JOSE MOURINHO has many reasons why he prefers to stay in a hotel rather than find a new home when he takes over at football clubs. Which might explain why he's checked-in to a new hotel since moving to Istanbul. Fans think that Jose Mourinho is just like Alan Partidge after learning that he has been living in hotels for years The Special One spent the entirety of his two-and-a-half year stint...Full Story »

Johnnie Jackson praised AFC Wimbledon’s response to their weekend defeat at Notts County as they eased their way to a 3-0 win against bottom club Morecambe.James Tilley set Jackson’s side on course for victory in the 52nd minute before Omar Bugiel and Matty Stevens struck to secure the south-west London club’s fifth successive victory win.The triumph leaves them just two points...Full Story »

Newport boss Nelson Jardim dedicated the 2-0 victory at Gillingham to his club’s faithful fans.First-half goals from Matt Baker and Kyle Hudlin ended the Exiles’ three-game losing run.“I’m really satisfied with that,” beamed Jardim. “This win was a really big one for us.“This win goes entirely to the fans. I know they have been disappointed, especially w...Full Story »

Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson was delighted with the response of his young team to their weekend defeat as Blackpool were put to the sword in a 5-1 win at the Weston Homes Stadium.The Posh collapsed in the second half as they were beaten 3-1 at Wycombe last Saturday, but they were in rampant form against the Seasiders to pick up their first win in three games in Sky Bet League One.Ferguso...Full Story »

Ben Thompson’s first-half strike saw Bromley down high-flying Doncaster for their third win of the season.Andy Woodman’s side had not picked up a victory in any competition since the second weekend of the campaign but showed tremendous organisation and tenacity to see out the win at the Eco-Power Stadium.Doncaster started much the brighter and piled on the pressure over the first qua...Full Story »

Leyton Orient secured their first home league win of the season when they overcame Rotherham 1-0 thanks to a goal by central defender Dan Happe.A scrappy first-half littered with petty fouls produced just two chances, both to the home side that visiting goalkeeper Cameron Dawson comfortably dealt with.The quality of play improved after the break with both teams trading early opportunities as Joe...Full Story »

Nahki Wells struck a quick-fire double as Bristol City came from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Stoke.Lewis Koumas and Andrew Moran had put the Potters 2-0 up inside the opening quarter-of-an-hour before a brace from Wells inside three minutes early in the second half hauled the Robins level.The draw extended Bristol City’s unbeaten run to six matches as they continued to be without head co...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo expressed his delight after he saw his side pick up their first victory at the City Ground this season with a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.In a back-and-forth contest, the two sides evenly shared 40 shots on goal, with Eddie Nketiah and Ryan Yates both rattling efforts off the woodwork in the first period.Palace looked likely to break the deadlock but Ma...Full Story »

Sonia Bompastor called for the introduction of goal-line technology for the Women’s Super League after a contentious goal was given against her Chelsea side in their 5-2 win over Tottenham.Chelsea led 1-0 when goalkeeper Hannah Hampton dropped a cross from Spurs’ Amanda Nilden with the referee’s assistant judging the ball had fallen behind the line, though video replays failed ...Full Story »

Sunderland returned to the top of the Sky Bet Championship after Wilson Isidor’s third goal in four matches sealed a hard-fought 1-0 win at Hull.Isidor showed a clean pair of heels as Sunderland turned defence into attack, with the on-loan Zenit St Petersburg striker dispatching past Hull goalkeeper Ivor Pandur in the 63rd minute at MKM Stadium.The game’s decisive moment was tinged w...Full Story »

William Saliba’s first-half red card set Arsenal on their way to a 2-0 defeat against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium as Mikel Arteta’s side missed the chance to go top of the Premier League.The defender was dismissed for hauling down striker Evanilson near the halfway line, denying him a clear run on goal as for the third time this season the visitors finished a league game with...Full Story »

Mike Williamson was pleased with his side’s progress as Carlisle ended a run of five consecutive home defeats across all competitions with a 1-1 draw against Harrogate at Brunton Park.Luke Armstrong came back to haunt his former club as he scored his second of the season, a vital goal which handed the Blues a point that took them off the foot of the League Two table.Williamson said: &ldquo...Full Story »

Barnsley boss Darrell Clarke sent his thoughts to Blackpool manager Steve Bruce following the death of his fourth-month-old grandson, which meant he was absent from his side’s 2-1 defeat to the Tykes.Clarke has previously spoken about the death of his own daughter and was keen to send his best wishes to his opposite number.“First of all, I want to pass on my condolences to Steve Bruc...Full Story »

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson hailed Paul Mullin’s “brilliant” return to the starting line-up after he grabbed the only goal in the win at Rotherham.Mullin, who has plundered more than a century of goals for Wrexham over the past three seasons, was handed only his second league start this term after leading marksman Jack Marriott broke his fibula in training.But he took just 16 s...Full Story »

Neil Critchely enjoyed a dream debut as Hearts manager as they recorded their first victory of the Scottish Premiership season with an emphatic 4-0 win over St Mirren.Critchley’s appointment this week was met with a mixed reaction from Hearts supporters but they were buoyant upon leaving Tynecastle after an outstanding performance that yielded three brilliant goals and a special moment for...Full Story »

Portsmouth came from behind to beat QPR 2-1 at Loftus Road to secure a first Championship win of the season and leave the west London side bottom of the table.Karamoko Dembele’s maiden goal for Rangers gave them an early lead but Pompey hit back with Freddie Potts’ first goal since arriving on loan from West Ham.And Callum Lang’s penalty 12 minutes into the second half gave Por...Full Story »

He is expecting a second child in the new year with his partner Harriet Robson. Ex-Man Utd star Mason Greenwood is set to welcome his second child with partner Harriet RobinsonMason and Harriet welcomed daughter Summer last July The couple welcomed their daughter Summer in July last year. Greenwood, 23, signed a five-year deal with Marseille in July after the French club agreed a £26mill...Full Story »

One Direction star Liam Payne was a huge football fan and once impersonated England star Jack Grealish for charity. The singer-songwriter's tragic death was confirmed after he fell from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina and tributes from the world of football have been pouring in. Payne, 31, was a big supporter of Championship side West Brom and once flaunted his own football skills as...Full Story »

SIR ALEX FERGUSON has been spotted for the first time since having his £2million-a-year salary cut by Manchester United. New Red Devils co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is currently on a major cost-cutting spree at Old Trafford, which has included axing 250 jobs. Sir Alex Ferguson was spotted leaving a plush Cheshire restaurant just hours after it was revealed he's no longer a club ambassador a...Full Story »

Heimir Hallgrimsson has warned the Republic of Ireland they have to stop presenting gifts to their opponents if they are to qualify for major tournaments once again.Three days after Nathan Collins’ error had handed Finland a lead in Helsinki, keeper Caoimhin Kelleher blundered in Athens to allow Greece to ease to a 2-0 Nations League B2 victory.Ireland had rallied at the Georgios Karaiskak...Full Story »