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7M Daily Laugh - Lampard lost the 1st match

Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by 7M Sport

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Real Madrid lose 3-2 to Villarreal and remain 12 points behind Barcelona having played one more game. Madrid mood     Chelsea this season     Southampton 1-4 Man CityHaaland 30 Goals     Tottenham 2-1 Brighton     Wolves 1-0 ChelseaLampard lost the 1st match     (3rd)Man Utd 2-0 Evert...Full Story »

Arsenal star Reiss Nelson facing trial over claims his dog 'attacked masseur in his home'

Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk

Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson will appear in court later this year after his dog allegedly attacked a massage therapist at his north London home back in December 2020 Reiss Nelson is facing a court trial after his dog allegedly attacked a masseur (Image: Getty Images) Arsenal star Reiss Nelson is being taken to court after the forward's dog allegedly attacked a masseur in his home. Massage ther...Full Story »

BECK TOGETHER David and Victoria Beckham in Easter peace summit with Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn in ‘bid to end feud’ at £76m mansion

Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

Now, in a bid to end rift rumours between the bride and her in-laws, Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz are hosting an Easter peace summit at her family’s £76million Palm Beach mansion. On Thursday, David and Victoria were spotted soaking up the sun on their £5million family yacht Credit: BackGrid Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz are hosting an Easter peace summit with...Full Story »

READY FOR JER-MAIN Jermain Defoe and new lover leave restaurant after romantic meal following his marriage breakdown

Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

The former England striker, 40, emerged behind ­influencer Alisha LeMay, 31, from II Bordello in Wapping, East London. Jermain Defoe and lover Alisha LeMay were seen leaving an Italian restaurant Credit: Peter Jordan Jermain's girlfriend Alisha has more 173,000 followers on Instagram Credit: instagram It comes after The Sun on Sunday revealed his marriage to Donna Tierney was over. The ...Full Story »

Liverpool: £190k-a-week star 'like footballing Marmite' at Anfield

Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by givemesport.com

Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson is "like footballing Marmite" at Anfield, Daily Express journalist Ryan Taylor has told GIVEMESPORT. The Reds captain is still a trusted member of the squad for Jurgen Klopp's outfit this season. Liverpool news – Jordan Henderson Henderson is now into his 12th season in a row with Liverpool, after switching Sunderland for Merseyside in a reported ...Full Story »

Man Utd great Scholes: Kane won't leave Tottenham

Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Manchester United great Paul Scholes can't see Tottenham striker Harry Kane moving to Old Trafford. It's been suggested Kane could leave Spurs for United this summer. But Scholes said on BT Sport: "No, I can't see Kane going to United. "If he were to leave Tottenham, he would have done it a few years ago when he was on his way to City. "But it is clear that United need a player who scores ...Full Story »

How Todd Boehly turned to TV star James Corden for advice before hiring Frank Lampard as Chelsea interim manager

Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

TV star James Corden played a surprise role in the shock appointment of Frank Lampard at Chelsea. Interim boss Lampard lost at Wolves on his "surreal" return and says he will not solve the club's problems in one day. Chelsea hired Frank Lampard as interim manager for the rest of the season Chelsea owner Todd Boehly needed advice after sacking Graham Potter Boehly turned to TV star James Cord...Full Story »

Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd lead Barcelona in Jeremie Frimpong race

Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by Goal.com

Man Utd lead Barca in Frimpong race (talkSPORT) Manchester United are the favourites to sign Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen, talkSPORT reports. Barcelona and Bayern Munich are also in the race to land the full-back this summer, but Erik ten Hag's team have made him their top priority ahead of next season. Arsenal chasing Wolfsburg full-back Ridle Baku Wolfsburg Arsenal are keen on s...Full Story »

Newcastle keen on landing Prem midfielder but Howe likely won’t start him next season

Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com

There's still all to play for this season for Eddie Howe and his Newcastle United stars, with a finish in the Champions League places surely the immediate aim. Assuming that their fine season ends with that particular prize, the Magpies will have to strengthen in key areas, with one of those being midfield. Though Howe has players with grit, determination and no little skill, they could still ...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag blames Man United schedule for Marcus Rashford injury

Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by ESPN

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag expressed concern about an injury picked up by Marcus Rashford during the 2-0 Premier League win against Everton on Saturday. Rashford pulled up in discomfort after chasing down a ball through on goal and was substituted soon afterwards in the 81st minute. The England forward gestured to United's bench that he needed to come off and was feeling the groin a...Full Story »

Chelsea set to hijack Manchester United move for €70m man

Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by 101 GREAT GOALS

Chelsea look set to beat Manchester United in the race for a top transfer. Chelsea are reportedly preparing a move to hijack Manchester United's transfer of Benfica superstar Goncalo Ramos. The striker is one of Europe's most-promising attackers after his performances at the World Cup and in Portugal. According to Portuguese outlet Record, the Blues will send scouts to watch Ramos in action ...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola continues to be impressed by ‘remarkable’ Erling Haaland

Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by PA

Pep Guardiola agrees Erling Haaland is on a trajectory that could reach the levels of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi but believes only time will tell if his striker will be counted among the greatest to ever play the game.The Manchester City striker moved within touching distance of the Premier League single-season scoring record, 34, jointly held by Alan Shearer and Andy Cole after bagging ...Full Story »

Erling Haaland strikes twice as Manchester City keep up title pursuit

Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by PA

Erling Haaland kept Manchester City’s title hopes alive with goals either side of half-time in his side’s 4-1 victory over Southampton at St Mary’s.The Norway striker broke the deadlock with a header on 45 minutes before Jack Grealish made it two after the restart.Haaland’s Premier League-leading 30th goal was a beautiful bicycle-kick finish, with the visitors only able t...Full Story »

Roberto De Zerbi accuses Cristian Stellini of disrespect as both bosses see red

Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by PA

Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi accused Cristian Stellini of a lack of respect after watching his side lose 2-1 at Tottenham in a fiery encounter.Drama occurred before kick-off when De Zerbi was involved in a heated exchange with Spurs’ acting head coach Stellini and could be seen pointing animatedly at his fellow Italian.It was the catalyst for a chaotic clash between the two top-four riva...Full Story »

Eddie Howe hails Newcastle’s ‘character’ and ‘fight’ in comeback at Brentford

Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by PA

Eddie Howe praised Newcastle’s “character” and “fight” after they came from a goal down to beat Brentford 2-1.The Magpies were trailing at half-time in their third match in six days to Ivan Toney’s penalty.But they were a different side after the break with Joelinton equalising via a deflection off Bees goalkeeper David Raya and Alexander Isak hitting the winn...Full Story »

David Moyes shrugs of fans’ disapproval as West Ham claim big win at Fulham

Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by PA

Manager David Moyes admitted he could do nothing to stop criticism from West Ham fans as he faced negativity during an important victory at Fulham.Harrison Reed’s own goal gave the Hammers a 1-0 win at Craven Cottage, their first league victory on the road since August.It was also enough to take Moyes’ men up to 13th in the table and three points clear of the bottom three.While the w...Full Story »

Stuart Kettlewell delighted as training-ground work pays off for Motherwell

Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by PA

Motherwell manager Stuart Kettlewell hailed his team’s commitment and composure after sealing a 3-0 home win over Livingston.A Kevin van Veen brace and a Max Johnston strike means the Steelmen have now taken 16 points from a possible 21 since the former Ross County boss took charge in February.Kettlewell said: “It was another good home performance. I was delighted with the clean shee...Full Story »

We were so quick – Barry Robson hails Aberdeen as Dons go third

Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by PA

Barry Robson praised the speed of Aberdeen’s play in their 2-0 win at home to Kilmarnock.Robson watched his side move into third place in the cinch Premiership thanks to a Luis ‘Duk’ Lopes double, the first of which came after less than 20 seconds.The forward then tapped home his 17th goal of the season in the 59th minute to complete a satisfactory afternoon for the hosts.Robso...Full Story »

Wednesday will be different, says Frank Lampard after Chelsea’s loss at Wolves

Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by PA

Boss Frank Lampard eased fears Chelsea will be outgunned by Real Madrid after a 1-0 defeat at Wolves.Matheus Nunes’ first-half stunner downed the visitors as Lampard’s return failed to produce a response.The 44-year-old, back until the end of the season after the sacking of Graham Potter, could not inspire the Blues in his first game in charge since being sacked in January 2021.They ...Full Story »

Callum Davidson: St Johnstone are in relegation battle after loss to Ross County

Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by PA

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson admitted his side have been dragged into a relegation battle after they slumped to a 2-0 home defeat to Ross County at McDiarmid Park.Simon Murray scored a superbly-taken opener just before half-time and David Cancola added a second after the Saints failed to clear a corner moments after the interval.St Johnstone are now only five points clear of the relegati...Full Story »

Steve Cooper not thinking about the sack after Nottingham Forest’s latest defeat

Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by PA

Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper is ignoring talk about his future after his side dropped into the bottom three with a 2-0 defeat at Aston Villa.Forest went down to second-half goals from Bertrand Traore and Ollie Watkins at Villa Park to go nine games without a win and leave relegation to the Championship looming.Cooper was given public backing by Evangelos Marinakis in midweek, but it came ...Full Story »

Under-fire Robbie Neilson vows to get Hearts back on track after latest defeat

Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by PA

Robbie Neilson is adamant he can ride out the current storm and get Hearts motoring again despite coming under fire from supporters after his beleaguered side crashed to a fifth consecutive defeat.The Jambos boss endured calls for his head from the stands and was loudly jeered at full-time when he walked on to the pitch to shake hands with his opponents and applaud the fans after his 10-man team...Full Story »

