Tottenham join Manchester United in race for Napoli centreback
Posted Monday, March 20, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
Tottenham have joined their league rivals Manchester United in the race to try and sign highly-rated Napoli centreback Kim Min-Jae.
This is according to Football Insider, who say that Spurs are going to reignite their interest in Kim Min-Jae and will join Manchester United in the race for the 26-year old.
Kim has been part of a Napoli defence this season that has conceded just 16 league goals ...Full Story »
Tottenham stars 'want Antonio Conte sacked now' after extraordinary Southampton rant
Posted Monday, March 20, 2023 by Express.co.uk
Tottenham boss Antonio Conte attacked his players after the 3-3 draw at Southampton
Some of Tottenham's first-team players would allegedly welcome the immediate sacking of Antonio Conte following the Italian's explosive attack on his squad after their disastrous 3-3 draw at Southampton on Saturday. Spurs were well on course to secure a vital three points in the race for Champions League footbal...Full Story »
Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois admits title race all but over after Clasico loss
Posted Monday, March 20, 2023 by ESPN
Thibaut Courtois admitted that Real Madrid's chances of winning LaLiga have all but disappeared after Barcelona's 2-1 El Clasico victory on Sunday left Madrid 12 points behind the league leaders.
Madrid went ahead early at Camp Nou thanks to Ronald Araujo's own goal. Sergi Roberto equalised before half-time, and -- as both teams pushed for a late winner -- Marco Asensio had a goal disallowed fo...Full Story »
Marco Silva hopes Mitrovic avoids long ban after Fulham’s FA Cup meltdown
Posted Monday, March 20, 2023 by PA
Marco Silva does not expect Aleksandar Mitrovic to receive a long ban after the striker tried to grab referee Chris Kavanagh during five minutes of madness which cost Fulham their chance of reaching the FA Cup semi-finals.Fulham were leading Manchester United 1-0 in the last eight at Old Trafford with a little over 20 minutes to go when Willian blocked a goalbound Jadon Sancho shot on the line w...Full Story »
Man Utd book Wembley return as Fulham crumble after Aleksandar Mitrovic meltdown
Posted Monday, March 20, 2023 by PA
Manchester United punished five minutes of madness from Fulham to book their place in the FA Cup semi-finals as they came from behind to win 3-1 at Old Trafford.Fulham were full value for the lead that Aleksandar Mitrovic gave them five minutes into the second half, but the wheels came off with around 20 minutes left as manager Marco Silva, Willian and Mitrovic were all sent off within 40 second...Full Story »
Roberto De Zerbi urges Brighton not to be ‘like a tourist’ in FA Cup semi-finals
Posted Monday, March 20, 2023 by PA
Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi does not want his team to act “like a tourist” at Wembley, insisting Albion will approach their FA Cup semi-final with their eyes fixed on the trophy.The Seagulls manager visited the ‘home of football’ last June to watch his native Italy take on Argentina in the Finalissima, he said “like an Italian fan”, but his next seat will b...Full Story »
Mikel Arteta wants Arsenal to return from break fit and fighting for title glory
Posted Monday, March 20, 2023 by PA
Mikel Arteta has urged his players to return from the international break fit and hungry to continue Arsenal’s Premier League title bid.The Gunners sit eight points clear at the top of the table after a straightforward 4-1 win over managerless Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium.Bukayo Saka once again starred as he scored twice and set up the opener for Gabriel Martinelli, becoming the ...Full Story »
Paul Heckingbottom urges Sheffield United to write ‘unbelievable story’
Posted Monday, March 20, 2023 by PA
Paul Heckingbottom wants Sheffield United to write an “unbelievable story” after reaching the FA Cup semi-finals, but on-loan midfielder Tommy Doyle faces Wembley heartache after the Blades were drawn against his parent club Manchester City.Doyle would have been hoping to follow in the footsteps of his grandfathers Mike Doyle and Glyn Pardoe by playing at the national stadium after f...Full Story »
Russell Martin calls on Swansea to ‘build’ on victory over Bristol City
Posted Monday, March 20, 2023 by PA
Russell Martin urged Swansea to build on a morale-boosting victory over Bristol City by finishing the season in style.Goals from Liam Cullen and Olivier Ntcham saw Swansea claim a first Sky Bet Championship win since February 15, with Martin’s side having lost five and drawn one since.But, after moving 10 points clear of the relegation zone with eight games left, Martin is determined Swans...Full Story »
Evan Ferguson bags brace as Brighton beat Grimsby to end fairy-tale FA Cup run
Posted Monday, March 20, 2023 by PA
Evan Ferguson scored a brace as Brighton ended Grimsby’s fairy-tale FA Cup run at the quarter-final stage with a decisive 5-0 victory over League Two’s 15th-placed side to set up a last-four tie with Manchester United.Deniz Undav scored inside six minutes and 18-year-old Ferguson had standout afternoon, hitting two before Solly March nodded in the fourth and Kaoru Mitoma sealed the M...Full Story »
