Liam Manning hails Bristol City’s performance in win over Southampton
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Liam Manning praised an exhilarating display by his Bristol City team after they demolished promotion-chasing Southampton 3-1.The head coach was understandably elated after second-half goals from Sam Bell, Rob Dickie and substitute Harry Cornick had rewarded a scintillating display.Bell converted a low Anis Mehmeti cross to break the deadlock after 52 minutes. Dickie headed the second from a Joe...Full Story »
Carlos Corberan hails West Brom’s attacking reinforcements
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Carlos Corberan hailed the impact of West Brom’s January recruitment drive as two new signings scored in his side’s 2-0 victory over Cardiff.Winger Mikey Johnston, who arrived in the window on loan from Celtic, opened the scoring after just 30 seconds before Bristol City loanee Andreas Weimann emerged from the bench to secure the points in the 80th minute.West Brom’s fifth win ...Full Story »
Barrow must regroup and stick together – Frustrated boss Pete Wild
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Barrow boss Pete Wild cut a frustrated figure after a disappointing 2-1 defeat to struggling Forest Green.But the Bluebirds chief urged his side to “stick together” and get through their sticky patch after they lost ground in the promotion race.Cole Stockton’s stunning 25-yard chip of emergency loan goalkeeper Vincente Reyes restored parity after Kyle McAllister’s deflect...Full Story »
Des Buckingham praises Oxford substitutes for ‘massive impact’ against Wigan
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Oxford head coach Des Buckingham was delighted with his team’s second-half performance as they beat Wigan 4-2 at the Kassam Stadium for their first win in six games.He praised 20-year-old Tyler Goodrham who provided the icing on the cake with the fourth goal as the U’s moved back into the top six.United’s other goals came from Josh Murphy, Cameron Brannagan and Ruben Rodrigues,...Full Story »
Karl Robinson calls for Salford to be ‘relentless’ after draw with Doncaster
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Karl Robinson has called for his Salford team to mirror the community and be “relentless” after they drew 2-2 with Doncaster.The Ammies head coach extended his unbeaten start at his new club to seven games since he came in, but had Luke Garbutt to thank for rescuing a late point with a free-kick.Own goals from Curtis Tilt and Richard Wood sent the Sky Bet League Two teams in level at...Full Story »
Stuart Maynard hails team performance as Notts County end winless run
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Stuart Maynard praised a superb collective effort from his Notts County players as he earned a first win as manager with a 3-1 victory at in-form Newport.Two headers from Macaulay Langstaff and a tap-in for David McGoldrick secured the points before the hour mark, while Will Evans’s 90th-minute penalty was nothing but a consolation for the hosts.“It’s good to get the first thre...Full Story »
Nathan Jones says ‘everything going against us’ as Charlton winless run goes on
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Nathan Jones praised his Charlton players after they fought back to claim a 1-1 draw at home to Lincoln.The Addicks are only one place above the relegation zone with Port Vale and Cheltenham, the two clubs immediately below them, both with matches in hand.It needed a smart finish by Freddie Ladapo from the edge of the penalty area in the 73rd minute, just moments after he was brought on, to canc...Full Story »
Assistant Richie Barker delighted as Derby ease past Exeter in promotion push
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Derby assistant manager Richie Barker was delighted with the way the Rams executed their game plan in Tuesday night’s 3-0 League One victory at Exeter to boost their promotion hopes.The home side saw more of the ball – they enjoyed 70 per cent possession – but the ruthless Rams were clinical with their chances and won the game with goals from Max Bird, Nathaniel Mendez-Laing an...Full Story »
Ged Brannan believed Morecambe could beat Tranmere despite two-goal deficit
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Morecambe boss Ged Brannan believed his side could still win the game despite falling two goals behind early in their 3-2 victory at Tranmere.A stunning free-kick from substitute Jacob Davenport deep in added time saw his side come from two goals down to take all three points with a dramatic comeback victory at Prenton Park.Rovers raced into a two-goal lead when Rob Apter scored after just four ...Full Story »
Graham Alexander hails ‘brilliant night’ for Bradford after beating MK Dons
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Graham Alexander can see positive signs from improving Bradford after they made it back-to-back wins.Goals from Matty Platt, Calum Kavanagh, Andy Cook and Clarke Oduor earned an emphatic 4-0 victory over MK Dons at Valley Parade.That followed up the weekend win at Wrexham and Bradford’s former MK manager Alexander was delighted with what he saw.He said: “It’s been a brilliant n...Full Story »
Phil Parkinson hails Wrexham togetherness after battling win at Sutton
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson praised his side’s spirit after a late 2-1 win at struggling Sutton.The Dragons ended a three-game losing streak thanks to Elliot Lee’s 85th-minute winner.Will Boyle had earlier fired the visitors ahead before Charlie Lakin levelled.But a first victory at Gander Green Lane meant Parkinson’s charges maintained the pressure in the promotion race. They ...Full Story »
