Stevenage boss Alex Revell is expected to give some new faces their debut in the Sky Bet League Two opener against Barrow.Forward Jamie Reid arrived from Mansfield, where he scored seven goals last season following a successful spell in the National League with Torquay.Defender Brad Barry is in line to tackle his former club, while Terence Vancooten has signed a new two-year deal to extend his s...Full Story »

Gillingham boss Steve Evans will assess the fitness of several players ahead of their opening game of the season at home to Lincoln.Captain Kyle Dempsey, Alex MacDonald and Ben Reeves were left out of the pre-season warm-up at Norwich as a precaution, while John Akinde (ankle) limped off at Carrow Road.Robbie McKenzie has missed all of the Gills’ pre-season games while Ryan Jackson has yet...Full Story »

Gary Mackay-Steven scored his second goal of the season as Hearts beat Cove Rangers 3-0 in the Premier Sports Cup.Fellow Premiership sides St Mirren and Dundee also recorded wins in the second round of group stage fixtures.Hearts had an early scare in front of 2,000 fans at Tynecastle when Michael Smith cleared off the line from Leighton McIntosh, but Andy Halliday arrowed home a 30-yard strike ...Full Story »

Scotland's disappointing exit The opening day defeat to the Czech Republic was a big hit to the confidence of the Scotland squad who saw the game as an opportunity to get a good start as they looked to progress beyond the group stage of an international tournament. However two strikes, including a wonder goal from Patrik Schick, saw those hopes quickly begin to fade. GLASGOW, SCOTLAND ̵...Full Story »

Boss Steve Clarke refused to blame David Marshall after the Scotland goalkeeper was beaten from almost the halfway line in the 2-0 defeat by the Czech Republic at Hampden Park.In what was the Scots’ return to a major finals for the first time in 23 years, Patrik Schick headed the Czechs in front in their Euro 2020 opener three minutes before the interval.The striker doubled that lead in th...Full Story »

Steve Bruce said Joe Willock is enjoying the freedom offered to him at Newcastle after becoming only the second player after Alan Shearer to score in seven consecutive Premier League games for the club.The 21-year-old, who joined the Magpies on transfer deadline day, has helped consolidate Newcastle’s status in the Premier League with eight goals, including seven in seven matches culminati...Full Story »

Steve Cooper expressed his pride as Swansea reached the Sky Bet Championship final and insisted the club’s “unique” journey was not over.Swansea booked a Wembley date with Brentford next Saturday after a 1-1 home draw against Barnsley secured a 2-1 semi-final aggregate win.“Of course I’m proud,” head coach Cooper said as 3,000 Swansea fans celebrated their ret...Full Story »

Steve Bruce was in philosophical mood after being booed by sections of the Newcastle crowd on their return to St James’ Park.The 60-year-old head coach, who has faced concerted criticism since replacing Rafael Benitez at the helm two summers ago, was jeered by some among a crowd of 10,000 as he, his staff and the players completed a lap of appreciation after the final whistle in their 1-0 ...Full Story »

Newcastle head coach Steve Bruce has no fresh selection problems ahead of Wednesday night’s Premier League clash with relegated Sheffield United.Midfielder Elliot Anderson could return to the squad after shaking off a hip problem, but defender Fabian Schar will be missing once again as he serves the final game of his three-match ban.Striker Callum Wilson’s season has been ended by a ...Full Story »

Swansea boss Steve Cooper warned it was “only half-time” after his side took a slender 1-0 lead in their Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-final against Barnsley.Andre Ayew’s excellent curling finish six minutes before half-time proved decisive and was a rare moment of quality in a fast and furious first leg at Oakwell.Fans returned to the stadium for the first time since Marc...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard insists he will never again let the chance to savour the sweet smell of success pass him by after soaking up every second of Rangers’ champagne moment.The Ibrox boss was doused with bubbly by striker Alfredo Morelos as new champions finally got their hands on the Premiership trophy.But Gerrard did not mind one bit as his lifelong wait to get his hands on a league winner&rsqu...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard has urged Rangers to make sure they leave a legacy behind from their historic title triumph.The Ibrox side cleared their penultimate hurdle as they chase down an invincible Premiership campaign by beating Livingston 3-0.Now they have just 90 more minutes to see out against Aberdeen on Saturday before James Tavernier will finally get his hands on the trophy the Ibrox faithful have ...Full Story »

Steve Evans was left with mixed emotions after Gillingham finished the season with a 1-0 win over Plymouth and insisted his side could have won the play-offs.Vadaine Oliver converted Olly Lee’s glanced header from Robbie McKenzie’s cross at the back post in the 28th minute to seal all three points for the hosts at Priestfield.The goal was Oliver’s 17th in the league and ensured...Full Story »

Stevenage boss Alex Revell believes his squad have restored pride in the club after a 1-0 win at Scunthorpe secured them a mid-table finish in League Two – 12 months after only the demise of Macclesfield Town spared them relegation to the National League.Elliott List’s 11th goal of the campaign earned the Boro victory, with Revell praising the togetherness of his squad.“It&rsqu...Full Story »

Top scorer Elliott List ensured Stevenage enjoyed a winning end to the season with his second-half header earning a 1-0 victory at Scunthorpe.The front man nodded in his 11th goal of the campaign just before the hour mark, settling a tight affair in which chances were at a premium.List was always the most likely source of a goal for the visitors, and having been inches away from getting on the e...Full Story »

Boss Steve Bruce insisted Newcastle must finish their Premier League survival job after Callum Wilson claimed a second-half brace in a stunning 4-2 win at Leicester.Wilson’s double added to first-half goals from Joe Willock and Paul Dummett as the Magpies shocked the Foxes.Bruce’s side will be safe if Fulham drop points against Burnley on Monday as the Cottagers can only match their ...Full Story »

Play-off bound Bournemouth will welcome back defenders Steve Cook and Lloyd Kelly for Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Stoke.Captain Cook missed last weekend’s loss at Wycombe due to a back problem, while Kelly has recovered from an ankle issue.Winger Junior Stanislas is a doubt for the Cherries after he suffered a hamstring injury at Adams Park.Midfielder Lewis Cook (knee)...Full Story »

Scunthorpe will check on Mason O’Malley and John McAtee ahead of the visit of Stevenage.Defender O’Malley suffered a dead leg in the 0-0 draw with Bradford, which forward McAtee missed through illness.Harrison McGahey remains a doubt with a quad problem and fellow defender Jordan Clarke has a knee injury.Defender Junior Brown, midfielder Jordan Hallam and striker Aaron Jarvis are car...Full Story »

Stevenage’s 3-3 draw with Crawley felt “like a loss” to boss Alex Revell.Boro led on three separate occasions at the Lamex Stadium through Luke Norris’ brace and Arthur Read’s classy effort.But they were pegged back by Crawley each time, with Jack Powell’s spectacular added-time strike the final hammer blow.Norris could easily have had a hat-trick and Revell b...Full Story »

Steve Cotterill is set to return to take charge of Shrewsbury for Saturday’s Sky Bet League One clash against Oxford after four months away with illness.Cotterill has missed 24 games since December after contracting Covid-19 and pneumonia and having two spells in hospital.The Shrews will check on striker Daniel Udoh, who has missed the last two games under concussion protocols after being ...Full Story »