INKREDIBLE! ‘His memory drives me on’ – Leicester’s new £15m man Harry Souttar’s incredible tattoo in tribute to late brother
Posted Monday, February 20, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
SOCCEROOS World Cup star Harry Souttar will square up to Marcus Rashford at Old Trafford today with the image of his late brother Aaron etched on his left arm.
And the memory of giving Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe a run for their money as a reminder that he belongs on the big stage.
Harry Souttar shows off a tattoo of his late brother
Leicester new boy Souttar faces off against Man Utd on S...Full Story »
'REPREHENSIBLE' Tottenham demand social media companies take action after Son Heung-min racially abused during Prem win against West Ham
Posted Monday, February 20, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
TOTTENHAM have demanded social media companies act tougher on racial abuse after Son Heung-min was targeted against West Ham.
The South Korea attacker faced what Spurs called "utterly reprehensible" online racism during Sunday's 2-0 Prem win.
Son Heung-min was targeted by racists yet again
Son Heung-min netted Spurs' second goal just four minutes after coming off the bench but at the same tim...Full Story »
MOY OH MOY Declan Rice questions David Moyes’ tactics in Tottenham defeat as West Ham face up to relegation battle
Posted Monday, February 20, 2023 by
DECLAN RICE questioned David Moyes’ tactics — as West Ham plunged further into trouble.
England star Rice felt the Irons’ strikers were isolated in Sunday’s derby defeat, which leaves them 18th in the Premier League.
Declan Rice has questioned David Moyes' tactics after their loss to Spurs
David Moyes has seen his side sink to 18th in the Premier League
And absent Ant...Full Story »
Kylian Mbappe denies targeting Neymar with 'eat well and sleep well' comments and wants PSG team-mate back soon from injury
Posted Monday, February 20, 2023 by Goal.com
Kylian Mbappe denied claims he was having a dig at Neymar when he urged his team-mates to "eat well and sleep well" after their loss to Bayern Munich.
Mbappe warned PSG team-mates after Bayern loss
Neymar spotted at poker tournament
Mbappe insists comments aimied at whole team
WHAT HAPPENED? PSG were beaten at home by Bayern in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesd...Full Story »
TOP THIERR ‘Honouring the king’ – Arsenal star Bukayo Saka reveals his Aston Villa celebration was tribute to Thierry Henry
Posted Monday, February 20, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
ARSENAL star Bukayo Saka confirmed that his most recent goal celebration was a tribute to Thierry Henry.
Saka helped the Gunners beat Aston Villa 4-2 in a dramatic encounter at Villa Park as he was the one that equalised after Ollie Watkins' early opener.
Bukayo Saka confirmed his celebration was in reference to Thierry Henry
Saka levelled the scores at 1-1
Henry did it first
The winger the...Full Story »
‘Erling Haaland is now worth €1 billion!’ - Man City striker given 10-figure transfer price tag by agent
Posted Monday, February 20, 2023 by Goal.com
Erling Haaland's agent, Rafaela Pimenta, believes her star client could command a fee of €1 billion (£890m/$1bn) in today's transfer market.
'I'm serious', says agent
Sees no end to transfer bubble
Verratti happy at PSG
WHAT HAPPENED? Pimenta, who took over the running of Mino Raiola's agency One following the super agent's death last year, does not see the global transfer mar...Full Story »
Mbappe is back - but Messi remains the GOAT! PSG winners & losers as thrilling win over Lille overshadows Neymar injury woes
Posted Monday, February 20, 2023 by Goal.com
The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner curled in a stoppage-time free-kick to rescue a come-from-behind 4-3 win for the French champions
Paris Saint-Germain manager Christophe Galtier might just have had his job saved. With his side 3-2 down against Lille entering the final couple of minutes having taken a 2-0 lead, the writing was on the wall for a coach who had previously overseen three straight...Full Story »
'We were rubbish!' - Erik ten Hag blasts Man Utd's first-half performance against Leicester
Posted Monday, February 20, 2023 by Goal.com
Erik ten Hag conceded Manchester United were not at their best in Sunday's 3-0 win against Leicester, slamming their first-half display as "rubbish.".
United beat Leicester 3-0
Ten Hag not happy with first half
Says second half was much better
WHAT HAPPENED? United secured a comfortable victory at Old Trafford, with Marcus Rashford firing in two and Jadon Sancho wrapping up the scoring i...Full Story »
Barcelona player ratings vs Cadiz: Robert Lewandowski back in the goals as Blaugrana go eight points clear
Posted Monday, February 20, 2023 by Goal.com
Sergi Roberto and Robert Lewandowski scored just before half time, while Ferran Torres enjoyed a rare run out as Barcelona held off Cadiz.
