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Mauricio Pochettino warns Chelsea they need to build on win over Newcastle

Posted Tuesday, March 12, 2024 by PA

Mauricio Pochettino warned there will be more problems for Chelsea if they fail to build on their 3-2 victory over Newcastle at Stamford Bridge as he praised the impact of match-winning substitute Mykhailo Mudryk.The Ukrainian came off the bench to score with a superb individual goal to make it 3-1 in the 76th minute, pelting on to the ball at full tilt before tricking his way beyond a dumbfound...Full Story »

Hearts building a ‘hunger to win trophies’, says Steven Naismith

Posted Tuesday, March 12, 2024 by PA

Hearts head coach Steven Naismith believes their recent progress and hunger for trophies will give them a chance against Rangers at Hampden after his side booked a Scottish Gas Scottish Cup semi-final place with a 1-0 win over Morton at Cappielow.Naismith’s side were immediately handed a repeat of their Viaplay Cup semi-final, which Rangers won 3-1 in November, in the draw for the last fou...Full Story »

Chelsea boost European hopes with win over Newcastle

Posted Tuesday, March 12, 2024 by PA

Mykhailo Mudryk scored a sensational solo goal as Chelsea kept alive slender hopes of qualifying for Europe via the Premier League with a 3-2 win over Newcastle at Stamford Bridge.At 2-1 late in the second half, the result was in the balance but it was tipped decisively in Chelsea’s favour by a moment of magic from the substitute, taking the ball off Conor Gallagher’s foot at top spe...Full Story »

Kenneth Vargas hits late winner as Hearts battle past Championship side Morton

Posted Tuesday, March 12, 2024 by PA

Kenneth Vargas hit a late winner as Hearts came through a difficult encounter at Cappielow to reach the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup semi-finals.The Coast Rican forward fired home in the 86th minute to secure a 1-0 victory over Morton, who had been denied several times by some impressive Craig Gordon saves.Hearts began to find their attacking form in the final half hour and Vargas powered home a lo...Full Story »

Mike Dean rips into Premier League referee on his debut after 'bang out of order' incident at half-time

Posted Monday, March 11, 2024 by sportbible

Mike Dean has criticised Premier League debutant referee Sunny Singh Gill for an incident that happened during the half-time break of Saturday's clash between Crystal Palace and Luton. Singh Gill made Premier League history this weekend when he became the first British South Asian to referee a match in the competition. The 39-year-old, who is the son of Jarnail Singh Gill – the trailbl...Full Story »

Meet Liverpool and Man City's WAGs – from bikini model to blonde who loves going braless

Posted Monday, March 11, 2024 by Dailystar.co.uk

Hordes of Liverpool and Manchester City supporters descend on Anfield for what could be a Premier League title decider. Jurgen Klopp's injury hit side, who have overcome Chelsea in the League Cup Final, Nottingham Forest in controversial circumstances and Sparta Prague in dominant fashion, must now piece together a side to take on Pep Guardiola's Treble winners. The Merseysiders will be rally...Full Story »

7M Daily Laugh - Liverpool 1-1 Man City

Posted Monday, March 11, 2024 by 7M Sport

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today. Liverpool 1-1 Man CityArsenal & Arteta     Luis Diaz against Manchester City   Eating Haaland & Phil Foodie   Rodri vs Endo   Breaking most goal in first season     Please stay tuned on 7M Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomorrow! (Credit: Justtoonit, FootballLaughss, RudigerRunning)Full Story »

'Prem stars won't know what's hit them', as wronged pair Lauryn Goodman & Rita Johal set for TV show about life of WAGS

Posted Monday, March 11, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk

FOOTIE'S Kyle Walker and Riyad Mahrez might want to dive behind the sofa — their exes are to star in a show about Wag life. Lauryn Goodman and Rita Johal had children with the aces before the relationships turned sour. A source said: "Lauryn and Rita are on board for the docuseries. They have stories to tell and will be given free rein. "Both want to put their records straight. Kyle a...Full Story »

