Ben Brereton Diaz bags brace as Blackburn beat Millwall but both miss play-offs
Posted Tuesday, May 09, 2023 by PA
Ben Brereton Diaz struck a second-half brace as Blackburn came from two goals down to beat Millwall 4-3 and send their hosts tumbling out the Sky Bet Championship play-off places.Both sides started the day with top-six ambitions and the hosts looked on their way to securing the win they needed when Duncan Watmore’s double and Oliver Burke’s addition sent them into the break 3-1 up.Bu...Full Story »
Coventry clinch play-off place with point at Middlesbrough
Posted Tuesday, May 09, 2023 by PA
Coventry claimed a final-day point to clinch a Sky Bet Championship play-off place after earning a 1-1 draw at Middlesbrough – who they will now meet in the two-legged semi-final.On a dramatic day in the promotion race, Boro and Coventry finished fourth and fifth respectively to keep their dreams of a Premier League return alive.They will now meet again on Sunday, May 14 at the Coventry Bu...Full Story »
Sunderland clinch play-off date against Luton after victory away to Preston
Posted Tuesday, May 09, 2023 by PA
Sunderland’s Premier League dream remained alive after they clinched a play-off place on the final day of the season, scoring three times inside 11 minutes to beat Preston 3-0 at Deepdale.Goals from Amad Diallo, Alex Pritchard and Jack Clarke did the trick on a day to remember.The Black Cats needed results elsewhere to go their way and Millwall’s failure to win saw them sneak into th...Full Story »
West Brom beaten at Swansea as slim play-off hopes end on final day
Posted Tuesday, May 09, 2023 by PA
West Brom missed out on the Sky Bet Championship play-offs after losing 3-2 at Swansea.Albion started the final day in eighth, needing to win to keep their promotion bid alive, and hopes of extending their season were raised after Okay Yokuslu and Semi Ajayi twice gave them the lead in South Wales.But Luke Cundle and Olivier Ntcham equalised and, with results elsewhere going against them, Joel P...Full Story »
Wigan and Rotherham play out goalless stalemate in dead rubber
Posted Tuesday, May 09, 2023 by PA
Wigan and Rotherham shared the spoils after a goalless Sky Bet Championship draw at the DW Stadium that lived up to its billing as a dead rubber.With the Millers already safe and the Latics already relegated, there was little to play for in front of a bumper crowd, boosted by a sell-out contingent from South Yorkshire.All of the pre-match talk had focused on Wigan’s failure to pay their pl...Full Story »
Neil Warnock signs off as Huddersfield boss with victory over relegated Reading
Posted Tuesday, May 09, 2023 by PA
Neil Warnock celebrated his final game as Huddersfield boss with a 2-0 Sky Bet Championship victory over already relegated Reading.Prospective new American owner Kevin M Nagle was in attendance at the John Smith’s Stadium as the Terriers claimed a seventh win of 74-year-old Warnock’s 15-match ‘great escape’ reign.Superb second-half strikes from Josh Koroma and substitute ...Full Story »
Luton prepare for play-offs with draw against Hull
Posted Tuesday, May 09, 2023 by PA
Luton and Hull played out a goalless draw in their final game of the Sky Bet Championship season at Kenilworth Road.With the Hatters having already qualified for the play-offs in third place, and the Tigers safe in mid-table, Luton boss Rob Edwards made eight changes.It was the visitors who had the first openings, as after completely dominating possession in the early stages, Adama Traore’...Full Story »
Morgan Rogers on target as relegated Blackpool sign off with win at Norwich
Posted Tuesday, May 09, 2023 by PA
Relegated Blackpool ended a disappointing Sky Bet Championship season on a high note as they recorded a hard-fought 1-0 win over Norwich at Carrow Road.A well-taken first-half goal from Morgan Rogers proved enough to settle an entertaining encounter between two clubs with nothing but pride to play for.It was a reward for a spirited showing from the visitors, who signed off on a positive note und...Full Story »
Oli McBurnie and James McAtee on target as Sheffield United win at Birmingham
Posted Tuesday, May 09, 2023 by PA
Premier League-bound Sheffield United rounded off their Championship campaign by beating Birmingham 2-1.Oli McBurnie opened the scoring early in the second half before James McAtee doubled the lead soon after.Dion Sanderson pulled a late goal back for Blues.For much of the opening half the home side proved extremely hard to break down and they went close to taking the lead in the 14th minute whe...Full Story »
Mansfield boss Nigel Clough says it is ‘devastating’ to miss out on play-offs
Posted Tuesday, May 09, 2023 by PA
Mansfield boss Nigel Clough admitted it was “devastating” to not make the play-offs despite winning 2-0 at Colchester on the final day of the season.The Stags ended up finishing level on 75 points with Salford, who lost 1-0 at Gillingham, but it was the Ammies who claimed seventh spot due to having a better goal difference of one. Carlisle and Bradford both finished one point ahead a...Full Story »
Mark Hughes delight as Bradford hold champions Orient to secure play-off spot
Posted Tuesday, May 09, 2023 by PA
Mark Hughes expressed his delight after Bradford booked their place in the League Two play-offs by fighting back to draw with champions Leyton Orient.The Bantams got the point they needed to make sure of a top-seven finish with a 1-1 draw against Orient in front of a 22,576 crowd – the biggest for a league game at Valley Parade this century.Right-back Brad Halliday scored his first goal si...Full Story »
Paul Hurst hails ‘huge effort’ as Grimsby finish impressive season with victory
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by PA
