Derek Adams takes positives from Killie stalemate on return to Ross County role
Posted Sunday, November 26, 2023 by PA
Derek Adams declared himself satisfied as his third spell as Ross County manager began with a goalless home draw against Kilmarnock.County went a 10th game without victory but there were enough encouraging signs for Malky Mackay’s replacement.The home side had the better chances and James Brown and Connor Randall had efforts cleared off the line in the first half.Adams, who left Morecambe ...Full Story »
Luke Williams accepts blame for Notts County defeat
Posted Sunday, November 26, 2023 by PA
Notts County boss Luke Williams took the blame as his side slipped to a 4-2 defeat at AFC Wimbledon.The Magpies clawed their way back to parity having gone two goals down at the Cherry Red Records Stadium only to concede twice late on.Macaulay Langstaff and Aaron Nemane had brought Notts County level before Jake Reeves and Ali Al-Hamadi both completed their braces as the...Full Story »
Enzo Maresca lauds Jamie Vardy after he banishes misses to net double
Posted Sunday, November 26, 2023 by PA
Leicester manager Enzo Maresca praised Jamie Vardy’s character after the former England striker missed an open goal before scoring twice to earn the Championship leaders a 2-0 win over Watford.Vardy came off the bench to lift a Leicester side that had been struggling to break down Watford, who had been heading for a point after a stubborn display.But it did not look like being Vardy’...Full Story »
West Brom boost play-off chase and slow Ipswich’s promotion momentum
Posted Sunday, November 26, 2023 by PA
West Brom inflicted just a second Championship defeat of the season on Ipswich and became the first team to stop the Tractor Boys scoring in a league match as they ran out comfortable 2-0 winners.Darnell Furlong headed the hosts in front after just five minutes from Matt Phillips’ corner. Albion started the second half quickly, too, and doubled their advantage in the 47th minute through a ...Full Story »
Late Kai Havertz goal sees Arsenal beat Brentford to reach Premier League summit
Posted Sunday, November 26, 2023 by PA
Kai Havertz climbed off the bench to fire Arsenal to the top of the Premier League with a late winner to sink Brentford 1-0.Manchester City’s 1-1 draw with Liverpool at lunchtime left the door open for the Gunners to hit the summit for the first time since May 2.They did not look like doing so for 89 minutes against a stubborn Brentford side, and at times were grateful the hosts did not pu...Full Story »
Liam Manning belies racing heartbeat as Bristol City edge five-goal thriller
Posted Sunday, November 26, 2023 by PA
Liam Manning admitted a cool exterior belied a racing heartbeat after his first home game as Bristol City head coach produced a 3-2 Championship victory from a five-goal thriller.The Robins looked on course for a comfortable win when Taylor Gardner-Hickman curled a superb first goal for the club after 37 minutes and Tommy Conway doubled the advantage with a penalty just before the break after Ma...Full Story »
Graham Alexander feels Bradford were good value for his first league win
Posted Sunday, November 26, 2023 by PA
Graham Alexander thought Bradford were good value for his first league win in charge after they beat Accrington 1-0.Tyler Smith’s well-taken goal in the second half – the striker’s third in four games under the new manager – proved enough to end the Yorkshire side’s four-match losing streak.Alexander, who had lost both of his previous league outings, said: “We...Full Story »
No cause for a party, Rob Edwards warns Luton after victory over Palace
Posted Sunday, November 26, 2023 by PA
Rob Edwards insists his Luton players have achieved nothing yet after a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace at Kenilworth Road saw them pull clear of the Premier League relegation zone.It was a first home victory on their top-flight return for Edwards’ side and it came courtesy of late drama, culminating in a winning goal prodded in by substitute Jacob Brown seven minutes from time.The game looked...Full Story »
Brighton boss explains ‘big, big celebration’ and says no disrespect was meant
Posted Sunday, November 26, 2023 by PA
Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi made no apology for celebrating his side’s 3-2 win at Nottingham Forest like they had won the Champions League final.De Zerbi sprinted straight to the away fans at the City Ground, without shaking counterpart Steve Cooper’s hand, after his side ended a six-game winless run in a drama-filled Premier League encounter.The Seagulls looked primed for an easy...Full Story »
David Horseman has confidence Forest Green will soon move up the table
Posted Sunday, November 26, 2023 by PA
Forest Green boss David Horseman believes his side’s performance in a 0-0 draw at Walsall is firm evidence they will soon escape the League Two drop zone.Rovers remained second-bottom, now two points from safety, but had the better of the first half against the Saddlers with Troy Deeney, Harvey Bunker and Kyle McAllister all going close.And while admitting their position is down to a failu...Full Story »