Robbie Neilson is hopeful a groin problem will not keep Hearts top-scorer Liam Boyce out of next weekend’s Scottish Cup final.The Northern Irish striker was forced off just 12 minutes into Saturday’s 3-1 defeat by Rangers in their final cinch Premiership match of the season.The two teams meet again next weekend at Hampden and Neilson is optimistic the issue will not rule Boyce out.&l...Full Story »

Rochdale manager Robbie Stockdale praised his players for ending a disappointing season on a high with a 2-0 victory at Newport.A first-half strike from Matty Done and a second in stoppage time by substitute Abraham Odoh sealed the three points for the visitors in south Wales and lifted them to 18th in the final Sky Bet League Two standings.“I thought we deserved it,” said Stockdale....Full Story »

MJ Williams will miss Bolton’s season finale against Fleetwood with a broken bone in his hand.Williams was replaced at half-time in last weekend’s 2-1 win at Cheltenham, and boss Ian Evatt said he is now wearing a cast to rule him out of Saturday’s match.Kyle Dempsey replaced Williams as he made his return following a hamstring injury.Richard Santos, Kieran Lee, Josh Sheehan, L...Full Story »

Ben Williamson scored either side of half-time to secure a 2-0 win for Raith over Hamilton at the HopeCBD Stadium, although their play-off hopes are now slim.Raith took the lead in the 11th minute following a counter-attack, with Williamson heading his team in front as defender Mihai Popescu failed to stop the ball from crossing the line.Rovers thought they had doubled their advantage just befor...Full Story »

Norwich will have on-loan Manchester United full-back Brandon Williams available for the Premier League clash against Newcastle after he sat out last weekend’s defeat at his parent club.Scotland midfielder Kenny McLean is set to play through the pain barrier with a fractured toe, while Pierre Lees-Melou has resumed full training after being forced off with cramp during the closing stages a...Full Story »

Rochdale manager Robbie Stockdale hailed his side’s response to a “shocking” first half as Eoghan O’Connell’s superb 94th-minute strike snatched a 2-1 win over Hartlepool that secured their Football League status.O’Connell’s last-gasp winner completed a second-half comeback for Dale, who had trailed to an early Bryn Morris strike.“They say that no ...Full Story »

There are no fresh concerns for Shota Arveladze as Hull prepare to face Cardiff in the Sky Bet Championship.Randell Williams is the only long-term absentee for the Tigers and Arveladze confirmed that the midfielder is still training separately from the rest of the group.On-loan forward Allahyar Sayyadmanesh started against Middlesbrough last weekend and could keep his spot in the starting line-u...Full Story »

Midfielder Robbie Willmott could be a doubt for Newport’s Sky Bet League Two clash against Crawley at Rodney Parade on Friday.Willmott limped off during a 1-0 victory over Swindon last weekend that put County back in the play-off places.Jake Cain impressed off the bench on his return after a rib injury and appears a likely starter, while centre-back Josh Pask is available again after recov...Full Story »

MJ Williams scored a 90th-minute equaliser as late show masters Bolton secured a 1-1 League One draw with top six contenders Sheffield Wednesday.Darren Moore’s visitors dominated for long periods and should have had more than Jordan Storey’s 66th-minute goal to show for their control.But Wanderers have a habit of netting in the closing stages and Williams’ leveller was his team...Full Story »

Fulham will hope to have Neco Williams and Tom Cairney available for the visit of Coventry.Liverpool loanee Williams missed the 1-0 win at Middlesbrough in midweek but could return for the Sky Bet Championship leaders.Cairney suffered a minor injury in training which also saw him miss the win at the Riverside.Antonee Robinson could return for Joe Bryan and Jean Michael Seri is also in contention...Full Story »

Robbie Stockdale was relieved to end his “stickiest spell” as Rochdale manager after his side earned a 2-0 win against Carlisle at the Crown Oil Arena.Dale ended a winless run of seven games, during which they had picked up just two points and slipped closer to the relegation zone.But goals either side of the break from Liam Kelly and Conor Grant earned them some welcome breathing sp...Full Story »

Rochdale boss Robbie Stockdale labelled Tuesday’s home game against Carlisle as “huge” after a 1-0 defeat at Crawley left his side without a win in their last seven games.Fifth-bottom Dale are nine points clear of the relegation zone with eight games remaining and Stockdale says they are in a position where they have to try and find the “right formula.”A first-half ...Full Story »

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson hailed Barrie McKay after the winger finally opened his account for the club with a stunning volley in Saturday’s 2-0 victory over Livingston.The former Rangers player swept an exquisite effort from inside the area into the top corner in the 58th minute to add to Beni Baningime’s early opener.The strike capped a comfortable afternoon for Hearts as the Go...Full Story »

Northampton have been assessing the fitness of defensive duo Shaun McWilliams and Ali Koiki ahead of Saturday’s clash with fellow promotion hopefuls Bristol Rovers.McWilliams missed Tuesday’s 2-1 win over Stevenage with a knee injury he sustained in last Saturday’s defeat at Carlisle.Former Rovers defender Koiki, meanwhile, was forced off in the 26th minute of that midweek vict...Full Story »

Robbie Willmott should be back in the Newport squad for their home clash with Hartlepool on Friday night.Willmott was not expected to be fit until next month having missed four games with a lower leg injury, but the midfielder has made good progress and is likely to be in contention.Ollie Cooper is rated 50-50 after two games out, while Jake Cain is doubtful with a rib injury.The Exiles will mak...Full Story »

Rochdale boss Robbie Stockdale defended James Ball for missing a golden opportunity to clinch victory during his side’s 1-1 draw against Salford.The midfielder had fired Dale into a first-half lead and, after the visitors had levelled through Matty Lund, could have handed them three points but spooned a shot over the crossbar from four yards.“I was disappointed that it was set-piece ...Full Story »

Robbie Neilson hailed Aaron McEneff after the midfielder came off the bench to inspire Hearts to an absorbing Scottish Cup quarter-final victory over St Mirren.Just 26 seconds after being introduced in the second half, the Irishman restored Hearts’ lead after Saints had fought back from two goals down. He then set up Ellis Simms for the fourth goal in the 4-2 victory.McEneff has been restr...Full Story »

Hearts boss Robbie Neilson admitted in 25 years in football he had never experienced anything like the catalogue of injuries that decimated his team during Saturday’s cinch Premiership draw with Dundee United at Tannadice.The Jam Tarts had to make five changes because of injuries during the pulsating 2-2 match with Gary Mackay-Steven, Cammy Devlin, Alex Cochrane, John Souttar and Nate Atki...Full Story »

Norwich will have full-backs Max Aarons and Brandon Williams available for Saturday’s Premier League match against Brentford.The pair both missed the midweek FA Cup defeat at Liverpool with minor knocks, but have resumed training along with defender Ozan Kabak (shoulder).Captain Grant Hanley was suspended for the FA Cup tie, so should return to the side, while fit-again goalkeeper Tim Krul...Full Story »

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson was relieved that a contentious penalty decision did not cost his side victory as he branded Aberdeen’s Lewis Ferguson a ‘diver’.The Jambos were 2-0 up and cruising when the Dons were awarded a 70th-minute spot-kick after Ferguson fell in the box as he tried to go past Nathaniel Atkinson. The midfielder took the penalty himself and saw it saved by ...Full Story »