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Simon Weaver praises Harrogate’s gritty performance during win at Colchester

Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA

Simon Weaver saluted Harrogate’s performance after they claimed a 1-0 win at Colchester.Sam Folarin grabbed Town’s winner in the 68th minute when he capitalised on a mix-up between Colchester goalkeeper Matt Macey and defender Rob Hunt and tapped into the vacant net.Colchester created the vast majority of the game’s chances, but Harrogate defended well to secure victory.Weaver ...Full Story »

Gillingham will ‘respect’ point after tough draw at Fleetwood – Mark Bonner

Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA

Gillingham boss Mark Bonner was pleased despite his side being held to a goalless draw away to Fleetwood.The Gills went top despite just picking up a point on their travels to the Lancashire coast.“It’s a really good point,” said Bonner.“It’s one that we are definitely going to respect because it was as tough a game as we thought it would be.“It was really har...Full Story »

John Eustace: Blackburn matchwinner Arnor Sigurdsson deserves all the plaudits

Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA

Blackburn head coach John Eustace lauded his matchwinner after Arnor Sigurdsson’s late goal secured a 2-1 win over Oxford.The U’s took the lead in the 44th minute through Mark Harris’ astonishing 30-yard volley which saw the striker continue his streak of scoring in every Championship game this season.But Oxford’s joy was short-lived as Joe Rankin-Costello’s smart t...Full Story »

Paul Heckingbottom praises Will Keane professionalism amid transfer speculation

Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA

New Preston boss Paul Heckingbottom praised Will Keane’s professionalism amid transfer speculation after his winning goal fired North End to a 1-0 Championship victory over Luton.In Heckingbottom’s first match in charge of the Lilywhites, Keane bagged his first goal of the season in the 39th minute to secure three points against one of the division’s favourites for promotion.We...Full Story »

Emmanuel Fernandez scores a stunner as Peterborough edge Exeter

Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA

Emmanuel Fernandez scored a stunning 30-yard goal as Peterborough came from behind to secure a 2-1 win at Exeter.The defender strode out of the back line and took advantage of his opponents backing off as his swerving effort flashed past the outstretched left hand of Joe Whitworth.The 22-year-old’s first EFL strike completed a spirited first-half fightback after Posh got off to a bad start...Full Story »

Romaine Mundle’s goal beats Burnley and takes Sunderland top of Championship

Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA

Sunderland stopped free-scoring Burnley in their tracks at the Stadium of Light by making it three wins from three in the Sky Bet Championship.Despite agreeing to sell winger Jack Clarke to Ipswich, the Black Cats secured maximum points through a goal from his replacement on the wing, Romaine Mundle.The 21-year-old has been waiting for his big chance since arriving from Standard Liege in Februar...Full Story »

Ten-man Salford salvage point at Chesterfield with late equaliser

Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA

Salford substitute Kelly N’Mai scored a late equaliser to salvage a 1-1 draw for the 10-man Ammies at Chesterfield.Promoted Chesterfield looked set to claim the three points after taking a 69th-minute lead through James Berry and then seeing Salford lose Curtis Tilt to a red card moments later.However, M’Bai struck with four minutes remaining – Salford’s first goal of the...Full Story »

Rochdale and Forest Green fight out stalemate

Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA

Rochdale and Forest Green fought out a 0-0 National League draw at the Crown Oil Arena following midweek defeats.Both sides were looking for a winning formula after Rochdale lost 1-0 to York on Tuesday, and Forest Green went down by the same score against Barnet.But it proved an encounter of few clear-cut chances, although Forest Green had more shots on goal and collected eight corners to Rochda...Full Story »

Birmingham come out on top in error-strewn clash at Leyton Orient

Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA

Three costly error-strewn moments in the opening 20 minutes proved defining in a lively game at Brisbane Road where League One promotion favourites Birmingham emerged with a 2-1 win against Leyton Orient.Keshi Anderson and Alfie May scored for the visitors either side of a goal by Ethan Galbraith.Orient goalkeeper Zach Hemming’s howler in the seventh minute gifted City the lead when his in...Full Story »

