Brighton have accepted a British record £115million bid with the player undergoing a medical at his new club. Moises Caicedo is nearing a move to Chelsea Credit: Instagram @moises_caicedo55 Paola Salazar has been with the midfielder for five years Credit: Instagram @moises_caicedo55 Caicedo was wanted by Liverpool, who agreed a £111m fee only for him to turn them down. The 21-year-...Full Story »

Sky Sports reporter Melissa Ready dropped some R-rated language when talking about Manchester United's new signing Andre Onana live on air ahead of the Red Devils' season opener Melissa Reddy swore while talking on Sky Sports News (Image: Sky Sports) Sky Sports reporter Melissa Ready appeared to say a Manchester United star had been "b******ing team-mates" while live on air. Reddy was talking...Full Story »

It was a night of mixed emotions for her legendary Portuguese fella as he was forced to leave the pitch on a BUGGY after picking up an injury on Saturday. Georgina Rodriguez stole the show as she celebrated Cristiano Ronaldo's first Saudi triumph Credit: Instagram @georginagio Georgina joined the no bra club as the family toasted the victory together Credit: Instagram @georginagio The ex-Manc...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Sunday: lose out on Moises Caicedo to ChelseaMonday: lose out on Romeo Lavia to Chelsea     Romeo Lavia has decided to join Chelsea over Liverpool in a deal worth more than $63M, reports David Ornstein     Neymar is undergoing a medical ahead of signing a two-year deal with Al Hilal, per multiple reports     ...Full Story »

Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard is looking to sign for Manchester United this summer. The Frenchman wants to leave Bayern for regular first team football at his favorite center back position. Pavard is a regular starter at Bayern, but plays as a right back, which is not where he wants to play. Per German sources Kicker and BILD, Pavard does have an agreement with United. However, th...Full Story »

AC Milan's approach to sign striker Armando Broja from Chelsea has been rejected. The Premier League club want to hold onto the young forward for the time being. Broja is behind Nicolas Jackson in the pecking order to play for the Blues as their no.9. However, the Evening Standard states that the 21-year-old is part of coach Mauricio Pochettino's plans. He is set for a comeback after being...Full Story »

Liverpool have missed out on Southampton star Romeo Lavia, who has decided to join Chelsea. Chelsea are expected to land the star for a deal worth around £50million, according to The Athletic. Liverpool had been keen on the midfielder, but Lavia has decided to join the Blues - and the deal is expected to be sealed without any problems. The Belgian international spent time at Manchester ...Full Story »

Luciano Spalletti is set to be appointed as Italy's new head coach, GOAL understands. WHAT HAPPENED? The 63-year-old looks set to replace Roberto Mancini, who stepped down last week. Spalletti left Napoli on sabbatical after guiding the club to a sensational first Scudetto in 33 years. Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is expected to give the move his blessing, thus removing Spalletti's ...Full Story »

Moises Caicedo has completed a move from Brighton to Chelsea for a British-record transfer fee of £115 million ($146m), the club announced on Monday. The move puts an end to a monthslong transfer saga, with Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino having labelled Caicedo as his No. 1 target this summer and the club's opening bids being rejected by Brighton. However, Chelsea faced competition...Full Story »

England defender Harry Maguire's proposed move to West Ham is being held up at present. The centre half is close to sealing a £30 million transfer to the Hammers for regular game time. However, Maguire is still haggling over his pay-off from Manchester United for the two remaining years of his contract. Maguire earns a lot more at United than he will at West Ham, which has led to some ...Full Story »

Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea looks set to be reunited with Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia. De Gea was hoping to earn a move to Real Madrid this summer after the injury to Thibaut Courtois. However, Real coach Carlo Ancelotti appears to have decided that De Gea is not the keeper for him. Per Marca, De Gea now has very few options, as Bayern Munich also declined to chase his signature. ...Full Story »

Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly interested in signing Federico Chiesa as a potential replacement for Neymar. WHAT HAPPENED? The rebuild in Paris continues apace as Neymar looks set to follow Lionel Messi out of the Parc des Princes. With attacking roles to fill, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Italy international Chiesa has emerged as a potential target for the Parisians. THE BIGGER ...Full Story »

Monaco return with an improved bid for Folarin Balogun According to Daily Mail, Monaco is expected to make an improved offer for $63m rated Arsenal striker, Folarin Balogun, after their first bid was rejected. Balogun, 22, spent a successful season at Reims last year and is being chased by Arsenal's bitter rivals Tottenham Hotspur as well. The North London club are looking for a replacement ...Full Story »

