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Doncaster hit Tranmere with second-half double

Posted Wednesday, February 08, 2023 by PA

Two goals in three second-half minutes saw Doncaster return to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Tranmere.Tranmere had the better of a tame first half but goals from Ben Close and Kyle Hurst saw the hosts end a three-game losing run.Doncaster keeper Jonathan Mitchell produced excellent saves to deny Regan Hendry and Kane Hemmings as Tranmere showed the greater threat over the opening hour of ...Full Story »

Grimsby stun Championship side Luton to reach fifth round of FA Cup

Posted Wednesday, February 08, 2023 by PA

League Two Grimsby produced a huge FA Cup shock as they stunned Championship Luton 3-0 in their fourth-round replay.Sixty places separated the second tier play-off contenders and the Mariners.Gutsy Grimsby secured a 2-2 draw at Kenilworth Road 10 days ago to earn a shot of a home giant-killing.And Paul Hurst’s side took the opportunity with both hands as they clinched a spot in the fifth r...Full Story »

Lukas Jensen penalty save preserves a point for Accrington at Port Vale

Posted Wednesday, February 08, 2023 by PA

Lukas Jensen marked his recall to the team with a 76th-minute penalty save to earn 10-man Accrington a precious 1-1 draw at Port Vale in Sky Bet League One.The visitors appeared poised to capitalise on an anxious Vale performance when Aaron Pressley, on loan from Brentford, fired home from the spot on 52 minutes after the striker was upended by Funso Ojo.But David Worrall struck his first goal o...Full Story »

Leyton Orient move seven points clear with Crewe victory

Posted Wednesday, February 08, 2023 by PA

Goals in either half from Ed Turns and Theo Archibald secured leaders Leyton Orient a 2-0 win at Crewe.Richie Wellens’ side showed a clinical edge as they eased back to form, making it back-to-back victories after two consecutive defeats to move seven points clear at the summit.Goalkeeper Lawrence Vigouroux was alert to early danger when he clutched a cross from Crewe’s Elliot Nevitt...Full Story »

Woking win at Chesterfield

Posted Wednesday, February 08, 2023 by PA

Woking  boosted their play-off bid with a 3-1 win at National League promotion rivals Chesterfield.The visitors went ahead after only six minutes through Padraig Amond.They were 3-0 ahead at half-time after further strikes from James Daly and James Kellermann.Liam Mandeville pulled one back for the Spireites four minutes into the second half but Woking held on.Full Story »

Harry Smith scores debut goal as Barnet come from behind to beat FC Halifax

Posted Wednesday, February 08, 2023 by PA

Barnet came from a goal down to secure a 3-1 win at FC Halifax.The hosts went ahead after only seven minutes when Milli Ali controlled a ball over the top before rifling home.Both teams hit the woodwork in a frantic first half before Harry Smith marked his Barnet debut with a tap-in at the far post to equalise.In the second half, Ryan De Havilland’s free-kick came back off the crossbar bef...Full Story »

Sheffield United end Wrexham fairytale in dramatic final twist

Posted Wednesday, February 08, 2023 by PA

Sheffield United denied Hollywood-owned Wrexham a blockbuster FA Cup clash with Tottenham as they won their fourth-round replay 3-1 with two goals deep into added time.The National League side’s journey under A-list actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney has caught the imagination of the country and most neutrals would have been wanting them to set up a glamour showdown with Antonio Conte...Full Story »

Fleetwood reach fifth round of the FA Cup for first time with Wednesday win

Posted Wednesday, February 08, 2023 by PA

Carlos Mendes Gomes sent Fleetwood into the fifth round of the FA Cup for the first time after a deserved 1-0 win in this all League One tie.The on-loan Luton winger climbed highest to meet Phoenix Patterson’s 60th-minute free-kick to score his eighth goal of the campaign.Victory for Scott Brown’s side earned them a last-16 showdown with Sky Bet Championship leaders Burnley.But havin...Full Story »

Dani Alves' wife vows to STICK BY Brazil star on jail visit days after 'demanding divorce' over nightclub rape charge

Posted Tuesday, February 07, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

DANI Alves' wife Joana Sanz has visited him in prison for the first time since his arrest over an alleged nightclub rape. The model, 29, said after 50 minutes inside the jail near Barcelona where the Brazil star is being held: "I'm not going to leave him alone at the worst moment in his life." Joana was seen leaving the prison after spending 50 minutes thereCredit: Telecinco Joana made a publ...Full Story »

Romantic Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez buys partner flowers and takes her out on the town for birthday

Posted Tuesday, February 07, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

CHELSEA'S record signing Enzo Fernandez showed his romantic side during his partner's birthday. Fernandez bought his glamorous girlfriend Valentina Cervantes flowers and took her out in Lisbon to celebrate her 23rd birthday. Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez bought his girlfriend Valentina Cervantes flowersCredit: https://www.instagram.com/valucervantes/ The couple went out for a romantic date shor...Full Story »

