Heimir Hallgrimsson has warned the Republic of Ireland they have to stop presenting gifts to their opponents if they are to qualify for major tournaments once again.Three days after Nathan Collins’ error had handed Finland a lead in Helsinki, keeper Caoimhin Kelleher blundered in Athens to allow Greece to ease to a 2-0 Nations League B2 victory.Ireland had rallied at the Georgios Karaiskak...Full Story »

Caoimhin Kelleher went from hero to villain as the Republic of Ireland slipped to a 2-0 Nations League defeat in Greece.The Liverpool keeper, who had made three fine first-half saves before being beaten by Tasos Bakasetas’ deflected 48th-minute shot, gifted the ball to substitute Petros Mantalos in stoppage time to allow him to seal the win.Victory maintained the Greeks’ 100 per cent...Full Story »

Lee Carsley dismissed suggestions he effectively ruled himself out of the permanent England post by saying he is still on the path to becoming the world-class coach the job needs.Gareth Southgate’s temporary successor bounced back from Thursday’s embarrassing 2-1 home defeat to Greece with a 3-1 win away to Finland in the Nations League on Sunday.England were not wholly convincing in...Full Story »

Liverpool icon Joel Matip has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 33, just months after leaving the Reds at the end of his contract Joel Matip has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 33 (Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Ex-Liverpool star Joel Matip has dropped a bombshell as he hangs up his boots just months after bidding farewel...Full Story »

Juventus are watching Sevilla midfielder Dodi Lukebakio.Lukebakio proved the matchwinner in the derby win against Real Betis last week with his successful penalty. La Gazzetta dello Sport says his form has brought him to the attention of Juve sports director Cristiano Giuntoli. Giuntoli was at the Olimpico in Rome on Friday, watching the draw between Italy and Belgium with Lukebakio on the p...Full Story »

EDIN TERZIC is the shock name on Manchester United’s shortlist to replace Erik ten Hag. German Terzic took Borussia Dortmund to the Champions League final last season before surprisingly quitting. Edin Terzic is the latest name in contention if Erik ten Hag departs Credit: Getty He has many admirers at Old Trafford and it would he a smart but unexpected move to go for him if they sack u...Full Story »

The daughter of Chelsea legend Frank has amassed a huge following who she keeps up to date with her glamorous lifestyle. Jade, 33, has almost a quarter of a million followers on Instagram. However, despite her apparent glam life she has admitted she still struggles. In her latest collection of snaps, she admitted that they were taken when she felt low. The pictures showed her in a series o...Full Story »

Borussia Dortmund star Jamie Bynoe-Gittens has been on top form, and two Premier League sides are now plotting a bid for the 20-year-old. Bynoe-Gittens in top form at Dortmund Liverpool and Chelsea interested in forward Chelsea send scouts to watch England U21 star WHAT HAPPENED?Bynoe-Gittens has been having a breakout season under Nuri Sahin this season at Borussia Dortmund. The England...Full Story »

However, another glamorous and headline-hitting couple could give them a run for their money… Jack Grealish and Sasha Attwood. Jack Grealish and Sasha Attwood have just welcomed their first childPeople have compared Jack and Sasha to Posh and Becks over the yearsJack shared this adorable photo of new baby Mila The stylish duo have regularly been dubbed "footie's super couple" thanks to t...Full Story »

Michael O’Neill picked out the positives after his Northern Ireland side were unable to capitalise on a string of chances in a goalless Nations League draw against Belarus in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary.Northern Ireland peppered Fedor Lapoukhov’s goal with shots in the opening 45 minutes, twice having goals ruled out and also seeing Eoin Toal’s header come back off the post and it en...Full Story »

Northern Ireland failed to make their chances pay as they were held to a frustrating 0-0 Nations League draw by Belarus in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary.Michael O’Neill’s side had two goals ruled out and hit the post, all in the first half, but could not find the goal that would have sent them top of League C3 as their familiar lack of cutting edge proved costly.Conor Bradley, given the capt...Full Story »

New Crawley boss Rob Elliot had no doubt Josh Flint’s 56th-minute sending-off had a huge bearing on his side’s 5-3 home defeat by Shrewsbury.The central defender picked up his second booking for holding back George Lloyd, but the Red Devils went 2-1 ahead six minutes later when Armando Quitirna scored his fourth league goal of the season.Crawley had fought back well after John Marqui...Full Story »

Luckless Scotland had a last-gasp goal ruled out as they suffered a 2-1 Nations League defeat to Croatia in Zagreb.Ryan Christie shot the disciplined visitors ahead in the 33rd minute from a tight angle before striker Igor Matanovic levelled three minutes later.Steve Clarke’s side came under increasing pressure after the break and eventually succumbed in the 70th minute of the League A Gro...Full Story »

Manager Mark Kennedy hailed Swindon’s resilience after they withstood a late onslaught to win 3-2 at Cheltenham.The visitors were two up at the break after goals from George Cox and Will Wright.Joel McGregor added a third just after half-time, piling the misery on ex-Swindon boss Michael Flynn, before goals from George Miller and Ethon Archer set up a tense finish.Kennedy said: “I wa...Full Story »

Salford boss Karl Robinson declared himself “absolutely fuming” at the performance of the officials in his side’s 2-1 home defeat to Grimsby.Luca Barrington scored twice for the visitors, opening the scoring inside a minute and striking again just before the break after Cole Stockton had levelled in the 15th minute.Salford twice struck a post in the second half through Ossama A...Full Story »

Rotherham boss Steve Evans believes his side should have received a game-defining penalty during their entertaining 3-3 League One draw at Peterborough.James Dornelly opened the scoring for Posh, but the visitors were 3-1 up at half-time thanks to goals from Sam Nombe, Mallik Wilks and Jonson Clarke-Harris.Joe Rafferty’s own goal and Emmanuel Fernandez’s header earned Darren Ferguson...Full Story »

Harrogate boss Simon Weaver expressed his delight at the manner his team have recovered from a 5-1 mauling against MK Dons with back-to-back clean sheets in League Two.Right-back Toby Sims’ first-half header secured a 1-0 home triumph over Newport, building on last weekend’s 0-0 draw at Swindon.And Weaver was particularly pleased with how his centre-halves Anthony O’Connor and ...Full Story »

Swindon survived a late scare to win 3-2 at Cheltenham and claim their first away success of the season.Mark Kennedy’s side were two up at the break after goals from George Cox and Will Wright.Joel McGregor added a third just after half-time, piling the misery on ex-Swindon boss Michael Flynn, before goals from George Miller and Ethon Archer set up a tense finish.Cox met Tunmise Sobowale&r...Full Story »

Dara Costelloe scored in the fourth minute of added time as Accrington came from behind to defeat Gillingham 2-1 in a dramatic ending at Priestfield.Ben Woods and Costelloe, on loan from Championship club Burnley, both netted in the second half after Armani Little had put Gills ahead shortly after the interval.Woods saw his deflected shot find a way past September’s League Two Player of th...Full Story »

Chesterfield manager Paul Cook was upset by the late penalty decision which helped high-flying Notts County salvage a 2-2 draw at a sold-out SMH Group Stadium.The Spireites looked set for the three points after goals from Paddy Madden and Will Grigg, either side of an Alassana Jatta equaliser, saw them leading deep into stoppage time.But referee Matt Corlett awarded County a penalty for handball...Full Story »