Transfer Talk: Arsenal, PSG lead race for Osimhen
Posted Friday, March 01, 2024 by ESPN
Arsenal will rival Paris Saint-Germain for the signature Napoli and Nigeria star Victor Osimhen, according to Calciomercato.
The 25-year-old's hat trick in Napoli's 6-1 victory over Sassuolo on Wednesday has taken the striker to five goals in his last three matches across all competitions.
Napoli feel they need Osimhen at his very best until the end of the season if they are to close the eig...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Levi Colwill to PSG? French giants line up bid for defender as Chelsea prepared to sell due to FFP rules
Posted Friday, March 01, 2024 by Goal.com
Inzaghi 'wants to stay at Inter' amid Liverpool & Barca interest
Inter director Beppe Marotta insists that Simone Inzaghi "wants to stay" at the club in a hands-off warning to any potential suitors.
"The fundamental thing is that Inzaghi enjoys the esteem of the club, the owners and the fans not only for what he has demonstrated but also for his abilities, his behaviour on and off the pi...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - Man Utd v Liverpool
Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by 7M Sport
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FA cup Quarter FinalMan Utd v Liverpool
Luton Town's defence watching KDB assisting all of Erling Haaland goals
As a part of contract, all Barca player now must serve as part time laborers to save cost in building Spotify stadium.
Please stay tuned on 7M Daily Laugh. There will be more fun t...Full Story »
Tottenham Hotspur legend Harry Kane poised for shock return, with Bayern Munich star keen for two reasons: report
Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by fourfourtwo.com
Harry Kane is reportedly 'open' to a return to Tottenham Hotspur this summer, with two key factors set to fuel a potential move from Bayern Munich.
The England captain swapped Spurs for the Bundesliga champions last summer, joining Bayern in an £86.4 million deal as he sought to win his first piece of major silverware.
And while Kane hit the ground running in Germany and has 31 goals i...Full Story »
SARA’S GOT THE PHEWS Ilkay Gundogan’s stunning WAG Sara Arfaoui stuns in black lingerie as she reveals she misses Manchester
Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
WAG Sara Arfaoui reveals she’s got the blues for Manchester after husband Ilkay Gundogan’s switch from City to Barcelona.
The model, 29, seen in black lingerie for a photoshoot, previously slagged off the city’s restaurant scene.
Sara Arfaoui looked stunning as she posed in black lingerie for a photoshoot Credit: Capture Media Agency
Sara reveals she’s got the blues fo...Full Story »
Julian Nagelsmann in demand! Man Utd facing stiff competition for 'priority' target to replace Erik ten Hag as Borussia Dortmund & Newcastle circle
Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by Goal.com
Julian Nagelsmann is on Borussia Dortmund's shortlist should they part ways with Edin Terzic, adding to a long list of suitors for the German manager.
WHAT HAPPENED?The German manager is expected to be on the market this summer, after overseeing the national team at Euro 2024. His next job, though, has been a topic of debate, and Dortmund have now entered the race, according to Foot Mercato.
...Full Story »
NAKED CHEF World Cup winner’s stunning ex-Wag goes topless to promote kids’ cookbook before deleting pics over backlash
Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
CATHY HUMMELS has faced a backlash after posing topless with a children's cookbook.
The model and influencer, 36, was married to Borussia Dortmund star Mats Hummels between 2015 and 2022.
Cathy Hummels controversially posed topless with her children's cookbook Credit: Jam Press/@cathyhummels
The couple have a six-year-old son together.
Four years ago Cathy wrote a cookbook for kids, but has ...Full Story »
Is Kylian Mbappe playing games again? PSG star 'denies' transfer agreement with Real Madrid
Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by Goal.com
Kylian Mbappe has reportedly denied that he has agreed to join Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain when quizzed at the French presidential palace.
