"> ">

Mikel Arteta bemoans Arsenal’s display in both boxes after home loss to West Ham

Posted Friday, December 29, 2023 by PA

Mikel Arteta admitted his side came up short in both boxes as Arsenal slumped to defeat to West Ham to miss out on regaining top spot in the Premier League.The Gunners remain behind Liverpool as they lost 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium on what Arteta conceded was one of the most frustrating nights of his four-year tenure as Arsenal boss.Tomas Soucek’s opener – awarded after the VAR coul...Full Story »

Arsenal lose to West Ham and miss chance to return to Premier League summit

Posted Friday, December 29, 2023 by PA

Arsenal missed the chance to return to the top of the Premier League as they slipped to a disappointing defeat to West Ham amid more VAR controversy.The Gunners needed victory to replace Liverpool at the summit but lost 2-0 on a night where Hammers boss David Moyes finally landed a victory at the Emirates Stadium.West Ham lost Kurt Zouma ahead of the game and Lucas Paqueta after just over half a...Full Story »

Joao Pedro on the spot as Brighton thump Tottenham

Posted Friday, December 29, 2023 by PA

Tottenham’s Premier League revival was halted in emphatic fashion after two Joao Pedro penalties and a stunning strike from Pervis Estupinan helped injury-hit Brighton record a thumping 4-2 win.Spurs arrived at the Amex Stadium seeking a fourth successive top-flight success to reclaim fourth spot from reigning champions Manchester City.But the north London club were ripped apart as Pedro&r...Full Story »

'Aston Villa's sexiest fan' Alexia Grace jiggles bum in Santa outfit for thirsty followers

Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk

Alexia Grace was feeling both festive and cheeky as she bent over in front of the Christmas tree to give her Instagram followers a virtual gift Alexia Grace donned a Santa costume before Christmas Day (Image: Instagram/itsalexiagrace) Aston Villa fan Alexia Grace cheekily jiggled her bum in a skimpy Santa outfit as a Christmas treat for her fans. The adult star-turned-influencer boxer, 25, ha...Full Story »

7M Daily Laugh - Man Utd & Chelsea BFF

Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by 7M Sport

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Man City with a second-half comeback to defeat Everton 3-1     Chelsea fans watching Noni Madueke get his moment     Jackson : Don't leave me bro     Man Utd & Chelsea BFF     Jackson : Don't leave me     MANCHESTER UNITED HAVE WON A FOOTBALL MATCH!     Kin...Full Story »

JINGLE BARBELLS Reshmin Chowdhury treats fans to post-Christmas gym workout video as TNT Sports host shows off toned midriff

Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

RESHMIN CHOWDHURY left fans stunned as she hit the gym and showed off her figure. Many choose to relax over the Christmas period - but not the TNT Sports host. Reshmin Chowdhury wowed in her gym outfit Credit: Instagram @reshmintv Reshmin works for TNT Sports Credit: Instagram @reshmintv Reshmin always finds time in her busy schedule to keep in shape and she posted a snap of herself working ...Full Story »

Fans think Lionel Messi's wife is bikini WAG sharing hot tub with team-mate at Christmas

Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk

There was confusion amongst fans when what looked to be Lionel Messi's wife Antonella Roccuzzo could be seen cosying up to one of his team-mates while wearing very little in a hot tub Lautaro Martinez's WAG bore a scary resemblance to Lionel Messi's wife (Image: Instagram/lautaromartinez) Footy fans were doing a double take when they thought Lionel Messi's wife was a bikini-clad WAG sharing a ...Full Story »

Exclusive: Arsenal and Chelsea tracking "one of the best talents in the world" says Romano

Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com

With just a few days to go until the transfer window opens for business, both Arsenal and Chelsea have cogent reasons for making moves in the first month of 2024. The Gunners are in amongst it at the top of the table and will be fighting for every point in order to ensure that they can go one better than last year and win the Premier League title for the first time in 20 years, whilst the Blu...Full Story »

