Richie Wellens ‘so proud’ of promoted Orient as he sets sights on winning title
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Richie Wellens spoke of his pride after seeing Leyton Orient seal promotion despite losing at Gillingham and set his sights on clinching the League Two title.Orient suffered an early setback in an incident-packed game at Priestfield when Omar Beckles was sent off after just 14 minutes and, from the resulting free-kick, Alex MacDonald fired Gillingham ahead.Cheye Alexander then made it 2-0 to the...Full Story »
John Eustace pleased to prove Birmingham doubters wrong
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Manager John Eustace was beaming with pride after Birmingham battled to a 1-0 win over Millwall at the Den.Lukas Jutkiewicz smuggled home the winner in the 28th minute and the Blues held on to all-but ensure their Championship status for next season.Millwall have now failed to score in five of their last six matches and could have their two-point cushion to seventh wiped out if West Brom and Bla...Full Story »
Stephen Dobbie can’t fault his Blackpool players despite defeat to West Brom
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Stephen Dobbie felt his Blackpool side “couldn’t have done any more” in the 2-0 defeat against West Brom which left them on the brink of the drop from the Championship.Morgan Rogers struck the post and saw another shot well saved in a first half which also saw Jerry Yates and Keshi Anderson go close.But promotion-chasing West Brom gave their hosts a lesson in ruthlessness and g...Full Story »
Steve Evans hails illness-hit Stevenage for earning ‘massive’ win over Doncaster
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Steve Evans hailed his illness-ridden Stevenage side for overcoming adversity and earning a “massive” 1-0 win over Doncaster.Jordan Roberts’ 13th-minute strike proved the difference at the Lamex Stadium as third-placed Boro extended their unbeaten run to five.Stevenage now sit four points clear of fourth-placed Stockport with a game in hand and he was delighted with his side&rs...Full Story »
Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher shell-shocked after last-gasp win at Shrewsbury
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher admitted dramatic winners will be the end of him after his side’s last-gasp 2-1 victory at Shrewsbury.The Pilgrims looked set to plummet out of the League One promotion places until Callum Wright’s 96th-minute diving header.Crystal Palace loanee Killian Phillips opened the scoring for the hosts before visiting captain Joe Edwards levelled.And there was...Full Story »
Northampton edge closer to promotion after hard-fought win at Sutton
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Northampton took a big step towards automatic promotion from League Two as they edged an entertaining game 2-1 against a Sutton side unfortunate to go down to a fourth successive defeat.In a fast-paced start to the game Sutton went close to taking the lead after a quarter of an hour when Alistair Smith’s first-time volley came back off the foot of the post.It was slightly against the run o...Full Story »
Ian Evatt bemoans ‘one that got away’ as Bolton can only draw with Burton
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Bolton boss Ian Evatt felt that two points got away as Josh Walker’s equaliser grabbed Burton a point from a 1-1 draw after former Brewers striker Victor Adeboyejo had seemingly set the Trotters on the way to victory.Adeboyejo helped Aaron Morley’s long-range effort past Burton keeper Craig MacGillivray in the fifth minute and Wanderers held Albion at bay until substitute Walker nett...Full Story »
Neil Wood hails ‘professional’ Salford display in win over Hartlepool
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Salford boss Neil Wood saluted a ‘professional’ performance from his team after they eased to a 2-0 victory against relegation-threatened Hartlepool.The Ammies remain firmly in the play-off picture after two first-half goals from Matt Smith and Louie Barry proved the difference.The second half was largely unspectacular from both sides but Wood’s team had done enough and the pla...Full Story »
Connor Evans pounces late to earn Stockport a draw at Carlisle
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Promotion rivals Carlisle and Stockport played out a 2-2 draw that leaves both outside the League Two top three.But County left it late to salvage a vital point through substitute Connor Evans after Paul Simpson’s hosts produced a stirring second-half fightback.Jon Mellish cancelled out Myles Hippolyte’s 31st-minute opener for Dave Challinor’s side, eight minutes into the secon...Full Story »
