Bradford manager Graham Alexander felt his side showed real courage to put their four-game losing streak to bed.Second-half goals from Calum Kavanagh and Bobby Pointon earned City a 2-0 win over Tranmere at Valley Parade.Alexander was pleased with the response to a slump that had seen them concede 13 goals and score just once in losing to Forest Green, Mansfield, Notts County and Harrogate.He sa...Full Story »

Preston boss Ryan Lowe was delighted to avoid a potential banana skin after a comfortable 3-0 home win over a Rotherham side whose Championship status is hanging by a thread.North End remain five points behind sixth-placed Norwich in the table, but they have lost just one of their last 10 to keep their play-off hopes alive.Rock-bottom Rotherham, meanwhile, are now 19 points from safety with only...Full Story »

Notts County boss Stuart Maynard bemoaned a pair of “horrendous” defensive errors after his side were beaten 2-1 by Swindon.The Robins were gifted the lead after 19 minutes in farcical circumstances as Scott Robertson tried to play the ball back to his keeper but it hit the post and rebounded for Aaron Drinan to score.In the 73rd minute, Sam Slocombe came out of his goal and attempte...Full Story »

Dave Challinor hailed defender Ibby Touray after he silenced his critics with a dazzling display in a 3-0 win at Forest Green that hoisted Stockport back to the top of the table.The former Salford stalwart had faced the wrath of Hatters fans but was outstanding against the league’s basement boys, setting up one goal and tying opposite number Fankaty Dabo in knots.Boss Challinor said: ...Full Story »

Preston remain five points shy of sixth-placed Norwich in the Championship table despite cruising to a 3-0 win over a dismal Rotherham that leaves the Millers on the brink of relegation.Duane Holmes gave the hosts the lead after 22 minutes before Emil Riis’ brace saw Preston take complete control of proceedings before half-time.Whether North End’s recent impressive form will prove en...Full Story »

Bradford ended a four-game losing streak with a 2-0 victory over Tranmere at Valley Parade.A small group of Bradford fans had protested outside the ground before kick-off against club owner Stefan Rupp, who had written an open letter on Thursday apologising for the club’s poor season.But Graham Alexander’s side returned to winning ways thanks to second-half goals from Calum Kavanagh ...Full Story »

SHAKIRA has opened up on her break-up from Gerard Pique and claimed her ex "dragged her down". The Colombian superstar, 47, split with the former Barcelona star in 2022 after 11 years together. She has since poured her focus back into her music, releasing her first full album in seven years last Friday. Promoting the record, titled "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran", meaning "Women no longer cry", ...Full Story »

Chelsea might finally offload Romelu Lukaku as Saudi Arabian clubs have reportedly shown interest in him after his Roma loan spell. Lukaku on loan spell at Roma Chelsea keen to sell the striker Saudi sides eager to get him WHAT HAPPENED?Chelsea have set a price tag of around €43 million (£37m/$46m) for the 30-year-old striker, a fee that could attract interest from Saudi sides...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly eyeing a shock transfer move for Stoke flop Joselu. The 34-year-old striker is currently on loan at Real Madrid from Espanyol. Credit: Phil Shephard-Lewis - The Sun He has 14 goals in 38 games for the LaLiga leaders. But despite struggling in the Premier League with both Stoke and Newcastle, Joselu is now said to be a target for United. Relevo claims represe...Full Story »

Manchester United are set to push for the transfer of a Brazil international in the summer. The Red Devils are serious about boosting their squad and challenging for the title next term. Per Calciomercato, United are serious about Gleison Bremer from Juventus as a centre half. Bremer has been impressive for Juve since signing from their crosstown rivals Torino in 2022. He has played 72 gam...Full Story »

Bayern Munich defender Matthijs De Ligt has opened up about his future after the Netherlands international continues to be linked with Manchester United. De Ligt has suffered multiple injuries this season, and as a result he’s started just 12 Bundesliga games for the German giants. The 24-year-old has recently commented on his immediate future at Bayern as the summer transfer window ne...Full Story »

Scotland’s winless run became a concern after it was extended to seven games with a dismal 1-0 friendly defeat by Northern Ireland at Hampden Park.The Tartan Army were looking for a response following a 4-0 defeat by the Netherlands in Amsterdam on Friday night but were shocked when midfielder Conor Bradley fired in for the visitors after 32 minutes.The home side picked up the pace after t...Full Story »

Conor Bradley was “absolutely buzzing” after his first Northern Ireland goal was enough for Michael O’Neill’s side to beat disappointing Scotland 1-0 in a friendly at Hampden Park.A deflected shot from Bradley in the 32nd minute put Northern Ireland in front against the run of play, and despite having more than 80 per cent possession, Scotland could not find a way back as...Full Story »

Oli Coker scored twice as Southend kept alive their outside hopes of making the Vanarama National League play-offs with an impressive 3-0 win at Solihull Moors.Coker opened the scoring midway through the first half, converting with ease after good work down the wing from Wes Fonguck.Joe Sbarra came close to an equaliser but saw his low effort tipped behind by goalkeeper Colin Andeng Ndi.Coker do...Full Story »

LAURA WOODS made the most of the international break as she jetted off on holiday to Mexico. The popular ITV and TNT Sports presenter, 36, headed to Tulum Beach with her boyfriend Adam Collard. And she stunned in a pink bikini alongside the former Love Island star as they soaked up the sun. Collard, 28, posted a series of snaps and videos from the trip on his Instagram on Sunday. That incl...Full Story »

Interim Republic of Ireland boss John O’Shea backed Evan Ferguson to end his goal drought after seeing the Brighton teenager miss a penalty during Saturday’s 0-0 friendly draw with Belgium.The 19-year-old striker had a first-half spot-kick saved by Matz Sels at the Aviva Stadium to extend his run without a goal for either club or country to 21 games dating back to the end of November...Full Story »

England suffered their first defeat since the World Cup as teenage star Endrick came off the bench to seal Brazil a late victory against Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 hopefuls.After a build-up dominated by the brouhaha over an altered St George’s flag on the back of the new shirt and talk about the manager’s future, Saturday’s glamour friendly between these injury-hit side...Full Story »

Derby boss Paul Warne was frustrated by his side’s narrow 1-0 League One defeat to Northampton on Saturday.The Rams saw their promotion charge hit a major stumbling block at Sixfields where Sam Hoskins scored the only goal of the game.Derby also had defender Sonny Bradley sent off for a straight red card in second-half stoppage-time.“It’s obviously frustrating and disappointing...Full Story »

Southend’s National League play-off prospects suffered a further dent after being held to a goalless draw by Woking at Roots Hall.The Shrimpers drew for the sixth time in a 10-match unbeaten run which has left them 10 points adrift of the top seven with six games remaining.Nathan Ralph had a close-range shot saved by Woking goalkeeper Will Jaaskelainen before Noor Husin fired just over for...Full Story »

Derby’s promotion hopes were dealt a major blow as they suffered a narrow 1-0 League One defeat at midtable Northampton.The Cobblers’ first win in six games – and their first ever over Derby – came thanks to Sam Hoskins’ first-half strike, his 15th goal of the season.Derby dominated possession early on and they should taken a 20th-minute lead but Martyn Waghorn side...Full Story »