WHAT HAPPENED?Mbappe and PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi were invited to the Elysee Palace for a dinner organised by French president Emmanuel Macron. Many other top sports figures were in attendance and Mbappe was asked about the prospect of him...Full Story »
NHS cleaner mum to strip totally naked for Rangers fans – with one catch
Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by Dailystar.co.uk
EXCLUSIVE: Rangers mad Cherry Bloom is convinced that her side will get one over on Celtic this season and has made a kinky promise to Gers fans if her bold prediction comes true
The staunch Rangres fan believes the club will go all the way this season (Image: Cherry Bloom)
Rangers currently lead Celtic in the race for the Scottish Premier League title with three months to go – but one G...Full Story »
Everton close to making Dele Alli contract decision
Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com
Everton midfielder Dele Alli may receive a career lifeline in the coming weeks with a new contract offer.
Alli has struggled to find anything close to his best form since leaving Tottenham a couple of years ago.
He has been absent from Sean Dyche's squad for the past 12 months, with a quad and back injury causing him a lot of issues.
According to The Athletic, Alli is back at Everton's Finc...Full Story »
Mason Greenwood has 'no real desire' to rejoin Man Utd and felt lack of support during case
Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by Dailystar.co.uk
Mason Greenwood reportedly has no real desire to play for Manchester United again after feeling a lack of support from the club during his highly-publicised case.
Greenwood left Old Trafford last summer, joining La Liga outfit Getafe on a season-long loan deal after United announced he would not return to the squad following the outcome of their internal investigation into the 22-year-old. He...Full Story »
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid haggle over Felix plans
Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com
Barcelona are keen to extend the stay of Joao Felix.
The striker is on-loan at Barca from Atletico Madrid without a permanent option included.
Marca says Atletico are willing to sell Felix - and for a price of €70-80m.
Given their tight finances, Barca instead want to settle on a new 12 month loan arrangement with Atletico.
For his part, Felix is eager to stay with the Blaugrana beyo...Full Story »
Liverpool make their move! Reds approach Xabi Alonso's agent over replacing Jurgen Klopp at Anfield - but Bayer Leverkusen remain calm
Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by Goal.com
Liverpool have approached the agent of Xabi Alonso to discuss the prospect of the Bayer Leverkusen boss replacing Jurgen Klopp at Anfield this summer.
WHAT HAPPENED?The Reds have made a request to Inaki Ibanez, Alonso's representative, according to Sport Bild. The Spanish coach's current side have already been informed of the approach and the top figures at the BayArena are confident the form...Full Story »
Jorginho's outspoken agent talks up Serie A return for Arsenal midfielder (again) as contract ticks down
Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by Goal.com
Jorginho's agent has drummed up a potential Serie A return with his Arsenal contract set to expire this summer.
WHAT HAPPENED?The 32-year-old, who made a high-profile move from Chelsea to Arsenal last year, has established himself as an important figure in the Gunners' midfield. Notably, he was handed the captain's armband by Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta in the absence of regular skipper Mart...Full Story »
Transfer news: Mbappe meeting, Arteta Man Utd, Chelsea player sales, Grealish's Man City situation & more
Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by Caughtoffside.com
De Zerbi linked with Man Utd and would Arteta really leave Arsenal for the Red Devils?
The Manchester United manager situation has been making for some interesting headlines, with reports that INEOS are exploring replacements for Erik ten Hag and linking Roberto De Zerbi as a candidate.
