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Liam Manning looking forward to beer with son after Oxford all-but secure safety

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Liam Manning was delighted as Oxford all-but made sure of League One survival with a 3-0 win at relegated Forest Green.Kyle Joseph, Tyler Goodrham and Billy Bodin struck to leave United three points above the drop zone with one game remaining.Boss Manning, who replaced Karl Robinson in March, said: “It’s my son’s birthday on Monday so I’m now looking forward to celebratin...Full Story »

Derek Adams hails ‘special day’ as Morecambe rally to keep survival hopes alive

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Morecambe manager Derek Adams said his side’s comeback victory over Lincoln to keep their League One survival hopes alive was a “special” one in his career.Adams, a veteran of more than 600 games as a manager, knew his side were dropping out of the league at one stage as they trailed 2-0 after 50 minutes to goals from Lasse Sorensen and Matty Virtue, with relegation rivals MK D...Full Story »

Tony Mowbray hurts hamstring celebrating Sunderland’s last-gasp equaliser

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Tony Mowbray suffered a hamstring injury while celebrating Sunderland’s dramatic late equaliser against Watford – but the pain will soon be forgotten if his side enjoy a play-off “party” at Preston next week.The Black Cats kept their top-six hopes alive with a spirited late comeback in the 2-2 draw with Chris Wilder’s side, with Patrick Roberts scoring a stunning le...Full Story »

Ian Evatt sends warning to play-off rivals as Bolton secure top-six spot

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Ian Evatt watched Bolton secure a Sky Bet League One top-six finish but warned Wanderers’ play-off rivals they “are capable of more” after a 2-0 victory over 10-man Fleetwood.The Trotters led through Promise Omochere’s own goal after 18 minutes following a Randell Williams’ corner.The home side received another leg-up when Jayden Stockley was sent-off after 58 minut...Full Story »

Dave Challinor pragmatic about top-three hopes after Stockport stun champions

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Dave Challinor described Stockport as “one special group” after becoming only the second team to win at Leyton Orient this season but remained pragmatic about their hopes of snatching automatic promotion on the final day.Goals from Akil Wright, Callum Camps and Connor Evans secured an impressive 3-0 victory for County at the League Two champions and they received a further boost when...Full Story »

Paul Warne bemoans poor finishing as Derby are made to wait for play-off spot

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Derby head coach Paul Warne admitted missed chances prevented his team securing a League One play-off place after they were held 1-1 at home by Portsmouth.A win would have sealed a top-six finish but a lack of ruthlessness in front of goal proved costly.Derby swarmed all over Portsmouth for the opening 20 minutes but Nathaniel Mendez-Laing fired wide from close range and David McGoldrick was twi...Full Story »

We’ve just got to wait in hope, says Reading interim boss Noel Hunt

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Reading interim manager Noel Hunt knows his side are now relying on results elsewhere to survive in the Sky Bet Championship and have only “hope” remaining.A 1-1 home draw with Wigan kept them in the relegation zone, with Latics’ relegation confirmed by the stalemate.Charlie Hughes headed Wigan in front after 81 minutes but were condemned to League One next season when home sub...Full Story »

Vincent Kompany demands more of Burnley’s Manuel Benson after another great goal

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Vincent Kompany is ready to demand even more of Manuel Benson after a fourth outstanding strike in as many games put promoted Burnley on course for a 2-1 Championship victory at Ashton Gate.The Belgian winger is fast making it his trademark to score from distance, but the superb curling effort from the right corner of the box after 33 minutes was special even by his recent standards.Tommy Conway...Full Story »

Roberto De Zerbi: Wembley heartache motivated Brighton ahead of Wolves rout

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Roberto De Zerbi credited Brighton’s Wembley agony as the stimulus for Saturday’s history-making 6-0 Premier League demolition of Wolves.De Zerbi hailed the finest performance of his managerial career after the ruthless Seagulls ripped apart Wanderers to emphatically reignite their European push.Doubles from Deniz Undav, Pascal Gross and Danny Welbeck at the Amex Stadium paved the wa...Full Story »

Ipswich going from strength-to-strength after sealing promotion – Kieran McKenna

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Kieran McKenna believes Ipswich are going to go from strength-to-strength after a 6-0 win over Exeter secured promotion to the Championship.Five goals came in a pulsating 24-minute opening spell through Massimo Luongo, George Hirst, Nathan Broadhead and two from Conor Chaplin. Wes Burns added the sixth in the second half.Ipswich have had a magnificent run towards the end of the season and the wi...Full Story »

Scott Lindsey hails best achievement of his career after keeping Crawley up

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Scott Lindsey admitted that preserving Crawley’s Football League status was the best achievement of his career.The Reds played played out a goalless draw against Walsall in their final home game of the season to get the point they needed to survive.The 50-year-old former Swindon boss admitted the occasion had taken on added poignancy as it marked a year to the day since the passing of his ...Full Story »

