Reading manager Ruben Selles praised the “intensity” of his young players as they edged out Cheltenham 1-0 in League One.Selles included four teenagers and three 20-year-olds in his starting line-up, with 18-year-old Caylan Vickers creating what turned out to be the winner in the 33rd minute.Vickers’ mazy run from deep ended with a looping deflection from Cheltenham midfielder ...Full Story »

A late penalty from James Tilley secured AFC Wimbledon a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Wrexham in their Sky Bet League Two match at Plough Lane.Elliot Lee’s deflected strike had put the Welsh side ahead in the first half.Dons striker Ali Al-Hamadi saw his spot-kick saved just after the hour, but Tilley made no mistake with a second penalty with just nine minutes left to leave both sides still ...Full Story »

Sutton boss Matt Gray was delighted to make it third time lucky in the EFL Cup after beating Cambridge 6-5 on penalties.The south-west London club had failed in their two previous attempts to win a match in the competition.And they came from behind twice to force penalties as goals from Harry Smith and Harry Beautyman cancelled out Fejiri Okenabirhie’s brace at Gander Green Lane.“It&...Full Story »

The Al Nassr forward was at a fitness event in Japan to promote his product Sixpad, with his club also in the country for their pre-season tour. While he was up on stage, one young fan was eager to compare their physiques, bringing up a greeting card for the 38-year-old that included photos of his and Ronaldo's abs. The fan then asked the Portugal all-time top scorer: "Please take a look at ...Full Story »

The Blues are hoping to re-emerge as a force next season after an horrific 2022/23 under Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter and, latterly, Frank Lampard. Much of the blame could be pointed at owner, Todd Boehly, after he bought too many players in his opening two transfer windows, and it meant that the managers had a top-heavy squad that they couldn't possibly keep happy. This summer has seen a co...Full Story »

Wrexham secured a memorable 3-1 victory against Manchester United’s youngsters but are sweating on the fitness of star striker Paul Mullin.Ryan Reynolds was unable to make the San Diego friendly but fellow owner Rob McElhenney was in attendance as the League Two new boys triumphed at sold-out Snapdragon Stadium.Elliot Lee, Aaron Hayden and Sam Dalby scored for Wrexham against a United side...Full Story »

MARCUS Rashford was spotted being a bit of a devil as he gave a young fan a moment to remember by signing a shirt - after leaving his £700,000 Rolls Royce on double yellow lines. The United striker delighted the youngster by giving him his autograph as he visited an upmarket jewellers in Wilmslow, Cheshire, for a private shopping trip on Saturday. Rashford, 25, wore a green tracksuit an...Full Story »

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and club technical director Edu Gaspar remain on the hunt to close a number of key summer additions for the Premier League runner-up but must contend with parting ways with a number of first-team assets, one of whom appears to surely be young striker Folarin Balogun. The new headline striker for the United States looks all but guaranteed to depart the Emirates this s...Full Story »

New video footage has shown Lionel Messi blanking Manchester City youngster Alexander Robertson.Robertson, 20, found himself snubbed by the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner following Australia's 2-0 friendly defeat against the world champions. It comes just months after a brave 2-1 defeat in the World Cup round of 16 – with Messi scoring the opener in both of those games.The City academy star...Full Story »

Manchester City outcast Joao Cancelo reportedly 'complained' about Rico Lewis in the days before his shock January exit. The full-back is claimed to have grown 'agitated' after he found himself out of Pep Guardiola's preferred team following the World Cup. Cancelo returned from a disappointing tournament with Portugal and was unhappy with his playing time over the proceeding weeks. By his own ...Full Story »

Chelsea are likely to target the signing of a young striker in the traditional number nine role this summer instead of Bayern Munich forward Sadio Mane. That’s according to CaughtOffside columnist Ben Jacobs, who says the Blues want to invest in younger players, and also want to look at ‘numbers’, hinting that they’re well aware of their need to improve on their pretty...Full Story »

Frank Lampard said Chelsea supporters have every right to be worried after they slipped to a fifth straight defeat under his management against Brentford at Stamford Bridge.Cesar Azpilicueta’s own-goal and a late breakaway effort from Bryan Mbeumo sealed a 2-0 win for the visitors and condemned Lampard’s team to a sixth game in their last seven in which they have failed to score as t...Full Story »

Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna praised his “relentless” side after a 6-0 demolition of Charlton saw them climb to second in the Sky Bet League One table.A Conor Chaplin hat-trick was followed up by a quickfire brace from Town substitute Freddie Ladapo before defender Leif Davis also scored in stoppage-time after Charlton defender Ryan Innis had been sent off.The convincing win at Por...Full Story »

Kilmarnock youngster Ben Brannan is looking to join Tottenham's development squad. Per football.london, the 16-year-old is presently training with Spurs' youth team as he looks to earn a permanent spot. He is serving a three-week trial at present, with the teenager having impressed with Kilmarnock's under-17s and under-18s. The right-back has also featured for his nation, taking part in under...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton heaped praise on his young side and an improving defence as the Pirates finally won at the Memorial Stadium after eight games.The hosts edged to a 1-0 win against Charlton to record a first league double over the Addicks since 1957/58, with a victory built on restricting the opposition’s chances.Dean Holden’s men had scored six goals in their previous ...Full Story »

Arsenal are seriously interested in signing Amadou Onana in the summer. The Everton midfielder is a huge target for Gunners manager Mikel Arteta and sporting director Edu. That is the view of Het Nieuwsblad, with the outlet stating that an attempt was made by Arsenal to secure Onana in January. Despite being rebuffed at the time, they are ready to go back in for the talented midfielder. Ev...Full Story »

Birmingham City head coach John Eustace heaped praise on his young stars after they beat relegation rivals Rotherham United 2-0.On-loan Brighton winger Reda Khadra put the Blues ahead five minutes into this clash when he dangerously cut in from the left before firing a bullet into the top corner.Eustace’s men deservedly doubled their lead in the 35th minute when Kevin Long fired home from ...Full Story »

A video of Cristiano Ronaldo meeting a 10-year-old boy whose dad was killed in the devastating earthquakes that hit Syria and Turkey last month has gone viral. More than 50,000 people died when a series of earthquakes, the first of which in the early hours of 6 February, hit Turkey and Syria while thousands more remain missing, injured, homeless or without access to vital resources as a resul...Full Story »

Maidstone and Scunthorpe could not be separated in a 1-1 draw between the bottom two sides in the National League.Maidstone got the breakthrough 33 minutes into the contest through Sam Bone’s rifled effort from 25 yards which deflected into the net.Scunthorpe found their equaliser two minutes after the break when Dion Sembie-Ferris slipped in Jacob Butterfield who coolly slotted home.The v...Full Story »

Swindon boss Jody Morris hit out at his own fans after they booed during the 3-0 win at home to Harrogate.Rushian Hepburn-Murphy scored his first league goals to earn former Chelsea star Morris his first home win, with Joe Tomlinson added the third.Morris said: “I do actually mirror the feelings of the fans sometimes. They are right on some occasions but wrong on some others.“I thoug...Full Story »