Corry Evans could push for more minutes as Sunderland prepare to host Norwich.The midfielder overcame a hamstring problem to make an appearance from the bench against Stoke last weekend and could feature again for the Black Cats.Jay Matete could also be involved after replacing the suspended Dan Neil against the Potters.Dan Ballard remains sidelined with a foot fracture and Carl Winchester is al...Full Story »

Stevenage boss Steve Evans thought Jamie Reid was justly rewarded after the striker snatched a last-minute winner to beat Peterborough 1-0 in the Carabao Cup second round.Reid buried a Luther Wildin pull back in the third minute of second-half stoppage-time to knock out the League One side and claim Stevenage’s first win over the visitors since 2013.And the former Posh manager was not surp...Full Story »

Steve Evans hit back at suggestions that Stevenage’s strong start to the season is a result of big spending after a 2-1 win over Carlisle at the Lamex Stadium.Two of Boro’s summer signings were on the scoresheet against the Cumbrians, Kane Smith and Max Clark both opening their accounts for their new team.The win – unbeaten Stevenage’s fifth in six games this term –...Full Story »

Sir Alex Ferguson gave evidence in Ryan Giggs' assault trial Friday. MANCHESTER, England -- Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was called Friday as a character witness for Ryan Giggs in a court case involving the ex-Premier League footballer. Giggs is on trial on charges of assault and use of coercive behaviour against an ex-girlfriend. The 80-year-old Ferguson, who gave evid...Full Story »

Steve Evans thought Stevenage should have been out of sight by half-time in their 1-0 win over Rochdale at the Lamex.Captain Carl Piergianni’s back post header just before half-time was the difference, as the Hertfordshire team continued their unbeaten start to the new League Two season.Danny Rose’s second-half header was ruled out for offside and Rochdale’s late surge could ha...Full Story »

Stevenage manager Steve Evans hailed his side’s never-say-die attitude after they continued their habit of scoring late goals to rescue a point deep into added time in a 1-1 draw at Walsall.Danny Rose’s 100th-minute header cancelled out Danny Johnson’s early strike for the Saddlers as the sides, who each began the day with 100 per cent records, shared the spoils.It was the fift...Full Story »

Stevenage manager Steve Evans praised his side for an “outstanding” first-half display which set up a 2-1 win over Championship outfit Reading in the first round of the Carabao Cup.League Two Stevenage went ahead in the 10th minute through Saxon Earley but Reading, fielding a young side, equalised just past the hour mark when Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan slid home after a quick break.Danny R...Full Story »

Preston will be without suspended striker Ched Evans for their first home game of the season against Hull.Evans was shown a straight red card in last week’s goalless Championship opener at Wigan and starts a three-game ban.Boss Ryan Lowe has no new injury worries and could include Greg Cunningham in his squad after the left-back missed out last week.Fellow defender Bambo Diaby could also r...Full Story »

Sir Alex Ferguson has offered a brutal tongue-in-cheek verdict over what Arsenal fans can expect from the 2022/23 Premier League season in a chat with Frankie Dettori. The iconic former Manchester United boss was in high spirits after bumping into the legendary jockey at Goodwood on Saturday (July 30) where they posed for photos. Dettori is a huge fan of the Gunners which has been a source of ...Full Story »

Steve Evans hailed the quality shown by Stevenage in their 2-1 win at Tranmere in Sky Bet League Two.Jordan Roberts smashed home from close range with six minutes to go to seal victory for the visitors at Prenton Park.Stevenage had been pegged back just after half-time when Kane Hemmings cancelled out Jake Reeves’ opener.It was a deserved victory after the Hertfordshire club bossed the fir...Full Story »

The 47-year-old reportedly had a tempestuous relationship with tough-talking Scot Sir Alex Ferguson, who frowned upon his celebrity lifestyle. Former footie ace David Beckham ran into Fergie Credit: Goff But it was Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, rather than his former Manchester United boss Credit: Rex Happily it was Sarah Ferguson he and wife Victoria, 48, bumped into at a seafood rest...Full Story »

Jonny Evans struck in stoppage time to rescue a 2-2 draw for Northern Ireland at home to Cyprus but only after some fans had repeated their calls for manager Ian Baraclough to go.Evans bundled the ball home in the third minute of time added on as Northern Ireland came back from 2-0 down, having trailed to goals in either half from Andronikos Kakoulli before Paddy McNair offered hope in the 72nd ...Full Story »

Real Madrid crushed bottom-side Levante 6-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday night in a match that saw Vinicius Junior net a hat trick and Karim Benzema continue continue his rampant goalscoring form in LaLiga this season. The result means Levante, who have 29 points from 36 matches, are relegated to Spain's second division as they cannot mathematically get out of the bottom three. Despite...Full Story »

Sir Alex Ferguson wants Cristiano Ronaldo to stay at Manchester United after the pair recently held talks, according to reports. The Portugal international previously spent six years playing under the Scot at Old Trafford. And his future with the Red Devils is currently up in the air as Erik ten Hag prepares to take charge. Manchester United re-signed Ronaldo in the summer, with the Portugal in...Full Story »

Stevenage boss Steve Evans may look to switch things up as they face Salford in the final game of the season.Boro have lost two games on the spin since securing safety in the league for next season and Evans may opt for a different XI in an attempt to finish the season on a high.Long-term injury absentee Jake Reeves will miss out.Midfielder Chris Lines will be hoping to start a game for the firs...Full Story »

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira could be without Nathan Ferguson for the visit of Watford on Saturday.Ferguson has been training on his own but has yet to train with the group ahead of the match.The Palace boss has no new injuries to contend with.Watford manager Roy Hodgson will have to assess both Craig Cathcart and Tom Cleverley ahead of the trip to south London.Cathcart has been sufferi...Full Story »

Manager Steve Evans compared Luke Norris to Harry Kane after the striker’s goals secured Stevenage’s Sky Bet League Two status.Norris scored a penalty and a header either side of half-time to take his tally for the season to 14 and secure a 2-0 win against Tranmere.Stevenage’s safety was confirmed after relegation rivals Oldham’s clash with Salford finally reached a concl...Full Story »

Steve Evans has no new injury concerns as he looks to seal Stevenage’s Sky Bet League Two safety against Tranmere.A Boro victory coupled with an Oldham defeat against Salford would see Stevenage secure their EFL status and they only have long-term absentee Jake Reeves unavailable for the clash.Reeves has been out since February with a broken arm.Evans lost his first two matches after takin...Full Story »

Rotherham will be without Shane Ferguson for the crunch clash with Oxford.The Northern Ireland international suffered a foot injury in Tuesday’s defeat at Burton which will end his season, even if the misfiring Millers drop into the play-offs.Jordi Osei-Tutu is fit after picking up an ankle knock in midweek, with Josh Vickers (broken hand) and Will Grigg (hamstring) out for the season.The ...Full Story »

Preston boss Ryan Lowe will check on Patrick Bauer and Ched Evans ahead of Monday night’s Sky Bet Championship derby clash with Blackburn.Defender Bauer was not risked in Tuesday night’s 3-0 defeat by leaders Fulham after travelling with a slight injury, while striker Evans had to come off after just 25 minutes with a recurrence of a toe injury, and both will be assessed.Midfielder A...Full Story »