Simon Weaver was happy that his Harrogate team “turned on the style” for their loyal supporters during a 3-0 home win over Carlisle.The Sulphurites had gone seven games without winning at Wetherby Road – equalling their longest sequence since September 2012 – but a Jack Diamond brace and Rory McArdle’s first goal for the club secured a routine triumph over the Cumbr...Full Story »

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire received a bomb threat to his family home hours after captaining the Red Devils against Liverpool in the Premier League on Tuesday night Manchester United captain Harry Maguire received a bomb threat to his family home (Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images) The bomb threat sent to Harry Maguire warned that there would be explosions at his family home unles...Full Story »

Walsall’s Stephen Ward has retired from football with immediate effect.The defender’s final appearance came in the Good Friday win over Carlisle at the Banks’s Stadium and he will not be available for boss Michael Flynn for the final games, starting against Port Vale on Saturday.Tom Leak is hoping to keep his place after a first start under Flynn on Monday.Walsall continue to b...Full Story »

Manchester City will assess the fitness of three defenders before Saturday’s Premier League visit of Watford.Centre-backs John Stones and Nathan Ake picked up knocks in the midweek victory over Brighton.Right-back Kyle Walker is nearing a return after two matches out with an ankle problem but he may not be risked ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid.Visi...Full Story »

Partner Georgina Rodriguez, 28, and the tragic boy’s twin sister returned home, three days after announcing their loss. Cristiano Ronaldo, girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez and their five children, including their newly-born daughter, are finally all at home following the tragedy Posting on Instagram, the Manchester United legend, 37, thanked fans for their support and added: “Now it...Full Story »

Blackburn’s play-off hopes are hanging by a thread after a 1-0 defeat at home to Stoke.Jacob Brown’s solitary strike did the damage as he combined with Josh Maja in the fourth minute to score his 13th goal of the season.Michael O’Neill’s side were in cruise control in the first half, with Rovers chasing shadows, much to the annoyance of the crowd.Blackburn were much impro...Full Story »

Bruno Guimaraes headed home a stoppage-time winner as Newcastle came from behind to beat European semi-finalists Leicester and all but end their Premier League relegation fears.The Brazilian, who had earlier cancelled out Ademola Lookman’s first-half opener, pounced in the fifth minute of added time to the delight of a crowd of 52,104 at St James’ Park to snatch a 2-1 victory which l...Full Story »

Sutton boss Matt Gray revelled in a “top performance” from his side after they beat Mansfield 3-2 to halt the Stags’ club-record home run of 11 successive league wins.An error from home defender Farrend Rawson gifted United a ninth-minute lead from which Mansfield never recovered as the visitors came out on top in a battle between two clubs pushing for promotion.The result saw ...Full Story »

Mansfield’s impressive club-record run of 11 successive home league wins was halted by promotions rivals Sutton who pulled off a deserved 3-2 victory.With Port Vale winning, sixth-placed Stags now have a six-point gap between them and the third automatic promotion place, although they still have a game in hand.Sutton, meanwhile, climbed up to seventh with the win as they took advantage of ...Full Story »

Hull ended a run of six consecutive home defeats with a 2-1 victory over Cardiff in the Sky Bet Championship.Early first-half goals for Allahyar Sayyadmanesh and Lewie Coyle set the hosts on their way towards three welcome points against weak opponents.Captain Aden Flint scored with an 81st-minute header to reduce the deficit  but the visitors lacked direction for most of the match and dese...Full Story »

Burton are set to be without Jonny Smith at home to Sky Bet League One leaders Wigan.Smith suffered a shoulder injury during Saturday’s goalless draw with Plymouth and failed to reappear after the break.Christian Saydee could deputise if Oumar Niasse is unavailable again after missing two games through what Brewers boss Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has described as “personal issues”...Full Story »

POLICE were called to Premier League ace Aaron Connolly's mansion over a bust-up with his Love Island contestant girlfriend. Reality TV star Lucinda Strafford, 22, had an explosive row with Aaron in the early hours after she confronted him over her suspicions he was cheating on her. Reality TV star Lucinda Strafford, 22, had an explosive row with Aaron Connolly in the early hours Sources said...Full Story »

Arsenal’s hopes of a top-four Premier League finish took another blow as they were deservedly beaten by Brighton following a lacklustre display.Enock Mwepu was the star of the show for the visitors, creating Leandro Trossard’s opener before his own fine strike doubled the lead. Martin Odegaard’s late consolation meant Brighton left with a deserved 2-1 win.Arsenal were already r...Full Story »

Keane Lewis-Potter scored his 10th goal of the season as Hull dented Middlesbrough’s play-off hopes with a 1-0 win at the Riverside.Boro, who lost at home for the second time inside a week, failed to make the most of an opportunity to climb into the Championship’s top six as Lewis-Potter settled the contest with 16 minutes remaining.It was a blow for the home side in the wake of Shef...Full Story »

Bolton trio Ricardo Santos, Dapo Afolayan and Kyle Dempsey have all been ruled out of the home game against Sheffield Wednesday.All three players sustained hamstring injuries in the midweek home draw against Portsmouth and boss Ian Evatt has confirmed Santos could miss the rest of the season.Evatt also revealed several players had been hit by illness this week, while former Wednesday midfie...Full Story »

West Brom hope to have forward Karlan Grant back in contention for the Sky Bet Championship match against Stoke.Grant missed the win over Bournemouth on Wednesday night with a calf issue and was also ill, but has been able to resume training.However, Andy Carroll could retain his place after he marked his return to the starting line-up with the second goal in the 2-0 win over the promotion-chasi...Full Story »

Bristol City pair Antoine Semenyo and Joe Williams are back in contention for the home game against Peterborough.Striker Semenyo missed last week’s defeat at Bournemouth after jarring his knee, while midfielder Williams (hamstring) is fit again after a two-game absence.Czech Republic defender Tomas Kalas (groin) is still out having missed the Robins’ last four league matches.Cal...Full Story »

IVAN RAKITIC gave away his Sevilla kit to Barcelona fans at the Nou Camp on Sunday. The midfielder made his first return to a fan-filled Nou Camp in Sevilla's 1-0 defeat to Xavi's side. Ivan Rakitic removed his shirt to give to an adoring Barcelona fan Rakitic also dished out his shorts as a token of appreciation for the support he received during his time at Barcelona Rakitic won 13 trophie...Full Story »

Vitaly Janelt’s quickfire double put Brentford on the brink of Premier League safety after their 4-1 rout of a Chelsea side beset by unrelenting takeover talk.Christian Eriksen also netted in a win that puts Thomas Frank’s Brentford on the verge of cementing their top-flight status following a hugely-impressive debut Premier League campaign.Toni Rudiger hammered home a long-range str...Full Story »

Hibernian will be without Ryan Porteous for Saturday’s cinch Premiership clash with Dundee United at Easter Road as the centre-back begins a four-match suspension.Manager Shaun Maloney has several injury concerns, with Matt Macey, Sylvester Jasper and Josh Campbell all in a race to be fit, while Demetri Mitchell, Kevin Nisbet and Kyle Magennis are out.Paul Hanlon is fully fit after his rec...Full Story »