Football

Former Cowes High School student Gary Rowett was appointed Leicester City manager yesterday (Wednesday), sealing a dramatic return to the club he once represented as a player.

Newport are through to the Gold Cup final after a night of high drama against East Cowes Victoria last night (Tuesday).

Euan St John Biggs struck a superb hat-trick as the Yachtsmen powered to an emphatic victory against Bembridge & Vectis on the 4G at Cowes Enterprise College yesterday.

Newport avenged their early-season defeat to Whitchurch United with a clinical 4-1 win at the Zilch Waste Stadium this afternoon, extending their run to 5 consecutive victories. Before kick-off, player-manager Joe Butcher was presented with awards marking 300 Newport appearances,...

In the only Wessex League action on the Isle of Wight today (Saturday), in Division 1, Newport take on Whitchurch United at the Zilch Waste Stadium - weather permitting.

Emerson Tattersall has joined Cowes Sports after scoring more than 250 goals for Ventnor and establishing himself as Isle of Wight football's most consistent marksman.

Shanklin Ladies have secured their spot in the semi-finals of the Invitation Cup with a commanding 0-4 win away to Basingstoke Town Women.

Newport made it 3 wins on the spin with a composed and controlled Wessex Division 1 victory away to United Services Portsmouth yesterday evening (Tuesday).

Cowes Sports Reserves moved up to 3rd place in Harwoods Division 1 with a convincing win over Oakfield yesterday (7th February).

Cowes Sports were on the wrong end of a tough Island clash as high-flying Portland United claimed the points in the Wessex Premier this afternoon (Saturday 7th February).