Jon Brady salutes ‘quite special’ victory as Cobblers close in on promotion
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Delighted Northampton boss Jon Brady saluted a “special” victory as his side triumphed 2-1 at Sutton.A second win in three games maintained the Cobblers’ grip on second place in the table on a night when they and third-placed Stevenage both won.“To come here and come away with three points is quite special really,” said Brady.“Sutton are a fantastic side, and ...Full Story »
Mark Bonner bemoans Cambridge’s lack of killer instinct against Wycombe
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Mark Bonner rued Cambridge’s failure to take their chances in the 2-1 defeat to Wycombe.The U’s had picked up 10 points in their previous four Sky Bet League One games but fell to a 2-1 home loss, leaving them a point behind Oxford and three behind MK Dons going into their last four matches of the season.“I thought we played really well,” reflected Bonner.“We should...Full Story »
Kieran McKenna talks up importance of Ipswich’s win over Port Vale
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna said it was a “really good win” for his team after they came from a goal down to beat Port Vale 2-1 and maintain their League One automatic-promotion charge.Mal Benning’s superb volley just before half-time put the visitors, who sacked boss Darrell Clarke on Monday, ahead against the run of play.But it was cancelled out by Nathan Broadhead’s...Full Story »
Nigel Clough lauds Mansfield’s ‘against the odds’ win over Newport
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Mansfield manager Nigel Clough hailed his injury-hit side’s “incredible effort” as they held on to seal a 2-1 win at Newport.Hiram Boateng and substitute James Gale had put the play-off-chasing Stags in control with goals in each half but a late header from Exiles sub Aaron Wildig set up a nervy finish.That goal was enough to see Clough’s men drop from seventh to eighth b...Full Story »
Liam Manning hails Oxford but curses missed chances after Portsmouth draw
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Oxford United manager Liam Manning was left ruing missed chances after what he claimed was his side’s best performance since he took charge against Portsmouth.The U’s came from a goal behind thanks to Sam Long, who cancelled out Marlon Pack’s stunning first-half opener.“Terrific response from the weekend (losing to Bolton),” said Manning after the 1-1 draw. “I...Full Story »
Forest Green are still giving me everything – Duncan Ferguson
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Forest Green boss Duncan Ferguson praised his side’s resolve as they managed a first clean sheet in five matches in a goalless draw with Fleetwood.Rovers are rooted to the bottom of Sky Bet League One and played out an uninspiring stalemate with Fleetwood, who are now mathematically safe.After conceding 10 goals in their four games in April, Ferguson was keen to praise his defensive set-up...Full Story »
Paul Heckingbottom backs Blades for Man City ‘test’ after promotion moves closer
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Paul Heckingbottom wants to see Sheffield United “test themselves” against Premier League giants Manchester City at Wembley after the Blades moved within touching distance of winning automatic promotion with a 1-0 victory over Bristol City.James McAtee netted the winner in the second half after coming off the bench.Heckingbottom said: “I thought we were much better in the secon...Full Story »
Tony Mowbray admits Sunderland ‘fell short’ in home draw with Huddersfield
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Tony Mowbray admitted his Sunderland side “fell short” as they were pegged back to a 1-1 draw by Huddersfield that has dented their hopes of making the Sky Bet Championship play-offs.The Black Cats looked to be heading into the top six when Joe Gelhardt fired them into the lead shortly before the interval at the Stadium of Light.But Josh Koroma equalised for Huddersfield just before ...Full Story »
Charlton riposte at MK Dons impresses Dean Holden
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Charlton manager Dean Holden was delighted with the reaction his players showed from their drubbing against Ipswich as they bounced back with a 1-0 victory at MK Dons.The Addicks were left to lick their wounds following a 6-0 loss at Portman Road last Saturday, and a poor showing at Stadium MK would have led to accusations of their players’ minds already being on the end-of-season break.Ho...Full Story »
Vincent Kompany: Burnley should have been celebrating victory at Rotherham