7M Daily Laugh - Man City now

Posted Tuesday, February 07, 2023 by 7M Sport

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Brighton & Mitoma now   Man City charged with multiple breaches of EPL Financial Fair Play rules   Open your eyes Todd Boehly..   Real Madrid & Man City   Pep Guardiola said this last year in May...   Tom Holland for Real Asked Kylian Mbappe to Join Tottenham..   AC MILAN HAVE GONE FROM TITLE CONTE...Full Story »

World Cup's hottest fan Ivana Knoll sends fans wild as she flashes the flesh in sunbed snap

Posted Tuesday, February 07, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

THE World Cup may have ended in December. But the tournament's hottest fan continues to send fans wild with her risque pictures. Ivana Knoll posted a cheeky snap to Instagram to send followers wildCredit: Instagram Ivana Knoll made headlines in Qatar when she wore skimpy outfits to watch her beloved Croatia in action. And she's still flashing the flesh for followers on social media. Ivana w...Full Story »

Real Madrid confident Courtois will make CWC final

Posted Tuesday, February 07, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Real Madrid have hopes of goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois being fit for the Club World Cup. Amid Real Madrid's injury concerns, there was a glimmer of light with the news that Belgian stopper Courtois is not ruled out for the competition. Initial tests on the abductor muscle that had been giving a problem and forced him to miss the away defeat in Mallorca are not as serious as feared. As a preca...Full Story »

Liverpool midfielder Keita 'on verge' of summer exit with contract extension unlikely

Posted Tuesday, February 07, 2023 by Goal.com

Naby Keita is unlikely to sign a new contract at Liverpool and looks braced for a summer exit. WHAT HAPPENED? As Liverpool continue to stutter and stall, a summer rebuild begins to look like more of a necessity. That could be facilitated with the departure of big names, one being Keita. Sky Sports Germany of report that he is 'on the verge' of leaving for free in the summer, when his Liverpoo...Full Story »

Man Utd offered £100M for West Ham captain Rice

Posted Tuesday, February 07, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Manchester United made a £100m attempt for West Ham United captain Declan Rice last summer. They eventually landed on Brazilian Casemiro, 30, as he arrived at Old Trafford from Real Madrid for £70m. But according to talkSPORT, United were not so lucky when it came to their mammoth offer for Rice as West Ham turned down £100m. And the reports are that it will take £120m p...Full Story »

Inter eyeing Chelsea star which could see defender move the other way

Posted Tuesday, February 07, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com

Inter Milan are eyeing a move for Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah as a replacement for Milan Skriniar. Chalobah only recently signed a new contract at Chelsea but the defender has struggled for regular game time this season. The addition of Benoit Badiashile is only going to make it more difficult for Chalobah, and they still have Levi Colwill to return from his loan spell from Brighton. To...Full Story »

Massimiliano Allegri: Avoiding relegation is Juventus' new priority

Posted Tuesday, February 07, 2023 by ESPN

Juventus are concentrating on just making sure they get enough points to avoid relegation from Serie A, coach Massimiliano Allegri said, as his side reassess their season having been in third place a couple a weeks ago. Juventus were deducted 15 points for the current season by an Italian soccer court investigating the club's transfer dealings in January, leaving the country's most successful...Full Story »

Liverpool, Man Utd keen on €100m-rated ace who impressed in the World Cup

Posted Tuesday, February 07, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com

Manchester United and Liverpool have been linked with a move for the RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol. According to a report from CalcioMercato, the two Premier League clubs are keeping tabs on the 20-year-old Bundesliga defender and it remains to be seen whether they come forward with a concrete proposal to sign him at the end of the season. The report further adds that Gvardiol personall...Full Story »

Prem rivals demand RELEGATION if Man City found guilty

Posted Tuesday, February 07, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Premier League clubs want Manchester City RELEGATED if found guilty of 100-plus breaches of Financial Fair Play rules. The Etihad outfit were left stunned as top-flight chiefs dumped the unprecedented charges after a four-year probe into the club's financial affairs. City were accused of a series of financial dodges between 2009 and 2018 including: - Hiding the true source of the club's fun...Full Story »

Tottenham adamant they won't sell Man Utd-linked Kane to a Premier League rival in the summer

Posted Tuesday, February 07, 2023 by Goal.com

Harry Kane is heading into the final year of his contract but Spurs have decided they will not sell their captain to another Premier League club. WHAT HAPPENED? Manchester United hold a strong interest in signing Kane in the summer transfer window but may be forced to look elsewhere. Tottenham have already decided they will not sell their captain to another Premier League team, according to T...Full Story »

Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd lining up summer Carrasco move

Posted Tuesday, February 07, 2023 by Goal.com

Corberan open to Leeds move West Brom boss Carlos Corberan is open to returning to Leeds United to replace Jesse Marsch as manager. Corberan previously worked as Marcelo Bielsa's No.2 at Elland Road and has emerged as a leader contender to become the club's new manager, according to the Mail. Bernardo wanted by PSG & Barcelona Bernardo Silva is wanted by Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelo...Full Story »