Leyton Orient super-sub Ruel Sotiriou earns Ole Gunnar Solskjaer comparison
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Boss Richie Wellens likened Ruel Sotiriou to former Manchester United super-sub Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after Leyton Orient’s thrilling 4-3 win over Northampton.The Os had suffered their first defeat in nine matches against Barnsley on Saturday but immediately returned to winning ways in this absorbing encounter.Wellens, back in the technical area after serving a three-match ban, watched Orie...Full Story »
Ian Evatt pleased to see promotion-chasing Bolton return to winning ways
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Manager Ian Evatt admitted Bolton’s return to winning ways was not easy on the eye but described the 2-1 Sky Bet League One victory over Wycombe as “huge.”Captain Gethin Jones headed the Trotters into a 32nd-minute lead and substitute Jon Dadi Bodvarsson’s added-time goal sealed a first win in four games in all competitions.Luke Leahy’s penalty consolation for Wycom...Full Story »
Daniel Farke hails Leeds’ ‘perfect’ approach as Swansea win puts them second
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Daniel Farke praised his players’ “perfect” approach after Leeds thrashed Swansea 4-0 to climb into the top two of the Sky Bet Championship.Leeds secured a seventh-consecutive league victory in south-west Wales before the added bonus of Southampton’s 3-1 defeat at Bristol City allowed them to move back into the automatic promotion places.“The win is just about us an...Full Story »
David Wagner says some Norwich fans ‘should stay at home’ after win over Watford
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Norwich head coach David Wagner was critical of a section of the club’s support after watching his side recover from losing a two-goal lead to beat Watford 4-2.Late goals from Gabriel Sara and Christian Fassnacht saw the Canaries move into the play-off places on goals scored, after enduring an uncomfortable opening to the second half.Wagner’s decision to substitute Onel Hernandez and...Full Story »
Matt Taylor sees change in formation pay off as Bristol Rovers beat Stevenage
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Bristol Rovers manager Matt Taylor saw a change in formation pay off spectacularly as his side came from two goals down to defeat play-off-chasing Stevenage 3-2 in a thriller at the Lamex Stadium.The Pirates began the game playing 3-4-3 but found themselves in deep trouble before Taylor replaced defender Elkan Baggott with winger Scott Sinclair after 28 minutes.With four at the back, Rovers came...Full Story »
‘No hard feelings’ says John Eustace despite Birmingham return ending in defeat
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
New Blackburn boss John Eustace said he was happy with the work he did at Birmingham after his side were beaten 1-0 by his former club at St Andrew’s.Andre Dozzell made the decisive breakthrough in the 77th minute to end City’s 388-minute drought to reward City’s dominance.The dismissal of Eustace appeared harsh, as he was forced out having led the team to sixth place in the Sk...Full Story »
Stockport were miles off in defeat to Crewe, says boss Dave Challinor
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Dave Challinor lamented the “horrendous” goals Sky Bet League Two leaders Stockport conceded in their 3-1 loss to Crewe as he admitted his side’s performance was “miles off” what he expects.Mickey Demetriou put the visitors ahead before Stockport’s Tanto Olaofe equalised at Edgeley Park, but goals from Ed Turns and Josh Austerfield either side of half-time ens...Full Story »
Notts County stop the rot to end Newport’s winning run
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Notts County upset the form book to earn new manager Stuart Maynard a first win at the fourth time of asking and revive their play-off hopes, while halting Newport’s charge towards the top seven with a 3-1 victory.The Magpies were winless in five, while the hosts were the form team in the fourth tier with four straight wins.But the Exiles found winger Jodi Jones and Macaulay Langstaff &nda...Full Story »
Andre Dozzell’s goal ensures a losing return to Birmingham for John Eustace
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
New Blackburn boss John Eustace made a losing return to St Andrew’s as his side were beaten 1-0 by former club Birmingham.Andre Dozzell struck the only goal of the Sky Bet Championship contest in the 77th minute to end City’s 388-minute drought and reward their dominance.Tony Mowbray’s side were good value for their first win in four matches, which saw them climb to within a po...Full Story »
Antony Evans goal earns Bristol Rovers comeback win at Stevenage
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Bristol Rovers came back from two goals down to defeat play-off-chasing Stevenage 3-2 on their own patch, with a stunner from captain Antony Evans sealing the turnaround.It allowed the mid-table Pirates to get back to winning ways after back-to-back losses, but the Boro have been replaced in the top six in League One by Oxford.Stevenage were ahead after just six minutes when Dan Butler’s l...Full Story »
Matty Platt on target as Bradford thrash MK Dons
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Bradford made it back-to-back wins with an emphatic 4-0 victory against MK Dons.It was a satisfying result for manager Graham Alexander, who had been sacked by the visitors in October after only 16 games in charge.The Bantams had beaten Wrexham on Saturday and wasted little time in going ahead against another team in the play-off places.Defender Matty Platt gave them a 14th-minute lead as he dri...Full Story »