Bukayo Saka scores twice as Arsenal beat Crystal Palace to go eight points clear
Posted Monday, March 20, 2023 by PA
Bukayo Saka once again starred as Arsenal cruised to victory over managerless Crystal Palace to open up an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League.With closest challengers Manchester City in FA Cup action, Mikel Arteta’s side took full advantage, bouncing back from their Europa League exit at the hands of Sporting Lisbon to beat their London rivals 4-1.Saka scored twice and set u...Full Story »
Blades boss Paul Heckingbottom hoping to avoid ‘complicated’ Man City semi-final
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom hopes to avoid Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-finals so on-loan Tommy Doyle can emulate his grandfathers.Doyle has the chance to follow in the footsteps of Mike Doyle and Glyn Pardoe by playing at Wembley after firing the Blades into the last four with a stunning injury-time winner against Blackburn.The midfielder, who is on loan from City, has wat...Full Story »
Liam Cullen and Olivier Ntcham give Swansea victory over Bristol City
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Swansea beat Bristol City 2-0 to surely remove any lingering fears of being dragged in to the Sky Bet Championship relegation battle.Liam Cullen and Olivier Ntcham were on target as Swansea claimed a first win in seven games and move 10 points above 22nd-placed Huddersfield with eight games remaining.Bristol City are two points better off than Swansea following a third defeat in five games, as t...Full Story »
Last-gasp Tommy Doyle stunner sends Sheffield United into FA Cup semi-finals
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Tommy Doyle sent Sheffield United to an FA Cup semi-final at Wembley with a stunning stoppage-time winner against Blackburn but will miss the chance of emulating his grandfathers.The Manchester City loanee has watched video footage of his paternal grandfather Mike Doyle and maternal grandfather Glyn Pardoe playing at the national stadium for his parent club in the late 1960s and 1970s and he loo...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - Chelsea 2-2 Everton
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by 7M Sport
Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.
Southampton 3-3 Tottenham
Chelsea 2-2 Everton
Cristiano Ronaldo’s mother was there at the beginning of his football journey and now she’s here for his son.
The Lion King - Zlatan Ibrahimovic has Become The Oldest Player Ever to Score in The SERIE A.
THE CYBORG - ERLING HAALAND HAS SCORED 8 GOALS IN HI...Full Story »
Fans love Jack Grealish's X-rated Instagram post of 'Nathan Ake with t**s'
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Jack Grealish took to Instagram to post a photo of an X-rated mug with Nathan Ake on it (Image: Getty Images)
It's safe to say that Manchester City winger Jack Grealish is no stranger to a bit of controversy.
However, his recent headline making story will likely have plenty of football fans chuckling away to themselves - whilst also leaving team mate Nathan Ake confused.
Taking to Instagram, ...Full Story »
Napoli's sexiest fan dreaming of Champions League glory after making naked promise
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Saulino regularly sends her fans into meltdown with her snaps (Image: @paolinasaulino/Instagram)
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Victor Osimhen, Kim Min-Jae and Paola Saulino have all been Napoli's biggest stars this season.
If the latter does not ring any bells, it is because her contributions to the Neapolitans has been in front of the camera rather than off the pitch. Nevertheless, Saulino, an OnlyF...Full Story »
Kai Havertz appears to mock Jordan Pickford with 'clown' gesture after Chelsea goal
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Havertz rubbed extra salt into Pickford's wounds (Image: @SkySports/Twitter)
Chelsea striker Kai Havertz appeared to mock Jordan Pickford by doing a "clown" gesture.
The German forward carried on his good form with a clinical penalty against the Everton shot-stopper. Havertz did a little shuffle, stuttered, sent Pickford the wrong way with his eyes, before slamming the spot-kick into the top c...Full Story »
Real Madrid are considering a surprise move for Chelsea striker
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
Real Madrid could be in for a surprise move as reports suggest the club is considering signing Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku in the upcoming summer transfer window. The Belgian forward is currently on loan at Inter Milan, where he has failed to impress during his second stint with the club.
The news comes as Inter CEO Giuseppe Marotta confirmed that Lukaku will return to his parent club, Chel...Full Story »
Man Utd prepare for double Napoli raid for Osimhen and Kim
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com
Manchester United are being linked with a double raid on Serie A leaders Napoli.
The Sun says United are tipped to launch a massive double bid for Napoli's main men Victor Osimhen and Kim Min-Jae.
Osimhen, Harry Kane and Goncalo Ramos reportedly top boss Erik ten Hag's list of summer strike targets.
