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'I've been a scapegoat for a long time!' - Jadon Sancho fires back at Erik ten Hag after Man Utd boss blames training performance for his absence from squad

Posted Monday, September 04, 2023 by Goal.com

Jadon Sancho has hit back at Erik ten Hag after the Manchester United boss cited his poor performance in training for leaving him out of the squad. WHAT HAPPENED? Sancho was left out of United's 20-man matchday squad against Arsenal on Sunday. After the game manager Ten Hag claimed that due to poor performance in training, Sancho was not picked to play against the Gunners. He said after the ...Full Story »

Liverpool boss Klopp 'calm' amid Salah sale claims

Posted Monday, September 04, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp remains confident of Mohamed Salah's commitment after victory over Aston Villa. Salah scored in Sunday's win amid expectations that Al-Ittihad will continue to push to sign the striker this week. "I never had any doubt about his commitment to this club," Klopp told Sky Sports. "You can't imagine how much fuss the world has made but how calm we are with it. He is ...Full Story »

Sergio Ramos returns home! Spain legend snubs lucrative Al-Ittihad offer and agrees to join Sevilla

Posted Monday, September 04, 2023 by Goal.com

Sergio Ramos is on his way back to La Liga after reaching a verbal agreement to re-sign for former club Sevilla, it has been reported. WHAT HAPPENED? The former Spanish international is a free agent after his two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain expired at the end of last season. Ramos has been closely linked with a move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad were he could have reunited wi...Full Story »

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Arsenal want Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi in January

Posted Monday, September 04, 2023 by Goal.com

Arsenal interested in signing Spanish midfielder Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi in January, according to a report from Fichajes. With Granit Xhaka leaving the club in the summer and an injury to Thomas Partey, the Gunners may need to make new signings to bolster their squad in the next transfer window. As per reports, Jorginho could als...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag frustrated by decisions in Manchester United’s defeat at Arsenal

Posted Monday, September 04, 2023 by PA

Erik ten Hag was left bemoaning several decisions he felt went against his Manchester United side as they sank to a dramatic late defeat at Arsenal.Stoppage-time strikes from Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus secured a 3-1 win for the hosts, who had equalised through Martin Odegaard just 110 seconds after Marcus Rashford had opened the scoring for United.The late double would have been even more gal...Full Story »

Hibs interim boss David Gray thrilled to pick up win amid ‘gruelling’ schedule

Posted Monday, September 04, 2023 by PA

Hibernian caretaker manager David Gray credited his side for the hard work that led to them beating Aberdeen to earn a first cinch Premiership victory of the season.There has not been too much for Hibs supporters to smile about in recent times, but they now go into the international break with a much-needed 2-0 win under their belts thanks to goals from second-half substitutes Adam Le Fondre and...Full Story »

Stuart Kettlewell keeps a level head despite Motherwell’s lofty position

Posted Monday, September 04, 2023 by PA

Motherwell manager Stuart Kettlewell brushed off the significance of joining Celtic at the top of the cinch Premiership but hailed his players for “pushing the boundaries” with a 1-0 win at Tynecastle with 10 men.Callum Slattery’s well-worked first-half goal and a resolute defensive display – especially after Paul McGinn’s 69th-minute red card – sealed victory...Full Story »

Arsenal finish with a flourish to win thriller against Manchester United

Posted Monday, September 04, 2023 by PA

Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus fired Arsenal to a stunning 3-1 stoppage-time victory against Manchester United as a thrill-a-minute clash came to an unforgettable conclusion.Last year’s Premier League runners-up hosted the side that finished third on Sunday afternoon as these teams looked to kick on from more unconvincing starts than their respective points tallies suggested.Marcus Rashford...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool’s stance on keeping hold of Mohamed Salah will not waver

Posted Monday, September 04, 2023 by PA

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insisted the club’s stance would not waver on Mohamed Salah, despite speculation of a potential world-record bid for the forward arriving this week.The club rejected a £150million deal for the 31-year-old from Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad on Friday and said at the time, they considered the matter closed.That has not prevented suggestions the Pro Leag...Full Story »

