Michael Carrick insists Luton winner against Middlesbrough was ‘never a penalty’
Posted Tuesday, April 25, 2023 by PA
Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick felt Luton’s match-winning penalty should never have been given in his side’s 2-1 defeat by their play-off rivals at Kenilworth Road.The visitors took a first-half lead through Cameron Archer but the Hatters hit back after the break, with Tom Lockyer heading in and then Carlton Morris converting after being brought down by Zack Steffen.However, the ...Full Story »
Carlton Morris nets Luton winner as they fight back against Middlesbrough
Posted Tuesday, April 25, 2023 by PA
Carlton Morris scored his 20th goal of the season to complete Luton’s comeback as they kept their momentum going with a 2-1 win over Middlesbrough.The Hatters, unbeaten since mid-February, were a place above Boro in third going into the game and the winners knew that victory would keep alive their slim hopes of going up automatically to the Premier League.It had looked like it would be the...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - Man Utd to FA Cup Final
Posted Monday, April 24, 2023 by 7M Sport
Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.
Wan-Bissaka & Mitoma last night
EPL Week 32 & FA Cup
Man Utd to FA Cup FinalThis is April, not March
Newcastle 6-1 Tottenham
Brazil bench X Man City bench
emmmm...
Tag a FC BARCELONA & Say Nothing...
Please stay tuned on 7M Da...Full Story »
Inside Cristiano Ronaldo’s bizarre health routine including six meals a DAY, cryotherapy sessions and painting his NAILS
Posted Monday, April 24, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
AT 38, Cristiano Ronaldo does everything he can to stay on top of his game - and that includes a stringent and bizarre health routine.
Earlier this week, CR7 caused a stir on social media when he shared a picture on Instagram enjoying a sauna.
Cristiano Ronaldo shows off his black painted toenails
But it wasn't the ex-Man Utd star's chiselled abs that had fans talking. It was his painted toen...Full Story »
Pep Guardiola's daughter wows in bikini as Man City fans comment with simple message
Posted Monday, April 24, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Pep Guardiola's daughter Maria has wowed her social media followers
Maria Guardiola has taken to social media to show off two new bikini snaps - but Manchester City fans are only thinking about silverware.
Pep Guardiola's men are still in line for a potential treble with FA Cup and Champions League semi-finals on the horizon - with supporters trying to get a message to the boss.
Ahead of thei...Full Story »
I had Man City star Benjamin Mendy’s secret love child after holiday romance – he’s paying us £350 a month, it’s hard
Posted Monday, April 24, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
MANCHESTER City footballer Benjamin Mendy has a secret love child from a Mediterranean holiday romance.
This week it emerged that the Premier League ace is paying the mother Yolanda Aguera around £350 a month towards the upkeep of their daughter - after she demanded a four-figure sum.
Benjamin Mendy has a secret love child, 3, from a holiday romance with Yolanda AgueraMendy, 28, was order...Full Story »
Bruno Fernandes accused of ‘sitting on his bum and whinging’ after being subbed
Posted Monday, April 24, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Bruno Fernandes during the FA Cup semi-final against Brighton
Bruno Fernandes was accused of 'sitting on his bum and whinging' by pundit Danny Murphy as the Manchester United captain was brought off during the FA Cup semi-final.
The Portuguese star had a decent game against Brighton but he wasn't on the pitch as the match went to penalties after a goalless 120 minutes. Eleven minutes into the ...Full Story »
Jamie Carragher tells Tottenham to SACK Stellini in incredible rant saying ‘get a proper manager, not Conte’s mate’
Posted Monday, April 24, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
JAMIE CARRAGHER has told Tottenham to sack Cristian Stellini after the 6-1 defeat at Newcastle.
And he believes Spurs deserve to "get a proper manager, not Antonio Conte's mate."
Tottenham have been urged to sack Cristian Stellini after their 6-1 defeat at Newcastle
Jamie Carragher wants Spurs to get a 'proper manager, not Antonio Conte's mate'
Tottenham's season hit a new low as they were t...Full Story »
Glazers streaming rethink: How a Prem leak could see Man Utd end sale plans
Posted Monday, April 24, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com
COMMENT: Just a coincidence, right? Just a coincidence. In the week the Premier League brief the press of go-it-alone streaming plans, the Glazers go cold on selling up at Manchester United...
This is the goldmine. This is what has brought every opportunist from around the globe to buy into English football. It's streaming. It's that unlimited pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. And for th...Full Story »
What did James Maddison tweet about Aaron Wan-Bissaka during Man Utd vs Brighton?
Posted Monday, April 24, 2023 by givemesport.com
Leicester City midfielder James Maddison has offered his thoughts on Aaron Wan-Bissaka, following the right-back's impressive display against Brighton in the FA Cup semi-final.