And although Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez are established as Ten Hag's central defen...Full Story »
Mason Mount 'very likely' to leave Chelsea this summer as he hires new agent – report
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by fourfourtwo.com
Mason Mount is said to be 'very likely' to leave Chelsea(opens in new tab) this summer, after the midfielder reportedly hiring a new agent.
Mount, 24, is about to enter the final 12 months of his deal at Stamford Bridge, and it seems that he will not be agreeing a new contract with the Blues.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano(opens in new tab), it is now "very likely that [Mount] ...Full Story »
Antonio Conte trying to get sacked by Tottenham, says Jamie Carragher
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by fourfourtwo.com
Former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher believes Tottenham manager Antonio Conte is trying to get sacked following his extraordinary rant after the 3-3 draw at bottom club Southampton on Saturday.
Spurs were 3-1 up at St Mary's but conceded twice late in the game and had to settle for a point as the teams drew 3-3.
After the game, Conte called his players 'selfish' and hit out ...Full Story »
Agent snaps at Liverpool striker Salah exit rumours
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com
The agent of Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah denies he's unsettled.
The story was posted on Twitter by the author, Santi Aouna, which led to a response from Salah's representative.
Ramy Abbas Issa, who is Salah's agent, has hit out at the report with a brief response.
He wrote: “Where did you get this from if not even Mohamed and I discussed this? Please tell us."
Since signing a new...Full Story »
'Erling Haaland will have a problem in the future' - Pep Guardiola worries about pressure on Man City striker
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by Goal.com
Pep Guardiola warned that Manchester City star Erling Haaland will face the problem of being expected to score at least three goals every game.
WHAT HAPPENED? Haaland has scored eight goals in his last two matches, having struck five times in the Champions League against RB Leipzig in midweek before firing in three as his side beat Burnley 6-0 in the FA Cup quarter-finals. The striker's incre...Full Story »
Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd willing to pay £44m to sign Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by Goal.com
Reus wants Borussia Dortmund contract extension
Marco Reus hopes to sign a contract extension at Borussia Dortmund.
The Germany international's current deal expires at the end of the season but he does not want to leave, saying to Sky that talks are underway, adding: "I would like to end my career here."
Ward leaves Liverpool for Ajax technical director role
Julian Ward has agreed to join ...Full Story »
Vincent Kompany knows ‘superstar’ Erling Haaland will become one of the greats
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Burnley manager Vincent Kompany has no doubts Erling Haaland will become one of the greats of the game after witnessing the Manchester City striker’s power first-hand in a 6-0 FA Cup defeat at the Etihad.The Norway international took his goal tally to 42 in 37 matches with his sixth hat-trick of the campaign, which is one more than the total of every other Premier League player combined th...Full Story »
Graham Potter bemoans ‘cheap goals’ after Chelsea are held at home by Everton
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Graham Potter felt Chelsea were undone by “cheap goals” as they succumbed to a late Everton equaliser to draw 2-2 at Stamford Bridge.The hosts were relentless in their pressure during a first half in which they created a succession of chances but failed to punish Sean Dyche’s side, before twice surrendering the lead as their three-game winning run ended.Ellis Simms ran through ...Full Story »
Late Ellis Simms goal earns Everton a point and check’s Chelsea’s progress
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Everton ended Chelsea’s winning run with a dramatic late equaliser from substitute Ellis Simms at Stamford Bridge to bolster their hopes of Premier League survival.The 22-year-old outmuscled Kalidou Koulibaly to steal in and make it 2-2 in the 89th minute, after Kai Havertz’s penalty looked to have made it four victories in a row for Graham Potter’s side.Joao Felix gave Chelsea...Full Story »
Miserable Man City return for Vincent Kompany as Erling Haaland bags treble
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Erling Haaland scored yet another hat-trick as Manchester City thrashed Vincent Kompany’s Burnley 6-0 to power into the FA Cup semi-finals.The prolific Norwegian followed up his five-goal haul against RB Leipzig on Tuesday with his sixth treble of the season as City ruthlessly put the Clarets to the sword at the Etihad Stadium.World Cup winner Julian Alvarez celebrated his new contract wit...Full Story »
Unai Emery switches focus after Aston Villa sweep aside Bournemouth
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Unai Emery has switched his objective from Premier League survival to securing a top-10 finish after Aston Villa’s 3-0 win against Bournemouth.Douglas Luiz, Jacob Ramsey and Emiliano Buendia all scored as mid-table Villa moved on to 38 points with 11 matches remaining.They were only a point above the relegation zone when boss Emery officially started work as Steven Gerrard’s successo...Full Story »
Carlisle boss Paul Simpson picks the positives from draw with Stevenage
