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We played some wonderful football – Brendan Rodgers hails Celtic display in win

Posted Monday, October 23, 2023 by PA

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers hailed his players for meeting their Tynecastle challenge with some “wonderful football” in a 4-1 win over Hearts.The cinch Premiership leaders restored their seven-point lead with a largely dominant display in front of 576 of their own fans in a reduced allocation and more than 17,000 Hearts supporters.Matt O’Riley volleyed his sixth goal of the ...Full Story »

Matt O’Riley on scoresheet again as Celtic claim comfortable victory at Hearts

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Matt O’Riley scored his sixth cinch Premiership goal of the season to send Celtic on their way to a comfortable 4-1 win over Hearts.O’Riley volleyed home brilliantly early on and Daizen Maeda and Kyogo Furuhashi added further goals as Celtic thoroughly dominated for the first hour at Tynecastle.Lawrence Shankland pulled a goal back but substitute Tomoki Iwata hit his first goal for C...Full Story »

AL FOUR IT Alisha Lehmann wears risque cut-out crop-top as she posts four ‘unreal’ pictures to Instagram

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

The Aston Villa star has a huge social media presence with 15.7MILLION Instagram followers. Alisha Lehmann posed in a risque cut-out crop-top Credit: Instagram @alishalehmann7 In a recent series of snaps, Lehmann won fans over as she showed off her style with the caption: "Drop it like it’s hotspot." One said: "Unreeeeeeal." Another added: "You're beautiful Alisha." One agreed: "What ...Full Story »

WERE AAR YOU? Aaron Ramsdale OUT of Arsenal squad to face Chelsea after wife Georgina gives birth to baby boy

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

The England shot-stopper is nowhere to be seen in Mikel Arteta's squad, but it's safe to say he has a valid reason. Aaron Ramsdale has been left out of Arsenal's squad to face Chelsea this evening Credit: 2023 AMA Sports Photo Agency Despite Ramsdale losing his place in between the sticks to new arrival David Raya in recent weeks, that's not why he hasn't travelled with his teammates. Instead...Full Story »

7M Daily Laugh - (1st)Liverpool 2-0 Everton

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by 7M Sport

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Chelsea 2-2 Arsenal     (1st)Man City 2-1 Brighton     Merseyside derby(1st)Liverpool 2-0 Everton     Pre EPL Week 9   London Derby     Jeremy Doku VS Milner     Real Madrid's Plan for The Summer 2024 ign Kylian Mbappe on a Free TransferSign Alphonso Davies for €40-50...Full Story »

THE EYES HAVE IT Jack Grealish looks loved-up with Sasha Attwood as model posts ten pics including herself in daring mini dress

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

The model wore a mini dress in one image to underline what she called "a lovely bit of lovely life recently". Sasha Attwood posted a string of dazzling shots Sasha and long-term partner Jack Grealish could hardly look happier The couple have been together since they were aged 16 and look happier than ever in Sasha's latest snaps. Her 264,000 Instagram followers variously described her as the...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Pochettino unsure of Cucurella future

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino could not guarantee Marc Cucurella's future after their 2-2 draw with Arsenal. Cucurella impressed on the day, but Pochettino says the club will make a decision on the left-back in January. He said, "It's a natural process. It was so clear when we arrived here three months ago that some players were in a position where they maybe stay or maybe go. "I didn't ...Full Story »

Saudi clubs in contact with Brighton loanee Fati

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Brighton face a battle to keep hold of Ansu Fati. The Spain winger is on a straight loan at Brighton from Barcelona. The prospect of a permanent deal has been raised, but Brighton will face competition should Barca intimate a willingness to sell. Sport says Barcelona plans to sell Fati at the end of the season. Now clubs from Saudi Arabia want Fati for next season. The SPL has already star...Full Story »

Axed Chelsea boss Graham Potter in running for Man Utd job should Sir Jim Ratcliffe get rid of Erik ten Hag

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

GRAHAM POTTER is waiting on Napoli to make an official move — but keeping an ear out for Manchester United to call. The Serie A champs want to speak to Potter about becoming their new boss, with Antonio Conte also in the running. Potter is still well regarded by the Italians for his work at Brighton despite a nightmare spell at Chelsea. Napoli won the title under current Italy boss Lu...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta praises 'phenomenal' Arsenal after comeback

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com

Mikel Arteta sang the praises of his side after their comeback against Chelsea on Saturday. The Gunners were completely outmatched at Stamford Bridge and looked destined to lose their first game of the season. Cole Palmer opened the scoring for the Blues with a controversial penalty before Mykhailo Mudryk mishit his cross which lobbed David Raya into the goal. Arsenal then launched a comeba...Full Story »