Crewe strengthen automatic promotion credentials by beating leaders Stockport
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
League Two leaders Stockport suffered a 3-1 defeat at Edgeley Park as Crewe strengthened their automatic promotion credentials.Mickey Demetriou put the visitors ahead before Stockport’s Tanto Olaofe equalised, but goals from Ed Turns and Josh Austerfield either side of half-time ensured back-to-back victories for Crewe.Stockport goalkeeper Ben Hinchliffe denied Courtney Baker-Richardson an...Full Story »
Tom Blair strike gives Dorking win at York
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Tom Blair’s late goal gave Dorking a 1-0 win at York which lifts them out of the National League relegation zone.Winger Blair cut inside and fired powerfully in off the crossbar with five minutes remaining for the only goal of the game at the LNER Community Stadium.Prior to the breakthrough, substitute Will Davies had the best chance of the contest for the hosts, striking the post shortly ...Full Story »
Herbie Kane nets late penalty as Barnsley take point from Shrewsbury
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Herbie Kane netted a penalty at the death as Barnsley secured a late point in a 1-1 League One draw to Shrewsbury at the Croud Meadow.The Shrews broke the deadlock in the seventh minute after Dan Udoh drove a dangerous ball into the heart of the box. The cross reached Nicky Cadden, who deflected into the back of his own net.The Tykes had their first chance just before the 20-minute mark. John Mc...Full Story »
Wrexham battle to win against struggling Sutton
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Wrexham kept up the pressure at the top of Sky Bet League Two with a 2-1 victory at Sutton.The Dragons’ first victory at Gander Green Lane saw the hosts slip back to the bottom of the Football League.Arthur Okonkwo parried Omari Patrick’s early effort before tipping Charlie Lakin’s strike onto the bar.Wrexham striker Jack Marriott missed the best effort of the first half hour w...Full Story »
Gethin Jones leads by example as Bolton edge out Wycombe
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Captain Gethin Jones scored his first Sky Bet League One goal for almost a year to help promotion-chasing Bolton beat Wycombe 2-1.The Australia international, recently returned from Asian Cup duties, netted a superb 32nd-minute header from Nat Ogbeta’s cross after the visitors had impressed early on.Jones’ previous third tier goal had been another fine header on Valentine’s Day...Full Story »
Joe Garner leaves it late to fire Oldham to victory over Boreham Wood
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Joe Garner grabbed a late winner as Oldham kept pushing towards a Vanarama National League play-off place with a 2-1 victory over Boreham Wood.The 35-year-old headed home in the 81st minute on only his second appearance as the Latics ended a run of two games without a win.The mid-table visitors arrived at Boundary Park on the back of two wins in a row and grabbed the lead when Mo Sagaf finished ...Full Story »
Harry McKirdy’s stoppage-time equaliser earns Swindon point at Gillingham
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Harry McKirdy’s stoppage-time equaliser earned Swindon a 2-2 draw against play-off hopefuls Gillingham at Priestfield.Sean McGurk, who joined the Wiltshire side from Leeds earlier this month, fired the visitors ahead after 24 minutes following an incisive break.Second-half goals from Oli Hawkins and a Connor Mahoney penalty looked set to seal three points for the Gills but McKirdy struck l...Full Story »
Manchester City in cruise control as Champions League defence resumes
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Manchester City resumed their Champions League defence with a comfortable 3-1 win at FC Copenhagen on Tuesday.Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva netted either side of an unexpected Magnus Mattson equaliser as City dominated a last-16 first leg they could have won far more convincingly.Pep Guardiola’s side dominated in every aspect at the Danish capital’s famously atmospheric Parken S...Full Story »
Liam Kelly’s equaliser earns Crawley point from Walsall draw
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Liam Kelly equalised midway through the second half as Crawley ended a run of three successive League Two defeats with a 1-1 home draw against Walsall.Former Reds’ midfielder Isaac Hutchinson put Walsall ahead with a 38th-minute penalty but their hopes of a first league victory since New Year’s Day were thwarted by Kelly.This was Crawley’s first home league draw for 10-and-a-ha...Full Story »
Luke Garbutt’s late free-kick denies Doncaster victory at Salford
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Luke Garbutt’s late free-kick salvaged a point for Salford in a 2-2 draw at home to Doncaster in Sky Bet League Two.The teams were level at the break courtesy of own goals at either end from Curtis Tilt and Richard Wood.Lincoln loanee Hakeeb Adelakun hoped he had won the game for Doncaster with 20 minutes left to play, only for Garbutt struck late on.The hosts had the first chance of the c...Full Story »
Steve Cotterill up and running as Forest Green boss after win at Barrow
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Steve Cotterill earned his first win since taking charge at Forest Green as the visitors lifted themselves off the bottom of Sky Bet League Two with a 2-1 victory at Barrow.Relegation-threatened Rovers put a dent in the hosts’ promotion hopes as they ended a 15-game wait for a win.Kyle McAllister put the visitors ahead in the 21st minute with a deflected effort as he nodded in Fankaty Dabo...Full Story »
