Michael Duff praised the performances of his fringe players as Cheltenham cruised into the second round of the Carabao Cup following a 2-0 win over Bristol Rovers.Duff named a youthful side featuring seven changes from the team that drew at Crewe on Saturday and he was rewarded with a bright yet controlled performance against Joey Barton’s side.Callum Wright and Taylor Perry were particula...Full Story »

Second-half goals from Alfie May and Kyle Vassell saw Cheltenham ease into the second round of the Carabao Cup with a 2-0 win over Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium.The visitors’ superiority was rewarded on 58 minutes when Callum Wright turned smartly in midfield and sent an inch-perfect ball over the top for May, who controlled and finished the chance with class, lashing past James B...Full Story »

Inter Milan and Denmark star Christian Eriksen has made a little girls' wish come true by sending her a video message as she prepares to get a heart-starting device fitted Christian Eriksen has sent a touching video message to a nine-year-old girl who requires a heart-starting device. Eriksen, 29, collapsed when his heart stopped while playing for Denmark against Finland during Euro 2020. Spe...Full Story »

Liverpool's quiet summer window Liverpool have had a pretty quiet summer transfer window overall. The Reds have, thus far, made just one first-team signing. Ibrahima Konate joined the club back in May from RB Leipzig. The Frenchman is understood to have set the Merseysiders back £36m, and will no doubt prove a fine addition to a squad that endured serious issues at centre-back last ter...Full Story »

Charlton manager Nigel Adkins could turn to both experience and youth for Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup first round tie against League One rivals AFC Wimbledon.Twenty-year-old Charles Clayden was handed a senior debut as a late substitute in Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Sheffield Wednesday, while fellow youngsters Nathan Harness, Ayodeji Elerewe, Hady Ghandour and Josh Davison were unused ...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton will use the depth of his squad for the Carabao Cup first-round clash with Cheltenham.Barton has signalled his intention to involve those players who did not feature in Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at Mansfield, during which skipper Paul Coutts was sent off.Strikers Brett Pitman (ankle) and Aaron Collins (thigh) are unlikely to be involved and defender Trevor Clark...Full Story »

Tottenham are interested in signing Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez, the PA news agency understands. Spurs have been in discussions with the Serie A champions over a possible transfer worth £60million as they try and strengthen their attacking options. It is understood they would like the Argentina international to play alongside Harry Kane rather than to replace him. However, the...Full Story »

Port Vale manager Darrell Clarke admitted he was frustrated by his side’s performance in their Sky Bet League Two opening day defeat to Northampton.Vale started well at Sixfields but fell behind to Benny Ashley-Seal’s close-range finish against the run of play midway through the first half.The visitors were then unable to recover from Lucas Covolan’s red card early in the secon...Full Story »

Michael Duff expects Cheltenham to have some tough days ahead during their first League One campaign in 12 years.But the Robins started off with a point from a 1-1 draw at Crewe after Andy Williams and Mikael Mandron traded first-half goals.Loyalty to the squad which won the League Two title last term and a lack of resources has meant Duff has not been the busiest manager in this summer’s ...Full Story »

New Leyton Orient boss Kenny Jackett was pleased to come away with a 1-1 draw at Salford.The former Portsmouth manager was handed a dream start to his O’s tenure with debutant Omar Beckles in the right place at the right time to fire home the opener after an impressive Tom King save.However, the Ammies – buoyed on by supporters in a competitive match for the first time in 74 weeks &n...Full Story »

Fuming Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton criticised referee Josh Smith after his 10-man side lost 2-1 to Mansfield after a late penalty.The game was level at 1-1 when Paul Coutts was sent off for an off-the-ball incident involving Danny Johnson in the 77th minute.The Stags then won it six minutes into stoppage-time as Johnson scored from the spot after Mark Hughes had tugged Oli Hawkins.“We ...Full Story »

Andy Williams punished a defensive mistake as Cheltenham marked their return to Sky Bet League One with a 1-1 draw at Crewe.The striker made the most of a wayward backpass from defender Donervon Daniels to cancel out Mikael Mandron’s opener for the Railwaymen with both goals coming in the first half at Gresty Road.Williams wasted an early opening after he took down a high pass neatly, but ...Full Story »

Cristian Romero was named Serie A Defender of the Year last season. Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of defender Cristian Romero from Atalanta, the club announced on Friday. Sources had told ESPN on Thursday the deal would be completed for €55 million ($65m). "I'm very happy to be wearing this shirt and to come to this club," Romero said in a video statement. "I want to than...Full Story »

Left-back Josh Doig is in contention for a return to action for Hibernian after two games on the sidelines.The 19-year-old was left out for matches against Motherwell and Rijeka – with the Easter Road side braced for a bid which has not yet arrived – and manager Jack Ross will now consider him for the visit of Ross County in the cinch Premiership.Striker Kevin Nisbet sustained a knoc...Full Story »

Cardiff manager Mick McCarthy believes Kieffer Moore could be on the bench for the Bluebirds’ Sky Bet Championship opener against Barnsley.Moore, who scored 20 times in his debut campaign for Cardiff, has not featured in pre-season after contracting Covid-19 but has trained this week.However, Lee Tomlin, Isaac Vassell, Rubin Colwill, Isaak Davies and Kieron Evans will all be absent for McC...Full Story »

Recently-appointed Bournemouth boss Scott Parker has a number of absentees to contend with for Friday’s Sky Bet Championship opener against Valerien Ismael’s West Brom.The former Fulham manager took charge at the Vitality Stadium in late June, signing a three-year deal to become head coach on the south coast.Parker says Jack Stacey needs assessing before Friday’s clash having g...Full Story »

Coventry could hand debuts to a number of their new signings when they face Nottingham Forest in their Championship opener on Sunday.Former Derby striker Martyn Waghorn could lead the line for City for the first time, while fellow new boys Ian Maatsen and Simon Moore will hope to be involved.Ben Sheaf and Viktor Gyokeres, who enjoyed loan spells with the Sky Blues last season, have joined on a p...Full Story »

Crewe midfielder Tom Lowery will miss the season opener at home to Cheltenham as his contract dispute rumbles on.The 23-year-old has entered his final year and been offered a new deal but has yet to sign it and, as a result, has been left out of pre-season matches.Manager Dave Artell is likely to give debuts to a number of his new signings with centre-back Tommie Hoban, forward Christopher Long ...Full Story »

DENMARK international Christian Eriksen has returned to Inter Milan as he continues his recovery from a cardiac arrest. The 29-year-old suffered the medical emergency during Denmark's Euro 2020 opener against Finland in June and has not played since. Christian Eriksen returned to Inter Milan for the first time since his cardiac arrest The Denmark international was reunited with his club team-...Full Story »

TOTTENHAM star Dele Alli has shown off his new tattoos including ones from TV shows Family Guy and Rick and Morty. The 25-year-old's latest body artwork was revealed via an Instagram video from teammate Sergio Reguilon. Alli showed off his tattoos in an Instagram videoCredit: Instagram @sergioregui Spurs forward Alli has added a host of new tattoos to his armsCredit: Instagram @sergioregui F...Full Story »