Barcelona broke the deadlock just before the break, with Sergi Roberto finishing from close range after a winding run from Ferran Torres.
Lewandowski made it two in first-half stoppage time, lashing the ball into the bottom corner from outside the box.
B...Full Story »
Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Kylian Mbappé wants Achraf Hakimi to join him at Real Madrid
Posted Monday, February 20, 2023 by Goal.com
Mbappé wants Hakimi to join him at Madrid
According to reports on Football Espana, French superstar Kylian Mbappé is keen on a move to Real Madrid this summer, and he wants his PSG team-mate Achraf Hakimi to join him.
The news follows speculation that Mbappé could leave PSG in the summer due to a termination clause in his contract. The forward is reportedly already planning fo...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - Man Utd 3-0 Leicester
Posted Monday, February 20, 2023 by 7M Sport
Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.
Don't sleep on the Bundesliga title race
Weghorst today
Rashford Is Unstoppable Man Utd 3-0 Leicester
Feb 22nd night scenes
He is Heading towards everyone!
Rashford is coming !
Well that must've Hurted Alot
Please...Full Story »
Cristian Stellini expects Antonio Conte to make Spurs return after Chelsea clash
Posted Monday, February 20, 2023 by PA
Tottenham assistant Cristian Stellini laughed off his 100 per cent record while deputising for Antonio Conte and revealed a potential return date for his manager following a vital 2-0 win over West Ham.Stellini again guided Spurs to a crucial victory – like against Marseille and Manchester City earlier this season – after second-half goals from Emerson Royal and Son Heung-min secured...Full Story »
Son Heung-min responds to sub role with goal as Spurs sink West Ham to go fourth
Posted Monday, February 20, 2023 by PA
Son Heung-min responded to being dropped with a goal to help Tottenham beat West Ham 2-0 and move back into the Premier League top four.Son’s poor form this season saw him left out of the starting line-up for only a second time when fit but he found the net four minutes after his introduction to add to Emerson Royal’s classy 56th-minute opener.It helped Spurs take advantage of Newcas...Full Story »
It was rubbish – Erik ten Hag rages as Man Utd make ‘mess’ before beating Foxes
Posted Monday, February 20, 2023 by PA
Manchester United ultimately cruised to victory but Erik ten Hag still fumed at his side’s “mess” of a start against Leicester, saying such “rubbish” cannot be repeated as key clashes with Barcelona and Newcastle loom.A frantic February comes to a conclusion with Thursday’s Europa League knockout play-off second leg against Barca poised at 2-2 before next Sund...Full Story »
Marcus Rashford keeps Manchester United motoring with brace to beat Leicester
Posted Monday, February 20, 2023 by PA
Marcus Rashford’s remarkable form continued with a thumping brace as Manchester United survived a sloppy start to comfortably beat Leicester in the Premier League following a build-up dominated by takeover talk.Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani and Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS company confirmed they had submitted bids to buy the club from the Glazer family in the lead up to...Full Story »
Interim Motherwell boss Stuart Kettlewell puts focus on team after ‘massive’ win
Posted Monday, February 20, 2023 by PA
Interim Motherwell boss Stuart Kettlewell shifted the focus towards his players after they defeated third-placed Hearts 2-0 to record a second win in the space of five days.Kettlewell’s temporary stint in charge has seen him lift the Steelmen six points clear of the bottom of the cinch Premiership table and he will now await the decision of the Fir Park board as to whether he will land the...Full Story »
Motherwell interim boss Stuart Kettlewell keeps up winning start against Hearts
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Interim Motherwell boss Stuart Kettlewell kept up his winning start in charge at Fir Park with a 2-0 victory over Hearts.Kettlewell, who has been linked with the vacant managerial post alongside Ian Holloway and Grant McCann, will have done his chances of landing the role on a permanent basis no harm, having guided Well to back-to-back home wins for the first time since December 2021.The Steelme...Full Story »
‘His memory drives me on’ – Leicester’s new £15m man Harry Souttar’s incredible tattoo in tribute to late brother
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
SOCCEROOS World Cup star Harry Souttar will square up to Marcus Rashford at Old Trafford today with the image of his late brother Aaron etched on his left arm.
And the memory of giving Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe a run for their money as a reminder that he belongs on the big stage.