Premier League referees’ boss Jon Moss apologised to Gary O’Neil and told him Wolves had been denied a “blatant” stoppage-time penalty in their 1-0 Premier League defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford, according to the Wolves boss.United’s debutant goalkeeper Andre Onana clattered into Sasa Kalajdzic deep into time added on, but Simon Hooper did not react and ...Full Story »

Manchester United survived a late VAR scare as Raphael Varane’s second-half goal saw them edge past an impressive Wolves to get their Premier League campaign off to a winning start at Old Trafford.Varane headed home from close range with 14 minutes remaining to ensure an unconvincing display from Erik Ten Hag’s team ended in a 1-0 victory that was barely deserved.Indeed, it looked li...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool   Brentford 2-2 Tottenham   Harry Kane   Tottenham>> Arsenal   Ronaldo Fans:   Chelsea's new midfield duo: Enzo: 132M dollarsMoises Caicedo: 146M dollars   After a wild transfer saga, Chelsea come out on top   Please stay tuned on 7M Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomo...Full Story »

MICAH RICHARDS mocked Sky Sports colleague Roy Keane for bringing a packed lunch into the studio for Super Sunday. Richards, 35, and Keane, 52, were two of the pundits at Stamford Bridge on Sunday for Chelsea's 1-1 draw with Liverpool - while they also covered the 2-2 between Brentford and Tottenham. But Richards was left dumbfounded by the Manchester United legend as they helped themselves ...Full Story »

ENGLAND captain Harry Kane's new baby could be born in Munich — and­ ­eligible to play for Germany. Bayern's £104m striker, 30, said his fourth tot is due in two weeks. The England skipper admitted there was a "lot going on" as he discussed his whirlwind £104million transfer from Tottenham. He revealed wife Kate, 30, was due to give birth in a couple of weeks but ref...Full Story »

Arsenal and their fans are being mocked after footage emerged of a band playing music to help the atmosphere on matchdays. The clip was uploaded onto Twitter the day after their Premier League opener against Nottingham Forest, which they managed to win 2-1. A band was seen playing several orchestral instruments to the tune of Tequila by The Champs, a popular Latin mambo song that has been re...Full Story »

Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard is eager to join Erik ten Hag's Manchester United this summer. ·Pavard eager for Man Utd transfer·Fee negotiation stalls Bayern departure·Write these after rest of copy WHAT HAPPENED? Pavard is expressing a strong desire to join the Red Devils. However, the two clubs are currently at odds over the transfer fee, causing a significant hurdle ...Full Story »

The 30-year-old Brazilian bid an emotional farewell to the Red Devils after passing a medical on Saturday. Man Utd fans are demanding that they sign Fiorentina star Sofyan AmrabatFenerbahce have confirmed the £13m signing of Fred from the Red Devils United will receive £9m up front with £4m in add-ons for the midfielder, who made over 200 appearances for the club and contributed...Full Story »

Kylian Mbappe is in talks to extend his contract with Paris Saint-Germain and the club are now confident he is staying, sources told ESPN. Mbappe was reinstated to the PSG first-team squad on Sunday following a prolonged standoff with the club that saw him miss the preseason tour of Asia and the opening fixture of the Ligue 1 campaign, a goalless draw with Lorient. Sources told ESPN that follo...Full Story »

PSV midfielder Ibrahim Sangare is attracting interest from across Europe, with PSG, Bayern Munich and Liverpool all said to be interested in him. ·Liverpool, PSG & Bayern interested·Rumours confirmed by agent's brother·Reported €37m release clause WHAT HAPPENED? According to reports from ESPN, multiple big European clubs are interested in Sangare. Speaking to Good Morn...Full Story »

Barcelona vice president Rafa Yuste has, on Sunday, spoken out over the possibility of Atletico Madrid star Joao Felix taking his talents to the Camp Nou. The name of frontman Felix, of course, has long proven one on the top of many a Barcelona supporter. This comes after the Portuguese, just shy of a month ago, publicly announced his desire to line out in the colours of Xavi Hernandez's tro...Full Story »