Neil Wood won’t play for a point next week as Salford close in on play-off place

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Salford boss Neil Wood is delighted his side’s play-off fate is in their own hands heading into the last game of the League Two season after a huge 3-2 win at Carlisle.Luke Bolton’s stunning late strike earned the visitors a victory that leaves them needing just a point when they host Gillingham next weekend to secure a top-seven finish.First-half efforts from Callum Hendry and Bolto...Full Story »

Mark Jackson bewildered as MK Dons ‘chuck away’ two points in survival scrap

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

MK Dons manager Mark Jackson was at a loss to explain how his relegation-threatened side “chucked away” a three-goal lead to draw 4-4 with Barnsley.Mo Eisa’s brace and goals from Jonathan Leko and Warren O’Hara inside 20 second-half minutes looked set to bolster Don’s League One safety ambitions.But Jackson’s side disintegrated, shipping three goals in the fin...Full Story »

Russell Martin: Swansea disappointment at play-off miss a sign of progress

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Russell Martin expressed pride in his Swansea players after their late push for the Sky Bet Championship play-offs ended with a 1-1 draw at Hull.The Swans have been the in-form team in the league, but sit five points adrift of the top six with one game remaining after their four-match winning run came to an end.Luke Cundle’s fine finish after 39 minutes cancelled out Ben Cabango’s ea...Full Story »

Mark Bonner hails ‘massive result’ for Cambridge at relegation rivals Accrington

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Mark Bonner admitted it was a “massive result” as his Cambridge side boosted their hopes of staying in League One with a 2-1 win over relegation rivals Accrington, who are all but down.United – who moved up a spot to 22nd after the win – are now a point away from safety and play their game in hand over all the other teams around them on Wednesday.Stanley’s five-year...Full Story »

Thank God we have him – Graham Coughlan hails Newport match-winner Omar Bogle

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Graham Coughlan hailed Omar Bogle as one of the best strikers in League Two after the hitman’s 15th goal of the campaign steered Newport to a 2-1 win at Gillingham.Cameron Norman’s header put Newport ahead in the ninth minute, only for a Tom Nichols’ penalty to haul Gillingham level by half-time of a scrappy contest.Bogle was a threat all afternoon and his emphatic finish from ...Full Story »

Andy Crosby knows Port Vale need to improve defensively

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Andy Crosby has warned Port Vale’s players that they are facing heading out the exit door this summer if they cannot cut out defensive mistakes.Vale lost 3-2 at Charlton but other results ensured that they retained their League One status.But Crosby, in interim charge since Darrell Clarke was sacked on April 17, could not help but be critical of the ease in which their opponents beat keepe...Full Story »

Nigel Clough admits Mansfield play-off campaign ‘highly unlikely’ after defeat

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough admitted their Sky Bet League Two play-off dream looks to be over after a 2-1 home defeat by bogey side Harrogate.The injury-hit Stags now head to Colchester for the final game three points outside the play-offs and with a poorer goal difference than their rivals above them.“We have fallen short in the 45th game and, barring a miracle, not managed to take it to ...Full Story »

Steve Evans hails Stevenage’s ‘real heroes’ after clinching promotion

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Stevenage manager Steve Evans labelled his players “heroes” after they sealed promotion to Sky Bet League One with one game of the season to spare after a 2-0 win over Grimsby.Three years ago, only the demise of Macclesfield reprieved the club from relegation from the EFL, and they were again struggling against the drop when Evans took charge 13 months ago.The 60-year-old has now gui...Full Story »

Cheltenham’s reaction at Wycombe delights Wade Elliott

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Wade Elliott praised the character of his Cheltenham side after they ran out convincing 3-0 winners at Wycombe.Aidan Keena’s brace and one from Alfie May earned the Robins an away win in League One.Cheltenham were on the receiving end of a 4-0 defeat at Oxford on Tuesday after securing safety last weekend but responded with a confident performance.“I thought we were excellent,”...Full Story »

Jody Morris wants to add experience to his Swindon squad for next season

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Jody Morris is determined to add some experience to his Swindon squad over the summer after his players wilted in the closing minutes at Crewe.The Robins boss watched as late goals from Conor Thomas and Joel Tabiner earned the Railwaymen an unlikely 2-1 win.Crewe had trailed to Rushian Hepburn-Murphy’s deflected effort just before the interval and were labouring until boss Lee Bell made a ...Full Story »

Darren Ferguson will not give up on Peterborough’s play-off prospects

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Darren Ferguson refused to give up on promotion despite seeing Peterborough blow their penultimate chance to climb back into the Sky Bet League One play-off places.Posh drew a blank in front of goal for the eighth time on home turf this term when they were held to a stalemate by a Bristol Rovers side who had lost their previous three games.Top goalscorer Jonson Clarke-Harris glanced their best o...Full Story »

