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A January transfer for Timo Werner? RB Leipzig willing to let ex-Chelsea flop leave amid rumours of Premier League return

Posted Monday, December 25, 2023 by Goal.com

RB Leipzig are open to let Timo Werner leave in the January transfer window amid interest from the Premier League. WHAT HAPPENED?The Chelsea flop, who rejoined RB Leipzig last summer, has experienced limited playing time at the Bundesliga club having appeared in 14 matches across all competitions and clocking just 386 minutes on the pitch. Now Bild reports that Leipzig are ready to let the st...Full Story »

Messinho: Manchester City & Chelsea tipped to rival Barcelona for Brazilian 'little Messi'

Posted Monday, December 25, 2023 by fourfourtwo.com

Manchester City and Chelsea are set to face competition from Barcelona for Palmeiras sensation Estevao Willian, who is also known as "little Messi". Messinho, who turned 16 in April, is the club's next exciting talent after Endrick, who will join Real Madrid when he reaches 18 in 2024. Like Endrick, Messinho will not be able to move to Europe until the age of 18, but he is already being trac...Full Story »

Man Utd turn to Bologna striker Zirkzee

Posted Monday, December 25, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Manchester United are eyeing Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee. The young centre-forward has hit a rich vein of form in recent weeks and being celebrated in Italy. Sport1 says United are now planning an approach to Bologna for the Dutchman. Zirkzee has scored 10 times in 37 appearances for Bologna. He left Bayern Munich last year for the Serie A club. Bayern have a £19m buy-back option o...Full Story »

IT'S DONE: Ratcliffe confirms purchase of Man Utd stake

Posted Monday, December 25, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's purchase of a 25 per cent shareholding in Manchester United has been announced. Ratcliffe is paying just over £1bn for the stake. His Ineos Group will take control of football operations. The 71-year-old will also make £235m available for future investment in Old Trafford. In a statement, Ratcliffe said: "Whilst the commercial success of the club has ensured t...Full Story »

Varane willing to quit Man Utd for Real Madrid return

Posted Monday, December 25, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Manchester United defender Raphael Varane is open to returning to Real Madrid next month. Varane has been linked with Real after they lost David Alaba to an ACL injury last week. And AS says the Frenchman is open to a deal. Varane is off contract at United in June and would be willing to leave in January for a return to Madrid. He still has a house in Madrid and would also be prepared to a...Full Story »

Kepa Arrizabalaga's future uncertain as Real Madrid unlikely to sign goalkeeper on permanent basis from Chelsea

Posted Monday, December 25, 2023 by Goal.com

Kepa Arrizabalaga's return to Spain could face an abrupt end, as reports suggest Real Madrid are unlikely to sign the goalkeeper on a permanent basis. WHAT HAPPENED?The Spanish international arrived on loan from Chelsea as an emergency replacement for Thibaut Courtois when the Belgian suffered a serious knee injury in August. But after an injury of his own, Kepa has found himself fighting for...Full Story »

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Man City, Man Utd & Chelsea plot bids for €60m Barcelona target Estevao Willian

Posted Monday, December 25, 2023 by Goal.com

Barca set to miss out on signing 'Little Messi' Barcelona could miss out on signing 'Little Lionel Messi' Estevao Willian as top European clubs like Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain line up to sign the Brazilian wonderkid, according to Mundo Desportivo. The teenager, who recently made his senior debut for Palmeiras in the club's final game of the season, is...Full Story »

Emma Louise Jones stuns as 'sexy secretary' in BBC sports host's hot Instagram pic

Posted Monday, December 25, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk

Emma Louise Jones had fans fawning over her Emma Louise Jones has left fans stunned as she shared a snap in her 'sexy secretary' costume on Instagram story. Emma, who is a presenter on the BBC, shared the snap wearing a black skirt and a white button up shirt, alongside a pair of black suspenders - showing off her breathtaking beauty. However, the blonde bombshell's fine figure has caused her ...Full Story »

'I’M BLOWN AWAY' Premier League’s ‘hottest Wag’ goes braless in sparkly dress on 30th birthday as fans in meltdown over ‘Queen’

Posted Monday, December 25, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

The Swedish fashion star - dubbed the world's hottest Wag - turned 30 in style. Maja Nilsson Lindelof on her 30th birthdayMaja posed braless in a sparkly gold dressMaja is a fashion star from SwedenShe has been dubbed the world's hottest Wag She posed braless in a sparkly dress and won the hearts of fans as one said: "Beautiful." Another gushed: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY QUEEN." One hailed: "Sweden...Full Story »

SCOTT IT ALL Scott McTominay’s girlfriend goes braless in sleek dress sending Man Utd Wags into meltdown

