Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher will allow his players to get excited about the prospect of facing European champions Chelsea at the weekend after coming from behind to beat Doncaster 3-1.Argyle had fallen a goal down when Branden Horton put bottom side Doncaster in front but roared back with goals from Luke Jephcott, Joe Edwards and Jordon Garrick.Schumacher said his players would have faced se...Full Story »

Oldham goalkeeper Jayson Leutwiler will miss the Sky Bet League Two clash with Rochdale because of international duty.Leutwiler is expected to be unavailable for 10 days in order to take part in Canada’s World Cup qualifying campaign.It is hoped that he will return in time for the Scunthorpe showdown a week later.Striker Zak Dearnley, meanwhile, has had his contract terminated by mutual co...Full Story »

Philippe Coutinho will provide cover for Neymar in the Brazil squad in CONMEBOL qualifiers. BUDA MENDES/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Brazil coach Tite believes Philippe Coutinho can help make up for the loss of injured Neymar in the upcoming 2022 World Cup qualifiers. Neymar, who is recovering from an ankle injury sustained with Paris Saint-Germain in November, will miss Thursday's game at Ecuado...Full Story »

St Mirren boss Jim Goodwin challenged Connor Ronan to produce his brilliant winner against Aberdeen on a regular basis and push himself into international reckoning.The Republic of Ireland Under-21 international curled home from just inside the box to earn Saints a 1-0 win and put them three points off the cinch Premiership’s top six.The on-loan Wolves midfielder now has four goals for the...Full Story »

Nigel Clough felt Mansfield’s seventh successive league win to equal a club record was a reward for the Stags’ positive approach after going down to 10 men.Farrend Rawson, sent off in the reverse fixture last October, was red-carded again after 39 minutes for two bookings in quick succession.But Clough, whose team led 2-1 thanks to goals from Rhys Oates and Stephen McLaughlin, refuse...Full Story »

St Mirren manager Jim Goodwin hopes his team can return to Hampden this season but with supporters there to experience it this time.The Paisley side reached the semi-finals of both cup competitions when they were played behind closed doors last season.They booked their place in the last 16 of this year’s Scottish Cup with a comfortable 2-0 win away to Ayr thanks to first-half goals from Ky...Full Story »

Everton caretaker manager Duncan Ferguson empathised with fans who protested after their 1-0 home defeat to Aston Villa after admitting he was “on the floor” after the result.A 10th defeat in 14 league matches – courtesy of Emiliano Buendia’s header in first-half added time – means their 19 points from their first 20 games is their lowest total at this stage since 1...Full Story »

Duncan Ferguson’s second spell as Everton caretaker manager got off to the worst possible start with the club facing a likely investigation into a bottle-throwing incident during the 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa.Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard’s first appearance at Goodison Park as head coach barely featured as a sub-plot with the focus all on the ex-Toffees striker taking charg...Full Story »

Everton caretaker manager Duncan Ferguson has promised changes for the visit of Aston Villa as he bids to turn around a run of one win in 13 matches which led to Rafael Benitez’s sacking.The Scot, in his second temporary spell in charge, has a virtually fully-fit squad to choose from, with Fabian Delph the only short-term absentee.Fellow midfielder Tom Davies is out until March after a kne...Full Story »

Manager Grant McCann remains in the dark about his future at Hull following the takeover by Acun Ilicali – completed just hours after the 2-0 victory against third-placed Blackburn.Ilicali finalised his £20million purchase of the Sky Bet Championship club on Wednesday afternoon, but McCann has yet to meet the Turkish businessman.He said: “All we can do is to try and focus the b...Full Story »

Chelsea are honing in on a deal for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong with the two clubs said to be just £8 million apart in their valuation of the player. The 24-year-old hasn't quite found his feet since joining from Ajax and the cash-strapped Catalan club are prepared to let the Dutchman leave this year. The emergence of youngsters Gavi, Nico Gonzalez and Pedri has strengthened mana...Full Story »

Hull will be without Andy Cannon for the visit of Stoke in the Championship on Sunday.The 25-year-old midfielder had been pushing for a place in Grant McCann’s starting line-up before picking up an injury.On the training field, Cannon sustained a knock which resulted in ankle ligament damage and could face up to three weeks on the sidelines.Alfie Jones, Callum Elder, Lewie Coyle and Mallik...Full Story »

Norwich will have midfielder Todd Cantwell available for the Premier League match against Everton.Cantwell, who has been linked with a move away during the January transfer window, missed the midweek defeat at West Ham through illness but has resumed training.American forward Josh Sargent is also expected back in the squad after not featuring at the London Stadium as his partner gave birth. Math...Full Story »

LEEDS star Raphinha has announced his engagement to girlfriend Taia Rodrigues after an incredibly romantic proposal. The 25-year-old Brazilian created a candle-lit path through the house for Taia to walk down. Taia revealed the engagement set-up on Instagram There was also a big light-up sign with their initials and a heart in front of the windows. And then when Taia stepped out into the gar...Full Story »

Hartlepool have no new injury concerns but “a few” new Covid cases as they prepare to welcome Sky Bet League Two bottom side Oldham to the Suit Direct Stadium.Boss Graeme Lee and assistant Michael Nelson want the game to go ahead as Pools look to bounce back from the Boxing Day defeat at Mansfield, where they surrendered a two-goal lead to lose 3-2.Jordan Cook was on the bench for th...Full Story »

VICTOR LINDELOF will ring in the New Year all by himself after wife Maja Nilsson revealed he's been banished to a separate floor of their home. The Sweden captain, 27, tested positive for coronavirus earlier this month, shortly after having a heart monitor fitted following his health scare during the game against Norwich. Victor Lindelof is isolating on the top floor of his house to avoid pass...Full Story »

JOAO CANCELO shared a snap of his battered face after he was 'assaulted by four cowards' as he protected his family in their home. The Manchester City star, 27, told his story to his two million Instagram followers along with a picture of his cut head and bruised eye. Joao Cancelo has claimed he was assaulted by four thugs as he protected his familyCredit: Instagram @jpcancelo Joao Cancelo su...Full Story »

Middlesbrough substitute Duncan Watmore struck a dramatic 93rd-minute goal to hand his side a 2-1 win at Blackpool.Watmore charged in to slide home Isaiah Jones’ low cross to cap a frantic finish on the Fylde coast.Blackpool thought they had earned themselves a point when sub Shayne Lavery struck to make it 1-1 in the 91st minute, but Watmore was on hand to stun the hosts.Boro consolidated...Full Story »

Crystal Palace assistant Osian Roberts admitted he is not enjoying filling the void of isolating boss Patrick Vieira but was delighted to see players step up in the absence of key figures during the 3-0 win over Norwich.A positive Covid-19 test last week saw Vieira missing on the touchline for the second game in a row and the Eagles had several others unavailable including Wilfried Zaha and Cono...Full Story »

David Moyes is waiting to learn whether Michail Antonio will be available for the home game against Southampton on Boxing Day.Antonio missed the midweek Carabao Cup defeat at Tottenham after testing positive for coronavirus, but could return to contention.Aaron Cresswell remains doubtful after damaging his ribs when colliding with a post in last month’s defeat at Manchester City, while fel...Full Story »