Russell Martin full of admiration for ex-club Swansea after Southampton rout
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Southampton manager Russell Martin admitted he took no joy in thrashing old club Swansea 5-0.Martin took charge of the Swans for two seasons before leaving to join Saints last summer – where he has now overseen a 16-match unbeaten run and seen his side close in on the Championship automatic-promotion places.The former MK Dons boss, who was making his first reunion with the Swans, did a lap...Full Story »
Neill Collins hoping Barnsley learn from second-half struggles after Vale scare
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Barnsley manager Neill Collins hopes his side learn from their mistakes in the second half after they held off a fight back from Port Vale to win 3-2.Adam Phillips opened the scoring before John McAtee added a quickfire brace, including a stunning strike from 35 yards for his second, to make it 3-0 after 37 minutes.But Vale fought back after the break, with Ethan Chislett and Jack Shorrock both ...Full Story »
Simon Weaver hails Harrogate’s ‘perfect Christmas’ after Accrington victory
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Harrogate boss Simon Weaver praised his team’s character and ability as they leapt into the top half of League Two following a 2-1 home win over Accrington.For the first time since August 2021, Harrogate secured maximum points after conceding the opening goal at their Wetherby Road ground with George Thomson’s stoppage-time effort sealing victory after he had set up Jack Muldoon&rsqu...Full Story »
Marco Silva says Bernd Leno ‘touched the ball boy, he didn’t push the ball boy’
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Fulham boss Marco Silva insisted his goalkeeper Bernd Leno “touched” but “didn’t push” a ball boy during the Cottagers’ 3-0 defeat at Bournemouth.The second-half incident occurred when Leno went to collect the ball from the youngster’s outstretched hand before using his own hand to make deliberate contact with the shoulder of the ball boy, who appeared t...Full Story »
Nigel Adkins hails five-star Tranmere following victory at 10-man Salford
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Nigel Adkins claimed his Tranmere side were together and enjoying themselves after recording a 5-1 League Two victory away to 10-man Salford.Harvey Saunders, Kieron Morris, Connor Jennings, Regan Hartley and Josh Hawkes were on target as Tranmere recorded their first away win of the season.Matthew Lund scored Salford’s only goal which had little impact in the context of an otherwise one-si...Full Story »
Proud Matt Taylor enjoys Bristol Rovers’ win over Portsmouth
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Matt Taylor pointed to his players’ efforts as Bristol Rovers became the first home team to beat Portsmouth in League One this season.Paddy Lane equalised for Pompey in the 76th minute after Antony Evans had curled in an exquisite free-kick 10 minutes earlier for the hosts, but Rovers’ Luke Thomas struck four minutes into added time for a winner.Taylor believes that Portsmouth will u...Full Story »
Gary Mills praises Burton players’ ‘energy and pride’ after win over Blackpool
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Caretaker boss Gary Mills was proud of his Burton players after they beat Blackpool 1-0 to register a first win in nine League One matches.Bobby Kamwa netted the game’s only goal after 10 minutes, with play-off hopefuls Blackpool unable to respond.“It was a really good performance and really proud of the group,” Mills said.“The energy and pride they showed in their perfor...Full Story »
Gary Caldwell revels in ‘most amazing goal I’ve seen’ as Exeter end winless run
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Exeter scored just their fourth goal in 14 matches to beat Wycombe 1-0 at St James Park and while it was not a thing of beauty, it meant everything to manager Gary Caldwell.City’s poor form – they had not won in League One since September 16, a run of 13 games – has seen fans call for a change in manager, but the Grecians picked up a win they so desperately needed when Sonny Co...Full Story »
Des Buckingham ‘extremely happy’ with Oxford comeback against Cambridge
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Oxford boss Des Buckingham was far happier with his team’s second-half showing after they came from behind at the break to beat Cambridge 2-1 at the Kassam Stadium.Cambridge led through Jordan Cousins’ goal at a corner after 30 minutes – and they should have been further ahead at half-time with James Brophy missing a great chance to make it 2-0.Tyler Goodrham, who came into Oxf...Full Story »
Troy Deeney bemoans Callum Jones’ red card as Forest Green throw away lead
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
New Forest Green manager Troy Deeney was in no doubt that the red card shown to Callum Jones six minutes after half-time was the key moment as his side let a 2-0 lead slip to lose 4-2 at Newport.A second-minute own goal from County captain Ryan Delaney – diverting in Kyle McAllister’s free-kick – and a Matty Stevens strike put Rovers in charge at the break.But Jones’ seco...Full Story »
Graham Alexander hails Bradford’s character as they hit back to take a point
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Graham Alexander was pleased with Bradford’s character as they fought back to salvage a 2-2 draw with Morecambe.The Bantams, who had won their previous six games in all competitions, trailed 2-0 at half-time at Valley Parade.But Clarke Oduor and Brad Halliday scored in the second half to rescue a point.Boss Alexander said: “Over the course of a season you’re going to be challen...Full Story »
