Nigel Clough: Mansfield result brilliant but performance could have been better
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Mansfield boss Nigel Clough was relieved to see his side end their poor home run with a 4-1 demolition of Doncaster in League Two.But he admitted the score probably flattered his side as they recorded their first win in four matches.The Stags had won only once in their previous seven home games but an early own goal from Tom Anderson and strikes from Alfie Kilgour, Lucas Akins and Will Swan secu...Full Story »
Gavin Gunning left with mixed emotions as Swindon draw with Gillingham
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Caretaker-boss Gavin Gunning was left with mixed emotions after 10-man Swindon fought back from two goals down to draw 3-3 with Gillingham.Charlie Austin scored twice as the Robins grabbed what looked an unlikely point at the County Ground after going into the half-time break 3-1 down.Jonny Williams gave them a first-minute lead before goals from Timothee Dieng, Will Wright and Tom Nichols turne...Full Story »
Scott Lindsey enjoys ‘outstanding’ start to life as Crawley manager
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
New Crawley boss Scott Lindsey felt the break of 26 days without a game worked in his favour after the Reds marked his first match in charge with a 3-2 home win over play-off challenging Salford.First-half goals from Dom Telford and Dion Conroy put Crawley in control and Teddy Jenks’ first for the club on the hour mark made it 3-0 before Salford hit back through Ryan Watson and substitute ...Full Story »
Johnnie Jackson wants more goals from Harry Pell after winner for AFC Wimbledon
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Manager Johnnie Jackson challenged Harry Pell to become a regular goalscorer after his header secured AFC Wimbledon a 1-0 home victory over Stockport.The midfielder was on the receiving end of a Huseyin Biler cross and powered home in the 49th minute to swing a back-and-forth game the hosts’ way.It was just his third goal of the season and Jackson has urged Pell to gamble more often and ge...Full Story »
Northampton boss Jon Brady pleased with ‘professional second-half performance’
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Northampton boss Jon Brady felt his side benefitted from keeping things “simple” as they returned to winning ways.After Barrow shaded the opening 45 minutes, Town took control after the interval, claiming victory with goals after 54 and 85 minutes from Ben Fox and substitute Shaun McWilliams.Third-placed Northampton won the corresponding game 3-1 last May but were denied automatic pr...Full Story »
Darrell Clarke points to Port Vale as ‘better team’ in bore draw with Cheltenham
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Darrell Clarke described Port Vale’s performance in their goalless draw at Cheltenham as “dominant” despite their inability to find a breakthrough.Vale were looking to bounce back from their heartbreaking midweek defeat at Derby, when they led 1-0 until the 87th minute only to concede two late goals.Substitute Rory Holden’s header against the bar in the second half was th...Full Story »
Ipswich hold Championship leaders Burnley in tense FA Cup fourth-round tie
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Sky Bet League One high-flyers Ipswich held Championship leaders Burnley to 0-0 draw in a nail-biting FA Cup fourth-round encounter at Portman Road.Town were on the front foot early on and nearly took the lead when George Hirst just failed to hit the target following a cross from Kayden Jackson and Marcus Harness struck the top of the bar.Tricky footwork by Darko Churlinov led to him cutting the...Full Story »
Derek Adams delighted as Morecambe hammer Bristol Rovers
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Derek Adams was a happy man after seeing his Morecambe side maintain their magnificent home form with a 5-1 victory over Bristol Rovers.Four second-half goals helped the clinical Shrimps to a fourth successive home win and moved them out of the Sky Bet League One relegation spots.Adams said: “It was a fabulous performance and to score five goals against a side like Bristol Rovers, with the...Full Story »
I don’t understand it – Callum Davidson fumes at Nicky Clark red card
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Callum Davidson was left perplexed and frustrated after three key decisions went against his St Johnstone side in their 2-0 defeat by Rangers at Ibrox.Gers skipper James Tavernier scored from the spot in the 15th minute after referee Willie Collum penalised Saints defender James Brown after the ball struck his arm in the box.Perth striker Nicky Clark was shown a straight red card in the 33rd min...Full Story »
Duncan Ferguson ‘hurt’ after Forest Green stunned by Shrewsbury in stoppage time
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Duncan Ferguson admitted Forest Green’s dramatic 2-1 defeat at Shrewsbury “hurt” after he was denied victory in his first game in charge.The 51-year-old took over the League One basement boys from Ian Burchnall this week and was on course for a win until two stoppage-time Shrewsbury goals spoiled the party.Ferguson had his head in his hands after the ending left his side rooted...Full Story »
