Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Reiss Nelson offered new deal by Arsenal
Posted Tuesday, April 18, 2023 by Goal.com
Reiss Nelson offered new deal by Arsenal
đ¨ Arsenal offer Reiss Nelson new deal but no instant agreement: đ´ Interest from rival clubs inc Villa, Brighton, Fulham, West Ham and AC Milanâ˝ď¸ Arsenal offer rise on his current £35k-per-week deal đ´ Player settled in London and prefers to stay https://t.co/4IJRjbIDRV— Sami Mokbel (@SamiMokbel81_DM) April 17, 2023
Tuchel wants Ch...Full Story »
Delighted boss Jurgen Klopp hails Liverpoolâs best performance of the season
Posted Tuesday, April 18, 2023 by PA
Jurgen Klopp said Liverpool turned in their best display of the season after a thumping 6-1 win at troubled relegation battlers Leeds.Klopp’s side halted a five-game winless run in all competitions in emphatic fashion as Leeds were put to the sword at Elland Road.Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota both fired doubles after Cody Gakpo had given Liverpool the lead, while substitute Darwin Nunez com...Full Story »
Leeds United 1 - 6 Liverpool: Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota both score twice as Liverpool thump Leeds
Posted Tuesday, April 18, 2023 by PA
Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota both struck twice as Liverpool snapped their five-game winless run with a resounding 6-1 victory at relegation-haunted Leeds.Cody Gakpo and Salah put Liverpool 2-0 up at the break and after Luis Sinisterra had reduced the deficit, Jota’s second-half double sandwiched another effort from Salah before substitute Darwin Nunez completed the rout.It was Liverpool&rs...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - Nottm Forest 0-2 Man Utd >> 3rd
Posted Monday, April 17, 2023 by 7M Sport
Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.
It's the first time ever Arsenal have dropped a two-goal lead in consecutive Premier League games.Arsenal mood right now:
EPL Week 31 Arsenal
Nottm Forest 0-2 Man Utd >> 3rd
West Ham 2-2 Arsenal FT
TIC TAC
Messi & Ramos
ARSENAL HAVE NOW BO...Full Story »
Man Utd in Victor Osimhen transfer blow as Napoli striker claims âIâm already at one of the biggest clubsâ
Posted Monday, April 17, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
NAPOLI hitman Victor Osimhen has dealt his suitors a blow by declaring: I am already at one of the biggest clubs.
The Nigeria international has caught the eye of several teams over the last 18 months with a string of scintillating displays for the Italian giants - who are on the brink of winning the Scudetto.
Victor Osimhen has caught the eye of several teams - including Manchester United
Man...Full Story »
Chelsea hold first meeting with leading candidate for managerâs post
Posted Monday, April 17, 2023 by 101 GREAT GOALS
Premier League giants Chelsea have opened talks with a leading candidate to take up the managerial reins at the club ahead of next season, according to reports.
The subject of the situation on the bench at Stamford Bridge, of course, has taken its place front and centre in the media headlines for several weeks now.
This comes after the Chelsea board opted to dismiss a 2nd manager of the seas...Full Story »
Toni Kroos informs Real Madrid of contract decision
Posted Monday, April 17, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com
Real Madrid veteran Toni Kroos is ready to play on next season.
Kroos, off contract in June, is set to pen a new 12 month extension, says Marca.
Real's original offer from a year ago was turned down by Kroos, as he considered whether retirement.
However, he is now happy to play on and plans to soon put pen to paper to 2024.
Kroos has no doubts anymore and has already told Real Madrid's dir...Full Story »
Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Florentino Perez wants to sign four Chelsea players for Real Madrid
Posted Monday, April 17, 2023 by Goal.com
Florentino Perez wants to sign four Chelsea players
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is eager to rejuvenate the team in the coming seasons and intends to capitalise on Chelsea's dramatic decline by signing four players from them, per Fichajes.