Adam Sadler focused on preparing team as Jesse Marsch linked with Leicester job

Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by PA

Leicester interim head coach Adam Sadler would not be drawn on reports suggesting Jesse Marsch is in advanced talks to take charge at the King Power Stadium as he reflected on a “deeply disappointing” 1-0 home defeat to relegation rivals Bournemouth.England midfielder James Maddison was guilty of gifting the Cherries the only goal, playing a blind back pass which was picked off by Ph...Full Story »

Jay Henderson and Nathan Shaw fire Inverness to victory over Raith

Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by PA

Inverness claimed a third straight cinch Championship win with a 2-0 success over Raith.Jay Henderson put Inverness ahead on 12 minutes after Cameron Harper drove through the Raith midfield and delivered a perfect pass.Thistle extended the lead nine minutes later when Nathan Shaw produced a clinical finish.Aidan Connolly and Lewis Vaughan saw chances either side of the interval saved by home goa...Full Story »

Kevin van Veen double lifts Motherwell to comfortable win

Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by PA

Two goals from Kevin van Veen helped Motherwell to a comfortable 3-0 home win over Livingston.The striker’s brace and a third from Max Johnston had Stuart Kettlewell’s side firmly in control by the 34th minute of a one-sided contest.Only the offside flag denied Van Veen a late hat-trick as Motherwell improved their chances of making the top six by the split.Livingston barely created ...Full Story »

Aston Villa move into the top six with victory against Nottingham Forest

Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by PA

Ollie Watkins’ hot streak continued as Aston Villa moved into the Premier League’s top six with a 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest, whose manager Steve Cooper’s job remains under threat.Watkins struck his ninth goal in the last 11 games at the death after Bertrand Traore had opened the scoring early in the second half.It was Villa’s sixth win from the last seven matches and...Full Story »

Ross County secure vital three points at St Johnstone in battle to avoid drop

Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by PA

Ross County secured a vital three points in their battle to avoid relegation as goals from Simon Murray and David Cancola either side of half-time gave them a deserved 2-0 victory over St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park.Both sides had chances to break the deadlock in the first half before Murray latched on to a Jordan White flick-on on the stroke of half-time to fire powerfully past Remi Matthews.Ca...Full Story »

Dundee back on top after goalless stalemate with Arbroath

Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by PA

Dundee returned to the top of the Scottish Championship following a goalless draw at Arbroath.Having seen previous leaders Queen’s Park thrashed 4-0 at Partick on Good Friday, Dundee missed the chance to move two points clear with a game in hand and instead sit at the summit on goal difference.Paul McMullan, whose last league goal came in a 4-2 home defeat by Arbroath on January 2, forced ...Full Story »

James Maddison error gifts Bournemouth win to leave Leicester deep in trouble

Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by PA

Bournemouth plunged managerless Leicester into deeper trouble near the foot of the Premier League with a vital 1-0 victory that lifted Gary O’Neil’s side out of the bottom three and up to 15th.As the Foxes were declining to comment on reports former Leeds boss Jesse Marsch was in “advanced talks” to fill the King Power vacancy left by Brendan Rodgers last week, the size o...Full Story »

Robbie Neilson booed by fans as Hearts suffer fifth straight defeat to St Mirren

Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by PA

Hearts boss Robbie Neilson came under heavy fire from furious Jambos supporters as his 10-man side crashed to a fifth defeat in a row at home to St Mirren.Second-half goals from Curtis Main and Alex Gogic put the Buddies on course for victory before Robert Snodgrass’ red card ended the beleaguered hosts’ hopes of a fightback.The 2-0 result was compounded as Hearts were overtaken in t...Full Story »

Hamilton held by fellow cinch Championship strugglers Cove Rangers

Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by PA

The cinch Championship’s bottom two could not be separated as Hamilton drew 1-1 at home to Cove Rangers.Cove, who had conceded 14 goals in their previous three matches, had the best chance of the first half when Connor Scully’s cross was headed inches over the bar by Blair Yule.Yule was forced off before the break through injury, as was goalkeeper Scott Fox after colliding with Benny...Full Story »

Harry Kane earns Tottenham victory in bad-tempered clash with Brighton

Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by PA

Harry Kane’s 25th goal of the season helped earn Tottenham a crucial 2-1 win over Brighton in a fiery encounter between the top-four rivals.Both bosses, Cristian Stellini and Roberto De Zerbi, were sent off in the second half on a day when tempers boiled over on a number of occasions in north London.Son Heung-min’s opener, his 100th goal in the Premier League, put the hosts in front,...Full Story »

