The midfielder has struggled for game time under Pep Guardiola. Kalvin Phillips has struggled for game time at Man City Credit: Rex Even in the absence of suspended Rodri in recent weeks, the City boss has instead turned to teenager Rico Lewis rather than Phillips. The former Leeds ace was an unused substitute as the Premier League champions lost 1-0 at Arsenal on Sunday. According The I, Ph...Full Story »

Kepa Arrizabalaga has made an admission regarding his future at Stamford Bridge while on loan at Real Madrid. Courtois suffered ACL injury for Madrid Kepa signed on loan Kepa wants to extend his stay WHAT HAPPENED? The 29-year-old has admitted he would like to extend his stay at Los Blancos, instead of returning to Chelsea once his loan deal at Real Madrid expires. WHAT THEY SAID: ̶...Full Story »

Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing Thiago Alcantara next summer if the Spanish midfielder leaves Liverpool. Midfielder could leave when deal expires Barca keeping track of their former academy player Made over 50 appearances for the Blaugrana WHAT HAPPENED? The former Barcelona academy player only has one year left on his contract, and is yet to play this season for the reds....Full Story »

Man City approached Bellingham before he joined Real Madrid Real Madrid board member Jose Manuel Otero revealed that Jude Bellingham was approached by Manchester City in the summer before he joined Los Blancos. The Cityzens had reportedly approached Bellingham's father but the player refused to head to the Premier League as he desperately wanted to join the Spanish giants. Speaking on the T...Full Story »

Marc Skinner expressed his pride in his players after Manchester United drew 1-1 with Paris St Germain the first leg of their Champions League qualifying tie on a historic night at Leigh Sports Village.Making their European debut, United found themselves under considerable pressure from their opponents in the first half before two-time Champions League finalists PSG took the lead nine minutes in...Full Story »

Melvine Malard came off the bench to head home an equaliser as Manchester United drew 1-1 with Paris St Germain in the first leg of their Champions League qualifying tie on a historic night at Leigh Sports Village.On-loan Lyon forward Malard – who had also scored after coming on in last Friday’s 2-2 Women’s Super League draw with Arsenal at the same venue – netted in the ...Full Story »

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Kelly shone bright as she attended the annual event on Sunday at the the Grosvenor House hotel. Chloe Kelly attended the Pride of Britain Awards on Sunday in London Credit: Alamy The Manchester City star donned a fabulous low-cut black and grey dress as she posed for the cameras on the red carpet. The striker shared some of the best snaps on her Instagram account and received immense praise f...Full Story »

Mia Etcheverria was one of five seized at Carrasco International Airport, in the Uruguayan capital Montevideo. Mia Etcheverria was one of five seized by cops after trafficking 14lbs of cocaine into Spain Credit: instagram The former porn star was married to Richard Morales, a Uruguayan football star Credit: instagram The adult actress, and ex-wife of Uruguayan football star Richard 'Chengue' ...Full Story »

Manchester United are set to battle Real Madrid for the signing of Japanese winger Takefusa Kubo. The 22-year-old has lit La Liga up so far this season, scoring five and assisting one in his open eight games for Real Sociedad. Kubo has caught the eye of several European giants with Manchester United the latest club linked with his signature. Erik ten Hag is keen to bring in a new wide playe...Full Story »

Former Chelsea boss Graham Potter is on the shortlist of Italian champions Napoli. Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis is considering his options during the international break as the team has struggled under Rudi Garcia. The Frenchman was hired after title-winning coach Luciano Spalletti stepped down immediately after the end of last season. Sky Italia says ADL has free agents Potter an...Full Story »

Laura Woods is loved up and has now gone public with the Love Island star (Image: laurawoodsy / Instagram) Laura Woods has confirmed her relationship with Love Island star Adam Collard by posing for a cosy Instagram snap. The reality TV star, who appeared on the ITV dating show in 2018 and returned in 2022, has shared a photo of Woods planting a kiss on his cheek as they cuddled on a bed with ...Full Story »

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has been forced to withdraw from Sweden's squad for this month's internationals because of injury. WHAT HAPPENED? A knee injury forced Isak off early in Newcastle's recent Premier League draw with West Ham. He still linked up with Sweden ahead of the upcoming home friendly against Moldova and Euro 2024 qualifier in Belgium, with medical staff carrying o...Full Story »

