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.
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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.
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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.
Championship news: are Aston Villa set to sign Barnsley duo? Chelsea defender loaned to Brighton
Aston Villa could be close to completing a double signing from Championship rivals Barnsley, with Conor Hourihane and James Bree both being heavily linked with moves to Villa Park. According to the Sun, Steve Bruce’s side have already won the race to sign Tykes right-back Bree, with the clubs apparently agreeing terms over a A 3m transfer.
Vital Preview – League 1, 24th January 2017
The 2016-17 season continues with the latest games – albeit only a couple – this midweek. This will see us among those involved with three points of course the aim.
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.
Spurr Delight At Villa Involvement And Point
Tommy Spurr hasn’t had much involvement for Preston since his summer signing from Blackburn but he was involved in the draw at Aston Villa on Saturday. He told the Official Website .
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.
Wayne Rooney “committed” to Man Utd amid Chinese Super League speculation
Wayne Rooney insists he is happy and committed to Manchester United amid speculation of a move to the lucrative Chinese Super League. Rooney scored his 250th Manchester United goal in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Stoke to pass Sir Bobby Charlton as the club’s record goalscorer.
Can Arsenal catch Chelsea? Thierry Henry dithered on his old team’s title chances
… dithered over his answer, trying to buy himself time by repeating the question. ‘Can they?’ he mulled on Sky Sports . He then gave an answer that didn’t rule it out, but was about as unemphatic about the chances of Arsene Wenger’s side winning the …
Transfer news: The latest rumours from Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal and all the top teams
The 17-year-old Swedish forward, dubbed the next Zlatan Ibrahimovic, looked ready to join Real Madrid for 10m last week but has been persuaded to join Thomas Tuchel’s talented young side in the Bundesliga. Manchester United and Chelsea are weighing up bids of up to 200 million to land Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale in the summer transfer window, Don Balon reports.
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.
Ronald Koeman praises Everton for backing up display against Man City at Palace
Ronald Koeman has praised Everton for succeeding amid the growing expectations that came as a consequence of last week’s 4-0 defeat of Manchester City. Ronald Koeman has praised Everton for succeeding amid the growing expectations that came as a consequence of last week’s 4-0 defeat of Manchester City.
Leroy Sane says draw with Tottenham was a ‘cruel’ blow for Manchester City
Leroy Sane felt Manchester City were dealt a cruel blow as Tottenham recovered from 2-0 down to snatch a controversial 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium. Leroy Sane felt Manchester City were dealt a cruel blow as Tottenham recovered from 2-0 down to snatch a controversial 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium.
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.
Jack Wilshere says Wayne Rooney is the best he’s played with and Arsenal fans can’t handle it
Half the footballing world felt it necessary to come out of the woodwork and praise Wayne Rooney after he became Manchester United’s all-time record goalscorer. The England international, 31, registered his 250th goal for United with an injury-time free-kick at Stoke City to break Sir Bobby Charlton’s long-standing record.
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.
David Moyes unhappy with defending as Sunderland beaten by West Brom
The Black Cats are back at the bottom of the Premier League table after a 2-0 defeat to West Brom. Darren Fletcher and Chris Brunt were on target for the Baggies with superb strikes but Moyes felt both goals were avoidable.
Rooney sets Man United scoring record; Man City, Spurs draw
Deep into stoppage time with Manchester United facing defeat, Wayne Rooney bent a free kick high over the defense and into the Stoke goal. A point was salvaged for United but the moment carried a far greater significance.
Liverpool Transfer News: Latest Rumours on Adam Lallana and Philippe Coutinho
The Parisians sit in third place in the French league table, and they will want to revamp their options after a lacklustre domestic season. Playing Lallana out wide weakens two positions.
Inspired by Maradona, Mertens leads Napoli to win at Milan
Inspired by Diego Maradona’s visit to training, Dries Mertens led Napoli to a 2-1 victory at AC Milan in Serie A on Saturday. Mertens, who has often been compared to Maradona, provided two sublime assists to help Napoli race into a 2-0 lead, with less than 10 minutes gone at San Siro.
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.
Transfer News: Man Utd signing close, Griezmann to Arsenal, Ch…
It’s claimed the Red Devils are battling Paris St-Germain for the 20-year-old and either club could conclude a deal soon. Guedes has scored three goals and contributed six assists in his 18 outings in the Portuguese top-flight last season.
West Brom 2 Sunderland 0: Baggies extend Black Cats’ winless r…
No money to spend. A manager who says it would make no difference even if they did.
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.