Rangers bounce back from Old Firm loss with win over Kilmarnock
Posted Wednesday, January 03, 2024 by PA
Rangers quickly swept away Old Firm frustrations with a 3-1 cinch Premiership win over Kilmarnock at Ibrox.Philippe Clement lost his first game as Gers boss in the narrow 2-1 defeat at Celtic Park on Saturday but, just as it looked as if they were losing their way a bit after an energetic start, late first-half goals from wide-men Ross McCausland and Abdallah Sima gave them a commanding interval...Full Story »
Kenneth Vargas and Lawrence Shankland on target as Hearts edge Livingston
Posted Wednesday, January 03, 2024 by PA
Kenneth Vargas and Lawrence Shankland scored second-half goals as in-form Hearts eked out a 2-1 win at struggling Livingston to tighten their grip on third place heading into the cinch Premiership winter break.The Jambos – whose top scorer Shankland saw a penalty saved at 0-0 – endured a nervy finale after Livingston pulled one back through an Andrew Shinnie spot-kick.But they held f...Full Story »
'Aston Villa's sexiest fan' Alexia Grace makes X-rated promise – on one condition
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by Dailystar.co.uk
Alexia Grace set the pulses of her 160,000 Twitter followers racing by making a spicy promise - on the condition that Premier League overachievers Aston Villa clinch the title
Adult content star Alexia Grace is an Aston Villa fan (Image: Alexia Grace / SWNS)
Aston Villa’s sexiest fan has vowed to “get naked on Twitter” on one condition.
Adult star and influencer Alexia Grace...Full Story »
POR BLIMEY Cristiano Ronaldo leaves adoring mum Mario Dolores in tears with incredible gift for her 69th birthday
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
The Portuguese legend, who was 2023’s top goalscorer with 54 goals for Al-Nassr and his country, splashed out to treat his beloved mother Maria Dolores on New Year’s Eve.
Cristiano Ronaldo shocked his mum Maria Dolares on her birthday Credit: Instagram
He gifted his mum an incredible new Porsche Cayenne Credit: Instagram
The ex-Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus striker, ...Full Story »
COUNTDOWN FROM TEN Ten Hag enjoys New Year’s Eve dinner with wife Bianca and family as Man Utd boss looks to get back on track in 2024
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
ERIK TEN HAG ended 2023 on a high as he headed out for a swanky meal with his family.
The Manchester United manager endured a mixed year in charge of the Red Devils.
Erik ten Hag headed out for a meal on New Year's Eve with his wife Bianca Credit: Eamonn and James Clarke
It was an enjoyable end to a mixed 2023 for the Red Devils boss Credit: Eamonn and James Clarke
He helped the club end the...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - Anfield this morning
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by 7M Sport
Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.
Anfield this morning
Wenger "You can be Mr. Number 4"
Please stay tuned on 7M Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomorrow!
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RED ALERT Man Utd ready to battle Newcastle for Serhou Guirassy despite Stuttgart star ‘wanting to join Premier League rivals’
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
We reported last month how the Guinea international, 27, has been earmarked by Erik ten Hag as the ideal man to provide competition with Rasmus Hojlund up front.
Man Utd are set to make a move Stuttgart's Serhou Guirassy this month
Guirassy has a host of top clubs watching him after his sensational start to the Bundesliga campaign in Germany.
The striker has been in scintillating form and has...Full Story »
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong leaves Man Utd door ajar
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has opened the door to a move to Manchester United.
The Holland international has long been linked with United, where his former Ajax coach Erik ten Hag remains keen.
And De Jong told NOS: "Go to a new Championship? It's possible.
"But I am very satisfied at Barca. It's always difficult to say. For now, I feel good here in Barcelona.
"I am in the club w...Full Story »
LOF TO SEE IT Man Utd to extend two more stars’ contracts after confirming to Lindelof they have triggered clause to keep him at club
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
Lindelof's deal was set to expire in the summer but United have ensured he will stay at the club for another year.