Nathan Jones staying calm as Charlton’s winning start continues

Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA

Charlton manager Nathan Jones is refusing to get carried away despite his side producing a statement 2-0 win over Bolton at the Valley.The Addicks have won their opening three league matches for the first time since the 2011-12 campaign, when then boss Chris Powell led them to the League One title.Greg Docherty put the hosts ahead from the edge of the box in the 10th minute – his first goa...Full Story »

Nigel Clough says ‘lack of intelligence’ led to Mansfield loss at Lincoln

Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA

Deflated Mansfield manager Nigel Clough says his side must start to defend better after their 4-1 defeat at Lincoln.Two goalkeeping blunders and some poor defending played a key part in their defeat, with keeper Christy Pym at fault for City’s first two goals.The Stags keeper was was beaten by Adam Jackson coming for a cross after 29 minutes and Lincoln doubled their lead when Pym made a m...Full Story »

Mani Dieseruvwe’s stoppage-time goal claims point for Hartlepool

Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA

Mani Dieseruvwe scored deep into stoppage time to snatch Hartlepool a point in a 1-1 draw against Wealdstone and maintain their unbeaten start to the season.Pools made a bright start as Anthony Mancini brought a save from goalkeeper Archie Matthews at the near post in the fifth minute.But Wealdstone went on to enjoy the better of the first half and after Micah Obiero had seen one shot clear the ...Full Story »

Will Keane winner sees Preston start Paul Heckingbottom reign with Luton scalp

Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA

Will Keane ensured Preston made a winning start to life under new manager Paul Heckingbottom with the only goal of the game against Luton at Deepdale.Keane bagged his first goal of the season in the 39th minute to secure three points against one of the Championship’s favourites for promotion in Heckingbottom’s first game since being named as Ryan Lowe’s replacement.Heckingbotto...Full Story »

Cameron Humphreys makes big impact on Wycombe debut in win over Rotherham

Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA

Cameron Humphreys’ strike on his debut set Wycombe on their way to a 2-0 victory over Rotherham at Adams Park.The Ipswich loanee struck with 20 minutes remaining before Kieran Sadlier kept his cool from the spot to secure Wanderers’ first League One win of the campaign.The first meaningful attempt of the contest fell to Rotherham midfielder Joe Powell in the eighth minute, but his 25...Full Story »

Chris Wreh strikes in stoppage time to earn Tamworth a point at Boston

Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA

Chris Wreh’s superb stoppage-time equaliser earned Tamworth a 1-1 draw at Boston and denied the home side their first win of the season.Jai Rowe’s first-half header appeared to have secured Boston victory at the Jakemans Community Stadium but substitute Wreh levelled it up with a fine curling effort in the fourth minute of added time .Rowe headed home the Pilgrims’ first goal o...Full Story »

Chris Maguire penalty keeps Eastleigh top of National League table

Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA

Eastleigh maintained their 100 per cent record in the Vanarama National League with a 1-0 victory at Altrincham.Chris Maguire’s confident 72nd penalty settled the contest after Scott Quigley had been brought down by Max Haygarth.Altrincham were denied the opening goal when Lewis Banks met Justin Amaluzor’s cross and Eastleigh goalkeeper Joe McDonnell produced an outstanding save.Quig...Full Story »

Wigan edge to first win of the season with victory over Crawley

Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA

Wigan finally got their Sky Bet League One campaign up and running thanks to a nervy 1-0 victory against Crawley at the Brick Community Stadium.Thelo Aasgaard provided the only goal on the half-hour mark, with his header from Luke Chambers’ left-wing cross going in off Town defender Joy Mukena.But the newly-promoted Reds never gave up the ghost, dominating for large parts of the second per...Full Story »

