Starmer: Foreign Office chief faced ‘everyday pressure’ to clear Mandelson

Sir Keir Starmer has stood by his decision to sack the former Foreign Office chief over the vetting process for Lord Peter Mandelson and said he faced only the “everyday pressure of Government” to ...

Steve Evans singing with supporters as Bristol Rovers end home run with big win

Bristol Rovers manager Steve Evans revealed he sang his heart out among the club’s supporters as he celebrated a 4-0 win over Cheltenham at the Memorial Stadium. Evans swapped the touchline for the ...

Daizen Maeda brace sees Celtic move level on points with Hearts at top of table

Daizen Maeda drove Celtic to a 3-1 victory against Falkirk as the champions moved level on points with William Hill Premiership leaders Hearts. The Japan international scored twice and set up another ...

Mary Lou McDonald calls for by‑election backing to pressure Government

The Sinn Fein leader said a unity referendum by 2030 is still possible and she hoped unionist political leaders would see the ‘chance of ...

Dean Brennan reflective as Barnet ‘punch above weight’ despite missing play-offs

Barnet manager Dean Brennan was delighted to see his side end their final home game in style, thrashing Gillingham 6-2 at the Hive as they narrowly missed out on the play-offs. Callum Stead scored ...

Roberto De Zerbi frustrated by injuries as Tottenham win but stay in drop zone

Roberto De Zerbi bemoaned Tottenham’s injury curse after a first Premier League win of 2026 away to Wolves was overshadowed by potential significant problems for Xavi Simons and Dominic Solanke.

Man City produce dramatic late fightback to reach fourth successive FA Cup final

Manchester City produced a dramatic late fightback to reach their fourth successive FA Cup final with a remarkable 2-1 win over Championship Southampton. A slow-burner of a semi-final came alive as ...

Lee Clark sees encouragement from Rotherham display

Rotherham manager Lee Clark saw more encouraging signs from his side during their 1-1 Sky Bet League One draw with Reading. Clark’s arrival following the dismissal of Matt Hamshaw failed to turn ...

Paul Terry: Leyton Orient didn’t do enough in their defeat to Blackpool

Leyton Orient assistant coach Paul Terry admits they didn’t do enough in their 1-0 defeat to Blackpool at Bloomfield Road. The result secures the Seasiders’ League One status for next season, while ...

Colin Calderwood admits Northampton are ‘ashamed’ of losing run

Northampton interim manager Colin Calderwood admitted his players are “ashamed” of the record run of defeats that have led to their relegation in the wake of a 5-1 thrashing by promoted Cardiff in the ...

Andy Garner challenges in-form Mansfield to ‘finish as high as possible’

Lucas Akins, a Murray Wallace own goal, Regan Hendry and Oliver Irow helped Mansfield ease past Huddersfield, for whom Marcus Harness responded. Garner said: “I don’t know if there are some people out ...

Tom Cleverley delighted to see Plymouth’s promotion push go the distance

Plymouth boss Tom Cleverley said he is delighted Argyle are going the distance, following their 2-1 home win over relegated Port Vale in Sky Bet League One. A goal in each half from Bim Pepple enabled ...