Interim Blackpool boss Richard Keogh praised his side despite throwing away a three-goal lead to draw 4-4 at Cambridge in Sky Bet League One.Keogh took charge following Neil Critchley’s sacking this week and looked set to guide his team to victory as they went 4-1 up soon after half-time, only for Cambridge to produce a rousing fightback and secure a draw.“I was so proud of the boys,...Full Story »

New Preston boss Paul Heckingbottom praised Will Keane’s professionalism amid transfer speculation after his winning goal fired North End to a 1-0 Championship victory over Luton.In Heckingbottom’s first match in charge of the Lilywhites, Keane bagged his first goal of the season in the 39th minute to secure three points against one of the division’s favourites for promotion.We...Full Story »

But he apologised if he made the women he had messaged feel uncomfortable. Embattled presenter Jermaine Jenas denied being a sex pest and insisted he'd done nothing illegal in his text message scandalThe former pro-footballer apologised if he made the women he had messaged feel uncomfortable After being sacked by the BBC, Jenas — in an excruciating online meeting with HR and senior corpo...Full Story »

JUDE Bellingham prowls around like Batman villain Bane during training. The England star, 21, was put through his paces yesterday by Real Madrid coaches who used a high-tech oxygen mask to track his fitness. Real Madrid coaches made star player Jude Bellingham use a high-tech oxygen mask to track his fitness Credit: Instragram The device looked similar to the one worn by Tom Hardy’s cha...Full Story »

Jose Mourinho, now in charge at Fenerbahce, is looking to his former club Tottenham to help him in the transfer market. Jose Mourinho is moving ahead with plans to sign Giovani Lo Celso (Image: Getty) Jose Mourinho is reportedly planning a raid on his former club Tottenham after approving a move for Fenerbahce to sign Giovani Lo Celso this summer. The Portuguese boss is keen to bring in reinf...Full Story »

Port Vale manager Darren Moore says he is encouraged by the way his new-look squad are gelling together after making it four points from their opening two League Two matches with a 0-0 draw at home to Tranmere.Vale have made 13 signings since being relegated last season and began the new campaign with a 2-0 win away at Salford last weekend.Moore feels there is plenty more to come as his team loo...Full Story »

Josh Barrett’s third-minute strike was enough for Aldershot to seal a 1-0 win at Halifax in the National League.Barrett curled Theo Widdrington’s backheel into the net in the opening moments to hand the visitors the advantage.Andrew Oluwabori had the opportunity to haul Halifax level on the stroke of half-time but his close-range header went wide.The home side pushed for an equaliser...Full Story »

Napoli have made contact with Manchester United in an attempt to sign midfielder Scott McTominay, a source has told ESPN. United will consider offers for McTominay, although a source has told ESPN the club are not actively looking to move on the Scotland international. A source added that the Old Trafford club would be looking for a permanent deal rather than a loan and value McTominay at betw...Full Story »

ENGLAND hero John Stones is engaged to his stunning entrepreneur girlfriend Olivia Naylor, she revealed today. The Manchester City centre-back, 30, popped the question during a getaway after the Euros final defeat to Spain. Olivia Naylor revealed that she was engaged tonight Credit: Instagram John Stones and Olivia Naylor are happily engaged Credit: olivianjnaylor / Instagram The happy coupl...Full Story »

Manager Chris Davies praised Brandon Khela as his 10-man Birmingham side beat Charlton 1-0 at the Valley to reach the second round of the Carabao Cup.A wonder strike by the 19-year-old was a fine way to win a game that saw Dion Sanderson sent off after 78 minutes for a second bookable offence.Davies put the youngster in at left-back and felt the trust put in him paid off.He said: “It was a...Full Story »

Garry Monk was delighted with how his Cambridge side performed despite losing to QPR in the first round of the Carabao Cup.The U’s bowed out 2-1 after a thrilling tie, with Michael Frey and Paul Smyth decisively netting before half-time for the Championship side.“It’s one of those nights where you’re disappointed with the result obviously, but I could not have been any pr...Full Story »

Swansea booked their place into the second round of the Carabao Cup with a 3-1 triumph over 10-man Gillingham at the Swansea.com Stadium.Ronald opened the scoring midway through the second half and, after Euan Williams had been off for the visitors soon after half-time, Liam Cullen doubled the lead.Oliver Hawkins pulled a late goal back for Gills but Azeem Abdulai finished off their hopes of an ...Full Story »

Stockport boss Dave Challinor called for “more improvement” despite a fine 2-0 opening day win over Cambridge.On their return to third-tier football, goals from Louie Barry and Kyle Wootton sealed all three points for last season’s League Two champions.It only took five minutes for the deadlock to be broken, when Barry scored a brilliant chip from 25 yards.County held off spell...Full Story »

Boss Regis Le Bris feels Sunderland can only get better after the Frenchman started his reign with a 2-0 win at Cardiff.Luke O’Nien headed Sunderland in front after 18 minutes before Jack Clarke struck in the 89th minute to ensure the Le Bris era started in style.The visitors had just 35 per cent of the ball at Cardiff City Stadium, although victory ended Sunderland’s 10-game winless...Full Story »

Andi Weimann and Yuki Ohashi both notched debut goals as Blackburn opened their Sky Bet Championship campaign with a 4-2 win over promoted Derby.John Eustace’s men were rewarded for their fast start as they took a 19th-minute lead through Tyrhys Dolan’s close-range finish after a well-worked move.Rovers were in control for the first half but Derby battled back after the break and Cur...Full Story »

GLAMOUROUS swimming star Luana Alonso has revealed Brazilian footballer Neymar is a fan. The Paraguayan athlete, who was kicked out of the Olympic village, recently revealed the Brazilian attacking midfielder slid into her DMs on Instagram. She told Paraguayan radio show Aire de Todos: "He sent me a DM. That's all I can say." The revelation shocked the presenters who pressed the Olympic ath...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI's Ibiza mansion has been vandalised by climate activist yobs. Eco idiots doused the front of the Argentine's home with red and black paint after breaking into the property. They also posed with a banner by a swimming pool and football pitch where the superstar and his family relax when on holiday on the island. A pair of thugs were even seen posing inside some goal posts within...Full Story »

Rangers’ Champions League hopes were handed a dramatic late boost when Cyriel Dessers levelled for a 1-1 draw with Dynamo Kyiv in Poland.The first-leg of the third qualifying round tie was played at the Arena Lublin due to the ongoing war in Ukraine and although Philippe Clement’s side made a good fist of the first half and hit woodwork they found themselves behind at the interval to...Full Story »

New Liverpool manager Arne Slot said his side still have plenty of room for improvement despite wrapping up their preseason tour of the United States with a 3-0 win over Manchester United in South Carolina on Saturday. Slot, who replaced Jürgen Klopp in May, also guided Liverpool to wins over Arsenal and Real Betis. They face Sevilla next at Anfield before visiting promoted Ipswich Town ...Full Story »

Fulham are set to submit an improved bid to Manchester United for Scott McTominay after seeing an initial offer rebuffed. WHAT HAPPENED?McTominay has emerged as a transfer target for Fulham this summer with the Cottagers set to make an improved bid to Manchester United for the Scotland international, according to Sky Sports. Marco Silva's side have already agreed a deal with Arsenal for Emile...Full Story »