West Ham boss Moyes talks up new contract chances

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

West Ham boss David Moyes says he's ready to discuss new terms. Moyes, 60, is coming off contract at the end of the season. He said, "I would expect so, I'm young enough. "I'm looking forward to working as long as I can, but I'll also make a decision when I think it's right to hang up my stopwatch and whistle. "At the moment I'm fine. I'm only focused on the team doing well, keeping us goi...Full Story »

WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo scores superb free-kick for Al-Nassr in Saudi Pro League

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by fourfourtwo.com

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a superb free-kick to give Al-Nassr victory over Damac in the Saudi Pro League on Saturday. With the scores level, the Portuguese stepped up and curled a right-footed shot into the top corner from almost 30 yards out to seal a 2-1 win. Former Tottenham winger George-Kevin N'Koudou gave Damac the lead in stoppage time at the end of the first half. Ronaldo then steppe...Full Story »

Will Luis Suarez join Lionel Messi at Inter Miami? Jordi Alba offers update on former Barcelona striker

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by Goal.com

Former Barcelona left-back Jordi Alba has urged Luis Suarez to head to Inter Miami to finish his career. WHAT HAPPENED? Former Barcelona superstar Jordi Alba has urged his ex-team-mate Luis Suarez to join him and Lionel Messi at Inter Miami. Alba, who enjoyed a brilliant partnership with Suarez during the duo's time with Barcelona, is hopeful the Uruguayan will make the move. WHAT THEY SAID:...Full Story »

Kalvin Phillips can leave Man City in January as Pep Guardiola gives go-ahead in private

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk

Manchester City will allow Kalvin Phillips to leave the club in the January transfer window. Despite Pep Guardiola's vague response on Friday to questions about unsettled Phillips, the Premier League champions are ready to listen to offers for the England international. Newcastle, West Ham and German giants Bayern Munich are all interested in the central midfielder as he continues to kick his...Full Story »

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Man City battle Barcelona and Real Madrid to rising star Arnau Martinez

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by Goal.com

Man City battle Barca and Real Madrid for Martinez (90min) Manchester City, Barcelona and Real Madrid are in a three-way battle to sign Arnau Martinez from Girona, says 90min. The Spanish defender has impressed in La Liga and caught he attention of several top European sides. While Barca and Madrid want to keep him in Spain, the English team may have the advantage as Girona are part of the ...Full Story »

United’s first-half display did little to honour Sir Bobby Charlton – Erik ten Hag

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Erik ten Hag admitted Manchester United’s first-half performance in their 2-1 win at Sheffield United was not a fitting way to remember Sir Bobby Charlton.United are mourning one of their greatest ever players following Charlton’s death aged 86 on Saturday morning and goals from Scott McTominay and Diogo Dalot ensured they remembered him with victory.But Ten Hag’s side could no...Full Story »

Diogo Dalot ensures Manchester United honour Sir Bobby Charlton with victory

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Manchester United paid tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton with a 2-1 Premier League victory at Sheffield United.United are mourning one of their greatest ever players following Charlton’s death aged 86 on Saturday morning and goals from Scott McTominay and Diogo Dalot ensured they remembered him with victory.But Erik ten Hag’s side could not be much further away from the one that Charlton...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta hails Arsenal’s ‘phenomenal’ response in Chelsea comeback draw

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Mikel Arteta praised a “phenomenal” response from Arsenal after they fought back from two goals down in the final 13 minutes to earn a 2-2 draw at Chelsea and move level on points at the top of the Premier League.Chelsea looked to be sending Arsenal to a first league defeat of the season when Mykhailo Mudryk’s cross-shot put them into a 2-0 lead minutes after half-time, the Ukr...Full Story »

Ten-man Wealdstone earn draw at home to Boreham Wood

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Wealdstone were able to dig in after Mason Barrett’s second-half red card to earn a 1-1 draw at home to Boreham Wood on Saturday night.Erico Sousa put Wood ahead in the 18th minute, but Tarryn Allarakhia produced a brilliant leveller before half-time in the National League clash.Barrett’s sending-off in the 68th minute made the final exchanges an uphill battle for Wealdstone, but the...Full Story »

It’s two points thrown away – Michael Flynn bemoans Salford’s last-gasp leveller

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Michael Flynn was pleased with Swindon’s performance against Salford but viewed it as two points dropped.Salford’s Ethan Ingram and Swindon’s Remeao Hutton were on target in the first 11 minutes.Charlie Austin’s late penalty looked to be the winner, but substitute Liam Humbles had other ideas as he rescued a point deep into stoppage time.The Robins have now dropped eight ...Full Story »

Barrow boss Pete Wild says ‘two good sides cancelled each other out’ in 0-0 draw

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Barrow boss Pete Wild felt it was a case of two good sides cancelling each other out in his side’s 0-0 draw at home to AFC Wimbledon.Far from a classic, the game had precious few chances at either end, although Wimbledon almost snatched all three points with a last-gasp breakaway chance for Jake Reeves.But, after his keeper Paul Farman denied Reeves to preserve a point, Wild was quick to s...Full Story »