Manchester United are tracking Benfica midfielder Joao Neves. The Sun says United manager Erik ten Hag has had scouts posted to watch the 19 year-old this season. They were in attendance last week as Benfica played Estoril with Neves their prime focus. The youngster has a deal with Benfica to 2028 which carries a €110m buyout clause. Neves is part of Portugal coach Roberto Martinez's...Full Story »

Jadon Sancho is running out of time to apologise to Erik ten Hag and there is a growing feeling at Manchester United that his career at Old Trafford might already be over, sources have told ESPN. Sancho is yet to apologise after publicly claiming Ten Hag lied about the reasons he was dropped ahead of the 3-1 defeat to Arsenal on Sept. 3. Ten Hag has asked the 23-year-old apologies in private...Full Story »

David Beckham is tipped to make a sensational return to Manchester United in an ambassador role if Sheikh Jassim buys the club from the Glazers. WHAT HAPPENED? talkSPORT has reported that Beckham will be offered an ambassadorial post at Old Trafford if Sheikh Jassim, the Qatari banker vying with Sir Jim Ratcliffe to buy Man Utd, is successful in his takeover bid. THE BIGGER PICTURE: There is...Full Story »

Could Pep Guardiola swap Manchester City for Juventus? Well, there is one thing that might just lure him to Italy. Guardiola was linked with Juve back in 2019, only to stay put at Manchester City as the Serie A giants appointed Maurizio Sarri. Last year, he signed a contract extension with the Premier League champions until 2025, but who knows where his future beyond that will lie... Having...Full Story »

Chelsea have reportedly informed Roma how much it will cost to secure the permanent signing of Romelu Lukaku next summer. The Belgium striker has been on fire since joining Jose Mourinho's side on loan, scoring seven goals in his opening eight games in the Serie A. Although some Chelsea fans will be wondering if it was an opportunity missed as they struggle with their own striker issues, the...Full Story »

Napoli eye Conte as a replacement for Rudi Garcia After a thrashing defeat at the hands of Fiorentina during the weekend, Napoli are evaluating manager Rudi Garcia's position at the club, according to Sky Sports. While Napoli are yet to make a decision on Garcia's future, they could consider Antonio Conte as a possible replacement as Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis is known to be an admir...Full Story »

Burton boss Dino Maamria is remaining level-headed after his side recorded back-to-back victories with a 2-1 win over Cambridge.Albion extended their unbeaten run to five games in Sky Bet League One thanks to first-half goals from Josh Walker and Deji Oshilaja.“We are a level-headed group. I always said when we had that tough start to the season, I kept belief in the group,” said Maa...Full Story »

Burton made it back-to-back Sky Bet League One victories with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Cambridge.Josh Walker and Deji Oshilaja both scored their first league goals of the season in the first half to give Albion the platform for victory before Fejiri Okenabirhie halved the arrears and set up a tight finish.Walker netted with 10 minutes gone, arriving on cue at the back post to convert a drilled...Full Story »

Maja Lindelof, who has been hailed as the Premier League's hottest WAG, set pulses racing at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon. The stunning blonde was high up in the stands as she watched her beau's side spark an unlikely comeback against the Bees. Brentford had raced into an early lead before Manchester United hit back twice through Scott McTominay in added time. Maja shared some snaps to...Full Story »

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Lionel Messi's bodyguard has been in the news prior to this, as the former Navy seal had been appointed to protect the star at all costs. The MMA fighter has been filmed running with Messi on the touchline in the past, ensuring he is ready to protect the Argentinian from any potential pitch invaders who may want a photo or signature. Off the pitch, he has also been filmed protecting the star...Full Story »

DILETTA LEOTTA has stunned fans by putting on a leggy display as she presented the Turin derby. The glamorous TV hosts' Barbie-inspired look stole show during Juventus' win over rivals Torino on Saturday. Following the match, Diletta showed off her outfit on Instagram by sharing a series of snaps from the game. Her candid pictures saw her pose in a short pink skirt and shirt as she held the...Full Story »

Bayern Munich chief exec Jan-Christian Dreesen won't rule out a January move for Fulham midfielder Joao Palhina. The Portugal international saw a move on deadline day fall through in August. Dreesen revisited the transfer today, stating: "The situation we had last summer was bad. "The transfer window opens on January 1st, so it's too early to speculate on names. "But we certainly won't act...Full Story »

