Aaron Collins scored twice as Bristol Rovers continued their resurgent form by cruising to a 4-1 win at Cheltenham.Joey Barton’s side were 4-0 up at half-time and they made it three League One wins in a row to climb into the top half of the table.Collins opened the scoring after 15 minutes, capitalising on miscommunication between Robins goalkeeper Luke Southwood and Ryan Jackson and finis...Full Story »

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough was delighted to see his promotion-chasing side “find a way to win” as a late header from Will Swan secured a 2-1 home victory over battling Walsall.George Lapslie’s 15th-minute opener was wiped out by Liam Bennett’s first goal for the Saddlers after 35 minutes, only for substitute Swan to win it in the 82nd minute.“We are under no illusi...Full Story »

QPR manager Michael Beale labelled it a “really bad afternoon” as his side missed the chance to go top of the Championship following a 3-1 defeat at Luton.The Hatters led in the first half through Elijah Adebayo before Jimmy Dunne’s own goal made it 2-0 with 13 minutes left.Although Rangers pulled one back in stoppage time, Luke Freeman wrapped the win up against his former sid...Full Story »

Rotherham boss Matt Taylor praised “cult hero” Georgie Kelly after he netted the winner in their 2-1 victory over Huddersfield.The second-half introduction of Kelly from the bench proved to be pivotal with the Irishman netting the decisive goal just minutes after being introduced by Taylor.It earned Taylor his first win as Millers manager after making the move from Exeter to replace ...Full Story »

A late winner from substitute Will Swan preserved promotion-chasing Mansfield’s unbeaten home record as they edged out battling Walsall 2-1.The Stags created some fine early chances, with Jordan Bowery curling a 20-yard effort against the bar from George Lapslie’s lay-off after 10 minutes.So it was no surprise when they took the lead 15 minutes later as Stephen Quinn nodded down Elli...Full Story »

Matt Taylor got his first win as Rotherham manager as they edged out Huddersfield 2-1 in the Sky Bet Championship.The Yorkshire derby pitted fairly new managers Taylor and Mark Fotheringham against one another and it was the former who got his first three points on the board after seeing substitute Georgie Kelly strike the winner moments after entering the fray.The result ensured Rotherham&rsquo...Full Story »

Barcelona and Spotify have revealed that Drake’s OVO owl logo will feature on their shirts in the Clasico clash with Real Madrid. La Liga giants are partners with Spotify Celebrating milestone for Canadian rapper Special shirts for fixture at Santiago Bernabeu WHAT HAPPENED? The Catalan giants are due at Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday for a meeting with their fiercest rivals, and a fr...Full Story »

Lukaku could return to Inter for another season or longer, especially if the striker doesn't fit into Graham Potter's plans at Chelsea. Internazionale are looking at ways to sign Romelu Lukaku in the summer, as has been reported by Calciomercato. The striker is currently on loan with the Serie A giants from Chelsea, having endured a tough season with the Blues last term. He isn't totally havi...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone admits he is having a tough time getting Joao Felix to hit top form amid reports he wants to leave the club. Joao Felix reportedly wants Atletico exit Simeone admits struggles to coach attacker Coach determined to resolve situation WHAT HAPPENED? It was reported on Friday that the Portuguese attacker has asked the club to sell him as early as January a...Full Story »

THE rubbish ref flogging the Hand of God football says he does not care about the backlash in England. The Sun yesterday tracked Ali Bin Nasser, 78, to his shabby flat where he told us: “I’m still selling.” Bin Nasser, 78, described England as the home of football The ball could fetch £3million at auction in London next month He claimed he did not see Argentina’s...Full Story »

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has given his full backing to coach Xavi and urged him to lead the club to victory against Real Madrid on Sunday. Barca facing Champions League elimination President has confidence in Xavi Laporta urged coach to get the win WHAT HAPPENED? Despite their unbeaten start to the season in La Liga, Barca are struggling in the Champions League after drawing 3-3 ...Full Story »

Barca face further financial troubles Club could be knocked out of Champions League Laporta still working on new signings WHAT HAPPENED? Barca have been strapped for cash over the last year and had to sell off some of their assets in the summer to fund their transfer business, which saw them spend big on the likes of Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Jules Kounde. Despite the issues facing...Full Story »

Ivan Toney declared himself ready for England World Cup duty after boosting his chances with both goals in Brentford’s 2-0 win against Brighton.Bees striker Toney was called into the Three Lions squad for the first time last month but failed to get onto the pitch for the matches against Italy and Germany.But the 26-year-old looks determined to book a seat on the plane to Qatar, and he is b...Full Story »

Micky Mellon is happy to stay grounded after Tranmere’s 3-0 win over Crewe lifted Rovers up to sixth in Sky Bet League Two.A fifth successive league victory was achieved by goals from on loan Southampton defender Dynel Simeu, Elliott Nevitt and a late deflected effort claimed by Lee O’Connor, while the Prenton Park side also recorded a fifth straight clean sheet.Mellon said: “I...Full Story »

Upwardly mobile Tranmere climbed into the top six in Sky Bet League Two with a 3-0 victory over Crewe at Prenton Park.Southampton loanee defender Dynel Simeu’s first league goal after 22 minutes set up Micky Mellon’s in-form side for a fifth successive victory.Elliott Nevitt came off the bench in the opening period to net his fourth of the campaign with a 56th-minute back-post header...Full Story »

Jamie Brandon is likely to miss Livingston’s cinch Premiership visit of St Johnstone due to a groin issue.Manager David Martindale is hopeful that Stephane Omeonga will recover from a knock.Esmael Goncalves (back) and Jack Fitzwater (hamstring) are working their way back to fitness and Tom Parkes (knee) is out long term.St Johnstone have on-loan Celtic left-back Adam Montgomery availa...Full Story »

Motherwell manager Steven Hammell will make some late decisions on his team to face Rangers in the cinch Premiership.Blair Spittal went off with a knock against Hibernian last weekend while Callum Slattery’s involvement is also unclear.Connor Shields is suspended following his red card at Easter Road while Rolando Aarons (hamstring) remains on the sidelines along with long-term absentees J...Full Story »

Cinch Premiership leaders Celtic will again be without Jota when they face Hibernian because of a minor muscle injury but fellow winger Liel Abada has shaken off a dead leg.David Turnbull (ankle) and Stephen Welsh (knock) drop out of the champions’ squad.Callum McGregor and Carl Starfelt both remain sidelined by knee injuries.Rocky Bushiri and Demi Mitchell are back in the Hibs squad follo...Full Story »

Aston Villa’s Leon Bailey is fit to face Chelsea on Sunday.The forward has recovered from a muscle injury, but boss Steven Gerrard must still determine whether he can start or if he will be among the substitutes.Ludwig Augustinsson (hamstring), Boubacar Kamara (knee), Diego Carlos (knee), Lucas Digne (stress fracture) and Cameron Archer (groin) remain out.Reece James will miss the game hav...Full Story »

Cieran Slicker and Tahvon Campbell are doubtful heading into Rochdale’s clash with Barrow on Saturday.Goalkeeper Slicker, on loan from Manchester City, has yet to make a league appearance this season while striker Campbell has only managed six minutes, and manager Jim Bentley confirmed that both are still injured.James Ball will be looking to start once again after his first league goal of...Full Story »