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Paul Simpson saw Carlisle fall out of the League Two automatic promotion places but insisted it was a point won rather than two dropped in their goalless draw with second-placed Stevenage.Yet Simpson believes several key decisions went against his side that might have tipped the outcome the Cumbrians’ way.First-half appeals for a penalty and a second-half call for a red card were rejected ...Full Story »
Julen Lopetegui frustrated after latest chapter of Wolves’ referee woe
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Boss Julen Lopetegui says he could write a book about the bad decisions against Wolves after a thrilling 4-2 defeat to Leeds.Jack Harrison, Luke Ayling, Rasmus Kristensen and Rodrigo pounced for the visitors as they escaped the Premier League relegation zone.Jonny spectacularly snatched a goal back before Matheus Cunha made it 3-2 but Jonny was then sent off for a dangerous tackle on Ayling.Jonn...Full Story »
Steven Schumacher happy as Plymouth grind out win over Forest Green
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Steven Schumacher was delighted with promotion-chasing Plymouth as they scored at “important times” to beat League One basement side Forest Green 2-0.Central defender James Bolton headed Argyle ahead from an eighth-minute Jordan Houghton corner and Bali Mumba doubled their lead in the 47th minute.“The most important thing today was that we got the win,” admitted Schumache...Full Story »
Paul Warne rues Derby’s ‘hugely-embarrassing performance’ in Fleetwood defeat
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Derby head coach Paul Warne admitted he was “embarrassed” after his team suffered a 2-0 League One defeat at home to Fleetwood.Warne saw Derby lose a home league game for the first time since early October with Fleetwood deservedly winning on their first visit to Pride Park.Fleetwood went ahead in the 11th minute when Jayden Stockley’s 25-yard volley came off the crossbar and w...Full Story »
Wade Elliott delighted to see Aidan Keena open account in Cheltenham victory
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Boss Wade Elliott was delighted to see record signing Aidan Keena open his account for Cheltenham in their 3-1 League One home win over Exeter.Last season’s League of Ireland Premier Division top scorer joined the Robins in January and he opened his account in his sixth league start to put Elliott’s in-form team ahead.“It’s something Aidan would have been aware of, coming...Full Story »
Gareth Ainsworth counting on returning stars as QPR slump continues
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
QPR boss Gareth Ainsworth is convinced the return of key players will help his side climb away from relegation danger.A 1-0 loss at home to Birmingham was Rangers’ seventh defeat in eight matches and they have lost three of their four games since Ainsworth took over.They were top in October but an appalling slump has seen them slide to just six points above the drop zone with eight matches...Full Story »
Rob Edwards left frustrated after late penalty denies Luton win at Sunderland
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Luton boss Rob Edwards was left hugely frustrated by the refereeing decision that denied his side victory in their 1-1 draw at Sunderland.The Hatters were closing in on the three points that would have lifted them to within four points of the automatic promotion positions when Amad Diallo went down under the slightest of contact from Amari Bell in the final five minutes at the Stadium of Light.R...Full Story »
Shaun Maloney ‘incredibly impressed’ with Wigan’s effort at Watford
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Wigan manager Shaun Maloney felt his team coped admirably with unpaid wages, as they drew 1-1 at Watford.Maloney’s Sky Bet Championship strugglers took a point from Vicarage Road, as James McClean’s second-half goal cancelled out Keinan Davis’ opener just before half-time.Wigan saw weekly payments to players halted less than 48 hours before the match and Maloney had said he was...Full Story »
Neil Warnock hoping Huddersfield can spring more surprises after Millwall win
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Huddersfield manager Neil Warnock is hoping to pull off a few more surprises this season after his side claimed a narrow 1-0 Championship away win at Millwall.The Terriers go into the international break with renewed hope in their battle against relegation thanks to Danny Ward’s first goal since October snatching them all three points at The Den.With eight games of the season left, Hudders...Full Story »
Simon Weaver full of praise for Matty Daly after Harrogate beat Barrow
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Harrogate boss Simon Weaver hailed “fantastic talent” Matty Daly after the substitute secured a vital 1-0 home win over Barrow.Daly, 22, netted his seventh goal of a season-long loan from Championship neighbours Huddersfield, but it was his first since November after being on the periphery in recent months.The ex-England Under-18 international’s 74th-minute strike was a timely ...Full Story »
Hibernian boss Lee Johnson: You have to point fingers at referee’s performance
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Hibernian manager Lee Johnson bemoaned a “really poor performance” from the match officials after his 10 men suffered a late 3-1 defeat at Celtic Park.Hibs lost lone striker Elie Youan to two yellow cards inside 24 minutes, the first for a fairly innocuous attempt to close down Carl Starfelt and the second following a tangle with Cameron Carter-Vickers for what Johnson felt might hav...Full Story »
Michael Flynn urging ‘frustrated’ Conor Wilkinson to be patient in his comeback
