Rangers’ cup win over Motherwell should be ‘reference game’ – Philippe Clement
Posted Monday, November 04, 2024 by PA
Philippe Clement wants Rangers’ 2-1 Premier Sports Cup semi-final win over Motherwell at Hampden Park to be a reference point for the rest of the season.Former Light Blues midfielder Andy Halliday opened the scoring in the 24th minute but second-half strikes from striker Cyriel Dessers and attacker Nedim Bajrami set up a final meeting with Celtic on December 15.The Belgian boss came in for...Full Story »
Simon Weaver hails Harrogate for stealing spotlight from Wrexham on FA Cup stage
Posted Monday, November 04, 2024 by PA
Harrogate boss Simon Weaver applauded his players for performing in front of a “global audience” as they dumped Wrexham out of the FA Cup.Veteran striker Jack Muldoon’s first-half header secured a shock 1-0 success for the Sulphurites in the televised clash and, in a clear reference to the Dragons’ Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, argued his players&rsqu...Full Story »
Richie Wellens relieved after Leyton Orient squeeze past Boreham Wood in FA Cup
Posted Monday, November 04, 2024 by PA
Richie Wellens breathed a sigh of relief after his Leyton Orient side reached round two of the FA Cup by winning on penalties at Boreham Wood.Orient had eased into a two-goal lead after 49 minutes, Sonny Perkins and Dan Agyei the men on target, but the visitors hit back with goals by Tyrone Marsh and Charlie O’Connell making it 2-2 and taking the tie to extra time.“I’m relieved...Full Story »
Neil Harris believes Millwall should be higher in Championship table
Posted Monday, November 04, 2024 by PA
Neil Harris claimed Millwall should be even higher in the Sky Bet Championship after the Lions roared up to seventh by beating Burnley 1-0.Jake Cooper’s towering header secured a third straight victory for Millwall as the Clarets missed the chance to climb up to second.Just 11 days ago, Millwall had kicked off at home to Plymouth lying in 20th place. Now, after three 1-0 wins, they are on ...Full Story »
Jack Muldoon fires Harrogate past Wrexham in FA Cup
Posted Monday, November 04, 2024 by PA
Veteran striker Jack Muldoon secured an FA Cup shock as Harrogate defeated Hollywood-backed Wrexham 1-0 in the first round.The 35-year-old forward, who has not scored a goal in Sky Bet League Two all season, dumped out the higher-division Welsh outfit courtesy of a clinical first-half header. `During a high-octane tie, Wrexham’s front two of Ollie Palmer and Paul Mullin failed to convert a...Full Story »
Dundee complete brilliant comeback with stoppage-time winner against Kilmarnock
Posted Monday, November 04, 2024 by PA
Dundee secured a dramatic last-gasp victory over Kilmarnock after coming from two goals down at the Scot Foam Stadium.The Ayrshire side scored twice through Bruce Anderson and Matty Kennedy, but the Dark Blues hit back with goals from Seb Palmer-Houlden and substitute Jordan McGhee before Ziyad Larkeche netted the winner in the fourth minute of stoppage time.The result lifts the Dark Blues up to...Full Story »
Jake Cooper earns another win for Millwall as Burnley miss chance to go second
Posted Monday, November 04, 2024 by PA
Jake Cooper’s towering header secured a third straight win for Millwall as Burnley missed the chance to climb up to second.The Lions captain struck early in the second half to secure a 1-0 victory and end Burnley’s nine-match unbeaten run.Just 11 days ago, Millwall had kicked off at home to Plymouth lying in 20th place. Now, after three 1-0 wins, they are up to seventh.A lack of goal...Full Story »
Hibernian and David Gray suffer another setback as Dundee United force draw
Posted Monday, November 04, 2024 by PA
Struggling Hibernian suffered yet another late setback as a 90th-minute penalty from Sam Dalby salvaged a 1-1 draw for Dundee United at Easter Road.The Edinburgh side looked on course to end a five-game run without a win and ease the pressure on manager David Gray as they led through Lewis Miller’s first-half header.But for the fifth time in nine matches, Hibs squandered a lead in the clos...Full Story »
Leyton Orient beat Boreham Wood on penalties to reach round two of FA Cup
Posted Monday, November 04, 2024 by PA
Leyton Orient booked their place in round two of the FA Cup by overcoming Boreham Wood 3-1 on penalties after a 2-2 draw at Meadow Park.Ethan Galbraith converted the decisive spot-kick for the visitors after Tom Whelan, Chris Bush and Junior Dixon had all failed with their attempts for the hosts.Orient, who had defender Jayden Sweeney sent off in extra time, had looked set to make comfortable pr...Full Story »
Rangers hit back to beat Motherwell and set up Old Firm Premier Sports Cup final
Posted Monday, November 04, 2024 by PA
Rangers came from behind to beat Motherwell 2-1 and set up an Old Firm Premier Sports Cup final but only after frustrating their fans again.The mood among Gers supporters, many of whom have turned against boss Philippe Clement, worsened markedly after former Light Blues midfielder Andy Halliday opened the scoring at Hampden Park in the 25th minute and the lacklustre Ibrox side were loudly booed ...Full Story »