Gary Rowett hailed the impact of Danny McNamara after his first two goals in a Millwall shirt capped a comprehensive 4-1 win over vulnerable Barnsley at the Den.On his 50th appearance for the Lions, the 23-year-old wing-back opened the scoring in the first half of the Sky Bet Championship contest when he arrived late in the box to convert a Jed Wallace cross.And he then doubled his tally for the...Full Story »

Dundee United and Dundee had to share the spoils at Tannadice after a thrilling four-goal cinch Premiership clash ended 2-2.United looked to have the game sewn up early in the second half after establishing a two-goal lead through Nicky Clark and Charlie Mulgrew but Dundee came storming back with Danny Mullen and then Charlie Adam earning a point.The result confirmed United’s top-six finis...Full Story »

Danny McNamara’s double helped keep Millwall’s play-off hopes alive with a resounding 4-1 win over relegation-threatened Barnsley at the Den.The wingback’s first two goals of the season gave the Lions a deserved 2-0 lead in this Sky Bet Championship contest, before Barnsley hit back through Romal Palmer.But that proved to be just a mere consolation as Oliver Burke and then Beni...Full Story »

Pompey boss Danny Cowley refused to write off Portsmouth’s Sky Bet League One play-off chances after a 1-1 draw at Bolton.Kieran Sadlier’s penalty equaliser cancelled out Aiden O’Brien’s opener for the visitors in a result which did neither side many favours.“I am the optimist, I believe anything is possible,” said Cowley, as Portsmouth remain 12 points off th...Full Story »

Danny Wright scored twice as Torquay breathed fresh life into their fading National League play-off hopes with a hard-fought 3-2 win at second-bottom King’s Lynn.The 11th-placed Gulls, who had lost just once in their previous 10 games but had drawn the last four, saw Connor Lemonheigh-Evans fire a good early chance over before the visitors took control through Wright’s quickfire doub...Full Story »

WEST HAM expect Kurt Zouma to be prosecuted for animal cruelty by the RSPCA for kicking and slapping his cat, reports say. The animal welfare charity seized the defender's pet after a shocking video of Zouma abusing it sparked an investigation. Fellow footballer Yoan Zouma filmed and put this disturbing footage of older brother Kurt's actions on Snapchat The France star's younger brother Yoan...Full Story »

Manager Danny Cowley was pleased his in-form Portsmouth side negotiated a poor playing surface at Crewe to maintain their top-six challenge.Pompey had this fixture at Gresty Road called off an hour before kick-off last month after a deluge of rain made the surface unplayable.Parts of the pitch were still not conducive for good football but the visitors demonstrated a predatory instinct when it m...Full Story »

Derby assistant manager Liam Rosenior believes Ravel Morrison could be key in the club’s fight for Sky Bet Championship survival.Morrison scored his first league goals in England for nearly eight years to give the Rams a 2-0 victory over fellow relegation strugglers Barnsley.Rosenior described Morrison as “absolutely outstanding” and knows how important he could be in the next ...Full Story »

Portsmouth head coach Danny Cowley hailed his “heroic” players for overcoming Marcus Harness’ early red card to thump Accrington 4-0.George Hirst scored twice as Pompey cruised to victory, despite Harness being sent off with just 21 minutes played.Cowley said: “It was good to get an early lead. Then Marcus gets sent off and we’re thinking we’ve got to go anoth...Full Story »

Portsmouth manager Danny Cowley was delighted with his side’s comeback 3-2 win at home to Oxford.Hayden Carter scored his first Pompey goal as the south coast side put a dent in the visitors’ promotion hopes.Cowley said: “I thought we were excellent and am very pleased for the players, staff, and of course the supporters, who were incredible tonight.“I hope these sorts of...Full Story »

Portsmouth boss Danny Cowley bemoaned his side’s defending after they staged a dramatic comeback from 3-0 down to claim a 3-3 draw at home to Fleetwood.Substitute Aiden O’Brien came off the bench to rescue a point in stoppage time.But head coach Cowley said: “That is two points dropped as far as I am concerned. We were too soft in the first half, didn’t get enough first c...Full Story »

Portsmouth boss Danny Cowley praised the patience of his players after their late 2-1 win at Shrewsbury.Pompey wrapped up the win six minutes from time after Louis Thompson hit a brilliant long-range goal against opponents who had played with 10 men since the 31st minute.“We are pleased to win but we could have made it easier if we had taken some of our clear chances,” said Cowley.&l...Full Story »

Substitutes Fred and Anthony Elanga scored late goals as Manchester United beat arch-rivals Leeds 4-2 in a Premier League thriller at Elland Road.The visitors led 2-0 at half-time through Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes headers, before Leeds hit back with two goals inside a minute from Rodrigo and Brazilian substitute Raphinha.Both sides went in search of a winner in horrendous conditions due ...Full Story »

Sunderland manager Alex Neil is hoping Danny Batth will increase his defensive options when promotion-chasing MK Dons visit the Stadium of Light in Sky Bet League One on Saturday.Batth missed Neil’s first game in charge, last Saturday’s draw with AFC Wimbledon, after rolling his ankle and Bailey Wright returned from a calf injury to take his place.The 31-year-old has played a part in...Full Story »

Danny Cowley felt his Portsmouth players were rewarded for showing more bravery after scoring four second-half goals to beat lowly Doncaster 4-0 in League One.The home side ran riot after half-time having been frustrated in the opening 45 minutes, with debutant Aiden O’Brien adding his name to the scoresheet a minute after coming off the bench.Head coach Cowley said: “It was a hard-f...Full Story »

Portsmouth boss Danny Cowley could be tempted to pair Marcus Harness and Michael Jacobs together when his side face Doncaster in League One.Harness, who has 10 goals in 30 games this season, has been rested for the past two games, but Jacobs has stepped up in his absence and now has three goals in three to give Cowley a dilemma.Cowley reported no fresh injury concerns after Tuesday’s 2-1 w...Full Story »

Portsmouth manager Danny Cowley was relieved to see his side pick up their first win of 2022 by beating Burton 2-1 at Fratton Park.Michael Jacobs scored one goal and made another as Pompey put Saturday’s crushing stoppage-time defeat at Oxford behind themCowley said: “That was a massive three points for us.“We expended so much energy on Saturday, so it was really pleasing the w...Full Story »

Gillingham forward Danny Lloyd is set to miss the visit of Cambridge.The 30-year-old was carried off on a stretcher in considerable pain in Saturday’s defeat to Ipswich.Charlie Kelman would be favourite to return to the starting line-up, having been dropped for Vadaine Oliver at the weekend, but manager Neil Harris could also turn to Thomas Dickson-Peters.Mustapha Carayol could also be an ...Full Story »

Portsmouth head coach Danny Cowley admitted his side did not play well enough after being beaten 2-1 at home by Charlton – thanks partly to a controversial goal.Chuks Aneke was clearly offside when he played a big part in Conor Washington’s opener 14 minutes before half-time, leaving the home fans incensed.But Cowley said: “I didn’t think we played well enough for long en...Full Story »

Dundee striker Danny Mullen could return for the cinch Premiership clash with former club St Mirren.Mullen missed the midweek draw against St Johnstone with a sickness bug.Niall McGinn and Jay Chapman are in line for home debuts.Jordan Marshall remains a doubt while Cillian Sheridan (Achilles) and Lee Ashcroft (hamstring) are long-term absentees.St Mirren have no fresh injury concerns for t...Full Story »