Transfer Talk: Barca to reject PSG's €200m Yamal move

Posted Monday, March 11, 2024 by ESPN

Barcelona appear set to block any move from Paris Saint-Germain for teen sensation Lamine Yamal, despite some astronomical figures being floated by various outlets. Marca has reported that PSG are preparing an eye-watering €200 million move after watching the 16-year-old turn in a string of excellent performances in LaLiga and the UEFA Champions League this season. Foot Mercato, howeve...Full Story »

West Ham to battle with Aston Villa and Manchester United for talented 23-year-old

Posted Monday, March 11, 2024 by Caughtoffside.com

Given the likely departures of Aaron Cresswell and Ben Johnson at the end of the season, it's unsurprising that West Ham are exploring potential replacements According to TMW, one option under consideration is promising right-back Raoul Bellanova. Torino acquired him last summer for a mere €7 million, but his valuation has already tripled since then given his excellent campaign. The 23-ye...Full Story »

Newcastle, Chelsea eyeing Nordsjaelland midfielder Mario Dorgeles

Posted Monday, March 11, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com

FC Nordsjaelland midfielder Mario Dorgeles is attracting major Premier League interest. ChronicleLive says the 19 year-old is being followed by Newcastle, Chelsea and Arsenal this season. It's suggested Dan Ashworth recommended Dorgeles to Newcastle before the technical director was placed on gardening leave. Ashworth is expected to soon join Manchester United Dorgeles has made a total of 2...Full Story »

SETTING THE TONE Brentford eyeing Ivan Toney transfer replacement by lining up free-scoring Championship striker

Posted Monday, March 11, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk

Blackburn striker Szmodics, 28, is in the form of his life, with 21 goals in 35 league games making him leading scorer in the Championship. Sammie Szmodics slots past Michael CooperIvan Toney has been linked with Arsenal Bees boss Thomas Frank has admitted that he expects England striker Toney to leave the club this summer, with Arsenal and Chelsea leading the hunt. Frank’s top spy, Mic...Full Story »

Transfer Talk: Barca dealt blow in race for Bayern star Kimmich

Posted Monday, March 11, 2024 by ESPN

Barcelona's hopes of signing Joshua Kimmich have taken a hit, with Bayern Munich ready to begin talks with the 29-year-old over a new contract, reports Mundo Deportivo. The midfielder has been a long-term target for Barca, though the Spanish club are hamstrung by their ongoing financial issues. However, with the player openly expressing his frustrations with Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel, combined ...Full Story »

Man Utd ready with £100M package for Benfica midfielder Joao Neves

Posted Monday, March 11, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com

Manchester United remain in the hunt for Benfica midfielder Joao Neves. Sky Sports says United's new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has given the green light to pay in excess of £100m for the midfielder this summer. Neves, 19, broke into Benfica's first team last season. The Portuguese played 17 games in the league, of which six were from the start. This season, Neves has taken further ste...Full Story »

Tottenham’s path cleared as Seria A giants cool interest for 25-year-old

Posted Monday, March 11, 2024 by Caughtoffside.com

Kelly's contract with Bournemouth is set to expire at the end of the season, and he has declined to renew it thus far. It's anticipated that he will depart the Cherries on a free transfer next summer, attracting interest from multiple clubs eager to sign him. Tottenham are one of the clubs contemplating acquiring the 25-year-old centre-back on a free transfer. While AC Milan have also shown int...Full Story »

Klopp leaving Liverpool doesn't mean I will too - Salah

Posted Monday, March 11, 2024 by ESPN

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah said manager Jurgen Klopp's planned departure from Anfield this summer will not impact his future at the club. In an interview with Sky Sports ahead of Sunday's clash against title rivals Manchester City, Salah said when asked whether Klopp's exit would prompt his own: "No. It's part of life now, that everything moves. Players have left already, very important pl...Full Story »

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Liverpool & Man City tracking Pedro Neto with Wolves set to demand £60 million for star winger

Posted Monday, March 11, 2024 by Goal.com

Liverpool & Man City tracking Wolves' Pedro Neto Liverpool and Manchester City may be involved in not just the title fight this season end as the two sides could target Wolverhampton Wanders forward Pedro Neto as per The Telegraph. The report has suggested that the Portuguese national could be available in excess of £60 million ($77.1m) for either side to pick up in the summer. Live...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp convinced Liverpool should have had second penalty in Man City draw

