New Swansea boss Michael Duff revealed the club are talking to star striker Joel Piroe to try to entice him to extend his stay at the club.The Dutchman is out of contract next summer and gave Duff a first-hand look at what he can do by scoring two of his side’s goals in a 3-0 demolition of League One side Northampton in the first round of the Carabao Cup.“We haven’t received a ...Full Story »

Swansea’s top scorer of the past two seasons, Joel Piroe, struck twice to give his new boss Michael Duff his first win as the Championship side went safely into the second round of the Carabao Cup with a 3-0 home win over Northampton.The subject of much transfer speculation this summer, Piroe struck in the 10th minute when Wales international Ollie Cooper drove into the Cobblers’ box...Full Story »

Substitute Joe Quigley scored a dramatic late winner to spare Chesterfield’s blushes as the Vanarama National League promotion hopefuls came from behind to beat Dorking 4-3.Paul Cook’s Spireites – who finished third last season – got their new campaign up and running as Ryan Colclough hammered home the opener in the 23rd minute.Yet semi-professional Dorking were soon leve...Full Story »

Joe Newell’s stoppage-time free-kick gave Hibernian a lifeline during an embarrassing 2-1 Europa Conference League defeat in Andorra.David Marshall’s howler had left Hibernian facing an uphill battle to avoid an early exit as home side Inter d’Escaldes went two ahead in the 71st minute.A day after Hibs announced Marshall would hand the captaincy back to Paul Hanlon after a seas...Full Story »

Joel Ward’s late equaliser ensured the points were split as Crystal Palace salvaged a 2-2 draw with Fulham at Craven Cottage.Odsonne Edouard opened the scoring for the Eagles in the first half but Aleksandar Mitrovic’s spot kick in stoppage time ensured the sides were level at the break.The Serbian striker, who had returned to the Cottagers’ starting line-up for the first time ...Full Story »

Joel Matip’s towering header saw Liverpool come from behind to beat West Ham 2-1 and pick up a third straight win.The Hammers led through a wonder strike from Lucas Paqueta but were pegged back by Cody Gakpo’s drive.And moments after Jarrod Bowen had a goal disallowed for offside, Matip struck from a corner to halt West Ham’s recent revival.Three points on the road 🙌 pi...Full Story »

Joe Pigott came off the bench to score the only goal of the game as Portsmouth beat Accrington Stanley.With Pompey all but done in the chase for the play-offs following four successive draws, the pressure was on Accrington to take all three points in their fight to stay in League One.It was Accrington who took the game to the hosts, forcing three corners in the opening five minutes.They had thre...Full Story »

Joel Piroe scored twice as Swansea beat play-off chasing Preston 4-2 in a bad-tempered Championship clash that involved a mass brawl in the closing stages.Preston manager Ryan Lowe and Swansea midfielder Joe Allen were both shown straight red cards after a heated confrontation erupted on the touchline with the hosts leading 3-2 five minutes from time.At least 30 players, substitutes and coaches ...Full Story »

Joey Barton admitted getting one over on his former club Fleetwood was extra sweet after Bristol Rovers came from behind to record a 2-1 away win.Lewis Gibson cancelled out Jayden Stockley’s opener with a scrambled equaliser after goalkeeper Jay Lynch fumbled a shot, and Gavin Ward scored with a cross into the box that bypassed everyone and sailed in.And Barton, sacked as manager by Fleetw...Full Story »

Grant Ward’s winner gave Joey Barton a victorious return to Fleetwood as Bristol Rovers fought back from behind to earn a 2-1 success in League One.Jayden Stockley had given Fleetwood a 22nd-minute lead, but Lewis Gibson equalised after 56 minutes.And 10 minutes later Ward’s overhit cross deceived everyone and dipped underneath the crossbar to give Rovers the points.Stockley had a si...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton heaped praise on his young side and an improving defence as the Pirates finally won at the Memorial Stadium after eight games.The hosts edged to a 1-0 win against Charlton to record a first league double over the Addicks since 1957/58, with a victory built on restricting the opposition’s chances.Dean Holden’s men had scored six goals in their previous ...Full Story »

Portsmouth boss John Mousinho was mystified by the decision to send off Joe Morrell in their 1-1 draw away to MK Dons.Connor Ogilvie’s well-struck volley gaven a dominant Pompey an early lead, but a red card for Morrell in the 39th minute drastically altered the complexion of the game.A brief scuffle inside the Portsmouth six-yard box saw the midfielder receive his marching orders and hand...Full Story »

Joe Nuttall equalised from the penalty spot as Oldham claimed a 2-2 draw in their Vanarama National League encounter at Wealdstone.Nuttall had also been the first to get on the scoresheet when he put the visitors ahead after 27 minutes but Olufela Olomola equalised three minutes after the break.Substitute Sonny Blu Lo-Everton put Wealdstone ahead on 57 minutes but Oldham were quickly back level ...Full Story »

Joey Barton was disappointed by the performance of referee James Bell during his side’s 2-0 Sky Bet League One loss to Portsmouth.The Bristol Rovers boss was angered by the officiating team’s performance throughout the defeat at the Memorial Stadium, which included a controversial opening goal, a penalty decision and a red card all going against the Pirates.“You can’t spe...Full Story »

Joey Barton pointed at the Bristol Rovers pitch in explaining one of several reasons for his side losing 2-0 to Wycombe.The Gas had plenty of chances, with 21 shots in total and six on target, but could not find the net against the visitors from Buckinghamshire.Josh Coburn, Aaron Collins and John Marquis all enjoyed good sights of goal but could not convert at the Memorial Stadium as the West Co...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton felt Luke McCormick was lucky to have not seen red before he was substituted just nine minutes after being brought on during their 3-1 win at local rivals Forest Green.Rovers had responded to Charlie Savage’s early goal to lead 3-1, but McCormick – who was brought on in the 80th minute – was booked immediately and then gave away a penalty with fi...Full Story »

IVANA Knoll, who was labelled as the World Cup's sexiest fan, was pictured ringside at Floyd Mayweather's exhibition fight last night. The Croatian influencer wore a brown jumpsuit as she posed for a snap at the O2 Arena in London ahead of the bout. She later posted the picture on Instagram, asking her 3.5million followers: "Are you watching boxing tonight?" Ivana was among the very sparse ...Full Story »

Joelinton fired Newcastle a step closer to Wembley with the winner in an action-packed Carabao Cup semi-final first leg success at Southampton.The Brazilian, who also saw a disallowed goal and was guilty of a bad miss,  secured a 1-0 win for the Magpies by burying a low cross from substitute Alexander Isak with 17 minutes to go on a breathless evening at St Mary’s.Saints thought they ...Full Story »

New Portsmouth boss John Mousinho got his tenure off to a winning start with a 2-0 victory against Exeter.Second-half goals from Marlon Pack and Wales midfielder Joe Morrell secured Pompey’s first home triumph since September.Amid fan protests against Portsmouth owner Michael Eisner, it was Exeter who came closest to scoring in the first half.Luton loanee Matt Macey, making his Pompey debu...Full Story »

Joey Barton was unhappy with the decision-making of referee Tom Neild after arguing that Accrington’s first goal should not have stood in the 2-0 win over his Bristol Rovers side.A ball into the box hit the hand of Harvey Rodgers, and Tommy Leigh pounced on the loose ball before turning and firing into the net to open the scoring for Accrington after 51 minutes.Defender Ryan Astley then vo...Full Story »