Rochdale manager Robbie Stockdale admitted to feeling frustrated after his side were held to a goalless draw by Bradford at the Crown Oil Arena.Dale had the better chances in the first half and largely dominated the second but were unable to break the deadlock.“Hand on heart, I feel it’s two points dropped,” said Stockdale. “I felt we more than matched Bradford on the day...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Stephen Robinson was proud of his team’s efforts as they came from behind twice to claim a 3-2 victory over league leaders Wycombe.Adebayo Akinfenwa headed the Chairboys into a second-minute lead before Anthony O’Connor levelled six minutes before the break.Jack Grimmer gave the visitors the lead for the second time after 54 minutes before Jonah Ayunga levelled on the ...Full Story »

Sheffield United earned a 2-0 victory over 10-man Luton following second-half goals from Rhian Brewster and Jack Robinson.Brewster opened the scoring in the 48th minute before Robinson doubled the lead just three minutes later as the Blades made a flying start after half-time.Luton had no response and their hopes of getting anything out of the match suffered a further blow in the 61st minute whe...Full Story »

Robbie Neilson insists defender John Souttar is not on the brink of joining Rangers this month despite the Hearts centre-back being left out of Saturday’s 5-0 Scottish Cup fourth-round victory away to Auchinleck Talbot.The 25-year-old last week agreed a pre-contract with the Ibrox club, and the cinch Premiership leaders have now initiated a move to try and land the centre-back in the curre...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 »

Rochdale new signing Luke Charman could go straight into the starting XI against Bradford on Saturday.The 24-year-old striker signed from Darlington earlier this week after scoring 12 goals in 16 games in National League North.Rochdale boss Robbie Stockdale has no new injury concerns following their 2-0 loss to Tranmere last week.The fixture will be Dale’s first at home in over a month sin...Full Story »

Barrow are assessing Robbie Gotts ahead of their home game against Mansfield.The midfielder has yet to play in 2022 because of a groin injury but he was close to being included in the squad for last weekend’s win at Colchester.Josh Kay staked his claim for a recall to the starting line-up with another goal from the bench at the JobServe Community Stadium, scoring late on to seal the Bluebi...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon manager Mark Robinson says he is confident goals will come for his side after a second straight 0-0 draw.After Saturday’s stalemate against Morecambe, it was a similar result for the Dons against Portsmouth.In a goalless first half it was the hosts who were in control, with Jack Rudoni’s low half-volley superbly saved by Gavin Bazunu just two minutes in.Ollie Palmer and...Full Story »

Forest Green boss Rob Edwards is expected to choose from an unchanged squad against Mansfield.Edwards has made very few changes to his team recently, with the back three of Dom Bernard, Jordan Moore-Taylor and Udoka Godwin-Malife set to again line up in front of goalkeeper Luke McGee.Similarly, the attacking trio of Jack Aitchson, Jamille Matt and Matt Stevens has generally remained constant and...Full Story »

Manager Mark Robins toasted a return to winning ways as Coventry claimed a first Championship success for two months, beating Peterborough 4-1.The Sky Blues snapped a seven-game winless run in the league to climb back into play-off contention.Posh keeper David Cornell could only parry a Gustavo Hamer thunderbolt into his own net as Coventry hit the front in the 15th minute.Captain Matt Godden do...Full Story »

Stephen Robinson hailed Trevor Carson’s international class after the goalkeeper marked his Morecambe league debut with a fine display in a 0-0 draw at fellow strugglers AFC Wimbledon.The 33-year-old, capped five times by Northern Ireland, joined the Shrimps from Dundee United earlier this month and denied Ollie Palmer with a vital save early in the second half.Ayoub Assal hit the bar late...Full Story »

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is currently in Cameroon as part of the Gabon squad at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, but he is yet to take to the pitch after two group games Forgotten Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was left out of Gabon's squad to face Ghana on Friday night in the Africa Cup of Nations. The Gabon FA revealed that Aubameyang was struggling with a "heart problem", having als...Full Story »

Clark Robertson and Ryan Tunnicliffe have handed Portsmouth a fitness boost ahead of the visit of MK Dons.Skipper Robertson has been sidelined for four months having suffered a hip injury in early September.Midfielder Tunnicliffe has been out since October due to a hamstring injury.But both got a run-out in the Papa John’s Trophy in midweek to increase boss Danny Cowley’s option...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon manager Mark Robinson was frustrated to have Nesta Guinness-Walker sent off for what he felt were two innocuous challenges in his side’s 1-0 defeat at MK Dons.Guinness-Walker was dismissed after 36 minutes at Stadium MK to make the visitors’ task even harder after they had fallen behind to Matt O’Riley’s goal.That turned out to be the only goal of a game of ...Full Story »

Ecstatic Forest Green boss Rob Edwards admitted he got lost in the moment when celebrating with the fans after his table-toppers opened up a nine-point lead in League Two with a 2-0 win over Colchester.Edwards celebrated in a manner reminiscent of Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp after goals in each half from Jamille Matt and Josh March made it 51 points from 23 games for the runaway leaders.“T...Full Story »

A second-half hat-trick from Callum Roberts helped Notts County to all three points despite trailing early in a 4-2 win over King’s Lynn at The Walks Stadium.It did not take long for the hosts to have their opener when Gold Omotayo headed them in front at the back post after eight minutes.County equalised seven minutes into the second half through Roberts when he cut in from the right and ...Full Story »

Forest Green will look to extend their lead at the top of Sky Bet League Two against strugglers Colchester.Rob Edwards’ side are seven points clear of Tranmere and play their game in hand on Tuesday night.Ben Stevenson came into midfield to replace Ebou Adams, who is away at the Africa Cup of Nations with Gambia, for last week’s goalless draw with Exeter so should retain his place.Fo...Full Story »

Barcelona are resuming new contract talks with Sergi Roberto. Marca says Barcelona have decided to make further contact with the player's agent in a new meeting that will take place in the coming days. There will be more news about his future at the club next week, as the Barcelona academy product's contract ends on June 30, but the club are hoping to extend his stay at the Camp Nou. Xavi H...Full Story »

Birmingham defender Marc Roberts will not be ready to feature in the FA Cup clash with Plymouth despite stepping up his recovery from a hamstring injury.Manager Lee Bowyer revealed the 31-year-old will return to training on Monday, with forward Lukas Jutkiewicz and winger Jordan Graham also nearing their respective returns but not ready for the Argyle tie.On-loan goalkeeper Matija Sarkic has ret...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Stephen Robinson was full of praise for his side after they came from three goals down to earn a vital 4-3 win against fellow strugglers Doncaster.The visitors were 3-0 up at the break with goals from Aidan Barlow, Dan Gardner and Joseph Oluwu before a Cole Stockton brace, Jon Obika’s tap-in and a superb 25-yard effort from Toumani Diagouraga gave the Shrimps an important th...Full Story »