MICHAEL OWEN has been spotted in Egypt as he turns to the big screen to star in a top-10 highest grossing film. The 44-year-old's surprise acting role in football movie "El Hareefa 2" comes 10 years after Owen first claimed that he "HATED films". Michael Owen has been pictured in Cairo, Egypt as he prepares to star in a new movie A poster for the film 'El Hareefa 2' featuring Owen did the rou...Full Story »

Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill admitted his disappointment at letting a two-goal lead slip in a 2-2 Nations League draw in Luxembourg but took the positives from his side earning promotion from League C.Northern Ireland looked to be cruising and on their way to a first away win of this campaign after Conor Bradley’s header five minutes into the second half added to Isaac Price...Full Story »

Cheltenham boss Michael Flynn was frustrated by defensive lapses as his side let a 2-0 lead slip in a 3-2 League Two defeat at MK Dons.The visitors had taken a two-goal lead early on. Luke Young rifled home after receiving a free-kick in the sixth minute, before George Miller tapped in from another set-piece in the 13th minute.Alex Gilbey pulled a goal back for the Dons when he fired home Scott ...Full Story »

Lincoln manager Michael Skubala believed the 0-0 draw at Exeter was a case of two points dropped for his team.Lincoln were the better team in a dire match of few clear-cut chances against a team playing without three key players, away on international duty.The absence of those players showed as the hosts lacked quality in the final third and Skubala said: “It feels like two points dropped....Full Story »

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill was happy with the patience shown by his players as second-half goals from Daniel Ballard and Dion Charles secured a 2-0 victory over Belarus which moves them a step closer to winning their Nations League group.Belarus, echoing the way they played in the second half of last month’s goalless draw in Hungary, set up deep from the start at Windso...Full Story »

Huddersfield boss Michael Duff admitted he was not happy with a point after his team twice fought back from a goal behind to force a 2-2 draw at struggling Crawley.Duff felt the Terriers had enough chances “to win four games” but is pleased that his side are now unbeaten in the last five league games.Huddersfield, behind to a Rushian Hepburn-Murphy goal at the break, levelled through...Full Story »

Lincoln manager Michael Skubala sang the praises of Jack Moylan who earned the high-flying Imps a 1-1 draw with Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium.The Irish midfielder had only been on the pitch five minutes when he cancelled out Shaq Forde’s first-half opener on 64 minutes with a low, angled shot beyond goalkeeper Josh Griffiths.“Every time Jack comes on the pitch he affects the...Full Story »

Michael Carrick believes Middlesbrough’s 4-1 victory is a “good step” for his side after they returned to winning ways against QPR at Loftus Road in the Sky Bet Championship.Boro travelled to London on Tuesday night following their 3-0 humbling against Coventry at the weekend.Carrick’s men stormed into a 2-0 lead through Riley McGree and Tommy Conway and, after Anfernee D...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney’s Plymouth claimed their first win in five Championship matches after beating bottom-placed Portsmouth 1-0.Second-half substitute Michael Obafemi scored an 82nd minute solo goal to ignite this south-coast meeting at a sold-out Home Park.The 24-year-old Republic of Ireland striker muscled Pompey skipper Regan Poole off a long through ball from Argyle keeper Dan Grimshaw before ...Full Story »

Lincoln manager Michael Skubala praised midfielder Jack Moylan as they avoided a banana skin at Chesham with a 4-0 win.The 23-year-old opened the scoring with an excellent strike to help set up a second-round clash at Crawley.Further goals from Jovon Makama, Conor McGrandles and an own goal from Callum Adebiyi sent the Sky Bet League One side through.However, it was the contribution of Moylan, w...Full Story »

Michael Flynn is looking forward to continuing his magical relationship with the FA Cup after guiding Cheltenham to a 3-1 first-round victory at Rotherham.The 44-year-old, who made a name for himself by twice steering hometown club Newport beyond the third stage of the competition, watched on as a Joel Colwill brace and Ethon Archer’s superb solo effort condemned Town’s League One op...Full Story »

Huddersfield boss Michael Duff wants his side to continue their home winning streak after claiming a 2-0 victory over Exeter at the John Smith’s Stadium.Defender Matty Pearson grabbed his third goal in six league games after 16 minutes and Ben Wiles sealed the win just after the hour mark.The Terriers have now won their past four home games in all competitions, and Duff said: “I thou...Full Story »

Michael Cheek’s stoppage-time penalty earned Bromley a 1-1 draw at home to Barrow in League Two.The Bluebirds took a 21st-minute lead when Gerard Garner flicked home Katia Kouyate’s cross and Theo Vassell could have doubled the lead on the half-hour but skied his effort from a corner.The second half witnessed a better performance from the Ravens.Danny Imray forced a good save from Ba...Full Story »

Lincoln boss Michael Skubala was delighted with his side’s response as they got back to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Stockport.Skubala was desperate for his charges to bounce back after a 3-0 hammering at Crawley on Tuesday night.They started poorly as Isaac Olaofe fired the Hatters in front inside nine minutes.But thunderous headers from Ben House and Bailey Cadamarteri either sid...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday head coach Danny Rohl reckons Michael Smith’s incredible winner to complete a 2-1 turnaround victory over Portsmouth will be the goal of the weekend.Smith sparked Wednesday’s second-half fightback, after Connor Ogilvie’s opener, by nodding down for Josh Windass to emphatically finish.The former Pompey striker then sent Wednesday up to 11th, and back-to-back ...Full Story »

Josh Windass and Michael Smith returned to the Sheffield Wednesday starting line-up to spark a turnaround 2-1 victory over bottom-placed Portsmouth.Smith was only making his second start of the campaign, having found himself behind Jamal Lowe in Danny Rohl’s pecking order, while Windass has missed recent matches.But after Connor Ogilvie’s first-half opener had given Pompey hope of a ...Full Story »

Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick believes his side were rewarded for a “good performance” after beating Sheffield United 1-0.A strong display from Boro saw Emmanuel Latte Lath find an 80th-minute breakthrough, heading home from Finn Azaz’s cross.Captain Luke Ayling made a superb goal-line clearance from Jesurun Rak-Sakyi’s shot in the first half to keep his side in the ...Full Story »

Reading ended Exeter’s winning run with a 2-1 victory at St James Park.The Royals made the perfect start to take the lead inside a minute, after Exeter were caught playing with the ball inside their own penalty box.Harvey Knibbs laid a pass back to Jayden Wareham, who fired past Exeter goalkeeper Joe Whitworth with only 58 seconds on the clock.It was the first goal City had conceded after ...Full Story »

Michael Flynn saluted his Cheltenham side for an “excellent away performance” after they won 2-1 at Colchester.Jordan Thomas’ first-half brace sealed the Robins’ first away League Two victory of the season, after Lyle Taylor had levelled for the hosts.Thomas gave Cheltenham a fifth-minute lead when he slid the ball home from two yards after Ethon Archer had curled a cross...Full Story »

Michael O’Neill savoured a “special night” after watching his young Northern Ireland side thrash Bulgaria 5-0 in an outstanding display that sent them top of their Nations League group.Isaac Price stole the show with a hat-trick, crowning it with a stunning strike from the edge of the box, but O’Neill could point to brilliant individual performances all over the pitch as ...Full Story »