The Reds had their offer accepted by Brighton for the Ecuador midfielder at midnight on Friday - with that being the only proposal accepted by the Seagulls. Chelsea had told Brighton that they were willing to pay £100 million to sign the 21-year-old, although Roberto De Zerbi's side operated a 'highest bidder' that policy that saw Liverpool emerge successful. Since then, the transfer sa...Full Story »

There are not many clubs that can afford a move for Neymar this summer and therefore, a move to Saudi Arabia was always a possibility. Al Hilal have offered the 31-year-old a huge deal and it is believed that the Brazilian is tempted by a switch to the Middle East. Negotiations are currently ongoing as the deal needs the green light from Neymar before it can proceed further. Neymar to Saudi Ar...Full Story »

Chelsea and Brighton have agreed a British transfer record fee of £115 million ($146m) for midfielder Moises Caicedo, sources told ESPN. The 21-year-old is expected to undergo a medical check on Monday and sign an eight-year deal in a transfer that will surpass the previous highest figure of £105.8m the Blues paid Benfica for Enzo Fernández back in January. Liverpool had a sligh...Full Story »

Chelsea reach agreement with Brighton for Moises Caicedo Chelsea have found a breakthrough in negotiations with Brighton for Moises Caicedo, according to David Ornstein of The Athletic. The London Blues are expected to pay a British record fee of £115m with sell-on clause for the Seagulls. Caicedo is set to sign a contract for 8yrs with an option for an additional year. The medical is...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino insisted Chelsea have put the disappointment of last season behind them after watching his new-look team open their Premier League campaign with a 1-1 draw against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.The hosts endured a difficult start against Jurgen Klopp’s side and deservedly fell behind to a breakaway goal by Luis Diaz after 18 minutes, guided into the bottom corner from Mo...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino’s first match as Chelsea manager ended in a breathless, hard-fought home draw with Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool.Both sides attempted to kick off the new season with a bang after disappointing campaigns, with the Blues particularly bruised having finished 12th at the end of a humiliating season.Former Tottenham favourite Pochettino has been tasked with turning Chelsea ...Full Story »

Stuart Kettlewell hailed the impact of debutant Mika Biereth after the Danish striker came off the bench to inspire Motherwell to a 2-1 victory over Hibernian in the cinch Premiership.The Arsenal loanee laid on Conor Wilkinson for the opening goal of the game before adding one of his own in wonderful style with five minutes of the match remaining.Adam Le Fondre netted from the penalty spot in in...Full Story »

Ange Postecoglou promised Tottenham would improve and praised the resilience of his squad for not allowing Harry Kane’s departure to distract them after they battled to a 2-2 Premier League draw at Brentford.Kane’s exit to Bayern Munich – coupled with four full debutants being used in their season opener – contributed to the start of a new dawn at Spurs and along with hos...Full Story »

Steven Naismith blamed a European hangover and early teething trouble with new signings as Hearts stumbled to a goalless Premiership draw at home to Kilmarnock.The Tynecastle side lacked the necessary spark in attack to break down a resolute Kilmarnock, who enjoyed the better opportunities over the course of the stalemate.And Jambos technical director Naismith admits Thursday’s Europa Conf...Full Story »

Hearts and Kilmarnock fought out a goalless stalemate at Tynecastle to remain undefeated after two Premiership matches of the new season.Boos from the home side greeted the final whistle after a 90 minutes of few clear goalmouth opportunities.After a late surge from the Jambos, Kilmarnock looked content with a point at the end, despite looking more threatening in attack for most of the match.Bot...Full Story »

Mika Biereth made a big impact on his Motherwell debut as he inspired the Steelmen to a 2-1 victory over Hibernian in the cinch Premiership.The on-loan Arsenal striker came off the bench after 55 minutes and laid on the opening goal for Conor Wilkinson before blasting home in superb fashion to double the hosts’ advantage.Adam Le Fondre gave Hibs some late hope with his injury-time penalty,...Full Story »

James Maddison provided two assists to help fill the creative void left by Harry Kane’s departure, but Tottenham could only start the Ange Postecoglou era with a 2-2 Premier League draw at Brentford.Kane’s exit to Bayern Munich – coupled with four full debutants being used in their season opener – contributed to the start of a new dawn at Spurs and along with hosts Brentf...Full Story »

Brendan Rodgers told Stephen Welsh he sees the defender’s future at Celtic Park after he came in from the cold to help the champions see off a spirited Aberdeen in a 3-1 victory at Pittodrie.Welsh replaced the injured Cameron Carter-Vickers at half-time with Celtic 2-1 ahead following an exciting opening period.It was the centre-back’s first appearance for 10 months and he strolled t...Full Story »

