Reading manager Paul Ince praised son Tom for his “wonder goal” in the 2-1 Sky Bet Championship victory over Cardiff at the SCL Stadium.The Bluebirds had gone in front after just four minutes when Callum O’Dowda nodded home a free-kick from Ryan Wintle.Shane Long levelled from the penalty spot shortly before the half-hour with his first goal for the club in 11 years.The 35-year...Full Story »

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom was pleased with the way his side performed with and without the ball during their 2-0 victory against Millwall at Bramall Lane.Goals from Iliman Ndiaye and Sander Berge before the break sealed a first win of the season for Heckingbottom’s men, who also missed a penalty in the first half.Heckingbottom said: “Really pleased, obviously a win,...Full Story »

Paul Hurst reckons his Grimsby side deserved to pick up all three points against Northampton after fighting back for a 1-1 draw.Jordan Maguire-Drew was the Mariners hero as he netted a dramatic late equaliser only a minute after coming off the bench at Blundell Park.Sam Hoskins was on target for Northampton and it looked as though his goal might be enough to spoil the party for Grimsby in their ...Full Story »

Paul Hartley was happy with his Hartlepool side, as they started to show their worth.Pools were humbled 4-0 at Walsall on the opening day but recovered to record a first point of the season at home to AFC Wimbledon.It is a new-look Pools side with 14 new signings arriving and more to come, and new manager Hartley said: “We were really good second half and if we keep performing like that an...Full Story »

Motherwell will assess Paul McGinn’s fitness ahead of the cinch Premiership clash with St Johnstone after the defender went off with a facial injury against St Mirren.Callum Slattery completes a two-match suspension while Ricki Lamie starts one.Left-back Nathan McGinley remains out with a long-term issue.St Johnstone will have Liam Gordon and Ali Crawford back in their squad after injury.M...Full Story »

Paul Simpson reckoned the only thing missing from Carlisle’s opening win of the season against Crawley was “a bagful of goals”.Otherwise, the United chief was “absolutely delighted” by his team’s success, courtesy of a fifth-minute Kristian Dennis strike.Crawley’s debutant goalkeepers Ellery Balcombe – replaced at half-time due to injury – an...Full Story »

Reading manager Paul Ince felt his side deserved better after starting the Championship season with a 1-0 defeat at Blackpool.Ince saw his side beaten by Callum Connolly’s ninth-minute strike at Bloomfield Road.But the Reading boss felt their performance showed the progress they have made over the summer“I’m really disappointed because I thought we were excellent in the second ...Full Story »

Paul Hurst insisted a contentious penalty award changed the game after Grimsby were beaten 2-0 by Leyton Orient at Brisbane Road.Grimsby, back in the Football League after a season’s absence, had battled well in the first half but George Moncur converted a penalty for a handball offence three minutes after the interval and Tom James doubled the O’s lead with a wonder-strike from 30 y...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers will be without defender Nick Anderton and captain Paul Coutts when they kick off their League One campaign against fellow promoted side Forest Green.Anderton revealed on Thursday that he has been diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, that is affecting his femur and he will undergo an operation in the coming weeks to remove that part of the bone.Experienced midf...Full Story »

Manchester United flop Paul Pogba could miss the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after sustaining a tear of the lateral meniscus in his right knee during Juventus' pre-season tour of the United States Paul Pogba could be set to miss the 2022 World Cup (Image: 2022 Daniele Badolato - Juventus FC) Juventus star Paul Pogba could be set to miss the World Cup with a knee injury that could keep him out unti...Full Story »

Carlisle boss Paul Simpson will run fitness checks on Brennan Dickenson and Ryan Edmondson ahead of the Sky Bet League Two opener against Crawley.Midfielder Dickenson missed United’s final pre-season friendly – a goalless draw at Morecambe – because of a dead leg.Striker Edmondson, meanwhile, suffered a thigh problem against Morecambe and was forced off.Simpson could have Omari...Full Story »

Paulo Dybala has joined forces with Jose Mourinho after the Argentina forward signed for Roma on a three-year contract. Dybala, 28, left Juventus after seven years this summer when his contract with the Turin side expired. "The days that led me to this signing were a combination of many emotions: the determination and the speed with which Roma showed they wanted me made the difference," Dyba...Full Story »

Reports from Tuttosport claim that Juventus have made their first contact with Villarreal, asking about the possibility of a transfer for Pau Torres. With Bayern Munich chasing Matthijs de Ligt, Juventus originally looked at Kalidou Koulibaly as their number one replacement, but it now appears that the Napoli centre-back is close to a move to Chelsea. Now according to Tuttosport, Juventus wi...Full Story »

PAUL POGBA revealed three of the "many problems" he suffered at Manchester United after "following his heart" by rejoining Juventus. The midfielder, 29, believes "injuries, different managers and positions on the pitch" dented his six-year second spell at Old Trafford. But the France superstar says those difficulties helped him "grow up" and "become a man". And now, returning "home" to Juve...Full Story »

According to Italian media Il Mattino, Manchester United are eager to sign former Juventus striker Paulo Dybala. Dybala has become a free agent after his contract with Juventus expired in June, and United have recently contacted the striker's agent to discuss a potential signing. Ten Hag is reportedly "taking some very important steps" in bringing the Argentine to Manchester United.Full Story »

Paul Pogba has caused outrage among the Manchester United fanbase as he refused to sign a Red Devils shirt after he landed in Turin to complete his return to Juventus. A cold, hard rejection from Paul Pogba Paul Pogba refused to sign a Manchester United shirt after he landed in Turin to complete his emotional return to Juventus. The Frenchman turned down offers from Manchester City and Paris ...Full Story »

BEAMING Paul Pogba told Juventus fans "it's amazing to see you again" as he was mobbed after arriving by private jet to seal a free transfer return. Chanting, cheering supporters thronged as the outgoing Manchester United midfielder stepped out of a huge Jeep to greet them in Turin. Paul Pogba seemed overjoyed to be back in Turin as he closes in on a Juventus return following his free transfer...Full Story »

Vietnam international Nguyen Quang Hai will undergo medical examination this morning local time in France. According to L'Equipe, Nguyen Quang Hai will sign a two-year contract with Ligue 2 team Pau FC, and there is also a one-year option to renew the contract. At present, Pau FC have not released announcement, but French media and fans believe that Nguyen has the ability to succeed in Ligue...Full Story »

MANCHESTER City’s star signing Erling Haaland eyed an early home win by viewing Man United ace Paul Pogba’s mansion — which has its own indoor football pitch. The £51.4million hitman shares the same management team as French World Cup winner Pogba, who is quitting the Red Devils. Erling Haaland is looking for a home in Manchester and has checked out Paul Pogba's mansion ...Full Story »

And the former Manchester United midfielder, 29, looks set to sign a three-year deal, with the option of  a further 12 months. Paul Pogba is on the brink of returning to Juventus six years after leaving Credit: AFP The former Man Utd midfielder has agreed terms on a contract and undergo a medical in early July Credit: EPA A key meeting between officials from the Italian club and one of P...Full Story »