League Two leaders Gillingham held by Fleetwood

Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA

Gillingham remain top of League Two despite a stalemate at Fleetwood.Although the hosts dominated much of the possession, chances were few and far between, the first being a Mackenzie Hunt left-footed volley which was no trouble for Jake Turner in the Gillingham goal.Tommy Lonergan should have put Fleetwood ahead on 21 minutes, but his free header from six yards out was glanced just wide. The fo...Full Story »

Barnet make it three wins in a row with home success against Southend

Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA

Barnet maintained their promising start to the Vanarama National League campaign with a 2-1 home win over Southend.Harry Chapman’s first goal for the Bees, a powerful shot from outside the box, gave them a 31st-minute lead.Southend’s strong response saw them level after 64 minutes with Gus Scott-Morriss’ shot taking a slight deflection.Mark Shelton restored Barnet’s lead ...Full Story »

Wrexham continue impressive form with comfortable victory over Reading

Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA

Unbeaten Wrexham continued their fine start to the League One campaign with a 3-0 win over Reading.The hosts opened the scoring through Ollie Palmer’s header and soon doubled their lead after Elliot Lee scored from close range.Andy Cannon netted a fine third for Wrexham just minutes into the second half, and they controlled the game from then on in.Lee fired a free-kick just over early on ...Full Story »

Erling Haaland’s hat-trick helps Manchester City to thumping win over Ipswich

Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA

Imperious Erling Haaland struck a hat-trick in Manchester City’s 4-1 comeback win against promoted Ipswich as fan favourite Ilkay Gundogan enjoyed a victorious return.Few expected anything other than a comprehensive win for Pep Guardiola’s Premier League juggernauts, but Sammie Szmodics sent the away fans wild on their first ever trip to the Etihad Stadium.But Ipswich’s first t...Full Story »

James Henry nets twice in Aldershot’s win over Oldham

Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA

James Henry scored twice as Aldershot beat Oldham 4-1 to inflict a first defeat for the Latics in the Vanarama National League this season.The former Millwall and Oxford striker fired the Shots into a 38th-minute lead with his second goal for the club.Henry grabbed another after 58 minutes following good work by Tyler Frost and Hady Ghandour.Oldham struck back immediately as Reagan Ogle’s ...Full Story »

Bromley see unbeaten start ended with defeat at Bradford

Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA

Bradford ran out 3-1 winners to inflict a first defeat on Bromley as a Sky Bet League Two club and end their perfect start to the season.The visitors were reduced to 10 men after just nine minutes when Ashley Charles was sent off for handling Calum Kavanagh’s header on the line.Richie Smallwood sent goalkeeper Grant Smith the wrong way with the penalty and Bradford went on to dominate the ...Full Story »

Ebbsfleet fall to fourth straight defeat as Woking run riot

Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA

Woking sent bottom club Ebbsfleet spinning to a fourth straight defeat with a comfortable 3-0 win at the Kuflink Stadium.Max Dyche, Charley Kendall and Matt Ward were all on target as the visitors sealed their second win of the season to climb into the top 10.Dom Samuel fired an early chance for Ebbsfleet straight at Woking goalkeeper Will Jaaskelainen before Northampton loanee Dyche headed home...Full Story »

Maidenhead battle to first point of season at Fylde

Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA

Maidenhead produced a battling display to claim their first point of the National League season with a 0-0 draw at Fylde.Alan Devonshire’s team headed to Lancashire on the back of defeats against Eastleigh, Solihull Moors and Altrincham.But they gave as good as they got at Mill Farm Stadium, with striker Shawn McCloskey proving a particular threat to the Fylde defence.Home goalkeeper Ben W...Full Story »

Tommy Conway’s late penalty snatches Middlesbrough a point against Portsmouth

Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA

Summer signing Tommy Conway came off the bench to score a last-gasp penalty and earn Middlesbrough a 2-2 draw with Portsmouth at the Riverside.Championship newcomers Pompey looked set for their first win of the season after first-half goals from Christian Saydee either side of Matt Clarke’s header for Boro.But Conway struck in the 90th minute to earn a deserved point for Boro, who had 29 s...Full Story »