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Walsall boss Michael Flynn revealed he is having to convince Conor Wilkinson to take baby steps in his return from injury after the striker hit his first goal in a year to clinch a 2-0 win over Gillingham.Wilkinson hit double figures in his first season with Walsall last term but was out for eight months with an ACL injury and has mostly had to make do with substitute appearances since his retur...Full Story »
Barry Robson thrilled with Aberdeen display after crushing Hearts
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Aberdeen interim boss Barry Robson hailed his team’s ‘perfect’ first half in their 3-0 win over Hearts.The hosts scored three goals before the interval to climb up to fourth in the Scottish Premiership and to within four points of the Jambos.Duk bagged a brace with Mattie Pollock adding a third for the dominant Dons.Robson said: “The way we want to play and the way an Abe...Full Story »
Neil Wood likes what he sees from his Salford players
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Salford boss Neil Wood was delighted by his side’s ruthlessness as they beat Doncaster 3-1 in Sky Bet League Two.The ambitious Ammies reignited their play-off push as Luke Bolton’s double, either side of Stephen Mallan’s strike, secured the points at the Peninsula Stadium.George Miller’s instant equaliser was in vain as the hosts went three points clear of the chasing pac...Full Story »
Antonio Conte hits out at Tottenham players after draw at struggling Southampton
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Tottenham head coach Antonio Conte let rip into his own players in an extraordinary rant after they missed the chance to move up to third with a 3-3 Premier League draw at Southampton.Spurs looked set to claim a vital win in their quest for Champions League qualification when Ivan Perisic fired home in the 74th-minute after earlier efforts by Pedro Porro and Harry Kane.Bottom-of-the-table Southa...Full Story »
Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin raging at St Mirren penalty decision in stalemate
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin was left fuming over the St Mirren penalty that he felt robbed his side of a vital cinch Premiership victory at Tannadice.The relegation-haunted hosts took an early lead with a great goal by striker Steven Fletcher but St Mirren equalised after the break thanks to Mark O’Hara’s spot-kick.Referee Craig Napier had awarded the penalty after St Mirren strik...Full Story »
Mick McCarthy furious with referee after Blackpool’s heavy loss to Coventry
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Mick McCarthy criticised referee Geoff Eltringham for a number of decisions during relegation-threatened Blackpool’s 4-1 defeat at home against Coventry.Ben Sheaf, Kyle McFadzean, Matt Godden and an unfortunate own goal from Tangerines defender Curtis Nelson brought the hosts back down to earth with a bump at Bloomfield Road after their thumping 6-1 win against QPR in midweek.Jerry Yates&r...Full Story »
Ryan Lowe admits Preston had little answer to Middlesbrough’s class
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Preston boss Ryan Lowe admitted the Lilywhites had little answer to Middlesbrough’s class as they charged into the automatic promotion places with a comfortable 4-0 win at the Riverside.Boro are now just three points behind Sheffield United, who have a game in hand, and Michael Carrick’s men brought an end to Preston’s eight-match unbeaten run.Chuba Akpom struck his 24th ...Full Story »
Michael Duff happy Barnsley ‘found a way’ to win at Wycombe
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Barnsley manager Michael Duff admitted his team had fortune on their side in the 1-0 win at Wycombe.The Tykes had to withstand pressure from the hosts in the first half before sneaking a win thanks to Slobodan Tedic’s header with five minutes remaining.The Serbian’s first goal for Barnsley gave the South Yorkshire club their ninth win in 11 games as they moved onto 69 points for the ...Full Story »
Queen’s Park do it the hard way as Stephen Eze seals comeback win over Inverness
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Scottish Championship leaders Queen’s Park needed two second-half goals to come from behind and claim a 2-1 win against Inverness.Visiting forward Dan MacKay was denied the opener by the feet of goalkeeper Calum Ferrie in the 10th minute.But MacKay was not to be denied as he slotted home in the 27th minute after the ball had fallen to him off the back of Billy McKay.Queen’s Park leve...Full Story »
Rotherham boss Matt Taylor felt referee was right to abandon Cardiff clash
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Rotherham manager Matt Taylor felt the right call was made to call off their clash with Cardiff as players would have been put at risk of serious injury.The match was postponed with just two-and-a-half minutes played in the second half.Cardiff were ahead 1-0 thanks to a fifth-minute strike from Jaden Philogene, but a half-time downpour quickly made the pitch unplayable.Referee Oliver Langford ca...Full Story »
Micky Mellon feels majority of Tranmere fans still behind him despite struggles
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Tranmere boss Micky Mellon believes he still has the backing of the majority of Rovers supporters after seeing his side go down 3-1 at home to Newport.Some home fans made their feelings clear on the final whistle as boos and calls for Mellon’s head greeted Tranmere’s second successive defeat.Despite the home side starting brightly it was the visitors who took the lead when Aaron Wild...Full Story »
Jon Brady admits Northampton struggled with fatigue in win over Crewe