Posted Monday, December 25, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

She went braless and stunned in a low-cut black dress and big heels. Cam Reading stunned on a night out before ChristmasShe dazzled in a black dress and heelsCam got into the festive spirit alongside some palsCam left fans and her fellow Manchester United wags stunned Cam hit the town and partied with pals, posing for a series of photos she shared on social media. She beamed from ear to ear a...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino bemoans Chelsea’s lack of ruthlessness after Wolves defeat

Posted Monday, December 25, 2023 by PA

Mauricio Pochettino lamented Chelsea’s lack of ruthlessness in front of goal after a flurry of missed chances contributed to a 2-1 defeat to Wolves at Molineux.Mario Lemina headed the hosts into the lead early in the second half, rising to nod Pablo Sarabia’s corner into the far corner after the visiting defence had failed to make a serious attempt to clear the ball.It was fair rewar...Full Story »

Wolves enjoy early Christmas present after condemning Chelsea to another defeat

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Chelsea slumped to a third defeat in four Premier League games as second-half goals from Mario Lemina and Matt Doherty earned Wolves a deserved 2-1 victory at Molineux.Lemina headed in unmarked from Pablo Sarabia’s corner early in the second period, just reward after Gary O’Neil’s side had weathered early pressure and the hosts had spurned a host of chances, most glaringly from...Full Story »

Connor Goldson may add to Rangers injury woes during busy festive period

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Philippe Clement was facing the possibility of more injury woes after Connor Goldson pulled up in Rangers’ 2-0 win over Motherwell at Fir Park.The boss was without Nico Raskin, Tom Lawrence, Ryan Jack, Borna Barisic, Ben Davies, John Lundstram, Kemar Roofe, Jose Cifuentes and Danilo for the trip to Lanarkshire.Early goals from Kieran Dowell and Todd Cantwell took the Light Blues to within ...Full Story »

Kieran Dowell on target as Rangers beat Motherwell in wet-and-wild encounter

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Rangers beat Motherwell 2-0 at a wet and wild Fir Park and return to chasing the heels of cinch Premiership leaders Celtic.Kieran Dowell started and finished the move for the opening goal in the fourth minute before fellow midfielder Todd Cantwell fired in a second after 16 minutes of a first half which should have brought more goals, but in a wind-affected encounter the early brace proved enoug...Full Story »

7M Daily Laugh - Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by 7M Sport

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Pre EPL Week 17 The Broken shieldWest Ham 2-0 Man Utd   Man Utd fans now   Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal   No goals in 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐑 games for Manchester United. It's been six hours and 21 minutes since they last scored   TAG a Manchester United Fan & Say Nothing...   Manchester City are Champions of the World by beating...Full Story »

DE-LISH Glamorous Aston Villa footballer Alisha Lehmann stuns in bikini on sauna trip as adoring fans say ‘oh my goodness’

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

The Aston Villa forward left her followers in awe as she relaxed at a spa. Alisha Lehmann stunned in a bikini during a trip to a saunaHer fans were left saying 'oh my goodness' over the spa snaps She wore a black bikini in a pair of snaps from the trip, which she posted to Instagram. Lehmann can be seen dipping her legs into a hot tub as she admires the snowfall outside the windows. The 24-y...Full Story »

'Devil baby' influencer who slept with Mason Mount now charges fans for exclusive content

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk

Mason Mount has suffered with injuries in his first season with Manchester United Instagram influencer Orla Melissa Sloan is charging fans for her explicit content months after a high profile court case with Mason Mount. The model, 22, had slept with the Manchester United star after they met at a party at the house of his former Chelsea team-mate Ben Chilwell in November 2020. Sloan stalked t...Full Story »

Bayern refuse to give up on Ronald Araujo as German giants consider massive offer for Barcelona defender

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by Goal.com

Bayern Munich are refusing to let go of their dream of signing Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo as they look to strengthen their defence. Bayern looking to add Uruguayan to defence Tuchel sees Araujo as key defender for project Coach has already spoken with the defender WHAT HAPPENED?The German champions have long coveted Araujo and Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel considers the defender to be ...Full Story »

HAMMER TIME Glam TV star Maya Jama gets excited in stands and waves scarf above her head as she cheers West Ham to Man Utd triumph

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

Maya watched from the stands as former contestant Dani Dyer's boyfriend Jarrod Bowen broke the deadlock with a late opener on 72 minutes. Hammers, you've got a text from @MayaJama 📲 pic.twitter.com/hBhUrumblp— West Ham United (@WestHam) December 23, 2023 Maya Jama cheered West Ham to victory against Manchester UnitedMaya watched from the stands as West Ham defeated Manchester Un...Full Story »

Napoli eyeing Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Napoli are eyeing Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. The Dane is expected to leave Spurs in January. And Sky Italia's Gianluca di Marzio is reporting Napoli are keen on the midfielder. However, Hojbjerg isn't their first-choice, with Napoli prioritising Leicester City's Boubakary Soumare. But if a deal cannot be struck, they will turn to Hojbjerg.Full Story »

