Norwich boss Johannes Hoff Thorup was relieved to get his first Sky Bet Championship win since becoming manager, as his side secured a 1-0 victory at Coventry.The Canaries won it four minutes into the second half when Borja Sainz’s shot took a heavy deflection off Joel Latibeaudiere and beat helpless Sky Blues goalkeeper Oliver Dovin.After the opening day defeat to Oxford, followed by home...Full Story »

Huddersfield assistant coach Martin Paterson said key decisions went against them in the 2-1 loss at Rotherham.The Terriers 100 per cent start to the Sky Bet League One campaign ended and they had red cards given to head coach Michael Duff, goalkeeper coach Andy Quy and striker Danny Ward.Duff was dismissed after the final whistle for remonstrating with referee Sebastian Stockbridge and Quy also...Full Story »

The Arsenal star, 25, and Helene Spilling, 27, looked loved up in the arty photo on Instagram. Martin Odegaard and Helene Spilling announced they are having a baby in an adorable beach snapThe loved-up couple have been together for around 18 months Helene cradled her growing baby bump while staring into Odegaard's eyes. And the Gunners captain was equally protective as he placed one hand on H...Full Story »

Derek McInnes was “grateful” to Kilmarnock fans for their backing after the Ayrshire side’s European journey came to an end against Copenhagen at Rugby Park.Killie lost 2-0 in the first leg of their Conference League play-off last week in Denmark but they had the vast majority of the 8,083 supporters on their feet in the 16th minute when striker Marley Watkins pulled a goal bac...Full Story »

Kilmarnock’s bid for a UEFA Conference League comeback win against Copenhagen fell short after a 1-1 draw at Rugby Park saw them exit the competition 3-1 on aggregate.Killie lost 2-0 in the first leg of their play-off last week and boss Derek McInnes called on his side to make the second leg the “biggest nightmare” for the visitors.The Danish side were certainly given a fright ...Full Story »

Russell Martin was delighted to see his Southampton side win for the first time this season with two late goals and believes the 5-3 Carabao Cup success at Cardiff City Stadium will have been good for his younger players.Martin gave five players their first starts and was very happy to see his new £15m striker Mateus Fernandes hit the target. Another recent recruit, Cameron Archer, also sc...Full Story »

Hakon Valdimarsson was the hero for Brentford after his 82nd-minute penalty save earned them a controversial 1-0 win at Colchester in the Carabao Cup second round.With England striker Ivan Toney again absent following more speculation over his future this week, Thomas Frank watched Keane Lewis-Potter put the visitors ahead in contentious fashion on the stroke of half-time.Sky Bet League Two club...Full Story »

Fulham manager Marco Silva said Jay Stansfield is ready to fight for a Premier League place after his side’s 2-0 Carabao Cup win against Birmingham.But Silva admitted he cannot guarantee the England Under-21 international will still be at Craven Cottage by the end of the week.Stansfield refused to celebrate his goal on his return to Birmingham as Fulham cruised into the third round.The 21-...Full Story »

QPR boss Marti Cifuentes praised Joe Walsh after the young keeper played a starring role in his side’s Carabao Cup win over Championship rivals Luton.Rangers won 4-1 on penalties after the 90 minutes ended 1-1. Summer signing Hevertton Santos, making his full debut for QPR, put them ahead after 11 minutes but Luton equalised five minutes later with a thumping volley from Zack Nelson &ndash...Full Story »

Mark Robins expressed his delight after Coventry reached the third round of the Carabao Cup for the first time in 12 seasons following a 1-0 win against Oxford.Summer signing Brandon Thomas-Asante scored his first goal for the Sky Blues which saw Robins’ men beat the U’s for the second time in 11 days.He said: “It’s great that we’re in the hat for the next round.&ld...Full Story »

Jijantes says former Barca star Neymar has offered himself to his old club. The 32-year-old moved to Al-Hilal last summer, but suffered a cruciate ligament injury during the Saudi Pro League season. Barcela's management are said to have been open to the possibility of re-signing the Brazilian. But Flick said no to bringing in Neymar. The German believed that Barcelona would be going in the ...Full Story »

Ebbsfleet opened their account for the National League season but remain winless after they played out a goalless draw at Braintree.Danny Searle’s team had lost their four opening matches of the campaign and despite a flurry of chances in Essex, it finished 0-0 to keep them bottom.It represented another point on the board for Braintree, who came up last season via the National League South...Full Story »

Cardiff questioned Swansea’s security arrangements after Ollie Tanner suffered a cut leg when an advertising board fell on him amid goal celebrations in the South Wales derby.Tanner set up fellow substitute Callum Robinson’s 79th-minute equaliser in the 1-1 draw, but the winger was injured during the ensuing celebrations as Cardiff fans behind the goal ran towards the players and the...Full Story »

But the decision has been fully of the goalkeeper's own making. Martinez will no longer be sporting Villa's No 1 shirt Martinez joined Villa from Arsenal in 2020 for £20m, and has made 145 league appearances for the Villans. He has since excelled both at club level and for Argentina at international level. Martinez lifted the World Cup with Argentina in 2022, playing in every minute and...Full Story »

Norwich head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup is pleased with side’s progress despite being left waiting for his first league win after a 1-1 draw with Sheffield United at Carrow Road.It was a second successive home draw for the Dane, who took over from David Wagner in the summer, and Thorup was impressed with the way his side went about their business against the Blades.Norwich went ahead after...Full Story »

Marco Silva lauded Emile Smith Rowe’s impact in a Fulham shirt after he scored on his home debut during their 2-1 victory over Leicester in the Premier League.Smith Rowe clinically finished past Foxes goalkeeper Mads Hermansen in the 18th minute to open his Cottagers goal account.Despite Wout Faes equalising, Fulham found victory as Alex Iwobi’s finish claimed three points for the ho...Full Story »

Gillingham boss Mark Bonner was pleased despite his side being held to a goalless draw away to Fleetwood.The Gills went top despite just picking up a point on their travels to the Lancashire coast.“It’s a really good point,” said Bonner.“It’s one that we are definitely going to respect because it was as tough a game as we thought it would be.“It was really har...Full Story »

Mark Kennedy was happy to see an improved defensive display from Swindon as they claimed a point from a 0-0 draw with Crewe at the Mornflake Stadium.The Robins were beaten 4-0 by Walsall last week – while Crewe themselves conceded five to Chesterfield – but the doors were firmly shut at the back for the lunchtime kick-off and clear chances were at a premium.Kennedy, though, was convi...Full Story »

Mark Robins heaped praise on goalscorer Kasey Palmer after the midfielder’s second-half strike against his old club Bristol City earned Coventry a hard-earned point at Ashton Gate.Bristol City took a deserved lead in first-half stoppage time when George Tanner netted with the sweetest of right-footed volleys from 15 yards following a left-wing corner.But Coventry improved after the break a...Full Story »

Burton head coach Mark Robinson says his side are still learning as he waits for a first league win in charge after a goalless draw with Stevenage proved a frustrating encounter.Albion had probably the best chance when Danilo Orsi put the ball inches wide of the post just before half time.Burton goalkeeper Max Crocombe only had routine efforts to save that were straight at him.“I thought f...Full Story »