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Burnley boss Vincent Kompany was left scratching his head as to how his side were held to a 2-2 draw at Rotherham, which leaves their Sky Bet Championship title-winning champagne on ice.The Clarets would have become champions if they had bettered Sheffield United’s result and they looked on course for three points in South Yorkshire as quality goals from Scott Twine and Manuel Benson, eith...Full Story »
Darren Moore’s ‘strong and resolute’ Sheffield Wednesday boost promotion hopes
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Darren Moore praised Sheffield Wednesday’s performance after they boosted their automatic promotion hopes with a 2-1 win at Bristol Rovers.Barry Bannan scored a sublime effort from the edge of the box and defender Akin Famewo blasted in following a corner to seal a first League One away win in six matches and keep the South Yorkshire side in the hunt for a top-two finish.Wednesday are the ...Full Story »
Shaun Maloney talks up Wigan’s survival chances after vital victory at Stoke
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Delighted Wigan boss Shaun Maloney has no doubts his battling side can still avoid relegation.Striker Will Keane claimed the only goal of the game for a first away win since October as the Latics stunned Stoke at the bet365 Stadium.And with victory, which ended a run of three successive losses, no wonder Maloney was smiling after his team moved within five points of safety with three games still...Full Story »
Southend’s play-off hopes dented by Oldham defeat
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Southend’s play-off push suffered a major setback following a damaging 2-0 defeat at Oldham in the Vanarama National League.Alex Reid put the Latics ahead two minutes before the break, capitalising on an error from Shrimpers goalkeeper Collin Andeng-Ndi to fire into an unguarded net and score for the second successive match.Cheltenham loanee Ellis Chapman secured a third consecutive win fo...Full Story »
Jordan Roberts keeps Stevenage on track for promotion with winner against Donny
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Jordan Roberts’ 10th league goal of the season moved Stevenage a step closer to automatic promotion as they beat struggling Doncaster 1-0.The hosts started on top and Danny Rose fired an early warning shot wide with just a minute played before Jake Forster-Caskey volleyed narrowly off target.Jake Taylor blasted wide as Boro kept the pressure on for an early opener and it arrived in the 13t...Full Story »
Barnet see off Solihull to sew up play-off spot
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Barnet secured a National League play-off spot with a 1-0 win over Solihull.Harry Smith’s first-half winner ensured the Bees will finish inside the top seven. They currently sit fifth.Smith pounced to head in at the far post just before the half-hour mark for a goal which proved to be the winner.Victory ended a five-game winless run for the Bees in the league, while Solihull’s play-o...Full Story »
West Brom move into play-off position with win over struggling Blackpool
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Blackpool’s hopes of avoiding relegation from the Championship were dealt a blow with a 2-0 defeat at home to play-off hopefuls West Brom.The Seasiders had been hoping to follow Saturday’s win against bottom side Wigan with another much-needed three points.But with Brandon Thomas-Asante and Taylor Gardner-Hickman finding the net for West Brom, the defeat left their chances of escapin...Full Story »
Aldershot pull clear of danger with Wealdstone win
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Aldershot took a significant step towards Vanarama National League survival following a 1-0 victory over Wealdstone at Grosvenor Vale.Tahvon Campbell struck the 67th-minute winner, finishing at the second attempt to move the Shots five points clear of the relegation zone with two games remaining.On-loan Rochdale winger Campbell had earlier sent a header against the crossbar before condemning 14t...Full Story »
Wrexham on verge of promotion after victory over Yeovil
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Paul Mullin scored his 45th goal of the season as Wrexham produced a second-half onslaught to beat Yeovil 3-0 and move closer to promotion from the National League.Mullin struck 13 minutes from time after Anthony Forde and James Jones had netted against Yeovil, who were relegated as a result, to leave the Red Dragons four points clear of Notts County with two matches remaining.In a first-half of...Full Story »
Will Keane grabs Wigan lifeline in survival battle with winning strike at Stoke
