Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola admitted man-of-the-match David Brooks came up with the perfect answer to being left out of his team during the 5-0 FA Cup thrashing of Swansea.Wales international Brooks made the most of a rare start this season by scoring one goal and making two more as the Cherries cruised into round five on Thursday night.Iraola said: “The wing position is where we hav...Full Story »

A William Troost-Ekong penalty gave Nigeria a 1-0 victory over hosts Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday.The Nigeria captain struck from the spot early in the second half in Abidjan as the Super Eagles claimed their first victory of the tournament and leapfrogged the Ivorians in Group A.Ivory Coast spurned a host of chances and paid the price after Ola Aina was adjudged to have ...Full Story »

MK Dons manager Mike Williamson felt his side were rewarded for their efforts after a last-gasp goal from substitute Ellis Harrison sealed a dramatic 2-1 win over Tranmere at Prenton Park.During the early exchanges, the visitors looked the more dangerous and took the lead after nine minutes when Alex Gilbey was given the space to charge at the Rovers defence before smashing the ball home from 25...Full Story »

New Swansea manager Luke Williams was satisfied with his side’s 2-0 FA Cup third round win against Morecambe.Second-half goals from Charlie Patino and Jerry Yates saw the Sky Bet Championship club into the fourth round despite a somewhat laboured performance.Williams was only unveiled two days ago, joining from League Two Notts County after the Swans hierarchy took more than a month to app...Full Story »

Swansea eased their way into the FA Cup fourth round with a 2-0 win against Sky Bet League Two strugglers Morecambe.Second-half goals from midfielders Charlie Patino and Jerry Yates saw the Sky Bet Championship side safely into the hat and secured victory in new manager Luke Williams’ opening match in charge.While Swansea were never seriously troubled, they were laboured at times and made ...Full Story »

Luke Williams said Macaulay Langstaff is “adored” at Notts County after League Two’s leading scorer hit a first-half hat-trick in a 5-0 win over Morecambe.The Magpies have bounced back from a four-match losing run by scoring eight goals without reply in wins over Doncaster and the Shrimps since Christmas, Langstaff with four of them.And Williams said: “He is adored becaus...Full Story »

MK Dons manager Mike Williamson is encouraged by how his players found a way to defeat Crawley 2-0 despite not being at their best for long periods of the game.The Dons’ superb turnaround in fortunes since Williamson’s appointment in October continued as they recorded their fourth win in a row to move up to sixth in League Two.They are also unbeaten in nine league games, although the...Full Story »

MK Dons boss Mike Williamson was impressed with his side’s first-half performance during the 1-0 win over struggling Colchester.On a day when Dons captain Dean Lewington made his 771st appearance to set a new record for the most English Football League games in history for one club, substitute Ellis Harrison fired the home side to a last-gasp victory at Stadium MK.Despite 88 minutes of mis...Full Story »

MK Dons manager Mike Williamson praised his side’s determination as they leapfrogged Morecambe in the League Two table with victory at the Mazuma Stadium.Two goals from in-form striker Max Dean, either side of an excellent Joe Tomlinson strike, gave the Dons a 3-1 success after JJ McKiernan had levelled the scores early in the second half for the Shrimps.Williamson said: “To come her...Full Story »

Notts County head coach Luke Williams labelled Stockport the best League Two team that he has ever seen after his side lost 2-1 at Edgeley Park.Goals from front Kyle Wootton and Paddy Madden put the Hatters in control, but a late David McGoldrick strike set up a nervy finish.Stockport remain six points clear at the top of the table.Williams said: “They are the best League Two team I’...Full Story »

Fuming manager Luke Williams questioned whether his players are too scared to play for “a big club like Notts County” following a 3-1 loss at Harrogate.Goals from George Thomson, Abraham Odoh and Matty Daly saw Harrogate deservedly end their seven-game run without a home win, despite Jodi Jones replying with a spectacular free-kick for the visitors.That proved the only highlight, tho...Full Story »

Elegant on the pitch, stylish off it - Leah Williamson is one of football's leading players and fashionistas. The Arsenal defender became a pop culture icon when she captained the Lionesses to Euros glory in 2022. However, a cruel ruptured ACL injury back in April robbed her of the opportunity to lead her country out at the World Cup. But now Leah has returned to training and is eyeing a co...Full Story »

Notts County boss Luke Williams could not hide his smile following Junior Morias’ first league goal for the Magpies in their 3-1 win over Crawley.The striker rounded off the scoring at Meadow Lane on a night which saw them come from behind following Adam Campbell’s early strike – with goals from David McGoldrick, Jim O’Brien and Morias completing the turnaround.Williams s...Full Story »

Notts County boss Luke Williams took the blame as his side slipped to a 4-2 defeat at AFC Wimbledon.The Magpies clawed their way back to parity having gone two goals down at the Cherry Red Records Stadium only to concede twice late on.Macaulay Langstaff and Aaron Nemane had brought Notts County level before Jake Reeves and Ali Al-Hamadi both completed their braces as the...Full Story »

Notts County boss Luke Williams said his promoted side still need to adapt to League Two after seeing them “fall off the edge of a cliff” during the second half of their 4-2 home win over Bradford.County looked to be cruising to victory after a superb first-half display saw them score four unanswered goals through a brace from Macaulay Langstaff in between efforts from David McGoldri...Full Story »

According to a report by AS, Real Madrid has shown interest in signing Athletic Bilbao's attacker, Nico Williams. The 21-year-old's contract with the Basque club is set to expire next summer, and while he is inclined to extend his current deal, he is also keen on ensuring that his €50 million release clause remains affordable to avoid leaving as a free agent as a favor to his lifelong cl...Full Story »

Luke Williams heaped praise on his Notts County defenders as their importance was highlighted during their 3-2 win over Crawley in the FA Cup.Danilo Orsi scored twice for the visitors but goals from Dan Crowley, David McGoldrick and substitute Macaulay Langstaff saw the Magpies progress to the second round for the first time since 2019.“I thought Crawley were absolutely brilliant, they als...Full Story »

Crewe boss Lee Bell appeared to point the finger at Harrogate following a freak injury to matchwinner Zac Williams, who tripped over a frost sheet.Williams’ 31st-minute header secured a 1-0 win for Alex but he limped out of the action at the end of the first half after falling over and twisting his ankle.It was an incident that Bell thought could have been avoided, arguing that the sheets ...Full Story »

New boss Mike Williamson hailed the “desire and togetherness” of his MK Dons side after they made it back-to-back wins with a 3-2 League Two success at home to Swindon.Williamson’s first game in charge ended in defeat at Accrington last weekend but consecutive home victories have followed under the former Gateshead manager.Max Dean, Warren O’Hora and George McEachran&rsqu...Full Story »

Crewe racked up their first back-to-back away wins since August 2021 after Zac Williams’ first-half goal secured a 1-0 triumph at Harrogate.Williams’ effort condemned the sorry Sulphurites to a fifth straight home defeat, which represents their worst sequence as an EFL outfit.Away keeper Harvey Davies had earlier made an excellent save to push Matty Daly’s rising 12-yard drive ...Full Story »