Grimsby manager Paul Hurst praised the huge effort his players have put in this season after closing out their first campaign back in the Football League with a 1-0 win against AFC Wimbledon.An own goal from Isaac Ogundere on seven minutes settled the scores at Blundell Park as Grimsby finished 11th in the standings to complement their FA Cup heroics, after they defied the odds to reach the quar...Full Story »
Mixed emotions for Gavin Gunning after Swindon beat Crawley
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by PA
Swindon caretaker boss Gavin Gunning said his players failed to properly execute their game plan despite earning a 2-1 victory over Crawley.New manager Mike Flynn watched from the stands after signing a two-year contract as Swindon ended their season with a win.But Gunning said: “We didn’t really implement the game plan too well, even if we did score the two goals.“It was a bit...Full Story »
For certain, I want the job – Rochdale interim boss Jimmy McNulty
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by PA
Interim manager Jimmy McNulty is hoping to take charge of relegated Rochdale on a permanent basis next season.Dale ended 102 years as an EFL club with a 1-1 draw at Harrogate, with Jimmy Keohane’s first-half goal cancelled out by a Toby Sims effort after the break.But the Lancashire outfit have at least been relegated with a semblance of pride under McNulty, who oversaw three wins and thre...Full Story »
Steve Evans pays tribute to ‘fantastic’ squad as on-song Stevenage end on a high
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by PA
Stevenage boss Steve Evans stressed his side were never going to “go through the motions” at Barrow after signing off their promotion-winning campaign with a 1-0 victory.He also revealed that the Boro team bus had been transformed into a karaoke party for the long trip back south as he paid tribute to his “fantastic to a man” squad.Nearly 600 Stevenage supporters travelle...Full Story »
Jon Brady hails ‘unbelievable achievement’ as Northampton seal promotion
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by PA
Northampton manager Jon Brady dedicated his side’s League Two promotion to the supporters following a battling 1-0 win at Tranmere.A fantastic strike from Sam Hoskins was the difference between the two sides as the Cobblers avoided another final-day heartbreak having missed out on goals scored 12 months ago following Bristol Rovers’ 7-0 victory.Hoskins blasted home his 22nd goal of t...Full Story »
Mixed emotions for Salford boss Neil Wood after clinching play-off spot
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by PA
Boss Neil Wood had mixed emotions after Salford snuck into the play-offs despite losing 1-0 to Gillingham.The ambitious Ammies pipped Mansfield to seventh place by a single goal.Cheye Alexander’s late penalty ensured a nervy end for the hosts and it got even worse when the Stags scored a late second at Colchester.But results eventually fell in their favour and they will now face Stockport ...Full Story »
Crazy finish summed up Newport’s season – Graham Coughlan
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by PA
Newport manager Graham Coughlan admitted the frantic finale at Rodney Parade summed up his side’s season as they threw away two points to draw 2-2 with Crewe.Striker Omar Bogle thought he had bundled in the winner in the first minute of time added on after cancelling out Rio Adebisi’s stunning opener with a penalty 13 minutes from time.But County were caught napping at the other end ...Full Story »
Mat Sadler believes he is ready for Walsall job on permanent basis
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by PA
Interim Walsall boss Mat Sadler believes he is ready for the job full-time after the Saddlers handed him his first win in management with a final-day 2-1 victory over Doncaster.Goals from Conor Wilkinson and Isaac Hutchinson earned Sadler his maiden triumph at the third attempt after last month’s sacking of Michael Flynn.Sadler has been a coach at the club for the past four years under fou...Full Story »
Dave Challinor urges Stockport to embrace play-offs
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by PA
Manager Dave Challinor has challenged Stockport to take their impressive form into the play-offs after missing out on an automatic promotion spot with a 1-1 draw against Hartlepool.County needed to win and hope Northampton didn’t if they were to overtake them but they will now have to face Salford in the post-season.Callum Cooke’s second-half strike cancelled out Callum Camps’ ...Full Story »
Carlisle boss Paul Simpson looking forward to play-off date with Bradford
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by PA
Carlisle boss Paul Simpson is relishing a play-off showdown with Bradford after his side’s 1-1 draw at Sutton secured them fifth place in League Two.The Cumbrians have limped into the top seven with just two wins from their final 11 games.Kylian Kouassi’s first-half effort was cancelled out by Joe Kizzi’s late own goal at Gander Green Lane.But Simpson’s side are now fully...Full Story »
Salford cling on to play-off place despite losing to Gillingham
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by PA
Salford secured a Sky Bet League Two play-off place despite losing 1-0 to Gillingham.The Kent side were indebted to goalkeeper Jake Turner, who made a string of fine saves to preserve his clean sheet.The visitors made a positive start and created the first clear opening, with Tom Nichols’ close-range effort gathered by goalkeeper Alex Cairns.Stevie Mallan tried his luck from distance after...Full Story »
Northampton seal promotion from League Two after victory at Tranmere
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by PA
