Birmingham head coach Lee Bowyer denied his side were time-wasting and playing for a point after Stoke manager Michael O’Neill was not impressed with the stoppages in the goalless draw.The majority of Birmingham’s opportunities came from Marc Roberts’ long throw-ins and O’Neill revealed he spoke to referee Gavin Ward regarding the time wasted by the home side.When questio...Full Story »

Lee Angol scored a dramatic last-minute penalty to give Bradford a 2-1 win over Oldham in front of a bumper 17,264 crowd in manager Derek Adams’ first home match in charge.Oldham appeared to have snatched a draw when Dylan Bahamboula equalised early in the five minutes of stoppage time, his low shot from just inside the box taking a deflection past the diving Richard O’Donnell.But th...Full Story »

Dundee edged through to the quarter-finals of the Premier Sports Cup with a 1-0 win over Motherwell at Dens Park.Both teams had numerous opportunities in what was a pulsating tie but it was the Dark Blues who struck late on with defender Lee Ashcroft netting the only goal of the game.Dundee had the first half chance of the match in the 10th minute when Christie Elliott flashed a ball across the ...Full Story »

Anthony Scully scored twice as Lincoln came from behind to beat Fleetwood 2-1 at the LNER Stadium.After Danny Andrew put the visitors ahead, the Imps responded courtesy of Scully’s brace in the final 21 minutes.Imps keeper Josh Griffiths was kept busy in the first half, making three good saves before the visitors took the lead in spectacular fashion.After winning a free-kick in the 32nd mi...Full Story »

Manchester United enjoyed a dream start to the season as Bruno Fernandes’ hat-trick rocked rivals Leeds after Raphael Varane was paraded in front of Old Trafford’s first full house in 17 months.The atmosphere was crackling as the ground welcomed a sell-out crowd for Saturday’s Premier League clash and the din increased several notches when their new signing was introduced befor...Full Story »

Jadon Sancho will be involved for Manchester United against Leeds but Raphael Varane has not completed his move in time for the Premier League clash. The United boss says he is “still missing a few players through injury and Covid”, with Jesse Lingard absent for last weekend’s friendly against Everton after testing positive. Dean Henderson has been feeling the after effects...Full Story »

Lewis Montsma could be available for Lincoln’s first Sky Bet League One home game of the season against Fleetwood.The defender was forced off with a shoulder injury during Tuesday’s Carabao Cup tie at Shrewsbury but has trained since.Fellow central defender Adam Jackson should be available after he picked up a knock against Gillingham last weekend.Captain Liam Bridcutt will also retu...Full Story »

Birmingham boss Lee Bowyer will check on the fitness of Tahith Chong ahead of his side’s Championship clash with Stoke.The midfielder, on loan from Manchester United, has not trained this week after a hamstring problem forced him off in the Blues’ win at Sheffield United on the opening day of the season.Ivan Sanchez and Jordan Graham both started against Colchester in midweek in the ...Full Story »

Manager Lee Johnson praised Sunderland’s youngsters after their battling 2-1 Carabao Cup win at Port Vale.Josh Hawkes fired Sunderland in front on 40 minutes after Alex Pritchard teed him up.Aiden O’Brien doubled their lead from the spot on 50 minutes after Jack Diamond had been brought down by Stone.Jamie Proctor pulled a goal back with 67 minutes gone, before Anthony Patterson prod...Full Story »

Birmingham head coach Lee Bowyer had mixed emotions after his much-changed team squeezed into the second round of the Carabao Cup with a 1-0 win over League Two Colchester.Marcel Oakley’s 76th-minute debut goal clinched victory for the Sky Bet Championship side after Colchester created the best chances and later hit the bar through Cameron Coxe.Bowyer changed all 11 players from Saturday&r...Full Story »

Birmingham boss Lee Bowyer is likely to make a number of changes to his side for the Carabao Cup first-round visit of Colchester.Blues opened their Sky Bet Championship campaign with a 1-0 win at recently-relegated Sheffield United but many of the side are likely to be rotated.Chelsea loanee Juan Castillo could make his full debut after coming off the bench on Saturday, while fellow new arrival ...Full Story »

Birmingham head coach Lee Bowyer was delighted to start the new season with a 1-0 win at Sheffield United, following Maxime Colin’s first-half goal.Colin scored a 19th-minute winner to decide the Sky Bet Championship contest at Bramall Lane, rising in the area to meet a cross from Jeremie Bela which evaded Ben Osborn.United went close to making an almost immediate response when Oliver Burk...Full Story »

Lee Johnson thinks Sunderland have shown what they are made of by starting the season with a much-needed victory over Wigan in front of more than 30,000 at the Stadium of Light.However, the Black Cats head coach insists there is still more to come despite seeing encouraging signs as his side come from behind to beat an ambitious Latics side 2-1 in Sky Bet League One.Wigan took the lead on 15 min...Full Story »

Lee Brown’s superb second-half goal earned Portsmouth an 1-0 opening-day victory at Fleetwood.Fleetwood had made most of the running in the first half but struggled to break down their visitors, wastefulness that would cost them in the second period as Brown fired home the winner on the hour.Portsmouth went close to opening the scoring in the 28th minute when Ronan Curtis rattled the cross...Full Story »

Anthony Pilkington is among the raft of players who could make Fleetwood debuts when Simon Grayson’s men open their Sky Bet League One campaign by hosting Portsmouth on Saturday.Former Republic of Ireland winger Pilkington, 33, joined the Cod Army on a one-year deal last month.Other summer arrivals at the club include former Leicester defender Darnell Johnson, and forwards Ryan Edmondson a...Full Story »

Leeds have reportedly offered Adama Traore a five-year deal as they bid to beat Liverpool to the £30million Wolves ace. Traore has been on the Reds' radar for a couple of seasons, with Jurgen Klopp on the lookout for exciting alternatives to his established front line stars. The 25-year-old was linked with a move to Liverpool last summer as potential competition for Mohamed Salah, but Klo...Full Story »

COLEEN Rooney enjoyed an afternoon at the beach with her kids today amid the drama over husband Wayne's party girl pictures. The Wag has stood by the ex-England star after photos of him in a hotel room with Snapchat model Tayler Ryan and her pals Elise Melvin and Brooke Morgan went viral. Coleen Rooney enjoying a day at the beach as she stands by Wayne The 35-year-old was snapped wearing a st...Full Story »

MANCHESTER CITY could be set for another £20million windfall with Venezuela midfielder Yangel Herrera attracting Premier League interest. The 23-year-old spent last season on loan at Granada where he was regularly watched by Southampton. Man City's £20m-rated midfielder Yangel Herrera is being eyed by West Ham and Leeds West Ham and Leeds have also shown interest during the summer a...Full Story »

Umtiti rejects Barcelona's release offer Samuel Umtiti has rejected Barcelona's offer to release him from his contract, according to Marca. The France international was set to be allowed to depart the club with a golden handshake this summer, but the player wants to fulfil his deal with the economically troubled outfit. Ronaldo's agent pushing for Juventus extension Cristiano Ronaldo's agent...Full Story »

Marcelo Bielsa said he was “satisfied” with Leeds’ first season back in the Premier League after their last-day win against West Brom.Leeds finished off in style in front of an 8,000-crowd at Elland Road as goals from Rodrigo and Kalvin Phillips and Patrick Bamford’s penalty secured a 3-1 victory and ninth-placed finish.“It’s difficult to offer a conclusion be...Full Story »