Johnnie Jackson was left fuming at Ronan Curtis’ sending off after AFC Wimbledon’s goal-scorer was given his marching orders moments after equalising in a 1-1 draw with Harrogate at Plough Lane.Matty Daly had given Harrogate the lead after eight minutes, with Curtis levelling for the Dons just before the hour.He was then shown a red card for a reckless challenge, with Wimbledon havin...Full Story »

Matty Warburton’s late goal earned Solihull a point from a 2-2 draw with second-placed Barnet in the Vanarama National League.James Clarke headed in Jamey Osborne’s corner after only nine minutes to give Moors the lead but Barnet turned the game around late in the first half.First Nicke Kabamba controlled the ball with his back to goal before turning and finding the bottom corner in ...Full Story »

John Swift’s penalty rescued a point for play-off chasing West Brom as they extended their unbeaten run to seven league games with a 1-1 draw at Millwall.The Lions controlled the first half and were a goal ahead at the break after a fine finish from Duncan Watmore.However, Swift converted a penalty to ensure the Baggies sealed a seventh game unbeaten in all competitions for the first time ...Full Story »

John O’Shea insists he is “more than ready” for management despite his spell as interim Republic of Ireland boss ending in disappointment.The former Manchester United and Ireland defender, placed in charge for this month’s friendly double-header against Belgium and Switzerland, saw his side go down 1-0 to the Swiss on Tuesday evening after Saturday’s 0-0 draw agains...Full Story »

A piece of magic from Xherdan Shaqiri ensured John O’Shea’s reign as interim Republic of Ireland head coach ended in disappointment as Switzerland eased to a 1-0 friendly victory in Dublin.The Chicago Fire midfielder’s sweet 23rd-minute free-kick proved the difference between the sides, but did not fully reflect the control the visitors exerted on a night when Ireland, ranked 4...Full Story »

Interim Republic of Ireland boss John O’Shea backed Evan Ferguson to end his goal drought after seeing the Brighton teenager miss a penalty during Saturday’s 0-0 friendly draw with Belgium.The 19-year-old striker had a first-half spot-kick saved by Matz Sels at the Aviva Stadium to extend his run without a goal for either club or country to 21 games dating back to the end of November...Full Story »

Derby boss Paul Warne was frustrated by his side’s narrow 1-0 League One defeat to Northampton on Saturday.The Rams saw their promotion charge hit a major stumbling block at Sixfields where Sam Hoskins scored the only goal of the game.Derby also had defender Sonny Bradley sent off for a straight red card in second-half stoppage-time.“It’s obviously frustrating and disappointing...Full Story »

Barnet further strengthened their Vanarama National League play-off push with a comfortable 6-0 win over strugglers Dorking at The Hive, even as their automatic promotion hopes were ended.The Bees went in front after 10 minutes when Nicke Kabamba converted a penalty before Gatlin O’Donkor shot into an empty net from 25 yards past stranded Dorking keeper Harrison Male.Callum Stead made it 3...Full Story »

Barnet tightened their grip on second spot in the Vanarama National League after goals from Dale Gorman and Gatlin O’Donkor earned a 2-1 success over relegation-threatened Eastleigh.Captain Gorman set the promotion-chasing Bees on course to move four points clear of third-placed Bromley with a stunning strike from distance in the 18th minute.On-loan Oxford forward O’Donkor doubled Ba...Full Story »

Derby head coach Paul Warne applauded goalkeeper Joe Wildsmith for his part in a crucial 1-0 victory over League One promotion rivals Bolton.Wildsmith made several outstanding saves before Kane Wilson’s header settled a tense contest at a packed Pride Park.Bolton will look back on several moments, notably when Jon Dadi Bodvarsson’s 17th-minute header was brilliantly saved by Wildsmit...Full Story »

John Mousinho hailed a player he dropped for helping Portsmouth take another big step towards the Championship with a 1-0 win at Peterborough.The Pompey chief left out two-goal midweek hero Kusini Yengi for a crunch clash at promotion rivals Peterborough.But the Australian ace responded by climbing off the bench to grab the only goal that kept Portsmouth five points clear at the summit.Yengi, se...Full Story »

John Eustace says Blackburn have shown they are “ready for the fight” in the Sky Bet Championship relegation battle after a hard-earned goalless draw at Middlesbrough.It was a sixth draw in eight games for Rovers, who are still waiting for their first win since Eustace took charge – but the manager was delighted with the display at the Riverside and felt his side deserved more....Full Story »

Recalled forward Kyogo Furuhashi scored one and set up another as Celtic went back to the top of the cinch Premiership with a 3-1 victory over St Johnstone.Celtic took time to break Saints down despite dominating possession and territory, but they went on to create a steady stream of chances before Furuhashi headed the opener in the 40th minute.Wingers Nicolas Kuhn and James Forrest netted in th...Full Story »

Derby head coach Paul Warne admitted his team might have got lucky after they beat 10-man Reading 2-1 at Pride Park.Dwight Gayle scored for the third game running, although there was an offside question mark hanging over his strike which put the Rams ahead.Gayle pounced in the 53rd minute when he fired home from Joe Ward’s free-kick, only for Sam Smith to head in Andy Yiadom’s cross ...Full Story »

Portsmouth manager John Mousinho praised two-goal hero Kusini Yengi after a 2-1 win over Burton retained their lead at the top of League One.The victory moved leaders Pompey five points clear of second-placed Derby and six in front of Bolton in third.Mousinho said: “It was a good result. It would be a shame to dwell on the last 10 minutes, because I thought we were excellent in those previ...Full Story »

John Doolan was overjoyed to get off the mark as interim Accrington manager with a 2-1 victory at Swindon in League Two.Stanley ended a run of four straight defeats by coming from behind to win in Doolan’s second game at the helm.Aaron Drinan put the hosts ahead early in the second half but Jack Nolan equalised from the penalty spot before substitute Alex Henderson scored an 82nd-minute wi...Full Story »

Rangers booked their place in the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win over nine-man Hibernian at Easter Road.Midfielder John Lundstram bundled in the opener in the 23rd minute after Hibs keeper David Marshall had saved a penalty from captain James Tavernier.Hibs attacker Martin Boyle was taken to hospital with an injury following a duel with defender John Souttar and Philippe Cl...Full Story »

Tottenham inflicted a chastening 4-0 home defeat on 10-man Aston Villa as Ange Postecoglou’s men emphatically won this key battle in the race for Champions League qualification.Sunday’s crunch clash between fourth and fifth was described in the build-up by Villa skipper John McGinn as “the most important game in the club’s recent history”.Unai Emery’s men had ...Full Story »

Carlos Corberan enjoyed a happy return to Huddersfield as West Brom came from behind to clinch a thumping 4-1 victory.The Baggies failed to register a single shot in a dismal first-half display as Delano Burgzorg gave the hosts a deserved lead at the break.However, a rampant away side turned on the style in an impressive second half to stretch their unbeaten run to five games and tighten their g...Full Story »

Paul Warne brushed off his Derby side moving back into the top two of Sky Bet League One after a convincing 3-0 win at Bristol Rovers.The Rams boss explained that if his team keep winning, following the club’s sixth victory in their last nine games, then they need not worry about what any of their promotion rivals are doing.Dwight Gayle opened the scoring in the 55th minute, bundling in af...Full Story »