Posted Monday, March 11, 2024 by PA

Jurgen Klopp was adamant Liverpool should have been awarded a stoppage-time penalty in a dramatic end to his title-chasing side’s 1-1 draw with champions Manchester City.An absorbing top-of-the-table Premier League contest at Anfield was halted for a late VAR check after City’s Jeremy Doku caught Alexis Mac Allister in the chest with his boot but nothing was given.The Reds had alread...Full Story »

Nick Montgomery: Martin Boyle stable in hospital after sustaining injury

Posted Monday, March 11, 2024 by PA

Nick Montgomery was pleased to report Martin Boyle is stable in hospital after injury curtailed his part in nine-man Hibernian’s 2-0 Scottish Gas Scottish Cup defeat by Rangers at Easter Road.Midfielder John Lundstram bundled in the opener in the 23rd minute after goalkeeper David Marshall had saved a penalty from captain James Tavernier before Boyle was taken away on a stretcher after lan...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City held off ‘tsunami’ to earn draw at Liverpool

Posted Monday, March 11, 2024 by PA

Pep Guardiola felt Manchester City had survived a “tsunami” after the champions’ crunch Premier League title clash at Liverpool on Sunday ended 1-1.John Stones gave City a 23rd-minute lead in an absorbing contest at Anfield but the Reds hit back with an Alexis Mac Allister penalty early in the second half.Both sides had opportunities to win the game but Liverpool had spells of ...Full Story »

John Lundstram and Fabio Silva fire Rangers past nine-man Hibernian

Posted Monday, March 11, 2024 by PA

Rangers booked their place in the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win over nine-man Hibernian at Easter Road.Midfielder John Lundstram bundled in the opener in the 23rd minute after Hibs keeper David Marshall had saved a penalty from captain James Tavernier.Hibs attacker Martin Boyle was taken to hospital with an injury following a duel with defender John Souttar and Philippe Cl...Full Story »

Brendan Rodgers understands Celtic’s disjointed display in Livingston victory

Posted Monday, March 11, 2024 by PA

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers understood why his side did not reach their peak in a tricky Scottish Gas Scottish Cup tie against Livingston after Cameron Carter-Vickers joined Callum McGregor on the sidelines on the eve of the game.Celtic reached the semi-finals but it was more nervy than the 4-2 scoreline suggested with Livingston twice equalising through Daniel MacKay and Tete Yengi before Da...Full Story »

Liverpool and Manchester City play out enthralling draw at Anfield

Posted Monday, March 11, 2024 by PA

Alexis Mac Allister’s penalty earned Liverpool a dramatic 1-1 draw against Manchester City that left the destiny of the Premier League still very much up in the air.A point apiece means Arsenal remain top of the table on goal difference from Jurgen Klopp’s side but they have to go to the Etihad in three weeks with the gap to City currently only a point.The Argentina midfielder struck...Full Story »

Why always us? Nuno Espirito Santo bemoans another decision going against Forest

Posted Monday, March 11, 2024 by PA

Nuno Espirito Santo demanded to know ‘why always us?’ as he ranted about Nottingham Forest repeatedly being on the end of refereeing errors following Sunday’s 1-0 defeat at Brighton.Forest boss Nuno bemoaned the standard of Premier League officiating after Seagulls midfielder Jakub Moder escaped with just a booking for a studs-up lunge on Neco Williams.The Portuguese is fed up ...Full Story »

The decisions went so badly against us – David Moyes unhappy with referee

Posted Monday, March 11, 2024 by PA

David Moyes felt a host of refereeing decisions went against West Ham after they had to come from two down to rescue a point at home to Burnley.A stoppage-time Danny Ings effort secured a 2-2 draw, but the former Burnley striker also had a goal disallowed for a marginal offside and West Ham could have had a penalty at the death when Sander Berge headed the ball into his own hand.“The decis...Full Story »