However, my understanding remains that thee is nothing concrete to these kinds of stories – Man Unit...Full Story »
Jurgen Klopp compares Liverpool’s kids’ impact to ‘darts sensation’ Luke Littler
Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by PA
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp likened the instant impact of his academy players to that of darts player Luke Littler last month – but then asked for the youngsters to be given time to find their feet.Jayden Danns scored his first two goals in only his third appearance after fellow 18-year-old Lewis Koumas had opened the scoring on debut as Southampton were beaten 3-0 to set up an FA Cup q...Full Story »
Erik ten Hag accuses Forest of ‘targeting’ Bruno Fernandes in FA Cup tie
Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by PA
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag accused Nottingham Forest of targeting Bruno Fernandes in his side’s FA Cup win at the City Ground and branded criticism of his captain “pathetic”.The Portugal midfielder overcame a “serious injury” to play his part in United’s 1-0 victory at Forest, setting up Casemiro’s 89th-minute winner from a free-kick.He was on t...Full Story »
Gary O’Neil: Wolves’ aim is to win FA Cup
Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by PA
Gary O’Neil revealed Wolves’ FA Cup dream after they reached the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Brighton.Mario Lemina’s goal after just 77 seconds booked a home tie with Coventry next month, just the second time Wolves have reached the last eight since 2003.Brighton, though, bossed the game and Facundo Buonanotte missed a fine chance before goalkeeper Jason Steele slice...Full Story »
Celtic’s seven-goal rout had Brendan Rodgers reminiscing about the old times
Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by PA
Brendan Rodgers was transported back to his first spell in charge of Celtic as his side struck six first-half goals against Dundee.Celtic have lost top spot in the cinch Premiership since the winter break, drawing twice and winning narrowly in their other three league games.But they rediscovered their groove with their biggest victory of the season as they thrashed Tony Docherty’s side 7-1...Full Story »
Stuart Kettlewell pleased with second-half reaction to beat Livingston
Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by PA
Motherwell manager Stuart Kettlewell was thrilled his players responded to his half-time criticism after watching them come from behind to beat Livingston.The visitors trailed at the break to Tete Yengi’s third-minute strike but improved in the second 45 minutes after scoring through Sam Nicholson, Blair Spittal and substitute Jack Vale.The win moves the Steelmen to within three points of ...Full Story »
Steven Naismith hits out at ‘idiots’ who struck Lawrence Shankland with objects
Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by PA
Steven Naismith condemned the “idiots” who threw objects at Lawrence Shankland as he waited to take Hearts’ penalty in their 1-1 draw at home to Hibernian.The Jambos top scorer had to hold his nerve before he equalised from the spot just before half-time after a range of items rained down on him from the stand behind the goal housing Hibs fans.Shankland was struck by more objec...Full Story »
Mauricio Pochettino feels Chelsea showed bravery in ‘needed’ win over Leeds
Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by PA
Mauricio Pochettino hailed a “needed” victory as Chelsea bounced back from Sunday’s Carabao Cup final extra-time heartbreak to edge past Leeds and reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.Conor Gallagher, who missed two glorious chances in the closing stages of normal time in the Wembley loss to Liverpool, came off the bench to hit the winner at Stamford Bridge as the Championship side ...Full Story »
Do you see us winning another game? – Neil Warnock fumes at Aberdeen defending
Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by PA
Aberdeen interim boss Neil Warnock admits he cannot be confident his side will avoid being drawn into a cinch Premiership relegation battle if they continue to concede “stupid” goals.Warnock is still without a win in five league matches in charge – with Aberdeen winless in nine in total – and the Dons fell behind to a first-half Nicky Clark penalty after Richard Jensen&rs...Full Story »
Philippe Clement admits Rangers were like ‘Bambi on ice’ in win at Kilmarnock
Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by PA
Philippe Clement claims Rangers were like “Bambi on ice” on the artificial surface at Rugby Park before they held on to top spot in the cinch Premiership with a 2-1 comeback win over Kilmarnock.On a rain-soaked night, Killie wide-man Danny Armstrong scored from the spot in the 11th minute after a John Lundstram handball.Gers keeper Jack Butland made a great save from Matty Kennedy ea...Full Story »
Casemiro nets late winner as Manchester United keep alive hopes of trophy
Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by PA
Casemiro’s late winner kept Manchester United in with a chance of ending a disappointing season with silverware as Erik ten Hag’s men edged past Nottingham Forest to set up an FA Cup quarter-final clash with Liverpool.Ten Hag won the Carabao Cup during a promising first campaign but has come under increasing pressure during a troubled second season that threatened to unravel if they ...Full Story »