Manchester United have extended Victor Lindelof's contract for another season
The Swede has been favoured by manager Erik ten Hag with 18 appearances this season but he has suffered with injuries.
A recent groin problem has left him out of action in December.
But his contract re...Full Story »
Manchester United star feels the club is trying to force him out
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by Caughtoffside.com
Multiple sources, including ESPN's Rob Dawson, report that Manchester United have decided against triggering a one-year extension in the defender's contract.
It implies that the Frenchman is now free to engage in negotiations with other clubs starting from the 1st of January.
Following this development, numerous clubs have emerged as potential destinations for the French World Cup winner.
A...Full Story »
DAVID'S DILEMMA De Gea ‘received transfer offers from bottom-half Premier League clubs and considered retirement’ since Man Utd exit
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
The Spanish international goalkeeper, 33, is still unemployed after failing to agree a new reduced deal with the Red Devils last summer.
David de Gea is still without a club following his exit from Man Utd
De Gea won the Premier League's Golden Glove last term, but United announced he had been released on his wedding day in June and he is yet to find a new club.
Erik ten Hag brought in Andre ...Full Story »
Liverpool recall Beck from Dundee loan
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com
Liverpool recalled Owen Beck from his loan with Dundee.
The defender returns to Anfield six months early from his season-long deal.
Injuries to senior left-backs Andrew Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas has forced Liverpool's hand.
"Owen has been outstanding on and off the field," read a Dundee statement.
"We would like to thank him for all he has given and wish him all the very best for the f...Full Story »
ANFIELD BAP Liverpool are ‘serious candidates’ to land Mbappe as Real Madrid may have shot themselves in foot with transfer approach
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
The 25-year-old has entered the final six months of his contract in the French capital.
Kylian Mbappe has entered the final year of his contract
Mbappe possesses a player option to extend his deal by a further 12 months, although last summer he wrote to club chiefs informing them that he had "no intention" of doing so.
The forward was subsequently exiled from PSG's pre-season tour, with the L...Full Story »
Man United outcast Van de Beek joins Frankfurt on loan deal
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by ESPN
Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek has completed a loan move to Eintracht Frankfurt, it was announced on Monday.
The midfielder has joined the Bundesliga side until the end of the season.
Frankfurt will pay United a minimal loan fee and cover the majority of Van de Beek's wages. There is also a buy option included in the agreement set at €11 million ($12.1m) plus €3m in...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Liverpool to compete with Tottenham Hotspur to sign former Manchester City defender
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by Goal.com
Forest want to re-sign Keylor Navas in January
Nottingham Forest are reportedly interested in re-signing Keylor Navas from Paris Saint-Germain in the January transfer window, according to Football Insider.
New Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo wants an experienced goalkeeper and thus the club want to bring back the Costa Rican who spent the 2022/23 season on loan at the Premier League side.
