Mark Bowen was damning in his assessment of Anthony Backhouse after the referee’s decision led to Fleetwood snatching a 1-1 draw that virtually relegated his AFC Wimbledon side.The Dons led through Luke McCormick’s goal midway through the first half but a head-scratching decision by the official allowed Joe Garner to score an 88th-minute goal that all-but guaranteed they will play in...Full Story »

Joe Garner scored a late equaliser as Fleetwood snatched a 1-1 draw at home to League One relegation rivals AFC Wimbledon.Luke McCormick’s goal had put the Dons minutes from their first win since December and kept alive their hopes of escaping the drop.But Garner’s free-kick two minutes from time moved them out of the bottom four on goal difference, with the Dons three points from sa...Full Story »

Crystal Palace attacker Michael Olise is a doubt for Monday’s home match with Leeds.The France Under-21 international was forced off during the midweek loss to Newcastle with a reoccurrence of his recent foot injury and will be assessed over the weekend.Eagles boss Patrick Vieira should have captain Luka Milivojevic back in contention after a hamstring issue but right-back Nathan Ferguson ...Full Story »

Tom Clarke will be checked for Fleetwood as they face fellow relegation candidates Wimbledon.The defender will be assessed as he continues to follow concussion protocols after a knock against OxfordGed Garner is likely to miss out with head coach Stephen Crainey confirming that it is likely he will stick with a similar squad to the one at Gillingham.Paddy Lane is also ruled out through suspensio...Full Story »

TOWIE's Georgina Cleverly is said to have also accused Rebekah Vardy (Image: INSTAGRAM) Coleen Rooney has claimed in her Wagatha Christie libel case that Rebekah Vardy snitched on four other WAGs too - and was caught trying to film inside tragic pop star Sarah Harding’s handbag. In a witness statement submitted to the upcoming trial, Rooney alleged Vardy and her agent Caroline Watt 'work...Full Story »

Lee Gregory’s fourth goal in five games saw off Crewe to move Sheffield Wednesday into the League One play-off positions and also keep alive their automatic promotion hopes with three games to play.A 54th-minute Gregory penalty sealed a 1-0 win against the already-relegated Railwaymen, who nevertheless showed plenty of spirit under interim boss Alex Morris.The victory also extended the Owl...Full Story »

Under-fire Lee Bowyer branded Birmingham’s dismal 6-1 defeat at Blackpool his “worst  day in football” but insisted he would not stand down unless pushed by the club’s hierarchy.Blues suffered an Easter Monday mauling at Bloomfield Road as Jake Beesley’s double helped fire the Tangerines to their first win in six Sky Bet Championship matches.A furious stand of ...Full Story »

Gillingham and Fleetwood both had players sent off for the same tackle as the relegation-threatened sides played out a feisty goalless draw at Priestfield.The visitors, who have only won once since late January, started brightly and saw striker Ellis Harrison volley inches wide in the opening 10 minutes.After a nervy start the hosts should have taken the lead after 34 minutes but Charlie Kelman ...Full Story »

Gillingham boss Neil Harris will check on a couple of players ahead of the Sky Bet League One match against fellow relegation battlers Fleetwood on Easter Monday.Midfielders Olly Lee and Ben Reeves both had to come off after picking up minor knocks during the second half of the 2-2 draw at Cheltenham on Good Friday.Daniel Phillips and left-back David Tutonda made substitute appearances following...Full Story »

A blistering start by Oxford blew relegation-threatened Fleetwood away before the visitors were forced to scrap to a 3-2 win.Oxford raced into a two-goal lead within seven minutes, making it 3-0 on 16 minutes, but a fightback from relegation-threatened Fleetwood at least made for a nail-shredding finish.Nathan Holland struck Oxford’s opener with less than two minutes played, hitting the bo...Full Story »

Lee Tomlin will continue to be missing for Walsall when they face Carlisle in Sky Bet League Two.The 33-year-old striker suffered a groin injury in the Saddlers’ 2-0 loss to Leyton Orient earlier this month but boss Michael Flynn is hoping Tomlin’s season is not over yet.Defender Rollin Menayese was an unused substitute in the 1-0 loss to Rochdale at the weekend and will be hoping to...Full Story »

Fleetwood striker Ged Garner will miss Saturday’s visit of Oxford in League One amid fears his season is over.Stephen Crainey said the hamstring injury Garner suffered in last week’s 2-1 defeat to Accrington was a serious one and may bring an early end to the campaign for the 23-year-old, who has already missed two and a half months.There is better news for Anthony Pilkington, who is...Full Story »

Fleetwood boss Stephen Crainey admitted his struggling side’s last-gasp defeat to Accrington was tough to take.Crainey saw goalkeeper Alex Cairns sent off in the 85th minute for handling the ball outside his box before Michael Nottingham’s stoppage-time winner, which left the hosts outside the relegation zone on goal difference alone.Ellis Harrison had headed Fleetwood in front from ...Full Story »

Ten-man Fleetwood went down 2-1 at home to Accrington to remain in relegation danger.The hosts had goalkeeper Alex Cairns sent off late on for handling outside the box, after which Michael Nottingham headed home Sean McConville’s stoppage-time corner to hand the visitors the points.Defeat left Fleetwood with only goal difference keeping them out of the drop zone.Stanley went close early on...Full Story »

Raphinha underlined his value to Leeds as Jesse Marsch’s men took a significant step towards Premier League survival with a 3-0 win which pushed Watford closer to relegation.The Brazilian – who has been heavily linked with a summer switch to Barcelona – stylishly ended a six-game goal drought to set his side on course for a vital three points at Vicarage Road.In-form duo Rodrig...Full Story »

Fleetwood manager Stephen Crainey appears to have no fresh selection concerns ahead of Saturday’s Sky Bet League One encounter with Accrington.On-loan Preston midfielder Josh Harrop is pushing for a first appearance since suffering a hamstring injury on his debut in January.The former Manchester United man was an unused substitute during last Saturday’s 3-1 win at Crewe and Tuesday&r...Full Story »

Wolves demand £100m for Man Utd, Liverpool & Barcelona target NevesWolves have slapped a £100 million ($130m) price tag on Ruben Neves, according to the Daily Mail. Manchester United, Liverpool and Barcelona are among the teams looking to sign him, but the Premier League side will not let him go cheap. AC Milan working on Asensio dealAC Milan hope to beat the competition to the...Full Story »

Watford manager Roy Hodgson has no fresh selection concerns ahead of the Premier League match against Leeds.Teenage winger Kwadwo Baah has recovered from an ankle problem and is back in full training with the rest of the first-team squad.Tom Cleverley, Joshua King and forward Emmanuel Dennis all came off the bench during the second half of the defeat at Liverpool as they press for a return to th...Full Story »

Fleetwood manager Stephen Crainey says he is “really confident” his side can stave off relegation from League One after they made it three matches unbeaten with a 1-1 draw against Lincoln.Dan Batty marked his first start for Fleetwood since February with the opening goal, producing a stunning strike from 25 yards just after the half-hour mark.Lincoln fought back in the second half an...Full Story »

Relegation-threatened Fleetwood made it three matches unbeaten in League One with a 1-1 draw against Lincoln.Dan Batty marked his first start for Fleetwood since February with the opening goal, producing a stunning strike from 25 yards just after the half-hour mark.Lincoln fought back in the second half and equalised in the 64th minute when Lewis Fiorini drove a low effort past Alex Cairns after...Full Story »