The 25-year-old was outstanding on the day, putting on a seriously good defensive display against Kaoru Mitoma, one of the players of the season.
Wan-Bissaka has not always had a clear future at United under Erik ten ...Full Story »
Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Barcelona are not interested in Reece James
Posted Monday, April 24, 2023 by Goal.com
Barcelona not looking to sign Reece James this summer
There’s nothing between Barcelona and Reece James despite recent rumours as English fullback is considered a crucial player at Chelsea. 🔵🔒 #CFCJames signed new long term deal last year. Barça won’t go for Reece in the summer and he’s untouchable. pic.twitter.com/x17PseMlRz— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) A...Full Story »
Agents of Chelsea midfielder fly to England for talks with league rivals
Posted Monday, April 24, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
The agents of Mateo Kovacic are reportedly set to enter talks with some Premier League teams with the Croatian's future unclear.
Chelsea look set to have no European football in their schedule next season and as a result, Kovacic could be a name that departs Stamford Bridge this summer.
According to 90Min, Kovacic's agents have plans to talk to the likes of Manchester City, United, and Liverpo...Full Story »
Revealed: Why Roberto De Zerbi has ‘slipped down’ Tottenham’s managerial target list
Posted Monday, April 24, 2023 by 101 GREAT GOALS
A fresh insight into the ongoing managerial hunt at Premier League outfit Tottenham Hotspur has been provided on Sunday evening.
The subject of the bench at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, of course, has taken its place back centre stage in the English media headlines over the course of the day to date.
This comes after Spurs were put to the sword in nothing short of embarrassing fashion, by si...Full Story »
Hugo Lloris embarrassed by Tottenham's capitulation at Newcastle
Posted Monday, April 24, 2023 by ESPN
Tottenham Hotspur captain Hugo Lloris labelled his side's collapse at Newcastle United in the Premier League "embarrassing" as their top-four hopes suffered a huge blow.
Spurs could have moved level on points with Newcastle with a win but instead conceded five goals in the opening 21 minutes, eventually losing 6-1 at St James' Park.
Many of the Tottenham fans who had made the long trip to Tyne...Full Story »
Erik ten Hag vows Manchester United will give everything to deny City treble
Posted Monday, April 24, 2023 by PA
Erik ten Hag said Manchester United will give everything they have to prevent Manchester City from completing the treble when they meet in the FA Cup final.United beat Brighton on penalties after a goalless draw at Wembley to progress to May’s showpiece against their rivals.Solly March missed the vital kick for Roberto De Zerbi’s team after both sides converted their first six penalt...Full Story »
Manchester United reach FA Cup final after penalty shoot-out win over Brighton
Posted Monday, April 24, 2023 by PA
Manchester United will face rivals Manchester City in the FA Cup final after Solly March’s spot-kick miss saw Brighton suffer semi-final shoot-out heartache.Three days on from their Europa League quarter-final exit to Sevilla, Erik ten Hag’s side found themselves in the familiar position of needing to bounce back from a humiliating loss.Brighton made United sweat as the south-coast c...Full Story »
Jonas Eidevall hails ‘fearless’ Arsenal after Champions League comeback
Posted Monday, April 24, 2023 by PA
Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall expressed his pride in his “completely fearless” players after they fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Wolfsburg in the first leg of their Women’s Champions League semi-final.The hosts took the lead through Ewa Pajor’s 19th-minute finish and added another five minutes later when Arsenal tried to play it out from the back but Rafaell...Full Story »
‘Nothing’s done’ – Eddie Howe tempers Newcastle celebration after Tottenham rout
Posted Monday, April 24, 2023 by PA
Eddie Howe insisted “nothing’s done” despite seeing Newcastle rout Tottenham 6-1 to take a significant step towards a top-four Premier League finish.The Magpies blasted their way into a 5-0 lead inside 21 minutes on a remarkable afternoon at St James’ Park to leave managerless Spurs, who this week also lost managing director of football Fabio Paratici, in their wake in th...Full Story »
David Moyes feels West Ham are hitting their stride after ‘excellent week’
Posted Monday, April 24, 2023 by PA
David Moyes lauded West Ham’s excellent week after they backed up qualification for the Europa Conference League semi-finals with a 4-0 win at Bournemouth.The Hammers travelled to the south coast on a high after an emphatic three-goal victory over Gent on Thursday kept them on course for a first trophy in 43 years.It has been a different story domestically with West Ham largely battling to...Full Story »
Arsenal fightback raises hopes of Champions League final place
Posted Monday, April 24, 2023 by PA
Arsenal fought back from two down to draw 2-2 with Wolfsburg in Germany and give themselves a great chance of reaching the Women’s Champions League final.This is a rematch of last year’s quarter-final, which Wolfsburg won 3-1 on aggregate, and the German side looked well on their way again when they went two up inside 25 minutes.But a header from Rafaelle Souza just before half-time ...Full Story »
Tony Mowbray hails impact of Sunderland pair Luke O’Nien and Dennis Cirkin