New boss Shaun Maloney praises Wigan’s ‘mentality’ after draw at Blackburn

Posted Tuesday, February 07, 2023 by PA

Wigan manager Shaun Maloney praised the “mentality” of his team after they secured a 0-0 draw at Blackburn in his first game in charge.Chances were few and far between in an encounter lacking in quality, but that was almost secondary to Latics, who lost five of the last six before the game. They limited Blackburn to few chances and when pressure intensified in the second half, Latics...Full Story »

Shaun Maloney’s Wigan reign begins with goalless draw at Blackburn

Posted Tuesday, February 07, 2023 by PA

Wigan earned a 0-0 draw at promotion-chasing Blackburn in new manager Shaun Maloney’s first game in charge.The closest they came to securing a victory that would have lifted them off the bottom of the Championship was debutant Martin Kelly’s disallowed second-half bundled effort.But Maloney, who spent four years at the DW Stadium as a player, will be encouraged with his new side, who...Full Story »

7M Daily Laugh - Good results for the Gooners

Posted Monday, February 06, 2023 by 7M Sport

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Good results for the GoonersTottenham 1-0 Man City (Kane 15")   A good day for FC Barcelona fans !   Arsenal had the last laugh !   And Navas gets a cleansheet in his first game for 2 times UCL winning team !   Guardiola right now   FC BARCELONA HAVE TAKEN A 8 POINTS LEAD AT THE TOP OF THE LA LIGA TABLE!   M...Full Story »

Man Utd stars don’t want Mason Greenwood back this season after charges dropped

Posted Monday, February 06, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

MANCHESTER United stars do not want Mason Greenwood in the dressing room this season - because they fear it will disrupt their progress. The striker, 21, has been told he no longer faces charges of attempted rape, ABH and coercive and controlling behaviour. Greenwood is suspended on £100,000-a-week pay and not eligible to train or play United bosses are still investigating his behaviour ...Full Story »

Chelsea STOP new contract talks with Mount

Posted Monday, February 06, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Chelsea have STOPPED new contract talks with Mason Mount. The Daily Mail says Chelsea have halted talks over a new contract for the 24-year-old, with the two parties 'a long way apart' on agreeing a new deal. Mount has already rejected an offer, believing it to be below what other senior players and new signings at Stamford Bridge are now receiving. The report claims that the England intern...Full Story »

Barcelona legend Dani Alves remains in jail and could be liable to pay £6million

Posted Monday, February 06, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk

Dani Alves could be forced to pay over £6million in debts Former Barcelona right-back Dani Alves remains in prison after he was arrested on grounds of sexual assault last month. Alves is accused of sexually assaulting a woman at the Barcelona nightclub Swanky in the early hours of December 31. Alves initially denied the allegations, adding that he was at the club - before claiming they ha...Full Story »

Which Premier League clubs have never been relegated?

Posted Monday, February 06, 2023 by 101 GREAT GOALS

The Premier League was born in 1992 and originally had 22 teams. That number was reduced to 20 at the end of the 1994/95 campaign. We have seen a total of 50 different sides compete in the Premier League throughout the years with seven different winners. But which sides have never been relegated from the top-flight? In total, only seven teams have never experienced relegation from the Premi...Full Story »

Transfer news and rumours LIVE: N'Golo Kante to leave Chelsea for Atletico Madrid

Posted Monday, February 06, 2023 by Goal.com

Kante could be Atletico Madrid bound Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante, who is out of contract in the summer, could make a move to Atletico Madrid in the summer, according to Mundo Deportivo. It's unclear as to whether Chelsea are prepared to extend the 31-year-old's deal which means he could head to Spain on a free transfer. Leeds eyeing Carlos Corberan as Jesse Marsch replacement Leeds' 1-...Full Story »

Brentford star a real possibility for Chelsea in the summer transfer window

Posted Monday, February 06, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com

Brentford striker Ivan Toney is a real possibility for Chelsea in the summer transfer window. Despite spending a ridiculous amount of money over the last two transfer windows, Chelsea are yet to bring in a natural out-and-out striker. Datro Fofana was signed during the January transfer window, but the young attacker might not be ready for a starting role in a Premier League side. Joao Felix ...Full Story »

Man Utd 'set their price for Victor Osimhen transfer' with Chelsea also showing interest

Posted Monday, February 06, 2023 by Express.co.uk

Manchester United would be willing to pay £107million to sign Victor Osimhen at the end of the season, according to reports. The Napoli star has been in sensational form this season, scoring 16 goals from 17 Serie A games to boost his side's chances of winning the Scudetto. However, a possible move to the Premier League could be on the cards come the end of the season. Manchester United bo...Full Story »

PSG director confirms Messi contract talks amid reports of World Cup winner delaying discussions

