Gillingham secured a top-10 finish for the second consecutive season as Vadaine Oliver’s 17th league goal of the campaign proved decisive in their 1-0 defeat of Plymouth at Priestfield.The first half was marked by an 11-minute stoppage following a clash of heads between Oliver and Kell Watts seconds after kick-off, which left the Plymouth defender requiring medical treatment.Watts’ r...Full Story »

Lincoln will face Sunderland in the Sky Bet League One play-off semi-finals after being held to a goalless draw by AFC Wimbledon on the final day of the regular season.The result meant the Imps finished the campaign in fifth, one place below Sunderland, who drew 1-1 at home to relegated Northampton.Lincoln had the best chances in a largely uneventful first half.Morgan Rogers sent Brennan Johnson...Full Story »

Paris Saint-Germain were delighted when they announced that Brazilian superstar forward Neymar signed a new four-year contract until 30 June 2025 on Saturday. Neymar signed a world record £200million deal in 2017 and he said "happiness" was a factor in him extending his stay despite being linked with a move back to Barcelona. He has had a difficult relationship with Parisian fans after ex...Full Story »

Arsenal could trigger Sander Berge’s release clause this summer as they look to partner up Thomas Partey next season. Sheffield United have been relegated while the Norway international has been tipped to leave. Arsenal star Partey has had a tough first campaign in the Premier League after a bright start fizzled out. After signing from Atletico Madrid for £40m, there were high hopes...Full Story »

According to an exclusive report from Jamie Jackson of the Guardian, Manchester United have lost a training kit sponsorship deal worth £200m as a result of the protests against the Glazers. The Guardian have found via sister publication the Observer that the Manchester-based The Hut Group (THG) were concerned about boycotts against the club’s commercial partners from fans. It̵...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola refused to blame Sergio Aguero for fluffing a penalty after Manchester City missed the chance to secure the Premier League title on Saturday.City’s record goalscorer embarrassingly chipped an attempted Panenka-style spot-kick straight at Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy in a 2-1 defeat at the Etihad Stadium.Victory in the Champions League final dress rehearsal would have seen...Full Story »

Barcelona will not give in on the LaLiga title despite dropping two points in the 0-0 draw with rivals Atletico Madrid, according to assistant boss Alfred Schreuder.Barca’s draw sees them remain two points behind Atletico in the table and also hands the initiative to Real Madrid, who know a win at home to fourth-placed Sevilla on Sunday would see them join the leaders on 77 points.But Schr...Full Story »

Carlisle boss Chris Beech believed his team deserved victory to end a season that once promised so much on a final high.But the Cumbrians, who topped Sky Bet League Two in January, were denied by goalkeeper Jack Rose and had to settle for a sixth draw in eight games.The 0-0 home stalemate against Walsall made for a 10th place finish for Beech’s side, who were derailed in February and March...Full Story »

Jack Ross was delighted to see his Hibernian players show the character he knew they had to battle through to the Scottish Cup final with a 2-0 win over Dundee United.Hibs had lost the delayed 2019-20 Scottish Cup semi-final to Edinburgh rivals Hearts last October and the Betfred Cup semi-final to St Johnstone in January.However, they were in no mood for a third disappointment at Hampden Park as...Full Story »

Sergio Aguero missed a penalty as Chelsea came from behind to snatch a 2-1 Premier League win at the Etihad Stadium and delay Manchester City’s title-winning party.Victory over the side they will face in the Champions League final in three weeks’ time would have seen City confirmed as Premier League champions for the third time in four years on Saturday.But despite taking a first-hal...Full Story »

Stevenage boss Alex Revell believes his squad have restored pride in the club after a 1-0 win at Scunthorpe secured them a mid-table finish in League Two – 12 months after only the demise of Macclesfield Town spared them relegation to the National League.Elliott List’s 11th goal of the campaign earned the Boro victory, with Revell praising the togetherness of his squad.“It&rsqu...Full Story »

John McGlynn insists his battered-and-bruised Raith Rovers squad are up for the play-off fight despite seeing their injury woes continue to mount.The Kirkcaldy outfit squeezed past Fife rivals Dunfermline to set up a two-game semi-final shoot-out with Dundee this week.But the 2-0 win – sealed thanks to goals from Lewis Vaughan and Gozie Ugwu – came at a cost.On-loan Rangers ace Kai K...Full Story »

Forest Green interim boss Jimmy Ball is delighted that his team will be “in the right groove” as they head into the play-offs following a final-day 3-0 win at Oldham.Rovers comfortably sealed their play-off semi-final spot against Newport thanks to three second-half goals at Boundary Park.Ball, who also revealed that he has been told he will remain in charge until the end of the seas...Full Story »

Salford’s 3-0 victory over Leyton Orient in a match delayed by an hour proved to be in vain as they missed out on the League Two play-offs by two points.After kick-off was put back due to adverse weather conditions, the fixture eventually began at 4pm and, with all the other games starting at the scheduled 3pm, it ultimately meant that the Ammies’ destiny was to be settled by half-ti...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 »

Hibernian secured a Scottish Cup final place for the first time in five years with a convincing 2-0 win over Dundee United at rain-soaked Hampden Park.Scotland cap Kevin Nisbet’s delightful finish from just outside the penalty area in the 27th minute gave Hibs a deserved interval lead in an open semi-final.Fellow striker Christian Doidge added a second in the 58th minute despite looking of...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Derek Adams said he was proud of his players despite the disappointment of missing out on automatic promotion to League One by one point.Adams saw his side produce another solid performance to beat Bradford 2-0 at the Mazuma Stadium but wins for Bolton and Cambridge saw their dreams of a top-three finish come to an end.The Shrimps’ manager said: “We have to be proud of...Full Story »

Top scorer Elliott List ensured Stevenage enjoyed a winning end to the season with his second-half header earning a 1-0 victory at Scunthorpe.The front man nodded in his 11th goal of the campaign just before the hour mark, settling a tight affair in which chances were at a premium.List was always the most likely source of a goal for the visitors, and having been inches away from getting on the e...Full Story »

Sam Barratt scored a hat-trick for 10-man Maidenhead in a 4-2 victory over promotion-chasing Hartlepool.Maidenhead were leading 2-1 – Danilo Orsi-Dadamo and Barratt netting either side of a Rhys Oates equaliser – when Ryheem Sheckleford was sent off for a poor challenge in the 42nd minute.However, the visitors went from strength to strength as Barratt added his second and third goals...Full Story »

Coventry boss Mark Robins labelled his side’s 6-1 final-day drubbing of Millwall a “dream ending” to their two seasons in their temporary home of St Andrew’s.The Sky Blues rounded off their ground-share with Birmingham in style, with six different players netting as Coventry recorded a highest league finish in 15 years, 16th in the Sky Bet Championship.Jordan Shipley, Dom...Full Story »