Reece James, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Mason Mount, and former Real Madrid player Mateo Kovacic are the four names that Perez believes to be capable of ...Full Story »
Man United leading the race for their long-term defensive target
Posted Monday, April 17, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
Man United are reportedly leading the race to sign Monaco’s Axel Disasi this summer who has been a long-term target for the Red Devils.
Erik ten Hag has had an eye on the French defender since the start of the season and the centre-back has been linked with a move to Old Trafford consistently over the course of the season.
The Dutch coach has sent multiple scouts to watch Disasi at Monac...Full Story »
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka subject of disgusting racial abuse after West Ham penalty miss
Posted Monday, April 17, 2023 by Express.co.uk
Arsenal starlet Bukayo Saka missed a penalty as Arsenal drew 2-2 at West Ham
Arsenal starlet Bukayo Saka has once again been subjected to sickening racial abuse online following his penalty miss in the 2-2 draw at West Ham. The Premier League title-chasing Gunners surrendered a two-goal lead for the second time in successive weeks and unfortunately for Saka, he missed a second-half penalty for ...Full Story »
Lazio's Ciro Immobile in hospital with rib, back injuries after car crash
Posted Monday, April 17, 2023 by ESPN
Lazio star Ciro Immobile is recovering in hospital after suffering a car crash in Rome.
Lazio forward Ciro Immobile is under observation in hospital after he fractured his rib and hurt his back in a car crash in Rome, the Serie A club said on Sunday.
Italian media reported Immobile, who scored in Lazio's 3-0 win at Spezia on Friday, was involved in an accident after the Italy international's c...Full Story »
Kyle Walker's long-suffering wife Annie Kilner forgives him for snogging a woman in a bar
Posted Monday, April 17, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
KYLE Walker's long-suffering wife has forgiven him for snogging a woman in a packed bar after she was seen watching him take on Leicester at the Etihad on Saturday.
The Manchester City ace, 32, was spoken to by cops after he was caught on CCTV last month exposing himself and dirty dancing with a mystery blonde.
It was the latest in a string of cheating scandals and sparked crisis talks with ...Full Story »
World Cup's sexiest fan Ivana Knoll takes stroll wearing just a tiny black bikini and works up a sweat in Miami heat
Posted Monday, April 17, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
THE World Cup's sexiest fan Ivana Knoll worked up a sweat as she went for a stroll.
Croatia megafan Ivana took the world by storm which her raunchy pics during the World Cup in Qatar.
And she has continued to wow her fans after the tournament.
Her latest Instagram story showed her enjoying a stroll on the beach in Miami, Florida.
She could be seen wearing a tiny black bikini and sunglasses...Full Story »
Lionel Messi has won so many awards he gave one to teammate
Posted Monday, April 17, 2023 by sportbible
Lionel Messi has won plenty of trophies and awards during his career, so many in fact that he's now started giving them away.
Messi is widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, and for good reason.
There's only so much one can say about the Argentine's abilities without straying into hyperbole, but his honours list speaks for itself.
