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Jacob Bedeau snatches last-gasp point for Morecambe against Harrogate

Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA

A late Jacob Bedeau goal earned Morecambe a share of the spoils in a 2-2 draw against Harrogate at the Mazuma Stadium.The Morecambe defender scored in stoppage time as he bundled over a Farrend Rawson assist to deny another away victory for Harrogate.Simon Weaver’s side looked like they had done enough to seal the three points after goals from Jack Muldoon and George Thomson either side of...Full Story »

Isaac Hutchinson bags brace as Walsall hit Grimsby for six in comeback victory

Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA

Mid-table Walsall came from behind to make it three-straight wins in League Two with a resounding 6-1 victory over Grimsby.A double from Isaac Hutchinson – including one from the penalty spot – helped to settle the scores at Blundell Park.Douglas James-Taylor, Jack Earing, Priestley Farquharson and Danny Johnson also scored after Danny Rose broke the deadlock.Rose turned the ball hom...Full Story »

Tatsuhiro Sakamoto brace helps Coventry fight back to beat Middlesbrough

Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA

Coventry’s climb towards the Sky Bet Championship play-off places continued as they claimed a 3-1 win at Middlesbrough.The Sky Blues beat Boro in last season’s play-off semi-finals, and they enjoyed another successful day at the Riverside thanks to a double from the in-form Tatsuhiro Sakamoto and a close-range finish from Haji Wright.Josh Coburn opened the scoring for Middlesbrough i...Full Story »

Salford’s struggles continue with defeat at Accrington

Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA

Managerless Salford slipped to their fourth successive defeat as Accrington cruised to a 3-0 victory at the Wham Stadium.Shaun Whalley opened the scoring and Jack Nolan grabbed a brace for promotion-chasing Stanley, who had the game wrapped up by half-time.The win keeps the Reds just outside the play-Off places, while City are just two spots above the relegation zone, without a win in 10 league ...Full Story »

Leyton Orient complete unbeaten Christmas period with victory at Cambridge

Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA

Leyton Orient completed an excellent Christmas period with a 2-0 League One victory at Cambridge.The visitors enjoyed the better of the first half, going close after 15 minutes when Theo Archibald’s corner was flicked wide by Tom James.Archibald found space to fire a shot from distance which came back off the crossbar with Jack Stevens beaten, before Daniel Agyei broke through and was deni...Full Story »

Reading beat Exeter to move out of the League One relegation places

Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA

Reading moved out of the League One relegation places for the first time since early September with a hard-earned 3-2 home win over fellow strugglers Exeter.Top scorer Harvey Knibbs gave Reading an early lead but Exeter defender Zak Jules soon levelled with a fierce long-range effort.Royals regained the lead in the second minute of first-half stoppage time when Alex Hartridge clumsily nodded int...Full Story »

Blackpool continue brilliant home form after seeing off Lincoln

Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA

CJ Hamilton sealed a valuable 2-0 win for Blackpool over Lincoln after Oliver Casey had set them on their way at Bloomfield Road.The Seasiders have picked up 29 points at home in the 2023-24 season, more than any other team in Sky Bet League One so far this season.The best chance early in the game fell to Lincoln’s Alex Mitchell, but he volleyed well over.Casey headed Blackpool in front af...Full Story »

Danilo Orsi bags brace as Crawley sink Swindon

Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA

Danilo Orsi scored twice as Crawley gained revenge for their 6-0 thrashing at Swindon at the end of August by easing to a 3-1 home victory.The former Grimsby striker hit a goal in each half to put his improving side on 11 league wins for the season – matching the total they achieved in the whole of last term.Crawley made an ideal start when leading scorer Orsi struck after only nine minute...Full Story »

Shaun Hutchinson earns Millwall last-gasp victory at Bristol City

Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA

Skipper Shaun Hutchinson struck an added-time winner to give Millwall a 1-0 Championship victory over Bristol City in a drab contest at Ashton Gate.The centre-back went forward for a corner from the right deep into five minutes of stoppage time and, when City failed to clear, thumped a sweet left-footed volley past Max O’Leary from 12 yards.It was enough to settle a poor quality game in wh...Full Story »