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray paid tribute to Luke O’Nien and two-goal Dennis Cirkin after a 2-1 win at his old club West Brom put his side back into the Sky Bet Championship play-off zone.Centre-back O’Nien, 28, arrived at the team’s hotel late following the birth of his second child, before conceding the penalty that Albion led from.Left-back Cirkin, 21, scored an unlikely ...Full Story »
West Ham take big step towards safety by thrashing Bournemouth
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Declan Rice scored again to help West Ham end the perfect week with a vital 4-0 win at Bournemouth to boost their survival chances.The Hammers fought back from two down to draw with Premier League leaders Arsenal last Sunday and followed it up with a 4-1 victory over Gent on Thursday to book their spot in the Europa Conference League semi-finals.Relegation has remained a distinct possibility for...Full Story »
Rampant Newcastle hit Tottenham for six in race for Champions League
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Record signing Alexander Isak helped blast Newcastle to within touching distance of Champions League football as they took top-four rivals Tottenham apart in a 6-1 rout at St James’ Park.The £60million Sweden international scored twice in an astonishing first-half blitz which saw Eddie Howe’s men race into a 5-0 lead with just 21 minutes played to take his tally for an injury-i...Full Story »
Dennis Cirkin double sees Sunderland beat West Brom to move into play-off spots
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Two goals from left-back Dennis Cirkin sent Sunderland back into the Sky Bet Championship play-off zone with a 2-1 comeback win over West Brom at the Hawthorns.The 21-year-old bagged a second-half brace to end Albion’s 12-match unbeaten home league record after John Swift had put Albion ahead from the spot immediately before half-time.But it was a real end-to-end affair, especially in the ...Full Story »
Lee Johnson unimpressed with how football is run in Scotland
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Hibernian boss Lee Johnson claimed Scottish football’s “integrity” is at stake as he delivered a scathing attack on the way the game is being run north of the border after his side secured their place in the top six of the cinch Premiership on Saturday.The Englishman was infuriated by the officiating in his side’s 1-1 draw at St Johnstone, with Hibees midfielder James Jeg...Full Story »
Chelsea looking to sell at least 8 players this summer
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by 101 GREAT GOALS
Chelsea spent over £600m in the previous two transfer windows.
With such a spend, Chelsea were likely hoping for a cup run and a top-four finish.
But with over a month of 2022/23 still to play, the Blues’ season is already over.
They did not win the League Cup, were knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid and are out of the FA Cup.
In the league, meanwhile, Chelsea ar...Full Story »
Newcastle planning £30m transfer swoop for out-of-favour Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
NEWCASTLE are confident of landing Arsenal's Kieran Tierney with Eddie Howe on the lookout for a new left-back.
The Magpies manager fiercely defended Dan Burn who has come in for stinging criticism from fans.
Kieran Tierney has struggled for game time at Arsenal
Natural centre-back Burn, 30, has kept full-back Matt Targett out of the side but has struggled in recent weeks.
Howe wants an upgr...Full Story »
Napoli attacker Kvaratskhelia: I'm getting used to Maradona comparison
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com
Napoli attacker Khvicha Kvaratskhelia concedes he's playing under a great weight of expectations.
The Georgian has been likened to George Best and Diego Maradona for his impact with the Serie A leaders.
“Maradona in Naples is treated like a king," he said. “And for me at the beginning it seemed unthinkable to see my name put alongside his.
“There is a real Maradona cult he...Full Story »
Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Newcastle United eye move for Barcelona star
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by Goal.com
Bayern Munich confirm summer striker shortlist
Bayern Munich officials have held talks with Thomas Tuchel and established their plan of attack in recruiting a striker this summer, according to BILD.
Victor Osimhen remains the number one target, but also on the list are Tottenham's Harry Kane, Atalanta's Rasmus Hojlund and Eintracht Frankfurt's Randal Kolo Muani.
Liverpool & Man Utd set fo...Full Story »
Barcelona willing to test Chelsea’s resolve as Xavi pinpoints two Blues players for summer switch
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
It's going to be a very interesting summer in terms of transfers for both Chelsea and Barcelona, and for different reasons.
The Catalans are on the way back up again, and unless there is a monumental collapse between now and the end of the season, Barca will be La Liga champions again.
That gives them some kudos that they've been lacking over the last two or three years and, potentially, mak...Full Story »
Arsenal star Martin Odegaard explains why he thought Erling Haaland was 'a little b*****d'
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by Express.co.uk
Martin Odegaard has admitted that he thought Erling Haaland was 'a little b*****d' when they first met. Although the pair have forged a strong friendship in the years since, they are pitted against each other for the Premier League title run-in as Arsenal and Manchester City prepare to go toe-to-toe.
