Stockport boss Dave Challinor hailed hat-trick hero Paddy Madden after his side remained top of League Two with a 3-1 win at Sutton.Madden, who also bagged a treble in the 8-0 demolition in the reverse fixture, nabbed his third hat-trick of the season as he took his tally to 18 in all competitions for the league leaders.And Challinor said: “It’s the time of the year where you need ex...Full Story »

Paddy Madden scored a hat-trick against Sutton for the second time this season as Stockport tightened their grip at the top of League Two with a 3-1 win.It took the lead leaders just two minutes to go in front as Madden touched in from close range after Neill Byrne’s header hit the bar.Sutton came close to an equaliser when Charlie Lakin’s free-kick was well saved by Ben Hinchliffe b...Full Story »

Oldham and Rochdale shared the derby honours in a 1-1 National League draw at Boundary Park.Hallam Hope put the Latics ahead inside six minutes, finding the net against Rochdale for the second time this season following a penetrating run from Josh Lundstram.Rochdale levelled after 27 minutes when Sam Mather got the decisive touch at a corner directed to the near post for the ball to trickle over...Full Story »

CRISTIANO RONALDO caught the attention with a suspiciously-timed tweet on Thursday. Footie fans were treated to a barmy mid-table belter between Chelsea and Manchester United. Cristiano Ronaldo has caught fans attention amid his two-word tweet after United's late collapse against Chelsea Credit: @Cristiano Defending was almost non-existent as United raced back from 2-0 down to lead 3-2 in the...Full Story »

Jose Mourinho has been linked with a third stint at Chelsea. Mauricio Pochettino is the fifth Chelsea manager under the ownership of Todd Boehly and Clearlake but who will be the sixth? It feels as though the writing’s on the wall for the current Blues boss, prompting us to look at the next manager odds, according to Oddschecker. 10) Jurgen KloppSure, he said he’s taking a break...Full Story »

Former Arsenal and Real Madrid playmaker Mesut Ozil, who retired last year, has swapped the football pitch for the gym with incredible results Mesut Ozil has left fans stunned after showcasing his incredible body transformation. The German playmaker was known for his slender frame during his spells with Arsenal and Real Madrid, but he looks like a different man now. Since announcing his retire...Full Story »

Former Arsenal icon Robert Pires has urged Kylian Mbappe to renege on his decision to join Real Madrid and pursue a move to Liverpool instead. It was announced in February that Paris Saint-Germain sensation Mbappe had agreed terms on a much-anticipated move to the Bernabeu worth an eye-watering £203 over five years between his wages and a nine-figure signing-on fee – and that's bef...Full Story »

Tottenham are eyeing a surprise move, as Ange Postecoglou improves his squad (Image credit: Getty Images) Tottenham are said to be preparing a move for a South American star this summer, as Ange Postecoglou aims to improve his squad. Spurs are riding high in the Premier League, chasing the fourth Champions League spot but have found that their thin squad has prevented them from sustaining a t...Full Story »

Chelsea news as possible Mauricio Pochettino replacement opens up on Jose Mourinho comparisons Ruben Amorim has been compared to Jose Mourinho (Image: Antonietta Baldassarre/Insidefoto/LightRocket via Getty Images) We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowle...Full Story »

Sporting CP manager Rúben Amorim brushed aside rumours surrounding his future on Monday and said that winning trophies this season at the Portuguese giants is his main priority. The 39-year-old has been linked to the top job at Premier League leaders Liverpool, with Jurgen Klopp set to leave at the end of the season. The speculation around Amorim's future has gathered pace in recent days ...Full Story »

ARSENAL face a battle on and off the pitch with Bayern Munich with the Champions League quarter-finalists both reportedly eyeing Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi. The midfielder "remains on the list" as a top transfer target at the Emirates Stadium ahead of the 2024 summer window. Martin Zubimendi 'remains on Arsenal's list' to target in the summer transfer window Credit: Getty The Gunners...Full Story »

Colchester boss Danny Cowley insisted he was only interested in his own team’s results after seeing them slip into the League Two drop zone following a 1-1 draw at Tranmere.Kieron Morris and Alistair Smith traded goals in the early stages and the point means that, with Sutton and Forest Green both picking up victories, Colchester drop into the bottom two, a point from safety, albeit with t...Full Story »

Dave Challinor felt Stockport “stunk the place out” in their 1-0 win over AFC Wimbledon but admitted he will take more of the same if it results in promotion.The play-off chasing Dons could have gone ahead but James Tilley missed from the penalty spot before substitute Odin Bailey netted as full-time neared to put League Two leaders County four points clear despite a below-par perfor...Full Story »

Devante Rodney grabbed an injury-time equaliser for 10-man Rochdale as Hartlepool failed to make the most of Kairo Mitchell’s red card.Mitchell was dismissed for a dangerous tackle on Tom Parkes in the run up to half-time of this mid-table clash, but it was not until the 65th minute that Joe Grey’s close-range finish punished the hosts’ failure to deal with a corner.Pools goalk...Full Story »

Following yet more dropped points against 10-man Burnley on Saturday, Chelsea players have reportedly had enough of Mauricio Pochettino. WHAT HAPPENED?According to an exclusive report by HITC, some Chelsea players have approached club management and Todd Boehly regarding their displeasure with Pochettino with an upturn in form looking unlikelier every day. The players reportedly want the Arge...Full Story »

DISGRACED football star Quincy Promes is enduring brutal living conditions in a prison in the United Arab Emirates. Promes, 32, stood out for the likes of Sevilla and Ajax but his career has taken a nosedive after his recent legal troubles. Promes is held in Al Aweer prison where rape is an everyday occurrence Promes and his fellow inmates have to shave their heads bald The winger has been s...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino conceded Chelsea are missing something after they failed to defeat 10-man Burnley in what he reflected had been a “must-win” game at Stamford Bridge, which ended 2-2.Cole Palmer’s goal, drilled into the bottom corner from Raheem Sterling’s delightful flick with 12 minutes to play, looked to have nicked it for the hosts, restoring the lead after Josh Cu...Full Story »

Tony Docherty lavished praised the “bravery” of his Dundee players as they moved into the top six but he refused to get carried away after the 2-1 win over St Johnstone.Amadou Bakayoko fired home a late winner for the visitors after Adama Sidibeh had equalised following Lyall Cameron’s breathtaking opener.Docherty has repeatedly targeted securing 10 league wins on Dundee’...Full Story »

Derek McInnes was proud of his Kilmarnock side for securing their place in the top six of the cinch Premiership with two games remaining before the split.Killie finished 10th last year but are now guaranteed to be competing for a place in Europe in the closing weeks of the campaign after their 1-1 draw away to Hearts took them seven points clear of seventh-placed Hibernian.The fourth-placed Ayrs...Full Story »

Marley Watkins scored a stunning second-half equaliser as Kilmarnock guaranteed their place in the top six of the cinch Premiership with a 1-1 draw away to Hearts.The hosts seized the initiative early on when Kenneth Vargas nodded home the opener at the end of a week in which it was confirmed that the Costa Rica forward – initially signed on loan – had agreed a five-year contract wit...Full Story »