Chelsea boss Pochettino reveals internal transfer talks

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino says he expects to see new additions in January. Pochettino admits a transfer summit will be held next week ahead of the market opening. He said: "We and the sporting director always talk and evaluate: if we have to do something we will be ready. The pressure is always to bring in young talent, and we have different types of targets: experienced, inexperience...Full Story »

Crystal Palace in pole position to sign £45m Man City man

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com

Crystal Palace are reportedly keen on bringing Manchester City’s Kalvin Phillips to Selhurst Park next year. The English midfielder completed the dream move to the Premier League winners in the summer of 2022 but has failed to break into the starting eleven since. Even given the absence of both Rodri and Keven de Bruyne on several occasions this season, Phillips was still shunned by Pe...Full Story »

Another loan for Joao Felix? Portugal star set to stay at Barcelona as La Liga champions settle for temporary deal with Atletico Madrid

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by Goal.com

Barcelona will explore another loan for Joao Felix as they look to keep their Portuguese star beyond this season. Barcelona want to keep Joao Felix after his loan Another loan may be the only option for Barca Finance troubles may prevent permanent deal WHAT HAPPENED?Felix and Barcelona will both be looking to extend the Portuguese star's stay at Camp Nou, but the club's finances may pose...Full Story »

IT'S CON Spurs will have to pay Chelsea £50million for Conor Gallagher but have a transfer lined up to raise funds

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

Signing the England International won't come cheap for Spurs with The Blues valuing their star highly. Tottenham will have to pay £50m if they want to sign Conor Gallagher Credit: Getty Spurs could raise funds for the deal by selling Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg Credit: Getty Gallagher has been an important cog in Mauricio Pochettino's side this season and has attracted the interest of the Nort...Full Story »

Man City miss out! Tajon Buchanan nears Inter move as Serie A side ready five-year contract for Club Brugge superstar

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by Goal.com

Manchester City target Tajon Buchanan is close to joining Inter on a five-year deal in the January transfer window. Buchanan set to join Inter Man City wanted to sign the winger Inter held talks with Club Brugge WHAT HAPPENED?Inter are close to finalising a deal with Belgian giants Club Brugge to sign Canadian winger Buchanan on a five-year deal in the January transfer window, according ...Full Story »

'We'll fight until the end!' - Luis Suarez ready to achieve 'great things' with Inter Miami after completing reunion with Lionel Messi

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by Goal.com

New Inter Miami signing Luis Suarez believes the MLS side will have a 'great year' and they will 'fight until the end' to achieve their dreams. Suarez signs for Inter Miami for 2024 Veteran striker last played for Gremio Vows to fight until the end for MLS side WHAT HAPPENED?The Uruguayan has joined former Barcelona team-mates Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba at Inter Miami...Full Story »

Transfer news: Man Utd eye £16m striker, Chelsea double deal, Bowen to Liverpool

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by Express.co.uk

Merry Christmas! The January transfer window is nearly upon us. It’s the final weekend of Premier League action before the festivities and there are only a few matches remaining before transfer business can again get underway. Top-flight clubs are lining up deals in the background as they look to strengthen their squads for a rigorous second half of the campaign, with Manchester United an...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp bemused by ‘weird situation’ as Liverpool are denied penalty

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was bemused as to why his side did not get a penalty for Martin Odegaard’s handball in the first half of their 1-1 draw with Arsenal at Anfield.VAR ruled referee Chris Kavanagh had not made a clear and obvious error in not penalising the Gunners captain after his low hand prevented Mohamed Salah getting past him.Klopp disagreed, telling BBC Sport: “The ...Full Story »

Mohamed Salah on target as Arsenal return to summit after draw at Liverpool

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Arsenal re-established a clear lead at the top of the Premier League in time for Christmas but their wait for a win at Anfield stretches into a 12th year after an absorbing 1-1 draw which ensured Liverpool kept pace in the title race.Gabriel’s early goal was cancelled out by a Mohamed Salah stunner and, despite both pushing for victory, the Premier League’s top two deservedly shared ...Full Story »

Bromley blow as Altrincham snatch point with injury-time equaliser

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Bromley lost ground to Chesterfield in the race for the National League title after Alex Newby’s injury-time equaliser earned Altrincham a 2-2 draw.Chris Conn-Clarke put the visitors ahead with 13 minutes gone, but they were down to 10 men shortly after the interval when Elliot Osborne was shown a second yellow card.Olufela Olomola drew the home side level before Jude Arthurs was dismissed...Full Story »

Neil Dewsnip delighted as Plymouth fight back for late point against Birmingham

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Plymouth director of football Neil Dewsnip was delighted with managerless Argyle’s comeback from 3-1 down to record a 3-3 Championship draw with Wayne Rooney’s Birmingham.Despite being reduced to 10 men by the early second-half dismissal of Krystian Bielik, City raced into 3-1 lead thanks to goals by Jay Stansfield, Jordan James and Junino Bacuna, who set-up City’s two first-ha...Full Story »