Liam Manning hails ‘massive’ Rob Dickie as Bristol City stop rot against Swansea

Posted Monday, March 11, 2024 by PA

Liam Manning paid tribute to Rob Dickie’s eye for goal after the centre-back’s 73rd-minute strike settled an undistinguished Anglo-Welsh derby.The tall defender’s glancing header from a Joe Williams chip into a crowded penalty area ended a run of four successive defeats for Bristol City and created a nine-point gap between themselves and the Championship relegation zone.For opp...Full Story »

Daizen Maeda scores hat-trick as Celtic see off spirited Livingston

Posted Monday, March 11, 2024 by PA

Daizen Maeda marked his 100th Celtic appearance with a match-winning hat-trick as the holders saw off a spirited challenge from Livingston to reach the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup semi-finals.Maeda put Celtic ahead for the third time in the 86th minute to take his tally for the club to 27 goals after the cinch Premiership bottom side had twice equalised at Celtic Park through Daniel MacKay and Tet...Full Story »

Brighton back to winning ways as Andrew Omobamidele own goal sinks Forest

Posted Monday, March 11, 2024 by PA

Brighton bounced back from European embarrassment at the hands of Roma by scraping a 1-0 Premier League success over relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest.Albion returned to the Amex Stadium with their maiden Europa League adventure in dire straits following Thursday’s 4-0 thrashing in the Italian capital.But Andrew Omobamidele’s first-half own goal got the Seagulls back to winning...Full Story »

Danny Ings ends goal drought as West Ham deny Burnley

Posted Monday, March 11, 2024 by PA

Danny Ings scored his first Premier League goal in more than a year as West Ham came from two down to snatch a 2-2 draw against his former club Burnley.The ex-England striker had probably his best game for the Hammers despite only coming on as a substitute in the 82nd minute.Ings had a goal disallowed, then scored the equaliser and hit the crossbar in stoppage time at the end of a barmy match.A ...Full Story »

Calm Ange Postecoglou enjoys ‘positive step’ as Tottenham rout Aston Villa

Posted Monday, March 11, 2024 by PA

Ange Postecoglou remained grounded despite his delight with Tottenham’s all-round display away to 10-man Aston Villa and a potentially key victory in the race for Champions League qualification.Sunday’s clash pitted fourth against fifth, with the hosts knowing victory would move them eight points clear in the last Premier League spot guaranteed a place at Europe’s top table.But...Full Story »

Carlos Corberan delighted to see West Brom come from behind to win

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by PA

Carlos Corberan expressed his delight as West Brom came from behind to thump Huddersfield 4-1.Marking his first return to the Terriers since departing in 2022, Corberan oversaw a rampant Baggies display as they tightened their grip on the play-offs.It was not plain sailing for the visitors, who failed to register a shot in the first half as they fell behind to Delano Burgzorg’s opener.But ...Full Story »

Tottenham rout Aston Villa as John McGinn sees red

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by PA

Tottenham inflicted a chastening 4-0 home defeat on 10-man Aston Villa as Ange Postecoglou’s men emphatically won this key battle in the race for Champions League qualification.Sunday’s crunch clash between fourth and fifth was described in the build-up by Villa skipper John McGinn as “the most important game in the club’s recent history”.Unai Emery’s men had ...Full Story »

Rob Dickie on target as Bristol City end four-match losing run

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by PA

Centre-back Rob Dickie headed his fifth Championship goal of the season to give Bristol City a precious 1-0 victory over Swansea at Ashton Gate.The tall defender glanced home Joe Williams’ chip into a crowded penalty area on 73 minutes to give the Robins bragging rights over the Swans in a forgettable game of few chances.Swansea dominated possession for long periods without forcing a save ...Full Story »

Mikey Johnston brace helps West Brom to victory at Huddersfield

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by PA

Carlos Corberan enjoyed a happy return to Huddersfield as West Brom came from behind to clinch a thumping 4-1 victory.The Baggies failed to register a single shot in a dismal first-half display as Delano Burgzorg gave the hosts a deserved lead at the break.However, a rampant away side turned on the style in an impressive second half to stretch their unbeaten run to five games and tighten their g...Full Story »