Big boost for Erik ten Hag! Mason Mount steps up injury recovery as midfielder returns to Man Utd training

Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by Goal.com

Erik ten Hag was given a boost on Wednesday as midfielder Mason Mount returned to training with Manchester United. WHAT HAPPENED?Mount has not featured for the Red Devils since a substitute appearance against Luton on November 11, having been out of action with an injury. The 24-year-old stepped up his recovery in midweek by getting back on the training pitch, United confirmed on Wednesday. ...Full Story »

Newcastle make Kalvin Phillips loan their 'top priority' and set to ramp up interest in out-of-favour Man City midfielder

Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by Goal.com

Newcastle United are hopeful of signing Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips on loan in January as the club has made him their top target. WHAT HAPPENED?The Magpies are yet to initiate formal talks with Manchester City over a possible move for the midfielder but they have made him the club's priority target in the upcoming January transfer window, according to The Telegraph. Newcastle United's ...Full Story »

Messi wants ex-Man Utd defender Rojo at Inter Miami

Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Ex-Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo could be in line for a move to the United States. The Argentine is a friend of footballing legend Lionel Messi, who now plays for Inter Miami in MLS. Messi has secured the likes of Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets and Luis Suarez for Inter in the past few months. Continental 590 radio reports Rojo could be the next of his friends to join him for the comi...Full Story »

Liverpool plot sensational move for €90million rated attacker

Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com

Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool are looking to add attacking option to their squad and Rafael Leao is the player they are looking at. The AC Milan star is being chased by some of the biggest clubs in the world and Liverpool is one of them. According to Francois Plateau, the Merseyside club is interested in the Portuguese star and they could consider a player-plus-cash deal and include Liverpool s...Full Story »

Man City ace Bernardo: I want Benfica return; Haaland should've won Ballon d'Or

Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Manchester City ace Bernardo Silva admits returning to Benfica is in his career plan. Bernardo says playing out his final days with Benfica is an ambition. He told A Bola: "Of course I want to return and I hope it happens one day [... ], but at this moment it would be impossible because Manchester City would ask for a lot of money. "I am a player valued at more than 50 million (euros). No P...Full Story »

Bayern Munich join Real Madrid in race to land Raphael Varane and willing to offer €20m for Man Utd defender

Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by Goal.com

Bayern Munich are planning a bid to sign Raphael Varane from Manchester United and are willing to pay around €20 million (£17m/$22m) for the defender. WHAT HAPPENED?Bayern hope to strengthen at centre-back in the January transfer window and have set their sights on the France international to enhance Thomas Tuchel's options, Sport reports. The German giants have also been linked wi...Full Story »

Newcastle urged to sign former Man Utd goalkeeper David De Gea on free transfer in January by club legend Alan Shearer

Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by Goal.com

Newcastle United and Premier League legend Alan Shearer has urged his former club to sign David de Gea in the January transfer window. WHAT HAPPENED?The ex-Magpies star wants the club to sign a new goalkeeper and a striker in the January transfer window to bolster their squad ahead of the second phase of the season. He has recommended former Manchester United custodian and free agent De Gea's...Full Story »

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Arsenal lining up shock move for Bayern defender Matthijs de Ligt

Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by Goal.com

Arsenal eyeing move for Bayern star in January Arsenal are plotting a shock January move for Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt, according to The Athletic (via The Sun). Mikel Arteta recently mentioned that he is keen on making new additions to the squad in the January transfer window but it remains to be seen if they manage to meet Bayern's asking price amid the club's financial constr...Full Story »

‘It was a massive game for us’ – Pep Guardiola hails Man City’s comeback victory

Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by PA

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes their 3-1 victory in a “massive” game at Everton will serve as a reminder to their rivals not to write them off.City arrived back from Saudi Arabia as Club World Cup winners looking to correct a record which had seen them win just once in six Premier League matches and drop off the pace in the title race.But while they were away, results...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino hails Chelsea match-winner Noni Madueke’s attitude

Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by PA

Mauricio Pochettino praised match-winner Noni Madueke’s determination to prove his Chelsea worth after he came off the bench to score a late penalty in his side’s 2-1 win over Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge.Roy Hodgson’s side looked like they had done enough to earn a deserved point as the game ticked into its final moments, until the result turned after a clumsy challenge m...Full Story »

Steven Naismith says Lawrence Shankland is on his way to becoming Hearts legend

Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by PA

Steven Naismith believes Lawrence Shankland is well on his way to becoming a Hearts legend after his stoppage-time winner against city rivals Hibernian further endeared him to supporters.The talismanic captain overcame the disappointment of an early penalty miss to score the only goal of a tense Edinburgh derby in the third minute of time added on with what opposing manager Nick Montgomery descr...Full Story »

Derek McInnes hails Kilmarnock’s battling qualities after victory at St Mirren

Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by PA

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes praised his players’ battling qualities after a Marley Watkins goal sealed a 1-0 cinch Premiership win at St Mirren.The Ayrshire side moved four points clear of their vanquished opponents after keeping a clean sheet for a fourth-successive away game.And McInnes said: “We wanted ball carriers and thankfully we had a brilliant passage of play for the go...Full Story »

David Martindale ‘fairly happy’ with Livingston’s display despite dour draw

Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by PA

Livingston manager David Martindale was left ruing his best side’s chance falling to defender Mikey Devlin as they fought out a goalless draw with St Johnstone.However, the Lions boss insists he was “fairly happy” with elements of his side’s display despite remaining rooted to the foot of the cinch Premiership.Midfielder Scott Pittman and striker Bruce Anderson also passe...Full Story »

Manchester City climb into top four after coming from behind to win at Everton

Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by PA

Manchester City survived a testing encounter at Goodison Park as they came from behind to beat Everton 3-1 and climb back into the top four.The newly-crowned Club World Cup winners recovered from going behind to former winger Jack Harrison’s first-half goal to score twice after the break through a beauty from Phil Foden and a Julian Alvarez penalty.Late on, Bernardo Silva curled home into ...Full Story »

Thomas Frank gives his backing to Nathan Collins after defensive horror show

Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by PA

Brentford boss Thomas Frank told Nathan Collins he will never have a worse match after his horror show in the 4-1 defeat against the defender’s former club Wolves.Collins arguably had his best game for Wolves – but unfortunately the centre-half left Molineux to join Brentford in June.The Bees’ record signing endured a nightmare evening, handing Wanderers two goals with terrible...Full Story »

Super-sub Noni Madueke nets late penalty as Chelsea edge win over Crystal Palace

Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by PA

Chelsea needed an 89th-minute penalty from substitute Noni Madueke to edge past Crystal Palace 2-1 at Stamford Bridge and climb back into the top half of the Premier League table.It had looked like being another frustrating home outing for Mauricio Pochettino’s side for most of the second half, after Michael Olise had cancelled out Mykhailo Mudryk’s early goal with a brilliant finish...Full Story »

Marley Watkins effort enough as Kilmarnock edge narrow victory at St Mirren

Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by PA

Kilmarnock strengthened their grip on fourth place in the cinch Premiership as Marley Watkins’ goal sealed a 1-0 win away to St Mirren.The first-half strike helped extend Derek McInnes’ side’s recent good run of form to four wins and a draw from their last five games.In contrast, St Mirren are in the midst of a slump that has seen them win just once in seven games, Stephen Robi...Full Story »

Livingston and St Johnstone play out dour goalless draw

Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by PA

Livingston and St Johnstone battled to a goalless stalemate and a share of the spoils.It was just a second point from a possible 33 for the home side, who have now failed to win in 11 games and are four points adrift at the foot of the cinch Premiership table.With just two goals from their last 10 games, it was perhaps no surprise Livi failed to find a breakthrough during a poor 90 minutes.For S...Full Story »