Kyogo Furuhashi and Matt O’Riley both scored for the second game running as Celtic beat Aberdeen 3-1 at Pittodrie.Furuhashi capitalised on a defensive error to put the champions back in front before the half-hour mark after Bojan Miovski had cancelled out Liel Abada’s early opener.Aberdeen caused Celtic plenty of problems in an enthralling first half with Graeme Shinnie harrying in m...Full Story »

Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly accepted a 'huge' offer for Neymar from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal. WHAT HAPPENED? The Brazilian international has reportedly informed PSG he wants to leave the club this summer, although the French side may hold out for at least €150 million (£130m/$165m). After Fabrizio Romano claimed Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal tabled a 'huge' offer for th...Full Story »

The former England striker went to the bash after running up a £2,000 bar tab at a club. Married football star Andy Carroll has been filmed at a house party stroking a DJ called Kitty McPawsCarroll and Kitty were seen 'dirty dancing' as if oblivious to the others in the roomCarroll is wed to Towie star wife Billi Mucklow Carroll and Kitty were seen dirty dancing as if oblivious to others ...Full Story »

The former England international finished his career in the top flight with an impressive 77 goals in 218 appearances. Daniel Sturridge is dating Jamilla FerreiraThe two have been together for seven yearsJamilla works as a model Sturridge, 33, featured for the likes of Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Bolton and West Brom while in the Prem. He then had a spell in Turkey with Trabzonspor b...Full Story »

Moises Caicedo looks set to be on the move from Brighton to Liverpool Moises Caicedo looks finally set to be on the move from Brighton - with Liverpool launching a mega-money £110million bid for the Ecuadorian. Caicedo has been one of the numerous stars to emerge from the south coast in recent seasons, drawing interest from a plethora of top clubs. Arsenal and Chelsea had tried to lure hi...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Brighton 4-1 Luton Newcastle 5-1 Aston VillaBrighton & Newcastle are still going strong     Arsenal 2-1 Nottm Forest Jurrien Timber was forced off the pitch with an injury     When you Order Online... VS When it Actually Arrives...     Daily Routine     Eder Militao was in Tears leaving Real ...Full Story »

Harry Kane was denied a long-awaited first trophy in his first game with Bayern Munich after his new team lost 3-0 to RB Leipzig in the German Super Cup on Saturday. England captain Kane had signed a four-year deal amid a media frenzy only hours earlier and made a substitute appearance in the second half but could not prevent a season-opening defeat against the German Cup winners. Instead it...Full Story »

Chelsea and Real Madrid have reached agreement regarding Kepa's loan deal as the 28-year-old snubs Bayern move. WHAT HAPPENED? Chelsea and Real Madrid have successfully reached a loan agreement for goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, according to Fabrizio Romano. The move comes after Kepa turned down an opportunity to join Bayern Munich, preferring a return to Spain. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Real Madri...Full Story »

If anyone was in any doubt as to how much Chelsea wanted to sign Moises Caicedo, news that they're going to offer him a monumental eight-year contract gives some idea. Liverpool were the first club to have a British record bid accepted for the Brighton and Hove Albion star, but news that the player had refused to speak to the Merseysiders has really lit the blue touch paper ahead of Sunday's ...Full Story »

Former Juventus director general Luciano Moggi says they can be a Serie A title contender this season. Moggi believes Juve missing European football can benefit them. He told TMW: “Not having midweek commitments will make it easier for them to manage their forces. "In a year in which I think Napoli will have difficulty to reconfirm because they relied on (Luciano) Spalletti, thanks to...Full Story »

PSG star Kylian Mbappe is OUT of their squad for their clash with Lorient. New PSG coach Luis Enrique has made his plans clear ahead of tonight's opening Ligue 1 clash with Lorient. Mbappe, Neymar and Marco Veratti were all left out of the squad to face Lorient tonight. All three stars are up for sale at PSG this month. Ahead of the new season, Enrique said: "My actions will speak for my d...Full Story »