Neil Etheridge ‘shook up’ as racist abuse allegedly aimed at Birmingham keeper
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Birmingham goalkeeper Neil Etheridge was allegedly targeted by racist abuse from a supporter during his side’s dramatic FA Cup draw at Blackburn.A visibly upset Etheridge was seen speaking to the referee after team-mate Jordan James had equalised in stoppage time for the Blues to secure a 2-2 draw and send the fourth-round tie back to St Andrew’s for a replay.Birmingham boss John Eus...Full Story »
Mark Robins hails Kasey Palmer after helping Coventry sink Huddersfield
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
A relieved Mark Robins praised Kasey Palmer after the ex-Huddersfield loanee scored against his former side as Coventry ran out 2-0 winners at the CBS Arena.The Chelsea academy product spent 18 months on loan in West Yorkshire, netting four goals in 28 league appearances before joining the Sky Blues from Bristol City last summer.Gustavo Hamer was also on the scoresheet for Robins’ side, wh...Full Story »
Tranmere boss Micky Mellon delighted with impact of new signings
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Tranmere manager Micky Mellon was delighted with the contribution of his new signings as Tranmere beat League Two leaders Leyton Orient at Prenton Park.A late own goal from O’s defender Omar Beckles was the difference in a hard-fought encounter with the home side deservedly taking all three points.Tranmere dominated for much of the game and could have taken the lead in the first half with ...Full Story »
Jim Bentley bemoans ‘borderline’ offside decision as Rochdale lose to Carlisle
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Jim Bentley bemoaned relegation-threatened Rochdale’s poor luck following a 1-0 home defeat against Carlisle in League Two.John-Kymani Gordon scored the only goal of a scrappy contest in the eighth minute, latching on to Kristian Dennis’ ball over the top and slotting neatly past goalkeeper Jake Eastwood.The home side thought they had equalised when Dale’s record goalscorer Ian...Full Story »
Gateshead hit back to beat Wealdstone and boost survival bid
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Gateshead gave their National League survival hopes a boost with a late comeback to earn a 2-1 win away at WealdstoneMax Kretzschmar looked to have given the hosts a win to bolster their aspirations of reaching the play-offs, but an equalising goal from Daniel Elliot before an 83rd-minute winner from substitute Adam Campbell turned the game on its head to drag Gateshead to within three points of...Full Story »
Liam Rosenior a huge fan of Hull loanee Aaron Connolly after birthday brace
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Hull manager Liam Rosenior hailed Aaron Connolly as a “natural” in front of goal after he scored twice on his 23rd birthday in the 3-0 victory against QPR.The Tigers had not won at home since early October and were indebted to Connolly, on loan from Brighton until the end of the season, for his contribution against admittedly lifeless opposition.Rosenior said: “I’ve known...Full Story »
He fits – Michael Carrick happy to see Dan Barlaser on brink of signing for Boro
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Michael Carrick has revealed Middlesbrough are on the brink of signing Dan Barlaser from Rotherham – and the head coach cannot wait to begin working with the midfielder.Barlaser was an interested observer as he watched Boro’s 2-0 win over Watford from a seat in the directors’ box at the Riverside.Middlesbrough have agreed a deal with Rotherham that will see Barlaser return to h...Full Story »
Mark Bonner says Cambridge must prepare for ’emotional roller coaster’
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Mark Bonner urged Cambridge fans to strap in for an “emotional roller coaster” as they try to avoid relegation after stopping the rot with a goalless draw at Lincoln.United bounced back from conceding 10 goals in their last two away games to hold on for a point at Sincil Bank after four straight defeats in Sky Bet League One.Cambridge boss Bonner, whose side are 23rd but only in the ...Full Story »
Darren Ferguson relieved after Peterborough survive Portsmouth rally
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Darren Ferguson breathed a huge sigh of relief after his triumphant return to Peterborough continued with a 2-1 home win over Portsmouth.Ferguson toasted a second successive victory thanks to a first-half brace from Jonson Clarke-Harris.The League One leading scorer tapped in an 18th-minute opener and smashed home a penalty just before the break as the hosts took command.Posh were then guilty of...Full Story »
Bullish Burton boss Dino Maamria hails ‘perfect afternoon’ after beating Oxford
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Burton boss Dino Maamria was in bullish mood after seeing his new-look side pick up a well-deserved 2-0 win against Oxford.Albion got a rare moment of luck when debutant Zac Ashworth, one of four new faces to debut for the Brewers, saw a 30-yard volley cannon back off a post before hitting Simon Eastwood in the Oxford goal and bounce in.Fellow debutant Dale Taylor sealed victory with an impudent...Full Story »