Nigel Adkins hails Tranmere’s character in League Two comeback win over Swindon

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Tranmere boss Nigel Adkins felt his side showed real character after they came from behind to beat Swindon 2-1 in League Two at Prenton Park.The visitors had taken the lead with their first effort on goal as Daniel Kemp steered the ball home from a tight angle after some nice work down the right-hand side.But Rovers pulled level 10 minutes after the break when Kieron Morris was in the right plac...Full Story »

It didn’t matter how we won – Ian Evatt hails 100th victory as Bolton boss

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Relieved Ian Evatt hailed the importance of getting over the line after sealing his 100th victory as Bolton boss against Leyton Orient.Bolton were 3-0 up inside 10 minutes, but they were a couple of stoppage-time blocked shots from allowing Orient to claim the unlikeliest of points.“It didn’t matter how we won, we had to win,” said Evatt, who had been marooned on 99 wins after ...Full Story »

Shea Charles took one for the team – Southampton boss Russell Martin

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Southampton boss Russell Martin applauded Shea Charles for a “good foul” after the midfielder was sent off towards the end of a 1-0 win at QPR.With the Saints under pressure, midfielder Charles, on as a second-half substitute, halted a Rangers attack in the 89th minute by bringing down Albert Adomah.It led to Shea being dismissed for a second yellow card and meant the visitors saw ou...Full Story »

Michael Appleton keen to add experience to Charlton squad after draw frustration

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Charlton head coach Michael Appleton wants to add more savviness to his squad in the January transfer window after they let more points slip through their fingers in Saturday’s 1-1 draw against managerless Burton.The Addicks have drawn the joint most matches in League One, with five of their eight draws coming during their current seven-game unbeaten run.Lloyd Jones headed Charlton in fron...Full Story »

Enzo Maresca insists table-topping Leicester can still improve

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Enzo Maresca insists his Leicester side are still improving and learning after easing to a 3-0 win against bottom-placed Rotherham to move six points clear at the top of the Championship.The Foxes opened the scoring on the hour mark when Patson Daka finished from close range before the striker doubled the lead from the penalty spot five minutes later after he was fouled by Viktor Johansson.On-lo...Full Story »

David Wagner: Players deserve all the credit for Norwich’s turnaround

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Norwich head coach David Wagner praised his players for turning their season around after watching them record a comfortable 2-0 win over his former club Huddersfield at Carrow Road.A poor run of form in the autumn had seen the Canaries slip into the bottom half of the Championship, but they have now won five games from eight to move to within two points of the play-off places.Their latest succe...Full Story »

John Mousinho ‘totally frustrated’ as Portsmouth draw with Fleetwood

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Portsmouth boss John Mousinho admitted the Sky Bet League One leaders were below their best after being held to a frustrating 1-1 draw at home by lowly Fleetwood.Colby Bishop’s penalty goal on his return from injury was not enough to earn Pompey all three points.A visibly unhappy Mousinho said: “It was totally frustrating today.“I thought we controlled the game in the first hal...Full Story »

Chesterfield thrash Aldershot to remain clear at the top

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Vanarama National League leaders Chesterfield made it four league wins in a row with a dominant 4-1 victory over Aldershot.The visitors lone goal came early, a fourth-minute opener via Josh Stokes, but the sides were square two minutes later when Darren Oldaker scored directly from a 25-yard free-kick.Ryan Colclough fired the Spireites into the lead in the 65th minute with a strike to the bottom...Full Story »

Mike Williamson delighted as ‘brave’ MK Dons see off Morecambe

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

MK Dons manager Mike Williamson praised his side’s determination as they leapfrogged Morecambe in the League Two table with victory at the Mazuma Stadium.Two goals from in-form striker Max Dean, either side of an excellent Joe Tomlinson strike, gave the Dons a 3-1 success after JJ McKiernan had levelled the scores early in the second half for the Shrimps.Williamson said: “To come her...Full Story »

A pleasing start: New boss Steven Schumacher takes positives from Stoke’s draw

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

New boss Steven Schumacher expressed his satisfaction despite his Stoke career beginning with a goalless draw at home to Millwall.Following his move in midweek, the former Plymouth boss failed to secure a dream start to life in the Potteries.Although they dominated throughout, the home side struggled to capitalise as they slipped to a ninth game without victory.Ryan Mmaee was thwarted by former ...Full Story »

Nuno laments ‘very bad decision’ as Bournemouth ruin his first Forest game

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Nuno Espirito Santo has called for a rule change after his first match in charge of Nottingham Forest was ruined by a controversial red card for Willy Boly in a last-gasp 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth.Boly was sent off in the 23rd minute for two yellow cards, with referee Rob Jones brandishing the second despite the defender clearly winning the ball in a tackle with Adam Smith.Dominic Solanke went o...Full Story »

