Harry Kane's new strike partner? Bayern Munich eyeing move for Stuttgart sensation Serhou Guirassy amid Man Utd, Tottenham and Newcastle transfer interest
Posted Wednesday, January 03, 2024 by Goal.com
Bayern Munich are set to rival Manchester United, Newcastle and Tottenham for Stuttgart sensation Serhou Guirassy.
Bayern join Guirassy race
Premier League clubs also interested
Striker available at a tempting price
WHAT HAPPENED?Guirassy has drawn a host of admirers after shining for Stuttgart in the Bundesliga. The 27-year-old has scored 17 goals in the German top flight, meaning only ...Full Story »
Man Utd eye Louis van Gaal transfer target as Mason Greenwood development 'expected'
Posted Wednesday, January 03, 2024 by Express.co.uk
Manchester United could go back to a Louis van Gaal transfer target this month, with a potential Mason Greenwood update on the way.
Manchester United have included Thomas Muller on their shortlist as Erik ten Hag searches for a short-term striker solution in the January transfer window, according to reports. The Bayern Munich frontman has been courted by United before, under the influence of an...Full Story »
SIL GOT IT Chelsea set to hijack Man Utd’s transfer move for Antonio Silva but told they will have to pay £87m release clause
Posted Wednesday, January 03, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
CHELSEA are eyeing a move for Benfica's Antonio Silva after scouting the defender.
The 20-year-old is a target for the Blues as they look to bolster their defensive options this month.
Chelsea want to hijack Manchester United's move for Antonio Silva Credit: Getty
Silva was watched by Chelsea during Benfica's 3-0 win over Famalicao on Friday, having been scouted by the club for several weeks....Full Story »
ROO START? Five jobs Wayne Rooney could go for next including Salford to become Class of 92’s manager after Birmingham sacking
Posted Wednesday, January 03, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
The England and Manchester United legend has endured an absolute nightmare since he took charge of the Blues when they were sitting in the play-off spots in October.
Wayne Rooney is looking for a new job after being sacked by Birmingham City Credit: Alamy
The 38-year-old won just two of his 15 matches in charge after replacing John Eustace.
That poor run saw Birmingham plummet from sixth to 2...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Jadon Sancho close to joining Borussia Dortmund on loan following Man Utd exile
Posted Wednesday, January 03, 2024 by Goal.com
Liverpool and Man Utd favourites to land Bayern star
Liverpool and Manchester United are reportedly the front-runners to sign Bayern Munich's midfield star Joshua Kimmich, according to AS.
The 28-year-old could opt to move out of the Bundesliga club next summer and head to England, although, the Premier League giants will face competition from Barcelona.
Arsenal eyeing move for Brazilian wo...Full Story »
David Moyes frustrated as fixture switch leaves West Ham without African stars
Posted Wednesday, January 03, 2024 by PA
David Moyes was frustrated at not being able to pick Mohammed Kudus for West Ham’s goalless draw against Brighton.Ghana forward Kudus, arguably West Ham’s best player this season, was unavailable due to his forthcoming participation at the Africa Cup of Nations.Yet Egypt’s Mohamed Salah was able to play for Liverpool against Newcastle 24 hours earlier, scoring twice in a 4-2 wi...Full Story »
West Ham and Brighton serve up stalemate
Posted Wednesday, January 03, 2024 by PA
Weary West Ham and burned-out Brighton served up a lifeless goalless draw to dent both sides’ top-five ambitions.Two makeshift teams were missing 16 first-team players between them through injury, illness or suspension, and in West Ham’s case also due to the Africa Cup of Nations which has cost them the services of in-form forward Mohammed Kudus for a month.Given that it was West Ham...Full Story »
Brendan Rodgers impressed with Celtic during win over St Mirren