Charlton maintain fine start to campaign by beating Bolton

Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA

Charlton underlined their early season promotion credentials with a 2-0 home win over Bolton.Greg Docherty and substitute Matt Godden scored for the Addicks, who have won all three matches in League One and not conceded a goal.The Addicks took the lead at a rain-lashed Valley through captain Docherty in the 10th minute.The Scottish midfielder collected a pass from Thierry Small and produced a po...Full Story »

Bradley Stevenson salvages point for Solihull against Braintree

Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA

Bradley Stevenson salvaged a point for Solihull in a 1-1 draw with Braintree in the National League.Braintree took an early lead in the seventh minute when Kyrell Lisbie tucked the ball home into the bottom corner.Lucas Covolan made a string of good saves to deny the Moors, including a great stop from Conor Wilkinson’s effort and made a comfortable catch from Matty Warburton’s strike...Full Story »

Josh Maja haunts former loan club Stoke to maintain West Brom’s unbeaten start

Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA

West Brom continued their unbeaten start to the Sky Bet Championship season as they claimed their second successive away victory in a 2-1 triumph at Stoke.A frantic first half saw the Baggies take the lead through Karlan Grant before the hosts levelled the game after on-loan Liverpool man Lewis Koumas netted on his home debut.Less than two minutes later, West Brom were back in front as Josh Maja...Full Story »

Dundee United earn first win of season with victory over St Johnstone

Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA

Dundee United secured their first William Hill Premiership win of the season, 2-0 against St Johnstone at Tannadice.On-loan Liverpool wing-back Luca Stephenson opened the scoring in the second half before Saints Adama Sidibeh was sent off.Shortly after, United sealed all three points thanks to an own goal by St Johnstone’s Jack Sanders.United kept faith with the team that beat St Mirren in...Full Story »

Huddersfield maintain winning start with victory over Shrewsbury

Posted Sunday, August 25, 2024 by PA

Huddersfield continued their winning start with a 1-0 home victory over winless Shrewsbury thanks to Callum Marshall’s first-half strike.The Northern Ireland international put the Terriers ahead midway through the first half, coolly finishing after correctly gambling that Aaron Pierre would not quite be able to get a clean header onto Brodie Spencer’s cross from deep.Shrewsbury almos...Full Story »

Mark Kennedy happy to see Swindon tighten up defensively at Crewe

Posted Saturday, August 24, 2024 by PA

Mark Kennedy was happy to see an improved defensive display from Swindon as they claimed a point from a 0-0 draw with Crewe at the Mornflake Stadium.The Robins were beaten 4-0 by Walsall last week – while Crewe themselves conceded five to Chesterfield – but the doors were firmly shut at the back for the lunchtime kick-off and clear chances were at a premium.Kennedy, though, was convi...Full Story »

Coventry boss Mark Robins heaps praise on ‘top player’ Kasey Palmer

Posted Saturday, August 24, 2024 by PA

Mark Robins heaped praise on goalscorer Kasey Palmer after the midfielder’s second-half strike against his old club Bristol City earned Coventry a hard-earned point at Ashton Gate.Bristol City took a deserved lead in first-half stoppage time when George Tanner netted with the sweetest of right-footed volleys from 15 yards following a left-wing corner.But Coventry improved after the break a...Full Story »

Fitness worry for Mason as concerns Mount for Erik ten Hag after Brighton loss

Posted Saturday, August 24, 2024 by PA

Erik ten Hag is awaiting injury news on Mason Mount after bemoaning mistakes and misfortune following Manchester United’s last-gasp 2-1 Premier League loss at Brighton.England midfielder Mount, who managed just five top-flight starts in his first season at Old Trafford, was withdrawn at half-time at the Amex Stadium due to a fitness issue.United looked set to come from behind to win on the...Full Story »

