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John O’Shea ready to be a manager after Republic of Ireland interim spell

Posted Wednesday, March 27, 2024 by PA7 hits

John O’Shea insists he is “more than ready” for management despite his spell as interim Republic of Ireland boss ending in disappointment.The former Manchester United and Ireland defender, placed in charge for this month’s friendly double-header against Belgium and Switzerland, saw his side go down 1-0 to the Swiss on Tuesday evening after Saturday’s 0-0 draw agains...Full Story »

Xherdan Shaqiri stunner condemns John O’Shea’s Republic of Ireland to defeat

Posted Wednesday, March 27, 2024 by PA7 hits

A piece of magic from Xherdan Shaqiri ensured John O’Shea’s reign as interim Republic of Ireland head coach ended in disappointment as Switzerland eased to a 1-0 friendly victory in Dublin.The Chicago Fire midfielder’s sweet 23rd-minute free-kick proved the difference between the sides, but did not fully reflect the control the visitors exerted on a night when Ireland, ranked 4...Full Story »

John O’Shea backs teenager Evan Ferguson to end goal drought after penalty miss

Posted Sunday, March 24, 2024 by PA15 hits

Interim Republic of Ireland boss John O’Shea backed Evan Ferguson to end his goal drought after seeing the Brighton teenager miss a penalty during Saturday’s 0-0 friendly draw with Belgium.The 19-year-old striker had a first-half spot-kick saved by Matz Sels at the Aviva Stadium to extend his run without a goal for either club or country to 21 games dating back to the end of November...Full Story »

John Mousinho hails ‘professional’ Kusini Yengi as sub earns Portsmouth victory

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA6 hits

John Mousinho hailed a player he dropped for helping Portsmouth take another big step towards the Championship with a 1-0 win at Peterborough.The Pompey chief left out two-goal midweek hero Kusini Yengi for a crunch clash at promotion rivals Peterborough.But the Australian ace responded by climbing off the bench to grab the only goal that kept Portsmouth five points clear at the summit.Yengi, se...Full Story »

We’re ready for the fight – John Eustace bullish about Blackburn survival bid

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA5 hits

John Eustace says Blackburn have shown they are “ready for the fight” in the Sky Bet Championship relegation battle after a hard-earned goalless draw at Middlesbrough.It was a sixth draw in eight games for Rovers, who are still waiting for their first win since Eustace took charge – but the manager was delighted with the display at the Riverside and felt his side deserved more....Full Story »

Celtic back on top as recalled Kyogo Furuhashi shines against St Johnstone

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA5 hits

Recalled forward Kyogo Furuhashi scored one and set up another as Celtic went back to the top of the cinch Premiership with a 3-1 victory over St Johnstone.Celtic took time to break Saints down despite dominating possession and territory, but they went on to create a steady stream of chances before Furuhashi headed the opener in the 40th minute.Wingers Nicolas Kuhn and James Forrest netted in th...Full Story »

John Mousinho applauds two-goal hero Kusini Yengi after Portsmouth beat Burton

Posted Wednesday, March 13, 2024 by PA4 hits

Portsmouth manager John Mousinho praised two-goal hero Kusini Yengi after a 2-1 win over Burton retained their lead at the top of League One.The victory moved leaders Pompey five points clear of second-placed Derby and six in front of Bolton in third.Mousinho said: “It was a good result. It would be a shame to dwell on the last 10 minutes, because I thought we were excellent in those previ...Full Story »

John Doolan emotional with first win as Accrington interim boss

Posted Wednesday, March 13, 2024 by PA8 hits

John Doolan was overjoyed to get off the mark as interim Accrington manager with a 2-1 victory at Swindon in League Two.Stanley ended a run of four straight defeats by coming from behind to win in Doolan’s second game at the helm.Aaron Drinan put the hosts ahead early in the second half but Jack Nolan equalised from the penalty spot before substitute Alex Henderson scored an 82nd-minute wi...Full Story »

John Lundstram and Fabio Silva fire Rangers past nine-man Hibernian

Posted Monday, March 11, 2024 by PA8 hits

Rangers booked their place in the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win over nine-man Hibernian at Easter Road.Midfielder John Lundstram bundled in the opener in the 23rd minute after Hibs keeper David Marshall had saved a penalty from captain James Tavernier.Hibs attacker Martin Boyle was taken to hospital with an injury following a duel with defender John Souttar and Philippe Cl...Full Story »

Tottenham rout Aston Villa as John McGinn sees red

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by PA6 hits

Tottenham inflicted a chastening 4-0 home defeat on 10-man Aston Villa as Ange Postecoglou’s men emphatically won this key battle in the race for Champions League qualification.Sunday’s crunch clash between fourth and fifth was described in the build-up by Villa skipper John McGinn as “the most important game in the club’s recent history”.Unai Emery’s men had ...Full Story »