Hammers sent scouts to watch the teenager in League One — but may need to move fast with Prem rivals also keen on Hughes. West Ham are targeting Wigan defender Charlie Hughes Hughes spent time with Manchester City and Liverpool's academies before joining Wigan in 2017. He has since progressed through their youth ranks and made his senior debut last December. So far this season, Hughes ...Full Story »

Manchester City are keeping tabs on Alphonso Davies' situation at Bayern Munich. The Canada wing-back has seen new contract talks with Bayern stall in recent months, so fueling talk that he will be sold in 2024. Davies' agent has revealed interest from Real Madrid and "several other clubs". TMW says among those suitors are City, which see Davies as a potential long-term successor for vetera...Full Story »

The 19-year-old is highly rated around Europe and his performances have attracted the attention of Bayern Munich as well. A report via Fichajes claims that the African defender is on the radar of a number of European clubs and he could cost around €50 million. Clubs like Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are keeping tabs on his situation as well. Manchester United could certainly use m...Full Story »

West Ham have announced Jarrod Bowen has signed a new seven-year contract at the club until summer 2030. Bowen, recalled to the England squad last week for the matches against Australia and Italy, has committed his future to the club for the long-term. The 26-year-old winger has scored 45 goals in 166 appearances for the Hammers since joining from Hull for £18million in 2020. "I'm so p...Full Story »

Thompson has been training with the Prem side after rejecting a deal with the Canaries and the clubs could sort a fee soon. Ange Postecoglou and Tottenham are set to sign wonderkid Dylan Thompson Thompson has been on Norwich's books for long enough to allow them to ask for compensation and Spurs look happy to pay. The teenager would join Spurs' academy with the objective of progressing into t...Full Story »

Manchester City are in new contract talks with Pep Guardiola. The Catalan has a deal with City to 2025 and negotiations are underway about an extension, says TMW. Talks are at an advanced stage over a new 12-month arrangement. Guardiola will soon put pen to paper on a new contract to 2026 on improved terms. City have been keen to secure Guardiola's future as they build a new team under the...Full Story »

The pundit rates Gimenez highly after his outstanding form in the Eredivisie this season, with the Mexico international clearly establishing himself as one of the finest attacking players in Europe. Chelsea are among the teams to have been linked with Gimenez by 90min, and one imagines that list will only keep growing, though the Blues are in particular need of more of a goal threat up front. ...Full Story »

Uli Hoeness reveals the transfer fee Bayern paid for Kane 🔴 Bayern’s Uli Hoeneß has revealed the exact transfer fee Bayern paid for Harry Kane: “We only spent 95 million euros to sign Kane”, told @BR24. pic.twitter.com/4cfpeEUMI4— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 8, 2023 Newcastle interested in signing Bayern star Leroy Sane Bayern Newcastle U...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta lauded the maturity of Arsenal after they sent a message with a first Premier League win over Manchester City since 2015.Gabriel Martinelli’s deflected effort in the 86th minute ended the Gunners’ run of 12 consecutive top-flight defeats to Pep Guardiola’s side.It helped Arsenal leapfrog City in the table to finish the weekend as joint leaders and while Guardiola i...Full Story »

Gabriel Martinelli returned with a bang as the Arsenal substitute’s deflected effort sealed a late, long-awaited victory against Premier League champions Manchester City.Last season the Gunners pushed City in the title race, only to eventually fall just short as Pep Guardiola’s side went on to become just the second English team to win the treble.Arsenal’s inability to win a po...Full Story »

Aberdeen manager Barry Robson was frustrated with his team’s first-half performance and with VAR after a dull 0-0 draw against Premiership basement side St Johnstone.Former Dons defender Andrew Considine headed into his own net just before half-time but the goal was ruled out by VAR as Luis ‘Duk’ Lopes, who was marginally offside, was deemed to be interfering with play.That asi...Full Story »

Wolves boss Gary O’Neil defused any tension after Unai Emery left without a handshake.The Aston Villa manager walked down the tunnel after Sunday’s 1-1 draw while O’Neil spoke to the fourth official at full time.Pau Torres had quickly cancelled out Hwang Hee-Chan’s second-half opener as Villa missed the chance to move into the Premier League’s top four.Ollie Watkins...Full Story »

