Oleksandr Zinchenko's gorgeous wife confirms 'London is red' in new Instagram post
Posted Monday, January 16, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Oleksandr Zinchenko's gorgeous wife has confirmed that "London is red" in a new Instagram post.
The Ukrainian full-back helped Arsenal to a 2-0 victory away at Tottenham Hotspur in Sunday's north London derby as the Gunners moved eight points clear at the top of the Premier League. His wife Vlada has since reacted to the result on social media as she taunted Spurs by sharing an image of the A...Full Story »
Chelsea star Mykhaylo Mudryk loves tattoos - and even has football ink on his chest
Posted Monday, January 16, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Chelsea star Mykhaylo Mudryk is not shy of showing off his tattoos to fans on social media - and has large ink tributes to both the sport he loves and also Jesus Christ.
The 22-year-old, who was unveiled at Stamford Bridge before their Premier League clash against Crystal Palace, has often posed topless to his 812k Instagram followers while showing off a huge chest tattoo of a football among ot...Full Story »
FA ‘strongly condemns’ Aaron Ramsdale attack as Tottenham vow to ban fan
Posted Monday, January 16, 2023 by PA
The Football Association has “strongly condemned” the incident which saw Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale attacked by a fan after his side’s victory over Tottenham in the north London derby.A spectator jumped onto the advertising hoardings behind the goal after Arsenal’s 2-0 win and tried to kick Ramsdale in the back.A statement from the FA read: “We strongly conde...Full Story »
Mikel Arteta sees little margin for error if Arsenal are to become champions
Posted Monday, January 16, 2023 by PA
Mikel Arteta saw his Arsenal side go eight points clear at the Premier League summit following a deserved win at Tottenham – but insists a successful title tilt will “demand almost perfection” for the rest of the campaign.A Hugo Lloris own goal and a long-range strike from Martin Odegaard had the Gunners 2-0 ahead at half-time and they saw out an attempted Spurs fightback to se...Full Story »
Rival managers united by frustration after Hampden semi-final
Posted Monday, January 16, 2023 by PA
Rangers manager Michael Beale called for Scottish football to present itself better after his team’s Viaplay Cup semi-final win over Aberdeen was marred by a poor Hampden pitch and a VAR failure.Both managers admitted the game had suffered a blow to its image given the state of the pitch, which was very heavy during Celtic’s 2-0 win over Kilmarnock in Saturday’s first semi-fina...Full Story »
Aaron Ramsdale admits post-match clash left ‘sour taste’ after derby victory
Posted Monday, January 16, 2023 by PA
Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale said a post-match incident with a Tottenham fan left a “sour taste” after his side’s north London derby win.A spectator jumped over the advertising hoardings from behind the goal as the players clashed at full-time. The fan was quickly restrained by stewards but not before apparently aiming a kick at the England international.Ramsdale told Sky ...Full Story »
Arsenal extend Premier League lead to eight points with win at Tottenham
Posted Monday, January 16, 2023 by PA
Arsenal moved eight points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 derby win at Tottenham.Mikel Arteta’s side did the damage in the first half with Hugo Lloris putting through his own net before Gunners captain Martin Odegaard rifled home from 25 yards.A first double over their north London rivals since 2014 ensured leaders Arsenal capitalised on defending champions Manchester Ci...Full Story »
Relieved boss Graham Potter: Chelsea supporters got us over the line
Posted Monday, January 16, 2023 by PA
Graham Potter praised Chelsea’s supporters for getting his team “over the line” against Crystal Palace at the end of a difficult week in which fans had sung the name of his predecessor Thomas Tuchel.Kai Havertz’s 64th-minute header earned the Blues a 1-0 win as boss Potter finally found relief following a torrid spell which had seen his side win just once in nine league g...Full Story »
The hard work starts now, Eddie Howe warns Newcastle
Posted Monday, January 16, 2023 by PA