He has got better and better – Roy Hodgson lauds improving Odsonne Edouard

Posted Monday, September 04, 2023 by PA

Roy Hodgson is confident Odsonne Edouard can provide the goal threat Crystal Palace need this season after the French striker scored twice in his side’s 3-2 win over Wolves.Palace only added goalkeeper Dean Henderson and defender Rob Holding on transfer deadline day, but Hodgson indicated he was happy with the strikers at his disposal after Jean-Phillipe Meteta set up goals for Eberechi Ez...Full Story »

Callum Slattery gives 10-man Motherwell victory at Hearts

Posted Monday, September 04, 2023 by PA

A well-worked goal from Callum Slattery earned 10-man Motherwell a 1-0 victory over Hearts at Tynecastle as the visitors joined Celtic on 10 points at the top of the cinch Premiership.Slattery finished off a brilliant move in the 29th minute before the VAR officials reversed an offside decision against him.Hearts pinned Motherwell back for the vast majority of the second half but could not find ...Full Story »

Managerless Hibernian beat Aberdeen to claim first league win of season

Posted Monday, September 04, 2023 by PA

Managerless Hibernian finally brought some cheer to the Easter Road faithful as they put a jaded-looking Aberdeen side to the sword and lifted themselves off the bottom of the cinch Premiership.With both sides involved in European action on Thursday night, it was perhaps predictable that substitutes would make a difference with Hibs scorers, Adam Le Fondre and Christian Doidge, both coming off t...Full Story »

Michael Beale urges Rangers to ‘dust themselves down’ and be ready after break

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Michael Beale went on the defensive after his Rangers side were booed at the end of their 1-0 defeat by Old Firm rivals Celtic at Ibrox.The Light Blues controversially had a Kemar Roofe goal ruled out in the first half after a VAR check saw referee Don Robertson award a foul to Celtic for Cyriel Dessers’ challenge on defender Gustaf Lagerbielke in the build-up.Kyogo Furuhashi’s late ...Full Story »

I have been placed on death watch by the media – Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Brendan Rodgers spoke about being under intense media pressure going into Celtic’s impressive 1-0 cinch Premiership win over Rangers at Ibrox.The Hoops went into the game on the back of a loss to Kilmarnock in the Viaplay Cup and a home draw to St Johnstone and with some key players missing, but Kyogo Furuhashi’s late first-half strike stretched their lead over Rangers to four points...Full Story »

Mohamed Salah ignores Saudi spotlight to inspire Liverpool win over Aston Villa

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Mohamed Salah ignored the Saudi Arabian spotlight focused on him with a goal and an impressive all-round performance in Liverpool’s comfortable 3-0 Premier League rout of Aston Villa which showed his commitment and desire has not wavered.A rejected £150million bid from Al-Ittihad on Friday merely sparked reports the Pro League champions would return with a world-record offer – ...Full Story »

Odsonne Edouard brace helps Crystal Palace edge out Wolves

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Crystal Palace earned their second victory of the Premier League season with a 3-2 win over Wolves at Selhurst Park.Two goals from Odsonne Edouard and Eberechi Eze’s sublime finish saw off a stubborn Wolves side who had equalised through substitute Hwang Hee-Chan and saw Matheus Cunha net a late consolation.In a match-up between two sides who had scored just four goals between them coming ...Full Story »

Kyogo Furuhashi earns Celtic the Old Firm bragging rights against Rangers

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Kyogo Furuhashi’s late first-half strike gave Celtic a crucial 1-0 cinch Premiership win over Rangers at Ibrox to heap pressure on Gers boss Michael Beale.The Light Blues had the ball in the net twice in the first half but on both occasions the ‘goals’ were not allowed to stand – offside and a foul picked up by VAR – but Furuhashi could have scored twice before he f...Full Story »