Motherwell push Livingston closer towards Premiership relegation
Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by PA
Motherwell came from behind to beat bottom side Livingston 3-1 and enhance their cinch Premiership top six hopes.Livingston had taken the lead after only three minutes through Tete Yengi but Sam Nicholson levelled minutes into the second half before Blair Spittal notched a sublime goal.Substitute Jack Vale compounded Livingston’s woes with a third in the 87th minute.Motherwell climbed to w...Full Story »
The kids are all right – Liverpool’s youngsters see off Southampton in FA Cup
Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by PA
Jurgen Klopp’s kids did him proud again as Lewis Koumas scored on debut and fellow 18-year-old Jayden Danns registered his first two goals as a depleted Liverpool side beat Southampton 3-0 at Anfield.Victory, just three days after an exhausting 120-minute Carabao Cup final win over Chelsea, set up an FA Cup quarter-final at arch rivals Manchester United.Whether the academy players will be ...Full Story »
Conor Gallagher hits last-minute winner as Chelsea scrape past Leeds in FA Cup
Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by PA
Chelsea survived an FA Cup scare as Conor Gallagher came off the bench to score a last-minute winner and seal a 3-2 victory over Leeds at Stamford Bridge.The substitute lashed the ball past the visitors’ goalkeeper Illan Meslier to grab what had looked an unlikely victory for much of the game, never more so than when the Blues fell behind inside eight minutes to the first of two goals from...Full Story »
St Johnstone win at Aberdeen as Neil Warnock’s wait for first league win goes on
Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by PA
Aberdeen remain at risk of being drawn into a cinch Premiership relegation battle after the toothless Dons sank to defeat against St Johnstone.Nicky Clark’s penalty late in the first half opened the scoring and Benjamin Kimpioka netted a second 13 minutes from time.The win moves Craig Levein’s Saints level on points with the Dons as the two sides seemingly head on opposite trajectori...Full Story »
Wolves knock Brighton out of FA Cup thanks to early Mario Lemina strike
Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by PA
Mario Lemina fired Wolves into the FA Cup quarter final after a nervy 1-0 win over Brighton.The hosts reached the last eight for just the second time in 21 years and the first time since 2019, when they made the semi-finals.There is now a path to Wembley for O’Neil’s side, who will host Championship side Coventry in the next round, but they lived dangerously at Molineux.Facundo Buona...Full Story »
Rangers stay top after fighting back to beat Kilmarnock
Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by PA
Rangers maintained their advantage over Celtic at the top of the cinch Premiership but only after a hard-fought 2-1 comeback win over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.Killie wide-man Danny Armstrong scored from the spot in the 11th minute of an energetic first half and Derek McInnes’ side were worth their interval lead.The Gers had to dig deep and captain James Tavernier levelled in the 55th minut...Full Story »
Lawrence Shankland scores from the spot as Hearts hit back to draw with Hibs
Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by PA
Hearts forward Lawrence Shankland scored his 26th goal of the season from the penalty spot in a 1-1 draw at home to city rivals Hibernian.The Easter Road side went ahead through on-loan Bournemouth playmaker Emiliano Marcondes.But they were pegged back just before the break when Hearts were awarded a contentious spot-kick, and in-form Shankland fired home his sixth Edinburgh derby goal since mov...Full Story »
Celtic remain second despite running riot against Dundee
Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by PA
Celtic hit form with a 7-1 victory over Dundee following a first-half goal spree at Parkhead.Cameron Carter-Vickers started the rout in the seventh minute and goals from Adam Idah, Matt O’Riley and Daizen Maeda had Celtic four up before the half-hour mark.Greg Taylor and Callum McGregor made it six before the break and Daniel Kelly marked his league debut with a brilliantly-taken goal.Dund...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - 5 (F-I-V-E) GOALS FOR ERLING HAALAND
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by 7M Sport
Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.
Sunday: Man City vs. Man Utd
5 (F-I-V-E) GOALS FOR ERLING HAALAND
He won it again this year, and he's still going strong
Mauricio Pochettino confirms Christopher Nkunku could be out for another three-four weeks through injury
Kylian Mbappe posted a photo overlooking Barcelona on his Instagram.. Tag a FC BARCELONA FAN & Say nothing....Full Story »
Key Liverpool man in talks with European giants ahead of potential summer move
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by Caughtoffside.com
Pep Lijnders is set to follow Jurgen Klopp out of Liverpool at the end of the season and the Dutch coach is in talks with one of Europe’s biggest clubs.
