CHELSEA star Thiago Silva has turned handyman while out injured. The 38-year-old was ruled out for up to six weeks after suffering a knee injury in the Blues' 2-0 defeat to Tottenham last month. Silva has remained a visible presence at Stamford Bridge throughout his lay-off, supporting his team-mates from the stands. And he has also been productive at home during his time on the sidelines. ...Full Story »

Bradford boss Mark Hughes admits Sky Bet League Two’s leading scorer Andy Cook is in the form of his career after his brace rescued a point in a 2-2 draw at home to Hartlepool.The struggling visitors looked on course to give their survival chances a huge boost after leading twice.Callum Cooke came back to haunt his former club with the first goal before Dan Kemp, who had pipped Cook as the...Full Story »

Sky Bet League Two’s leading scorer Andy Cook netted twice to rescue promotion-chasing Bradford a point in a 2-2 draw with Hartlepool at Valley Parade.The visitors looked on course to give their survival chances a huge boost after leading twice.Callum Cooke came back to haunt his former club with the first goal before Dan Kemp, who had pipped Cook as the division’s player of the mont...Full Story »

Bradford manager Mark Hughes hailed Andy Cook after League Two’s top scorer “came good” late on to sink Colchester.Bradford scored twice in time added on to make it three consecutive wins in their promotion push. Cook broke the deadlock with a header from Harry Chapman’s cross – his 22nd goal in all competitions – and then provided the pass for substitute Scot...Full Story »

Striker Andy Cook was praised for consistently being in the right place at the right time as he hit the 20-goal mark for the season in Bradford’s 1-0 League Two win at Doncaster.Cook powered home a trademark header from a corner to settle a tight content between two sides chasing a top-seven finish and Bantams boss Mark Hughes was glowing in his praise for the veteran striker.“He is ...Full Story »

Reading manager Paul Ince heaped praise on Andy Carroll after the veteran striker helped his side to a first Sky Bet Championship victory in seven matches – 2-1 at home to struggling Rotherham.The Millers took a deserved 37th-minute lead through right-back Lee Peltier, but Carroll levelled early in the second half with a powerful header and also claimed an assist for substitute Tyrese Forn...Full Story »

Substitute Andy Williams slotted home a 95th-minute penalty to earn Walsall a dramatic 2-1 FA Cup victory at League Two rivals Stockport.Williams scored after Liam Kinsella had been fouled by Paddy Madden, securing the Saddlers a place in the fourth round for the first time in seven years.Danny Johnson had opened the scoring for the visitors in the second half only for Madden to level late befor...Full Story »

Norwich were denied a win in their first Sky Bet Championship match since the sacking of Dean Smith as a late penalty from Andy Carroll earned Reading a 1-1 draw at Carrow Road.The Canaries turned in an improved performance after the midweek exit of their coach following a poor run of form and looked set to take all three points when Adam Idah’s sublime finish put them in front after 53 mi...Full Story »

Bradford maintained their fine away form as they beat wasteful Sutton 2-0 at Gander Green Lane.Mark Hughes’ side fired themselves within touching distance of the League Two automatic promotion places with their sixth win in seven unbeaten games on the road.The hosts unsettled the high-flying Bantams in the first half, with Will Randall forcing a good low save from Harry Lewis before Craig ...Full Story »

JACK GREALISH and partner Sasha Atwood dressed as the stars of Grease for Halloween. The Manchester City star was kitted out all in black as he replicated John Travolta's Danny Zuko from the 1978 hit film. Jack Grealish and Sasha Atwood dressed as Danny and Sandy from GreaseCredit: Instagram / @JackGrealish Grealish perfected the look which included a slicked-back black quiff and a leather ja...Full Story »

Hearts moved back into the top half of the cinch Premiership as they came from behind to end their winless run of four league matches with a 2-1 victory over Ross County in Dingwall.Andy Halliday scored the winner in a frantic first half to add to Lawrence Shankland’s equaliser after Jordan White had given Ross County the lead.It was Hearts’ first victory in the Premiership since bea...Full Story »

Assistant manager Andy Crosby praised Port Vale’s players after making it a “really good month” with a 1-0 win against Lincoln.Blackburn loanee Daniel Butterworth’s second-half winner separated the sides as the Valiants ended their home woes.It was only their second victory at Vale Park since the opening day, and first since mid-September, though away wins over Derby and ...Full Story »

Andy Ryan scored a second-half brace as Hamilton rescued a late point in a thrilling 4-4 cinch Championship draw with Cove Rangers to move off the bottom of the table.Mark Reynolds headed Conor Sully’s cross into the top corner after 10 minutes to give Cove the lead following an early spell of pressure.Mitch Megginson doubled the Toonsers’ lead with a penalty after 42 minutes, awarde...Full Story »

Interim head coach Andy Dawson praised the bravery of his Hull players as they claimed a 4-2 Championship victory at Rotherham.It ensured back-to-back wins for the caretaker boss and former Hull player as they took control of the game with three second-half strikes to claim maximum points from this Yorkshire derby.Dawson said: “We have been focusing on the performances from minute one. Mor...Full Story »

Hull made it back-to-back wins under interim head coach Andy Dawson after a resounding 4-2 Championship victory at Rotherham.The Millers headed into the game full of confidence after recording two wins on the bounce under their new boss Matt Taylor, but they were swept aside by their neighbours from East Yorkshire.Hull were the first to threaten with Greg Docherty flashing an effort across goal ...Full Story »

Reading will be without Andy Yiadom for the visit of Bristol City.Yiadom was booked for the fifth time this season in Tuesday’s defeat at Swansea and will serve a one-match ban.He joins a lengthy list of absentees for boss Paul Ince, with Sam Hutchinson, Naby Sarr, Liam Moore, Scott Dann, Femi Azeez and Baba Rahman all still sidelined.The Royals have not won in four games, having lost the ...Full Story »

Hull caretaker boss Andy Dawson was pleased that his side’s improved performance resulted in a 3-1 win on the road at Blackpool.Ryan Longman, Greg Docherty and Regan Slater all netted for the Tigers in a convincing display, with Kenny Dougall having briefly put the hosts back on level terms in the first half after Longman’s opener.And Dawson had nothing but praise for his players aft...Full Story »

Andy Cook scored his 13th goal of the season as Bradford won at promotion rivals Salford, but boss Mark Hughes was keen to push the performance of his team.The Bantams clinched a fourth successive away win – the first time they have done that since February 1985.“It was very much a team effort. Andy Cook will get more headlines for scoring again but everybody worked incredibly hard,&...Full Story »

Prolific striker Andy Cook scored his 13th goal of the season as Bradford won at promotion rivals Salford.Bradford clinched a fourth successive away win – the first time they have done that since 1985. For Salford, it is now four games at home without a victory.Bradford started strongly and Tyreik Wright and Cook both had chances to score before they took the lead on 13 minutes.Centre-half...Full Story »

Hull interim head coach Andy Dawson believes reported incoming manager Pedro Martins will inherit a competitive Sky Bet Championship side following the 2-1 win at home to Wigan.The former Olympiacos boss was watching in the stands alongside owner Acun Ilicali as goals from Dimitrios Pelkas and Oscar Estupinan ended the Tigers’ five-game-losing streak that cost Shota Arveladze his job.Dawso...Full Story »