Charlton manager Ben Garner declared himself delighted with the result if not his side’s hesitant first-half performance as the Addicks beat Derby 1-0 at The Valley.Garner admitted he was a worried man at half-time before Corey Blackett-Taylor’s 62nd-minute goal changed the momentum of the game.Garner said: “I’m really pleased with the result. Derby are a huge club in the...Full Story »

Mansfield picked up their first points of the season following a battling 1-0 win over Tranmere in League One as Riley Harbottle’s second-half header proved to be the difference in a game of few clear-cut chances.Rovers came close to opening the scoring after 30 minutes through Kane Hemmings, before John-Joe O’Toole had a shot cleared off the line.Paul Lewis missed a great chance to ...Full Story »

Arbroath had the better of the chances but could not make them pay as they drew 0-0 at home to Inverness in the Scottish Championship.Inverness went close after seven minutes when Roddy MacGregor set up George Oakley but his shot was cleared off the line by Colin Hamilton.Arbroath threatened just before the break when Luke Donnelly found Bobby Linn but his volley was blocked and the first half e...Full Story »

Arsenal defender William Saliba put in an impressive performance in his first senior appearance for the club and he admits he has waited a long time for his chance to shine in the Premier League. Saliba was one of the standout performers as Arsenal started the 2022-23 season with a 2-0 win against Crystal Palace on Friday evening. Saliba joined the Gunners in 2019 but had to embark on loan sp...Full Story »

Hibernian attacker Jair Tavares will sit out Sunday’s cinch Premiership showdown with Hearts at Easter Road as he serves a suspension carried over from his time in Portugal.Paul Hanlon, who underwent knee surgery at the end of last season, could feature in his first competitive game this term after coming through a development team match in midweek.Lewis Stevenson and Demetri Mitchell are ...Full Story »

Charlton will be without Mandela Egbo and Chuks Aneke for the visit of Derby in Sky Bet League One.Egbo is out with a knee problem and Aneke has a calf injury.Otherwise manager Ben Garner has no new injury concerns to contend with.Charlton will be looking for their first victory of the season in their first home game, having drawn the opener 2-2 at Accrington.Derby could hand a debut to Lewis Do...Full Story »

Peterborough boss Grant McCann could unleash Jack Marriott from the start when they host Morecambe on Saturday.Marriott netted off the bench in last weekend’s 3-2 win at Cheltenham to help the Posh bounce back from two goals down at half-time.Joe Ward and Ben Thompson were also introduced during the break and they could be handed starts at the Weston Homes Stadium.A number of players remai...Full Story »

Derby interim manager Liam Rosenior believes the international pedigree of Conor Hourihane can drive his team forward this season.The Republic of Ireland midfielder scored a superb goal in front of a 31,000 crowd to give Derby a 1-0 victory over a spirited Oxford.The visitors certainly impressed and will look back on a first half in which they more than matched Derby but could not take their cha...Full Story »

Grant McCann hailed the response of his Peterborough side as they hit back from two goals down to win 3-2 at Cheltenham.Posh trailed 2-0 at the break, but half-time substitute Jack Marriott pulled one back and fellow frontman Jonson Clarke-Harris scored twice to complete the turnaround.“The first half was probably the poorest I’ve seen since I joined the club,” ex-Robins midfie...Full Story »

Jonson Clarke-Harris scored twice as Peterborough hit back from two goals down to start the season with a 3-2 win at Cheltenham.The home side, under new head coach Wade Elliott, deservedly went in 2-0 up at half-time thanks to an own goal and Alfie May’s strike.Dan Nlundulu caused problems for Posh and he provided the low ball that was turned into his own net by Frankie Kent after 30 minut...Full Story »

Conor Hourihane’s superb strike gave Derby a 1-0 win over Oxford in their first game in Sky Bet League One for 36 years.Oxford had chances in front of a 31,000 crowd before Hourihane’s quality finish gave Derby victory in the club’s first competitive match since exiting administration at the start of the month.Matty Taylor fired wide under pressure from Curtis Davies in the 19t...Full Story »

A much-changed Derby side will step into third-tier action for the first time in 36 years in Saturday’s League One home clash with Oxford.Caretaker boss Liam Rosenior could almost field an entire starting XI of new recruits.The Rams have brought in 11 free-transfer signings in a hectic summer entirely underpinned by a protracted takeover that was only completed earlier this month.Midfielde...Full Story »

Cheltenham could hand starts to a host of summer signings in their Sky Bet League One opener at home to Peterborough.Luke Southwood, on loan from Reading, is likely to feature in goal, while Southampton forward Dan Nlundulu, back with the Robins for a second loan spell, is set to play up front.West Brom loanee Caleb Taylor and Tom Bradbury are in contention for defensive starts while in midfield...Full Story »

RB Leipzig finished in the top four of the Bundesliga last season and still have been very competitive. Besides, RB Leipzig are not at a disadvantage against English teams in European games. However, RB Leipzig have not made any signings, so the squad is basically unchanged from last season. On the other hand, Liverpool have improved markedly since Klopp took charge in 2015. Liverpool hav...Full Story »

The Red Bull Salzburg starlet, 19, has been linked with a move to the Magpies, who are still looking for a new striker as top target and Reims star Hugo Ekitike has "agreed a deal in principle" to join Paris Saint-Germain. Red Bull Salzburg ace Benjamin Sesko's agents appear to have flown to Newcastle Credit: https://twitter.com/nufcblogcouk/status/1549690507558887425?s=27&t=1GlBpupHeM6EQPP...Full Story »

Arsenal have reached a verbal agreement to sign Manchester City defender Oleksandr Zinchenko. Zinchenko has spent the majority of his Manchester City career as a converted left-back. The Ukrainian is naturally a midfielder but has been used as a backup defender under Pep Guardiola. Zinchenko has been linked with a move away from the club this summer, as he looks for more first-team opportuni...Full Story »

It has been suggested that the Frenchman will court a big-money move next summer after penning fresh terms at Red Bull Arena Christopher Nkunku has responded to rumours claiming he will look to seal a transfer away from RB Leipzig next summer amid links with his former club Paris Saint-Germain. The Frenchman recently signed a contract extension through to 2026 at Red Bull Arena and has now co...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney has bid farewell to Derby County. The Manchester United and Everton legend announced his departure from the recently relegated Rams last week. He posted on Twitter: "A massive thank you to all the fans, players, and staff at @dcfcofficial for your support over the last three years. "This has been one of the hardest decisions I've had to make in my career. "Thanks for taking me...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney has left Derby County with immediate effect Wayne Rooney has resigned as manager of Derby County with immediate effect on Friday afternoon, the club have confirmed. Derby were relegated to League One last season, after a hefty points deduction due to their ongoing financial situation. And despite initially staying, Rooney has now informed the Rams of his intention to leave Pride P...Full Story »

MANCHESTER City boss Pep Guardiola shows off his footie strip on a beach in Barbados Blues' manager Pep, 51, looked tanned and toned in Barbados. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola shows off his toned physique on a beach in BarbadosCredit: BackGrid Pep with wife Cristina, who moved from Manchester back to Barcelona in 2019Credit: BackGrid Pep had a splashing time in the Caribbean surf while ...Full Story »