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Mixed emotions for Russell Martin as Swansea claim dramatic win
Posted Thursday, March 17, 2022 by PA24 hits
Swansea boss Russell Martin saw the good and bad of his side as they won a 3-2 thriller at rock-bottom Peterborough.Top-scorer Joel Piroe struck his 17th goal of a sparkling season in the first minute of stoppage-time as City breathed a sigh of relief.Martin said: “The players showed real courage to get control of the game back.“We should have been out of sight by half-time and it&rs...Full Story »
Liverpool report: Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli linked with Anfield move
Posted Tuesday, March 08, 2022 by fourfourtwo.com92 hits
Liverpool have been linked in recent days with an audacious move for Arsenal starlet Gabriel Martinelli. Martinelli is having a strong season, having broken into the Gunners' first team to replace outgoing captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Jurgen Klopp is a clear admirer of the Brazilian Olympic gold medalist, having previously described the striker as a "talent of the century". The Liverpo...Full Story »
Russell Martin wants young Swansea stars to learn from win against Coventry
Posted Sunday, March 06, 2022 by PA32 hits
Swansea manager Russell Martin admits his young team can learn from both sides of this Jekyll and Hyde display in their 3-1 win over Coventry.Martin’s side completed back-to-back wins for the first time since beating the same opposition in November following the midweek win at West Brom.Two goals from Michael Obafemi after the opener by Jamie Paterson saw the Swans cruising to victory just...Full Story »
Russell Martin almost has a full-strength Swansea squad to pick from
Posted Thursday, March 03, 2022 by PA34 hits
Swansea have no new injury concerns ahead of their Sky Bet Championship clash against Coventry.Nathanael Ogbeta is the only absentee with a hamstring injury which has prevented the full-back making his debut since a January switch from Shrewsbury.Russell Martin’s side bounced back from a 4-0 defeat at Sheffield United to beat West Brom 2-0 on Monday.And Martin could select the same side as...Full Story »
David Martindale praises players and staff as Livingston move up to fourth
Posted Thursday, March 03, 2022 by PA43 hits
Livingston manager David Martindale paid credit to his players and staff after the Lions climbed up to fourth in the Premiership with victory over Dundee United.The West Lothian outfit came from behind to claim the spoils through a Scott Pittman strike and Ryan Edwards own goal after Liam Smith had given the visitors the lead after only two minutes.Livingston are now firmly in the mix for a top-...Full Story »
No worries for Livingston boss David Martindale ahead of Dundee United game
Posted Wednesday, March 02, 2022 by PA79 hits
Livingston manager David Martindale expects to have a near full-strength squad to select from for the visit of Dundee United.Defender Jack McMillan still has a “slight knock” and may not be fit enough to return but everyone else is available.Russian goalkeeper Ivan Konovalov made his first appearance in the match-day squad as a substitute in last weekend’s win at Dundee.Dundee ...Full Story »
Gabriel Martinelli return puts Arsenal at full strength for Wolves game
Posted Wednesday, February 23, 2022 by PA65 hits
Arsenal have a fully-fit squad for the Premier League visit of Wolves on Thursday night.Forward Gabriel Martinelli is available again having served a one-match ban following his red card in the reserve fixture a fortnight ago.Takehiro Tomiyasu could return at right-back after being an unused substitute in the win over Brentford on Saturday.Wolves boss Bruno Lage reported no fresh selection conce...Full Story »
Arsenal star Odegaard could be future Gunners captain, says Arteta
Posted Monday, February 21, 2022 by Goal.com86 hits
The 23-year-old has thrived since making his move from Real Madrid permanent last summer Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has named Martin Odegaard as a potential future club captain, and admits that he has been hugely impressed with the Norwegian's work ethic since joining from Real Madrid. The Gunners are currently without a permanent skipper after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was stripped of the ar...Full Story »
David Martindale has options for Livingston’s clash against St Mirren
Posted Saturday, February 19, 2022 by PA109 hits
Livingston manager David Martindale expects to have a full-strength squad to select from for the visit of St Mirren.On-loan Norwich forward Sebastian Soto is likely to be involved for the first time after having his early weeks at the club disrupted by Covid and injury issues.Russian goalkeeper Ivan Konovalov, who signed for the club last month, is due to arrive in the UK on Monday after a protr...Full Story »