Ricky Jade-Jones nets last-gasp winner as Peterborough snatch points at Derby

Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA

Ricky-Jade Jones scored in stoppage time to give Peterborough a dramatic 3-2 win at rival League One promotion hopefuls Derby.Derby made a dream start with Tom Barkhuizen crossing for James Collins to head past Fynn Talley after only 22 seconds.But Peterborough hit back in the ninth minute when Kwame Poku got away on the right and picked out Harrison Burrows who found the bottom-left corner from...Full Story »

Carlisle claim late win over Port Vale to move out of League One basement

Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA

Carlisle moved off the bottom of the League One table after coming from behind to beat Port Vale 2-1 .Jon Mellish scored the winner in the third minute of stoppage time after Jordan Gibson’s penalty in the 80th minute cancelled out Ben Garrity’s opener just after half-time.The hosts had the better of the first-half chances and nearly broke the deadlock in the 11th minute when Sean Ma...Full Story »

Patrick Bamford helps Leeds back to winning ways against Birmingham

Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA

Patrick Bamford marked his first Leeds start of the season with the opening goal in a 3-0 win over struggling Birmingham at Elland Road.It was far from the sort of free-flowing attacking football Leeds have been known for at home this season but it did not need to be against a fairly toothless Birmingham side.The victory ended a run of two successive defeats for Daniel Farke’s side and inc...Full Story »

Wigan fight back to earn valuable point at play-off hopefuls Barnsley

Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA

Wigan came from behind to take a point away from Oakwell in a 1-1 draw with Barnsley.Devante Cole opened the scoring for the hosts with his 14th of the season before substitute Jonny Smith equalised late on with a spectacular effort.The Latics should have broken the deadlock in the 18th minute when Martial Godo passed to Jordan Jones inside the box, but his effort flew over the crossbar.Neill Co...Full Story »

Will Grigg hits winner as leaders Chesterfield come from behind to beat Solihull

Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA

Will Grigg grabbed the winner as Chesterfield hit back from 2-0 down to beat Solihull Moors 3-2 and regain their seven-point lead at the top of the National League.Visitors Solihull looked set to repeat their shock Boxing Day success as goals from Matty Warburton and Mark Beck either side of half-time put them in a commanding lead.But the Spireites responded with three goals in six second-half m...Full Story »

Michael Beale hails Nazariy Rusyn after Ukrainian opens Sunderland account

Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA

Manager Michael Beale is intent on doing all he can to help ensure 2024 brings plenty more goals for Nazariy Rusyn and Sunderland’s strikers after watching an unwanted run come to an end against Preston.The Ukrainian became the first of Sunderland’s recognised strikers to score this season when he turned in Jack Clarke’s 44th-minute cross at the Stadium of Light.That goal follo...Full Story »

Striker finally on target as Sunderland begin new year with win against Preston

Posted Monday, January 01, 2024 by PA

Sunderland started the new year in style by celebrating a 2-0 win over Preston which included a first goal scored by one of the club’s strikers this season.After playmaker Alex Pritchard had got the scoring under way at the Stadium of Light with his own first goal of the campaign in the 10th minute, the second arrived through Ukrainian Nazariy Rusyn just before the break.It was the goal We...Full Story »

David Beckham mocks 'working class' Victoria once again with another Rolls Royce dig

Posted Monday, January 01, 2024 by Dailystar.co.uk

David Beckham couldn't resist a cheeky dig at wife Victoria as she again lived up to her 'Posh' nickname. The Beckhams enjoyed a refined New Year's Eve by getting dressed up and dining with Victoria's parents, Tony and Jackie Adams, at The Ritz in London. As he shared a picture of the quartet at the table, the Manchester United and England legend mocked his wife's claim that she came from a "...Full Story »

Alan Shearer's glamorous daughter Hollie shows off best outfits of 2023 as adoring fans say 'so pretty'

