Matthew Smith
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Team News: Fulham make no changes for their visit to Millwall
Micheal Tonge comes in for his home debut as one of four changes for Millwall, while Fulham are unchanged.
Feb 21, 14:40
Team News: Cardiff City unchanged for trip to Huddersfield Town, who change two
Huddersfield make two changes for the visit of Cardiff City while the hosts are unchanged.
Feb 21, 14:23
Director of non-League Kendal Town resigns after being charged by FA over racism
The director of non-League Kendal Town resigns after being charged by the FA for making anti-Semitic comments on social media, which he describes as "banter".
Feb 21, 14:08
Middlesbrough captain Grant Leadbitter insists they can beat Arsenal in FA Cup
Middlesbrough captain Grant Leadbitter has said that his team believe they can beat Arsenal in the FA Cup fifth round at the Emirates Stadium.
Feb 14, 18:02
AC Milan coach Filippo Inzaghi unfazed by pressure on his team
AC Milan coach Filippo Inzaghi says that neither he nor his team are fazed by pressure ahead of the weekend game against Empoli.
Feb 14, 17:31
Defender Joseph Yobo keen to return to football after months out
Former Everton and Norwich City defender Joseph Yobo says that he is keen to return to professional football after six months without a club.
Feb 14, 17:23
Playoff-chasing Chesterfield stunned by relegation-haunted Leyton Orient
Chesterfield are beaten by Leyton Orient 3-2 as David Mooney's double for the visitors cancelled out a Jay O'Shea penalty and Elliot Omozusi's own goal, before Cox clinched it.
Feb 14, 17:06
League One leaders Bristol City beaten at home by Sheffield United
Sheffield United stun League One leaders Bristol City, with two goals from Matt Done and a Jamie Murphy finish cancelling out Matt Smith's first-half opener.
Feb 14, 17:00
Parma manager Roberto Donadoni defends their form despite being bottom of league
Parma boss Roberto Donadoni says that his side has been playing well, despite their poor run which has left them bottom of Serie A.
Feb 14, 16:32
Half-Time Report: Jay O'Shea penalty cancelled out by David Mooney tap-in at Proact Stadium
Chesterfield are being held to a 1-1 draw in League One by bottom side Leyton Orient, after David Mooney cancelled out the Jay O'Shea penalty.
Feb 14, 15:52
Half-Time Report: Matt Smith scores only goal in first half at Ashton Gate
Bristol City are leading Sheffield United 1-0 at half time in League One thanks to a 41st-minute close-range poke for Matt Smith, following a deflected Luke Freeman cross.
Feb 14, 15:50
Roma coach Rudi Garcia says his priority is to protect prospect Daniele Verde
Roma manager Rudi Garcia says that 18-year-old prospect Daniele Verde should be "given time to grow" after impressing in his first games for the club.
Feb 14, 15:18
Team News: Chesterfield, Leyton Orient both make three changes after midweek defeats
Both Leyton Orient and Chesterfield make three changes for their League One clash, after both suffered home defeats in midweek.
Feb 14, 14:58
Team News: Bristol City, Sheffield United make one change each for league match
Bristol City and Sheffield United each make one change for their League One clash.
Feb 14, 14:39
Fabian Delph: 'I wouldn't have signed new Villa contract if I expected relegation'
Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph says that he doesn't believe the club will be relegated this season, and admits he "wouldn't have signed the contract" otherwise.
Feb 14, 14:18
Daniel Sturridge: 'I can work with Mario Balotelli'
Daniel Sturridge says that he and Mario Balotelli can form an effective strike partnership at Liverpool.
Feb 11, 23:01
Athletic Bilbao, Espanyol draw in Copa del Rey semi-final first leg
Athetic Bilbao and Espanyol play out a 1-1 draw in their Copa del Rey semi-final first leg, Aritz Aduriz's opener for the hosts cancelled out by Victor Sanchez's volley.
Feb 11, 22:51
Paris Saint-Germain stroll into Coupe de France quarters with win against Nantes
PSG cruise into the last eight of the Coupe de France with a comfortable 2-0 win over Nantes, Edinson Cavani and Yohan Cabaye scoring in the first half.
Feb 11, 21:50
Dean Holdsworth open to talks with Newport County about becoming manager
Former Newport County manager Dean Holdsworth says that he is open to a return to the club, whom he led to the Conference South title in his first spell in charge.
Feb 11, 21:30
Greig Laidlaw: 'Scotland motivated by last year's crushing by Wales'
Scotland captain Grieg Laidlaw says that his side will use the "emotion" of their 51-3 humiliation by Wales in last year's Six Nations to play better at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Feb 11, 21:00
QPR midfielder Leroy Fer ruled out for eight weeks with knee ligament damage
QPR midfielder Leroy Fer is ruled out for up to 10 weeks with a knee ligament injury suffered during Tuesday night's 2-0 win away to Sunderland.