During a 17-year spell at Barcelona Messi won 1...Full Story »
Erik ten Hag demands more from Antony after star turn in Manchester United win
Posted Monday, April 17, 2023 by PA
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag wants even more from Antony after he answered his critics in the 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest.The former Ajax winger has come under scrutiny for his output since his £82million summer move from the Dutch club and Ten Hag was forced to defend him in the build-up to the clash at the City Ground.And he immediately rewarded that faith with an impressive pe...Full Story »
Manchester United shrug off injury worries to ease past Nottingham Forest
Posted Monday, April 17, 2023 by PA
Antony and Diogo Dalot struck as injury-hit Manchester United moved up to third in the Premier League and extended relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest’s winless run.Erik ten Hag’s men headed to the City Ground looking to bolster their top-four hopes before turning their attention to this week’s key Europa League and FA Cup clashes.United impressed in a victory that was more...Full Story »
Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal to find âruthless mindsetâ as West Ham snatch point
Posted Monday, April 17, 2023 by PA
Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal need to rediscover their “ruthless” streak after they blew a two-goal lead for the second time in a week.The Gunners suffered another dose of the title jitters as West Ham came from two down to draw 2-2 at the London Stadium.The Premier League leaders raced two goals in front inside the opening 10 minutes through Gabriel Jesus and Martin Odegaard, but, j...Full Story »
West Ham hit back to dent Arsenalâs Premier League title bid
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Arsenal suffered another dose of the title jitters as West Ham came from two goals down to draw 2-2 at the London Stadium.The Premier League leaders raced into a two-goal lead inside the opening 10 minutes through Gabriel Jesus and Martin Odegaard, but, just as they had against Liverpool last weekend, they faltered badly.Not that anyone realistically expected West Ham to pull off a similar escap...Full Story »
Ange Postecoglou delighted with âoutstandingâ Celtic after Kilmarnock rout
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Ange Postecoglou hailed his Celtic side for producing some of their best football during a rampant opening spell at Rugby Park.Celtic were four ahead inside 27 minutes thanks to a double from Matt O’Riley and goals from Kyogo Furuhashi and Daizen Maeda.Furuhashi also missed a penalty in that period to leave him one goal off the 30 mark for the season.Postecoglou had brought Yuki Kobayashi,...Full Story »
Celtic move a step closer to retaining their title with victory at Kilmarnock
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Celtic scored four goals and missed a penalty inside the first 27 minutes as they moved another step closer to the cinch Premiership title with a 4-1 victory over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.Goals from Kyogo Furuhashi and Daizen Maeda and Matt O’Riley’s double ensured Celtic need only seven points from their last six matches to retain their crown.Relegation-threatened Kilmarnock can tak...Full Story »
The final countdown: Pep Guardiola looks forward to three big matches
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City are now playing knockout football as they continue to chase Arsenal in the Premier League title race.The champions kept up the pressure on the leaders with a comfortable 3-1 win over relegation-threatened Leicester at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.City now turn their attention to the Champions League and FA Cup in the coming week but their next Premier Lea...Full Story »
Man City began Jude Bellingham transfer charm offensive last October with gift to Borussia Dortmund star
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
MANCHESTER CITY began ramping up their charm offensive to land Jude Bellingham last October.
They presented the midfielder with a shirt signed by Erling Haaland after the 0-0 draw with Borussia Dortmund.
Man City hinted at their interest for Jude Bellingham after meeting Dortmund in a Champions League group game six months ago
Bellingham, 19, was invited into City’s dressing room and gi...Full Story »
Man Utd boss Ten Hag makes clear his transfer plans for Martial
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says he sees Anthony Martial as a central striker.
Against Sevilla in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-finals, Martial played as the main striker and put in an impressive performance, setting up the second Marcel Sabitzer goal.
Ahead of facing Nottingham Forest on Sunday, Ten Hag said: “For me, he's best as a centre-forward but I think he c...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - Man Utd fans now
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by 7M Sport
Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.
Again and again
Man Utd fans now
Chelsea 1-2 Brightonlona
13’—Chelsea 1-0 Brighton. 70’—Chelsea 1-2 Brighton
Man Utd mood with the FA Cup, Europa League and top-four race still on the line
What is He Cooking?
Hakimi & Mbappé in The Local Supermarket waiting for ...Full Story »
Hugo Lloris criticizes Tottenham fans over treatment of Davinson Sanchez
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by 101 GREAT GOALS
Tottenham Hotspur star Hugo Lloris has, on Saturday evening, revealed his disappointment with the treatment of teammate Davinson Sanchez on the part of the club’s supporters.
Spurs, of course, were back in action earlier today.
Amid an ongoing pursuit of a top-4 berth, the Lilywhites welcomed relegation-battling Bournemouth to north London, for a Premier League clash.