Duk at the double as resurgent Aberdeen brush aside Kilmarnock

Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by PA

Aberdeen’s fantastic recent revival continued as a Luis ‘Duk’ Lopes double sealed a 2-0 win over Kilmarnock which lifted them up to third place in the cinch Premiership.The Cape Verde international opened the scoring after less than 20 seconds and added a second just before the hour mark as Barry Robson’s Dons dominated former boss Derek McInnes’ Kilmarnock side.The...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag fumes about PL fixture schedule after Marcus Rashford limps off

Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by PA

Erik ten Hag fumed about the Premier League fixture schedule after Marcus Rashford limped off with an injury that leaves Manchester United sweating on their star player’s fitness.The Saturday lunchtime clash with relegation-threatned Everton ended in a straightforward 2-0 win thanks to Scott McTominay’s strike and substitute Anthony Martial’s first league goal of 2023.The latte...Full Story »

West Ham boost hopes of avoiding relegation with derby win at Fulham

Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by PA

A Harrison Reed own goal gave West Ham their first away Premier League victory since August as they saw off Fulham to ease their relegation worries.The Hammers had been thrashed by Newcastle in midweek but recovered to win 1-0 at Craven Cottage in a low-quality affair settled by Reed’s unfortunate first-half moment.Not since a victory at Aston Villa in their second away game of the season ...Full Story »

Frank Lampard’s Chelsea return starts with loss at Wolves

Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by PA

Frank Lampard’s return fell flat as aimless Chelsea slipped to a 1-0 defeat at Wolves.Matheus Nunes’ stunning strike gave the hosts another survival lifeline and kept Chelsea rooted in turmoil.The poor visitors, on their third manager of the season after Graham Potter’s sacking last Sunday, turned to Lampard on Thursday in a bid to save their wretched season.It ends in defeat f...Full Story »

Ayr frustrated by draw with 10-man Greenock Morton

Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by PA

Ayr missed a chance to turn up the heat on the Scottish Championship leaders as they had to come from behind to draw 1-1 at home to Greenock Morton.After a goalless first half Morton went in front two minutes after the restart with a goal out of the blue.Calum Waters sent in a cross from the left which beat goalkeeper Charlie Albinson as it sailed inside the far post.The hosts levelled in the 62...Full Story »

Newcastle maintain Champions League charge as they hit back to beat Brentford

Posted Sunday, April 09, 2023 by PA

Alexander Isak kept Newcastle’s Champions League charge on track with the winner in a 2-1 victory at Brentford.The Sweden striker hit his eighth goal in 13 Premier League appearances as the Magpies came from a goal down to make it five wins in a row and stay in third place.A high-tempo match in west London also featured a collector’s item in the shape of a missed penalty by Ivan Tone...Full Story »

Manchester United maintain top-four push with win over Everton

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by PA

Anthony Martial’s first Premier League goal of 2023 wrapped up a comfortable Manchester United victory against Everton but Marcus Rashford’s injury threatens to take the sheen off this win.A mixture of poor finishing, questionable decision-making and string of Jordan Pickford saves prevented Sean Dyche’s visitors from being on the end of a first-half hiding at Old Trafford.Unit...Full Story »

7M Daily Laugh - Chelsea every 3 months

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by 7M Sport

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today. The Chosen One - FROM AN INTERIM MANAGER TO A WORLD CHAMPION MANAGER!   What a Great Week for Small teams..   Opponents knew it was over before the game even started.   The dream is getting closer   Chelsea every 3 months   Real Madrid Things   Karim Benzema nets hat-trick as Madrid thrash Barca 4-1    ...Full Story »

NICE TO MEET JO Meet Isabel Haugseng Johansen, Man City star Erling Haaland’s rarely-seen girlfriend who is also a footballer

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

But the Manchester City ace, 22, has also had a bit of success off the pitch. Erling Haaland is dating Isabel Haugseng Johansen - but who is the beauty? Erling and Isabel are believed to have started dating when he was at Dortmund The lovebirds met during their days at Bryne, with Isabel also a footballer Erling Haaland most-recently went shopping with Isabel during a trip to London to celeb...Full Story »

Arsenal have now 'looked at' signing £86k-a-week striker at the Emirates

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by givemesport.com

Arsenal have 'looked at' the possibility of signing Everton forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin this summer, Dean Jones has informed GIVEMESPORT. Arsenal have 'looked at' the possibility of signing Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin this summer, transfer insider Dean Jones has informed GIVEMESPORT. The 26-year-old has endured frequent injury issues this season and has not featured for his curre...Full Story »

'He cannot do it' - Pep Guardiola explains 'tactical' reason why Kyle Walker hasn't been starting for Man City

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by Goal.com

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says Kyle Walker cannot play in his preferred system which is why he's been benched. ·Walker out of favour at City·Not suited to team's system·Guardiola says decision is purely tactical WHAT HAPPENED? Walker has lost his place in the Man City starting XI and Guardiola has revealed it's because the England international is not suited to the inve...Full Story »

