Exeter manager Gary Caldwell hailed his players after they opened their League One season with an excellent 1-0 win over big-spending pre-season promotion favourites Rotherham.Substitute Caleb Watts, who has endured an injury-ravaged time with the Grecians since joining 12 months ago, scored the only goal in the 71st minute when he chested in a sublime cross from man-of-the-match Johnly Yfeko.Ca...Full Story »

Paudie O’Connor scored twice to give Lincoln a 3-2 win over Burton at the Pirelli Stadium.The Imps skipper equalised early on before bagging the winner with four minutes remaining.A breathless start to the game saw two goals in the opening 10 minutes.Albion struck first with their opening attack after five minutes, with Udoka Godwin-Malife pouncing on a rebound from Billy Bodin’s sho...Full Story »

Johnnie Jackson believes AFC Wimbledon showed their spirit as they overcame a calamitous first 10 minutes to defeat Colchester 4-2.An awful start to the campaign – which saw the south London side go two goals behind – prompted them hit back with four goals and no reply.Jackson admitted the opening was far below his expectations, but felt his side responded in the fashion he expected....Full Story »

Doncaster got their League Two campaign off to a blistering start as they thumped Accrington 4-1 at the Eco-Power Stadium.Manager Grant McCann made the title the primary goal for his side after suffering play-off agony last season.And his players showed their determination to rise to the challenge as a Luke Molyneux brace plus strikes from Jordan Gibson and Billy Sharp saw Rovers surge clear.Gib...Full Story »

Daniel Farke said he gave Brenden Aaronson a hug after he missed a golden chance to snatch victory for Leeds in a 3-3 draw against newly-promoted Portsmouth.Aaronson, back at Leeds after a spell on loan at Union Berlin last season and a second-half substitute for Willy Gnonto, had already equalised in stoppage time when he dragged another effort wide from in front of goal just moments later.Leed...Full Story »

Brenden Aaronson’s stoppage-time equaliser salvaged a thrilling 3-3 draw for Leeds against newly-promoted Portsmouth at Elland Road.Aaronson fired home in the fifth minute of added time after Callum Lang appeared to have snatched Pompey all three points when converting a penalty three minutes earlier.Pascal Struijk’s first-half penalty gave Leeds an early lead, but Pompey responded t...Full Story »

GARETH SOUTHGATE has been spotted enjoying some well-earned time off with his family in the Algarve following his England departure. The former Three Lions manager was seen soaking up the sun with his wife, Alison, and kids after leaving a coffee shop. He was spotted leaving a coffee shop with his wife, Alison Credit: BackGrid Southgate made the decision to resign from his position following ...Full Story »

The middle-distance runner - the son of former Leeds and Manchester City defender Danny Mills - was one of four runners in a calamitous fall in the final few metres of the race. George Mills took part in the first round of Men's 5000m in Paris on Tuesday Credit: Getty But the Team GB star tumbled to track on the home bend Credit: Reuters Mills was on course to finish in eighth place before he...Full Story »

Denzel Dumfries delays Inter contract talks and eyes Man Utd move Denzel Dumfries is refusing to enter contract negotiations with Inter as the Netherlands star eyes a possible switch to Manchester United. The right wing-back has no intention of entering negotiations at the San Siro until the transfer window has closed, according to The Athletic. This will appeal to United, who will be in nee...Full Story »

The goalkeepers took the plaudits as Motherwell and Ross County started the season with a goalless draw at Fir Park.Aston Oxborough made an assured league debut for Motherwell after two years as understudy to Liam Kelly while Ross Laidlaw earned his team a point with several excellent saves.Motherwell had the better of the game but are still trying to find their cutting edge, with a number of at...Full Story »

Saka helped push the Three Lions all the way to the final in Germany, but ultimately left the continent empty handed. Saka posed on a sofa in one photo Credit: INSTAGRAM/BUKAYOSAKA87 The 22-year-old gave his all for England, just weeks after suffering heartbreak with Arsenal in the Premier League after the Gunners missed out on the title to Man City on the final day of the season. And now Sak...Full Story »

Stephen Robinson praised St Mirren fans for their backing before and during the historic 4-1 win over Valur which set up a place in the Europa League third qualifying round.Almost all of the 6,715 fans inside St Mirren Park were cheering on the home side in the first European tie in Paisley in 37 years and an impressive tifo display met the teams coming out of the tunnel before the game.Followin...Full Story »

FOOTIE favourite Paul Merson hopes to show off some dazzling footwork after signing for Strictly Come Dancing. The Arsenal legend, 56, now a Sky Sports pundit, has overcome drink, drug and gambling addictions. A source on the BBC show said: "Paul will be a popular addition." But insiders warned the show — currently probing claims of bullying and abuse — risks a backlash as Merse...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag has urged Manchester United to bring in more players in the summer transfer window to improve the depth of his squad. United have made two major signings this summer Ten Hag calls for further depth to be added to team Manager hopes to avoid last season's injury troubles WHAT HAPPENED?United have signed young centre-back Leny Yoro and Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee in the close...Full Story »

Ederson's wife has responded to claims he has been affected by praise for fellow goalkeeper Stefan Ortega. The Manchester City shostopper has been heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, with champions Al Ittihad looking to add him to their ranks. City will not let Ederson leave for any less than £50 million and would much rather keep him at the club. However, having been on the ve...Full Story »

Stephen Robinson heaped praise on his St Mirren side for the way they handled their first European tie in 37 years after they created a host of opportunities in an entertaining 0-0 draw with Valur in Iceland.The manager had challenged his side to ensure they returned from Reykjavik still in with a chance of progressing from their Europa Conference League second qualifying-round tie in the second...Full Story »

David Watson headed an equaliser to ensure Kilmarnock will travel to Belgium with everything to play for following a 1-1 draw with Cercle Brugge in Europa League qualifying.Killie responded well after Kazeem Olaigbe gave the visitors the lead early in the second half at Rugby Park and Watson got the final touch as a long throw paid dividends in the 70th minute.The 19-year-old midfielder was not ...Full Story »

And the Championship winners will also include an obligation to buy. And the Championship winners will also include an obligation to buy.Steve Cooper worked with Nelson in England's youth teams If the Gunners can agree financial terms, it would reunite the 24-year-old winger with Foxes boss Steve Cooper. He managed Nelson for England's U16s and U17s. And Cooper hopes the attraction of regula...Full Story »

ENGLAND hero Ollie Watkins has been seen enjoying the sites of Milan with new fiancee Ellie Alderson. Watkins, 28, revealed he had proposed to long-term partner Ellie in front of the mesmerising Lake Como in Italy on July 21. The Aston Villa ace, whose late goal against the Netherlands sent the Three Lions into the Euro 2024 final, shared heartwarming pictures of him getting down on one knee...Full Story »

Al-Ittihad are willing to spend big on Ederson after Manchester City turned down Al-Nassr's offer for the Brazilian. WHAT HAPPENED?Saudi Pro League clubs' interest in Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has intensified in the past few months as after Al-Nassr, former champions Al-Ittihad have now placed a bid for the Brazilian, according to the Daily Mail. THE BIGGER PICTUREFabrizio Romano ha...Full Story »