Posted Monday, February 06, 2023 by Goal.com

The Ligue 1 champions have known for some time that the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner would see his current deal expire in the summer of 2023. It was always suggested that Messi would wait until after the World Cup finals in Qatar before making a decision on his future, and he returned from the Middle East expected to put pen to paper after inspiring his country to global glory. No terms...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates turning 38 with THREE birthday cakes as he and Georgina Rodriguez pose in heartwarming snap

Posted Monday, February 06, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

IT was three 'n queasy for Cristiano Ronaldo as he shared his 38th birthday joy. The legend strictly controls his diet - so he might feel faint just sniffing the trio of cakes unveiled on his big family day. Al-Nassr new boy Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his birthday the way he loves best, with family and friends, as well as with three cakes Ronaldo began the weekend just how he wanted... with...Full Story »

Neymar appears to rekindle romance with stunning WAG Bruna Biancardi as he celebrates birthday with loved-up display

Posted Monday, February 06, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN superstar Neymar appears to have reignited his relationship with ex-fiancee Bruna Biancardi. The star forward and Bruna announced their split in August after a year together. Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar and Bruna Biancardi appear to be back together However, the pair spent the Brazil international's 31st birthday together on Sunday and shared some intimate photos on so...Full Story »

Newcastle United's £45m signing Anthony Gordon 'didn't know about ban' when he was caught driving while suspended

Posted Monday, February 06, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

NEWCASTLE United's £45million signing Anthony Gordon "didn't know about the ban" when he was caught driving while suspended, it's understood. It comes after news that the Premier League star could face jail after driving just two days into a road ban. Anthony Gordon was photographed behind the wheel of his £100k Mercedes G-Wagon on Wednesday - days after being banned from the roadCre...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola rues missed opportunity in Manchester City’s defeat at Tottenham

Posted Monday, February 06, 2023 by PA

Pep Guardiola insisted there was a long way to go in the Premier League title race but conceded Manchester City had missed an opportunity following their 1-0 defeat at Tottenham.Harry Kane’s record-breaking goal in the 15th minute earned Spurs a third win from their last four matches against the Premier League champions, who could have closed the gap on leaders Arsenal to two points.It pro...Full Story »

Harry Kane’s record-breaking goal earns Tottenham win over Manchester City

Posted Monday, February 06, 2023 by PA

Harry Kane’s record-breaking goal fired 10-man Tottenham to a 1-0 win over Manchester City to further dent the champions’ titles hopes.Kane slotted home after quarter of an hour to break the deadlock and move past Jimmy Greaves as Spurs’ all-time leading marksman, having gone level with the late forward against Fulham two weeks ago.It proved enough to keep up Tottenham’s ...Full Story »

Jesse Marsch accepts pressure is on to turn things around ahead of ‘huge week’

Posted Monday, February 06, 2023 by PA

Under-fire Leeds boss Jesse Marsch knows he has to stop his side’s slide down the Premier League immediately after fans chanted for him to be sacked following a 1-0 loss at Nottingham Forest.Leeds, who were the better side in the first half and missed a number of chances at the City Ground, were sunk by Brennan Johnson’s goal to make it seven games without a win and they are only out...Full Story »

Keylor Navas shines on debut as Nottingham Forest beat relegation rivals Leeds

Posted Monday, February 06, 2023 by PA

Keylor Navas immediately showed his class on his Nottingham Forest debut as he helped his new club to a 1-0 win over Leeds in a crunch clash at the bottom of the Premier League.The three-time Champions League winner with Real Madrid was part of Forest’s recruitment drive in January, making a loan switch from Paris St Germain, and he produced a string of saves in the first half to keep Leed...Full Story »

Celtic ease past St Johnstone to restore nine-point lead over Rangers

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by PA

Celtic flexed their muscles at St Johnstone to ensure the weekend ended with their nine-point lead over Rangers at the top of the cinch Premiership remained intact.The chasing Light Blues beat Ross County 2-1 at Ibrox on Saturday but the champions refused to be pressurised at McDiarmid Park in a convincing 4-1 win.Saints defender Andrew Considine turned a Kyogo Furuhashi cross into his own net i...Full Story »

Alisha Lehmann's stunning pics help Aston Villa ace beat Roger Federer's Instagram record

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk

Alisha Lehmann is now the most followed sporting star in Switzerland after she surpassed tennis legend Roger Federer by reaching more than 11.4million followers last month Alisha Lehmann loves to share cheeky snaps on Instagram (Image: @alishalehmann7/Instagram) Swiss superstar Alisha Lehmann has passed tennis legend Roger Federer as the most followed Swiss sportsperson on Instagram. Lehmann,...Full Story »

CHAOS REIGNS Shocking moment football hooligans unleash chaos in massive street brawl before man ‘knocked out’

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

The violent scenes were captured on camera just after 1pm this afternoon near a pub in London Bridge in the country's capital. Men who eyewitnesses said were Millwall fans began trying to get into a pub Credit: Sun Online A massive brawl escalated with one man wielding a huge pole Credit: Sun Online Others were seen scrapping and throwing punches at eachother Credit: Sun Online Towards the e...Full Story »