Harry Souttar shows off a tattoo of his late brother
Souttar may have been born in Aberdeen and raised in Lut...Full Story »
Qatar Man Utd bidder is 'lifelong supporter' who already has a HQ in United Kingdom
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Wealthy Qatar national Sheikh Jassim Bin Ham Al Thani has launched a Manchester United takeover bid
Manchester United have received a takeover bid from wealthy Qatar national Sheikh Jassim Bin Ham Al Thani.
The Sheikh, who is chairman of a leading Qatari bank QIB and is believed to be a lifelong United fan, is leading a consortium from the Middle East. QIB, which was established in 1982, has q...Full Story »
World Cup’s hottest fan wows followers as she goes braless and covers up with nipple tape in VERY racy throwback
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
WORLD CUP'S hottest fan Ivana Knoll wowed her followers with a stunning throwback snap.
The Croatia megafan stole hearts during her time in Qatar.
This snap of Ivana resurfaced this week
Her following grew enormously during the tournament, during which she cheered her side to third place.
Ivana now has 3.5million Instagram followers, many of whom are discovering her old snaps for the first t...Full Story »
Man Utd, Liverpool and Man City 'ready to battle it out' for unsettled Mason Mount
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Mason Mount could be on the move with Premier League rivals circling
Mason Mount could be at the centre of Premier League bidding war this summer with the unsettled Chelsea midfielder's contract situation being monitored by rivals.
Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City are all said to be keeping an eye on the 24-year-old, who helped the Blues to Champions League glory in 2020/21.
M...Full Story »
Real Madrid fans express excitement over debutant Rodriguez
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by 101 GREAT GOALS
Supporters of Spanish giants Real Madrid have flooded to social media on Saturday, to make their excitement regarding the talents of youngster Alvaro Rodriguez clear.
For those who may have missed it, hitman Rodriguez was afforded his La Liga debut a short time ago.
En route to an eventual victory over Osasuna, the 18-year-old was introduced off the bench with just minutes remaining at El Sa...Full Story »
Mason Greenwood secretly meets up with Man Utd teammates in attempt to rekindle career after rape charges were dropped
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
MANCHESTER United striker Mason Greenwood has secretly met up with some of his teammates after attempted rape charges were dropped.
The 21-year-old is keen to rekindle relationships with them in a bid to resurrect his Old Trafford career.
Mason Greenwood has secretly met up with some of his teammates
He remains unable to play for United or train with the squad while an internal investigation ...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - Gakpo Nunez on fire
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by 7M Sport
Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.
Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool (8th)
Save Potter!!!Chelsea 0-1 Southampton
Nottingham Forest 1-1 Man City
Imposter??Once a Gunner, Always a Gunner
After Beating Bayern Munich Borussia Admin Post that in facebook
Football : The game of ̶M̶o̶n̶e̶y passion !
Perfect day for Arsenal fans..
Please s...Full Story »
Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd put massive asking price on Marcus Rashford
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by Goal.com
United name their price for Rashford
Manchester United have placed a £120 million asking price on Marcus Rashford in order to fend off interest from some of Europe's top clubs, according to the Express.
PSG and Real Madrid are keeping tabs on Rashford's situation at Old Trafford.
West Ham want Kalvin Phillips
The Sun reports that West Ham could make a move for Manchester City's Kalvin...Full Story »
Man United interested in bringing Borussia Dortmund star to Old Trafford for free
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
Manchester United are interested in bringing Borussia Dortmund legend Marco Reus to Old Trafford in the summer when the German star’s contract expires with the Bundesliga club.
That is according to Todofichajes, who reports that Reus has decided to leave Dortmund at the end of this season and will not renew with his hometown club.
Man United are monitoring the German’s situation bu...Full Story »
Christian Atsu confirmed dead by agent as body discovered in rubble of Turkey earthquake
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by Express.co.uk
Christian Atsu's agent says his body has been found
Christian Atsu's agent has confirmed that the player's dead body has been found under rubble following the tragic earthquake in Turkey. The former Newcastle and Chelsea winger had been missing ever since the huge quake struck almost two weeks ago.
And his agent Murat Uzunmehmet has now told reporters in Hatay: "Atsu's lifeless body was found...Full Story »
Graham Potter on Chelsea woes: I don't think I'm the problem
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by ESPN
Chelsea coach Graham Potter acknowledged the frustration of fans who booed the Blues off after a 1-0 home defeat by the Premier League's bottom club Southampton on Saturday but said his critics were wrong to put all the blame on him.
"After a 1-0 defeat at home, any criticism you get is understandable," Potter told reporters after his side's latest failure to find the net.
