Oxford boss Karl Robinson heaped praise on Nathan Holland after his two goals helped dispatch Accrington 5-1 at the Kassam Stadium.The on-loan West Ham player’s first was a stunning solo effort before he quickly added a second from close range to open the floodgates for Oxford.Robinson said: “That’s been coming, we’ve been threatening to do something like that.“We&r...Full Story »

Oxford boss Karl Robinson has a strong squad at his disposal for the midweek visit of Accrington.Cameron Brannagan came through Saturday’s draw with Gillingham unscathed after a recent back injury and is expected to keep his place in the side.Sam Winnall is pushing for a return to the side after shrugging off a recent hip injury as well as a bout of illness.Mark Sykes came off the bench of...Full Story »

Oxford boss Karl Robinson paid tribute to his club’s fans after they stood and applauded at the end despite their team wasting chance after chance in the 1-1 draw with Gillingham.Matty Taylor fired the U’s in front after five minutes from Herbie Kane’s pass through the middle, for his first goal in seven matches.But Alex MacDonald levelled for Gillingham with a spectacular equa...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Stephen Robinson heaped praise on his players as they came from behind to take a point from Lancashire rivals Accrington despite going down to 10 men.Shane McLoughlin was sent off before half-time and when Colby Bishop put Stanley 3-2 ahead on 68 minutes they looked set for the points, until Cole Stockton levelled with his 10th goal of the season nine minutes from time.Robinson sa...Full Story »

Coventry boss Mark Robins heaped praise on his star Swedish striker after Viktor Gyokeres’ brace lifted the Sky Blues into the top two of the Sky Bet Championship.City saw off Peterborough 3-0 at the Coventry Building Society Arena on Friday night as Gyokeres’ second-half double quickly followed Gustavo Hamer’s opener.“He’s gleaming from belief,” said Robins. ...Full Story »

Stephen Robinson was delighted with his Morecambe players for executing a counter-attacking game plan to perfection in their 3-1 win at Crewe.The Shrimps soaked up home pressure but made it count when they ventured forward as they claimed their first win on their travels this term.The Lancashire side made the most of fine deliveries from the wings to catch Crewe cold in the first half.Adam Phill...Full Story »

Manager Mark Robins was pleased with the way 10-man Coventry handled Cardiff after they moved just one point off the top of the Sky Bet Championship with a 1-0 win at the Coventry Building Society Arena.Viktor Gyokeres’ 15th-minute strike proved the difference after he latched onto Callum O’Hare’s flick and curled past Dillon Phillips in the Cardiff goal with defenders bearing ...Full Story »

Substitute Rubin Colwill scored twice as Cardiff came from behind to beat Nottingham Forest 2-1 and pile the pressure on under-fire boss Chris Hughton.Forest had gone ahead at the City Ground when Lewis Grabban slotted home midway through the first half.But Cardiff’s robust approach gradually ground the home side down and 19-year-old Colwill conjured up his first senior goal to level the s...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon boss Mark Robinson was full of praise for his side after a second-half stoppage-time goal from Ayoub Assal clinched all three points in a seven-goal thriller against Morecambe at the Mazuma Stadium.Anthony Hartigan gave the Dons an early lead before Cole Stockton and Shane McLoughlin put the home team ahead with two early second-half goals.Ethan Chislett made it 2-2 with a right-fo...Full Story »

Mark Robins praised “a great team performance” after Coventry’s fine 2-0 win over Middlesbrough.Viktor Gyokeres opened the scoring before Martyn Waghorn finally broke his goal duck for the season as the Sky Blues beat Boro for the first time in nine years.“It was brilliant,” beamed boss Robins. “We worked really hard this week.“We’ve just spoken in...Full Story »

Goalkeeper Robin Olsen could make his Sheffield United debut against Peterborough.Olsen has been away on international duty with Sweden and may be in line for his first appearance since his deadline-day loan move from Roma.Midfielder Conor Hourihane will also be involved after returning from Ireland duty, but David McGoldrick remains sidelined.Sander Berge will be unavailable after testing posit...Full Story »

JESSE LINGARD delivered a Cristiano Ronaldo-style goal celebration at Wembley. Yet it is Manchester United’s returning Portuguese international who could still stuff Lingard in terms of England. Lingard combined his 'J-Lingz' trademark with Ronaldo's famous celeb Lingard, 28, combined Ronaldo's famous celebration with his 'J-Lingz' trademark after scoring against Andorra on Sunday eveni...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon boss Mark Robinson revealed some frank words at half-time inspired their second-half comeback against high-flying Oxford.The hosts turned a 1-0 deficit at the break into a 3-1 victory which ended their four-game winless streak in League One and stopped their opponents from going top of the table.Jordan Thorniley, Matt Taylor and James Henry all spurned decent chances for Oxford bef...Full Story »

Swindon head coach Ben Garner says there is still more to come from his high-flying side after Tyreece Simpson’s first goal for the club earned a 1-0 win over Mansfield.Simpson’s strike was enough to secure Swindon a third victory from their first five league games of the season, and hand Garner his first County Ground win.Garner, whose side are fourth in the table, said: “Ther...Full Story »

Oxford boss Karl Robinson paid tribute to James Henry after the midfielder’s hat-trick destroyed injury-hit Lincoln 3-1.Henry struck with shots from outside the area in the 12th and 24th minutes and completed his treble from the penalty spot after Matty Taylor was tripped by Lewis Montsma.Robinson said: “He’s a master at annoying me, but in a good way.“I like players who&...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon manager Mark Robinson took little joy from his side’s last-gasp win over Northampton in the Carabao Cup due to a “really poor” performance at Sixfields.The Dons were second best throughout but snatched victory at the death thanks to Anthony Hartigan’s long-range strike, which deceived Cobblers goalkeeper Jonny Maxted.It is the first time Wimbledon have reach...Full Story »

Mark Robins was delighted for striker Matt Godden after his last-gasp winner handed Coventry a 2-1 Championship comeback victory over Reading.Godden calmly slid the ball under Reading goalkeeper Rafael to earn the Sky Blues all three points in his first appearance at the Coventry Building Society Arena since joining from Peterborough in the summer of 2019.The 30-year-old missed a lengthy period ...Full Story »

Leaders Kilmarnock maintained their perfect start to the new cinch Championship season as a second-half brace from Scott Robinson secured a 2-0 win at Hamilton.The visitors had a few early openings as Stephen McGinn fired the ball over the crossbar before Robinson saw an effort saved.The Accies, with new head coach Stuart Taylor watching on, threatened in the 25th minute when Joshua Mullin was p...Full Story »

Liverpool are without Fabinho for Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off against Burnley following the death of his father.Fellow midfielders Jordan Henderson and Thiago Alcantara could both be in contention for their first appearances of the season following their exploits at Euro 2020.Midfielder Curtis Jones could also return to the squad after concussion, but left-back Andy Robertson is still wo...Full Story »

Mark Robinson felt like he had been kicked in the teeth after a late equaliser cost AFC Wimbledon two points in a 1-1 draw against Gillingham at Plough Lane.The Dons opened the scoring through Ollie Palmer after David Tutonda was sent off for a foul on Henry Lawrence.However, there was late drama as Paul Kalambayi’s own goal pulled a result out of nowhere for the Gills, who remain winless ...Full Story »