Mark Robins ‘furious’ at Liam Kitching red card after Coventry beat Wednesday
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Coventry manager Mark Robins was left fuming with the decision to send off Liam Kitching, which took some of the shine off his side’s 2-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday.Kitching was shown a red card after the final whistle at the Coventry Building Society Arena after referee Oliver Langford judged him to have retaliated to being pushed by Wednesday’s Bambo Diaby, who was also sent ...Full Story »
Stevenage boss Steve Evans after 3-0 win: Northampton got away lightly
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Steve Evans insisted his Stevenage side should have scored more as they beat Northampton 3-0 to remain in the League One play-off spots.Jamie Reid put the hosts ahead after just two minutes before Jordan Roberts’ 42nd-minute cross evaded Max Thompson to double the lead.Elliott List added a third midway through the second half to seal all three points against a Cobblers side who failed to h...Full Story »
Paul Simpson is confident Carlisle can turn their fortunes around
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Paul Simpson insisted there was plenty of time for Carlisle to stave off the threat of relegation following the 1-1 draw at Fleetwood.The Cumbrians led through Owen Moxon’s goal after 27 minutes but were pegged back eight minutes later by a Jayden Stockley strike.And while the point did not prevent Simpson’s side from slipping to the bottom of the table, he will not be pushing the pa...Full Story »
Mike Williamson talks up his MK Dons side after win over Colchester
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
MK Dons boss Mike Williamson was impressed with his side’s first-half performance during the 1-0 win over struggling Colchester.On a day when Dons captain Dean Lewington made his 771st appearance to set a new record for the most English Football League games in history for one club, substitute Ellis Harrison fired the home side to a last-gasp victory at Stadium MK.Despite 88 minutes of mis...Full Story »
Rob Edwards says alleged racist remark towards Carlton Morris reported to police
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Luton boss Rob Edwards said South Yorkshire Police are investigating an alleged racist comment towards Carlton Morris in his side’s Boxing Day win at Sheffield United.The striker complained of a comment made from the home crowd late in the second half, which left him “pretty angry”, and the police have spoken to him.It soured what was a great day for Morris as he came off the b...Full Story »
Ruben Selles hails Reading efforts after fighting back for Peterborough point
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Proud Reading boss Ruben Selles saluted his team’s spirit and progress after they pocketed a precious point at promotion-chasing Peterborough.The struggling Royals twice battled back from behind to share the spoils with the League One top-scorers, as goals from Sam Smith and Femi Azeez cancelled out efforts from Josh Knight and Ephron Mason-Clark.Reading remain in the bottom four of League...Full Story »
Phil Parkinson admits Wrexham had to dig deep for win at Swindon
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Phil Parkinson admitted his 10-man Wrexham side had to dig deep to get the three points with a 1-0 win over Swindon.James McClean’s early goal gave the visitors their first win at the County Ground since 1985.Parkinson said: “I am so pleased with the win. We should have been out of sight as we had some really good chances to extend the lead and their ‘keeper made some good save...Full Story »
Cheltenham’s George Lloyd hailed as ‘unplayable’ after brace in win over Shrews
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
George Lloyd was described as “unplayable” by Cheltenham assistant boss Adam Murray after the striker’s brace helped the Robins move off the bottom of the League One table with a 2-0 home win over Shrewsbury.Lloyd nodded in the hosts’ opener in the first half before sealing matters with a second goal five minutes from time.Cheltenham have now picked up five wins from 12 g...Full Story »
Barrow boss Pete Wild bemoans refereeing decision after Stockport draw
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Barrow boss Pete Wild bemoaned a controversial decision which he felt cost his side two points in their clash with leaders Stockport.The Hatters had fought back from two goals down to level at 2-2 when George Ray thought he had scored a late winner for the Bluebirds, only for referee Martin Coy and his officials to spot a foul in the build-up.Wild was fuming, and said: “Barring a ludicrous...Full Story »
Erol Bulut to meet Vincent Tan and agree transfer plans
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Cardiff boss Erol Bulut is set to sit down with club owner Vincent Tan this week to thrash out a January transfer window policy in the wake of his side’s 2-2 home draw with Plymouth.The Bluebirds went 2-1 up before Morgan Whittaker added his second goal of the game in the 66th minute, and his 12th of the season, to bring the visitors back on level terms.“It is the first time I have m...Full Story »
Mat Salder: Analysts provide inspiration for Walsall victory
