Philippe Clement insists desire and hunger carried Rangers to victory
Posted Friday, October 25, 2024 by PA
Philippe Clement insists Rangers’ desire and hunger in their convincing 4-0 Europa league win over FCSB at Ibrox was fuelled by being “sick of losing”.The Belgian boss came under enormous pressure after the 1-0 defeat at Kilmarnock on Sunday left the Light Blues six points behind William Hill Premiership leaders Celtic and Aberdeen and the previous Euro game at Ibrox ended in a...Full Story »
Rangers return to form by thrashing FCSB
Posted Friday, October 25, 2024 by PA
Rangers enjoyed some respite from troubled times with a convincing 4-0 Europa League win over FCSB at Ibrox.Boss Philippe Clement came under enormous pressure after the 1-0 defeat at Kilmarnock on Sunday left the Light Blues six points behind Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic and Aberdeen and there was an early reprieve when the Romanian outfit, formerly known as Steaua Bucharest, had the ball...Full Story »
Richarlison winner gives Tottenham victory in Europa League
Posted Friday, October 25, 2024 by PA
Richarlison marked his first start of the season with a second-half winner to help Tottenham edge past AZ Alkmaar by a 1-0 score and earn a third consecutive Europa League win.The Brazil international chipped home from the penalty spot in the 53rd-minute, which ensured he avoided a post-match dressing down after he initially would not give the ball to stand-in captain James Maddison.When Maddiso...Full Story »
TNS make Welsh football history with Conference League win over Astana
Posted Friday, October 25, 2024 by PA
The New Saints became the first Welsh Premier side to gather points at the group stage of a major European competition by beating Astana 2-0.Rory Holden’s header five minutes before the break paved the way for a historic Conference League victory, which was wrapped up in the final quarter after Branimir Kalaica handled a powerful shot from substitute Adam Wilson.Declan McManus sent his 78t...Full Story »
Jose Mourinho sent to the stands as Man Utd remain winless in the Europa League
Posted Friday, October 25, 2024 by PA
Manchester United’s box office reunion with Jose Mourinho lived up to the billing, with their former manager sent off as his Fenerbahce side denied Erik ten Hag a first Europa League win of the season.The Red Devils have made a stumbling start to the new-look competition, with a shock home draw with Twente followed by a stoppage-time goal saving them from defeat in Porto.Christian Eriksen ...Full Story »
Enzo Maresca feels ‘slow’ learner Mykhailo Mudryk is starting to prove his worth
Posted Friday, October 25, 2024 by PA
Enzo Maresca admitted Mykhailo Mudryk has been a slower learner than his Chelsea teammates but praised the winger’s performance in his side’s 4-1 win over Panathinaikos.It was an efficient yet thorough display in Athens to maintain the visitors’ perfect start in the Conference League and the Ukrainian’s contribution was key, scoring the second goal with a brave header as ...Full Story »
Neil Critchley believes Hearts well placed to progress in Conference League
Posted Friday, October 25, 2024 by PA
Neil Critchley declared Hearts are “in a really strong position” to progress in the Conference League after his first European game as a manager brought an impressive 2-0 home win over Omonia Nicosia.In the Englishman’s second match since replacing Steven Naismith as head coach last week, the Jambos put their Cypriot visitors to the sword with a couple of emphatic first-half st...Full Story »
Joao Felix hits brace as Chelsea ease to comfortable victory over Panathinaikos
Posted Friday, October 25, 2024 by PA
Chelsea eased to a commanding 4-1 win against Panathinaikos on an emotional night in Athens as Joao Felix scored twice to maintain their perfect start in the Conference League.It was a poignant occasion for the Greek side who mourned the death of defender George Baldock, a tragedy made to feel all the more immediate by the fact the 31-year-old was in the starting XI the last time the team played...Full Story »
Hearts stay perfect in Conference League by beating Omonia Nicosia
Posted Friday, October 25, 2024 by PA
Neil Critchley’s sure-footed start as Hearts boss continued after a comfortable 2-0 home win over Omonia Nicosia maintained the Edinburgh side’s perfect beginning to their Conference League campaign.Buoyed by a 4-0 victory over St Mirren on Saturday in the former Blackpool and QPR manager’s first game since replacing Steven Naismith, the Jambos made it two wins in as many match...Full Story »
Shamrock Rovers ease to dominant win over Larne
Posted Friday, October 25, 2024 by PA
A devastating opening half-hour from Shamrock Rovers saw them coast to a 4-1 Europa Conference League win over Larne in Belfast.Rovers travelled across the border to Windsor Park and planted their flag with three goals in the first 30 minutes.Strikes from Joshua Honohan and Johnny Kenny and a Thomas Cosgrove own goal put the League of Ireland champions in control, and Graham Burke killed the gam...Full Story »