West Brom new boys combine to sink Cardiff
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
January signings Mikey Johnston and Andreas Weimann scored in either half as West Brom beat Cardiff 2-0 for a fifth straight Championship home win.Johnston struck inside the first minute when he turned home Tom Fellows’ delivery from the right. In the 80th minute, Weimann scored his second goal in Albion colours when he rounded off a smart move involving his captain Jed Wallace.It took Wes...Full Story »
Ruel Sotiriou steps off bench to earn thrilling win for Leyton Orient
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
A pulsating second half at Brisbane Road saw Leyton Orient edge Northampton 4-3 thanks to a late brace from substitute Ruel Sotiriou.Orient had led on three occasions only for the Cobblers to level but they had no answer to Sotiriou’s late strike deep into added time.Ollie O’Neill notched his first goal since his January transfer from Fulham on 35 minutes only for Marc Leonard to res...Full Story »
Connor Sammon gives Alloa win over Annan
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Veteran striker Conor Sammon grabbed a late winner as Alloa edged past Annan to boost their play-off hopes in cinch Scottish League One.The 37-year-old pounced in the 85th minute to secure a 2-1 win after an early effort from Bobby Wales had been cancelled out by Aidan Smith’s 68th-minute leveller.Two goals from Joseph McGlynn helped Kelty Hearts heap more woe on bottom club Edinburgh City...Full Story »
John Coleman applauds the quality of Accrington’s goals in win over Wimbledon
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
John Coleman praised two ‘special’ goals as his Accrington side boosted their play-off hopes with a 2-0 win over fellow promotion challengers AFC Wimbledon in Sky Bet League Two.Jack Nolan curled the ball in from the edge of the area on 50 minutes and Ben Woods blasted home from 25 yards with nine minutes remaining to make the win safe and move 12th-placed Stanley to within two point...Full Story »
Bristol City dent Southampton’s automatic promotion bid with win at Ashton Gate
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Second-half goals from Sam Bell, Rob Dickie and Harry Cornick put a dent in Southampton’s bid for automatic promotion as Bristol City won an entertaining Championship clash 3-1 at Ashton Gate.The home side grabbed a 52nd-minute lead when Anis Mehmeti and Jason Knight exchanged passes on the right of the box and Mehmeti crossed low for Bell to net from six yards.Centre-back Dickie rose abov...Full Story »
Norwich rally to beat Watford after throwing away two-goal lead
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Norwich recovered from losing a two-goal lead to beat Watford 4-2 at Carrow Road and maintain their Championship play-off push.The Canaries appeared to be in command after scoring twice in eight first half minutes through Ashley Barnes and Josh Sargent, only for Hornets to hit back as Mileta Rajovic netted just before the break and Yaser Asprilla scored a long-range stunner to equalise mid...Full Story »
Second-half double gives Accrington victory over AFC Wimbledon
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Jack Nolan and Ben Woods scored second-half goals as Accrington beat fellow play-off chasers AFC Wimbledon 2-0 in Sky Bet League Two.Nolan found the top corner in the 50th minute before Woods made the game safe with a 25-yard drive nine minutes from time.There was limited goalmouth action in the first half but the game sprung to life after the break.Wimbledon came close when a corner was flicked...Full Story »
Elliot Bonds bags brace as Cheltenham down Blackpool
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Elliot Bonds’ double ensured Cheltenham gave their Sky Bet League One survival chances a lift with a comfortable 2-0 home win over Blackpool.The midfielder scored the first brace of his career on his 100th Robins appearance, finding the net in each half.Cheltenham were on top for much of the first half, with George Lloyd heading over from close range in the 27th minute.And four minutes lat...Full Story »
Morecambe come from two goals down to take all three points at Tranmere
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Morecambe came from two goals down to take all three points in a dramatic 3-2 win over Tranmere at Prenton Park.Rovers opened the scoring after just four minutes when Harvey Saunders pounced on a defensive error to put the ball on a plate for Rob Apter who could not miss from three yards out.Six minutes later and the hosts doubled their lead when Saunders was tripped in the area and Connor Jenni...Full Story »
Leeds ease past Swansea to extend winning run and strengthen promotion push
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Leeds swept aside Swansea 4-0 to claim a seventh-consecutive Sky Bet Championship victory and equal their biggest win of the season.The hosts were left facing an uphill battle that proved well beyond them after Crysencio Summerville and former Swansea striker Joel Piroe struck inside the opening 10 minutes.Wilfried Gnonto added a brace to make it four goals in as many games, with Daniel Farke&rs...Full Story »
Josh Kay on target as five-star AFC Fylde run riot at Aldershot
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
