SEAN DYCHE is sending his friend Ian Woan to watch Premier League clubs who could be looking for a new boss. The pair are big mates and will form a managerial team if Dyche gets a chance following his departure from Burnley in April. Sean Dyche is eyeing a return to management Woan has been spying on the likes of Leicester and even Nottingham Forest in case the axe falls during the coming wee...Full Story »

Lincoln boss Mark Kennedy is likely to keep faith in young defender Sean Roughan as his side look to bounce back from last weekend’s defeat at Bolton when Charlton visit.The 19-year-old’s throw-in led to Wanderers’ second goal in a 2-0 defeat last time out which Kennedy called “an absolutely freak thing to happen”.Irish midfielder Danny Mandroiu is eyeing a start af...Full Story »

Goals either side of half-time from Sean Long and Alfie May earned Cheltenham a 2-0 home win over Shrewsbury.In the final minute of a tightly-contested opening period devoid of clear-cut chances, Long poked home from close range to break the deadlock after a long throw from Will Ferry was not dealt with by the Shrews.Less than a minute into the second half, Ryan Jackson delivered a low cross fro...Full Story »

Sean Fagan netted late on as Albion Rovers won 1-0 at Stirling after both sides had been reduced to 10 men.Stirling were a man down from first-half stoppage time, when Dylan Mackin was sent off following a foul on Callum Wilson.The numbers were then levelled up in the 82nd minute by Kyle Doherty getting his marching orders for a challenge on Adam Cummins.Rovers then secured a first victory in se...Full Story »

Sean Long could feature as Cheltenham host Doncaster in Sky Bet League One.The defender, who is being eased back after a month out, was an unused substitute against Crewe last week but is now fully fit.Ellis Chapman is back in training but not yet ready to return while Conor Thomas could be involved before too long.Charlie Brown and George Lloyd remain on the sidelines.Captain Tom Anderson could...Full Story »

Burnley boss Sean Dyche praised the mentality of his team after they fought back to earn a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace and make it a seven-point week.Jeffrey Schlupp fired the hosts ahead after nine minutes in south London and the Clarets at this point looked to be struggling after vital but taxing recent wins over Brighton and Tottenham.The visitors came out with more belief after the break...Full Story »

Burnley boss Sean Dyche expects January signing Wout Weghorst and Maxwel Cornet to recover in time to face Tottenham after both were withdrawn on Saturday with minor injuries.The Clarets will hope duo James Tarkowski and Ashley Westwood will provide negative coronavirus tests in time to feature in the Premier League match at Turf Moor.Charlie Taylor (foot) will not play but could return to conte...Full Story »

Charlton midfielder Sean Clare starts a three-match ban at home to MK Dons.Clare was shown a straight red card in Charlton’s 4-0 defeat to Oxford on Saturday after grabbing U’s striker Matty Taylor around the neck.Mason Burstow could return to the starting line-up if Scott Fraser is unavailable again.Strike trio Jayden Stockley, Chuks Aneke and Conor Washington all missed the Oxford ...Full Story »

Sean Dyche believes there is more to come from Wout Weghorst after the £12million striker set relegation-threatened Burnley on course for a first Premier League win in 12 games.Netherlands international Weghorst claimed his first goal since his January move from German club Wolfsburg as the Clarets romped to a 3-0 victory at Brighton.Weghorst, signed following the sale of Chris Wood to New...Full Story »

Ross Sykes and Sean McConville starred as Accrington plunged Crewe deeper into relegation trouble in League One with a 4-1 win at the Wham Stadium.Crewe conceded three goals in 14 second-half minutes, suffering a fifth straight league defeat to leave them nine points from safety.Stanley took the lead in the 12th minute when defender Sykes headed home McConville’s corner.Crewe keeper Dave R...Full Story »

Preston are assessing Sean Maguire ahead of Saturday’s Championship clash with Bristol City at Deepdale.The Republic of Ireland forward is being checked after sustaining an ankle injury.It remains to be seen if there is any involvement for defender Josh Earl, who was not in the matchday squad for Wednesday’s 2-0 win at West Brom but has returned to training following an ankle problem...Full Story »

Sean Long is out for Cheltenham’s clash with League One leaders Wigan.The full-back suffered a groin injury early in the 1-0 defeat at Rotherham on Saturday.Charlie Raglan is fit and striker Alfie May should also shake off a knock after coming off against the Millers.George Lloyd and Ellis Chapman remain out for Michael Duff’s Robins.Callum Lang could miss several crucial Wigan games...Full Story »

Burnley boss Sean Dyche will be absent for Saturday’s FA Cup third-round clash with Huddersfield at Turf Moor as he isolates after testing positive for coronavirus.In addition, Clarets assistant manager Ian Woan, overseeing things while Dyche is away, on Thursday said he believed there were four new positive cases within the playing staff.A pair who had already been missing after positive ...Full Story »

Sean McConville scored the winner against table-topping Rotherham to end their 21-game unbeaten run in all competitions in a 1-0 win at the Wham Stadium.Captain McConville struck in the 75th minute with an acrobatic scissor kick from around six yards out after the Millers had failed to clear their lines.Rotherham stay top of the table by two points – but have played two games more than Wig...Full Story »

Sean Welsh scored the only goal as Inverness went top of the cinch Championship table as they beat previous leaders Kilmarnock 1-0 at the Caledonian Stadium.Inverness fashioned the first chance of the game when Roddy MacGregor set up Billy Mckay in the box but his effort was kept out at the expense of a corner.Winger Rory McKenzie responded for the visitors but his shot was also denied after 20 ...Full Story »

In-form Portsmouth will have defender Sean Raggett available again following suspension for the FA Cup second round tie against Harrogate.Centre-half Raggett served a one-match ban for last weekend’s win at Gillingham, which was a sixth straight victory in all competitions as part of a nine-game unbeaten run.Pompey boss Danny Cowley will also hope to have Lee Brown available again followin...Full Story »

Cardiff boss Steve Morison heaped praise on skipper Sean Morrison as the defender scored the winner in a 2-1 victory at Luton.The 30-year-old had been left out for the last three matches but returned to lead the Bluebirds at Kenilworth Road, powering home a diving header with 13 minutes to go to secure a third win in four games for Cardiff.Morison said: “Sean was excellent. It was a great ...Full Story »

Sean Long scored his first goal of the season as Cheltenham made it back-to-back wins in Sky Bet League One with a 2-0 victory at struggling Gillingham.This was the two teams’ fourth meeting of the season and it was the Robins who came out on top for the third time, as they moved up to 10th in the table.After John Akinde rolled a good early chance wide for Gillingham, Cheltenham’s Al...Full Story »

Burnley boss Sean Dyche will run the rule over his returning international stars prior to his side’s Turf Moor clash with Crystal Palace.Ashley Barnes will be assessed after picking up a minor unspecified knock, while Aaron Lennon is available to return after illness.Dale Stephens is continuing to make good progress but is still not ready to make his first-team return after injury.Crystal ...Full Story »

Sean Dyche has dismissed suggestions of touchline clashes with Chelsea as “bizarre” after Burnley’s heated 1-1 Premier League draw at Stamford Bridge.Clarets first-team coach Steve Stone was overheard telling Chelsea’s bench to “show some respect” amid a terse first-half exchange in west London.Both sets of coaches appeared animated and frustrated, but after a...Full Story »