A frustrated Neil Wood rued missed chances as Salford were held to a 2-2 draw at home to Crawley.The Ammies relinquished the lead on two occasions against a Crawley side who are still without a victory in Sky Bet League Two under new boss Kevin Betsy.Callum Hendry handed the hosts a dream start inside three minutes but the Salford lead was cancelled out when Tom Nichols rifled home.After the int...Full Story »

Gillingham boss Neil Harris said his side’s goalless draw with Swindon felt like a win after they were forced to play most of the Sky Bet League Two clash with 10 men.The result, which came after Gills debutant Haji Mnoga was dismissed for picking up two yellow cards inside the opening 10 minutes, extended their winless – and scoreless – run to five league matches.Nevertheless,...Full Story »

Interim boss Gary O’Neil believes Bournemouth’s squad is good enough to be competitive at Premier League level after life without Scott Parker began with a battling goalless draw against Wolves.Parker was sacked on Tuesday, having said the Cherries’ squad is “ill-equipped” for top-flight football in the aftermath of Saturday’s record-equalling 9-0 drubbing at ...Full Story »

A relieved Alex Neil had his Stoke debut salvaged by a late Tyrese Campbell leveller as the Potters drew 1-1 with Swansea.After switching Sunderland for Stoke on Sunday, the new boss endured a nightmare start to his reign when Joel Piroe handed the Swans an early opener.But a frustrated Stoke had their persistence rewarded when substitute Campbell notched a stoppage time equaliser to earn his ne...Full Story »

Tyrese Campbell’s stoppage-time strike rescued a point for new Stoke boss Alex Neil as his tenure began with a 1-1 draw against Swansea.The 41-year-old left his position as Sunderland manager on Sunday to pen a three-year deal at Stoke and endured a frustrating opening to his reign.An out-of-form Swans side, who had managed only one win from six Sky Bet Championship games prior to this mee...Full Story »

New Stoke boss Alex Neil will pick the team for the first time as he prepares to launch his reign against Swansea in the Sky Bet Championship.The former Sunderland head coach took up his role as Michael O’Neill’s replacement on Sunday, a day after witnessing the Potters’ 1-0 win at Blackburn from the stands, and has promised his players a clean slate.However, the Scot has inher...Full Story »

Gary O’Neil has no fresh injury concerns as he takes charge of Bournemouth for the first time against Wolves.With Scott Parker sacked on Monday, O’Neil has taken over on a temporary basis and still has a few players sidelined.Ryan Fredericks (calf), Joe Rothwell (quad), David Brooks (fitness) and Junior Stanislas (groin) are all out for the Cherries, who will be looking to respond to...Full Story »

Neil Wood says that confidence is growing at Salford City as they ended Stevenage’s unbeaten start with a 1-0 victory.The Ammies left it late with Ryan Watson’s emphatic 90th-minute winner the difference as the visiting Boro’s seven-game run without defeat was ended.Despite enjoying their best start to a season since 2012, Steve Evans’ side suffered from a slow start and ...Full Story »

Gillingham boss Neil Harris wants to see his side sharpen up in forward areas following his side’s 1-0 defeat at Carlisle.The toothless Gills have scored just one league goal all season and are yet to win a point away.The visitors briefly threatened when Cheye Alexander fired over and David Tutonda saw a shot saved just before half-time.Paul Huntington’s header was well saved by Glen...Full Story »

Robbie Neilson was proud of his Hearts players for putting FC Zurich under “massive pressure” before Jorge Grant’s second-half red card swung their Europa League play-off back in favour of the Swiss champions.The Tynecastle boss was hugely encouraged with the way the Jambos dominated their visitors in the first half as they tried to overturn a 2-1 first-leg deficit at a packed-...Full Story »

Neil Harris insisted “goals will come” for Gillingham after the League Two outfit beat Exeter 6-5 on penalties in the Carabao Cup second round.The Gills drew a blank for the fourth consecutive match but held their nerve to advance in the shootout, with Jake Turner saving Josh Key’s effort before David Tutonda slotted home to settle the outcome.Harris felt his side should have h...Full Story »

Alex Neil says there is “no fear” in his Sunderland side as they rose into the top six with a 1-0 victory over Stoke.The Black Cats snatched the lead against the run of play when stopper Joe Bursik let a Ross Stewart strike wriggle beneath him moments before the interval.Despite dominating, Stoke failed to take advantage with Anthony Patterson denying a fierce Jacob Brown effort with...Full Story »

Gillingham manager Neil Harris believes his side are still searching for the right balance between attack and defence after their 0-0 draw with Walsall.The Saddlers had the better of the chances during an unspectacular first 45 minutes.The visitors also came close to taking the lead at several points during the second half, but Harris’ side defended resolutely to secure a point.And despite...Full Story »

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson hailed his players for coming through a rocky period in Switzerland and setting up a chance to reach the Europa League.Lawrence Shankland gave Hearts the lead from the penalty spot midway through the first half of their Europa League play-off first leg against Zurich but the hosts were ahead inside 12 minutes.Hearts survived some scares to take a 2-1 deficit back to...Full Story »

Sunderland boss Alex Neil expressed pride in his team despite their 2-1 loss at Sheffield United.Goals from Anel Ahmedhodzic and Max Lowe, either side of the break, gave the Blades victory.After being forced to play with only 10 men for around an hour following Dan Neil’s sending off, Sunderland reduced the arrears with a goal from Lynden Gooch, but they never seriously threatened to draw ...Full Story »

Salford manager Neil Wood insisted he would not let anyone get ahead of themselves after his side climbed to the top of the League Two table following a 3-2 win at Newport.Substitute Ryan Leak headed in the winner from a corner seven minutes from time after the Ammies had let a 2-0 lead slip at Rodney Parade.“It’s only three wins so we won’t get carried away,” said Wood.&...Full Story »

Stoke boss Michael O’Neill will make late decisions over Josh Tymon and Josh Laurent ahead of Wednesday night’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Middlesbrough.Defender Tymon and midfielder Laurent played through Saturday’s 3-1 defeat at Huddersfield with ankle problems and are being assessed.However, wing-back Harry Clarke could be out for up to six weeks with a stress facture o...Full Story »

Neil Harris slammed his players after Gillingham’s dire showing in a 3-0 defeat at Tranmere.The Gills were undone by Elliott Nevitt in the first half, and wing-backs Ethan Bristow and Josh Dacres-Cogley in the second, and Harris was in no mood to make any excuses for a below-par performance.“Firstly, on behalf of the group, I have to apologise to the loyal fans that travelled,”...Full Story »

Sunderland manager Alex Neil has just one injury absentee for the visit of QPR.Forward Leon Dajaku suffered a recurrence of his thigh injury after coming on as a late substitute in the win over Bristol City last weekend.Neil made 11 changes from the side which won 3-2 at Ashton Gate for the Carabao Cup loss to Sheffield Wednesday in midweek.Jack Diamond was one of the better performers in a poor...Full Story »

Port Vale could have new signing Ellis Harrison in their side for the Sky Bet League One clash with Bolton.The striker arrived on a permanent deal from Fleetwood on Thursday as Vale look to increase their attacking options following the calf injury suffered by last season’s top scorer James Wilson.Wilson is expected to be out for a few weeks but Dave Worrall, who missed last weekend’...Full Story »