Posted Wednesday, January 03, 2024 by PA
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers praised his players’ mentality after they followed up their derby triumph with a dominant 3-0 win over St Mirren.The cinch Premiership leaders maintained the eight-point advantage they opened up with Saturday’s victory over Rangers, thanks to a flying start which saw Daizen Maeda net inside 60 seconds and Matt O’Riley slot home his 10th goal of th...Full Story »
Fast start helps Celtic brush aside St Mirren
Posted Wednesday, January 03, 2024 by PA
Matt O’Riley provided a goal and assist inside the first six minutes as Celtic cruised to a 3-0 victory over 10-man St Mirren.Daizen Maeda and Greg Taylor were also on target in Paisley as Celtic went into the cinch Premiership winter break eight points clear of Rangers, who have two games in hand.Toyosi Olusanya was sent off in first-half stoppage-time after catching Celtic goalkeeper Joe...Full Story »
Philippe Clement praises Rangers’ ‘resilience’ and ‘ambition’ in Kilmarnock win
Posted Wednesday, January 03, 2024 by PA
Philippe Clement told his Rangers players to enjoy their upcoming break after bouncing back from their Old Firm defeat to beat Kilmarnock 3-1 at IbroxThe Belgian had lost his first game as Gers boss since taking over in October in the narrow 2-1 loss at Celtic Park on Saturday but late first-half goals against Killie from wide-men Ross McCausland and Abdallah Sima had the Light Blues in control ...Full Story »
Steven Naismith hails battling Hearts after win on ‘rubbish’ Livingston pitch
Posted Wednesday, January 03, 2024 by PA
Steven Naismith praised in-form Hearts for overcoming a “rubbish” pitch at the Tony Macaroni Arena to tighten their grip on third place in the cinch Premiership with a 2-1 away win over Livingston.The Jambos boss was braced for a scrap on the Lions’ artificial surface, and he was encouraged to see his team come out on the right side of it after second-half goals from Kenneth Va...Full Story »
Nick Montgomery rues Hibernian finishing in draw with Motherwell
Posted Wednesday, January 03, 2024 by PA
Nick Montgomery was frustrated at his side’s lack of cutting edge despite salvaging a point with an injury-time equaliser in a 2-2 draw against Motherwell.Elie Youan fired Hibs into a deserved first-half lead after making a dominant start to proceedings at Easter Road.They would find themselves pegged back seven minutes later, however, and Bevis Mugabi then nodded the visitors ahead shortl...Full Story »
Hibernian snatch late point against Motherwell
Posted Wednesday, January 03, 2024 by PA
Elie Youan struck late to rescue a point for Hibernian against Motherwell in a 2-2 draw in the cinch Premiership.It looked as if the Steelmen were set for an impressive victory after Theo Bair and Bevis Mugabi cancelled out Youan’s opener.Lewis Stevenson struck the crossbar as the hosts hunted for an equaliser and they would salvage a point in the first minute of injury-time when Youan&rsq...Full Story »
Barry Robson impressed with Aberdeen’s performance at Ross County
Posted Wednesday, January 03, 2024 by PA
Barry Robson believes that Aberdeen looked like a “proper team” again in their 3-0 cinch Premiership win over Ross County.Jamie McGrath’s first-half double was added to by Bojan Miovski late in the day, with the Dons in control for the vast majority of the match in Dingwall.Robson’s side moved up to eighth in the table, four points above second-bottom County.He said: &ldq...Full Story »
Airdrie claim successive league victories after seeing off Inverness
Posted Wednesday, January 03, 2024 by PA
Airdrie earned back-to-back cinch Championship victories with a 2-0 win against Inverness.The hosts went close in the early stages when Charlie Telfer’s free-kick flew past a post and Mason Hancock had a low effort saved by Mark Ridgers.The Inverness goalkeeper was called into action again to deny Gabby McGill from a corner and the hosts had another chance 10 minutes into the second half w...Full Story »
