Everton manager Sean Dyche has warned there are more challenges to come despite their season finishing on a positive at Goodison Park.A club record-equalling fifth consecutive home win without conceding was secured by Abdoulaye Doucoure’s solitary goal in the 1-0 victory over Sheffield United.However, with 777 Partners’ proposed long-running takeover of the club seemingly on the brin...Full Story »

Stockport boss Dave Challinor cherished “the best feeling ever” after his League Two champions were presented with their trophy following a 4-2 win against Accrington in their final home game.County, who sealed the title earlier this week, collected the trophy after two goals from Kyle Wootton and further strikes by Connor Lemonheigh-Evans and Antoni Sarcevic saw them chalk up an eig...Full Story »

Stockport manager Dave Challinor described his side’s victory over Notts County as “special” after winning the League Two title.Paddy Madden’s first-half hat-trick set up a 5-2 success, Antoni Sarcevic and Ethan Pye also on target as the hosts briefly threatened a comeback through Macaulay Langstaff and Dan Crowley.“Special, special night,” said Challinor. &ld...Full Story »

CHLOE KELLY left fans stunned as she stripped down to a bikini on holiday. The England Lionesses striker looked incredible as she soaked up the sun in Marrakesh, Morocco. Getting so much-needed rest before the end of season run-in, Kelly relaxed in a swimming pool in front of a stunning desert backdrop. The 2022 Euros final hero showed off her figure in a stripey bikini and stylish sunglass...Full Story »

Stockport boss Dave Challinor says his side will be going all out to win the League Two title after securing promotion with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Morecambe at Edgeley Park.Last season’s play-off final losers secured elevation with three games remaining with goals from Isaac Olaofe and Fraser Horsfall earning them the three points.Challinor said: “This was a tough game and I ...Full Story »

Dave Challinor wants his Stockport side to target the League Two title after they moved to the verge of promotion with a 2-1 victory at Colchester.Paddy Madden netted the Hatters’ second-half winner after Cameron McGeehan had cancelled out Nick Powell’s opener for the leaders.Stockport boss Challinor said: “I’m still going to be the boring fellow who’ll say ‘y...Full Story »

Russell Martin acknowledged automatic promotion is now likely beyond Southampton after his side’s toothless display at Blackburn saw them stumble to a scoreless draw.Having fought for a top-two finish in the Championship for much of the season, Saints’ profligacy in front of goal proved costly in the last-gasp Good Friday draw with Middlesbrough and even later loss to Ipswich on East...Full Story »

Stockport boss Dave Challinor hailed hat-trick hero Paddy Madden after his side remained top of League Two with a 3-1 win at Sutton.Madden, who also bagged a treble in the 8-0 demolition in the reverse fixture, nabbed his third hat-trick of the season as he took his tally to 18 in all competitions for the league leaders.And Challinor said: “It’s the time of the year where you need ex...Full Story »

Oldham and Rochdale shared the derby honours in a 1-1 National League draw at Boundary Park.Hallam Hope put the Latics ahead inside six minutes, finding the net against Rochdale for the second time this season following a penetrating run from Josh Lundstram.Rochdale levelled after 27 minutes when Sam Mather got the decisive touch at a corner directed to the near post for the ball to trickle over...Full Story »

Dave Challinor felt Stockport “stunk the place out” in their 1-0 win over AFC Wimbledon but admitted he will take more of the same if it results in promotion.The play-off chasing Dons could have gone ahead but James Tilley missed from the penalty spot before substitute Odin Bailey netted as full-time neared to put League Two leaders County four points clear despite a below-par perfor...Full Story »

Partick Thistle maintained their cinch Championship promotion challenge with a 1-0 win over strugglers Inverness, who finished with 10 men at Firhill.Jags forward Brian Graham saw an early glancing header saved by Caley keeper Mark Ridgers.The visitors went close to breaking the deadlock from a corner in the 33rd minute when Wallace Duffy’s header hit the crossbar following a corner.Partic...Full Story »

Dave Challinor hailed defender Ibby Touray after he silenced his critics with a dazzling display in a 3-0 win at Forest Green that hoisted Stockport back to the top of the table.The former Salford stalwart had faced the wrath of Hatters fans but was outstanding against the league’s basement boys, setting up one goal and tying opposite number Fankaty Dabo in knots.Boss Challinor said: ...Full Story »

Stockport manager Dave Challinor called on his side to back up their crushing 5-0 win against fellow promotion hopefuls MK Dons after they gave their chances of securing an automatic place a major boost.Callum Camps, Paddy Madden, Tanto Olaofe, Connor Lemonheigh-Evans and Neill Byrne scored the goals as the Hatters secured just a second win in their last eight matches.Victory moves them back up ...Full Story »

Stockport boss Dave Challinor admitted his promotion-chasing side should have gone on to beat Crawley after letting themselves down with a “very poor first half” at the Broadfield Stadium.Antoni Sarcevic headed the visitors in front just after the hour mark but Klaidi Lolos ran through to drag Crawley level seven minutes from time.The late goal denied Stockport the chance to cut the ...Full Story »

Dave Challinor wants Stockport to show more character and resilience despite a second-half fightback earning them a 2-2 draw at Salford.Stockport trailed 2-0 at half-time after goals from Luke Garbutt and Curtis Tilt.But cool finishes from Ibou Touray and Isaac Olaofe in the first 20 minutes of the second half earned the Hatters a point.Challinor said: “I think everybody has character and ...Full Story »

Goals from Gus Scott-Morriss and Harry Cardwell gave Southend a 2-0 win over struggling Dorking Wanderers in the Vanarama National League.The hosts took the lead after 27 minutes when Cardwell was fouled on the edge of the area by Jimmy Muitt, who was booked.Scott-Morriss stepped up and lashed the free-kick past Wanderers goalkeeper Harrison Male.The Shrimpers wrapped up the points after Noor Hu...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola is ready for the challenge as he takes champions Manchester City to Liverpool for a crucial Premier League title showdown on Sunday.City head to Merseyside trailing Jurgen Klopp’s side by a point for a match of huge significance at the top of the table.Guardiola’s side go into the game as favourites to win the title for what would be a fourth successive season, and a si...Full Story »

CHLOE KELLY left fans gasping "unreal" as she stunned in an elegant outfit behind the scenes at the Brit Awards. The Euro-winning Lioness floored fans as she rocked up for the big music event at the O2 Arena last night. The likes of Dua Lipa, Raye and Kylie Minogue were the big winners on the night. But it was Kelly who turned heads in an amazing black dress. The 26-year-old was all smiles...Full Story »

Luke Williams has challenged Swansea to build on their 2-1 victory over Blackburn.Williams finally earned his first home league victory at the fifth attempt thanks to first-half goals from Joe Allen and Jamie Paterson.The Sky Bet Championship’s top scorer Sammie Szmodics pulled a goal back for Blackburn just past the hour mark, but Rovers were unable to make their second-half dominance pay...Full Story »

Arsenal are flying in the league – but one star is pushing for an exit, as Gunners chiefs look to replace him. Mikel Arteta saw his side thrash another Premier League opponent at the weekend, as Newcastle United were torn apart 4-1 for Arsenal's sixth league win on the bounce. In the last three games, the North Londoners have scored 15. But while Arsenal are in a rich vein of form righ...Full Story »