Arsenal come from two goals down to snatch a point at Chelsea

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Arsenal stung Chelsea with a stunning late fightback as they came from two goals down to snatch a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge.Mikel Arteta’s side looked to be heading to a first defeat of the season when Mykhailo Mudryk’s cross-shot looped over David Raya minutes after the interval, adding to the lead given to them by Cole Palmer’s first-half penalty.The visitors were far from ...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola hails ‘exceptional’ Brighton after Man City return to winning ways

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Pep Guardiola paid tribute to Brighton after his Manchester City side held on for a slender 2-1 win over the Seagulls in the Premier League on Saturday.The champions looked be cruising to victory as Julian Alvarez and Erling Haaland struck inside the opening 19 minutes at the Etihad Stadium but the visitors responded after the break.Substitute Ansu Fati set up a nervy finish when he pulled a goa...Full Story »

We mustn’t drop our standards – Lee Bell urges Crewe to keep levels up

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Crewe boss Lee Bell warned his side not to let their standards drop as he celebrated his 50th game in charge with a 4-2 victory at Crawley.The visitors twice came from behind, drawing level for a second time when Crawley’s stand-in skipper Dion Conroy put through his own goal 11 minutes after the break.Late goals from Courtney Baker-Richardson and substitute Elliot Nevitt took Crewe up to ...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher backing ‘top goalkeeper’ Michael Cooper for Premier League

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Plymouth manager Steven Schumacher tipped goalkeeper Michael Cooper for the Premier League after he kept a clean sheet on his comeback in a 0-0 draw against West Brom at The Hawthorns.The 24-year-old, who has made more than 150 appearances for the Pilgrims, made his return after eight months out with a ruptured cruciate knee ligament and helped Argyle to their first shutout in seven games.&ldquo...Full Story »

Enzo Maresca says Leicester players were unfazed by Swansea opener

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Enzo Maresca insisted his Leicester players remained full of belief even when they were trailing during their 3-1 comeback win at Swansea.Matt Grimes fired the hosts into a 20th-minute lead with a sublime volley, but Jannik Vestergaard fortuitously bundled into the net on the stroke of half-time to level proceedings with what was his first goal for the Foxes.Second-half efforts from Abdul Fatawu...Full Story »

Dino Maamria delighted as Burton see off Bristol Rovers

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Burton boss Dino Maamria reflected on a “huge win” for his side as they came from behind to record a stunning 4-1 win over 10-man Bristol Rovers and make it four wins on the bounce.Bez Lubala grabbed two goals to turn the game in Albion’s favour by half-time after Antony Evans had nodded Rovers in front.“That is a huge win for us,” Maamria said. “The more wins...Full Story »

Mark Robins says Coventry need to ‘make our own luck’ after Bristol City defeat

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Mark Robins was left frustrated after seeing his Coventry side beaten 1-0 despite an impressive display at Bristol City.The Sky Blues fell to a sucker punch in first-half stoppage time, allowing centre-back Rob Dickie to rise and head his first Bristol City goal from a Taylor Gardner-Hickman free kick.Coventry had dominated to that point without finding a finish, clipping the crossbar twice thro...Full Story »

Shaun Maloney pleased to get one over friend Gary Caldwell as Wigan beat Exeter

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Wigan boss Shaun Maloney got one over on his good friend Gary Caldwell, but praised the role his young players had in Saturday’s 2-0 League One win at Exeter.Martial Godo capitalised on an Exeter defensive error to tap in Shaun Humphreys’ low cross for the opener after eight minutes, before Jordan Jones’ stoppage-time strike took a huge deflection off Will Aimson before nestlin...Full Story »

It’s great to be back: Wayne Rooney upbeat despite losing on Birmingham debut

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Wayne Rooney admitted “it’s great to be back in English football” despite suffering a 1-0 defeat in his first match as Birmingham’s new boss at Middlesbrough.The former Manchester United and England striker was left frustrated against ex-team-mate Michael Carrick’s Boro when Morgan Rogers flicked in an 89th-minute winner at the Riverside.Rooney, who turns 38 on Tues...Full Story »

Dave Challinor hails ‘amazing achievement’ from in-form Stockport

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Stockport manager Dave Challinor hailed his side’s eight-game winning run as “an amazing achievement” after they fought hard for a 3-2 win over Grimsby in Sky Bet League Two.Two goals inside the first 10 minutes from Louie Barry and Tanto Olaofe put them in control.Olaofe missed a chance to make it three from the penalty spot and Grimsby grabbed a goal just before the break thr...Full Story »

