Stevenage moved to the top of the League One table despite Joe Garner’s late header earning Carlisle a 2-2 draw at Broadhall Way.Jamie Reid, who bagged 14 goals last term, had seemingly secured three points for Boro with his double either side of Sean Maguire’s equaliser.But Paul Simpson’s side headed back to Cumbria with a point thanks to Garner’s stoppage-time leveller....Full Story »

Steve Clarke watched Scotland take a step closer to Euro 2024 with a 3-0 win over Cyprus but claimed the best part of the night was a late Ryan Porteous block to keep a clean sheet.Scott McTominay opened the scoring in the sixth minute in Larnaca with his sixth goal in five qualifiers before defender Porteous volleyed in his first international goal nine minutes later.McTominay set up midfielder...Full Story »

John Terry could be the latest English figure to end up in Saudi Arabia as he is reportedly set to take over as Al-Shabab coach. WHAT HAPPENED? The former Chelsea and England defender could begin his managerial career in the Saudi Pro League, as The Sun reports he has reached a verbal agreement with Al-Shabab. Talks are said to have started around a month ago and will end with him signing a c...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Steven MacLean was thrilled after his side produced a stunning late fightback to claim a point in the 2-2 draw against Dundee.The Perth outfit were second best for long spells against their Tayside rivals and found themselves 2-0 down thanks to goals from Scott Tiffoney and Ricki Lamie, but they would be punished for not putting the game beyond doubt.Max Kucheriavyi came off...Full Story »

Steve Evans was delighted to see Stevenage’s best-laid plans pay handsome dividends after his in-form side claimed an “excellent” 3-0 win at Leyton Orient to go third in League One.Boro have now won four of their six league matches this campaign and their latest success came thanks to first-half goals by debutant Charlie McNeill and Dan Sweeney and then a wonderful 25-yard stri...Full Story »

Steve Cooper said his Nottingham Forest players used the “belief and frustration” from their narrow defeat at Old Trafford to steer them to a surprise win at Chelsea.Anthony Elanga hit the only goal of the game early in the second half, making the most of Moises Caicedo losing possession as Forest secured a 1-0 victory at Stamford Bridge.Having already suffered close defeats at Arsen...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher was delighted with his side’s 3-0 Sky Bet Championship home win over Blackburn.Scottish striker Ryan Hardie took his tally to four goals in five league games with an opportunist 77th-minute close-range goal then won the aerial duel to tee up Luke Cundle’s sublime chip over goalkeeper Aynsley Pears as promoted Argyle climbed to 10th. Finn Azaz’s d...Full Story »

Hearts technical director Steven Naismith admitted they had been taught a “harsh lesson” as poor defending cost them in a 4-0 defeat by PAOK.Hearts suffered a 6-1 aggregate defeat in the Europa Conference League play-offs on a difficult night in Greece.Naismith told Hearts TV: “It was a harsh lesson. We created some good chances throughout the two games but when we give up goal...Full Story »

Exeter manager Gary Caldwell was a happy man after his side reached the third round of the League Cup for the first time since 1989 by beating Stevenage on penalties at St James Park.After Alex Hartridge, for City, and Jordan Roberts had traded strikes, it was left to Pierce Sweeney to score the decisive spot-kick after Viljami Sinisalo had saved from Dan Butler in the shoot-out.“It’...Full Story »

Exeter made it through to the third round of the League Cup for the first time since 1989, but they needed penalties after a 1-1 draw with Stevenage at St James Park.Exeter made a fine start to the game with a goal in the fifth minute. Alex Hartridge saw his initial header saved from a corner, but he reacted quickly to volley past Krisztian Hegyi.In a half of few chances, Exeter’s Pierce S...Full Story »

John Mousinho slammed the decision to send off Portsmouth’s Joe Rafferty and Stevenage’s Jake Forster-Caskey after a feisty 0-0 draw at the Lamex Stadium.The two players were shown red by referee Simon Mather when a 50-50 challenge seemed to spark a skirmish on the floor during the second half of the League One clash.Jordan Roberts came closest to scoring when the Boro forward hit th...Full Story »

Mason Greenwood could be thrown a lifeline by Steven Gerrard following Manchester United's recent announcement. Mason Greenwood could be thrown a lifeline by Steven Gerrard as clubs circle in hope of landing Manchester United’s recent exile. It has been announced that the forward has mutually agreed to leave Old Trafford this summer, with loan and permanent exits both set to be considered...Full Story »

Stevenage manager Steve Evans criticised referee Anthony Backhouse after he sent off defender Nathan Thompson early on in the 2-0 League One defeat at lowly Reading.Thompson saw red in only the 22nd minute for his second yellow card and Reading went on to ease past their 10-man opponents with a brace of goals from 20-year-old striker Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan either side of the interval.Evans said: &...Full Story »

Ten-man Stevenage surrendered their 100 per cent start to the League One season when they were beaten 2-0 at struggling Reading.Stevenage defender Nathan Thompson was sent off for a second yellow card in the 22nd minute and Reading took advantage when Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan nodded home in the fourth minute of first-half stoppage time.Ehibhatiomhan, 20, tapped in his second goal – and fourth ...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper saw growth in his side as they rallied to beat Sheffield United late on.Forest looked like being held by the Blades after Taiwo Awoniyi’s third-minute opener was cancelled out by Gus Hamer’s delightful strike shortly after half-time.But Chris Wood, whose loan move from Newcastle was made permanent in the summer, came up with the goods in the 89th m...Full Story »

Steve Evans felt that Stevenage were fully deserving of their 2-1 win at Cambridge.Stevenage have won all three league games since promotion to League One, with their success at the Abbey Stadium ending their opponent’s own perfect start.Jamie Reid’s fine effort from outside the box eight minutes from the end proved decisive, coming less than two minutes after Mark Bonner’s sid...Full Story »

Steven Naismith blamed a European hangover and early teething trouble with new signings as Hearts stumbled to a goalless Premiership draw at home to Kilmarnock.The Tynecastle side lacked the necessary spark in attack to break down a resolute Kilmarnock, who enjoyed the better opportunities over the course of the stalemate.And Jambos technical director Naismith admits Thursday’s Europa Conf...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Steven MacLean told his players to start looking over their shoulders as he claimed a 2-0 defeat at Ross County left them in a “dogfight” already.Saints have followed their Viaplay Cup exit with successive defeats in their opening two cinch Premiership matches.Goals from substitute Kyle Turner and defender Connor Randall either side of half-time put County in con...Full Story »

Stevenage boss Steve Evans is hoping to use doubters as motivation after seeing his side defeat Shrewsbury 2-0 at the Lamex.In Boro’s first home game in League One since 2014, new signing Aaron Pressley struck his first goal for the club with a sweeping finish before Jamie Reid secured the three points in the 87th minute when he poked home at the back post.But Evans did not let himself get...Full Story »

Aaron Pressley’s first goal for Stevenage inspired a 2-0 win over Shrewsbury as Sky Bet League One football returned to the Lamex.The signing from Brentford struck just before the hour to open his Boro account, before substitute Jamie Reid ensured the result in the 87th minute.The victory made it two wins from two for Steve Evans’ men as they commence their first third-tier campaign ...Full Story »