Thomas Frank salutes ‘fantastic’ Brentford as they grab late equaliser

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Thomas Frank credited his “fantastic” Brentford side after Bryan Mbeumo’s late equaliser against Bournemouth earned a 2-2 draw in the Premier League.Mbeumo’s fourth of the season cancelled out goals from Dominic Solanke and David Brooks after Mathias Jensen took the lead for Brentford in the first half.And Frank praised his team’s second-half display which saw them ...Full Story »

ROCK N' ROLL FOOTBALL Celtic’s new signing is ex-Premier League ace who is dating Oasis legend’s daughter and is son of former RANGERS star

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

The centre-back, 26, came through Liverpool's youth set-up and broke into Jurgen Klopp's squad during the 2019/20 campaign. Liverpool Nathaniel Phillips has joined Celtic on loanPhillips is dating Molly Moorish Gallagher, right, the daughter of Oasis legend Liam Gallagher But just 29 appearances across four seasons have seen him look for game time elsewhere. He has had loan spells at Stuttgar...Full Story »

GRAV-ING A LAUGH Andy Robertson delivers ice-cold dig at Liverpool team-mates Van Dijk and Gakpo as he welcomes Gravenberch to the club

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

The midfielder completed a £34million move from Bayern Munich on deadline day. Andy Robertson quipped 'finally, a good Dutch player' as he met Ryan GravenberchGravenberch was given a tour of the training ground after signing from Bayern Munich A warm welcome... 😅 pic.twitter.com/KF0XfWLsJ0— Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 1, 2023 He has become the third Dutch member of Jur...Full Story »

COME ON PAL Fulham star Palhinha branded ‘childish’ and ‘petulant’ by fans over change to his Instagram after failed Bayern transfer

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

The Portugal midfielder saw a move to Bayern Munich collapse on deadline day. Joao Palhinha's deadline day move to Bayern Munich collapsedPalhinha removed Fulham from his bio and changed his profile picture Palhinha had travelled to Germany for a medical and even posed with a Bayern shirt for an official announcement which never came. With the two clubs unable to reach an agreement on the ...Full Story »

7M Daily Laugh - Chelsea 0-1 Nottm Forest

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by 7M Sport

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Partey injury, could miss up to 3 months (11th) Chelsea 0-1 Nottm Forest (1st) Man City 5-1 FulhamBurnley 2-5 Tottenham (2nd)   Pre EPL Week 4  Arsenal - Man Utd   Chelsea have one win in their first four Premier League games this season (vs. Luton)They spent $500M this summer   ERLING HAALAND SCORES HIS FIRST HAT TRICK ...Full Story »

Tottenham receive midfielder bid after transfer deadline following Ange Postecoglou chat

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by Express.co.uk

Tottenham failed to trim down their squad on transfer deadline day as several departures failed to materialise. Galatasaray want to sign Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso (Image: Getty) Tottenham have reportedly received a bid from Galatasaray for attacking midfielder Giovani Lo Celso - meaning the club could be faced with a tough decision on the future of the Argentine after failing to tr...Full Story »

'He would have been perfect!' - Chelsea should have signed 'bargain' Sofyan Amrabat instead of £115m Moises Caicedo, says Frank Leboeuf

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by Goal.com

Former Chelsea star Frank Leboeuf feels the Blues should have signed Sofyan Amrabat instead of splashing out £115 million ($146m) on Moises Caicedo. Chelsea should have signed Amrabat Midfielder would have been a 'bargain' Moroccan joined Manchester United on loan WHAT HAPPENED? Leboeuf, who spent six seasons at Chelsea between 1996 to 2001, claimed that the Blues should have opted to...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo scores for 6th time in last 3 games, becomes first player in history with 850 official goals

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by Marca.com

Al-Nassr won 5-1 and climbed up the Saudi Pro League table. Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring a goal.Al-Nassr FC / Twitter Cristiano Ronaldo's first season in Saudi Arabia didn't go fully as expected. He scored plenty of goals, but he didn't win a trophy with Al-Nassr, which has become unusual for the legendary Portuguese. But this season has had a different aura from the get-go. They won ...Full Story »

