Josh Windass netted a hat-trick as promotion-chasing Sheffield Wednesday extended their unbeaten league run to 13 games with a thumping 5-0 win against Cambridge at Hillsborough.Windass struck a seventh-minute opener, producing a composed finish after a great ball from George Byers picked out his run.It was 2-0 after 21 minutes when Callum Paterson was bundled over in the area by Liam Bennett an...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore praised his team’s resilience after two goals from Michael Smith saw them beat Port Vale 2-0 to maintain their push for promotion.Smith was on target from the penalty spot in the 30th minute and added a second goal after 70 minutes.Moore said: “It was a satisfying win. A real tight game. I was really pleased with the resilience shown.“I ...Full Story »

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom hailed his side’s relentless mentality as they drew level on points with Sky Bet Championship leaders Burnley thanks to a 2-1 victory away at Blackpool.Sander Berge put the visitors ahead in the first half before James McAtee’s stunning solo effort doubled the lead after the break, with Marvin Ekpiteta striking for the hosts.Norwegian midfi...Full Story »

Michael Smith scored both goals as Sheffield Wednesday beat Port Vale 2-0 to extend their unbeaten Sky Bet League One run to 12 games and maintain their push for promotion.Wednesday skipper Barry Bannan put an early effort over, while at the other end, Gavin Massey forced a save from Cameron Dawson.Wednesday boss Darren Moore was forced to make a change midway through the half when Bannan went o...Full Story »

Sheffield United maintained the pace with Sky Bet Championship table-toppers Burnley with a 2-1 win at Blackpool.Paul Heckingbottom’s side made it an impressive fifth win on the spin to pile the pressure on Vincent Kompany’s league leaders ahead of their trip to Stoke on Friday night.Goals from Sander Berge and James McAtee did the damage and even Marvin Ekpiteta’s second-half ...Full Story »

The Argentine is now back in the UK having flown back earlier this week. Lisandro Martinez won the World Cup ten days ago Credit: Getty Nicolas Tagliafico wed partner Carolina alongside a World Cup trophy Credit: INSTAGRAM / @tagliafico3 After helping his country win the World Cup in Qatar, Martinez initially travelled to Buenos Aires in his homeland to take part in the celebrations. Lionel ...Full Story »

The Toffees currently sit 17th in the Premier League, just one point above the relegation zone. Everton are interested in signing Elanga Credit: Getty Frank Lampard is understood to be eager to bolster his squad in January, but transfer funds will likely be limited due to the club's financial issues. According to The Athletic, Everton are expected to look into the loan market over the next fe...Full Story »

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom talked up the importance of Wes Foderingham’s penalty save at the start of the second half which helped his side beat Coventry 3-1.After James McAtee had put the Blades ahead in the first half, Foderingham denied Viktor Gyokeres from 12 yards.Ciaran Clark then put Sheffield United 2-0 ahead four minutes later before substitute Tommy Doyle netted ...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday boss Darren Moore praised his side’s determination after the 2-1 win at 10-man Fleetwood stretched their unbeaten run to 11 league games.The Owls came from behind as goals from George Byers and Marvin Johnson cancelled out Shaun Rooney’s opener.To add salt to the wounds, Rooney saw red late on for Fleetwood who are now just five points above the League One drop zo...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday came from behind to beat 10-man Fleetwood 2-1 and extend their unbeaten League One run to 11 games.The hosts looked lively from the word go and had to wait less than 10 minutes for the opener.They worked it left to right before the ball found its way to Shaun Rooney, who rifled an unstoppable effort past the helpless Cameron Dawson.But it didn’t last long as George Byer...Full Story »

Szymon Marciniak, the referee for the World Cup final, has responded to claims that Lionel Messi's extra-time goal should have been disallowed. Messi made it 3-2 in extra time French media claimed goal shouldn't have stood Marciniak highlighted France's encroachment WHAT HAPPENED? Messi's strike made it 3-2 in extra-time before Kylian Mbappe's second penalty of the evening made it 3-3 ...Full Story »

Carlisle manager Paul Simpson bemoaned what he felt was a “huge error” from the officials that cost his side a point after Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat to promotion rivals Northampton.Jack Armour stroked Carlisle into a 50th-minute lead at Sixfields despite suspicions of offside, however the Cobblers scored twice in the next six minutes through Sam Sherring and Louis Appere to turn the...Full Story »

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom felt his side made much harder work of their 2-1 Championship victory at Wigan than was necessary.The Blades were given the perfect start at the DW Stadium when John Egan headed them ahead from a corner inside eight minutes.Skipper Billy Sharp doubled the lead 11 minutes after the restart, and the visitors were very good value for it.However, Wigan pul...Full Story »

Sheffield United cemented their second-place spot in the Championship with a hard-fought but ultimately deserved 2-1 victory at struggling Wigan.John Egan put United in front early in the first half and Billy Sharp added a second before Nathan Broadhead got one back for Wigan.In Kolo Toure’s first home game in charge, Wigan engineered a massive chance inside 80 seconds, when the midfi...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore admitted his side have been struggling on the ball in recent weeks after their goalless League One draw at home to Oxford.Josh Murphy could have won it for the visitors in stoppage time but goalkeeper Cameron Dawson saved his penalty.Moore said: “We were dogged off the ball but we could’ve been much smoother on the ball today. We just couldn&r...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Cameron Dawson saved a stoppage-time penalty as the high-flying Owls recorded a goalless League One draw at home to Oxford.The away side started well and had the first big opportunity, with skipper Cameron Brannagan having his effort saved by the feet of Dawson.Wednesday striker Callum Paterson then had a close-range shot saved by Simon Eastwood, with Josh Windass ...Full Story »

Fernando Santos has officially been sacked as Portugal coach after he failed to lead his country past the the quarter-finals of the World Cup. · Won Euro 2016· Struggled at Euro 2020 and World Cup 2022· Cristiano Ronaldo drama overshadowed Qatar campaignWHAT HAPPENED? After eight years in charge and victory at Euro 2016, the 68-year-old has now left the job. He failed to repeat...Full Story »

Callum Paterson struck a stoppage-time equaliser to extend Sheffield Wednesday’s unbeaten run to nine games with a 1-1 draw against Exeter at a chilly St James Park.Wednesday started well with Josh Windass forcing Jamal Blackman into saving his early free-kick, while Exeter saw a Cheick Diabate header cleared off the line.Mark McGuinness headed narrowly wide of the Exeter goal, while Tyree...Full Story »

Exeter manager Gary Caldwell could not have been any prouder of his players and said he felt for them after they were denied victory over Sheffield Wednesday in cruel fashion in a 1-1 draw at St James Park.After an even first half, Jake Caprice put Exeter in front with a brilliant shot that flew in off the far post in the 56th minute, but in the fourth minute of stoppage time – and with th...Full Story »

A first-half goal from captain Billy Sharp gave Sheffield United a 1-0 win against Huddersfield in a lacklustre affair at Bramall Lane.Sharp netted after 15 minutes to earn the Blades a fifth victory in six Sky Bet Championship matches.The result lifts United level on points with leaders Burnley, who have a game in hand, while Huddersfield remain at the foot of the table.Blades boss Paul Hecking...Full Story »