Aidan Fitzpatrick shines as Partick Thistle edge victory over Queen’s Park
Posted Wednesday, January 03, 2024 by PA
Partick Thistle bounced back to winning ways by beating Queen’s Park 3-2 in the cinch Championship.Harry Milne converted Aidan Fitzpatrick’s cross after 27 minutes to open the scoring, but bottom-placed Queen’s Park quickly levelled through Ruari Paton’s close-range finish.Fitzpatrick restored the home side’s lead straight after the break and Lewis Neilson’s h...Full Story »
Robbie Muirhead’s hat-trick earns Morton victory against Ayr
Posted Wednesday, January 03, 2024 by PA
Robbie Muirhead’s hat-trick secured Morton a comfortable 3-0 victory over Ayr at Cappielow.The 27-year-old opened the scoring when he headed home Cameron Blues’ cross from close range in the 35th minute.His second came after the break, when he raced down the left flank before rifling a right-footed effort past Robbie Mutch.Muirhead capped off an inspired afternoon with a third from t...Full Story »
Jamie McGrath scores twice as Aberdeen pick up vital victory at Ross County
Posted Wednesday, January 03, 2024 by PA
Aberdeen were rarely troubled as they moved clear of the cinch Premiership relegation places with a 3-0 win at fellow strugglers Ross County.A first-half double from Jamie McGrath was added to in the 80th minute by Bojan Miovski, who took his personal tally to 15 goals across all competitions this season.The win lifted the Dons four points above second-bottom County.A cagey start saw both teams ...Full Story »
Championship leaders Raith beat Dunfermline thanks to Daniel O’Reilly double
Posted Wednesday, January 03, 2024 by PA
Daniel O’Reilly scored twice as Raith Rovers stayed clear at the top of the Scottish Championship with a 2-1 derby victory away to Dunfermline.When Dunfermline failed to clear Josh Mullin’s cross, O’Reilly fired the visitors in front with 11 minutes gone, but Ben Summers brought Dunfermline level with a superb solo goal, his first at senior level, seven minutes before half-time...Full Story »
Louis Moult finds the net twice to give Dundee United victory at Arbroath
Posted Wednesday, January 03, 2024 by PA
Louis Moult bagged a brace as Dundee United’s promotion push in the cinch Championship continued with a 3-0 victory at Arbroath.After a slightly delayed kick-off due to congestion at the Gayfield Park turnstiles, Moult – having already gone close with a shot narrowly wide – put the visitors in front in the 38th minute, slotting in a finish teed up by Tony Watt’s cut-back....Full Story »
Rangers bounce back from Old Firm loss with win over Kilmarnock
Posted Wednesday, January 03, 2024 by PA
Rangers quickly swept away Old Firm frustrations with a 3-1 cinch Premiership win over Kilmarnock at Ibrox.Philippe Clement lost his first game as Gers boss in the narrow 2-1 defeat at Celtic Park on Saturday but, just as it looked as if they were losing their way a bit after an energetic start, late first-half goals from wide-men Ross McCausland and Abdallah Sima gave them a commanding interval...Full Story »
Kenneth Vargas and Lawrence Shankland on target as Hearts edge Livingston
Posted Wednesday, January 03, 2024 by PA
Kenneth Vargas and Lawrence Shankland scored second-half goals as in-form Hearts eked out a 2-1 win at struggling Livingston to tighten their grip on third place heading into the cinch Premiership winter break.The Jambos – whose top scorer Shankland saw a penalty saved at 0-0 – endured a nervy finale after Livingston pulled one back through an Andrew Shinnie spot-kick.But they held f...Full Story »
'Aston Villa's sexiest fan' Alexia Grace makes X-rated promise – on one condition
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by Dailystar.co.uk
Alexia Grace set the pulses of her 160,000 Twitter followers racing by making a spicy promise - on the condition that Premier League overachievers Aston Villa clinch the title
Adult content star Alexia Grace is an Aston Villa fan (Image: Alexia Grace / SWNS)
Aston Villa’s sexiest fan has vowed to “get naked on Twitter” on one condition.