Feb 11, 20:38
Aston Villa sack Paul Lambert after two-and-a-half years in charge
Aston Villa sack manager Paul Lambert after two-and-a-half years after Villa's defeat to Hull City left them in the relegation zone.
Feb 11, 20:01
PSV beat NAC Breda despite having a man sent off after 29 seconds
PSV Eindhoven go 12 points clear at the top of the Eredivisie tonight after an away win over NAC Breda, despite having a player sent off in the first minute.
Feb 3, 21:54
Kane Hemmings strike enough for Barnsley to beat Oldham at Oakwell
A close-range Kane Hemmings finish proved enough for Barnsley as they saw off Oldham Athletic 1-0 at Oakwell in their League One clash.
Feb 3, 21:44
Caddies begin $50m lawsuit against PGA over bib sponsorships
More than 80 PGA Tour caddies have launched a lawsuit claiming a share of $50m earned from wearing sponsored bibs, after a year-long dispute.
Feb 3, 21:26
FIFA to fast-track Diafra Sakho FA Cup ruling
FIFA may make a decision tomorrow on whether West Ham United used Diafra Sakho illegally in their FA Cup win over Bristol City.
Feb 3, 20:53
Glenn Hoddle, Joe Jordan leave roles as first-team coaches at Queens Park Rangers
Glenn Hoddle and Joe Jordan leave their roles as first-team coaches at Queens Park Rangers, hours after the resignation of manager Harry Rednapp.
Feb 3, 20:20
Darren Lehmann backs Michael Clarke to continue as Australia captain
Darren Lehmann backs Michael Clarke to continue as captain of the Australia cricket team, saying that he is "sick" of speculation regarding Clarke's fitness.
Feb 3, 20:06
Italy manager Antonio Conte calls off mid-season training camp due to absences
Italy football manager Antonio Conte is forced to call off a planned national training camp after several clubs refused to release players.
Feb 3, 19:26
Halifax Town win at AFC Telford United thanks to Matty Patterson goal
Halifax Town move one place and one point outside the Conference playoffs thanks to a 1-0 win away to strugglers AFC Telford United.
Jan 27, 22:06
Chester FC thrash nine-man Lincoln City
Chester FC go 13th in the Conference after crushing nine-man Lincoln City 4-0 at the Exacta Stadium.
Jan 27, 21:55
Lazio beat AC Milan to book their place in Coppa Italia semi-finals
Lazio reach the last four of the Coppa Italia, beating AC Milan 1-0 thanks to a Lucas Biglia penalty despite having Lorik Cana sent off in the first half.
Jan 27, 21:42
Half-Time Report: Ten-man Lazio lead AC Milan at San Siro after first half of quarter-final
Lazio lead AC Milan 1-0 at the San Siro in the Coppa Italia Quater Finals thanks to Lucas Biglia's penalty, but have defender Lorik Cana sent off for two yellow cards.
Jan 27, 20:37
Team News: Giampaolo Pazzini leads the line for AC Milan against Lazio
AC Milan and Lazio square off in the Coppa Italia quarter-final, just three days after Milan lost 3-1 at Lazio to continue their poor league campaign.
Jan 27, 19:47
2012 champions Zambia beaten by late Tunisia winner in AFCON Group B
Tunisia come from behind to beat Zambia, who had dominated much of the game, thanks to captain Yassine Chikhaoui's 87th-minute header, and go top of AFCON Group B.
Jan 22, 17:54
MK Dons manager Karl Robinson has received a four-game touchline ban
MK Dons manager Karl Robinson receives a four-game touchline for using abusive language with reference to nationality after they lost 2-1 to Bradford in September.
Jan 22, 17:25
Kell Brook says he is "bang on fine" after his knife attack last year
IBF world welterweight champion Kell Brook says that he is "bang on fine" and set to make a full recovery, after being stabbed with a machete while on holiday last year.
Jan 22, 17:18
Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville considering quitting to become a manager
Sky Sports pundit and England coach Gary Neville hints in a Twitter Q&A that he is considering quitting his job and going into management in the next 18 months.
Jan 22, 17:09
Ukrainian footballer banned for using mobile during friendly
A Ukrainian footballer is banned after using his mobile phone to make a call during a friendly match in Kiev, with his actions described as "anti-football" and "clownery".
Jan 22, 17:01
Half-Time Report: Tunisia, Zambia both heading for consecutive AFCON draws
Tunisia and Zambia are deadlocked at the break in their Africa Cup of Nations Group B match.
Jan 22, 16:50
