Barnsley boss Darrell Clarke sent his thoughts to Blackpool manager Steve Bruce following the death of his fourth-month-old grandson, which meant he was absent from his side’s 2-1 defeat to the Tykes.Clarke has previously spoken about the death of his own daughter and was keen to send his best wishes to his opposite number.“First of all, I want to pass on my condolences to Steve Bruc...Full Story »

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough acknowledged an “unbelievable” free-kick as Jake Young’s powerful set-piece ended their ‘ five-game winning streak and gave Stevenage a 1-0 away victory.Young hammered an unstoppable 22-yard free-kick into the top corner to decide the Sky Bet League One contest.Clough said: “It was a very disappointing way to give up our unbeaten run. Ult...Full Story »

Walsall moved up to third place in League Two with a resounding 4-1 win against Grimsby at Blundell Park.Jamille Matt, Jamie Jellis, Nathan Lowe and Danny Johnson did the damage for the visitors, with all five goals in the match coming in the second half.Grimsby substitute Donovan Wilson was on target in a losing cause.Chances were few and far between in the opening 45 minutes, but the Saddlers ...Full Story »

Portsmouth came from behind to beat QPR 2-1 at Loftus Road to secure a first Championship win of the season and leave the west London side bottom of the table.Karamoko Dembele’s maiden goal for Rangers gave them an early lead but Pompey hit back with Freddie Potts’ first goal since arriving on loan from West Ham.And Callum Lang’s penalty 12 minutes into the second half gave Por...Full Story »

Everton beat Ipswich 2-0 at Portman Road to secure their first away victory of the Premier League season and leave the Tractor Boys still looking for a maiden win since sealing promotion.The visitors were clinical with their finishing as Iliman Ndiaye scored in the 17th minute and Michael Keane doubled the Toffees’ advantage five minutes before the break.Ipswich had wasted a golden opportu...Full Story »

Boss Stephen Clemence is ruing his side’s lack of firepower after Barrow fell to a 1-0 loss at Accrington – their fourth defeat in five league games.Shaun Whalley, 37, fired home on the counter attack in the eighth minute for his third goal of the season to make it three successive wins for Stanley, who were bottom of the table at the start of October.Barrow only troubled home goalke...Full Story »

Ronnie Gibbons said the tycoon groped her breast and made her sit on his knee after she was left alone with him in Harrods. Former Fulham women's captain Ronnie Gibbons revealed she was sexually assaulted twice by the football club's ex-owner Mohamed FayedGibbons said the tycoon groped her breast and made her sit on his knee She also claimed he "forcefully" kissed and grabbed her as she tried ...Full Story »

Steve Clarke praised debutant Nicky Devlin for a vital late block that helped Scotland claim their first Nations League point in a spirited goalless draw at home to Portugal.The 30-year-old Aberdeen right-back came off the bench for his first cap as a replacement for Anthony Ralston in the 88th minute and made a crucial challenge to stop Rafael Leao grabbing the winner in stoppage time.The draw ...Full Story »

England returned to winning ways as Jack Grealish, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Declan Rice fired Lee Carsley’s side to a much-needed, if at times flat, Nations League victory in Finland.Reeling from Thursday’s alarming display and defeat against Greece at Wembley, the Euro 2024 runners-up could ill afford a slip up against the lowest ranked side in Group B2.England did not fully convi...Full Story »

Steve Clarke insists Scotland are “on the right path” after his luckless side had a last-gasp goal ruled out to lose 2-1 to Croatia in Zagreb.Ryan Christie put the visitors ahead in the 33rd minute of the Nations League game, Igor Matanovic levelling three minutes later.Andrej Kramaric headed the home side in front after 70 minutes, but in the fifth minute of added time Scotland...Full Story »

Barrow boss Stephen Clemence shouldered some of the responsibility for his side’s derby defeat as Ben Tollitt’s late goal earned Morecambe a first league win of the season.Tollitt netted his fifth goal of the campaign after 82 minutes, converting a superb left-wing centre from Adam Lewis to help the Shrimps climb off the foot of League Two.Substitute Andy Dallas hit the post late on ...Full Story »

Former Tranmere striker Andy Cook returned to haunt his old club with a brace as Bradford made it two wins on the bounce with a 2-0 League Two victory at Prenton Park that moves them into the play-off places.Both sides were limited to shots from distance in the early exchanges with Cameron Norman and Kieron Morris firing over for Rovers and Jamie Walker doing likewise for the visitors.But it was...Full Story »

The Manchester Evening News says now only minor details need to be settled before Mainoo puts pen to paper. The England international will see his terms extended and improved significantly. Talks began in March, though Mainoo requested a postponement as he focused on United's run to their FA Cup final triumph and England's Euros campaign. Negotiations have since resumed and now Mainoo is cl...Full Story »

The Blues were strongly linked with a move for the striker throughout the summer. Victor Osimhen is reportedly interested in finally joining Chelsea in January However, they ultimately missed out on a deal after Al-Ahli agreed a fee with Napoli on Deadline Day. The Saudi Pro League side then opted to sign Ivan Toney instead, leaving Osimhen in limbo. He later joined Galatasaray on a season-l...Full Story »

Manchester City produced a statement win on their Women’s Champions League return as Gareth Taylor’s side defeated holders Barcelona 2-0 in their Group D opener at the Joie Stadium.Naomi Layzell, the 20-year-old defender signed from Bristol City in the summer, put the hosts in front with a 36th-minute finish, the first goal of her career to date.Layzell then added an assist to her me...Full Story »

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.   Odegaard is closing in on his return from injury   Save10 Hag Assemble !!   This man has the greatest job in football. He’s just collecting medals for fun and being paid £30,000 to do so.   Kids these days don’t realise how good this guy was in his prime.     What a difference.   Patrice Evra: ...Full Story »

SIR JIM RATCLIFFE gave no update on Erik ten Hag's future following SEVEN HOURS of talks with Manchester United bosses in London on Tuesday. The Red Devils' co-owner met with several key club chiefs in the capital following a dismal start to the season. Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Dave Brailsford following the board meeting at Ineos HQ He was seen arriving for the meeting at around 9:30am, whil...Full Story »

Paul Pogba invinting MLS interest ahead of Juventus exit Paul Pogba is set to return to footballing action much sooner than anticipated after he saw his four-year doping ban reduced by the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS). The Frenchman who is currently contracted with Juventus is set to terminate his contract with the Bianconeri and will then look to join a new club as a complete reset....Full Story »

Philippe Clement claims returning midfielder Ianis Hagi’s late red card in Rangers’ 2-0 William Hill Premiership win over St Johnstone at Ibrox was “clumsy” rather than malicious.Vaclav Cerny broke the deadlock in the 34th minute and he added a second in the 58th minute before the drama with Hagi began.The Romania midfielder, who was back in the squad for the first time t...Full Story »

Vaclav Cerny scored in each half and returning Ianis Hagi was sent off to add some late drama to Rangers’ 2-0 victory over St Johnstone at Ibrox.The Light Blues were thumped 4-1 at home by French side Lyon in the Europa League on Thursday night and improvement was expected on their return to William Hill Premiership duty but they failed to sparkle.Simo Valakari viewed his first game as Sai...Full Story »