Odegaard and Haaland have plenty in common, having both risen through the Norwegian ranks while...Full Story »
Dortmund crush Frankfurt 4-0 to storm into Bundesliga top spot
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by ESPN
Borussia Dortmund cruised past Eintracht Frankfurt 4-0, with two goals coming from Donyell Malen, on Saturday to take over the lead in the Bundesliga from Bayern Munich with five matches left in the season.
Dortmund scored three times in the first half to make sure of a club-record ninth straight home game win that lifted them to 60 points, one ahead of Bayern, who slumped to a 3-1 loss at Ma...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - Liverpool 3-2 Nottm Forest
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by 7M Sport
Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.
Manchester City beat Sheffield United 3-0 to reach the FA Cup final.The treble is getting serious
Wednesday: Knocked out of UCL. Today: Lose 3-1 to Mainz. Bayern relinquish top spot in the Bundesliga
Bayern & Tuchel now..Mainz 3-1 Bayern
What a Time to be a Fc Barcelona Fan...
...Full Story »
Pregnant Diletta Leotta called 'goddess' by flustered fans as she sprawls in skintight dress surrounded by balls
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
DILETTA LEOTTA was hailed a "goddess" by fans as she sprawled amongst multiple coloured balls.
The glamorous Italian sports journalist, 31, is currently dating Newcastle goalkeeper and ex-Liverpool star Loris Karius, 29.
And the happy couple announced last month they are expecting their first child together.
Diletta and Karius love jetting around Europe to party.
But the highly-rated DAZN ...Full Story »
Georgina Rodriguez gives fans an eyeful as Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend shows off her bum during workout
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ has given fans an eyeful as she showed off her bum during a gym workout.
The Spanish influencer has been Cristiano Ronaldo's long term girlfriend since 2016.
The pair started dating in after meeting at a Gucci store she worked in whilst Ronaldo was at Real Madrid.
In the second series of her hit Netflix show I am Georgina, she reveals what it was like when the pair first ...Full Story »
Man Utd star Lindelof's glamorous Wag Maja leaves fans in awe in skintight dress as she's called 'Queen of Sweden'
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
VICTOR LINDELOF's wife Maja has been declared the "Queen of Sweden" after stunning fans in a skin-tight white dress.
Her husband has not enjoyed the best week at the club with the defender part of the team that fell apart against Sevilla.
But life off the field is looking bliss as the glamorous Maja Lindelof won praise from fans.
She took to Instagram to show off an eye-catching, figure-hug...Full Story »
Phil Parkinson looks forward to helping Wrexham continue their journey
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Phil Parkinson declared Wrexham were at the “start of the journey” after the Welsh club ended their 15-year exile from the Football League.Wrexham’s 3-1 victory over Boreham Wood gave them the National League title as Notts County’s brave challenge was finally killed off on a pulsating evening at the Racecourse Ground.Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney were...Full Story »
Jon Dahl Tomasson says Blackburn should have ‘buried game’ before late equaliser
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Jon Dahl Tomasson admitted Blackburn shot themselves in the foot as Dominic Hyam’s injury-time own goal cost them two valuable points in a 1-1 draw at Preston.Sammie Szmodics looked to have given Rovers all three points with his strike 10 minutes from time, but Ryan Hedges messed up a chance to double the lead and Preston broke clear to level, denting Blackburn’s play-off hopes in th...Full Story »
Wrexham recover from early setback to seal their return to the Football League
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Wrexham are back in the Football League after a 15-year absence as Paul Mullin’s brilliant brace fired them to a 3-1 win over Boreham Wood.Mullin took his goal tally for the season to 47 in providing a script worthy of Wrexham’s co-owners – the Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney – who were among a 10,162 crowd to see the Welsh club secure the National Leagu...Full Story »
Don’t be scared, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola tells rivals United
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola joked that Manchester United fans do not need to be scared about his side winning the treble this season, insisting it was still “far away” after they booked their place in the FA Cup final.Riyad Mahrez’s hat-trick ensured City reached the showpiece occasion next month with a 3-0 victory over Championship side Sheffield United at Wembley to en...Full Story »
Blackburn denied win over fellow play-off hopefuls Preston after late own goal
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Blackburn’s play-off push suffered another blow as Dominic Hyam’s stoppage-time own goal saw top-seven rivals Preston snatch a dramatic 1-1 draw.Rovers had appeared on course to claim their first Championship win in six matches when Sammie Szmodics fired them ahead in the 80th minute at Deepdale.However, with five minutes of added time almost up, Blackburn missed a gilt-edged chance ...Full Story »
Mark Jackson reveals penalty frustration after MK Dons’ defeat at Fleetwood
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
