Matty Stevens grabbed the game’s only goal as League Two leaders Forest Green ended their seven-match winless run with a 1-0 victory at Colchester.Colchester, sporting yellow and blue to help raise money for the humanitarian effort in Ukraine, went close early on when Noah Chilvers’ fierce low shot was parried by Rovers goalkeeper Luke McGee.But Shamal George denied Stevens and Jack ...Full Story »

RALF RANGNICK was a surprise guest at England's cricket match against the West Indies in sunny Barbados. The Manchester United interim boss was pictured in the stands on day four of the Second Test - but some fans reckon the trip could be for business rather than pleasure. Rangick pictured in Barbados alongside GreenidgeCredit: Twitter @windiescricket Rangnick, 63, was pictured alongside lege...Full Story »

MARCUS RASHFORD made the most of his time off by meeting up with pro boxer Regis Prograis in Dubai. The school meals hero, 24, is currently enjoying a welcome break in the Middle East. Marcus Rashford met up with Regis Prograis in Dubai Manchester United star Rashford was seen chatting with the American former welterweight champion after his win against Tyrone McKenna. Rashford was overheard...Full Story »

GARETH SOUTHGATE says it's "horrible" that female and gay England fans fear travelling to the Qatar World Cup. The Three Lions boss said he and his team will try to put pressure on the Qatari authorities to make their country more welcoming. Southgate has spoken on issues facing fans who intend to travel to Qatar They will also address concerns about workers' rights and human rights. Southga...Full Story »

Chelsea's Friday deadline for prospective buyers came and passed on Friday night and John Terry has confirmed plans to front a £250million consortium called True Blue to buy a 10 per cent stake in the club. News broke on Friday that the Chelsea legend, along with former Blues star Claire Rafferty, wanted to ensure that club fans will play a huge part in the new ownership. The Chelsea Suppo...Full Story »

Tommy Smith will be checked for Colchester as they prepare to host Forest Green.The captain was missing for the midweek 1-0 loss to Bristol Rovers due to illness.Tom Eastman replaced Smith and he could push to retain his place in the starting line-up.Ryan Clampin is still absent for the U’s with a knee injury.Dom Bernard is a doubt for Forest Green.The defender sustained an ankle injury ag...Full Story »

Gillingham will still be without Daniel Phillips for Sheffield Wednesday’s visit.The Watford loanee serves the final match of a three-game ban after being sent off for the third time this campaign in the defeat to Bolton on March 5.Robbie McKenzie will miss out after coming off in the second half at Charlton in midweek, with boss Neil Harris confirming he will be sidelined for “weeks...Full Story »

Stoke appear to have no fresh injury issues heading into Saturday’s home clash with Millwall and could have some players return to action.Tommy Smith, who has had an ankle problem and a bout of illness, looks the most likely to make a comeback.Others who might be in contention again are fellow defenders Liam Moore (knee) and Phil Jagielka (groin).Jaden Philogene-Bidace, Nick Powell and Har...Full Story »

Boss Mark Cooper welcomed a big three points in Barrow’s battle for League Two survival as John Rooney’s 44th-minute goal was enough to defeat bottom-of-the-table Scunthorpe.But he was disappointed that the Bluebirds were not more convincing winners against an Iron side reduced to 10 men after 22 minutes as a result of midfielder Anthony Grant’s late challenge on Josh Gordon.Th...Full Story »

Joey Barton was full of praise for Newcastle loanee Elliot Anderson after seeing his in-form Bristol Rovers team move into the League Two play-off zone with a 1-0 win over Colchester.It was the 19-year-old midfielder’s sweet right-footed drive from the left side of the box after 49 minutes that settled a closely-fought game from which both sides emerged with credit.Anderson collected the s...Full Story »

Elliot Anderson’s second-half goal was enough to give Bristol Rovers a 1-0 home win over Colchester and lift them into the League Two play-off zone.The young midfielder, on loan from Newcastle, struck with a fierce right-footed shot from the left side of the box after 49 minutes to settle a closely-fought contest.Colchester contributed plenty and attacked with menace in the second half, wi...Full Story »

Two goals from midfielder Tim Dieng helped Exeter to a 2-1 win over battling Crawley in a scrappy game at St James Park.Crawley’s best chance of the first half fell to Ashley Nadesan, who rounded Exeter goalkeeper Cam Dawson, but from an acute angle, he rolled the ball into the side-netting.The deadlock was broken in the 31st minute when Offrande Zanzala kept the ball alive from a deep fre...Full Story »

Wayne Brown was left breathing a sigh of relief after admitting his Colchester players “dug themselves out of a hole” by coming from behind to win 3-1 at bottom club Scunthorpe.The Iron had led 1-0 courtesy of Joe Nuttall’s early opener, but two bookings in six minutes for Luke Matheson saw them reduced to 10 men and the Us took advantage with Noah Chilvers, twice, and Owura Ed...Full Story »

Ryan Colclough scored twice to help Altrincham hammer Eastleigh 4-0 at the J. Davidson Stadium.The hosts took the lead in the 25th minute thanks to a Colclough penalty after he was brought down by Andrew Boyce inside the area.Altrincham got their second just four minutes later and Colclough this time turned creator when he set up Jordan Hulme, who coolly finished.The home side had another two mi...Full Story »

Noah Chilvers bagged a brace as a dominant second-half performance saw Colchester come from behind to secure a 3-1 victory at 10-man Scunthorpe.The bottom-of-the-table Iron had gone in front courtesy of Joe Nuttall’s close-range finish in the 11th minute, and were good value for their lead.But the game turned following home full-back Luke Matheson’s sending-off 10 minutes before half...Full Story »

Alcohol is barred from the hotel England are staying at in Qatar later this year - so the players' wives and girlfriends have already chosen to set up camp on a luxury cruise ship instead England's WAGs will take a booze cruise during the World Cup finals in Qatar - as the footballers’ hotel is dry. Alcohol is barred at the five-star Souq Al Wakra beach resort where Gareth Southgate̵...Full Story »

Cardiff manager Steve Morison will bid to make it three Sky Bet Championship wins in a row with an almost fully-fit squad as the Bluebirds host Preston.Ryan Wintle, Jordan Hugill, Uche Ikpeazu, Alfie Doughty and Rubin Colwill all featured in the 2-1 win at QPR last time out after recovering from a sickness bug which hit the squad.Defender Curtis Nelson has returned to training on grass but is no...Full Story »

Walsall striker Lee Tomlin will hope for another chance to show what he can do as promotion-chasing Sutton head for the Banks’s Stadium on Saturday.The 33-year-old made his first start for the club since his arrival last month in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Barrow and will be determined to nail down a place in the starting line-up.January signing Devante Rodney made a fifth appearance as ...Full Story »

Bottom-placed Scunthorpe have no new injury concerns for their Sky Bet League Two clash at home to Colchester.The Iron are nine points adrift of safety and boss Keith Hill suffered another recent blow when defender Lewis Thompson was ruled out for nine to 12 months.Ross Millen (ligaments) and Mason O’Malley (thigh) are also out for the foreseeable future, although Hill says they could both...Full Story »

Birmingham have received positive news on the defensive front ahead of their Sky Bet Championship clash with Hull.Manchester United loanee Teden Mengi, who has missed the last four matches with a hamstring problem, is fit again and available along with Jeremie Bela, who sat out the victory over Bristol City last weekend through illness.Maxime Colin is also very close to a return but Saturday&rsq...Full Story »