Paul Hurst ‘proud and really pleased’ after Grimsby hold Luton
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Grimsby boss Paul Hurst was proud of his team’s efforts as they held Championship outfit Luton to a 2-2 draw in the FA Cup fourth round at Kenilworth Road.The visitors had led at the break through Gavan Holohan’s header, only for Town to hit back and move 2-1 in front with 66 minutes gone thanks to goals from Elijah Adebayo and Jordan Clark.However, Harry Clifton levelled within 60 s...Full Story »
Darren Moore impressed by Sheffield Wednesday’s desire in draw with Fleetwood
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Sheffield Wednesday boss Darren Moore had no complaints following his side’s 1-1 draw at home to fellow League One side Fleetwood in the FA Cup fourth round.Promise Omochere gave Fleetwood the lead early in the second half but Josh Earl’s own goal, under pressure from Mallik Wilks, secured Wednesday a replay.Hillsborough’s last FA Cup tie saw Wednesday stun Newcastle in the thi...Full Story »
Steven Hammell frustrated by penalty call as Motherwell slump to Saints loss
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Motherwell manager Steven Hammell was left baffled over why referee John Beaton was not asked to review a penalty claim for his side during their 1-0 defeat by St Mirren in Paisley.Ricki Lamie was left on the ground after Charles Dunne wrapped his arms around the Motherwell defender’s neck but video assistant Grant Irvine did not believe the incident was worthy of a second look from Beaton...Full Story »
Marco Silva frustrated by missed chances as Fulham draw with Sunderland
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Fulham manager Marco Silva believes his side should have capitalised on their numerous chances after being held by Sunderland in an entertaining 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage in the FA Cup fourth round.Jack Clarke pounced on an Issa Diop mistake to give Sunderland a sixth-minute lead, but their advantage was cancelled out by a Tom Cairney equaliser in the 61st minute.Fulham started the game on the ...Full Story »
Sutton boss Matt Gray ‘really pleased’ with manner of win over Harrogate
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Matt Gray heaped praise on his Sutton side for grinding out a 1-0 victory against a Harrogate team that made four half-time substitutions and changed their system three times.On-loan winger David Ajiboye, who has returned to Sutton following a summer move to Peterborough, grabbed the game’s only goal after eight minutes during a dominant first-half display by the visitors.Ajiboye was also ...Full Story »
Exeter boss Gary Caldwell praises ‘brilliant’ Jevani Brown
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Gary Caldwell showered praise on the “brilliant” Jevani Brown after his double led Exeter to a 2-0 win at MK Dons.Brown netted in each half as the Grecians recorded a first ever victory at Stadium MK, adding a composed 67th-minute finish to his penalty nine minutes before the break.The striker missed a gilt-edged opportunity in City’s defeat at Portsmouth last week and Caldwell...Full Story »
We stuck at it – Matt Bloomfield relishes Colchester character after Pools win
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Delighted Colchester boss Matt Bloomfield praised the character of his side as the U’s moved eight points clear of the Sky Bet League Two relegation zone.They needed a scrambled 88th-minute Alex Newby winner to see off struggling Pools, who thought they had salvaged a late point.And, after recording a fourth successive away win – the first time Colchester have managed that in 25 year...Full Story »
Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack ’embarrassed’ by form after sacking Jim Goodwin
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack admitted he was “embarrassed and humiliated” by the results which led to him sacking Jim Goodwin as manager immediately after Saturday’s 6-0 Premiership loss at Hibernian.The Dons announced the Irishman and assistant Lee Sharp had been relieved of their duties in a statement just 19 minutes after the final whistle at Easter Road.The heavy loss cam...Full Story »
Maidenhead ease relegation concerns with victory at York
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Maidenhead pulled seven points clear of the National League relegation zone after ending their winless run with a 2-1 victory away at York.Goals in each half from Ashley Nathaniel-George and Cole Kpekawa put the visitors comfortably in control at the LNER Stadium before striker Lenell John-Lewis pulled one back to make for a nervous finish.Maidenhead took the lead after 39 minutes when Nathaniel...Full Story »
Charlie Austin brace earns Swindon draw with Gillingham
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Charlie Austin’s brace helped 10-man Swindon fight back from two goals down to earn a 3-3 draw at home against Gillingham.Swindon took the lead after 58 seconds when a cross was half cleared by Gillingham straight to Jonny Williams, who volleyed into the corner of the net.The Gills answered back straight away as Tom Nichols picked out Timothee Dieng with a cross and he diverted it beyond S...Full Story »