Darren Moore has regrets but keen to keep believing Wednesday can step up

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Sheffield Wednesday boss Darren Moore admits he has regrets over his side’s automatic promotion near-miss.The Owls won 3-0 at Shrewsbury but the result was rendered irrelevant after wins for Plymouth and Ipswich, the top two in Sky Bet League One.The pair both sealed the victories that they needed to confirm their places in the Championship next term, while Wednesday will now have to navig...Full Story »

Steve Cooper: Nottingham Forest left counting cost of contentious VAR decision

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Steve Cooper was left counting the cost of a contentious VAR decision after relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest slipped to a 2-1 Premier League defeat at Brentford.Ivan Toney appeared to be in an offside position when Josh Dasilva scored Brentford’s winner in stoppage time.But after a lengthy check by VAR Neil Swarbrick, the striker was deemed to be onside and the goal was given, deali...Full Story »

Doncaster boss Danny Schofield relieved to snap winless run

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Head coach Danny Schofield spoke of his relief after Doncaster ended their winless run at nine matches with a 1-0 victory over Colchester.Rovers’ form over the final three months of the campaign has been poor, seeing them slip from play-off contention and put them on course for a bottom-half finish.That has brought inevitable pressure on Schofield, who was therefore pleased to sign off his...Full Story »

Gareth Ainsworth ‘absolutely elated’ after QPR secure Championship survival

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Gareth Ainsworth expressed his pride as QPR secured their Sky Bet Championship survival with a 1-0 win at Stoke.Albert Adomah’s second-half winner proved to be the difference as the Hoops secured back-to-back wins for the first time since October.In the process Ainsworth’s side extended their unbeaten run to three games and moved six points above the relegation zone with one game rem...Full Story »

Jim McNulty hopes he will still be Rochdale manager next season

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Jim McNulty boosted his chances of landing the Rochdale job on a full-time basis with a convincing 4-1 win over Sutton.Dale, already relegated from the Football League, raced into a two-goal lead with Devante Rodney scoring after eight minutes and Ethan Brierley adding a second on 25 minutes.Dale’s cause was boosted further still four minutes later when Sutton goalkeeper Brad House –...Full Story »

Manuel Benson inspires champions Burnley to victory at Bristol City

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

A goal of Premier League quality from Manuel Benson set title-winners Burnley on course for a 2-1 Championship win over Bristol City at Ashton Gate.The Belgian winger collected the ball on the right corner of the penalty area after 33 minutes and connected perfectly with a left-footed strike that bent the ball around Max O’Leary’s dive before finding the top corner of the net inside ...Full Story »

Cheltenham ease to victory at Wycombe

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Aidan Keena’s brace and one from Alfie May earned Cheltenham a comfortable 3-0 win at Wycombe.Keena converted from the penalty spot in the 37th minute after being tripped in the box by Dominic Gape.His strike partner May added the second in the 68th minute, thumping a shot past debutant goalkeeper Harvey Cartwright, before Keena added a late third.Both teams had only pride to play for in t...Full Story »

Hartlepool relegated to National League despite comeback victory over Barrow

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Hartlepool’s relegation to the National League was confirmed despite a 3-1 win over mid-table Barrow who ended the match with eight men at the Suit Direct Stadium.Pools fought back from a goal down to claim three points after Ged Garner had put the visitors in front in the 21st minute.Hartlepool forward Jack Hamilton struck the equaliser on the stroke of half-time before full-back Jamie St...Full Story »

Harrison Dunk on target as Cambridge boost survival hopes at lowly Accrington

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Cambridge favourite Harrison Dunk was on target as they boosted their League One survival hopes with a narrow 2-1 win over Accrington, who can still mathematically avoid the drop.Currently 22nd, United are now a point away from safety and play their game in hand over all the other teams around them on Wednesday.Stanley’s five-year stay in League One is all but at an end as they dropped to ...Full Story »

Omar Bogle nets late winner as Newport claim points at Gillingham

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Omar Bogle’s 15th league goal of the season earned Newport a deserved 2-1 victory at Gillingham.Bogle struck a 78th-minute winner for the Exiles after Tom Nichols’ 17th-minute penalty had cancelled out Cameron Norman’s opener for the visitors.County took just nine minutes to open the scoring as Norman met James Waite’s corner at the back post to head past Gills goalkeeper...Full Story »

Bolton seal League One play-off spot with victory over 10-man Fleetwood

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Bolton secured a Sky Bet League One play-off berth with a match to spare thanks to a 2-0 victory over 10-man Fleetwood at the University of Bolton Stadium.Wanderers completed their league double over Scott Brown’s visitors courtesy of a Promise Omochere own goal and sixth of the season from midfielder Kyle Dempsey.Victory for Ian Evatt’s side, coupled with Peterborough’s failur...Full Story »