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has warned his players their task will only get harder as they attempt to build upon a first half of the season which has left them sitting third in the Premier League table.The Magpies climbed back above Manchester United after a nail-biting 1-0 home win over Fulham on Sunday which extended their unbeaten league run in the top flight to a club record-equalling 14 court...Full Story »
Kai Havertz’ header eases pressure on Chelsea manager Graham Potter
Posted Monday, January 16, 2023 by PA
The pressure eased on Chelsea manager Graham Potter as his side claimed just a second Premier League victory since October with a 1-0 win against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge.Kai Havertz headed the winning goal just after the hour as the hosts celebrated the £62million signing of Ukraine winger Mykhailo Mudryk, who was paraded on the pitch at half-time, with a vital win to cut the gap...Full Story »
Alexander Isak the hero for Newcastle as Aleksandar Mitrovic pays the penalty
Posted Monday, January 16, 2023 by PA
Record signing Alexander Isak headed Newcastle back into the Premier League’s top three after old boy Aleksandar Mitrovic had fluffed his lines for Fulham.The £60million striker’s third goal for the club secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory at St James’ Park, but only after one-time Tyneside favourite Mitrovic had seen a successful penalty ruled out for a double contact.Eddi...Full Story »
Sam Kerr snatches late point for Chelsea against Arsenal at the Emirates
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Sam Kerr’s last-gasp header ensured Chelsea maintained their grip at the top of the Women’s Super League table with a 1-1 draw against Arsenal at the Emirates.The hosts controlled much of the contest but could not find the finishing touch until captain Kim Little fired home from the spot on 57 minutes.Steph Catley’s second-half effort from distance hit the crossbar and the Gunn...Full Story »
ED HUNT Eden Hazard spotted ‘visiting Al-Nassr offices’ as he holds shock transfer talks about linking up with Cristiano Ronaldo
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
EDEN HAZARD has allegedly “held talks with Al-Nassr boss Rudi Garcia” regarding a transfer that would see him link-up with Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Belgian forward, 32, has endured a torrid three-and-a-half years at Real Madrid since his arrival from Chelsea.
Eden Hazard has allegedly been spotted visiting the offices of Al-Nassr
He is believed to have held talks with boss Rudi Garc...Full Story »
JERMAIN NEW-BEAU Ex-England star Jermain Defoe is ‘dating Love Island wannabe just weeks after collapse of his marriage’
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
FORMER footballer Jermain Defoe is dating a Love Island wannabe weeks after his marriage collapsed, it has been reported.
The ex England star, 40, has been secretly seeing influencer Alisha LeMay, 31, who was tipped for the ITV dating show in 2019.
Jermain Defoe is dating a Love Island wannabe after his marriage collapsed
He is said to be a 'regular' visitor to Alisha LeMay
The influencer ha...Full Story »
Non-league game suspended as fans invade pitch with flares protesting ownership
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Scunthorpe fans invaded the pitch during the match - which had to be suspended
Scunthorpe United's National League clash against Woking was suspended after fans invaded the pitch in a furious protest against club owner Peter Swann who is looking to sell the club.
Scunthorpe fans ran onto the pitch and into the centre circle with their team losing 1-0 while sitting bottom of the table following...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - Man Utd 2-1 Man City
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by 7M Sport
Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.
Chelsea's transfer policy under Todd Boehly
Liverpool's midfield in 2022-23:
Manchester is RedMan Utd 2-1 Man City
In the end, Mudryk chose Chelsea
Liverpool vs. Chelsea next Saturday:
Brighton 3-0 Liverpool
#NapoliJuve #Napoli #Allegri #Alleg...Full Story »
DONE DEAL: Gonzalo Villar leaves Roma for Getafe
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com
Gonzalo Villar has left Roma for Getafe
The midfielder has moved to Getafe on-loan to the end of the season.
Villar spent the first half of the season with Sampdoria.
As announced by Roma, Villar's loan spell with Sampd has been cut short and he's moved to Spain to join Getafe on a six-month deal with a conditional obligation to buy clause attached.
