Cambridge substitutes combine in win over Bristol Rovers
Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA
Substitutes Fejiri Okenabirhie and Sullay Kaikai scored late to give Cambridge their third win in four League One games by beating Bristol Rovers 2-0 at the Abbey Stadium.Okenabirhie’s curling finish in the 78th minute opened the scoring before Kaikai wrapped up the points in stoppage time to consign Rovers to a first defeat of the season.The visitors had the best chance of the first half ...Full Story »
Bryan Mbeumo at the double as Brentford ease to victory over 10-man Fulham
Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA
Brentford claimed west London bragging rights over 10-man Fulham with a deserved 3-0 victory at Craven Cottage in the Premier League.Yoane Wissa’s first-half strike coupled with a Bryan Mbeumo double was enough for Thomas Frank’s men, who extended their unbeaten record in London derbies to 11.The Bees continue to adjust to life without Ivan Toney but did not look back after an impres...Full Story »
Andre Vidigal fires Stoke to win over Watford
Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA
New hero Andre Vidigal scored his fourth goal of the season as Stoke beat Watford 1-0.The Portuguese winger – who turned 25 in midweek – marked his birthday with a late celebration as he notched a 53rd-minute winner.It is now four goals in as many games in all competitions for the summer signing from Maritimo, who continues to impress on English soil.Meanwhile, Watford’s unbeat...Full Story »
Callum Hendry hat-trick fires Salford to victory at Tranmere
Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA
Callum Hendry’s second-half hat-trick was enough to give Salford a 4-3 win at Tranmere in Sky Bet League Two.The visitors twice fought back from a goal down before Hendry took over in the second period to give the Ammies the victory.Connor Jennings opened the scoring for Tranmere after six minutes, slipping between two defenders and head Lee O’Connor’s cross past Alex Cairns.Sa...Full Story »
Players were relentless – Russell Martin says late Saints winner no coincidence
Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by PA
Southampton boss Russell Martin felt Che Adams’ stoppage-time winner against Plymouth was no coincidence after a “relentless” second-half showing from his side at Home Park.The clash between last season’s League One champions Argyle and relegated Premier League side Saints looked set to end in a draw after Ryan Hardie quickly cancelled out Nathan Tella’s 49th-minute...Full Story »
Shaun Maloney says Charlie Wyke deserves ‘every bit of credit’ after derby rout
Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by PA
Shaun Maloney saluted two-goal marksman Charlie Wyke as Wigan wiped out their eight-point deduction inside four League One games after thrashing Bolton 4-0.Wyke started and finished the scoring at Toughsheet Community Stadium with a Stephen Humphreys’ double sandwiched in between as Latics ended Wanderers’ 100 per cent start to the campaign in emphatic fashion.The visitors’ thi...Full Story »
Michael Beale turns attention to big European night after Rangers’ cup comeback
Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by PA
Michael Beale called for a big European night at Ibrox on Tuesday after Rangers had to come from behind to beat Morton 2-1 in their Viaplay Cup last-16 tie at Ibrox.Ahead of the first leg of their Champions League play-off game against PSV Eindhoven, the Light Blues boss made eight changes for the visit of the Championship side, with star players like skipper James Tavernier, John Souttar, Todd ...Full Story »
Wigan no longer on minus points after thrashing leaders Bolton
Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by PA
Charlie Wyke and Stephen Humphrys scored twice as Wigan moved out of the Sky Bet League One relegation zone with a 4-0 derby rout of leaders Bolton.Latics started the campaign with an eight-point deduction but have won three and drawn one of their opening four fixtures to wipe out that deficit.And this impressive success over previously unbeaten Wanderers could not have been sweeter for Latics&r...Full Story »
Rangers fight back to avoid cup upset against Morton
Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by PA
Rangers survived a potential Viaplay Cup embarrassment as they came from behind against Championship side Morton at Ibrox to win 2-1 and book their place in the quarter-finals.Michael Beale’s side – missing half a dozen regulars – found themselves a goal behind and under pressure in the 53rd minute when Ton skipper Grant Gillespie scored with a penalty following a VAR check.The...Full Story »
Late goal rescues a point for Oldham
Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by PA
James Norwood netted a stoppage-time equaliser to rescue a point for Oldham as they drew 1-1 with Chesterfield.The visitors started the brighter of the two sides and almost had the opener but Norwood headed just wide of the target from inside the area.Chesterfield then had a great opportunity to hit the front just after the half-hour mark but Branden Horton smashed a volley over the crossbar at ...Full Story »
Che Adams nets stoppage-time winner as Southampton edge out Plymouth
Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by PA
Southampton striker Che Adams scored a stoppage-time winner as Saints claimed a dramatic 2-1 victory at Plymouth.Adams controlled the ball and volleyed in from close range at the far post after Argyle keeper Conor Hazard had palmed out Adam Armstrong’s goal-bound header from a corner four minutes into added time.That winner came after Nathan Tella had put the relegated visitors ahead in th...Full Story »
England’s golden generation, USA beaten and underdogs – World Cup talking points
Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by PA
The ninth edition of the Women’s World Cup is almost over with only the final left to play.A new winner will be crowned when England and Spain do battle in Sydney on Sunday.Here, the PA news agency takes a look at what we learned from this tournament.USA dominance overOur time Down Under comes to an end. 💔#USWNT x @Visa pic.twitter.com/X2g0NHqg38— U.S. Women''s National Socce...Full Story »
Sweden beat Australia to win World Cup third-place play-off for fourth time
Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by PA
Sweden struck in either half to retain their World Cup best of the rest status with victory over co-hosts Australia in the third-place play-off.A Fridolina Rolfo penalty and fine Kosovare Asllani strike secured a 2-0 win for Sweden, who never looked in danger of losing to the home favourites in Brisbane.Peter Gerhardsson’s side responded magnificently to their last-minute semi-final exit a...Full Story »
SHEAR CLASS Alan Shearer’s glamorous daughter Hollie wows fans as she joins no bra club and shows off toned abs in tiny crop top
Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
The glamorous daughter of Premier League legend Alan has become an icon in her own right on social media.