Lawrence Shankland amends penalty miss with last-gasp Hearts winner at Hibernian

Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by PA

Lethal Lawrence Shankland popped up with a stoppage-time winner as in-form Hearts defeated Hibernian 1-0 in a tense Edinburgh derby at Easter Road to tighten their grip on third place in the cinch Premiership.The game looked on course to end goalless after both Shankland and Hibs forward Martin Boyle missed early penalties.But the talismanic Jambos skipper sparked jubilation among the visiting s...Full Story »

Hwang Hee-chan’s brace helps Wolves to thumping win at Brentford

Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by PA

Hwang Hee-chan scored twice as Brentford forgot how to defend and Wolves took full advantage with a 4-1 win in west London.Hwang took his tally for the season to 11 as Wanderers followed up their Christmas Eve win over Chelsea by collecting another festive three points.It was a first victory in the capital in 15 attempts for Wolves, their last coming in a 2-0 win at Tottenham in February last ye...Full Story »

7M Daily Laugh - King of the forest

Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by 7M Sport

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Out-of-form gang   King of the forestNewcastle 1-3 N Forrest(C Wood 45", 53",60")   Man Utd 3-2 Aston VillaComeback is real!!   Man Utd mood   RASMUS HOJLUND SCORES HIS FIRST PREMIER LEAGUE GOAL A Christmas miracle   Goalscoring drought over. Alejandro Garnacho double. Back level with Aston Villa   Tag a Man...Full Story »

Man City prepared to sign Girona dazzler Savinho

Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Manchester City are ready to buy Girona dazzler Savinho. The young Brazilian is on-loan at Girona from Troyes, which are both owned by City Football Group (CFG), the umbrella company of Manchester City. And transfer expert Fabrizio Romano is now reporting: "Understand Manchester City are discussing internally to buy Savinho and bring him back to the club next season. "remier League and Bund...Full Story »

Kalvin Phillips posts touching pics as stunning Wag gives birth just as Man City ace prepares for January transfer away

Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

KALVIN PHILLIPS celebrated Christmas Day with some touching photos after his stunning Wag partner gave birth to their baby. Manchester City star Phillips, 28, paid tribute to childhood sweetheart Ashleigh, 27, as they announced the arrival of their first child. The pair did not reveal the gender or name of the baby. But Phillips gushed over his new born in a heart-warming montage of photos....Full Story »

Man Utd & Real Madrid eye Atalanta star Giorgio Scalvini in January transfer window

Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by Goal.com

Manchester United are reportedly eyeing Atalanta star Giorgio Scalvini as Erik ten Hag seeks defensive reinforcements in the January transfer window. Scalvini is on Man Utd's radar Real Madrid also keen on young defender Atalanta have no interest in selling in January WHAT HAPPENED?According to Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla, the Red Devils have set their sights on the 19-year-old ce...Full Story »

Ex-Premier League Wag and 'world's hottest woman' stuns fans in 'very festive' outfit as she celebrates Christmas

Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

THE wife of a former Premier League star has stunned fans with her choice of Christmas outfit. Viktoria Varga - the partner of ex-Southampton striker Graziano Pelle - holds the prestigious, if unofficial, title of the "world's most beautiful woman". And the model looked sensational in her white dress as she celebrated the festive period. Viktoria, 32, shared six pictures of her rocking the ...Full Story »

Chelsea lose out! PSG reach €20m agreement to sign coveted Corinthians starlet Gabriel Moscardo

Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by Goal.com

Chelsea have missed out on signing Gabriel Moscardo as he is all set to join PSG after the French giants verbally agreed to pay €20m to Corinthians. PSG win the race to sign Moscardo Will pay €20m plus €2m in add-ons Chelsea wanted to sign the Brazilian midfielder WHAT HAPPENED?According to Fabrizio Romano, Paris Saint Germain have reached a verbal agreement with the ...Full Story »