Posted Monday, January 01, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk

HOLLIE SHEARER has both thrilled and frustrated her fans with a round-up of her 2023 fashion. Alan Shearer's daughter shared 10 glamorous snaps - but her greedy admirers would have preferred one per month! The singer-songwriter went from see-through top to a belt across her chest in an array of styles. There was also a white dress cut to the thigh, an extravagant winter coat, and a selfie i...Full Story »

Twist in probe into £1m raid on Jack Grealish's mansion as cops fear it may have been an inside job

Posted Monday, January 01, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk

POLICE suspect a £1million raid on Jack Grealish's mansion may have been an inside job after dozens of workmen had recently been in the property. The Three Lions star and fiancée Sasha Attwood moved in five days before Christmas after tradesmen had been finishing renovations. And The Sun understands police are focussing on whether thieves who broke into the £5.6million pad via...Full Story »

7M Daily Laugh - Happy New Year 2024

Posted Monday, January 01, 2024 by 7M Sport

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Happy New Year 2024   Fulham 2-1 Arsenal   Nketiah 1st half           Please stay tuned on 7M Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomorrow! (Credit: Justtoonit, FootballLaughss, RudigerRunning)Full Story »

Tottenham in advanced talks with Sarr over new contract

Posted Monday, January 01, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com

Tottenham are in advanced talks over a new contract with Pape Matar Sarr. The midfielder, 21, is on the brink of reaching agreement over an improved deal, says the Athletic. Sarr has been impressive under manager Ange Postecoglou this season. The youngster was forced off with an apparent hamstring injury in victory against Bournemouth on Sunday, but has since taken to social media to ease c...Full Story »

Man United face paying €90million transfer fee for in-demand wonderkid

Posted Monday, January 01, 2024 by Caughtoffside.com

Yoro is said to be on the radar of both Manchester clubs, but he'll cost as much as €90million to prise away from Lille, according to French outlet Le 10 Sport. A previous report, also from Le 10 Sport, claimed Liverpool were also among the young defender's admirers, and with this much interest in the player it's no wonder Lille seem prepared to hike up his asking price. Still only 18 ye...Full Story »

Tottenham prepare first offer for Dragusin

Posted Monday, January 01, 2024 by ESPN

Tottenham Hotspur are ready to send a first verbal offer for Genoa centre-back Radu Dragusin, as reported by Fabrizio Romano. Talks have already been opened between the two teams, and the 21-year-old wants to join the Premier League club. Spurs have endured struggles at centre-back, with Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero both injured while Eric Dier has found game time scarce under manage...Full Story »

Arsenal set to be offered former Everton flop as part of shock January swap deal

Posted Monday, January 01, 2024 by sportbible.com

Patino looked set to leave Arsenal in the summer, with The Athletic reporting his desire to leave the club on a permanent deal rather than go out on loan again. The creative midfielder suffered relegation from the Championship with Blackpool last summer, although was one of their best-performing players. He did eventually go back out on loan again, though, returning to the second tier to joi...Full Story »

Exclusive: Man United loanee will be one to watch in the summer transfer window, says expert

Posted Monday, January 01, 2024 by Caughtoffside.com

But what lies in store next for Greenwood? Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his Daily Briefing column, Fabrizio Romano offered some insight into what we could expect to happen with the forgotten Man Utd ace next summer. While it's hard to imagine Greenwood returning to the first-team setup at Old Trafford after the very serious allegations made against him that led to him being arreste...Full Story »

Man Utd refuse to trigger Varane contract option, but...

Posted Monday, January 01, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com

Manchester United are not triggering Raphael Varane's 12 month option. The decision leaves Varane free to speak with foreign teams about an end of season Bosman transfer, says the Daily Mail. Varane is on £350,000-a-week at United and they wish to renegotiate terms at a reduced rate. The France defender is wanted at United, but must accept a pay-cut to extend his stay. Varane is said ...Full Story »

LOAN AGAIN Liverpool CANCEL forgotten wonderkid’s loan deal in Bundesliga and could ship him out to Premier League rivals

Posted Monday, January 01, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk

The Portuguese ace left for Germany in the summer but he only managed 15 appearances with no goals and only THREE starts. Liverpool have cancelled Fabio Carvalho's loan at RB Leipzig But Carvalho's lack of game time has seen Liverpool cut short his initial one-year loan. Now according to The Mirror, the winger is open to a return back to Fulham for the rest of the season. It was in May 2022 ...Full Story »