Eddie Howe says the ‘hardest part is ahead’ for Sandro Tonali

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Eddie Howe had admitted the hardest part is yet to come for Sandro Tonali after watching him play a cameo role in Newcastle’s 4-0 Premier League victory over Crystal Palace.The 23-year-old Italy international, who could face a lengthy ban if he is found to have breached betting rules by an ongoing investigation in Italy, was applauded warmly by the Toon Army before, during and after Saturd...Full Story »

Strong bench a bonus for Valerien Ismael after Watford bag late victory

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Watford head coach Valerien Ismael believes strength in depth is starting to pay off for his side as they secured a late 1-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday.A fine solo effort by substitute Yaser Asprilla was the difference at wet Vicarage Road, a goal that saw new Owls head coach Danny Rohl suffer defeat in his first game.The Colombian was on the field for four minutes before his strike, and I...Full Story »

MK Dons boss Mike Williamson sees plenty of positives despite losing first game

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Mike Williamson saw plenty to give him a lift despite losing his opening match as MK Dons head coach to promotion-chasing Accrington 1-0.Shaun Whalley struck in the 31st minute, making space for himself in the area and firing into the roof of the net for the winning goal which moved Stanley into the play-off places.It made it three successive League Two wins for the Reds while it is now nine gam...Full Story »

Fleetwood let down by officials in Lincoln defeat – boss Lee Johnson

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Lee Johnson felt Fleetwood were let down by the officials in their 1-0 League One loss to Lincoln after they failed to spot the winner being offside.Alex Mitchell’s early strike proved decisive for the visitors, before Toto Nsiala was sent off for the Cod Army in injury time at Highbury Stadium.But a frustrated Johnson could not hide his disappointment at the officials failing to disallow ...Full Story »

Gary O’Neil insists Wolves win at Bournemouth not about revenge over former club

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Gary O’Neil maintained Wolves’ 2-1 victory over Bournemouth was no personal revenge tour after his side staged a comeback to take all three points at the Vitality Stadium from the club that sacked him in June.The Cherries remain winless in nine Premier League contests this season but got off to a bright start on Saturday after Dominic Solanke fired them to a 1-0 half-time lead.It all...Full Story »

Millenic Alli brace helps Halifax claim points against struggling Kidderminster

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Millenic Alli’s double gave Halifax a 2-1 win over struggling Kidderminster.The forward struck after 28 minutes and then five minutes after the break with Halifax sitting seventh in the National League.Second-bottom Kidderminster did equalise through Amari Morgan-Smith in the first half.But Alli, who ended a five-game drought with his first, won the game just after the break with his fourt...Full Story »

James Norwood strike helps Oldham edge seven-goal thriller against Rochdale

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

James Norwood’s 72nd-minute strike helped Oldham edge out Rochdale in a seven-goal thriller at Crown Oil Arena.Jimmy Keohane netted a brace for hosts Rochdale, but it failed to halt the winless run of James McNulty’s team, which has now extended to eight games in all competitions after this 4-3 loss.Nathan Sheron put Oldham ahead after 16 minutes before a goal frenzy occurred followi...Full Story »

Darren Ferguson admits Peterborough did not deserve their point against Wycombe

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Darren Ferguson was disappointed by the performance of his Peterborough players despite their unbeaten League One run stretching to seven games.Ferguson was also unhappy with the failure of referee Andrew Kitchen give his side a late penalty after Peter Kioso was sent tumbling in the box – an incident which could have led to an undeserved victory.Brandon Hanlan fired Wycombe ahead in the 3...Full Story »

Ian Evatt happy but sees things to work on as Bolton beat Northampton

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Bolton boss Ian Evatt revealed Randell Williams saved himself an ear-bashing from team-mates by scoring the decisive goal in Wanderers’ mixed-bag display as they beat Northampton 2-1.Williams scored for the first time since last February while the former Exeter and Hull player’s shot also led to Northern Ireland international Dion Charles opening Bolton’s account.Sam Hoskins&rs...Full Story »

Steve Evans raps referee after Stevenage held by Port Vale

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Stevenage manager Steve Evans once again bemoaned refereeing decisions but was encouraged with his side’s performance after a 0-0 draw at home to Port Vale.Boro came into the game having suffered three defeats from their last four league matches following a strong start to the season and failed to score for just the second time this term against a resolute Valiants outfit.Jake Forster-Cask...Full Story »

Notts County boss Luke Williams lauds Football League debutant Lewis Macari

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Notts County boss Luke Williams showered Lewis Macari with praise after the Stoke loanee marked his English league debut with a stunning strike to earn his side a 2-1 win at Gillingham.The 21-year-old grandson of Manchester United legend Lou Macari fired home from 20 yards with 12 minutes to play after Scott Malone had cancelled out Macaulay Langstaff’s opener.Macari has previously enjoyed...Full Story »

