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Man City scouts posted to check on £80M-rated Bundesliga pair

Posted Monday, February 19, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com

Manchester City are shopping in the Bundesliga for a new attacker. With Kevin de Bruyne and Bernardo Silva now entering veteran status, City are actively shopping for a new attacking signing, says the Daily Star. City had scouts posted for Bayer Leverkusen's 3-0 win at Bayern Munich last weekend. And the players they had under consideration were Bayer ace Florian Wirtz and Bayern star Jamal...Full Story »

Kylian Mbappe talk a distraction? Carlo Ancelotti reacts after Real Madrid draw

Posted Monday, February 19, 2024 by fourfourtwo.com

Kylian Mbappe is once again expected to sign for Real Madrid in the summer after it emerged the Paris Saint-Germain forward will walk away from the French champions this summer, but Carlo Ancelotti says the speculation is not affecting his players. Mbappe was close to joining Los Blancos in the summer of 2022, but changed his mind at the last minute and opted to sign a new deal at PSG instead...Full Story »

'YOU'RE A GEM' James Maddison gives young Tottenham fan ‘memory to last a lifetime’ as England star shows his true colours

Posted Monday, February 19, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk

The kind-hearted playmaker, 27, took six-year-old Samuel under his wing at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday. James Maddison walked out at Tottenham with SamuelThe playmaker was praised for his classy actPlayers and fans alike applauded the six-year-old Samuel, who has cerebral palsy, was one of the club's mascots when Wolves made the trip to North London. Maddison walked out of the t...Full Story »

Is Thomas Tuchel facing the sack? Bayern CEO refuses to give 'monstrous statement' of support to under-fire boss after third successive loss

Posted Monday, February 19, 2024 by Goal.com

Bayern Munich will not sack Thomas Tuchel in the wake of their 3-2 loss to Bochum, but CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen refused to offer the board's support. WHAT HAPPENED?Bayern found themselves 3-1 down at Bochum in a match that was interrupted on two occasions because of fan protests. Kane managed to pull a goal back late on for the German giants, but he could not prevent his team from losing a t...Full Story »

Liverpool defender admits he could leave in the summer

Posted Monday, February 19, 2024 by Caughtoffside.com

Liverpool defender Sepp van den Berg has admitted he could leave the club at the end of the season. The Reds beat the likes of Bayern and Ajax to sign him from Dutch side PEC Zwolle in 2019. He came with a high reputation but has failed to establish himself in the first-team, making only 4 appearances. Since his arrival, the 22-year-old has been loaned out to various clubs, including Prest...Full Story »

Iconic Liverpool manager puts name in hat to replace Gareth Southgate at England

Posted Monday, February 19, 2024 by Dailystar.co.uk

The line of managers interested in becoming the next England manager is likely to be a long one. But fans are just discovering one familiar Premier League face may be in contention to take over from Gareth Southgate when he steps down later this year. Southgate, 53, took over as England chief in 2016 and has a contract to remain Three Lions boss until after Euro 2024. And with that date fast...Full Story »

Game over for Sergino Dest! USMNT star not part of Barcelona's right-back plan as summer transfer becomes inevitable

Posted Monday, February 19, 2024 by Goal.com

WHAT HAPPENED?The United States international secured a dream move to Camp Nou in 2020. Barca were buying into potential at that stage and have given Dest 72 appearances. He was, however, loaned out to AC Milan last season and is spending the current campaign back in his native Netherlands with PSV. THE BIGGER PICTUREDest is enjoying his time in Eindhoven and has a permanent transfer option t...Full Story »

David De Gea has reportedly made a decision regarding his future

Posted Monday, February 19, 2024 by Caughtoffside.com

David De Gea has been without a club since parting ways with Manchester United in the summer. The Spanish keeper had a chance to return to the Premier League with Nottingham Forest making a move for him in the winter transfer window. But it was reported that De Gea turned down the move. He has also been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia over the past few months, with reports suggesting that...Full Story »

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Man Utd and Arsenal set for summer battle to sign ex-Bayern attacker Joshua Zirkzee