Aberdeen were held to a goalless draw by bottom-of-the-table St Johnstone in a Premiership contest which will not live long in the memory.The Dons were chasing a third straight league win, which would have propelled them into the top half of the standings for the first time this season.But they did not trouble Dimitar Mitov enough to merit maximum points as winless Saints picked up a deserved po...Full Story »

David Moyes was frustrated by some of the decisions made by referee Peter Bankes in the 2-2 draw with Newcastle.Mohammed Kudus climbed off the bench to score his first Premier League goal a minute from full-time as the Hammers snatched a point.But Moyes was fuming with Bankes for awarding a free-kick for Lucas Paqueta’s challenge on Sandro Tonali which led to Alexander Isak’s first g...Full Story »

Aston Villa missed the chance to climb into the Premier League’s top four after a 1-1 draw at Wolves.Pau Torres’ equaliser, just two minutes after Hwang-Hee Chan’s opener, saw them come from behind at Molineux.Mario Lemina was sent off in stoppage time for a second booking and Ollie Watkins hit the post with the final touch of the match.Liverpool’s 2-2 draw at Brighton op...Full Story »

Mohammed Kudus climbed off the bench to score his first Premier League goal as West Ham snatched a 2-2 draw against Newcastle.The Magpies looked set to follow up their memorable 4-1 Champions League win over Paris St Germain on Wednesday with a hard-earned three points on the road after Alexander Isak’s quickfire double cancelled out Tomas Soucek’s early opener.But Ghana winger Kudus...Full Story »

Lewis Dunk’s late equaliser earned Brighton a 2-2 Premier League draw with Liverpool at the Amex Stadium.Winger Simon Adingra took advantage of an error from Alisson in the visitors’ goal to give the Seagulls the lead midway through the first half.But the game turned on its head before the break, Mohamed Salah slotting home to level after being played in by Harvey Elliott, then firin...Full Story »

Steven Davis believes Rangers’ 3-0 win at St Mirren was a “step in the right direction” for the managerless Ibrox club.The former Gers midfielder, whose contract had expired in the summer but was continuing his rehab from a knee injury at the club, took up the reins on an interim basis last weekend after Michael Beale departed following the 3-1 home defeat by Aberdeen.Davis&rsq...Full Story »

Rangers gave themselves some much-needed respite with a 3-0 cinch Premiership win over 10-man St Mirren in Paisley.Former Gers midfielder Steven Davis began his spell as caretaker manager with an embarrassing 2-1 Europa League defeat against Aris Limassol in Cyprus on Thursday night and there was a sense of foreboding about the trip to the SMiSA stadium.Some Rangers fans unravelled banners early...Full Story »

Former England Women's goalkeeper Rachel Brown-Finnis, who was born in Burnley, was waiting for the host as she emerged from the Turf Moor tunnel at the start of the programme. Alex Scott got on the booze early live on Football FocusShe was handed a Burnley 'tradition' right at the start of the showScott did not seem to be the biggest fan of the winter warmer As she stood alongside fellow pund...Full Story »

The gorgeous wife of ex-Southampton star Graziano Pelle took to Instagram to show off her "glam game". Viktoria Varga set pulses racing in this skin-tight black dressThe gorgeous 31-year-old has been dubbed the 'world's most beautiful woman'Viktoria posted several snaps as she flaunted her 'glam game' And while her fella was well-versed in scoring on the pitch, her exploits online have seen he...Full Story »

The world's most-expensive footballer was given permission from new club Al-Hilal to fly 7,073 miles back to Brazil to witness the arrival of his second child this week. Neymar and girlfriend Bruna have announced the birth of their baby girlThe Brazilian star jetted back to his homeland to attend the birth this weekThe beautiful bundle of joy arrived this morning and has been named Maive And t...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Inter Miami are eliminated from playoff contention after losing to FC Cincinnati. Since Leo Messi's debut, Inter Miami only won one of the six games he missed and only lost one of the 13 he's played in:     Chelsea win consecutive Premier League games for the first time since MarchFulham 0-2 ChelseaBurnley 1-4 Chelsea     M...Full Story »