"I think we have had...Full Story »
Eddie Howe backs Loris Karius to rise to the challenge in Carabao Cup final
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is confident Loris Karius is ready to step into the heat of Carabao Cup final battle in the wake of Nick Pope’s heartache.Pope was dismissed for handling outside his area during Saturday’s 2-0 Premier League defeat by Liverpool and is suspended for next Sunday’s clash with Manchester United at Wembley as a result.German Karius, who joined the Magpies o...Full Story »
Boreham Wood held to a draw by Halifax
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Millenic Alli scored a second half equaliser for Halifax to ensure the Vanarama National League points were shared in a 1-1 draw at Boreham Wood.Lee Ndlovu had given the home side a ninth-minute lead on his return to the starting XI.However his early strike was cancelled out by Alli’s 62nd-minute strike, as the visitors recorded their third successive draw.The result leaves Boreham Wood ju...Full Story »
Roberto De Zerbi: Howard Webb talk was time wasted after Darren England display
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi insists he will not be “fooled around” by further meetings with referees’ chief Howard Webb after criticising match official Darren England following a frustrating 1-0 defeat to Fulham.De Zerbi was shown a red card in the tunnel at the Amex Stadium, having rushed onto the pitch to berate England for his performance.Webb, the chief refereeing offic...Full Story »
Stockport boss Dave Challinor: Stevenage win is as significant as we make it
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Stockport boss Dave Challinor urged his in-form side to keep their run going after they saw off second-placed Stevenage 2-0 in League Two.Will Collar and substitute Ryan Rydel were on target as County roared to a fourth straight win.Stockport have moved into the mix for the automatic promotion battle, sitting four points off third and five behind Stevenage.And Challinor said: “That’s...Full Story »
Neil Warnock: Huddersfield will ‘give it a go’ in battle to avoid relegation
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Neil Warnock believes Huddersfield are in with a fighting chance of avoiding relegation from the Sky Bet Championship after his second spell as Terriers manager got off to the perfect start with a 2-1 win over Birmingham.Joseph Hungbo and Jaheim Headley scored their first goals for Town either side of half-time to bring them from behind after Troy Deeney had given Birmingham an early lead.Hudder...Full Story »
Derek McInnes ‘sick to death’ of VAR after Kyle Vassell dismissal
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Derek McInnes insisted “the game’s gone mad” after Kilmarnock had Kyle Vassell sent off following a VAR review in their defeat at Hibernian.The January signing was initially shown a yellow card for a high boot on Marijan Cabraja but that was upgraded after referee John Beaton consulted his pitch-side monitor on the advice of VAR official Steven Kirkland.McInnes said: “The...Full Story »
Newcastle suffer Nick Pope Carabao Cup final blow in defeat to Liverpool
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Nick Pope’s Carabao Cup final dream went up in smoke as Liverpool put themselves back into the race for the top four with a 2-0 win at Newcastle.The England goalkeeper was dismissed 22 minutes into a pulsating Premier League contest at St James’ Park for handling outside his penalty area and will be suspended for Sunday’s clash with Manchester United at Wembley.With Martin Dubr...Full Story »
Liam Fox has ‘no doubt’ he is right man to turn things around at Dundee United
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Liam Fox insists he is still the right man to take Dundee United forward despite the cinch Premiership’s bottom club slipping to a fifth successive defeat.Stevie May was St Johnstone’s hero at Tannadice, scoring either side of a Dylan Levitt goal to secure a victory that moved them 10 points clear of the Tangerines in the table.The home supporters did not hide their displeasure durin...Full Story »
Jim Bentley feeling ‘low’ after fans flak follows Rochdale defeat against Gills
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Jim Bentley admitted flak from Rochdale supporters left him feeling “low” after his bottom-of-the-league side crashed to a 2-0 home loss against Gillingham.Goal in each half from Oli Hawkins and George Lapslie secured the points for the Gills, themselves fighting for Football League survival.The result left Dale six points adrift of safety at the foot of the table and staring into th...Full Story »
Gary O’Neil pleased Bournemouth finally rewarded after overdue win
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Bournemouth manager Gary O’Neil felt his players had finally got what they deserved after ending their long winless run with a 1-0 triumph at Wolves.Marcus Tavernier scored the only goal as the Cherries claimed their first Premier League victory in eight games and hauled themselves out of the relegation zone in the process.After draws against Nottingham Forest and Newcastle and a late defe...Full Story »
Ryan Lowe rues slow start as Preston earn point at Hull