Stockport keep alive automatic promotion hopes with win at champions Orient

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Stockport claimed an impressive 3-0 win at League Two champions Leyton Orient to keep alive their hopes of snatching an automatic promotion spot and joining the O’s in League One next season.Goals from Akil Wright, Callum Camps and Connor Evans secured the win for County, who moved to within two points of third-placed Northampton following their last-gasp home defeat to Bradford.County are...Full Story »

They will rise again – Jon Brady certain Northampton will finish job at Tranmere

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Jon Brady is certain Northampton will quickly get over the disappointment of losing 2-1 to Bradford and go to Tranmere on the final day of the Sky Bet League Two season focused on securing promotion.The Cobblers would have confirmed their return to League One with victory at Sixfields and they were in the ascendant when Max Dyche equalised in the second half after Andy Cook’s 30th goal of ...Full Story »

Niall Ennis goal proves enough to seal promotion for Plymouth

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Steven Schumacher’s Plymouth clinched promotion to the Championship with a 1-0 home win over Burton.Once again Niall Ennis made the decisive breakthrough just before the interview with a superb piece of individual skill to finish off a superb passing move started by Callum Wright.Playmaker Danny Mayor threaded the ball to Ennis, who beat central defender Sam Hughes before curling the ball ...Full Story »

Wigan’s relegation confirmed following Reading draw

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Wigan were relegated from the Sky Bet Championship after they could only manage a 1-1 draw at relegation rivals Reading.The visitors had given themselves a glimmer of hope of avoiding the drop when defender Charlie Hughes headed home from close range nine minutes from the end.But Reading – still favourites to accompany Wigan into League One – levelled in the third minute of stoppage ...Full Story »

Port Vale stay up despite defeat at Charlton

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Port Vale were able to celebrate retaining their League One status for next season despite a 3-2 defeat at Charlton.The loss left Vale five points above the relegation zone with one match remaining.The Addicks took the lead in the 14th minute, Tyreece Campbell drilling a low shot home after Albie Morgan’s cross dropped to him inside the penalty area.Steven Sessegnon went close to adding to...Full Story »

Patrick Roberts’ stunning late goal secures Sunderland draw with Watford

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Patrick Roberts scored a stunning stoppage-time equaliser as Sunderland mounted a brilliant late fightback to draw 2-2 with Watford and keep their play-off hopes alive.The Black Cats were heading for a home defeat to the out-of-form Hornets, who were without Joao Pedro as he closes in on a move to Premier League side Brighton.Christian Kabasele and Ryan Porteous headed Watford into a two-goal le...Full Story »

Matty Daly hits winner as Harrogate hurt Mansfield promotion push with victory

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Bogey side Harrogate dealt Mansfield’s Sky Bet League Two play-offs bid a massive blow with a 2-1 victory at the One Call Stadium.The Stags, who have never beaten Harrogate in their seven meetings, are now three points short of the top seven with one match remaining.A poor first half from Mansfield saw them trailing 2-0 at the break.Alfie Kilgour turned the ball inside a post for an own go...Full Story »

Owls’ automatic promotion hopes end despite Michael Smith treble at Shrewsbury

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Sheffield Wednesday’s automatic promotion hopes ended despite Michael Smith’s hat-trick earning them a convincing 3-0 win at Shrewsbury.Victories for both Plymouth and Ipswich confirmed their place in the Championship next season, with Wednesday now consigned to the play-offs for a second successive season.The Owls were ahead after just eight minutes when top scorer Smith finished of...Full Story »

Derby in pole position to claim last League One play-off spot

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Derby edged ahead in the League One play-off chase when James Collins earned a 1-1 draw with Portsmouth.Collins cancelled out Colby Bishop’s opener to leave County two points ahead of seventh-placed Peterborough with one game remaining.Derby made a strong start with David McGoldrick seeing a 25-yard shot turned behind by Matt Macey before he set up Nathaniel Mendez-Laing who shot wide from...Full Story »

Morecambe keep survival chances alive with late comeback win over Lincoln

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Morecambe kept their hopes of League One survival alive with a dramatic comeback victory over Lincoln at the Mazuma Stadium.The Shrimps trailed 2-0 thanks to goals from Lasse Sorensen and Matty Virtue but Cole Stockton’s double – including an 86th-minute winner – and Oumar Niasse’s strike gave the Shrimps a precious three points.Lincoln opened the scoring on the half hour...Full Story »

Crawley preserve Football League status with goalless draw against Walsall

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Crawley clinched the point they needed to ensure Sky Bet League Two survival with a goalless draw at home to Walsall.Hartlepool attempted to take matters into the final day of the season with a 3-1 home win over Barrow, but the Reds went into the game needing a point and obliged by taking their unbeaten run to four games.Crawley had all but secured their status with a 2-0 victory at Hartlepool l...Full Story »