Scott Lindsey off to winning start at Crawley with victory over Salford
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Crawley gave new boss Scott Lindsey a fine start with a 3-2 home victory over play-off chasing Salford in his first game in charge.The Reds had been out of action for 26 days following a string of postponements but withstood a late Salford fightback to clinch only their third win in 13 league games.Crawley went into the clash following a torrid last few weeks on and off the pitch and new boss Li...Full Story »
Omar Beckles own goal gives Tranmere victory over leaders Orient
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Tranmere returned to winning ways with a well-deserved 1-0 victory over League Two leaders Leyton Orient at Prenton Park.An own goal from Omar Beckles was enough to give Micky Mellon’s side their first win in four games and inflict a third straight away defeat on the O’s.The home side had much the better of the first half with Kieron Morris, Kane Hemmings and new signing Harvey Saund...Full Story »
Falkirk make most of leaders Dunfermline dropping points at Clyde
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Dunfermline saw their lead at the top of Scottish League One cut to five points by Falkirk after they were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw at struggling Clyde.The Pars’ hopes of clinching a fourth straight win were hit in the fourth minute when Erik Sula bundled the ball goalwards and Martin Rennie supplied the finishing touch.Heading into the game at the foot of the table and on the back ...Full Story »
Duncan Ferguson denied debut win as Shrewsbury stun Forest Green
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Duncan Ferguson was denied a winning start to life as Forest Green boss as a dramatic end saw his side slip to a heart-breaking 2-1 defeat at in-form Shrewsbury.Swansea loanee Jordon Garrick had seemingly started the Everton favourite’s era in Gloucestershire in style with his stunning strike, a second goal in four league appearances for the club.But the League One basement boys had an elu...Full Story »
Northampton brush aside below-par Barrow
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Ben Fox and substitute Shaun McWilliams scored second-half goals as Northampton shrugged off back-to-back League Two defeats to beat Barrow 2-0 at Holker Street.Fox set Jon Brady’s high fliers on the way to a deserved win, tapping in from close range in the 54th minute after Louis Appere flicked on Sam Hoskins’ free-kick for his third goal of the campaign.With five minutes remaining,...Full Story »
Leaders Dumbarton back on track with narrow win over struggling Bonnyrigg Rose
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Leaders Dumbarton returned to winning ways in cinch Scottish League Two as Gregg Wylde’s first-half strike gave them a 1-0 win over bottom club Bonnyrigg Rose.The Sons went into the weekend with a four-point lead but looking to return to form after a surprise defeat to Forfar last time out.Wylde latched onto to a cross from Kalvin Orsi to drill the ball home in the 15th minute and it prove...Full Story »
Play-off hopefuls Southend come unstuck at home to Eastleigh
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Southend were caught cold on their return to action after a spell of freezing weather as Eastleigh claimed a 3-1 Vanarama National League win at Roots Hall.Charlie Carter forced Shrimpers goalkeeper Blondy Nna Noukeu to make one of two critical errors in the 32nd minute, with Alfie Lloyd following up after the ball was spilled back into the danger zone.Carter doubled the lead after play-off chas...Full Story »
Mike Fondop’s impressive strike earns Oldham a point at Aldershot
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Mike Fondop’s stunning second-half strike earned Oldham a point in a 1-1 draw at Aldershot in the National League.Fondop let fly from 30 yards to equalise in the 48th minute after Inih Effiong had put the Shots in front.Effiong’s 28th-minute strike was his 17th goal of the season and swiftly followed his hat-trick in the midweek win at Maidstone.He came close to doubling his tally in...Full Story »
Aaron Jarvis secures big win for Torquay
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Aaron Jarvis struck the winner as Torquay beat fellow National League relegation battlers Maidstone 1-0 at Plainmoor.The Gulls went close to opening the scoring just after the interval when Shaun Donnellan’s header was pushed over by Dan Barden.Jarvis then made the breakthrough in the 79th minute, hitting a shot past Barden having been set up by Tope Fadahunsi.It sees the gap between third...Full Story »
Boreham Wood bounce back from FA Cup exit with victory at Altrincham
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Boreham Wood showed no ill effects from their midweek FA Cup exit as they strolled to a 2-0 win at Altrincham.The visitors’ hopes of securing a famous cup clash with Leeds were shattered by their extra-time exit at Accrington Stanley on Tuesday.But they recovered to deliver a dominant performance at the J Davidson Stadium with Will Evans bundling home their opener after 24 minutes.Femi Ile...Full Story »
