West Brom manager Steve Bruce accused his players of failing to meet the expectations of the club and supporters after a 2-0 home defeat to Swansea.Supporters chanted “You’re not fit to wear the shirt” after Swansea’s second goal went in.The result left the Baggies with one win in 12 Championship games, one point from a possible 21 and one goal in 10-and-a-half hours of f...Full Story »

Steve Bruce is still seeking his first win in charge of beleaguered West Brom after a 2-0 defeat at home to Swansea.West Brom supporters chanted “You’re not fit to wear the shirt” as Bruce’s side’s alarming slump continued.Late goals from Joel Piroe and Cyrus Christie made it one win in 12 Championship games for West Brom, one point from a possible 21 and one goal i...Full Story »

Alex Pattison could return to Harrogate’s starting line-up when they take on Port Vale.The forward came off the bench in Town’s goalless draw with Barrow at the weekend after missing their victory over Bradford just a few days before.Defenders Rory McArdle and Lewis Richards are still doubtful.Simon Weaver’s team will play at the EnviroVent Stadium for the first time in three w...Full Story »

Newport will be without midfielder Robbie Willmott for the clash with Sky Bet League Two leaders Forest Green at Rodney Parade.Willmott was forced off in the first half of the victory over Tranmere and now faces an extended lay-off with a calf problem.On-loan Coventry defender Josh Pask and striker Courtney Baker-Richardson are already out until at least April due to hamstring injuries.And defen...Full Story »

Louis Appere could come into contention to start when Northampton host Walsall in Tuesday’s League Two clash.The Scottish forward returned after a knock for Saturday’s 1-0 loss at Rochdale, joining the fray off the bench in the second half.And now the 22-year-old could be deemed fit enough to start when Walsall pitch up at Sixfields.Josh Eppiah is another forward building up his matc...Full Story »

Aramide Oteh is likely to miss Crawley’s clash with Oldham on Tuesday.The 23-year-old striker was replaced in the 15th minute of their 2-1 victory over Forest Green on Saturday with an injury and is yet to be known how severe it is.Ashley Nadesan replaced Oteh in that game and scored, and he could step in from the off in midweek.James Tilley could come back into the fold after he missed th...Full Story »

Wigan manager Leam Richardson will check on his squad ahead of the visit of Fleetwood in Sky Bet League One.Richardson suggested some some of his players may have picked up knocks in Saturday’s 3-0 defeat by Sunderland.Key midfielder Jordan Cousins remains on the sidelines with a thigh problem.Tom Pearce, Scott Smith and Thelo Aasgaard are also on the sidelines.Fleetwood will check on wing...Full Story »

Erik Pieters is likely to miss Burnley’s Premier League clash against Leicester at Turf Moor on Tuesday due to a knee issue.Pieters will undergo scans to determine the length of his absence, but the Clarets hope he will be quickly back in action.Dale Stephens is expected to miss out due to a minor thigh strain. Maxwel Cornet could be involved, however, after an ankle concern.Leicester mana...Full Story »

Portsmouth will be without Ronan Curtis for the visit of Oxford.Curtis picked up his 10th booking of the season in Saturday’s 3-3 draw with Fleetwood and must now sit out two games.Defender Sean Raggett should be fit, despite taking a nasty fall in that game.Shaun Williams (back) and Kieron Freeman (ankle) continue to work their way back towards full fitness while Michael Jacobs has a knee...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday striker Lee Gregory could return for the Sky Bet League One clash with Burton.Gregory has been missing since the 3-2 defeat at Oxford on January 22 but is closing in on a full recovery.Chey Dunkley and Dominic Iorfa should be back in contention soon following spells in the treatment room.“We are in the top six and that is the aim. We are looking up, not down,” sai...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers will be hoping Sam Finley is available for Tuesday’s visit of Barrow.The midfielder came off at half-time during Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Exeter having been suffering with a viral infection leading into the game.Nick Anderton was an unused substitute having had the same illness but should also be in contention.Jon Nolan is in full training and could be in line to make ...Full Story »

Carlisle boss Paul Simpson will be hoping his winning return to the club continues with the visit of Rochdale.Simpson will take charge of his first home game since being appointed Cumbrians manager for a second spell after victory at Leyton Orient on his comeback.A rare start for defender Jon Mellish was one of five changes made by Simpson as Carlisle won 1-0 to move out of the relegation zone.H...Full Story »

Colchester’s leading scorer Freddie Sears could come back into the starting line-up as they prepare to face struggling Leyton Orient on Tuesday.The 32-year-old striker was named on the bench for Saturday’s visit of Oldham but, having come on at half-time to help his side battle back to earn a 1-1 draw, he could make a return against Orient.Sears replaced John Akinde at the break for ...Full Story »

Shrewsbury boss Steve Cotterill said his side have no fresh injuries for the visit of League One leaders Rotherham.The Shrews came through their 2-0 win at Burton on Saturday unscathed and Cotterill said the squad is feeling fresh after what was a first victory since January 2.Josh Vela serves the second of a three-match ban a while fellow midfielder David Davis is unlikely to play again this se...Full Story »

Peterborough boss Grant McCann has hinted he will make changes to his side for their FA Cup fifth-round tie at home to Manchester City.McCann returned for a second stint in charge of Posh last week but was unable to prevent them losing 3-0 at home to Hull on Saturday.While he has no fresh injury concerns following the defeat, the quick turnaround means he is likely to shuffle his pack.Dan Butler...Full Story »

Middlesbrough will welcome back FA Cup hero Matt Crooks for the fifth-round visit of Tottenham.Crooks scored the goal against Manchester United that sent the fourth-round tie to extra time, with Boro going on to win on penalties, but has been serving a two-match suspension in the league.Riley McGree missed the 3-2 defeat at Barnsley on Saturday with a knock and he will be assessed before kick-of...Full Story »

Cardiff boss Steve Morison hopes for better news on the illness front ahead of the Bluebirds’ Sky Bet Championship clash against Derby.A number of players were laid low by sickness prior to Cardiff’s 1-0 home defeat against leaders Fulham on Saturday.A lengthy list included Mark Harris, Isaak Davies, Uche Ikpeazu and Jordan Hugill, although Davies and Hugill were able to feature amon...Full Story »

Wycombe will check on Ryan Tafazolli and Curtis Thompson ahead of their League One clash with Cambridge.Defender Tafazolli has missed the last two matches after picking up an injury in the warm-up prior to last week’s defeat by Wigan while midfielder Thompson sustained a knee problem in the previous outing against Cheltenham.Jack Grimmer needed treatment for a head injury in Saturday&rsquo...Full Story »

Barcelona manager Xavi was the only man to spot a mistake in the statue commemorating Diego Maradona inside Napoli's stadium. Maradona, who died in 2020, played for both Barcelona and Napoli in his career with both clubs facing off in the Europa League round of 32. Thursday saw Xavi take his Barcelona side to the Diego Maradona Stadium and inside is a tribute to the Argentina legend. The 42...Full Story »

MANCHESTER CITY star Phil Foden has got fans talking with a new neck tattoo. The 21-year-old first showed it off on Twitter earlier this month and it got a bit of limelight on Saturday after Foden scored the winner in Manchester City's 1-0 victory over Everton. The tattoo reads: "Sky is the limit" The tattoo, located behind Foden's left ear, reads: "Sky is the limit." It is all in capital le...Full Story »