When all was sai...Full Story »
Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd and Man City to battle it out for Inter Milan defender Bastoni
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by Goal.com
Man Utd and Man City to battle it out for Inter Milan defender Bastoni
Both Manchester City and Manchester United are interested in securing the services of Alessandro Bastoni from Inter Milan, reports Fichajes.
Bastoni is set to enter into the final year of his contract and Inter could be forced to sell the defender to avoid losing him on a free transfer in 12 months' time.
The report adds t...Full Story »
Liverpool set to âpress ahead quicklyâ with plans to sign ÂŁ25m talent as part of midfield rebuild
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
It’s not been the greatest of seasons for Liverpool with Jurgen Klopp’s side out of all the cup competitions and looking likely to be in the Europa rather than Champions League next season, no doubt prompting what’s expected to be a midfield rebuild.
There’s no secret that the Reds have had a bit of a soft centre in 2022/23, with opposition teams often waltzing through t...Full Story »
Man Utd 'make firm transfer decision' as Mason Greenwood saga takes new turn
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by Express.co.uk
Manchester United have firmly decided to sign Harry Kane from Tottenham this summer, according to reports. The England international would be a world-class acquisition for Erik ten Hag as he looks to challenge for the Premier League title next season. And the Spurs marksman could even arrive as a replacement for Mason Greenwood, who is wanted by AC Milan.
Manchester United have failed to sign a...Full Story »
Footballer, 35, dies after setting himself on fire to protest against police
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
A footballer has died after setting himself on fire to protest against police.
Nizar Issaoui, 35, put himself on fire outside a police station on Thursday in Tunisia. The deceased striker was rushed to hospital with third-degree burns, but doctors at the specialist burns unit were unable to save him.
Issaoui's brother confirmed his death in a brief statement that said: "He died yesterday [Th...Full Story »
Mbappe breaks PSG Ligue 1 record in win over 2nd-placed Lens
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by ESPN
Kylian Mbappe continues to set records at PSG.
Kylian Mbappe became Paris Saint-Germain's all-time leading scorer in Ligue 1 as the French champions took a big step toward retaining their title with a 3-1 win over second-placed Lens at the Parc des Princes on Saturday.
Mbappe, already PSG's record goal scorer in all competitions, scored his 139th Ligue 1 goal in the 31st minute to beat the pre...Full Story »
Fallen ace Dele Alli sprawls on bed with four girls and three pals on same night as hippy crack snap
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
FALLEN England star Dele Alli sprawls on a bed with four girls and three male pals during a night partying.
He ended up in a girl's flat after a splurge at a club, where more than £6,000 was splashed on champagne and tequila.
Fallen England star Dele Alli has been pictured sprawling on the bed with four girls and three male pals after a night partyingHe was later pictured with a balloon i...Full Story »
Marcus Rashford spends ÂŁ240k on 125-person plane for romantic break with glam WAG
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Marcus Rashford visited New York over the international break last month
Marcus Rashford spent £240,000 to whisk his stunning fiancee away from Manchester to the Big Apple at the end of March.
