Philippe Clement laments ‘by far the worst’ Rangers display under him
Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA
Philippe Clement described Rangers’ performance in the 2-0 defeat by St Mirren at Ibrox as “by far the worst” in his time at the club.Gers fans went to Ibrox boosted by news this week of a potential multi-million pound takeover of the club by a USA-led consortium but they were stunned by a well-organised Buddies side.St Mirren deservedly won through second-half goals from...Full Story »
I’m not just happy to be here – Bromley boss Andy Woodman wants play-off push
Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA
Andy Woodman challenged his Bromley team to keep their foot on the pedal as they recorded their third consecutive win with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Harrogate.First-half goals from Michael Cheek and Jude Arthurs were all Bromley needed to seal victory as they climbed up to 10th in League Two, seven points behind seventh-placed Crewe but with a game in hand.Bromley boss Woodman said: “...Full Story »
AFC Fylde begin post-Kevin Phillips era with win
Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA
Managerless AFC Fylde secured a vital win in their survival battle as they stunned play-off hopefuls Altrincham 2-1 in the Vanarama National League on Saturday.Fylde, who parted company with manager Kevin Phillips earlier in the week, started superbly at the J Davidson Stadium with a seventh-minute long-range opener from Gavin Massey.Lewis Banks levelled for the hosts nine minutes later with a s...Full Story »
Eastleigh ease past struggling Boston to close on play-off spots
Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA
Eastleigh boosted their play-off hopes with a third successive National League victory, beating struggling Boston 2-1.After a quiet opening, Eastleigh broke the deadlock in the 38th minute through Jake Taylor.Jacob Hazel had the ball in the net for Boston just before the hour mark but was denied by the offside flag.Tyrese Shade doubled Eastleigh’s lead 13 minutes before the end, while Conn...Full Story »
Gary Bowyer hails composure of match-winner Charlie Webster
Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA
Burton boss Gary Bowyer hailed match-winner Charlie Webster’s composure after his dramatic stoppage-time winner earned the Brewers a 1-0 win at Lincoln.Webster’s late winner, his second goal in as many games, secured battling Burton a welcome three points in their survival bid.It is just one defeat in nine for Albion, who are just two points adrift of safety.“We dug in. We had ...Full Story »
‘Absolutely delighted’ Kevin Nolan says Northampton’s win was ‘fantastic’
Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA
Kevin Nolan hailed a ‘fantastic win’ for his Northampton side after they beat Bristol Rovers 2-1 at Sixfields.Separated by two points and one place near the bottom of Sky Bet League One, this was a big game for both teams and Rovers struck first thanks to Scott Sinclair’s goal two minutes after half-time.However, Burnley loanee Dara Costelloe soon levelled, his first Northampto...Full Story »
Steve Bruce unsure how to celebrate after Blackpool finally snap drawing streak
Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA
Steve Bruce admitted he was in unfamiliar territory after Blackpool’s 3-1 win at home to Crawley ended a run of eight straight draws at Bloomfield Road.Leading 2-0 following a brace from Niall Ennis, the Seasiders played an hour with 10 men following a red card for Ashley Fletcher for his part in a clash with Charlie Barker.Despite the striker’s dismissal, coming after Crawley had pu...Full Story »
Johnnie Jackson says late Colchester equaliser a ‘sucker punch’ for Wimbledon
Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA
AFC Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson said conceding late in their 1-1 draw at Colchester was a “sucker punch”.It looked like the promotion-chasing Dons were heading for victory after Marcus Browne latched on to Jake Reeves’ pass before curling a low shot past Colchester goalkeeper Matt Macey to give them a 39th-minute lead.But substitute Samson Tovide nodded in Jack Payne’s...Full Story »
Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin pleased with ‘nice win’ over Kilmarnock
Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA
Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin was a happy man after Oday Dabbagh’s stoppage-time goal sealed a third consecutive win in a battling 1-0 William Hill Premiership victory over Kilmarnock at Pittodrie.The Palestine international turned home from close range at the end of a game which saw VAR overturn a Kilmarnock penalty and a Dons goal in quick succession.Kevin Nisbet struck a post with what loo...Full Story »
Notts County’s Stuart Maynard: Football is all about taking chances – and we did
Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA
Notts County head coach Stuart Maynard hailed the mentality of his promotion-chasing players following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over relegation-threatened Tranmere at Meadow Lane.Despite battling for survival at the other end of the League Two, Nigel Adkins’ Rovers impressed for long periods with Omari Patrick, Sam Finley and Cameron Norman all going close.But Charlie Whitaker, signed fro...Full Story »
Oliver Glasner hails ‘tough to play against’ Crystal Palace after win at Fulham
Posted Sunday, February 23, 2025 by PA
Oliver Glasner praised Crystal Palace for being “tough to play against” after they recorded a 2-0 Premier League victory away to Fulham.The Eagles made it four wins in six and were helped by former player Joachim Andersen, who scored an own goal in the 37th-minute for their opener.The south Londoners, who were denied another goal when Jean-Philippe Mateta’s effort was ruled out...Full Story »