The 41-year-old has played a key role in the Merseyside club’s success in recent years and is a crucial member of Klopp’s team. Lijnders has spent the majority of ten years at Anfield and is set to embark on his own manager...Full Story »
Bayern Munich react to Real Madrid's interest in Davies
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by Marca.com
Max Eberl, the new Sporting Director of the Munich giants, has been speaking about the future of one of their current stars
Alphonso Davies with Bayern Munich LaPresse.
A race against time begins at Bayern Munich. And on three fronts. In the office, on the pitch and in the dugout. The Bavarians, who today unveiled Max Eberl as their new Sporting Director, and he is in charge of restructuring t...Full Story »
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino confirms meeting with club owners after Liverpool loss
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by Express.co.uk
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino confirms meeting with owners after brutal League Cup final defeat.
Mauricio Pochettino confirmed he has spoken to Chelsea's owners after Sunday's League Cup final. (Image: Getty)
Mauricio Pochettino met with Chelsea's co-owners after a brutal League Cup final defeat to Liverpool on Sunday. The Argentine manager has been under pressure since the final, with sugg...Full Story »
Football mascot 'groped and kissed female reporter' on pitch after late winner
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by Dailystar.co.uk
A female reporter has told how she was sexually harassed by a frisky football club mascot at a match in Brazil when he hugged her and tried to kiss her.
Horrified pitchside broadcaster Gisele Kumpel says the Internacional mascot, known as Saci, grabbed her after the club's midfielder Alan Patrick scored a late match-winning goal. The wide-eyed mascot wears Internacional's red strip with a gia...Full Story »
Bayern Munich plan bid for Liverpool left-back Robertson
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com
Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson could be set for a shock move away from the club.
The Scotland international is among the many candidates that Bayern Munich are assessing for the position this summer.
Per The Mail, Robertson could head to Munich if Alphonso Davies signs for Real Madrid.
Davies is threatening to not renew his Bayern deal, as he seeks to leave for Real as a free agent in t...Full Story »
Arsenal to move for Mykhailo Mudryk?! Gunners among clubs linked with shock transfer for £89m Chelsea flop
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by Goal.com
Arsenal have been linked with a surprising move for struggling Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk in the summer.
Mudryk originally wanted by Arsenal
Signed for Chelsea but has struggled
Gunners interested alongside Juventus
WHAT HAPPENED?The Ukraine international was signed from Shakhtar Donetsk in January 2022 for a staggering fee worth up to £89 million ($113m) including add-ons. Thus...Full Story »
XABI A NO-GO Xabi Alonso ‘not interested in Bayern Munich, Liverpool or Real Madrid’ as World Cup winner predicts next move
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
XABI ALONSO is going to snub Liverpool, Bayern Munich AND Real Madrid - according to Germany legend Lothar Matthaus.
Former Bayern star Matthaus would love Alonso to be the next boss of his old team, but reckons the Spaniard will spurn interest from a number of big clubs to stay for at least one more year at Bayer Leverkusen.
Bayern Munich and Germany legend Lothar Matthaus believes Xabi Alons...Full Story »
ON DE MOVE Ex-Man Utd star David de Gea ‘targeted for shock Barcelona free transfer’ after eight months unemployed
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
BARCELONA are weighing up a move for former Manchester United star David de Gea, according to reports.
The Spaniard, 33, has been without a club since leaving the Red Devils at the end of last season.
David de Gea left Man Utd at the end of last season Credit: PA
He has not been short of offers, having been linked with clubs in England and Saudi Arabia.
SunSport revealed earlier this month, ...Full Story »
ZINE LIVES Sir Jim Ratcliffe ‘dreams of hiring Zinedine Zidane as next Man Utd manager’ as pressure heats up on Erik ten Hag
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
SIR JIM RATCLIFFE reportedly dreams of hiring Zinedine Zidane as the next manager of Manchester United.
The British billionaire has already made plenty of changes behind the scenes after his minority takeover, hiring Omar Berrada as CEO while pursuing Dan Ashworth as sporting director.