Northampton secured the three points they needed to gain automatic promotion back to League One at the second time of asking with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Tranmere at Prenton Park.A superb early strike from Sam Hoskins was enough to ensure there was no last-day heartbreak for the Cobblers this time around having missed out on goals scored 12 months ago following Bristol Rovers’ incredibl...Full Story »
Stevenage seal second spot in League Two as Jake Reeves goal downs Barrow
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by PA
Stevenage clinched second place in League Two after Jake Reeves’ first-half goal earned a 1-0 victory at Barrow.The midfielder netted his first goal since the start of December, which came in the 5-0 rout over Pete Wild’s Bluebirds, as Boro claimed a 24th win of the season and secured a top-two spot behind champions Leyton Orient.Both sides had early chances but the keepers were untr...Full Story »
Early own goal gives Grimsby winning finish
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by PA
Grimsby rounded off their first season back in League Two with a 1-0 victory over AFC Wimbledon at Blundell Park.An own goal from Isaac Ogundere settled the scores as Grimsby finished 11th in the table, with their opponents 21st after going seven matches without a win.The goal came after seven minutes when Danilo Orsi saw his low cross deflected past Nathan Broome by Ogundere and into the net.Ch...Full Story »
Play-offs required for Stockport after draw with relegated Hartlepool
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by PA
Stockport had to settle for a League Two play-off place after Callum Cooke’s second-half strike cancelled out Callum Camps’ penalty to give Hartlepool a 1-1 draw at Edgeley Park.County needed to beat the already-relegated Pools and hope Northampton – who overcame Tranmere 1-0 – fail to win if they were to snatch the final automatic promotion place.But Dave Challinor&rsquo...Full Story »
Walsall end long winless run with final-day victory over Doncaster
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by PA
Walsall leapfrogged Doncaster on the final day with a 2-1 victory at the Poundland Bescot Stadium.Goals from Conor Wilkinson and Isaac Hutchinson earned Walsall a first win in 10 games as they rose to 16th – while an 11th loss in 16 pushed Rovers down to 18th despite Bobby Faulkner’s consolation.Walsall should have led inside seven minutes but Matty Stevens steered Tom Knowles’...Full Story »
Bradford book play-off place with point against champions Leyton Orient
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by PA
Bradford booked their place in the League Two play-offs with a 1-1 draw against champions Leyton Orient.Right-back Brad Halliday scored his first goal for over two years to earn the point they needed after Jordan Brown had put the visitors in front.The point secured sixth place for Mark Hughes’ side and they will play Carlisle in the play-offs.Bradford went close after four minutes as Andy...Full Story »
Newport denied despite Omar Bogle double
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by PA
Omar Bogle’s late double looked to have earned Newport a final-day victory over Crewe but the visitors claimed a 2-2 draw thanks to Lachlan Brook’s stoppage-time leveller.Crewe led in the 56th minute thanks to a stunning strike from Rio Adebisi, but Bogle levelled from the spot 13 minutes from time.And the striker was in the right place to bundle home what looked certain to be the wi...Full Story »
Swindon finish with win over Crawley in front of new boss Mike Flynn
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by PA
New manager Mike Flynn watched from the stands as Swindon got one over old boss Scott Lindsey by beating Crawley 2-1.Swindon announced before kick-off that Flynn had signed a two-year contract to replace the sacked Jody Morris and he was paraded on the pitch at half time.With the first half drawing to a close, Jacob Wakeling flicked a header beyond the Crawley backline and Charlie Austin charged...Full Story »
Mansfield just miss out on play-off spot despite win at Colchester
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by PA
Mansfield missed out on the League Two play-offs by the narrowest of margins despite winning 2-0 at Colchester.The Stags secured victory through goals from Riley Harbottle and James Gale at the end of each half but it was not enough to pip Salford to seventh place.Both Mansfield and Salford finished level on 75 points but the Ammies, who lost 1-0 at home to Gillingham, claimed a play-off berth c...Full Story »
Carlisle clinch play-off place after draw at Sutton
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by PA
Carlisle secured the point needed to guarantee a League Two play-off place with a 1-1 draw at Sutton.Joe Kizzi’s late own goal ensured the entertaining encounter finished level while Sutton, who led through Kylian Kouassi, ended their run of six straight defeats.Sutton’s Lee Angol headed just over the bar following a free-kick early on.But the hosts went in front when Kouassi won pos...Full Story »
Rochdale held by Harrogate on Football League farewell
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by PA
Rochdale ended 102 years as a Football League club with a 1-1 draw at Harrogate.A Jimmy Keohane effort midway through the first half had given the already-relegated visitors hope that they might sign off with a fourth win in eight games.But Toby Sims earned the Sulphurites a share of the spoils with his first goal in the English pro game, following a January move from US second-tier outfit the P...Full Story »
Liverpool eye summer move for 28-year-old, Jurgen Klopp knows agent well
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by 101 GREAT GOALS
Liverpool's biggest weakness for much of 2022/23 has been their midfield.