Adult star and influencer Alexia Grace...Full Story »
POR BLIMEY Cristiano Ronaldo leaves adoring mum Mario Dolores in tears with incredible gift for her 69th birthday
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
The Portuguese legend, who was 2023’s top goalscorer with 54 goals for Al-Nassr and his country, splashed out to treat his beloved mother Maria Dolores on New Year’s Eve.
Cristiano Ronaldo shocked his mum Maria Dolares on her birthday Credit: Instagram
He gifted his mum an incredible new Porsche Cayenne Credit: Instagram
The ex-Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus striker, ...Full Story »
COUNTDOWN FROM TEN Ten Hag enjoys New Year’s Eve dinner with wife Bianca and family as Man Utd boss looks to get back on track in 2024
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
ERIK TEN HAG ended 2023 on a high as he headed out for a swanky meal with his family.
The Manchester United manager endured a mixed year in charge of the Red Devils.
Erik ten Hag headed out for a meal on New Year's Eve with his wife Bianca Credit: Eamonn and James Clarke
It was an enjoyable end to a mixed 2023 for the Red Devils boss Credit: Eamonn and James Clarke
He helped the club end the...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - Anfield this morning
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by 7M Sport
Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.
Anfield this morning
Wenger "You can be Mr. Number 4"
Please stay tuned on 7M Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomorrow!
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RED ALERT Man Utd ready to battle Newcastle for Serhou Guirassy despite Stuttgart star ‘wanting to join Premier League rivals’
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
We reported last month how the Guinea international, 27, has been earmarked by Erik ten Hag as the ideal man to provide competition with Rasmus Hojlund up front.
Man Utd are set to make a move Stuttgart's Serhou Guirassy this month
Guirassy has a host of top clubs watching him after his sensational start to the Bundesliga campaign in Germany.
The striker has been in scintillating form and has...Full Story »
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong leaves Man Utd door ajar
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has opened the door to a move to Manchester United.
The Holland international has long been linked with United, where his former Ajax coach Erik ten Hag remains keen.
And De Jong told NOS: "Go to a new Championship? It's possible.
"But I am very satisfied at Barca. It's always difficult to say. For now, I feel good here in Barcelona.
"I am in the club w...Full Story »
LOF TO SEE IT Man Utd to extend two more stars’ contracts after confirming to Lindelof they have triggered clause to keep him at club
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
Lindelof's deal was set to expire in the summer but United have ensured he will stay at the club for another year.
Manchester United have extended Victor Lindelof's contract for another season
The Swede has been favoured by manager Erik ten Hag with 18 appearances this season but he has suffered with injuries.
A recent groin problem has left him out of action in December.
But his contract re...Full Story »
Manchester United star feels the club is trying to force him out
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by Caughtoffside.com
Multiple sources, including ESPN's Rob Dawson, report that Manchester United have decided against triggering a one-year extension in the defender's contract.
It implies that the Frenchman is now free to engage in negotiations with other clubs starting from the 1st of January.
Following this development, numerous clubs have emerged as potential destinations for the French World Cup winner.
A...Full Story »
DAVID'S DILEMMA De Gea ‘received transfer offers from bottom-half Premier League clubs and considered retirement’ since Man Utd exit
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
The Spanish international goalkeeper, 33, is still unemployed after failing to agree a new reduced deal with the Red Devils last summer.
David de Gea is still without a club following his exit from Man Utd
De Gea won the Premier League's Golden Glove last term, but United announced he had been released on his wedding day in June and he is yet to find a new club.
Erik ten Hag brought in Andre ...Full Story »
Liverpool recall Beck from Dundee loan
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com
Liverpool recalled Owen Beck from his loan with Dundee.
The defender returns to Anfield six months early from his season-long deal.
Injuries to senior left-backs Andrew Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas has forced Liverpool's hand.
"Owen has been outstanding on and off the field," read a Dundee statement.
"We would like to thank him for all he has given and wish him all the very best for the f...Full Story »
ANFIELD BAP Liverpool are ‘serious candidates’ to land Mbappe as Real Madrid may have shot themselves in foot with transfer approach
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
The 25-year-old has entered the final six months of his contract in the French capital.
