James Perch could return to the Mansfield squad for the League Two clash with Leyton Orient on Saturday after being out since August.The 36-year-old suffered a fractured skull last summer and has now been given the go-ahead by a specialist to return to action. He had hoped for a run-out in the under-23s on Wednesday but the game was called off.Nigel Clough’s men will be looking for a club-...Full Story »

Crewe boss David Artell is hoping to make additions to his squad ahead of the visit of his hometown club Rotherham.Artell, who played for the Millers at the start of his career, is confident of at least two arrivals before the game.Donervon Daniels will not feature for Crewe after he joined Walsall earlier in the week while Artell says other players could leave the club before Monday’s dea...Full Story »

Port Vale could hand debuts to new loan signings Tomas Holy and Joel Cooper when struggling Scunthorpe visit.Goalkeeper Holy arrives from Ipswich and winger Cooper from Oxford, both for the remainder of the season.First-choice keeper Lucas Covolan serves the third game of his four-match ban after being sent off for the second time this season in the 3-1 home defeat by Swindon on January 15.James...Full Story »

Sean Long is out for Cheltenham’s clash with League One leaders Wigan.The full-back suffered a groin injury early in the 1-0 defeat at Rotherham on Saturday.Charlie Raglan is fit and striker Alfie May should also shake off a knock after coming off against the Millers.George Lloyd and Ellis Chapman remain out for Michael Duff’s Robins.Callum Lang could miss several crucial Wigan games...Full Story »

Newport are again set to be without 19-goal striker Dom Telford against Barrow.Telford missed the midweek win at Leyton Orient – the Exiles’ third successive victory – and boss James Rowberry expects the calf injury to keep Sky Bet League Two’s top scorer out of the Cumbrians’ visit to Rodney Parade.Rowberry is more optimistic about the return of Finn Azaz, who miss...Full Story »

Stevenage boss Paul Tisdale could ring the changes once again when his side host Harrogate.Luke Norris and Chris Lines were two of four players who came back into the starting line-up against Hartlepool and will be aiming to keep their places.Michael Bostwick is a doubt having not featured in any matchday squads since being taken off injured in the first half on his debut against Walsall.Boro ar...Full Story »

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Back in 2015, model Angelina Petrova came up with an innovative tactic to try and save her local football team from financial oblivion. Petrova, who has modelled for organisations such as Playboy, decided to strip down to try and save her team, FC Metalurh Zaporizhya. The model took to the side of the pitch in their shirt and as was snapped by a photographer. However, the shirt quickly disapp...Full Story »

With just under a week until the transfer deadline, Barcelona are eying an ambitious move for Borussia Dortmund's Thomas Meunier, and it could see their young starlet Sergino Dest move the other way Barcelona are lining up an ambitious move for Borussia Dortmund's Belgian full-back Thomas Meunier with less than a week left in the transfer window. New boss Xavi is looking to rebuild his squad w...Full Story »

Barcelona are confident of signing Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta on a free transfer this summer, GOAL understands. Azpilicueta, 32, has been an established first-teamer for the Blues ever since he first moved to Stamford Bridge in 2012. However he is at odds with the club over renewing his contract, giving Barca an opportunity to add him to their squad. Top target Keen to add quality ...Full Story »

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou praised his side’s resilience after they held on for a 2-1 victory over Hearts at a raucous Tynecastle.The Hoops led at the break through goals from Reo Hatate and Georgios Giakoumakis but they had to withstand some strong pressure from the hosts in the closing half hour, with Liam Boyce pulling one back before missing a penalty.Postecoglou was thrilled with...Full Story »

West Brom head coach Valerien Ismael revealed England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone missed the 2-0 home defeat to Preston through disciplinary issues on a night when supporters turned on the Frenchman.Johnstone failed to make the squad after a three-match ban and was replaced by David Button.“We had a matter, an issue in the squad and have solved the problem,” said Ismael.“He was no...Full Story »

Motherwell manager Graham Alexander praised his team for securing a deserved point against Hibernian after losing Liam Donnelly to what he branded a “harsh” red card.Alexander was also sent off by Andrew Dallas after Donnelly received a second yellow card following a sliding challenge on Drey Wright in the 73rd minute of a goalless Fir Park encounter.“I thought the second one w...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson was left cursing his luck after recent signing Nadir Ciftci joined a mounting casualty list during the goalless draw with Dundee.The former Dundee United and Celtic attacker suffered a hamstring strain eight minutes into his home debut as Saints halted an eight-game losing run in the cinch Premiership.Davidson welcomed a point to stop the rot, with his side b...Full Story »

Celtic survived a strong second-half fightback from Hearts to grind out a 2-1 victory in a pulsating cinch Premiership encounter at Tynecastle.Ange Postecoglou’s side looked in full control at the break after goals from Reo Hatate and Georgios Giakoumakis.But Liam Boyce pulled one back after the break and the Northern Irish striker then missed a penalty as the hosts piled on the pressure i...Full Story »

Ten-man Motherwell held out for a point in a goalless cinch Premiership encounter with Hibernian.Midfielder Liam Donnelly and manager Graham Alexander were both red-carded in the closing 20 minutes at Fir Park but Hibs could not capitalise.Substitute Christian Doidge missed their best chance of the game as Shaun Maloney’s side failed to register a shot on target.The result kept Mother...Full Story »

Scott Arfield’s late strike gave Rangers a crucial 1-0 cinch Premiership win over Livingston at Ibrox.On a rainy night in Glasgow, Arfield, a second-half replacement for James Sands, converted a Borna Barisic cross as the home side struggled to break down a well-organised West Lothian outfit.The result kept the champions four points ahead of chasing Celtic, who beat Hearts 2-1 at Tynecastl...Full Story »

Real Madrid are reluctant to release Luka Jovic for loan. Marca says Jovic has once again been linked with a January exit from Real Madrid, as happened this time last year when he returned to Eintracht Frankfurt on loan, but the hamstring injury suffered by Karim Benzema last weekend has put the brakes on any potential departure for the Serbian striker. Given that this is the second knock th...Full Story »

Ronald Araujo has rejected Barcelona's new contract offer. Marca says talks between the player's agent and the Catalan club took place last week, but the offer put forward by the Blaugrana was swiftly turned down, although discussions were amicable and they are expected to return to the negotiating table at a later date. However, the news has put Premier League giants Manchester United and C...Full Story »

St Mirren boss Jim Goodwin challenged Connor Ronan to produce his brilliant winner against Aberdeen on a regular basis and push himself into international reckoning.The Republic of Ireland Under-21 international curled home from just inside the box to earn Saints a 1-0 win and put them three points off the cinch Premiership’s top six.The on-loan Wolves midfielder now has four goals for the...Full Story »