Arsenal, Chelsea circling £80m-rated Toney

Posted Monday, January 01, 2024 by ESPN

Brentford will only listen to offers worth a minimum of £80 million if they are to agree to part ways with striker Ivan Toney during the January transfer window, according to Ben Jacobs. Title-chasing Arsenal remain one of the frontrunners in the race for the 27-year-old, and it is reported that he would be open to making the switch to the Emirates Stadium. Toney has also recently been li...Full Story »

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Chelsea are monitoring Ukrainian talent Dovbyk

Posted Monday, January 01, 2024 by Goal.com

Chelsea are monitoring Ukrainian talent Dovbyk Chelsea are reportedly targeting a move for Ukrainian international striker Artem Dovbyk, who has been in impressive form for Girona in La Liga. The Blues are looking to strengthen their attacking options in the January transfer window, and Dovbyk is a top priority on their wishlist, as per reports from The Sun. Dovbyk's stellar performances hav...Full Story »

We were wishing a happy new year – Ange Postecoglou plays down touchline melee

Posted Monday, January 01, 2024 by PA

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou played down his heated touchline exchange with Bournemouth’s backroom staff towards the end of an entertaining 3-1 home win.Pape Sarr, Son Heung-min and Richarlison were on target to fire fifth-placed Spurs to a fourth victory in five matches, which puts them three points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool going into 2024.The back and forth contest thre...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta laments ‘painful’ defeat as Arsenal title challenge suffers blow

Posted Monday, January 01, 2024 by PA

Mikel Arteta lamented a “painful and sad” day as Arsenal’s Premier League title challenge suffered another setback with defeat at Fulham.The Gunners now sit fourth in the table after a 2-1 loss at Craven Cottage only added to a home defeat to West Ham on Thursday.Bukayo Saka had given the visitors the lead in west London, only for Raul Jimenez and Bobby Decordova-Reid to turn t...Full Story »

Fulham deny Arsenal chance to go top with victory at Craven Cottage

Posted Monday, January 01, 2024 by PA

Fulham dug deep to stun Arsenal 2-1 at Craven Cottage to inflict a second successive Premier League defeat on Mikel Arteta’s men.Bukayo Saka scored after just five minutes but the Cottagers rallied through Raul Jimenez and Bobby De Cordova-Reid to claim all three points and deny Arsenal the chance to climb to the top of the table.The victory eased some pressure on Marco Silva, whose side e...Full Story »

Son Heung-min helps Spurs battle past in-form Bournemouth to end year on high

Posted Monday, January 01, 2024 by PA

Son Heung-min grabbed his 12th goal of the season to help Tottenham to an entertaining 3-1 home victory over Bournemouth.It earned Spurs a fourth win in five Premier League matches, but this was far from comfortable against Andoni Iraola’s in-form side.Pape Sarr opened the scoring for Tottenham in the ninth minute, but left the pitch in tears with an injury to put his Africa Cup of Nations...Full Story »

7M Daily Laugh - Man United now

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2023 by 7M Sport

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   CRISTIANO RONALDO IS THE TOP SCORER OF 2023 WITH 54 GOALS     Manchester United's week summed up𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆:Beat Villa in comeback win𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆:Lose at Forest     64'—Forest 1-0 Man Utd78'—Forest 1-1 Man Utd82'—Forest 2-1 Man Utd     Manchester City are getting stronger heading into 2024 ...Full Story »

BACK IN THE RUNNING Jermain Defoe brings on-off girlfriend Alisha LeMay back into his tangled love life

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

The ex-England star, 41, was seen jogging with the influencer, 31, near his Herts home. Jermain Defoe was seen jogging with on-off girlfriend Alisha LeMay near his Herts homePaige Mallabourn-Edmondson moved in with the footie ace in September They also had a recent date at Claridge's in London. In September, they looked over as Paige Mallabourn-Edmondson, 29, moved in with him. He had earlie...Full Story »