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Walsall boss Mat Sadler said his number crunchers had provided the inspiration for the Saddlers to end a decade of despair against bogey side Crewe by beating the Railwaymen 2-0.Headers from Freddie Draper and Oisin McEntee gave Walsall only a second win in their past 20 meetings with the Alex – and a first victory in 11, a rotten run dating back to 2013.“I was told about that by my ...Full Story »
Darren Moore wants Huddersfield’s mindset to be focused on teams above not below
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Darren Moore wants Huddersfield to start looking up the Championship table rather than over their shoulder after putting distance to the relegation zone with a 3-0 win over Blackburn.Jaheim Headley’s low strike handed the Terriers a first-half advantage which was added to after the break by Sorba Thomas and Delano Burgzorg as Moore’s men opened up a five-point gap to the bottom three...Full Story »
Liam Manning excited by Bristol City’s potential after Watford win
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Liam Manning promised that his Bristol City side will get even better after their 4-1 victory at Watford.The Robins thoroughly deserved their triumph, their third straight win under former Oxford boss Manning, who arrived at Ashton Gate last month.It was also their first on the road under Manning, and City’s first back-to-back triple since November 2020.Manning said: “We’re goi...Full Story »
Sean Jordan Adarkwa and Max Kretzschmar on target as Wealdstone beat Maidenhead
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Sean Jordan Adarkwa continued his fine form by setting Wealdstone on course for a 2-0 Vanarama National League victory at fellow mid-table side Maidenhead.Forward Adarkwa, who hit a hat-trick in Saturday’s 4-4 draw with Hartlepool, took his tally to six goals in five games by curling home a spectacular 12th-minute effort from the edge of the hosts’ 18-yard box.Max Kretzschmar swiftly...Full Story »
Halifax prove too strong for National League promotion rivals Altrincham
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Halifax claimed a 2-1 victory at Altrincham to move level with their hosts in the Vanarama National League.A goal in either half proved enough for the visitors as Millenic Alli’s opener was added to by Jamie Cooke.Alli struck nine minutes before the break with a finish from the edge of the box and the points were secured when Cooke hit a long-range effort, with Chris Conn-Clarke scoring a ...Full Story »
Curtis Nelson heads Derby to victory at Wigan
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Curtis Nelson’s first-half header proved to be the only goal as Derby ran out worthy winners at Wigan in League One.Young England goalkeeper Sam Tickle had already made a stunning save to deny James Collins when the Rams scored what proved to be the winner in the 19th minute.Stephen Humphrys gave the ball away inside the Wigan box as he tried to clear his lines, and Tom Barkhuizen’s ...Full Story »
Newport’s stunning fightback sees off Forest Green
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Newport produced a superb second-half fightback to recover from 2-0 to beat 10-man Forest Green 4-2 at Rodney Parade.An early own goal from Ryan Delaney and a second from Matty Stevens in the 33rd minute put Troy Deeney’s men in control.But a second yellow card for midfielder Callum Jones six minutes after the restart proved costly for the visitors.Two goals from Exiles top scorer Will Eva...Full Story »
Oxford boost survival hopes with Dorking win
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Oxford City boosted their Vanarama National League survival hopes with a 2-0 win at fellow strugglers Dorking.Wanderers were forced into a couple of early changes through injuries to captain Barry Fuller and then forward Harry Ottaway before the visitors almost took the lead in the 28th minute when Josh Parker’s effort was blocked on the line.Oxford eventually broke the deadlock with 15 mi...Full Story »
James Norwood double sees Oldham beat Hartlepool
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
In-form James Norwood struck twice as Oldham came from behind to beat Hartlepool 3-1 in the Vanarama National League.Latics top scorer Norwood sealed victory at Victoria Park by tapping home his seventh goal in six appearances – and 14th of the season – from Josh Stones’ cross in the 63rd minute.The 33-year-old striker had earlier given the visitors a 17th-minute lead, collecti...Full Story »
Dominic Solanke continues fine scoring form as Bournemouth cruise past Fulham
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Dominic Solanke continued his impressive scoring form with a second-half penalty as Bournemouth secured a 3-0 victory over Fulham at the Vitality Stadium.Andoni Iraola made two changes from the Cherries’ win over Nottingham Forest, and they combined to create the opener as a fine run by Alex Scott set up Justin Kluviert’s opener just before half-time.Solanke made Joao Palhinha pay fo...Full Story »
Reading twice fight back to claim point at promotion-chasing Peterborough
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Reading twice battled back from behind to boost their survival bid with a 2-2 draw at promotion-chasing Peterborough.Femi Azeez was the star man for Ruben Selles’ strugglers as he laid on Sam Smith’s first equaliser and then struck the second himself late on.League One top scorers Posh hit the front six minutes before half-time when Josh Knight claimed his first goal of the campaign ...Full Story »