England Lioness Millie Bright's partner proposes as she shows off ring during Christmas holiday

Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

ENGLAND Lioness Millie Bright has revealed she's engaged after her partner Levi Crew popped the question during a tropical Christmas holiday. Millie, 30, took to Instagram to share the happy news with her followers - showing off her stunning ring in the process. Posting snaps from their break to Mauritius, the Chelsea footballer wrote: "Little did I think this would be the most beautiful Chr...Full Story »

Transfer insider believes West Ham will make a move for Chelsea man in the January window

Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com

According to transfer insider Dean Jones, West Ham could make a move for Chelsea star Ian Maatsen when the January window opens. The player was subject to interest from the Hammers as well as Burnley in the summer as well but he decided to stay at the club and fight for his place, a decision that has not worked out for him. He has found it difficult to get minutes under Pochettino this seaso...Full Story »

Man City close to signing River Plate's Echeverri - source

Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by ESPN

Manchester City are closing in on the signing of midfielder Claudio Echeverri from River Plate, a source has told ESPN. City have held formal talks with the Argentine side and are nearing an agreement for the 17-year-old midfielder. If a deal is reached, it's likely that Echeverri would be loaned back to River Plate until at least the end of the Premier League season. It would be a similar arr...Full Story »

CHERRY PICKED Tottenham eye transfer raid for Dominic Solanke after cooling interest in alternative Premier League striker

Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by telegraphindia.com

SPURS are monitoring Dominic Solanke - as they look to sign a striker in the Summer. The Bournemouth hitman, who scored a hat-trick against Nottingham Forest at the weekend, has taken the Premier League by storm this year. Solanke scored a stunning hat-trick against Nottingham Forest on Saturday Credit: Getty And Sun Online can reveal that Tottenham are “closely watching” the str...Full Story »

JOSH BOSH Man Utd join transfer race with Liverpool and Man City for Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich ahead of huge midfield cull

Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

MANCHESTER UNITED are interested in signing Joshua Kimmich from Bayern Munich, according to reports. Boss Erik ten Hag wants to revolutionise his midfield following Sir Jim Ratcliffe's partial takeover. Joshua Kimmich is attracting plenty of Prem interest Credit: Rex The Red Devils sit eighth in the Premier League table, eight points off the top four positions. But club chiefs are plotting m...Full Story »

Will Lionel Messi be joined in MLS by another Argentinian? LA Galaxy interested in $10m-rated River Plate starlet Pablo Solari

Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by Goal.com

LA Galaxy to bid for Pablo Solari Argentine starlet valued at $10m club undergoing roster overhaul WHAT HAPPENED?According to Argentine journalist Cesar Luis Merlo, the Galaxy are in 'advanced' negotiations for the 22-year-old, who they've been tracking for 'months.' Solari scored five goals and added seven assists to his resume in 2023 for River Plate, with a career total of 20 goals i...Full Story »

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Inter plotting January move for Man Utd flop Anthony Martial

Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by Goal.com

Arsenal and Chelsea target Gyokeres unlikely to leave Sporting Premier League giants Arsenal and Chelsea's transfer target Viktor Gyokeres had recently hinted that he is unwilling to move out of Sporting CP in the upcoming transfer. West Ham eyeing move for Chelsea outcast Maatsen West Ham United are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea defender Ian Maatsen in the upcoming January tra...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag backs Rasmus Hojlund to go on Premier League scoring run

Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA

Erik ten Hag expects Rasmus Hojlund to keep scoring after Manchester United’s £72million man finally broke his Premier League duck to seal a stunning 3-2 comeback win over Aston Villa.United looked destined for a 14th defeat of the season in all competitions when Aston Villa scored twice in the space of six first-half minutes through John McGinn and Leander Dendoncker to take a 2-0 l...Full Story »

