Plymouth manager Steven Schumacher tipped goalkeeper Michael Cooper for the Premier League after he kept a clean sheet on his comeback in a 0-0 draw against West Brom at The Hawthorns.The 24-year-old, who has made more than 150 appearances for the Pilgrims, made his return after eight months out with a ruptured cruciate knee ligament and helped Argyle to their first shutout in seven games.&ldquo...Full Story »

Stevenage manager Steve Evans once again bemoaned refereeing decisions but was encouraged with his side’s performance after a 0-0 draw at home to Port Vale.Boro came into the game having suffered three defeats from their last four league matches following a strong start to the season and failed to score for just the second time this term against a resolute Valiants outfit.Jake Forster-Cask...Full Story »

Port Vale halted a three-match losing streak with a 0-0 draw away at Stevenage.Andy Crosby’s men arrived in Hertfordshire on the back of three straight defeats and no win in five and Connor Ripley kept Jake Forster-Caskey and Jamie Reid’s efforts out either side of half time to ensure a point for the visitors.The away side started well as Ben Garrity saw his shot blocked and Funso Oj...Full Story »

Steve Clarke has told his Scotland players to “stop this run” of defeats next month after losing 4-1 to France in Lille.The Scots went into the friendly knowing they had qualified for the 2024 European Championships after Spain beat Norway at the weekend to ensure a top-two finish in Group A.Scotland had lost 2-0 to Spain last week on the back of a 3-1 loss to England at Hampden Park...Full Story »

Steve Evans criticised a “horrendous and game-changing” decision after Stevenage slumped to a 3-0 defeat at Blackpool.Jordan Rhodes’ seventh strike of the season helped the Seasiders close in further on the Sky Bet League One top six as Owen Dale and CJ Hamilton also grabbed goals at Bloomfield Road.And that inflicted a third defeat in four on Evans’ newly promoted Steven...Full Story »

Jordan Rhodes’ seventh goal of the season helped Blackpool secure a well-deserved 3-0 victory against Stevenage.The Seasiders closed in ominously on the top six, while Stevenage’s mini-blip continued thanks to a third defeat in their last four games.Stevenage threatened early on when Jamie Reid’s powerful 20-yard strike was well saved by Dan Grimshaw.The Seasiders replied as Ky...Full Story »

Steve Clarke insists Scotland simply have to move on after Scott McTominay had a goal chalked off after a VAR check before losing 2-0 to Spain in Seville.The Scots had won their first five Group A qualifiers including a 2-0 win over the Spanish at Hampden Park in March, and they thought they had taken the lead when McTominay, who scored twice in Glasgow, fired in a wonderful free-kick in the 59t...Full Story »

Steven Davis believes Rangers’ 3-0 win at St Mirren was a “step in the right direction” for the managerless Ibrox club.The former Gers midfielder, whose contract had expired in the summer but was continuing his rehab from a knee injury at the club, took up the reins on an interim basis last weekend after Michael Beale departed following the 3-1 home defeat by Aberdeen.Davis&rsq...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper believes his side are heading in the right direction despite their trip to Crystal Palace ending in a “disappointing” goalless draw.Cooper’s men had their chances at Selhurst Park, where Morgan Gibbs-White saw a shot come back off a post and a sprightly Murillo was denied more than once by Eagles goalkeeper Sam Johnstone.In the end, it was a ...Full Story »

Steve Evans played down speculation linking him with the vacant Sheffield Wednesday job after his Stevenage side moved up to fourth in League One with a 1-0 win over Wigan.Evans guided Boro to the third tier last term and his side are well in the mix for back-to-back promotions after a sixth win of the season.It was a chaotic affair, with a total of 28 minutes of stoppage time and a red card api...Full Story »

Aaron Pressley scored his second League One goal of the season to earn Stevenage an eventful 1-0 win over Wigan.Both sides finished the game with 10 men as Stevenage moved up to fourth and the Latics suffered their fourth straight loss of the campaign.After a feisty start, Pressley converted a ninth-minute penalty following a Babajide Adeeko foul on Jordan Roberts.It went from bad to worse for t...Full Story »

Interim boss Steven Davis insists he retains confidence in the Rangers squad as he called for unity following the 2-1 Europa League defeat by Aris Limassol in Cyprus.The former Light Blues midfielder was asked to take over after Michael Beale was dismissed at the weekend following the 3-1 loss Aberdeen at Ibrox which left the Gers seven points behind cinch Premiership leaders Celtic.Rangers had ...Full Story »

Stevenage boss Steve Evans was angry after seeing his side suffer a 3-2 defeat in an eventful Sky Bet League One loss at play-off rivals Bolton.The visitors equalised twice but Wanderers snatched a second victory in four days with Josh Sheehan’s first league goal of the campaign, 20 minutes from time.But Scot Evans believed Bolton should already have been down to 10 men.Instead, referee Jo...Full Story »

Midfielder Josh Sheehan scored his first Sky Bet League One goal of the season to earn Bolton an eventful 3-2 win over Stevenage.The Wales international struck 20 minutes from time after top scorer Dion Charles and Jack Iredale twice put Ian Evatt’s side in front.Wanderers’ second victory in four days moved the Trotters up to third as Stevenage suffered back-to-back defeats after las...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper felt it was another bad day for the Professional Game Match Officials Limited after some controversial decisions in his side’s 1-1 draw with Brentford.The PGMOL were forced to stand intended fourth official Darren England down at the City Ground after his mistake on Saturday night when, as VAR in Tottenham’s game against Liverpool, he failed to act...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Steven MacLean expressed his frustration with referee Graham Grainger after skipper Liam Gordon gave away a penalty and was later red-carded in his side’s 1-1 draw with Livingston.The defender was sent off with seven minutes remaining in regulation time after a VAR check penalised a studs-up challenge on Joel Nouble.The numerical disadvantage prevented the McDiarmid Pa...Full Story »

Hearts manager Steven Naismith believes Alex Lowry is beginning to put in the level of performances he needs to start consistently.Against Ross County on Saturday afternoon, the on-loan attacker came off the bench to provide the assist for Alan Forrest’s decisive header, just days after scoring the winner in the League Cup quarter final against Kilmarnock.While Lowry’s quality on the...Full Story »

Greg Leigh’s birthday brace ensured Oxford United earned a fourth successive away league win with a 3-1 victory at Stevenage.The on-song Us kept the pressure on league leaders Portsmouth with their impressive victory at the Lamex, coming from behind to secure all three points.Captain Elliott Moore had already cleared Carl Piergianni’s header off the line before Stevenage’s in-f...Full Story »

Steven Naismith hailed match-winner Alex Lowry as a special talent after the on-loan Rangers player’s late goal sent Hearts into the Viaplay Cup semi-finals.Kilmarnock were in the ascendancy as the match edged closer to extra time, only for Lowry to strike in time added on to the regulation 90 minutes.Brad Lyons had earlier cancelled out Jorge Grant’s opener before Lowry claimed his ...Full Story »

Stevenage boss Steve Evans was thrilled to see Elliott List bag a brace in a comfortable 3-0 win at managerless Cheltenham Town.The former Gillingham forward missed a year of action after suffering an ACL injury at the start of last season.He came off the bench in the 57th minute and added to Jordan Roberts’ first-half strike for Boro, leaving bottom side Cheltenham still without a league ...Full Story »