Posted Monday, February 19, 2024 by Goal.com

Man Utd & Arsenal in battle to sign Bologna star Zirkzee Manchester United and Arsenal may end up in a transfer battle over Joshua Zirkzee this summer. Fichajes reports that the Old Trafford club want to snap up Bologna forward Zirkzee, who has scored nine goals in the Italian top-flight this term. The Red Devils are also eyeing Bayern Munich striker Mathys Tel. Arsenal have also been s...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag talks up Rasmus Hojlund’s ability to ‘perform under stress’

Posted Monday, February 19, 2024 by PA

Erik ten Hag praised the character of Rasmus Hojlund after the 21-year-old scored twice in the first seven minutes to help Manchester United to a 2-1 Premier League win over Luton at Kenilworth Road.After a slow beginning to his career at Old Trafford, the striker – signed from Atalanta for £72million – has now scored in six consecutive games to make it 13 goals in his first 30...Full Story »

Rasmus Hojlund scores twice as Manchester United hold off Luton

Posted Monday, February 19, 2024 by PA

In-form Rasmus Hojlund’s early brace proved enough for Manchester United to edge past battling Luton after their electric start threatened to turn into a chastening Kenilworth Road collapse.Erik ten Hag’s Red Devils have enjoyed an unbeaten start to 2024 and are hoping for a brighter future under Sir Jim Ratcliffe as the Ineos chairman prepares to officially become minority owner nex...Full Story »

Chris Wilder says Mason Holgate has apologised to team-mates for red card

Posted Monday, February 19, 2024 by PA

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder revealed Mason Holgate apologised to his team-mates after his red card in the 5-0 home defeat to Brighton.Holgate was sent off in the 13th minute for a reckless thigh-high challenge on Kaoru Mitoma, with the VAR advising referee Stuart Attwell to upgrade an initial yellow card to red.The Blades were put to the sword in the remaining 77 minutes as goals from Fac...Full Story »

Brighton hit Sheff Utd for five after Mason Holgate sees red for horror tackle

Posted Monday, February 19, 2024 by PA

Brighton strengthened their top-six Premier League hopes as they inflicted a second successive 5-0 home defeat on 10-man Sheffield United.Goals from Facundo Buonanotte and Danny Welbeck, Simon Adingra’s double and a Jack Robinson own goal gave the Seagulls their second victory at Bramall Lane in three weeks after a 5-2 fourth-round FA Cup romp last month.Their task was made easier by Mason...Full Story »

Philippe Clement hails influence of captain James Tavernier on Rangers

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Philippe Clement spoke about James Tavernier helping him stop the “fire” when he took over at Rangers after the Light Blues went top of the cinch Premiership with a 3-0 win over St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park.Ivorian midfielder Mohamed Diomande opened the scoring in the 37th minute and a late penalty double from skipper Tavernier, which took his Rangers tally to 120, moved Clement&rs...Full Story »

James Tavernier scores penalty double as Rangers win to go top of Premiership

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Skipper James Tavernier scored a late penalty double as Rangers romped to the top of the cinch Premiership with a 3-0 win over St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park.Celtic had been leading the table on goals scored but their 1-1 draw at home to Kilmarnock on Saturday left the door open for the Light Blues to take command at the top for the first time since February, 2022.Ivorian midfielder Mohamed Diom...Full Story »

HOWDY Former UFC girl Brittney Palmer puts on busty display in cowboy hat as fans say ‘giddyup’

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk

Brittney, who is a former UFC octagon girl, posed with a cowgirl hat on and shared the snap on Instagram. Brittney Palmer took social media by storm once moreBrittney put on a busty display with a cowgirl hat onBrittney recently retired from UFC, where she performed as an octagon girl The 36-year-old continued to wear the hat as she went out for dinner in Medellin, Colombia. The American's 1....Full Story »

WANDA-FUL Wanda Nara strips to her underwear and shows off her bum as Mauro Icardi’s wife poses for cheeky selfie