Villar is contracted to the Giallorossi ...Full Story »
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr joins academy in Saudi Arabia after stops at Real Madrid, Juventus & Man Utd
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by Goal.com
Cristiano Junior, the son of Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, is set to join the Mahd Academy in Saudi Arabia.
WHAT HAPPENED? After leaving Manchester United by mutual consent in November, the elder Ronaldo recently signed for Saudi side Al-Nassr in a deal reportedly worth $75m (£61.1m) per year. His 12-year-old son has left United too and will now play at academy level in the Middle E...Full Story »
Exclusive: Chelsea could change "many players" as Blues duo yet to resolve future
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
Following Chelsea's change of ownership last year, things at the football club have not been running smoothly and there is still a lot to sort out, such as the expiring contracts of some stars.
The Blues' first season under new American owner Todd Boehly is turning into a disaster with the London club out of both domestic cup competitions and sitting tenth in the Premier League.
They will b...Full Story »
Journalist claims Spurs are looking to sign €50m rated La Liga star in January
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
Tottenham Hotspur are considering signing Morocco’s World Cup star Yassine ‘Bono’ Bounou as a replacement for the aging Hugo Lloris who has had a poor season so far.
According to journalist Rudy Galetti, a new goalkeeper is high on Tottenham’s managing director Fabio Paratici’s list of priorities, and Galetti does not rule out the possibility of Tottenham attempt...Full Story »
Manchester United not dreaming of Premier League title – Erik ten Hag after derby win
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by fourfourtwo.com
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has insisted he is not thinking about the Premier League title following his side's derby win over Manchester City on Saturday.
United came from behind to beat City 2-1 at Old Trafford and are up to third in the Premier League following a remarkable run of results under the Dutch coach.
Ten Hag's side have won 16 out of their 19 games since the 6-3 defe...Full Story »
Shakhtar Donetsk announce Mudryk 'close' to joining Chelsea
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com
Chelsea are "close" to signing forward Mykhaylo Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk, the Ukrainian club says.
Chelsea have agreed a fee of €70m (£62m) plus add-ons for the 22-year-old, who was a January target for Premier League rivals Arsenal.
A Chelsea delegation met with Shakhtar officials, who say talks went well.
Mudryk has scored seven goals and made seven assists in 12 league app...Full Story »
Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Arsenal want Raphinha after Mudryk snub
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by Goal.com
Gagliardini won't sign new Inter contract
Inter Milan midfielder Roberto Gagliardini has no interest in renewing his contract, according to Football Italia.
Gagliardini has only featured eight times for his club in the Serie A and reportedly has an eye on a move away.
Liverpool could make move for Neves
Liverpool may turn to Wolves captain Ruben Neves in order to ease their midfield woes, ...Full Story »
Kilmarnock denied clear penalty in Viaplay Cup defeat to Celtic – Derek McInnes
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Derek McInnes claims Kilmarnock were denied a clear penalty before they lost a late second goal in the 2-0 Viaplay Cup semi-final defeat to Celtic at Hampden Park.The holders were leading by an early Daizen Maeda opener as the match entered six added minutes when a clumsy challenge by Hoops substitute Giorgos Giakoumakis on Killie defender Joe Wright inside the box was ignored by referee Wi...Full Story »
I expect an apology – Bournemouth boss Gary O’Neil rages at penalty decision
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Gary O’Neil branded the penalty given to Brentford in Bournemouth’s 2-0 defeat “scandalous”.Ivan Toney was pulled to the floor by Marcos Senesi shortly before half-time, giving referee Jarred Gillett what looked a simple penalty decision.However, Cherries boss O’Neil insisted VAR should have spotted Toney actually held on to the defender’s arm until they reach...Full Story »
Ivan Toney sets Brentford on way to routine win over beleaguered Bournemouth