Ayr see off Raith to move into play-off places

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Frankie Musonda scored a second-half header against former club Raith as Ayr edged a 1-0 cinch Championship win to move into the play-off places with one match remaining.Raith had the better of the first-half possession but were unable to break the deadlock, with Sam Stanton’s long-range effort missing the top-right corner before Connor McBride had a chance blocked.Paddy Reading was just i...Full Story »

Queen’s Park set for title decider against Dundee after defeat at Morton

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Robbie Crawford scored a second-half winner as Morton claimed a 2-1 cinch Championship comeback victory to ensure Queen’s Park’s battle for promotion would go down to the last game of the season.The visitors began to dominate and Connor Shields had a shot at goal blocked early on before – at the other end – Darragh O’Connor headed wide and Robbie Muirhead had an eff...Full Story »

Kyle Turner nets double as Partick boost play-off hopes by beating Arbroath

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Kyle Turner scored twice as Partick Thistle bolstered their hopes of securing a Scottish Championship play-off spot with a 2-0 victory over struggling Arbroath.Arbroath had a couple of early chances as Dale Hilson had a shot saved by David Mitchell and Thomas O’Brien saw his effort cleared off the line.Turner was denied by Derek Gaston before the Partick midfielder opened the scoring in th...Full Story »

Brentford strike back with late goals to beat struggling Nottingham Forest

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Late strikes from Ivan Toney and Josh Dasilva saw Brentford come from behind to condemn Nottingham Forest to another Premier League defeat on the road.Forest had led through birthday boy Danilo, who celebrated turning 22 with a goal in first-half stoppage-time.But Toney equalised with a free-kick eight minutes from time, taking his Premier League tally for the season to 20.🎶 Dasilva you ...Full Story »

Peterborough’s play-off hopes dented by goalless stalemate

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Peterborough saw their promotion hopes fade further with a 0-0 home stalemate against Bristol Rovers.Darren Ferguson’s men remain two points off the Sky Bet League One play-off places with only one game to go after failing to find the net on home turf for the eighth time this season.The hosts lacked attacking intent and ideas in a first half when mid-table Rovers threatened first as Josh C...Full Story »

Promoted Sheffield United end Preston’s play-off hopes with big win

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Newly promoted Sheffield United ended Preston’s hopes of a Championship play-off spot with a 4-1 win at Bramall Lane.The Lilywhites travelled to South Yorkshire knowing they needed three points to stay in with a chance of a top-six finish but goals from Anel Ahmedhodzic, John Fleck, Iliman Ndiaye and Oli McBurnie confirmed they will be playing Championship football again next season.United...Full Story »

Brighton run riot to hammer Wolves and record biggest Premier League win

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Brighton ended a difficult week on a major high by emphatically reigniting their European push with a history-making 6-0 demolition of Wolves at the Amex Stadium.Doubles from Deniz Undav, Pascal Gross and Danny Welbeck helped the rampant Seagulls rip apart Wanderers en route to registering their biggest Premier League success.Roberto De Zerbi’s side came into the game having suffered an ag...Full Story »

Crewe leave it late to sink Swindon

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Late goals from Conor Thomas and Joel Tabiner saw Crewe stage a late comeback to beat Swindon 2-1.Rushian Hepburn-Murphy fired the Robins ahead just before the break at Gresty Road, but a dramatic finish saw Crewe hit back with two goals in four minutes.Teenage goalkeeper Tom Booth, making his home debut, was rescued by the woodwork early on. Jake Cain curled a free-kick against the woodwork, th...Full Story »

Luke Bolton winner at Carlisle leaves Salford on course for play-off place

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Luke Bolton bagged a last-gasp winner as Salford closed in on securing a League Two play-off place with an incredible 3-2 away win over fellow promotion-chasers Carlisle.First-half goals from Colin Hendry and Bolton put the visitors firmly in the driving seat.But Joe Garner pulled a goal back for the hosts with 13 minutes remaining, before they had Jon Mellish sent-off for violent conduct with s...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon and Tranmere settle for a point each

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Sam Taylor scored his first professional goal to earn a point for Tranmere in a 1-1 draw with AFC Wimbledon at Plough Lane in League Two.The 19-year-old equalised in the 79th minute after Ali Al-Hamadi had given the hosts the lead midway through the second half.The Dons have dropped 40 points from winning positions this season and have won just twice since the turn of the year.In a low-quality f...Full Story »

Roy Hodgson relieved after Palace beat West Ham to all but clinch PL safety

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Roy Hodgson admitted his relief after Crystal Palace beat West Ham 4-3 to move to 40 points and all but assure themselves of Premier League safety.When the 75-year-old stepped back into the Selhurst Park dugout at the beginning of this month he had inherited a side entrenched in a relegation battle and significantly struggling in attack.Palace have been transformed under him since and the win ov...Full Story »