AFC Fylde eased their Vanarama National League relegation worries by thrashing 10-man Aldershot 5-0 at the EBB Stadium.Jon Ustabasi began the rout when he was quickest to follow up a corner on the half-hour mark and when Josh Kay fired the second for the visitors shortly after, Cian Harries complained to the referee about an alleged shove and was sent off.Aldershot were rattled and they fell fur...Full Story »
Oxford come from behind to beat Wigan
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Oxford came from behind to beat Wigan 4-2 in a thriller and record their first win in six matches.Jordan Jones fired the Latics in front in the 41st minute, sprinting past Sam Long before sending a low angled shot into the far corner.Josh Murphy drilled a shot past keeper Sam Tickle in first-half stoppage time to equalise for the U’s.Cameron Brannagan put the home side ahead 10 minute...Full Story »
Aaron Cosgrove leaves it late to fire Halifax to victory over Maidenhead
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Substitute Aaron Cosgrove struck deep into stoppage time as Halifax left it late to secure a 2-1 Vanarama National League victory over Maidenhead.The home side were ahead within seven minutes of kick-off when January signing Adan George held off his man to fire firmly past goalkeeper Craig Ross, scoring his first goal for the club.George might have doubled his tally with 20 minutes gone, but thi...Full Story »
Mansfield equal club record as Hiram Boateng leads rout of Harrogate
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Mansfield closed in on top spot in League Two as they equalled the club’s all-time record league win from 1932 by destroying in-form Harrogate by an astonishing 9-2 scoreline.The visitors had won four and drawn two of their last six but were simply blown away, Hiram Boateng scoring a hat-trick in the highest-scoring Football League game since 2011.From the 13th minute when Lucas Akins buri...Full Story »
Brendan Sarpong-Wiredu scores late leveller as Fleetwood draw with Reading
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Fleetwood scored a last-gasp equaliser to earn a 1-1 home draw with Reading.Brendan Sarpong-Wiredu tapped home on the goal line deep in added time after the Royals had taken the lead through Lewis Wing’s stunning opener.After 15 minutes, a Fleetwood ball into the box was nodded on by Jayden Stockley to Promise Omochere whose header was tipped over by Royals goalkeeper David Button.Reading&...Full Story »
Derby boost promotion hopes with comfortable League One victory at Exeter
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Derby boosted their League One promotion hopes with a comfortable 3-0 victory at Exeter.The Rams created the first chance with James Collins firing straight at Vili Sinisalo from 10 yards, while Exeter’s Reece Cole was off target with a shot from distance before sending a free-kick straight at goalkeeper Joe Wildsmith.Derby took the lead in the 24th minute. Ilmari Niskanen lost the ball to...Full Story »
Jamie Vardy impresses for Leicester against his boyhood club
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Leicester strengthened their position at the top of the Sky Bet Championship as captain Jamie Vardy scored against his boyhood club in a 2-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday at King Power Stadium.Enzo Maresca’s side had the game won by half-time and are now 14 points clear of third-placed Southampton as they close in on promotion back to the Premier League.Vardy, who was released by the Ow...Full Story »
Charlton’s winless run goes on as Lincoln leave The Valley with a point
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by PA
Freddie Ladapo’s second-half equaliser ensured that Nathan Jones picked up his first point since being appointed Charlton manager.However, a 1-1 draw against Lincoln at The Valley stretched the relegation-threatened Addicks’ winless run in Sky Bet League One to 14 matches.The first half lacked quality until Reeco Hackett struck in the 37th minute. The Imps winger was first to latch o...Full Story »
'World's most beautiful Wag' shows off toned abs in bikini as stunned fans dub her the 'eighth wonder of the world'
Posted Tuesday, February 13, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
GRAZIANO PELLE'S wife Viktoria Varga took social media by storm once more with a raunchy bikini snap.
Ex-Southampton ace Pelle is married to Viktoria, who has been dubbed the "world's most beautiful Wag".
And the Hungarian model often finds ways to wow her 611,000 followers on Instagram.
This time she posed in a tiny white bikini under the sun which allowed her to show off her toned abs.
T...Full Story »
Alan Shearer's daughter Hollie puts on leggy display as she enjoys desert holiday with England rugby star boyfriend
Posted Tuesday, February 13, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
ALAN SHEARER'S daughter Hollie put on a leggy display as she enjoyed a desert holiday alongside England rugby boyfriend Joe Marchant.
Glamorous singer Hollie, 29, dazzled as she jetted off to Marrakech this week.
The blonde bombshell wore a grey dress as she posed on a mountain dune.
Hollie completed her chic look with a pair of sunglasses.
And later she enjoyed a night on the tiles with M...Full Story »
Man Utd star Luke Shaw's partner Anouska throws baby shower for third child with Molly-Mae Hague among guests
Posted Tuesday, February 13, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
LUKE SHAW and girlfriend Anouska Santos threw a lavish baby shower - with guest Molly-May Hague calling the event "adorable".
Anouska is expecting her third child with Manchester United left-back Shaw.
She gave her 72,000 Instagram followers a tantalising insight into the occasion.
And Anouska's friend Molly-Mae was equally enthusiastic about it all.