MK Dons boss Mark Jackson felt aggrieved after an overturned penalty cost his side dear in their 1-0 defeat at Fleetwood.Promise Omochere’s third goal in as many games, on the stroke of half-time, separated the two sides in the Sky Bet League One match.Referee Rebecca Welch initially awarded the Dons a spot-kick with 20 minutes to go, before changing her decision to a free-kick after decid...Full Story »
Mark Kennedy missed Lasse Sorensen’s wonder goal in Lincoln’s win at Wycombe
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Lincoln City boss Mark Kennedy chose the wrong time to take a toilet break in his side’s 2-0 win over Wycombe Wanderers.Kennedy disappeared in the 71st minute of the game at Adams Park with the visitors leading 1-0 thanks to Dylan Duffy’s seventh-minute strike.While he was away, Dane Lasse Sorensen chipped the goalkeeper from well inside his own half to score one of the goals of the ...Full Story »
Bad as I’ve seen – Lee Johnson hits out at officials after ‘horrendous’ red card
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Hibernian manager Lee Johnson launched a blistering attack on referee Craig Napier and his fellow officials after being left flabbergasted by what he felt was a “horrendous decision” to send off James Jeggo in the 1-1 draw at St Johnstone.The Easter Road side secured their place in the top six of the cinch Premiership on a day when veteran Lewis Stevenson scored a rare goal in the 32...Full Story »
Port Vale interim boss Andy Crosby delighted with win over Bristol Rovers
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Port Vale’s interim boss Andy Crosby was delighted for his players after ending an eight-game run without a win with a 2-0 victory over Bristol Rovers.Goals from Ellis Harrison and Tom Pett, within eight first-half minutes, all-but secured Vale’s safety in Sky Bet League One.Vale sacked Darrell Clarke on Monday, and Crosby said: “It’s difficult to win any game of football...Full Story »
Shaun Maloney remains hopeful Wigan can escape drop after late Millwall win
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Wigan boss Shaun Maloney insists the club’s latest attempt at a great escape “is on” after they overcame play-off hopefuls Millwall 2-1 at the DW Stadium.Thelo Aasgaard’s dramatic winner five minutes from time – after George Saville had cancelled out Will Keane’s opener for the Latics – means Wigan still have hope with two matches to play.On the back of ...Full Story »
Patience was a virtue says Paul Warne after Derby secure important win
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Derby head coach Paul Warne revealed how patience was the key as his team beat Burton 1-0 in Sky Bet League One to climb back into the play-off places.David McGoldrick’s penalty, his 25th goal of the season, decided the contest in front of a 29,000-plus crowd to give the Rams a two-point advantage over seventh-placed Peterborough with two games to play.It might have been different if Deji ...Full Story »
Hateful eight for Mark Hughes as Bradford boss bemoans added time in Gills game
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Bradford boss Mark Hughes was bemused by the amount of time added on to the end of their clash with Gillingham as Oli Hawkins was able to grab a last-gasp leveller.Sky Bet League Two top-scorer Andy Cook had scored twice in the second half to put the home side on course for victory, keeping alive their chances of making the top three, but Gillingham, who have won only two away games all season, ...Full Story »
Mark Robins labels last two matches ‘must-win’ as Coventry move into top six
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Coventry manager Mark Robins believes his side have put themselves in an enviable position after a 2-1 victory over relegation-threatened Reading moved them into the Championship play-off places.For the first time since relegation from the Premier League in 2001, Sky Blues fans can dream of a return to the top flight, with their team in the top six going into the final two weeks of the season.Th...Full Story »
Richie Wellens ‘proud of everything’ after Leyton Orient clinch League Two title
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Richie Wellens was delighted after Leyton Orient secured the Sky Bet League Two title with a 2-0 home win over Crewe.Orient cut out the early running but it was Crewe forward Chris Long who should have opened the scoring when he sprung the offside trap but then sent his shot high over the bar.Crewe goalkeeper David Richards then denied Paul Smyth, George Moncur and Kieran Sadlier before the inte...Full Story »
Derek Adams confident Morecambe have got every chance of staying in League One
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Derek Adams believes Morecambe have given themselves every chance of staying in League One after they claimed a narrow 3-2 victory over Charlton.Two goals for Cole Stockton and another from Jensen Weir puts the Lancashire side within touching distance of Oxford and MK Dons.With his side unbeaten in three, manager Adams praised the spirit of his outfit and felt they had the character to avoid the...Full Story »
Stephen Dobbie: Blackpool starting to believe after beating Birmingham
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Stephen Dobbie insists Blackpool can achieve survival in the Sky Bet Championship after earning their first away win since October with a 1-0 victory at Birmingham.Substitute Ian Poveda, on loan from Leeds, tapped home in the 74th minute to secure Blackpool’s second win in three games after a dreadful mix-up between defender Kevin Long and goalkeeper Neil Etheridge.The Seasiders are now th...Full Story »
Neil Wood salutes Salford character after dramatic victory at Walsall