PSG have completed the signing of Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona. The France attacker moves to PSG for €50m and has penned a deal to 2028. Dembele leaves Barca after six years, having originally joined from Borussia Dortmund for a fee rising to €140m. Last season, he scored five goals and provided seven assists in 25 LaLiga games. He also scored another three goals in the Copa d...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo ended his wait for a trophy in Saudi Arabia in true fashion as he bagged a brace as Al-Nassr came from a goal behind to beat Al-Hilal in the Arab Club Champions Cup. It's the first silverware Ronaldo has got his hands on in Saudi since moving to the Middle East in January after leaving Manchester United. Al-Nassr found themselves a goal down six minutes into the second half...Full Story »

Rennes set to sign Matic from AS Roma French side, Rennes, are looking set to sign AS Roma's Nemanja Matic after the player asked for a move, according to Fabrizio Romano. Roma will receive a fee of €3m from his departure. Barcelona working to seal the deal for Joao Cancelo Barcelona, working on João Cancelo as revealed yesterday. Talks ongoing with all parties involved 🔵🔴�...Full Story »

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has revealed he signed £52million midfielder Sandro Tonali after he “fell in love” watching his play for AC Milan last season.The 23-year-old Italy international made a stunning Premier League debut in the Magpies’ 5-1 rout of Aston Villa on Saturday evening, announcing himself in English football in style with the opening goal and a commanding e...Full Story »

Graham Alexander hailed MK Dons captain Alex Gilbey after watching his side make it two wins from two in League Two by beating visitors Tranmere 1-0.Skipper Gilbey’s curling eighth-minute free-kick was glanced in by team-mate Mo Eisa, leaving Tranmere goalkeeper Luke McGee with no chance.The win sees Alexander’s side move top of the league and he was happy with his side’s perfo...Full Story »

Oxford boss Liam Manning saluted his 76th-minute match-winner and also the goal’s creator after their 1-0 victory over League One new boys Carlisle.Tyler Goodrham’s first touch after coming on as a substitute gave Mark Harris a chance on the left side of the box and the summer signing from Cardiff tucked a shot past goalkeeper Tomas Holy to give the U’s their first success of t...Full Story »

Barnet made it two wins from two at the start of the new Vanarama National League season with a 2-0 victory over Bromley at Hayes Lane.Danny Collinge and Nicke Kabamba struck for the second successive game as Barnet followed up their opening win over Hartlepool to join leading duo Southend and Chesterfield on six points.In a battle between two teams who reached the play-offs last season, Barnet ...Full Story »

Sandro Tonali paid off the first instalment of his £52million transfer fee as he marked a fine debut with his first goal and inspired Newcastle to a 5-1 drubbing of Aston Villa.The 23-year-old Italy international opened the scoring just six minutes into his first competitive appearance for the Magpies and had a hand in two more of their goals as Alexander Isak helped himself to a double an...Full Story »

Cambridge manager Mark Bonner singled out the “outstanding” performance of Gassan Ahadme following their 2-0 victory over Fleetwood.The U’s, who only avoided the drop on the final day last season, made it two wins from two with goals from new signing Ahadme and stalwart Paul Digby the difference.“Gassan Ahadme has started brilliantly, two in two and his performances have ...Full Story »

Valerien Ismael shrugged off Watford’s wastefulness in front of goal in the goalless draw against Plymouth at Vicarage Road and accentuated the positives from their performance.His side managed just three efforts on target from 20 attempts on goals, with striker Vakoun Bayo especially profligate.Bayo struck shots wide in both halves as Watford dominated a Plymouth side that were always dan...Full Story »

QPR boss Gareth Ainsworth revealed that he told Sinclair Armstrong he would score his first goal for the club before the young Irish striker came up trumps in a 2-1 win at Cardiff.The 20-year-old Armstrong opened his Rangers account before charging clear to set up Kenneth Paal’s second-half clincher, with Ike Ugbo’s open-goal finish nothing more than a consolation for Cardiff.“...Full Story »

Southampton manager Russell Martin admitted his side were too nervous after being bailed out by a 97th-minute equaliser to draw 4-4 against Norwich.Adam Armstrong smashed in the last-gasp penalty to end a thriller at St Mary’s – which had seen the Canaries lead three times.But Martin, in his first appearance in the home dugout on the south coast, was frustrated with the hangover from...Full Story »

Forest Green boss David Horseman admitted the club’s first League Two away win for more than a year represented a “massive day” for the club.A second-half Matt Stevens goal – his first since February – sealed a 1-0 triumph at Harrogate for the club that last won on the road on the opening day of last season at Bristol Rovers.Forest Green ended that campaign comprehe...Full Story »

