Oxford boss Des Buckingham believes their narrow 1-0 lead is a “good advantage” to take to London Road for the second leg of their League One play-off against Peterborough.U’s captain Elliott Moore headed the only goal of the first leg eight minutes into the second half, nodding in from three yards after Cameron Brannagan headed Josh Murphy’s corner back from beyond the f...Full Story »

Oxford drew first blood in their Sky Bet League One play-off semi-final against Peterborough by taking a slender 1-0 lead to London Road for the second leg on Wednesday.Centre-half Elliott Moore headed home at a corner in the 53rd minute to give the U’s victory at the Kassam Stadium.In front of a sell-out 11,000 crowd, Oxford started on the front foot, Josh Murphy forcing a corner in only ...Full Story »

Thomas Frank believes Ivan Toney’s goal drought will not harm his chances of being named in the England squad for Euro 2024 this summer.The striker found the net on his second international appearance against Belgium in March, but he has not scored for the Bees since the middle of February.Another blank in Saturday’s goalless draw with Fulham means Toney is now on his longest run wit...Full Story »

Ivan Toney’s goal drought stretched to 10 matches as Brentford fought out a 0-0 draw with west London neighbours Fulham.The England striker found the net against Belgium in March but has not scored for the Bees since the middle of February and is now on his longest run without a club goal since playing for Peterborough in 2019.Not that there was much riding on a distinctly low-key derby be...Full Story »

Rotherham manager Steve Evans is hopeful about the future despite his side bowing out of the Sky Bet Championship after a shock 5-2 win against Cardiff.The Millers were the more clinical team as they secured only their fifth victory of a dismal campaign which saw them finish 24 points from safety.Braces came from Jordan Hugill and Tom Eaves, with the club’s other forward Sam Nombe also on ...Full Story »

Niclas Fullkrug’s stunning finish gave Borussia Dortmund the edge in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Paris St Germain.Fullkrug pounced in the 35th minute to seal a 1-0 victory but an end-to-end clash at Signal Iduna Park could have been snatched by either team with chances arriving thick and fast in a furious second half.Jadon Sancho, on loan from Manchester Unit...Full Story »

Borussia Dortmund are eyeing Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk. With less than 18 months to run on his contract, Van Dijk has so far resisted Liverpool's efforts to open new contract talks. The Mirror says Borussia Dortmund are among those interested in the Dutchman. Clubs from Spain, Turkey, England and the Netherlands are also said to be keen. Arne Slot himself now wants to push ahead wit...Full Story »

ROBIN VAN PERSIE is on the brink of landing his first managerial job, according to reports in Holland. The 40-year-old looks set to take over at Eredivisie side Heerenveen next season. Robin van Persie is in advanced talks to take over at Heerenveen Credit: Getty The club were keen on appointing former Ajax boss Maurice Steijn before turning their attentions to Van Persie, according to Dutch ...Full Story »

Martin Devaney does not know if he will be asked to lead Barnsley in the play-offs.The Tykes parted company with Neill Collins this week with a game of the season to go, asking club stalwart Devaney to deliver the result they needed to make the top six against Northampton.A 1-1 draw means they will face Bolton over two legs, but Devaney is unsure as to who will prepare the side.“I don&rsqu...Full Story »

Birmingham edged another point clear of the Championship relegation zone after being held 0-0 by already relegated Rotherham in a game which was held up by a medical emergency in the stands.The Blues were left frustrated by Rotherham, who had Steve Evans back in the dugout after his shock return from Stevenage midweek, and the stalemate left the visitors just two points clear of the bottom three...Full Story »

Devante Rodney struck late to hand Rochdale a 2-1 comeback win at Southend on the final day of the National League season.The Shrimpers needed just seven minutes to force their way ahead when they worked the ball from the back for Jack Bridge to send a cross to the far post, where Gus Scott-Morriss slid it home.Danny Waldron might have doubled the lead within seconds but fired over before Bridge...Full Story »

Manchester United are getting serious about Brentford striker Ivan Toney. The Mirror says United who are best placed to sign Toney this summer. Arsenal instead are prioritising Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig or Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting Lisbon. Chelsea also are probing the terrain for other attackers - and Manchester United's competition thus appears to be diminishing. It's recent...Full Story »

Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich are closing in on appointing Julian Nagelsmann as their next manager. Bayern close to re-appointing Nagelsmann as manager In advanced talks over a three or four-year deal Have kept De Zerbi and Emery on their shortlist WHAT HAPPENED?According to Sky Sport, Bayern Munich are all set to re-appoint Julian Nagelsmann as their new manager after Thomas Tuchel le...Full Story »

Man City identify De Bruyne's replacement Manchester City are reportedly considering signing Newcastle United midfield star Bruno Guimaraes in case Kevin De Bruyne leaves the club in the summer, according to Fichajes. The Belgian has been linked with a move away from the club ahead of the 2024/25 season with Saudi Pro League clubs keen on signing him. Earlier this season, Guimaraes had signe...Full Story »

Ange Postecoglou praised an “outstanding” display from Micky van de Ven after the defender’s goal helped Tottenham climb into the Premier League’s top four with a 3-1 win against Nottingham Forest.Spurs have lost only one league game that the 22-year-old defender has completed since joining from Wolfsburg and his second-half strike to restore their lead helped change the ...Full Story »

Motherwell manager Stuart Kettlewell admitted his team used the poor Dens pitch to their advantage to secure a vital 3-2 victory over Dundee in the cinch Premiership.The game only went ahead after two pitch inspections at 11am and 1pm, with Dundee storming into a two-goal lead thanks to Jordan McGhee and Luke McCowan.However, Motherwell made a dramatic comeback with Georgie Gent, Theo Bair and M...Full Story »

Stevenage manager Steve Evans says his side will not give up the fight for a Sky Bet League One play-off place despite going down to a 1-0 defeat at Exeter.An error by goalkeeper Taye Ashby-Hammond, who saw his clearance charged down by Exeter striker Sonny Cox and finished off by Reece Cole, led to the only goal of the game and the defeat leaves Evans’ men six points adrift of the play-of...Full Story »

Kai Fotheringham scored twice to help keep Dundee United four points clear at the top of the cinch Championship with a 5-0 victory at Queen’s Park.The Terrors had to wait until the stroke of half-time to take the lead and it was Fotheringham who made the difference, stroking home Tony Watt’s cross.Louis Moult doubled the visitors’ advantage when he raced through and lifted the ...Full Story »

Manchester United are set for a busy summer in the transfer window as Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his team look to use the transfer window to make their mark on the club. One area where the toiling Red Devils have struggled this season is in the centre of defence, where injuries, a lack of depth and underperforming players have seen the side struggle. Jonny Evans and Raphael Varane are both in the ...Full Story »

Arsenal are said to have a scouting brief on Porto star Evanilson this season. The Premier League giants are vying to sign a top class forward in the summer transfer window. Brazilian youngster Evanilson is an alternative to Brentford striker Ivan Toney. Evanilson has been excellent this term, netting 22 goals in 35 games so far this term. Meanwhile, the club are also keeping an eye on the...Full Story »