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Manager Neil Wood hailed Salford’s never-say-die attitude after the 10-man play-off chasers produced more late heroics with a last-gasp 3-2 win at Walsall.The visitors led through Callum Hendry’s early header but Louie Barry saw red for lashing out at Joe Low before Jamille Matt nodded Walsall level.Conor McAleny’s 88th-minute goal put Salford back ahead but Walsall equalised i...Full Story »
Graham Coughlan critical of Newport display despite come-from-behind win
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Newport boss Graham Coughlan was in no mood to ease off on his players despite a come-from-behind 3-1 win at Doncaster in League Two.The Exiles trailed at half-time courtesy of Kyle Hurst’s deflected strike but roared back after the break with goals from Priestley Farquharson, Aaron Wildig and Cameron Norman.Coughlan revealed it took a few harsh words towards his players at the break to sp...Full Story »
Riyad Mahrez treble cuts down Blades and takes Manchester City to FA Cup final
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Riyad Mahrez scored the first FA Cup semi-final hat-trick since 1958 as Manchester City eased into the final with a 3-0 defeat of Sheffield United.The Algeria international put Pep Guardiola’s treble-chasing side ahead with a penalty late in the first half before striking twice more after the hour.Championship high-flyers United failed to trouble the imperious City, who made light of their...Full Story »
Andreas Weimann nets late winner for Bristol City against Rotherham
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Rotherham’s Championship survival hopes suffered a blow after substitute Andreas Weimann fired a stoppage-time winner to secure Bristol City a 2-1 victory at Ashton Gate.The home side took a 15th-minute lead when Cameron Pring delivered a high cross from the left and Tommy Conway rose to notch his 11th goal of the season with a header.Rotherham were level in the 67th minute when Jordan Hug...Full Story »
Wade Elliott hails ‘massive achievement’ as in-form Robins make sure of survival
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Wade Elliott hailed Cheltenham’s survival in Sky Bet League One as a “massive, massive achievement” after they beat Gloucestershire rivals 3-1.Alfie May scored twice along with one from Aidan Keena, with all the damage done in the first half before Jordon Garrick pulled one back for already-relegated Rovers in the second half.Elliott’s side have lost one of their last 10 ...Full Story »
Gareth Ainsworth enjoys spoiling the title party after QPR stun Burnley
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Blackburn fan Gareth Ainsworth enjoyed his return to his native Lancashire after his QPR side inflicted a first home defeat of the season on promoted Burnley.Substitute Chris Martin headed home three minutes from time to clinch a 2-1 win and put the Clarets’ title party on hold.The victory – just Rangers’ second in 22 games – moved them closer to safety in the Championshi...Full Story »
Sean Dyche frustrated after draw at Crystal Palace leaves Everton in drop zone
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Sean Dyche said the league table does not lie after he watched his Everton side slip back into the Premier League’s relegation zone with a goalless draw at Crystal Palace.The visitors’ hopes of earning the win they needed to boost their survival chances were dashed when Mason Holgate was sent off 10 minutes from time for a second booking, after he interrupted Jordan Ayew’s burs...Full Story »
Jurgen Klopp hails ‘super important’ return to pressing as Liverpool beat Forest
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Liverpool’s 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest maintained their momentum in the chase for a top-four spot as manager Jurgen Klopp stressed they have not left it too late to find their best form.Victory made it four matches unbeaten, with back-to-back victories following two draws, and represents their joint-best run of an inconsistent campaign.Two goals from Diogo Jota were cancelled out by fo...Full Story »
Nigel Pearson excited for future with Bristol City making progress
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Nigel Pearson feels Bristol City have made progress in the Championship this season after a 2-1 victory over Rotherham.After Tommy Conway’s opener was cancelled out by Jordan Hugill’s penalty, substitute Andreas Weimann fired home from close range in the first minute of stoppage time after Rotherham goalkeeper Viktor Johansson palmed out a Kal Naismith shot.Weimann’s 50th City ...Full Story »
Nine-man Dunfermline hold on to secure draw with Airdrie
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Cinch League One table toppers Dunfermline held on to a 1-1 draw with Airdrie despite playing a portion of the second half with nine men.The Pars hit the front just before the hour mark when he chipped the goalkeeper inside the box but Calum Gallagher steered home to make things all square between the sides.Dunfermline went a man down when Kyle Benedictus brought down Callum Smith outside the ar...Full Story »
Michael Duff hails Slobodan Tedic as Barnsley remain in promotion picture
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Michael Duff praised the performance of Slobodan Tedic as his Barnsley side defeated Oxford 2-0 to keep their hopes of a League One top-two finish alive.Tedic scored the goals either side of the interval with Adam Phillips providing the assist on both occasions.The Reds have now won nine successive home matches, while struggling Oxford are only outside the relegation zone on goal difference and ...Full Story »
Ange Postecoglou rues loss of composure as Celtic’s run ends against Motherwell