Man Utd are eyeing Zinedine Zidane as their new boss Credit: Getty
And the pressure is now building on Erik ...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Man Utd to sell Antony in huge financial hit as Sir Jim Ratcliffe to make sweeping summer changes
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by Goal.com
Revealed: Ruben Neves was almost a Barcelona player
Al-Hilal's Ruben Neves admitted that he almost joined Barcelona last summer, but opted for a Saudi Pro League move instead.
'I didn’t want to name names, but Barcelona was one of the hottest and it wasn’t a lie," he told Portuguese publication O Jogo.
Ratcliffe 'dreams' of replacing Erik ten Hag with Zidane
Sir Jim R...Full Story »
Ian Evatt baffled by Bolton loss as Wigan complete double
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA
Ian Evatt insisted he was ‘baffled’ as to how Bolton did not pick up all three points at neighbours Wigan – let alone coming away from a feisty Sky Bet League One fixture with nothing.Stephen Humphrys’ 69th-minute goal was enough to settle a stirring Lancashire derby at the DW Stadium, and see the Latics record a league double over their neighbours.But while Wigan’s...Full Story »
You learn to dance in the rain – Steve Evans hails hard-fought win
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA
Steve Evans was pleased to see his Stevenage side ‘dance in the rain’ as Boro returned to the top six with a 1-0 win over managerless Cambridge in League One.Jordan Roberts turned and swivelled on the edge of the box to score and press home Stevenage’s dominance after Us keeper Jack Stevens was called into action on multiple occasions, with his side now just five points above t...Full Story »
Paul Warne bemoans Derby’s second-half display in shock home defeat to Charlton
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA
Derby boss Paul Warne admitted his team did not look like a promotion side after they were beaten 2-1 at home by strugglers Charlton.For the second time in four days, Derby lost after going in front and Warne knows they have to improve to have a chance of going up.Derby had a lot of possession in the first half and went ahead in the 39th minute when Eiran Cashin headed in a corner.But it was dif...Full Story »
Newcastle ‘desperate to achieve’ FA Cup success – Eddie Howe
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe hailed a “big moment” in his side’s season after they scraped past Championship Blackburn on penalties in the FA Cup on Tuesday.Martin Dubravka saved two spot-kicks as the Magpies prevailed 4-3 in the shoot-out after the game had ended 1-1 after extra time.With the club having slipped to 10th in the Premier League in what has been a largely underwhe...Full Story »
FA Cup defeat was an opportunity missed for Bournemouth – Andoni Iraola
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA
Andoni Iraola admitted Bournemouth had missed a golden opportunity to book a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals for only the third time in their history after losing 1-0 at home to Sky Bet Championship leaders Leicester’s reserves.Despite making nine changes, 2021 winners Leicester progressed thanks to substitute Abdul Fatawu’s stunning extra-time winner.Iraola, whose Premier League ...Full Story »
Graham Coughlan wants more goals from Will Evans after Newport milestone
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA
Manager Graham Coughlan congratulated striker Will Evans on becoming only the second Newport player since John Aldridge to score 20 EFL goals in a season – and then told him he should have a bigger haul.Evans set the ball rolling in a 4-1 romp at Harrogate with a penalty just past the half-hour mark before being joined on the scoresheet by Offrande Zanzala (two) and substitute Seb Palmer-H...Full Story »
I am absolutely delighted – Paul Simpson revels in Carlisle’s victory at Burton
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA
Carlisle boss Paul Simpson was delighted to sample that winning feeling again after a hard-fought 1-0 win at Burton ended a run of eight straight defeats.Captain Paul Huntington’s first-half goal proved decisive to restore some pride for the Cumbrians and left his manager wanting more.“Every single one of them tonight stuck properly to the task and did exactly what we wanted and that...Full Story »
Steve Cotterill ‘proud’ of Forest Green display in draw with Wrexham
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA
Boss Steve Cotterill praised his side’s ‘magnificent’ performance after Forest Green conceded a stoppage-time equaliser to draw 1-1 with promotion-chasing Wrexham.Emmanuel Osadebe’s third-minute strike looked to have given second-from-bottom Rovers a third win in four but Paul Mullin’s penalty in the closing stages gave the visitors a point.Cotterill said: “I&...Full Story »