Yeovil stun 10-man Dagenham
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Lowly Yeovil sprang a surprise with a 2-0 win over play-off hopefuls Dagenham.The hosts were forced to play with 10 men from the half-hour mark after Harry Phipps was sent off for a foul on Matt Worthington in the box.Jordan Maguire-Drew put the Glovers in front from the resulting penalty but the Daggers continued to press for an equaliser.It almost arrived in the 72nd minute when Junior Morias ...Full Story »
Malky Mackay uses Lionel Messi as inspiration before Ross County’s win
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Malky Mackay says a stroke of inspiration from World Cup winner Lionel Messi helped his side to a 3–0 victory over Kilmarnock in the cinch Premiership.As part of his pre-match team talk, Mackay used Messi and his Argentina teammates as an example of how quickly fortunes can change in football.Argentina were on the wrong end of a World Cup shock against Saudi Arabia last November, but still...Full Story »
Colin Hamilton and Michael McKenna complete Arbroath turnaround
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Struggling Arbroath claimed a much-needed victory after coming from behind to win 2-1 at Morton.George Oakley enjoyed a dream start to his debut for Morton when he scored after just four minutes, heading into the corner of the net from Calvin Miller’s ball in.But second-bottom Arbroath levelled after 63 minutes when Colin Hamilton turned home Sean Adarkwa’s shot at the far post.The v...Full Story »
Alex Newby hits late winner as Colchester pull further clear of danger zone
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Colchester’s fight to beat the drop from Sky Bet League Two took another step forward as they enjoyed a dramatic 2-1 win at relegation rivals Hartlepool.An 88th-minute scrambled winner from Alex Newby earned the U’s a fifth win in eight games, while Pools stay third bottom.The visitors bagged the opening goal on five minutes.A long free-kick was pumped into the area by Arthur Reid an...Full Story »
Sheffield Wednesday hit back to earn a replay at Fleetwood
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Sheffield Wednesday and Fleetwood will face a replay after the League One rivals drew 1-1 at Hillsborough in the FA Cup fourth round.Promise Omochere gave the visitors a lead early in the second period, but Wednesday drew level midway through the half when Josh Earl was credited with an own goal.The home side, who upset Premier League Newcastle in the third round, dominated in the first half wit...Full Story »
Jevani Brown bags double in Exeter’s win at MK Dons
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Jevani Brown scored in each half as Exeter ran out 2-0 winners at struggling MK Dons.Brown broke the deadlock from the spot nine minutes before the break, sending Jamie Cumming the wrong way after former Dons frontman Sam Nombe was brought down by Zak Jules.The striker doubled his tally midway through the second half as he latched on to Archie Collins’ deflected pass to fire home his 12th ...Full Story »
Tom Cairney equaliser earns replay for Fulham in FA Cup clash with Sunderland
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Fulham and Sunderland could not be separated in their FA Cup fourth round clash at Craven Cottage with Tom Cairney’s equaliser securing a 1-1 draw for the hosts.Sunderland took the lead in the sixth minute when Jack Clarke capitalised on a defensive error to fire his side in front.The early blow seemed to spark Fulham into life although they had to be patient, with a number of chances scup...Full Story »
Jordan James scores late leveller to earn Birmingham a replay with Blackburn
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Jordan James struck in stoppage time as Birmingham snatched a dramatic 2-2 draw at Blackburn in the FA Cup fourth round.Rovers looked to be heading through to the fifth round for the first time since 2017 after recovering from conceding Reda Khadra’s early opener thanks to Bradley Dack’s close-range finish and a precise Joe Rankin-Costello strike.But 18-year-old James, who had been o...Full Story »
Five-star Morecambe beat Bristol Rovers
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Morecambe scored four second-half goals to secure a convincing 5-1 victory over Bristol Rovers at the Mazuma Stadium.Derek Adams’ side recorded their fourth successive home win with a clinical performance against Joey Barton’s charges.The Shrimps took the lead on 20 minutes when debutant Dan Crowley fired a long-range shot past Ellery Balcombe.Michael Mellon hit the post before Aaron...Full Story »
Harry Pell earns AFC Wimbledon victory over Stockport
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Harry Pell’s bullet header handed AFC Wimbledon their first League Two victory of the year with a 1-0 win over Stockport at the Cherry Red Records Stadium.The Dons leapfrog their opponents up to 10th in the league after a stop-start game that saw seven players booked.Myles Hippolyte had an excellent chance to put Stockport ahead from the penalty spot in the 32nd minute after Nik Tzanev tri...Full Story »
James Tavernier penalty sets Rangers on way to win over 10-man St Johnstone