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk

The wife of Galatasaray forward Mauro Icardi has jetted off to the slopes for a skiing holiday with her children. Wanda Nara showed off her physique with a mirror selfie And among the vacation pictures was one of her demonstrating her impressive physique with a mirror selfie. She showed her bum in revealing black underwear which was accompanied by some brown fluffy ear muffs. Alongside the i...Full Story »

'We had adult entertainment at Liverpool – player's wife phoned up and wasn't pleased'

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by Dailystar.co.uk

A WAG complained about the raunchy Liverpool team party Former Liverpool star Danny Murphy has revealed an X-rated party the squad had which one star let slip to his disgruntled wife about. Midfielder-turned-pundit Murphy spent seven years at Anfield, during which time he won six trophies with the Reds. It wasn't all work and no play, however. The 46-year-old and his team-mates once let their...Full Story »

7M Daily Laugh - Man City 1-1 Chelsea

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by 7M Sport

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today. Brentford 1-4 Liverpoolyour turn Poch !   Burnley 0-5 ArsenalYour turn Poch !   Man City 1-1 Chelsea   11 goals for Arsenal in their last two games Liverpool crush Brentford 4-1 but Diogo Jota, Curtis Jones and Darwin Núñez all exit in the first half MO SALAH SCORES ON HIS LIVERPOOL RETURN—HE'S BACK Wednesday: lost T...Full Story »

Liverpool may need to find new role for Trent Alexander-Arnold

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by givemesport.com

Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold could be forced to contend with a significant change after he returns from injury Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold could be set for a new role as he has struggled to overcome 'a few issues', and transfer insider Dean Jones has told GIVEMESPORT that the England international is set to remain at Anfield despite a delay in agreeing fresh terms. T...Full Story »

Agent Groenveld makes offer to Man Utd forward Greenwood

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com

Dutch agent Menno Groenveld says he's keen to add Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood to his stable. After seeing assault charges dropped last year, Greenwood has rebuilt his career on-loan at Getafe, where he is now attracting interest from Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. And now Groenveld has publicly offered his services to Greenwood. Speaking to Voetbal Primeur, he said: "That's a ...Full Story »

Saudi clubs could return for Jose Mourinho but European interest too says Romano

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by Caughtoffside.com

Wherever Jose Mourinho goes, there is always interest and despite being sacked from Roma, he still remains box office. Ever since that infamous Chelsea press conference when he anointed himself as the ‘Special One,’ the game of football hasn’t been able to take their eyes off or turn away from the Portuguese. It’s rumoured that wherever he’s been that the majori...Full Story »

Man City now watching two £80m talents – but Liverpool are still frontrunners for both

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by Dailystar.co.uk

EXCLUSIVE: Bundesliga starlets Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala were watched by Manchester City delegates in Bayern Munich's 3-0 defeat at Bayer Leverkusen, and Liverpool are keen too Florian Wirtz has been impressive for Bayer Leverkusen Manchester City scouted Bundesliga starlets Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala in last weekend’s big battle between Bayern Leverkusen and Bayern Munich. T...Full Story »

SECRET STEVE Crystal Palace’s ‘secret’ Oliver Glasner meeting gatecrashed by EFL club as Hodgson offers to take charge at Everton

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk

CRYSTAL PALACE supremo Steve Parish held a ‘secret’ meeting with Oliver Glasner in a London hotel hideaway. But as chairman Parish talked through the Palace job with the No. 1 candidate on Friday night, he was spotted by guests — including the Sheffield Wednesday squad! Roy Hodgson's days at Crystal Palace are seemingly numbered Credit: PA Palace are seemingly on course to h...Full Story »

WIZARD OF OS Chelsea ‘ready to trigger Victor Osimhen’s astonishing £111m transfer clause as Todd Boehly steps up striker search’

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk

CHELSEA are set to trigger Napoli star Victor Osimhen's staggering release clause ahead of the summer transfer window. Osimhen, 25, has been the Blues' top target to boost manager Mauricio Pochettino's frontline next season for quite some time. Chelsea are willing to meet Napoli star Victor Osimhen's release clause Credit: Rex According to transfer insider Rudy Galetti, the West Londoners are...Full Story »

