Robin van Persie says Arsenal's failure to offer him a new contract at the Emirates led to him leaving in a controversial but fruitful switch to Manchester United in 2012. The Dutch international, who scored 132 goals in 280 appearances for the Gunners, couldn't contain "the little boy inside him screaming for Manchester United" and sealed a ￡22 million move up North. Van Persie would go on ...Full Story »

Halifax bounced back from their midweek defeat at Wrexham to earn a late 1-1 draw at Aldershot.It took just 47 seconds for the Shots to edge ahead, with George Fowler nodding a first-minute corner beyond the reach of Sam Johnson.Halifax were unlucky not to draw level just minutes later through skipper Matty Brown, but his header ricocheted off team-mate Nathan Clarke before the hosts were able t...Full Story »

Coventry manager Mark Robins has no fresh injury concerns for the visit of Bristol Rovers.Robins was pleased to see his side emerge unscathed from the midweek Carabao Cup victory over Exeter.Defender Dominic Hyam played the full 90 minutes against Exeter in his first game of the season.Amadou Bakayoko will be expected to return to the starting XI after scoring the final goal of the game in the 8...Full Story »

Oxford boss Karl Robinson was delighted by his team’s defensive display as they chalked up a second successive clean sheet with their late 1-0 victory over Peterborough.Cameron Brannagan’s 88th-minute free-kick gave the U’s a second successive single-goal win over Posh – and earned a home tie in the Carabao Cup second round against Championship side Millwall.Robinson admi...Full Story »

Oxford may not have the stars of big-spending Peterborough but they have a strong group prepared to work hard for each other, according to manager Karl Robinson.Cameron Brannagan’s 12th-minute volley gave the U’s a 1-0 win over much-fancied Posh, which leaves Darren Ferguson’s team with no points from two games.Peterborough had conceded two early goals in their 3-1 home defeat ...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI was spotted grabbing his stunning wife's bum in the middle of an Ibiza nightclub. Barcelona's mega star forward was parting the night away with teammates Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba and was also joined by ex-Barca and Chelsea man Cesc Fabregas. Lionel Messi was seen grabbing his wife's bum in an Ibiza nightclub Messi's stunning wife Antonella Roccuzzo was bopping away when her sup...Full Story »

Coventry manager Mark Robins hailed an “outstanding” victory over Southend at the Sky Blues’ new temporary home at St Andrew’s.A second-half Zain Westbrooke goal was enough to secure Coventry all three points.Robins said: “I thought it was really good. We’ve got a win here early on, which is outstanding. It was terrific and I’m really happy with the thre...Full Story »

Motherwell boss Stephen Robinson was effusive in praise for Liam Donnelly after he continued his goal-scoring exploits with a double in the 4-0 Betfred Cup win over Annan Athletic. The Northern Irishman struggled with injuries last season but has made an impressive start to the campaign, netting four goals in three games.Robinson said: “People wondered why I signed him but if he can stay f...Full Story »

Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson praised Peter Hartley’s attitude after his captain netted on his first appearance in six months.Hartley lost his place after Robinson moved to a flat back from a five but headed home Motherwell’s second goal in a 2-0 Betfred Cup win at Dumbarton after Charles Dunne was rested.Robinson said: “Peter is fighting for a place with Charles who is a...Full Story »

Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson claimed James Scott had the potential to become a complete centre-forward after the teenager scored twice in a 4-0 win over Morton.The 18-year-old netted in each half, hit the bar and came close on several other occasions as Motherwell took control of their Betfred Cup group.Robinson said: “If he continues to improve and keeps adding goals to his game, h...Full Story »

Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson praised his side for grinding out a 3-0 Betfred Cup Group E win against Queen of the South.After a dull first half, Motherwell showed their strength to put Queens to the sword with Liam Donnelly, Sherwin Seedorf and Jermaine Hylton all finding the scoresheet.Robinson said: “It was a really difficult surface today with the heat and how dry it was so it wa...Full Story »

When Chelsea star N'Golo Kante had his name brought up in the whole 'Football Leaks' scandal, there was surely a collective gasp from football fans. Was his good guy image all an act? Had he actually been up to some dodgy stuff? These were just a couple of the questions I had after it emerged Kante set up an offshore company - which is fairly common amongst footballer players and managers. M...Full Story »

USA ace Alex Morgan has slammed critics of her "sipping on tea" celebration from the World Cup semi-finals clash against England. The Orlando Pride forward says men "grabbing their sacks" don't face as much scrutiny and claims females in sport are subjected to double standards. Alex Morgan celebrates her goal against England by 'sipping on a tea' Credit: Reuters Morgan claims that male player...Full Story »