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou felt conceding a “poor goal” to Motherwell knocked his players’ composure as their long winning run came to an end.The cinch Premiership leaders were ahead at half-time thanks to Callum McGregor’s deflected strike but they left Greg Taylor on his own to deal with in-form Well striker Kevin van Veen 10 minutes into the second half and paid t...Full Story »
Steven Schumacher praises promotion-chasing Plymouth players
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher praised his promotion-chasing side as they stayed top of Sky Bet League One with a 3-1 home win over Cambridge.In-form Callum Wright, skipper Joe Edwards and substitute Niall Ennis scored for Argyle to cancel out Sam Smith’s first-half bullet header.Schumacher said: “It was a really good performance and to get a 3-1 win and not be as nail-biting as the...Full Story »
Andy Garner ‘so proud’ of Mansfield players after battling win over Stevenage
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
First-team coach Andy Garner had high praise for injury-ravaged Mansfield as they dug deep under a late Stevenage bombardment to cling onto a 1-0 win against their visiting promotion rivals.Stags had eight players missing and lost James Gale after 21 minutes with a head injury, but they stood firm and Garner said: “We’ve won 1-0 and I would have taken that all day at 3pm.“We ar...Full Story »
It means nothing – Dean Smith won’t let Leicester relax after win over Wolves
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Dean Smith insists Leicester have achieved nothing and must keep pushing after they climbed out of the drop zone.Timothy Castagne’s first goal since August earned a vital 2-1 comeback win over Wolves.Kelechi Iheanacho’s penalty cancelled out Matheus Cunha’s opener as Leicester won for the first time in 10 Premier League games.It was Smith’s first win in charge after repla...Full Story »
John Coleman frustrated after Accrington draw a blank in defeat at Portsmouth
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Accrington boss John Coleman bemoaned his side’s lack of a killer touch after they went down 1-0 at Portsmouth.Substitute Joe Pigott was the home hero with a header 15 minutes from time.Coleman said: “We did enough to win the game, but just cannot get a goal. We took the game to them from the off and dominated the first half.“If you look at the stats, we’ve had six shots ...Full Story »
Russell Martin hails ‘absolutely brilliant’ Swansea after cruise at Norwich
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Swansea manager Russell Martin spoke of his pride as his return to Carrow Road ended with an impressive 3-0 victory over a Norwich side who were reduced to 10 men just before the interval.The Swans maintained their impressive end-of-season form at the ground where their manager made more than 300 appearances as a player, with goals from Joel Latibeaudiere, Liam Cullen and Olivier Ntcham earning ...Full Story »
Ian Evatt hails Bolton’s second-half performance in victory over Shrewsbury
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Bolton boss Ian Evatt hailed his side’s second-half performance after his half-time talk worked wonders in a 1-0 League One victory at home to Shrewsbury that kept their play-off hopes alive.After a frustrating opening half, Wanderers piled on the pressure in the second and were indebted to midfielder Josh Sheehan’s sweetly struck 63rd-minute effort.Marko Marosi prevented a wider mar...Full Story »
We’ve played better – Jody Morris wants Swindon to go up another gear
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Swindon boss Jody Morris felt his side’s performance was far from perfect after they came from behind to rout AFC Wimbledon 5-1 at the Cherry Red Records Stadium.The Dons have now dropped 38 points from winning positions this season, and once again they took the lead through Aaron Pierre, who was later sent off.But Swindon surged back quickly through Jacob Wakeling and a Luke Jephcott doub...Full Story »
We didn’t play good – Unai Emery felt Villa did not deserve Brentford point
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Unai Emery admitted Aston Villa got more than they deserved after snatching a late point in a 1-1 draw at Brentford.The Bees dominated the clash in west London and were leading through Ivan Toney’s 20th goal of the season.But they were pegged back two minutes from the end after Douglas Luiz lashed the ball home following a frantic goalmouth scramble.“I usually analyse the match tryin...Full Story »
Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna urges players to refocus after beating Peterborough
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Kieran McKenna told Ipswich’s fans to celebrate their latest success – but ordered his players to forget about joining them.The Tractor Boys continued their charge towards the Sky Bet Championship with a comprehensive 3-0 victory that knocked Peterborough back out of the play-off places.An 11th win in the last 12 games of a stunning 16-match unbeaten League One run looked inevitable ...Full Story »
Hartlepool boss John Askey felt some of his players wilted under the pressure
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
John Askey felt the occasion got the better of some Hartlepool players as their 2-0 defeat to relegation rivals Crawley left them facing a return to the National League.Victory would have given Pools hope of avoiding the drop, but a brace from Dom Telford left the Red Devils six points ahead of their opponents and six goals better off with two games remaining.Defeat was Pools’ third in a r...Full Story »