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Ivan Toney and Mathias Jensen fired Brentford up to eighth in the Premier League as Bournemouth’s collapse continued.Toney’s first-half penalty and Jensen’s late strike earned a 2-0 win and inflicted a sixth straight defeat since the World Cup on the freefalling Cherries, all since Gary O’Neil was made their permanent manager.It was a third consecutive Premier League win ...Full Story »
Daizen Maeda and Giorgos Giakoumakis on target as Celtic reach Viaplay Cup final
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Goals from Daizen Maeda and Giorgos Giakoumakis took Celtic into the Viaplay Cup final with a 2-0 victory over valiant Kilmarnock at Hampden Park.Japan international Maeda knew little about it when the ball bounced off his chest a few yards from goal in the 18th minute following an Aaron Mooy free-kick.The holders had two goals chalked off by VAR for offside after the break which kept Derek McIn...Full Story »
Mark Robins rues costly loss of concentration as Coventry go down to Burnley
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Manager Mark Robins felt his battling Coventry team lost to a blatant piece of gamesmanship as leaders Burnley secured a 1-0 victory at Turf Moor.The Sky Blues had been the better team in the first half and defended well as the Clarets stepped up the pace, aided by Vincent Kompany’s substitutions, after the break.But the game hinged on an incident in the 81st minute which Robins claims dis...Full Story »
Frank Lampard denies Everton have forgotten how to win after Southampton defeat
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Under-pressure Everton manager Frank Lampard denies his side have forgotten how to win but admits the damaging 2-1 defeat to fellow strugglers Southampton could have been avoided.His side got themselves in front courtesy of Amadou Onana’s first goal for the club since joining in the summer with a header from a corner shortly before half-time.However, James Ward-Prowse equalised two minutes...Full Story »
Gav Gunning feels Swindon players showed they are a level above League Two
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Swindon caretaker manager Gav Gunning believes that Charlie Austin and many of his squad showed that they are a level above League Two as the Robins put Grimsby to the sword in a 5-0 win at the County Ground.Austin made a dream second debut for Swindon when opening the scoring midway through the first half but it was after the break that the floodgates really opened.Marcel Lavinier doubled...Full Story »
Steve Evans bemoans Stevenage mistakes after draw at Harrogate
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Steve Evans blamed sloppy finishing and one defensive lapse as his Stevenage team surrendered the chance of victory at Harrogate.The promotion-chasing visitors took a second-half lead courtesy of captain Carl Piergianni’s sixth goal of the season from defence.But Alex Pattison was allowed to burst unchallenged from midfield for the hosts to deliver the left-wing cross that Luke Armstrong h...Full Story »
We were too passive: Paul Ince unimpressed as Reading pegged back by QPR
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Reading manager Paul Ince blamed his players for being too “passive” after half-time as they threw away a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 with Championship play-off rivals QPR.Two goals from on-loan Newcastle Jeff Hendrick gave dominant Reading a comfortable interval advantage.However, a revitalised QPR deservedly snatched a share of the points in the second half with a brace of goals from Tyle...Full Story »
Carlos Corberan praises West Brom character after blasting back to beat Luton
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
West Bromwich Albion head coach Carlos Corberan praised his side’s never-say-die attitude after they hit back from two down to win 3-2 at Luton.Having trailed to early goals from Carlton Morris and Elijah Adebayo, the Baggies pulled one back just before the break, with Daryl Dike on target.Quickfire goals midway through the second period from Jayson Molumby and Conor Townsend meant the Bag...Full Story »
Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool display in loss to Brighton ‘a really low point’
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Jurgen Klopp said he “can’t remember a worse game” in his career as he apologised and took full responsibility for Liverpool’s thumping 3-0 Premier League defeat to Brighton.The Reds were outclassed at the Amex Stadium and suffered an emphatic loss following Solly March’s double and a late volley from substitute Danny Welbeck.Klopp’s stunned visitors had no re...Full Story »
Darren Moore pleased as Sheffield Wednesday follow up FA Cup heroics with win