DAV THAT Unemployed David de Gea makes huge transfer decision as ex-Man Utd star prepares to return following Newcastle interest

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk

DAVID DE GEA is focusing on staying in Spain while ending his football exile. The former Manchester United keeper has had interest from the Premier League and Saudi Arabia since his Old Trafford deal ran out last summer. David de Gea is understood to be waiting for a return in Spanish football Credit: Getty But sources close to the Spaniard, 33, believe he is willing to wait for a chance to p...Full Story »

Marcus Rashford to replace Kylian Mbappe? PSG put Man Utd star on list of possible summer signings after star striker confirms exit

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by Goal.com

Marcus Rashford features prominently on the list of potential replacements for Kylian Mbappe at Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports. Mbappe departure frees up significant funds PSG see Rashford as similar style of player Forward long-admired by French champions WHAT HAPPENED?The Sunday Times reports that PSG sporting director Luis Campos is a long-time admirer of the Manchester Uni...Full Story »

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Man City to snap up Kylian Mbappe? PSG star had talks with Premier League champions before bombshell announcement

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by Goal.com

Rashford to replace Mbappe at PSG? Marcus Rashford has reportedly made it to the shortlist of forwards that Paris Saint-Germain will be eyeing to sign in the summer to replace Kylian Mbappe, according to The Times. The Parisians have a war chest of around £171 million and want someone who can play on the left wing and also as a central striker. Mbappe to join Man City? PSG star's age...Full Story »

Kylian Mbappe scores after being dropped to bench as PSG beat Nantes

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Kylian Mbappe stepped off the bench to convert a penalty as Paris St Germain won 2-0 at Nantes to extend their lead at the top of Ligue 1 to 14 points.Mbappe, who told PSG on Friday of his intention to leave in the summer when his contract expires, struck his 21st league goal of the season from the spot after Lucas Hernandez had given his side a second-half lead.Amid mounting speculation th...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola backs Erling Haaland after missed chances in Chelsea draw

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Pep Guardiola refused to blame Erling Haaland for wasting chances after Manchester City were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Chelsea on Saturday.The normally prolific Haaland spurned a number of opportunities, including one glaring free header from six yards out, as the champions were held in a compelling Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.City ultimately needed an 83rd-minute equalise...Full Story »

Marti Cifuentes confident QPR have the spirit to escape relegation battle

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

QPR head coach Marti Cifuentes praised a quality goal and an impressive performance after his team boosted their Championship survival hopes with a deserved 1-0 victory at Bristol Rovers.Ilias Chair’s cool finish, passing the ball into the net from Lucas Andersen’s 42nd-minute cross, was enough to lift the visitors to within one point of fourth-from-bottom Millwall.The visitors defen...Full Story »

Martin Paterson felt his team talk made difference to Burton at Orient

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Burton boss Martin Paterson felt his half-time team talk paid off in the 2-1 win at Leyton Orient.The Brewers had trailed to a George Moncur penalty before the break, but Mason Bennett and Aristote Nsiala made Orient pay for two defensive mistakes to secure all three points in their first visit to Brisbane Road.It was the second successive win on the road for the visitors, who moved six points c...Full Story »

Aldershot into play-off places with win over fellow hopefuls Altrincham

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Aldershot bounced back from their midweek mauling with an impressive 2-0 victory over rival play-off hopefuls Altrincham at the EBB Stadium.The Shots were thrashed 5-0 at home by Fylde on Tuesday – their first defeat in five games – but goals from Tyler Frost and Lorent Tolaj saw them down Altrincham.Both goals came right at the end of an evenly-matched first period, with Frost ...Full Story »

Rodri rescues a point for Manchester City against Chelsea

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Rodri struck a late equaliser as champions Manchester City were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw in a compelling Premier League clash with Chelsea.Raheem Sterling stunned his former club when he fired the visitors into the lead just before half-time in a fiercely-contested encounter at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday evening.Yet City, needing to respond to the victories of title rivals Liverpool a...Full Story »

