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Pablo Hernandez moves Leeds back into promotion places with inspirational performance in five-goal thriller 

Leeds moved back into the automatic promotion places in dramatic fashion with a thrilling 3-2 win over relegation-threatened Millwall.

Bayern Munich begin rebuilding with €80m signing of Atletico Madrid star 

Bayern Munich have announced the signing of France defender Lucas Hernandez from Atletico Madrid for 80 million euros (£68million).

Loan ranger Ronan finding his feet after Slovakia move 

Such is the congestion facing Irish youngsters to break into Premier League first-teams that creative thinking is required, not that Connor Ronan ever envisaged trekking to Slovakia to find his haven.

Bolton Wanderers given two weeks to settle debts and avoid winding-up order 

Bolton have been given two weeks to settle their debts and avoid a winding-up order, a High Court hearing in London has ruled.

Wolves in dreamland after hitting new heights 

Nuno Espirito Santo had a dream, and on Saturday night at Molineux the vision was there for the world to see in high definition.

Swansea won't complain over absent VAR in Cup defeat 

Swansea City have ruled out a complaint against the Football Association, despite saying the club are "in the dark" over the controversial decision to deprive them of a video assistant referee (VAR) which...

Zidane secures victory on his Real return 

Zinedine Zidane insists he has not made any "final decision" about his first-choice goalkeeper after recalling Keylor Navas at the expense of Thibaut Courtois for Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Celta Vigo...

Brighton can derail City's quadruple bid, insists Hughton 

Chris Hughton admitted that he did not want to draw Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-finals, but the Brighton manager is adamant that his side can derail the Premier League champions' quadruple bid.

Chris Hughton's Brighton on their way to Wembley after last minute goalkeeping clanger denies Millwall fairytale 

Brighton secured an FA Cup semi-final clash against Manchester City as the Seagulls beat Millwall in a...

Manchester United crash out of FA Cup as Jimenez and Jota send Wolves to first semi-final in a generation 

Raul Jimenez and Diogo Jota sent Wolves into the semi-finals of the FA Cup for the first time in 21 years after a 2-1 win over Manchester United.

Kenny sticks to principles as Parrott makes cut in first squad 

There was a point yesterday during his first squad announcement as an international manager when Ireland U-21 boss Stephen Kenny was asked whether he'd sought out Mauricio Pochettino for an...

'It's easy to be vocal when you haven't walked in those shoes' - Southgate jumps to defence of Rice after call-up 

Gareth Southgate has hit back at the "easy criticism" Declan Rice has faced, pleading...

WATCH: Comical Swansea penalty miss costly at West Brom and Norwich move back to top of Championship 

Emi Buendia's double helped Norwich return to the top of the Sky Bet Championship with a 3-2 win...

Rangers crash out of Scottish Cup as Aberdeen claim impressive quarter-final replay win at Ibrox 

Steven Gerrard looks certain to finish his first season as Rangers boss empty handed as his team crashed out of the William Hill Scottish Cup after...

Leeds return to the top of the Championship after comfortable win at Reading 

Leeds moved back to the top of the Sky Bet Championship with a convincing 3-0 win at Reading.

Bolton players seeking PFA assistance as wages still not paid 

Bolton's players have asked the Professional Footballers Association (PFA) to intervene after owner Ken Anderson failed to pay overdue wages.

Stage set for Ronaldo to perform latest great escape 

And so, in this round of spectacular comebacks, can Juventus supply us with one more thrilling twist?

Real Madrid move for Hazard as Zidane returns to Bernabeu 

Zinedine Zidane made a spectacular return to the Bernabeu yesterday just hours after Real Madrid have made the first move in their bid to sign Eden Hazard by approaching Chelsea about a summer...

Five pressing issues facing 'Zizou' 

Restoring confidence

'Best day of my life' - Jack Grealish on going from getting punched by Birmingham fan to netting derby-winning goal 

Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish celebrated the 'best day of his life' after he recovered from...

'Absolutely bizarre' - West Brom come in for heavy criticism after sacking Darren Moore while fourth in Championship 

West Brom have come in for criticism after parting company with manager Darren Moore.

Lennon's homecoming falls flat as Aberdeen hold Celtic to Parkhead stalemate 

Interim Celtic boss Neil Lennon endured an afternoon of frustration on his return to Parkhead as his side were held to a 0-0 draw by Aberdeen.

Rangers denied win at Easter Road as Hibs save point on controversial night 

Florian Kamberi snatched an unlikely point as Hibernian held Rangers to a 1-1 Ladbrokes Premiership draw but only after Scottish football...

Chelsea close in on Europa quarters as Pedro, Willian and Hudson-Odoi strikes bring easy win over Dynamo Kiev 

Chelsea continued their resurgence under Maurizio Sarri by putting one foot in the quarter-finals of...

Ten-man Arsenal crash to defeat in France as away day blues continue for Unai Emery's men 

Arsenal suffered more Europa League away day blues as their 10 men were well beaten by Rennes in the first leg of their last-16 tie.

Mourinho in line for Real return 

Jose Mourinho is expected to be offered the chance to become the new coach of Real Madrid, with sources suggesting the club is "almost 100pc" sure to bring back Mourinho, who left in 2013, after three years at the Bernabeu, to return to Chelsea.