Walsall end hoodoo with victory over Crewe
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Walsall beat Crewe for the first time in a decade as the Alex’s 2-0 defeat extended the promotion chasers’ winless run to five games.Headers from on-loan Lincoln striker Freddie Draper – his 10th goal this season – and Oisin McEntee gave the Saddlers their first win over Crewe in 11 meetings since 2013.Mickey Demetriou’s lunging block prevented Walsall taking a 25th...Full Story »
Aldershot and Woking play out entertaining National League draw
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Aldershot and Woking played out an entertaining Boxing Day draw in the Vanarama National League.The two sides meet again in the reverse fixture on New Year’s Day with nothing separating them in this contest at the Electrical Services Stadium.Both goalkeepers put on fine performances, with Jordi Van Stappershoef saving brilliantly from Woking striker Padraig Amond in the first half.At the o...Full Story »
Ashley Hemmings secures point for Kidderminster at Boreham Wood
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Ashley Hemmings hit a last-gasp penalty to earn Kidderminster a 1-1 draw at Boreham Wood and take them off the foot of the National League.The Harriers looked on course for a third successive defeat only for Hemmings to secure a point from the spot late on.Billy Sass-Davies headed home from a corner early in the second half as Wood made the most of their superior possession.But Kidderminster hel...Full Story »
Sutton off the bottom of the table with rare away win
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Sutton moved off the foot of Sky Bet League Two with a 1-0 win at local rivals AFC Wimbledon – their first away league victory for 10 months.Jason Goodliffe enjoyed his first win as interim boss thanks to Omar Sowunmi’s second-half goal at Plough Lane.Alex Bass turned a close-range Ben Goodliffe shot around a post early in the first half and came to the rescue again as Harry Smith le...Full Story »
Bromley cut gap at the top with victory at Ebbsfleet
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Bromley cut the gap at the top of the Vanarama National League with a 3-2 win at Ebbsfleet.The Ravens took an early lead in the ninth minute as Michael Cheek turned in Corey Whitely’s cross from six yards.Ebbsfleet equalised in the 53rd minute when Dominic Poleon slotted in at the far post, but Ben Krauhaus soon restored Bromley’s lead with an 18-yard effort.Olufela Olomola added a w...Full Story »
John McAtee scores brace as Barnsley win at Port Vale
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Barnsley continued their push for a place in the League One play-offs with a 3-2 win away at Port Vale.Adam Phillips opened the scoring before John McAtee added a quickfire brace prior to half-time.Ethan Chislett and Jack Shorrock both scored after the break to make the scoreline a lot more respectable, but Vale’s three-match unbeaten league run came to an end.The hosts came close to takin...Full Story »
Exeter hold on to end 13-game winless run after Wycombe miss last-gasp penalty
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
On-loan goalkeeper Vili Sinisalo was the Exeter hero with a stoppage-time penalty save to ensure his side ended a 13-match winless run with a 1-0 victory against Wycombe.Sinisalo guessed correctly to keep out Luke Leahy’s effort after Sonny Cox’s goal had appeared to have earned Exeter a deserved win.In was a dour first half that lacked quality with neither team creating much, but th...Full Story »
Inih Effiong scores twice as Dagenham beat Eastleigh
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Dagenham ended a three-match winless run with a 4-1 victory over Eastleigh at the Chigwell Construction Stadium.Inih Effiong crashed the ball into the top corner to put the hosts ahead in the 38th minute and Daggers forward Freddie Sears saw his volley strike the crossbar in first-half stoppage time.The Spitfires were level two minutes after the restart when Aidan Barlow headed in a cross from S...Full Story »
Bobby Kamwa on target as Burton end winless run with victory over Blackpool
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Burton claimed a first win in nine Sky Bet League One games as Bobby Kamwa’s early goal sealed a 1-0 victory over play-off hopefuls Blackpool.Kamwa’s strike came almost a year after his last goal, in the final game of 2022, and gave Albion something to build on.Goalkeeper Max Crocombe picked him out on the left wing and some superb chest control allowed him to cut inside and swing in...Full Story »
Gateshead fight back for York draw thanks to late leveller
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Gateshead kept themselves in the Vanarama National League play-off mix after coming from behind to draw 1-1 with York.Marcus Dinanga sent an early chance over as the home side made a positive start, but it was York who broke the deadlock in the 32nd minute when captain Ryan Fallowfield drilled the ball in at the far post.Gateshead were forced into a change just before the break when Joe Grayson ...Full Story »
Rochdale return to winning ways with victory against Fylde
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Rochdale moved within a point of the National League play-off places thanks to a 2-0 win which sent struggling Fylde bottom of the table.Ian Henderson put Dale on course for a first victory in four league matches by lifting the ball over visiting goalkeeper Theo Richardson just before the break.Rochdale keeper Louie Moulden produced fine saves to prevent a second-half equaliser, denying substitu...Full Story »
