Hearts interim manager Austin MacPhee could start Steven Naismith against St Mirren on Saturday after the forward impressed in training.Naismith could be joined in the starting line-up by Jamie Walker, Jake Mulraney and Loic Damour who are all in contention to return. Glenn Whelan (back), Craig Halkett (knee), John Souttar (ankle), Ben Garuccio (knee) and Conor Washington (hamstring) remain on t...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo's career has always been closely linked with Sporting CP, the club he joined at the age of 12 before making his first-team debut in the 2002/03 season. The forward scored his first goal for Sporting at their old stadium on October 7, 2002, against Moreirense, while at the opening of the Estadio Jose Alvalade, Cristiano's performance against Manchester United led to the Engli...Full Story »

Craig Levein insists Hearts’ penalty practice made perfect as he hailed the attention to detail of his assistant manager Austin MacPhee.The Jambos boss revealed that MacPhee ensured the Jambos stars worked on spot-kicks in training ahead of the shoot-out victory against Aberdeen, just as he did before the Betfred Cup semi-final defeat against Celtic last October.That diligence paid dividen...Full Story »

Tottenham have moved to beat Manchester United to the signing of Sporting CP midfielder Bruno Fernandes. The Mirror says Spurs have moved for Sporting goal machine Bruno Fernandes with talks deadlocked for Real Betis star Giovani Lo Celso. They have now sent two senior officials to Lisbon to try and finalise a deal. United also have an interest in Fernandes but have yet to table a bid with ...Full Story »

Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is eager to land Bruno Fernandes (Image: GETTY) MANCHESTER UNITED are preparing a £70million transfer bid for Sporting Lisbon star Bruno Fernandes, reports say. Manchester United are keen to sign Fernandes from Sporting this transfer window amid their need for midfield reinforcements. The Red Devils look a little short when it comes to the middle of the ...Full Story »

Sporting Lisbon coach Marcel Keizer has said the club have slim chances of keeping skipper Bruno Fernandes SPORTING LISBON manager Marcel Keizer has conceded it will be difficult to keep Manchester United transfer target Bruno Fernandes at the club. The Portugal international is on top of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s wish-list as the Red Devils boss is stepping up his squad overhaul at Old Tra...Full Story »

Bruno Fernandes says he will speak with Sporting Lisbon if there is an offer to join a big club. The Portugal international is wanted by Manchester United. "I know nothing, I will take the next few days to understand what is true," Fernandes told Sport Mediaset. "We know that newspapers sometimes have to make a show to move the market and sell. I'm calm, I'm at a big club. I don't need to m...Full Story »

Terry McPhillips paid tribute to the Blackpool fans as Nathan Delfouneso’s added-time winner secured a 2-1 derby win over Fleetwood.The striker fired home deep into added time to give the Seasiders their first home win in their last six matches and their first since fans ended their boycott after owner Owen Oyston departed the club.Ched Evans hit a 37th minute equaliser to cancel out Jay S...Full Story »

Blackpool boss Terry McPhillips felt his side should have prevented leaders Luton setting a new club record of 28 league games unbeaten after their 2-2 League One draw at Kenilworth Road.With four minutes to go, the visitors were leading 2-1 against their 10-man hosts until substitute Jason Cumming popped up to equalise.McPhillips said: “We’ve come here and given top of the league a ...Full Story »

Terry McPhillips admitted he did not see Blackpool’s last-gasp equaliser coming given how poorly his side had played against Plymouth.The Seasiders had trailed 2-0 with just six minutes to go following goals from Freddie Ladapo and Ryan Edwards.But they turned on the style in the closing stages, with Marc Bola’s late strike setting up a grandstand finish.The unlikely comeback was com...Full Story »

Manager Terry McPhillips predicted a possible Premier League future for Armand Gnanduillet after the striker scored twice as Blackpool beat bottom-club Bradford 4-1 at Valley Parade.A third defeat in a row was a serious blow to Bradford’s League One survival hopes and they remain six points adrift of safety, but the win was a boost to Blackpool’s play-off ambitions, with them now onl...Full Story »

Blackpool manager Terry McPhillips felt his side deserved more than a solitary point after seeing fellow play-off hopefuls Doncaster scramble a draw.Michael Nottingham’s goal four minutes after the break handed the Tangerines the advantage, but Donny skipper Tommy Rowe dragged his side level with a sublime strike at Bloomfield Road.And McPhillips felt his side has dominated the game, creat...Full Story »

Blackpool boss Terry McPhillips has no new injury concerns as he prepares for Tuesday night’s League One clash with Doncaster.The Seasiders snatched a 2-2 draw with Southend in front of a crowd of 15,871 – their biggest for more than 40 years – on Saturday, courtesy of Taylor Moore’s own goal in the sixth minute of stoppage time as they launched a new era in the club&rsqu...Full Story »

Blackpool manager Terry McPhillips sees a bright future for the club after thousands of supporters ended their boycott of Bloomfield Road for the 2-2 draw against Southend.There were over 15,000 Seasiders supporters, many of whom helped clean the stadium this week, packed inside the ground as they ended their long exile from the club following the removal of owner Owen Oyston from the board.And ...Full Story »

Blackpool boss Terry McPhillips has a few fitness checks to make ahead of Saturday’s League One clash against Southend.McPhillips said two unnamed players had picked up knocks in the midweek win at Accrington and would face late tests.There is better news for Marc Bola, who could be ready to return after missing the last four matches with a hamstring injury, while Callum Guy is also nearin...Full Story »

Another day, another transfer rumour involving a young star in Portugal. This time, instead of speculating over the possible future of young Benfica magician Joao Felix, there's a debate raging over where Sporting CP captain Bruno Fernandes will be lacing up his boots at the start of next season. According to Portuguese daily Correio de Manha, the Liverpool target is set to be let loose on th...Full Story »

Terry McPhillips praised his Blackpool players for the way they are handling the off-field issues affecting the club after their 0-0 at Charlton.A High Court judge on Wednesday appointed receivers to take control of the club, a move that ended Owen Oyston’s 31-year reign but which comes with the risk of a 12-point penalty.McPhillips felt that his side, who made it seven games unbeaten on S...Full Story »

Ramsey agrees contract with Juventus Aaron Ramsey joined Arsenal in 2008 from Cardiff City. Ramsey has gone on to play 361 games across all competitions for Arsenal, scoring 62, assisting 64 and becoming somewhat of a club legend. Pure goosebumps! 😍How the kid from Caerphilly became an Arsenal icon 🏆❤️ @aaronramsey pic.twitter.com/FwJLcIBylA— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) February 12, 2...Full Story »

Terry McPhillips thinks Blackpool’s defensive errors prevented them from taking all three points as they could only draw 2-2 with Wycombe.Harry Pritchard snatched a point from the penalty spot after Wycombe had twice led at Bloomfield Road.But McPhillips wanted more from a game that could have seen them gain crucial ground on the play-off places.“We haven’t defended well enough...Full Story »

Blackpool manager Terry McPhillips held his hands up and admitted his initial team selection was the wrong choice as his side scored two second-half goals to beat Coventry 2-0.The Seasiders’ preparations were hampered when they had to reshuffle due to a Chris Long injury prior to the game and after a poor showing in the opening half, McPhillips decided to alter the shape of his team.The al...Full Story »