Walker predicting an exciting time for U’s

Sam Walker is confident that Colchester United still have an exciting end to the season ahead of them – despite surrendering their proud nine-game unbeaten record. The U’s 3-0 reverse at fellow promotion-hopefuls Exeter City last weekend was their first defeat in ten matches, in League Two.

Zidane puts breave face on Cup exit

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane was keeping a brave face despite seeing his side’s hopes of a domestic and European treble evaporate with a 4-3 aggregate defeat to Celta Vigo in the King’s Cup. A thrilling return leg in Vigo ended 2-2 on the night, but although Madrid were in with a chance of qualifying until the final whistle, Celta’s 2-1 win in Madrid a week ago and the tactical chaos of Zidane’s side were the factors which saw the side from the north-west of Spain go through to the semi-finals and Madrid fall by the wayside.

Carden calls on Yellows players to make winning ‘a habit’

PAUL Carden wants his Warrington Town players to make winning “a habit” as they look to stretch their recent run by beating Buxton on Saturday, kick off 3pm. After seeing off Skelmersdale United in the Evo-Stik Premier Division on Saturday, Yellows secured a 2-0 victory over a youthful Tranmere Rovers side at Cantilever Park on Tuesday night to reach the quarter-finals of the Cheshire Senior Cup.

Passengers filmed chanting anti-Semitic songs on way to Man City-Tottenham match

Anti-Semitic songs chanted by passengers on a tram ahead of Manchester City’s Premier League meeting with Tottenham on Saturday have been widely condemned by the Jewish community. Video footage on a tram ahead of the match appears to show supporters heading to the match singing ‘you’re getting gassed in the morning’ – a reference to the treatment of Jews in concentration camps during the Second World War.

‘Real Madrid’s unbeaten run doesn’t matter’ – Michel tells players to adapt to boos

Despite beating Malaga 2-1 on Saturday, Zinedine Zidane’s men were jeered by their supporters, but the former midfielder says it will always happen Real Madrid fans will always jeer their own players despite their 40-game unbeaten run, according to former player Michel. Michel won six La Liga titles and two UEFA Cups during a long spell as a Madrid player, eventually going on to coach their B team and latterly, Sevilla and Marseille.

Walcott: I told Wenger his team talk reminded me of Al Pacino

The Arsenal star was left in no doubt as to his manager’s desire to win another Premier League title after a speech he compared to ‘Any Given Sunday’ Theo Walcott has compared a speech given by Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to the classic Al Pacino team talk in the film ‘Any Given Sunday’. Walcott is currently Arsenal’s longest-serving player and knows Wenger better than most, but his latest revelation may surprise some people.

Plymouth Argyle looking into keeping temporary Home Park… 1

Exeter City could be set to face an even bigger crowd at Home Park than usual when they travel to Plymouth Argyle on February 11 for the season’s second Devon derby after the Pilgrims revealed they are reviewing whether to keep the temporary seating that is currently at the ground. Argyle took the decision to erect 2,000 extra seats to satisfy demand for tickets for their FA Cup replay with Liverpool earlier this month, meaning over 17,000 fans were in attendance for the game.

Stam On Derby Defeat & Fulham Next

Reading slipped to successive defeats when beaten at Derby on Saturday with the Royals keen to avoid a third straight loss in the rearranged meeting with Fulham tonight. Saturday’s 3-2 loss at Derby had started with John Swift putting Reading ahead but goals from Darren Bent, Tom Ince and Will Hughes left the Rams in control.

Wenger Reflects On Burnley

Having covered his tunnel escapes previously on the site and the subsequent confirmation of his FA charge, manager Arsene Wenger gives his thoughts on the match itself. Meeting the media for his post game press conference after the two one victory at the Emirates Stadium, Wenger told the Official Site that whilst Burnley didn’t make it easy for us, he certainly never saw a match like that with so many talking points coming.

La Liga: Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar help Barcelona down Eibar 4-0

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez scored their 15th league goals of the season as Barcelona stayed on the heels of La Liga leaders Real Madrid by winning 4-0 at Eibar on Sunday although the win was marred by an injury to key midfielder Sergio Busquets. Substitute Denis Suarez scored his first goal for Barca, firing the visitors into the lead from the edge of the area in the 31st minute after replacing Busquets, who had been carried off on a stretcher with strained ankle ligaments following a crunching tackle by Eibar’s Gonzalo Escalante.

Messi scores 5th goal in 6 games as Barcelona beats Eibar

With Lionel Messi’s fifth goal in six games this year, Barcelona comfortably defeated Eibar 4-0 on Sunday to keep pace with leaders Real Madrid and Sevilla at the halfway point of the Spanish league. Substitute Denis Suarez, Uruguay striker Luis Suarez and Brazil forward Neymar also scored as the defending champions cruised to victory in the Basque Country to finish the first half of the season two points behind Madrid and one behind Sevilla.

Arsene Wenger regrets pushing fourth official during dramatic Arsenal win

Arsene Wenger admitted he “should have shut up and gone home” instead of pushing fourth official Anthony Taylor during the closing stages of Arsenal’s dramatic 2-1 win over Burnley. Alexis Sanchez slotted home a last-gasp penalty as 10-man Arsenal moved into second place in the Premier League but Wenger was furious at referee Jonathan Moss’ decision to award Burnley a stoppage-time spot-kick of their own.