CHIL OUT Ben Chilwell’s stunning ex-girlfriend shows Chelsea star what he’s missing in tiny bikini as she’s branded ‘radiant’

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

That's after posing in a tiny bikini, with fans branding her "radiant." Ben Chilwell's stunning ex showed the Chelsea ace what he's missing in a tiny bikiniCartia Mallan was branded 'radiant' by fans Cartia Mallan, 25, dated Chilwell, 27, for a short time earlier this year. The Australian model went public with their relationship on Valentine's Day. And the pair looked loved up in a series o...Full Story »

SCOTT THE LOT Alex Scott sunbathes in blue and white bikini with a glass of wine alongside girlfriend Jess Glynne on sun-kissed break

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

The two began dating this summer and have taken time out of their busy schedules for a getaway. Alex Scott relaxed by the seaJess Glynne took a dip in the seaScott proudly showed off her zipline gear The two have already shared snaps from their holiday which showed them quad biking through a jungle. They also rode on quad bikes and flew through zip lines as part of their break. They've now c...Full Story »

Manchester United set to hand 29-year-old a contract extension

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com

Manchester United have decided to hand Victor Lindelof a one-year contract extension. With Lisandro Martinez sidelined due to a long-term injury and Raphael Varane facing fitness struggles, the 29-year-old has played a crucial role for the club, likely prompting United to extend his contract. According to The Athletic, the 29-year-old Swede holds a pivotal role in Erik ten Hag's tactical pla...Full Story »

Eric Bailly: Ex-Manchester United defender finds new club after troubled Turkey spell

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2023 by fourfourtwo.com

Eric Bailly swiftly put an embarrassing spell with Turkish Süper Lig club Beşiktaş behind him by moving back to La Liga the day after his release. The former Manchester United defender made just eight appearances for the Black Eagles after signing in September this year. He was released on Friday having been excluded from the squad alongside four others for poor performance, a move his a...Full Story »

Juventus open talks with Man City for Phillips

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Juventus have opened talks with Manchester City for Kalvin Phillips. The England midfielder has been made available for the January market, with City favouring an outright sale. The Times says Juve have kicked off talks with City for Phillips. The Bianconeri hope to take Phillips on-loan next month. Phillips is keen on the move, though Newcastle also maintain an interest in the 28-year-old.Full Story »

Arsenal 'won't win league' without improvement in two areas – Mikel Arteta

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2023 by fourfourtwo.com

The Gunners boss says his side must do better if they are to win the league after falling to West Ham United on Thursday night Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said his side won't win the Premier League title unless they improve at opposite ends of the pitch after the Gunners lost 2-0 to West Ham United. Arteta's charges dominated the game in both possession and chances but fell to a Hammers...Full Story »

Tottenham confirm departure of modern day legend

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com

Tottenham has confirmed that goalkeeper Hugo Lloris will leave the club to join Los Angeles FC. Lloris, who served the club for 11 years, had recently lost his first-choice spot to Guglielmo Vicario. And the summer arrival of Fraser Forster also pushed the experienced keeper down the pecking order. Lloris will now make a move to Los Angeles FC. A statement by Tottenham said: "We can confirm...Full Story »

Chelsea willing to use Lukaku in Juventus talks for Vlahovic

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Chelsea are in talks with Juventus for Dusan Vlahovic. The Blues are willing to include Romelu Lukaku in an offer for the Serbia international. Tuttosport says a swap may be considered for the end of the season. Lukaku is not in Chelsea's plans and he does not want to return, while Juventus remain interested after last summer's failed deal. Juventus may also be forced to sell Vlahovic for ...Full Story »

Arsenal eyeing Barcelona captain Sergi Roberto

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Arsenal are eyeing Barcelona captain Sergi Roberto. The experienced wing-back is a January target for the Gunners, says Sport. Roberto's current deal expires in June and he is available for the winter market. Arsenal are keen due to Roberto's versatility. The wing-back can also play in midfield and the 31 year-old's experience would also be good for Arsenal's youthful squad.Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo signs off 2023 in style! Star forward on target in crucial win over Al-Taawoun: GOAL grades every performance from the Al-Nassr superstar in the 2023-24 season