MEET THE FAMILY Footie ace Jermain Defoe ‘serious’ with new girlfriend after introducing her to his mum

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

Defoe, 40, and model Alisha, 31, were seen with his mum Sandra, below, outside her shop in Waltham Abbey, Essex. Jermain Defoe was snapped with his new girlfriend Alisha LeMay Credit: UniquePictures.co.uk The pair were seen with his mum Sandra outside her shop in Essex Credit: UniquePictures.co.uk A source said: 'It must be serious if Jermain has introduced her to Sandra' Credit: UniquePictur...Full Story »

7M Daily Laugh - Everton 1-0 Arsenal

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by 7M Sport

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Manchester United are cooking under Erik ten Hag   Liverpool fans at the start of the season | Liverpool fans today   Man Utd - W 3Chelsea - D 1Arsenal - L 0Liverpool - L 0   Everton 1-0 Arsenal   HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ONE OF THE GOAT!   Just a Reminder That Brighton signed Kaoru Mitoma for JUST £2.5m!   ...Full Story »

AC Milan, Atletico Madrid blocked from taking Aubameyang off Chelsea hands

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was prepared to leave Chelsea in January. The London Evening Standard says AC Milan and Atletico Madrid expressed an interest in Aubameyang during the January transfer window but FIFA rules blocked a potential transfer. The 33-year-old has played for Chelsea and Barcelona this season and, as a result, was not allowed to move to a third club during the winter window....Full Story »

Graham Potter responds to Klopp & Guardiola over Chelsea’s January spending

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by 101 GREAT GOALS

Chelsea head coach Graham Potter has provided his response to the recent jibes of his counterparts at Liverpool and Manchester City, regarding the club’s January spending. The subject of Chelsea’s winter reinforcement drive, of course, has proven the headline talking point in the English game for several weeks now. This comes with the Blues, on the back of a nightmare first-half ...Full Story »

Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd prepare £72m bid for Real Madrid star Valverde

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by Goal.com

Bayern lead Arsenal & Man Utd in Ansu Fati chase Bayern Munich have been the most persistent club enquiring about Barcelona star Ansu Fati. According to Mundo Deportivo, the German side are heavily interested in him, as are Arsenal, Manchester United and Tottenham. Fabio Cannavaro sacked by Benevento Italy and Juventus legend Fabio Cannavaro has been sacked by Benevento, the Serie B team...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola wants to sign Brighton star to freshen up Manchester City midfield

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com

Pep Guardiola wants to sign Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister to replace the ageing Ilkay Gundogan. Mac Allister has enjoyed an impressive season with Brighton under Roberto De Zerbi. The Argentina international earned himself a call-up to his national team squad for the World Cup, helping his country win the tournament. The 24-year-old is yet another sign of Brighton’s excellent...Full Story »

Lionel Messi sends clear message to Cristiano Ronaldo in GOAT debate after PSG stunner

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by Express.co.uk

Lionel Messi: The PSG superstar outshining Cristiano Ronaldo Lionel Messi continues to light up European football with Paris Saint-Germain after another stunning finish against Toulouse, leading football fans to once again question whether there should be even be a debate to decide the 'GOAT'. While Cristiano Ronaldo gets to grips with his new club Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, the Argentinian star...Full Story »

South Africa U-20 captain Oshwin Andries dies aged 19

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by ESPN

Oshwin Andries, the captain of South Africa's U-20 men's football team, has died at the age of 19, his club Stellenbosch FC have confirmed. Local media reports indicate that the young talent was murdered in a stabbing on Saturday morning, although his cause of death has not been made official. "It is with deep sadness that Stellenbosch F.C. has learned of the untimely passing of promising yo...Full Story »

Declan Rice will set British transfer record if he leaves West Ham – David Moyes

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by PA

David Moyes says England midfielder Declan Rice will blow the British transfer record “out of the water” if he ever leaves West Ham.The 24-year-old turned in a superb individual display as the Hammers fought back to claim a 1-1 draw at in-form Newcastle.Chelsea this week set a new mark of £106.8million in bringing in World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez from Benfica, but Moyes belie...Full Story »

Eoghan O’Connell nets late winner on debut as Wrexham edge out Altrincham

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by PA

Debutant Eoghan O’Connell scored a late winner as promotion-chasing Wrexham maintained their challenge at the top of the Vanarama National League with a 2-1 win at Altrincham.The hosts had looked like claiming a point after Miles Welch-Hayes cancelled out Ollie Palmer’s opener in the 81st minute but O’Connell had the final say five minutes later.Altrincham had the best chance o...Full Story »

Richie Wellens hails Leyton Orient match-winner George Moncur

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by PA

Richie Wellens heaped praise on match-winner George Moncur after his strike whose strike earned Leyton Orient a 1-0 win over AFC Wimbledon.The midfielder struck in the 64th minute to seal all three points for the League Two leaders, who moved four points clear at the top of the table.“The goal has been coming from George Moncur,” said Wellens.“We have been seeing that in traini...Full Story »