Late Sanchez penalty gives Arsenal 2-1 win over Burnley

Alexis Sanchez slotted a penalty into the net deep into stoppage time to give 10-man Arsenal a 2-1 victory over Burnley on Sunday, sending the north London club up to second in the Premier League. Burnley looked like taking its second point on the road this season when substitute Francis Coquelin tripped Ashley Barnes and Andre Gray powered home the first spot-kick in stoppage time to cancel out Shkodran Mustafi’s header.

Sergio Ramos saves Real Madrid as fans target Ronaldo

Real Madrid’s defender Sergio Ramos celebrates after scoring during the Spanish league football match Real Madrid CF vs Malaga CF at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on January 21, 2017. / AFP / PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU Madrid: Sergio Ramos struck twice to get Real Madrid back to winning ways as the home fans targeted Cristiano Ronaldo in a 2-1 victory over Malaga at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday.

Gabriel Jesus can’t be Manchester City saviour: Pep Guardiola

Manchester City’s Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus comes on to make his debut during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on January 21, 2017. AFP / Paul ELLIS Manchester, United Kingdom: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola warned against expecting too much from new arrival Gabriel Jesus after he made an eye-catching debut in their 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.

Liverpool FC’s Alexander-Arnold’s mum cried after PL debut

MURRAY CRASHES OUT: World No 1’s Australian Open dream is over after shock defeat by Zverev… ranked 49 places below him! Pogba is making same mistakes as Depay… he must focus on what he does on the pitch rather than his clothes, hair and social media, warns legend Gullit BT presenter Humphrey insists Gerrard found it funny after his ‘slip’ joke at Liverpool legend’s expense on live TV Hopes of Federer fairytale build after 35-year-old legend battles past Nishikori in five sets to move step closer to 18th major A clear penalty not given, a Jesus strike that never was and two Lloris clangers… Man City left fuming after Spurs snatch draw in clash between title rivals that had it all Bravo just can’t save a shot, Lloris loses the plot and hot water bottles for City benchwarmers: Seven things you missed from the thriller at the Etihad Rooney the record breaker: Fantastic free-kick sees … (more)

Jordan Henderson confident Liverpool can bounce back from Swansea defeat

Liverpool face a pivotal few days in their season with captain Jordan Henderson insisting nothing should be read into one bad result. The Reds’ only win in 2017 has come against Sky Bet League Two side Plymouth in an FA Cup replay and Saturday’s 3-2 defeat at home to struggling Swansea showed a squad apparently struggling to cope with physical and mental fatigue.

Brazil’s tragic Chapecoense draws in first match since plane crash

Chapecoense, the up and coming Brazilian football club decimated by a plane crash, proudly strode back on the field Saturday in a new line-up for their first match since the tragedy. Brazilian Chapecoense goalkeeper Jackson Follmann , a survivor of the LaMia airplane crash in Colombia, receives the Copa Sudamericana trophy at the Arena Conda stadium in Chapeco, Santa Catarina state, in southern Brazil on January 21, 2017, before a friendly match against Palmeiras – Brazilian Champion 2016.

West Ham boss Slaven Bilic: I’m a big fan of Andy Carroll

Slaven Bilic hailed “magnificent” Andy Carroll after seeing his striker blast West Ham to a fifth Premier League victory in seven attempts at Middlesbrough. The former Newcastle and Liverpool forward followed up last weekend’s stunning volley against Crystal Palace with a bullet header and a close-range finish as the Hammers ran out 3-1 winners at the Riverside Stadium.

250! History-maker Rooney saves the day for listless Man Utd

The captain came off the bench to net a 94th-minute equaliser, taking him past Sir Bobby Charlton’s all-time tally History maker and saviour. It has been a while since Wayne Rooney delivered a really memorable, game-changing goal for Manchester United but on Saturday he was the man of the moment as the Red Devils somehow snatched a point when all seemed lost against Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium.

West Ham storm to superb win as Carroll grabs deadly double

The Hammers moved into the top half of the Premier League with a fine win at The Riverside over Middlesbrough West Ham United’s Andy Carroll scores his side’s first goal during the Premier League match at the Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough. Two-goal Andy Carroll proved to be the shining light as he led West Ham United to victory in murky, misty Middlesbrough.

Rooney salvages point for United with club record 250th goal

After the long wait to break Manchester United’s scoring record, Wayne Rooney ensured the landmark 250th goal was still dramatic. The United captain bent in a free kick in stoppage time at Stoke to salvage a 1-1 draw on Saturday in the Premier League and move clear of Bobby Charlton at the top of the club’s all-time scoring leaderboard.

West Brom send Sunderland back to bottom of Premier League

Sunderland sank back to the bottom of the Premier League table as their miserable away form continued against West Brom at The Hawthorns. Goals from Darren Fletcher and Chris Brunt saw the Baggies return to winning ways following defeats to Derby, in the FA Cup, and Tottenham as the 2-0 victory kept them in the frame as contenders for European football next season.

Leyton Orient v Morecambe – Match Postponed

Leyton Orient were due to be at Brisbane Road with Morecambe the visitors for the latest League 2 game, which was meant to be 3pm kick-off. However, this has been confirmed as being postponed! Due to a frozen pitch at Orient this game couldn’t go ahead – an obvious disappointment but there wasn’t a lot that could be done and it wasn’t the only one called off either today as others have also suffered the same fate.

Youngster moves on loan

Celtic’s Norwegian teenager Kristoffer Ajer has joined Kilmarnock on loan for the rest of the season. The eighteen-year-old midfielder arrived in the summer from IK Start but has struggled for any first-team involvement.