Che Adams notched a brace to give Southampton a 3-0 victory over Preston, a third home win in seven days and a clear view of the Sky Bet Championship automatic promotion places.Striker Adams claimed a classy first-half double – which took him past 100 league goals – before Scotland team-mate Stuart Armstrong crashed in a third.After three defeats in four matches in February, Saints t...Full Story »

Che Adams inspired Southampton to a 2-1 victory over fellow Sky Bet Championship promotion chasers Coventry – who missed a penalty.Striker Adams claimed Saints’ opener after he had deflected in Kyle Walker-Peters’ blast before more decisively bagging a second – both after Haji Wright had missed a spot-kick for the visitors.Jake Bidwell ended his year-long run without a go...Full Story »

Barcelona are tracking Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola as a potential managerial candidate with Xavi likely to leave the club in June WHAT HAPPENED?Barcelona seem to be facing a turbulent few months. In January, Xavi announced his intention to leave the club at the end of the season, leaving the reigning title holders searching for a new manager. And a new possible name has been floated by the...Full Story »

Substitute Tyler Smith earned Bradford a late point in their 1-1 Yorkshire derby with Doncaster at Valley Parade.It was a first League Two game in 17 days for the home side after successive postponements.They took a while to get going as the visitors enjoyed the better of a feisty first half that saw seven bookings.Hakeeb Adelakun’s free-kick set up their first chance, the ball deflecting ...Full Story »

MEET Liv Cooke, football's most extravagant freestyler who boasts a property empire and a fleet of supercars. The 24-year-old from Lancashire is an Instagram favourite and boasts over two million followers, while on TikTok that number is more than double. Meet Liv Cooke, football's most extravagant football freestyler Credit: INSTAGRAM Fans have seen her pulling off the most amazing stunts, i...Full Story »

Arbroath goalkeeper Ali Adams came off the bench as a makeshift striker and scored a superb long-range goal to help secure a 2-2 draw at cinch Championship leaders Raith.Raith, looking to extend their 11-match unbeaten run, took the lead in the 34th minute when Dylan Easton finished off a quick passing move.Jack Hamilton looked to have put the game beyond the relegation-battling visitors when he...Full Story »

Che Adams and Carlos Alcaraz netted as Southampton continued their assault on the Sky Bet Championship automatic places by beating Plymouth 2-1 at St Mary’s.Alcaraz’s and Adams’ second-half strikes were also given an official seal of approval as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak – a Southampton fan – celebrated them from the stands.Ryan Hardie pulled one back in stoppage t...Full Story »

Ross County manager Derek Adams launched a scathing attack on the standard of Scottish football after seeing his side lose 1-0 to Dundee.Joe Shaughnessy found the net with the last touch of the game to win it for the visitors in the seventh minute of stoppage time in Dingwall after both sides missed a number of chances.Adams, who saw his side lose at home for the first time since returning to th...Full Story »

Ross County manager Derek Adams felt his side were good value for three points against St Mirren due to the number of chances they created.The Staggies won 1-0 thanks to a late Jordan White goal, heading in from close range at a corner kick.However, Connor Randall had earlier hit a post and missed a separate one-on-one opportunity – leading Adams to believe County were well worth the first...Full Story »

Derek Adams declared himself satisfied as his third spell as Ross County manager began with a goalless home draw against Kilmarnock.County went a 10th game without victory but there were enough encouraging signs for Malky Mackay’s replacement.The home side had the better chances and James Brown and Connor Randall had efforts cleared off the line in the first half.Adams, who left Morecambe ...Full Story »

Derek Adams hailed his Morecambe players as “giant killers” after beating League One Lincoln 2-1.The fourth-tier Shrimps came from behind to reach the second round of the FA Cup at Sincil Bank.Lasse Sorensen fired the hosts in front in the first half before Burnley loanee Michael Mellon levelled on the stroke of half-time.Tom Bloxham, on loan from Shrewsbury, won the contest with his...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Derek Adams praised Michael Mellon after the young striker’s second-half hat-trick fired the Shrimps to a 4-1 win over AFC Wimbledon.The on loan Burnley forward, and son of Oldham boss Micky Mellon, picked up his first English Football League hat-trick with a clinical performance in front of goal to down the Dons.Adams said: “Michael is prolific and really can score go...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Derek Adams was full of praise for his players as they overcame Tranmere 1-0 to move up to eighth in the League Two table.The Shrimps were given a helping hand by Jordan Turnbull’s own goal 18 minutes from time but Adams felt his side were worthy winners.He said: “Tranmere are a really good side but tonight we managed to get the better of them.“It was a great tea...Full Story »

Derek Adams saluted his “outstanding” Morecambe side after JJ McKiernan’s hat-trick secured them a deserved 3-1 win at Colchester, despite playing for more than an hour with 10 men.McKiernan headed home Adam Mayor’s 21st-minute corner to give Morecambe the lead but the visitors had James Connolly sent off in the 36th minute after the defender appeared to leave a boot in o...Full Story »

Morecambe manager Derek Adams was disappointed not to take three points from the 1-1 draw with Lancashire rivals Accrington in League Two.Adams saw his side create a host of chances before taking the lead in the 64th minute through James Connolly, only to see Accrington pull level with a Tommy Leigh penalty five minutes later.Adams said: “The first half was the best we have played all seas...Full Story »

Derek Adams praised his bunch of Morecambe underdogs as his side recorded their first away win of the season in a 2-1 victory at Forest Green Rovers.Goals either side of half-time from Michael Mellon and Jordan Slew helped the Shrimps move into the top half of the League Two table.Tyrese Omotoye’s late header was not enough to prevent Rovers from slipping to a sixth successive home defeat....Full Story »

Morecambe boss Derek Adams was full of praise for his young side as they picked up a battling point in a 2-2 draw with unbeaten Swindon despite being down to 10 men for much of the second half.The Shrimps had experienced midfielder Yann Songo’o sent off on 55 minutes after he picked up two yellow cards in quick succession but battled to the end.Substitute Ethan Walker earned...Full Story »

Aldershot ended a run of two successive defeats with a comfortable 2-0 National League victory over Fylde at Mill Farm.Fylde almost took a 16th-minute lead but Jack Bycroft denied Luke Charman with a superb reaction save and the goalkeeper was again sharp to turn away Siya Ligendza’s effort.The deadlock was finally broken after 69 minutes when Kwame Thomas played in Ryan Glover and his lef...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Derek Adams questioned referee Ross Joyce’s performance after his 10-man team went down 2-0 at Harrogate in Sky Bet League Two.Farrend Rawson was sent off having been shown yellow cards for conceding a penalty and a free-kick that were both ruthlessly punished by home pair Luke Armstrong and George Thomson.However, Adams claimed replays showed the ball struck Rawson in the c...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Derek Adams gained sweet revenge over his former club Bradford as his youngsters enjoyed a comfortable 3-0 victory at the Mazuma Stadium.Adams, who was sacked by the Bantams after less than a season in charge in February 2022 before returning for a second spell with the Shrimps, had plenty to smile about.Michael Mellon scored twice and JJ McKiernan added another in a one...Full Story »