'World's richest footballer' is worth more than anyone in sport on 2023 billionaires list

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk

The likes of Michael Jordan, Jerry Jones and many more have become billionaires within the sports industry, but even they pale into insignificance to the 'world's richest footballer' Bolkiah is now playing for Chonbury FC in Thailand (Image: Photo by Pakawich Damrongkiattisak/Getty Images) Lionel Messi could be paid the best part of £350million a year if he moves to Saudi Arabia - but eve...Full Story »

ENJOY THE GLIDE I snubbed Real Madrid because of their bizarre contract clauses that banned me from going paragliding

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

At the time, the Polish strike sensation was running down his Borussia Dortmund contract. Robert Lewandowski, now at Barcelona, had an offer to join Real Madrid in 2013 Credit: Getty But he would have been banned from various activities - including skiiing Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk Having proved himself as one of the top marksmen in world football, the fact he was going to be...Full Story »

Tottenham trials for Kilmarnock youngster Ben Brannan

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Kilmarnock youngster Ben Brannan is looking to join Tottenham's development squad. Per football.london, the 16-year-old is presently training with Spurs' youth team as he looks to earn a permanent spot. He is serving a three-week trial at present, with the teenager having impressed with Kilmarnock's under-17s and under-18s. The right-back has also featured for his nation, taking part in under...Full Story »

Man Utd: £250k-a-week star 'could have way back' under Ten Hag at Old Trafford

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by givemesport.com

Manchester United striker Anthony Martial could still have a 'way back' at Old Trafford under Erik Ten Hag following an injury-plagued season. Erik ten Hag Manchester United ace Anthony Martial could still have a 'way back' under Erik Ten Hag at Old Trafford, journalist Dean Jones has suggested to GIVEMESPORT. The 27-year-old looked set to establish himself as a first-team regular under the D...Full Story »

PSG launch transfer bid for Jude Bellingham with French giants desperate to win race for Borussia Dortmund star

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have reportedly launched a bid to secure Borussia Dortmund and England midfielder Jude Bellingham. The 19-year-old has been linked with a number of Europe's top clubs including Manchester United, Liverpool, Manchester City and Real Madrid. A host of Europe's top clubs have been linked with Jude Bellingham Dortmund are also hoping he will commit his future to the club for o...Full Story »

Transfer LIVE: Chelsea plotting swoop for Goncalo Ramos

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by Goal.com

Arsenal keen on signing Granit Xhaka's international teammate Djibril Sow Eintracht Frankfurt According to the Daily Mirror, Arsenal are interested in signing Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Djibril Sow, who played alongside Granit Xhaka in all four World Cup games for Switzerland. Sow, 26, has a contract that runs out in 2024, while Sky Germany has reported that he is eager to leave Germany ...Full Story »

PSG in contact with Chelsea star ahead of potential £30m deal

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com

Paris Saint-Germain are set to rekindle their interest in Chelsea's Hakim Ziyech this summer after a move collapsed very late in the January window. The French champions had an agreement in place to bring the Morocco international to Paris on loan for the season but Chelsea messed up the documents for the transfer and it fell through, reported Sky Sports. According to Football Insider, PSG ha...Full Story »

Barcelona tipped to launch surprise summer swoop for Liverpool midfielder

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by 101 GREAT GOALS

Spanish giants Barcelona have, on Friday, been tipped to sanction what would come as a shock move for a member of the midfield setup at Liverpool. The player in question? Thiago Alcantara. Spanish international Thiago, of course, is a one-time member of the engine room ranks at the Camp Nou. And, since seeing his departure sanctioned back in the summer of 2013, the 31-year-old has gone on to ...Full Story »

Chelsea consider return for Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti - sources

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by ESPN

Carlo Ancelotti will be considered for a return to Chelsea for a second spell as manager at Stamford Bridge should the Real Madrid coach leave the Santiago Bernabeu at the end of the season, sources have told ESPN. Chelsea announced former player and coach Frank Lampard as interim manager for the remainder of the season on Thursday having sacked Graham Potter last Sunday. Potter lasted just sev...Full Story »

We made memories today – Vincent Kompany celebrates ‘special’ Burnley promotion

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by PA

Vincent Kompany is delighted that his Burnley players were able to “make memories” as they confirmed their promotion back to the Premier League with a 2-1 win at Middlesbrough.The Clarets bounced back to the top flight at the first time of asking with seven games to spare, with the pain of last season’s relegation having been well and truly banished by the excellence of the las...Full Story »

Connor Roberts strike sends Burnley back into the Premier League

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by PA

Burnley’s promotion back to the Premier League was confirmed with seven games to spare as they beat Middlesbrough 2-1 at the Riverside.Just over 10 months since they were relegated under the caretaker stewardship of Mike Jackson, Vincent Kompany’s reborn Clarets will be back in the top-flight next season.Ashley Barnes’ first-half opener set them on their way on Teesside, and wh...Full Story »

