Hearts manager Robbie Neilson is set to have plenty of options to select from as his side host Aberdeen in the cinch Premiership on Wednesday.Michael Smith is the only definite absentee as he continues to be troubled by back spasms.The key trio of Craig Gordon, Craig Halkett and Liam Boyce all returned to action in Saturday’s 2-0 win at St Mirren.Aberdeen have been dealt a new blow with th...Full Story »

Dean Smith rued his Norwich side’s “six out of 10” performances as they managed just one shot on target in a disappointing 2-0 defeat at Southampton.Che Adams and Oriol Romeu were on target for the home side, who had numerous chances to add to their tally as they extended their unbeaten league run to five games.Saints took the lead in the 36th minute when Adams bundled the ball...Full Story »

Boreham Wood climbed up to third place in the National League table after a 2-0 home win against Altrincham.Kane Smith gave The Wood a half-time lead and Scott Boden’s eighth league goal of the season made it 2-0 in the 57th minute.Defender Smith’s deflected shot put the hosts in front in the 19th minute and only a fine save before the break by Altrincham goalkeeper Tony Thompson den...Full Story »

Norwich boss Dean Smith believes his side continue to prove the doubters wrong as their FA Cup fourth-round win at Wolves saw them extend their good run.Kenny McLean’s header in first-half stoppage time was enough to seal a 1-0 victory in a drab contest at Molineux.The Canaries were bottom of the Premier League over Christmas and all-but written off in some quarters but have now won four o...Full Story »

A late Reece Smith equaliser saw the spoils shared between Maidenhead and Eastleigh as they drew 2-2.Maidenhead remain in 19th while the point sees Eastleigh move up one place into 14th in the National League.Eastleigh had a good chance in the opening minutes of the game when Tom Broadbent had a shot from 12 yards out but his effort was saved.Maidenhead took the lead in the 40th minute when Char...Full Story »

Assistant manager Jamie Smith praised the character of Sheffield Wednesday’s players after a 2-0 win at home to struggling Morecambe.Second-half goals from George Byers and Nathaniel Mendez-Laing secured the Owls a second straight victory, moving them four points off the League One play-offs.Smith said: “It was a massive three points for us. I said to the lads before the game about b...Full Story »

Matt Smith headed home his first Salford goal to clinch victory in an entertaining 2-1 League Two home win over Carlisle.All the goals came after the break as Carlisle came from behind before being denied by the giant striker’s glancing header.The hosts should have led inside the first minute when Smith drilled a sitter into the ground and over the crossbar.Carlisle came close within the o...Full Story »

Michael Smith scored twice as Rotherham went back to the top of League One with a 2-0 win at lowly Crewe, in a match which saw a lengthy hold-up in play after a linesman appeared to be hit by a missile.The Millers took a seventh-minute lead through a Smith header and, after Crewe midfielder Scott Robertson was red carded, the striker made the three points safe with a set-piece second to take his...Full Story »

Colchester captain Tommy Smith will miss Saturday’s visit of Swindon in Sky Bet League Two as he is away on on international duty.The 31-year-old will be unavailable for the next two matches after joining up with New Zealand for two World Cup qualifiers.Cole Skuse limped off with 25 minutes gone in last weekend’s 3-0 win at Salford and was replaced by Noah Chilvers, who could start i...Full Story »

Hakim Ziyech lived up to his wizard nickname with a spellbinding strike to sink Tottenham 2-0 at Stamford Bridge in a pivotal Premier League win for Chelsea.Thiago Silva headed home Mason Mount’s free-kick to cement Chelsea’s third victory over their London rivals this month, after wins in both legs of the Carabao Cup semi-final.Wily Brazil defender Silva had earlier done just enough...Full Story »

Michael Smith hit his 19th goal of the season to lead Rotherham to a 1-0 win over Cheltenham.The big striker has been Rotherham’s leading light this season and his latest strike puts him on his best ever goal return.The win also ensured it was six straight home league wins for the promotion-chasing Millers.Ben Wiles led the attack early on for the home side and fired just over after gettin...Full Story »

Experienced forward Matt Smith will make his debut for Salford as they take on Colchester in League Two on Saturday.The 32-year-old signed from Millwall on an 18-month deal earlier this week after making 25 appearances across all competitions for the Lions this season.Ibou Touray will not be available due to being on international duty with Gambia at the Africa Cup of Nations.Brandon Thomas-Asan...Full Story »

FOOTBALL fans have been sent into a meltdown after Arsenal legend Alan Smith was bizarrely snapped sitting on FOUR CHAIRS at the Emirates. The Gunners icon, 59, was on on Sky Sports commentary duty for the club's Carabao Cup semi-final second leg loss to Liverpool in North London. Smith was bizarrely snapped sitting on a pile of at least four chairs at the Emirates But Smith - who stands at 6...Full Story »

Dundee United boss Tam Courts has a couple of concerns for the cinch Premiership game against St Mirren on Tuesday night.Liam Smith (knee) and Kai Fotheringham (ankle) are struggling for fitness.Carljohan Eriksson, the 26-year-old Finland goalkeeper who joined as a free agent from Swedish top-flight side Mjallby, is available.St Mirren boss Jim Goodwin was happy to reveal a much healthier squad ...Full Story »

Kal Naismith’s stunning goal in stoppage time saw Luton defeat Sky Bet Championship leaders Bournemouth 3-2 in a thrilling contest at Kenilworth Road.After leading 2-0 at the break and then seeing the Cherries hit back to level during the second period, it looked like the spoils would be shared until Naismith took aim from 20 yards and found the bottom corner.The visitors dominated the ear...Full Story »

Dean Smith admitted Norwich were “embroiled in a scrap” as Milot Rashica’s late winner secured a hard-fought 1-0 win at Charlton in the FA Cup third round.The Kosovo international struck with Norwich’s first goal since November 30 in the 79th minute after Charlton had dominated for large parts of the game.Half-time substitute Rashica, who had played a large part in the Ca...Full Story »

Ten-man Cambridge survived 27 minutes of stoppage time to claim a 0-0 draw with Portsmouth.Sam Smith’s red card meant the home side were on the back foot for much of the second half, but they held on to claim a first point in three games.The visitors should have led in the 20th minute when a low cross from Marcus Harness found Reeco Hackett-Fairchild in space, but he blazed his shot over t...Full Story »

Michael Smith scored a brace as Rotherham returned to winning ways and moved to the top of the table following a narrow 2-1 League One victory over Bolton.Smith moved onto 17 goals for the season in all competitions with his double either side of Eoin Doyle’s equaliser for the visitors.The Millers’ 21-game unbeaten run had been ended by Accrington on Boxing Day but the promotion-hope...Full Story »

Norwich head coach Dean Smith was left bemoaning individual errors as he admitted standards had “dropped massively” following a Boxing Day thrashing at the hands of Arsenal.A brace from Bukayo Saka either side of a rare Kieran Tierney strike had the Gunners on course for three points before a late Alexandre Lacazette penalty and a goal for substitute Emile Smith Rowe secured a comfor...Full Story »

Chelsea star Hakim Ziyech has emerged as a surprise transfer alternative for Barcelona as they pursue new attacking options. But the Moroccan international would only leave for the Nou Camp if the Spanish giants fail to pull off the signing of Ferran Torres. Ziyech has recently made his way into Thomas Tuchel’s injury and Covid-hit Blues side. But he has not replicated the form that ma...Full Story »