Hollie Shearer wore a double denim top and skirt Credit: instagram @hollieshearer
She has 82,000 followers on Instagram Credit: instagram @hirestreetuk
She has a following of over 82,000 on Instagram.
And her latest post showed exactly why.
Hollie, 28, posted a video to her page wearing...Full Story »
RILED UP I got rid of Man Utd kit Ryan Giggs gave me, says Rachel Riley… as she threatens to pull support over Mason Greenwood
Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
The maths whizz, 37, and Red Devils fan was gifted the top with her name and the number '86 on - the year she was born - back in 2013 when Giggs, 48, made a guest appearance on the Channel 4 show.
Rachel Riley has revealed she ditched the football top given to her by Giggs following his arrest
The TV presenter was gifted the strip by Giggs when he appeared on Countdown Credit: PA:Press Associa...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - De Gea now
Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by 7M Sport
Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.
CFCReece James will be out for months with hamstring injury
De Gea now
The never ending cycle of Sevilla
Scott Carson has the best job in the world. This guy is just collecting medals for fun.
Source: Create your own happiness
Cristiano Ronaldo on Sergio Ramos reaching 60 million followers on Instagram
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Lionesses World Cup star Alessia Russo is daughter of Met Police FC's record scorer
Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Alessia Russo has followed in her father's footsteps to become a key part of the Arsenal and England set-ups after growing up in a football-obsessed family
Alessio Russo has scored three goals at the World Cup so far (Image: Nigel Keene/ProSports/REX/Shutterstock)
England forward Alessia Russo has been on top form at the Women's World Cup - but she's not the first goal-grabbing star in her fam...Full Story »
Romeo Lavia completes €62million move to Chelsea from Southampton
Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by sundayworld.com
Chelsea have completed the signing of midfielder Romeo Lavia from Southampton for a reported £53million, possibly rising to £58m, taking their total number of first-team acquisitions this summer to eight.The 19-year-old, who has played just 29 times in the Premier League, has signed a seven-year deal having made clear earlier this week his desire to move to Stamford Bridge over Liver...Full Story »
Arsenal 'make contact' with Ansu Fati's agent as Barcelona boss Xavi issues transfer warning
Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by sportbible.com
The Gunners have already signed Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber and Declan Rice this summer, but it is thought Mikel Arteta is keen to add an attacking player to his ranks before the transfer deadline slams shut.
And it seems the north Londoners have reignited their pursuit of Fati, having previously expressed an interest in the winger last season.
That's according to Spanish journalist Adrian S...Full Story »
Pochettino: Chelsea captain James out 'a few weeks' with hamstring injury
Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by thescore.com
Chelsea captain Reece James is set to miss "a few weeks" after injuring his hamstring in training this week, Blues manager Mauricio Pochettino said Friday.
The 23-year-old started in Chelsea's season-opening 1-1 draw with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Sunday before being substituted in the 77th minute.
"It's a sad moment because he's our captain," said Pochettino. "He was so excited and fu...Full Story »
Arsenal ‘join Barcelona in transfer race for Man City outcast’ after losing Jurrien Timber to injury
Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
The Gunners are believed to be looking for a new defender following the devastating ACL injury to summer signing Jurrien Timber.
Jurrien Timber is set to miss much of the season with an ACL injuryArsenal have since been linked with Joao CanceloHe is not in Pep Guardiola's plans at Man City
The former Ajax man was forced off on his Premier League debut against Nottingham Forest with an injury.
...Full Story »
Liverpool confirm signing of Wataru Endo as Jurgen Klopp finally lands a midfielder
Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Liverpool have signed Wataru Endo
Liverpool have announced the £16m signing of Japan midfielder Wataru Endo from Stuttgart.
The 30-year-old has joined the Reds on a four-year deal, which will keep him at Anfield until 2027.