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Will Keane’s 10th league goal of the season gave Wigan hope in their battle to avoid Sky Bet Championship relegation with a battling 1-0 away win over Stoke.The striker bagged a 54th-minute winner for the Latics as they climbed to within five points of getting out of the relegation zone.Manager Shaun Maloney’s side still have three fixtures to secure safety, but three of the four tea...Full Story »
Ethan Ebanks-Landell salvages Rochdale point against Tranmere
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Ethan Ebanks-Landell spared goalkeeper Richard O’Donnell’s blushes with a stoppage-time goal to rescue relegation-threatened Rochdale a 2-2 draw against Tranmere.The visitors had been handed the lead after 19 minutes when midfielder Liam Kelly sent a pass back to O’Donnell and the Dale stopper, under no pressure at all, sliced the ball into his own net.There was a brief flash o...Full Story »
Peterborough boost play-off hopes against lowly Accrington
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Peterborough moved up to fifth place in League One after their 2-1 win over relegation-threatened Accrington.Posh lost their last game but first-half goals from Ephron Mason-Clark and Jonson Clarke-Harris sealed victory at the Wham Stadium despite a late Stanley fightback.Promotion-chasing Peterborough started well and Kwame Poku had a goalbound header cleared off the line by Mohammed Sangare wh...Full Story »
Michael Cheek keeps Bromley safe in play-off places with leveller at Halifax
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Michael Cheek cemented Bromley’s place in the Vanarama National League play-off places as his equaliser snatched a 1-1 draw at Halifax.Bromley keeper Reice Charles-Cook had already saved from Millenic Alli and Matt Warburton when the home side took a 19th-minute lead as Rob Harker headed Angelo Cappello’s cross firmly home.Warburton was denied a second from distance by an upright 12 ...Full Story »
Billy Mckay leaves it late to fire Inverness to dramatic victory at Hamilton
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Billy Mckay struck a dramatic late winner as promotion-chasing Inverness came from behind to deepen Hamilton’s relegation concerns with a 2-1 win in the cinch Championship.The struggling hosts, who sit just two points above bottom club Cove Rangers having now played a game more, went ahead in the 72nd minute through Connor Smith’s 25-yard free-kick.But the joy was shortlived as Natha...Full Story »
Bradford’s automatic-promotion hopes hit by Jonny Williams’ winner
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Bradford’s League Two automatic-promotion hopes suffered a huge blow as Jonny Williams’ late goal secured Swindon a 1-0 win.The former Wales midfielder struck eight minutes from time to secure the Robins’ first win in 10 matches, leaving the Bantams five points off the top three with four games remaining.Andy Cook had a big chance to open the scoring midway through the first ha...Full Story »
Goalless draw sees Gateshead and Dorking make sure of survival
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
FA Trophy finalists Gateshead and Dorking both guaranteed safety with a 0-0 draw in the National League.Dorking goalkeeper Dan Lincoln made a fine 20th-minute save to repel Ed Francis’ 20th-minute free-kick as the home side enjoyed the better of the first half.Indeed, had Marcus Dinanga managed to get either of two headers on target after being set up by Stephen Wearne on both occasions, t...Full Story »
Millwall’s play-off hopes suffer blow after Birmingham defeat
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Lukas Jutkiewicz’s first-half strike put a dent in Millwall’s Championship play-off push as Birmingham claimed a 1-0 win at the Den.The victory has all-but secured the Blues’ safety and ended their three-game winless streak while Millwall’s destiny is now out of their hands.The Lions remain fifth, two points ahead of West Brom and Blackburn who both have games in hand ove...Full Story »
Promotion-chasing Barnsley frustrated by Lincoln
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Barnsley lost ground in the League One automatic-promotion race after a frustrating 0-0 draw at mid-table Lincoln.Michael Duff’s side huffed and puffed but failed to break down the resolute hosts and results elsewhere could not have gone any worse.Plymouth, Ipswich and Sheffield Wednesday all picked up wins to leave the Tykes fourth, six points off second spot.James Norwood missed a sniff ...Full Story »
AC Milan make it to Champions League semi-finals at expense of Napoli
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Olivier Giroud fired AC Milan into the Champions League semi-finals and a potential derby clash with arch-rivals Inter as his goal secured a 2-1 aggregate victory over Napoli.