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Darren Moore was delighted his Sheffield Wednesday side put their FA Cup giant-killing behind them to beat Wycombe 1-0 at Adams Park.The League One title-chasers are four points clear of third-place Ipswich thanks to Will Vaulks’ first-half wonder strike.The Owls extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to 19 with their seventh clean sheet in nine league games.And after Wednesday st...Full Story »
Karl Robinson hails Oxford matchwinner Ciaron Brown
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Karl Robinson hailed Oxford’s matchwinner Ciaron Brown after his challenging week ended with a last-gasp goal in their 2-1 win at Fleetwood.Brown, who has allegations of spot-fixing for his booking in their FA Cup defeat to Arsenal, poked in a 90th-minute winner as Oxford came from behind to win.And Robinson was delighted for his defender, who popped up as stoppage-time loomed to break Fle...Full Story »
Jamie Cumming ‘quality’ kept MK Dons alive in Lincoln stalemate
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
MK Dons goalkeeper Jamie Cumming received praise from both managers as he helped his side secure a goalless draw with Lincoln.With only three shots on targets between the two teams, it was a quiet afternoon for the Imps stopper Carl Rushworth, while Chelsea loanee Cumming was on hand to pull off two strong saves to ensure a much-needed point for the Dons.Mark Jackson’s side remain in 22nd ...Full Story »
Steven Hammell accepts the dismay of Motherwell’s fans after draw
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Motherwell manager Steven Hammell says he can understand the frustration of the fans after his team went eight matches without a win following their 1-1 draw with Ross County.Boos rang out of Fir Park as the Steelmen threw away a lead and had to settle for a point with the Staggies.Motherwell broke the deadlock with 20 minutes remaining with Stuart McKinstry firing in a low drive from the edge o...Full Story »
Nigel Clough felt Mansfield contributed to own downfall again in Crewe draw
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Mansfield boss Nigel Clough said his side once again helped the opposition after a loose pass by Hiram Boateng invited visiting Crewe to earn a 1-1 draw.George Maris put Mansfield ahead just before the break, but a rocket finish by Kelvin Mellor levelled matters early in the second half and Maris was then controversially red-carded for bringing down Elliott Nevitt nine minutes from time.“A...Full Story »
Neil Wood vows Salford will ‘keep pushing’ in automatic promotion hunt
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Manager Neil Wood praised his “hungry” Salford side as their League Two promotion bid was boosted by a 2-0 victory over Sutton.A first half Conor McAleny double fired the Ammies to a second successive victory as they rose to fifth in the table.The in-form Salford striker opened the scoring early on with a precise low finish as the hosts assumed control.McAleny added a second after a ...Full Story »
Ian Evatt hails goalscorer Kieran Lee as Bolton ease past Portsmouth
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Ian Evatt praised “silent assassin” Kieran Lee after Bolton beat Portsmouth 3-0 to secure their second win over the south coast club in five days.Buoyed by a 1-0 quarter-final victory in the Papa Johns Trophy, Wanderers kept up their play-off in Sky Bet League One push boosted by Lee’s second-half goal and man of the match display.“He is a delight to watch and the players...Full Story »
Neil Harris insists things are looking up after Gillingham beat Hartlepool
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Gillingham boss Neil Harris believes the only way is up for his side after they secured a first league win since October with a 2-0 victory over Hartlepool.In the battle of the Football League’s bottom two clubs, Gillingham ran out comfortable winners thanks to goals from debutant Tom Nichols and Dom Jefferies.Harris’ side, boosted by four January arrivals since their American takeov...Full Story »
Mark Hughes rues red card as Bradford held by AFC Wimbledon
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Bradford boss Mark Hughes admitted his 10-man side were disappointed to grab just one point after a disappointing 0-0 draw away at AFC Wimbledon.The Bantams have now just two wins in their last seven league games.The visitors were reduced to 10 men after 60 minutes when Jamie Walker was sent off for a second bookable offence after a pair of late challenges.Hughes said: “We can’t be t...Full Story »
Michael Duff critical of Barnsley’s finishing following defeat at Charlton