Kieran McKenna believes Ipswich full value for point against Leicester

Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA

Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna felt his side were full value for a point after coming from behind to draw 1-1 with table-topping Leicester at Portman Road.Town fought back from a goal down after 24 minutes through a super strike by Stephy Mavididi but a deflected shot by Sam Morsy in the third minute of stoppage time earned a share of the spoils.The midfielder’s effort from the edge of the...Full Story »

Sam Morsy earns Ipswich a point in top-of-the-table clash with Leicester

Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA

Sam Morsy’s twice deflected stoppage-time equaliser earned second-placed Ipswich a 1-1 draw at home to Championship leaders Leicester.Morsy’s effort from the edge of the penalty area struck Ricardo Pereira and then the head of Jannik Vestergaard to leave Foxes goalkeeper Mads Hermansen helpless.Leicester had taken the lead in the 24th minute with a strike from just inside the penalty...Full Story »

Rasmus Hojlund’s landmark strike caps impressive Man Utd comeback to beat Villa

Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA

Rasmus Hojlund’s long-awaited first Premier League goal completed a stunning comeback as Manchester United recovered from 2-0 down to beat high-flying Aston Villa 3-2 at Old Trafford.Villa appeared to be heading level on points with league leaders Liverpool after goals from John McGinn and Leander Dendoncker put them 2-0 up inside 26 minutes, but United found a rousing response in the seco...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp heaps praise on Liverpool’s goalscorers after win at Burnley

Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was delighted to see both Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota score – for different reasons – in the 2-0 win at Burnley.Nunez ended a run of 12 games without a goal with the first-half opener and Jota came off the bench after a month out to kill the game off in the 90th minute – his 50th goal for the Reds.“(Nunez) is an incredible finisher but if a ...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney: I could have made 11 Birmingham changes at half-time in Stoke loss

Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA

Birmingham manager Wayne Rooney admitted he could have replaced his whole team at half-time after a 3-1 Championship defeat to Stoke at St Andrew’s.First-half goals from Jordan Thompson and Lynden Gooch put Stoke 2-0 ahead and Andre Vidigal made it three before Jay Stansfield’s 69th-minute consolation as Stoke ended a nine-match winless run and moved above Blues on goal difference.Ro...Full Story »

Stoke end nine-match winless streak to ease past Birmingham

Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA

Stoke ended a nine-match winless streak to beat Birmingham 3-1 in the Championship and put manager Wayne Rooney into more trouble at St Andrew’s.Victory for the Potters – secured by Jordan Thompson, Lynden Gooch and Andrew Vidigal before Jay Stansfield’s late consolation – was the first for new manager Steven Schumacher in his second match in charge, and the first since t...Full Story »

Derby reward boss Paul Warne for giving squad Christmas Day off

Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA

Derby manager Paul Warne watched his players reward him for giving them Christmas Day off as they picked up a 1-0 victory at League One strugglers Wigan.Curtis Nelson headed home the only goal in the 19th minute, but only the brilliance of Wigan goalkeeper Sam Tickle kept the scoreline respectable.And Warne – whose side have now won seven of their last eight matches – was a happy man...Full Story »

Darwin Nunez ends goal drought to help Liverpool to victory at Burnley

Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA

Striker Darwin Nunez ended a 12-match goal drought to help fire Liverpool back to the top of the table with a 2-0 victory at Burnley.The Uruguay international, who had not scored a Premier League goal since the end of October, made the crucial breakthrough in the first half before substitute Diogo Jota marked his first appearance in a month with the clincher in the 90th minute – his 50th g...Full Story »

Ian Evatt says Bolton ‘got what we deserved’ with late winner at Lincoln

Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA

Bolton boss Ian Evatt hailed his side’s persistence after a last-gasp 1-0 win at 10-man Lincoln.The resolute Imps looked to have held on for a hard-fought point after Danny Mandriou was sent off in the second half.But Eoin Toal sent Evatt and the traveling Wanderers fans into scenes of jubilation with his dramatic 89th-minute winner.“I thought we played so good,” said Evatt. &l...Full Story »