M...Full Story »
Mohamed Salah confident Liverpool can win Premier League title
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Mohamed Salah believes Liverpool can win the Premier League after his inspirational display fired the Reds to a crucial yet hard-fought win over Newcastle.Salah recovered from a first-half penalty miss to score twice and set up another as Jurgen Klopp’s side won a New Year’s Day thriller 4-2 at Anfield to move three points clear at the top.It was his final game before joining up with...Full Story »
Liverpool move three points clear after beating Newcastle in six-goal thriller
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Mohamed Salah registered a 150th Premier League goal for Liverpool after scoring and missing a penalty in his last involvement before the African Cup of Nations as Jurgen Klopp’s side extended their advantage at the top of the table.The Egypt international did eventually end the night well in credit as he also provided the assist for substitute Cody Gakpo’s crucial third and also had...Full Story »
Danny Rohl urges Sheffield Wednesday to keep battling after victory over Hull
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl urged his side to keep battling after they beat 10-man Hull 3-1 in the Championship at Hillsborough on New Year’s Day.Three second-half goals from Marvin Johnson, Djeidi Gassama and Josh Windass saw the Owls past their Yorkshire rivals, who had Tyler Morton dismissed in the first half.Scott Twine’s goal from the penalty spot – with 14 minu...Full Story »
Sheffield Wednesday’s upturn in form continues with victory over 10-man Hull
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Sheffield Wednesday’s upturn in form continued as they recorded a 3-1 Championship victory over 10-man Hull at Hillsborough on New Year’s Day.Three second-half goals from Marvin Johnson, Djeidi Gassama and Josh Windass saw the Owls past their Yorkshire rivals, who had Tyler Morton dismissed in the first half.The result sees the Owls move up to 22nd and three points from safety, whils...Full Story »
Paul Simpson hails heart as Carlisle down Port Vale
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Carlisle manager Paul Simpson praised his side’s character after they left it late to secure a 2-1 win over Port Vale and move off the bottom of League One.Jon Mellish scored the decisive goal in the third minute of stoppage-time after Jordan Gibson’s penalty in the 80th minute cancelled out Ben Garrity’s opener just after half-time.Victory ends a nine-match winless run for the...Full Story »
Steven Schumacher ‘really proud’ of 10-man Stoke’s display against Ipswich
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Stoke boss Steven Schumacher was brimming with pride after his side held promotion-chasing Ipswich to a goalless draw.The Potters had the better chances, but they had to hold on for dear life after Jordan Thompson was sent off in the second half.Schumacher took over the reins at the Staffordshire club last month and they are now six unbeaten; but with only one win in the past two months.“I...Full Story »
They don’t know when they’re beaten – Darren Ferguson hails ‘key’ Posh character
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson saluted his team’s character after they twice came from behind to snatch a dramatic 3-2 win at promotion rivals Derby.Ferguson saw his side level late on and then take all three points with a stoppage-time winner from Ricky-Jade Jones.Derby had made a sensational start to 2024 with Tom Barkhuizen crossing for James Collins to head in after only 22 secon...Full Story »
Neil Dewsnip disappointed as Plymouth held in thrilling six-goal Watford draw
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Plymouth director of football Neil Dewsnip was disappointed to not take all three points from managerless Argyle’s thrilling 3-3 Championship draw with 10th-placed Watford at a rain-drenched Home Park.Finn Azaz, 13-goal top-scorer Morgan Whittaker and Ryan Hardie scored for Argyle to give them a first-half lead.Ryan Andrews levelled in the second half to add to first-half goals from Edo Ka...Full Story »
Scott Lindsey happy with Crawley progress after beating former club Swindon
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Crawley boss Scott Lindsey feels his improving side are on course to achieve their targets after matching last season’s tally of 11 league wins with a comfortable 3-1 home victory over his former club Swindon.Striker Danilo Orsi extended his total for the campaign to 13 with a goal in each half and Jack Roles bagged the other on his full league debut as the Red Devils moved up to 12th and ...Full Story »
Matt Bloomfield ‘full of pride’ after dramatic Wycombe win
