Dundee manager James McPake accused Hearts counterpart Robbie Neilson of unnecessarily “stoking the fire” with his comments ahead of their 1-1 draw at Tynecastle.Neilson this week stated his players should remember Dundee’s contentious and crucial role in the vote that ultimately sent Hearts down in 2020 and added: “I think there will be a good atmosphere on the day, let&...Full Story »

Defender Josip Juranovic and midfielder James McCarthy return to the Celtic squad for the cinch Premiership game against St Johnstone at Parkhead on Saturday.Juranovic has recovered from a hamstring injury while McCarthy is fit again following a knock.James Forrest and Christopher Jullien are nearing a return, Greg Taylor (shoulder) remains out while midfielder Karamoko Dembele faces further tim...Full Story »

Newport defender James Clarke is an injury doubt for the home game against Carlisle.Clarke strained a calf during the closing stages of Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Exeter and will be assessed.County’s interim boss Wayne Hatswell has stuck with a settled line-up since stepping in for Michael Flynn three games ago and Carlisle’s visit could be his last game in charge.Midfielder Scot B...Full Story »

A Newcastle fan who required emergency medical treatment during the club's match with Tottenham is awake and responsive in hospital. The Premier League clash was suspended for around 20 minutes just before half time, after players including Spurs' Sergio Reguilon alerted Andre Marriner to an issue in the East Stand at St. James' Park. With the game stopped, Newcastle club doctor Paul Catterson...Full Story »

Newcastle’s new owners were left with little doubt as to the task ahead of them as they watched a 3-2 defeat to Tottenham in a game delayed for 20 minutes by a medical emergency in the crowd.In many ways, the result on a long-anticipated day was rendered largely irrelevant after players and fans looked on anxiously as medical crews battled to save the life of a spectator in the East Stand ...Full Story »

James Maxwell won a penalty and then netted the winner as Ayr came from behind to beat Queen of the South 2-1 at Somerset Park.The visitors took the lead in the 68th minute when Lee Connelly finished for his sixth goal in seven games.Ayr were level five minutes later after on-loan Rangers player Maxwell – who had an effort ruled out for offside shortly before Connelly’s goal – ...Full Story »

Paul Smyth can return for Leyton Orient’s League Two clash against Walsall.The Northern Ireland forward is available again after international duty.Tom James will also be available in another boost to Kenny Jackett.The Welsh defender can return after suspension.Walsall forward Conor Wilkinson should be fit enough to start in his first return to his former club.Wilkinson made his first appe...Full Story »

Southampton will be without captain James Ward-Prowse when they resume their Premier League campaign at home against Leeds.The 26-year-old is suspended following his red card in the defeat at Chelsea prior to the international break so Ibrahima Diallo is likely to get a rare start in midfield.On-loan Chelsea forward Armando Broja will return to contention after being ineligible against his paren...Full Story »

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is reportedly interested in bringing Eden Hazard back to Stamford Bridge from Real Madrid, but the Spanish side want Reece James in return. The Belgium winger has struggled for form and fitness since making the switch to the Bernabeu in 2019 in a deal worth up to £150 million. According to El Nacional, Real would consider cutting their losses and selling ...Full Story »

James Henry struck a late winner for Oxford as they snatched a 2-1 win at Sheffield Wednesday.Callum Paterson equalised for the Owls after Cameron Brannagan had given the visitors a half-time lead and Henry scored the winner in stoppage time.The visitors went close early on when Brannagan found Matty Taylor, whose first-time effort went inches wide.Brannagan opened the scoring in the 12th minute...Full Story »

DANIEL CRAIG reckons Jurgen Klopp would be a great successor as James Bond. But Liverpool boss Klopp fears movie fans would be shaken and deterred if they saw him in just swim shorts 007-style. Daniel Craig has a classic honed 007 physique but Jurgen Klopp thinks he would make waves for the wrong reasons if he replicated such scenes Craig has No Time to Die in his final outing as Bond. But t...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel has taken a swipe at Gareth Southgate for calling up injured Chelsea defender Reece James. Southgate selected the full back in his squad this week for England’s World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Hungary - but that came as a shock to Tuchel, who ruled James out yesterday because he is not even back in training after an ankle injury. The Blues boss said “When I s...Full Story »

Reece James will miss Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Southampton due to continued ankle trouble.Boss Thomas Tuchel also revealed the full-back would miss next week’s World Cup qualifiers with England, despite having been called up to Gareth Southgate’s squad this week.Mason Mount is fit after a minor knock, but N’Golo Kante (self-isolation) and Christian Pulisic (ank...Full Story »

Barrow are set to be boosted by the return of two players to their squad in preparation for their game against Newport.Captain Mark Ellis is eligible to return following his three-match suspension and defender James Jones is also back from a one game suspension.George Williams could feature after returning from injury, coming off the bench in the second half of Barrow’s game against Bradfo...Full Story »

James Rodriguez made 26 appearances in all competitions during his time at Everton, scoring six goals. Tony McArdle/Everton FC via Getty Images Everton midfielder James Rodriguez has joined Qatari side Al Rayyan for an undisclosed fee, both clubs announced on Wednesday. Sources previously told ESPN that Rodriguez was discussing a move with the Qatari club after Everton gave him permission to l...Full Story »

LEEDS star Dan James FLEW to London in a helicopter to make it in time for the Carabao Cup win over Fulham. The former Manchester United winger played 90 minutes as the Whites beat the Cottagers on penalties. Dan James (right) FLEW to London in a helicopter to make Leeds' game with FulhamCredit: Reuters James' partner Ria Hughes had given birth to a boy at lunchtime on TuesdayCredit: Refer to...Full Story »

James Rodriguez is expected to part ways with Everton soon as the Colombian international has reached an agreement to join Qatari side Al Rayyan. The former Real Madrid playmaker was spotted at the Manchester Airport on Sunday, reportedly travelling from there to Qatar to undergo medicals. Details about the agreement between Everton and Al Rayyan have yet to be revealed, but James is most li...Full Story »

James Clarke came back to haunt his old club as he headed home a late winner to earn Newport a 2-1 victory over Walsall at Rodney Parade.Signed in the summer by the Exiles, Clarke rose high to meet Cameron Norman’s pinpoint cross in the 87th minute and notch his first goal for his new club.Walsall goalkeeper Carl Rushworth saved a first-half penalty to keep his side in a game that looked l...Full Story »

Mansfield will be without James Perch for the rest of the season after a scan revealed he has suffered a fractured skull.The 35-year-old has missed the last four games after picking up the injury in training in late August and a visit to a specialist in midweek revealed the worst-case scenario.Manager Nigel Clough told the club’s website: “It’s devastating news for both James a...Full Story »

CHELSEA and England ace Reece James has revealed shocking CCTV of the moment "cowardly" thugs broke into his home and stole his football medals. The 21-year-old footballer said the group of robbers broke into his house on Tuesday and snatched a safe containing his Champions League, Super Cup, and Euro 2020 medals. Reece James has shared a number of CCTV clips of the shocking burglaryCredit: IN...Full Story »