Rashford took the opportunity during his downtime to charter a Boeing 737 from Manchester to New York to spend some romantic time with Lucia Loi. The plane, which was just for the two of them, norma...Full Story »
Jon Dahl Tomasson bemoans lack of cutting edge as Blackburn draw with Hull
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Jon Dahl Tomasson felt Blackburn’s finishing lacked quality after they could only draw 0-0 with Hull in the Sky Bet Championship.Sixth-placed Rovers could have gone three points clear of seventh-placed Coventry with a win but their nerves were palpable throughout the evening as they found Hull an obdurate opposition.The Blackburn head coach’s verdict was typified by Tyrhys Dolan&rsqu...Full Story »
Blackburn frustrated by Hull stalemate despite returning to play-off places
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Blackburn moved back into the Sky Bet Championship play-off places but were left frustrated after a goalless draw with Hull.Jon Dahl Tomasson’s men were looking to strike a decisive blow in the race for the top six after wins for five rivals earlier in the day but could not find a way past the Tigers.They started well enough and their pressure should have led to a half-time lead but Tyrhys...Full Story »
Pep Guardiola: Man City now ready to strike in crucial clash with rivals Arsenal
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City have got themselves in position to strike heading into their crunch Premier League clash with leaders Arsenal.The champions cut the gap to the Gunners at the top of the table to three points with a 3-1 victory over relegation-threatened Leicester at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.Their next game in the competition is when they host Mikel Arteta’s side...Full Story »
Erling Haaland equals another record as Man City narrow gap to leaders Arsenal
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Erling Haaland equalled another record as Manchester City increased the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal with a 3-1 win over relegation-threatened Leicester.The prolific Norwegian struck twice at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday to draw level with the competition’s record of 32 goals for a 38-game season.His double came after a superb early strike from John Stones and all but wrapp...Full Story »
Notts County ease past Woking to keep the heat on league leaders Wrexham
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Notts County kept the pressure on National League leaders Wrexham with a 3-0 victory over Woking at Meadow Lane.Sam Austin scored twice and Aaron Nemane was credited with the other goal as County bounced back from their Easter Monday defeat at Wrexham.Woking had chances in the first half as Sam Slocombe tipped away Kyran Lofthouse’s 20-yard shot and Kacper Lopata sent a free header wide.Bu...Full Story »
Dunfermline promoted as champions after thrashing Queen of the South
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Dunfermline secured promotion back to the Championship by wrapping up the League One title with a thumping 5-0 home victory over Queen of the South.The hosts’ first goal came from a short corner, collected by Rangers loanee Kane Ritchie-Hosler who tucked the ball past the near post after 22 minutes.Matthew Todd made it two before the break with his 11th of the season and Craig Wighton bagg...Full Story »
Neil Warnock urging Huddersfield not to dwell on Swansea setback
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Huddersfield boss Neil Warnock says his side need to “dust ourselves down and get on with it” after seeing their bid for Championship safety dented by a 1-0 defeat at Swansea.Town were looking to improve a run that had seen them claim three wins and two draws from their previous five games to move out of the relegation zone.Another victory at Swansea.Com Stadium would have moved them...Full Story »
Dave Challinor challenges Stockport to build on late escape with Carlisle win
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Dave Challinor challenged his promotion-chasing Stockport players to follow up their last-gasp 1-1 draw at Gillingham with three more precious points against Carlisle in midweek.Will Collar’s 89th-minute strike rescued the visitors a point at Priestfield after George Lapslie had given the Gills the lead.County sit two points behind third-placed Stevenage – who won 2-1 against AFC Wim...Full Story »
Cristian Stellini to console Davinson Sanchez after being jeered by Spurs fans
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Acting Tottenham head coach Cristian Stellini promised to support Davinson Sanchez in his “tough moment” after the centre-back was booed off the pitch during their disappointing 3-2 home loss to Bournemouth.Sanchez was introduced in place of the injured Clement Lenglet after 35 minutes and felt the frustration of his own fans at the start of the second period when he inadvertently se...Full Story »
