Kyogo Furuhashi scores brace as Celtic thrash sorry St Johnstone
Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA
Kyogo Furuhashi struck twice as Celtic continued their imperious start to the season with a 6-0 triumph over St Johnstone in Perth.The Japan forward scored either side of Paulo Bernardo in the final 10 minutes of the first half.Callum McGregor added to the lead with his fourth long-range goal of the season, Daizen Maeda got on the scoresheet after having a first-half effort controversially disal...Full Story »
Chris Davies lauds Birmingham reaction to poor start as Blues fight back for win
Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA
Birmingham boss Chris Davies was delighted with his side’s reaction after seeing them fight back from two goals down to beat Peterborough 3-2 and reclaim top spot in League One.After a sloppy start, the big-spending Blues found themselves trailing 2-0 after just 16 minutes following goals from Ricky-Jade Jones and Emmanuel Fernandez.However, a smart finish from Willum Willumsson halved the...Full Story »
Derek McInnes calls for calm defending after Killie lose points in dramatic draw
Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA
Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes bemoaned his side’s defending as a first league win slipped through their fingers after Dundee United came from two goals down to snatch a 3-3 draw at Rugby Park.Dundee United dominated a poor quality first half and led through Louis Moult but substitute David Watson appeared to have turned the game on its head as he levelled the scores with a remarkable sc...Full Story »
I love Pep – Mikel Arteta seeks to defuse tensions with Man City boss
Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA
Mikel Arteta says he loves, respects and admires Pep Guardiola in a clear move to defuse escalating tensions with his one-time mentor.Guardiola told Arteta’s Arsenal to prepare for war amid the fallout from last weekend’s heated draw with Manchester City and the Gunners responded with a last-gasp 4-2 victory against Leicester at the Emirates.Speaking on the eve of Saturday’s fi...Full Story »
He ran the show – Steve Agnew hails Lee Evans display as Blackpool march on
Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA
Blackpool assistant Steve Agnew singled out captain Lee Evans for special praise after the in-form Seasiders swept aside struggling Burton 3-0 at Bloomfield Road.Brighton loanee Odeluga Offiah opened his account for the club before Rob Apter’s solo effort made it 2-0.Summer signing Evans then added the finishing touch as the Tangerines made it four straight wins under new manager Steve Bru...Full Story »
Steve Evans thought Rotherham deserved to beat Shrewsbury
Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA
Rotherham boss Steve Evans felt his side deserved more from their 1-1 draw at second-bottom Shrewsbury.The Shrews broke the deadlock in the 22nd minute through George Lloyd, who poked home from close range.Rotherham, who have not won on the road in the league since 2022, found the equaliser after referee Sam Purkiss pointed to the spot in the 70th minute.Purkiss deemed Mal Benning’s cleara...Full Story »
Sean Dyche hails ‘a step forward’ after Everton end their wait for a win
Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA
Everton manager Sean Dyche was delighted with the way his side managed the game as they came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 for their first Premier League win of the season.Having twice squandered two-goal leads to lose in the last month Dwight McNeil’s double just after half-time turned things around after Marc Guehi’s 10th-minute opener.It was the first time since October 2...Full Story »
Tony Docherty says Mo Sylla ‘responsive’ after being taken to hospital
Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA
Dundee boss Tony Docherty revealed that midfielder Mo Sylla had to be rushed to the city’s Ninewells Hospital after collapsing in the dressing-room at half-time.The Dark Blues lost 2-1 to Aberdeen at Dens Park with Kevin Nisbet and Topi Keskinen on the mark for the Dons, with Simon Murray pulling one back for the home side.However, the proceedings were overshadowed by concerns for Sylla.Do...Full Story »
Millwall boss Neil Harris hails ‘really good day’ after second win of the season
Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA
Millwall manager Neil Harris was delighted with all three of his goalscorers in his side’s comfortable victory over Preston at The Den in the Sky Bet Championship.Midfielder George Honeyman broke the deadlock with what was his first goal for two years before youngster Romain Esse, who had previously scored four times on the road, struck in front of his own supporters for the first time.The...Full Story »
Gary Caldwell hopes Exeter can build on their draw at Wigan
Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA
Gary Caldwell believes Exeter’s point at Wigan will only prove to be a good or a bad one if they win their next League One fixture.The Grecians dug deep to secure a goalless draw at the Brick Community Stadium, as Caldwell and his former Celtic and Scotland colleague Shaun Maloney had to share the spoils.Caldwell, whose side play Leyton Orient next, said: “I think it will prove to be...Full Story »