Lee Johnson praises Elie Youan’s ‘wonderful finish’ which saw off St Mirren

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by PA

Hibernian manager Lee Johnson praised Elie Youan’s composure for sealing a 1-0 win at St Mirren.The Easter Road side were without Kevin Nisbet due to injury and then lost Harry McKirdy early on to another knock.But Youan stepped up when called on to finish well past Trevor Carson for the only goal of a competitive cinch Premiership contest.Johnson said: “He’s in excellent form....Full Story »

Tony Mowbray relieved to see Sunderland get a point at Millwall

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by PA

Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray was happy to come away from Millwall with a point after a 1-1 Sky Bet Championship draw at The Den.The Black Cats boss, though, probably has more recollection of his team’s equaliser than the man who scored it.Both teams are chasing a play-off place in the Championship and the Lions appeared set to lift themselves into the top six after captain Jake Cooper p...Full Story »

Dino Maamria thrilled with Burton’s instant reaction to conceding late equaliser

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by PA

Burton boss Dino Maamria praised match-winner Charlie Kirk after a last-gasp 3-2 victory in a thriller at Fleetwood.It was a crazy end to the game with all five goals, and a sending off, coming in the last 32 minutes.Recent signing Jayden Stockley fired the hosts in front in the 58th minute, but Adedeji Oshilaja levelled on the hour mark at Highbury.Thomas Hamer put the Brewers ahead with 10 min...Full Story »

Several players crossed the line – Erik ten Hag fumes at Casemiro red card

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by PA

Erik ten Hag hit out at the inconsistent implementation of VAR after Manchester United and Crystal Palace players clashed but only Casemiro was sent off for “crossing the line”.Bruno Fernandes’ early penalty and a Marcus Rashford strike put the Red Devils on course for a 13th successive home win in all competitions that they wrapped up after a nervy last 20 minutes.Jeffrey Schl...Full Story »

West Ham recover from poor start to earn battling point at Newcastle

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by PA

Lucas Paqueta dented Newcastle’s Premier League charge as West Ham came from behind to draw at St James’ Park.The 25-year-old Brazilian, a summer target for the Magpies, clinched a 1-1 draw with a 32nd-minute equaliser after Callum Wilson had ended his 10-game drought with an early strike.A point was no more than the Hammers deserved after recovering from a dreadful start in front of...Full Story »

Oldham sit just outside relegation zone after narrow defeat to Halifax

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by PA

Oldham slid deeper into National League relegation trouble as they fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat at home to Halifax.Striker Emmanuel Dieseruvwe scored midway through the second half for the visitors, following up on the rebound after goalkeeper Magnus Norman had saved his penalty.Mike Fondop-Talum had earlier been sent off for Oldham over an off-the-ball incident.It leaves the home team in serious...Full Story »

‘Disgusted’ Ryan Lowe blasts Preston boo-boys after losing to Bristol City

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by PA

Furious Ryan Lowe took aim at Preston fans’ ‘disgusting abuse’ after his side slumped to a fifth home league defeat on the spin against Bristol City.Mark Sykes and Sam Bell’s first-half goals proved the difference despite Ched Evans’ strike pegging the visitors back.Sections of Deepdale could be heard chanting against the Preston boss before the team were then booed...Full Story »

MK Dons boss Mark Jackson: I had a feeling Max Dean would hit the ground running

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by PA

MK Dons manager Mark Jackson saluted rookie striker Max Dean after his first goal for the club sealed a 2-0 victory at Bristol Rovers.The former Leeds coach, who went back to Elland Road to sign Dean, sang the praises of the 18-year-old after his stoppage-time goal ensured the visitors eased away from the relegation zone in Sky Bet League One.Dean, who only joined the Dons a fortnight ago, struc...Full Story »

We can’t drop points like this – Slaven Bilic rues wasted lead

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by PA

Watford head coach Slaven Bilic claimed his side’s 2-0 lead “should have been enough” to secure victory in their eventual 2-2 Championship draw with Reading.At 2-0 ahead early in the second half, through goals from Ismaila Sarr and debutant Ryan Porteous, Watford appeared in control.But Tom Ince reduced the gap for Reading from a penalty and Jeff Hendrick volleyed in a spectacu...Full Story »

I’ve not felt as low as this – Russell Martin distraught after Swansea collapse

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by PA

Swansea manager Russell Martin suggested he is in trouble with the club’s owners after his side were stunned by two late goals in a 4-3 home defeat to Birmingham.Headers in the 90th minute and deep into stoppage time from substitute striker Lukas Jutkiewicz and centre-back Austin Trusty respectively earned the Blues a win that had looked out of reach for most of the game.Martin appeared di...Full Story »

