John Sheridan hailed the spirit in his squad as Oldham earned a lifeline in their battle to retain Football League status with a 2-0 League Two victory over Leyton Orient on Tuesday evening.The Latics had been winless in their past eight matches going into the game, but were the better side and were deserving of the three crucial points.“There’s a lot of spirit about us tonight,&rdqu...Full Story »

Steve Clarke watched his Scotland side surrender a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Austria then insisted they are “in a good place” ahead of their bid to reach the 2022 World Cup.The Scots found themselves 2-0 up inside 56 minutes in a friendly at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion after midfielder John McGinn’s drive from eight yards added to a first-half header from defender Jack Hendry...Full Story »

Gary Bowyer feels his players are showing the same belief in promotion they did at the start of the season after they moved within four points of the play-offs with a 2-1 win over Crawley at the Peninsula Stadium.Ammies top scorer Brandon Thomas-Asante opened the scoring when he tapped home from close range after Matt Smith’s initial effort on the half-volley smashed off the post.The hosts...Full Story »

Substitute Troy Parrott spared the Republic of Ireland’s blushes with a stoppage-time winner in a narrow 1-0 victory against lowly Lithuania on a night when they had four goals disallowed for offside.The Tottenham striker, currently on loan at MK Dons, produced his third senior international strike in the nick of time after Chiedozie Ogbene twice, Conor Hourihane and Scott Hogan had seen e...Full Story »

Robbie Stockdale was relieved to end his “stickiest spell” as Rochdale manager after his side earned a 2-0 win against Carlisle at the Crown Oil Arena.Dale ended a winless run of seven games, during which they had picked up just two points and slipped closer to the relegation zone.But goals either side of the break from Liam Kelly and Conor Grant earned them some welcome breathing sp...Full Story »

Rochdale ended a seven-game winless run with a 2-0 League Two victory against Carlisle.Given their recent poor run of results, tension around the Crown Oil Arena was eased considerably by an early goal for the home side.In the 10th minute, Stephen Dooley was fouled by Corey Whelan. Liam Kelly stepped forward and slammed a low penalty into the left-hand corner of Mark Howard’s goal, his eff...Full Story »

Salford boosted their play-off hopes by claiming a 2-1 win over Crawley at the Peninsula Stadium.Brandon Thomas-Asante and Jordan Turnbull gave the hosts a two-goal advantage before Tom Nichols’ header set up a grandstand finish but the result means Gary Bowyer’s side move within four points of the Sky Bet League Two play-off places.The hosts opened the scoring in the 18th minute, Ma...Full Story »

Oldham were handed a lifeline in their quest to stay in the Football League as Callum Whelan’s late goal capped off an excellent evening to give the Latics their first win in nine games with a 2-0 victory at home to Leyton Orient.The hosts had taken the lead in the first half when Orient defender George Ray headed into his own net, breaking the deadlock after a long period of Oldham domina...Full Story »

Mansfield blew a two-goal lead and the chance to move into the play-off places as they drew 2-2 at Hartlepool.Home goalkeeper Ben Killip saved smartly from Jordan Bowery and then George Lapslie, before he was beaten.The Stags kept possession in the penalty area and Lapslie turned in from six yards in the 21st minute.They doubled their advantage four minutes later when A deep cross by Elliot Hewi...Full Story »

Rubin Colwill scored his first international goal as Wales extended their unbeaten home record to 18 games with a 1-1 friendly draw against the Czech Republic in Cardiff.Tomas Soucek put the visitors ahead in the first half, but Colwill instantly replied with a strike as clinical as his FA Cup goal for Cardiff at Liverpool last month.It was a special night for Wayne Hennessey who became the thir...Full Story »

Hungary capitalised on a mistake from Niall McGinn to edge out Northern Ireland 1-0 at Windsor Park.Dundee winger McGinn undersold Bailey Peacock-Farrell with a back-pass, allowing Roland Sallai to nip in and score with 56 minutes gone.Up until that point Northern Ireland had looked the more dangerous side with captain Steven Davis hitting the outside of the post and McGinn himself going close, ...Full Story »

Scotland surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Austria in an entertaining friendly at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion.Visiting goalkeeper Craig Gordon kept the hosts at bay before Jack Hendry headed Steve Clarke’s side into the lead after 28 minutes following a corner from John McGinn, who had missed a couple of early opportunities.The Aston Villa midfielder made no mistake with another ch...Full Story »

Stand-in skipper Raheem Sterling set up one and scored another as England cruised to victory in a friendly against Ivory Coast that felt more like a training match after Serge Aurier’s sending off.Gareth Southgate made 10 changes from Saturday’s comeback win against well-drilled Switzerland as World Cup preparations continued with a first-ever senior international meeting of these na...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Auba   Francesco Totti made his Roma debut on this day in 1993.One club. Five trophies. 25 seasons. Forever a legend     Rafinha and Thiago Alcantara, with their World Cup 94' winner dad, Mazinho and their Leeds United cousin, Rodrigo Moreno. Sporting talent runs in that family.     Ronaldo & Portugal after rea...Full Story »

ARSENAL legend Thierry Henry was brutally snubbed by a young fan wanting a photo.. with Divock Origi. The Belgium coach, 44, was leaving the team hotel ahead of Tuesday night's friendly against Burkina Faso along with the rest of the squad. The youngster beamed as he posed with Liverpool and Belgium striker Origi as Henry trudged down the stairsCredit: Twitter Liverpool forward Origi, 26, was...Full Story »

ENGLAND ace Phil Foden's family provoked complaints to police for holding a "music festival" with a blaring sound system on Mother's Day. The young star bought the six-bed, £2.85million pile in a quiet Cheshire village for his parents three years ago. Phil Foden's angry neighbours complained about a rave-style party at his mansion on Mother's DayCredit: Peter Powell Limited Phil and part...Full Story »

GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ rocked a £22,000 handbag as she watched Cristiano Ronaldo Jr score for Manchester United's U12s yesterday. The pregnant Wag is Cristiano Jr's biggest supporter, virtually always taking in his games. Georgina Rodriguez watched the game from her deckchairCredit: Instagram Pregnant Georgina poses with her kidsCredit: Instagram Georgina also brought his siblings Mateo, fo...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid plan to trigger the €40m option in Antoine Griezmann's loan from Barcelona. El Desmarque report that the French forward is featuring in Atletico's plans for next season and, therefore, they will make the payment to Barça. The clause would have been activated automatically if Griezmann played 50 percent of the games which he was available for. He is currently at 66 ...Full Story »

Alvaro Morata has declared he wants to stay with Juventus. Morata is on-loan at Juve from Atletico Madrid, with his future yet to be decided. Morata joined Juventus in a two-year loan deal, which cost the Turin side €20m. They can make his stay permanent for €35m. "I want to stay, but the future does not depend on me," said Morata. "Next year, if it is not possible to continue h...Full Story »

Spain national team boss Luis Enrique has, on Monday evening, responded to suggestions that he could soon swap La Roja for the Premier League, by taking up the managerial reins at Manchester United. Enrique, of course, has been named as one of a short list of candidates currently under consideration to take his place on the bench at Old Trafford ahead of next season. This comes with interim ...Full Story »