Endo was captain at Stuttgart and can offer Liverpool plenty of experience and drive in the middle of the park, after they missed out on Romeo Lavia and Moises Caiced...Full Story »
‘Very keen on the deal’ – Bundesliga star wants to follow Endo to Liverpool
Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
It's now understood to be clear on the Dutchman's end that playing opportunities will be limited in Bavaria, despite an initial understanding that the player was keen on proving his worth in the German top-flight.
"I think something will happen between Gravenberch and Liverpool; they will go for him, as it's clear he won't have the best opportunities for minutes under Tuchel," Christian Falk ...Full Story »
Chelsea table opening offer for Djordje Petrovic
Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by 101 GREAT GOALS
Premier League giants Chelsea have, on Friday, moved forward with an opening offer for a new goalkeeper, it has been revealed.
The situation between the posts, of course, has taken its place front and centre in the headlines in west London across much of the summer to date.
This comes with the Chelsea brass having opted to part with not one, but both of the club's options between the posts, na...Full Story »
Man City seek signing to replace injured De Bruyne - Guardiola
Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by ESPN
Manchester City will dip into the transfer market to replace Kevin De Bruyne, according to Pep Guardiola.
The Belgium midfielder has been ruled out until the new year after undergoing surgery to fix a hamstring injury.
City have spent more than £100 million ($127.3m) on Mateo Kovacic and Josko Gvardiol this summer but Guardiola says De Bruyne's long lay-off means more new players are ne...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Arsenal to miss out on Joao Cancelo as Man City star edges closer to Barcelona loan move
Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by Goal.com
Dominik Livakovic set to sign with Fenerbahce
🚨🤝 #Livakovic-#Fenerbahce, the agreement with the GK and #DinamoZagreb is still valid and in place, confirmed. ✅⚠️ Just the final approval of the 🇭🇷 club's President is missing: he wants to wait the result of the #UCL return match (tomorrow vs #AEK) before giving an answer. pic.twitter.com/RiI6o4stUj— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) August...Full Story »
Barry Robson relieved Aberdeen do not suffer upset to progress in League Cup
Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by PA
Aberdeen manager Barry Robson claimed it was a case of job done after his side booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Viaplay Cup with a 2-1 win over Stirling.The Dons boss alluded to last season’s embarrassing Scottish Cup defeat against non-league Darvel when insisting the main objective had been progressing in the tournament.But the Pittodrie outfit were made to battle hard for...Full Story »
Daniel Farke facing up to Leeds challenge as winless run continues
Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by PA
Leeds boss Daniel Farke knows he has a “hell of a task” on his hands at the club this season.The Whites boss was talking after his side’s 1-1 draw with West Brom.Brandon Thomas-Asante opened the scoring with a controversial goal which came off his hand before captain Luke Ayling rescued the hosts a point at Elland Road.Willy Gnonto has this week handed in a transfer request aft...Full Story »
Steve Cooper feels Nottingham Forest showed a new side to them with late winner
Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by PA
Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper saw growth in his side as they rallied to beat Sheffield United late on.Forest looked like being held by the Blades after Taiwo Awoniyi’s third-minute opener was cancelled out by Gus Hamer’s delightful strike shortly after half-time.But Chris Wood, whose loan move from Newcastle was made permanent in the summer, came up with the goods in the 89th m...Full Story »
Bojan Miovski and Leighton Clarkson on target as Aberdeen advance in League Cup
Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by PA
Aberdeen were made to battle for their place in the quarter-finals of the Viaplay Cup as they warmed up for their Europa League encounter against Hacken with a narrow 2-1 victory at Stirling.Bojan Miovski fired the Dons into the lead after 29 minutes and a second from Leighton Clarkson just after the hour mark looked to have broken the resistance of their League One hosts.The part-timers, who ha...Full Story »
Chris Wood heads home late winner as Nottingham Forest see off Sheffield United
Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by PA
Chris Wood climbed off the bench to score an 89th-minute winner as Nottingham Forest got their Premier League season up and running with a 2-1 victory over Sheffield United.Forest looked like being held by the Blades after Taiwo Awoniyi’s third-minute opener was cancelled out by Gus Hamer’s delightful strike shortly after half-time.But after Steve Cooper’s men had laboured in t...Full Story »
Luke Ayling earns point for Leeds but wait for win goes on
Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by PA
Leeds’ wait for a first league win since April 4 went on after they came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw with West Brom.Baggies boss Carlos Corberan, who spent three years at Elland Road, thought he had earned bragging rights over his old club thanks to Brandon Thomas-Asante’s controversial opener, which came off his arm, early in the second half.But Luke Ayling clinched the hosts a...Full Story »
Kylian Mbappe in line to feature for Paris St Germain against Toulouse
Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by PA
Luis Enrique said Kylian Mbappe is in a good state of mind to return to his Paris Saint Germain side ahead of Saturday’s Ligue 1 meeting with Toulouse.The striker was absent from the squad for the opening-weekend goalless draw with Lorient following a tumultuous summer in which a dispute over his future left him training separately from the first team.The 23-year-old has only a year to run...Full Story »