Ramos in hot water again after elbow on Messi in El Clasico loss 

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos is under fire once more after appearing to elbow Lionel Messi in the latest instalment of El Clasico on Saturday night.

Lennon makes winning return to Hibs as Celtic book place in Scottish Cup semi-final 

New interim Celtic boss Neil Lennon returned to Easter Road to knock his former club Hibernian out of the William Hill Scottish Cup with a 2-0 win.

Mick McCarthy watches Ireland prospect James Collins bag 20th goal of season as Luton stay top of League One 

Luton Town's Ireland hopeful James Collins will be hoping that Mick McCarthy stayed for the full...

'Celtic reserves are bigger than Leicester City' - Chris Sutton fires fresh broadside at Brendan Rodgers 

Chris Sutton has launched another stinging attack on Brendan Rodgers, after claiming 'Celtic reserves are bigger than Leicester City'.

Duff: I know what club means to fans, it means the same to me 

Damien Duff is ready to fight for the cause at Celtic in his new role as first-team coach.

Outcast Bale deserves better from Real despite his failings 

It is forgivable, all things considered, that Gareth Bale cold-shouldered the plaudits from team-mate Lucas Vazquez last weekend with a disdainful flick of the hand.

'I know what the club means to fans. It means the same to me' - Duff ready for Celtic step-up 

Damien Duff is ready to fight for the cause at Celtic in his new role as first-team coach.

Injury time goal sinks Hearts as Neil Lennon returns to Celtic with crucial win 

Neil Lennon began his second stint as Celtic boss with a dramatic last-gasp 2-1 Ladbrokes Premiership win over Hearts at Tynecastle.

Rangers keep in touch with Celtic after easy win over Dundee 

Dundee were made to regret sanctioning Glen Kamara's early move to Ibrox as the midfielder sent Rangers on their way to a 4-0 win over his old side.

Duff joins Lennon team as Bhoys pick up the pieces 

Damien Duff has received a quick promotion to a coaching role with Celtic's first team squad in the reshuffle after the shock departure of Brendan Rodgers to Leicester.

Daniel McDonnell: 'Rodgers' rush to leave Celtic an indictment of Scottish game's decline' 

Once again, the powers that be in Scotland have been unable to prevent a Brexit that exposes their fundamental weakness.

Rodgers bemoans 'harsh' red card as Bhoys bow out without landing a blow 

Brendan Rodgers claims Celtic's Europa League hopes were taken away by German referee Deniz Aytekin in the 1-0 defeat by Valencia in the Mestalla.

Relief for under-fire manager Maurizio Sarri as Chelsea make Europa League progress 

Chelsea progressed in the Europa League with a 3-0 win over Malmo which will do little to quell the sense of inevitability that Maurizio Sarri's spell as...

Restoration of pride not enough to stop 10-man Celtic exiting Europa League in Valencia 

Celtic exited the Europa League at the last-32 stage with a 1-0 defeat in Valencia but pride was evident on a night of some frustration in the Mestalla.

Mesut Ozil returns for Arsenal as Gunners ease through to last 16 of Europa League 

Arsenal secured a place in the last 16 of the Europa League with a resounding victory over BATE Borisov at the Emirates Stadium as Mesut Ozil returned...

WATCH: 'To call me a Fenian b*****d, come on' - Kilmarnock boss slams Rangers fans following sectarian abuse 

Furious Steve Clarke accused the Rangers support of living in the Dark Ages after being targeted with...

Hodgson delight after tough battle 

Roy Hodgson was pleased with the professionalism of his Crystal Palace side as they negotiated a potentially tricky FA Cup tie with Doncaster to reach the quarter-finals.

Hughton hopes for survival lift 

Brighton manager Chris Hughton hopes FA Cup progression will have a positive impact on his team's survival chances.

Welsh wizard James stings Bees 

Dan James inspired an amazing second-half comeback as Swansea reached the quarter-finals of the FA Cup with a 4-1 victory over 10-man Brentford.

'It means a lot' - Padraig Amond reveals exchange with Pep Guardiola after FA Cup goal against Man City 

Despite another FA Cup goal for Padraig Amond yesterday Newport Town couldn't do enough to upset Man City, with Pep Guardiola's men...

Coughlan attracted by attitude over ability 

When Bristol Rovers signed Dubliner Graham Coughlan as their defensive coach last summer, they signed a winner. Throughout a senior career that began in 1995 with Bray Wanderers and...

Millwall add to special cup relationship 

They may proudly sing that no one likes them, but Millwall have certainly struck up a special relationship with the FA Cup. Murray Wallace, hero of the fourth-round victory over Everton,...

Lampard backs scorer Cole to boost play-off bid 

Derby boss Frank Lampard has backed Ashley Cole to prolong his successful association with the FA Cup after the veteran defender came off the bench to score in the Rams' defeat at Brighton.

Padraig Amond scores again for Newport but ruthless Man City march into FA Cup quarter-final 

Manchester City kept their quadruple hopes alive with a 4-1 win at Newport to reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.

FA Cup round-up: Brighton too good for Derby as Wallace header sends Millwall into quarter-finals 

Murray Wallace's early header ensured that Millwall be in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup for the second time in three years and ended AFC...