Michael Duff hails ‘deserved’ point as Barnsley hit back late on at Portsmouth

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by PA

Michael Duff felt Barnsley deserved their last-gasp equaliser to earn a 1-1 draw at Portsmouth.Bobby Thomas scored a late leveller to rescue the play-off chasing Tykes a point after Colby Bishop had given Pompey the lead.Manager Duff said: “We deserved at least a point today.“In the first half, we’ve hit the bar and Devante Cole has only the keeper to beat, so we should have be...Full Story »

Kieran McKenna unhappy with performance and result as Ipswich held at Cambridge

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by PA

Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna felt his League One promotion contenders were well off the pace after they could only draw at struggling Cambridge.Cambridge led through an excellent strike from outside the box by Harvey Knibbs, and they were denied a second before the break when Christian Walton kept out Joe Ironside’s penalty.It was a different affair after the interval, with the U’s de...Full Story »

Darren Moore hails table-topping Sheffield Wednesday after win over Plymouth

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by PA

Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore was delighted to see his side beat Plymouth 1-0 and replace them as League One leaders after Callum Paterson’s early goal.Paterson struck in the seventh minute, producing a fine first-time finish at the near post after meeting a low cross from George Byers.Moore said: “I’m really pleased because we had a real quick-fire start and obvious...Full Story »

Neil Wood tells Salford not to ‘take foot off the gas’ after win over Rochdale

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by PA

Neil Wood urged his Salford side to “keep pushing” after they maintained their promotion push with a 2-1 win at home to local rivals Rochdale at the Peninsula Stadium.Goals from Matt Smith and Conor McAleny earned Salford a fourth consecutive League Two home win for the first time in their history.Dale were given a lifeline in the closing stages when Scott Quigley converted from the ...Full Story »

We’re finding ways of winning – Darren Ferguson’s Peterborough battle to victory

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by PA

Darren Ferguson was delighted with a third straight win since returning as Peterborough boss.A 72nd-minute Jonson Clarke-Harris penalty gave Posh the lead and midfielder Hector Kyprianou sealed the win with his second goal of the campaign deep into stoppage time.The midfielder drifted in unchallenged from the left corner flag before firing high into the top corner from a tight angle to spoil the...Full Story »

Keith Curle hails Hartlepool’s spirit after downing Doncaster

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by PA

Hartlepool boss Keith Curle hailed the togetherness in his new-look squad as they picked up a 1-0 victory at Doncaster.Dan Dodds’ late strike handed all three points to Hartlepool, who made 11 new signings during the January window with five arriving on deadline day.Eight of those transfer-window arrivals – including Dodds – made up the starting XI at Doncaster, with three of t...Full Story »

Vincent Harper effort enough as Eastleigh keep pushing for play-off spot

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by PA

Eastleigh sit outside the National League play-off places on goal difference after defender Vincent Harper’s goal proved enough for a narrow 1-0 win against Woking.The hosts won the match with a breakaway goal when Kairo Mitchell broke down the left and fed Harper, who ran 25 yards to bury the ball beyond Craig Ross in Woking’s goal.The result dented the visitors’ faint hopes o...Full Story »

Livingston boss David Martindale hails squad after win over Kilmarnock

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by PA

Manager David Martindale was full of praise for his squad that has been assembled at Livingston after his side dominated Kilmarnock to win 3-1 in the cinch Premiership.Joel Nouble flicked in a close-range header after he reacted first to a deflected cross to open the scoring before Bruce Anderson sent his intelligent finish across the face of goal to double the hosts’ lead inside the first...Full Story »

Roberto De Zerbi happy with Moises Caicedo support from Brighton fans

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by PA

Head coach Roberto De Zerbi was pleased the Brighton fans embraced Moises Caicedo in spite of the midfielder’s failed attempt to join Arsenal during the January transfer window.Caicedo started on the bench in the 1-0 victory over Bournemouth, his first match since expressing his desire to leave the club in an open letter posted on social media.He had been given time off until the closure o...Full Story »

Brendan Rodgers hails immediate impact of Tete as Leicester see off Aston Villa

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by PA

Brendan Rodgers hailed the immediate impact of Tete after the winger marked his Leicester debut with a goal in a thrilling Premier League win at Aston Villa.The Foxes kicked off at Villa Park with only goal difference keeping them outside of the relegation zone but Shakhtar Donetsk loanee Tete shone in a 4-2 victory which saw Leicester twice battle back from behind.An Ollie Watkins strike and an...Full Story »

Steve Evans slams ‘comedy show’ after Stevenage held by Sutton

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by PA

Stevenage boss Steve Evans accused referee Thomas Kirk of being part of a “comedy show” after his side’s bore 0-0 draw at Sutton.Evans and assistant Paul Raynor were booked by the official just days after the Boro boss had phoned the Football League’s Head of Referees.He said: “I promise never to phone the Head of Referees again after what happened because he didn&r...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp: Wolves defeat is pinnacle of Liverpool’s problems

