Port Vale boss Darrell Clarke is hoping some of his injured strikers return to contention for the home FA Cup tie against Brentford.Clarke was without Jamie Proctor, James Wilson, Devante Rodney, David Amoo and George Lloyd for his side’s last game, a 2-1 defeat at Newport on December 11.Games against Exeter, Salford, Rochdale and Harrogate have all been postponed due to coronavirus, while...Full Story »

Derby’s bold survival fight in the Sky Bet Championship continued after they snatched a dramatic 2-2 draw at Reading.Rams manager Wayne Rooney missed the game. He had felt unwell and remained at home, with his club saying that a Covid test had proved negative.His side flattered to deceive in a lacklustre first-half display and went behind in the 37th minute when Junior Hoilett curled home ...Full Story »

Sky Bet League Two leaders Forest Green will be without Ebou Adams at home to Exeter.Gambia midfielder Adams headed off on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations following Saturday’s 2-0 victory over Stevenage.Rovers had not played since December 11 because of coronavirus-enforced postponements, but the win took the Gloucestershire side seven points clear at the top.Head coach Rob...Full Story »

CRISTIANO Ronaldo’s opponents will now take even bigger gulps — as he has bought a hi-tech oxygen chamber to maintain his stellar fitness. The Manchester United legend, 36, can breathe pure air directly into blood plasma in the comfort of his own home, helping repair damaged tissue. Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo is making sure to maintain his stellar fitness as he buys...Full Story »

Mikael Ndjoli struck deep into injury time to give Aldershot a 3-2 win at Woking.It looked like the points would be shared after Corie Andrews’ 88th-minute penalty levelled things up for the Shots.Goals from Max Kretzschmar, his second from the penalty spot midway through the second half, had seen the hosts twice lead.Jayden Harris scored early in the second half and Andrews’ second ...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney has splashed out £3,000 on an off-road buggy and turned part of his estate into a Mario Kart-style track. The Manchester United legend owns acres of farmland at his new Cheshire mansion, which his family moved into for Christmas. And he’s given over part of his country pile to an off-road course where he and his family can race around in the 4x4 buggy with a cage to pro...Full Story »

Hartlepool have no new injury concerns but “a few” new Covid cases as they prepare to welcome Sky Bet League Two bottom side Oldham to the Suit Direct Stadium.Boss Graeme Lee and assistant Michael Nelson want the game to go ahead as Pools look to bounce back from the Boxing Day defeat at Mansfield, where they surrendered a two-goal lead to lose 3-2.Jordan Cook was on the bench for th...Full Story »

Reece James’ hamstring injury will hand Chelsea a major wing-back problem in Sunday’s Premier League clash with Liverpool.The England right wing-back faces an extended spell on the sidelines after damaging his hamstring in Wednesday’s 1-1 Premier League draw with Brighton.Chelsea were already without left wing-back Ben Chilwell, who is out for the season with knee trouble, but ...Full Story »

Crystal Palace are waiting on the results of routine PCR tests but are set to have Joachim Andersen fit for the visit of West Ham on New Year’s Day.The Danish defender was withdrawn late on during Tuesday’s win over Norwich but assistant Osian Roberts revealed the centre-back was fine having only recently returned from a hamstring injury.Wilfried Zaha is also expected to play after s...Full Story »

Blackburn could again name an unchanged team as they bid for a seventh straight Championship victory against Huddersfield.With Rovers going so well, boss Tony Mowbray has resisted the temptation to make outfield changes since Daniel Ayala limped off against Peterborough in November.Ayala has been unable to force his way back in since returning to fitness, while the likes of Dan Butterworth, Sam ...Full Story »

Barrow manager Mark Cooper will assess the fitness of midfielders Mike Jones and Joe Grayson ahead of what will be their third game in seven days against Bradford on Saturday.Jones, who has made just three Sky Bet League Two appearances so far this season, and Grayson both hobbled off with injuries at half-time in Wednesday’s goalless draw with Oldham.The Bluebirds are struggling for numbe...Full Story »

Sutton remain without captain Craig Eastmond for the visit of Exeter in Sky Bet League Two.Midfielder Eastmond completes a three-game ban after being sent off during the 3-2 loss to Newport on December 7.Dutch winger Enzio Boldewijn will be assessed having suffered a hip problem in last week’s Surrey Senior Cup clash with non-league Sheerwater.Midfielder Kenny Davis, who has missed his sid...Full Story »

Blackpool will again be without Jordan Gabriel when they take on Hull at Bloomfield Road on New Year’s Day.The defender completes a two-match suspension following his red card in the 3-2 Boxing Day defeat at Huddersfield.Midfielder Sonny Carey has been ruled out for a number of weeks having suffered a fractured metatarsal in that game.The Seasiders’ lengthy list of absentees due to i...Full Story »

Morecambe are hoping striker Cole Stockton will be available for their clash with Doncaster.Shrimps manager Stephen Robinson confirmed Stockton had missed the 2-1 defeat to Crewe due to injury, not Covid-19.Ryan Cooney is also doubtful after missing the Crewe game with tonsillitis, while Freddie Price is also absent after suffering an injury in training.Adam Phillips is a concern for the Shrimps...Full Story »

CHELSEA legend John Terry and his wife Toni splashed out nearly £150,000 to rent a stunning chalet in the Swiss Alps. The former Blues ace whisked his family away for a luxury winter break and shared snaps on social media. John and Toni Terry forked out almost £150,000 to rent a swanky Swiss chalet Credit: Instagram / @johnterry.26 The couple jetted to Switzerland for the swanky win...Full Story »

NEWCASTLE boss Eddie Howe is preparing for a big January transfer window. Newcastle are reportedly set to offer Real Madrid outcast Isco a ‘last big chance’ in the January transfer window. The Magpies are likely to spend big money to claw their way towards Premier League safety following October’s eye-watering £305million Saudi-backed takeover. Eddie Howe’s side p...Full Story »

Middlesbrough substitute Duncan Watmore struck a dramatic 93rd-minute goal to hand his side a 2-1 win at Blackpool.Watmore charged in to slide home Isaiah Jones’ low cross to cap a frantic finish on the Fylde coast.Blackpool thought they had earned themselves a point when sub Shayne Lavery struck to make it 1-1 in the 91st minute, but Watmore was on hand to stun the hosts.Boro consolidated...Full Story »

Stoke resume their Championship campaign against Derby at the bet365 Stadium after almost three weeks without a match.City have not played since a goalless home draw with Middlesbrough on December 11 after their away games at Coventry and Barnsley were postponed due to coronavirus.Manager Michael O’Neill is still without five potential starters as Jordan Thompson (knee), Joe Bursik (thigh)...Full Story »

Lloyd Kelly will be available for Bournemouth when they face Cardiff on Thursday.Kelly missed the 1-0 victory at QPR on Monday – Bournemouth’s first win in seven Sky Bet Championship games – as he was self-isolating after testing positive for coronavirus.Boss Scott Parker says the Cherries are dealing with “a couple of” Covid-19 cases in camp.Jaidon Anthony could re...Full Story »

Manchester United fail to beat Newcastle Manchester United would take on Newcastle United on Monday evening. The Red Devils have had a decent start to life under Ralf Rangnick and were expected to kick on against relegation-threatened Newcastle. However, when all was said and done at St James' Park, Man United were probably lucky to come away with a point after Edinson Cavani came on to res...Full Story »