Hibernian have lost Elias Melkersen and James Scott to illness ahead of the visit of cinch Premiership leaders Celtic.Shaun Maloney was already without six players and none will be returning for Sunday’s Easter Road clash.Demetri Mitchell (foot), Paul Hanlon (heel), Kyle Magennis (groin) and Harry Clarke (hamstring) are all out while Paul McGinn and Joe Newell remain sidelined by knocks.Ja...Full Story »

Reece James could make a surprise Chelsea return in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Liverpool.The England wing-back has been out of action since December with hamstring trouble, but has impressed on his return to full training this week.Hakim Ziyech and Mateo Kovacic have shaken off worrying knocks to be available for the Blues, who are only missing long-term absentee Ben Chilwell.Liver...Full Story »

Rangers dug deep into their reserves to battle past Borussia Dortmund and into the Europa League last 16 with a dramatic 6-4 aggregate win at Ibrox.The Scottish champions stunned the Bundesliga outfit with a 4-2 win in the first leg of the knockout round play-off in Germany last week and the return game in Glasgow was equally pulsating.Gers skipper James Tavernier scored from the spot in the 22n...Full Story »

Harvey Barnes struck early on before James Maddison added a second-half brace as Leicester eased into the Europa Conference League last 16 with a 7-2 aggregate win over Randers.Leicester’s 4-1 victory at the King Power Stadium a week ago meant their Danish opponents were second favourites to advance and the Foxes swelled their lead even further within two minutes of the second leg getting ...Full Story »

James Henry could be available for Oxford when they host Cambridge.The forward is returning from a calf injury and played 45 minutes for the Under-23s against QPR in a friendly earlier in the week.Billy Bodin is progressing from the ankle injury which saw him miss the last two matches and is edging closer to a return for the U’s.Elliott Moore could also be checked after coming off injured ...Full Story »

The 25-year-old fashion-conscious Leicester City ace has already scored a modelling deal with online fashion giant Boohoo. James Maddison is flogging earrings, bracelets and chains for net store Cernucci The Iced Smiley Pearl Necklace, worn by the Leicester City ace, costs £60 Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk Now he is selling men’s necklaces, earrings and bracelets for &...Full Story »

Rochdale snatched an unlikely point as James Ball scored a 93rd-minute equaliser in a 1-1 draw with Port Vale.It was the home side’s first shot on target at the end of a game low on quality and goalmouth action.The visiting fans went into the break singing as Vale got the breakthrough in the final minute of the first period. Chris Hussey’s corner into the six-yard area was met by an ...Full Story »

Birmingham teenager Jordan James scored his first senior goal as the Blues earned a 2-2 draw away to Stoke.The 17-year-old struck after just 12 minutes to put the visitors ahead but Stoke hit back to lead through two goals from Tyrese Campbell either side of half-time.Gary Gardner quickly drew Birmingham level again and defences came out on top after that as the spoils were shared.The Blues, wit...Full Story »

James Tavernier insists Rangers still have Europa League work to do following their stunning 4-2 first-leg win over Borussia Dortmund.In an incredible knockout round play-off encounter at Signal Iduna Park, the Scottish champions raced into a two-goal interval lead through a VAR-awarded penalty from the Gers captain and an Alfredo Morelos tap-in.Light Blues midfielder John Lundstram curled in a ...Full Story »

Dundee boss James McPake was content to see his cinch Premiership side grind out victory as they overcame Peterhead 3-0 to progress to the Scottish Cup quarter-finals.McPake’s men had to battle to progress, with a Charlie Adam penalty giving them the lead just after the half-hour mark before Niall McGinn and Josh Mulligan added further goals in the second half.Dundee’s reward was a h...Full Story »

James Tavernier scored one goal and set up another as Rangers beat Hibernian 2-0.Tavernier’s fifth-minute penalty sent Rangers on their way to victory at Ibrox.Hibs had a decent spell during a first-half blizzard but Alfredo Morelos put the game beyond the visitors with an emphatic finish in the 57th minute, although Shaun Maloney’s side rallied late on.The roar that greeted the seco...Full Story »

A late Reece Smith equaliser saw the spoils shared between Maidenhead and Eastleigh as they drew 2-2.Maidenhead remain in 19th while the point sees Eastleigh move up one place into 14th in the National League.Eastleigh had a good chance in the opening minutes of the game when Tom Broadbent had a shot from 12 yards out but his effort was saved.Maidenhead took the lead in the 40th minute when Char...Full Story »

Reece James will miss Chelsea’s FA Cup fourth-round clash with Plymouth due to continued hamstring trouble.The England wing-back will also miss Chelsea’s Club World Cup push next week in Abu Dhabi.Ruben Loftus-Cheek will also miss out with a minor knock.Chelsea could include several academy youngsters who have trained with the first team this week.Midfielder Adam Randell is expected ...Full Story »

Blackpool manager Neil Critchley make changes to his side for their clash with Bristol City.The manager admitted that a couple of players were carrying knocks and bruises, while Kevin Stewart will be assessed after returning from international duty with Jamaica.Reece James is back in training to boost the Seasiders’ left-back options in the absence of Luke Garbutt, who faces a long spell o...Full Story »

James McPake was left frustrated after Dundee’s goalless derby draw against Dundee United which left the Dark Blues bottom of the cinch Premiership.The two Tayside clubs put in a big effort with substitute Zak Rudden coming close on a couple of occasions on his debut and United striker Nicky Clark missing a terrific chance to win it for the visitors late in the game.However, with St J...Full Story »

Newport manager James Rowberry saw his side claim a fourth-straight win with hard-fought 2-1 League Two victory over Barrow at Rodney Parade and vowed that there was more to come from his side.Rowberry’s men claimed all three points thanks to League Two top scorer Dom Telford’s quickfire double in the first 12 minutes and hung on to win after Mickey Demetriou’s second-half own ...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday’s new loan signings Harlee Dean and Tyreece John-Jules are hoping to feature in the home game against Ipswich.Birmingham defender Dean and Arsenal striker John-Jules both arrived this week until the end of the season.On-loan Preston defender Jordan Storey, an unused substitute in last week’s defeat at Oxford, is also hoping to make his first appearance for the clu...Full Story »

DECLAN RICE is using the international break to brush up on his golf. The West Ham and England star posted various pictures after he flew to Scotland to play at one golf's most famous courses - St Andrews. West Ham and England star Declan Rice posted a picture of him jetting off to Scotland The midfielder was stuck in a bunker at one point The England international enjoyed his day out on the...Full Story »

James Perch could return to the Mansfield squad for the League Two clash with Leyton Orient on Saturday after being out since August.The 36-year-old suffered a fractured skull last summer and has now been given the go-ahead by a specialist to return to action. He had hoped for a run-out in the under-23s on Wednesday but the game was called off.Nigel Clough’s men will be looking for a club-...Full Story »

Newport boss James Rowberry paid tribute to his side’s “great resilience” after a late 1-0 win at Leyton Orient took them up to third place in League Two.Cameron Norman’s close-range winner five minutes from time took the visitors into the automatic promotion places.“I am delighted with the result,” Rowberry said.“The way Orient play the game can sometim...Full Story »