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Preston boss Ryan Lowe admitted his side need to start faster after a goalless draw at Hull.North End saw their frustrating winless run stretch to four games, while Hull made it six home games on the spin without defeat.Lowe admitted: “I thought a point was fair. We nearly nicked it, but you can’t start games like we did in the first half.“We had opportunities to win it but it&...Full Story »
Hartlepool boss Keith Curle hails ‘fantastic’ fans after stunning comeback
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Keith Curle hailed Hartlepool’s travelling fans after his side snatched a point at the death in a 2-2 draw against AFC Wimbledon at Plough Lane.Dan Kemp’s second goal in the sixth minute of stoppage time snatched a thrilling point for Curle’s strugglers after Ali Al Hamadi and Diallang Jaiyesimi had given the hosts a 2-0 lead.Hartlepool sit 22nd in Sky Bet League Two, though Cu...Full Story »
Derby’s older players are a testament to the football club – Paul Warne
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Derby head coach Paul Warne revealed how experience is driving the club’s bid to bounce back to the Championship.Warne paid tribute to senior pros like Conor Hourihane and David McGoldrick after a 2-0 win over Charlton reinforced their position in the top six of League One.The Addicks had been bidding for a fourth consecutive away league win but they fell behind in the ninth minute when Ho...Full Story »
Gareth Ainsworth hails set-piece guru Richard Dobson after Wycombe win
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Gareth Ainsworth hailed set-piece guru Richard Dobson for Lewis Wing’s expertly-taken winner as Wycombe beat play-off rivals Bolton 1-0 at Adams Park.Wing’s sweet strike deep into first-half stoppage time came directly from a shrewd corner routine with the midfielder playing a one-two with Garath McCleary before rifling it past James Trafford at his near post.It was the first goal th...Full Story »
Matt Gray thrilled with Sutton form after beating Doncaster
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Sutton boss Matt Gray was pleased with a “perfect week” after a 2-0 victory over Doncaster.Second-half goals from Coby Rowe and David Ajiboye did the damage at Gander Green Lane as the U’s made it back-to-back home victories following a draw at Hartlepool last Saturday.The hosts ended Rovers’ run of three straight wins without conceding as they kept the pressure on the Le...Full Story »
Wrexham stay on Notts County’s trail with vital win at Aldershot
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Sam Dalby’s stoppage-time winner secured a last-gasp crucial 4-3 victory for Wrexham away at Aldershot in the National league.Paul Mullin opened his and Wrexham’s account with two goals inside 23 minutes, but Olly Pendlebury’s reply sparked a fightback from Aldershot.Striker Mullin was denied a hat-trick in the 35th minute, when his backheel was judged to be an own goal against...Full Story »
Dino Maamria hails Burton desire after comeback victory at Bristol Rovers
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Dino Maamria hailed Burton’s desire and spirit following their comeback win at Bristol Rovers as the Albion boss responded to accusations that his side are not entertaining.Burton fought back from an early deficit at the Memorial Stadium to lift themselves five points clear of the League One drop zone after a fourth win in their last five games.Substitute Charlie Kirk and forward Sam Winna...Full Story »
Newport boss Graham Coughlan: I would have probably made 11 changes
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Newport boss Graham Coughlan admitted he would have probably changed the entire team at half-time against Walsall if he could, but praised the second-half response to fight back and salvage a 1-1 draw.After falling behind to Isaac Hutchinson’s sweetly-struck first-half effort, Coughlan made four substitutions at the break.It paid off when Adam Lewis, who was one of them, delivered the corn...Full Story »
Pete Wild delighted as Barrow get reward for hard work at Bradford
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Pete Wild declared his pride in Barrow after they ended a six-match winless run by beating Bradford at Valley Parade.Josh Kay scored the only goal to clinch a memorable double over Mark Hughes’ Bantams, who had been looking for a third successive win.Barrow manager Wild said: “We’ve worked tirelessly over the last two days in making sure our shape looks right.“I thought w...Full Story »
Emotional Mick McCarthy toasts first Blackpool win in 15 games
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Emotional Mick McCarthy toasted his first win in 18 months after Blackpool held on to beat Stoke 1-0 at Bloomfield Road.Ian Poveda’s seventh-minute strike secured Blackpool’s first win in 15 games and moved them off the bottom of the Championship table.Stoke wasted several glorious chances and Blackpool were indebted to goalkeeper Chris Maxwell, who made a string of brilliant saves.M...Full Story »
Paul Simpson pleased to see Carlisle return to winning ways
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Paul Simpson was pleased to see his promotion-chasing Carlisle side return to winning ways with a hard-fought 1-0 home win over Colchester in Sky Bet League Two.The Cumbrians’ winner at Brunton Park came in the fourth minute when Alfie McCalmont pounced to clinically fire a shot past Kieran O’Hara from just inside the Colchester area, after Connor Wood’s attempted header back f...Full Story »