Bruno Guimaraes has signed a new deal with Newcastle United. The midfielder, 25, has penned a new contract with Newcastle to 2028. Guimaraes said, "It's a very comfortable place to be here, and I hope to continue to delight the fans and help the team achieve success. "This is my goal because there are no words to describe how happy I am to be here. "I remember in my first interview I said ...Full Story »

Bayern Munich have joined the interest in Valencia midfielder Javi Guerra. The 20 year-old is being watched regularly by Manchester United scouts this season, where manager Erik ten Hag has received glowing reports and is a big fan. BILD says Bayern chief Christoph Freund is also eyeing the youngster. Guerra's deal with Los Che runs to 2027 and has a buyout clause of €100m. VCF chief...Full Story »

Manchester United are set to trigger a clause in Victor Lindelof's contract in order to extend his stay at the club by one more year. WHAT HAPPENED? The Swedish defender's current contract is set to expire at the end of the season. In order to prevent the player from leaving for free next summer, United are set to trigger an extension clause in his contract in order to keep him at the club un...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino believes that Raheem Sterling deserves to be in the England squad and can prove manager Gareth Southgate wrong. The Chelsea forward has been in scintillating form so far this season, scoring three and assisting one in the Premier League already. The 28-year-old is finally starting to show glimpses of that player we saw at Manchester City and could be the central component...Full Story »

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou says he's not spoken to Eric Dier about his situation. Dier has found himself frozen out by Postecoglou this season and it's been suggested he has spoken with the manager about his future. But Postecoglou says: "I had no dialogue with Eric or the other players. "If anyone wants to discuss their future with me, please do so. But I won't start this until there ...Full Story »

Carlo Ancelotti's big summer signing is on a record-breaking scoring run Jude Bellingham continued to find the net in La Liga, while Vinicius Jr rounded into form, as Real Madrid put four past Osasuna to go top of the league. The Englishman scored two — and surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo's mark for goal contributions in his first 10 games — before Vinicius and Joselu rounded out the ...Full Story »

Saudi Pro League outfit Abha plan a January move for Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski. The Poland international attracted an approach from Abha over the summer, but decided to stay. However, Sport says Abha will try again over the New Year for Lewandowski. The striker has three other Pro League sides keen. For his part, Lewandowski has insisted he wants to stay with the Blaugrana. Thou...Full Story »

Roma coach Jose Mourinho said he fully expects to work in Saudi Arabia one day after his compatriot, Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, led the way by joining Al Nassr, with a stream of players subsequently signing for Saudi Pro League teams. Mourinho seemed confident about moving to Saudi Arabia during an interview MBC Egypt TV channel, owned by Saudi MBC Group. "I will go to Saudi Arabia ...Full Story »

Juventus eyeing move for out-of-favour Man Utd star Juventus are planning to sign out-of-favour Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho in the January transfer window, according to The Sun. The Serie A giants are reportedly ready to sign the English international on loan in the next window and make it a permanent move in the summer for £60million. Juventus will also hope that the Red Devi...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper believes his side are heading in the right direction despite their trip to Crystal Palace ending in a “disappointing” goalless draw.Cooper’s men had their chances at Selhurst Park, where Morgan Gibbs-White saw a shot come back off a post and a sprightly Murillo was denied more than once by Eagles goalkeeper Sam Johnstone.In the end, it was a ...Full Story »

Crewe manager Lee Bell slammed the officials and called for better on-field communication between the referee and his assistants after his side’s 4-2 defeat at Salford.First-half headers from Courtney Baker-Richardson and Matt Smith meant it was all square at the break, but in the 57th minute Baker-Richardson was flagged for offside – a decision Bell believes the officials got wrong....Full Story »

Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest settled for a point apiece after playing out a goalless draw at Selhurst Park.Morgan Gibbs-White came closest for Forest when he clipped the inside of the far post in the first half, while Jean-Philippe Mateta narrowly missed breaking the deadlock in the second period.Roy Hodgson’s 400th Premier League game in charge was marred by two more injuries to h...Full Story »

Cheltenham manager Darrell Clarke was relieved to see the robins finally find the back of the net in the 1-1 Sky Bet League One draw with Derby.Clarke collapsed to the ground in theatrical disbelief in the technical area When the Robins got their first goal at the 12th attempt.It was only the second game of Clarke’s reign as boss, but his players had endured an EFL record-equalling run of ...Full Story »