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Rangers eased past 10-man St Johnstone with a 2-0 victory in a controversial cinch Premiership encounter at Ibrox.On the day that Todd Cantwell made his Rangers debut, skipper James Tavernier smashed home a penalty in the 15th minute before referee Willie Collum took centre stage.He showed a straight red card to Saints striker Nicky Clark in the 33rd minute for a foul on Gers midfielder Ryan Jac...Full Story »
Romain Perraud fires Saints to victory as Mick McCarthy beaten on Blackpool bow|
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Romain Perraud scored twice to seal Southampton’s place in the FA Cup fifth round with a 2-1 win over Mick McCarthy’s Blackpool at St Mary’s.The Seasiders, languishing in the bottom two of the Championship, held their own in the first half against their Premier League opposition in what was new boss McCarthy’s first match in charge.But they were behind at the break after ...Full Story »
Harry Clifton secures FA Cup draw for Grimsby at Luton
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
League Two Grimsby earned an FA Cup fourth-round replay with Championship side Luton after a 2-2 draw at Kenilworth Road.After Gavan Holohan had put the Mariners ahead, Elijah Adebayo and Jordan Clark turned the game around for the Hatters.But, just one minute after Clark’s effort made it 2-1, Harry Clifton struck to deny Luton.The hosts looked to get an early breakthrough, Adebayo’s...Full Story »
Notts County keep up pressure on leaders Wrexham with narrow win over Halifax
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Notts County moved level on points with National League leaders Wrexham after Macaulay Langstaff secured a 1-0 win over Halifax at Meadow Lane.Langstaff, who had had an early header ruled out for offside, notched the winner in the 38th minute as he punished a mistake at the back by the visitors.Jamie Stott misjudged a backpass and Langstaff took advantage by going around goalkeeper Sam Johnson a...Full Story »
John-Kymani Gordon’s early goal edges Carlisle past struggling Rochdale
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
John-Kymani Gordon scored the only goal as Carlisle stayed on the coattails of the automatic promotion contenders in League Two with a 1-0 win against bottom-of-the-table Rochdale.The visitors were quick out of the traps and inside two minutes Gordon dribbled the ball around Dale goalkeeper Jake Eastwood but was driven wide and Jim McNulty rescued the home side with a goal-line clearance.Paul Si...Full Story »
Andrew Dallas stars as Solihull beat 10-man Dorking
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Andrew Dallas notched a brace as Solihull ended their losing streak with a 3-0 victory at 10-man Dorking.The Scottish forward opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a header teed up by Callum Howe.Dallas had the chance to make it 2-0 just before the interval when a foul on him by Joe Cook resulted in a penalty and the Dorking player being sent off, only for Dan Lincoln to keep the spot-kick ...Full Story »
Jim Goodwin sacked after Aberdeen hammered by Hibs
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Aberdeen manager Jim Goodwin was sacked moments after his side’s humiliating 6-0 defeat at Hibernian.Dons chairman Dave Cormack demanded an ‘immediate response’ from Goodwin and the players in the wake of Monday’s ignominious 1-0 Scottish Cup loss to Darvel.Instead, the travelling Aberdeen fans got the exact opposite in what was another embarrassing display – 10 day...Full Story »
Mansfield return to winning ways by thrashing Doncaster
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Mansfield roared back into the League Two play-off spots with a 4-1 rout of Doncaster.A Tom Anderson own goal gave the hosts the lead before goals from Alfie Kilgour, Luas Akins and Will Swan secured the Stags a first win in four matches.Mansfield had won only one of their last seven home matches but made the perfect start with a goal after just 25 seconds.Elliott Hewitt lifted a cross to the fa...Full Story »
Elliot Whitehouse earns point for strugglers Scunthorpe at home to Bromley
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
National League strugglers Scunthorpe claimed a point against promotion-chasing Bromley as Elliott Whitehouse’s late equaliser saw the sides draw 1-1 at Glanford Park.The visitors took the lead in the 56th minute via a close-range finish from Michael Cheek, meeting James Vennings’ cross.Whitehouse then drew things level with seven minutes of normal time to go, prodding in at the far ...Full Story »
Sam Bell brace earns Bristol City emphatic FA Cup win over West Brom
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Striker Sam Bell seized his chance to impress with a brace in Bristol City’s 3-0 FA Cup fourth-round victory over West Bromn at Ashton Gate.Promoted to the starting line-up in place of £9million Bournemouth signing Antoine Semenyo, the 20-year-old academy product opened the scoring after 12 minutes with an exquisite right-footed curling finish from inside the box after Albion failed ...Full Story »
Jonson Clarke-Harris at the double as Peterborough see off Portsmouth
