Reading manager Ruben Selles praised the “intensity” of his young players as they edged out Cheltenham 1-0 in League One.Selles included four teenagers and three 20-year-olds in his starting line-up, with 18-year-old Caylan Vickers creating what turned out to be the winner in the 33rd minute.Vickers’ mazy run from deep ended with a looping deflection from Cheltenham midfielder ...Full Story »

Ruben Selles saluted his red-hot Reading young guns after a stunning 4-0 Carabao Cup win over Millwall at The Den.Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan’s double and late strikes from Charlie Savage and Mamadi Camara fired the League One side to a shock victory against their misfiring Championship opponents in the competition’s opening round.Former Southampton boss Selles picked a youthful side with a...Full Story »

Reading manager Ruben Selles defended a section of the club’s fans for staging a sit-in protest after the 1-0 League One defeat at home to Peterborough.About 200 supporters protested loudly yet peacefully, calling for the removal of club owner Dai Yongge for 40 minutes after a losing start to life in the third tier.The Royals, who are under another transfer embargo, were beaten by a 43rd-m...Full Story »

Ruben Selles admits standards at Southampton have not been good enough after Premier League relegation was sealed by a limp 2-0 loss to Fulham.Second-half goals from Carlos Vinicius and Aleksandar Mitrovic inflicted a club-record 24th defeat of the season on the division’s bottom side to leave them eight points from safety with two fixtures remaining.Captain James Ward-Prowse conceded at f...Full Story »

Southampton boss Ruben Selles does not know what the future holds after a 4-3 defeat at Nottingham Forest left them on the brink of Premier League relegation.Saints were on the wrong side of a seven-goal thriller at the City Ground and they will lose their top-tier status at the weekend if they fail to beat Fulham or results go against them elsewhere.In contrast, Forest climbed out of the bottom...Full Story »

A video has emerged of Manchester City defender Ruben Dias reacting to illustrations of his teammates by children of a local primary school. Students from Cravenwood Primary Academy were tasked to draw a Manchester City player each as part of a City in the Community scheme with the illustrations used as part of City's social media coverage of their Premier League match against West Ham United...Full Story »

Ruben Selles vowed Southampton will “fight until the very last point” after his side slipped closer to Premier League relegation following a damaging 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth.Marcus Tavernier’s second-half winner at St Mary’s left the the division’s bottom club six points from safety with five games to go.Beleaguered Saints thought they had snatched a dramatic draw...Full Story »

Chelsea have held talks with Sporting CP coach Ruben Amorim. With Frank Lampard in caretaker charge to the end of the season, Chelsea are continuing their search for a long-term successor to former manager Graham Potter. The Daily Mail says Amorim, 38, has been contacted as Chelsea register their interest in the highly-rated Portuguese. Amorim has stated publicly he is happy at Sporting and...Full Story »

Ruben Rodrigues struck twice to drag Notts County to within a point of National League leaders Wrexham after a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Eastleigh.With the Magpies trailing at the break to Danny Whitehall’s penalty, the Portuguese levelled and then fired his side in front before Macaulay Langstaff cemented a win which piles the pressure on the Welshmen, who have a game in hand.Eastleigh...Full Story »

Ruben Selles insisted Southampton are “hunting” down those above them in the table after Carlos Alcaraz’s winner lifted them off the bottom of the Premier League for the first time since before the World Cup break.The January signing slotted past the Leicester goalkeeper in a crucial 1-0 win for Saints, ending a winless run at home stretching all the way back to the visit of Ch...Full Story »

Ruben Rodrigues’ penalty proved the difference as National League leaders Notts County won 2-1 at relegation battling Torquay.County took the lead in the 34th minute with a quick counter-attack, finished off when Macauley Langstaff took a touch to control Connell Rawlinson’s pass before rifling a shot home.Torquay went in level at half-time as Tom Lapslie controlled inside the box be...Full Story »

Ruben Rodrigues scored two penalties as Notts County came from a goal down to beat Solihull 2-1 and move three points clear at the top of the Vanarama National League.Solihull took the lead midway through the first period as the hosts won the ball back high up the pitch, with Andrew Dallas putting it on a plate for Callum Maycock to roll home.County had an opportunity to pull level when Cedwyn S...Full Story »

Liverpool are eyeing a bargain move for long-time target Ruben Neves. That's according to reports that suggest the Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder – who has just 18 months left on his current deal – is top of Jurgen Klopp's wishlist, despite the German suggesting that the Reds have spent the entirety of their January budget on Cody Gakpo. "It's just not that easy, we cannot s...Full Story »

Liverpool are ready to bid for Wolves captain Ruben Neves. The 25-year-old has 18 months to run on his contract and has hinted previously that he is unlikely to sign a new one. Jurgen Klopp has previously claimed his side's budget for the window has been used up after signing Cody Gakpo, but his plans may change amid interest in Neves from Newcastle. The Mirror says Liverpool are 'weighing ...Full Story »

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Blues and Badiashile have reached a deal and the transfer is now in its "final stages". Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Monaco star Benoit Badiashile Credit: Rex The Blues have been very active ahead of the January transfer window as they have already landed Molde's David Datro Fofana and Vasco da Gama's Andrey Santos. Romano tweeted: ...Full Story »

The centre-back has become the latest target for the club as they look for young defenders to beef up their back line. Benoit Badiashile has impressed fans in France this season Credit: Getty The 21-year-old has emerged as a priority for Chelsea and will cost around £31million, according to the Athletic. He is 6ft 4in and has impressed with his performances in Ligue 1 this season. Badia...Full Story »

Southampton are expected to utilise their squad for the Carabao Cup tie against Sheffield Wednesday.First-team coach Ruben Selles has been put in interim charge after the departure of manager Ralph Hasenhuttl, and is likely to hand full-back Lewis Payne and striker Dominic Ballard another chance to impress.Defender Juan Larios will be assessed after he was forced off during the first half of the...Full Story »

Barcelona are rethinking a move for Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves. The Catalan club were keen to loan the Portuguese star in January, with a €50million (£43m) obligatory clause to buy at the end of the season. The plan was part of a long-term strategy to replace 34-year-old defensive midfielder Sergio Busquets, but it is believed the Spanish giants are now holding back on the deal...Full Story »

The former Portugal midfielder, 37, is one of Europe’s most promising young bosses and has previously interested Chelsea and Manchester United. Aston Villa want talks with Ruben Amorim about becoming Steven Gerrard’s successor Credit: AFP But Villa may have to pay a huge £20million release clause to get Amorim — which was too high for Wolves earlier this month. Villa, w...Full Story »

Wolves will welcome back captain Ruben Neves from suspension to face Nottingham Forest.Defender Nathan Collins remains banned after his red card against Manchester City last month but Boubacar Traore is expected to be available following illness.Sasa Kalajdzic (knee), Pedro Neto (ankle), Chiquinho (knee) and Raul Jimenez (groin) remain out with interim boss Steve Davis hopeful Diego Costa will h...Full Story »