Lyndon Dykes could be leaving QPR after missing goalless draw with Plymouth

Posted Saturday, August 24, 2024 by PA

QPR boss Marti Cifuentes indicated that Lyndon Dykes could be on his way out of the club after the Scotland striker was omitted from the squad for the 1-1 draw against Plymouth.The visitors secured a Sky Bet Championship point despite playing most of the match with 10 men and ending it with nine.Straight after Morgan Whittaker’s equaliser for Argyle just before the half-hour mark cancelled...Full Story »

Neil Harris takes pleasure from Millwall’s clean sheet on the road at Hull

Posted Saturday, August 24, 2024 by PA

Neil Harris expressed relief after Millwall claimed a first point of the Sky Bet Championship season with a goalless draw against Hull at the MKM Stadium.The well-disciplined visitors were resolute from the outset and deservedly left East Yorkshire with a share of the spoils from a drab game.“I’m really pleased with a point,” said Harris.“I asked for a clean-sheet mentali...Full Story »

Nigel Adkins hails Tranmere after securing first victory of the season

Posted Saturday, August 24, 2024 by PA

Nigel Adkins praised the collective efforts of his Tranmere team after they recorded their first league victory of the season with a 1-0 win over Walsall at Prenton Park.Omari Patrick’s first league goal for the club since joining in the summer was enough to extend Rovers’ unbeaten start to three games and bring an end to the Saddlers’ 100 per cent record.It was the visitors wh...Full Story »

Mark Robinson says Burton’s draw with Stevenage is part of ‘learning curve’

Posted Saturday, August 24, 2024 by PA

Burton head coach Mark Robinson says his side are still learning as he waits for a first league win in charge after a goalless draw with Stevenage proved a frustrating encounter.Albion had probably the best chance when Danilo Orsi put the ball inches wide of the post just before half time.Burton goalkeeper Max Crocombe only had routine efforts to save that were straight at him.“I thought f...Full Story »

Dave Challinor wants ‘perfect’ Stockport to maintain their momentum

Posted Saturday, August 24, 2024 by PA

Dave Challinor admitted he was delighted with his Stockport side’s perfect start to the Sky Bet League One season, following their 2-0 home win over Bristol Rovers.Promoted as champions last term, County chalked up their third win in three – and with three clean sheets – courtesy of goals from Louie Barry and Kyle Wootton.With the Hatters riding high in the season’s openi...Full Story »

Gateshead continue fine start to season by sweeping aside Yeovil

Posted Saturday, August 24, 2024 by PA

Gateshead continued their impressive start to the National League season by sweeping aside Yeovil 3-1 at home.Jacob Butterfield fired the home side into an early lead, with Brandon Haunstrup doubling the advantage soon after to reward their early dominance.Yeovil pulled one back on the half-hour mark when Aaron Jarvis nodded home a Michael Smith cross, only for Luke Hannant to kill the game with...Full Story »

Hull and Millwall continue to wait for their first win

Posted Saturday, August 24, 2024 by PA

Hull and Millwall remain winless in the Sky Bet Championship this season following a low-quality goalless draw at the MKM Stadium.Neil Harris will be the happier of the two managers as the robust visitors were well organised from the outset and deserved their first point of the new campaign.Hull, who have now drawn their first three Championship games, had their moments and were more pleasing on...Full Story »

Burton await first league win of season after goalless draw with Stevenage

Posted Saturday, August 24, 2024 by PA

Burton and Stevenage ground out a goalless draw in a disappointing encounter at the Pirelli Stadium.Albion were left still searching for their first League One win under new head coach Mark Robinson as Stevenage frustrated the home side.Chances were at a premium in the first half, Jack Armer’s cross striking the post early on for the Brewers before Dan Kemp drove a speculative effort strai...Full Story »

