Newport County give Man Utd real scare in FA Cup but bow out despite comeback
Newport County’s hopes of an FA Cup fairytale were ended in heartbreaking fashion as they were beaten 4-2 by Manchester United despite a heroic comeback at Rodney Parade.
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Steve Cotterill appointed Forest Green manager
Steve Cotterill has been appointed Forest Green’s new manager, tasked with trying to preserve their Football League status following Troy Deeney’s turbulent six-game spell.
Roy Keane leaves door open to Ireland return in future
Roy Keane has left the door open to a return to working with the Republic of Ireland again in the future.
'Big Dog' Toney back with a bang as Brentford beat Forest 3-2
LONDON :England striker Ivan Toney scored 19 minutes into his comeback from an eight month ban for betting offences as Brentford ended a five match losing streak with a 3-2 home win against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday.
Toney to captain Brentford on return from ban
LONDON : Ivan Toney will captain Brentford at home to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday as the striker makes his eagerly-anticipated return from an eight-month ban.
Forest, Everton Move Into FA Cup Fourth Round After Troubled Week
Nottingham Forest and Everton shrugged off the threat of a potential Premier League points deduction as they battled into the FA Cup fourth round on Wednesday. Forest survived a scare to beat third-tier Blackpool 3-2 after extra-time, while Everton were 1-0 winners against Crystal Palace in another of the night's third-round replays. It was a welcome tonic for Forest and Everton, who were both referred to an independent commission by the Premier League on Monday after admitting to breaches of financial rules.
'Free' Toney ends his ban and states top club ambition
LONDON : Brentford striker Ivan Toney declared himself 'free' on Wednesday after ending an eight month ban for 232 breaches of the betting rules and then fuelled transfer speculation by saying he wanted to play for a top club.
West Ham Dumped Out FA Cup, Newport Set Up Manchester United Tie
West Ham were dumped out of the FA Cup by Championship side Bristol City 1-0 on Tuesday as Newport County set up a dream fourth-round tie against Manchester United. Tommy Conway scored the only goal at Ashton Gate after less than three minutes to ensure the Hammers' 44-year wait to lift the FA Cup will go on. Conway, who also scored to secure a replay when the sides met at the London Stadium, pounced on a short back pass from Konstantinos Mavropanos to round Lukasz Fabianski and slot into an unguarded net.