Richie Wellens praises Leyton Orient’s change of style in win against Blackpool
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA
Richie Wellens heaped praise on his Leyton Orient squad after a 1-0 home win against Blackpool.The victory allowed Orient to leapfrog their opponents and move into eighth position in Sky Bet League One, although they remain five points adrift of a play-off place.Ollie O’Neill, who scored in the win at Oxford on Saturday, was again on target when he struck in the second half to record his t...Full Story »
Kevin De Bruyne earns plaudits as Erling Haaland hits five for Manchester City
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA
Pep Guardiola praised the “generosity” of Kevin De Bruyne after he set up four of Erling Haaland’s five goals as Manchester City thrashed Luton at Kenilworth Road to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.Haaland, who returned at the end of January from nearly two months out, grabbed the headlines with his finishing but this 6-2 win owed every bit as much to De Bruyne, the architect o...Full Story »
Newcastle edge past gutsy Blackburn on penalties to reach FA Cup quarter-finals
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA
Martin Dubravka saved twice as Newcastle beat Blackburn 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in a compelling FA Cup fifth-round tie at Ewood Park on Tuesday.The Newcastle goalkeeper denied Sammie Szmodics and Dom Hyam from the spot to secure a nervy victory after the Premier League outfit were taken all the way by the side 16th in the Sky Bet Championship.Blackburn had enjoyed the upper hand for la...Full Story »
Salford boss Karl Robinson demands winning mentality after draw with Colchester
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA
Karl Robinson has told his Salford players to have a winning mentality if they want to remain at the club after they were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw with Colchester.The Ammies looked on course for a fifth victory in nine games thanks to Matt Smith’s first-half opener – his 22nd goal of the season.However, a battling Colchester side snatched a point thanks to young substitute Brad...Full Story »
Gavin Gunning hopes overdue win can ‘flip’ Swindon’s season
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA
Gavin Gunning hopes Swindon’s 3-1 victory over Tranmere will help to change his side’s momentum.Rushian Hepburn-Murphy’s double to end the Robins’ five-match winless run.Gunning said: “It was a massive three points, it is always going to be massive for a team in our position who have not had the most fantastic of runs, which has been long ongoing, unfortunately.&ldq...Full Story »
Stuart Maynard ’embarrassed’ by Notts County’s defeat to Sutton
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA
Notts County boss Stuart Maynard was “embarrassed” by his side’s 4-3 defeat at home to Sutton – the first time since 2016 they have lost three consecutive home games.The Magpies dropped to 14th in Sky Bet League Two, four points off the play-off places, on yet another frustrating evening for the new County boss.“It’s a performance I’m not proud of. It&rs...Full Story »
Matt Bloomfield hails Wycombe’s resilience in win over Cheltenham
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA
Wycombe manager Matt Bloomfield praised his players for not letting their heads drop after being thwarted on a number of occasions before two late goals gave them a 2-0 victory over Cheltenham.The Chairboys ended February the way they started it by defeating the struggling Robins, but they were frustrated for 86 minutes by a terrific performance by Cheltenham goalkeeper Luke Southwood.Eventually...Full Story »
St Mirren boss Stephen Robinson bemoans penalty decision at Ross County
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA
St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson felt his side should have been awarded a penalty in their 1-1 draw at Ross County.The Buddies had to come from behind after an Alex Gogic mistake allowed Jordan White to slot past goalkeeper Zach Hemming early on, but Robinson felt a possible handball from Ross County’s Ryan Leak should have been checked by VAR.Toyosi Olusanya salvaged a point late on for...Full Story »
Darren Moore admits draw is ‘difficult to take’ after Fleetwood late show
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA
Darren Moore admitted he did not see Port Vale’s late collapse coming as substitute Jayden Stockley struck twice to earn Fleetwood a 2-2 draw.First-half goals from Jensen Weir and Ethan Chislett put the Valiants in control and Moore within striking distance of a first victory since replacing Andy Crosby.Instead, fellow strugglers Fleetwood were transformed in the second half.But it was not...Full Story »