John Mousinho admits Portsmouth ‘nicked’ win over Carlisle

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

John Mousinho admitted Portsmouth could count themselves lucky to beat Carlisle 1-0 thanks to a stoppage-time winner.Conor Shaughnessy scored a last-gasp header as the League One leaders stretched their unbeaten run to 24 games.Head coach Mousinho said: “I’m delighted we’ve won of course. The manner of it, scoring in added time at the Fratton End, was just brilliant.“I fe...Full Story »

Simon Weaver hails Harrogate response after come-from-behind win

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Simon Weaver praised the “really positive” reaction of his Harrogate side to falling behind as they hit back to win 2-1 at struggling Colchester.The visitors fell behind in the 62nd minute when Chay Cooper curled a delightful strike into the top corner from the edge of the area after being picked out by Cameron McGeehan.But Harrogate equalised less than three minutes later through Ma...Full Story »

Phil Parkinson unhappy not to get penalty as Wrexham held by late Bradford goal

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Phil Parkinson felt his Wrexham side were denied a “stonewall” penalty as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Bradford.Adam Wilson scored a late equaliser for the Bantams to deny Parkinson a winning return to the club he led to promotion and the League Cup final during a five-year reign.Paul Mullin had headed Wrexham in front earlier in the second half, and Parkinson was disappointed tha...Full Story »

Darrell Clarke tells Cheltenham to ‘enjoy the moment’ after first win of season

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Darrell Clarke urged his Cheltenham players to enjoy the moment as they finally ended their wait for a win this season with a 1-0 victory over Cambridge.The game was settled by Liam Sercombe’s sublime goal in the fifth minute, earning the Robins their first three-point haul of the campaign at the 13th attempt.It also secured Clarke’s first victory since being appointed as boss at the...Full Story »

Darren Moore delighted to secure first win as Huddersfield boss with QPR victory

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Huddersfield boss Darren Moore was delighted after finally getting his first win since taking over at the Championship club with a 2-1 victory over struggling QPR.But the former Sheffield Wednesday manager still wants more from his side, despite ending a five-game winless run with victory.A six-minute double from Kian Harratt and Jack Rudoni did the damage for the hosts.Jake Clarke-Salter pulled...Full Story »

Plenty to please Philippe Clement as Rangers start with a win

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Philippe Clement believes there is still better to come from Rangers after he began his reign at Ibrox with a 4-0 cinch Premiership win over Hibernian.The 49-year-old Belgian, appointed last Sunday as replacement for Michael Beale, had clearly asked his players to increase the tempo and get the ball forward quicker and they reaped early rewards when attacker Abdallah Sima scored a seventh g...Full Story »

Football is really cruel at times – Matt Gray reflects on last-gasp loss

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Sutton boss Matt Gray was left with a sour taste in his mouth after Joel Senior’s dramatic stoppage-time winner for Morecambe in a 3-2 thriller.The U’s forced their way back into the game after Michael Mellon’s penalty and Adam Mayor’s effort had put Derek Adams’ side two goals to the good at Gander Green Lane.Harry Smith’s header and Ben Goodliffe’s goa...Full Story »

Paul Warne believes Shrewsbury defeat sums up Derby’s season

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Manager Paul Warne felt the Shrewsbury defeat was a microcosm of their season as Derby failed to stamp their authority in a 1-0 loss.The Shrews were awarded a controversial penalty by referee Martin Woods just before half-time when Curtis Nelson pulled down Max Mata but Tom Bayliss took the effort and blazed the ball over the bar.But the home faithful did manage to see the back of the net ripple...Full Story »

Thomas Frank: Five-year anniversary meal will taste better after Brentford win

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Thomas Frank admitted his five-year anniversary celebration meal will taste a lot better after Brentford’s 3-0 Premier League win over 10-man Burnley.The Bees had not won at home all season but goals from Yoane Wissa, Bryan Mbeumo and Saman Ghoddos left Frank toasting half a decade in charge in style.“It was very good performance, a completely well-deserved win,” said Frank.&ld...Full Story »

We needed a bit of optimism – Alex Neil delight as struggling Stoke claim win

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Alex Neil praised his Stoke side for securing a valuable 2-1 victory over his former employers Sunderland, saying “we needed a bit of optimism”.First Potters league goals for Ryan Mmaee and Luke McNally either side of Jack Clarke’s leveller secured a first home win since August to help Stoke open up a five-point gap above the relegation zone.Neil, who left Sunderland last year ...Full Story »

Rob Edwards salutes Luton super-sub Elijah Adebayo after equaliser at Forest

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Luton boss Rob Edwards hailed “magic” super-sub Elijah Adebayo after the striker’s stoppage-time equaliser clinched a 2-2 draw at Nottingham Forest.Forest led 2-0 in the 83rd minute through Chris Wood’s second-half double, but Chiedozie Ogbene gave the Hatters a late lifeline and Adebayo’s superb effort snatched them a point.The 25-year-old took Tom Lockyer’s ...Full Story »

