Alex Revell admitted Stevenage could not afford to make the mistakes they did against a side with Bolton’s quality in a 4-1 defeat.The Trotters raced into a 2-0 lead after 16 minutes thanks to goals from Ricardo Santos and John McAtee.They added a third through Victor Adeboyejo and although Dan Kemp pulled one back for the hosts with 20 minutes to go, Dion Charles wrapped it up with a four...Full Story »

Erik Ring was the happiest man in the LNER Arena after he scored his first goal in English football as Lincoln beat 10-man Northampton 2-1 in League One.Ring, signed from AIK in the summer, converted fellow substitute Jovon Makama’s cross in the 88th minute – after Tyler Roberts had been sent off for a second booking – to send the Imps up to fifth spot and end the Cobblers&rsqu...Full Story »

Thomas Frank had flashbacks to a Carabao Cup nightmare after Brentford squeezed past Sheffield Wednesday on penalties to reach the quarter-finals.The Bees have enjoyed success in this competition, having reached the last eight in three of the last five years and the semi-finals in 2021.But they also suffered a penalty shoot-out defeat at home to League Two Gillingham following a 1-1 draw two sea...Full Story »

Salford manager Karl Robinson felt his side deserved a point from their visit to Fleetwood after substitute Francis Okoronkwo’s late goal secured a 2-2 draw.Despite taking the lead in the 17th minute following a goal-of-the-season contender from Ben Woodburn, the Ammies found themselves 2-1 down after strikes from Ronan Coughlan and Mark Helm.But Okoronkwo levelled from a low Kelly D&rsquo...Full Story »

Mark Flekken was Brentford’s hero as the Premier League side needed penalties to see off stubborn Sheffield Wednesday and reach the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup.The Bees looked to be cruising into the last eight after taking the lead through Kevin Schade and bossing a one-sided first half.But Championship Wednesday levelled shortly before the hour with their first effort on target thr...Full Story »

The 34 year-old striker moves to Genoa as a free agent after leaving Adana Demirspor over the summer. It's understood Balotelli has penned a contract to June. Genoa announced on Monday evening: "Mario Balotelli is a new Genoa player. The Italian striker, born in Palermo on 12/09/1990, signed the contract with his new club. "In his career Balotelli has won nine professional titles with the t...Full Story »

THE TRIAL of a TV model accused of making a false rape claim against AC Milan defender Theo Hernandez was suspended today after a no-show by her lawyer. Luisa Kremleva’s brief called in sick at the last minute, alleging a “medical emergency”, ahead of her court appearance in Malaga after public prosecutors demanded a two-year prison sentence on conviction. The trial of TV mod...Full Story »

DIDIER DROGBA'S girlfriend Gabrielle Lemaire was nearly struck in the face as she made her way down the Ballon d'Or red carpet. Chelsea icon Drogba, 46, was in attendance to host Monday night's ceremony in Paris, where Manchester City star Rodri picked up the top prize. Didier Drogba walked the red carpet with girlfriend Gabrielle Lemaire As Heribert stretched out her dress she almost struck ...Full Story »

SNOOP DOGG wants to invest in Scottish champions Celtic. The millionaire rapper has been inspired by the recent success of Wrexham under their Hollywood owners. Snoop Dogg wants to invest in Scottish champions Celtic Club mascot Hoopy the Hound is a key factor in Snoop's desire to invest in the Bhoys Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought the Red Dragons in 2020 and have since transf...Full Story »

Arsenal and Aston Villa looking to sign Barcelona's Ferran Torres Barcelona attacker Ferran Torres has apparently generated interest from two Premier League clubs ahead of the January transfer window. Aston Villa and Arsenal are both said to be interested in a winter deal for the ex-Manchester City man, with both Mikel Arteta and Unai Emery believing that he can slot into their systems. Barce...Full Story »

Jamie Carragher has accused Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta of 'morphing into a Jose Mourinho type of manager'. Carragher's comments came after Sunday's 2-2 draw with Premier League title rivals Liverpool. The Gunners twice took the lead in the first half at the Emirates Stadium, with Bukayo Saka and Mikel Merino scoring either side of Virgil van Dijk's equaliser. However, Arsenal took their foot ...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta declared Arsenal “alive” in the Premier League title race but was left with mixed emotions after they dropped more points following a pulsating 2-2 draw at home to Liverpool.The Gunners were without captain Martin Odegaard, William Saliba and Riccardo Calafiori, but Bukayo Saka returned to start and scored along with Mikel Merino in the first half to put them 2-1 up afte...Full Story »

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was delighted to see the strength of his squad pay off as Luke McCowan netted amid the absence of the injured Callum McGregor in a 3-0 win at Motherwell.Goals from stand-in skipper Alistair Johnston and substitute Adam Idah helped Rodgers to by far his most comfortable victory at Fir Park, a ground where he had dropped points three times and seen his side net stopp...Full Story »

Luke McCowan scored on his first start for Celtic as the champions went back top of the William Hill Premiership with a 3-0 win at Motherwell.Lennon Miller had twice hit the frame of the goal for the hosts before McCowan nicked the ball past Kofi Balmer and drilled into the bottom corner from 18 yards out to open the scoring in the 27th minute.Alistair Johnston headed the visitors two up 11 minu...Full Story »

Chelsea’s impressive revival under Enzo Maresca gathered pace as Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer scored to earn a 2-1 victory over Newcastle at Stamford Bridge.Palmer’s winner in the second half, driven in masterfully from the edge of the box, was his 19th goal in 15 home Premier League appearances and was worthy reward for a controlled, confident display from a side that continued t...Full Story »

Jimmy Thelin is hoping another pumped-up Pittodrie crowd can help keep the Aberdeen bandwagon rolling against bitter rivals Rangers on Wednesday.The Dons’ remarkable start to the season continued in front of a full house in the Granite City on Saturday evening as they eked out a 1-0 win over Dundee United, with substitute Peter Ambrose scoring the only goal in the 84th minute.Thelin’...Full Story »

Chelsea have joined Liverpool's interest in Eintracht Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush.The Egypt international has been scouted extensively by Liverpool and emerging as a January target for the Reds. The Sun says German media sources state Chelsea are also tracking Marmoush with a view to bringing him to England. For their part, while reluctant to sell, Eintracht Frankfurt will part with the ...Full Story »

Mario Balotelli is set to continue his career with a return to his native Italy after four months without a club. Balotelli on course to return to Serie A Contract agreed with struggling Genoa Striker without a club since June WHAT HAPPENED?Fabrizio Romano has reported that Balotelli's proposed free transfer to Genoa until the end of the season is almost finalised. The 34-year-old strike...Full Story »

LIVERPOOL are eyeing up Eintracht Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush to be their new Egyptian king. With Mo Salah yet to extend his contract, the Reds have upped their interest in his international team-mate Marmoush. Liverpool want to sign Omar Marmous Credit: AFP According to reports in Germany, Eintracht have told Liverpool they will want £50million. Salah, 32, is into the final year of...Full Story »

Sean Dyche admitted Everton had been second best but praised their mentality after a stoppage-time Beto header rescued them a 1-1 draw at home against Fulham.The substitute connected with Ashley Young’s delivery in the fourth minute of added time to cancel out former Toffees winger Alex Iwobi’s 61st-minute strike and extend Everton’s unbeaten run to five matches.While they had ...Full Story »