Steven Naismith confident he can turn things around after Hearts lose again
Posted Monday, September 02, 2024 by PA
Under-pressure Steven Naismith insisted he can still turn things round after Hearts’ terrible start to the season continued with a sixth consecutive defeat at home to Dundee United.There was anger in the stands at Tynecastle as the Jambos went down 1-0 to the in-form Tannadice side, with defender Ross Graham firing in the only goal of the game in the 76th minute.Hearts have failed to win a...Full Story »
Chris Wilder feels Sheffield United deserved their victory over Watford
Posted Monday, September 02, 2024 by PA
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder felt his side thoroughly deserved their 1-0 victory over a Watford team that had previously enjoyed a 100 per cent record this season.The only goal came in the second minute when keeper Daniel Bachmann, attempting to keep out Callum O’Hare’s cut-back, turned the ball into his own net.It could have been a more comfortable win for Wilder’s men, ...Full Story »
Late leveller ‘very least’ Kilmarnock deserved from Hibs draw – Derek McInnes
Posted Monday, September 02, 2024 by PA
Derek McInnes insisted Kilmarnock’s late leveller in the 1-1 home draw with Hibernian was “the very least” his side deserved as he looked for a reset in the international break.The visitors took the lead in the 49th minute of their William Hill Premiership encounter through captain Joe Newell and it looked like David Gray’s side would leave Ayrshire with their first ...Full Story »
Luis Diaz scores twice as Arne Slot’s Liverpool win at rivals Manchester United
Posted Monday, September 02, 2024 by PA
Arne Slot’s superb start to life at Liverpool continued as Luis Diaz scored twice in a 3-0 away win over rivals Manchester United that piled more problems at the door of Erik ten Hag.Liverpool were clinical as Mohamed Salah added a third early in the second half to make it three wins out of three for Slot, but this was a second defeat of the young season for a poor United side, and Ten Hag...Full Story »
Newcastle win ‘massive’ after tough transfer window – Eddie Howe
Posted Monday, September 02, 2024 by PA
Eddie Howe celebrated a “massive” win as Newcastle put their transfer window woes behind them to condemn Tottenham to a first Premier League defeat of the season at St James’ Park.Chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan was among the crowd as the Magpies scrapped their way to a 2-1 victory with a squad hit by injuries and arguably weakened by departures sanctioned in order to comply with sp...Full Story »
Sheffield United end Watford’s perfect start to Championship season with win
Posted Monday, September 02, 2024 by PA
A second-minute Daniel Bachmann own goal was enough to give Sheffield United a 1-0 victory over Watford, ending their opponents’ 100 per cent record since the start of the season.It could have been a more comfortable win for Chris Wilder’s men, who saw Kieffer Moore miss a first-half penalty.Watford went into the game having won all five league and cup games, including Championship v...Full Story »
Pressure mounts on Steven Naismith as Ross Graham fires Dundee United winner
Posted Monday, September 02, 2024 by PA
Pressure mounted on Steven Naismith after a second-half goal from Dundee United defender Ross Graham consigned beleaguered Hearts to a sixth consecutive defeat.The increasingly disillusioned Jambos support made their feelings clear towards their manager and the team during and at the end of their 1-0 loss at home to the in-form Tannadice side.While newly-promoted United head into the internation...Full Story »
Bruce Anderson nets late penalty equaliser as Kilmarnock earn Hibernian draw
Posted Monday, September 02, 2024 by PA
Bruce Anderson’s late penalty gave bottom side Kilmarnock their first point of the William Hill Premiership season from a 1-1 draw with Hibernian.There was little between the sides at Rugby Park until the 49th minute when Hibs captain Joe Newell spectacularly curled a ball from distance into the Killie net.Derek McInnes’ side, who exited the Conference League qualifiers against Copen...Full Story »
Best is yet to come – Philippe Clement promises response after Old Firm humbling
Posted Sunday, September 01, 2024 by PA
Rangers manager Philippe Clement claimed there was much more to come from his side following their 3-0 defeat at Celtic and vowed they would show that in the New Year fixture.Celtic are already five points ahead of Clement’s side in the William Hill Premiership and have only suffered one defeat in 13 against their city rivals, that loss coming in May 2023 after they had already wrapped up ...Full Story »
Alexander Isak grabs winner as Newcastle edge out Tottenham
Posted Sunday, September 01, 2024 by PA
Alexander Isak’s first goal of the season handed Newcastle a priceless 2-1 Premier League victory over Tottenham on an eventful afternoon at St James’ Park.The Sweden international struck 13 minutes from time to settle a pulsating encounter which the visitors dominated for long periods but were unable to convert the pressure into goals.Keeper Nick Pope, who was partially to blame for...Full Story »