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Darren Ferguson’s successful return to the Peterborough hotseat continued with a 2-1 triumph against Portsmouth.Jonson Clarke-Harris climbed back to the top of the League One scoring charts with a first-half brace as Posh moved to within two points of the play-off places.It meant John Mousinho tasted defeat as Pompey head coach for the first time despite a desperate late rally from his sid...Full Story »
Ross County move off bottom with victory over Kilmarnock
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Ross County recorded their first win in nearly three months to move off the bottom of the cinch Premiership table with a 3-0 victory against Kilmarnock.An early goal on debut from Eamonn Brophy set the scene, with Jordan White doubling the advantage early in the second half and Yan Dhanda benefitting from a major error from Killie goalkeeper Zach Hemming to make it three.The result is County&rsq...Full Story »
Rory Holden goes close as Cheltenham and Port Vale share points from stalemate
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Cheltenham and Port Vale shared the points from an uninspiring goalless Sky Bet League One draw at the Completely-Suzuki Stadium.Vale were closest to snatching a winner when substitute Rory Holden’s header rebounded off the bar in the 74th minute.Cheltenham’s Luke Southwood was the busier of the two goalkeepers, beating away an effort from Dennis Politic in the 14th minute and helpin...Full Story »
Dundee close in on leaders Queen’s Park after thumping win
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Dundee claimed a huge win in the battle for promotion from the cinch Scottish Championship with a 3-0 home victory over leaders Queen’s Park.The hosts had an early chance to take the lead when Paul McMullan was fouled inside the box by Tommy Robson but his sixth-minute penalty was saved by Calum Ferrie.Dundee eventually took the lead after 69 minutes when Alex Jakubiak’s shot was sav...Full Story »
Middlesbrough reach third place after taking sting out of Hornets at Riverside
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Middlesbrough leapfrogged Watford to move into third position in the Sky Bet Championship table as they claimed a comfortable 2-0 win over the Hornets at the Riverside.First-half goals from Chuba Akpom and Marcus Forss enabled Boro to bounce back in impressive fashion following last weekend’s North East derby defeat by Sunderland.Michael Carrick’s side were dominant throughout, with ...Full Story »
Kasey Palmer on target to help Coventry beat former club Huddersfield
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Former Huddersfield loanee Kasey Palmer scored against his old side as Coventry ran out 2-0 winners at the CBS Arena.The ex-Chelsea academy product spent 18 months on loan in West Yorkshire, making 28 league appearances for the Terriers and scoring four times.Gustavo Hamer was also on the scoresheet for Mark Robins’ side, who ended a run of five games without victory in the Championship da...Full Story »
Debutant Dylan Stephenson earns Hamilton shock victory at Partick Thistle
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Hamilton breathed further life into their Scottish Championship survival bid with a shock 1-0 victory at play-off chasing Partick Thistle.Dylan Stephenson scored just eight minutes after coming on for his debut following his loan move from Newcastle, keeping Accies four points behind second-bottom Arbroath after a second consecutive win.Danny Mullen headed wide for Partick in a first half of few...Full Story »
Lincoln’s winless run extends to eight games after stalemate with Cambridge
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Lincoln’s winless run continued with a goalless draw against struggling Cambridge.The Imps have now gone eight games without a victory in Sky Bet League One, a worrying run which stretches back to mid-November.The U’s have been in a rut themselves and finally stopped the rot after four straight defeats.Most pleasing for Mark Bonner will be a welcome first clean sheet for six weeks, e...Full Story »
Curtis Main fires St Mirren into top six with winner against old club Motherwell
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Curtis Main grabbed the only goal in Paisley to send St Mirren into the cinch Premiership top six and leave former club Motherwell locked on 20 points with three other teams at the bottom.Main struck from close range in the 16th minute to earn Stephen Robinson’s side only their second win in 10 league games, although it stretched their unbeaten home run to 12 matches since losing to Mother...Full Story »
Brendan Rodgers vows to give Kelechi Iheanacho a chance in Premier League
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers will give FA Cup hero Kelechi Iheanacho his Premier League chance – after Jamie Vardy was ruled out for weeks.Iheanacho, who has 17 goals in 23 FA Cup games, fired the Foxes into the fifth round with a 1-0 win at Walsall.The League Two Saddlers pushed the 2021 winners and Youri Tielemans missed a penalty before Iheanacho’s deflected strike ended any hop...Full Story »
We want to keep him – Marsch hopes ‘incredible’ Jack Harrison sticks with Leeds