Jurgen Klopp built his success at Liverpool around a fast, powerful, pressing midfield, which mainly consisted of Georginio Wijnaldum, Jordan Henderson and Fabinho.
However, Wijnaldum has now left, Henderson is not the player he once was and Fabinho has also put in some questionable displays over the course of the camp...Full Story »
Luka Modric casts doubt on Real Madrid future
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com
Luka Modric has cast doubt on his future at Real Madrid.
The midfielder, 37, is off contract at the end of the season.
After winning Saturday's Copa del Rey final against Osasuna, Modric was asked about his plans.
"The idea is to continue at Madrid but... we'll see what happens," he said.
Modric says he will be fully fit for Tuesday's Champions League semifinal first-leg clash with Manches...Full Story »
Atalanta vs Juventus stopped due to racist chants towards Dusan Vlahovic… before striker silences crowd with late goal
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
THE Serie A match between Atalanta and Juventus was stopped after racist chanting could be heard from the crowd.
Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic was the victim of sickening chants from Atalanta fans at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, northern Italy.
Dusan Vlahovic shushed the crowd after racist chanting aimed towards him
Dusan Vlahovic silences the crowd in Bergamo! 💥A top finish and no m...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Chelsea target Ivan Toney to solve scoring woes
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by Goal.com
Napoli extend Luciano Spalletti until 2024
Following Napoli's historic title win, Napoli have decided to trigger the option to extend Spaletti's contract until 2024.
Napoli manager Spalletti: “I’m grateful to the club as they’ve triggered the option to extend my contract until June 2024”. 🔵🤝🏻 #SerieA“Our director Cristiano Giuntoli’s already working o...Full Story »
Chelsea thinking of making move for rising French midfield star
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
Khephren Thuram is said to be on the list of Chelsea as they search desperately for a defensive midfielder to add to their squad.
The Blues have no out-and-out player in that position with N'Golo Kante being deployed slightly further upfield in recent seasons and as a result, Thuram has been added to the club's shortlist for the summer window.
This is according to Rudy Galetti, who says that...Full Story »
Liverpool reach Alexis Mac Allister 'agreement' as fee set with Brighton after talks
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by Express.co.uk
Liverpool have reportedly reached an agreement in principle with Brighton to sign midfielder Alexis Mac Allister. The Reds will reportedly pay the Seagulls up to £57.6million if they can get the midfielder to accept their contract proposal.
Liverpool are desperate to make major additions to their midfield this summer. Jude Bellingham was a top target for Jurgen Klopp but the Reds have de...Full Story »
Dortmund crush Wolfsburg to stay a point behind Bayern Munich
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by ESPN
Borussia Dortmund demolished hapless VfL Wolfsburg 6-0 on Sunday, with two goals apiece from Karim Adeyemi and Jude Bellingham, to stay hot on the heels of Bundesliga leaders Bayern with three games left in the season.
The Ruhr valley club fired three goals past the Wolves in the first half to take the wind out of their sails and added three more after the break in a one-sided game which Wolf...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - West Ham 1-0 Man Utd
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by 7M Sport
Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.
West Ham 1-0 Man Utd
The Guy who gets Full Marks with 0 Contribution in group Project...
Cristiano walks into a restaurant at Saudi and the crowd started recording him so he started recording them back. Uno reverse card.
WEST HAM UNITED HAVE DEFEATED ERIK TEN HAG'S MANCHESTER UNITED!
Liverpool watching Manchester...Full Story »
PSG cancel half of their ultras' tickets in latest drama after Lionel Messi's suspension
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
The ongoing rift between PSG and their own supporters has taken yet another dramatic turn after the club cancelled more than half the tickets allocated to the Collectif Ultras Paris for Sunday's Ligue 1 match.
Holding a three-point lead at the summit of the French first division, as well as a game in hand over second-placed Lens, the Parisian giants are on course for an 11th top-flight crown ...Full Story »
World Cup's sexiest fan 'uses big boobs to polish car bonnet' before F1 Miami Grand Prix
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Ivana Knoll - who has been called the 'world's sexiest World Cup fan - has wowed fans again, with a snap from the F1 paddock.
The Croatian bombshell leaned over the bonnet of the car wearing a tight leather black dress - leading to some fans joking she was polishing the car with her boobs. Ivana captioned the snap: "Ready for @f1 Miami tomorrow!"