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Matt Bloomfield described himself as a “manager full of pride” after seeing his 10-man Wycombe side hold on for a 3-2 win over Bristol Rovers.It was a much-needed first win in 13 League One games for the Chairboys, but they had to survive the sending-off of midfielder Josh Scowen for a dangerous tackle on Sam Finley and then a late Rovers recovery.Bloomfield said: “It was incid...Full Story »
Marti Cifuentes laments QPR’s ‘unacceptable’ defending in defeat to Cardiff
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
QPR boss Marti Cifuentes bemoaned his team’s “unacceptable” defending from set-pieces after their 2-1 defeat at home to Cardiff.Struggling Rangers have consistently conceded from set-pieces this season and did so twice more against the Bluebirds.Paul Smyth equalised for the hosts to cancel out Dimitrios Goutas’ opener, but Rangers’ defensive shortcomings were badly ...Full Story »
He was shocking – Steve Evans criticises referee as Stevenage lose to Portsmouth
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Stevenage boss Steve Evans branded referee Charles Breakspear “shocking” in a rant after his side’s 2-1 defeat at league leaders Portsmouth.A lively first half saw Pompey take the lead in the 12th minute when Paddy Lane swept home from Alex Robertson’s pass.Stevenage equalised after 26 minutes when a Jamie Reid cross was headed home by Louis Thompson against his old club....Full Story »
Darrell Clarke ‘angry and frustrated’ at Robins’ lack of cutting edge in defeat
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Cheltenham boss Darrell Clarke was “angry and frustrated” with his side’s inability to turn pressure into goals after their 1-0 defeat to Northampton.The Robins have been in good form since Clarke’s arrival and they had the better of the first half at Sixfields without creating any clear-cut chances.Will Ferry hit the post at the start of the second half and that proved a...Full Story »
Mat Sadler praises professionalism as Walsall hit Grimsby for six
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Walsall manager Mat Sadler praised the professionalism shown by his rampant side during their 6-1 League Two demolition of Grimsby.Five goals in a breathless 29-minute spell, either side of half-time, did the damage with the Sadlers picking up a third straight league victory.A double from Isaac Hutchinson – including one from the penalty spot – helped to settle the scores at Blundell...Full Story »
Alan Sheehan wants Swansea management decision this week
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Swansea caretaker boss Alan Sheehan called for the process of appointing a full-time manager to be completed this week in the wake of a 1-0 home win over West Brom.Sheehan was speaking after seeing his side notch a first win over a top-six team in the Championship since February 2022 – and keep a clean-sheet for the first time in 11 games since November 4.“I’d say we are closer...Full Story »
Enzo Maresca says he put no pressure on Leicester star Tom Cannon to perform
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Leicester manager Enzo Maresca said he put no pressure on Tom Cannon to perform ahead of the Championship leaders’ 4-1 win against Huddersfield.Cannon scored twice on his full debut for a Leicester side who now have a 10-point lead at the top of the table ahead of Ipswich.The 21-year-old opened the scoring and added another just after the hour mark, as well as seeing another effort ruled o...Full Story »
Grant McCann says Doncaster won’t get carried away with win over in-form MK Dons
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Grant McCann insists nobody at Doncaster will be getting too carried away after they put their Christmas struggles behind them in emphatic fashion with a 3-0 win over in-form MK Dons.Rovers suffered three consecutive chastening defeats over the festive period before stopping the rot with a well-deserved draw at Mansfield.And first-half goals from Luke Molyneux, Joe Ironside and Tommy Rowe saw th...Full Story »
Leam Richardson praises resilient Rotherham after draw at Blackburn
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Manager Leam Richardson praised Rotherham’s mindset after they fought back to claim a vital 2-2 draw at Blackburn.The Championship’s bottom club went into the game with two draws and six goals on the road all season and Arnor Sigurdsson’s stabbed finish in the eighth minute put them on the back foot.Sean Morrison’s close-range effort restored parity before the break, only...Full Story »
Neil Harris frustrated as Cambridge suffer home defeat to Leyton Orient
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Neil Harris was frustrated and disappointed after Cambridge suffered a 2-0 League One defeat at home to Leyton Orient.Goals after half-time by Jordan Brown and Daniel Agyei – the latter’s first for the club – secured victory for the O’s at the Abbey Stadium as Richie Wellens’ side made it through their three Christmas games unbeaten and without conceding a goal.Camb...Full Story »