Louie Barry and Kyle Wootton on target as Stockport maintain winning start

Posted Saturday, August 24, 2024 by PA

Louie Barry and Kyle Wootton were on target for Stockport as they beat Bristol Rovers 2-0 to maintain their 100 per cent record in Sky Bet League One.Barry struck a stunner six minutes before half-time at Edgeley Park and Wootton bundled in a second 25 minutes from time to seal County’s third win in three league games.Rovers had looked comfortable for most of the first half but fell behind...Full Story »

Crewe and Swindon share points in goalless draw

Posted Saturday, August 24, 2024 by PA

Crewe and Swindon shared the spoils as a poor-quality game at the Mornflake Stadium ended goalless.Both sides were looking to bounce back from heavy home defeats last weekend and it was the visitors who had the better of the opening half.Crewe skipper Mickey Demetriou was fortunate to stay on the pitch after hacking down Paul Glatzel, who was breaking clear on goal.Earlier, Jeff King and Harry S...Full Story »

Omari Patrick strike earns Tranmere first victory of season

Posted Saturday, August 24, 2024 by PA

Tranmere recorded their first League Two victory of the season after beating Walsall 1-0 at Prenton Park.Omari Patrick’s first goal since joining from Sutton in the summer was the difference as Rovers remained unbeaten after three games.The visitors had a glorious opportunity to open the scoring in the fifth minute when Jamille Matt was bundled over by Cameron Norman but Matt’s penal...Full Story »

Coventry’s Kasey Palmer strikes to deny former side Bristol City victory

Posted Saturday, August 24, 2024 by PA

Kasey Palmer came off the bench to score against his former club and earn Coventry a 1-1 Championship draw with Bristol City at Ashton Gate.The hosts took the lead in first half stoppage-time when a left-wing corner was headed into the path of George Tanner, who found the roof of the net with a sweetly-struck right-footed volley from just inside the box.But Coventry fought back to equalise on 76...Full Story »

Morgan Whittaker ensures parity for Plymouth despite uneven numbers at QPR

Posted Saturday, August 24, 2024 by PA

Plymouth earned a point in a 1-1 draw at QPR despite playing most of the match with 10 men – and ending it with nine.After Michael Frey gave Rangers an early lead, Morgan Whittaker equalised just before the half-hour mark for the Devon side.However, the visitors suffered a major setback less than a minute later when Adam Forshaw was sent off for a second yellow card.But they defended well ...Full Story »

Joao Pedro’s late goal earns Brighton dramatic win over Manchester United

Posted Saturday, August 24, 2024 by PA

Joao Pedro headed a dramatic late winner as Fabian Hurzeler celebrated his first Premier League home game as Brighton boss with a thrilling 2-1 success over Manchester United.Brazilian striker Pedro nodded home Simon Adingra’s cross five minutes in added time to compound United’s misery at a delirious Amex Stadium.The visitors looked set to come from behind to win on the south coast ...Full Story »

Daily Laugh - Arsenal 24/25

Posted Saturday, August 24, 2024 by 7M Sport

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.   Can't be Laterkusen if you win it in 90 minutes   Say it twice and the Bundesliga will return today   Arsenal 24/25   Born to Create & Break records.   Chelsea just doesn’t feel the same anymore...   He did that literally in a DAY.   Cristiano Ronaldo's YouTube channel has broke the record for the ...Full Story »

REST IN PEACE Amad Diallo, 22, shares news of mum’s shock death after revealing amazing role she played in Man Utd star’s career

Posted Saturday, August 24, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk

Diallo, 22, shared the sad news with his followers on his Snapchat account. Amad Diallo's mother has passed awayHe shared the news on social media The Man Utd winger shared a picture of himself as a child in his mother's arms. He captioned the snap: "Rest in peace Mum, may Allah forgive you." The Ivorian ace has received plenty of support from fans on social media who have reacted to the new...Full Story »

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