Derby ‘doing everything’ to complete Dwight Gayle signing

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Derby head coach Paul Warne revealed he is closing in on a deal for Dwight Gayle after his team beat Stevenage 1-0 to boost their automatic promotion hopes in League One.Warne is hoping to sign the 34-year-old former Newcastle striker, with top scorer James Collins set to miss most of the rest of the season with a knee injury.Derby had no recognised striker to call on and it showed as they strug...Full Story »

Tony Mowbray hails ‘amazing achievement’ as Birmingham win twice at home in week

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Birmingham manager Tony Mowbray saluted an “amazing achievement” after his team made it two home wins in a week by coming from behind to beat Sunderland 2-1.Koji Miyoshi grabbed an 80th-minute winner after Jordan James cancelled out Jack Clarke’s 22nd-minute lead on the hour.It meant City have recorded their first back-to-back home successes since October and they have climbed ...Full Story »

Mark Robins hails Ellis Simms’ quality as Coventry continue push for play-offs

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Coventry manager Mark Robins heaped praise on match-winner Ellis Simms after his side kept themselves in the Sky Bet Championship play-off places with a hard-fought 1-0 win away at struggling Stoke.Simms, a summer signing from Everton, followed up his goal in the 2-2 draw with Plymouth on Wednesday by settling the contest at the Bet365 Stadium.The winner came in the 51st minute when Haji Wright ...Full Story »

Matt Taylor calls on Bristol Rovers players to raise standards

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Bristol Rovers manager Matt Taylor has warned his players to buck up their ideas or risk being sold after Saturday’s 3-1 loss at Northampton.Rovers trailed as early as the third minute at Sixfields through Patrick Brough’s close-range finish, and he then turned provider to set up Mitch Pinnock for a second shortly before half-time.The visitors did rally in the second half and Chris M...Full Story »

The spirit was incredible – Michael Carrick hails Boro after Leicester win

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Michael Carrick praised Middlesbrough’s incredible spirit after an impressive 2-1 victory at Championship leaders Leicester ended a four-game winless run.Boro completed a league double over the Foxes after Finn Azaz produced a cool finish into the top left corner from Lewis O’Brien’s square pass to break the deadlock in the 24th minute before Samuel Silvera powered home to doub...Full Story »

Ian Evatt left seething for second successive weekend despite Bolton draw

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Ian Evatt was seething for a second successive weekend despite Bolton battling back twice to deny opposite number Nathan Jones his first win as Charlton boss in a 3-3 draw.Evatt was sent off and then later charged with allegedly using foul and abusive language during his team’s draw at Northampton last Saturday.And he was livid once more as referee Ross Joyce did not stop play for a head i...Full Story »

Good point against a good team – John Eustace takes positives from Deepdale draw

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

New Blackburn boss John Eustace was left with plenty of positives from their derby draw at Preston despite seeing the home side fight back from 2-0 down at Deepdale.After tasting defeat on his return to Birmingham in midweek, Eustace must have felt his maiden Rovers win was on the way after first-half strikes from Sammie Szmodics and Sam Gallagher put them in charge against their Lancashire riva...Full Story »

Matt Bloomfield rues missed Wycombe chances in draw with Oxford

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Wycombe manager Matt Bloomfield felt his team should have earned more than a goalless draw against play-off contenders Oxford after spurning a number of first-half chances.This was an afternoon when the Chairboys renamed their stadium Adam’s Park as a tribute to 17-year-old supporter Adam Ankers, who died earlier in the month after suffering a cardiac arrest while playing for the club&rsqu...Full Story »

Eddie Howe calls Matt Ritchie an inspiration after he rescues Newcastle a point

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Relieved Newcastle boss Eddie Howe hailed “inspirational” Matt Ritchie after seeing him come off the bench to snatch a Premier League draw with former club Bournemouth.The 34-year-old midfielder struck seconds after his stoppage-time introduction – his first goal since July 2022 – to hand the Magpies a 2-2 draw as they twice came from behind to deny the Cherries.Head coac...Full Story »