Darren Ferguson praises ‘outstanding’ Peterborough start at Morecambe
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson was a happy man after seeing his side fight back from two successive losses to inflict a first home defeat in 10 games on Morecambe.Three goals in the first 30 minutes for the Posh from Jack Taylor, Joe Ward and Kwame Poku gave the visitors the victory.Ferguson said: “It was a good result and a comfortable win. We had three at half-time and it should have ...Full Story »
Gary Caldwell left frustrated as Exeter lose at Port Vale
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Gary Caldwell felt 10-man Exeter City failed to “match the fight” of Port Vale in a League One fixture settled by Will Forrester’s second-half strike for the home team.Exeter manager Caldwell insisted Rekeem Harper suffered of a piece of rough justice when the midfielder received two yellow cards in the space of 11 minutes after the break.Forrester scored from close range immed...Full Story »
Nigel Pearson pleased with Bristol City’s last-gasp draw at Sunderland
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Nigel Pearson celebrated his 100th game in charge of Bristol City by watching his side score a penalty that was finally awarded to them to earn a 1-1 draw at Sunderland.The Robins boss has often vented his frustration at the fact that his side have not had a spot-kick from officials since November 2021, a run stretching 67 games.City made the most of the one referee Gavin Ward handed them for Tr...Full Story »
Torquay boost survival bid with win over Barnet
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Torquay improved their Vanarama National League survival prospects with a 2-1 defeat of high-flying Barnet.Aaron Jarvis gave the strugglers the lead in the 18th minute, receiving the ball from Kieron Evans and beating goalkeeper Laurie Walker with a low shot.Midfielder Evans was also the creator for the hosts’ second goal two minutes into the second half, crossing for Tope Fadahunsi to sco...Full Story »
Neil Critchley certain he can turn the tide at QPR
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Neil Critchley insists he has “full belief” that he can turn things around at QPR, despite seeing his side’s winless run in the Championship extended to 10 games as they fell to a 3-1 defeat at Middlesbrough.Critchley won his first game in charge at Loftus Road but has not tasted victory since and after three defeats on the bounce, Rangers are now just eight points above the dr...Full Story »
Patrick Vieira frustrated as Brentford late equaliser prevents Palace win
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Patrick Vieira was left frustrated by Brentford’s last-gasp equaliser as Crystal Palace missed out on a first win of 2023.The Eagles were leading through a header from substitute Eberechi Eze but Brentford equalised in the sixth minute of stoppage time thanks to Vitaly Janelt.“I think when look you at the game overall both teams didn’t create many chances and when you score the...Full Story »
Mark Robins pleased with second-half improvement as Coventry down Rotherham
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Coventry manager Mark Robins praised his team for taking control of the second half as they ran out 2-0 winners at Rotherham.Jamie Allen and Viktor Gyokeres struck after the break to secure to back-to-back victories for Coventry, whose play-off chase is now picking up pace.Robins, who started his managerial career at Rotherham, said: “It’s a good win because these are a difficult tea...Full Story »
I promise things are changing – Karl Robinson defiant as Oxford lose again
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Karl Robinson was defiant about his future as Oxford boss despite defeat at Cambridge.The match was a meeting between two sides in poor form, with Cambridge only recording two league wins since the end of September and Oxford now having collected only one point from their last seven outings.Lloyd Jones headed the winning goal in the eighth minute to end an eight-match winless streak for Mark Bon...Full Story »
Everton going in the right direction after another win says Sean Dyche
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Everton manager Sean Dyche hailed a second successive home win as a “step in the right direction” after the 1-0 win over fellow strugglers Leeds lifted them out relegation zone and dropped their opponents into it.Seamus Coleman’s 64th-minute cross-shot embarrassed Ilan Meslier at his near post to make it two from two at Goodison for Dyche since he replaced Frank Lampard at the ...Full Story »
Darren Moore happy with Sheffield Wednesday’s response against MK Dons
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore was pleased with the way his side recovered to beat MK Dons 5-2 after twice going behind.Michael Smith scored twice with Josh Windass, Lee Gregory and George Byers also on target while Jonathan Leko and Mohamed Eisa scored for the visitors.Moore said: “What was pleasing was to get back in it and then staying on top. We had a lapse of concentration.&...Full Story »
Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou insists Kyogo Furuhashi is fit for Viaplay Cup final