Jon Dahl Tomasson praises his keeper as Blackburn win back-to-back games

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Blackburn boss Jon Dahl Tomasson lauded keeper Leo Wahlstedt for the “top-class save” that earned his team their first back-to-back Championship wins of the season following a 1-0 home triumph over Cardiff.The 24-year-old, who won his first senior cap for Sweden earlier this year, got his right glove to a powerful drive from Bluebirds substitute Ollie Tanner in the game’s dying...Full Story »

Daniel Farke left ‘exhausted’ as Leeds produce superb comeback to beat Norwich

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Leeds manager Daniel Farke was full of praise for his players as they recovered from a 2-0 half-time deficit to win 3-2 at his former club Norwich.The visitors moved up to third in the Championship table after producing a storming second-half display to maintain their upward momentum.Farke admitted Norwich had given him an almighty scare but was delighted his new team found a way to prevail.He s...Full Story »

Barrow and AFC Wimbledon play out goalless stalemate in game of limited chances

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Barrow and AFC Wimbledon shared the points in a largely forgettable goalless stalemate at SO Legal Stadium.Neither side could lay any real claim to deserving the points, with precious little entertainment provided in a dour encounter.Chances were few and far between in a cagey first half that barely flickered into life.Elliot Newby’s early opening for Barrow, from Emile Acquah’s neat...Full Story »

Charlie Austin denied as Liam Humbles strikes at the death to earn Salford draw with Swindon

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Liam Humbles came off the bench to earn Salford a point deep into stoppage time in a 2-2 draw with Swindon.Both right-backs were on target in the first 11 minutes with Remeao Hutton’s strike cancelling out an opener from the Ammies’ Ethan Ingram.Charlie Austin’s late penalty looked to have won it for the Robins, but Humbles smashed home the equaliser in the 96th minute.Salford ...Full Story »

Inih Effiong nets late winner for Dagenham against Woking

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Inih Effiong’s late strike saw Dagenham edge to a 2-1 victory against 10-man Woking.Jake Hessenthaler put the Daggers in front in the 25th minute after getting on the end of Josh Hare’s corner.Their lead was short-lived, however, as Woking equalised just four minutes later when Dennon Lewis picked out Reece Grego-Cox at the back post to nod home.The Cards were reduced to 10 men in th...Full Story »

Kevin Holt bags treble in Dundee United rout of former club Partick

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Kevin Holt scored a hat-trick against his former club as Dundee United romped to a 5-0 win at Partick Thistle.The visitors went ahead in the 11th minute when Glenn Middleton found Craig Sibbald in acres of space and he fired home through a crowded area.United took full control with two goals in as many second-half minutes.A fierce drive from Holt found the top corner after 62 minutes and shortly...Full Story »

Alex Mitchell effort enough as Tom Shaw records first win in charge of Lincoln

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Tom Shaw secured his first win in interim charge of Lincoln with a 1-0 League One victory against Fleetwood.Alex Mitchell handed the Imps an early lead at Highbury and it proved crucial, as Fleetwood were reduced to 10 men late on through Toto Nsiala’s red card.Fleetwood’s Jack Marriott fired wide on the turn in the opening phase, but the visitors took a sixth-minute advantage when M...Full Story »

Brad Spencer goal earns leaders Falkirk win at Stirling Albion

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Brad Spencer’s 83rd-minute effort helped John McGlynn’s table-topping Falkirk claim a 2-1 cinch League One win away to Stirling Albion.Ross MacIver put Falkirk in front after five minutes, but Aaron Dunsmore levelled for hosts Stirling a minute before half-time.It looked set to finish all square until Spencer rifled into the bottom corner following Ethan Ross’ fine run to earn ...Full Story »

Neil Critchley – Point was ‘very least Blackpool deserved’ from draw at Oxford

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Blackpool boss Neil Critchley thought his team thoroughly deserved their point from the 1-1 draw at second-placed Oxford, even though Jordan Rhodes left it late to grab the equaliser.Rhodes, who had missed two previous opportunities in a stirring second-half fightback by the Tangerines, glanced home a header in the second minute of stoppage time from James Husband’s headed cross.Jamaica in...Full Story »

Wigan end losing run with hard-fought League One victory at Exeter

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Wigan ended a run of four-successive defeats in League One with a hard fought 2-0 win at Exeter.It is now five-straight defeats for Exeter, who made a slow start to the game and paid the price for that as the Latics opened the scoring after eight minutes.Pierce Sweeney came out second best in an aerial duel and the ball fell kindly for Stephen Humphreys, who advanced down the left and picked out...Full Story »

Michael Appleton praises ‘ruthless’ Charlton after Reading put to the sword

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Michael Appleton was delighted with the “killer instinct” of his Charlton team as they produced a second-half blitz to deepen Reading’s woes with a 4-0 rout.Chuks Aneke, Tyreece Campbell, Alfie May and Miles Leaburn scored after the restart for the Addicks to ensure the visitors still have not collected a single point on the road this season.Charlton are flying under former Bla...Full Story »