And fans loved the post, as she racked up ove...Full Story »
Dele Alli's stunning girlfriend Cindy Kimberly sizzles on beach in tiny white bikini as fans call her 'the hottest ever'
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
DELE ALLI'S stunning girlfriend Cindy Kimberly left fans stunned with her latest picture.
Cindy took to her Instagram page to post her new snap.
And the model, 24, sizzled as she relaxed at the beach in Barcelona, Spain.
She could be seen wearing a white bikini while laying on a beach towel.
Her look was completed with some sunglasses as fans rushed to the comments.
One wrote: "Angel."
A...Full Story »
Erik ten Hag backs David De Gea after costly mistake at West Ham
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by PA
Erik ten Hag threw his backing behind David De Gea despite the slip which loosened Manchester United’s grip on the final Champions League place.Goalkeeper De Gea is in talks over a new contract at Old Trafford, but he did not exactly enhance his negotiating position after letting let Said Benrahma’s hopeful shot from 20 yards bounce over his glove to condemn United to a 1-0 defeat at...Full Story »
Manchester United beaten again after David De Gea howler at West Ham
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by PA
David De Gea’s slip loosened Manchester United’s grip on the final Champions League place as they were beaten 1-0 at West Ham.De Gea let Said Benrahma’s hopeful shot from 20 yards slip over his glove to condemn Erik Ten Hag’s side to back-to-back defeats.They now lie just one point ahead of a rapidly advancing Liverpool, albeit with a game in hand.But an eighth defeat on ...Full Story »
Let’s keep going – Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal to maintain title fight
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by PA
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has challenged his players to “keep digging” for the Premier League title after a statement victory at Newcastle.Arteta, who showed his squad video clips of their 2-0 defeat at St James’ Park last season from the Amazon documentary All or Nothing on the morning of the game, is convinced the prize is still there for the taking with leaders Manchester Ci...Full Story »
Chesterfield beat 10-man Bromley to set up play-off final date with Notts County
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by PA
Chesterfield defeated 10-man Bromley 3-2 after extra time to set up a National League play-off final against Notts County.Having gone a goal down to Adam Marriott’s opener in first-half stoppage time, the Spireites turned things around after the break and had looked on course for a 2-1 triumph thanks to a Deji Elerewe own goal and Darren Oldaker’s strike.Michael Cheek dramatically fo...Full Story »
Michael Beale frustrated by ‘wasteful’ Rangers after narrow win over Aberdeen
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by PA
Michael Beale described Rangers as the “most wasteful team” he has ever seen after Sunday’s 1-0 home win over Aberdeen.On the day that Celtic retained the cinch Premiership title with a 2-0 win over Hearts at Tynecastle, midfielder Todd Cantwell gave the Ibrox fans something to cheer about in the 65th minute with his fine volley from a James Tavernier corner.Rangers had an...Full Story »
Arsenal keep title bid alive with hard-fought victory at Newcastle
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by PA
Martin Odegaard helped to keep alive Arsenal’s fading Premier League title hopes as they came through the sternest of tests to dent Newcastle’s bid for Champions League football.The Norway international’s 14th-minute strike, his fifth goal in as many games, coupled with Fabian Schar’s unfortunate own goal, secured a priceless 2-0 victory at St James’ Park and dragge...Full Story »
Todd Cantwell gives Rangers fans something to cheer with winner against Aberdeen
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by PA
Todd Cantwell’s terrific second-half volley was enough to give Rangers a 1-0 cinch Premiership win over Aberdeen at Ibrox.On the day Celtic retained the league title with a 2-0 win over Hearts at Tynecastle, the former Norwich midfielder gave the home fans something to cheer about in the 65th minute with a fine finish from a James Tavernier corner.Barry Robson’s rejuvenated Dons beat...Full Story »
Ange Postecoglou says Celtic’s title-winning performances have been ‘ridiculous’
Posted Monday, May 08, 2023 by PA
Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou hailed his title-winning squad for showing the hunger to be even better in their second season together and setting “ridiculous” standards.The Hoops retained the cinch Premiership title thanks to a 2-0 win over Hearts at Tynecastle.Second-half goals from Kyogo Furuhashi and Oh Hyeon-gyu kept Celtic on track to set a new top-flight Scottish points recor...Full Story »
Morecambe boss Derek Adams says ‘players gave everything’ in bid to stay up
Posted Sunday, May 07, 2023 by PA
Morecambe manager Derek Adams felt his side did all they could to stay up after a 3-2 defeat at Exeter saw the Shrimps condemned to relegation from League One.After a dire first half, Jay Stansfield put Exeter in front, only for Cole Stockton to equalise and give Morecambe hope of staying up.But Stansfield dashed those hopes with two more to complete his hat-trick before Stockton’s consola...Full Story »