The ex-Love Island star and fiancee of ...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - Harry Kane
Posted Tuesday, February 13, 2024 by 7M Sport
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Erik Ten Hag ‘personally requests’ Man United sign Argentina international
Posted Tuesday, February 13, 2024 by Caughtoffside.com
That's according to a recent report from Fichajes, who claims the Dutchman has 'personally requested' the Red Devils pursue a summer deal for the Argentina international.
Looking to reinforce his squad ahead of next season with the help of new 25 per cent shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Ten Hag is believed to be targeting multiple positions in both defence and attack.
While the former Ajax boss...Full Story »
Man Utd, Juventus watching Salzburg prospect Maurits Kjaergaard
Posted Tuesday, February 13, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com
Manchester United and Juventus are tracking Red Bull Salzburg's Danish talent Maurits Kjaergaard.
Italian transfer journalist Nicolo Schira is reporting interest is intensifying for the young midfielder.
As yet, no clubs have made an offer for the 20-year-old.
Kjaergaard has a contract with Red Bull Salzburg until the summer of 2026.
The talent has six goals in 19 U21 internationals for De...Full Story »
Jurgen Klopp has already decided what his next project will be after leaving Liverpool
Posted Tuesday, February 13, 2024 by Caughtoffside.com
The German manager said last month that the 2023–24 season will be his final one at Anfield, citing a want to take a break from the game and mental exhaustion.
Rather, the 56-year-old will work on a significant family project that will require him to get his hands dirty.
Two new residences are being built by Klopp according to The Express.
One is in Wiesbaden, his home town, which is ...Full Story »
Liverpool prepare €100M bid for Barcelona superkid Lamine Yamal
Posted Tuesday, February 13, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com
Liverpool are preparing a bid for Barcelona superkid Lamine Yamal.
The 16 year-old is rated the best of his generation and is already a first-choice for Barca.
Yamal is also a certainty for Spain's Euros squad, such has been his record-breaking impact.
Ok Diario says the winger has admirers at Liverpool and they plan to test Barca's resolve with a €100m offer.
The Reds believe they c...Full Story »
Xabi Alonso is looking to snub Liverpool in favour of a move to former club
Posted Tuesday, February 13, 2024 by Caughtoffside.com
Since taking over at Bayer Leverkusen in October 2022, Alonso has done an incredible job, establishing himself as one of the finest young managers in Europe.
At the time of his takeover, the German team was facing relegation, but he quickly turned them around. They are presently strong candidates to win the Bundesliga.
With their 3-0 victory over current champions Bayern Munich on Saturday n...Full Story »
LIGT OUT Man Utd on transfer red alert over Matthijs de Ligt with defender unhappy at Bayern Munich
Posted Tuesday, February 13, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
His future at the German giants is in doubt, having falling down the pecking order under Thomas Tuchel.
Matthijs de Ligt could want to quit Bayern Munich in the summer
De Ligt has made just 11 starts in all competitions this season as Dayot Upamecano and Kim Min-jae are the preferred defensive pairing.
It has led to reports claiming he is unhappy with his lack of playing time.
There has also...Full Story »
Man Utd watching Bayer Leverkusen pair Frimpong, Tapsoba
Posted Tuesday, February 13, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com
Manchester United were linked with two players from the German Bundesliga this weekend.
The Red Devils, who beat Aston Villa in the Premier League, are chasing defensive improvements.
Per the Manchester Evening News, the Red Devils retain interest in Bayer Leverkusen defenders Jeremie Frimpong and Edmond Tapsoba.
Leverkusen are top of the German Bundesliga, beating Bayern Munich 3-0 at the ...Full Story »
Liverpool tipped to poach key man from Premier League rivals
Posted Tuesday, February 13, 2024 by Caughtoffside.com
This revelation, meticulously detailed by Liam McPherson, delves into the complexities of Liverpool's quest for fresh leadership off the field, offering insight into the potential restructuring of the club's direction moving forward.
Klopp's announcement to leave the Reds sent shockwaves through the footballing community, leaving both players and fans stunned. Alongside Klopp's departure, key...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid takes fresh twist as PSG forward’s circle ‘unconvinced’ by Los Blancos’ offer
Posted Tuesday, February 13, 2024 by Goal.com
Pape Daouda Diong traning with Chelsea- loan talks underway
🔵🇸🇳 Pape Daouda Diong here already training with Chelsea at Cobham today.Senegal U17 midfielder (born in 2006) joined the club as revealed in December.Decision on potential loan to Strasbourg will be made in the next months. 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/nhM1MvtV2a— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 12, 2024
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Roy Hodgson struggles to see the positives after Palace’s late loss to Chelsea
Posted Tuesday, February 13, 2024 by PA
Roy Hodgson struggled to find positives after Chelsea scored twice in stoppage time to inflict a 3-1 home loss on his Crystal Palace team.Conor Gallagher, who spent the 2021-22 season on loan with the Eagles, struck twice to complete the comeback, becoming the first Chelsea player to score a 90th-minute winner in the Premier League since he did precisely the same at Selhurst Park in October 2022...Full Story »
Two-goal Conor Gallagher returns to haunt Crystal Palace in Chelsea late show
Posted Tuesday, February 13, 2024 by PA
Chelsea finished strongly to win 3-1 at Crystal Palace, with Conor Gallagher punishing his former side at Selhurst Park.The depleted hosts, who had lost the influential Michael Olise, Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi to injury, took the lead via a Jefferson Lerma screamer – his maiden Eagles goal.Gallagher equalised almost immediately after a delayed start to the second half, firing home his fi...Full Story »
HALF MEASURES West Ham fans stream out of London Stadium before HALF-TIME in 6-0 Arsenal drubbing as Keane brands flops ‘a disgrace’
Posted Monday, February 12, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
WEST HAM fans poured out of the London Stadium BEFORE half-time after slumping to 4-0 down at home to Arsenal.