Russell Martin challenges ‘brilliant lad’ Ryan Fraser to kick on at Southampton

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Russell Martin challenged Ryan Fraser to kick on after the Scotland international’s late goal maintained Southampton’s promising run with a 2-1 win at Hull.The on-loan Newcastle winger opened his Saints account in the fifth minute of stoppage time to settle a fascinating game of end-to-end football.Martin said: “People ask me, ‘what’s he like as a person?’ &nd...Full Story »

Olufela Olomola bags brace as Bromley beat struggling Oxford City

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Olufela Olomola scored a brace as Bromley claimed a 3-1 National League victory at home to Oxford City.The hosts opened the scoring, with Olomola opening his Bromley account just six minutes in.Oxford soon struck back with a Josh Parker penalty levelling the scores midway through the first half.Olomola put the home side back in front after 65 minutes and Louis Dennis put the score beyond doubt a...Full Story »

Neill Collins delighted with never-say-die attitude from Barnsley at Orient

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Neill Collins was delighted with the way his players responded as Leyton Orient ended Barnsley’s hopes of setting a new club record with a sixth successive away win.The visitors, who finished with 10 men following the dismissal of substitute Sam Cosgrove for two yellow cards in the closing stages, had fallen behind when the O’s were awarded a first-half penalty that Joe Pigott conver...Full Story »

Derek McInnes says Kilmarnock ‘needed to win’ after beating Livingston

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Derek McInnes felt it was vital that Kilmarnock got back to winning ways after a double from Kyle Vassell helped them sink Livingston 3-1 at home.The Rugby Park side had not won in the league since defeating Rangers on the opening day of the season but were relatively comfortable here as they moved up to fifth place in the table.Danny Armstrong’s early goal was cancelled out by a Sean Kell...Full Story »

Joel Senior snatches Morecambe victory in five-goal thriller

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Joel Senior’s stoppage-time strike inflicted heartache on the Football League’s basement boys Sutton as Morecambe edged a five-goal thriller.Shrimps goalkeeper Stuart Moore produced two good early saves to keep out a Ben Goodliffe header and Farrend Rawson effort.The visitors opened the scoring on the half-hour as Michael Mellon fired a penalty – awarded after Goodliffe’s...Full Story »

Luke McNally winner helps Stoke overcome Sunderland in hard-fought clash

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Stoke secured a first home win since August as they battled for a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Sunderland.The Potters took an early lead when the returning Ryan Mmaee opened his Sky Bet Championship goal account following a summer switch from Ferencvaros.But the hosts’ celebrations were cut short when Jack Clarke levelled soon after with his eighth league goal of the season, climbing to th...Full Story »

Ephron Mason-Clark nets at both ends as Peterborough draw with Wycombe

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Ephron Mason-Clark scored at both ends as Peterborough and Wycombe served up a four-goal thriller that ended 2-2.The game burst into life late in the first half with Brandon Hanlan slotting Wycombe into a 35th-minute lead after fine footwork from Joe Low in a packed penalty area.The advantage was short-lived with Joel Randall striking direct from a corner in the 40th minute to grab his second go...Full Story »

Thomas Frank celebrates five years at Brentford with victory over 10-man Burnley

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Thomas Frank celebrated five years in charge at Brentford with a much-needed 3-0 Premier League win over 10-man Burnley.But there was another VAR issue for Darren England to deal with after Neal Maupay had an early header ruled out.Goals from Yoane Wissa, Bryan Mbeumo and Saman Ghoddos secured a first home victory of the season for the Bees.But earlier Brentford striker Maupay saw a first-half g...Full Story »

Burton too strong for Bristol Rovers

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Burton made it four straight League One wins with a comprehensive 4-1 win over 10-man Bristol Rovers.Bez Lubala grabbed a first-half brace after Antony Evans had headed Rovers in front but, after Ryan Woods was dismissed midway through the second half, Albion rammed home their advantage with goals from Joe Powell and Kwadwo Baah.Rovers went in front just moments after Albion’s Powell had h...Full Story »

Sasa Kalajdzic gives Wolves late win on Gary O’Neil’s return to Bournemouth

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Sasa Kalajdzic fired a late winner as Wolves completed a 2-1 comeback over 10-man Bournemouth at Vitality Stadium.Dominic Solanke gave the home support hope of a first win of the season when he handed his side the lead in the first half on ex-Cherries boss Gary O’Neil’s first trip back to his former side.It was all square two minutes after the break thanks to Matheus Cunha before the...Full Story »

