Shrewsbury’s Aiden O’Brien and Julien Dacosta look set to miss out once again in Saturday’s FA Cup first-round tie at home to York.Forward O’Brien and defender Dacosta were both absent from the matchday squad for the 1-1 Sky Bet League One draw at Portsmouth last weekend after sustaining injuries, and were set for scans.Definite absentees are Daniel Udoh and George Nurse ...Full Story »

The sex-mad fiancee of Eintracht Frankfurt shot-stopper Kevin Trapp is "proud" of her other half for reaching the last-16 of the Champions League. Frankfurt reached the knockout stages of Europe's premier competition for the first time on Tuesday evening. The German side staged a second-half comeback to overcome Sporting Lisbon in a tense fixture - with the group still in the balance. Izabel G...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola hailed Rico Lewis as “something special” after the teenager became Manchester City’s youngest Champions League goalscorer on Wednesday.The right-back, aged 17 years and 346 days, marked his first senior start by netting City’s equaliser as they came from behind to beat Sevilla 3-1 in their final Champions League group game.It was a sweet moment for the Manch...Full Story »

Rico Lewis became Manchester City’s youngest Champions League goalscorer as Pep Guardiola’s side came from behind to beat Sevilla 3-1 in their final group game.The right-back, aged 17 years and 346 days and making his first senior start, provided the spark for an unusually sluggish City on Wednesday by hitting a superb equaliser at the Etihad Stadium.Rafa Mir had given the Spanish si...Full Story »

United take on Real Sociedad at the Anoeta Stadium and will have to win by a two-goal margin or else face a potential nightmare draw in the play-offs against the likes of Barcelona and Juventus. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag went out for a nice bike ride in Cheshire Credit: Eamonn and James Clarke Erik ten Hag and his wife Bianca went out with their electric bikes to a cafe Credit: Ea...Full Story »

West Brom climbed off the bottom of the Championship – even after furious Baggies fans turned on owner Guochuan Lai.New boss Carlos Corberan grabbed his first victory since joining last week after Okay Yokuslu’s late strike earned 1-0 win over Blackpool.A first home win since August took Albion off the foot of the table, although they remain two points from safety, but came against t...Full Story »

Michael Carrick expressed deep pride in his players after he claimed a first win as Middlesbrough boss with a 3-1 defeat of Hull.Carrick is up and running thanks to Chuba Akpom’s 30th-minute header and second-half own goals from Tobias Figueiredo and Cyrus Christie, who had earlier equalised for the hosts.The former Manchester United midfielder said: “It’s a good moment for me,...Full Story »

A header from Port Vale captain Tom Conlon earned a 2-2 draw for his side at Wycombe, as they twice came from behind at Adams Park.This was no mediocre contest between two mid-table teams in Sky Bet League One, as they put on an entertaining contest in which both went all-out to find a winning goal that ultimately did not come.Wycombe were ahead in just the fourth minute when Anis Mehmeti turned...Full Story »

Fulham were left to rue a host of missed opportunities as they played out a goalless draw against Everton at Craven Cottage.Aleksandar Mitrovic had the best of the home side’s chances, but the Serbia striker was unable to add to his nine-goal Premier League haul for the season.Jordan Pickford made a number of key saves to keep Fulham at bay, including from Mitrovic and Willian, as the Cott...Full Story »

Giovanni van Bronckhorst believes Rangers’ thumping 4-1 home win over Aberdeen sets them up for a final tilt at a Champions League victory when Ajax visit Ibrox.The Light Blues went into the cinch Premiership match on the back of a comprehensive 3-0 defeat by Napoli on Wednesday night which meant five Group A defeats out of five.The home side started with purpose but Connor Barron drove th...Full Story »

Johnnie Jackson joked that the drama of AFC Wimbledon’s 3-2 win over Harrogate was almost too much to endure.The Dons went 1-0 up through Paul Kalambayi, but they were 2-1 down after goals from Matty Daly and Rory McArdle.Courtney Senior equalised for the hosts with six minutes remaining and in the 88th minute, Josh Davison scored the winner.And after a mixed start to the season for Jackso...Full Story »

Luton boss Nathan Jones singled out striker Carlton Morris for praise after he scored his eighth Championship goal of the season in the 1-1 draw at home to Sunderland.The summer signing from Barnsley opened the scoring in added time at the end of the first half, but substitute Elliot Embleton’s equalised with 13 minutes left.“He (Morris) looks a threat, he’s been excellent for ...Full Story »

Fleetwood assistant Steven Whittaker praised the in-form Carlos Mendes Gomes saying he was “massive” in their 3-0 League One derby victory over Accrington.After a very even first half, Fleetwood came out after the break looking like a completely different team.Three goals in nine minutes – one scored and two assisted by Mendes Gomes – saw Scott Brown’s team brush Ac...Full Story »

New boss Danny Schofield hailed the efforts of goalkeeper Jonathan Mitchell after Doncaster ended their longest run without a clean sheet since 2016.Rovers had gone 12 games since their last shut-out before the visit of Gillingham to the Eco-Power Stadium, but Harrison Biggins’ 60th-minute header proved sufficient to secure a 1-0 win.The victory earned Schofield his first victory in charge...Full Story »

Chesterfield beat Boreham Wood 2-0 to move into third place in the Vanarama National League.Jeff King put the Spireites ahead with his sixth goal of the season, a splendidly struck free-kick that went in off the post.Chesterfield were awarded a penalty on the hour when Darren Oldaker was brought down by Nathan Ashmore.Goalkeeper Ashmore atoned for his error by saving Kabongo Tshimanga’s sp...Full Story »

And it is said the midfielder will refuse everything until he hears the offer from the Nou Camp. Jorginho is interested in a move to Barcelona next year Credit: PA Jorginho is set to become a free agent in the summer when his Chelsea contract expires. According to Sport in Spain, he is determined to hold back on making any decisions so he can assess the possibility of heading to Barca. Howev...Full Story »

Barrow boss Pete Wild could field the same team for the third successive game as League Two rivals Crewe head for the SO Legal Stadium.Wild kept faith with the XI which started last Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Gillingham for the midweek victory over Grimsby.Sam Foley and Josh Gordon were used from the bench in both games with the former nursing a shoulder problem and the latter having been hand...Full Story »

Burnley will make a late call on midfielder Josh Cullen ahead of Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Reading.The Republic of Ireland international missed Tuesday night’s 1-0 win over Norwich due to a knock.Jack Cork will definitely be sidelined for the Clarets as he is suspended after collecting his fifth booking of the season against the Canaries.Summer signing Scott Twine, w...Full Story »

Luton will be without the suspended Gabriel Osho for the visit of Sunderland on Saturday.The 24-year-old defender was given a straight red card in their 4-0 defeat to Watford last weekend and will serve the first of a three-match ban.Fred Onyedinma continues to be a doubt for Nathan Jones’ side.Defender Reece Burke remains sidelined with a long-term injury.Sunderland could welcome striker ...Full Story »

Chelsea and Manchester City are looking to make a sensational swoop for PSG star Lionel Messi. Despite reaching the latter stage of his career, Messi is showing no signs of slowing down. The Argentine has managed 23 goals and assists in just 16 games in all competitions, with PSG having an excellent chance of reaching the final stages of the Champions League. There aren’t many better f...Full Story »