QPR took a giant stride towards Championship safety with a smash-and-grab 1-0 win over Swansea in south Wales.A 71st-minute goal by centre-back Steve Cook was enough for the Hoops to secure their fifth win in eight games and move six points clear of relegation trouble.While Marti Cifuentes’ men struggled for a foothold in the game after a promising start, the result was all that mattered w...Full Story »

Christian Eriksen will be allowed Man Utd Christian Eriksen will be allowed to leave Manchester United on a permanent transfer this summer, according to the Daily Mirror. The Dane is now approaching the final year of his Old Trafford contract. The 32-year-old will reportedly become one of the first casualties of the new INEOS regime which will have extra emphasis on signing younger players w...Full Story »

Arsenal forward Alessia Russo is convinced Stina Blackstenius’ winning strike  was “written in the stars” after the Sweden international’s “best mate” Frida Maanum had collapsed during the 1-0 League Cup final victory over Chelsea.Blackstenius broke the deadlock in extra time, in front of a competition final record  21,462 at Molineux, after Maanum, ...Full Story »

John Kennedy feels cool-headed Celtic are getting back to their attacking best in time for next weekend’s title showdown with Rangers after they returned to the top of the cinch Premiership with a 3-0 away win over Livingston.The Hoops were frustrated in a goalless first half, but an own goal from Livi’s Jamie Brandon early in the second broke the hosts’ resistance before ...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl said his side were not ruthless enough at both ends of the pitch as they drew 1-1 with Swansea at Hillsborough on Good Friday.Jamal Lowe’s second-half goal cancelled out Bailey Cadamarteri’s opener and the Owls missed several golden opportunities in the second half to win the game. The point sees them remain in the relegation zone.Rohl said: &ldquo...Full Story »

Michael Carrick revealed details of Middlesbrough’s scary 24 hours before securing a late 1-1 draw with promotion-chasing Southampton.Emmanuel Latte Lath headed in a 90th-minute equaliser after Adam Armstrong had put Saints into the driving seat.It had come after 70mph winds battered the south coast and forced a hairy two attempts at landing into Southampton Airport on Thursday.Boro boss C...Full Story »

Reading manager Ruben Selles praised Portuguese goalkeeper Joel Pereira for his superb first-half display in the 1-0 Sky Bet League One victory over mid-table Northampton.Pereira, formerly deputy to David Button in the Reading goal, kept his side in contention in the opening period with a series of fine saves to thwart the lively Cobblers attackers.It set up the platform for home substitute Kelv...Full Story »

Play-off chasing rivals Gillingham and Crewe played out an entertaining 0-0 draw at Priestfield Stadium.The Gills went close early on when Timothee Dieng’s powerful header was superbly tipped around a post by Crewe keeper Tom Booth.The visitors responded midway through the first half when Elliott Nevitt met Aaron Rowe’s cross, only to see his effort bravely blocked.The Gills were on ...Full Story »

Rob Page insisted he will take Wales forward after their Euro 2024 dream was ended by penalty shoot-out heartbreak.Daniel James missed the decisive spot-kick as Wales lost 5-4 on penalties to Poland after a goalless draw at the Cardiff City Stadium.Football Association of Wales chief executive Noel Mooney put Page’s position in the spotlight in October by saying the manager’s positio...Full Story »

Wales manager Rob Page reflected on a “cruel” defeat after his side’s hopes of qualifying for Euro 2024 ended in a heartbreaking penalty shoot-out loss to Poland.Daniel James missed the decisive spot-kick as Wales were beaten 5-4 on penalties after a goalless draw at the Cardiff City Stadium.Page told S4C: “It is a cruel game and that is what I have said to the players. O...Full Story »

Wales suffered heartbreak in their first-ever penalty shoot-out as Poland booked their place at Euro 2024 after a goalless 120 minutes.Spot-kicks were needed on a tense evening in which Ben Davies had a first-half header disallowed for offside but chances were scarce in this play-off final.Wales were reduced to 10 in the final seconds as Chris Mepham was banished for a second yellow card and Car...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 »

Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to tie down Scott McTominay to a new contract at Manchester United after his great form this season. 27-year-old Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has 15 months remaining on his current £60,000 per week contract, with the club holding an option to extend it for another year. The Scottish international, who was previously deemed surplus to requirements,...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 »

National League play-off hopefuls Oldham were forced to settle for a fourth draw from their last five games as their match at Dagenham finished goalless.Dion Pereira had a chance for the Daggers before team-mate Ryan Hill had an effort saved while, at the other end, home goalkeeper Elliot Justham made a great stop to deny Mark Kitching from close range.Dagenham went close again when Hill picked ...Full Story »

Queen’s Park returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory against Ayr in the cinch Championship.The Spiders went in front in the 19th minute when Louis Longridge picked out Ruari Paton in the box and the striker nodded home from close range.Cillian Sheridan doubled the lead for the visitors in the 59th minute after being set up by Paton to slot the ball past Josh Clarke, and they threatened...Full Story »

Ryan Loft scored late on to give Port Vale a crucial 1-0 victory at Burton to end their 14-game winless run.The striker pounced seven minutes from time to give Vale a first win of 2024 and pull themselves to within three points of Sky Bet League One safety.Vale’s James Wilson fired the first effort of the game into the side netting and Burton keeper Jamal Blackman had to tip Nathan Smith&r...Full Story »

A FINANCIAL expert has warned that Chelsea face a “more severe” points deduction than Everton and Nottingham Forest if they are found guilty of breaking Premier League financial rules. The Blues have spent over £1billion on new signings since Todd Boehly’s arrival in 2022. Chelsea have been warned they face a huge points deduction if they breach financial rules Credit: R...Full Story »

Wales manager Rob Page called for his players to quickly regroup from their 4-1 win over Finland and lift themselves again when they face Poland for a place at Euro 2024.Midfielder David Brooks fired Wales into an early lead and Nottingham Forest full-back Neco Williams clipped in a well-worked free-kick before Finland pulled a goal back ahead of the break from Teemu Pukki.Wales, though, restore...Full Story »

Wales thrashed Finland 4-1 in Cardiff to set up a Euro 2024 play-off final with Poland.First-half goals from David Brooks and Neco Williams put the hosts in cruise control and raised hopes of a stress-free evening for the vast majority of a sell-out Cardiff City Stadium crowd.Teemu Pukki banished those thoughts on the stroke of half-time with his 40th Finland goal, but Brennan Johnson quickly re...Full Story »