Boss Darrell Clarke hailed the attitude of Cheltenham striker Aidan Keena after the Irishman’s first goal of the season secured a vital 2-1 win at relegation rivals Fleetwood.Liam Sercombe put the Robins in front after half an hour but Ryan Graydon levelled for Fleetwood in the 79th minute.Keena, publicly backed by Clarke all season, then fired in from close range after good work from Joe ...Full Story »

Colchester boss Danny Cowley admitted his side made life difficult for themselves but was delighted with the way they fought back to claim a crucial win over Newport.The relegation-threatened U’s were without a win in eight matches and looked set for more frustration in a game where Cowley felt they had ‘total dominance’ after falling behind to Offrande Zanzala’s 42nd-min...Full Story »

Aidan Keena’s first goal of the season earned Cheltenham a 2-1 win at relegation rivals Fleetwood.Liam Sercombe put the Robins in front after half an hour but Ryan Graydon levelled for Fleetwood in the 79th minute.Keena then fired in from close range after good work from Joe Nuttall on the left to end a 327-day drought and Fleetwood’s six-game unbeaten run.Cheltenham were the better ...Full Story »

A piece of magic from Xherdan Shaqiri ensured John O’Shea’s reign as interim Republic of Ireland head coach ended in disappointment as Switzerland eased to a 1-0 friendly victory in Dublin.The Chicago Fire midfielder’s sweet 23rd-minute free-kick proved the difference between the sides, but did not fully reflect the control the visitors exerted on a night when Ireland, ranked 4...Full Story »

Colchester boss Danny Cowley paid tribute to his relegation-threatened side’s “gritty, determined and resilient” 1-1 draw away to League Two leaders Mansfield.Harry Anderson gave Colchester a 13th-minute lead with a well-struck low shot from the right of the box that went inside the far post in a frustrating first half for the Stags.But, after U’s goalkeeper Owen Goodman ...Full Story »

Jayden Danns is delighted with his new deal at Liverpool. The teenage striker inked a new long-term contract with the Reds last week. "I've said it so many times, it's my boyhood club so to sign a new contract, it's a dream come true and it's just a really good feeling," the Scouser told Liverpoolfc.com. "I haven't impacted as much as I want to impact just yet, I think there is more to come...Full Story »

Leeds boss Daniel Farke admitted he will “enjoy it a little bit” after his side’s 2-0 win against Millwall sent them top of the Sky Bet Championship for the first time this season.Willy Gnonto’s brilliant first-half opener sent Leeds on their way at Elland Road, but they were forced to work hard for their second goal, scored by substitute Dan James in the closing stages.F...Full Story »

Danny Cowley was encouraged by his Colchester side’s personality and character after they drew 1-1 with Walsall to climb out of the League Two relegation zone on goal difference.The U’s had fallen behind in the 37th minute when Taylor Allen fired a low strike into the far corner from Josh Gordon’s pass, after some good build-up play.But Cameron McGeehan levelled for the hosts w...Full Story »

Shrewsbury boss Paul Hurst said he had a feeling Daniel Udoh would get on the scoresheet again after his goal earned a 1-0 victory over rock-bottom Carlisle.Udoh made the breakthrough five minutes before time, holding off numerous defenders before turning and converting at Harry Lewis’ near post.The 27-year-old missed a chance to add a second late on but his first-half effort proved enough...Full Story »

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers hailed the “excellent” Kyogo Furuhashi after the recalled striker scored and provided an assist in a 3-1 win over St Johnstone.The Japanese forward also had two goals disallowed for offside as Celtic moved back to the top of the cinch Premiership, at least until Rangers face Dundee at Dens Park on Sunday.Furuhashi has been unable to replicate the prolif...Full Story »

James Belshaw saved Dean Campbell’s first-half penalty as Harrogate held promotion-chasing Barrow to a 0-0 draw in League Two at Holker Street.Campbell’s spot-kick had earned the Cumbrians a midweek point at Walsall.This time Campbell’s 12-yard effort, awarded for captain Warren Burrell’s foul on Robbie Gotts after 26 minutes, was stopped low down by Belshaw.And despite p...Full Story »

Ayr pulled clear of fellow strugglers Inverness as they claimed a 2-1 win in the cinch Championship relegation battle.The visitors got off to a flying start when George Stanger headed in a Harry McHugh cross in the fifth minute.Inverness, who remain second from bottom, responded well and, after James Carragher had sent a header inches wide from a free-kick, they levelled in first-half stoppage t...Full Story »

Emma Hayes lauded “maverick” Lauren James’ performance in Chelsea’s 3-1 victory over Women’s Super League title rivals Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.James impressed once again and scored Chelsea’s opener when she latched onto a through ball, showed good skills to open up a shooting opportunity before drilling in a shot which Arsenal goalkeeper Manuela Zinsberger ...Full Story »

Chelsea dominated Arsenal 3-1 in the Women’s Super League in a game which was delayed by 30 minutes due to a clash of socks.The league leaders moved three points clear of Manchester City, who have the chance to respond against Brighton on Sunday, and six ahead of the Gunners.The reigning champions avenged their 4-1 defeat at the hands of Arsenal at the Emirates in December through goals fr...Full Story »

The North Londoners have certainly showed their mettle this season and at the time of writing are at the summit of the English top-flight. Arsenal want Patrick Schulte to replace Aaron Ramsdale With 10 games left to play, the destination of the trophy is effectively in their hands. They do play Man City in their next match which could have a huge bearing on things, however, and they also need...Full Story »

Brighton’s battling 1-0 win at home to Roma was not enough to stop Roberto De Zerbi’s side exiting the Europa League at the last-16 stage.Danny Welbeck’s magnificent first-half strike saw the Seagulls to victory but they fell well short of completing the miracle comeback required to wipe away last week’s 4-0 first leg defeat in Rome, losing 4-1 on aggregate.After playing ...Full Story »

Exeter secured their first win in six League One games with a 3-0 victory over 10-man Shrewsbury.Referee David Rock showed a red card to Shrewsbury winger Jordan Shipley for a two-footed challenge on Ryan Woods in the sixth minute.And the Grecians took full advantage with Will Aimson, Luke Harris and Jack Aitchison all scoring before half-time.Exeter’s Reece Cole was played through in the ...Full Story »

WHAT HAPPENED?The Bundesliga giants announced last month that Tuchel would be stepping down from his role as head coach at the end of the season, opening the door to a whole host of managerial candidates. Zidane, meanwhile, has been out of work since his second stint as Real boss came to an end in 2021. The Frenchman, who won three successive Champions League trophies in his first spell in Mad...Full Story »

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers understood why his side did not reach their peak in a tricky Scottish Gas Scottish Cup tie against Livingston after Cameron Carter-Vickers joined Callum McGregor on the sidelines on the eve of the game.Celtic reached the semi-finals but it was more nervy than the 4-2 scoreline suggested with Livingston twice equalising through Daniel MacKay and Tete Yengi before Da...Full Story »

Danny Ings scored his first Premier League goal in more than a year as West Ham came from two down to snatch a 2-2 draw against his former club Burnley.The ex-England striker had probably his best game for the Hammers despite only coming on as a substitute in the 82nd minute.Ings had a goal disallowed, then scored the equaliser and hit the crossbar in stoppage time at the end of a barmy match.A ...Full Story »