MK Dons boss Scott Lindsey said his side looked like a “winning machine” as they beat Morecambe 3-1 at the Mazuma Stadium.Goals from Joe Tomlinson, Scott Hogan and Liam Kelly earned the visitors victory as Morecambe, who were given a way back into the game with a Jamie Stott effort late in the first half, returned to the foot of League Two.Lindsey, who felt his side were in charge fr...Full Story »

Kyle McAllister netted a late winner as Forest Green came from behind to beat struggling Braintree 2-1 and move joint top of the National League.Braintree, with just two points from their six away games prior to Saturday’s contest, took the lead in the 10th minute through Finley Wilkinson.However, Harry Cardwell levelled 10 minutes before half-time, finishing off after McAllister’s e...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher admitted he was pleased with Stoke’s start to the season following Saturday’s narrow 1-0 Championship win at former club Plymouth.Dutch forward Million Manhoef scored an all-important 83rd-minute winner after being denied by a string of Conor Hazard saves until then.“It was big three points that we needed,” admitted the Stoke boss.“I am drained. Fo...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher believes the future is bright for Stoke after his youngsters took centre stage in the 5-0 Carabao Cup second round win at Middlesbrough.Emre Tezgel and Liverpool loanee Lewis Koumas, both 18, were on the scoresheet at the Riverside while there was a hat-trick of assists for 20-year-old Andrew Moran.Tezgel put Stoke ahead in the first half before the Potters stunned their hosts ...Full Story »

Stoke boss Steven Schumacher was delighted his team successfully negotiated a “difficult test” as they saw off League Two Carlisle 2-0.It was a youthful Potters outfit that made Carabao Cup progress at Brunton Park, thanks to second-half goals from Freddie Anderson and Emre Tezgel.Schumacher, whose team defeated Coventry in their Championship opener at the weekend, said: “It wa...Full Story »

Stoke boss Steven Schumacher admitted his side played “rubbish in parts” during the second half of their 1-0 win against Coventry.Substitute Lewis Baker scored the only goal of the game in the 78th minute as the Potters picked up where they left off at the end of last season.Schumacher did admit, however, that his side’s opener was always going to be difficult against a team ho...Full Story »

Arsenal and Man Utd target Zirkzee speaks about his future Bologna's star forward Joshua Zirkzee has opened up about future amid links with Premier League giants Arsenal and Manchester United. Speaking to Sky Sports, the young attacker said: "After the holidays we'll see what will happen. As far as I know so far I will play the Champions League with Bologna but I can't say anything. There's ...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher expressed his pride as Stoke ended their season in style with a 4-0 thrashing of Bristol City.The Potters secured a third successive victory for the first time since October as they finished 17th, six points above the Sky Bet Championship’s relegation zone.First-half strikes from Luke Cundle, Tyrese Campbell and Million Manhoef handed the hosts total control.And Manh...Full Story »

SunSport exclusively revealed on Thursday that Manchester United legend Giggs, 50, and Zara, 36, were "delighted" by the news. Ryan Giggs' partner Zara Charles was seen heading to a pharmacy Credit: Splash And Zara was beaming from ear to ear as she was spotted before and after leaving a pharmacy on Friday. The lingerie model wore a leather jacket and white and black "1970" top for the trip o...Full Story »

Notts County boss Stuart Maynard is determined to keep top scorer Macaulay Langstaff after he again underlined his importance to the club.Langstaff leads the League Two scoring charts with 28 after netting the only goal in Saturday’s win over Colchester.County’s early promotion bid has long since fizzled out but Langstaff remains one of the division’s leading lights and could b...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher claimed “it’s not done yet” despite a 3-0 victory against his former club Plymouth all-but securing Stoke’s Sky Bet Championship status.The Potters boss enjoyed the bragging rights as goals from Dutch trio Ki-Jana Hoever, Million Manhoef and Wouter Burger secured a win which saw his side move up to 17th in the table – six points clear of the drop z...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher claimed the bragging rights over his former employers Plymouth as Stoke eased to a 3-0 win.Schumacher, who led the Pilgrims to the League One title last season before leaving for the Potters in December, was given a frosty reception by the vocal visitors.But it was the new Stoke boss who had the last laugh as the hosts did the talking on the pitch thanks to goals from their Dut...Full Story »

Stoke boss Steven Schumacher felt his side got what they deserved as they recovered from 2-0 down to get a point against West Brom.Second-half goals from Million Manhoef and Andre Vidigal, a rebound after his penalty was saved, secured the battling Potters a vital point in their survival bid at the bet365 Stadium.The visitors had led through goals from Celtic loanee Mikey Johnston and Jed Wallac...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hailed Alexis Mac Allister’s “wonder goal” for turning around their fortunes in the 3-1 win over Sheffield United.After Conor Bradley’s own goal early in the second half cancelled out Darwin Nunez’s 17th-minute opener – courtesy of an error by Blades goalkeeper Ivo Grbic – the tension at Anfield increased as a return to the...Full Story »

Midfielder Alexis Mac Allister scored the crucial goal which helped return Liverpool to the top of the Premier League and ease any nerves about an early wobble in the title run-in.Jurgen Klopp’s side were by far the better team against Sheffield United but had to sweat for their 3-1 victory, with a top-class strike from the Argentinian with 14 minutes to go giving them control.The World Cu...Full Story »

Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has suggested that trophies "mean more" to his team than their domestic rivals Manchester City. WHAT HAPPENED?Liverpool are competing with City for the Premier League and FA Cup trophies this season as the Reds hope to stop Pep Guardiola's side from defending two of the three titles they claimed in 2022-23. Anfield hero Alexander-Arnold admits his si...Full Story »

Stoke boss Steven Schumacher wants to make their home ground a fortress after a crucial 2-0 win over Middlesbrough.Bae Jun-ho’s second goal in as many games before the interval set the hosts on course to a vital victory.And Lewis Baker put the result beyond any doubt late on to hand the Potters a major boost in their battle for survival.Stoke remain in the relegation zone but move level on...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher hopes Stoke’s “important” 1-0 win over fellow strugglers QPR lifts the confidence of his side.Wouter Burger’s strike before half time was the difference as the Potters ended a four-match losing streak.The Dutch youngster, who also scored in the reverse fixture, converted the winner with a tap-in from Lewis Baker’s corner.In the process, Schumacher ...Full Story »

Dan Mackay handed Livingston their first win in 14 games as the Premiership side came from behind to beat Raith Rovers 2-1.The on-loan Hibs forward headed home in the 82nd minute of an entertaining contest to send the Lions into the Scottish Cup fifth round.Mackay, who replaced the injured Cristian Montano in the first half, also set up Jamie Brandon for his team’s equaliser after Jack Ham...Full Story »

Stoke head coach Steven Schumacher believes Lewis Baker can flourish in his system after he netted the winner in a narrow 1-0 Championship victory at Rotherham.The game’s only goal and moment of real quality came through Baker’s sensational free-kick just before the break.That proved to be the difference and ensured Schumacher a second victory in charge.Stoke had certainly enjoyed th...Full Story »