The striker, 34, was expected at Hamilton Sheriff Court today after admitting stalking his ex-girlfriend Eilidh Scott. A warrant has been issued for Anthony Stokes after he failed to show up to sentencing Credit: Pressteam The ex-Arsenal striker admitted stalking his ex-girlfriend Credit: Sportsfile Stokes bombarded ex-girlfriend Eilidh Scott with hundreds of messages Credit: Instagram/@eilid...Full Story »

Liverpool are leading the race to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham. Since moving to Germany to play for Borussia Dortmund, Bellingham has developed into one of the brightest young talents in world football. Moving abroad at such a young age was a brave decision, but it’s certainly paying for him so far, regularly playing for a top Bundesliga side not only domestically ...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly set to continue their excessive spending when the January transfer window opens... Manchester United will reportedly back Erik ten Hag with a January budget of £100million to continue improving his squad at Old Trafford. The Dutchman is now making strides in his attempts to drive the Red Devils back into the Champions League but there is still plenty of wor...Full Story »

Arsenal don't have recall clause in Balogun loanFolarin Balogun has started life on loan at Reims brilliantly. In his seven Ligue 1 games this season, he has scored five goals and registered two assists. Should Arsenal want him to return to North London at some point this season, they won't have the opportunity. All Nigeria Soccer have claimed that his move to France does not include a recall...Full Story »

The Prince of Wales still sent Aston Villa a message of support as he mourns the death of the Queen, boss Steven Gerrard revealed.Jacob Ramsey’s first-half winner sealed a scrappy 1-0 victory over Southampton on Friday after Villa Park paid tribute to the Queen.Villa climbed to 13th after a second win of the season – and first clean sheet since April – on an evening which start...Full Story »

Tosin Adarabioyo, Joao Palhinha and Harrison Reed struck within a heady six-minute passage of play as Fulham edged out Nottingham Forest in a five-goal thriller.Nigeria forward Taiwo Awoniyi marked his return to the Forest starting line-up with an 11th-minute opener, but the match took a decisive turn as the hosts conceded three times in quick succession.While Lewis O’Brien set up a grands...Full Story »

Darrell Clarke confirmed Jamie Proctor “is now a long-term absentee” for Port Vale ahead of the clash with Shrewsbury after undergoing surgery for a hip injury.Clarke expects the striker, who has made five appearances across all competitions this season, to be away from his squad “for the foreseeable”.James Wilson (calf) looks set to make his return, with Gavin Massey, Br...Full Story »

Crewe boss Alex Morris is hoping Lachlan Brook can return to contention for the home game against Crawley.The Australian midfielder, on loan from Brentford, was scheduled to return to full training this week after missing four games due to an ankle injury.Morris has reported no new injuries following the midweek draw at Hartlepool, but striker Chris Long (ankle) will be out for up to six weeks.D...Full Story »

Newport’s on-loan striker Charley Kendall is pushing for his full debut against Hartlepool.Kendall, who has joined on loan from Lincoln, came off the bench against Swindon in mid-week.Omar Bugiel is expected to feature after he made his return from injury against the Robins.Sutton will remain without Sam Hart and Ben Goodliffe. Hart is recovering from a hip problem, while fellow defender G...Full Story »

Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is set to appear in a matchday squad for the first time this season after recovering from a knee injury ahead of the visit of West Ham.Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is out with a thigh injury so Asmir Begovic will deputise.Midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure has recovered from a hamstring injury.West Ham manager David Moyes reported no fresh selection concerns follow...Full Story »

Salford could still be without Ash Eastham when they take on Tranmere.The defender is edging closer to a return from injury but missed the Ammies’ midweek game against Harrogate.Stevie Mallan, Richard Nartey and Liam Shephard are also expected to be sidelined.Elliot Watt could retain his place in the starting line-up after a good performance against the Sulphurites where he set up the winn...Full Story »

Aaron Drinan will be hoping to start as Leyton Orient prepare to face Walsall on Saturday.The 24-year-old centre forward has come off the bench in each of the last two games, having recovered from a quad injury, and will be knocking on Richie Wellens’ door for a start.Left midfielder Theo Archibald returned off the bench in the O’s 1-0 victory over Rochdale in midweek and is in conte...Full Story »

Huddersfield’s assistant coaches Narcis Pelach and Paul Harsley will take charge for the home game against Cardiff.The Terriers sacked manager Danny Schofield on Wednesday and appointed Pelach and Harsley as joint-caretakers.They will be without skipper Jonathan Hogg, who has not recovered from the groin strain which ruled him out of the midweek home defeat to Wigan.Summer signings Michal ...Full Story »

Zack Steffen is in contention to return to the Middlesbrough team for the visit of Rotherham.Goalkeeper Steffen, who is on loan from Manchester City, has missed the last four games with a knee injury.The 27-year-old has been working with medical staff at his parent club and has now returned to training.Darragh Lenihan and Chuba Akpom remain sidelined with ankle and knee injuries respectively, bu...Full Story »

Newcastle could still be without Bruno Guimaraes, Allan Saint-Maximin and Callum Wilson when they host Bournemouth.Manager Eddie Howe remained tight-lipped in his press conference when asked whether the trio could be involved, while midfielder Jonjo Shelvey remains sidelined with a hamstring injury.The Magpies have made an addition in the goalkeeping department with former Liverpool keeper Loris...Full Story »

Accrington manager John Coleman has urged his side’s fans to pack the Wham Stadium for their clash with fellow strugglers Cheltenham.Stanley have lost their last three games in Sky Bet League One to lie 21st in the table, a point behind Saturday’s visitors.Joe Pritchard could return to the squad following illness after missing the last two games.Rosaire Longelo, Korede Adedoyin, Mich...Full Story »

Norwich could be without captain Grant Hanley for Saturday’s visit of West Brom.The high-flying Canaries picked up a sixth straight league win with a 3-2 victory over Bristol City on Wednesday night.However, Hanley suffered a shoulder injury and head coach Dean Smith admits the Scotland centre-back is a “concern”.Dimitris Giannoulis (ankle) and Isaac Hayden (knee) are still out...Full Story »

Brandon Haunstrup remains out for Cambridge with a knee injury.The summer signing is due to resume training soon, but Saturday’s home clash with Barnsley comes too soon for him.Forward Fejiri Okenabirhie made his return to action in Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat at Cheltenham.He had been battling Achilles and hamstring problems.Nicky Cadden and Jon Benson may return to Barnsley’s squad....Full Story »

Jadon Sancho's celebration after scoring for Manchester United was a wholesome one as he dedicated it to a young fan he met recently. Sancho put United 1-0 up against Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League, finishing a flowing move that featured a gorgeous Christian Eriksen pass. The former Borussia Dortmund winger shimmied in the area and rolled the ball into the bottom corner with his left ...Full Story »

ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC is not planning on hanging up his boots just yet in spite of his recent injury struggles. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has dispelled rumours that he could be set to retire from professional football in typical fashion by insisting that he has his sights firmly set on a return to the first-team picture at AC Milan. The veteran Swede has been out of action since undergoing surgery to cor...Full Story »