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Northampton boss Jon Brady admitted his side struggled with fatigue in the second half of Saturday’s 1-0 win over Crewe.The Cobblers, who were without 10 players due to injury and suspension, moved back into the automatic promotion places in Sky Bet League Two thanks to Louis Appere’s first-half strike.But missed chances almost came back to bite Northampton, who visibly tired in the ...Full Story »
Kieran McKenna could not fault Ipswich in win over Shrewsbury
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna was delighted with his team’s performance following the 2-0 victory over Shrewsbury.Town kept up the pressure on the top two in League One with goals from George Hirst and Massimo Luongo, securing a sixth consecutive win that moved them two points behind second-placed Plymouth.McKenna said: “It was a good performance against a difficult team as we thoug...Full Story »
Dons boss Johnnie Jackson bemoans ‘poor performance’ against lowly Crawley
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Johnnie Jackson criticised his AFC Wimbledon players after they slipped to a 10th consecutive match without a win following a 1-0 defeat at home to Sky Bet League Two strugglers Crawley.Ashley Nadesan grabbed the only goal of the game after just five minutes, tapping home James Tilley’s cross to earn the visitors their first away win of the season.Dons offered little in the way of reply, w...Full Story »
Liam Manning takes positives despite ‘two points dropped’
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
New Oxford boss Liam Manning said he would take the positives from his side’s draw at Morecambe.Manning, in his first game in charge, was three minutes away from picking up a vital three points only to see Ash Hunter’s 87th-minute goal level Marcus Browne’s first-half opener.After a shocking run of results which had seen the Us lose nine games out of the last 10, Manning said: ...Full Story »
Dino Maamria hails Burton ‘resilience’ in win at Port Vale
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Manager Dino Maamria was thrilled to get one over on Port Vale once again after Burton came from behind to win 3-2 at Vale Park.The Brewers trailed to Ellis Harrison’s goal after little more than a minute but two goals from Dale Taylor, either side of Jonny Smith’s penalty, saw them take home three important points in their bid to move away from the relegation battle.Admitting he is ...Full Story »
Joey Barton upset by referee as Bristol Rovers beaten by Portsmouth
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Joey Barton was disappointed by the performance of referee James Bell during his side’s 2-0 Sky Bet League One loss to Portsmouth.The Bristol Rovers boss was angered by the officiating team’s performance throughout the defeat at the Memorial Stadium, which included a controversial opening goal, a penalty decision and a red card all going against the Pirates.“You can’t spe...Full Story »
MK Dons win over fellow strugglers ‘just a stepping stone’ – Mark Jackson
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
MK Dons head coach Mark Jackson knows it is not job done after the 1-0 win over Accrington moved his side out of the League One relegation zone.Sullay Kaikai scored the deciding goal after just eight minutes when he beat two players and squeezed the ball home from a tight angle for his second goal of the campaign.A second successive victory saw the Dons move above their opponents and out of the ...Full Story »
David Martindale urges Livingston squad to enjoy night out after Ross County win
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
David Martindale urged his players to enjoy their squad night out after victory over Ross County propelled Livingston back up to sixth in the cinch Premiership.First-half Joel Nouble and Nicky Devlin efforts were enough to seal a first league win in six outings for the Lions.Substitute Simon Murray pulled one back for the Staggies midway through the second half but the visitors ran out of t...Full Story »
Dean Holden pleased to see Charlton secure back to back away wins
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Dean Holden was pleased to see his Charlton side secure successive wins as they recorded a 2-1 victory over Cambridge at the Abbey Stadium.Both of the Addicks’ goals came inside the first 28 minutes, before they saw off late pressure after Lloyd Jones had halved their lead.Cambridge are six points off safety in League One, with a worse goal difference than any of the teams above them.Since...Full Story »
Derek McInnes frustrated with VAR after Kilmarnock held by St Johnstone
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes directed his frustration towards VAR after his side were held to a 1-1 draw with St Johnstone at Rugby Park.The hosts were dominant in the first half but they could not build on Joe Wright’s opener and Drey Wright’s second-half thunderbolt secured a point for Saints.McInnes was left aggrieved that Kyle Vassell’s first-half goal was ruled out for...Full Story »
Paul Ince content with Reading point after draw against Hull
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Reading manager Paul Ince admitted his players were “out on their feet” towards the end of their dull 1-1 Championship draw with Hull.Hull went in front in the 26th minute through Regan Slater but Andy Carroll levelled just before the interval with his seventh goal of the season.Neither side impressed in the second half, though Hull provided more energy than the hosts, and the game d...Full Story »
Ben Garner felt Colchester deserved point at Orient after late comeback
