Mark Robins praised “a great team performance” after Coventry’s fine 2-0 win over Middlesbrough.Viktor Gyokeres opened the scoring before Martyn Waghorn finally broke his goal duck for the season as the Sky Blues beat Boro for the first time in nine years.“It was brilliant,” beamed boss Robins. “We worked really hard this week.“We’ve just spoken in...Full Story »

Liverpool defender Jurgen Klopp has admitted it was "scary moment" watching Virgil van Dijk involved in a nasty collision playing for the Netherlands. The Dutchman was pictured limping in his country's 6-1 victory against Turkey against Tuesday. Van Dijk quickly allayed fears over a significant injury when speaking to reporters after the World Cup qualifier, and he also had to speak with his...Full Story »

Goalkeeper Robin Olsen could make his Sheffield United debut against Peterborough.Olsen has been away on international duty with Sweden and may be in line for his first appearance since his deadline-day loan move from Roma.Midfielder Conor Hourihane will also be involved after returning from Ireland duty, but David McGoldrick remains sidelined.Sander Berge will be unavailable after testing posit...Full Story »

Edinson Cavani was frustrated he did not get the chance to return to South America to play for Uruguay during the international break. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer must think carefully about his handling of Edinson Cavani when Newcastle visit Old Trafford on Saturday. El Matador was forced to stay at Carrington during the international break after Manchester United stopped him from linking up with the ...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon boss Mark Robinson revealed some frank words at half-time inspired their second-half comeback against high-flying Oxford.The hosts turned a 1-0 deficit at the break into a 3-1 victory which ended their four-game winless streak in League One and stopped their opponents from going top of the table.Jordan Thorniley, Matt Taylor and James Henry all spurned decent chances for Oxford bef...Full Story »

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Donny van de Beek can adapt to play in a number of different positions to best suit the needs of his team moving forward. The Dutch midfielder joined the Reds from Ajax in September 2020 and as he approaches the first anniversary of his signing, Ole has been speaking about the potential to deploy the 24-year-old in different ways. "He c...Full Story »

Edinson Cavani is reportedly set to keep the number 7 shirt at Manchester United, despite Cristiano Ronaldo’s impending arrival. Cavani was an influential figure in the Manchester United squad towards the end of last term. He scored several important goals in a late-season flurry which reaffirmed his status as a world-class goal-scorer. However, he’s no Cristiano Ronaldo. Manche...Full Story »

Swindon head coach Ben Garner says there is still more to come from his high-flying side after Tyreece Simpson’s first goal for the club earned a 1-0 win over Mansfield.Simpson’s strike was enough to secure Swindon a third victory from their first five league games of the season, and hand Garner his first County Ground win.Garner, whose side are fourth in the table, said: “Ther...Full Story »

Oxford boss Karl Robinson paid tribute to James Henry after the midfielder’s hat-trick destroyed injury-hit Lincoln 3-1.Henry struck with shots from outside the area in the 12th and 24th minutes and completed his treble from the penalty spot after Matty Taylor was tripped by Lewis Montsma.Robinson said: “He’s a master at annoying me, but in a good way.“I like players who&...Full Story »

Ivan Toney maintained Brentford’s unbeaten start to the season as the Bees earned a deserved 1-1 draw at Aston Villa.The striker’s first goal of the campaign ensured Thomas Frank’s side continue their seamless adaptation to life in the Premier League.Emi Buendia’s leveller, his first goal since a club-record move from Norwich, pegged the Bees back but five points from the...Full Story »

Hartlepool beat Carlisle 2-1 to make it three home wins from three since returning to Sky Bet League Two.The victory means Dave Challinor’s side have lost only once in 19 matches at Victoria Park.The Cumbrians had the ball in the net in the second minute but striker Zach Clough was rightly booked for punching a left-sided cross into the net.The home side took  the lead in the 13th min...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon manager Mark Robinson took little joy from his side’s last-gasp win over Northampton in the Carabao Cup due to a “really poor” performance at Sixfields.The Dons were second best throughout but snatched victory at the death thanks to Anthony Hartigan’s long-range strike, which deceived Cobblers goalkeeper Jonny Maxted.It is the first time Wimbledon have reach...Full Story »

Cheltenham progressed to round three of the Carabao Cup for the first time in their history after beating Gillingham 5-4 on penalties following a 1-1 draw.Town, who scored all five penalties in the shootout, secured their passage thanks to goalkeeper Owen Evans saving Stuart O’Keefe’s spot-kick.Cheltenham defender Ben Tozer had almost gifted the hosts an opening goal after eight minu...Full Story »

After the unfortunate images that were seen during Sunday's meeting between Nice and Marseille, another act of a fan has brought shame on French football A Marseille fan was recorded going into an electronics shirt wearing an anti-Leo Messi shirt, due to his recent move to rivals Paris Saint-Germain, and proceeded to destroy several TVs on display. The Marseille shirt stated 'F*ck Messi' on ...Full Story »

Mark Robins was delighted for striker Matt Godden after his last-gasp winner handed Coventry a 2-1 Championship comeback victory over Reading.Godden calmly slid the ball under Reading goalkeeper Rafael to earn the Sky Blues all three points in his first appearance at the Coventry Building Society Arena since joining from Peterborough in the summer of 2019.The 30-year-old missed a lengthy period ...Full Story »

Manager Steve Evans labelled Gillingham’s 2-1 win over Morecambe as their best performance so far this season.The Gills opened the scoring after four minutes through summer signing Mustapha Carayol, who found the top corner from 25 yards after being teed up by a short Ben Reeves free-kick.Morecambe striker Cole Stockton levelled proceedings after 25 minutes with a stunning solo effort but ...Full Story »

Leaders Kilmarnock maintained their perfect start to the new cinch Championship season as a second-half brace from Scott Robinson secured a 2-0 win at Hamilton.The visitors had a few early openings as Stephen McGinn fired the ball over the crossbar before Robinson saw an effort saved.The Accies, with new head coach Stuart Taylor watching on, threatened in the 25th minute when Joshua Mullin was p...Full Story »

Sunderland will again be without captain Corry Evans for the visit of AFC Wimbledon.The midfielder missed the midweek defeat to Burton and is set to be out of action for up to a fortnight with a hamstring injury.Ollie Younger will also be rested due to a hamstring niggle while fellow defender Arbenit Xhemajli remains a long-term absentee.Alex Pritchard will hope for more minutes as he builds tow...Full Story »

Mark Robinson felt like he had been kicked in the teeth after a late equaliser cost AFC Wimbledon two points in a 1-1 draw against Gillingham at Plough Lane.The Dons opened the scoring through Ollie Palmer after David Tutonda was sent off for a foul on Henry Lawrence.However, there was late drama as Paul Kalambayi’s own goal pulled a result out of nowhere for the Gills, who remain winless ...Full Story »

Coventry manager Mark Robins admits he is very satisfied with his side’s start to the season and believes they can be even better.The Sky Blues secured a 1-0 win at Blackpool courtesy of Viktor Gyokeres’ goal on the stroke of half-time after his late penalty miss in Saturday’s defeat against Barnsley.Robins believes his side could be sitting pretty with a perfect record from th...Full Story »