The Red Devils were afforded the extra safety measures just days after fans stormed Old Trafford in protest against the Glazers causing Sunday's Premier League match against Liverpool to be postponed. Manchester United's coach was given a police escort to the airport Credit: Eamonn and James Clarke   The coach was escorted by police following security breaches relating to fan protests Cr...Full Story »

The four elite clubs who remain firm in their decision to form a European Super League could reportedly be handed a two-year ban from UEFA's European competitions. Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham are believed to have reached an agreement with European football's governing body to stay loyal to their competitions. According to ESP...Full Story »

Alex Reid scored a second-half brace as Stockport climbed into third place in the National League after a dominant 4-0 win over struggling Wealdstone.The home side took the lead just after half-time, when Ryan Croasdale picked out the bottom corner, after Wealdstone were unable to clear their lines.Less than three minutes later, Stockport doubled their lead, this time first-half substitute Ellio...Full Story »

Barcelona came from behind to win 3-2 at Valencia to keep alive the most enthralling title race for years in LaLiga.After a shock home defeat to Granada in midweek, Ronald Koeman’s side simply had to win at the Mestalla. Despite Valencia’s lowly league position, they came into the match unbeaten in eight matches at home, so it was never going to be easy for Barcelona.And so it proved...Full Story »

Valerien Ismael demanded an immediate reaction from Barnsley after their Championship play-off momentum stalled with a 2-0 defeat at Preston.The Tykes have already sealed a top-six spot but missed the chance to climb the table with a sloppy display at Deepdale.With potential play-off opponents Brentford and Swansea both impressing with victories, Ismael said: “We didn’t put in the pe...Full Story »

Danny Cowley believes Lee Brown’s performance was “reminiscent of Roberto Carlos” as Portsmouth kept their play-off hopes on track with a 3-1 win at AFC Wimbledon.Left-back Brown had only previously netted once in his Pompey career but grabbed a double in first-half injury-time, firing into the bottom corner on an overlap before crashing a shot in off the underside of the bar w...Full Story »

Port Vale manager Darrell Clarke admitted to feeling frustrated with his side’s missed chances as their unbeaten run came to an end at relegated Grimsby.The Valiants fell to a 1-0 defeat at Blundell Park, with Matt Green’s first-half goal proving enough for the hosts, who were sent down to non-league earlier in the week.But the visitors had more than enough opportunities to snatch at...Full Story »

Luton boss Nathan Jones felt his side’s 1-1 draw against Middlesbrough showed why his side have not made the leap to be in with a shout of making the play-offs.The Hatters took the lead through Glen Rea’s third goal of the campaign after 19 minutes only to concede an equaliser within 60 seconds of the restart, with Duncan Watmore on target.Leading scorer James Collins then missed a p...Full Story »

Newport thwarted Cheltenham’s bid to clinch the League Two title with a week to spare and improved their chances of reaching the play-offs with a 1-0 win at Rodney Parade.Michael Duff’s Robins had clinched promotion with their 1-1 draw with Carlisle in midweek and hoped to claim their first Football League crown with victory in Wales.But Joss Labadie’s fourth-minute goal delaye...Full Story »

Stockport boosted their promotion hopes with a 1-0 win over possible play-off rivals Halifax at the Shay.Paddy Madden scored the only goal of the game a minute before half-time.Tom Walker had an early effort blocked for the hosts and then headed wide from Macauley Southam-Hales’ cross.At the other end Nathan Clarke headed over from Martin Woods’ corner before Madden produced the game...Full Story »

Port Vale’s nine-game unbeaten run was brought to an end as Matt Green’s goal proved enough to give relegated Grimsby a 1-0 win.After a sedate half-hour, some life was finally injected into the game when Luke Joyce’s under-hit pass back to his goalkeeper was pounced upon by Green before he placed it into the far corner of the net.Vale came close to levelling things before the b...Full Story »