ENGLAND 3, SCOTLAND 0 England’s comprehensive victory over the Auld Enemy inched them closer to the finals of the World Cup. The win against Scotland at Wembley also greatly enhanced Gareth Southgate’s prospects of landing the England manager’s job permanently. Under Southgate’s watch as caretaker, following Sam Allardyce’s departure, England have picked up seven points […]
Keira Walsh’s rocket wins it for Manchester City Women against Brondby
MAN CITY WOMEN 1, BRONDBY IF 0 Louis Kristensen’s shot takes a deflection but is saved by Karen Bardsley Jane Ross is denied by Simone Sorensen on the line after rounding Katrine Abel Keira Walsh’s 30 yard rocket wins the game for Man City Women Katrine Veja’s last minute lob was tipped onto the bar […]
Oldham Athletic beat Blackburn Rovers U21 in Checkatrade Trophy after penalty shootout
BLACKBURN ROVERS U21 2, OLDHAM ATHLETIC 2 (Oldham won 5-4 on penalties) Oldham Athletic won a penalty shootout at Ewood Park to beat Blackburn Rovers U21s and move into the last 32 of the Checkatrade Trophy. Latics twice came from behind through goals from Freddie Ladapo and Brian Wilson to force penalties in their final […]
Oldham Athletic face a trip to Lincoln City in the FA Cup
Oldham Athletic face a trip to Lincoln City after the draw to the second round of this season’s FA Cup was made. The Imps are currently second in the Vanarama National League, seven points behind league leaders Forest Green, and are challenging for promotion to League Two. They have scored 36 goals in 18 league games and will […]
Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs to expand Hotel Football and Cafe Football empire
Former Manchester United footballers Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs are going global, even though playing careers are over. The hospitality company fronted by the pair is to roll out its Hotel Football and Café Football brands in mainland Europe and Asia. GG Hospitality will first expand Café Football into central Manchester before opening its first […]