Barnet consolidate third spot in National League with victory at Southend
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Barnet moved within 10 points of the Vanarama National League summit courtesy of a 2-0 Boxing Day victory at Southend.With leaders Chesterfield losing, Barnet consolidated third place by collecting three points at Roots Hall.Reece Hall-Johnson opened the scoring with four minutes on the clock as his deflected effort put the visitors ahead.The triumph was wrapped up 12 minutes from time when Harr...Full Story »
Notts County end four-match losing run with comfortable victory over Doncaster
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Notts County returned to winning ways with a comfortable 3-0 League Two win over Doncaster at Meadow Lane.Two goals in the first half from Dan Crowley and Macaulay Langstaff gave the Magpies a commanding lead at the break, with Aaron Nemane adding a third early in the second half.Despite the hosts early dominance, it was Rovers who could have taken the lead when Jodi Jones was penalised for a pu...Full Story »
Bradford hit back to take a point against Morecambe
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Bradford came from two goals down to snatch a point in a 2-2 draw against Morecambe in their first home game on Boxing Day for six years.The Shrimps needed only three minutes to take the lead. Adam Mayor’s free-kick was not cleared by the home defence and the ball rebounded into the path of James Connolly to score from 10 yards.Adam Smith spread himself to deny Tyler Smith a quick response...Full Story »
George Lloyd at double as Cheltenham move off bottom with win over Shrewsbury
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
George Lloyd’s first Cheltenham brace lifted them off the bottom of the League One table with a 2-0 home victory over Shrewsbury.The striker nodded in Liam Sercombe’s free-kick from the right in the 34th minute to put the improving Robins on course for their fifth win in 12 games under boss Darrell Clarke.And Lloyd touched in Tom Bradbury’s downward header from Sean Long’...Full Story »
Morgan Whittaker scores twice as Plymouth draw at Cardiff
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Plymouth once again came from behind to salvage a point as they remained unbeaten under caretaker boss Neil Dewsnip as they drew 2-2 at Cardiff City Stadium.Having twice battled back from two goals down to sneak a 3-3 draw against Birmingham in the first game since the departure to Stoke of former boss Steve Schumacher, the Pilgrims hit back from 2-1 down in the second half to share the spoils.M...Full Story »
Luton stage late comeback to claim important victory at Sheffield United
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Carlton Morris climbed off the bench to create two own goals in four minutes for Luton as they beat Sheffield United 3-2 in a crucial Premier League basement battle.The Blades were on course for an important victory as goals from Oli McBurnie and Anel Ahmedhodzic overturned Alfie Doughty’s first-half opener for the Hatters.But substitute Morris was the orchestrator as Jack Robinson and Ani...Full Story »
Cohen Bramall’s fortuitous strike enough for Rotherham to sink Middlesbrough
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Middlesbrough were made to pay for missing a host of chances as they slipped to a 1-0 defeat at Rotherham.The visitors squandered numerous opportunities and hit the woodwork twice in a frustrating afternoon in front of goal.Rotherham took full advantage, with Cohen Bramall netting the second-half winner to end the Millers’ 11-game winless run.Middlesbrough had won back-to-back games coming...Full Story »
Jack Clarke downs Hull to earn Michael Beale a first win as Sunderland boss
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Michael Beale claimed a first victory since taking charge of Sunderland with a 1-0 triumph at Hull in the Championship.Jack Clarke scored the winning goal after 82 minutes when he cut inside from the left before smartly directing the football into the bottom right-hand corner.Beale, who replaced Tony Mowbray earlier in the month, suffered a miserable start in his new role when Coventry won 3-0 a...Full Story »
Late goal fires Bristol Rovers to victory over Portsmouth
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Luke Thomas netted with 90 seconds remaining as Bristol Rovers inflicted a first away defeat of the season on League One leaders Portsmouth 2-1.A flowing move deep into injury time saw Pirates left wingback Harvey Vale roll the ball across goal after good work in midfield from Grant Ward, with Thomas arriving at the back post to score his third league goal of the season and cap a pulsating Boxin...Full Story »
Cameron Carter-Vickers injury dampens Celtic’s mood after win at Dundee
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Paulo Bernardo and Mikey Johnston were the unlikely goal heroes for Celtic at Dundee but Cameron Carter-Vickers was at the centre of an injury concern ahead of Saturday’s visit of Rangers to Parkhead.Bernardo poked home the 52nd-minute opener at Dens Park to net his first goal for Celtic and substitute Johnston struck his first two goals for the Hoops since December 2019 to earn a comforta...Full Story »
Brandon Thomas-Asante effort enough as West Brom edge 10-man Norwich