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2023 by Goal.com

For the whole of the campaign, GOAL will be evaluating the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's displays in Saudi Arabia Despite the influx of new signings in the Saudi Pro League over the summer, there is still one player fans want to see in action more than any other: Cristiano Ronaldo. Having arrived at Al-Nassr in January, the Portuguese superstar is ready to embark on a full campaign with the ...Full Story »

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Barcelona hoping to sign Joao Cancelo permanently from Man City with ambitious Alejandro Balde swap deal

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2023 by Goal.com

Barca ready to offer Balde to sign Cancelo permanently Barcelona are considering offering talented left full-back Alejandro Balde as part of a swap deal to sign Joao Cancelo permanently from Manchester City next summer, according to Fichajes. The Catalan giants are confident of the Portuguese's abilities whom they signed on loan this summer. While they want to make his stay permanent, they m...Full Story »

One thing is clear we are not consistent – Erik ten Hag urges Man Utd to improve

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2023 by PA

Under-fire Erik ten Hag says misfiring Manchester United have to “step up” and find a modicum of consistency after Nottingham Forest inflicted their 14th defeat of a chastening season.A year that began with positivity and silverware ended with the Red Devils under intense scrutiny given they are already out of Europe, the Carabao Cup and Premier League title race.United have been inf...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest battle to victory as Manchester United end 2023 with defeat

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2023 by PA

Morgan Gibbs-White fired Nottingham Forest to a first victory against Manchester United since 1994 as Erik ten Hag’s side ended a topsy-turvy year with a whimper.The Red Devils had won the sides’ last 11 meetings in all competitions, but new boss Nuno Espirito Santo would celebrate a memorable second win in just five days.Gibbs-White’s super late strike from the edge of the box...Full Story »

David Martindale labels Livingston defending ‘shambolic’ during Motherwell loss

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2023 by PA

David Martindale told his Livingston players to take responsibility for their predicament as he labelled their first-half defending “shambolic” following a 3-1 defeat by Motherwell.Theo Bair scored twice and set up another for Blair Spittal inside 35 minutes, with Scott Pittman pulling one back midway through the half.Livi pushed for a lifeline after the break but never really troubl...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola relieved to finish ‘intense month’ with win over Sheffield United

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2023 by PA

Pep Guardiola played down the significance of his side’s victory over Sheffield United on Saturday despite it increasing the pressure at the top of the Premier League.Goals from Rodri and Julian Alvarez at the Etihad Stadium saw the champions wrap up a memorable 2023 – a year in which they won five trophies – with a comfortable 2-0 victory over the struggling Blades.The result ...Full Story »

Tony Docherty delighted with Dundee spirit after late drama at Kilmarnock

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2023 by PA

Dundee manager Tony Docherty hailed the spirit of his players after captain Joe Shaughnessy’s header deep into stoppage time secured a 2-2 draw at Rugby Park.Dundee had taken a first-half lead through Luke McCowan’s sublime low finish but Kilmarnock’s Joe Wright levelled things with five minutes remaining.In a crazy climax, Rory McKenzie fired the home side ahead in the third m...Full Story »

Unai Emery keeps his new year’s resolution small after latest Aston Villa win

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2023 by PA

Unai Emery stressed his aim heading into the new year is to get better after Aston Villa concluded their “really fantastic” 2023 with a 3-2 home victory over Burnley.Douglas Luiz notched the winner against the 10-man Clarets with an 89th-minute penalty as Villa moved level on points with Premier League leaders Liverpool, ahead of the Reds hosting Newcastle on New Year’s Day.It ...Full Story »

Inverness and Morton share stalemate

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2023 by PA

Cinch Championship relegation-battlers Inverness fought out a goalless draw with Morton to keep themselves a point clear of the bottom two.Caley – who had lost two of their previous three games – made a bright start as Max Anderson and Cameron Harper both had efforts on goal blocked before David Wotherspoon also went close.Morton threatened when Steven Boyd’s 20-yard effort cur...Full Story »

