Blackpool manager Neil Critchley believes a season finale at Wembley is no more than his players deserve following a relentless campaign.The Tangerines booked their place in the League One play-off final with an enthralling 3-3 draw against Oxford at Bloomfield Road, as a 6-3 aggregate victory was secured.Having lost the home leg 3-0, Matty Taylor’s seventh-minute finish gave the U’s...Full Story »

Blackpool completed a 6-3 aggregate victory over Oxford in their Sky Bet League One play-off semi-final following a thrilling 3-3 draw in the second leg.Cushioned by a 3-0 lead from the first leg, Blackpool booked a return to Wembley for the first time since their 2017 League Two play-off win over Exeter.Goals from Elliot Embleton, Kenny Dougall and top scorer Jerry Yates secured a May 30 date a...Full Story »

Sheffield United will check on the fitness of George Baldock ahead of their final game of the season against Burnley.It is hoped the defender will be able to be involved on Sunday despite missing the midweek defeat at Newcastle because of hamstring discomfort.The Blades remain without Oli McBurnie (foot), Jack O’Connell (knee), Billy Sharp (thigh), Ethan Ampadu (hip) and Sander Berge, who ...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is waiting on a late assessment on forward Diogo Jota ahead of the visit of Crystal Palace.The Portugal international has a foot injury but, as it was not as serious as first feared, Klopp hopes he might be able to make his comeback after missing two matches.Midfielder Naby Keita remains a doubt as he has not featured in the last four games.Palace striker Christian...Full Story »

MAROUANE FELLAINI has finally sold his Manchester mansion with indoor pool and barber shop - after drastically snipping the £2.3million asking price to £1.7m. It's still a sum not to be quiffed at for the former Manchester United midfielder, who included a separate detached garden cottage in the package and TWICE lopped £300k off the original figure he wanted. Ex-Man Utd star Ma...Full Story »

Incoming Roma coach Jose Mourinho is raiding Leicester City. Leicester scout Jose Fontes is in talks with Roma about becoming head of scouting. TMW says negotiations are now at an advanced stage. Fontes has been working for the Foxes since 2016, having previously been a match analyst and then director at Boavista. He was promoted to senior scout at Leicester in 2019 and just celebrated winn...Full Story »

Frank Lampard has dropped out of the race to replace Roy Hodgson as Crystal Palace manager, according to Football Insider. Hodgson took charge of his last ever game at Selhurst Park yesterday evening, unfortunately seeing his beloved Palace beaten 3-1 by Arsenal, who scored twice late in the contest. Frank Lampard is Sky Bet's favourite to replace Hodgson at Palace, but if Football Insider a...Full Story »

Impressive even in relegation Despite Fulham's campaign ultimately ending in relegation, some players have emerged with reputations intact, or even in some cases enhanced. Defender Joachim Andersen is one of those. The centre-back, on loan from Olympique Lyon, has made 31 appearances for the Cottagers this season, and formed a solid partnership with Tosin Adarabioyo at the heart of the club'...Full Story »

Dumbarton clung on to their League One place despite falling to a 1-0 defeat in their play-off decider with Edinburgh City.Jim Duffy’s Sons welcomed the League Two runners’ up west in confident mood having claimed a 3-1 lead from Monday’s first leg in the capital.Nerves began to jangle when they saw their lead trimmed back seven minutes into the second half, though, with Ouzy S...Full Story »

Midfielder Gilmour beamed as he watched Sky Sports News and saw his name in Steve Clarke's 26-man team. Ben Chilwell captured the heartwarming moment Billy Gilmour reacted to the news he had made Scotland's Euro 2020 squad Credit: Twitter @ScotlandSky Billy Gilmour beamed as he watched Sky Sports News and saw his name in Steve Clarke's 26-man team Credit: Twitter @ScotlandSky And he is likely...Full Story »

Chelsea legend says he's ready to make his return to the game. Frank Lampard may be one of the latest inductees into the Premier League's Hall of Fame, but there's no guarantee his honour will take pride of place in his house. Lampard has collected a plethora of honours over the course of a decorated playing career that saw him capture three Premier League titles, four FA Cups, two League Cups...Full Story »

Steve Bruce was in philosophical mood after being booed by sections of the Newcastle crowd on their return to St James’ Park.The 60-year-old head coach, who has faced concerted criticism since replacing Rafael Benitez at the helm two summers ago, was jeered by some among a crowd of 10,000 as he, his staff and the players completed a lap of appreciation after the final whistle in their 1-0 ...Full Story »

Stoppage-time goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Nicolas Pepe spoiled Roy Hodgson’s final home match in charge of Crystal Palace and helped Arsenal secure a potentially vital 3-1 win in south London.It was revealed on Tuesday that the 73-year-old would depart Selhurst Park at the end of the season and when Christian Benteke headed home midway through the second half, the Eagles looked poise...Full Story »

The Real Madrid forward is set to make his return to Les Bleus after years away from the national team program Karim Benzema has been named in France's 26-man squad for this summer's Euro 2020 tournament, with the Real Madrid star earning a recall from Didier Deschamps to the national team for the first time in six years. Benzema had been a key figure for France since making his debut in 200...Full Story »