Morecambe boss Derek Adams said it was a “travesty” that his side failed to pick up three points against Portsmouth.Adams saw his side dominate the game for long periods, but a string of missed chances proved vital as Portsmouth picked up a point, with Colby Bishop levelling Liam Shaw’s first-half opener in the 1-1 draw.The manager was also left bemoaning his side’s lack ...Full Story »

Michael Flynn admitted neither side deserved to win after Walsall made it three games unbeaten with a goalless draw at Carlisle.The home side had the better of the early exchanges with Jack Armer, Callum Guy and Taylor Charters all having decent opportunities to break the deadlock in a first half that saw few clear-cut chances.But the visitors, who have only won once on the road this season, cam...Full Story »

Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens was delighted to see his side claim a comfortable 2-0 victory at Harrogate after a “brutal” fixture list and felt they could have won by a bigger margin.The O’s returned to winning ways following their first back-to-back defeats of the season with last weekend’s 1-0 FA Cup exit at Crewe followed by a 2-0 midweek league loss to Wimbledo...Full Story »

Paul Heckingbottom was delighted with Sheffield United’s resilient display at Cardiff, hailing the impact of substitute James McAtee.The hard-fought 1-0 success means the Blades are guaranteed to go into the winter break in second place in the Sky Bet Championship, although they are currently top, ahead of Burnley’s game against Blackburn tomorrow.Cardiff, meanwhile, are languishing ...Full Story »

Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna said the “overriding feeling was disappointment” after his side dropped two points following a 1-1 draw with Cheltenham.The Tractor Boys dominated proceedings and had numerous chances to extend an early lead given to them by Luke Woolfenden, but a combination of defiant defending, luckless finishing and a series of saves by Cheltenham goalkeeper Luke So...Full Story »

Head coach Scott Lindsey is refusing to get ahead of himself after Swindon drew 1-1 with 10-man Tranmere to leave themselves in the thick of the League Two promotion battle.The Robins came from behind to claim a hard-fought point thanks to Jacob Wakeling’s goal after an early opener from Josh Hawkes.Swindon sit sixth, four points adrift of the top three, and Lindsey said: “At the mom...Full Story »

Derby assistant manager Richie Barker praised his players for performing so well in their 3-1 win at MK Dons after such a quick turnaround from their Carabao Cup tie against Liverpool.The Rams are up to sixth in Sky Bet League One after coming from behind at Stadium MK, where their exertions in a penalty shoot-out loss at Anfield three days ago appeared to be catching up with them.However, Paul ...Full Story »

Sheffield United moved to the top of the Sky Bet Championship table with a 1-0 win at Cardiff.A 64th-minute goal from George Baldock was enough to secure all three points for the visitors.Cardiff dominated much of the first half after a ponderous first 20 minutes, with the Bluebirds’ front three causing plenty of issues on the counter-attack.The home side had plenty of chances, but failed ...Full Story »

Zach Robinson struck a second-half brace as Dundee beat Raith 2-0 at Dens Park to climb into joint second place in the Scottish Championship.Robinson, on loan from AFC Wimbledon, broke the deadlock from the penalty spot four minutes into the second half after Scott Brown was penalised for handball.He struck again five minutes later, reacting quickest after seeing his initial effort from a corner...Full Story »

Two first-half goals were enough for Maidenhead to return to winning ways as they beat Aldershot 2-1.The Magpies handed the Shots back-to-back defeats and move up into 13th in the National League table.Maidenhead took the lead after eight minutes when Reece Smith picked out Remy Clerima in the box, who tucked the ball past goalkeeper Luca Ashby-Hammond.They doubled the lead in the 19th minute af...Full Story »

Nigel Clough was delighted to see Mansfield end their winless run in Sky Bet League Two and reclaim a place among the play-off contenders with a 1-0 win at Rochdale.Substitute George Maris scored the only goal of the game after 66 minutes when he connected with a sublime Hiram Boateng delivery, poking home from five yards to end a five-match run in the league without a win.Stags manager Clough n...Full Story »

Bournemouth stormed to a dominant 3-0 victory over a lacklustre Everton to pile even more pressure on manager Frank Lampard ahead of the World Cup break.The Cherries beat Everton 4-1 in the Carabao Cup in midweek at the Vitality Stadium to progress to the fourth round of the competition, and controlled Saturday’s Premier League game.Qatar-bound Jordan Pickford was partially at fault for th...Full Story »

Reading claimed a much-needed 2-1 win at Hull following Ryan Longman’s injury-time own goal.With the game meandering towards a draw, Longman was adjudged to have put into his own net after substitute Andy Carroll tried his luck with a header off Tom Ince’s free-kick from the left.Jacob Greaves’ ninth-minute header appeared to have put the Royals, who had won just once in nine p...Full Story »

Ashley Nadesan made it five goals in his last five league games as Crawley completed a hat-trick of home league wins for the first time since mid-April with a 1-0 victory over Barrow.Barrow’s hopes of a fourth successive league win were dashed in West Sussex, with Crawley maintaining their unbeaten league record under interim boss Lewis Young.Young has made no secret of his desire to land ...Full Story »

Nathaniel Mendez-Laing’s goal sealed a 3-1 victory for Derby at struggling MK Dons that lifted them into the Sky Bet League One play-off places.Three days on from taking Liverpool to penalties in the Carabao Cup, the Rams lifted themselves up to sixth in the table after responding impressively to going behind to Louie Barry’s opener.That came in the 41st minute when a counter-attack ...Full Story »

Shaun Rooney scored a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser to earn Fleetwood a 2-2 draw against former boss Joey Barton’s Bristol Rovers in League One.Rooney put the visitors into a 14th-minute lead but second-half goals from in-form strikers Josh Coburn and Aaron Collins edged the Gas in front.But Rooney came to Fleetwood’s rescue in the ninth minute of stoppage time to earn the visitor...Full Story »

Giovanni van Bronckhorst found himself again with his Rangers future in sharp focus after a 1-1 draw with St Mirren saw more dropped points in the cinch Premiership title race.The 1-0 midweek home win over Hearts appeared to give the under-fire Rangers boss some respite but it was back to square one in Paisley.Returning Saints striker Jonah Ayunga drove the home side into the lead two minutes af...Full Story »

SHAKIRA looks like a real gem in a nude dress covered in diamonds. The Colombian singer, 45, posed for Burberry’s The Night Before campaign, following her split in June from footballer Gerard Pique, 35. Shakira looks like a real gem in a nude dress covered in diamonds for a Burberry campaign Shakira and Gerard announced they had split in May They were together for 12 years and share tw...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will miss Saturday's Premier League clash with Southampton after being given a one-match touchline ban by the Football Association for clashing with the assistant referee during last month's win over Manchester City. Klopp was shown a red card for confronting the official after forward Mohamed Salah was denied a free kick late in the second half at Anfield durin...Full Story »

Argentina captain Lionel Messi says the current squad has a lot in common with the team that reached the World Cup final in 2014. Messi talks World Cup hopes Thinks current side is similar to 2014 finalists Calls on team to be united WHAT HAPPENED? Messi has shared his thoughts ahead of the tournament, with Argentina heading to Qatar as one of the pre-tournament favourites after winnin...Full Story »