Port Vale will assess the fitness of Brad Walker ahead of the visit of Cheltenham.Walker came on as a substitute in the Papa John’s Trophy against Stockport in midweek but had to go back off after rolling his ankle.Vale completed the signing of Romanian forward Dennis Politic on a season-long loan from Serie A side Cremonese on deadline day.The move, which sees Politic return for a second ...Full Story »

Jamie Walker will be sidelined for Bradford when they take on Blackburn.The winger is a long-term absentee for the Bantams after undergoing a knee operation.Forward Andy Cook could also retain his position in the starting line-up after scoring a brace against Hartlepool at the weekend.Kian Harratt could also feature after making an impact from the bench against Colchester and Pools.Ryan Hedges i...Full Story »

Gary McSheffrey was full of praise for Kyle Hurst as the winger netted his first two senior goals to help Doncaster come from behind to beat Salford.Hurst produced two excellent finishes to help Rovers remain without defeat in the league and end Salford’s unbeaten start to the campaign, despite having led through Brandon Thomas-Asante’s early strike.“I’m delighted for Hur...Full Story »

Kyle Hurst’s first two goals in senior football saw Doncaster come from behind to win 2-1 and end Salford’s unbeaten start to the League Two season.Salford started much the stronger and took the lead through Brandon Thomas-Asante, who slotted in from close range after 10 minutes.But Hurst, a summer signing from Birmingham, scored either side of the break to give Rovers a third win fr...Full Story »

Oxford’s disappointing start to the season continued as they were held 1-1 by Morecambe at the Kassam Stadium.Morecambe had hopes of grabbing their first win of the campaign when Jensen Weir shot home in the 48th minute, from Ousmane Fane’s flicked lay-off.But Kyle Joseph equalised seven minutes later with his first goal for the U’s, hooking in from close range following Matty ...Full Story »

Kyle Walker-Peters struck a late equaliser as Southampton came back from two goals behind to secure their first point of the season in a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Leeds.Rodrigo had struck twice at the start of the second half to put the visitors in a dominant position but Jesse Marsch’s side were unable to hold out for a second successive Premier League win.Instead it was Southampton &n...Full Story »

Jamie Walker is unavailable for Bradford ahead of their clash with Newport.The summer signing from Hearts is recovering from a knee operation, with manager Mark Hughes adding in his press conference he is hopeful Walker “won’t be out for as long as we initially thought”.There are no other fresh concerns for the Bantams, who have Abo Eisa still sidelined.The winger is edging clo...Full Story »

Kyle Dempsey netted his first Bolton goals as Ian Evatt’s impressive side beat Wycombe 3-0 to maintain an unbeaten start to their Sky Bet League One campaign.Dempsey had not scored since he was on target for Gillingham against the Trotters last October.But he ended his drought after 15 minutes following good approach play by Liverpool loanee Conor Bradley.Aaron Morley, whose penalty earned...Full Story »

Gillingham boss Neil Harris will be hoping international clearance comes through for new signing Lewis Walker to make his debut in the Sky Bet League Two match against Rochdale.The former QPR striker was not eligible for the opening game at Wimbledon as the club awaited paperwork from Italy from Walker’s previous clubs.Captain Stuart O’Keefe is continuing to be monitored on a knee pr...Full Story »

Chelsea keen on Walker-Peters (Guardian)Chelsea are interested in signing Southampton defender Kyle Walker-Peters, according to the Guardian. Walker-Peters is capable of playing as wing-back on either side, so would suit Thomas Tuchel's system perfectly. It is believed that an offer between £35 million and £40 million could be enough to get Chelsea their man. Raspadori requests tra...Full Story »

Defenders Kyle Walker (ankle) and John Stones (thigh) are back in contention as Manchester City look to secure the Premier League title at home to Aston Villa.The pair had both been ruled out for the remainder of the season after hobbling out of games in recent weeks but have recovered sooner than expected.Centre-back Ruben Dias remains on the sidelines with a thigh problem.Philippe Coutinho and...Full Story »

Defenders Kyle Walker and John Stones are doubtful as champions Manchester City host Newcastle in the Premier League on Sunday.Right-back Walker was forced off in the second half of Wednesday’s Champions League loss at Real Madrid after further ankle problems.Centre-back Stones has missed the last two games with a thigh injury.Kieran Trippier and Callum Wilson could return to the Newcastle...Full Story »

Kyle Walker and John Stones both remain doubtful for the first leg of Manchester City’s Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid on Tuesday.Right-back Walker has missed City’s last three games while centre-back Stones suffered a knock in the Premier League victory over Brighton last Wednesday.The potential absence of the England pair means City could have significant defensive...Full Story »

ENGLAND star Kyle Walker pees up the side of a posh hotel, leaving diners less than impressed by his dribbling. The £50million defender fired against the wall last Sunday — 24 hours after his Manchester City side lost their FA Cup semi-final. Kyle Walker was seen weeing on the wall of a posh hotel — leaving diners less than impressed by his dribbling Horrified guests said he ...Full Story »

Manchester City are still without England full-back Kyle Walker for Wednesday’s Premier League visit of Brighton due to an ankle injury.Playmaker Kevin De Bruyne (foot) has been passed fit and centre-back Ruben Dias could return for the first time since March 1 after two games as an unused substitute.Ilkay Gundogan (knee) has overcome a knock and Ederson is likely to return in goal after Z...Full Story »

Manchester City are likely to be without Kevin De Bruyne and Kyle Walker as they face Liverpool at Wembley in the FA Cup semi-finals.Playmaker De Bruyne (foot) and right-back Walker (ankle) were both forced off in the second half of Wednesday’s Champions League clash at Atletico Madrid.Ruben Dias, an unused substitute in midweek, is pushing to return having been out since early March with ...Full Story »

Kyle Knoyle is expected to be available for Doncaster when Bolton visit the Eco-Power Stadium.The right-back hobbled off in last weekend’s 2-0 win over Crewe because of cramp but will be fit to play on Good Friday.Rovers boss Gary McSheffrey admitted a couple of unnamed players have sat out training this week and will be assessed, but Jordy Hiwula, Ben Jackson and Charlie Seaman are in con...Full Story »

Andy Crosby hailed Port Vale’s match-winner Brad Walker after his goal finally saw off a stubborn Oldham side in a hard-fought 3-2 win.After Jamie Proctor’s two goals were cancelled out by first Christopher Missilou and then Davis Keillor-Dunn, the winner came 10 minutes into the second half when Walker drilled a low shot into the bottom corner from 25 yards.And the Valiants’ r...Full Story »

Coventry duo Kyle McFadzean and Jake Clarke-Salter are doubtful for the visit of Blackburn.McFadzean (calf), who missed the two matches before the international break, and Jake Clarke-Salter, who was forced off with a groin injury last time out, have both been receiving treatment.Michael Rose returned to training this week after a two-match Covid absence and could go straight back into the start...Full Story »

Kyle Lafferty struck twice as Kilmarnock extended their lead at the top of the cinch Championship with a 2-1 win over Partick Thistle at Rugby Park.Partick, who had lost their last three matches, made a bright start with Juan Alegria’s shot going just wide.Killie – chasing fourth straight league victory – broke the deadlock in the 21st minute.Lafferty, who recovered after needi...Full Story »