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Brandon Thomas-Asante eased dominant West Brom back to winning ways with a 1-0 Championship victory over 10-man Norwich after the visitors had Borja Sainz needlessly sent off in the first half at The Hawthorns.Thomas-Asante grabbed the all-important goal in the 50th minute to cement West Brom’s position of fifth in the table.But Norwich were forced to play almost an hour with 10 men after ...Full Story »
Southampton make it 16 games unbeaten with win over Swansea
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Russell Martin saw promotion-chasing Southampton make it 16 Championship games unbeaten with a 5-0 victory over his former club Swansea.Ryan Fraser netted a brace while Joe Aribo, Samuel Edozie and Che Adams also struck to help Saints to their longest stretch without a league defeat since the 1921/22 season.Southampton, who were watched by owner Dragan Solak ahead of the January transfer window,...Full Story »
Bristol City continue fine form with victory at Watford
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Bristol City chalked up their third straight Championship victory – and their first on the road under boss Liam Manning – with a 4-1 win at Watford.Manning, who arrived from Oxford last month, plotted a shock win at Vicarage Road as the Robins’ midfield press choked the life out of the in-form Hornets.The hosts just could not stop losing the ball in midfield and Manning’s...Full Story »
Substitutes snatch a point for Stockport in entertaining Barrow clash
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Substitutes Nick Powell and Akil Wright rescued a point for Stockport as the Sky Bet League Two leaders secured a pulsating 2-2 draw at fellow high-flyers Barrow.Dave Challinor’s side trailed 2-0 after 24 minutes as goals from former Edgeley Park favourite Ben Whitfield and Kian Spence put the Cumbrians on their way to what would have been an eighth successive victory.Whitfield turned in S...Full Story »
Scott Lindsey credits Crawley’s ‘character’ after win at former side Gillingham
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Crawley manager Scott Lindsey credited his side’s “character” after they claimed a 2-0 League Two victory over his former side Gillingham – but admitted they were still far from their best.Will Wright and Jack Roles sealed victory for the visitors with goals either side of the break.Lindsey revealed that he was disappointed in his side’s lack-lustre performance, des...Full Story »
Richie Wellens: Orient were worthy winners against Charlton
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens believes his team deserved their 1-0 slender success over Charlton.Orient recorded only their second win in their last 10 league matches to avenge an opening-day-of-the-season loss at Charlton and they had central defender Omar Beckles to thank for their victory.The match seemed to be heading for a stalemate when Beckles turned a cross from substitute Dan Agyei ...Full Story »
Joe Edwards admits relief after Millwall beat QPR to end long wait for home win
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Millwall boss Joe Edwards admitted relief was the overwhelming emotion after his side ended a three-month winless run at home in the Championship with a 2-0 victory over QPR at The Den.Goals from Tom Bradshaw and Murray Wallace proved enough for all three points against their capital rivals on Boxing Day, halting the Lions’ sequence of seven matches without a win.The result lifted Millwall...Full Story »
Nuno backs hat-trick hero Chris Wood to fire Nottingham Forest to safety
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Nuno Espirito Santo is backing striker Chris Wood to fire Nottingham Forest away from Premier League trouble after seeing him plunder a hat-trick to fell former club Newcastle.The New Zealand international, who left Tyneside for the City Ground this summer having played his part in Newcastle’s top-flight survival fight two seasons ago, scored one goal for the Magpies in 20 appearances at S...Full Story »
Daniel Farke left to rue a missed opportunity as Leeds lose at Preston
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Daniel Farke was left disappointed by his Leeds team’s “lazy” performance after falling 2-1 to Preston in a spicy contest at Deepdale.High-fliers Leeds lost the opportunity to grab any points on the road after keeper Illan Meslier was shown a red early after the break for pushing Preston striker Milutin Osmajic in the face.With the Montenegro international rolling around on the...Full Story »
Dave Artell admits Grimsby have mental block on road after defeat at Mansfield
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Grimsby boss Dave Artell believes his side have a mental block away from home after Tuesday’s 2-0 Sky Bet League Two loss at high-flying Mansfield meant they remained winless away from Blundell Park this season.The Mariners had the better chances in the first half but found themselves 2-0 down at the break and then saw the home side batter them through a one-sided second half without furth...Full Story »
Will Wright returns to haunt former club Gillingham with opener in Crawley win
Posted Tuesday, December 26, 2023 by PA
Crawley secured back-to-back away league wins for the first time since January 2022 with a hard-fought 2-0 League Two victory at Gillingham.Will Wright, who spent last season with the Kent side, fired home Town’s opener with a free-kick from the edge of the box after 24 minutes.Tim Dieng and former Crawley striker Tom Nichols both shot wide for the hosts in the opening half.Danilo Orsi alm...Full Story »