The Frenchman, who had earlier seen a penalty saved, struck two minutes before the break in a 1-1 draw at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on a night when international team-mate Mike Maignan saved a late Khvicha Kvara...Full Story »
Leyton Orient promoted despite losing to Gillingham in incident-packed clash
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Leyton Orient secured promotion from League Two despite losing 2-0 in a feisty and interrupted encounter against Gillingham.Goals from Alex MacDonald and Cheye Alexander earned victory for the hosts but leaders Orient, who had Omar Beckles sent off after just 14 minutes, were able to celebrate a return to League One after an eight-year absence.However, they were made to wait as a floodlight fail...Full Story »
No let-up from Posh in final play-off position push – Darren Ferguson
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Darren Ferguson said there will be no “let-up” from his Peterborough side after they moved up to fifth place with a 2-1 win over relegation-threatened Accrington.Peterborough took the lead on 23 minutes when Jack Taylor’s through ball sent Jonson Clarke-Harris charging free and he slotted home his 27th goal of the season.The visitors doubled their lead in the 43rd minute when K...Full Story »
MK Dons still in relegation trouble after losing to Charlton
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
MK Dons missed the chance to move further clear of the League One relegation zone after a 1-0 home defeat to Charlton.Jack Payne struck the winner to condemn the Dons to their first defeat in eight games and leave them three points above the drop zone with three matches remaining.Both teams struggled for fluency in the first half, with MK Dons forward Jonathan Leko coming closest when his shot f...Full Story »
Forest Green extend winless run with Fleetwood stalemate
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Forest Green extended their winless run to five games after playing out a goalless draw with Fleetwood.Town full-back Shaun Rooney’s second-half drive was the closest either side came in an uninspiring draw.Pheonix Patterson fizzed in a dangerous cross for Promise Omochere, whose header from 10 yards was saved by Rovers goalkeeper Ross Doohan.Fleetwood’s danger man Jack Marriott, who...Full Story »
Harrogate move big step towards survival after easing past Walsall
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Sam Folarin, Kazeem Olaigbe and Alex Pattison were all on target as Harrogate took a massive stride towards League Two safety following a 3-0 home triumph over Walsall.The Sulphurites made it six games without defeat – equalling their longest EFL unbeaten run – in comfortable fashion against a sorry Saddlers side, who have now won just one of their last 21 contests.Victory also moved...Full Story »
Andrew Dallas treble inspires Chesterfield to win over Torquay
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Chesterfield tightened their grip on third place in the National League with a thumping 5-1 win over Torquay.Andrew Dallas scored a hat-trick as the Spireites damaged in-form Torquay’s survival hopes.Oliver Banks and Liam Mandeville also netted for the hosts, who are five points clear of fourth-placed Woking, who have a game in hand.Brett McGavin grabbed a consolation, but defeat ended Tor...Full Story »
Sunderland play-off bid dented as Huddersfield battle back for valuable point
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Sunderland’s hopes of scrambling into the Sky Bet Championship play-offs suffered a major blow as they were held to a 1-1 draw by relegation-battling Huddersfield.The Black Cats have closed to within a point of the top six, but with the two sides directly above and below them in the table all having at least one game in hand, Tony Mowbray’s men will feel they have lost ground in the ...Full Story »
Play-off chasing Bolton held at Burton
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Bolton dropped points in the race for the League One play-offs as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Burton.Former Burton striker Victor Adeboyejo’s third goal for his new club put the visitors ahead early on but substitute Josh Walker earned a point for the Brewers.The result saw Bolton drop to sixth, with just goal difference keeping them ahead of seventh-placed Derby.Adeboyejo marked his r...Full Story »