Millwall manager Gary Rowett was especially disappointed with his side’s 1-0 defeat at home to Bristol City as it came on the day the club paid tribute to late chairman John Berylson.This was the Lions’ first home league match of the season and those in attendance paid their respects to American Berylson, who died in July aged 70 having taken over the club in 2007.The home side proud...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Steven MacLean told his players to start looking over their shoulders as he claimed a 2-0 defeat at Ross County left them in a “dogfight” already.Saints have followed their Viaplay Cup exit with successive defeats in their opening two cinch Premiership matches.Goals from substitute Kyle Turner and defender Connor Randall either side of half-time put County in con...Full Story »

Port Vale manager Andy Crosby believes his team learnt a lot from last weekend’s hammering against Barnsley after they bounced back to claim a 1-0 win over Reading.Ben Garrity’s hugely-deflected shot settled the contest in the 72nd minute, earning Vale a morale-boosting victory after losing 7-0 on the opening day of the League One season.It comes on the back of a 3-2 win over Fleetwo...Full Story »

Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson hailed the character of his squad after bouncing back from play-off agony with a successful start to the new season.Ferguson was also full of praise for midfield ace Hector Kyprianou after he hit the only goal in first-half stoppage time as Posh eased past Charlton 1-0 to follow up an opening day triumph at relegated Reading by the same scoreline.Keeper Nicholas...Full Story »

Seething Stockport boss Dave Challinor criticised both the officials and his side’s defending in their 2-1 defeat at Walsall.Referee Jacob Miles waved away loud penalty claims for an apparent trip by Saddlers goalkeeper Owen Evans on Nick Powell when the game was goalless.Ethan Pye’s error then led to Danny Johnson slotting Walsall ahead and more poor defending allowed Aramide Oteh t...Full Story »

Bradford boss Mark Hughes was delighted to see his side fight back from a goal down to claim all three points – something he admits might not have been the case last season.Goals from Clarke Oduor and Alex Pattison sealed a 2-1 victory at Valley Parade after a mistake by keeper Harry Lewis had gifted Colchester a ninth-minute lead through Joe Taylor.Lewis was caught dawdling on the ball fr...Full Story »

Notts County boss Luke Williams said he had “got my team back” after claiming their first victory of the League Two campaign over Grimsby.The Magpies came from behind twice to win 3-2 at Meadow Lane, with John Bostock, a Luke Waterfall own goal, and Dan Crowley securing their first three points of the season.“We did not want to go behind once, we definitely did not want to go b...Full Story »

Salford boss Neil Wood said his side need to be “miles better” following their 1-1 draw at home to Crawley.The hosts trailed at the break due to Luke Garbutt’s own goal, but Conor McAleny’s early second-half strike earned them a point.Salford, who averaged the most possession in League Two last season, had only 39 percent of the ball in the first half and Wood was less th...Full Story »

David Moyes is considering converting Jarrod Bowen into an out-and-out striker following his latest goal for West Ham.Bowen had fired the Hammers into the lead early in the second half at Bournemouth with a spectacular curler from the edge of the box.But Moyes’ side were denied an opening-day win when Dominic Solanke rounded Alphonse Areola to snatch a 1-1 draw with eight minutes remaining...Full Story »

Birmingham received an inspirational pep talk from NFL great Tom Brady before a last-gasp victory against Leeds that boss John Eustace dedicated to the late Trevor Francis.A sold-out St Andrew’s celebrated the club’s greatest ever player and an exciting future under new ownership as Daniel Farke’s relegated side came to the second city.It is a month since American businessman T...Full Story »

Matt Gray admitted he felt ‘absolutely gutted’ for his Sutton side after seeing them battle for the majority of the game with 10 men only to suffer a 2-1 defeat at Barrow.U’s striker Harry Smith was sent off for stamping on Tom White off the ball just 13 minutes in but the depleted visitors took the lead through Lee Angol’s 33rd-minute goal and looked like holding out to ...Full Story »

Graham Coughlan felt his Newport side could easily have been leading by “five or six goals” at half-time of their 4-0 win against Doncaster.County raced out of the blocks and effectively put the game to bed inside 21 minutes with three unanswered goals.Seb Palmer-Houlden got the opener in the sixth minute when he outmuscled Joseph Olowu and fired past goalkeeper Ian Lawlor.Will Evans...Full Story »