Matt Taylor rues Bristol Rovers’ ‘inexperience and naivety’ at Blackpool

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Bristol Rovers paid the price for their naivety according to manager Matt Taylor after they fell to a 3-1 defeat away to Sky Bet League One play-off contenders Blackpool at Bloomfield Road.John Marquis had equalised for Rovers after Ollie Norburn’s stunning opener. But second-half goals from Jake Beesley and Jordan Rhodes were enough to see Blackpool to three comfortable points.Taylor felt...Full Story »

Everybody is going to be sick of me repeating myself – Wycombe’s Matt Bloomfield

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Wycombe manager Matt Bloomfield admits he is starting to sound like a broken record after his side once again failed to hold on for victory.The Chairboys have now gone 10 games without a win in Sky Bet League One, but this was two points they allowed to slip through their fingers after failing to kill off a match they had dominated.Vale had offered precious little before Ben Garitty’s 90th...Full Story »

Absolutely fabulous – Jon Brady delight as Northampton claim dramatic Oxford win

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Northampton boss Jon Brady hailed an “absolutely fabulous” win for his side after they climbed into the top 10 with a last-gasp 2-1 victory over promotion-chasing Oxford.Kieron Bowie nodded the Cobblers ahead early in the second half before Cameron Brannagan hit back from the penalty spot, but substitute Tyreece Simpson’s header deep into stoppage time snatched a fifth win in s...Full Story »

VAR ‘over-reffed’ the moment – Sean Dyche unhappy with disallowed Everton goal

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Everton boss Sean Dyche fumed at the decision to rule out Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s 51st-minute goal in their 2-1 Premier League loss at Tottenham.Spurs were two up inside 18 minutes after close-range finishes by Richarlison and Son Heung-min but were not at their best and could have conceded at the start of the second half.Calvert-Lewin rifled home after Andre Gomes had won back possession ...Full Story »

Erol Bulut hails Cardiff character after win over Sheffield Wednesday

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Cardiff manager Erol Bulut said his side showed fighting spirit after they beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 at Hillsborough.The home side had taken the lead through Anthony Musaba and had the lion’s share of chances but two own goals from Akin Famewo ensured the Bluebirds claimed victory.Bulut said: “Today we showed so much spirit. We showed we are a team and we are fighting for each oth...Full Story »

Cove Rangers fire magnificent seven past lowly 10-man Edinburgh City

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Cove Rangers ran rampant in Scottish League One as they recorded a 7-2 victory over 10-man Edinburgh City, who remain bottom of the table as a result.Rumarn Burrell, Blair Yule and Kyle Connell all bagged braces and Connor Scully netted at the death after snowy conditions led to a delayed kick-off.The wild afternoon began with Burrell’s sixth-minute opener, cancelled out in the seventh min...Full Story »

Hearts boss Steven Naismith expecting interest in Lawrence Shankland

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Steven Naismith admitted interest in talismanic captain Lawrence Shankland is inevitable after he continued his red-hot scoring form with a double in Hearts’ 2-0 cinch Premiership win over St Mirren.The Scotland forward notched a poacher’s header in the first half and then a stunning strike early in the second that opposing manager Stephen Robinson described as “an incredible f...Full Story »

Darrell Clarke says Cheltenham now firmly in survival fight after Carlisle win

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Darrell Clarke believes Cheltenham’s 1-0 win at Carlisle has now put them in the race to survive in League One this season.Many had written off the rock-bottom Robins by the time Clarke was appointed at the end of September and they endured a run of 11 games without even scoring at the start of the season.But Liam Sercombe’s first-half winner at Brunton Park means they have now score...Full Story »

Dundee fume at ref over ‘late and unnecessary’ postponement of Aberdeen clash

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Dundee expressed their frustration at referee David Munro’s late decision to call off their game against Aberdeen.Munro deemed one of the Dens Park goalmouths waterlogged and the match was postponed about an hour before kick-off. But the rain soon stopped as forecast and Dundee went on to train on the pitch.It was the second cinch Premiership match to be postponed because of the wet weathe...Full Story »

David Artell admits Grimsby ‘got what they deserved’ as Harrogate take points

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

David Artell admits Grimsby got exactly what they deserved as Harrogate came away from Blundell Park with a 2-1 win.Goals from Liam Gibson – against his former club – and Matty Daly earned Town three points to move them up to 14th in the table.Grimsby were unbeaten in six Sky Bet League Two matches after sacking Paul Hurst and former Crewe manager Artell tasted defeat for the first t...Full Story »

Daniel Farke tells Leeds not to get carried away after important Ipswich win

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Leeds boss Daniel Farke warned his players they won only three points after their resounding 4-0 victory against automatic promotion rivals Ipswich.Skipper Pascal Struijk’s early header, Leif Davis’s own goal against his former club and Crysencio Summerville’s penalty put Leeds 3-0 up at half-time.Farke’s side kept the hammer down after the break to the delight of a rauco...Full Story »