Partick Thistle hit four second-half goals to crush Queen’s Park

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by PA

Partick Thistle cut the gap on Queen’s Park to three points with a thumping 4-0 win over the cinch Championship leaders at Firhill.After a scoreless first half of few chances, Thistle struck five minutes after the break as Scott Tiffoney cut the ball back for Kevin Holt to convert at the far post.Thistle doubled their lead midway through the second half when Kyle Turner tapped home and Dan...Full Story »

Last-gasp Hull leveller was ‘harsh lesson’ for Sunderland, says Tony Mowbray

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by PA

Tony Mowbray admitted his Sunderland side were dealt a “harsh lesson” as they conceded a 98th-minute equaliser to draw 4-4 with Hull in a dramatic game at the Stadium of Light.Sunderland fought back from 1-0 and then 3-2 down to lead 4-3 in the dying moments and looked set to close the gap on the play-off places to four points.But substitute Pierre Ekwah fouled Regan Slater in the ar...Full Story »

Last-gasp Ozan Tufan penalty earns Hull thrilling 4-4 draw at Sunderland

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by PA

Ozan Tufan scored a penalty with the last kick of the match to snatch a point for Hull in a wild 4-4 draw at Sunderland.The hosts trailed 1-0, led 2-1, trailed 3-2 and then led 4-3 in a topsy-turvy contest as they looked set to give their Championship play-off hopes a major boost.But the Tigers left Wearside with a point after Tufan swept home his second goal of the game from the spot in the eig...Full Story »

Inih Effiong fires Dagenham to victory at play-off hopefuls Boreham Wood

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by PA

Inih Effiong’s first-half goal was enough for Dagenham to return to winning ways with a 1-0 victory against play-off hopefuls Boreham Wood.The Daggers, still in with a chance of breaking into the top seven despite back-to-back defeats, struck in the 12th minute when Josh Hare’s free-kick was headed across goal by David Longe-King and Effiong was there to nod home the loose ball.Zak B...Full Story »

Richie Wellens delighted with Darren Pratley’s response in Orient win at Salford

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by PA

Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens praised veteran Darren Pratley after he returned to form in the 2-0 win at Salford.The 37-year-old was hooked at half-time against Carlisle last weekend but responded with a key role in a victory that extended Orient’s unbeaten run to 11 games and left them 10 points clear at the top of League Two.Pratley was involved in Orient’s second goal, knockin...Full Story »

Darren Moore frustrated as Sheffield Wednesday drop points again

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by PA

Darren Moore insisted Sheffield Wednesday should have killed the game off before the Oxford penalty that left him frustrated.League One promotion-chasers Wednesday are now six games without a win after the 1-1 draw. Barry Bannan scored a superb opener before Akin Famewo’s foul on Marcus Browne led to Cameron Brannagan’s equaliser.“I didn’t think it was a penalty from wher...Full Story »

Daniel Kemp’s quality leaves John Askey purring

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by PA

Hartlepool manager John Askey revelled in the performance of hat-trick hero Daniel Kemp after his side’s resounding 4-1 away victory over Grimsby.The Mariners fell apart defensively after drawing level early in the second half, after Kemp had scored the opener before the break, with the man of the moment scoring twice in four minutes with 15 to go to push his side back ahead.Josh Umerah ad...Full Story »

It’s a huge win – Dino Maamria delight as Burton stun in-form Barnsley

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by PA

Burton boss Dino Maamria hailed a “huge win” for his side as they boosted their League One survival bid with a 2-1 victory over promotion-chasing Barnsley.Conor Shaughnessy and Dale Taylor scored for Burton as they remained seven points clear of the relegation places with an impressive win over an in-form Tykes side that were chasing a 12th win in 15 games.“It was a big win for...Full Story »

Simon Weaver: Harrogate do not play like Manchester City but players do care

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by PA

Harrogate manager Simon Weaver admitted his players might fall way short of being Manchester City standard but insisted they are showing the Wetherby Road faithful that they care after drawing with AFC Wimbledon.Relegation-threatened Harrogate fought back from 2-0 down following an Ethan Chislett brace for the visitors to snatch an unlikely draw courtesy of Luke Armstrong’s 89th-minute rep...Full Story »

Mark Hughes critical of referee as Bradford draw at Crawley

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by PA

Bradford boss Mark Hughes was critical of the performance of referee Robert Lewis as his promotion- chasing side extended their unbeaten run to nine games with a goalless draw at relegation- threatened Crawley.Hughes felt Lewis should have sent off two Crawley players for bad fouls on Brad Halliday and Jamie Walker late in the first half.Crawley midfielder Rafiq Khaleel and defender Harry Ransom...Full Story »

