Morton’s winless run in the Scottish Championship stretched to eight games after a goalless draw at Queen of South in a game which saw both sides hit the woodwork.The Doonhamers went close to taking the lead around the quarter-hour mark when Willie Gibson’s 25-yard free-kick came back off a post and Lee Connelly’s follow-up was cleared off the line.Morton striker Robbie Muirhea...Full Story »

Emil Riis’ strike saw Preston fight back to end their seven-match Championship winless streak with a 2-1 victory against play-off chasers Coventry.The visitors had not beaten Preston since 2013 and not triumphed at Deepdale for 21 years and although they ultimately failed to change that record, Tyler Walker’s strike on the stroke of half-time had put them on course to do so.But Patri...Full Story »

James Maxwell won a penalty and then netted the winner as Ayr came from behind to beat Queen of the South 2-1 at Somerset Park.The visitors took the lead in the 68th minute when Lee Connelly finished for his sixth goal in seven games.Ayr were level five minutes later after on-loan Rangers player Maxwell – who had an effort ruled out for offside shortly before Connelly’s goal – ...Full Story »

Queen’s Park returned to the top of the Scottish League One table but had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Montrose.Luca Connell’s free-kick against the bar was the closest either side came in the first half, and it was the hosts who took the lead in the 54th minute when Michael Doyle’s chip found Connor Smith, and he slotted in after going around the goalkeeper.But Montrose only ...Full Story »

Arbroath overcame David Gold’s red card to secure a fourth successive Scottish Championship win with a 2-0 victory at Queen of the South.The visitors opened the scoring after 16 minutes through Thomas O’Brien, who rose highest to head in from Nicky Low’s corner.Queen of the South came close to an equaliser just after the half-hour mark, but Ruari Paton was unable to keep his he...Full Story »

Preston boss Frankie McAvoy told Emil Riis to keep believing in himself after his stoppage-time equaliser secured a 2-2 draw at Sheffield United.The late leveller was the Danish striker’s sixth goal of the season in all competitions, having only netted three times in 39 outings last term for the Lilywhites.It extended Preston’s unbeaten run to a fifth game and McAvoy said: “Emi...Full Story »

Lee Connelly’s early goal earned Queen of the South their second win of the cinch Championship season as they defeated Raith 1-0 at Stark’s Park.The visitors came into the match having lost three of their opening four league games but they were quickly on the front foot and took a 12th-minute lead through Connelly’s fine effort.Queens also struck the crossbar soon after as they...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Manchester United was not only big news in football, but it was a major international story and it was even rumoured to have provoked a special request from Queen Elizabeth. Unconfirmed reports on social media have sparked a frenzy of rumours in the last day or so, suggesting that the British monarch sent a note to the Portuguese footballer asking for his new jer...Full Story »

Queen’s Park moved to the top of Scottish League One following a 1-0 win at Falkirk.Simon Murray scored the only goal in the 36th minute with a fine free-kick, taking his tally to five goals in seven games.Falkirk had an excellent opportunity to level seven minutes into the second half when they were awarded a penalty after Aidan Kenna was fouled but Callumn Morrison’s effort hit the...Full Story »

Hamilton picked up their first Scottish Championship win of the season as Lewis Smith’s goal against the run of play sealed a 2-1 success at Queen of the South.The visitors had the better of a first half short on clear-cut chances and went in front in the opening minute of the second period, Andy Ryan nodding in after goalkeeper Sol Brynn had done well to keep out a David Moyo header.But t...Full Story »

Preston moved into the third round of the Carabao Cup after edging out League One side Morecambe in a 4-2 thriller at the Mazuma Stadium.The visitors took the lead after just seven minutes when a long ball found Emil Riis who produced a fine low finish to beat Jokull Andresson from just inside the area.Morecambe bit back with Ryan Cooney slashing an effort wide from a good position before Brad P...Full Story »

Kyle Jacobs scored at both ends in Morton’s 3-2 home defeat to Queen of the South.Ally Roy’s close-range finish put the visitors in front but Jacobs quickly equalised against his former club just after the half-hour mark following a Reece Lyon corner.Jacobs went from hero to villain early in the second half with his own goal and Morton had a mountain to climb after 71 minutes when Ru...Full Story »

Witnesses said grinning Becks, 46, had spent 45 minutes on his yacht chatting to officers — who even asked him for a selfie. David Beckham fist-bumps an Italian cop after being quizzed about his kids jet-skiing on holiday Credit: BackGrid The cops spent 45 minutes chatting to Becks about his son Cruz, pictured, and daughter Harper jet-skiing Credit: BackGrid The ex-England captain was m...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate's troops have the royal seal of approval as they go in search of a first major international honour in 55 years Gareth Southgate's England squad have received a good luck message from the Queen ahead of their Euro 2020 final clash with Italy on Sunday. The Three Lions have reached a European Championship final for the first time, while 55 years have passed since a showpiece ...Full Story »