Nigel Clough urges introduction of goal-line technology after loss at Walsall

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Fuming Mansfield boss Nigel Clough says goal-line technology must be introduced into the English Football League after his Stags missed the chance to go top of Sky Bet League Two by losing 2-1 at Walsall.Mansfield were convinced Aden Flint’s first-half effort crossed the line but the goal was not given – and Clough’s men lost out in a roller coaster second half.They should have...Full Story »

Johnnie Jackson believes Wimbledon let Morecambe ‘off the hook’ in draw

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

AFC Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson felt his side let Morecambe “off the hook” in their 1-1 draw at Plough Lane.The Dons took the lead early in the second half through Omar Bugiel but Chris Stokes’ 74th-minute leveller earned a share of the spoils.Both sides remain a point outside the play-off places in League Two, with Wimbledon in eighth and Morecambe 10th.Jackson said: &ldquo...Full Story »

Ange Postecoglou: Hard work and not tricks will seal Spurs top-four spot

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Ange Postecoglou warned no magic wand will get Tottenham’s top-four tilt back on track after they suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Wolves.Spurs had returned to fourth position with a last-gasp victory over Brighton last weekend but were leapfrogged on Saturday by Aston Villa, who won at Fulham.Joao Gomes headed Wolves into a deserved lead after 42 minutes and, while Dejan Kulusevski levelled ...Full Story »

Mixed feelings for John Mousinho after win over Reading

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Portsmouth boss John Mousinho had mixed emotions after his side beat Reading 4-1 at Fratton Park.Colby Bishop scored his 16th goal of the season to help Pompey maintain their six-point lead at the top of League One.Mousinho said: “I am very pleased with the win, but obviously disappointed to concede as well.“I thought Reading were excellent in the early stages and were causing us pro...Full Story »

Shaun Maloney hails Wigan character in hard-fought win at Shrewsbury

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Wigan boss Shaun Maloney praised his side’s mentality after securing a 1-0 win at Shrewsbury to pull eight points clear of the relegation zone.After a dull first half with limited opportunities for both sides, the Latics found the decisive goal just minutes before the hour mark from a corner.Matt Smith, with his first goal for Wigan, swept home from inside the box and sent the travelling f...Full Story »

Graham Alexander: Braford had to work hard but win over Sutton fully deserved

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Bradford manager Graham Alexander admits his side were made to work hard to beat rock-bottom Sutton but felt they fully deserved the three points.Calum Kavanagh’s second-half strike proved enough for League Two play-off hopefuls Braford to claim a third successive win in testing conditions at Valley Parade.Alexander said: “It was a difficult match against a difficult opponent. We&rsq...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta hails Arsenal drive for more goals and wins after thumping Burnley

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Mikel Arteta was delighted by his players’ unquenchable drive for more goals and wins after Arsenal racked up their fifth Premier League win in a row at relegation-threatened Burnley.The north Londoners are in the middle of a tough title tussle and kept the pressure on both Liverpool and Manchester City by running amok at Turf Moor.Martin Odegaard opening the scoring inside four minutes at...Full Story »

David Moyes defends his record as West Ham boss after fans turn on him

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Under-pressure West Ham boss David Moyes said he “wins more” than more exciting managers who could replace him as he defended his position.Angry fans displayed a banner asking for him to be sacked after they lost 2-0 at Nottingham Forest to stretch their winless run to eight games in all competitions.Six days after a home humiliation to Arsenal, they went down to goals from Taiwo Awo...Full Story »

Joe Edwards braced for relegation fight as Millwall’s losing run continues

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Joe Edwards admitted Millwall are in the Championship relegation battle after a 2-0 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday at The Den.The Owls were two goals ahead at half-time after a delightful display from Dutch winger Anthony Musaba, who set up Canada international Ike Ugbo before finding the back of the net himself with a composed finish past Matija Sarkic.The hosts were on the front foot for much o...Full Story »