Sam Long earns Oxford a point after hitting back against Portsmouth
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Oxford were left ruing missed chances as Sam Long’s header secured a point against Portsmouth in their fight against League One relegation.The U’s were winless in 15 games before the arrival of Pompey, managed by Oxford’s former club captain John Mousinho.Marlon Pack’s stunning 25-yard free-kick put the visitors ahead after 26 minutes after Gatlin O’Donkor’s e...Full Story »
James McAtee winner takes Sheffield United closer to promotion
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Sheffield United took another step closer to automatic promotion to the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Bristol City.Substitute James McAtee’s second-half goal gave the Blades a win that moved them eight points clear of third-placed Luton with four Championship matches remaining.It was the Blades who had the first chance of the game. A quick free-kick from Illiman Ndiaye allowed Geo...Full Story »
Champagne on ice for Burnley as draw at Rotherham keeps them waiting for title
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Burnley’s champagne remains on ice as they were made to wait for the Sky Bet Championship title after being held to a 2-2 draw at Rotherham.Quality goals from Scott Twine and Manuel Benson either side of Vitinho’s own goal looked to be tightening their grip on the trophy, but Georgie Kelly equalised to earn the Millers a deserved point.And with Sheffield United winning at home to Bri...Full Story »
Hiram Boateng on target in victory but Mansfield drop out of play-off places
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Mansfield dropped out of the Sky Bet League Two play-off places despite winning 2-1 at Newport.The hosts started brightly and captain Mickey Demetriou headed onto the bar early on.But they fell behind in the 24th minute when Hiram Boateng got the better of Cameron Norman after a throw-in was flicked on into the six-yard box and he fired past Joe Day from close range.Will Evans, who impressed at ...Full Story »
Salford win boosts play-off hopes and keeps Hartlepool in trouble
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Salford remain in the thick of the play-off battle after they eased to a 2-0 victory against relegation-threatened Hartlepool.After they had lost their previous two home games, this Ammies victory was rarely in doubt.Hartlepool remain in the drop zone, despite this being only their second loss in 10 games since John Askey took over.The visitors opened brightly, with Dan Kemp firing wide and Edon...Full Story »
Wycombe end Cambridge’s unbeaten run with narrow victory
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Cambridge’s four-match unbeaten run ended with a 2-1 home defeat to Wycombe.The U’s were made to rue missed opportunities, with Harvey Knibbs firing straight at Max Stryjek early on and then seeing a deflected effort pushed away by the goalkeeper.Instead it was Wycombe who struck after 33 minutes when Lewis Wing’s free-kick was fired into the corner by defender Ryan Tafazolli.T...Full Story »
Sheffield Wednesday beat Bristol Rovers to end away day woes
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Promotion-chasing Sheffield Wednesday ended their winless away run with a 2-1 victory at Bristol Rovers.Goals from Barry Bannan and Akin Famewo saw Wednesday record their first win on the road in six League One games.The Owls have won just two of their last nine matches but their latest success left them just a point behind second-placed Ipswich in the battle for automatic promotion.A superb Ban...Full Story »
Mansfield bolster play-off chances with win at Newport
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Mansfield dropped out of the League Two play-off places despite winning 2-1 at Newport.The hosts started brightly and captain Mickey Demetriou headed onto the bar early on.But they fell behind in the 24th minute when Hiram Boateng got the better of Cameron Norman after a throw-in was flicked on into the six-yard box and he fired past Joe Day from close range.Will Evans, who impressed at left win...Full Story »
Nathan Broadhead scores twice as Ipswich squeeze past Port Vale