DONE DEAL: Chelsea striker Louis Flower moves to Brighton

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Chelsea striker Louis Flower has joined Brighton. Flower leaves Chelsea in a permanent deal to sign for Brighton academy. He featured regularly for the Under-18s at Chelsea over the previous two season while also stepping up to play for the Under-21s. Flower originally joined Chelsea as an Under-13 from Cambridge United.Full Story »

HAAL OF A DEAL Man City to make Erling Haaland best paid player in Premier League to ward off potential Saudi interest

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

Haaland’s contract runs until 2027 and Etihad bosses had already sounded out his agent Rafaela Pimenta about adding another 12 months. Erling Haaland has scored six goals in his first four Premier League games this season Credit: Getty But this summer’s Saudi Arabian raids on the Premier League have further focused Man City. And while even they cannot compete with the Middle East ...Full Story »

GREEN LIGHT Mason Greenwood gets £8k-a-month luxury villa and a translator as Man Utd foot the bill for his fresh start in Spain

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

The controversial striker sealed a season-long loan deal to LaLiga side Getafe after agreeing to resume his playing days away from Old Trafford. Mason Greenwood has left Man Utd on loan Credit: Reuters United confirmed last month he would not play for the club again after a six-month internal investigation into rape and assault charges that were dropped. Greenwood, 21, had been suspended by t...Full Story »

Together again? Al-Ittihad keen to reunite Sergio Ramos with former Real Madrid team-mate Karim Benzema after PSG exit

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by Goal.com

Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad have reportedly ramped up their interest in former Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos. Ramos a free agent after PSG exit Wanted by Saudi side Al-Ittihad Could link up with Benzema WHAT HAPPENED? Al-Ittihad are keen to add a defender to the ranks before the transfer window closes on September 7 and are ready to move for Ramos after missing out on Real Betis ...Full Story »

JAM-AZING Man City complete free transfer of ex-West Ham star and immediately offload him… all during win over Fulham

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

News of the English youngster's move emerged at half-time during the champions' 5-1 win over Fulham. Jamal Baptiste has joined Manchester City after departing West Ham Credit: Getty But it was also revealed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano that he has been immediately loaned out to Belgian side Lommel - who are owned by City Group. Baptiste, 19, confirmed in May he would be leaving West Ham...Full Story »

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Barcelona make Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia their top target

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by Goal.com

Barcelona eye move for Napoli's KvaratskheliaBarcelona are reportedly preparing a plan to sign Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in 2024, according to Fichajes. The report claims that despite having financial constraints, Barcelona are plotting a move to secure Kvaratskhelia's signature next year. The 22-year-old forward currently have a contract with the Italian champions until 2027.Spurs want...Full Story »

Evan Ferguson can become European scoring great – Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Roberto De Zerbi believes Brighton star Evan Ferguson can develop into one of Europe’s leading strikers after he became only the fourth teenager to hit a Premier League hat-trick.The 18-year-old joined late former Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Chris Bart-Williams and ex-Liverpool strikers Robbie Fowler and Michael Owen on an exclusive list with a match-winning treble in Saturday evening&r...Full Story »

Marco Silva says it should be ‘impossible’ to allow controversial Man City goal

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Fulham manager Marco Silva claims it should have been “impossible” to allow Manchester City’s controversial second goal to stand in his side’s 5-1 loss to the champions.The Cottagers had been holding their own against the treble winners at the Etihad Stadium when City went 2-1 ahead on the stroke of half-time with a Nathan Ake header.Fulham argued long and hard that City ...Full Story »

Oldham denied long-awaited win after Gateshead score late on

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Oldham’s winless run in the Vanarama National League extended to five games after conceding a late equaliser in a 2-2 draw at Gateshead.Brennan Dickenson put the visitors ahead in the 28th minute when he converted Devarn Green’s cross with a clinical finish past Archie Mair.Jordan Hunter levelled for Gateshead just two minutes after coming on as a substitute with a deflected effort, ...Full Story »