Oxford beat Forest Green to move closer to safety

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Oxford edged closer to League One safety after beating relegated Forest Green 3-0.Kyle Joseph, Tyler Goodrham and Billy Bodin struck to leave United three points above the drop zone with one game remaining.Joseph reached double figures for the season with the opener in the 10th minute.Midfielder Marcus McGuane picked out his run through the middle and Joseph shrugged off fellow Swansea loanee Br...Full Story »

Stevenage secure promotion to League One following home win over Grimsby

Posted Sunday, April 30, 2023 by PA

Luther James-Wildin’s first goal for two years sealed promotion to Sky Bet League One for Stevenage as they defeated Grimsby 2-0 at a jubilant Lamex Stadium.Jamie Reid had earlier opened the scoring for Stevenage, who ended their nine-year stay in English football’s fourth tier and gave manager Steve Evans the seventh promotion of his career.Stevenage thought they had the perfect sta...Full Story »

Billy Dodds says Inverness’ Scottish Cup hero Billy Mckay is better than ever

Posted Saturday, April 29, 2023 by PA

Billy Dodds believes Billy Mckay is in the form of his life after the veteran striker took his Inverness tally to 100 goals with a double in Saturday’s 3-0 Scottish Cup semi-final victory over Falkirk.The 34-year-old opened the scoring with an early penalty and then brought up his century for Caley Thistle with a clinical close-range finish in the second half after Dan MacKay had doubled t...Full Story »

Palace edge seven-goal thriller to leave West Ham looking over their shoulder

Posted Saturday, April 29, 2023 by PA

Crystal Palace came from behind to spoil West Ham’s hopes of moving further clear of the relegation zone with a 4-3 victory at Selhurst Park.Jordan Ayew cancelled out Tomas Soucek’s early opener for the visitors before Wilfried Zaha marked his return with his seventh of the season and Jeffrey Schlupp added another.Antonio got his name on the scoresheet for the Hammers before the brea...Full Story »

DONE THE DOUBLE England star James Maddison to become a dad again as model partner Kennedy announces she is pregnant with twins

Posted Saturday, April 29, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

JAMES MADDISON and partner Kennedy Alexa have confirmed that they are expecting twins. The couple are set to add to their young family, having had son Leo in July 2021. James Maddison and Kennedy Alexa are expecting twins Kennedy, 27, took to Instagram to confirm the happy news. Posting a snap of herself with her hand on her baby bump, she revealed the babies' genders. She wrote: "Secrets o...Full Story »

‘Hey Jude!’ - Jordan Henderson jokes about Bellingham to Liverpool transfer when asked his favourite Beatles song

Posted Saturday, April 29, 2023 by Goal.com

Jordan Henderson joked about the likelihood of Jude Bellingham joining Liverpool this summer when he was asked for his favourite song by The Beatles. Henderson asked for favourite Beatles song Picked 'Hey Jude' and chuckled Reds interested in signing Jude Bellingham WHAT HAPPENED? Henderson was asked to pick his favourite band between Oasis and The Beatles. After choosing the legendary...Full Story »

Man United sale: Qatari sheikh makes third and final bid ahead of latest deadline - sources

Posted Saturday, April 29, 2023 by ESPN

Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani submitted his third and final bid to buy Manchester United on Friday and remains confident it will be successful despite concerns current owners, the Glazer Family, are determined to stay, sources have told ESPN. Raine Group, the merchant bank handling the process for the Glazers, were expecting a third round of offers by 10 p.m. BST (5 p.m. ET) on Friday befo...Full Story »

'Focus on football' - Rafael Leao reveals Zlatan Ibrahimovic laughed at his music as Milan star releases new album under Way 45 alias

Posted Saturday, April 29, 2023 by Goal.com

AC Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic advised team-mate Rafael Leao to "focus on football" after he previewed his second album under the alias 'Way 45'. Rafael Leao comes out with his second music album Some teammates had a positive reaction to it Teammate Zlatan Ibrahimovic asks him to 'focus on football' WHAT HAPPENED? Leao is planning a release a second album under the name 'Way-45' as ...Full Story »

MASE IN THE PACK Arsenal could shelve Rice and Caicedo deals to fund more transfers including Mount in huge overhaul with SIX stars going

Posted Saturday, April 29, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

MIKEL ARTETA is reconsidering Arsenal’s summer transfer strategy following this week’s painful defeat at Manchester City. The club had been planning to make just two major signings and had allocated up to £150million to bid for central midfielders Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo. Arsenal have been linked with a big money move for Declan Rice The Gunnners failed with a January ...Full Story »

7M Daily Laugh - La Liga race

Posted Saturday, April 29, 2023 by 7M Sport

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Pre EPL Week 34     Chelsea is no longer fun, it's actually sad.     La Liga race     The Pride of London!     The 2-goal lead was tied and the team's centre back was injured     emmm...     Eight in two games     Please stay tuned on 7M Daily Laugh. There wi...Full Story »

