The grim 'food' wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea Hungry football fans are swapping their traditional half-time pie for a bag of juicy maggots. A chunky grub was shown impaled on a cocktail stick moments before being wolfed down on the terraces. A wise-cracking supporter joked: “Still better than a hotdog at Arsenal.’’ Another wrote: “Would be £4.50 at West Ham Sta...Full Story »

Manchester United have cooled their interest in Adrien Rabiot over what they believe are excessive wage demands and are instead exploring a move for Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro, sources have told ESPN. United have refused to meet Rabiot's demands despite offering to make the French midfielder one of the highest-paid players at the club. Sources have told ESPN that Rabiot's request for a la...Full Story »

Maidenhead saw off Altrincham 2-0 at York Road to move into the top five of the early Vanarama National League standings.Adrian Clifton put Maidenhead ahead after 12 minutes when he nicked the ball from Altrincham goalkeeper Dermot Mee to slot home.Clifton almost added a second just before the break but his shot whistled wide of a post.Maidenhead sewed up the points in the final minute as Altrin...Full Story »

Northampton boss Jon Brady praised his players for “finding a way to win” after a dramatic stoppage-time goal from substitute Kieron Bowie gave the Cobblers their third win in four Sky Bet League Two games.After James Balagizi had given hosts Crawley a fourth-minute lead, Sam Hoskins marked his 300th Northampton appearance with two goals in quick succession.Balagizi, on loan from Liv...Full Story »

Wade Elliott was delighted to see Cheltenham pick up their first point of the season with a 0-0 draw at Fleetwood.Elliott’s side had lost their opening three games in League One this season and had to hold firm to pick up a point on the road.Elliott, who took over as head coach this summer, believes his side are steadily improving.“There have been elements of that in the first three ...Full Story »

Aldershot lifted themselves off the foot of the National League table with a 2-1 win against Boreham Wood.Goals from Justin Amaluzor and Ryan Glover earned the Shots their first points of the season.Aldershot opened the scoring after 13 minutes when Inih Effiong picked out Amaluzor and the winger stabbed it home.The hosts had some chances of their own. Jack Payne nearly levelled 10 minutes later...Full Story »

Cheltenham picked up their first point of the season with a 0-0 draw at Fleetwood in League One.Despite the lack of goals it was an entertaining and at times ill-tempered encounter at Highbury Stadium.Scott Brown’s Fleetwood, who had won both their previous home games under his management, screamed for a penalty four minutes before half-time.Taylor Perry challenged Callum Morton after a qu...Full Story »

Preston and Rotherham both maintained their unbeaten Championship records as they drew 0-0 in a hard-fought Roses battle.North End enjoyed by far the better of the match and defensively looked solid again, having not conceded now in their first four league matches.Rotherham, meanwhile, in somehow repelling all that Preston threw at them, registered a third game without defeat.Ryan Lowe’s h...Full Story »

Rangers’ Champions League ambitions are in the balance following a pulsating 2-2 draw with PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of their play-off at Ibrox.Gers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst was in the opposition dugout to former Netherlands team-mate Ruud van Nistelrooy and it was the visitors who took the lead in the 37th minute when Ibrahim Sangare drove in following a corner.However, Antonio ...Full Story »

Matty Daly and Alex Pattison scored either side of half-time as Harrogate recorded a 2-0 League Two victory over Gillingham.Harrogate created the first chance after 10 minutes when Jaheim Headley’s low strike and forced Glenn Morris into a strong save.Gillingham debutant Hakeeb Adelakun then went close when he controlled a loose ball inside the Harrogate area but fired straight at Mark Oxl...Full Story »

Watford were made to pay for their wastefulness in front of goal as they drew 1-1 against Birmingham at St Andrew’s.The Hornets, who were missing the injured Ismaila Sarr, failed to make the most of their chances and fell behind to George Hall’s first senior goal.Ken Sema finally found a way through with a second-half equaliser but the visitors missed the chance to go top of the Cham...Full Story »

Wealdstone won 2-1 at Boundary Park to deliver Oldham’s first defeat of the National League season.Rhys Browne tapped home Jack Cook’s header to give the visitors a 10th-minute lead.Wealdstone doubled their lead seven minutes later when Browne picked out Tarryn Allarakhia, who slotted home in confident fashion.Cook saw an effort cleared off the line but Oldham were back in the contes...Full Story »

Skipper Billy Sharp will miss Sheffield United’s Sky Bet Championship fixture against against Sunderland on Wednesday evening through injury.The 36-year-old striker turned an ankle in Sunday’s 2-2 draw at Middlesbrough and the damage is yet to be fully assessed because of swelling around the joint.However, midfielder Ben Osborn is facing at least two weeks on the sidelines after suff...Full Story »

Steve Bruce must decide whether to hand Okay Yokuslu a Championship start for West Brom when they face Cardiff on Wednesday.Yokuslu, now at the club on a three-year deal after spending half a season on loan in 2021, has come off the bench against Watford and Blackburn but his only start saw him play an hour in the Carabao Cup fixture against Sheffield United.Although his side have failed to win ...Full Story »

Tottenham star Tanguy Ndombele looks set to spend yet another period away from the club with reports claiming that the Frenchman is set to sign on a loan deal with a future fee being inserted. Ndombele hasn't featured for Spurs since his dismal display in a 3-1 win over Morecambe in the FA Cup back in January, where he was booed off by the home support and walked down the tunnel – never...Full Story »

Paddy Lane will miss Fleetwood’s League One clash with Cheltenham due to suspension.The forward was handed a straight red card for a bad tackle in added time in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Morecambe.Joe Garner or Promise Omochere could step into the starting line-up if boss Scott Brown opts to stick with a 4-3-3 formation.Carl Johnston will also be pushing for a start in midfield.Christia...Full Story »

Midfielder Stuart O’Keefe is pushing to start for Gillingham in their Sky Bet League Two clash with Harrogate.Captain O’Keefe made his return from a knee injury during Saturday’s 3-0 loss at Tranmere as he came off the bench to get 30 minutes in and will be hopeful of winning a recall.Dom Jefferies is still out with a knock sustained on the opening day and is not likely to retu...Full Story »

New recruit Connor Wickham could make his full debut when Forest Green host Accrington in League One.The former Sunderland and Crystal Palace striker climbed off the bench to rescue a point with a debut goal in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Lincoln.And now the 29-year-old could be ready to step in from the off for the Gloucestershire outfit.Udoka Godwin-Malife should still be out of action due to...Full Story »

Oxford are without Josh Murphy for the visit of Lincoln.The winger may be sidelined for up to four weeks with a hamstring problem.Kyle Joseph could be handed a full debut for the U’s.The striker came off the bench at Bristol Rovers on Saturday after completing his loan switch from Swansea.Lincoln will assess the fitness of Tashan Oakley-Boothe.The on-loan Stoke midfielder went off during t...Full Story »

Preston are hopeful over the fitness of Manchester United loanee Alvaro Fernandez for their Championship clash with Rotherham.The defender left the field at half-time during the Carabao Cup win over Huddersfield last week and then missed the league victory against Luton but boss Ryan Lowe is hopeful he will be involved on Tuesday.Robbie Brady impressed against Luton and is likely to start if the...Full Story »