Reading manager Veljko Paunovic has urged his players to show more “urgency, anger and courage” after a 2-0 home defeat against Luton left them battling against relegation from the Championship.In a generally poor game, Luton went ahead shortly after the half-hour mark through the headed own goal from home centre-back Tom Holmes.Reading were little better after the break, with Luton ...Full Story »

Acun Ilicali’s reign as new Hull owner began with a determined 2-0 victory against third-placed Blackburn.The Turkish businessman completed his £20million takeover of the Sky Bet Championship side on Wednesday afternoon and was unveiled in front of an enthusiastic crowd before kick-off.Ilicali will have been most impressed by Hull’s brave victory over in-form opponents – ...Full Story »

Steven Bergwijn scored two stoppage-time goals as Tottenham pulled off a dramatic 3-2 win over Leicester at the King Power Stadium.Spurs were heading for defeat as they trailed 2-1 after 90 minutes, with Patson Daka and James Maddison putting the Foxes on course for the three points in their first Premier League match of 2022.But the Dutch substitute had other ideas as he netted twice in 79 seco...Full Story »

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka is suspended for Thursday’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg at home to Liverpool following his red card during last week’s 0-0 draw between the teams at Anfield.The Gunners were forced to postpone Sunday’s derby with Tottenham due to a number of players being unavailable and boss Mikel Arteta admitted they still have “issues&rdq...Full Story »

Has been on trial in Florida The 'Messi Burger' at Hard Rock Cafe Hard Rock International have worked with Lionel Messi on a number of campaigns and now a 'Messi Burger' is coming to Hard Rock Cafes everywhere in March. The burger has already been sold at the Hard Rock Cafe Miami and Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood in Florida since the start of the year and now it'll be rolled out elsewhere, hitting...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED ace Paul Pogba has been tipped to leave Old Trafford in the summer. Manchester United ace Paul Pogba has apparently told club chiefs that he wants to move to Real Madrid in the summer. The 28-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and looks set to call time on his spell in the Premier League. Pogba arrived at the 13-times Premier League champions for a second ti...Full Story »

Stevenage manager Paul Tisdale admitted to feeling “knackered” following the tense 2-1 victory over Crawley that lifted them further clear of the League Two relegation zone.Substitute Luke Norris scored the winner for Boro, who are now eight points ahead of second-from-bottom Scunthorpe after picking up seven points from the last nine available.They have also scored eight goals in th...Full Story »

St Mirren boss Jim Goodwin expressed his delight after his team finally won at the 12th attempt, beating Dundee United 2-1 at Tannadice.The Buddies opened the scoring in the cinch Premiership contest through Jay Henderson, with Eamonn Brophy doubling their advantage.United pulled one back through an Alan Power own goal but the Paisley men held on to take all three points.Goodwin said: “I h...Full Story »

Aberdeen manager Stephen Glass was baffled as to why his side were not awarded a penalty seconds before Rangers scored in an eventful 1-1 draw at Pittodrie.Goalkeeper Allan McGregor caught Ryan Hedges after the Dons forward got to a long ball first, but referee Kevin Clancy waved play on and Rangers went straight up the park to score through Ianis Hagi in the 20th minute.The Dons eventually got ...Full Story »

Marco Silva hailed his free-scoring players after Fulham thrashed Birmingham 6-2 to move five points clear at the top of the Championship.It was a third goal-fest in the space of seven days for the Cottagers following last week’s 7-0 romp at Reading and a 6-2 home thrashing of Bristol City.Neeskens Kebano, Fabio Carvalho and Tom Cairney added to an early own-goal opener, with Birmingham&rs...Full Story »

Gary McSheffrey rued Doncaster’s missed opportunities as they fell to a 3-1 defeat at Cambridge.The away side had missed a host of chances by the time Harvey Knibbs scored against the run of play for Cambridge on the stroke of half-time.Harrison Dunk doubled the lead with his first goal since May 2016, and despite Joe Dodoo’s goal for Doncaster, the U’s sealed the points at the...Full Story »

Salford snatched a 1-0 win over Port Vale in a game delayed by 10 minutes due to a damaged goalpost.The Valiants started brightly and dominated the opening period, with Ben Garrity going agonisingly close to breaking the deadlock when his powerful goal-bound strike was cleared by Theo Vassell.In the height of the home side’s dominance, the fixture was temporarily delayed after Connor Hall ...Full Story »

St Mirren ended their 11-game run without a win by beating Dundee United 2-1 at Tannadice in the cinch Premiership.The Buddies opened the scoring in the first half with a superbly created and well taken goal by Jay Henderson, before making it two after the break thanks to Eamonn Brophy.United pulled one back courtesy of an Alan Power own goal but the Buddies held on to take all three points.Home...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon manager Mark Robinson says he is confident goals will come for his side after a second straight 0-0 draw.After Saturday’s stalemate against Morecambe, it was a similar result for the Dons against Portsmouth.In a goalless first half it was the hosts who were in control, with Jack Rudoni’s low half-volley superbly saved by Gavin Bazunu just two minutes in.Ollie Palmer and...Full Story »

An Alfredo Morelos handball allowed Lewis Ferguson to earn Aberdeen a point against 10-man Rangers.Rangers had Ryan Kent sent off as they dropped cinch Premiership points for the first time under Giovanni van Bronckhorst to leave them four ahead of Celtic.The visitors took the lead against the run of play in controversial circumstances in the 20th minute at Pittodrie.Ianis Hagi netted from close...Full Story »

Maidenhead gave their survival hopes a huge boost as they beat Chesterfield 3-2 to prevent the visitors from going top of the National League table, with two-goal Josh Kelly netting the late winner.The hosts broke the deadlock in the seventh minute when Kelly found the net from the edge of the area.And Maidenhead were 2-0 up by the 20-minute mark as Daniel Sparkes drilled a free-kick into the bo...Full Story »

Hull boss Grant McCann is expected to be without a long list of players once again for his side’s home game against Blackburn.Mallik Wilks (foot), Alfie Jones (hamstring), Lewie Coyle, Andy Cannon (both ankle), Josh Emmanuel (illness) and Callum Elder (groin) all remain unavailable.Jones, Coyle, Cannon and Elder are hoping to return next month, but Wilks’ metatarsal injury will keep ...Full Story »

Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes could be set for a shock departure from Old Trafford. The Express are reporting that the Portuguese attacker's contract talks – which are believed to have commenced in November last year – have not been as fruitful as both parties would have liked and that a deal has not been reached. Fernandes scored a brace for the Red Devils at the weeken...Full Story »

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou felt vindicated in throwing his Japanese newcomers into the action after a 2-0 victory over Hibernian.Striker Daizen Maeda scored less than four minutes into his debut and midfielder Reo Hatate was given the club’s man-of-the-match award, while Yosuke Ideguchi was handed a late introduction to the cinch Premiership.Postecoglou said: “I thought it was a...Full Story »

Daizen Maeda scored less than four minutes into his Celtic debut as Ange Postecoglou’s side returned to action with a 2-0 victory over Hibernian.Josip Juranovic was also on target in the first half from the penalty spot as Celtic moved three points behind cinch Premiership leaders Rangers ahead of the champions’ visit to Aberdeen on Tuesday.Celtic’s three Japanese January signi...Full Story »