Jon Brady praises Northampton’s character and resilience after Harrogate win
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Northampton boss Jon Brady was not getting ahead of himself after his side moved to within one win of promotion thanks to a 3-1 victory over Harrogate.The Cobblers fell behind to Kazeem Olaigbe’s third-minute opener but they fought back well as David Norman, Sam Hoskins and Kieron Bowie all struck to make it 3-1 at half-time.Northampton saw out the second half with few alarms to remain sec...Full Story »
Jim McNulty ‘devastated’ as Rochdale relegated after defeat to Stockport
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Interim Rochdale boss Jim McNulty was “devastated” after his team were relegated following a 1-0 defeat at Stockport.Dale’s 102-year stay in the Football League came to a predictable end after another dismal performance, with Isaac Olaofe scoring the only goal.McNulty said: “First and foremost I’m absolutely devasted.“I just feel so sorry for the fans because ...Full Story »
Darren Moore hails Sheffield Wednesday for fighting back to beat Exeter
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore praised his side for digging deep after they came from behind to beat Exeter City 2-1 at Hillsborough.A second-half comeback with goals from Lee Gregory and Callum Paterson cancelled out Josh Key’s opener and gave the Owls a vital three points.Moore said: “In the first 45 minutes we were non-existent. We looked really tired and I thought we ha...Full Story »
Jim Goodwin ‘delighted’ with Dundee United turnaround after win over Livingston
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
A delighted Jim Goodwin hailed Dundee United’s dramatic change of fortunes after their latest win over Livingston at Tannadice.The hosts took the lead in the first half through Jamie McGrath and then sealed the 2-0 victory late on thanks to a Steven Fletcher goal.It was the Terrors’ third win in a row and takes them four points clear of bottom side Ross County.However, United boss Go...Full Story »
Stephen Robinson hails his ‘biggest achievement’ as St Mirren seal top-six place
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Stephen Robinson hailed his “biggest achievement” and admitted there would be no mixed emotions as his St Mirren team sealed their cinch Premiership top-six place with a 2-0 home loss to Kilmarnock.Goals from Liam Donnelly and Christian Doidge handed Saints just a fourth home league defeat of an otherwise-impressive campaign.Dundee United’s win over Livingston, however, ensured...Full Story »
Ben Garner celebrates as Colchester achieve safety ‘in some style’
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Ben Garner was delighted to see his Colchester side confirm League Two safety after a resounding 4-1 home victory over Sutton.Colchester fell behind to an 11th-minute David Ajiboye effort but goals from Luke Chambers, John Akinde and Junior Tchamadeu made it 3-1 at half-time.And Noah Chilvers fired home a fourth in the second half as the U’s extended their unbeaten run to eight matches and...Full Story »
Port Vale end winless run by beating Bristol Rovers
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Managerless Port Vale gave their supporters something to smile about with a battling 2-0 home victory over Bristol Rovers.Goals from Ellis Harrison and Tom Pett did the damage as the Valiants ended a miserable run of eight games without a win.Striker Harrison gave the home side the perfect start when he smashed home from close range.Midfielder Pett then doubled the lead with a sweet left-foot st...Full Story »
Sheffield Wednesday stay in the hunt after blasting back to beat Exeter
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Sheffield Wednesday stayed in the race for automatic promotion from League One after a 2-1 win over Exeter City at Hillsborough.A second-half comeback with goals from Lee Gregory and Callum Paterson earned the Owls a vital three points.Wednesday almost took the lead when Gregory nipped the ball off defender Will Aimson and played in Will Vaulks but his effort was saved well by Jamal Blackman.Ref...Full Story »
Wealdstone and Dorking share points from entertaining draw
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Wealdstone and Dorking played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in the Vanarama National League.The Stones ended their run of three matches without a goal when Charlie Barker teed up Dominic Hutchinson to slot into the bottom corner after just three minutes.The lead lasted just five minutes as Jason Prior headed on Josh Taylor’s long throw and Daniel Gallagher fired home an equaliser.Dorking, w...Full Story »
Alexander King’s early header enough as Morton edge nine-man Raith
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Alexander King’s early header secured Morton a 1-0 cinch Championship victory over mid-table rivals Raith, who ended the game with nine men.Midfielder King headed home after just 82 seconds and that was enough for Morton to extend their unbeaten league run to four matches.Raith went closest to an equaliser when Lewis Vaughan’s superb long-range effort struck the crossbar early in the...Full Story »
Charlee Adams secures vital point in Maidenhead’s survival battle
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Maidenhead’s fight for National League survival will go to the final day after a 1-1 draw with Barnet.Charlee Adams scored against his former club to cancel out Harry Smith’s late opener for the visitors and the stalemate leaves Maidenhead a place and three points above fourth-bottom Torquay.Barnet sent dangerous balls into the box in the opening stages but the home defenders coped w...Full Story »