Manchester City hammered Sporting 5-0 to all but secure their passage to the Champions League quarter-finals, as Cristiano Ronaldo's mother watched on from the stands Cristiano Ronaldo's mum was in attendance as Manchester City thrashed Sporting 5-0 in the first-leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie on Tuesday night. Pep Guardiola's side all but booked their place in the quarter-finals...Full Story »

Aberdeen caretaker manager Barry Robson gave nothing away regarding team news for Tuesday’s visit of St Johnstone.Goalkeeper Joe Lewis has missed several games through illness while Ross McCrorie suffered a serious-looking injury at Motherwell on Saturday, but Robson was playing his cards close to his chest.Marley Watkins (foot) will definitely remain out along with long-term absentees And...Full Story »

Walsall caretaker boss Neil McDonald admitted the Saddlers were relieved to “stop the rot” after a 1-0 victory over Tranmere halted a run of seven successive League Two defeats.That run had cost rookie head coach Matt Taylor his job in midweek but Conor Wilkinson’s late penalty settled a drab affair to earn Walsall a first win in two months.Victory also gives them some breathin...Full Story »

Airdrie moved to within five points of Scottish League One table-toppers Cove Rangers following a 4-1 win against Montrose.Calum Gallagher scored two goals in as many minutes as the second-placed hosts took a 2-0 lead before Graham Webster pulled one back from the penalty spot for third-placed Montrose on the stroke of half-time.But Craig Watson restored Airdrie’s two-goal advantage after ...Full Story »

Roy Hodgson admitted Watford were not good enough to win after they fell to a 2-0 home defeat to Brighton.Neal Maupay and Adam Webster were on target for the Seagulls, who extended their Premier League unbeaten run which stretches back to December 15.Watford have now yet to score in the three matches since the former England manager took the helm and have just one point to show for it.“My ...Full Story »

Conor Wilkinson’s late penalty halted Walsall’s seven-match losing streak as the struggling Saddlers turned the form book on its head to beat promotion-chasing Tranmere 1-0.Wilkinson stroked home from the spot in the 85th minute after being brought down by Rovers skipper Peter Clarke to earn Walsall a first win in two months.Neither team registered a shot on target in a drab first ha...Full Story »

Jamie Proctor is close to a return for Port Vale ahead of the visit of Northampton.The striker is back in training after recovering from a muscle injury.Tom Conlon is still out with an Achilles problem and James Gibbons has a hamstring injury.Boss Darrell Clarke could stick with the side which beat Carlisle 3-1 on Tuesday.Northampton have doubts over Aaron McGowan and Jack Sowerby.The duo missed...Full Story »

Huddersfield manager Carlos Corberan admitted a point was a fair result as his side were held to a 0-0 draw by Preston.It was an entertaining contest between two in-form sides and neither would have been too dissatisfied to come away with a point.Ched Evans and Cameron Archer both had good chances for hosts North End, while Danny Ward and Danel Sinani spurned opportunities for Huddersfield.Hudde...Full Story »

Bournemouth manager Scott Parker felt his side proved a point after bouncing back from their humiliating FA Cup defeat to Boreham Wood with a 3-1 win over Birmingham.Goals from Ryan Christie, Dominic Solanke – his 20th of the season – and Jaidon Anthony – saw the Cherries climb back up to second place in the Championship table.The hosts were given a scare when Onel Hernandez br...Full Story »

Bradford manager Derek Adams praised the work of his new signings in his side’s 1-0 win at Stevenage.The Bantams took the lead 10 minutes into the second half after loanee Jamie Walker got on the end of Andy Cook’s cross, and that was enough for all three points.And Adams was pleased with not just the points, but the overall team performance as his side sit in 11th place in the Leagu...Full Story »

Mansfield made it 10 games unbeaten but manager Nigel Clough felt they should have put Colchester away long before a thrilling finish.Already ahead thanks to Rhys Oates’ marvellous solo goal on 19 minutes, the Stags seemed home and dry when Jordan Bowery netted a penalty two minutes into added time at the end.But Alan Judge’s brilliant free-kick in the seventh additional minute cut t...Full Story »

Karl Robinson said his Oxford team were hurting from the 2-0 loss at Accrington but would learn from the defeat.It was promotion-chasing United’s first defeat in four Sky Bet League One games and, after 14 goals in four games, they drew a blank at the Wham Stadium.John O’Sullivan scored his first league goal of the season on 28 minutes, firing home from the edge of the area.Oxford&rs...Full Story »

Returning Alfredo Morelos helped put smiles back on the faces of Rangers fans with a double in Sunday’s 5-0 hammering of Hearts at Ibrox.The champions lost top spot in the cinch Premiership when they were comprehensively beaten 3-0 by Celtic at Parkhead on Wednesday night and there was pressure to keep right behind the Hoops, who won at Motherwell earlier in the day.Morelos, back after mis...Full Story »

Barnsley head coach Poya Asbaghi refused to blame the officials following their 1-0 defeat against Huddersfield in the FA Cup.Duane Holmes put the Terriers in front in the 19th minute with a composed finish following Josh Koroma’s knockdown.But the Reds were left frustrated after Michal Helik had a goal ruled out in stoppage time for a foul in the build-up.“We have had an equaliser d...Full Story »

King’s Lynn ended a run of five defeats on the bounce with a 3-0 victory over Weymouth at The Walks.The hosts took the lead in the 25th minute when they were awarded a penalty and Malachi Linton converted from 12 yards.The Linnets almost doubled their advantage five minutes into the second half when Josh Barrett’s effort came back off a post and Weymouth almost went down the other en...Full Story »

Huddersfield boss Carlos Corberan has no new injury concerns as his side prepare to face Barnsley in the FA Cup.However, Town will continue to be without Alex Vallejo, Rolando Aarons and Ryan Schofield as they deal with long-term injuries.Saturday’s game at the John Smith’s Stadium will come too soon for Levi Colwill who is working on fitness.New loan signing Tino Anjorin will not be...Full Story »

Tottenham made a comical error involving a contract they had prepared for Luis Diaz before he ultimately chose to join Liverpool at the end of the January transfer window, according to reports. The north Londoners were keen admirers of the 24-year-old, who signed a long-term deal at Anfield last week after Porto accepted a fee of around £37million for his services. Diaz was identified as a...Full Story »

Huddersfield boss Carlos Corberan has urged his in-form team to “keep growing” after a 2-0 win against 10-man Derby extended their unbeaten run to 11 games.Former Rams midfielder Duane Holmes and substitute Jordan Rhodes struck late on as the Terriers, who returned to the Championship play-off spots, finally broke down their opponents.“It was all about taking our chances as it ...Full Story »

Portsmouth head coach Danny Cowley admitted his side did not play well enough after being beaten 2-1 at home by Charlton – thanks partly to a controversial goal.Chuks Aneke was clearly offside when he played a big part in Conor Washington’s opener 14 minutes before half-time, leaving the home fans incensed.But Cowley said: “I didn’t think we played well enough for long en...Full Story »

Celtic can leapfrog Rangers to the top of the cinch Premiership with a win over their Old Firm rivals on Wednesday night but boss Ange Postecoglou insists only final league placings count.Liel Abada’s last-gasp strike against Dundee United at Parkhead gave the 10-man Hoops – after stand-in skipper Nir Bitton was sent off in the 81st minute for picking up a second yellow card – ...Full Story »