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Barnsley manager Michael Duff was critical of his side’s finishing after they suffered a 2-0 League One defeat at Charlton.The Tykes had taken 19 points from a possible 21 but have now suffered back-to-back league losses.Charlton were fortunate to be leading at the interval, winger Tyreece Campbell scoring his first senior goal as he fired a low effort past Bradley Collins at his near post...Full Story »
Nigel Pearson admits result was all that mattered after win over Birmingham
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Nigel Pearson reflected on Bristol City’s first home win since October and admitted the result was all that mattered.But the manager was even more delighted that he could look back on a scintillating performance that tore Birmingham to shreds, particularly down the flanks.First-half strikes from Antoine Semenyo and Nahki Wells put the Blues on the back foot before Mark Sykes netted his fir...Full Story »
David Wagner wants Norwich win to be springboard for strong end to season
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
David Wagner wants Norwich’s 4-0 humbling of Preston to provide a springboard for a strong finish to the Championship campaign.The German was installed after Dean Smith lost his job following a Boxing Day defeat at Luton and in his first league match at the helm, oversaw a display packed with industry and invention.Teemu Pukki scored twice, either side of a double for Kieran Dowell, starti...Full Story »
Paul Simpson loving life at Carlisle after beating Newport
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Paul Simpson is loving life at Carlisle as his side moved to within touching distance of the automatic promotion places in Sky Bet League Two after a 2-0 win over Newport.Kristian Dennis scored for a third game running to take his impressive tally for the season to 15 in all competitions.The Cumbrians’ star striker then provided the assist for Crystal Palace loanee John-Kymani Gordon as he...Full Story »
Max Bird wonder strike in Derby victory hailed as goal of the season contender
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Max Bird’s stunning strike has a strong claim for goal of the season, according to Derby first-team coach Matt Hamshaw.The Rams’ skipper smashed an unstoppable shot into the top corner from more than 30 yards to help his side recover from a goal down to win 3-2 at Cheltenham and continue their sparkling run of form.“Wow, what a goal,” Hamshaw said. “I’ve just ...Full Story »
Cardiff sack manager Mark Hudson following draw with bottom club Wigan
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Cardiff have sacked manager Mark Hudson following a 1-1 draw at home against Sky Bet Championship bottom club Wigan which left them just above the relegation zone.The Bluebirds took the lead in the 82nd minute through Callum O’Dowda and looked set for a crucial three points only to concede an equaliser in the sixth minute of added time when Latics striker Will Keane poked home.Hudson was v...Full Story »
Pete Wild delighted with Barrow display in draw at leaders Leyton Orient
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Pete Wild was delighted with the draw that saw his Barrow side earn a well-deserved point in a 0-0 draw at Sky Bet League Two leaders Leyton Orient.Orient were able to record an eighth consecutive clean sheet at home but, at the opposite end of the pitch, they have managed just a single goal in their last five games.They did have two second-half penalty shouts turned down and drew three good sav...Full Story »
We were really poor – Gary Caldwell unhappy with slow-starting Exeter after draw
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Exeter manager Gary Caldwell could not hide his frustration at the first hour of his side’s performance after City were held to a 1-1 draw at home by League One’s bottom club Forest Green.The Grecians were really poor in that time and fell behind when Rovers forward Jordon Garrick, making his debut on loan from Swansea, ghosted in at the far post to tuck in Jamie Robson’s cross...Full Story »
Let’s not pretend we’re not – Rodgers accepts Leicester are in relegation battle
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers says he cannot pretend his side are not in a relegation battle after they were beaten 2-0 at Nottingham Forest.The Foxes went down to two second-half goals from Brennan Johnson as they lost for a fourth Premier League game in a row following the resumption of the season.They are just two points above the drop zone in a congested bottom six and Rodgers knows they ha...Full Story »