Brendan Rodgers happy as Kyogo Furuhashi gets back on target

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers praised Kyogo Furuhashi for his persistence as the Japan striker ended a seven-game goal drought to send the champions on their way to a 2-0 win over Livingston.Furuhashi got on the end of Luis Palma’s curling effort to net the opener from close range 25 seconds into the second half, before defender Liam Scales headed home the Honduran winger’s corner f...Full Story »

Phil Parkinson praises Wrexham for overcoming tough conditions to beat Newport

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Phil Parkinson praised Wrexham for doing all the basics well in a scrappy game to set the foundation for their 2-0 League Two Welsh derby victory over Newport.In a first meeting for five years, second-half goals from James Jones and Elliot Lee – both from long Ben Tozer throw-ins – secured victory as the Dragons maintained their automatic promotion chase.The clash was played in windy...Full Story »

Valerien Ismael praises ‘ruthless’ Watford after late comeback at Blackburn

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Valerien Ismael saluted Watford’s mentality after they came from behind to claim a dramatic late 2-1 win at Blackburn.The Hornets trailed for much of the game after Adam Wharton’s first goal this season – struck from a tight angle – put Blackburn ahead in the third minute.In an increasingly open game, both sides had chances but both goalkeepers excelled, making important ...Full Story »

Daniel Farke tells Leeds not to get carried away after Ipswich win

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Leeds boss Daniel Farke warned his players they won only three points after their resounding 4-0 victory against automatic promotion rivals Ipswich.Skipper Pascal Struijk’s early header, Leif Davis’s own goal against his former club and Crysencio Summerville’s penalty put Leeds 3-0 up at half-time.Farke’s side kept the hammer down after the break to the delight of a rauco...Full Story »

Neill Collins hails Barnsley’s attitude in comeback victory against Stevenage

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Barnsley head coach Neill Collins praised his side’s attitude as they came from behind to defeat Stevenage 2-1 at Oakwell.Luther James-Wildin gave Stevenage an early lead before goals from John McAtee and Herbie Kane completed Barnsley’s comeback.Collins said: “Overall, really pleased with the players in terms of their never-say-die attitude, defending the box and putting their...Full Story »

Ludwig Francillette and Paul McCallum fire Eastleigh to victory

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Eastleigh gave their National League play-off hopes a boost with a 2-1 win over Dorking.Ludwig Francillette opened the scoring for the Spitfires on the stroke of half-time when he headed home from Chris Maguire’s free-kick.Paul McCallum doubled the home side’s lead after 58 minutes when he converted from Aidan Barlow’s cross.Sebastian Bowerman pulled one back for Dorking with s...Full Story »

Derek McInnes praises Kilmarnock’s ‘terrific’ start as his side go fourth

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Derek McInnes hailed two “brilliant” goals which saw Kilmarnock move into fourth place in the cinch Premiership with a 2-1 win over St Johnstone at Rugby Park.Killie sprang out of the traps despite swirling wind and rain and 18-year-old midfielder David Watson hammered in a long-distance drive in the sixth minute before veteran striker Marley Watkins added a second in the 17th minute...Full Story »

Michael Carrick hails Middlesbrough ‘mentality’ to shut out cup distractions

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Michael Carrick praised his players for not getting distracted by their Carabao Cup exploits as Middlesbrough rounded off an impressive week with a deserved 1-0 win over West Brom.Boro beat Port Vale in midweek to reach the last four of the League Cup for the first time since winning the competition 20 seasons ago and have a two-legged tie with Chelsea to look forward to in the new year.But Carr...Full Story »

Michael Beale says Sunderland bow ‘couldn’t have gone any worse’ after home loss

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Michael Beale said his first match in charge of Sunderland “couldn’t have gone any worse” after seeing his new side humbled 3-0 at home by Coventry.The former Rangers and QPR boss was appointed as Tony Mowbray’s permanent successor at the start of the week but saw his team finish well beaten on home soil following goals from Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, Callum O’Hare and Kas...Full Story »

Darren Ferguson thrilled with Peterborough character in victory at Shrewsbury

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Darren Ferguson was thrilled with his Peterborough side’s character after they won 2-1 at Shrewsbury to remain in touching distance of Sky Bet League One leaders Portsmouth.Shrewsbury went ahead just before the hour mark after Jordan Shipley’s cross-cum-shot found the back of the net.But after dominating for large parts, Peterborough found their cutting edge after going behind and we...Full Story »