Russell Martin proud but frustrated as Southampton held by Norwich
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Russell Martin was left to reflect on what might have been as his Southampton side had to be content with a 1-1 draw in their Championship clash against Norwich at Carrow Road.The point stretched the Saints’ unbeaten run to 18 matches but with 75 per cent of possession, they were left frustrated after the match as Canaries substitute Josh Sargent’s late goal ensured honours ended eve...Full Story »
New boss Charlie Adam hails Fleetwood bravery despite defeat
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
New Fleetwood boss Charlie Adam was full of praise for his side, despite seeing them lose 3-1 at Shrewsbury in his first game in charge.Adam is the third manager in the Fleetwood hot seat this season after succeeding Lee Johnson, with Monday’s defeat leaving them bottom of the table.Shrewsbury got the first goal in the ninth minute after Nohan Kenneh scored from an Elliott Bennett corner.C...Full Story »
Graham Coughlan rages as individual errors cost Newport again
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Seething Newport boss Graham Coughlan bemoaned his side’s “individual errors” after a 1-1 draw at Sutton.Shane McLoughlin fired the Exiles ahead 10 minutes from time, but Tope Fadahunsi secure the strugglers a dramatic 90th-minute draw at Gander Green Lane.“I thought we were the better team, we should have won and we should be seeing that game through,” admitted a f...Full Story »
Ruben Selles says Reading exiting League One drop zone only a ‘small step’
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Reading manager Ruben Selles admitted that his side have taken only a “small step” as their 3-2 victory over fellow strugglers Exeter lifted them out of the League One drop zone.Harvey Knibbs gave Reading an early lead and, after Zak Jules had levelled for Exeter, City defender Alex Hartridge nodded into his own net to restore the home lead.Dione Rankine made it 2-2 in the 68th minut...Full Story »
Ged Brannan salutes Morecambe’s effort in late draw at home to Harrogate
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Morecambe boss Ged Brannan was full of praise for his side as they twice came from behind to earn a point against Harrogate at the Mazuma Stadium.Jacob Bedeau sealed the point with a stoppage-time header after a late goal from George Thomson looked to have given the visitors another excellent away win.Harrogate took the lead in the 44th minute when a Matty Foulds cross was only half-cleared by t...Full Story »
Neil Danns says Tranmere ‘got what we deserved’ after extending winning run
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Tranmere assistant manager Neil Danns believes his players got what they deserved after Rovers made it four League wins on the bounce with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Notts County at Prenton Park.The home side took the lead after just five minutes through Kieron Morris, only to be pegged back 20 minutes later when Aaron Nemane steered the ball home from a Jodi Jones cross.Four minutes later the...Full Story »
Joe Edwards salutes unlikely Millwall match-winner Shaun Hutchinson
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Joe Edwards hailed unlikely match-winner Shaun Hutchinson after the Millwall skipper ended a near three-year scoring drought in stoppage time to sink Bristol City at Ashton Gate.The experienced centre-back went forward for a 92nd-minute corner and, when City failed to clear, sent a sweet left-footed volley beyond the dive of goalkeeper Max O’Leary to clinch a 1-0 win.It was Hutchinson&rsqu...Full Story »
Troy Deeney hopes Wimbledon draw can move Forest Green momentum
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Troy Deeney hailed a “dominant” and “imposing” performance after seeing his Forest Green side battle to a 1-1 draw with promotion-chasing AFC Wimbledon.Matty Stevens’ headed opener was cancelled out by Ali Al-Hamadi’s close-range finish in an action-packed first-half.Rovers’ threat on the counter-attack was notable and Deeney was pleased with his team&rs...Full Story »
Ian Evatt disappointed Bolton could not beat Burton by bigger margin
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Ian Evatt believed in-form Bolton deserved a more comprehensive win after Wanderers’ fourth victory in 10 days was settled by a Jasper Moon own goal as they claimed a 1-0 League One win over Burton.The Trotters squandered a plethora of chances to make life more comfortable.But manager Evatt remained pleased with his team’s latest success to keep the pressure on leaders, Portsmouth.&l...Full Story »
Graham Alexander says Bradford did not get rewards for dominant display at Crewe