Evan Ferguson boosts Brighton with maiden hat-trick in victory over Newcastle

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Evan Ferguson hit his first career hat-trick as Brighton capped a memorable week by inflicting a third successive Premier League defeat on Newcastle with a thumping 3-1 success at the Amex Stadium.Teenage striker Ferguson curled home a superb second from range to add to a simple first-half finish before completing his treble with the aid of a hefty deflection off Fabian Schar.The 18-year-old&rsq...Full Story »

Shaun Maloney unhappy with wasteful Wigan after Blackpool defeat

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Shaun Maloney criticised Wigan’s first-half performance after seeing his side fall to a 2-1 defeat against Blackpool at Bloomfield Road.The Tangerines were 1-0 up inside five minutes when Jordan Rhodes scored his first goal for the club.Wigan’s Josh Magennis headed Latics level with a minute of normal time left to play, but Kenny Dougall capped a crazy conclusion to the contest by sc...Full Story »

John Mousinho praises performance as 10-man Portsmouth ease past Peterborough

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Portsmouth manager John Mousinho was pleased to see his side extend their unbeaten league run to 17 games with a 3-1 win over Peterborough.Colby Bishop was among the goals as Pompey came from behind to take the points.Mousinho said: “We didn’t start particularly well but we became more consistent as the game went on, especially in the second half. I thought in that second period that...Full Story »

Steven MacLean thrilled after Max Kucheriavyi sparks late St Johnstone fightback

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

St Johnstone manager Steven MacLean was thrilled after his side produced a stunning late fightback to claim a point in the 2-2 draw against Dundee.The Perth outfit were second best for long spells against their Tayside rivals and found themselves 2-0 down thanks to goals from Scott Tiffoney and Ricki Lamie, but they would be punished for not putting the game beyond doubt.Max Kucheriavyi came off...Full Story »

Lee Bell hails Shilow Tracey impact in Crewe win

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Lee Bell praised the impact substitute Shilow Tracey made as Crewe upset League Two leaders MK Dons with a stirring second-half comeback.Tracey set up Conor Thomas’ equaliser and also had an assist in Courtney Baker-Richardson’s close-range finish which turned the game on its head.Jonathan Leko blasted Graham Alexander’s side ahead in the eighth minute, but Crewe were the bette...Full Story »

Derek McInnes reveals referee admitted a ‘huge mistake’ in late penalty drama

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes revealed he had received an apology from referee Kevin Clancy after his side were denied a late equaliser in a 1-0 defeat to Ross County at Rugby Park.With just five minutes left, Stuart Findlay looked as if he had cancelled out Simon Murray’s opener when he headed home .However, referee Clancy had already blown to stop the game and award a penalty to Kilma...Full Story »

Steve Evans revels in ‘excellent’ performance as Stevenage continue flying start

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Steve Evans was delighted to see Stevenage’s best-laid plans pay handsome dividends after his in-form side claimed an “excellent” 3-0 win at Leyton Orient to go third in League One.Boro have now won four of their six league matches this campaign and their latest success came thanks to first-half goals by debutant Charlie McNeill and Dan Sweeney and then a wonderful 25-yard stri...Full Story »

Barrow boss Pete Wild pleased with matchwinner Kian Spence

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Barrow boss Pete Wild hailed Kian Spence’s start to life in the EFL as the former FC Halifax midfielder scored his second goal since a summer move to secure a 1-0 win at Harrogate.Spence, 22, had spent two-and-a-half years playing non-League football for the Shaymen and Scarborough after being released by Middlesbrough.But, having scored the Bluebirds’ opening-day winner at Tranmere,...Full Story »

Joey Barton remains positive after Bristol Rovers snatch point against Lincoln

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Joey Barton joked that the food that he eats on Saturday night will taste much better given that his side conjured up a late equaliser at the Memorial Stadium against Lincoln.Barton explained that he would be going out for dinner to celebrate his 41st birthday following his team’s second home draw in Sky Bet League One this season, and that he will be in a much better mood after Josh Grant...Full Story »