Dean Holden wants a fitter Charlton to mount promotion push next season
Posted Sunday, May 07, 2023 by PA
Dean Holden says Charlton must mount a League One promotion push next season after they signed off this term with a 2-2 draw at Cheltenham.Alfie May’s late strike during an entertaining season finale denied Holden a winning end and he has demanded a big improvement in 2023/24.“I don’t know how we threw that game,” Holden said. “It’s a game we should’ve w...Full Story »
Celtic wrap up title with away victory at Hearts
Posted Sunday, May 07, 2023 by PA
Kyogo Furuhashi grabbed his 30th goal of the season as Celtic clinched the cinch Premiership title with a 2-0 victory over 10-man Hearts.Hearts caused Celtic problems until losing Alex Cochrane to a contentious VAR-assisted red card on the stroke of half-time after the defender was adjudged to have denied Daizen Maeda an obvious goalscoring opportunity.Furuhashi netted from close range with the ...Full Story »
John Mousinho looks forward with optimism after final game home draw
Posted Sunday, May 07, 2023 by PA
Portsmouth boss John Mousinho is optimistic about next season after an entertaining 2-2 draw at home to Wycombe.Pompey equalised twice, through Marlon Pack and Paddy Lane, with Garath McCleary and Lewis Wing – with a long-range screamer – on target for the visitors in the final match of the 2022-23 Sky Bet League One campaign.Mousinho said: “We could have scored more toda...Full Story »
Jodi Jones grabs extra-time winner as Notts County reach play-off final
Posted Sunday, May 07, 2023 by PA
Jodi Jones fired in a late winner deep into extra-time as Notts County came from two goals down to go through to the National League play-off final with a 3-2 win over Boreham Wood.The visitors took a shock lead in the 38th minute when George Broadbent latched onto a long ball and fired across for Femi Ilesanmi who turned home from close range.Boreham Wood doubled their advantage on the stroke o...Full Story »
Steve Cotterill gutted by Shrewsbury’s loss at Lincoln
Posted Sunday, May 07, 2023 by PA
An emotional Steve Cotterill revealed his disbelief after 10-man Shrewsbury ended their League One campaign with a 1-0 defeat at Lincoln.Town dominated for over an hour but saw Luke Leahy and Rob Street hit the woodwork while Chey Dunkley and Jordan Shipley were denied by goalkeeper Carl Rushworth.On-loan City midfielder Matty Virtue rammed home the only goal after 73 minutes, with only their se...Full Story »
We’re a club on the up – Cambridge boss eyeing bright future after great escape
Posted Sunday, May 07, 2023 by PA
Cambridge boss Mark Bonner described his side’s remarkable escape from relegation as a “brilliant achievement” and believes the U’s could be looking at a much brighter future.United had looked destined for League Two as they sat seven points from safety with nine games remaining but they secured survival on a dramatic final day of the season.A 2-0 success over Forest Gree...Full Story »
Darren Ferguson pinpoints smart start as crucial after Posh seal a play-off spot
Posted Sunday, May 07, 2023 by PA
Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson praised his side’s first-half performance as they clinched the final Sky Bet League One play-off place with a 2-0 win at fourth-placed Barnsley.Top scorer Jonson Clarke-Harris opened the scoring in the sixth minute, with Jack Taylor doubling the lead in the second half.Peterborough will face Sheffield Wednesday – who beat Posh’s rivals Derby &n...Full Story »
Steven Schumacher full of pride as Plymouth crowned League One champions
Posted Sunday, May 07, 2023 by PA
Plymouth manager Steven Schumacher made their League One title success about everyone but himself following a 3-1 victory over Port Vale on the final day.Argyle had to come from behind as Vale were determined to spoil the party by taking an early lead through James Plant.Goals from Adam Randell and Joe Edwards fired Plymouth in front before Finn Azaz put Vale out of sight.Schumacher said: &ldquo...Full Story »
Derby boss Paul Warne ‘heartbroken’ as beaten Rams miss out on play-offs
Posted Sunday, May 07, 2023 by PA
Derby boss Paul Warne admitted he felt “heartbroken” after his team were pipped to the final League One play-off spot following a 1-0 defeat at Sheffield Wednesday.The Rams were overtaken by Peterborough on the final day of the regular season after captain Curtis Davies’ 41st-minute red card led to the only goal of the game – a penalty converted by Michael Smith, who help...Full Story »
On-loan Manchester United man Shola Shoretire impresses Bolton boss in away win
Posted Sunday, May 07, 2023 by PA
Manchester United loanee Shola Shoretire was praised by Bolton manager Ian Evatt after his first senior goal ensured the Trotters warmed up for the Sky Bet League One play-offs on a high.The 19-year-old opened his senior goalscoring account to put Bolton on course for a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium and ensured they will face Barnsley in their play-off semi-...Full Story »
Kieran McKenna proud of Ipswich season despite missing out on title
Posted Sunday, May 07, 2023 by PA
Ipswich missed out on the League One title but manager Kieran McKenna hailed his team’s “incredible” season after a final-game 2-2 draw at Fleetwood.Substitutes Freddie Ladapo and Marcus Harness took runners-up Town’s final league goal tally to 101 and a 19th game unbeaten.But a second-half double from one-time Ipswich academy product Jack Marriott denied the visitors a c...Full Story »