Kylian Mbappe has entered the final year of his contract
Mbappe possesses a player option to extend his deal by a further 12 months, although last summer he wrote to club chiefs informing them that he had "no intention" of doing so.
The forward was subsequently exiled from PSG's pre-season tour, with the L...Full Story »
Man United outcast Van de Beek joins Frankfurt on loan deal
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by ESPN
Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek has completed a loan move to Eintracht Frankfurt, it was announced on Monday.
The midfielder has joined the Bundesliga side until the end of the season.
Frankfurt will pay United a minimal loan fee and cover the majority of Van de Beek's wages. There is also a buy option included in the agreement set at €11 million ($12.1m) plus €3m in...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Liverpool to compete with Tottenham Hotspur to sign former Manchester City defender
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by Goal.com
Forest want to re-sign Keylor Navas in January
Nottingham Forest are reportedly interested in re-signing Keylor Navas from Paris Saint-Germain in the January transfer window, according to Football Insider.
New Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo wants an experienced goalkeeper and thus the club want to bring back the Costa Rican who spent the 2022/23 season on loan at the Premier League side.
M...Full Story »
Mohamed Salah confident Liverpool can win Premier League title
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Mohamed Salah believes Liverpool can win the Premier League after his inspirational display fired the Reds to a crucial yet hard-fought win over Newcastle.Salah recovered from a first-half penalty miss to score twice and set up another as Jurgen Klopp’s side won a New Year’s Day thriller 4-2 at Anfield to move three points clear at the top.It was his final game before joining up with...Full Story »
Liverpool move three points clear after beating Newcastle in six-goal thriller
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Mohamed Salah registered a 150th Premier League goal for Liverpool after scoring and missing a penalty in his last involvement before the African Cup of Nations as Jurgen Klopp’s side extended their advantage at the top of the table.The Egypt international did eventually end the night well in credit as he also provided the assist for substitute Cody Gakpo’s crucial third and also had...Full Story »
Danny Rohl urges Sheffield Wednesday to keep battling after victory over Hull
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl urged his side to keep battling after they beat 10-man Hull 3-1 in the Championship at Hillsborough on New Year’s Day.Three second-half goals from Marvin Johnson, Djeidi Gassama and Josh Windass saw the Owls past their Yorkshire rivals, who had Tyler Morton dismissed in the first half.Scott Twine’s goal from the penalty spot – with 14 minu...Full Story »
Sheffield Wednesday’s upturn in form continues with victory over 10-man Hull
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Sheffield Wednesday’s upturn in form continued as they recorded a 3-1 Championship victory over 10-man Hull at Hillsborough on New Year’s Day.Three second-half goals from Marvin Johnson, Djeidi Gassama and Josh Windass saw the Owls past their Yorkshire rivals, who had Tyler Morton dismissed in the first half.The result sees the Owls move up to 22nd and three points from safety, whils...Full Story »
Paul Simpson hails heart as Carlisle down Port Vale
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Carlisle manager Paul Simpson praised his side’s character after they left it late to secure a 2-1 win over Port Vale and move off the bottom of League One.Jon Mellish scored the decisive goal in the third minute of stoppage-time after Jordan Gibson’s penalty in the 80th minute cancelled out Ben Garrity’s opener just after half-time.Victory ends a nine-match winless run for the...Full Story »
Steven Schumacher ‘really proud’ of 10-man Stoke’s display against Ipswich
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Stoke boss Steven Schumacher was brimming with pride after his side held promotion-chasing Ipswich to a goalless draw.The Potters had the better chances, but they had to hold on for dear life after Jordan Thompson was sent off in the second half.Schumacher took over the reins at the Staffordshire club last month and they are now six unbeaten; but with only one win in the past two months.“I...Full Story »
They don’t know when they’re beaten – Darren Ferguson hails ‘key’ Posh character