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Promotion-chasing Ipswich maintained second spot in League One after fighting back from a goal down to defeat managerless Port Vale 2-1.Mal Benning’s superb volley just before half-time put the visitors, who sacked boss Darrell Clarke on Monday, ahead against the run of play.But it was cancelled out by Nathan Broadhead’s strike in the 53rd minute and the forward also converted an 84t...Full Story »
Dagenham battle back to snatch draw at Altrincham
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
George Saunders secured Dagenham a point in a 2-2 draw at Altrincham.The midfielder struck with 12 minutes left with a freak goal when his mis-hit cross dropped into the net.Jordan Hulme’s leveller and Harry Phipps’ own goal had turned the game in the mid-table hosts’ favour.Inih Effiong’s penalty earlier gave Dagenham the lead four minutes before the break, but they were...Full Story »
Callum Wright scores last-gasp winner as Plymouth manage to stay top
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Callum Wright’s last-gasp strike kept Plymouth at the summit of Sky Bet League One after they came from a goal behind to beat Shrewsbury 2-1.The Pilgrims found themselves a goal behind through Crystal Palace loanee Killian Phillips before captain Joe Edwards levelled 15 minutes later.Plymouth were delighted on Saturday after success in the Devon derby but found themselves behind in the 53r...Full Story »
David McGoldrick’s brace keeps Derby in play-off hunt
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Two goals from experienced striker David McGoldrick helped Derby to a 2-1 win at injury-hit Exeter and kept their play-off hopes alive.After a rather tepid first half of few chances, the Rams were much improved after the break and broke the deadlock after 52 minutes. Will Aimson was penalised for a foul on McGoldrick 25 yards from goal, Conor Hourihane laid it off and McGoldrick curled a brillia...Full Story »
Crawley and Colchester aid survival bids with point apiece
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Crawley moved three points above second-bottom Hartlepool ahead of Saturday’s showdown at the Suit Direct Stadium after battling to a 0-0 home draw against Colchester.The result also further moves the U’s away from relegation danger, putting them seven points clear of the drop zone with three games remaining.Crawley boss Scott Lindsey went into the clash admitting he has been spendin...Full Story »
Barrow play-off hopes hit as Grimsby snatch late winner
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by PA
Barrow saw their League Two play-off hopes all-but ended as Grimsby struck late to claim a 1-0 victory at Blundell Park.Danilo Orsi came off the Grimsby bench to score a 77th-minute winner that leaves Barrow seven points off the top seven with only three matches remaining.Grimsby had the first chance when Otis Khan waltzed past his marker and forced Barrow goalkeeper Paul Farman into a low ...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - last night Judexander-Arnold
Posted Tuesday, April 18, 2023 by 7M Sport
Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.
last night Judexander-Arnold
The Hospital Band
It’s been 9 years already
Man UTD’s new logo
Real Madrid has responded in the video on Twitter to the words that Laporta had mentioned about Real Madrid
*Liverpool" whenever they face a club named "united"
Same energy -
Please s...Full Story »
Arsenal star Ben White’s fiancee looks sensational in wedding dress as she holds glass of bubbly on hen do
Posted Tuesday, April 18, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
BEN WHITE'S fiancee Milly Adams wore a wedding dress as she enjoyed her hen do over the weekend.
The Arsenal defender popped the question during a romantic holiday last May.
Milly Adams enjoyed her hen do over the weekend
The model wore a wedding dress as she clutched a glass of bubbly
Milly donned a bikini and 'bride' hat
After Milly said yes, the loved-up pair got matching "I love you" wr...Full Story »
Kante and Benzema’s very different lifestyles, from Chelsea star’s £10k Mini to Real Madrid striker’s £6m car collection
Posted Tuesday, April 18, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
AS personalities go, Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kante could not be more different.
The Ballon d'Or winner, 35, is believed to earn £278,000-per-week at Real Madrid, and lives a life of luxury.