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Ben Garner heaped praise on Colchester after his side produced a stunning late comeback to snatch a 2-2 draw at League Two leaders Leyton Orient.George Moncur’s penalty and Ruel Sotiriou’s strike put the O’s in a seemingly commanding position.But Colchester netted twice in three minutes at the death through Connor Hall and Noah Chilvers to salvage a point that boosted their sur...Full Story »
Alex Neil frustrated as Stoke fail to take their chances in draw with Norwich
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Stoke manager Alex Neil was disappointed his dominant side did not put Norwich to the sword.The Potters were by far the better team but failed to find the back of the net in a goalless draw at the bet365 Stadium.Norwich goalkeeper Angus Gunn denied them on numerous occasions and striker Jacob Brown was guilty of not scoring at least one of his four chances.“I thought we were the dominant s...Full Story »
Halifax denied as Yeovil hit back late on
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Malachi Linton’s late goal earned Yeovil a 1-1 draw with FC Halifax Town in the National League.The home side dominated the first half but were unable to find the net, with Matt Warburton missing the best chance early on when he was unable to capitalise on a defensive mix-up.Warburton made amends in the 60th minute, picking up the ball from Millenic Alli and finding the net for the opening...Full Story »
Slobodan Tedic leaves it late to help Barnsley beat Wycombe
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Slobodan Tedic struck a late winner to earn fourth-placed Barnsley a huge 1-0 victory at fellow League One play-off chasers Wycombe.Tedic’s first goal for the Tykes with five minutes remaining was all that separated the two as Michael Duff earned his first win over the Chairboys.The home side dominated the opening 45 minutes but could not find the opener, Tjay De Barr going close inside fi...Full Story »
Eastleigh boost play-off bid after fast start against Altrincham
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Eastleigh strengthened their National League play-off push with a 3-2 victory over mid-table Altrincham.The hosts were two up inside 10 minutes, with the first a nightmare moment for the Altrincham defence as James Jones’ back-pass caught Oliver Byrne off guard and the ball rolled into the net.Kairo Mitchell then grabbed a second before Jordan Hulme pulled one back in the 29th minute, head...Full Story »
Steven Fletcher on target for Dundee United but St Mirren hit back for a point
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Dundee United and St Mirren had to settle for share of the spoils after a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Tannadice.The hosts took an early lead through striker Steven Fletcher but St Mirren equalised after the break thanks to Mark O’Hara penalty.United hit the woodwork in stoppage time but could not find a winner.The result leaves the Tangerines rooted to the bottom of the table but they are now ...Full Story »
Dunfermline held but stretch lead to nine points
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Runaway Scottish League One leaders Dunfermline were held to a goalless draw by FC Edinburgh.Their lead at the top of the table increased to nine points, though, after second-placed Falkirk were beaten 1-0 at Queen of the South, Coll Donaldson’s own goal in the first half dividing the teams.Third-placed Alloa now trail Falkirk by six points after a 3-1 victory over Clyde.Ross McIver and Mu...Full Story »
Dale Taylor brace earns Burton victory at Port Vale
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Two goals from Dale Taylor helped Burton come from behind to beat Port Vale 3-2.The Brewers fell behind moments after kick-off but Taylor’s brace, either side of Jonny Smith’s penalty, won them the game.Vale took the lead when Tom Conlon’s corner was half-cleared, Tom Pett sending the ball back in for Aaron Donnelly to head towards goal.Though Brewers goalkeeper Craig MacGilliv...Full Story »
Play-off hopefuls Derby suffer sorry League One defeat at home to Fleetwood
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Play-off hopefuls Derby lost a home League One game for the first time since early October when they were beaten 2-0 by Fleetwood.The visitors stunned Derby in the 11th minute when Jayden Stockley’s 25-yard volley came off the crossbar, hit Joe Wildsmith and bounced in.Fleetwood were causing Derby problems every time they went forward and they scored again in the 30th minute with Carlos Me...Full Story »
Mike Fondop on target as Oldham deny Dagenham
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Mike Fondop’s late header secured a point for Oldham as they took a share of the spoils in a 1-1 draw with Dagenham at Victoria Road.Dagenham hit the front in the 37th minute when Jay Bird played a neat combination of passes with Mo Sagaf before turning and finishing into the bottom corner.The hosts had a chance to double their lead but Sagaf’s powerful effort was comfortably saved b...Full Story »
Nigel Clough believes Mansfield merited late equaliser at Stockport
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Relieved Mansfield boss Nigel Clough felt his side deserved their late equaliser as their crunch clash at play-off chasing rivals Stockport ended 1-1.Lucas Akins headed home in the third minute of added time to earn the Stags a potentially priceless point at the home of one of their chief rivals for a top-seven spot in Sky Bet League Two.Clough said: “I think we just about deserve that.&ld...Full Story »
Matty Daly back on the scoresheet as Harrogate see off Barrow
