Reading could hand a debut to Tom Dele-Bashiru in the Sky Bet Championship clash at home to Bristol City.The Watford midfielder joined on a season-long loan last week but was an unused substitute in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Preston.Ovie Ejaria is in line to return from a groin injury in time to be considered for selection by Royals boss Veljko Paunovic.Yakou Meite (knee) is a long-term abse...Full Story »

Former Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has written an open letter to his successor in which he attempts to absolve himself from blame for the club's situation while also hitting out at Joan Laporta's role in it. The club's dire finances have become public knowledge around the world and have culminated in the loss of Lionel Messi, prompting many to pile further blame on Bartomeu's pre...Full Story »

Port Vale are hopeful Tom Conlon will be available for Saturday’s visit of Tranmere.The midfielder was absent from the midweek defeat to Sunderland in the Carabao Cup because of a niggle but it is hoped he will be fine to face Rovers.Striker Devante Rodney was also absent against the Black Cats because of a knock but he too is likely to be in contention this weekend, while midfielder Jake ...Full Story »

Crewe midfielder Tom Lowery will miss the season opener at home to Cheltenham as his contract dispute rumbles on.The 23-year-old has entered his final year and been offered a new deal but has yet to sign it and, as a result, has been left out of pre-season matches.Manager Dave Artell is likely to give debuts to a number of his new signings with centre-back Tommie Hoban, forward Christopher Long ...Full Story »

KIERAN TIERNEY had a special message hidden on his shin pads during his paw-fect performance at Wembley on Friday night. The Arsenal defender put in a terrier's performance in Scotland's 0-0 draw with England in the Euros. Kieran Tierney showed off his custom shin pads And Tierney, 24, showed a picture of a dog on his shin pads after the draw. It's unclear who the mystery pet is or belongs t...Full Story »

ARSENAL’S move for Sporting Lisbon striker Tiago Tomas hangs in the balance after failing to qualify for Europe. The Gunners have been in talks with the Portuguese side for months to prize away the 18-year-old this summer. Sporting Lisbon whizkid Tiago Tomas has been monitored by Arsenal for months and already has two Portugal Under-21 caps However, Sporting are determined not to see th...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel is set to sign a new contract with Chelsea this week after masterminding their Champions League triumph. Beating Manchester City in Porto has triggered a clause that automatically extends his current 18-month deal. But after initial discussions with owner Roman Abramovich last night, a bumper new long-term contract is now being readied. Tuchel said: “I think that I have a ...Full Story »

Shocked Kilmarnock boss Tommy Wright could not believe how little fight his players showed as they lost their grip on the club’s 28-year Scottish Premiership run.For the second match in a row the Rugby Park outfit put in an abject display as they allowed Dundee to claim promotion back to the top flight with a 4-2 aggregate win in the play-off final.A club who finished third as recently as ...Full Story »

Torquay’s automatic promotions hopes suffered a serious setback as they squandered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 against Barnet, the basement side in the Vanarama National League.Jake Andrews put the Gulls ahead in the 13th minute with a fine finish at the back post following Ben Wynter’s low cross from the right flank while the hosts were cruising when Connor Lemonheigh-Evans doubled ...Full Story »

An injury-time penalty earned Eastleigh a 1-0 victory over Boreham Wood in a major boost to their National League play-off hopes.The Spitfires threw everything at their opponents in the final stages and were rewarded when the referee pointed to the spot, with Joe Tomlinson converting.Boreham Wood hit the bar in the first half through Gus Mafuta, while Eastleigh had an 88th-minute effort ruled ou...Full Story »

Relieved Tommy Wright hopes Brandon Haunstrup’s late goal has given Kilmarnock the lifeline that will allow them to rescue their 28-year top-flight run.Second tier runners-up Dundee claimed first blood in their Premiership play-off battle as goals from Jordan McGhee and Charlie Adam put them two-up just after half-time at Dens Park.But after an error-strewn display, Killie finally got thei...Full Story »

Tom Knowles notched an early brace as Yeovil beat King’s Lynn 3-1 at Huish Park.Knowles opened the scoring with a finish in the eighth minute, making the most of sloppy play at the back by the visitors.And three minutes later he was on target again, sending a delightful shot in from outside the box following a fine passing move.King’s Lynn pulled a goal back in the 23rd minute via a ...Full Story »

Kilmarnock manager Tommy Wright insists his side must cut out the naive defending and hope Motherwell do them a huge favour to avoid the Scottish Premiership play-off final.Killie are all but safe from automatic relegation following their 3-3 draw with St Mirren due to their vastly superior goal difference over bottom club Hamilton, who they face on Sunday.But to climb above 10th-placed Ross Cou...Full Story »

Dean Henderson will cement the No.1 shirt at Manchester United with David de Gea and Sergio Romero likely to leave, and former keeper Tom Heaton to come in from Aston Villa Aston Villa goalkeeper Tom Heaton could be in for a sensational return to his boyhood club this summer if Manchester United’s overhaul goes ahead. United’s keeper situation has been in the spotlight this season,...Full Story »

Crawley will again be without Tom Nichols when they conclude their campaign by hosting Bolton on Saturday.The forward remains suspended following his red card against Newport on April 20.Having been a doubt, Sam Matthews missed the 3-3 draw at Stevenage last weekend, along with long-term absentees Tom Dallison (ankle) and Reece Grego-Cox (knee).John Yems’ men are 12th in the Sky Bet League...Full Story »

Tom Trybull could be missing for Blackburn’s final game of the season against Birmingham.The Norwich loanee sat out the match against Rotherham last week with a back problem and could have played his last game for Rovers.Lewis Holtby is expected to make his final appearance for the club before he returns to Germany at the end of his contract.Long-term absentee Daniel Ayala, who has not pla...Full Story »

Swindon caretaker manager Tommy Wright took some solace from his relegated side’s 2-1 defeat at home to Ipswich.James Norwood’s brace secured the three points for an Ipswich side that had gone six games without a goal.Wright said: “I’ll take out that we kept going. They were the better team but I wanted a response, some fight, and we got that today.“The first goal i...Full Story »

Tommy Wright admitted Kilmarnock got what they deserved after a slow start to both halves at Fir Park saw them drop back into the Scottish Premiership bottom two.Devante Cole scored two minutes into the second half before setting up Stephen O’Donnell to seal a 2-0 win for Motherwell with five minutes left.It was the worst possible day for Killie, with Ross County and Hamilton both winning ...Full Story »

Devante Cole scored one and set up another as Kilmarnock dropped back into the Scottish Premiership bottom two with a 2-0 defeat at Motherwell.Cole finished well early in the second half before his clever footwork paved the way for Stephen O’Donnell to wrap up Motherwell’s third consecutive league win with five minutes left at Fir Park.Victories elsewhere for Ross County and Hamilton...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday defender Tom Lees will miss Saturday’s home clash with Nottingham Forest due to an ankle injury.Lees has been ruled out of Wednesday’s remaining two fixtures of the season after sustaining ligament damage in the 3-1 loss at Middlesbrough last weekend.Massimo Luongo, Chey Dunkley and Joost Van Aken could make returns to action after injury having trained this week....Full Story »