'I'm a BBC footy presenter – men DM me daily explicit messages that would terrify women'

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by Dailystar.co.uk

Emma Jones has opened up about the explicit messages she is swarmed by on social media Football presenter Emma Jones has opened up about the explicit messages she receives from men on a daily basis. Jones' successful career presenting shows like MOTDx and BBC Football Focus has earned her 400,000 followers on Instagram. But Emma's fame and online presence has also brought its share of negative...Full Story »

IN THE RED Man United’s Scott McTominay faces losing nearly £1million after investing in failed firm run by his Wag’s dad

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk

Fortress Capital Partners went bust last year. Scott McTominay could lose nearly £1million after a firm run by his partner's dad went bustCredit The firm, operated by McTominay's fiancee Cameron Reading and her dad Ashley, owed £18million, leaving 230 people out of pocket. It borrowed from investors including Boyzone star Shane Lynch, then lent it out at higher interest rates. The ...Full Story »

Jesse Lingard slides in DMs of voluptuous model dubbed 'Kim Kardashian of Korea'

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by Dailystar.co.uk

Jesse Lingard has been making friends with South Korea's answer to Kim Kardashian A South Korean model who is regularly compared to Kim Kardashian was thrilled to see Jesse Lingard send her a message on Instagram. The former Manchester United and West Ham United ace made the surprising move to Asia to join K-League side FC Seoul. His move over to the Far East ended a miserable spell in the fre...Full Story »

7M Daily Laugh - Arsenal on top of the table

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by 7M Sport

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   While everyone is talking about Liverpool vs. City…ARSENAL GO TOP     KAI HAVERTZ 85TH MINUTE DAGGER     Arsenal 2-1 BrentfordArsenal on top of the table     Man Utd 2-0 Everton (Thanks for 2 PK)     Pre EPL Week 26 Liverpool v Man City     The Rock: "Ronaldo has been buying hi...Full Story »

'You have to be superman' - Pep Guardiola opens up on pressure of modern football management amid Man City treble charge - as he bizarrely admits 'I'm not as strong as Margaret Thatcher'

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by Goal.com

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has admitted there is a mental strain that comes with managing a club at the highest level. WHAT HAPPENED?Guardiola is in his eighth season with City and his 15th campaign in elite football after coaching Barcelona and Bayern Munich. On Sunday he will face old adversary Jurgen Klopp, who is stepping down as Liverpool coach at the end of the season after bein...Full Story »

Lionel Messi rested? Inter Miami drop shock update on superstar ahead of MLS clash with Montreal

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by Goal.com

Inter Miami may decide to rest star player Lionel Messi for their MLS clash against on Sunday, assistant coach Javi Morales has said. WHAT HAPPENED?Messi has played every minute of the Florida club's four competitive matches across MLS and the Champions Cup so far this season. With his team coming up against Canadian side Montreal just days after their midweek draw against Nashville, coach Ta...Full Story »

Manchester United star to triple his salary with new contract

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by Caughtoffside.com

Kobbie Mainoo has made a name for himself since on the Premier League stage since breaking through into Manchester United's starting eleven this season. Mainoo is poised to triple his salary at Old Trafford to £60,000 per week, according to The Mirror. The midfielder, who recently earned a raise to £20,000 per week after his 10th first-team appearance, is set for another significan...Full Story »

We are back!' - Erik ten Hag in defiant mood after Man Utd beat Everton as he insists battle for Champions League is not over

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by Goal.com

  Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United are still in the fight for Champions League qualification after beating Everton on Saturday. WHAT HAPPENED?United beat the Toffees thanks to first-half penalties from Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford. It was far from a fluid performance but the victory saw United close the gap with Aston Villa in fourth place to eight points. They also move w...Full Story »

PSG launch €200M bid for Barcelona superkid Lamine Yamal

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com

PSG have launched a €200m offer for Barcelona superkid Lamine Yamal. PSG are preparing to lose Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid this summer and Yamal is a priority target. Marca says PSG is trying to sign the 16-year-old for next season. PSG is ready to pay a full €200m for Yamal, knowing Barca are in acute financial difficulty. The player's agent Jorge Mendes traveled to Catalonia...Full Story »

