Reading manager Paul Ince admitted that his players were “out on their feet” as they struggled to hold on to a slender lead near the end of their 1-0 Championship victory over Middlesbrough.Tyrese Fornah, the on-loan Nottingham Forest midfielder, broke the deadlock in the 28th minute when he drove home a powerful 20-yard shot on the half-volley.Though Middlesbrough dominated much of ...Full Story »

West Brom manager Steve Bruce believes winger Grady Diangana’s form is key to the team’s performances after he helped them to a 5-2 victory over early Sky Bet Championship high-flyers Hull at The Hawthorns.Callum Elder’s 27th-minute own goal set Albion on their way to their first win of the season after Oscar Estupinan hit the bar for Hull.But it was a second-half goal fest as ...Full Story »

Substitute Iliman Ndiaye scored twice as Sheffield United claimed an impressive 3-0 victory over Blackburn that lifted them to the top of the Sky Bet Championship.Ndiaye’s brace came after Oliver Norwood had struck the opening goal.With it being the Blades’ third game in six days, United boss Paul Heckingbottom made several changes to his starting line-up.Oli McBurnie and Reda Khadra...Full Story »

Fulham could hand debuts to summer arrivals Issa Diop and Bernd Leno for their west London derby at home to Brentford.Centre-back Diop joined from West Ham, with Germany international goalkeeper Leno signed from Arsenal, but the pair are yet to make their respective bows for the Whites.Manor Solomon is another new acquisition but is sidelined following knee surgery, with Joe Bryan (hand) and Har...Full Story »

Charlton have Diallang Jaiyesimi fit and available for Saturday’s visit of Cambridge.The forward suffered a knock in training, but manager Ben Garner does not envisage it will rule the former Norwich youngster out of the game.Garner has no new injury concerns but remains without Mandela Egbo, who is sidelined with a knee issue.Chuks Aneke (calf) is also out for the hosts, who are looking t...Full Story »

Swansea will be without Joel Latibeaudiere for the Sky Bet Championship match against Luton as the defender is set for a spell on the sidelines after dislocating his shoulder.The defender was carried off on a stretcher following a heavy fall during the first half of Tuesday night’s draw against Millwall and is expected to be out for around four months.Jamie Paterson continues his own rehab...Full Story »

Bristol City midfielder Mark Sykes misses the Severnside derby against Cardiff on Sunday through suspension.Sykes was sent off in Tuesday’s 2-0 home win over Luton for a challenge on Luke Freeman, which sparked a melee between the two sets of players and ended with both clubs being charged by the Football Association.Kane Wilson would seem to be Sykes’ natural replacement for the Sky...Full Story »

Dion Charles could feature for Bolton when they take on Sheffield Wednesday.The forward has been out with a thigh injury but could make his return against the Owls.Ricardo Almeida Santos is available after serving his suspension for a red card picked up against Port Vale.Eoin Toal is expected to still be sidelined with an ankle injury.Michael Smith is expected to miss out for Sheffield Wednesday...Full Story »

Ruben Dias' new squeeze is cabaret dancer Ginevra Festa Manchester City superstar Ruben Dias has a new squeeze - an exotic cabaret dancer named Ginevra Festa. The two were spotted snogging on a boat off the coast of the Balearic Islands in Spain, with Dias splitting up with his popstar girlfriend less than a year ago. The 25-year-old Portuguese defender was also seen walking hand-in-hand with...Full Story »

Hearts lost two soft goals in two minutes after taking the lead in Switzerland as they fell to a 2-1 defeat by Zurich.Lawrence Shankland gave Hearts the lead from the spot midway through the first half of the Europa League play-off first leg but the visitors were behind inside 12 minutes.Adrian Guerrero equalised after Hearts failed to deal with a simple long ball, and then Blerim Dzemaili capit...Full Story »

Exeter could be without Timothee Dieng for the League One visit of Cheltenham this weekend.The midfielder took a knock in Tuesday’s victory over Wycombe and missed training on Thursday.The Grecians will definitely be missing forward Jevani Brown, who is on international duty with Jamaica and will sit out two league matches as well as the second-round Carabao Cup clash with Gillingham.Exete...Full Story »

Lucas Joao could start for Reading in their Sky Bet Championship clash against Middlesbrough.He made a goal-scoring impact after coming on as a second-half substitute in the 3-0 victory over Blackburn after recovering from hamstring trouble.And after seeing Joao prove his fitness, Royals boss Paul Ince might be tempted to give him a starting run.Ince, meanwhile, hopes to soon see his resources f...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED wonderkid Alejandro Garnacho has taken to social media to show off his amazing new tattoo. Garnacho has had characters from hit TV series Prison Break inked into his right arm. Alejandro Garnacho has showed off his new Prison Break tattooCredit: https://www.instagram.com/garnacho7/?hl=en The youngster already has ink on both his right and left armsCredit: Getty The 18-year-...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo has hit out at the "lies" surrounding reports about his future at Manchester United. The Portugal forward missed United's pre-season tour to Thailand and Australia because of personal reasons amid speculation over whether he would be leaving Old Trafford. It has been reported Ronaldo wants to play Champions League football, but United maintain the 37-year-old is not for sal...Full Story »

Blackburn head coach Jon Dahl Tomasson bemoaned his side’s lack of intensity as the Championship leaders suffered a surprise 3-0 defeat at Reading.Rovers started sluggishly, with Reading deservedly going ahead in the 14th minute through a header from defender Tom McIntyre.Blackburn barely improved after the interval and Reading secured victory with further goals from Junior Hoilett and sub...Full Story »

West Brom manager Steve Bruce outlined once again his need for more attacking reinforcements after he saw his side held to a 0-0 draw by in-form Cardiff at The Hawthorns.The Baggies have scored three goals in their first four matches and, after the injury suffered by Daryl Dike, their need for a fresh forward option was highlighted as they drew a blank, although Karlan Grant might have broken th...Full Story »

Championship leaders Blackburn lost their 100 per cent record when they were soundly beaten 3-0 at lowly Reading.It was the hosts who dominated most of the first period, with defender Tom McIntyre nodding them in front in the 14th minute.Rovers improved slightly after the break but were undone again in the 61st minute when Junior Hoilett drove home from the acutest of angles.And 12 minutes from ...Full Story »

West Brom’s struggles at the beginning of the new Championship season continued as a spirited Cardiff secured a 0-0 draw at the Hawthorns.The result left Steve Bruce’s men, fancied by many for a promotion push this season, in the relegation zone after four matches.The team from Wales, meanwhile, sit in the top six after putting together successive clean sheets.West Brom, who gave Oka...Full Story »

Ryan Giggs has given evidence in court Ryan Giggs told a court on Tuesday he is a “flirt” who has never managed to be faithful to a woman while giving evidence about his relationship with ex Kate Greville. The 48-year-old former Wales manager is accused of assaulting Ms Greville, 37, after a row at their home in Worsley, Greater Manchester on November 1, 2020. Ms Greville told juro...Full Story »

Barnsley boss Michael Duff felt his team produced a complete performance as they beat Bristol Rovers 3-0.Early goals from Devante Cole and Jordan Williams were added to by Josh Benson in the second half.Duff was pleased with the way his side responded to Saturday’s defeat at Derby, but believes they could have won by more goals.The Barnsley head coach said: “I thought we did every pa...Full Story »