You can’t serve that up – Barry Robson angry as Aberdeen fall to St Mirren

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2023 by PA

Aberdeen boss Barry Robson was left angry with his players after the 3-0 cinch Premiership defeat to St Mirren.The Dons fell behind to Mark O’Hara’s early drive and survived a scare when the same player missed a penalty six minutes later.But a close-range strike from Jonah Ayunga and Greg Kiltie’s injury-time spot-kick had the Buddies making the lengthy homeward trip in high sp...Full Story »

Five-star Falkirk still five clear at top of Scottish League One

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2023 by PA

Falkirk remain five points clear of Hamilton at the top of Scottish League One after both sides enjoyed comprehensive wins in their last games of 2023.The Bairns cruised to a 5-0 win at home to Stirling Albion as Liam Henderson, Calvin Miller, Ross MacIver, Brad Spencer and Gary Oliver all scored in the first 55 minutes.Hamilton also found the net five times in a 5-2 win at bottom side Edinburgh...Full Story »

Gary O’Neil pays tribute to Mario Lemina after Wolves’ victory over Everton

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2023 by PA

Gary O’Neil paid tribute to Mario Lemina after the midfielder missed Wolves’ impressive victory over Everton following the death of his father.A third straight win for Wolves – for the first time in the Premier League for almost two years – saw them crush the Toffees 3-0.The squad celebrated their goals – from Max Kilman, Matheus Cunha and Craig Dawson – with ...Full Story »

Steven Naismith fumes at penalty decisions as Hearts are held by Ross County

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2023 by PA

Steven Naismith branded VAR “rubbish” after Hearts were not awarded at least one penalty before they had to fight back from two goals down to salvage a 2-2 draw with Ross County.The Jambos boss felt Nathaniel Atkinson was fouled by Ben Purrington in the first half, and he was left irate in the 51st minute when substitute Alan Forrest looked to be tripped as he tried to round County g...Full Story »

Roy Hodgson calls speculation over his Crystal Palace future ‘disrespectful’

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2023 by PA

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson branded speculation he could be replaced by ex-Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper as “disrespectful” after his side snapped an eight-match winless streak with a 3-1 home victory over Brentford.Influential duo Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise, who have both sat out lengthy spells in the first half of the season, started alongside each other for just the ...Full Story »

Michael Olise stars as Crystal Palace end winless run by beating Brentford

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2023 by PA

Michael Olise scored in each half as Crystal Palace ended their eight-game winless streak with a 3-1 comeback victory over Brentford at a soggy Selhurst Park.Under-pressure Roy Hodgson’s hosts bounced back from a sorry start to an afternoon that began with Keane Lewis-Potter’s opener for the Bees inside two minutes.Olise ensured it was all square before the 15-minute mark and Eberech...Full Story »

Josh Stones and Mike Fondop on target as Oldham beat Hartlepool

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2023 by PA

Oldham climbed to eighth in the National League table thanks to a 2-0 victory over Hartlepool.They went ahead inside two minutes as Josh Stones met a diagonal ball with a sweet half-volley into the bottom corner.The Latics, who have now won five of their last seven league games, pushed for another and James Norwood twice went close early in the second half.Substitute Anthony Mancini was lively f...Full Story »

Bromley rout Ebbsfleet 5-1 to complete festive double

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2023 by PA

Bromley beat Ebbsfleet 5-1 to complete a quickfire double and maintain the pressure on Vanarama National League leaders Chesterfield.Struggling Ebbsfleet, beaten 3-2 at home by Bromley on Boxing Day, took a surprise eighth-minute lead through Luke O’Neill’s header.But second-placed Bromley were ahead at the break through Michael Cheek and Ben Krauhaus.Alex Kirk smashed home just afte...Full Story »

Hearts fight back for point against Ross County

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2023 by PA

Lawrence Shankland continued his red-hot scoring form as Hearts came from two goals down to draw 2-2 at home to Ross County.After the controversial decision not to award the Jambos a penalty when Alan Forrest appeared to be tripped by Ross Laidlaw early in the second half, County looked on course for victory following an Alex Cochrane own goal and a stunning free-kick from Yan Dhanda.But substit...Full Story »