That’s a sore one – Liam Fox licks wounds after Hibs hold Dundee United to draw
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Liam Fox admitted Dundee United’s 2-2 draw at Hibernian “felt like a defeat” after they were denied victory by Kevin Nisbet’s stoppage-time equaliser.The Tannadice side looked on course to climb out of the bottom two of the cinch Premiership as they led through first-half goals from Glenn Middleton and Ian Harkes.But Nisbet pounced with virtually the last kick to score hi...Full Story »
Michael Carrick hails Marcus Forss efforts since change of role
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Michael Carrick praised match-winner Marcus Forss for adapting to an unfamiliar role to help Middlesbrough continue their charge up the Championship.Forss grabbed his fifth goal for Boro since moving from Brentford in the summer to seal a 1-0 win over rivals for a playoff place Millwall at the Riverside.The 23-year-old created space for himself by brushing Murray Wallace off the ball before firi...Full Story »
Steve Cotterill delighted as Shrewsbury get ‘deserved’ win at Burton
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Shrewsbury boss Steve Cotterill felt his side got what they deserved after ending their three-game losing streak in the league with a clinical 4-0 win over struggling Burton.Former Burton loan striker Christian Saydee netted a first-half brace, including the opener after just nineteen seconds to set the Shrews on the road to victory.Any hopes of a Burton comeback after the break were ended when ...Full Story »
Joey Barton questions referee’s decisions as Bristol Rovers lose at Accrington
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Joey Barton was unhappy with the decision-making of referee Tom Neild after arguing that Accrington’s first goal should not have stood in the 2-0 win over his Bristol Rovers side.A ball into the box hit the hand of Harvey Rodgers, and Tommy Leigh pounced on the loose ball before turning and firing into the net to open the scoring for Accrington after 51 minutes.Defender Ryan Astley then vo...Full Story »
Mark Fotheringham hails his Huddersfield battlers after derby draw at Hull
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Manager Mark Fotheringham was keen to underscore Huddersfield’s collective spirit in “adversity” following their dramatic 1-1 draw at Hull.Town remain in the bottom three but they deserved to win a tight Yorkshire derby in which Oscar Estupinan equalised for the hosts with the last kick of the game.Fotheringham said: “The team invested so much energy in the game and the p...Full Story »
David Moyes urges West Ham fans to ‘give back’ as success gives way to struggle
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
David Moyes called on West Ham fans to “give back” to the club after they slumped into the Premier League relegation zone following defeat at Wolves.The Hammers are only off the foot of the table by virtue of goal difference after Daniel Podence hit the only goal of the game to give fellow strugglers Wolves a 1-0 win at Molineux.After a game of little quality and few chances, West Ha...Full Story »
Callum Davidson says St Johnstone let down fans in Livingston defeat
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson admits his side have not been good enough recently as they suffered a fifth consecutive defeat by losing 4-2 against Livingston at McDiarmid Park.Stephen Kelly’s first-half double and James Penrice’s strike before half-time handed the visitors a comfortable three-goal cushion.After being booed off at the break, Davidson turned to his bench for som...Full Story »
Dave Challinor has eyes on play-offs after Stockport sink Northampton
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Manager Dave Challinor emphasised the importance of Stockport’s 2-0 victory over Northampton in their League Two play-off push, stressing the need to “get points on the board as quickly as possible”.The Hatters edged a tight clash at Edgeley Park, with Antoni Sarcevic scoring from close range in the first half and Jack Sowerby being credited with an own goal in the second.The w...Full Story »
Mark Hudson calls on Cardiff players to ‘stand up’ to threat of relegation
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Cardiff manager Mark Hudson has called for his players to “stand up” to the threat of relegation after their agonising 1-1 draw with Wigan.The Bluebirds conceded an equaliser in the sixth minute of added time when Latics striker Will Keane poked home from close range.Hudson’s side had taken the lead in the 82nd minute thanks to a volley from Irish winger Callum O’Dowda an...Full Story »
Michael Flynn praises Danny Johnson after draw at Tranmere