Steve Evans played down speculation linking him with the vacant Sheffield Wednesday job after his Stevenage side moved up to fourth in League One with a 1-0 win over Wigan.Evans guided Boro to the third tier last term and his side are well in the mix for back-to-back promotions after a sixth win of the season.It was a chaotic affair, with a total of 28 minutes of stoppage time and a red card api...Full Story »

Barnsley manager Neill Collins praised the role of his substitutes in finally seeing off Exeter as the Tykes made it five away wins in a row with a 1-0 win at St James Park.In a tight game that could easily have gone either way, the Tykes won it in the 89th minute when Owen Dodgson came off the bench to cross for fellow sub John McAtee to stoop at the near post and head home the only goal of the...Full Story »

Barnet recovered from two goals down to beat Dorking 3-2 and keep up the pressure on Vanarama National League leaders Chesterfield.Josh Taylor and Jason Prior put Dorking in charge at Meadowbank, but second-half goals from Nicke Kabamba, Anthony Hartigan and Danny Collinge earned Barnet a comeback win that keeps them three points behind Chesterfield.Dorking took a fifth-minute lead when a long b...Full Story »

Manager Phil Parkinson was full of praise for the way his Wrexham side battled with 10 men after a first-half goal from striker Ollie Palmer gave them a 1-0 victory at Crawley.Wrexham came back three times after having a player sent off to clinch a 3-3 draw at Crewe a fortnight ago and the Red Dragons held firm for the last 24 minutes at the Broadfield Stadium with a man down to move above Crawl...Full Story »

Liam Rosenior lamented two dropped points after Hull were pegged back in an entertaining 2-2 draw with Millwall.Joe Bryan’s first Lions goal secured a point for the hosts but Hull were excellent in the first half, and led 2-1 at the break thanks to goals from Jaden Philogene and Adama Traore.Duncan Watmore had put Millwall ahead in the eighth minute and the hosts had chances to win it late...Full Story »

David Martindale heaped praise on Livingston for the ruthless way they put 10-man Motherwell to the sword in a 2-0 victory.The Lions made light work of cutting open their visitors once Lennon Miller had been red carded in first-half stoppage time for clipping the heels of Dan MacKay.Bruce Anderson made the breakthrough only seven minutes into the second half and Sean Kelly added a second from th...Full Story »

Grimsby boss Paul Hurst was left less than impressed with the “ridiculous rule” that saw his side concede the opener in a 2-2 draw at Tranmere.Donovan Wilson, who collided with Rovers’ goalkeeper Luke McGee, was off the pitch when Kieron Morris opened the scoring for the hosts at Prenton Park.Danny Rose and Rekeil Pyke had turned the game around before half-time.Connor Jennings...Full Story »

Shrewsbury boss Matthew Taylor welcomed a bit of luck as his side ended a long goal drought to beat Northampton 1-0.Daniel Udoh struck a late winner to give the Shrews their first goal in over 600 minutes, a run stretching back to August and including seven games in two competitions.The Shrews survived giving away a late penalty, as Sam Hoskins hit the crossbar with his 73rd-minute spot-kick, be...Full Story »

Swansea boss Michael Duff praised his side following the 3-1 victory at Plymouth which made it four Championship wins on the spin.Josh Key’s 90th-minute breakaway goal capped a superb Swans comeback after Luke Cundle had fired Plymouth into an 18th-minute lead.Jerry Yates restored parity and then sub Ollie Cooper scored with a brilliant long-range strike within a minute of his 67th-minute ...Full Story »

Pete Wild believes Barrow will be “right up there” this season after his side held League Two leaders Notts County to a 1-1 draw at Holker Street.Luke Williams’ Magpies went in front thanks to David McGoldrick’s first-half penalty.But the spoils were shared in the first English Football League meeting between the two sides since 1970 after Dean Campbell converted from the...Full Story »

Matt Gray was proud as punch with his Sutton players after they hammered Walsall 4-0 at Gander Green Lane.The U’s dragged themselves off the foot of Sky Bet League Two table with a first win since the opening day of the season.Harry Smith will get the plaudits after his deadly double after Omari Patrick opened the scoring, while Joe Riley’s own goal helped the cause.“It was exc...Full Story »