Daniel Farke makes winning return to Norwich as Leeds produce fine fightback

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Daniel Farke made a triumphant return to Carrow Road as his Leeds side hit back to record a dramatic 3-2 victory over his former club Norwich.The Canaries were two goals to the good at the break, with Shane Duffy heading home early on and Gabriel Sara firing in just before the interval.But Duffy scored at the wrong end to bring Leeds back into it just after the hour mark and a late double from s...Full Story »

Watford sub Asprilla strikes late to see off struggling Owls

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

A fine solo effort by substitute Yaser Asprilla in the final 10 minutes proved the decisive moment as Watford defeated Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 at Vicarage Road.The Colombian had only been on the pitch for four minutes before he ruined the first game in charge for Owls boss Danny Rohl, who was able to put back Josh Windass and captain Barry Bannan into the Wednesday first XI.The hosts made three ...Full Story »

Herbie Kane forces draw at Leyton Orient as Barnsley miss out on club record win

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Barnsley’s hopes of securing a club-record sixth successive away league win were thwarted by an in-form Leyton Orient side in a 1-1 draw at Brisbane Road.Joe Pigott gave Orient a first-half lead from the penalty spot before a superb 20-yard strike by Herbie Kane levelled matters.The visitors ended the match with 10 men following the dismissal of substitute Sam Cosgrove.Orient nosed ahead i...Full Story »

Michael Cooper helps Plymouth earn point at West Brom on long-awaited comeback

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Plymouth secured their first clean sheet in seven games on goalkeeper Michael Cooper’s comeback with a deserved point with a 0-0 draw against West Brom at The Hawthorns.Argyle also went closest to breaking the deadlock too when Morgan Whittaker hit the inside of the post after 13 minutes while West Brom goalkeeper Alex Palmer denied substitute Mustapha Bundu.Cooper – making his first...Full Story »

Conor Hourihane own goal gifts Shrewsbury win over Derby

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Shrewsbury had Conor Hourihane to thank as they secured a 1-0 home win over Derby.The only goal came from the former Aston Villa midfielder, who headed into his own net from a Taylor Perry cross.Just before half-time, referee Martin Woods pointed to the penalty spot after Curtis Nelson brought down Max Mata but Tom Bayliss took the effort and blazed the ball over the bar.Shrewsbury went close ag...Full Story »

Ebbsfleet earn a point on the road

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Ten-man Ebbsfleet held on to secure a 1-1 draw away to AFC Fylde.Dominic Poleon put Ebbsfleet in the lead after slotting home past goalkeeper Theo Richardson 25 minutes in.Jon Ustabasi nearly levelled for the home side before the break, but the Fleet managed to block the effort.But Harry Davis did square things up for the home side, heading home 57 minutes in.Then the away side found themselves ...Full Story »

Rob Dickie gives Bristol City victory against Coventry

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Centre-back Rob Dickie was Bristol City’s match-winner in a 1-0 Sky Bet Championship victory over Coventry at Ashton Gate.Having survived incessant pressure, the home side took the lead in first-half stoppage time when Dickie rose to net with a downward header from Taylor Gardner-Hickman’s free-kick.Coventry had squandered several chances and were not the same force after the break a...Full Story »

Darren Moore secures first win as Huddersfield edge struggling QPR

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Darren Moore secured his first win as Huddersfield boss with his side running out 2-1 victors over struggling QPR.Quick-fire goals from Kian Harratt and Jack Rudoni in the first half did the damage at the John Smith’s Stadium.Jake Clarke-Salter’s first goal for the club proved to be a mere consolation as the visitors slumped to a painful fourth defeat on the spin.And the pressure is ...Full Story »

Notts County earn victory at managerless Gillingham on historic day

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Substitute Lewis Macari’s spectacular winner earned Notts County a 2-1 victory against managerless Gillingham in their 5,000th league game.Macaulay Langstaff met Tobi Adebayo-Rowling’s low cross to deservedly put the visitors in front in the 38th minute.A last-ditch tackle from Dom Jefferies prevented Langstaff from doubling the Magpies’ lead from close range shortly after the ...Full Story »

Charlton thrash Reading to maintain unbeaten league run

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Charlton extended their unbeaten run in Sky Bet League One to seven matches as they thrashed Reading 4-0 to ensure their horrendous away form continued.The Royals have not collected a single point on their travels this season and last won on the road in the league nearly a calendar year ago – November 12, 2022.Charlton sparked into life after a low-quality first half and scored three goals...Full Story »

Morgan Rogers strike sees Wayne Rooney beaten on Birmingham managerial debut

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by PA

Wayne Rooney endured a losing start to his first match in charge of Birmingham as Morgan Rogers’ last-gasp strike snatched a 1-0 victory for Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium.The 21-year-old Rogers had only been on the pitch 13 minutes when he fired home in the 89th minute to earn Middlesbrough a fifth straight Championship win.The result moves Michael Carrick’s side just one po...Full Story »

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