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by PA

Jurgen Klopp refused to defend his players after wretched Liverpool were thumped 3-0 at Wolves. Joel Matip’s own goal set the tone for an awful defeat as the hosts raced into a 2-0 lead inside 12 minutes. Craig Dawson grabbed a debut goal and Ruben Neves piled on the misery with Wolves recording their biggest win for almost a year. Liverpool are languishing in 10th in the Premier...Full Story »

Bolton boss Ian Evatt: A moment of brilliance from Kyle Dempsey won us the game

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by PA

Ian Evatt praised Kyle Dempsey’s “moment of brilliance” which separated promotion-chasing Bolton from determined visitors Cheltenham.Dempsey netted his fourth goal of the campaign 10 minutes from the end of what had been a frustrating afternoon for the hosts.“The only thing to focus on is the win,” said manager Evatt, whose side shut out the opposition for a record-...Full Story »

Sabri Lamouchi urges Cardiff to be more aggressive in Championship survival bid

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by PA

New manager Sabri Lamouchi wants Cardiff to show more aggression if they are to move clear of the Sky Bet Championship relegation zone following a 1-0 defeat at Hull.Cyrus Christie’s 62nd-minute goal left the visitors – without a league win since November 5 – two points adrift of the bottom three, though Lamouchi was left rueful of Callum Robinson’s first-half penalty mis...Full Story »

Nathan Jones up for the scrap after Southampton’s loss at Brentford

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by PA

Nathan Jones came out fighting after Southampton’s fans turned on him during the 3-0 defeat at Brentford, vowing to stamp his authority on the club.The Saints boss, appointed in November to steer them away from relegation, faced chants of ‘you’re getting sacked in the morning’ and ‘get out of our club’ after they were left rooted to the foot of the table.After...Full Story »

Rob Edwards reflects on ‘fantastic week’ for Luton following victory over Stoke

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by PA

Luton boss Rob Edwards heaped praise on his players after a 1-0 victory over Stoke earned his side their second home win in a week.Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu’s first goal of the season helped the Hatters make it back-to-back 1-0 wins following Tuesday’s success over Cardiff and kept them in fourth place in the Championship table.Edwards said: “A fantastic week, it’s down to the...Full Story »

Neil Critchley calls on QPR to ‘stick together’ after draw at Huddersfield

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by PA

Neil Critchley has called on his QPR side to “stick together” after their dismal form continued with a 1-1 draw at Huddersfield.The Hoops have failed to win in eight matches in all competitions, with their last victory coming in Critchley’s bow back in December.January arrival Jamal Lowe handed the visitors an early lead when he pounced on a Matthew Lowton mistake and headed ho...Full Story »

Stenhousemuir leave it late to deny Dumbarton

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by PA

Matt Yates scored a last-gasp equaliser as Stenhousemuir snatched a 1-1 draw against cinch League Two leaders Dumbarton on Saturday.The Sons looked set to hold on for victory at Ochilview Park courtesy of a goal from Alistair Love in first-half injury time.Stenhousemuir refused to throw in the towel and earned a point through Yates deep into time added on at the end of the game.Second-placed Sti...Full Story »

Darrell Clarke demands response after ‘naive’ Port Vale hammered by Wycombe

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by PA

Darrell Clarke challenged his Port Vale players to show “who is up for it” when they host Accrington in midweek following a “naive” performance in defeat by Wycombe on Saturday.Wycombe eventually cruised to what manager Gareth Ainsworth termed a “bittersweet win”, owing to his Vale connections, the visitors scoring three unanswered goals to move three points b...Full Story »

Matt Bloomfield salutes Kwesi Appiah after late equaliser

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by PA

Colchester boss Matt Bloomfield saluted Kwesi Appiah after the striker salvaged a point for the U’s in a 1-1 draw with Barrow.Appiah, playing for the first time since December 10, struck from close range in the sixth minute of stoppage time after fellow substitute John Akinde’s effort had been cleared off the line.Akinde had earlier had a penalty saved by goalkeeper Paul Farman, afte...Full Story »

Barry Robson breathes a sigh as Aberdeen return to winning ways

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by PA

Aberdeen caretaker manager Barry Robson was delighted to see his side secure a much-needed 3-1 cinch Premiership win over Motherwell.The Dons led at the interval thanks to a header from Luis ‘Duk’ Lopes and a second-half double from Bojan Miovski had them on easy street.Motherwell substitute Kevin van Veen pulled one back from the spot after a VAR-awarded penalty for a Matty Kennedy ...Full Story »

Goal of the season is done – Robbie Neilson hails Stephen Humphrys strike

Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by PA

Robbie Neilson believes Hearts forward Stephen Humphrys has already secured Scotland’s goal of the season after he sealed his side’s 3-1 win over 10-man Dundee United with an audacious finish from just inside his own half.Deep into stoppage time, with the Jambos hanging on to a 2-1 lead, the on-loan Wigan attacker picked up possession in his own box following a United corner and surg...Full Story »

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