Aaron Ramsdale suffers shocker on Arsenal return after blunder for Brentford goal

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by Dailystar.co.uk

Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale dithered on the ball to gift Brentford a crucial equaliser. The England international was given a rare Premier League start as the on-loan David Raya was ineligible to play against his parent club. Mikel Arteta's side dominated the first half of the contest and took the lead through a precise flicked header from £104million man Declan Rice. However, wit...Full Story »

Chelsea midfielder's contract talks 'completely stall' as Spurs handed major boost

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by Caughtoffside.com

Chelsea's contract talks with Conor Gallagher have reportedly 'completely stalled' following the club's recent financial update. Recently announcing they have suffered losses worth just over £90 million between 2022-23 and over £120 million the year before, Chelsea must balance their books or risk facing Financial Fair Play (FFP) punishment (The Athletic). The Premier League's rule...Full Story »

Man City made sensational Xabi Alonso approach – but Liverpool icon said no

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by Dailystar.co.uk

Xabi Alonso, wanted by Liverpool as their next manager, could have been facing them from the Manchester City dugout on Sunday. When Mikel Arteta quit as Pep Guardiola’s Etihad assistant four years ago to take the Arsenal job, the City boss wanted Alonso as his successor. Talks were held between the Spanish pair about the possibility of reuniting following Alonso’s successful playi...Full Story »

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: PSG willing to offer Barcelona €200m for teenage superstar Lamine Yamal

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by Goal.com

Roma could splash the cash for Lukaku Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku is poised for a potential transfer to Roma in the upcoming summer transfer window, according to Calciomercato. Lukaku, 30, arrived at Chelsea from Inter Milan in 2021 for €115 million but was subsequently loaned out after one season. During his loan spell at Roma, he has showcased his prowess with 18 goals in 35 appearances ...Full Story »

Haji Wright at the double as Coventry hit back to beat Watford

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by PA

Haji Wright scored twice as Coventry came from behind to beat Watford 2-1 at Vicarage Road.The FA Cup quarter-finalists do not play another Championship fixture until March 29 and needed the three points to remain in the Championship play-off picture.United States international Wright converted a 40th-minute penalty to cancel out Ryan Porteous’ headed opener and then struck a composed 72nd...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta hails ‘exceptional’ Kai Havertz after late winner against Brentford

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by PA

Mikel Arteta hailed match-winner Kai Havertz as an “exceptional player” after his late header saw Arsenal beat Brentford to move top of the Premier League.With title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City facing off on Sunday, any victory for Arsenal would have taken them to the summit for the first time in 2024 – they will stay there if that game is drawn.It looked like they wer...Full Story »

Kai Havertz scores late winner as Arsenal battle past Brentford to go top

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by PA

Kai Havertz headed home a late winner against Brentford to send Arsenal top of the Premier League and spare the blushes of goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.With title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City facing off on Sunday, any victory for Arsenal would have been enough to take them to the summit for the first time in 2024.It looked like they were on course to miss out after Ramsdale gifted a goal to...Full Story »

Southend extends unbeaten run to seven games with draw against Dagenham

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by PA

Southend extended their unbeaten run to seven games with a 1-1 Vanarama National League draw against Dagenham.The Daggers went ahead in the first half when Ryan Hill coolly converted from Dion Pereira’s cutback in the 14th minute.The visitors then had a raft of chances to extend their lead, with the best of them falling to Josh Rees, who saw his shot tipped onto the crossbar.Southend hit b...Full Story »

Paul Warne is focusing only on Derby after climbing into League One top two

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by PA

Paul Warne brushed off his Derby side moving back into the top two of Sky Bet League One after a convincing 3-0 win at Bristol Rovers.The Rams boss explained that if his team keep winning, following the club’s sixth victory in their last nine games, then they need not worry about what any of their promotion rivals are doing.Dwight Gayle opened the scoring in the 55th minute, bundling in af...Full Story »