Neil Warnock in dreamland after Jack Rudoni late show at The Hawthorns

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Huddersfield boss Neil Warnock hailed Jack Rudoni as a ‘manager’s dream’ after the midfielder struck deep into stoppage-time to beat West Brom 2-1 and secure a first Sky Bet Championship win of the season.Rudoni’s late strike ended Albion’s 100 per cent home record after John Swift’s had cancelled out Delano Burgzorg’s 33rd-minute opener for the visitors...Full Story »

Ryan Lowe hails Preston’s ‘togetherness’ as they climb to Championship summit

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Ryan Lowe praised the “togetherness” of his table-topping Preston side after they won 2-0 at Stoke.A second-half Will Keane double was the difference as the Lilywhites continued their unbeaten start to the season.Half-time substitute Duane Holmes proved instrumental for the visitors, winning a penalty for Keane’s opener and then teeing up his side’s second.Keane converted...Full Story »

Matt Taylor wants Rotherham to kick on after beating Norwich

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Rotherham manager Matt Taylor believes the 2-1 win against Norwich will give his players the “shot in the arm” they needed.Taylor was breathing a sigh of relief as the Millers earned their first Championship victory of the campaign and inflicted Norwich’s first loss.Dexter Lembikisa’s stunning strike – his first career goal – broke the deadlock midway into the...Full Story »

Tottenham ‘still at the beginning’ despite Burnley rout – Ange Postecoglou

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Ange Postecoglou promised there is still more to come from his Tottenham side after Son Heung-min’s hat-trick helped them demolish Burnley 5-2.Coming off the disappointment of a midweek Carabao Cup defeat to Fulham, there was more bad news for Spurs when they fell behind to Lyle Foster’s fourth-minute goal but Postecoglou was delighted with the way his side responded.Son got the equa...Full Story »

Gills boss Neil Harris bemoans lack of aggression in shambolic display

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Gillingham manager Neil Harris urged his players to apologise to anyone who paid money to travel and watch a “shambles” in the 2-0 defeat at Grimsby.The Gills suffered a second successive league defeat after first-half goals from Niall Maher and Gavan Holohan put the hosts in full control.Although his side are still third in the table, Harris was left less than impressed by his side&...Full Story »

It was a wonderful way to win the game – Kieran McKenna praises Ipswich comeback

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna described his side’s come-from-behind victory against Cardiff as “a wonderful way to win the game”.Town overturned a 2-0 lead with three second-half goals to win 3-2 and climb up to second in the Sky Bet Championship.McKenna said: “That’s a wonderful way to win the game.“We showed all the qualities that I believe we’ve got ...Full Story »

Jon Brady says ‘two bad decisions from referee’ cost Northampton dear in defeat

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Northampton boss Jon Brady was left fuming at the officials after claiming “two bad decisions” cost his side during their 1-0 home defeat to Wycombe.Richard Keogh scored the only goal after five minutes at Sixfields but Brady felt the initial free-kick in the build up should never have been awarded.His side went on to dominate the rest of the game, taking 20 shots to Wycombe’s ...Full Story »

Paul Simpson feels Carlisle have laid down marker after Shrewsbury win

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Paul Simpson insists Carlisle have “something to build on” after his side claimed their first win of the League One season by beating Shrewsbury 2-0.Substitute Joe Garner’s stoppage-time strike added to Tom Bayliss’ own goal as the Cumbrians moved out of the relegation zone.“It’s a big win for us,” Simpson said.“The first one is always the hardest....Full Story »

Andy Crosby proud of team’s character as Port Vale snatch late win over Oxford

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Port Vale boss Andy Crosby saluted the character of his team, and Alfie Devine’s coolness under pressure, after his team regrouped to snatch a winner deep into stoppage time in a dramatic 2-1 success at nine-man Oxford.Alex Iacovitti’s 63rd-minute goal for Vale was cancelled out by Greg Leigh’s equaliser three minutes into time added on at the end.That looked to be how the game...Full Story »

