Nicolas Pepe has hinted he could leave Arsenal this summer. The Ivory Coast winger has made just five Premier League starts this season. And Pepe has admitted he is frustrated with his situation at the Emirates. When asked if he could leave Arsenal, Pepe said of Ivory Coast's friendly with England: "I am focused on how well we do until the end of the season and the club's target, which is g...Full Story »

Redditch United footballer Thomas Ranking has sadly passed away, the club announced on Sunday Tributes have flooded in for non-league footballer Thomas Rankin who has unexpectedly passed away in his mid-20s. Rankin played for Redditch United of the Southern League Premier Division Central. The club announced the sad loss of the player, who had been with the side for three seasons, on social me...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate was pleased by the way England came through their testing friendly with well-drilled Switzerland as skipper Harry Kane continued his march towards the national team’s scoring record.Preparations for this year’s World Cup got under way in front of a sell-out Wembley crowd in the Alzheimer’s Society International against the team 14th in the FIFA world rankings.S...Full Story »

Mark Hughes was pleased with Bradford’s performance as the Bantams gained their first home point since he took over as manager a month ago.The 0-0 draw against promotion chasing Newport ended a dismal run of five consecutive home defeats, three of them under Hughes. His other two matches ended away wins at leaders Forest Green and Hartlepool.Bradford’s home form is so poor they have ...Full Story »

Andy Crosby said he was relishing the League Two season run-in after Port Vale climbed into the play-off places with a comfortable 2-0 win at home to Sutton.Vale took the points to move into fourth, three points off the automatic places, thanks to first-half goals from James Wilson and Jamie Proctor.And Crosby, taking the reins with manager Darrell Clarke away on compassionate leave, was full of...Full Story »

King’s Lynn gave their survival hopes a lift and dented Halifax’s promotion chances with a 2-0 National League victory.Josh Barrett’s 53rd-minute goal, a close-range effort following Michael Clunan’s pass, set the Linnets on their way.And Gold Omotayo’s goal in added-time at the end of the contest made sure of a success which moves them to within seven points of saf...Full Story »

Fraser Fyvie’s late goal rescued a point for Cove Rangers in their top-of-the-table clash at Airdrie.They remain five points clear in Scottish League One after the 1-1 draw at the Excelsior Stadium.Gabriel McGill had given the hosts a second-minute lead, one which they held until Fyvie scored three minutes into stoppage time.Third-placed Montrose were held to a 0-0 draw at Dumbarton and ha...Full Story »

Jamie Proctor’s stunning strike helped Port Vale to a 2-0 win at home to fellow League Two play-off hopefuls Sutton.Proctor’s acrobatic goal added to James Wilson’s early opener to sink their lacklustre visitors.In-form Vale made the perfect start with Wilson netting after seven minutes.Mal Benning‘s cross from the left came to Proctor, and when his shot was deflected to ...Full Story »

Jamie Proctor could start again for Port Vale as they prepare to face Sutton.Proctor and fellow forward James Wilson were both substituted off against Exeter in midweek, but assistant coach Andy Crosby confirmed both were “fine”.The Valiants were unchanged against the Grecians, and Crosby could stick with the same squad after a number of players remain sidelined with injury.Vale&rsqu...Full Story »

Sutton boss Matt Gray reckons his side are back in the mix for promotion after they claimed a 3-1 win at struggling Oldham.The U’s had been winless in three games ahead of the long trip to Boundary Park, but the three points gained lifted them to within a whisker of the play-off places.“The most important thing, especially at this stage of the season, is the result, so I’m deli...Full Story »

Halifax’s winning streak came to an end as they were beaten 3-1 at fellow National League promotion-chasers Wrexham.Paul Mullin opened the scoring by powering home a sixth-minute penalty, awarded for a handball by Tyrell Warren.Wrexham then doubled their advantage just before the half-hour mark when Mullin’s shot was parried by Sam Johnson and Ollie Palmer slotted home the loose ball...Full Story »

Plymouth consolidated their play-off place with a sixth Sky Bet League One win on the spin – a 2-0 victory at home to Cheltenham.Niall Ennis scored a superb 14th-minute opener, drilling in a low shot from the far side of the penalty box in off the far post past diving goalkeeper Owen Evans.Ennis could have doubled his tally shortly afterwards with a superb header but this time Cheltenham s...Full Story »

Peterborough climbed off the bottom of the Sky Bet Championship table with a stunning 3-1 victory at play-off chasing QPR.Jonson Clarke-Harris scored two of their goals – one of them from the penalty spot – and Jack Marriott’s stunning strike sealed Posh’s first win since Grant McCann’s recent appointment as manager, after Luke Amos had given the hosts the lead.Amos...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 »

Man Utd to move for Sevilla's Bounou Man Utd are considering a bid for Sevilla goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, reports the Mirror. Nicknamed Bono, the shot-stopper is rated among La Liga's best and has also attracted attention from United's Champions League vanquishers, Atletico Madrid. Rice urged to leave West Ham Ex-Arsenal star Paul Merson has urged Declan Rice to take advantage of his recen...Full Story »

Luton manager Nathan Jones insists automatic promotion from the Sky Bet Championship is not a fanciful notion after the Hatters moved up to third with an excellent 3-1 victory at Hull.Jones has this season worked minor miracles under a tight budget and amid recent injuries to key defenders.But Luton are now just six points off the top two after an accomplished victory at the MKM Stadium.Jones sa...Full Story »

Liam Manning praised the application of his MK Dons side while revealing the unorthodox nature of their winning goal at Cambridge.With the home side unable to clear a rare long throw, Warren O’Hora’s goal proved decisive as the Dons maintained their record of staying unbeaten in Sky Bet League One for almost two months.They remain three points behind Wigan in the quest for automatic ...Full Story »

Leam Richardson refused to get carried away despite his Wigan side closing the gap on Sky Bet League One leaders Rotherham – with two games in hand – after thumping Morecambe 4-1 at the DW.Goals from Josh Magennis, Jason Kerr, Will Keane and Stephen Humphrys helped the Latics see off the Shrimpers, who replied through Dylan Connolly from the penalty spot.And although Rotherham’...Full Story »

Reading interim manager Paul Ince called on his players to be “more ruthless” as they edged past Blackburn 1-0 to ease their Sky Bet Championship relegation fears.Now five points clear of the drop, Reading wasted numerous first-half chances – though Rovers were also indebted to a series of fine saves from goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski.Josh Laurent broke the deadlock – securi...Full Story »

Wasteful Sunderland were held to a goalless draw by Lincoln at Sincil Bank.Alex Neil’s side created a string of chances but poor finishing, combined with solid Lincoln defending, saw the match end in a draw.Sunderland had the better of a scrappy first half. The dangerous Patrick Roberts saw an effort deflected over while Jack Clarke fired inches wide.Clarke narrowly missed the target with ...Full Story »