Birmingham head coach Lee Bowyer admitted the lively St Andrew’s pitch made it hard going for entertainment after a dull 0-0 draw against Hull.Chances were thin on the ground throughout with Hull forcing Birmingham goalkeeper Neil Etheridge into two saves and Tom Eaves failing to take a chance from point-blank range and the hosts failing to seriously test Matt Ingram.“From what I und...Full Story »

Middlesbrough boss Chris Wilder praised his side’s response to Tuesday’s defeat to Sheffield United after their goalless draw with Millwall at the Den.Both sides had chances to win the game in a competitive affair between two sides chasing the play-offs, but neither could find the all-important breakthrough and both had to settle for a point.The draw leaves Middlesbrough just one poi...Full Story »

Jamie Barjonas scored twice as cinch League Two leaders Kelty Hearts consolidated their place at the top of the table with a 3-1 win over Albion Rovers.Leading scorer Nathan Austin gave the hosts a flying start at New Central Park when he slotted home his 17th league goal inside the opening minute.Midfielder Barjonas doubled the lead in the 36th minute before Callum Wilson got Rovers back in it ...Full Story »

Blackburn manager Tony Mowbray said the 1-0 defeat to Bristol City was “cruel” on his players.His team had a series of glorious chances in the Sky Bet Championship contest but found Daniel Bentley in inspired form as he saved a second-half penalty from the returning Bradley Dack, as well as thwarting Darragh Lenihan and Reda Khadra, who also rattled the woodwork.They paid a painful p...Full Story »

Exeter manager Matt Taylor was pleased with the point as his side were held to a goalless draw by Salford at St James Park.Salford dominated the first half and twice went close, with Matty Lund and Theo Vassell both heading against the woodwork.However, it was Exeter who were better after half-time but without managing to find that elusive goal.“I was really pleased with the performance,&r...Full Story »

Cheltenham boss Michael Duff was delighted with his side’s rare away victory as they secured a 3-1 League One win at relegation-threatened Morecambe.Goals from Liam Sercombe and Callum Wright either side of the break gave the Robins the advantage only for a 52nd-minute Greg Leigh goal to give Morecambe hopes of a comeback.The Shrimps pushed forward and were denied what appeared to be a pen...Full Story »

Wayne Brown was left breathing a sigh of relief after admitting his Colchester players “dug themselves out of a hole” by coming from behind to win 3-1 at bottom club Scunthorpe.The Iron had led 1-0 courtesy of Joe Nuttall’s early opener, but two bookings in six minutes for Luke Matheson saw them reduced to 10 men and the Us took advantage with Noah Chilvers, twice, and Owura Ed...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher believes Plymouth should embrace their end of season run-in after the Pilgrims’ first league win at Bolton since 1967 boosted their promotion hopes.Defender Macaulay Gillesphey’s first-half header secured Argyle’s place in the top six with 10 games to go.And Home Park boss Schumacher said: “Everyone should be excited.“Possibly we didn’t think...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore was delighted with a “perfect day” as his side thrashed Cambridge 6-0.It was a dominant display from the hosts, who were led by a Saido Berahino hat-trick, while Cambridge rarely threatened to score.A Lloyd Jones own-goal and strikes from Barry Bannan and George Byers added to the rout which keeps the Owls right in the play-off picture.Moore s...Full Story »

Brilliant first-half goals from Aaron Collins and Elliot Anderson set play-off hopefuls Bristol Rovers on course for a 3-0 win over Harrogate at the Memorial Stadium.Having been second best for the first half-hour, the home side struck twice in thrilling fashion before the break, Collins finding the top corner with a 25-yard drive to open the scoring in the 33rd minute.Six minutes later on-loan ...Full Story »

Saido Berahino scored a hat-trick as Sheffield Wednesday swept aside Cambridge 6-0 to boost their hopes of making the play-offs.It was a dominant display from the hosts who spurned further chances in front of goal while Cambridge rarely threatened to score.The game was only six minutes old when Lloyd Jones, attempting to cut out Lee Gregory’s low cross, turned the ball into his own net to ...Full Story »

Cheltenham returned to winning ways as they took the spoils to add to Morecambe’s relegation fears with a 3-1 League One victory at the Mazuma stadium.A game of few opportunities came to life a minute before the break when Robins’ midfielder Liam Sercombe tried his luck from 25 yards out with a speculative right-footed effort that took a wicked deflection to loop over Trevor Carson a...Full Story »

Ben Garrity scored twice as Port Vale came from behind to beat Crawley 4-1.The midfielder cancelled out the Reds’ early opener and, after David Worrall gave the Valiants a half-time lead, Garrity drilled in the third. Connor Hall sealed an emphatic victory just after the hour mark.Crawley were handed a ninth-minute lead when Nathan Smith scored an unfortunate own goal. After goalkeeper Aid...Full Story »

Alcohol is barred from the hotel England are staying at in Qatar later this year - so the players' wives and girlfriends have already chosen to set up camp on a luxury cruise ship instead England's WAGs will take a booze cruise during the World Cup finals in Qatar - as the footballers’ hotel is dry. Alcohol is barred at the five-star Souq Al Wakra beach resort where Gareth Southgate̵...Full Story »

Former Aston Villa captain Agbonlahor criticised the injured Trippier for travelling with the Newcastle squad for their 2-0 win over Brentford. Trippier photoshopped himself into Newcastle's dressing room celebrations Credit: TWITTER Trippier picked up a foot injury in the narrow win over Aston Villa He told Football Insider: "People will see that as amazing because he's supporting the team b...Full Story »

Candy, 47, is one of several interested parties that has expressed a desire to purchase the Blues after Abramovich announced he was selling the club for £3billion. Chelsea's owner Abramovich has been hit with a number of sanctions that prevent him from selling the club for profit Credit: PA It was reported that the avid Blues fan and property developer is talking to a number of American i...Full Story »

There’s no doubt that Kyle Walker has improved as his career has gone on, but it’s always going to be impossible for him to shake the tag of being a slight liability who manages to hide his problems with outstanding recovery pace. That’s also going to become an issue as he gets older and that pace disappears, so finding the long-term successor in that position has to be seen...Full Story »

Despite not scoring, the Gunners captain has been in fine form in recent weeks, setting up seven goals in his last 10 Premier League games It’s no secret that Arsenal will be revamping their forward line this summer. With Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gone and Alexandre Lacazette now into the final six months of his contract, a changing of the guard will be taking place at the end of the s...Full Story »

West Brom manager Steve Bruce admitted his England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone would have a sleepless night after his mistakes led to both Huddersfield goals in a 2-2 draw at The Hawthorns.However, he praised his side’s commitment after they emerged with an unlikely point courtesy of a comeback in the last five minutes.Huddersfield took a bizarre lead in the 24th minute. Johnstone’s kic...Full Story »

Overjoyed Tranmere boss Micky Mellon saluted a “magnificent” 3-2 Sky Bet League Two win against promotion-chasing rivals Mansfield.Substitute Elliott Nevitt notched two late goals to fire Rovers back into the automatic-promotion frame.“It’s a magnificent three points for us,” said Mellon.“The game seemed to be losing its flow a bit in the second half, but the ...Full Story »