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Walsall manager Michael Flynn was full of praise for Danny Johnson after the striker netted his 15th goal of the season in a 1-1 draw with Tranmere.The point means that the Saddlers are now seven games unbeaten on the road in all competitions as they look to maintain their assault on the play-off places.Danny Johnson pounced to give the visitors the lead in the 72nd minute but three minutes late...Full Story »
Slaven Bilic points out Tobi Adeyemo as spark in Watford win over Blackpool
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Slaven Bilic hailed teenager Tobi Adeyemo for scoring the goal that helped Watford beat Blackpool 2-0 and move the Hornets up to third in the Sky Bet Championship table.Ismaila Sarr was the Hornets’ star performer and made sure of victory with an 87th-minute penalty.But it was 17-year-old Adeyemo who will be remembered most fondly by the Vicarage Road faithful for coming off the bench to o...Full Story »
Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher happy to leave Ipswich with a point
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Plymouth manager Steven Schumacher said his team “kept going” and got what they deserved in a top-of-the-table 1-1 draw with Ipswich.Meanwhile, his opposite number Kieran McKenna said he was “disappointed’ with the result but could not have any complaints about it.Bali Mumba rescued the point for Plymouth in the third minute of time added on and kept them seven points cle...Full Story »
Stevenage settle for share of spoils against Harrogate
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Stevenage extended their unbeaten Sky Bet League Two run to 10 games but had to settle for a share of the spoils in a 1-1 draw against Harrogate.Carl Piergianni’s sixth goal of the campaign had given the visitors a second-half lead at a windswept Wetherby Road, but Luke Armstrong took his season’s tally into double figures to secure a point.The best chance of the first half had earli...Full Story »
Teemu Pukki and Kieran Dowell braces guide Norwich to big win at Preston
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
David Wagner’s Norwich reign exploded into life with an authoritative 4-0 victory over shell-shocked Preston at Deepdale.The former Huddersfield manager was appointed Norwich boss only eight days ago but the German’s fingerprints were unmistakably plastered across an away performance bursting with energy and enterprise.Kieran Dowell, restored to the starting XI for the first time sin...Full Story »
Conor Townsend completes West Brom comeback in thrilling win at Luton
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
West Bromwich Albion further showcased their promotion credentials as they hit back from two down to win 3-2 at Luton.Carlton Morris and Elijah Adebayo had the hots in control early but Daryl Dike and Jayson Molumby squared things up before Conor Townsend’s winner.The visitors made a bright start in front of a sold-out Kenilworth Road, Jed Wallace’s effort taking a deflection on its ...Full Story »
Livingston up to fourth after seeing off St Johnstone
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Livingston sealed successive wins and climbed to fourth in the cinch Premiership as they held off a spirited second-half fightback from St Johnstone to secure a 4-2 victory.Stephen Kelly’s first-half double and a goal in either half from James Penrice was enough to secure all three points in a six-goal thriller at McDiarmid Park.The home side were booed off the pitch at half-time but fough...Full Story »
Charlie Austin scores on second Swindon debut in thumping win over Grimsby
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Charlie Austin scored on his second debut for Swindon as the Robins climbed back into the play-off places with a thumping 5-0 win over 10-man Grimsby at the County Ground.The game had been held up for 10 minutes early in the first half after referee Sam Purkiss was hit in the face by an attempted clearance from Swindon captain Angus MacDonald.Players rushed to the assistance of the officia...Full Story »
Struggling Hamilton beat Greenock Morton to claim only third league win of season
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by PA
Scottish Championship basement boys Hamilton got only their third league win of the season as Andy Winter’s penalty was the difference in a 1-0 victory over Greenock Morton.Winter stuck his spot-kick into the bottom right-hand corner after Daniel O’Reilly was fouled in the box with 17 minutes gone.Winter had a great chance to double the lead just after the hour mark as he ran through...Full Story »