Frank Lampard: Chelsea were well beaten in the basics of football by Brighton
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Frank Lampard conceded his Chelsea side were “well beaten” by Brighton as he suffered his third defeat in as many games since taking over as interim manager.Chelsea were outclassed at Stamford Bridge by a Brighton side that dominated them with the ball and gave away little against the hosts’ sporadic counter attacks when out of possession.Julio Enciso’s winner, drilled in...Full Story »
Mark Hughes: Bradford look like a team who can achieve something
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Mark Hughes believes his Bradford side are on the verge of achieving something big after they bolstered their promotion hopes with a 3-0 win at Rochdale.The Bantams moved to within two points of the top three with a routine victory against a Dale side who look destined for the drop.Sam Stubbs headed them into an early lead, converting Richie Smallwood’s free-kick after five minutes.Ian Hen...Full Story »
Nigel Clough believes Mansfield were denied âcertain penaltyâ in Grimsby draw
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Nigel Clough believes play-off chasers Mansfield should have been awarded a “certain penalty” in their League Two draw with mid-table Grimsby.An opener from Jordan Bowery put the Stags ahead towards the end of the first half but George Lloyd equalised at the start of the second half after Otis Khan saw his penalty saved for the Mariners.Opportunities to win it were few and far betwee...Full Story »
Mark Robins hails âoutstandingâ scoring duo as Coventry ease to win at QPR
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Coventry manager Mark Robins hailed his “outstanding” duo of Viktor Gyokeres and Gustavo Hamer after a 3-0 Championship victory at relegation-threatened QPR.Hamer scored one of the goals and set up the other two for Gyokeres, whose brace took the striker’s tally for the season to 20.It took the Sky Blues up to sixth in the table ahead of play-off rivals Blackburn playing at hom...Full Story »
Gary Rowett knows Millwall need Tom Bradshaw and Zian Flemming in form
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Gary Rowett believes Tom Bradshaw and Zian Flemming finally getting back in the goals can lay the foundations for Millwall cementing their Championship play-off place.Bradshaw and Flemming netted either side of half-time to fire the out-of-form Lions to a 2-0 win over play-off-chasing rivals Preston at the Den.Millwall had failed to score in their previous four matches but boss Rowett says they&...Full Story »
Steve Evans gives âspecial mentionâ to supporters after Stevenage see off Dons
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Steve Evans hailed the Stevenage fans for dragging his promotion-chasing side over the line in a 2-1 victory over AFC Wimbledon.Jamie Reid’s winner just after the hour mark decided a nervy encounter at the Lamex Stadium, with the victors climbing back into the top three as a result.Ali Al-Hamadi had earlier cancelled out Jordan Roberts’ early opener but Evans thought the margin of vi...Full Story »
Roy Hodgson not resting on laurels after Crystal Palace beat Southampton
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Roy Hodgson insists Crystal Palace still have work to do to secure Premier League survival after extending his winning streak with a 2-0 success at bottom club Southampton.The resurgent Eagles moved on to 36 points – just three behind 11th-placed Chelsea – with seven games to go following Eberechi Eze’s second-half double at St Mary’s.Palace grew into the game on the back...Full Story »
Scott Lindsey was always confident Crawley would beat Tranmere
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Crawley boss Scott Lindsey revealed he felt supremely confident about his side’s prospects of beating Tranmere even before a ball was kicked.The former Swindon manager believed it was “never in doubt” and paid tribute to the “real focus” his players displayed following a 2-1 home win which lifted them out of the relegation zone.Crawley made the worst possible start ...Full Story »
Glovers battle back to earn a point at Solihull
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Relegation-battlers Yeovil fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 draw with Solihull in their Vanarama National League match at the ARMCO Arena.James Clarke found Josh Kelly open the scoring in the 23rd minute with a 10-yards strike.Kelly added a second from the penalty spot five minutes later following a handball in the area.The Glovers, though, regrouped to recover after the restart when ...Full Story »
Chris Wilder plans to âenjoy the weekendâ as Watford return to winning ways
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Chris Wilder joined in the collective sigh of relief around Vicarage Road after watching his Watford team enjoy fortune at both ends of the pitch in their 2-0 victory over Bristol City.An own goal by Harry Cornick, turning in a Joao Pedro cross-shot, gave the hosts an early lead before City keeper Max O’Leary allowed a Pedro shot to squeeze through his legs.Wilder said: “It’s a...Full Story »