Brendan Rodgers tells Celtic ‘it is about mentality’ after slip-up in title race

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers called on his players to improve their mentality after Kilmarnock’s late equaliser handed Rangers the initiative in the Premiership title race.Rodgers thought they had got away with a poor performance as Celtic led through Kyogo Furuhashi’s 32nd-minute header when the clock struck 90 minutes.But Killie had created several chances and caused problems for...Full Story »

Darren Moore wants more resilience after Port Vale reign starts with defeat

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Darren Moore wants to improve his new side’s mentality after his Port Vale reign started with a 3-2 loss at League One relegation rivals Cheltenham.Vale led twice through Nathan Smith’s header and an own goal from Curtis Davies, but Matt Taylor and Jack Shepherd cancelled each out before Will Ferry struck a 73rd-minute winner.Former Sheffield Wednesday and Huddersfield boss Moore, wh...Full Story »

Grant McCann praises Doncaster’s fast start after win at Grimsby

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Grant McCann lauded his Doncaster side for their outstanding second-half display in a resounding 5-1 demolition of Grimsby at Blundell Park.Goals from Luke Molyneux and Joe Ironside put Doncaster in control before an own goal from Niall Maher and strikes from Matthew Craig and Kyle Hurst rubber-stamped victory.Grimsby captain Danny Rose was on target from the penalty spot.Defeat leaves David Art...Full Story »

We made it hard for ourselves – Mike Williamson critical of MK Dons despite win

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

MK Dons manager Mike Williamson said his side made it hard for themselves despite a 2-1 victory at Swindon which helped lift them up to fifth place in the table.Stephen Wearne marked his full league debut with two goals in the space of the first eight minutes and the Dons held that lead until Charlie Austin’s 89th-minute strike threatened a late comeback.Williamson said: “It was a fa...Full Story »

Kieran McKenna says Ipswich pay no attention to results of promotion rivals

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Kieran McKenna insisted weekend wins for Leeds and Southampton had “zero impact” on Ipswich after a 2-1 success at Swansea maintained their push for an automatic promotion place in the Sky Bet Championship.First-half goals from Nathan Broadhead and Conor Chaplin – his 50th for Ipswich – proved enough to beat hosts Swansea, who are now only four points above the relegation...Full Story »

Neil Harris happy Cambridge frontline answered his call for goals at Carlisle

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Cambridge boss Neil Harris was delighted his frontline answered his call for more goals after a 4-0 win at basement boys Carlisle.The U’s secured their biggest league win of the season as Sullay Kaikai, Sam Levelle’s own goal, Elias Kachunga’s header and Ryan Bennett’s late fourth did the damage at Brunton Park.Victory saw Harris’ side go eight points clear of the d...Full Story »

Unai Emery hails impact of ‘fantastic’ two-goal Ollie Watkins

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Unai Emery lauded Ollie Watkins’ “fantastic” performance after the Aston Villa forward scored twice during their 2-1 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage.Watkins’ brace took his Premier League tally to 12 and Rodrigo Muniz scored his fourth in three games as the spirited Cottagers failed to find a late equaliser.Villa boss Emery lauded the striker’s commitment as h...Full Story »

Scott Lindsey used Southampton footage to inspire Crawley and end winless run

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Crawley boss Scott Lindsey revealed he used a video clip of Southampton manager Russell Martin to help inspire his players ahead of their 2-0 home victory over Forest Green Rovers.In the footage, Martin spoke of the importance of trying to be the most hard working of teams, and Lindsey used it to help get a similar message across as the Red Devils pulled off their first league win in five games....Full Story »

Simon Weaver hails Harrogate resilience after responding well to 9-2 mauling

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Simon Weaver said his Harrogate players came through a “test of their nerve” after they bounced back from a chastening midweek defeat by holding promotion-chasing Crewe.Weaver demonstrated his faith in his players by naming an unchanged side after Tuesday night’s 9-2 thumping at Mansfield.And they responded with a determined showing which nullified Crewe in the first half.Then,...Full Story »