Dundee deny Kilmarnock victory after stoppage-time drama at Rugby Park

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2023 by PA

Joe Shaughnessy headed in a late equaliser as Dundee drew 2-2 with Kilmarnock after a dramatic finale at Rugby Park.Luke McCowan had given the visitors a first-half lead and they looked to be heading towards a victory until Joe Wright’s header brought Killie level with five minutes remaining.Substitute Rory McKenzie then gave the hosts the lead in the third minute of stoppage time, lashing...Full Story »

Douglas Luiz leaves it late as Aston Villa finish impressive year on a high

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2023 by PA

Aston Villa moved level on points with Premier League leaders Liverpool as Douglas Luiz’s late penalty secured a 3-2 home win over 10-man Burnley.Villa led at the break thanks to a Moussa Diaby finish after Leon Bailey’s 28th-minute opener for the hosts had been cancelled out three minutes later by Zeki Amdouni.Burnley suffered a further setback with Sander Berge sent off early in th...Full Story »

Adebola Oluwo on target as Barnet down Southend

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2023 by PA

Barnet left it late to beat Southend 1-0 in the Vanarama National League.Adebola Oluwo met Jordan Cropper’s long throw six minutes from time to send a looping header over Southend goalkeeper Collin Andeng-Ndi.Finley Potter almost put third-placed Barnet – 2-0 winners at Southend on Boxing Day – ahead after 15 minutes, but he was denied by a wonderful stop from Andeng-Ndi.Barnet...Full Story »

Philippe Clement rues ‘expensive mistake’ as VAR costs Rangers in Old Firm derby

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2023 by PA

Philippe Clement questioned the VAR process which ruled out a penalty claim in Rangers’ 2-1 defeat by Celtic at Parkhead.Leading through a Paulo Bernardo goal in the first half, Celtic full-back Alistair Johnston appeared to handle the ball inside his own penalty area under pressure from Abdallah Sima.The VAR check for handball came to nothing but it later emerged that Sima had b...Full Story »

Struggling Kidderminster fall to defeat at home to Boreham Wood

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2023 by PA

Kidderminster remain just a point off the bottom of the Vanarama National League after suffering a 2-1 defeat at home to Boreham Wood.Lee Ndlovu fired the visitors into the lead in the 27th minute after being set up by Tom Whelan and made it 2-0 shortly before the interval.Gold Omotayo headed home from Sam Robinson’s cross to reduce the deficit in first-half stoppage time and Jack Lambert ...Full Story »

Arbroath goalkeeper Ally Adams comes off bench as striker to earn point at Raith

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2023 by PA

Arbroath goalkeeper Ali Adams came off the bench as a makeshift striker and scored a superb long-range goal to help secure a 2-2 draw at cinch Championship leaders Raith.Raith, looking to extend their 11-match unbeaten run, took the lead in the 34th minute when Dylan Easton finished off a quick passing move.Jack Hamilton looked to have put the game beyond the relegation-battling visitors when he...Full Story »

Nikolay Todorov nets added-time winner as Airdrie edge past Queen’s Park

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2023 by PA

Substitute Nikolay Todorov struck deep into stoppage time as Airdrie came from behind to win 2-1 at Scottish Championship bottom side Queen’s Park.Queen’s Park, without a win in 13 games, took the lead from a penalty in the 34th minute. Jack Turner was brought down by Diamonds keeper Joshua Rae and Dominic Thomas slotted in the spot-kick.Airdrie second-half pressure was rewarded when...Full Story »

Ayr hit back from two down to draw with Dunfermline

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2023 by PA

Ayr fought back to draw 2-2 with Dunfermline in the cinch Championship after Alex Jakubiak had scored his first goals for the visitors.Jakubiak struck twice within the opening nine minutes to put the Pars in command.Ayr pulled one back four minutes before the break when Joe Chalmers failed to clear and Aiden McGeady swept home.Skipper Frankie Musonda secured a point for Ayr by heading home Georg...Full Story »

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