Wayne Rooney revealed how a conversation over breakfast helped inspire Derby to a 3-3 draw with Sheffield Wednesday which secured County’s status in the Sky Bet Championship.Patrick Roberts, the subject of the chat on Saturday morning, scored his first goal since his January loan move from Manchester City as Derby twice fought back to avoid relegation and send Wednesday down.The first half...Full Story »

Martyn Waghorn held his nerve to score the penalty which saved Derby from relegation and sent Sheffield Wednesday down to Sky Bet League One as a pulsating game at Pride Park ended 3-3.Waghorn also headed an equaliser after Sam Hutchinson put Wednesday ahead in first-half stoppage time before Patrick Roberts gave Derby the lead.Callum Paterson levelled and Julian Borner restored Wednesday’...Full Story »

Reading had to settle for a 2-2 draw with Huddersfield at the Madejski Stadium after the visitors grabbed a last-gasp equaliser.Josh Koroma fired Huddersfield in front on the quarter-hour mark but Michael Olise levelled with a penalty three minutes later and Yakou Meite headed Reading in front in an eventful first half.Although Reading dominated the second period, they squandered a series of hal...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney knows his team will be relegated if they lose to Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday. Nick Potts/PA Images via Getty Images Wayne Rooney knows all about the high stakes and nail-biting tension that accompany the final day of the season, but nothing he ever experienced with Manchester United will come close to matching the pressure he will feel as Derby County manager. Quite simply, if ...Full Story »

Charlton are missing midfielder Jake Forster-Caskey for their Sky Bet League One clash with Hull.Forster-Caskey suffered a knee injury in the 3-1 victory over Lincoln on Tuesday and will miss the Hull game and the play-off campaign if the Addicks grab the last available spot.Midfielder Diallang Jaiyesimi has been out for the last three games because of injury and his fitness is being monitored.B...Full Story »

Chris Basham and Sander Berge are both set to feature for Sheffield United when they face Crystal Palace at Bramall Lane.Neither player reported any ill effects after returning from their respective injuries in the defeat at Tottenham last week, with Berge pushing for his first start this year.Caretaker boss Paul Heckingbottom has no fresh injury concerns but Oli McBurnie (foot), Billy Sharp (th...Full Story »

Barnsley could have defender Liam Kitching available for the Sky Bet Championship visit of champions Norwich.Kitching is yet to make his debut following a January move from Forest Green because of a groin problem, but has been building up fitness with an appearance for the under-23s.The Tykes are already secure of a top-six finish, so manager Valerien Ismael may opt to freshen up the side, with ...Full Story »

Derby still have injury concerns as they will pick from the same squad for their relegation decider against Sheffield Wednesday.Defender Andre Wisdom (groin) and on-loan Everton midfielder Beni Baningime (hamstring) have been struggling with injuries, while one unnamed player will have a fitness test.Teden Mengi has returned to Manchester United after a hamstring injury ended his season prematur...Full Story »

Charlie Wyke and Aiden McGeady could return from injury for Sunderland’s final regular game of the Sky Bet League One season against Northampton.The duo missed last weekend’s victory at Plymouth and may be given game time at the Stadium of Light ahead of the forthcoming play-off semi-finals.Defenders Conor McLaughlin and Tom Flanagan could also return to the squad, with Flanagan rate...Full Story »

The man who serves as the Real Madrid loanee's main legal representative claims no talks have been opened regarding a possible extension at Spurs Tottenham are yet to discuss Gareth Bale's future, according to his agent Jonathan Barnett, who says the winger endured a "tough ride" in north London under Jose Mourinho. Bale is approaching the end of his season-long loan stint at Spurs, having r...Full Story »

Reading hope to have Liam Moore and Andy Rinomhota back in contention for their final game of the season against Huddersfield.Captain Moore has been out with leg and shoulder injuries and midfielder Rinomhota missed last week’s defeat at Norwich due to a soft tissue problem.Boss Veljko Paunovic will check on several unnamed players who sustained knocks at Carrow Road.Long-term absentees Mi...Full Story »

Eder Militao says he's learning every day at Real Madrid. The defender is preparing for the second-leg of their Champions League semifinal at Chelsea. Militao said, "Being at Real Madrid, the best club in the world, brings with it a bit of pressure, but that's a good thing, I enjoy it. We're got (Raphael) Varane and (Sergio) Ramos, who have won so much together. "There's also pressure becau...Full Story »

A PROTESTER who ran across the Old Trafford pitch with a Manchester United corner flag was later filmed sniffing a suspicious white powder off it. In scenes that will do nothing for his cause, he was shown outside the ground emptying the substance on the bottom of the pole. A protester was pictured running across the Old Trafford pitch with a Manchester United corner flag After appearing to s...Full Story »

Liverpool are still in talks to sign RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate. Losing three centre-backs to injury this season severely dented Liverpool's chances of defending the Premier League title. The Reds are determined not to allow that to happen again and have identified 23-year-old Konate as their primary target. Respected journalist Fabrizio Romano broke the news last week that a deal ...Full Story »

Real Madrid brought the gap between them and LaLiga leaders Atletico Madrid back down to two points as they beat Osasuna 2-0 at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium thanks to goals from Eder Militao and Casemiro.Militao, having had two headers saved by Sergio Herrera in the first-half, got the better of the goalkeeper with another in the 76th minute and Casemiro’s finish doubled the lead four mi...Full Story »

Hartlepool moved up to third in the Vanarama National League with a 3-1 win at home to Chesterfield.Pools started brightly and opened the scoring in the fifth minute. Gavan Holohan’s shot from a corner was pushed clear by Grant Smith but Rhys Oates instinctively turned home the loose ball.Mark Shelton’s tricky feet created a shooting chance on the quarter-hour but Smith saved well wh...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Derek Adams claimed his side should have been League Two champions after a 2-0 win at Walsall kept their automatic promotion hopes alive heading into the final day.The Shrimps have never played in the third tier but Cole Stockton pounced on Dan Scarr’s error on the stroke of half-time and a second-half Yann Songo’o header secured a play-off position at worst.Morecambe,...Full Story »

Boss Carlos Corberan admitted his relief after Huddersfield secured their Sky Bet Championship safety with a 1-1 draw at home to Coventry.The teams could not be separated in a first half low on quality, and the Terriers – who have picked up fewer points in 2021 than any other Championship side – threatened through an early Josh Koroma chance and a golden opportunity for Richard Keogh...Full Story »

Derby boss Wayne Rooney has called on his players to rise to the task of avoiding relegation on the final day after their 2-1 defeat at Swansea.England’s record goalscorer watched his side fall to their sixth straight loss, meaning their fight to stay in the Sky Bet Championship is now out of their hands.The Rams must beat Sheffield Wednesday next weekend and hope Rotherham lose one of the...Full Story »

Luton boss Nathan Jones felt his side’s 1-1 draw against Middlesbrough showed why his side have not made the leap to be in with a shout of making the play-offs.The Hatters took the lead through Glen Rea’s third goal of the campaign after 19 minutes only to concede an equaliser within 60 seconds of the restart, with Duncan Watmore on target.Leading scorer James Collins then missed a p...Full Story »