Millwall defeat QPR to register first home league win in three months
Posted Tuesday, December 26, 2023 by PA
Tom Bradshaw and Murray Wallace scored as Millwall beat QPR 2-0 to end a three-month wait for a home Championship win.Bradshaw put the Lions in front with their only shot on target in the first half before Wallace made sure of all three points in second-half stoppage time.Millwall applied pressure in the opening stages at The Den, with George Honeyman’s first-time side-footed volley droppi...Full Story »
Davis Keillor-Dunn and George Maris on target as Mansfield topple Grimsby
Posted Tuesday, December 26, 2023 by PA
First-half goals from Davis Keillor-Dunn and George Maris earned promotion hopefuls Mansfield a 2-0 home win over Grimsby.Keillor-Dunn opened the scoring with a deflected shot that gave the unlucky Harvey Cartwright no chance in the 19th minute, with Maris slotting a superb low 25-yard finish inside the far post in the fifth minute of stoppage time before the interval.The visitors will have felt...Full Story »
Preston dent Leeds’ automatic promotion hopes with Boxing Day win
Posted Tuesday, December 26, 2023 by PA
Preston turned the form book on its head as they edged out high-flying 10-man Leeds 2-1 at Deepdale.Liam Millar was the North End hero, firing home brilliantly into the top corner to win a dramatic game in the 89th minute.Leeds blew their chance to close the gap on the Championship’s top two after keeper Illan Meslier inexplicably earned himself a straight red card early in the second half...Full Story »
Omar Beckles helps Leyton Orient see off Charlton
Posted Tuesday, December 26, 2023 by PA
Leyton Orient gained bragging rights in their London derby with near-neighbours Charlton thanks to a goal from Omar Beckles.The central defender met a cross on 80 minutes from substitute Dan Agyei – who had only been the field for two minutes when he sent a ball into the box – to earn a 1-0 win.Neither side had anything to show for their intense energy in the first half with a lack o...Full Story »
Chris Wood puts former side Newcastle to the sword with hat-trick for Forest
Posted Tuesday, December 26, 2023 by PA
Chris Wood retuned to haunt Newcastle with a stunning hat-trick as Nottingham Forest handed new boss Nuno Espirito Santo the first Premier League victory of his reign.Wood, the man for whom the Magpies’ new owners paid Burnley £25million in January last year in a bid to stave off relegation, took advantage of woeful defending to plunder a treble which ended his former club’s se...Full Story »
Wrexham-loving model releases jaw-dropping 2024 calendar – with very saucy theme
Posted Tuesday, December 26, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Glamour model Alaw Haf is a huge Wrexham fan
Wrexham glamour model Alaw Haf means business with her jaw-dropping 2024 calendar – but don't just take our word for it.
Gorgeous Alaw, 24, has adopted a workplace theme for the 12 month spectacular, dressing up in roles ranging from sexy secretary to bodacious builder. Her seriously saucy snaps are sure to get pulses racing and have her fans ...Full Story »
PILAR OF COMMUNITY Sergio Ramos’ stunning wife Pilar Rubio stuns in a red bikini and straw hat
Posted Tuesday, December 26, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
The Spanish beauty, 45, posing in a straw hat for a shoot, went to Manchester for a three-day shopping spree.
Sergio Ramos' stunning wife Pilar Rubio stuns in a red bikini and straw hatMum-of-four Pilar previously revealed she has sex with Sergio Ramos every day
Footage on Instagram shows her in the Christmas market wrapped in a winter coat.
Pilar has four kids with Spanish footie legend Serg...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - If Christmas movies met football
Posted Tuesday, December 26, 2023 by 7M Sport
Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.
If Christmas movies met football
Here's the big picture for you.
Lionel Messi's Speech in The Dressing Room [Before The 2021 Copa America Final] :GOOSEBUMPS.
Let's say there is a Santa Claus out there, What WISH Would You like to Make to HIM for Your Favorite Club?
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World Cup's sexiest fan says 'be naughty' in her erotic post dubbed 'delicious for Xmas'
Posted Tuesday, December 26, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Ivana Knoll has told her followers to "be naughty" this Christmas
Ivana Knoll has been branded "the queen of Christmas" after dropping jaws in a stunning festive outfit.
The Croatian model, dubbed the World Cup's sexiest fan last year, showed no signs of trying to stay off Santa's naughty list after uploading several saucy snaps wearing a skimpy, low-cut, Father Christmas-themed onesie, comple...Full Story »
Benjamin Sesko open to Premier League move in January with several clubs interested
Posted Tuesday, December 26, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
20-year old RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko is interested in a January move to the Premier League.
Sesko is being monitored by a number of Premier League clubs including Arsenal, Chelsea and Man United.
90min has reported that the towering striker is keen to join the Premier League after playing second fiddle to Lois Openda.
After joining RB Leipzig from sister club RB Salzburg, Sesko has...Full Story »
Barcelona eager to open new contract talks with Marc Guiu
Posted Tuesday, December 26, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com
Barcelona are eager to open new contract talks with Marc Guiu.