MK Dons boss Mark Jackson says relegation is ‘heartbreaking’
Posted Sunday, May 07, 2023 by PA
MK Dons head coach Mark Jackson said it was “heartbreaking” to experience relegation from Sky Bet League One.His side threw everything at hosts Burton but could not grab a winner in a tense final day contest that finished 0-0, meaning his side were relegated.Jackson said: “It’s really raw and emotional right now. Heartbreaking. Words can’t describe how we feel and h...Full Story »
John Coleman accepts relegated Accrington ‘haven’t been good enough’
Posted Sunday, May 07, 2023 by PA
Accrington boss John Coleman admitted his side “haven’t been good enough” this season after relegation was confirmed despite a 2-1 win at Oxford.Stanley needed to win and overturn an improbable 16-goal difference to have a chance of staying up but Cambridge’s victory over Forest Green sealed their fate in any case.Billy Bodin put the U’s ahead after eight minutes bu...Full Story »
Plymouth crowned League One champions after win at Port Vale
Posted Sunday, May 07, 2023 by PA
Plymouth clinched the League One title on the final day with a 3-1 victory at Port Vale.The home side opened the scoring after just three minutes with a perfect through ball beyond the defence finding its way to James Plant, who slotted home.Despite going behind, Plymouth did not panic and eventually forced an equaliser in the 34th minute when a loose ball in the box fell to Adam Randell, who ma...Full Story »
Alfie May earns Cheltenham point with late leveller against Charlton
Posted Sunday, May 07, 2023 by PA
Alfie May’s late strike earned Cheltenham a 2-2 home draw against Charlton in an entertaining season finale.The Addicks led through Scott Fraser’s first-half strike, but Aidan Keena levelled for the Robins early in the second period.Charlton re-took the lead when substitute Jack Payne struck with seven minutes left, but May’s 20th League One goal of the season sealed a point fo...Full Story »
Peterborough book play-off place with victory at Barnsley
Posted Sunday, May 07, 2023 by PA
Goals from Jonson Clarke-Harris and Jack Taylor helped Peterborough clinch the final play-off position with a 2-0 Sky Bet League One win at Barnsley.Darren Ferguson’s side will face Sheffield Wednesday in the play-off semi-finals, with Barnsley facing Bolton.Posh took the lead inside six minutes at Oakwell through main man Clarke-Harris. Ephron Mason-Clark’s ball from the left found ...Full Story »
Derby miss play-offs with last-day defeat at Sheffield Wednesday
Posted Sunday, May 07, 2023 by PA
Derby missed out on a League One play-off place following a crushing 1-0 defeat at Sheffield Wednesday.Captain Curtis Davies’ 41st-minute red card that led to Michael Smith’s match-winning penalty meant the Rams were dislodged from sixth place by Peterborough, who beat Barnsley 2-0.The Owls, who were already guaranteed to finish third in the table and will meet Posh in the play-offs,...Full Story »
Promoted Ipswich reach 100-goal mark in the league in draw at Fleetwood
Posted Sunday, May 07, 2023 by PA
Freddie Ladapo scored Ipswich’s 100th goal in League One this season but a double from ex-Tractor Boys youngster Jack Marriott saw Fleetwood hold the already-promoted visitors to a 2-2 draw.The result coupled with Plymouth’s victory at Port Vale ensured the West Country side denied their Suffolk rivals for the third-tier title.Ladapo’s 21st goal of the campaign gave Kieran McKe...Full Story »
Cambridge complete great escape with final-day victory over Forest Green
Posted Sunday, May 07, 2023 by PA
Cambridge beat Forest Green 2-0 on the final day of the League One season to complete a remarkable escape from relegation.The U’s were seven points from safety going into the final nine games of the campaign but their win over Rovers, coupled with MK Dons and Morecambe dropping points, means Mark Bonner’s side stay up.They had fallen into the drop zone on January 14 and climbed out o...Full Story »
Final day draw not enough to stave off relegation for MK Dons
Posted Sunday, May 07, 2023 by PA
A goalless draw at Burton was not enough for MK Dons as they suffered final day heartbreak and relegation to Sky Bet League Two.Winless in seven games prior to the final day of the League One campaign, the Dons knew that victory would be enough to keep them up.However, the 0-0 draw – combined with Cambridge’s home win over Forest Green – was not enough to save them.It was not f...Full Story »
Relegated Accrington finish on high with win at Oxford
Posted Sunday, May 07, 2023 by PA
Accrington’s relegation to League Two was mathematically confirmed despite a 2-1 comeback victory at Oxford.John Coleman’s team needed to win and overturn an improbable 16-goal difference to have a chance of staying up but Cambridge’s win over Forest Green sealed their fate in any case.Oxford went ahead in the eighth minute when Billy Bodin received Tyler Goodrham’s pass,...Full Story »
Bolton go into the play-offs on the back of an away win at Bristol Rovers
Posted Sunday, May 07, 2023 by PA
Bolton warmed up for the Sky Bet League One play-offs with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium.On-loan Manchester United striker Shola Shoretire put Bolton in front in the 24th minute, tapping in a goalbound effort from Gethin Jones – who soon limped off.Things went from bad to worse four minutes later for Bolton as Luca Hoole nodded in the equaliser after...Full Story »
