Barcelona president Joan Laporta has, on Saturday, provided a fresh insight into the future of midfield star Frenkie de Jong. The subject of Dutch international De Jong’s future, of course, took its place front and centre in the headlines this past summer. This came upon the former Ajax man being added to the transfer wishlist of English giants Manchester United. At several points ove...Full Story »

Southampton boss Nathan Jones insisted he will remain “thick-skinned” after his side were loudly booed off following a damaging 1-0 defeat to fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest.Disgruntled home fans vented their displeasure following Saints’ sixth successive Premier League defeat, with the full-time jeers followed by chants of “you don’t know what you’re doin...Full Story »

Blackburn head coach Jon Dahl Tomasson was pleased his depleted side bounced back from consecutive Championship defeats to beat Cardiff 1-0.There was not much between the two sides in a scrappy encounter, summed up by Bradley Dack’s winner in the 48th minute which found the bottom left corner via a wicked deflection.It was reward for their endeavour, though Cardiff will rue Mark Harris and...Full Story »

Nathan Jones was left “devastated” by the last-gasp Fulham goal which condemned Southampton to a 2-1 defeat.Saints will begin 2023 at the foot of the Premier League after Joao Palhinha struck two minutes from time.James Ward-Prowse thought he had secured a first point under new boss Nathan Jones after scoring with a trademark free-kick to cancel out his own own-goal, after he deflect...Full Story »

Northampton boss Jon Brady admitted he was left scratching his head after praising his side’s ‘magnificent’ performance despite the 2-1 defeat to Swindon in Sky Bet League Two.The home side missed two clear chances in the first 25 minutes at Sixfields and were made to pay when Tyrese Shade’s thumping finish broke the deadlock and gave Swindon a fortuitous half-time lead.N...Full Story »

Nathan Jones vowed to “work religiously” on Southampton’s shortcomings after his struggling side slipped to the bottom of the Premier League on the back of an error-strewn 3-1 loss to Brighton.Former Luton boss Jones endured a miserable first home game in top-flight management to leave him in no doubt about the size of the job at St Mary’s.Southampton goalkeeper Gavin Baz...Full Story »

Northampton boss Jon Brady felt the 1-1 draw at promotion rivals Mansfield was a point gained, despite dominating the 90 minutes and enjoying the best of the chances.It looked like the Stags had stolen an undeserved win when Will Swan poked home the 84th-minute opener after goalkeeper Lee Burge had blocked a ricochet in the box as the Cobblers tried to clear.But Sam Hoskins majestically volleyed...Full Story »

Like billions of people around the world, the Welsh presenter is getting into the festive spirit ahead of the big day. BBC presenter Emma Jones regularly wows her social media followers Credit: INSTAGRAM@ELJONESUK The 30-year-old set her followers' pulses racing with a pre-Xmas snap Credit: INSTAGRAM@ELJONESUK Emma Jones, , https://www.instagram.com/p/CjxOuZYMCTc/, ,Credit: https://www.instag...Full Story »

The Dutch midfielder is a long-term target for the Red Devils after they tried to sign him during the summer transfer window. Man Utd target Frenkie de Jong's price is reportedly being driven up by Barcelona Credit: Getty Barcelona president Joan Laporta has said that De Jong is "non-transferable", according to Sport. But the report suggests that it is a tactic in order to raise his price ahe...Full Story »

Nathan Jones warned Southampton are “not going to suddenly turn into Barcelona” after scraping into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with an unconvincing 2-1 success over League One Lincoln.Saints boss Jones toasted victory from his first home match in charge thanks to Che Adams’ double overturning an early own goal from goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu.The Premier League hosts laboured f...Full Story »

Manchester United have been given renewed hope in their long-standing bid to sign Frenkie de Jong, according to reports. The Red Devils spent most of the summer trying to prise the Netherlands international away from Barcelona(opens in new tab), but the midfielder continually insisted that he had no intention of leaving the Camp Nou. But De Jong may now be considering his options, with the D...Full Story »

  Man Utd want De Jong AND Bellingham (MEN) Man Utd could make another move for Frenkie de Jong and remain interested in signing Jude Bellingham, according to the Manchester Evening News. Manager Erik ten Hag has told close friends that if he could sign any player in the world for his team it would be Bellingham. Meanwhile, De Jong has privately told Ten Hag he'd be happy to mov...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Derek Adams will assess the fitness off Ash Hunter and Jon Obika for the visit of Charlton.Max Melbourne is pushing to start after coming off the bench as a late substitute in last week’s 1-1 draw with Exeter.Courtney Duffus is a long-term absentee for the Shrimpers.Morecambe are looking for their first league win since October and just their third of the season.Caretaker Ch...Full Story »

Swindon head coach Scott Lindsey will have midfielder Jonny Williams available again for the Sky Bet League Two clash with AFC Wimbledon.Wales international Williams, who is Town’s leading scorer with six goals, will add a much-needed attacking boost to the Robins’ line-up after World Cup duty.But fellow midfielder Saidou Khan will miss out after being stretchered off in the 2-0 defe...Full Story »

Barcelona chief Jordi Cruyff says selling Frenkie de Jong in January isn't an option. Cruyff thinks that today it is no longer a necessary move and, furthermore, he is delighted with the performance of the Dutchman during the last weeks before the World Cup started. He said, "Today this is not being talked about. In football there are moments and sometimes they are not defined solely by foot...Full Story »

Jon Brady applauded Northampton’s away-day specialists after they claimed an impressive 3-1 win at fellow promotion challengers Bradford.The absence of Sky Bet League Two leading scorer Sam Hoskins through suspension did not hamper the Cobblers, who produced a commanding display.Goals from Mitch Pinnock, Shaun McWilliams and Sam Sherring at a wet Valley Parade clinched their sixth away vic...Full Story »

Jonathan Grounds will hope for more game time when Exeter take on Ipswich in Sky Bet League One on Saturday.The defender returned as a very late substitute in last weekend’s stoppage-time victory over Peterborough after two months out with a calf injury.Captain Matt Jay made only his fourth league start of the season in place of Sam Nombe, who replaced him midway through the second half an...Full Story »

Swindon midfielder Jonny Williams misses the Sky Bet League Two clash with Crewe after joining up with Wales for the World Cup.Forward Tyrese Shade is also set to sit out the game after picking up a slight hamstring injury.Striker Rushian Hepburn-Murphy is nearing a return from a hamstring problem but is not yet ready to return while defenders Tom Clayton and Angus MacDonald could be back in ful...Full Story »

Aberdeen will make a late decision on Jonny Hayes ahead of their cinch Premiership encounter with Dundee United.Hayes is very close to fitness following a groin injury but will not be rushed back unless 100 per cent.Callum Roberts (hamstring) and Dante Polvara both remain on the sidelines.United are set to be without former Dons defender Charlie Mulgrew.The 35-year-old is close to fitness follow...Full Story »

The 49-year-old, who replaces Ralph Hasenhuttl, has penned a three-and-a-half-year deal at St Mary's after leaving Championship club Luton Town. Southampton have confirmed Nathan Jones as their new manager Credit: Getty He has signed a three-and-a-half-year deal after leaving Luton Town for the Saints Credit: Getty He will be joined at the South Coast club by first team coaches Chris Cohen an...Full Story »