Watford ‘played against 12 men’ – Valerien Ismael furious at referee David Webb

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Watford manager Valerien Ismael heavily criticised referee David Webb after his side’s thrilling 3-3 draw against Coventry, describing him as the 12th man for the hosts.The Sky Blues were awarded a controversial penalty after 20 minutes with Watford defender Ryan Porteous adjudged to have handled the ball.Despite Matt Godden’s spot-kick being saved by Daniel Bachmann, Ismael did not ...Full Story »

Steve Cooper: Forest were spurred on at Chelsea by Old Trafford frustration

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Steve Cooper said his Nottingham Forest players used the “belief and frustration” from their narrow defeat at Old Trafford to steer them to a surprise win at Chelsea.Anthony Elanga hit the only goal of the game early in the second half, making the most of Moises Caicedo losing possession as Forest secured a 1-0 victory at Stamford Bridge.Having already suffered close defeats at Arsen...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher delighted as Plymouth climb to 10th with Blackburn victory

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher was delighted with his side’s 3-0 Sky Bet Championship home win over Blackburn.Scottish striker Ryan Hardie took his tally to four goals in five league games with an opportunist 77th-minute close-range goal then won the aerial duel to tee up Luke Cundle’s sublime chip over goalkeeper Aynsley Pears as promoted Argyle climbed to 10th. Finn Azaz’s d...Full Story »

Dave Challinor sees Stockport’s point from Crawley contest as ‘fortunate’

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Stockport boss Dave Challinor admitted his side were ‘fortunate’ to earn a point following a 3-3 thriller against Crawley.Isaac Olaofe rescued a share of the spoils for the hosts with his 89th minute leveller in this Sky Bet League Two contest.“It’s really disappointing after the game was going so well,” said Challinor.“When you get yourselves two up I would a...Full Story »

Ian Evatt delighted with Bolton’s display against ‘direct competitor’ Derby

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Delighted Ian Evatt reckons second-placed Bolton finally came of age by beating a potential Sky Bet League One promotion rival in their 2-1 win over Derby.Last season’s play-off semi-finalists slumped to a 4-0 hammering by Wigan on their last home appearance and have often flattered to deceive against supposed fancied teams.But despite falling behind to Conor Hourihane’s 33rd-minute ...Full Story »

We’ve won, that’s it, all over – Stephen Robinson jokes after St Mirren go top

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson praised his players for digging deep to claim a late equaliser at Livingston and move to the top of the cinch Premiership.Luiyi de Lucas had given the home side the lead two minutes before the end of a scrappy game only for Stav Nahmani to cancel out that advantage deep into stoppage time.The result left Saints top of the table by a point after four matches and...Full Story »

Rovers boss Grant McCann rues red card which ruined game against Swindon

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Doncaster boss Grant McCann felt the dismissal of veteran midfielder Tommy Rowe ruined a great game after his side battled on to hold Swindon to a goalless draw.Rovers, bottom of Sky Bet League Two, had been the more threatening before Rowe was shown a straight red card for a high challenge on Swindon midfielder George McEachran just before half-time.McCann’s side fought vigilantly despite...Full Story »

Salford felt effects of cup success in defeat to Morecambe – Neil Wood

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Salford boss Neil Wood felt his side suffered the after-effects of their dramatic midweek Carabao Cup penalty shoot-out victory over Leeds as they lost 1-0 to Morecambe.Michael Mellon scored the only goal of the game in the 25th minute as Salford struggled to break through a solid defence.City ended the game with 10 men after Matthew Lund was sent off in added time for needlessly kicking out at ...Full Story »

Neill Collins reserves praise for Devante Cole after Tykes victory at Cheltenham

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Barnsley boss Neill Collins praised in-form Devante Cole for his work rate after his sixth goal of the season helped fire them to a 2-0 win at struggling Cheltenham.Cole opened the scoring early in the second half after a slick counter-attack, with substitute Max Watters adding the second in stoppage time.Collins’ side were up against it for much of the first half, but a series of saves fr...Full Story »