Paddy Lane equaliser denies Wycombe and seals eighth spot for Portsmouth
Posted Sunday, May 07, 2023 by PA
Paddy Lane’s first goal for Portsmouth helped seal eighth place in League One after a 2-2 draw with Wycombe at Fratton Park.After Marlon Pack had equalised following Garath McCleary’s opener, Lane cancelled out Lewis Wing’s stunning long-range strike to earn Pompey the point they needed to finish above their visitors.In an entertaining final game of the season, Pompey were the ...Full Story »
Morecambe relegated after Jay Stansfield fires Exeter to victory with hat-trick
Posted Sunday, May 07, 2023 by PA
Morecambe were relegated from League One after Jay Stansfield signed off from his loan spell at Exeter with a brilliant hat-trick to seal a 3-2 win at St James Park.Derek Adams’ side had to better the result of MK Dons to stand a chance of staying up, but they drop back into League Two after two years in the third tier.However, the day belonged to Stansfield, whose loan back at his boyhood...Full Story »
Matty Virtue earns Lincoln victory over Shrewsbury
Posted Sunday, May 07, 2023 by PA
Lincoln secured an 11th-placed finish in League One with Matty Virtue’s 73rd-minute strike giving them a hard-fought 1-0 win over Shrewsbury.The visitors started the better and Luke Leahy’s 15-yard effort after seven minutes deflected against the angle of crossbar and post.From the resulting corner, Imps goalkeeper Carl Rushworth saved well from Chey Dunkley’s downward header.R...Full Story »
Elie Youan can be frustrating but is also a real threat – Hibs boss Lee Johnson
Posted Sunday, May 07, 2023 by PA
Hibernian manager Lee Johnson hailed Elie Youan’s work-rate in Saturday’s 2-1 victory over St Mirren, although he admitted the unpredictable forward can leave him tearing his hair out in frustration at times.The 24-year-old – on loan from Swiss side St Gallen – scored his seventh goal of the season after just four minutes and had supporters in raptures with his willingnes...Full Story »
Jim Goodwin remains upbeat about Dundee United’s survival prospects
Posted Sunday, May 07, 2023 by PA
Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin insisted his side are still in a good position in their battle against the drop, despite his side’s 1-0 defeat to St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park.Saints’ captain Liam Gordon steered home just before half-time after United were unable to clear their lines and the visitors saw Charlie Mulgrew sent off in the second half as they failed to find a leveller.Th...Full Story »
'Legend' football fan divorces wife and leaves her abroad over West Ham row
Posted Sunday, May 07, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
talkSPORT's Andy Goldstein could barely believe what he was hearing
A football fan has been branded a "legend" after revealing he'd split up with his wife because she didn't want to watch West Ham with him.
Hammers fanatic Paul left both Andy Goldstein and Darren Bent gobsmacked after calling into talkSPORT to shed some light on the breakdown of his relationship, insisting he has no regrets.
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New leak of Arsenal away kit to be worn in Champions League blasted as ‘worst in years’ and is making fans ‘feel sick’
Posted Sunday, May 07, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
ARSENAL fans are in disgust after fresh images of their new away kit - which they will wear for their return to the Champions League - was leaked online.
The Gunners are set to feature in Europe's premier competition for the first time since 2016-17.
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But some fans are ap...Full Story »
Man Utd hiring someone to polish their trophies - but they must have a degree
Posted Sunday, May 07, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Manchester United chiefs want someone to dust their trophies - but they must have a degree.
And the ideal candidate must not only be a dab hand with a duster and have been to university, but the club also wants someone with a post-graduate qualification.
The Premier League giants are looking to recruit a worker to take a position in the club’s museum at Old Trafford where they house repl...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - CHELSEA HAS WON THE MATCH
Posted Sunday, May 07, 2023 by 7M Sport
Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.
Bournemouth 1-3 ChelseaMan City 2-1 LeedsTottenham 1-0 Crystal Palace
CHELSEA HAS WON I REPEAT CHELSEA HAS WON THE MATCH!!!
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Frank Lampard came very close from becoming The First 007 Manager (in a Top European Club)...
BREAKING : CHELSEA FC HAVE WON A FOOTBALL MATCH!
Manchester City are unbeaten in...Full Story »
Exclusive: New name in the frame for Tottenham manager’s job as interest in Nagelsmann cools
Posted Sunday, May 07, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
After another trophy-less campaign for Tottenham Hotspur, chairman Daniel Levy certainly has his work cut out in terms of keeping senior players at the club and bringing in the right type of manager to move the club forward.
The future of striker, Harry Kane, has been open to debate though it's almost certain that Levy will fight tooth and nail to hang on to his star man.
It's a game of brin...Full Story »