Wrexham turned on the style in front of Hollywood owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds to thrash Maidstone 5-0.Paul Mullin scored his first hat-trick for the club in front of nearly 10,000 fans at the Racecourse Ground.The former Cambridge striker headed the Dragons into a ninth-minute lead having already struck the crossbar.Ollie Palmer saw his effort ruled out for offside, but Jordan Davies...Full Story »

Sir Alex Ferguson gave evidence in Ryan Giggs' assault trial Friday. MANCHESTER, England -- Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was called Friday as a character witness for Ryan Giggs in a court case involving the ex-Premier League footballer. Giggs is on trial on charges of assault and use of coercive behaviour against an ex-girlfriend. The 80-year-old Ferguson, who gave evid...Full Story »

RYAN Giggs sent his former girlfriend Kate Greville an X-rated poem saying she makes him "hard as a totem pole" after a string of flirty messages, a court heard. The former Manchester United player is on trial accused of assaulting his ex, as well as controlling and coercive behaviour towards her. Ryan Giggs is accused of assaulting his ex The court heard how he sent an X-rated poem to ex Kat...Full Story »

Shrewsbury boss Steve Cotterill is hopeful forward Ryan Bowman can be back in contention for Saturday’s Sky Bet League One match against leaders Ipswich.Bowman missed the goalless draw against Derby on Tuesday night with a back problem, which was also causing issues with his hip and groin, but has been able to resume light training.Cotterill could look to freshen up his side after not usin...Full Story »

Ryan Giggs has given evidence in court Ryan Giggs told a court on Tuesday he is a “flirt” who has never managed to be faithful to a woman while giving evidence about his relationship with ex Kate Greville. The 48-year-old former Wales manager is accused of assaulting Ms Greville, 37, after a row at their home in Worsley, Greater Manchester on November 1, 2020. Ms Greville told juro...Full Story »

Preston manager Ryan Lowe hailed his players as their unbeaten start to the Championship season continued with a 0-0 draw against fellow unbeaten side Rotherham at Deepdale.The Lilywhites are the only side in the Championship yet to concede a goal after keeping four consecutive clean sheets for the first time in the club’s history.At the other end of the pitch things have not run so smooth...Full Story »

Newport suffered a third-straight League Two defeat as leaders Salford kept up their impressive early-season form with a narrow 3-2 victory at Rodney Parade.The visitors dominated the first half with 75 per cent possession but had to wait until the 54th minute to take the lead when Luke Bolton’s long-range effort found the bottom corner.They doubled their advantage just three minutes later...Full Story »

St Mirren boss Stephen Robinson has backed Ryan Strain and Keanu Baccus to push for places in Australia’s World Cup squad.The pair were central to Saints’ 1-0 win over Ross County, with Richard Tait scoring the only goal of the game early in the second half.Neither player has been capped at full international level but Strain was called up to the squad last year, while Baccus played ...Full Story »

Preston boss Ryan Lowe hailed Brad Potts’ ‘fantastic’ winner as his side picked up their first Sky Bet Championship victory of the season with a 1-0 success at Luton.The wing-back settled the encounter after just 18 minutes, scoring a wonderful flying volley at the back post from Robbie Brady’s cross, following up his first strike of the season during Tuesday night’...Full Story »

The former Manchester United player said Kate Greville, 38, had wanted him to be "more assertive" in text messages exchanged by the pair in September 2017. Ryan Giggs leaving Manchester Crown Court where he is accused of controlling and coercive behaviour against ex-girlfriend Kate Greville between August 2017 and November 2020 Credit: PA Kate Greville gave evidence in court today Credit: Tim ...Full Story »

Kate Greville told detectives she thought the former Manchester United ace was her "soulmate" and he had vowed to start a family with her - but he had actually been unfaithful for years. Ryan Giggs arrives at Manchester Crown Court on August 9 Credit: Getty Kate Greville has accused the former footballer of abuse and assault Credit: Refer to Caption In a police statement which was read out to...Full Story »

Ryan Lowe was left purring as his Preston side dismantled Huddersfield 4-1 in the Carabao Cup.Ali McCann’s double was sandwiched by goals from Troy Parrott and Brad Potts in a dominant performance.“I’m pleased, I thought we were fantastic,” Lowe said. “Everything we asked the lads to do, they’ve done.“We asked for ruthlessness and the patterns of play, h...Full Story »

Preston boss Ryan Lowe admitted there was some frustration about the inability to convert chances after a 0-0 draw against Hull.Tottenham loanee Troy Parrott was the bright spark for Preston in a stop-start opening in Lancashire, his cushioned pass almost steered home by strike partner Emil Riis Jakobsen, before his dangerous whipped cross was superbly cleared away by the Hull back line.Driven o...Full Story »

Grimsby manager Paul Hurst will continue to be without Danilo Orsi for the visit of Northampton while fellow striker Ryan Taylor is still not fit enough to play a whole match.Taylor picked up an injury early in pre-season and only featured as a second-half substitute in last weekend’s 2-0 loss at Leyton Orient, with Hurst confirming the experienced forward is still building towards full fi...Full Story »

George Hall and Ryan Stirk could make their first appearances of the season as Birmingham prepare to welcome Huddersfield to St Andrews on Friday night.The young midfield pairing missed the goalless draw with Luton in their season opener but the club have confirmed that they are now both available for selection.Fellow midfielder Krystian Bielik remains sidelined and is still a couple of weeks aw...Full Story »

Ryan Haynes marked his debut with a late winner as Northampton started the new season with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Colchester at Sixfields.Sam Hoskins twice put the Cobblers in front but both times Colchester hit back, only for Haynes to pop up with an 89th-minute winner.Northampton controlled the first half and they deservedly moved in front after 27 minutes when Danny Hylton’s subli...Full Story »

Ryan Giggs has led a life of family affairs, injunctions and feuds. He has now resigned as Wales manager due to an ongoing legal battle set for later this year. Ryan Giggs will not take charge of Wales for their historic World Cup appearance (Image: Getty Images) Affairs and resignations, football man Ryan Giggs has hit the headlines again after resigning as Wales manager. Controversy has rip...Full Story »

Ryan Giggs confirmed on Monday that he has resigned as coach of the Wales national team. The former Manchester United winger is awaiting trial after being charged with controlling and coercive behaviour and assault against his ex-girlfriend and her sister. Giggs has pleaded not guilty to all charges and remains on bail. The trial at Manchester Crown Court had been due to start on Jan. 24, bu...Full Story »

Ryan Fraser could return to the Newcastle squad for Monday night’s Premier League clash with Arsenal at St James’ Park.The Scotland winger has missed the last five games with a hamstring injury, but is back in training and hopeful of being involved.Central defender Federico Fernandez is nursing a slight Achilles problem and midfielders Jonjo Shelvey (calf) and Gunners old boy Joe Wil...Full Story »

Hibernian defender Ryan Porteous is struggling with illness ahead of Sunday’s visit of St Johnstone.Two unnamed players are also doubts because of knocks ahead of the final cinch Premiership game of the season.Paul Hanlon, Scott Allan, Chris Cadden, Drey Wright, Christian Doidge, Kevin Nisbet and Kyle Magennis all remain absent.Saints have several players struggling with niggles and they w...Full Story »