Nigel Clough urged Mansfield to be more ruthless following Saturday’s 3-0 League Two win over Morecambe.A Lucas Akins brace and a Davis Keillor-Dunn goal wrapped up a win in a game Mansfield controlled throughout.“It was pleasing to win our first home game and keep a clean sheet,” he said. “I wasn’t happy that it was only 1-0 at half-time.“We created lots of c...Full Story »

Everton manager Sean Dyche was frustrated by his side’s inability to convert their chances and disappointed by the lack of VAR intervention on Michael Keane’s disallowed goal in the 1-0 defeat to Fulham.Despite an encouraging performance in which they created twice as many chances as the visitors, they were undone by a sucker-punch goal as two Cottagers substitutes Aleksandar Mitrovi...Full Story »

Lincoln boss Mark Kennedy has challenged his side to attack their home games after a 3-0 victory over Wycombe.Second-half goals from Reeco Hackett-Fairchild, Teddy Bishop and Daniel Mandroiu did the damage as the impressive Imps claimed maximum points against the Chairboys at the LNER Stadium.Forward Hackett-Fairchild rifled the hosts ahead with a sweet 68th-minute strike, before substitute midf...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers’ rustiness in front of goal will soon change, according to first-team coach Andy Mangan, as the Gas drew a second Sky Bet League One game in succession.With Rovers boss Joey Barton completing a three-match ban, a pulsating game against Barnsley somehow ended in a 1-1 draw.Both sides squandered plenty of chances, with John Marquis and Aaron Collins passing up gilt-edged oppor...Full Story »

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson was surprised at himself after getting involved in a touchline spat with Sheffield United’s Max Lowe as his side enjoyed a winning start to the Premier League season.Hodgson clashed with the Blades defender, who appeared to shove the 76-year-old in the midriff, midway through the second half after he stopped the ball in the dugout.His side were winning 1-0 a...Full Story »

Ryan Lowe hailed the spirit of his injury-hit Preston squad after they battled to an entertaining 2-1 win against Sunderland.Lowe is missing six first-team players, including Ched Evans and Emil Riis, but revelled in an excellent win at a raucous Deepdale courtesy of Mads Frokjaer-Jensen’s second-half strike.Frokjaer-Jensen helped to set-up Preston’s opener, when his shot deflected i...Full Story »

Stephen Robinson believes there is more to come from his St Mirren side after they moved top of the cinch Premiership with a 2-1 victory over Dundee.The Buddies have won their opening two fixtures of the season and find themselves three points clear at the summit of the league table following a well-deserved success at the SMISA Stadium.Joe Shaughnessy’s own goal and Mikael Mandron’s...Full Story »

Michael Beale spoke of “a rough week behind the scenes” ending on a high after a late Rangers surge gave them a 4-0 cinch Premiership win over Livingston at Ibrox.The Govan outfit came in for heavy criticism after losing their league opener 1-0 at Kilmarnock last weekend and there were still some misgivings after the Gers beat Servette 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League q...Full Story »

Shaun Maloney admits his Wigan Athletic side are “ahead of schedule” after starting their Sky Bet League One campaign with two successive wins following a 2-1 victory over Northampton at the DW Stadium.Having started the campaign with an eight-point deduction for financial issues last season, Wigan are now only two points from wiping out that deficit after a flying start.Two goals in...Full Story »

Liam Rosenior believes Ozan Tufan is reaping the rewards his efforts deserve after his hat-trick helped Hull to a 4-2 Championship comeback win at home to Sheffield Wednesday.The Turkey international was at times unplayable, with his performance – some could say – emblematic of the difference in quality between the two Yorkshire sides.Rosenior said: “It (the hat-trick) was bett...Full Story »

Stevenage boss Steve Evans is hoping to use doubters as motivation after seeing his side defeat Shrewsbury 2-0 at the Lamex.In Boro’s first home game in League One since 2014, new signing Aaron Pressley struck his first goal for the club with a sweeping finish before Jamie Reid secured the three points in the 87th minute when he poked home at the back post.But Evans did not let himself get...Full Story »

Crewe manager Lee Bell branded his side’s first-half performance at Swindon “totally unacceptable” as they came from two goal down to draw 2-2.Udoka Godwin-Malife put Swindon in front in the 21st minute and Jake Young made it two at the start of the second half.Michael Williams got Crewe back in it before Rio Adebisi’s equaliser salvaged a late point at the County Ground....Full Story »