Leicester manager Enzo Maresca says it will be impossible to keep all of his top players happy this season as he aims to take the club back to the Premier League at the first time of asking.The Italian coach made six changes against Stoke, in what was his side’s third game in six days.The move paid off as Leicester recorded their sixth successive Championship win that kept them top of the ...Full Story »

Matt Bloomfield hailed his side’s summer signings after Wycombe hammered struggling Fleetwood 4-1.All four goals were scored by new-season arrivals as the visitors blew away Lee Johnson’s side at Highbury.Dale Taylor, on loan from Nottingham Forest, bagged a brace, whilst Freddie Potts and Luke Leahy also got in on the act against the 10-man hosts.Jack Marriott scored a mere consolat...Full Story »

Cardiff boss Erol Bulut accused his players of not working hard enough in their 1-1 draw with Watford.The Bluebirds manager watched his side fade markedly after taking the lead in the 26th minute through Mark McGuinness.The centre-half’s far-post volley from a Joe Ralls corner suggested a comfortable afternoon might be in store for the hosts against a Hornets outfit that had lost their thr...Full Story »

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers praised his players’ resolve in their 3-1 win over Kilmarnock.Goals from Reo Hatate, Luis Palma and Greg Taylor sent the champions seven points clear at the top of the cinch Premiership and made David Watson’s strike – that made it 2-1 – no more than a consolation.Rodgers admitted there had been a period of “grieving” following t...Full Story »

Gillingham caretaker boss Keith Millen was pleasantly surprised by his side’s response to the controversial sacking of Neil Harris as they beat MK Dons 2-1.Eyebrows were raised across the EFL when the Gills ownership opted to go in a ‘different direction’ and jettison Harris having led the league after four games.On the field, they were good value for a first league win in four...Full Story »

Darren Ferguson was thankful to players and fans alike following the  emotional 2-0 home victory over Lincoln.The Posh chief took charge of his side following the death of his mother, Lady Cathy Ferguson, at the age of 84.He was rewarded with a third consecutive home triumph and clean sheet which keeps them in the Sky Bet League One play-off places.Players and fans both showed their support...Full Story »

Hibernian head coach Nick Montgomery hailed Elie Youan for his reaction to a half-time warning after the winger netted two goals in 83 seconds to earn his side an Edinburgh derby point against Hearts at Tynecastle.Montgomery was unhappy with his side’s first-half efforts as they trailed to Alan Forrest’s spectacular strike before Christian Doidge’s 58th-minute own goal put Hear...Full Story »

Charlton head coach Michael Appleton praised the character of his side as they came back to draw 2-2 against Blackpool.The south London outfit looked out of the game with 10 minutes to go, but two goals in as many minutes earned a point.Although Charlton were unable to make it four wins in a row at the Valley, Appleton was pleased with the comeback.He said: “I’m really happy with the...Full Story »

Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna was delighted to see individual players step up in their 4-2 victory over Preston.The promoted hosts kept pace with Sky Bet Championship leaders Leicester and extended their lead over third-placed Preston to eight points after making it six games unbeaten.A clever set-piece routine for Conor Chaplin’s opener and a superb solo goal from Brandon Williams ignite...Full Story »

Bradford caretaker manager Kevin McDonald described City’s 1-0 win over Swindon as a “good day for everyone involved”.McDonald stepped back from playing duties to take charge for the first time following the sacking of Mark Hughes in midweek.A first senior goal from local lad Bobby Pointon earned the win for Bradford after taking just two points from the previous three games at...Full Story »

John Coleman praised his two-goal striker Josh Andrews and says he will get better after Accrington’s 2-1 win over bottom club Forest Green.The on-loan Birmingham striker headed home in each half as Stanley ended a thee-match winless run.Mathew Stevens pulled a late goal back for Rovers, who slipped to the foot of the division after a sixth straight defeat.Stanley boss Coleman said: &ldquo...Full Story »

Mark Robins admitted his disappointment as Coventry salvaged a point against Norwich with a 1-1 draw at the Coventry Building Society Arena.Ben Gibson’s 88th-minute own goal handed the Sky Blues a point and maintained their unbeaten home start to the season after Jonathan Rowe poked in his sixth of the season before half time.The Sky Blues had chances to take all three points after Milan v...Full Story »