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Graham Alexander says Bradford did not get their just rewards for a dominant performance at Crewe, for whom Chris Long’s first-half penalty proved decisive in a 1-0 home win.The Railwaymen were indebted to two stunning saves from young keeper Tom Booth which thwarted Andy Cook and Jonathan Tomkinson in the closing minutes. Cook also had a second-half set-piece header chalked off for offsid...Full Story »
A good way to start the New Year – Neil Critchley delighted with Blackpool’s win
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Neil Critchley was relieved to see his Blackpool side overcome some early nerves to get back to winning ways with a 2-0 win over Lincoln at Bloomfield Road.CJ Hamilton wrapped up the points in stoppage time after Oliver Casey’s opener to make it 29 points at home so far this season, the best return in Sky Bet League One.And after successive losses after Christmas, Critchley was thrilled to...Full Story »
Wrexham assistant Steve Parkin hails hat-trick hero Steven Fletcher
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Steven Fletcher showed his quality with a hat-trick in Wrexham’s 4-1 League Two comeback win over Barrow, according to Dragons assistant boss Steve Parkin.The Bluebirds took a first-minute lead through Kian Spence’s finish before the hosts scored three times in 14 minutes of first-half stoppage time, played as a result of Barrow’s David Worrall being knocked out and leaving the...Full Story »
York back to winning ways as Gateshead falter in play-off race
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
York ended a run of six games without a win in all competitions in style with a 2-0 victory against promotion hopefuls Gateshead.Will Davies gave York the lead after just four minutes and goalkeeper George Sykes-Kenworthy kept the home side in front with an excellent close-range save from Marcus Dinanga.Dinanga was presented with the chance to equalise in first-half stoppage time when Callum Whe...Full Story »
Salford ‘devastated’ by latest setback, says caretaker boss Simon Wiles
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Salford caretaker manager Simon Wiles said his players were “devastated” by the manner of their 3-0 loss at Accrington.Wiles has overseen successive 3-0 defeats since the sacking of Neil Wood five days ago and the Ammies are now 10 league games without a win.City were 3-0 down by half-time, with Stanley taking the lead after 14 minutes through a Shaun Whalley volley.It was two after ...Full Story »
Nigel Clough hails ‘huge result’ as Mansfield close on leaders Stockport
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Delighted Mansfield boss Nigel Clough saluted an “outstanding” effort from his players after they won 2-0 at promotion rivals Stockport.George Maris and Davis Keillor-Dunn bagged second-half goals which moved the second-placed Stags to within just two points of leaders Stockport.“It’s a perfect start to the new year for us,” beamed Clough, whose side have still lost...Full Story »
Des Buckingham delighted with Oisin Smyth stunner as Oxford down Charlton
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Oxford head coach Des Buckingham labelled Oisin Smyth’s winner at Charlton a “wonderful strike” but admitted he would have been just as happy with a scrappy goal if it clinched three points.Smyth’s first goal in English football was an unstoppable right-footed strike from about 30 yards out which flew into the top right corner of Ashley Maynard-Brewer’s net as the U...Full Story »
Stephen Clemence lauds Gillingham display in win at Colchester
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Head coach Stephen Clemence was pleased with Gillingham’s performance and result after they won 1-0 at Colchester to record back-to-back wins in League Two.Scott Malone grabbed the all-important winner in the 54th minute when he collected Dom Jefferies’ pass and escaped Jayden Fevrier’s challenge near the touchline before advancing into the area and planting a deflected shot pa...Full Story »
Mark Robins: Tatsuhiro Sakamoto now has the confidence to go with his ability
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Mark Robins is delighted to see Tatsuhiro Sakamoto now delivering on the promise he has shown since joining Coventry after continuing his rich recent scoring form with a brace in City’s 3-1 comeback win at Middlesbrough.Sakamoto joined Coventry from Oostende last summer, but the Japanese winger failed to score in his first 13 matches for the club.His performance levels were good though, an...Full Story »
I’m a fighter – Wayne Rooney vows to turn Birmingham around
Posted Tuesday, January 02, 2024 by PA
Wayne Rooney is determined to turn things around at struggling Birmingham after a 3-0 defeat against Leeds left his side facing a Championship relegation battle.Birmingham sit in 20th place in the table but the former Manchester United and England striker is refusing to throw in the towel despite his own team’s fans calling for his sacking after the final whistle at Elland Road.Asked where...Full Story »