QPR boss Gareth Ainsworth insisted his players believe they can avoid the drop despite their relegation worries worsening after a 1-1 draw at home to Norwich.Rangers, who were top of the Sky Bet Championship in October, have slid down the table with an appalling run of just one league win in 20 matches.But Ainsworth is adamant that the players still feel confident they can save Rangers, who are ...Full Story »

Swansea head coach Russell Martin has described the mass brawl that broke out near the end of his team’s 4-2 win over Preston in the Championship as “carnage”.At least 30 people – including players, substitutes and coaches from both clubs – were involved in the ugly scenes that erupted near the end of the match when the Swans were leading 3-2.Punches appeared to be ...Full Story »

Reading interim manager Noel Hunt labelled the dismissal of striker Andy Carroll in the 1-1 Sky Bet Championship draw with Luton as “harsh”.After a drab first half, the highlight of which saw Luton’s Alfie Doughty strike a post, Reading went in front early in the second period through a near-post Carroll header.Carroll was sent off just five minutes later, after scoring a near-...Full Story »

Joel Piroe scored twice as Swansea beat play-off chasing Preston 4-2 in a bad-tempered Championship clash that involved a mass brawl in the closing stages.Preston manager Ryan Lowe and Swansea midfielder Joe Allen were both shown straight red cards after a heated confrontation erupted on the touchline with the hosts leading 3-2 five minutes from time.At least 30 players, substitutes and coaches ...Full Story »

REAL MADRID are reportedly keen on signing four players from Chelsea. And they are ready to spend £90million alone on star man Reece James. Real Madrid are ready to spend £90m on Chelsea star Reece James Chelsea and Real face each other tonight in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash. The Spaniards lead the tie 2-0 following last week’s win at the Bern...Full Story »

Former Holland star Rafael van der Vaart has told Liverpool that Ryan Gravenberch is no Jude Bellingham reserve. The Reds are in talks for the Bayern Munich midfielder after being priced out of a deal for Borussia Dortmund's Bellingham. Van der Vaart says of his countryman: "What I think is the big difference (between the two players); Bellingham is a step lower at a club and always plays. ...Full Story »

As we hurtle towards the business end of the current 2022/23 Premier League season, so clubs up and down the country will be positioning themselves to be at the head of the queue for the best players available on the market. Declan Rice has long been coveted by a number of English top-flight clubs, however, the West Ham captain is unlikely to come cheap and that could put off potential suitor...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo's ex Irina Shayk was seen partying with Leonardo Di Caprio at Coachella Cristiano Ronaldo's ex Irina Shayk was spotted cosying up to Leonardo DiCaprio at Coachella. The singletons let their hair down until the early hours at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California at the weekend. Di Caprio, 48, was seen wearing a black baseball cap and t-shirt as he stood behin...Full Story »

NEYMAR and his stunning model Wag have announced they are expecting their first child together. The PSG superstar, 31, was tagged in a post that Bruna Biancardi shared on Instagram telling the world their happy news.Footie superstar Neymar and partner Bruna Biancardi are expecting their first child together The PSG star footballer kisses his Wag on the tummy Neymar and his partner decided to ...Full Story »

Frank Lampard promised that Chelsea will be back after Real Madrid effectively ended a dismal season for his side with a 2-0 win to eliminate them from the Champions League.Lampard’s team fell to two goals from Real forward Rodrygo to exit the tournament at the quarter-final stage, thus relinquishing their last faint hopes of qualifying again next year.Chelsea, in 11th place in the Premier...Full Story »

Barnsley boss Michael Duff was left frustrated after his side’s goalless draw at Lincoln saw them lose substantial ground in the League One automatic-promotion race.The Tykes were forced to settle for a point as the Imps made it five games without defeat.It was the first time Duff’s charges had failed to score in 10 attempts and to make matters worse title-chasing trio Plymouth, Ipsw...Full Story »

Paul Simpson is not ready to concede defeat in Carlisle’s chase for a top-three finish despite a 2-2 draw with League Two promotion rivals Stockport County at Brunton Park.Jon Mellish and Owen Moxon each scored their sixth goals of the season in the second half to put the Cumbrians in front with seven minutes remaining.But the Hatters, who gained a 31st-minute lead through Myles Hippolyte,...Full Story »

Richie Wellens spoke of his pride after seeing Leyton Orient seal promotion despite losing at Gillingham and set his sights on clinching the League Two title.Orient suffered an early setback in an incident-packed game at Priestfield when Omar Beckles was sent off after just 14 minutes and, from the resulting free-kick, Alex MacDonald fired Gillingham ahead.Cheye Alexander then made it 2-0 to the...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher admitted dramatic winners will be the end of him after his side’s last-gasp 2-1 victory at Shrewsbury.The Pilgrims looked set to plummet out of the League One promotion places until Callum Wright’s 96th-minute diving header.Crystal Palace loanee Killian Phillips opened the scoring for the hosts before visiting captain Joe Edwards levelled.And there was...Full Story »

Mansfield manager Nigel Clough hailed his injury-hit side’s “incredible effort” as they held on to seal a 2-1 win at Newport.Hiram Boateng and substitute James Gale had put the play-off-chasing Stags in control with goals in each half but a late header from Exiles sub Aaron Wildig set up a nervy finish.That goal was enough to see Clough’s men drop from seventh to eighth b...Full Story »

Tony Mowbray admitted his Sunderland side “fell short” as they were pegged back to a 1-1 draw by Huddersfield that has dented their hopes of making the Sky Bet Championship play-offs.The Black Cats looked to be heading into the top six when Joe Gelhardt fired them into the lead shortly before the interval at the Stadium of Light.But Josh Koroma equalised for Huddersfield just before ...Full Story »

Burnley boss Vincent Kompany was left scratching his head as to how his side were held to a 2-2 draw at Rotherham, which leaves their Sky Bet Championship title-winning champagne on ice.The Clarets would have become champions if they had bettered Sheffield United’s result and they looked on course for three points in South Yorkshire as quality goals from Scott Twine and Manuel Benson, eith...Full Story »

Darren Moore praised Sheffield Wednesday’s performance after they boosted their automatic promotion hopes with a 2-1 win at Bristol Rovers.Barry Bannan scored a sublime effort from the edge of the box and defender Akin Famewo blasted in following a corner to seal a first League One away win in six matches and keep the South Yorkshire side in the hunt for a top-two finish.Wednesday are the ...Full Story »

Will Keane’s 10th league goal of the season gave Wigan hope in their battle to avoid Sky Bet Championship relegation with a battling 1-0 away win over Stoke.The striker bagged a 54th-minute winner for the Latics as they climbed to within five points of getting out of the relegation zone.Manager Shaun Maloney’s side still have three fixtures to secure safety, but three of the four tea...Full Story »

Ethan Ebanks-Landell spared goalkeeper Richard O’Donnell’s blushes with a stoppage-time goal to rescue relegation-threatened Rochdale a 2-2 draw against Tranmere.The visitors had been handed the lead after 19 minutes when midfielder Liam Kelly sent a pass back to O’Donnell and the Dale stopper, under no pressure at all, sliced the ball into his own net.There was a brief flash o...Full Story »