Mikey Johnston brace helps West Brom to victory at Huddersfield

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by PA7 hits

Carlos Corberan enjoyed a happy return to Huddersfield as West Brom came from behind to clinch a thumping 4-1 victory.The Baggies failed to register a single shot in a dismal first-half display as Delano Burgzorg gave the hosts a deserved lead at the break.However, a rampant away side turned on the style in an impressive second half to stretch their unbeaten run to five games and tighten their g...Full Story »

John Mousinho remains positive despite Portsmouth’s draw at 10-man Blackpool

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by PA6 hits

Portsmouth boss John Mousinho refused to be too downbeat despite his side being forced to settle for a goalless draw against 10-man Blackpool.Pompey’s lead at the top of Sky Bet League One was cut to five points as they failed to get past the Seasiders, who were forced to dig in after Jordan Rhodes was dismissed just before half-time.But Mousinho took plenty of encouragement from the way h...Full Story »

‘Vintage Wimbledon’ says Johnnie Jackson after victory at Notts County

Posted Sunday, March 10, 2024 by PA3 hits

Johnnie Jackson described his AFC Wimbledon’s side’s performance as ‘vintage’ following their 2-0 victory over Notts County at Meadow Lane.The victory was only their sixth success away from home, but two goals in the final 10 minutes sees the Dons go three games unbeaten in Sky Bet League Two.“I think it was vintage Wimbledon,” said Jackson. “It was a br...Full Story »

John Eustace praises Blackburn’s fighting spirit to earn Millwall draw

Posted Wednesday, March 06, 2024 by PA13 hits

Blackburn boss John Eustace praised his side’s fighting spirit after a second-half strike from Sammie Szmodics salvaged a 1-1 Championship draw against Millwall at Ewood Park.The result left Eustace still searching for his first win as Rovers boss but he found plenty to be positive about after the hosts hit back from Michael Obafemi’s shock 53rd-minute opener.“It wasn’t a...Full Story »

John Mousinho relieved after leaders Portsmouth edge past Oxford

Posted Sunday, March 03, 2024 by PA5 hits

Portsmouth manager John Mousinho was delighted with the League One leaders’ helter-skelter 2-1 win at home to Oxford.Christian Saydee came off the bench to score the goal that fired Pompey a step closer to promotion after Cameron Brannagan’s penalty had cancelled out Callum Lang’s opener for the home side.Mousinho said: “You could describe that as a pretty breathtaking di...Full Story »

St Johnstone’s late leveller could be crucial moment in season – Craig Levein

Posted Sunday, March 03, 2024 by PA8 hits

Craig Levein believes Nicky Clark’s late equaliser against Livingston could be looked back on as a crucial moment in St Johnstone’s season.Saints jumped to ninth in the cinch Premiership after Clark nodded home with three minutes remaining to cancel out Andrew Shinnie’s opener.The McDiarmid Park boss admitted it was a game that was unlikely to live long in the memory but insist...Full Story »

Livingston denied crucial win by late St Johnstone equaliser

Posted Sunday, March 03, 2024 by PA7 hits

St Johnstone denied Livingston a crucial win at McDiarmid Park as Nicky Clark’s late goal snatched them a 1-1 draw in a game littered with stoppages.It looked as if the visitors were set to emerge victorious following Andrew Shinnie’s first-half opener, but Clark glanced home with three minutes left to give Saints a share of the spoils.There was 20 minutes of stoppage time across the...Full Story »

Johnnie Jackson: AFC Wimbledon’s last-gasp win is up there with my best moments

Posted Sunday, March 03, 2024 by PA13 hits

Johnnie Jackson hailed AFC Wimbledon’s sensational stoppage-time winner against bitter rivals MK Dons as one of his finest moments as a manager.The match appeared to be heading towards a 0-0 draw after Jack Currie’s delightful looping header hit the woodwork and Stephen Wearne missed an open goal.However, Ronan Curtis gave the home fans a moment to remember as he finished off a delig...Full Story »

St Johnstone win at Aberdeen as Neil Warnock’s wait for first league win goes on

Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by PA7 hits

Aberdeen remain at risk of being drawn into a cinch Premiership relegation battle after the toothless Dons sank to defeat against St Johnstone.Nicky Clark’s penalty late in the first half opened the scoring and Benjamin Kimpioka netted a second 13 minutes from time.The win moves Craig Levein’s Saints level on points with the Dons as the two sides seemingly head on opposite trajectori...Full Story »

Stephen Robinson hails ‘professional’ display as St Mirren beat St Johnstone

Posted Sunday, February 25, 2024 by PA7 hits

Stephen Robinson was delighted as his side returned to winning ways with a comfortable 2-0 victory over St Johnstone.Mikael Mandron netted the decisive second goal after playing a role in the opener when his shot struck the post before finding the net off the back of visiting goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov.It was the perfect response to their defeat at Livingston last weekend, and keeps St Mirren in f...Full Story »

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