Scott Lindsey says ‘no ceiling’ for Crawley match-winner Klaidi Lolos

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by PA

Crawley boss Scott Lindsey admitted Klaidi Lolos would be too good for the League Two play-off hopefuls if he added more goals to his game following his brilliant winner against Harrogate.The 23-year-old Greek striker sealed a 2-1 comeback win when he slammed in a thunderbolt from the edge of the box after he had deftly lifted the ball from his right foot to left.He had earlier teed up Harry For...Full Story »

Grant McCann wants Doncaster to keep levels up after Crewe win

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by PA

Doncaster boss Grant McCann wants his side to keep their foot firmly on the accelerator heading towards the end of the season.Rovers triumphed 2-0 over promotion-chasing Crewe to make it four wins from seven in League Two and put further daylight between themselves and the drop zone.And McCann wants there to be no thoughts of next season from his players until the final game has been played.&ldq...Full Story »

Refereeing decision angers Grimsby boss David Artell

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by PA

Grimsby boss David Artell felt a “horrific” refereeing decision cost his side dear in their 1-1 draw at Sutton.Justin Obikwu fired the visitors in front on the stroke of half-time.But the Mariners squandered a number of chances to put the game to bed before an 88th-minute Charlie Lakin penalty, for handball in the box, rescued a point for the Football League basement boys.But Artell,...Full Story »

Garry Monk positive as Cambridge reign starts with draw against Northampton

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by PA

Garry Monk felt Cambridge showed signs of what they can be capable of in his first match as manager.Cambridge looked on course to mark Monk’s first match with a victory but Northampton dominated territory in the second half and ensured the points were shared courtesy of Jon Guthrie’s late goal.The Us moved a point further away from the relegation zone with the 1-1 draw, ending a run ...Full Story »

Gillingham manager Stephen Clemence feels robbed of victory despite late point

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by PA

Gillingham manager Stephen Clemence believes that his side had victory stolen from them as Tim Dieng’s late goal was ruled out for a handball as they recorded a 1-1 League Two draw at home to Tranmere.Conor Masterson scored his sixth league goal of the season to rescue a point for Gillingham late on against a resilient Tranmere, who went ahead in the fifth minute through Regan Hendry.Gilli...Full Story »

Shaun Maloney lauds vital Wigan victory over 10-man Leyton Orient

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by PA

Boss Shaun Maloney admitted Jason Kerr’s late header against 10-man Leyton Orient secured a ‘really important win’ for Wigan.The Scottish centre-back had only been on the pitch for a matter of seconds when he headed home a cross from Jonny Smith – who had also come on in the same substitution – to break the deadlock at the DW Stadium.The O’s had played the maj...Full Story »

We made hard work of it – Nigel Clough bemoans ‘sloppy’ Mansfield after win

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by PA

Nigel Clough felt Mansfield were mentally sloppy during their hard-fought 3-2 win over Swindon and warned his players they cannot afford to let errors creep in at this stage of the season.Looking to bounce back from their 2-1 midweek defeat to MK Dons, Mansfield were quickly out of the blocks and took a fourth-minute lead through Lucas Akins as well as going close through Hiram Boateng, Davis Ke...Full Story »

John Mousinho remains positive despite Portsmouth’s draw at 10-man Blackpool

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by PA

Portsmouth boss John Mousinho refused to be too downbeat despite his side being forced to settle for a goalless draw against 10-man Blackpool.Pompey’s lead at the top of Sky Bet League One was cut to five points as they failed to get past the Seasiders, who were forced to dig in after Jordan Rhodes was dismissed just before half-time.But Mousinho took plenty of encouragement from the way h...Full Story »

Gary O’Neil says ‘unbelievable’ Fulham win his favourite due to Wolves adversity

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by PA

Gary O’Neil rated Wolves’ 2-1 victory over Fulham as his favourite of the season given the adversity his side overcame.With several key players already out, Wolves were forced into two first-half changes because of injuries to Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and key man Pedro Neto.But second-half goals from full-backs Rayan Ait-Nouri and Nelson Semedo put Wolves in control before Alex Iwobi p...Full Story »