FEELING BLUE Sterling says hurting Chelsea stars ‘sit in changing room looking into space’ as they ‘can’t understand’ shock results

Posted Saturday, April 29, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

RAHEEM STERLING has a clear vision of what he wants out of life at Chelsea and what is expected of him. But from the outside it’s not easy to see anything but chaos and disorder from a turbulent season. The 28-year-old has scored seven goals for the Blues this season Sterling was the first signing of new chairman Todd Boehly following a £4.25billion takeover 11 months ago. And he ...Full Story »

USMNT star Gio Reyna comes on late as Dortmund throw away Bundesliga title advantage with draw at Vfl Bochum

Posted Saturday, April 29, 2023 by Goal.com

Gio Reyna came on as a late substitute but was unable to save Dortmund as they threw away their advantage atop the Bundesliga on Friday. Reyna a late sub Dortmund settle for 1-1 draw Bayern could go back atop the league this weekend WHAT HAPPENED? Dortmund entered the day with a one-point lead over Bayern Munich atop the German league, but were only able to extend that advantage by one p...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino ‘so disappointed’ Tottenham didn’t contact him over potential return as Argentine closes in on Chelsea appointment

Posted Saturday, April 29, 2023 by Goal.com

Mauricio Pochettino was reportedly "disappointed" that Tottenham did not make contact with him about a possible return after Antonio Conte was sacked. Pochettino expected call from Spurs London side did not contact him about job Argentine looks set to join Chelsea instead WHAT HAPPENED? Pochettino has been linked with a return to Tottenham several times since his departure in 2019. He wa...Full Story »

NEYM YOUR PRICE Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe submit Man Utd takeover bids.. and Qataris want to make Neymar first signing

Posted Saturday, April 29, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

QATARI Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani wants Brazilian superstar Neymar to spearhead his Manchester United revolution IF he wins the battle to control Old Trafford. Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos group both put in their THIRD bids for the club just before Friday's 10pm deadline, with the Qatari banker eyeing a swoop for Neymar. Sheikh Jassim has submitted a final bid for Ma...Full Story »

HARRY ON OVER Harry Kane opens up on meeting with Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy and admits he heard Man Utd chants amid transfer link

Posted Saturday, April 29, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

HARRY KANE says he heard Manchester United supporters’ chants regarding a potential transfer move as he opened up on Daniel Levy’s meeting with the Tottenham squad. The England captain played a key role in helping Tottenham come from behind to earn a 2-2 draw with United on Thursday. Harry Kane admits he heard the chants of Man Utd supporters last night Daniel Levy asked for a mee...Full Story »

'Ignore social media!' - Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp on midfield concerns, line-up criticism and summer transfer plans

Posted Saturday, April 29, 2023 by Goal.com

Jurgen Klopp admits he understands criticism of his Liverpool team this season, but says it cannot influence the club's transfer plans this summer. Reds currently seventh in the Premier League table Champions League qualification looks unlikely Klopp ready to make significant transfers in summer window WHAT HAPPENED? In a revealing press conference ahead of his side's clash with Tottenha...Full Story »

Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Brighton and Burnley weighing up a move for James Milner

Posted Saturday, April 29, 2023 by

Brighton and Burnley weighing up a move for James Milner The Athletic has reported that Brighton are looking to sign veteran midfielder James Milner at the end of the season. The Reds midfielder is out of contract at Anfield at the end of the season and the Seagulls are looking to bring him to the Amex Stadium. Milner would bring an immense amount of experience for Brighton in the centre of...Full Story »

Stephen Dobbie says ‘we’re all hurting’ as Blackpool relegated from Championship

Posted Saturday, April 29, 2023 by PA

Stephen Dobbie was left heartbroken after Blackpool’s 3-2 defeat to Millwall at Bloomfield Road confirmed their relegation from the Championship.Millwall striker Tom Bradshaw scored a fine brace, including a brilliantly worked team goal after just two minutes, either side of Jerry Yates’ penalty for the hosts.Lewis Fiorini then went from hero to zero for Blackpool after a wonderfully...Full Story »

Blackpool relegated from Championship after defeat to play-off hopefuls Millwall

Posted Saturday, April 29, 2023 by PA

Blackpool were relegated from the Sky Bet Championship after a 3-2 home defeat to play-off hopefuls MillwallThe Seasiders twice hit back from a goal down to level in a real thriller, but even a point would scarcely have been enough as they went down with a game to spare.Millwall, meanwhile, fired themselves back up to fifth in the table as they remain firmly in the play-off shake-up, with Tom Br...Full Story »

Scottish Championship leaders Dundee frustrated by Cove Rangers

Posted Saturday, April 29, 2023 by PA

Lee Ashcroft’s stoppage-time header came back off a post as Scottish Championship leaders Dundee were frustrated by struggling Cove Rangers in a goalless draw that handed the advantage to Queen’s Park in the title race.Ashcroft headed against the upright during five minutes added on to a match in which Dundee could not make their dominance pay against their relegation-battling oppone...Full Story »

