Cheltenham Town manager Michael Duff praised his history makers after seeing his players wrap up the League Two title in style.The Robins had already clinched promotion but a 4-1 win over Harrogate ensured they finished top of the pile.“I said it last week in terms of realising what they’ve achieved and I think it’s starting to sink in now, what they’ve actually done,&rdq...Full Story »

Newport manager Michael Flynn heaped praise onto his players after they cemented their place in the Sky Bet League Two play-offs with a 1-1 draw at Southend.Newport will take on Forest Green in a two-legged semi-final and Flynn is delighted to have extended County’s season.“The players deserve all the accolades and they’ve been outstanding this season,” said Flynn.“...Full Story »

Stephen McLaughlin was Mansfield’s two-goal hero as they eased to a 3-0 final-day win at Port Vale.Mansfield deservedly led 2-0 at the break after a dominant showing and should perhaps have been further ahead.McLaughlin drove the opening goal into the bottom corner 10 minutes in and, for most of the half, the hosts were merely hanging on.Jordan Bowery saw a glancing header from McLaughlin&...Full Story »

Notts County moved back into the National League play-off places with a commanding 4-1 win over Barnet.The scoring did not begin until the last knockings of the first half, the home defence unable to get a last-gasp corner clear and inviting defender Mark Ellis to nick the lead.A second followed within a minute of the restart, Ruben Rodrigues on hand with a neat finish, with creator Calvin Mille...Full Story »

Newport cemented their place in the Sky Bet League Two play-offs with a 1-1 draw at already-relegated Southend.Shaun Hobson fired the Shrimpers ahead early on at Roots Hall but a second-half equaliser from Mickey Demetriou secured a fifth-placed finish for Michael Flynn’s side.Southend went in front after just 11 minutes when a left-wing cross from Terrell Egbri was only half cleared and H...Full Story »

Crystal Palace earned the win that mathematically secured their Premier League survival as they overcame already-relegated Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.Christian Benteke’s early goal and Eberechi Eze’s late clincher ensured Roy Hodgson’s side won 2-0 in the rain on Saturday to end a three-match losing run.The Eagles were all but safe before arriving in Sheffield but this vi...Full Story »

Tranmere secured the final League Two play-off spot thanks to goalless draw against Colchester United.Keith Hill’s men, who were real contenders for automatic promotion a few weeks ago, went into the game knowing that results elsewhere would not matter if they could pick up a final day point.Aside from an Otis Khan effort and two half-chances for Paul Lewis and Corey Blackett-Taylor, the f...Full Story »

Blackburn manager Tony Mowbray accepted he may be without the ‘talent’ of Adam Armstrong next season after his third hat-trick of the campaign helped Rovers to a comfortable 5-2 win over Birmingham.Armstrong’s exploits have caught the eye, despite Blackburn’s struggles in the second half of the season, and his second treble in three outings left him with 29 goals for the ...Full Story »

Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho has landed on his feet after his sacking with a new job in Italy. The Portuguese tactician now heads the project at AS Roma, and with the summer transfer window approaching, Mourinho already has one transfer request to help improve his Italian squad. Mourinho would like to see an upgrade at striker, which Edin Dzeko currently holds. Still, at...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney knows his team will be relegated if they lose to Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday. Nick Potts/PA Images via Getty Images Wayne Rooney knows all about the high stakes and nail-biting tension that accompany the final day of the season, but nothing he ever experienced with Manchester United will come close to matching the pressure he will feel as Derby County manager. Quite simply, if ...Full Story »

Ex-England star Young, 35, won Serie A with the Italian giants this season but his current contract expires this summer. Inter Milan star Ashley Young is being chased by both Inter Miami and former club Watford Credit: Getty SunSport exclusively revealed that Watford are keen on bringing back their former academy product. It would be an emotional homecoming ahead of their return to the Premie...Full Story »

The majority of the teams have renounced the Super League idea which collapsed just days after its announcement Nine of the 12 Super League teams have confirmed their commitment to UEFA and renounced the plan to form a new competition, but face financial penalties from European football's governing body. The three remaining sides - Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus - have refused to be rei...Full Story »

Inter still want ParedesLeandro Paredes could still end up at Inter this summer, according to Calciomercato. The Serie A side tried to land the midfielder to replace Christian Eriksen in January as the Denmark international struggled to fit in at San Siro. Eriksen is now a cherished member of the squad, but that does not mean Inter have no use for a player like Paredes and could still snap h...Full Story »

Ipswich will be without Kane Vincent-Young for the visit of Fleetwood in the final match of the Sky Bet League One season on Sunday.The full-back dislocated his shoulder after an awkward fall during his side’s draw at Shrewsbury on Tuesday.Vincent-Young will have to undergo an operation and is expected to be sidelined for four to six weeks.Other than the injury to Vincent-Young, Ipswich co...Full Story »

Crewe have been monitoring Luke Murphy, Tom Lowery and Nathan Wood ahead of Saturday’s home Sky Bet League One clash with Shrewsbury.Murphy has missed the last two games because of an ankle problem, while fellow midfielder Lowery and defender Wood both sat out the 1-0 win at Bristol Rovers last weekend due to knocks.Josh Lundstram, who has been sidelined after suffering an ankle fracture i...Full Story »

Manchester City are without defender John Stones as they bid to clinch the Premier League title against fellow Champions League finalists Chelsea on Saturday.The England international completes his three-match domestic suspension for his sending off in the victory against Aston Villa last month.City have no new fitness concerns following their exertions against Paris St Germain in midweek and ce...Full Story »

Hibernian have Kevin Nisbet and Jamie Murphy back in their squad for the Scottish Cup semi-final against Dundee United.Nisbet is back after missing one game with an ankle issue while Murphy returns after a hamstring injury.Alex Gogic is suspended following his late red card in the quarter-final against Motherwell while Chris Cadden (back) and Sean Mackie (thigh) remain out.Dundee United boss Mic...Full Story »

St Mirren boss Jim Goodwin has a selection dilemma for the Scottish Cup semi-final against St Johnstone at Hampden Park on Sunday after five players returned to his squad.Marcus Fraser, who signed a new two-year deal on Friday, is back after he was injured in the warm-up before the last game against Hamilton.Ryan Flynn (hamstring), Jonathan Obika (groin), Eamonn Brophy (foot) and Dylan Connolly ...Full Story »

Play-off bound Bournemouth will welcome back defenders Steve Cook and Lloyd Kelly for Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Stoke.Captain Cook missed last weekend’s loss at Wycombe due to a back problem, while Kelly has recovered from an ankle issue.Winger Junior Stanislas is a doubt for the Cherries after he suffered a hamstring injury at Adams Park.Midfielder Lewis Cook (knee)...Full Story »

Aston Villa will again be without skipper Jack Grealish when they host Manchester United on Sunday.While the game comes too soon for the midfielder, who has missed the last 11 matches due to a shin problem, he was set to start training with his team-mates again on Saturday.Morgan Sanson (knee) remains sidelined, with a return to training scheduled for next week, and Trezeguet is also out, after ...Full Story »