Mat Sadler full of praise for Walsall match-winner Isaac Hutchinson

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Walsall boss Mat Sadler hailed Isaac Hutchinson’s “unrivalled engine” after the midfielder’s 25-yard thunderbolt gave the Saddlers a 1-0 victory over Colchester.Hutchinson found the top corner from outside the box to reward a dominant first hour from the hosts in the September sunshine.“Isaac just runs and runs – probably all of us got caught out by the weathe...Full Story »

Enzo Maresca has called on Leicester to be more clinical

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Enzo Maresca felt his Leicester side should have been more clinical after surrendering their 100 per cent start to the season when going down 1-0 to Hull at the King Power Stadium.The Foxes had 21 shots on goal, but still suffered their first defeat of the season.A 15th-minute goal from Liam Delap proved enough to give Liam Rosenior’s team victory.Maresca felt Leicester should have made mo...Full Story »

Late Josh Grant equaliser earns point for Bristol Rovers against Lincoln

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Bristol Rovers remain without a home win in Sky Bet League One despite clawing back a point against Lincoln in an entertaining 1-1 draw at the Memorial Stadium.Substitute Josh Grant’s header in the fourth minute of stoppage time saw the hosts equalise late in the game when the 24-year-old met an Antony Evans corner with the ball deflecting in.Lincoln took the lead in the 53rd minute throug...Full Story »

Dundee United stay unbeaten with victory over Airdrie at Tannadice

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Dundee United maintained their unbeaten start to the season and secured a 2-0 victory over Airdrie at Tannadice Park.It did not take long for Dundee United to open the scoring and it was done inside four minutes when a well-worked move ended with Mathew Cudjoe curling home.They almost doubled their advantage four minutes later when Louis Moult’s header at back post came crashing back off t...Full Story »

Simon Murray’s header gives Ross County away win as Killie pay the penalty

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Simon Murray’s second-half header was enough to give Ross County a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park, where there was a late refereeing controversy.The striker capitalised on some poor Killie marking to head Yan Dhanda’s dangerous cross past Will Dennis in the 53rd minute.Kilmarnock thought they had equalised with five minutes remaining as defender Stuart Findlay ...Full Story »

Leaders Falkirk stretch unbeaten run with victory over Edinburgh

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Falkirk maintained their unbeaten start to the cinch League One season and secured a third victory on the bounce with a 2-0 win over Edinburgh.Alfredo Agyeman gave the Bairns the lead inside the first half an hour and added their second straight after the break when Callumn Morrison’s powerful effort proved too strong for Aidan McAdams.Hamilton surrendered a two-goal lead after drawing 2-2...Full Story »

Daniel Farke frustrated as Leeds’ strikers pass up chances in goalless draw

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Daniel Farke was disappointed his side could not crack open Sheffield Wednesday’s dogged defence and had to settle for a 0-0 draw in the Championship at Elland Road.Leeds dominated possession and created plenty of openings but could not find the finishing touch in front of a capacity crowd for this Yorkshire derby.Farke admitted: “We dominated the game and in the end it’s just ...Full Story »

Luke Williams ‘exhausted’ after seeing Notts County move to the top of the table

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Notts County boss Luke Williams said his side left him “exhausted” despite earning a 3-1 victory over Accrington which lifted them top of Sky Bet League Two.Dan Crowley’s powerful header had given the hosts the lead at Meadow Lane, only for Josh Andrews to reply shortly after from a free-kick.However, a brace from Macaulay Langstaff in the second half saw the Magpies win their ...Full Story »

Managers point to Premier League tests as Newport and AFC Wimbledon share spoils

Posted Sunday, September 03, 2023 by PA

Johnnie Jackson admitted his AFC Wimbledon players felt the effects of their energy-sapping Carabao Cup defeat to Chelsea as they let slip a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Newport.James Tilley, who put the Dons ahead from the penalty spot at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday before the Premier League side recovered to win 2-1, added his sixth and seventh goals of the season to put Jackson’s men...Full Story »

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