Nigel Clough hails Hiram Boateng after ‘fantastic finish’ in Mansfield win

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by PA

Manager Nigel Clough was full of praise for goalscorer Hiram Boateng after Mansfield came from behind to beat Swindon 4-2.Rushian Hepburn-Murphy put Swindon ahead early on but Stephen Quinn levelled with Mansfield’s first goal at this ground since 2002.Lucas Akins gave Mansfield the lead just past the half-hour mark and then turned provider by finding Rhys Oates, whose deflected shot found...Full Story »

Joey Barton says young Bristol Rovers team ‘moving in the right direction’

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by PA

Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton heaped praise on his young side and an improving defence as the Pirates finally won at the Memorial Stadium after eight games.The hosts edged to a 1-0 win against Charlton to record a first league double over the Addicks since 1957/58, with a victory built on restricting the opposition’s chances.Dean Holden’s men had scored six goals in their previous ...Full Story »

Gareth Ainsworth knows QPR vulnerability visible as struggles continue

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by PA

QPR boss Gareth Ainsworth admitted his side’s fragility was evident in a 2-0 defeat at home to Preston which continued their awful slump towards the drop zone.Rangers, who were top in October, have lost nine of their past 10 matches, all but one of their seven since Ainsworth was appointed, and are now only above the relegation places because of Reading’s six-point deduction.They wer...Full Story »

Kieran McKenna hails ‘good day’s work’ as Ipswich thump Wycombe

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by PA

Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna insisted his side’s 4-0 win over Wycombe was not as comfortable as the scoreline suggests.First-half goals from George Hirst and Conor Chaplin and second-half strikes from Wes Burns and Freddie Ladapo with a penalty earned Town their eighth league win on the trot as they moved above Sheffield Wednesday into second place.McKenna said: “It was a good day&...Full Story »

Darren Ferguson hails ‘confidence and belief’ as Peterborough hammer Shrewsbury

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by PA

Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson hailed his side’s “confident” performance after beating Shrewsbury 3-0.Dominant Posh secured a convincing victory against a Shrews side who had won five in a row at New Meadow before being turned over by the play-off contenders.It is 16 points from a possible 18 for the resurgent visitors, who firmly have their play-off fate in their own hands ...Full Story »

A phenomenal achievement – Lincoln boss Mark Kennedy hails Ben House impact

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by PA

Lincoln boss Mark Kennedy hailed Ben House as one of the “top strikers” in League One after his double did for Cheltenham.House struck in each half to end the Imps’ five-game winless run with a comfortable victory at Sincil Bank.“I am really pleased for Ben, who I think is one of the top strikers in the league,” Kennedy said.“His goals-to-games ratio is really...Full Story »

Norwich boss David Wagner: Beating Blackburn was our biggest win of the season

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by PA

David Wagner believes Norwich’s 2-0 victory at play-off rivals Blackburn was their “biggest win of the season”.Norwich were four points and a place behind sixth-place Rovers ahead of the match, but were on their way to reducing the gap in the 11th minute when Liam Gibbs’ first senior goal capped off a superb team move.Max Aarons then struck a post before the break and Nor...Full Story »

Paul Simpson urges fans to keep turning out in force as Carlisle chase promotion

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by PA

Carlisle boss Paul Simpson hailed the club’s superb support and urged the fans to keep coming after their 2-0 win over Tranmere.The biggest Cumbrian crowd since hosting Leeds back in 2007 – 13,410 – were treated to a Kristian Dennis brace as the hosts returned to the automatic promotion places in League Two with their first win in five.Dennis bagged his 19th and 20th goals of t...Full Story »

Jim McNulty delighted with Rochdale’s ‘real bravery’ in win over Walsall

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by PA

Jim McNulty praised the bravery of his Rochdale side after they came from behind to beat Walsall 4-2 at the Crown Oil Arena.Bottom-of-the-table Dale fell behind to a Jamille Matt strike but goals in quick succession before half-time from Ian Henderson and Danny Lloyd turned the game around.Walsall equalised seven minutes into the second period through Tom Knowles but Max Taylor and Ethan Brierle...Full Story »

Neil Warnock feels Huddersfield in a good place after victory at Watford

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by PA

Neil Warnock believes Huddersfield are in a good place after boosting their survival hopes with a 3-2 win at Watford.Victory takes the Yorkshire side out of the Sky Bet Championship drop zone for the first time since August.With a home game on Easter Monday against Blackburn up next, Warnock feels his side are moving in the right direction.He said: “It looks a lot better than it did four w...Full Story »

