Southend made it three straight wins with a 2-1 victory at home to Altrincham.Chris Conn-Clarke’s 17th goal of the season got the visitors off to the perfect start, the forward slotting home from Alex Newby’s pass.But Southend responded well and two quickfire goals had them in front at the break.Harry Cardwell made it two in two games as he turned in Marcus Dackers’ knockdown a...Full Story »

Lauren Hemp scored a first-half brace as England beat Italy 5-1 in the second of their double-header of friendlies in southern Spain.Four days on from defeating Austria 7-2 at the Estadio Nuevo Mirador in Algeciras, the Lionesses started the ball rolling for another thumping win with Lotte Wubben-Moy heading home her first international goal in the opening few seconds.Hemp then added two efforts...Full Story »

Boss George Elokobi hailed his Maidstone history makers as their FA Cup heroics ended with a 5-0 defeat at Coventry.Ellis Simms’ first-half hat-trick and Fabio Tavares’ late brace fired the Sky Blues into the quarter-finals.The Stones were the first team outside the top five divisions to reach the fifth round since Blyth Spartans in 1978, having started their run in September and bea...Full Story »

Ellis Simms ended Maidstone’s FA Cup fairytale as his first-half hat-trick helped fire Coventry into the quarter-finals.The striker’s treble and Fabio Tavares’ late double sent the Sky Blues into the last eight for the first time since 2009 after a 5-0 win.It was a disappointing climax to the Stones’ historic Cup run, which had seen them win seven ties – including k...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino defended his players after “not fair” criticism from Gary Neville – who labelled Chelsea “blue billion pound bottle jobs” as they lost the Carabao Cup final to Liverpool in extra time.Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk’s glancing header secured a 1-0 win for Jurgen Klopp’s side, who were missing as many as 11 injured players for the We...Full Story »

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers praised his side for dealing with the pressure after coming from behind to snatch a last-gasp win over Motherwell.Motherwell deservedly led at half-time through Blair Spittal’s impressive goal but substitute Adam Idah quickly headed Celtic level after the break.Celtic forced Motherwell back in the final quarter of the game and the pressure told four minutes i...Full Story »

The goalkeeper came in for Newcastle's clash with Arsenal after Martin Dubravka was forced to miss the trip with illness. Diletta cheered on Loris Karius from her homeThe two have dated for a number of years Karius rarely starts for Newcastle as he is the club's third choice keeper, but did appear for them in last year's Carabao Cup final. Dubrvka and Karius are both deputising for England in...Full Story »

WHAT HAPPENED?Barca went second in La Liga after crushing Getafe on Saturday - a result that secured the Blaugrana their fourth league win in five matches. Despite closing to within five points of table-toppers Real Madrid, manager Xavi stands by his decision to move on at the end of the campaign. WHAT XAVI SAIDWhen asked if he was sorry that he was leaving the club, Xavi replied: "No, quite ...Full Story »

Jon Brady was delighted with a professional away display from his Northampton side at Burton.Marc Leonard and Mitch Pinnock both scored from distance to secure a 2-0 victory.“It was a really professional performance. The first five to 10 minutes were quite tough,” Brady said.“We couldn’t get out and, with (Tom) Hamer’s long throws it was quite difficult and we knew ...Full Story »

Southend came from behind to deny 10-man Aldershot a third straight Vanarama National League win with a 4-1 triumph at Roots Hall.In the 19th minute Lorent Tolaj saw his shot blocked but Josh Stokes was well placed to put away the loose ball and give the Shots the lead.Aldershot lost a man in the 50th minute as Rollin Menayese fouled Danny Waldron on the edge of the area to deny him a goalscorin...Full Story »

Northampton made it seven points from nine with a comfortable 2-0 win at Burton.Marc Leonard and Mitch Pinnock fired Jon Brady’s side to victory with long-range efforts that ultimately settled a scrappy encounter.Northampton capitalised on two moments of good fortune in the first half to grab the game by the scruff of the neck and rarely looked in danger from there.The Brewers had been the...Full Story »

BEN CHILWELL defended his dress sense as ferociously as he does the Chelsea goal. The left-back drew light-hearted stick from England pal Jack Grealish this week after being pictured in an outlandish blue and white diamond print tank top — with nothing underneath. Ben Chilwell says he liked his attire, especially as it was in Chelsea colours Credit: Rex Arsenal's Martin Odegaard, as wel...Full Story »

Mourinho had identified Lloris as a potential addition to Roma's squad, aiming to revamp the goalkeeping department. However, his plans were hindered when the club's owners intervened and vetoed the move, despite Mourinho's interest in signing the French shot-stopper. That is according to Italian outlet TuttoMercatoWeb, which claims that the reason behind the veto was the owners' preference to...Full Story »

Coventry boss Mark Robins said winger Tatsuhiro Sakamoto suffered a “terrible injury” during his side’s 3-0 home defeat to Preston.The 27-year-old landed heavily following a challenge by Andrew Hughes in the first half and was taken off the pitch on a stretcher.Robins said: “Tatsu’s got a terrible, terrible injury.“I’m praying and hoping he’s OK be...Full Story »

Emil Riis had a hand in all three goals as Preston stunned Coventry 3-0 at the CBS Arena.The Danish striker put Preston ahead inside the first minute before setting up top scorer Will Keane and then forcing Bobby Thomas to put through his own net.The remarkable victory took Preston on to the cusp of the play-off places, two points behind Hull, as North End leapfrogged Coventry in the process.Pre...Full Story »

Greenwood wants to repay Man Utd 'debt' amid Barcelona links Mason Greenwood is willing to reject a move to Barcelona if he is given the chance to make a Manchester United comeback under Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Inter defender Bastoni on the sights of several European elites 💣❗🇮🇹 #ForzaInter 🔵⚫❗Alessandro Bastoni will remain on the short transfer list of Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester...Full Story »

Bayer Leverkusen defender Odilon Kossounou has keen admirers in the Premier League. The 23-year-old, who can play as a right-back and center-back, is wanted by two top English clubs. Per Sport Bild in Germany, Manchester United and Tottenham are the two suitors. Both clubs are keen to bring in the talented stopper, who was at the African Cup of Nations recently. Given the Ivory Coast inter...Full Story »

A sensational report claims that Manchester United are still keen on Harry Kane and could target the Bayern striker in a £250m ($315m) spending spree. Red Devils wanted England captain in 2023 Willing to rekindle interest 12 months on Lavish recruitment drive being lined up WHAT HAPPENED?The Red Devils expressed interest in England captain Kane during the summer of 2023, but were un...Full Story »

Northampton boss Jon Brady was full of praise for Tony Springett after he scored a stoppage-time equaliser to clinch a point in a 2-2 League One draw at near-neighbours Oxford.The on-loan Norwich winger showed good composure with a tidy finish in a crowded goalmouth after collecting Will Hoskins’ left-wing cross for his first league goal.Brady said: “It was an excellent moment for To...Full Story »

Bolton boss Ian Evatt praised his patient match-winner Carlos Mendes Gomes after seeing his side dispatch Cambridge 2-1 and close in on the League One automatic-promotion places.Mendes Gomes has had a stop-start season since joining the Trotters from Luton last summer, but found the net in the 63rd minute to secure the points for his side which took them level with second-placed Derby.Cambridge ...Full Story »