David Martindale lauds players with Livi set for record sixth Premiership season
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Livingston manager David Martindale paid tribute to his players as they all-but secured an unprecedented sixth successive season in the Premiership with a 2-0 victory over St Johnstone.The Lions bounced back from consecutive 3-0 defeats by overcoming Saints courtesy of first-half Joel Nouble and Stephen Kelly goals.The wins also ensures Livingston remain in with a chance of finishing in the top ...Full Story »
Paul Simpson calls on goal-shy Carlisle to âhave a goâ after Northampton draw
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Carlisle boss Paul Simpson is desperate for his players to bring about a change of fortune by “taking off the shackles” following a goalless draw at home to Northampton.The promotion rivals walked out for this fourth-tier match of the day to One Step Beyond by Madness.But Brunton Park certainly wasn’t the House of Fun for Simpson as his team drew its latest blank.Six times in t...Full Story »
Mark Jackson admits sense of deflation in MK Dons dressing room after late draw
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Mark Jackson admitted there was a sense of deflation in the MK Dons dressing room after they conceded late on in a 2-2 League One draw against Cheltenham.Elliot Bonds had initially opened the scoring for the visitors just 12 minutes in, but two goals from Mo Eisa – the second a penalty – gave Dons a 2-1 lead with less than half-an-hour to play.Alfie May saw a 78th-minute penalty save...Full Story »
John Askey demands reaction from Hartlepool after defeat at Newport
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Hartlepool manager John Askey admitted the 2-0 defeat at Newport was a reality check for his side as they dropped back into the bottom two.First-half goals from Omar Bogle and Mickey Demetriou sealed all three points for the home side and helped them secure their League Two status for another year.But Pools are now two points below Crawley, whom they host next Saturday, with four games left to p...Full Story »
Vincent Kompany felt Burnley were not âdangerous enoughâ in Reading draw
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Burnley manager Vincent Kompany blamed his side for “not being dangerous enough” in attack after the Sky Bet Championship leaders had to settle for a 0-0 draw at relegation-threatened Reading.With Sheffield United beating Cardiff 4-1 earlier in the day, Burnley could not clinch the title in Berkshire with a victory.But they rarely looked like securing a win in an overall drab contest...Full Story »
Carlos Corberan hails West Brom character after win over Stoke
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Manager Carlos Corberan praised the character of his West Brom side as they came from behind to beat Stoke 2-1.A second half Jayson Molumby double secured a first away victory in seven matches as the Baggies kept their play-off bid alive.Jacob Brown handed the hosts a first-half lead as he headed home Morgan Fox’s pinpoint cross.But an improved West Brom side returned from the interval wit...Full Story »
Simon Weaver hails Harrogateâs âfighting spiritâ after latest comeback
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Harrogate manager Simon Weaver hailed his players’ “fighting spirit” after they came back from two goals down to snatch a point for a third successive game.Second-half goals by Luke Armstrong and Tom Eastman secured Harrogate their latest 2-2 draw, cancelling out efforts from Doncaster duo Aidan Barlow and Luke Molyneux, as the hosts stayed three points clear of the League Two ...Full Story »
Sean Dyche retains belief Everton can stay up but admits taking backward step
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Sean Dyche is steadfast in his belief he can keep Everton up but admitted they took a backward step after crashing to a 3-1 Premier League defeat at home to Fulham.Dwight McNeil cancelled out Harrison Reed’s opener as Everton ended the first half on top but the momentum swung back towards the Cottagers when Harry Wilson restored their lead after half-time.Everton were opened up time and ag...Full Story »
Gatesheadâs winning run ends against Bromley
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Bromley struck three times in the second half to secure a 3-0 victory at in-form Gateshead.The hosts were hoping to make it seven consecutive league wins but fell apart after half-time.The Tynesiders went behind after 55 minutes when Harry Forster’s well-placed cross found Corey Whitely who finished the job at the back post.Ryan Stirk’s debut goal for Bromley was the result of some f...Full Story »
Dorking fight back to beat Altrincham