Paul Ince challenges Reading to achieve ‘something special’ and avoid drop

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by PA

Reading manager Paul Ince urged his players to become “heroes” after they followed their six-point Championship deduction by the EFL in midweek with a scrappy 1-1 home draw with Birmingham.Andy Carroll gave the hosts a seventh-minute lead after a slick team move but Birmingham levelled just before the half-hour when Lukas Jutkiewicz powered home a header.Neither side impressed in a t...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher hails Plymouth game-changers as subs seal win over Morecambe

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by PA

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher praised his side’s character and depth as they battled back from a goal down to pick up three points to take them to the top of League One.Second-half goals from substitutes Danny Mayor, Ben Waine and Jay Matete gave the Greens the points after Jensen Weir had given struggling Morecambe a shock third-minute lead.A delighted Schumacher said: “I’m ...Full Story »

Swansea and Coventry goalkeepers earn praise following scoreless draw

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by PA

Both goalkeepers received pats on the back at the end of the goalless draw between Swansea and Coventry at the Swansea.Com Stadium.Home goalkeeper Andy Fisher made it two clean sheets in his last three games with four top-class saves, two of which were one-on-ones.Meanwhile, Sky Blues keeper Ben Wilson cracked a 64-year-old record as he notched his 18th clean sheet of the season – one more...Full Story »

‘Frustrated’ Barrow boss Pete Wild writes off play-off chances

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by PA

Angry boss Pete Wild wrote off Barrow’s play-off chances after a comprehensive 3-0 defeat at Crewe.His side were the architects of their own downfall as they handed their hosts two first-half penalties, both converted by Dan Agyei, as their top-seven aspirations took a big dent.Wild was fuming with referee Sam Purkiss’ first award, against George Ray, who was penalised for tussling w...Full Story »

Sabri Lamouchi moves on from Connor Wickham incident as Cardiff claim vital win

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by PA

Cardiff boss Sabri Lamouchi refused to dwell on the recent controversy surrounding Connor Wickham after the striker’s starring role in a 3-1 win over Sky Bet Championship relegation rivals Blackpool.Wickham opened the scoring for Cardiff in the 21st minute and proved a handful for Blackpool’s defenders throughout, with Sory Kaba and Joe Rolls striking before half-time for the Blues.B...Full Story »

Paul Heckingbottom urges Sheffield United to take care of their own business

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by PA

Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom will not worry about the results of their promotion rivals after a 1-0 win against Wigan moved his side closer to the Premier League.A first-half goal from Iliman Ndiaye was enough to give the Blades a victory which sees them go eight points clear of third-placed Luton ahead of fourth-placed Middlesbrough’s late clash with leaders Burnley.But Heckin...Full Story »

Phil Parkinson says Wrexham ‘stunned’ by loss to Halifax in blow to title hopes

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by PA

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson admitted his players were “stunned” after a 3-1 defeat at Halifax knocked them off top spot and dented their National League title chances.Elliot Lee gave Wrexham an interval lead but their 28-game unbeaten league run was halted as Halifax hit back in the second half through Milli Alli’s brilliant double before Mani Dieseruvwe added a late third.Wrex...Full Story »

Joe Morrell sending-off ‘baffling’, says Portsmouth boss John Mousinho

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by PA

Portsmouth boss John Mousinho was mystified by the decision to send off Joe Morrell in their 1-1 draw away to MK Dons.Connor Ogilvie’s well-struck volley gaven a dominant Pompey an early lead, but a red card for Morrell in the 39th minute drastically altered the complexion of the game.A brief scuffle inside the Portsmouth six-yard box saw the midfielder receive his marching orders and hand...Full Story »

Notts County overtake Wrexham as Macaulay Langstaff sets National League record

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by PA

Notts County took over top spot from Wrexham as Macaulay Langstaff set a new National League goalscoring record in their 3-0 victory over Wealdstone.Langstaff scored his 41st goal of season – the most in a single campaign since the league was rebranded in 2015 – as County reached 100 points for the campaign with four games remaining.Things got even better for the Magpies as news filt...Full Story »

Gateshead keep run going with win over struggling Scunthorpe

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by PA

Gateshead continued their revival with a 2-0 win over National League strugglers Scunthorpe, who finished with 10 men.Greg Olley fired the home side into a 17th-minute lead after latching on to Stephen Wearne’s chipped pass.Olley then turned provider to set up Wearne, who slotted the ball into the bottom corner from 12 yards.Scunthorpe, who are second bottom, had midfielder Tom Pugh dismis...Full Story »

Dave Challinor hails Stockport’s attitude after battling win at Sutton

Posted Saturday, April 08, 2023 by PA

Dave Challinor was proud of his players after his first win at Sutton as a manager kept Stockport’s promotion charge on track.Jack Stretton’s second-half effort earned a 1-0 victory to make it seven games without defeat for County.The on-song Hatters have lost just once in their last 14 matches to leave them just two points off third-placed Carlisle.“I spoke all week about atti...Full Story »

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