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson saluted his team’s character after they twice came from behind to snatch a dramatic 3-2 win at promotion rivals Derby.Ferguson saw his side level late on and then take all three points with a stoppage-time winner from Ricky-Jade Jones.Derby had made a sensational start to 2024 with Tom Barkhuizen crossing for James Collins to head in after only 22 secon...Full Story »
Neil Dewsnip disappointed as Plymouth held in thrilling six-goal Watford draw
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Plymouth director of football Neil Dewsnip was disappointed to not take all three points from managerless Argyle’s thrilling 3-3 Championship draw with 10th-placed Watford at a rain-drenched Home Park.Finn Azaz, 13-goal top-scorer Morgan Whittaker and Ryan Hardie scored for Argyle to give them a first-half lead.Ryan Andrews levelled in the second half to add to first-half goals from Edo Ka...Full Story »
Scott Lindsey happy with Crawley progress after beating former club Swindon
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Crawley boss Scott Lindsey feels his improving side are on course to achieve their targets after matching last season’s tally of 11 league wins with a comfortable 3-1 home victory over his former club Swindon.Striker Danilo Orsi extended his total for the campaign to 13 with a goal in each half and Jack Roles bagged the other on his full league debut as the Red Devils moved up to 12th and ...Full Story »
Matt Bloomfield ‘full of pride’ after dramatic Wycombe win
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Matt Bloomfield described himself as a “manager full of pride” after seeing his 10-man Wycombe side hold on for a 3-2 win over Bristol Rovers.It was a much-needed first win in 13 League One games for the Chairboys, but they had to survive the sending-off of midfielder Josh Scowen for a dangerous tackle on Sam Finley and then a late Rovers recovery.Bloomfield said: “It was incid...Full Story »
Marti Cifuentes laments QPR’s ‘unacceptable’ defending in defeat to Cardiff
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
QPR boss Marti Cifuentes bemoaned his team’s “unacceptable” defending from set-pieces after their 2-1 defeat at home to Cardiff.Struggling Rangers have consistently conceded from set-pieces this season and did so twice more against the Bluebirds.Paul Smyth equalised for the hosts to cancel out Dimitrios Goutas’ opener, but Rangers’ defensive shortcomings were badly ...Full Story »
He was shocking – Steve Evans criticises referee as Stevenage lose to Portsmouth
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Stevenage boss Steve Evans branded referee Charles Breakspear “shocking” in a rant after his side’s 2-1 defeat at league leaders Portsmouth.A lively first half saw Pompey take the lead in the 12th minute when Paddy Lane swept home from Alex Robertson’s pass.Stevenage equalised after 26 minutes when a Jamie Reid cross was headed home by Louis Thompson against his old club....Full Story »
Darrell Clarke ‘angry and frustrated’ at Robins’ lack of cutting edge in defeat
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Cheltenham boss Darrell Clarke was “angry and frustrated” with his side’s inability to turn pressure into goals after their 1-0 defeat to Northampton.The Robins have been in good form since Clarke’s arrival and they had the better of the first half at Sixfields without creating any clear-cut chances.Will Ferry hit the post at the start of the second half and that proved a...Full Story »
Mat Sadler praises professionalism as Walsall hit Grimsby for six
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Walsall manager Mat Sadler praised the professionalism shown by his rampant side during their 6-1 League Two demolition of Grimsby.Five goals in a breathless 29-minute spell, either side of half-time, did the damage with the Sadlers picking up a third straight league victory.A double from Isaac Hutchinson – including one from the penalty spot – helped to settle the scores at Blundell...Full Story »
Alan Sheehan wants Swansea management decision this week
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Swansea caretaker boss Alan Sheehan called for the process of appointing a full-time manager to be completed this week in the wake of a 1-0 home win over West Brom.Sheehan was speaking after seeing his side notch a first win over a top-six team in the Championship since February 2022 – and keep a clean-sheet for the first time in 11 games since November 4.“I’d say we are closer...Full Story »
Enzo Maresca says he put no pressure on Leicester star Tom Cannon to perform
