Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed a dream Old Trafford homecoming as the returning star’s brace helped Manchester United to a comprehensive victory against Newcastle.A fortnight of anticipation reached fever pitch on Saturday afternoon as the 36-year-old stepped out at his old stomping ground in a red shirt for the first time in 12 years and 118 days.It was a sight few ever expected to see again a...Full Story »

Dave Challinor felt Hartlepool’s 1-0 win over Bristol Rovers at Victoria Park summed up the nature of football.Jamie Sterry’s second-half strike – his first goal for the club – separated the sides and saw Pools climb up to fourth in Sky Bet League Two.Hartlepool have won all four of their home matches in the league this season and continue to boast the best home record in...Full Story »

West Ham boss David Moyes branded Michail Antonio “stupid” over his late red card in Saturday’s goalless draw at winless Southampton.In-form Antonio arrived on the south coast as the Premier League’s leading scorer and having been crowned the top-flight’s August player of the month on Friday.But his first club appearance in September ended in ignominy after he picke...Full Story »

Walsall boss Matthew Taylor believes the Saddlers will benefit from being George Miller’s last-chance saloon after the loan striker marked his home debut with a brace in a 3-1 win over Mansfield.The former Bury forward’s career has stalled since moves to Championship sides Middlesbrough and Barnsley – and he left the Tykes to join Walsall on loan on transfer deadline day.Miller...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice on his Manchester United homecoming against Newcastle and then promised to make the club and their fans proud.Back at Old Trafford in a red shirt for the first time in 12 years, the 36-year-old was the star of the show as he enjoyed a dream second debut for the club.Ronaldo opened the scoring from close range in first-half stoppage-time and fired United back into t...Full Story »

Cheltenham manager Michael Duff applauded his side after their 2-1 victory against Charlton at the Valley.First-half goals from Matty Blair and Taylor Perry put Cheltenham 2-0 up before Charlton substitute Jonathan Leko pulled one back after the break.Cheltenham’s win puts them on nine points – 14th in League One – while the defeat for Charlton leaves them stuck on four points,...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 »

Nathan Jones said his side showed “real character” in ‘adversity’ after Luton scored deep into stoppage time to salvage a frenetic 2-2 draw at Blackburn.Rovers led 2-0 going into the closing quarter of the Sky Bet Championship contest at Ewood Park, after clinical first-half strikes from Tyrhys Dolan and Harry Pickering – his first for the club – in the space ...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Ryan Lowe is keeping his feet on the ground after the 3-0 home win over Sheffield Wednesday extended his side’s unbeaten League One record to five games.Skipper Joe Edwards and central defender Dan Scarr scored in the first half with stoppage-time substitute Ryan Law adding a third with his first touch.Lowe said: “We are only six games in. There are another 40 to go so ...Full Story »

Neil Critchley admitted the pressure was building on Blackpool and saluted match-winner Josh Bowler for easing it after the Seasiders stunned high-flyers Fulham 1-0 to pick up a first Sky Bet Championship win of the season at the sixth time of asking.Two draws and three defeats from their opening five league games, combined with the previously unbeaten table-toppers coming to town, did not seem ...Full Story »

Richie Wellens was left wondering if he had ‘run over another black cat’ after his Doncaster side lost 2-1 at Sky Bet League One high-flyers Wigan.Rovers took the lead at the DW Stadium – with their first goal in 12 hours of football – midway through the first half through skipper Tommy Rowe.But Wigan were level inside two minutes when Will Keane headed home Max Power&rsq...Full Story »

Head coach John Yems spoke of his relief at getting a win after a last-minute strike from Nick Tsaroulla gave Crawley their first league victory in four games.Tom Nichols put the Reds in front with his first goal in six months, but Jon Mellish looked to have salvaged a point for the Cumbrians before Tsaroulla had the final say.It was Crawley’s first win over Carlisle for nine years, ending...Full Story »

Bournemouth manager Scott Parker lauded Jordan Zemura after the left-back’s brace helped the Cherries to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Barnsley.Zimbabwe international Zemura bagged his first two professional goals – the first a good close-range strike and the second a wonderful run and clipped finish.Parker said: “He was excellent today and has been excellent since he’s ...Full Story »

Ange Postecoglou insisted he was “as surprised as anyone” when Dominic McKay departed as Celtic chief executive on Friday.McKay had only officially taken over from Peter Lawwell on July 1 but the Parkhead club cited “personal reasons” for him stepping down, with Celtic’s Director of Legal and Football Affairs, Michael Nicholson, appointed as acting chief executive o...Full Story »

Nigel Pearson insists his long wait for a home win as Bristol City boss will soon be over.The 0-0 draw with Preston was the Robins’ 13th successive match without a victory at Ashton Gate, 10 of which have been since Pearson took charge.But after an entertaining game both sides could have won, the experienced manager was keen to stress the positives.“We keep on being reminded about th...Full Story »

Portsmouth manager Danny Cowley was disappointed by his side’s reaction to going a goal down after Portsmouth suffered a 1-0 League One defeat at MK Dons.Following a tightly-contested opening 70 minutes, the Dons snatched a deserved winner through a counter attack when Scott Twine played a through ball to Ethan Robson, who poked home from close range.The win leaves the Dons fifth in the ta...Full Story »

Kenny Jackett praised his Leyton Orient side for showing Oldham no mercy as they moved into third place in League Two with a 4-0 win at Brisbane Road.The Orient boss has tasted promotion as a manager with Swansea, Millwall and Wolves and is looking to add further success to his CV.Aaron Drinan and Tom James put the hosts ahead before the interval before Theo Archibald and Harry Smith, who notche...Full Story »

Sutton assistant boss Jason Goodliffe hailed his side’s historic 2-1 win over Stevenage as a ‘magnificent’ result.The Us picked up their first win as an EFL club thanks to Richie Bennett’s quickfire double.Elliott List gave Stevenage the lead before Bennett grabbed his first three minutes later – and only another five minutes elapsed before he doubled his tally from...Full Story »

Gary Bowyer praised the character of his Salford players as they snatched a late 1-0 win at home to Bradford.Bradford, who went into the game on a three-match winless run, started brightly and nearly opened the scoring inside 15 minutes, but Andy Cook’s header dropped narrowly wide of the far post.The in-form forward threatened to add to his season tally of four goals, but Welsh goalkeeper...Full Story »

Boss Michael O’Neill admitted his Stoke side were not at their best against Huddersfield but a 2-1 win saw them move third in the Sky Bet Championship.Matty Pearson’s own goal proved the difference after Jacob Brown’s thumping header had cancelled out Harry Toffolo’s scrambled opener, with all of the goals coming early in the second half.“We are delighted with the r...Full Story »