Middlesbrough boss Chris Wilder could make changes for Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Coventry in response to Monday night’s defeat at Blackburn.Wilder was unhappy with the display in a 1-0 reverse at Ewood Park, in which he fielded the same team as had started the 2-1 win over Reading nine days earlier, and has hinted he may shake things up.Duncan Watmore, who has been u...Full Story »

Man Utd consider permanent Rangnick appointment (Sun)German has impressed club management during interim tenure Manchester United have put their manager search on hold and are considering Ralf Rangnick as a permanent hire, claims the Sun. The ex-RB Leipzig man has enjoyed a strong start as interim and will be given until the end of the season to show whether he merits the job. Dembele wants...Full Story »

Motherwell manager Graham Alexander praised his team for securing a deserved point against Hibernian after losing Liam Donnelly to what he branded a “harsh” red card.Alexander was also sent off by Andrew Dallas after Donnelly received a second yellow card following a sliding challenge on Drey Wright in the 73rd minute of a goalless Fir Park encounter.“I thought the second one w...Full Story »

Chelsea may be set to lose two centre-backs in the coming months – but may well reinforce at the back with a Bayern Munich rock. Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen are both running down their contracts, with the pair targeted by some of Europe's finest. Rudiger is linked with the likes of Liverpool and Real Madrid, while Christensen has apparently caught the attention of Barcelona ...Full Story »

Bradford manager Derek Adams labelled the 2-1 victory over Walsall as an “important three points” as they sit only five points off the Sky Bet League Two play-offs.Andy Cook’s 88th-minute penalty against his former side handed the Bantams their third win in five as they defeated Walsall at the Banks’s Stadium.Midfielder Matthew Daly opened the scoring in the 37th minute w...Full Story »

Bradford earned their third win in five games with a 2-1 victory against Walsall at the Banks’s Stadium.Matthew Daly put the Bantams ahead in the 37th minute before George Miller levelled the scoring early in the second half.Derek Adams’ side snatched the winner late on when former Walsall striker Andy Cook converted from the penalty spot following Zak Mills’ handball.Walsall m...Full Story »

Kane Hester scored a brace as Elgin secured a 2-0 victory against cinch League Two table-toppers Kelty Hearts.Hester opened the scoring when he darted on to a pass from Darryl McHardy and fired past Darren Jamieson nine minutes before the interval.He then doubled his tally following an impressive solo effort with a quarter-of-an-hour remaining.Kelty remain seven points clear of Forfar, with Elgi...Full Story »

Motherwell manager Graham Alexander has an unchanged squad for the cinch Premiership match against Hibernian.Juhani Ojala and Liam Shaw returned to the bench for Saturday’s Scottish Cup win over Morton but did not feature.Ricki Lamie and Mark O’Hara remain on the sidelines.New signing Demetri Mitchell could make his Hibernian debut at Fir Park after joining from Blackpool.Elias Melke...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper must have a rethink in defence for Tuesday’s Championship clash with Barnsley after revealing Joe Worrall faces six weeks out with broken ribs.Worrall was missing for Saturday’s 2-1 win over rivals Derby, with Ryan Yates brought into the back three, but Forest struggled early on and Cooper switched formation in the first half.Goalkeeper Brice Samba...Full Story »

Bayern Munich are considering a late move for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong. Marca says the Bavarian club want to sign the Dutch midfielder in this transfer window, and their representatives have already been in contact with De Jong's agents to show their interest, meaning the coming week will be huge for his future. The tension between the two clubs has been there for a while now, an...Full Story »

Nicolas Tagliafico could be Barcelona's next defensive reinforcement as the Argentine is pushing for an Ajax exit this month, with the January transfer window entering its final few days. Barcelona are without an alternative for Jordi Alba at left-back and he has had a mixed season so far this term, leading the club to identify Tagliafico as someone they'd like to bring in. Journalist Fabriz...Full Story »

Motherwell boss Graham Alexander insisted he had belief in his players after they came from behind to secure their place in the fifth round of the Scottish Cup.The Premiership outfit needed extra-time goals from Kevin van Veen and, in the last minute, Liam Donnelly to get the better of a gutsy Morton side.Alexander said: “It was a typical cup tie.“I thought we played well and created...Full Story »

Huddersfield head coach Carlos Corberan challenged his side to display more consistency over the full 90 minutes following their frantic 4-3 Championship win at lowly Reading.Reading went ahead early on through Lucas Joao but Town soon turned things around with goals from Danel Sinani and Danny Ward.The goals continued to flow in the first half as George Puscas levelled for the home side, Ward r...Full Story »

Sunderland boss Lee Johnson admits his side’s 1-0 victory over Portsmouth was no classic but was keen to point out the importance of finding ways to win matches in different circumstances.Playing on a dreadful Stadium of Light pitch that resembles a cabbage patch, and facing a Portsmouth side willing to chase and harry from first minute to last, Sunderland produced precious little of the f...Full Story »

Danny Ward scored a hat-trick as Huddersfield boosted their Championship play-off hopes with a hard-earned 4-3 victory at relegation-threatened Reading.In a frenetic first half, with five goals in the opening 25 minutes, Reading led early on through Lucas Joao only for Huddersfield to reply with efforts from Danel Sinani and Ward.George Puscas made it 2-2, Ward restored Town’s advantage, t...Full Story »

Morecambe came from behind to beat League One leaders Wycombe 3-2 at the Mazuma Stadium.The Chairboys enjoyed the best possible start when they took the lead after just 90 seconds as Adebayo Akinfenwa headed home Jordan Obita’s left-wing cross.Morecambe hit back after 39 minutes. Aaron Wildig swung in a left-wing corner and skipper Anthony O’Connor beat his marker to head past Stockd...Full Story »

Chesterfield returned to the top of the National League table despite being held to goalless stalemate by Aldershot at the Technique Stadium.The Spireites almost scored the opener when Akwasi Asante leaped highest from a corner but saw his effort cleared off the line by Aldershot’s Giles Phillips.Tyrone Williams was next to come closes for the hosts when his long-range effort was saved by ...Full Story »

Sunderland’s three-game winless run came to an end as they claimed a much-needed 1-0 victory over Portsmouth to get their automatic promotion push back on track.Elliot Embleton’s first-half finish settled things at the Stadium of Light, although Portsmouth will feel they should have equalised with one minute left when George Hirst directed a free header over the crossbar.Pompey were ...Full Story »

Swindon head coach Ben Garner called on referees to crack down on consistent fouling after seven yellow cards were handed out in their 1-1 draw at home to Bristol Rovers.Tyreece Simpson’s curling shot from the edge of the box put Swindon in front but Sam Finley’s equaliser 10 minutes before half-time ensured the points were shared in Wiltshire.Following the game Garner said: “I...Full Story »

Sam Finley scored a fortuitous equaliser to earn Bristol Rovers a 1-1 draw at Swindon in a high-intensity west country derby.Chances fell to both teams inside the opening 10 minutes as Ben Gladwin failed to keep his effort on target and Rovers’ Ryan Loft arrived too late into the box to get on the end of Aaron Collins’ cross.Tyreece Simpson put Swindon in front with a curling strike ...Full Story »