‘Budget is bold enough’ despite limited ‘room for manoeuvre’, Andy Burnham says

The influential Institute for Fiscal Studies think tank said the Budget’s ‘raft of fiddly measures’ would do little to boost growth.

Martin O’Neill takes the positives from Celtic’s point against Dundee United

Martin O’Neill insists he was “not totally dissatisfied” with Celtic dropping points in the 2-2 draw with Dundee United after ending the night still four points clear at the top of the William Hill ...

Vincent Kompany released from hospital following collapse last week

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has been discharged from hospital following his collapse last week. The Bundesliga champions’ director of sport Max Eberl told German broadcaster ARD that ...

Derek McInnes criticises Rangers’ display at Hearts but enjoys late leveller

Derek McInnes lamented an “inexplicable” start to the second half from his Rangers side as they required a late Olwethu Makhanya equaliser to salvage a 2-2 draw with Hearts on his much-hyped ...

Three-goal burst helps Sunderland book place in Carabao Cup quarter-finals

Three goals in 10 first-half minutes helped Sunderland into the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup. The Black Cats beat Brentford 3-2 at the Stadium of Light, with Chemsdine Talbi, Timur Tutierov and ...

Marco Rose says Bournemouth need to maintain hard work after hitting form

Marco Rose insists in-form Bournemouth must work hard to maintain their “flow” after beating Aston Villa 3-0 to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. Amine Adli, Lewis Cook and Alvaro Rodriguez were ...

Regis Le Bris hopes cup win over Brentford can be ‘powerful’ for Sunderland

Regis Le Bris hopes Sunderland have delivered a “powerful” victory after setting up a Carabao Cup quarter-final date at Crystal Palace by beating Brentford. Sunderland, bottom of the Premier League ...

Enzo Maresca admits Man City never practiced penalties after shoot-out win

Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca admitted his players had not practiced penalties after edging past Brighton in a Carabao Cup shoot-out on Wednesday. City’s back-up goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli made two ...

Pierre Sage hails fans’ backing after Crystal Palace edge past Fulham in EFL Cup

Boss Pierre Sage felt Crystal Palace showed what kind of team they are after Eddie Nketiah’s first-half goal earned a battling 1-0 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage. Palace were second best for much ...

Aberdeen’s Stephen Robinson to take his time before dealing with loss to Falkirk

Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson admitted his side were not good enough in the 1-0 William Hill Premiership defeat to Falkirk, but refused to shout and scream at his players in the aftermath. Falkirk ...

Marink Reedijk relishing Hearts semi-final after first point as Hibernian boss

Hibernian boss Marink Reedijk sees no reason why his side can’t defeat Hearts in Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup semi-final. The Easter Road side claimed their first point since the Dutchman became ...