Hibernian boss David Gray wanted more than draw from Ross County clash
Posted Thursday, October 31, 2024 by PA
David Gray said Hibernian were looking for more than a point at Ross County considering the position they find themselves in the William Hill Premiership.A drab goalless draw was enough to lift Hibs off the foot of the table after rivals Hearts lost 2-1 against Kilmarnock.But Gray was looking to take more away from Dingwall with a result that could have got them further up the table.However, he ...Full Story »
Unai Emery defends his team selection after Aston Villa suffer cup knockout
Posted Thursday, October 31, 2024 by PA
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery had no regrets about his team selection after watching his much-changed side crash out of the Carabao Cup to Crystal Palace.Emery made wholesale changes to his line-up, with Ollie Watkins, Emiliano Martinez, Youri Tielemans, Morgan Rogers, Amadou Onana and Ross Barkley not even in the matchday squad.And it came back to bite as Palace booked their spot in the last eigh...Full Story »
Arne Slot insists Cody Gakpo has big part to play at Liverpool after cup double
Posted Thursday, October 31, 2024 by PA
Liverpool boss Arne Slot insisted Cody Gakpo is very much part of his Premier League plans after the forward’s stunning double set the Carabao Cup holders on course for the quarter-finals.Gakpo gave a timely reminder of his talents on Wednesday evening with a pair of powerful finishes before Luis Diaz sealed the Reds’ 3-2 fourth-round victory at Brighton.The Netherlands international...Full Story »
Stuart Kettlewell heaps praise on matchwinner Tawanda Maswanhise
Posted Thursday, October 31, 2024 by PA
Motherwell boss Stuart Kettlewell lavished praise on Tawanda Maswanhise after his double secured victory over Dundee United at Tannadice.The Zimbabwean international netted either side of a Sam Dalby goal for the home side.And Kettlewell admitted the win over United set things up nicely for this weekend’s League Cup semi-final against Rangers at Hampden.The manager said: “Tawanda is ...Full Story »
Brendan Rodgers expects trio to be fit for semi-final showdown with Aberdeen
Posted Thursday, October 31, 2024 by PA
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers feels they are going into Saturday’s Hampden showdown with unbeaten Aberdeen in ideal shape after a good day on and off the park for his squad.Second-half goals from Alistair Johnston and Arne Engels kept Celtic on top of the William Hill Premiership thanks to a 2-0 home win over Dundee.Celtic were without the injured Callum McGregor, Nicolas Kuhn and Adam Id...Full Story »
Neil Critchley bemoans Hearts’ poor defending against Kilmarnock
Posted Thursday, October 31, 2024 by PA
Hearts head coach Neil Critchley described his team’s defending as “poor” after suffering the first defeat of his reign in a 2-1 loss to Kilmarnock.The Jambos took the lead in the 44th minute through Alan Forrest following a commanding first-half display.But the visitors responded with two goals in five minutes after the break through Matty Kennedy and Kyle Vassell.The defeat l...Full Story »
Hearts suffer first loss under Neil Critchley as Kilmarnock hit back from behind
Posted Thursday, October 31, 2024 by PA
Kilmarnock came from behind to earn a 2-1 victory at Tynecastle as Hearts slipped to the bottom of the William Hill Scottish Premiership.The hosts went in at the break in front courtesy of Alan Forrest’s strike but Derek McInnes’ side scored two quick-fire goals through Matty Kennedy and Kyle Vassell.The result saw the mini-revival under new Hearts head coach Neil Critchley suffer a ...Full Story »
St Mirren back to winning ways against St Johnstone
Posted Thursday, October 31, 2024 by PA
St Mirren ended a run of four straight defeats as Scott Tanser’s stunning goal helped them come from behind to beat St Johnstone 3-1 at the SMISA Stadium.The Perth side had taken an early lead as Benjamin Kimpioka’s flicked finish was given by VAR after being initially chalked off for offside.But Tanser curled home an incredible long-range equaliser against his old club and St Mirren...Full Story »
Stuart Kettlewell’s Motherwell bounce back with victory over Dundee United
Posted Thursday, October 31, 2024 by PA
Tawanda Maswanhise scored twice as Motherwell returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Dundee United at Tannadice.Maswanhise scored in both halves, either side of a Sam Dalby goal for the Terrors.The result halted a run of two defeats in a row for Motherwell and saw them leapfrog United into fourth place in the Premiership table.United kept faith with the same team that lost ...Full Story »
Aberdeen keep pace with Celtic at top and plunge Rangers into further crisis
Posted Thursday, October 31, 2024 by PA
Rangers’ crisis deepened as a 2-1 defeat at Aberdeen left them nine points behind Celtic and the Dons at the top of the William Hill Premiership.Dons full-back Nicky Devlin fired in a opener at Pittodrie after 31 minutes before Gers keeper Jack Butland saved a Jamie McGrath penalty six minutes from the interval as Jimmy Thelin’s side dominated.The lethargic Light Blues responded afte...Full Story »