Raul Jimenez's partner slams Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui as she takes savage swipe on Twitter

Posted Friday, April 28, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

RAUL JIMENEZ'S partner has hit out at Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui following her husband's recent absence from the team. The Mexican, 32, who has struggled ever since fracturing his skull in November 2020, has not been included in any of Lopetegui's last four squads. Jimenez has not featured since Wolves' 4-2 defeat to Leeds last month. Instead, former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid man Diego C...Full Story »

Georgina Rodriguez forced to deny claims Cristiano Ronaldo is 'fed up with her' after 'monumental shouting match' on jet

Posted Friday, April 28, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

GEORGINA Rodriguez was forced to deny claims Cristiano Ronaldo is 'fed up' with her after they were reportedly spotted getting into a heated arguement in public. The pair fuelled rumours their relationship is going through a rough patch after a "monumental shouting match" while they were boarding a plane. Speculation about tensions between the Portuguese star and the model have been circulat...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo 'refused' to swap shirts and left opponent feeling "a little disappointed"

Posted Friday, April 28, 2023 by sportbible

Cristiano Ronaldo has been criticised for 'refusing a shirt swap' by an opponent who claimed he "yelled at his teammates". On Monday, Jean-David Beauguel scored the winner for Al Wehda against Ronaldo's Al Nassr to send them through to the King Cup of Champions final. Just two months prior to the defeat, where Al Wehda finished with ten men after Abdullah Al-Hafith was sent Ronaldo bagged fo...Full Story »

7M Daily Laugh - Arteta : I Know That Feel Bro

Posted Friday, April 28, 2023 by 7M Sport

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Arteta : I Know That Feel BroTottenham 2-2 Man UtdEverton 1-4 Newcastle This is Leo   Arsenal fans right now   Chelsea, we can see you. Don't hide   Tottenham conceded eight goals in a 135-minute span   Emiliano Martinez on that Bruno Fernandes penalty   Liverpool know all too well what Arsenal are going through ...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid make new decision on Chelsea loanee Felix

Posted Friday, April 28, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Atletico Madrid are willing to extend Joao Felix's loan at Chelsea into next season. The Portugal striker arrived in January in a deal which did not carry a permanent option. While Chelsea will not qualify for Europe this term, Felix is happy to stay in London. As such a new loan is set to be discussed, with all parties happy with the situation, says The Sun. Atletico do not want to lose th...Full Story »

Pochettino targets Brentford pair for Chelsea

Posted Friday, April 28, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Incoming Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has his transfer plans in the works already. The Premier League giants are set to appoint the former Tottenham and PSG boss in the coming weeks. Pochettino will take charge when this season concludes and caretaker Frank Lampard steps down. Football London reports that transfer targets are already being drawn up by Pochettino. Brentford keeper Da...Full Story »

David Ornstein gives update on contract situation of Chelsea midfielder

Posted Friday, April 28, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com

David Ornstein has issued an update on the contract situation of Mason Mount who is yet to come to an agreement with Chelsea over an extension. Mount has been linked with moves away to a host of top European clubs such as Liverpool and Manchester United, per Ornstein himself with the 24-year old's deal at Stamford Bridge set to run out in 2024. The midfielder is also currently out through in...Full Story »

Inter Miami owner David Beckham jets to France to meet with Lionel Messi and Co. amid transfer speculation for Argentina icon

Posted Friday, April 28, 2023 by Goal.com

David Beckham headed to Paris Saint-Germain's training ground to meet players and staff at his former club during a visit to Paris on Thursday. WHAT HAPPENED? Amid speculation linking him with a move to MLS side Inter Miami, worlds collided as franchise co-owner Beckham posed for a picture with Messi upon meeting him at PSG's Camp des Loges training complex. Alongside the two of them was midf...Full Story »

Maini insists Ibrahimovic can still be impactful for AC Milan

Posted Friday, April 28, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Former AC Milan midfielder Giampiero Maini can see Zlatan Ibrahimovic being handed a new contract. The Swede is off contract in June and has struggled to get on the pitch due to preseason knee surgery. Maini said on TMW Radio: "Unfortunately for him and for Milan they have practically never seen each other. "It is clear that a reflection must be made and they will with both in partnership w...Full Story »

Manchester City ready to move for €150m 'new Thierry Henry', after he turns DOWN Real Madrid and Chelsea

Posted Friday, April 28, 2023 by fourfourtwo.com

Manchester City have been left as the last competitor realistically able to sign a played dubbed "the next Thierry Henry". Pep Guardiola's side are still in the hunt for an incredible treble after beating Arsenal at the Etihad 4-1 and keeping hopes alive for a third Premier League title in a row – but are still eyeing new recruits to strengthen even further. Though Manchester City hav...Full Story »

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