Vincent Kompany hails ‘milestone moment’ as Rebecca Welch oversees Burnley win

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Vincent Kompany believes Rebecca Welch’s performance during Burnley’s 2-0 win over Fulham was a “milestone moment” after she became the first woman to take charge of a Premier League match on Saturday.Wilson Odobert’s curled strike and Sander Berge’s magnificent solo effort confirmed Burnley’s first win since their 5-0 victory over Sheffield United on De...Full Story »

Rob Edwards says Luton ’embodied’ Tom Lockyer in win over Newcastle

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Rob Edwards said Luton’s 1-0 victory against Newcastle was the “embodiment” of their captain Tom Lockyer as his side moved to within two points of Premier League safety.It was Luton’s first game since Lockyer suffered a cardiac arrest during last Saturday’s abandoned game away to Bournemouth.The 29-year-old’s name was sung around Kenilworth Road throughout the...Full Story »

Ruben Selles delighted to see Femi Azeez ‘crack the code’ with Reading goal

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Reading manager Ruben Selles praised the “power” of winger Femi Azeez after he opened the scoring in an impressive 2-0 Sky Bet League One home victory over Wigan.Azeez, 22, gave Reading an interval lead with an unstoppable 20-yard drive and Sam Smith doubled the advantage five minutes after the break.Wigan offered little going forward in either half, with Reading comfortably seeing t...Full Story »

Kidderminster rock bottom after Southend defeat

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Kidderminster enter Christmas at the foot of the National League following a 2-1 defeat by Southend.Oli Coker netted from an early cross but the home side responded with a powerful finish by Ashley Hemmings.Southend regained the lead in first-half stoppage time when defender Nathan Ralph leapt high to nod home a corner.Kidderminster piled on the pressure in the closing moments and had the ball c...Full Story »

Morgan Whittaker bags late point in Plymouth’s six-goal thriller with Birmingham

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Plymouth top scorer Morgan Whittaker hit a brilliant 86th-minute equaliser as managerless Argyle recovered from going 3-1 down to claim a 3-3 Championship draw with Wayne Rooney’s 10-man Birmingham at Home Park.Playmaker Whittaker took his season’s tally to 10 with another long-range strike from outside the box, out of the reach of diving goalkeeper John Ruddy’s fingertips and ...Full Story »

Managerless Burton salvage point at Charlton with last-gasp Ryan Sweeney goal

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Ryan Sweeney’s stoppage-time goal earned managerless Burton a 1-1 draw at Charlton as Albion ended a run of five successive League One defeats.The Addicks dominated possession in the first 45 minutes without totally clicking in the final third, although they did have a goal from Lloyd Jones to show for their efforts.Jones emphatically headed home a cross from centre-back partner Michael He...Full Story »

Hartlepool fight back from 3-0 down to draw eight-goal thriller at Wealdstone

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Mitch Hancox netted an added-time equaliser as Hartlepool claimed a dramatic 4-4 comeback draw at Wealdstone in the National League.Max Kretzschmar opened the scoring for Wealdstone after just four minutes before Sean Adarkwa doubled the advantage nine minutes later.Adarkwa added his second of the afternoon after 28 minutes only for Callum Cooke and Joe Grey to provide the visitors hope with two...Full Story »

Solihull Moors end losing league run with comeback victory at Oxford City

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Solihull Moors ended their four-match losing run in the Vanarama National League by coming from behind to win 2-1 at Oxford City.The match appeared to be heading for a draw with neither side able to seize control, only for City’s Zac McEachran to strike in the 59th minute.The goal came after slick build-up play with McEachran and Josh Parker combining in a one-two that carved the visiting ...Full Story »

Kieron Morris and Tom Davies on target as Tranmere claim Swindon comeback win

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Tranmere made it four League Two home wins on the bounce with a 2-1 comeback victory over Swindon at Prenton Park to move further away from the relegation zone.Rovers dominated the early stages and looked more likely to break the deadlock with Connor Jennings and Rob Apter both coming close.But it was the visitors who opened the scoring in the 23rd minute when Daniel Kemp fired the ball home fro...Full Story »

Attitude was spot on in Mansfield’s win – Nigel Clough

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Nigel Clough hailed Mansfield’s attitude after a dominant 2-0 victory at managerless Sutton.The Stags maintained the pace at the top of League Two with a first ever win at Gander Green Lane after goals from veteran duo Stephen Quinn and Lucas Akins.It compounded a terrible week for the Football League’s bottom club Sutton, who sacked manager Matt Gray after last weekend’s 8-0 m...Full Story »

Woking and Maidenhead share points in Michael Doyle’s first game as Cards boss

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Michael Doyle’s first game in charge of Woking ended in a goalless draw against Maidenhead at the Laithwaite Community Stadium.Doyle, who played for Coventry and Sheffield United, was named as the National League side’s new manager earlier this week following the dismissal of Darren Sarll in November.His debut match was one that lacked real quality with the best chance of the match a...Full Story »