Karim Benzema leads a glam life away from football
Modest N'Golo Kante prefers a more pared down existence
While World Cup winner Kante, 32, prefers the simple life, despite pocketing £290,000-...Full Story »
Inter Milan chiefs now favour sending Romelu Lukaku back to Chelsea
Posted Tuesday, April 18, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com
Inter Milan intend to send Romelu Lukaku back to Chelsea.
La Gazzetta dello Sport says Inter chiefs are now leaning towards cutting loose Lukaku and pursuing another centre-forward signing.
Lukaku hasn't lived up to expectations this season. Inter chief exec Giuseppe Marotta recently stated it was too early to consider Lukaku's future.
But now Inter are planning a future without Lukaku - th...Full Story »
Chelsea rule out Lampard for long-term job
Posted Tuesday, April 18, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com
Chelsea have already completed face-to-face talks with ex-Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann.
The Blues are furiously working towards hiring a permanent manager for the start of next season.
Frank Lampard is only in charge as a takeover to the end of this term, and will not be in consideration for the permanent job.
Per Sky Sports News, Nagelsmann met with Chelsea reps last week in German...Full Story »
“Garbage”- Agent of Real Madrid star dismisses rumours of move to Arsenal
Posted Tuesday, April 18, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
Jonathan Barnett, the agent of Real Madrid star Edouard Camavinga, has stated that the rumours linking his client with a move to Arsenal in January were “garbage”.
According to reports such as that of the Evening Standard, Arsenal were being linked with a loan move for the Real Madrid midfielder as the French star wasn’t seen as a key player by Carlo Ancelotti and wanted mor...Full Story »
Barcelona have plan to lure Man City star to Camp Nou this summer
Posted Tuesday, April 18, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
Barcelona are very interested in bringing Man City’s Ilkay Gundogan to the Camp Nou this summer and have a plan to make sure that becomes reality.
The Catalan club are still suffering from financial issues and will explore the free agents market for top-quality players this summer.
The La Liga giants are already in contact with the German star over a move and in order to make that hap...Full Story »
GUNNER LEAVE? Arsenal offer Reiss Nelson new deal with bumper pay-rise but fear winger will still join London rivals on free transfer
Posted Tuesday, April 18, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
The winger's contract is set to expire at the end of this season.
Reiss Nelson is wanted by a host of Premier League clubs Credit: Getty
Arsenal have opened talks with him over a new deal and offered to increase his £35,0000-a-week wages,
However, the Mail claim he could reject the proposal in the hunt for more regular first-team action.
West Ham are among the teams interested in Nelson...Full Story »
Newcastle scrap summer transfer spending plans - and it's bad news for everyone else
Posted Tuesday, April 18, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Newcastle United are set to give Eddie Howe the green-light to splash the cash over the summer as the Magpies look set to grace the Champions League next season
Newcastle are set to splash the cash in the summer (Image: Getty Images)
Newcastle United's summer transfer plans have changed thanks to Eddie Howe's high-flying Magpies.
Howe's side are currently in contention for a Champions League ...Full Story »
LU BEAUTY Tottenham out to hijack Chelsea’s move for Luis Enrique as they ‘plan talks’ after Blues gave Frank Lampard interim role
Posted Tuesday, April 18, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
The ex-Spain and Barcelona boss has been linked with moves to both London clubs.
Luis Enrique has been linked with taking the Tottenham job Credit: Getty
Frank Lampard's arrival back at Chelsea leaves Luis Enrique still waiting for a new job Credit: EPA
Enrique has already held talks with Chelsea, but Spurs could supposedly swoop in and they are set for discussions with him this week.
The Te...Full Story »
Chelsea-loving Playboy model and 'World Cup's sexiest fan' terrified after being mugged
Posted Tuesday, April 18, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Russian model Maria Liman was mugged on the streets of southeast London
A terrified Playboy model has told how muggers snatched her mobile phone and then slashed the face of another victim who tried to fight back.
Russian beauty Maria Liman, 29, was walking in Bermondsey, in southeast London when a man on a bike snatched her phone while she walked in the street.
Then despite her screams for h...Full Story »