Mat Sadler knows Walsall have ‘a long way to go’ to secure play-off place
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA
Walsall boss Mat Sadler says his side know the job is far from done despite climbing into the League Two play-offs for the first time this season with a 2-1 victory over Accrington.On-loan defenders David Okagbue and Emmanuel Adegboyega netted from corners to give the Saddlers a fourth straight win after ex-Walsall winger Jack Nolan’s penalty put Stanley ahead.It was a deserved victory for...Full Story »
Michael Skubala savours best game as Lincoln boss in win over Shrewsbury
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA
Lincoln boss Michael Skubala described his side’s 3-0 League One defeat of Shrewsbury as the best performance of his 20-game Imps tenure as they stretched their unbeaten run to nine.The hosts were dominant from the off, taking a sixth-minute lead through Teddy Bishop before Reeco Hackett doubled the advantage.Lasse Sorensen then produced a spectacular strike to seal the deal, although the ...Full Story »
Jayden Stockley’s late double snatches Fleetwood an unlikely point at Port Vale
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA
Substitute Jayden Stockley scored two late goals as Fleetwood came from 2-0 down to snatch a 2-2 draw with fellow Sky Bet League One strugglers Port Vale.Darren Moore looked on course to celebrate his first win as Vale manager as the Valiants looked comfortable with only two minutes remaining.Instead, it is now four games without a win for Moore since he replaced Andy Crosby.Stockley, who also s...Full Story »
Erling Haaland scores five as Manchester City destroy Luton in FA Cup
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA
Erling Haaland scored five of Manchester City’s six goals in a superb individual display as the FA Cup holders thrashed Luton at Kenilworth Road to progress to the quarter-finals.City’s top scorer made it 27 for the season despite having missed almost two months with a foot injury, driving his team on to a ruthless 6-2 victory, though the win owed as much to the excellent Kevin ...Full Story »
Paul Mullin on the spot to snatch point for Wrexham at Forest Green
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA
Paul Mullin’s stoppage-time penalty rescued a point for Wrexham as they drew 1-1 at Forest Green.Emmanuel Osadebe’s third-minute strike looked to have given second-from-bottom Rovers a third win in four but Mullin’s late strike kept his side in the promotion running.Forest Green made the perfect start as Osadebe exchanged a one-two with Christian Doidge before he curled home a ...Full Story »
Karoy Anderson’s first senior goal secures shock Charlton victory at Derby
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA
Teenager Karoy Anderson scored his first senior goal earned Charlton a shock 2-1 win at promotion-chasing Derby.Eiran Cashin put Derby ahead but Alfie May scored from the penalty spot before 19-year-old Anderson sealed Charlton’s first win since November.Derby dominated from the start, but did not have a shot until the 25th minute when Korey Smith fired wide from the edge of the box.Charlt...Full Story »
Beryly Lubala scores stunner as Wycombe leave it late to beat Cheltenham
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA
Beryly Lubala’s stunning strike sealed a 2-0 victory for Wycombe over struggling Cheltenham that eased fears of them being dragged deeper into the scrap against relegation.The Chairboys were frustrated for most of the night by a superb performance by Robins goalkeeper Luke Southwood, but they were eventually able to record their first win in four games in League One.Wycombe dominated the f...Full Story »
Lasse Sorensen scores stunner as in-form Lincoln ease past Shrewsbury
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA
Lasse Sorensen scored a goal of the season contender as in-form Lincoln stretched their unbeaten League One run to nine matches with a 3-0 defeat of Shrewsbury.The Danish full-back found the top corner from the right touchline to add to earlier efforts from Teddy Bishop and Reeco Hackett as the Imps emphatically tamed the Shrews at Sincil Bank.Chey Dunkley poked an early effort wide for Shrewsbu...Full Story »
Billy Mckay pays the price for missed penalty as Inverness draw with Dunfermline
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA
Billy Mckay missed from the penalty spot as cinch Championship strugglers Inverness and Dunfermline played out a goalless draw at the Caledonian Stadium.Caley captain Mckay stepped up in the 18th minute after Paul Allan was judged to have fouled Cammy Kerr, but he was unable to get the better of Deniz Mehmet.The visitors came close to nicking a lead of their own in the closing moments of the fir...Full Story »