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Leicester manager Enzo Maresca said he put no pressure on Tom Cannon to perform ahead of the Championship leaders’ 4-1 win against Huddersfield.Cannon scored twice on his full debut for a Leicester side who now have a 10-point lead at the top of the table ahead of Ipswich.The 21-year-old opened the scoring and added another just after the hour mark, as well as seeing another effort ruled o...Full Story »
Grant McCann says Doncaster won’t get carried away with win over in-form MK Dons
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Grant McCann insists nobody at Doncaster will be getting too carried away after they put their Christmas struggles behind them in emphatic fashion with a 3-0 win over in-form MK Dons.Rovers suffered three consecutive chastening defeats over the festive period before stopping the rot with a well-deserved draw at Mansfield.And first-half goals from Luke Molyneux, Joe Ironside and Tommy Rowe saw th...Full Story »
Leam Richardson praises resilient Rotherham after draw at Blackburn
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Manager Leam Richardson praised Rotherham’s mindset after they fought back to claim a vital 2-2 draw at Blackburn.The Championship’s bottom club went into the game with two draws and six goals on the road all season and Arnor Sigurdsson’s stabbed finish in the eighth minute put them on the back foot.Sean Morrison’s close-range effort restored parity before the break, only...Full Story »
Neil Harris frustrated as Cambridge suffer home defeat to Leyton Orient
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Neil Harris was frustrated and disappointed after Cambridge suffered a 2-0 League One defeat at home to Leyton Orient.Goals after half-time by Jordan Brown and Daniel Agyei – the latter’s first for the club – secured victory for the O’s at the Abbey Stadium as Richie Wellens’ side made it through their three Christmas games unbeaten and without conceding a goal.Camb...Full Story »
Russell Martin proud but frustrated as Southampton held by Norwich
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Russell Martin was left to reflect on what might have been as his Southampton side had to be content with a 1-1 draw in their Championship clash against Norwich at Carrow Road.The point stretched the Saints’ unbeaten run to 18 matches but with 75 per cent of possession, they were left frustrated after the match as Canaries substitute Josh Sargent’s late goal ensured honours ended eve...Full Story »
New boss Charlie Adam hails Fleetwood bravery despite defeat
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
New Fleetwood boss Charlie Adam was full of praise for his side, despite seeing them lose 3-1 at Shrewsbury in his first game in charge.Adam is the third manager in the Fleetwood hot seat this season after succeeding Lee Johnson, with Monday’s defeat leaving them bottom of the table.Shrewsbury got the first goal in the ninth minute after Nohan Kenneh scored from an Elliott Bennett corner.C...Full Story »
Graham Coughlan rages as individual errors cost Newport again
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Seething Newport boss Graham Coughlan bemoaned his side’s “individual errors” after a 1-1 draw at Sutton.Shane McLoughlin fired the Exiles ahead 10 minutes from time, but Tope Fadahunsi secure the strugglers a dramatic 90th-minute draw at Gander Green Lane.“I thought we were the better team, we should have won and we should be seeing that game through,” admitted a f...Full Story »
Ruben Selles says Reading exiting League One drop zone only a ‘small step’
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Reading manager Ruben Selles admitted that his side have taken only a “small step” as their 3-2 victory over fellow strugglers Exeter lifted them out of the League One drop zone.Harvey Knibbs gave Reading an early lead and, after Zak Jules had levelled for Exeter, City defender Alex Hartridge nodded into his own net to restore the home lead.Dione Rankine made it 2-2 in the 68th minut...Full Story »
Ged Brannan salutes Morecambe’s effort in late draw at home to Harrogate
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Morecambe boss Ged Brannan was full of praise for his side as they twice came from behind to earn a point against Harrogate at the Mazuma Stadium.Jacob Bedeau sealed the point with a stoppage-time header after a late goal from George Thomson looked to have given the visitors another excellent away win.Harrogate took the lead in the 44th minute when a Matty Foulds cross was only half-cleared by t...Full Story »