David Moyes' side collapsed after William Saliba's 32nd minute header opened the scoring in Sunday's early game.
Glum West Ham fans that stayed saw their side embarrassed at home Credit: Sky Sports
A bonkers 15-minute capitulation followed, leaving fans shell-shocked.
Bukayo Saka du...Full Story »
GIFT OF THE GAB Didier Drogba’s girlfriend Gabrielle Lemaire dazzles in Afcon final crowd as she watches Ivory Coast with Chelsea legend
Posted Monday, February 12, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
DIDIER DROGBA’S girlfriend stole the show as she sat alongside the legend to watch Ivory Coast seal Africa Cup of Nations glory.
The Chelsea icon’s country took on the Super Eagles tonight on home soil.
Gabrielle shared this photo of them together at the stadium Credit: Instagram @gabrielle__lemaire
The couple were pictured together at the 2022 Ballon D’Or in Paris Credit: G...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - Douglas Luiz
Posted Monday, February 12, 2024 by 7M Sport
Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.
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multiverse 1-1
Arsenal 6-0 West Ham
Xabi Alonso and Leverkusen
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Adrian Mutu's wild life – Chelsea coke shame and Transylvanian sex temptress to club boss
Posted Monday, February 12, 2024 by Dailystar.co.uk
Adrian Mutu's life has been a rollercoaster on and off the pitch with the Romanian striker a hit at Chelsea before his career was derailed by a failed drugs test and sex scandals
Adrian Mutu with his third and current wife, former model and Miss Romania contestant Sandra (Image: instagram/sandra01mutu)
Former Chelsea badboy Adrian Mutu has lived a wild life filled with scandal and controversy ...Full Story »
Liverpool ready to offer 14 goal star new long-term contract, 25-year-old viewed as future of Merseyside club
Posted Monday, February 12, 2024 by Caughtoffside.com
The right-back's current contract at Anfield ends in 2025 and he is one of several key stars whose deals expire in the next 18 months.
Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk are two other names the Reds will want to hand new contracts to but with the departure of Jurgen Klopp at the end of the season, it is uncertain if some of the current squad will stay.
According to Football Insider, Alexander-A...Full Story »
Arsenal plan to make room for Ajax defender Hato
Posted Monday, February 12, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com
Arsenal are considering the sale of Jakob Kiwior this summer.
Kiwior, says the London Evening Standard, could be cashed in to make room for Jorrel Hato.
The Gunners are chasing a deal for the Ajax defender and are considering the sale of the Poland international.
At Arsenal, they see Hato as a potential partner for Jurrien Timber.
Hato plays as a left-sided central defender or left back an...Full Story »
Liverpool monitoring 26-year-old Premier League defender’s situation, player could be signed for free
Posted Monday, February 12, 2024 by Caughtoffside.com
The centre-back's contract expires at Craven Cottage at the end of the season and the 26-year-old is yet to agree an extension and could potentially be available on a free transfer, reports the Daily Mail.
Liverpool are in the market for a centre-back and Adarabioyo would be a cheap option to strengthen their squad, saving funds for other areas.
The Reds are likely to lose Joel Matip ahead o...Full Story »
SHEER WILL Chelsea and Arsenal scouting Athletic Bilbao star with Blues fans convinced ‘this will be the end of Mudryk or Sterling’
Posted Monday, February 12, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
Williams, 21, is shining bright for Bilbao this season with five goals and 10 assists in 24 appearances across all competitions.
Arsenal and Chelsea have sent scouts to watch Athletic Bilbao star Nico WilliamsChelsea fans believe Williams would be an upgrade compared to Raheem Sterling and Mykhailo Mudryk
According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, the Gunners and the Blues have sent repres...Full Story »
Omari Forson & Ten Hag: Is he really going to throw his Man Utd career away?
Posted Monday, February 12, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com
COMMENT: Omari Forson. Sometimes you can make the leap too soon. And while, at least outwardly, there is frustration. For those who have worked so closely with Forson at Manchester United, they've seen this all before...