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Harrogate Town won for the first time in eight home games as Matty Daly scored the only goal against Barrow.The second-half substitute grabbed his first goal since November and seventh of the season in the 74th minute and eased his side’s relegation anxieties in the process.Earlier, during an even first half, Harrogate midfielder Levi Sutton rattled the crossbar from the edge of the box af...Full Story »
Paul Mullin double sees Wrexham three points clear
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Paul Mullin scored twice to help Wrexham extend their lead at the top of the National League to three points with a 2-1 victory over Bromley.Wrexham broke the deadlock in the 56th minute when James Jones’s cross was headed home by Mullin to make it 1-0.The visitors doubled their advantage a few minutes later through Mullin’s second of the afternoon on the hour mark.Bromley replied wh...Full Story »
Rampant Raith back to winning ways after hitting Cove for six
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Raith Rovers cruised to a first league win in four matches with a 6-1 victory against Cove Rangers.The home side got off to the perfect start, taking the lead after three minutes when Esmael Goncalves made the most of a poor goal-kick to dink the ball over goalkeeper Kyle Gourlay.Rovers keeper Jamie MacDonald pulled off a smart save to keep out Cieran Dunne shortly afterwards, but it was Raith w...Full Story »
Brendan Rodgers relieved to see Leicester bring losing run to an end
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Brendan Rodgers was relieved to see Leicester halt their rotten run of defeats after Harvey Barnes snatched a point in a 1-1 Premier League draw at Brentford.The Foxes were staring at a sixth straight loss in all competitions, a run which has seen them slide towards the relegation zone, when Mathias Jensen fired Brentford ahead.But Barnes showed the Bees’ defence a clean pair of heels as h...Full Story »
Jim Bentley pays Charlie Austin tribute after Swindon striker’s four-goal salvo
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Rochdale manager Jim Bentley paid tribute to Swindon striker Charlie Austin, whose four goals in the 4-4 draw at Spotland denied his side a much-needed win.Relegation-threatened Dale remain rooted to the bottom of Sky Bet League Two, six points adrift of safety.And while Austin did nothing to help their push for survival, Bentley tipped his hat to the frontman, saying he was the difference betwe...Full Story »
Luke Bolton’s double the difference as Salford see off Doncaster
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Salford remain firmly on track for the play-offs thanks to an impressive 3-1 win against Doncaster in Sky Bet League Two.Luke Bolton scored twice as the Ammies’ solid form continued with a third win in five games.Louie Barry threatened early on for Salford, meeting Ibou Touray’s pass before drilling a shot inches off target.The Ammies opened the scoring in the 12th minute when Bolton...Full Story »
Rochdale snatch late point after Charlie Austin scores four goals for Swindon
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Charlie Austin scored all four Swindon goals in their 4-4 draw at relegation-threatened Rochdale.Swindon took the lead two minutes in when Remeao Hutton crossed for Austin and the striker rifled home.Austin doubled the advantage in the 14th minute, Rushian Hepburn-Murphy picking him out at the back post for a tap-in.Dale were back in the contest on 22 minutes when Ethan Brierley fed Devante Rodn...Full Story »
Partick and Dundee lose ground in title race following goalless stalemate
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Title-chasers Partick Thistle and Dundee lost ground in the Championship race as they cancelled each other out in a goalless draw at Firhill.Dundee got off the brightest start but could not make early possession count and Luke Hannant had an effort saved by Thistle goalkeeper David Mitchell.The hosts worked their way into the game and Scott Tiffoney managed to get clear of the Dundee defence but...Full Story »
Play-off chasing Coventry bring Blackpool crashing back to earth
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Relegation-strugglers Blackpool were brought back down to earth with a bump as they were hammered 4-1 by promotion-chasers Coventry in the Championship.The Seasiders thumped QPR 6-1 at home on Tuesday night to move within four points of safety but goals from Ben Sheaf, Kyle McFadzean, Matt Godden and an unfortunate own-goal from defender Curtis Nelson condemned Mick McCarthy’s side to defe...Full Story »
Scunthorpe boost survival hopes with big win over Wealdstone
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
Cameron Wilson scored twice as Scunthorpe boosted their survival chances with a 4-1 home win against Wealdstone.Iron forward Wilson struck either side of Will Smith’s effort in first-half stoppage time and after Nathan Ferguson pulled one back for the visitors, Jake Leake added the home side’s fourth.Wilson fired Scunthorpe into an 11th-minute lead when he cut back inside on to his l...Full Story »
York pick up vital win over struggling Dorking to boost survival hopes
Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023 by PA
York boosted their National League survival hopes with a 2-1 victory over fellow strugglers Dorking at the LNER Community Stadium.Goals from Manny Duku and Ryan Fallowfield gave the Minstermen a win which moved them eight points clear of the relegation zone, with their opponents just three above the bottom four.Duku opened the scoring in the seventh minute, reacting sharply to tap in a rebound a...Full Story »