Portsmouth manager Danny Cowley revealed a stomach bug had ripped through his squad before their 0-0 draw at home to former side Lincoln.A dull game produced very little goalmouth excitement in front of a crowd of almost 18,000 at a sun-baked Fratton Park.Cowley said: “The positives of the match was the attitude and application of the players.“We’ve kept a clean sheet and I don...Full Story »

Summer signing Macaulay Langstaff scored twice as Notts County opened their Vanarama National League campaign with a 3-0 win over Maidenhead at Meadow Lane.Langstaff, brought from Gateshead where he scored 32 goals last season, broke the deadlock in the 22nd minute when he finished off a sweeping team move.The 25-year-old forward grabbed his second just before half-time, slotting in a left-foot ...Full Story »

Maccabi Haifa played in the Champions League last season for the first time in 10 years, but were eliminated by FC Kairat Almaty in the first round. Haziza, the Israeli international, has one goal and one assist in two Champions League games this season, compared to nine goals and five assists last term. Maccabi Haifa eliminated Greek giants Olympiakos Piraeus 4-0 on away field in the second ...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher admitted the 1-0 home win over Barnsley was the “best way to start the season”.Aston Villa attacking midfielder Finn Azaz, who has joined Argyle on a season-long loan, scored the 45th-minute winner with a superb first-time sidefoot strike into the top corner.Schumacher said:: “It’s three points on the board and a clean sheet so we’ve ...Full Story »

WEST HAM have agreed a transfer for Sassuolo striker Gianluca Scamacca, SunSport can reveal. The two clubs finally met at a £30.5million up-front payment - with further add-ons. West Ham have agreed a deal to sign Italy striker Gianluca Scamacca from Sassuolo The Italian club were originally hoping to get at least £43m for the player dubbed the next Zlatan Ibrahimovic. However, the...Full Story »

The head of the nation already played a part in convincing the PSG forward to remain at the club French President Emmanuel Macron has backed Zinedine Zidane to return to the country as a manager amid frequent rumours linking the former Real Madrid boss to Paris Saint-Germain. The capital club's managerial situation is uncertain with Mauricio Pochettino's future reportedly in doubt after anot...Full Story »

Malky Mackay is looking for Ross County to finish the season on a high against Dundee United on Saturday as he looks to the future.The Staggies boss has indicated the home fans could see some youngsters in action against the Tannadice outfit.Goalkeeper Ashley Maynard-Brewer’s season has been ended by a shoulder injury.United head coach Tam Courts utilised his squad over the past week to ke...Full Story »

Former England boss McClaren joined the incoming Red Devils boss today and his assistant Mitchell van der Gaag who is following him to Old Trafford. Steve McClaren is poised to return to Manchester United with Erik ten Hag Credit: Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. They met in Amsterdam with United’s Director of Football John Murtough less than 24 hours after Ten H...Full Story »

Malky Mackay refused to make a big issue of Ross County’s disallowed goal as he savoured a “terrific point” against Hearts at Tynecastle.The Staggies fought out a 0-0 draw away to the on-form Jambos in the cinch Premiership.The result took the visitors a point clear of sixth-placed Motherwell and ensured they remain within striking distance of fourth-placed Dundee United in the...Full Story »

Tranmere are boosted by the return of Calum MacDonald and Kieron Morris from suspension as they host relegated Oldham in their final Sky Bet League Two home match of the season.The pair have both served four-match bans after being sent off against Carlisle earlier this month.Goalkeeper Joe Murphy is also set to return after missing last week’s loss at Stevenage with a knock.Tom Davies is a...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher was frustrated to miss out on a victory over Sunderland that would have boosted his side’s hopes of sneaking into Sky Bet League One’s automatic promotion places following a goalless draw at Home Park.Both the Pilgrims and their visitors were looking to enhance their promotion prospects but are now likely to have to focus on securing their place in the...Full Story »

Tranmere will once again be without Calum MacDonald and Kieron Morris for the home Sky Bet League Two clash with Exeter.The duo must serve the last game of three-match suspensions following straight red cards in the 2-2 draw against Carlisle.Tom Davies was back in Rovers’ starting line-up at Bradford on Good Friday after illness and the defender should keep his place.Forward Josh McPake wa...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher felt his side were deprived of two points in their quest for promotion after a goalless League One draw with Burton at the Pirelli Stadium.Argyle almost caught Albion cold in the first minute when skipper Joe Edwards’ header was scrambled away from the line by Burton captain John Brayford.And Schumacher believes the ball crossed the line, saying: “I fe...Full Story »

Hearts are boosted by the return of Nathaniel Atkinson and Gary Mackay-Steven for Saturday’s cinch Premiership showdown with city rivals Hibernian at Tynecastle.Cammy Devlin and Michael Smith are both close to fitness but will not be ready for this weekend.Beni Baningime is out long term, while John Souttar is battling to be back before the end of the season.Hibs manager Shaun Maloney expe...Full Story »

MICAH RICHARDS has been trolled by Rio Ferdinand over his past comments about Karim Benzema following the striker's hat-trick against Chelsea. The Real Madrid hitman ran riot in the first leg of the Spaniards' Champions League quarter-final tie with the west Londoners on Wednesday night, scoring two stupendous first-half headers before bagging a third shortly after half time. Benzema's hat-tri...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher described their 1-0 home victory over promotion-chasing rivals Oxford as “a massive win”.Joe Edwards volleyed the 56th-minute winner from Ryan Law’s cross, chested into the skipper’s path by striker Niall Ennis.Argyle earlier had keeper Michael Cooper to thank for an outstanding stop to deny Gavin Whyte.Schumacher, whose fourth-placed side ...Full Story »

Cammy MacPherson returns to the St Johnstone squad for the visit of Livingston in the cinch Premiership.The midfielder missed the win over Motherwell before the international break through injury.Defender James Brown will be assessed after returning from international duty with Malta while Craig Bryson, Chris Kane and David Wotherspoon remain on the sidelines.Livi boss David Martindale has no fr...Full Story »

Bruno Fernandes grabbed a brace as Portugal secured a 2-0 victory over North Macedonia on Tuesday to qualify for the 2022 World Cup finals. The Manchester United midfielder scored a goal in each half as Portugal booked their place to Qatar later this year. The result sees Portugal qualify for the World Cup for a sixth consecutive time. It is likely to be Cristiano Ronaldo's last for his countr...Full Story »

Italy manager Roberto Mancini was left with a loss for words following his side's shocking 1-0 defeat to North Macedonia that will leave the Azzurri out of the World Cup for the second straight time. With Italy frustrated for 90 minutes by a heroic North Macedonia defensive performance, Aleksandar Trajkovski struck the only goal of the game in the second minute of added time, inflicting Italy...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher was as happy with a sixth straight clean sheet as he was a sixth consecutive victory as promotion-chasing Plymouth eased to a 2-0 win over Cheltenham.Striker Niall Ennis arrowed the ball home from a tight angle to put Argyle 1-0 up before playmaker Danny Mayor scored a sublime volley after 42 minutes as the Greens consolidated their play-off place.Schumacher said: “That&r...Full Story »