Motherwell manager Steven Hammell was left baffled over why referee John Beaton was not asked to review a penalty claim for his side during their 1-0 defeat by St Mirren in Paisley.Ricki Lamie was left on the ground after Charles Dunne wrapped his arms around the Motherwell defender’s neck but video assistant Grant Irvine did not believe the incident was worthy of a second look from Beaton...Full Story »

Cheltenham and Port Vale shared the points from an uninspiring goalless Sky Bet League One draw at the Completely-Suzuki Stadium.Vale were closest to snatching a winner when substitute Rory Holden’s header rebounded off the bar in the 74th minute.Cheltenham’s Luke Southwood was the busier of the two goalkeepers, beating away an effort from Dennis Politic in the 14th minute and helpin...Full Story »

Dundee claimed a huge win in the battle for promotion from the cinch Scottish Championship with a 3-0 home victory over leaders Queen’s Park.The hosts had an early chance to take the lead when Paul McMullan was fouled inside the box by Tommy Robson but his sixth-minute penalty was saved by Calum Ferrie.Dundee eventually took the lead after 69 minutes when Alex Jakubiak’s shot was sav...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo was ridiculed just two games into his Al-Nassr career on Thursday night, as his side failed to beat Al-Ittihad in the semi-finals of the Saudi Super Cup. The Portuguese superstar had the chance to lift his first piece of silverware on Sunday in the final of the same competition, but instead, Al-Nassr lost 3-1 to Al-Ittihad to end any chance of that happening. Al-Fayha bea...Full Story »

Kristian Dennis scored twice as Carlisle moved within touching distance of the League Two automatic-promotion places with a 3-1 win over relegation-threatened Hartlepool.Paul Simpson’s side made a fast start as Morgan Feeney opened the scoring after six minutes at Brunton Park.Striker Dennis struck for the fourth game in a row with his 16th and 17th goals of a fruitful campaign, either sid...Full Story »

Sam Vokes ended his goal drought as Wycombe secured their first home win of 2023 with a 2-0 victory over Oxford.The ex-Wales international opened the scoring with his first goal since October before setting up Anis Mehmeti as the Chairboys wrapped up the points before half-time at Adams Park.Gareth Ainsworth’s charges cut the gap to the coveted League One play-off spots to just two points ...Full Story »

Jim Goodwin insisted he was the man to turn Aberdeen’s fortunes around as he apologised for the “humiliating” 1-0 Scottish Cup exit to junior side Darvel at Recreation Park.The West of Scotland League Premier Division champions triumphed against the odds thanks to a deflected strike by Jordan Kirkpatrick after 19 minutes of a pulsating fourth-round tie in Ayrshire.Darvel, ...Full Story »

Dani Ceballos has declared he wants to stay with Real Madrid. The midfielder featured in victory at Athletic Bilbao. With his contract running down, Ceballos said: "There's no bigger club than Madrid. I've got four months left on my contract, but I'm going to give everything to show that I want to stay here." Of the win at San Mames, he also said: "I had a great second half against Villarre...Full Story »

Tony Mowbray’s young Sunderland side climbed back in touch with the Championship play-off places by winning the Wear-Tees derby clash with Middlesbrough 2-0 at the Stadium of Light.The Black Cats had plenty of good chances in the first half to take the lead but it was Ross Stewart’s 11th of the season six minutes after the break that did the damage.All Middlesbrough, who were looking...Full Story »

Luton boss Rob Edwards says back-to-back wins at Wigan have proved to be “a really good response” to last weekend’s defeat against Sky Bet Championship form team West Brom.Goals from Harry Cornick and Elijah Adebayo gave Luton a 2-0 victory at the DW Stadium, four days after a 2-1 win on the same ground sent them into round four of the FA Cup.For Edwards, it has gone some ways ...Full Story »

University of Stirling head coach Chris Geddes admitted he was incredibly proud of his players despite losing 3-0 to Dundee United at Tannadice.The Lowland League side took plenty of plaudits in the Scottish Cup tie but the Tangerines’ quality ultimately shone through with goals by Aziz Behich, Jamie McGrath and Glenn Middleton.However, Geddes insisted his team of students could still hold...Full Story »

Birmingham head coach John Eustace urged supporters to stick by his team after three fans invaded the pitch during their 2-1 defeat to Preston at St Andrew’s.The 77th-minute incursion briefly halted the game after Ryan Ledson and Alan Browne had given Preston a clear advantage before substitute Lukas Jutkiewicz’s late consolation.There was also a banner unfurled in front of the direc...Full Story »

Alfredo Morelos grabbed a double as Rangers came from behind to beat 10-man Kilmarnock 3-2 at Rugby Park.In a barnstorming Killie start to the cinch Premiership encounter, defender Chris Stokes headed in from a corner after six minutes only for Rangers’ Colombian striker to level midway through the first half.Ryan Kent struck six minutes after the break before Kilmarnock winger Danny Armst...Full Story »

Chelsea are "close" to signing forward Mykhaylo Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk, the Ukrainian club says. Chelsea have agreed a fee of €70m (£62m) plus add-ons for the 22-year-old, who was a January target for Premier League rivals Arsenal. A Chelsea delegation met with Shakhtar officials, who say talks went well. Mudryk has scored seven goals and made seven assists in 12 league app...Full Story »

Manager Mark Robins felt his battling Coventry team lost to a blatant piece of gamesmanship as leaders Burnley secured a 1-0 victory at Turf Moor.The Sky Blues had been the better team in the first half and defended well as the Clarets stepped up the pace, aided by Vincent Kompany’s substitutions, after the break.But the game hinged on an incident in the 81st minute which Robins claims dis...Full Story »

West Bromwich Albion head coach Carlos Corberan praised his side’s never-say-die attitude after they hit back from two down to win 3-2 at Luton.Having trailed to early goals from Carlton Morris and Elijah Adebayo, the Baggies pulled one back just before the break, with Daryl Dike on target.Quickfire goals midway through the second period from Jayson Molumby and Conor Townsend meant the Bag...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp said he “can’t remember a worse game” in his career as he apologised and took full responsibility for Liverpool’s thumping 3-0 Premier League defeat to Brighton.The Reds were outclassed at the Amex Stadium and suffered an emphatic loss following Solly March’s double and a late volley from substitute Danny Welbeck.Klopp’s stunned visitors had no re...Full Story »

Joey Barton was unhappy with the decision-making of referee Tom Neild after arguing that Accrington’s first goal should not have stood in the 2-0 win over his Bristol Rovers side.A ball into the box hit the hand of Harvey Rodgers, and Tommy Leigh pounced on the loose ball before turning and firing into the net to open the scoring for Accrington after 51 minutes.Defender Ryan Astley then vo...Full Story »

The former England and Chelsea defender was playing a round at the famous Sawgrass course near Jacksonville when he spotted the man-eater on the fairway close to some water.   Terry is a massive golf fan and now plays off scratch Credit: Instagram The Chelsea legend played a round at the famous Sawgrass course near Jacksonville Credit: Instagram JT filmed the 5ft-long alligator as he t...Full Story »

Stephen Robinson was devastated to see St Mirren leave Tynecastle with a 1-0 defeat to Hearts after what he felt was his team’s best performance of the season.The Buddies boss was particularly frustrated that referee David Munro was not invited by VAR to take a look at an 86th-minute incident in which Jambos defender Kye Rowles handled the ball in his own box.The result means St Mirren hav...Full Story »