Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna felt his side’s lack of a killer touch proved costly as they played out a 1-1 draw against battling Morecambe.Town dominated the game for long periods but a goal from Aaron Wildig on the hour gave Morecambe the lead, and Derek Adams’ side looked set for the three points until Wes Burns levelled the scores three minutes from time.McKenna said: “We wer...Full Story »

Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna was “disappointed” not to pick up the three points against Cheltenham and said his players were “frustrated” not to have claimed a much-needed victory.By contrast, Robins boss Michael Duff said the character his depleted team showed was “magnificent”.The hosts failed to capitalise on their superiority as Cheltenham’s first ...Full Story »

Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna hailed his side’s blistering start after Kayden Jackson’s first-minute goal set them on their way to a 3-0 win over Burton.Jackson struck after just 42 seconds and second-half strikes from Wes Burns and Bersant Celina sealed victory.The win extended Town’s unbeaten run to four games and McKenna was pleased to see his side “stand up” to...Full Story »

Morgan Gibbs-White scored twice as an impressive first-half performance sent play-off chasing Sheffield United on their way to a 4-0 Sky Bet Championship victory over Swansea City and into the top six.George Baldock and Billy Sharp were also on target before the break while Swansea never threatened to make a game of it, rarely troubling Blades goalkeeper Wes Foderingham.United boss Paul Heckingb...Full Story »

Bolton are waiting to learn whether or not Kieran Lee will need season-ending surgery as they prepare for Saturday’s Sky Bet League One clash against AFC Wimbledon.The midfielder has been playing through the pain as he deals with a heel injury but has this week seen a specialist to decide whether an operation is required.Lloyd Isgrove has made a return to training on the grass but remains ...Full Story »

Eddie Howe is keeping his fingers crossed after Kieran Trippier was taken to hospital for X-rays on the same afternoon he fired Newcastle to an invaluable Premier League victory over Aston Villa.The £12million January signing scored the decisive goal in a 1-0 victory at St James’ Park 10 minutes before half-time, but left the pitch in some discomfort within three minutes of the resta...Full Story »

Kieran Trippier struck for the second time in six days to fire Newcastle to a third successive Premier League victory as they only just got the better of Aston Villa.The England full-back’s 35th-minute free-kick secured a 1-0 victory which eased the Magpies four points clear of the relegation zone on an afternoon when VAR played a key role.Trippier’s decisive effort came after refere...Full Story »

Exeter boss Matt Taylor lauded Kieran Phillips’ “poacher’s finish” against Bradford and believes his first goal for the club will do the on-loan Huddersfield striker the power of good.Phillips, 21, scored in only his third appearance for the promotion-chasing Grecians, having hit the target just four times in 26 league outings for Walsall, where he spent the first half of...Full Story »

On-loan Huddersfield striker Kieran Phillips’ first goal for Exeter made it five wins from six games for the Grecians following a 1-0 victory at Bradford.Phillips, who failed to score in his last 12 outings for Walsall where he spent the first half of this season, netted in only his third appearance for Exeter to settle the outcome in the 44th minute.The goal was a deserved reward for a st...Full Story »

January signing Kieran Trippier is a doubt for Newcastle’s Premier League clash with Aston Villa on Sunday.The England full-back suffered a calf injury during Tuesday’s win over Everton, in which he scored a fine free-kick, and is being assessed, while Villa loanee Matt Targett is ineligible to play against his parent club and Paul Dummett could replace him at left-back if he is fit ...Full Story »

Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna admits he is enjoying watching his side play as they continue to find their feet under his leadership.Town triumphed 1-0 over bottom-placed Doncaster courtesy of a Tyreeq Bakinson strike but were dominant throughout the game as they kept pace with the play-off chasing pack in League One.He said: “I enjoyed watching us play. I thought we had good control of the g...Full Story »

Kieran Trippier scored a stunning free-kick as Newcastle boosted their survival hopes and dragged Everton firmly into the Premier League relegation battle.The £12million January signing’s first Magpies goal cemented a 3-1 win over the Toffees and ensured Frank Lampard’s first league game as manager ended in defeat.Unfortunate first-half own goals from Jamaal Lascelles and Mason...Full Story »

Dundee United will again be without Kieran Freeman for the cinch Premiership meeting with Motherwell.The full-back is set for a lay-off after suffering a muscle injury.United also remain without Adrian Sporle and Charlie Mulgrew, – although the latter is expected to return to the squad soon.Motherwell welcome back Liam Shaw after the on-loan Celtic midfielder had to sit out the visit of hi...Full Story »

Sheffield United’s Rhian Brewster misses the visit of West Brom and is not expected to play again this season.The striker needs an operation on a hamstring injury and is not likely to be back before May.Loanee Morgan Gibbs-White could return against the Baggies after being sidelined since December with a knee injury.The midfielder returned to Wolves for rehab but is back training with the ...Full Story »

Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna admitted that his team was “fortunate” to pick up three points following Saturday’s narrow 1-0 League One victory over Gillingham.He said it was not his side’s “best performance” but the only goal of the game from Conor Chaplin was worthy of the win.McKenna said: “It definitely wasn’t our best performance for sure.&ld...Full Story »

Bolton have no fresh selection concerns as they prepare to host Cambridge.Wanderers boss Ian Evatt could make changes to his side ahead of a busy fixture schedule.New signing Kieran Sadlier could push for a place in the starting line-up after coming off the bench in the second half of the 6-0 thrashing of Sunderland.Dapo Afolayan will be looking to keep his starting spot, having made an impact a...Full Story »

Bolton manager Ian Evatt expects to have Kieran Lee available for the visit of Sunderland in Sky Bet League One.Lee was forced off with a hip injury at half-time of the win at Shrewsbury but has trained all week.On-loan winger Xavier Amaechi is also back in the squad after a lengthy absence.Amaechi has not featured since December 11 due to a hamstring injury but is back in training and could mak...Full Story »

Kieran McKenna praised Wes Burns after he scored twice to seal a fourth win in five matches for the new Ipswich boss – a 2-0 victory against AFC Wimbledon.Ipswich took a well-deserved lead in the 61st minute when Burns’ low strike found the back of the net.And his second goal in the closing stages was enough to keep their strong start under McKenna going, despite a late red card for ...Full Story »

Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna was delighted with his team’s response as they came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Accrington.Goals from Wes Burns and Conor Chaplin gave Town the three vital points, with the visitors’ strike coming from Ethan Hamilton.Accrington took the lead in the 15th minute through a fine shot from Hamilton and could have gone 2-0 up when Matt Butcher hi...Full Story »

Kieran Agard could make his Doncaster debut on Saturday when Wigan visit the Keepmoat Stadium.The 32-year-old forward joined the Sky Bet League One basement boys this week, having concluded a six-month deal with Plymouth.Tiago Cukur has left the club, returning to Watford after they took the option to bring the teenager’s loan at Rovers to an end.Boss Gary McSheffrey has numerous players u...Full Story »