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Dorking came from two goals down to beat Altrincham to move six points clear of the Vanarama National League relegation zone.It was a fifth win in six league games for Marc White’s side as Jason Prior struck the decider in a 3-2 victory.Regan Linney and Maximillian Oyedele had the visitors two goals up inside the opening eight minutes but they were eventually pegged back.James Muitt halved...Full Story »
Ben Garner proud of Colchesterâs determination after battling win over Salford
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Ben Garner saluted the character of his Colchester side after they won 1-0 at promotion-chasing Salford City to lift themselves further away from League Two danger.Noah Chilvers’ 22nd-minute winner sealed the U’s victory at the Peninsula Stadium, leaving them six points above the relegation zone with four to play.Chilvers, who had hit a post with a shot a short time earlier, fired ho...Full Story »
If you canât win, donât lose â Barrow boss Pete Wild takes positives from draw
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Barrow boss Pete Wild accepted that a draw was better than a defeat after his side were denied at Swindon.The Bluebirds’ hopes of making the Sky Bet League Two play-offs took a hit as they were held to a goalless draw at the County Ground.Wild said: “I think we’ve had some really good opportunities. We knew we were going to sit in for a lot of it. We knew we were going to let t...Full Story »
Rob Edwards determined Luton maintain impetus after winning at Rotherham
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Luton head coach Rob Edwards is calling on his side to keep their momentum going into the play-offs after they saw off Rotherham 2-0 at the New York Stadium.The Hatters are now 10 games unbeaten and were fully deserving of the three points after scoring either side of the break thanks to strikers Carlton Morris and Cauley Woodrow.They remain in the mix to gatecrash the top two but look more like...Full Story »
Stephen Dobbie: Blackpool will keep fighting until the end
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Stephen Dobbie insisted his Blackpool side will “keep fighting until the end” after a 1-0 win over Wigan boosted their slim survival hopes.Jerry Yates’ strike inside two minutes was enough to settle a nervy Lancashire derby between the Sky Bet Championship’s bottom two.Blackpool are now four points from safety with four games to play and Dobbie was delighted to mark his f...Full Story »
He has a big heart: Julen Lopetegui hails Diego Costaâs display in Wolves win
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Boss Julen Lopetegui hailed Diego Costa as Wolves took a giant leap to safety.Striker Costa scored his first Premier League goal for six years to help inspire the hosts to a 2-0 win over Brentford.Hwang Hee-Chan also netted to leave Wolves seven points clear of the relegation zone with seven games left, having won successive top flight games for just the second time this season.Former Chelsea hi...Full Story »
Derek Adams proud of Morecambe players following last-gasp win over Wycombe
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Morecambe boss Derek Adams said he could not have asked for any more from his players after Cole Stockton’s 89th-minute strike earned them a vital three points against Wycombe at the Mazuma Stadium.The win took them to two points from safety but hit Wycombe’s hopes at the other end of the table as they fell five points behind the play-off spots.Adams said: “Today was a high-pre...Full Story »
Mark Kennedy hails Lincoln for helping to make âkids love the gameâ
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Lincoln boss Mark Kennedy hailed his side for helping make “kids love the game” as they edged a narrow 3-2 League One win in a five-goal thriller with Port Vale that saw three players sent off.Adam Jackson’s late header stole the spoils for the hosts who initially led after Lasse Sorensen’s opener.Kennedy said: “I’m really proud of the group. Football’s ...Full Story »
Steve Cotterill lauds âmagnificentâ Shrewsbury after point with Portsmouth
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Shrewsbury manager Steve Cotterill hailed his side as “incredible” after Portsmouth salvaged a 1-1 draw.Striker Robert Street’s second-half goal looked to have helped the Shrews claim their first home win for a month.Street headed the home side ahead eight minutes after the break with a clinical finish for only his third goal of the season.But midfielder Marlon Pack’s 82n...Full Story »
Crewe boss Lee Bell enjoys seeing his side ease past Walsall
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA
Crewe boss Lee Bell praised his players for putting a heavy Easter defeat behind them with a professional display to see off 10-man Walsall 2-0.The Railwaymen nudged past the 50-point mark by completing their third win in the last four games and their third consecutive success at home.Bell made six changes to the side who were on the end of a 4-0 thumping at Colchester and two of the incoming pl...Full Story »