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Jesse Marsch insists Jack Harrison is happy at Leeds after the winger’s stunning opening goal helped them secure a 3-1 win at Accrington in the FA Cup.Harrison, linked with a £20million move to Premier League rivals Leicester, gave Leeds an interval lead with a 25-yard rocket before two second-half goals in as many minutes from Junior Firpo and Luis Sinisterra killed the tie.Accringt...Full Story »
Bolton matchwinner Dion Charles ‘could’ve had two or three’ in win at Charlton
Posted Sunday, January 29, 2023 by PA
Bolton manager Ian Evatt felt Dion Charles could have scored more than just one goal in his side’s 2-1 victory at Charlton.The 27-year-old was mistakenly sent off in their 1-0 win at Forest Green in midweek but the Trotters successfully appealed against the three-match ban, which was switched to Elias Kachunga.And Charles responded by scoring his 11th League One goal of the season to earn ...Full Story »
Kelechi Iheanacho continues fine FA Cup form as Leicester edge past Walsall
Posted Saturday, January 28, 2023 by PA
Kelechi Iheanacho was Leicester’s FA Cup saviour again as the Foxes squeezed past Walsall.The substitute’s deflected strike clinched a 1-0 win to send the visitors into the fifth round and spare Youri Tielemans’ blushes.The skipper missed a second-half penalty before Iheanacho ended the Saddlers’ stubborn resistance.Iheanacho, who also scored the winner in the 1-0 third-r...Full Story »
Bolton boost promotion hopes with win at Charlton
Posted Saturday, January 28, 2023 by PA
Aaron Morley and Dion Charles were on target for Bolton as they strengthened their grip on a League One play-off place with a 2-1 victory at the Valley.Morley whipped a superb 30-yard free-kick past Charlton goalkeeper Ashley Maynard-Brewer after four minutes.Maynard-Brewer got a vital touch to deflect Charles’ shot on to the crossbar soon after.Charlton found a response almost instantly a...Full Story »
Jack Harrison rocket puts Leeds on path to convincing cup victory at Accrington
Posted Saturday, January 28, 2023 by PA
Leeds avoided another FA Cup upset by winning 3-1 at Accrington to reach the fifth round for just the fourth time in 20 years.Jack Harrison’s stunning strike gave the Premier League side an interval lead and two goals in as many second-half minutes from Junior Firpo and Luis Sinisterra killed the tie.But it was not all plain sailing for Jesse Marsch’s side and Sky Bet League One side...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - Man City 1-0 Arsenal
Posted Saturday, January 28, 2023 by 7M Sport
Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.
Meanwhile Arsenal fans:
Chelsea have now spent $533M under Todd Boehly in the last two transfer windows
FA Cup Round 4Man City 1-0 Arsenal
THIS.
Chelsea's new bench
Santiago Bernabeu :“The Real Madrid shirt is white. It can stain of mud, sweat and even of blood, but never of shame!”
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Bayern Munich AXE Serge Gnabry from team against Frankfurt after ex-Arsenal star's 'amateurish' Paris Fashion Week trip
Posted Saturday, January 28, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
SERGE GNABRY has been dropped to the Bayern Munich bench following his trip to Paris Fashion Week.
The German forward, 27, attended the event on Sunday after the Bundesliga champions' first game back since the World Cup break - which ended in a 1-1 draw with RB Leipzig.
Serge Gnabry attended Paris Fashion Week last weekendCredit: Instagram / @sergegnabry
He did start their clash with Cologne ...Full Story »
Alan Shearer's glamorous daughter Hollie shows off her incredible figure in biker jacket and revealing leather trousers
Posted Saturday, January 28, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
HOLLIE SHEARER hasgot her fans revved up by posing in a crop top, revealing leather trousers and a biker jacket.
The 28-year-old singer-songwriter shared the snaps to her social media following on Friday.
Hollie Shearer shared these images on Instagram on FridayCredit: Instagram
They showed her posing in the matching black outfit, with images of her posing front on and to the side.
She also ...Full Story »
Stunning AEW wrestler with OnlyFans account slams Gerard Pique's new flame on Instagram
Posted Saturday, January 28, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Tay Melo - a wrestling superstar with an OnlyFans account - has fired shots at Gerard Pique in the comments of a recent snap of the ex-professional footballer.
Pique uploaded a snap to his Instagram account cosied up with his new flame - Clara Chia Marti, a 23-year-old PR student who worked for Pique's events production company. The cheeky upload comes after Pique's ex Shakira released a song s...Full Story »
Cristiano Ronaldo ridiculed by fans and goal celebration after losing semi-final with Al-Nassr
Posted Saturday, January 28, 2023 by fourfourtwo.com
Cristiano Ronaldo was ridiculed just two games into his Al-Nassr career on Thursday night, as his side failed to beat Al-Ittihad in the semi-finals of the Saudi Super Cup.
The Portuguese superstar had the chance to lift his first piece of silverware on Sunday in the final of the same competition, but instead, Al-Nassr lost 3-1 to Al-Ittihad to end any chance of that happening.
Al-Fayha bea...Full Story »