Steven Naismith hails ‘mentality shift’ at Hearts as team continues red-hot run

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Hearts manager Steven Naismith hailed the improvements his players have made to their mentality after watching them beat Motherwell 2-0 to collect an eighth successive win.Second-half goals from Lawrence Shankland and Kenneth Vargas sent the Gorgie side 14 points clear in third place in the Premiership.Hearts have won 11 of their last 12 games in a fruitful spell stretching back to December and ...Full Story »

David Martindale ‘delighted’ with Livingston after ending long wait for victory

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

David Martindale insists he will not get carried away despite Livingston finally ending their long wait for a cinch Premiership victory against St Mirren.Tete Yengi’s goal in added time of the first half was enough for the Lions to claim their first win in 18 league matches.Livi have now cut the gap between themselves and Ross County to just three points, with the teams set to face each ot...Full Story »

Real boss Carlo Ancelotti not ‘affected or worried’ by Kylian Mbappe speculation

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti insisted he has no intention of letting speculation over Kylian Mbappe’s arrival at the club take his focus away from the job at hand.Real are seen as the most likely destination for the French striker, who has informed Paris St Germain he intends to leave in the summer, but Ancelotti was careful not to fan the flames of those rumours.With his side leading ...Full Story »

Gateshead boost play-off push as early strikes help down Wealdstone

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Gateshead boosted their bid for a National League play-off place with a 4-2 victory at Wealdstone.Three goals inside the opening 17 minutes blew the home side away as Gateshead extended their unbeaten league run to four games.Mamadou Jobe headed in Callum Whelan’s cross in the fifth minute, Kieron Evans slotted in a second seven minutes later before top scorer Marcus Dinanga notched his 14...Full Story »

Watford manager Valerien Ismael says win at Rotherham ‘all about the result’

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Watford head coach Valerien Ismael admitted feeling some relief after his side ended their losing streak with a 1-0 win at Rotherham.Neither side entered the contest with much confidence following three straight defeats apiece but it was Watford who snatched the points thanks to Yaser Asprilla’s second-half strike.Ismael said: “We were ready for the battle. We spoke about it before t...Full Story »

Graham Coughlan says Newport’s win over Gillingham a ‘huge’ result

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Newport manager Graham Coughlan hailed a “huge” three points for his side as they bounced back from defeat in midweek to beat Gillingham 1-0 at Rodney Parade.Notts County ended the Exiles’ seven-match unbeaten run last Tuesday with a 3-1 win in Newport and Coughlan was delighted with his players’ reaction.After a forgettable first half, Will Evans produced a stunning voll...Full Story »

Falkirk go 11 points clear at top of Scottish League One after beating Hamilton

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Falkirk moved 11 points clear at the top of Scottish League One after beating their nearest rivals Hamilton 3-2.The battle between the top two looked to be done and dusted after Falkirk scored three times during 12 first-half minutes.Callumn Morrison, Ross MacIver and Calvin Miller all found the target, but Ahkeem Rose’s double either side of half-time kept Hamilton in touch.Alloa maintain...Full Story »

We weren’t brave enough: Danny Cowley blames Colchester players for draw

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Danny Cowley felt his Colchester side lacked bravery after they conceded late to draw 1-1 with 10-man Accrington Stanley.The U’s had led from the 40th minute thanks to Noah Chilvers’ fine 25-yard low strike after Riley Harbottle had initially brought the ball forward into his path.Accrington were then reduced to 10 men in the first minute of the second half when Brad Hills was sent o...Full Story »

Michael Skubala urges Lincoln to show a ruthless streak

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA

Lincoln manager Michael Skubala wants his side to be more ruthless after the 1-0 sky Bet League One victory over Exeter at LNER Stadium.Joe Taylor clipped in the winner with his first goal for the club since joining on loan from Luton. He calmly dinked the ball over Viljami Sinisalo midway through the second half.In a game short of real clear-cut opportunities, Ben House was denied by a solid do...Full Story »

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