Jason Goodliffe pleased with battling Sutton’s win at his former club Wimbledon

Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA

Jason Goodliffe said it was “very pleasing” to come away from his old stamping ground with three points after Sutton lifted themselves off the bottom of Sky Bet League Two with a 1-0 win over AFC Wimbledon.It was a 63rd-minute Omar Sowunmi header that handed the visitors three points a week on from Goodliffe being handed the reins at Gander Green Lane on an interim basis.A former Wim...Full Story »

David Wagner to have words with Borja Sainz after red card in loss at West Brom

Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA

Norwich head coach David Wagner admitted he would be having words with Borja Sainz, whose early red card potentially cost his side in the 1-0 Championship defeat against West Brom at The Hawthorns.Winger Sainz was sent off in the 34th minute for two bookable offences within five minutes – the second for a needless dissent – after twice going close to giving the Canaries the lead.Bran...Full Story »

Russell Martin full of admiration for ex-club Swansea after Southampton rout

Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA

Southampton manager Russell Martin admitted he took no joy in thrashing old club Swansea 5-0.Martin took charge of the Swans for two seasons before leaving to join Saints last summer – where he has now overseen a 16-match unbeaten run and seen his side close in on the Championship automatic-promotion places.The former MK Dons boss, who was making his first reunion with the Swans, did a lap...Full Story »

Neill Collins hoping Barnsley learn from second-half struggles after Vale scare

Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA

Barnsley manager Neill Collins hopes his side learn from their mistakes in the second half after they held off a fight back from Port Vale to win 3-2.Adam Phillips opened the scoring before John McAtee added a quickfire brace, including a stunning strike from 35 yards for his second, to make it 3-0 after 37 minutes.But Vale fought back after the break, with Ethan Chislett and Jack Shorrock both ...Full Story »

Simon Weaver hails Harrogate’s ‘perfect Christmas’ after Accrington victory

Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA

Harrogate boss Simon Weaver praised his team’s character and ability as they leapt into the top half of League Two following a 2-1 home win over Accrington.For the first time since August 2021, Harrogate secured maximum points after conceding the opening goal at their Wetherby Road ground with George Thomson’s stoppage-time effort sealing victory after he had set up Jack Muldoon&rsqu...Full Story »

Marco Silva says Bernd Leno ‘touched the ball boy, he didn’t push the ball boy’

Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA

Fulham boss Marco Silva insisted his goalkeeper Bernd Leno “touched” but “didn’t push” a ball boy during the Cottagers’ 3-0 defeat at Bournemouth.The second-half incident occurred when Leno went to collect the ball from the youngster’s outstretched hand before using his own hand to make deliberate contact with the shoulder of the ball boy, who appeared t...Full Story »

Nigel Adkins hails five-star Tranmere following victory at 10-man Salford

Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA

Nigel Adkins claimed his Tranmere side were together and enjoying themselves after recording a 5-1 League Two victory away to 10-man Salford.Harvey Saunders, Kieron Morris, Connor Jennings, Regan Hartley and Josh Hawkes were on target as Tranmere recorded their first away win of the season.Matthew Lund scored Salford’s only goal which had little impact in the context of an otherwise one-si...Full Story »

Proud Matt Taylor enjoys Bristol Rovers’ win over Portsmouth

Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA

Matt Taylor pointed to his players’ efforts as Bristol Rovers became the first home team to beat Portsmouth in League One this season.Paddy Lane equalised for Pompey in the 76th minute after Antony Evans had curled in an exquisite free-kick 10 minutes earlier for the hosts, but Rovers’ Luke Thomas struck four minutes into added time for a winner.Taylor believes that Portsmouth will u...Full Story »

« Previous12...339340341342343344345...558559Next »