With his deal running down, a new contract's on the table. The playing opportunities - the first team minutes - have been increasing. Yet for Forson, nothing is yet agreed. I...Full Story »
Liverpool make first approach for Jurgen Klopp replacement, European giants also considering move
Posted Monday, February 12, 2024 by Caughtoffside.com
Klopp shocked the football world last month when he announced that he would be leaving the Merseyside club at the end of the season and it has left Liverpool beginning their search for the German's replacement.
According to Footmercato, the Premier League giants have made contact with their first candidate and it is Bayer Leverkusen's, Xabi Alonso.
The report says that the former Liverpool sta...Full Story »
TOD TARGET Todibo opens door to Premier League transfer amid Man Utd and Chelsea links and doesn’t want to give Nice ‘false hope’
Posted Monday, February 12, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
The 24-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League in recent months.
Jean-Clair Todibo is open to a summer move
Both Chelsea and Manchester United are understood to be interested in signing him.
Todibo's current contract is set to expire in 2027 but he could be sold this summer for around £35million.
The Frenchman has admitted that he would be open to a transfer, ...Full Story »
Transfer Talk: PSG want Rafael Leao to replace Kylian Mbappe
Posted Monday, February 12, 2024 by ESPN
Paris Saint-Germain are weighing up a potential swoop for AC Milan forward Rafael Leao in the summer, according to Calciomercato.
It is reported that with Kylian Mbappe expected to depart the French champions in the summer for Real Madrid, Les Parisiens are looking at possible replacements for their forward line. The report reveals that PSG have identified the 24-year-old as their main target t...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Rodrygo wants Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid
Posted Monday, February 12, 2024 by Goal.com
Multiple clubs interested in Lille's Yusuf Yazici
🚨🇹🇷 Several European clubs are now working to sign Yusuf Yazici at the end of the season, as his contract at Lille is due to expire in June.Yazici scored vs PSG yesterday and he recently signed with super agent Pini Zahavi’s Gol International. pic.twitter.com/XfLZQhLibf— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 11, 2024
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Sebastien Haller scores late winner as hosts Ivory Coast crowned AFCON champions
Posted Monday, February 12, 2024 by PA
Cancer survivor Sebastien Haller inspired hosts Ivory Coast to their third Africa Cup of Nations title with a late winner to seal a 2-1 comeback victory over Nigeria in Abidjan.Five of the last six host nations to reach the final had been crowned AFCON champions, but the Ivory Coast’s appearance in this edition at one point looked unlikely, their 4-0 group-stage defeat to Equatorial Guinea...Full Story »
There was loads of positives – Steven Naismith hails Hearts display at Airdrie
Posted Monday, February 12, 2024 by PA
Steven Naismith was delighted at his side’s performance as they powered to the last eight of the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup with a 4-1 thumping of Airdire.Hearts raced into a three-goal lead with just 21 minutes on the clock after goals from Lawrence Shankland, Kenneth Vargas and Calem Nieuwenhof had them on easy street.Adam Frizzell restored some hope for the hosts, though that would be ex...Full Story »
Erik ten Hag says Scott McTominay an example to others after match-winning cameo
Posted Monday, February 12, 2024 by PA
Erik ten Hag praised Scott McTominay as an example for others after the super sub sealed Manchester United’s belief-boosting win at fellow Champions League hopefuls Aston Villa.Sunday’s clash between fifth and sixth at Villa Park began with Rasmus Hojlund – the winner when these sides met on Boxing Day – scoring in his fifth straight Premier League match.United lost their...Full Story »
Hearts cruise into Scottish Cup quarter-finals after easing past Airdrie
Posted Monday, February 12, 2024 by PA
Hearts booked a Scottish Gas Scottish Cup quarter-final clash with Morton after a first-half blitz powered them to a 4-1 victory at Airdrie.Lawrence Shankland was yet again the key man for Steven Naismith’s side, with the captain bagging a brace to take his tally for the season to 24.Shankland fired the Jambos in front and despite a positive response from the home side, the game was soon a...Full Story »
Man Utd close gap to fifth as Scott McTominay heads late winner at Aston Villa
Posted Monday, February 12, 2024 by PA
Super sub Scott McTominay’s thundering header secured Manchester United a late, hard-fought 2-1 victory away to fellow Champions League hopefuls Aston Villa.This felt like a match that the sixth-placed Red Devils could ill afford to lose given Unai Emery’s men were a place higher in the standings and able to extend an eight-point cushion to an eye-watering 11.In-form Rasmus Hojlund b...Full Story »
Dundee boss Tony Docherty fumes over Liam Gordon challenge
Posted Monday, February 12, 2024 by PA
Raging Tony Docherty accused St Johnstone skipper Liam Gordon of being guilty of an “almost life-endangering” challenge on Dundee substitute Michael Mellon.The incident happened at the end of the cinch Premiership match that the Dark Blues won 2-1, with the Saints defender involved in a clash of heads with the on-loan Burnley striker.After a lengthy stoppage, Mellon was stretchered o...Full Story »