Accrington’s win was a present for the fans – John Coleman

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

John Coleman said Accrington’s 2-1 win against Walsall was a “present for the fans” as they moved to within a point of the play-off places.Eighth-placed Stanley took the lead after nine minutes when Jackson Smith could only parry Joe Pritchard’s shot into the path of Tommy Leigh and he slotted home his sixth goal of the season.Walsall equalised in the fourth minute of add...Full Story »

Morgan Rogers goal earns Middlesbrough deserved win over West Brom

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Middlesbrough moved to within three points of the Championship play-off places with a deserved 1-0 win over West Brom at the Riverside.Morgan Rogers scored the only goal as Boro followed their midweek Carabao Cup quarter-final success at Port Vale with a third straight win in all competitions.Albion remain fifth, but Carlos Corberan’s side have now won just one of their last five league ga...Full Story »

Andros Townsend scores winner for Luton against former club Newcastle

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Andros Townsend’s first-half goal saw Luton beat Newcastle 1-0 at Kenilworth Road to boost their Premier League survival hopes.Eddie Howe’s visitors were made to look ordinary by a side tipped widely for the drop.The winner came during Newcastle’s only spell of sustained first-half pressure as Luton’s star pair of Townsend and Ross Barkley combined at a corner.The gap to ...Full Story »

Max Dean double fires MK Dons to victory at Morecambe

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Two goals from Max Dean gave MK Dons a valuable three points as they beat Morecambe 3-1 at the Mazuma Stadium and leapfrogged above their opponents in the process.The in-form youngster gave Mike Williamson’s side the lead in the 31st minute through a well-worked goal as he ran on to a superb through-ball from Adam Gilbey to round Adam Smith and place the ball into the empty net.Morecambe l...Full Story »

Sunderland beaten in first game under Michael Beale as Coventry storm to 3-0 win

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Michael Beale’s first game as Sunderland head coach ended in disappointment as his side were beaten 3-0 by Coventry at the Stadium of Light.Beale was confirmed as Tony Mowbray’s successor on Monday, but his maiden outing in charge of his new club did not go to plan as Coventry swept to an emphatic success.Tatsuhiro Sakamoto opened the scoring for Mark Robins’ side in first-half...Full Story »

Two blockbusters seal victory for Burnley over Fulham

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Burnley scored two superb goals to give Vincent Kompany’s side a deserved victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage in the Premier League.Two long-range strikes from Wilson Odobert and Sander Berge gave Burnley their first win since December 2.The 2-0 score-line meant a second straight league defeat for Marco Silva’s Fulham following last week’s 3-0 setback at Newcastle.Burnley wer...Full Story »

Nuno Espirito Santo loses first game at Forest after Dominic Solanke treble

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Dominic Solanke completed a last-gasp hat-trick to earn Bournemouth a 3-2 win at Nottingham Forest and ruin Nuno Espirito Santo’s first game in charge at the City Ground.Forest had looked like overcoming the controversial first-half red card of Willy Boly to earn a worthy point after Chris Wood had headed them level in the 74th minute.But Solanke, who had earlier scored twice in seven minu...Full Story »

Ian Evatt seals 100th win as Bolton boss after edging past Leyton Orient

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Ian Evatt celebrated his 100th win as Bolton boss with Wanderers recovering from back-to-back Sky Bet League One defeats to beat Leyton Orient 3-2.Evatt, an age-group cricketer for Warwickshire, was marooned on 99 not out after losses to Portsmouth and Bristol Rovers.But he reached his ton as Bolton hit the opposition for three in the opening 10 minutes and, despite a second-half Orient revival,...Full Story »

Stoke begin life under Steven Schumacher with goalless draw against Millwall

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Steven Schumacher’s time in charge of Stoke began with a point as they were held at home to a goalless draw by Millwall.The 39-year-old had ended a four-year association with Plymouth to make the move to the Potters on Tuesday.And his opening match was promising albeit also frustrating as Stoke failed to make their dominance count.Stoke are now winless in nine games dating back to October,...Full Story »

Norwich close in on the top six after sweeping aside Huddersfield

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Norwich moved to within two points of the Championship play-off zone with a comfortable 2-0 win over lowly Huddersfield at Carrow Road.The Canaries were dominant throughout and finally made their superiority count with second-half goals from Sam McCallum, his first for the club, and Borja Sainz.The win made it five in eight games for David Wagner’s in-form side, who suddenly look like genu...Full Story »

Barnsley produce comeback home victory to see off play-off rivals Stevenage

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA

Barnsley came from behind to defeat Sky Bet League One play-off rivals Stevenage 2-1 at Oakwell.Luther James-Wildin opened the scoring before John McAtee and Herbie Kane hit back for the hosts.Boro broke the deadlock just four minutes on the clock when Barnsley goalkeeper Liam Roberts parried Jamie Reid’s effort into the path of James-Wildin to tap home.Steve Evans’ side were gifted ...Full Story »

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