Ipswich returned to winning ways in League One with a 3-0 victory over Oxford at Portman Road.Two goals inside the space of six minutes from Freddie Ladapo and Wes Burns put Town – beaten at Wycombe in their last match – in charge at the break, with Conor Chaplin adding a third late on.Djavan Anderson’s snap-shot from just outside the penalty area had Ipswich goalkeeper Christi...Full Story »

Exeter and Portsmouth had to settle for a point each in a match of few clear-cut opportunities at St James Park.Portsmouth created the better of the chances in the first half with Denver Hume striking the upright after a poor Jamal Blackman clearance fell to him some 30 yard out.Owen Dale had an effort topped over the bar, but Blackman saved the best until just before half-time when he quickly g...Full Story »

Michael Duff says his promotion-chasing Barnsley side need to be more clinical after their 1-1 draw at struggling Accrington.The fourth-placed Tykes were on the back of five successive league wins and had 20 shots at the Wham Stadium.They converted only one, in the eighth minute when an Adam Phillips cross found James Norwood in the area and he flicked home his fourth goal of the campaign.Despit...Full Story »

Stoke manager Alex Neil is calling on his side to be more ruthless in front of goal after the Potters could only manage a 2-2 draw at Rotherham.Neil’s side had to rally to get a point after twice going behind against the run of play at the New York Stadium.Stoke created a host of chances in the first half but Liam Delap was particularly wasteful, missing a hat-trick of opportunities.Viktor...Full Story »

Newcastle showed they can be part of the Premier League title race, moving  second in the table with a 3-0 win at Leicester.The six-week break has not derailed what is turning out to be a memorable season under Eddie Howe and the Magpies eased to the three points at the King Power after a sensational opening 32 minutes.Chris Wood’s penalty and a sublime Miguel Almiron strike put them ...Full Story »

Tranmere enjoyed a convincing 3-0 Boxing Day victory over Doncaster at Prenton Park.The home side had the better of the first-half chances, with Tom Davies heading straight at Doncaster keeper Jonathan Mitchell and Josh Hawkes’ left-footed effort dropping harmlessly wide.But it was Kane Hemmings who opened the scoring just before the break, tapping in from close range after some nice work ...Full Story »

New Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui marked his Premier League debut with a dramatic late 2-1 victory at Goodison Park which ramped up the pressure on Everton boss Frank Lampard.A match low on quality appeared to be drifting towards a draw which would have been little use to either struggling side only for substitute Rayan Ait-Nouri to score on the counter-attack in the fifth minute of added time....Full Story »

Rochdale’s relegation concerns intensified after Callum Cooke’s spectacular free-kick handed fellow League Two strugglers Hartlepool a 2-1 win.After Ian Henderson cancelled out Rollin Menayese’s first-half opener, Cooke struck to leave Dale second bottom, two points from safety.Pools were marginally better in the first half, with Josh Umerah and Jamie Sterry testing Richard O&r...Full Story »

Tempers flared at Plough Lane as AFC Wimbledon drew 1-1 with Newport in a tense Sky Bet League Two clash.Ethan Chislett gave the Dons the lead with an incredible free-kick 10 minutes into the second half after Ayoub Assal drew a foul at full pace.However, the game was turned on its head less than 10 minutes later when Wimbledon striker Kyle Hudlin was sent off for an off-the-ball headbutt on Aar...Full Story »

Kaine Kesler-Hayden scored a late winner as bottom-of-the-table Huddersfield fought from behind to triumph 2-1 at promotion-chasing Preston.Greg Cunningham had given the hosts a first-half lead, having been belatedly awarded the goal after Ched Evans initially claimed the header at the near post.Jordan Rhodes registered his 96th goal for the Terriers before striking the post as the visitors batt...Full Story »

Grimsby keeper Max Crocombe’s stoppage-time own goal earned Harrogate a third straight Sky Bet League Two win following a 3-2 thriller.In-form striker Luke Armstrong had earlier bagged a brace, either side of Otis Khan and Harry Clifton replies for the visitors, to take his personal tally to six goals in four matches.But the contest was decided in the first minute of added time when Kayne ...Full Story »

Louis Dennis scored the only goal of the game as Bromley beat fellow National League play-off chasers Southend 1-0.The win moved the Ravens up to eighth, only outside the top seven on goal difference, while the Shrimpers remained sixth.Callum Reynolds had a good chance for Bromley in the opening minutes but his low effort from a corner was saved by Blondy Nna Noukeu.Reynolds came close again in ...Full Story »

Millwall kept the pressure on in the battle for the Championship’s play-off places with a comfortable 2-0 win at Watford.Goals from Andreas Voglsammer and Zian Flemming saw the Lions move just two points behind their fourth-placed opponents.The home side were reduced to 10 men in the 38th minute when Hassane Kamara was sent off but they were comprehensively outplayed on their own turf.Mill...Full Story »

Alex Le Tissier turned to sex work after struggling financially during the pandemic The daughter-in-law of Matt Le Tissier burst out laughing when asked whether the Southampton icon would be popping over for Christmas dinner. Babestation beauty Alex Le Tissier was speaking with us about her festive plans when we asked her the awkward question. The pair reportedly had a bust up when Alex, who ...Full Story »

The family of a former Premier League player who was killed in a fireball crash are convinced his death was faked. Former Bolton and Aston Villa defender Jlloyd Samuel lost his life in 2018 when his Range Rover crashed into van in Cheshire whilst he was driving down a country lane. The impact of the crash caused the £100,000 motor to burst into flames, and Samuel's body was burnt beyond ...Full Story »

Real Madrid's board have ruled out trying again for PSG striker Kylian Mbappe. Marca, which is close to Real, reports the Frenchman's name is once again being linked with Madrid, but unlike what happened on previous occasions, Los Blancos are not willing to waste time with the French player's games. They are more willing to focus on the talent they already have if Mbappe isn't willing to par...Full Story »

Newcastle's manager, Eddie Howe, during his side's Carabao Cup victory over Bournemouth. Eddie Howe would later admit he was not really thirsty but that failed to prevent Newcastle's manager from unscrewing the top of the small bottle of water in front of him and taking a long, very slow, sip. It was such an obvious timewasting tactic that, by the time he put it back on the table, laughter fill...Full Story »

There was once a Portugal starlet tipped to be better than Cristiano Ronaldo - until his career went down the pan. Fabio Paim was considered to be Portugal's hottest prospect when he and Ronaldo came up together in Sporting Lisbon's academy. A scout at the club, Aurélio Pereira, even once raved: "Do you think Cristiano is good? Wait to see Fábio Paim," a view that Ronaldo also voiced ...Full Story »

Big money bids are already being readied, with Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea among those who have hinted they are ready to splurge on key personnel. Jurgen Klopp has already welcomed major investment, while Graham Potter wants firepower at Chelsea and Erik ten Hag has confirmed Cristiano Ronaldo will be replaced mid-season. Some deals have already been rubber-stamped, with two you...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp has stated his admiration for Liverpool transfer target Jude Bellingham, hailing the England star's 'exceptional' World Cup performances. · Liverpool keen to sign Dortmund ace· Real Madrid & Man City also in race· Klopp believes Bellingham can improve WHAT HAPPENED? In comments which are sure to set tongues wagging among Liverpool supporters, Klopp addressed t...Full Story »