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Ange Postecoglou stressed there were no doubts about Kyogo Furuhashi’s fitness for Hampden after the Celtic forward spent most of the 4-0 win over Aberdeen on the bench.Furuhashi showed no ill effects from the shoulder injury that forced him off the previous weekend after he came on in the 71st minute as Celtic maintained their nine-point lead over Rangers in the cinch Premiership ahead of...Full Story »
Swindon’s spirit cheers Jody Morris as he gets his first win as manager
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Jody Morris praised Swindon’s spirit as they came from behind to beat Salford 2-1 and give him his first win as Robins’ boss.The former Chelsea coach ended his three-match losing streak as Swindon secured their first victory of the year in Sky Bet League Two.Ryan Watson secured the hosts a dream start when he opened the scoring with less than four minutes on the clock.But the visitin...Full Story »
Vincent Kompany on battling win: If that’s what game demands, that’s what we do
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Burnley boss Vincent Kompany relished the battle his side had to go through to take a step closer to the Sky Bet Championship title when winning 1-0 at play-off chasing Luton.It had looked like the Clarets’ long run of scoring in consecutive games was going to be halted at 28 before referee Jeremy Simpson awarded a penalty for handball against Gabe Osho with 12 minutes left.Ashley Barnes c...Full Story »
Lee Bell praises Crewe sub Tariq Uwakwe’s telling contribution
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Crewe boss Lee Bell hailed Tariq Uwakwe’s response to being dropped after the ex-Chelsea under-21 hopeful’s late equaliser snatched a point at Harrogate.Uwakwe was starting his second successive match on the bench after being hauled off during the half-time break at Crawley.But, after being hailed from the dugout, Uwakwe grabbed his first goal in 39 outings for the Railwaymen to secu...Full Story »
Michael Duff delighted with Barnsley’s ‘clinical’ performance at Cheltenham
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Boss Michael Duff was delighted with Barnsley’s ruthless streak on the road as they thumped his old club Cheltenham 4-0.Duff enjoyed a triumphant return to a club he led to the League Two title in 2021 followed by their highest ever finish of 15th in League One last term before leaving to take over at Oakwell.They were 3-0 up at the break through James Norwood, Herbie Kane and Adam Phillip...Full Story »
Jon Dahl Tomasson praises Blackburn’s second-half response in win over Swansea
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Jon Dahl Tomasson was delighted with Blackburn’s “aggressive” second-half performance as his side snatched a late 1-0 win over Swansea in the Championship.Rovers were second best in the first half, with Ben Cabango hitting the woodwork and Jay Fulton poking wide.But Rovers upped the intensity in a second half and the pressure eventually told in the 89th minute thanks to Daniel ...Full Story »
One of those days – Steven Schumacher rues missed opportunities as Plymouth held
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Manager Steven Schumacher admitted his frustration as his promotion-chasing Plymouth side were held to a goalless League One draw by Fleetwood.Unbeaten in three games, Argyle remain level on points with new leaders Sheffield Wednesday but the Owls have a game in hand and a better goal difference.Schumacher admitted: “It was one of those days. But if you’d said to me we would take two...Full Story »
Mansfield boss Nigel Clough: Tranmere win as good as any we’ve had this season
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Mansfield manager Nigel Clough described his side’s 2-0 win at Tranmere as one of their best victories of the season as the Stags continued their push for an automatic promotion place.Goals from Riley Harbottle and Davis Keillor-Dunn ensured the Stags picked up their eighth away win of the season in impressive style.The visitors took the lead when Harbottle headed home from close range in ...Full Story »
Shaun Maloney admits Wigan should have beaten Norwich
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Wigan boss Shaun Maloney felt his side deserved more than their point from a goalless draw against Sky Bet Championship play-off chasers Norwich.The Latics extended their unbeaten run since Maloney took charge to four matches, although they have dropped back to the foot of the division following wins elsewhere for Huddersfield and Blackpool.Maloney watched his men absolutely dominate the opening...Full Story »
Manchester City must ‘blame ourselves’ for draw at Forest, says Pep Guardiola
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says his side only have themselves to blame after they dropped crucial points in the Premier League title race at Nottingham Forest.City looked prime to return to the top of the table after Arsenal’s lunchtime win over Aston Villa when they went ahead through Bernardo Silva’s first-half stunner.But a string of missed chances after the break, includi...Full Story »
Toyosi Olusany earns Arbroath point at Cove Rangers with late equaliser