Ruben Selles wants Reading to find ‘extra percentage’ in push for late goals

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by PA

Reading manager Ruben Selles called on his side to rediscover that “extra percentage” after they failed to capitalise on their second-half dominance in the 2-1 defeat at home to Wycombe.Wanderers went ahead early on through a superb overhead kick from on-loan defender Nigel Lonwijk but Reading equalised with 16 minutes left thanks to Sam Smith’s 10th goal of the season.However,...Full Story »

Nathan Jones hails ‘wonderful’ Alfie May after match-winning double

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by PA

Charlton manager Nathan Jones said he was pleased to have League One top scorer Alfie May spearheading his attack as the striker’s 19th and 20th league goals of the season earned a 3-2 win over Carlisle.Charlton did not have it all their own way, going behind to a 20th-minute volley from Luke Armstrong, but goals either side of half-time from May and Daniel Kanu helped to resume normal ser...Full Story »

Pete Wild keeping the faith as Barrow win again

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by PA

Pete Wild insisted he was never close to pushing the panic button at Barrow after a 2-0 win over Colchester made it two in a row following a three-match losing run.The Cumbrians left it late in each half but goals from Kian Spence and substitute Sam Foley ensured back-to-back victories for the first time since December.The Bluebirds are now five points clear of eighth place in League Two and Wil...Full Story »

Rob Edwards hopes Luton can use late point at Crystal Palace as ‘springboard’

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by PA

Rob Edwards wants his Luton side to use Cauley Woodrow’s dramatic late leveller as a “springboard” after the substitute scored in the final minute of stoppage time to rescue a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace.The relegation-threatened Hatters were seconds away from a fifth-straight Premier League defeat when Woodrow nodded ex-Eagle Andros Townsend’s delivery past Sam Johnstone&...Full Story »

Mark Robins ‘delighted’ to see Coventry maintain play-off push

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by PA

Coventry manager Mark Robins was a relieved man after his side came from behind to beat Watford 2-1 with two Haji Wright goals at Vicarage Road.Robins admitted he considered making changes in the first half, such was the disjointed nature of his side’s display.But Wright’s penalty in the 40th minute cancelled out Ryan Porteous’ headed opener before the United States internation...Full Story »

Officials frustrate Graham Coughlan as Newport suffer agonising late loss

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by PA

Graham Coughlan vented his fury at the officials after Newport conceded a last-gasp goal to lose 1-0 at Stockport in Sky Bet League Two.Paddy Madden put his earlier penalty miss behind him with a dramatic stoppage-time winner, finally finding a way past goalkeeper Nick Townsend – who did brilliantly to palm his 73rd-minute spot-kick away.But while Stockport had been utterly dominant, it wa...Full Story »

Russell Martin full of praise for Joe Rothwell after Southampton beat Sunderland

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by PA

Manager Russell Martin hailed super-sub Joe Rothwell after his quickfire double helped Southampton stay on track in the Championship promotion race after beating Sunderland 4-2.Stuart Armstrong and Adam Armstrong had put Saints into a comfortable first-half lead before Romaine Mundle and Jobe Bellingham hit back.But Rothwell’s 73rd-minute introduction turned the momentum with two goals in ...Full Story »

Phil Parkinson praises Wrexham’s ‘professionalism’ in win at Morecambe

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by PA

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson said his side’s victory at 10-man  Morecambe could prove to be one of their best away wins of the season.Parkinson saw his side come from behind to claim a 3-1 victory despite gifting Morecambe a fourth-minute lead through Ged Garner.Goals from James McClean, Paul Mullin and Steven Fletcher earned the visitors the three points against a home side who had Ma...Full Story »

Steve Cotterill hails ‘fantastic’ goalkeeper Vicente Reyes as Forest Green win

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by PA

Forest Green boss Steve Cotterill was full of praise after goalkeeper Vicente Reyes produced a man-of-the-match display to help his struggling side upset League Two play-off hopefuls Walsall 2-O.The on-loan Norwich and Chile Under-23 shotstopper denied Isaac Hutchinson from the penalty spot and kept out a point-blank effort from Josh Gordon as 10-man Walsall went home empty-handed.“Vinny h...Full Story »

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