And the forward is determined to find his scoring boots in time to force his way into Mick McCarthy's team for the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2020 qualifier with Switzerland next month. The £7 million summer signing from Preston North End provided a scare for club and country when left the pitch grimacing in the 56th minute of the 1-0 win over Crystal Palace at Bramall Lane. And, while it appeared to be a serious injury as he limped straight down the tunnel following a seemingly frank exchange of views with manager Chris Wilder, Robinson insists it was simply all the extra hard work he was doing which caught up with him. "It was just fatigue, I'll be absolutely fine. I felt a bit of tightness with the hamstring and around my hips. It was all down to the extra running and work I was doing all game," Robinson quipped. "I'll definitely be back for the next game, absolutely." "That was some real hard work out there but I knew I had to come off because it wasn't right. It was … [Read more...] about ‘I’ll be absolutely fine’
Premier League
Chelsea held 1-1 by Leicester, Sheffield Utd defeat Palace
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Leicester City in his first home match in charge on Sunday as a second-half header by Wilfred Ndidi cancelled out Mason Mount’s early goal on his home debut. Chelsea raced into a quick lead when the 20 year-old Mount, one of a crop of young players given their chance by Lampard, stole the ball from a dallying Ndidi and left Kasper Schmeichel with no chance with his shot in the seventh minute. The goal capped an opening onslaught by the new-look Blues who were roared on by the home fans excited at the return of Chelsea‘s all-time top scorer Lampard as manager. But Leicester grew into the game and equalised in the 67th minute when Ndidi atoned for his first-half error by heading home a James Maddison corner. Maddison, Jamie Vardy and Youri Tielemans spurned chances to win it for Leicester late on. SHEFFIELD UTD 1 CRYSTAL PALACE 0 John Lundstram’s second-half goal … [Read more...] about Chelsea held 1-1 by Leicester, Sheffield Utd defeat Palace
Sheffield United v Crystal Palace
16 Aug From the section Premier League Share this with Digg Facebook Google LinkedIn Reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Copy this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49309465 Read more about sharing. TEAM NEWSSheffield United have a full squad to choose from for Sunday's game.Forward Billy Sharp is hoping to start after coming on as a substitute to score against Bournemouth last week.Wilfried Zaha could make his first start of the season for Crystal Palace, while Jeffrey Schlupp is fit after an ankle injury. James Tomkins remains out with a groin problem and fellow central defender Mamadou Sakho is not yet match-fit after knee surgery.Uefa Player of the Year nominees unveiledWho should be in your fantasy football teamMOTD COMMENTATOR'S [email protected]: Since Sheffield United's last home Premier League game: Kids have been born and are at secondary school, nine managers have been appointed … [Read more...] about Sheffield United v Crystal Palace
Southampton 1-2 Liverpool
By Neil Johnston BBC Sport 17 Aug From the section Premier League Share this with Digg Facebook Google LinkedIn Reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Copy this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49302580 Read more about sharing. Liverpool beat Southampton to secure an 11th successive top-flight victory and equal their best-ever Premier League winning run - despite a late blunder by goalkeeper Adrian.With the European champions leading 2-0, Liverpool's number two keeper - starting in place of the injured Alisson - cleared the ball against the shin of substitute Danny Ings to gift the Saints striker a goal against his former club.Sadio Mane had given Liverpool the lead at the end of the first-half with a delicious arrowed finish from the edge of the penalty area after Saints had gone close on three occasions.Adrian, who was passed fit despite an ankle injury in a collision with a pitch … [Read more...] about Southampton 1-2 Liverpool
Everton 1-0 Watford: Early Bernard goal enough for Everton
By Tim Oscroft BBC Sport 17 Aug From the section Premier League Share this with Digg Facebook Google LinkedIn Reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Copy this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49302578 Read more about sharing. Everton manager Marco Silva says he wants Goodison Park to be "a fortress" after his side's fifth straight home win against Watford.Bernard's goal after just 10 minutes was enough to give Everton their first victory of the 2019-20 season.The Toffees have not conceded at home since they lost 2-0 to Manchester City on 6 February."My style and my philosophy is I like to play offensive football. Keeping clean sheets is important," said Silva.The Hornets are on a poor run having won just one of their last eight league matches, and have yet to score in this campaign.They came closest to equalising when Craig Dawson's header hit the bar, following Bernard's shot that … [Read more...] about Everton 1-0 Watford: Early Bernard goal enough for Everton