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Toyosi Olusanya’s late equaliser earned Arbroath a 1-1 draw at Cove Rangers, who were denied a first home Scottish Championship win since December.Substitute striker Olusanya’s 88th-minute header cancelled out Leighton McIntosh’s second-half strike and extended Arbroath’s unbeaten league run on the road to five matches.Arbroath went close to taking the lead just after the...Full Story »
Plymouth held as Fleetwood defence stands firm
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Plymouth slipped off the top of League One as Fleetwood earned a hard-fought goalless draw at Home Park.After two wins on the spin Argyle could not get going against their well organised visitors and struggled to find the finishing edge they displayed in back to back 3-1 wins over Portsmouth and at Oxford.The draw means Argyle slip behind promotion rivals Sheffield Wednesday, 5-2 winners over MK...Full Story »
Mark Shelton’s first Oldham goal helps sink rock-bottom Maidenhead
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Mark Shelton’s first Oldham goal helped the Latics move further away from the Vanarama National League relegation zone with a 2-0 win over rock-bottom Maidenhead.Shelton, signed from Hartlepool in January, struck in the first half to move the hosts six points above the bottom four.Midfielder Shelton collected Ben Tollitt’s quick free-kick and fired past Maidstone goalkeeper Dan Barde...Full Story »
Barrow end winless run to shock Bradford
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Barrow claimed their first win in seven games at the expense of promotion-chasing Bradford.Josh Kay scored the only goal at Valley Parade to clinch a memorable double over Mark Hughes’ Bantams, who had been looking for a third successive win.Barrow survived Bradford’s fast start to keep the home side at arm’s length – and were rewarded with a goal on 24 minutes. Kay dispo...Full Story »
Hartlepool move out of drop zone with last-gasp draw at AFC Wimbledon
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Hartlepool moved out of the relegation zone in Sky Bet League Two following a last-gasp equaliser in a 2-2 draw at AFC Wimbledon.The Dons had been leading 2-0 after Ali Al Hamadi and Diallang Jaiyesimi opened their accounts for the club, only for Dan Kemp’s brace to snatch Pools a much-needed point which lifted them above Crawley.Winger Jaiyesimi looked lively early on, teeing up Josh Davi...Full Story »
Altrincham get back to winning ways against Woking
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Altrincham returned to winning ways in the Vanarama National League with a 3-1 victory over Woking.Third-placed Woking took the lead after 13 minutes when Marcus Dackers headed home Jake Hessenthaler’s cross from the left.The Robins reacted well, with Miles Welch-Hayes and Jordan Hulme going close, and Regan Linney levelled in the 25th minute from the penalty spot on his first start for th...Full Story »
Macauley Langstaff the hat-trick hero as leaders Notts County maintain advantage
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Macauley Langstaff’s hat-trick earned Notts County a 4-1 win at Yeovil which keeps them five points clear at the top of the Vanarama National League.Langstaff headed County in front inside four minutes from Sam Austin’s cross but missed a glorious opportunity for a second 10 minutes after half-time.He looked to have been punished when a mix-up between Sam Slocombe and Geraldo Bajrami...Full Story »
Leyton Orient stretch lead with win over Crawley
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Idris El Mizouni scored the goal that earned League Two leaders Leyton Orient a 1-0 win over relegation-threatened Crawley.The midfielder, on a season-long loan from Ipswich, found the net for the second time in the week as back-to-back successes for the Londoners extended their lead at the top to 13 points.The Os were dominant throughout, eschewing a host of chances that should have put the mat...Full Story »
Paul Hurst hails ‘big victory’ for Grimsby after comeback win at Northampton
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Grimsby manager Paul Hurst hailed a “big victory” after his side came from behind to snatch a 2-1 win at Northampton.Northampton led at half-time through Sam Hoskins’ 17th goal of the season.But Luke Waterfall fired the Mariners level with 16 minutes remaining and Anthony Glennon headed home a stoppage-time winner to snatch the points.Hurst said: “Everyone feels better wh...Full Story »
Spireites draw another blank with Moors draw as winless run goes on
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Chesterfield were held to a goalless draw by Solihull Moors in a repeat of last season’s Vanarama National League play-off semi-final.The Spireites, beaten 3-1 last May as their promotion hopes ended, had an early penalty appeal waved away before Armando Dobra shot just wide. At the other end, Chesterfield keeper Ross Fitzsimons saved from Andrew Dallas.Early in the second half, Dallas cle...Full Story »
Hamilton continue revival with victory over Inverness
Posted Sunday, February 19, 2023 by PA
Hamilton extended their unbeaten run in the Scottish Championship to four matches with a 3-0 win at Inverness.Bottom club Hamilton struck second-half goals through Newcastle loanee Lucas De Bolle, Jean-Pierre Tiehi and Connor Smith’s penalty to make it back-to-back away league wins and halt Inverness’s seven-game unbeaten run.First-half chances were few and far between. Invernes...Full Story »