The teenage striker burst onto the scene earlier this season, scoring in both the LaLiga and Champions League.
Guiu currently has a deal to 2025, but Barca want to extend and upgrade the agreement.
Onda Cero says Barca want to tie down Guiu to 2030 in the coming weeks.
For his part, Guiu and his family are happy with Barca's pl...Full Story »
'Erik ten Hag's comments killed Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho at Man Utd'
Posted Tuesday, December 26, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Former Liverpool star Jose Enrique claimed that Erik ten Hag's comments about Jadon Sancho "killed" the Manchester United star.
The 23-year-old has played just 76 minutes of action this season and hasn't featured for the Premier League club since his 30-minute cameo against Nottingham Forest on August 26.
The England ace was banished from all first-team activities from Man United after engag...Full Story »
Mo Salah fires warning to his Liverpool team-mates ahead of Burnley test
Posted Tuesday, December 26, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
Mo Salah was Liverpool's saviour once again in their epic top-of-the-table clash against Arsenal last time out.
The Egyptian King scored a stunning equaliser against Mikel Arteta's side that owed as much to Trent Alexander-Arnold's long-range pass as it did to Salah's typical finish.
The high-octane nature of the match made for a pulsating game and was a must-watch, Arteta even suggesting in...Full Story »
Juventus to test Real Madrid's resolve for Toni Kroos
Posted Tuesday, December 26, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com
\Juventus are set to test Real Madrid's resolve for Toni Kroos.
That's according to RAI's Paolo Paganini, who is reporting Juve will make a January attempt for the Real midfielder.
Kroos' current Real deal expires in June.
Paganini told Bianconerinews.it: "Kroos will evaluate other offers including that of Juventus after the survey a few weeks ago which was confirmed to me in Monte Carlo.
...Full Story »
Tottenham looking at Dominic Solanke to add to their attacking firepower
Posted Tuesday, December 26, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
Tottenham are monitoring Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke as the Premier League club is eyeing to sign a striker in the summer.
Solanke has been one of the best performers in the Premier League this season, with the English striker scoring 11 goals in 17 appearances this season.
The Bournemouth star hit a hat-trick against Nottingham Forest at the weekend.
His scintillating current form ...Full Story »
Agent of Napoli striker Osimhen won't rule out summer exit
Posted Tuesday, December 26, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com
The agent of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen won't rule out a move away in 2024 - despite signing a new contract.
Osimhen penned a new deal to 2026 over the weekend.
But agent Robert Calenda insists: "Look, last summer many offers arrived, even monstrous ones.
"But (president Aurelio) De Laurentiis wanted to keep Victor, and we made ourselves available.
"If there had been the desire to leave...Full Story »
EXCL: Man United could sign back-up striker, Osimhen done and dusted, all calm at Barca and more
Posted Tuesday, December 26, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
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No Man United bid for En-Nesyri and don't just blame ten Hag for poor results
I haven't heard anything regarding a Ma...Full Story »
Liverpool to prioritise defender signing after serious Kostas Tsimikas injury
Posted Tuesday, December 26, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
Liverpool have changed their transfer plans for the January transfer window and will look to prioritise signing a defender after Kostas Tsimikas broke his collarbone.
The Liverpool defender collided with Bukayo Saka during the match against Arsenal which made him slip and clatter into Jurgen Klopp standing on the touchline.
Saka apologised after the match and Jurgen Klopp confirmed that Tsim...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - Big teams EPL week 18
Posted Monday, December 25, 2023 by 7M Sport
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Chelsea lose 2-1 to Wolves and head into the holiday having lost three of four Premier League games. A merry Christmas, indeed
Big teams EPL week 18
10Hag Poch BFFWolves 2-1 Chelsea
Just Imagine Spending Your Christmas EVE Watching Chelsea Play...This Chelsea Team is beyond Embarrassi...Full Story »
Brilliant Man City ace has cheap £50m buy-out clause
Posted Monday, December 25, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
With the January transfer window just around the corner and Man City slipping off the pace a little in the Premier League, the first month of 2024 represents an ideal time to make some moves in the transfer market.
Whether incomings or outgoings, if the deal makes good business and football sense, then there's reason enough to expect that the current Club World Cup champions will go ahead wit...Full Story »
Arsenal boss Arteta makes clear Nketiah plans
Posted Monday, December 25, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is insisting Eddie Nketiah will not be sold in January.
It's been claimed the Gunners would be prepared to sell Nketiah to raise funds and strengthen other areas of the team.
But The Sun says Arteta will not consider parting with Nketiah next month.
No other Arsenal player has scored more than Nketiah's five goals so far this season.
Nketiah has also registered th...Full Story »