Russell Martin compares Swansea’s fightback to Wales’ win over Scotland
Posted Monday, February 14, 2022 by PA54 hits
Russell Martin drew comparisons with watching the Wales rugby team in Cardiff after his Swansea side stormed back to beat Bristol City 3-1.Martin was among Saturday’s sell-out Principality Stadium crowd as Wales reignited their Guinness Six Nations hopes by overcoming Scotland 20-17.Less than 24 hours later Swansea, like the Wales rugby team who found themselves five points adrift at one s...Full Story »
I want explanations – Mikel Arteta fumes at Gabriel Martinelli red card
Posted Friday, February 11, 2022 by PA79 hits
Boss Mikel Arteta has demanded an explanation for Gabriel Martinelli’s quickfire red card at Wolves and defended Arsenal’s disciplinary record.The striker was sent off – the Gunners’ fourth red card in 2022 – for two yellow cards in a matter of seconds as Arteta’s side hung on to win 1-0 at Molineux.Gabriel Magalhaes’ first-half strike moved the Gunners ...Full Story »
David Martindale hoping Alan Forrest signs new deal at Livingston
Posted Thursday, February 10, 2022 by PA57 hits
Livingston manager David Martindale reiterated that he hopes to see winger Alan Forrest stay at the club past the end of the season.Forrest scored the opening goal in Livi’s 1–1 draw against Ross County, having already tested Staggies goalkeeper Ross Laidlaw on multiple occasions.The travelling support sang songs throughout the match to encourage the 25-year-old to sign a new contrac...Full Story »
Russel Martin heaps praise on supporters as Swansea hold on for victory
Posted Sunday, February 06, 2022 by PA32 hits
Head coach Russell Martin praised the Swansea fans for helping his side to hold on for a 1-0 win against Blackburn, despite playing for 40 minutes with only 10 men.Michael Obafemi’s 16th-minute header was enough to seal all three points for the Welsh side, who had defender Ryan Manning sent off for a second yellow card eight minutes into the second half.The win lifts Swansea to 16th in the...Full Story »
David Martindale hails matchwinner Alan Forrest as Livingston edge Hibernian
Posted Sunday, January 30, 2022 by PA39 hits
David Martindale praised Alan Forrest for delivering a match-winning contribution at the end of a week when he almost left Livingston.The 25-year-old attacker was close to joining cinch Premiership rivals St Johnstone after the clubs agreed a fee but he changed his mind and decided he wanted to stay with the Lions until his contract expires at the end of the season.Martindale was thrilled to see...Full Story »
Livingston manager David Martindale hails defensive effort following cup win
Posted Sunday, January 23, 2022 by PA36 hits
Livingston manager David Martindale praised his team’s defensive effort after an Ayo Obileye penalty took the Lions into the last 16 of the Scottish Cup following a tight game with Ross County.The defender scored after 16 minutes following a foul by County centre-half Declan Drysdale on Bruce Anderson.The visitors dominated large spells in the second half but Alex and Dominic Samuel both w...Full Story »
Russell Martin hails Ryan Manning after stunning winner
Posted Sunday, January 23, 2022 by PA27 hits
Swansea head coach Russell Martin hailed the character of match-winner Ryan Manning after the wing-back’s super strike earned a 1-0 win over Preston.Manning’s 25-yard drive six minutes into the second half brought the game to life after a poor-quality first 45 minutes and it was enough to earn the hosts a first victory since November 24.Martin was delighted that it was a moment of re...Full Story »
Chris Martin brace gives Bristol City Severnside derby victory over Cardiff
Posted Saturday, January 22, 2022 by PA49 hits
Chris Martin netted a double as Bristol City came from behind to earn Severnside derby bragging rights with a 3-2 Championship win over Cardiff at Ashton Gate.James Collins headed the visitors in front after 31 minutes from a cross by Tommy Doyle, who was gifted possession by a poor clearance from Han-Noah Massengo.But the lead lasted barely a minute as Andreas Weimann broke through the centre o...Full Story »
Russell Martin ‘incredibly proud’ as Swansea hit back to earn draw
Posted Sunday, January 16, 2022 by PA27 hits
Russell Martin said he could not be prouder of his Swansea side after their battling 1-1 draw at Huddersfield.Danel Sinani gave Huddersfield a 15th-minute lead with a simple tap-in but Swansea went close to equalising through Ryan Manning and Cyrus Christie either side of half-time before they got their reward when Flynn Downes levelled with 12 minutes to go.Downes went close again in stoppage t...Full Story »
Arsenal add insult to Leeds injuries as Gabriel Martinelli scores twice in rout
Posted Sunday, December 19, 2021 by PA66 hits
Gabriel Martinelli fired a first-half double as Arsenal chalked up a third straight Premier League win with a classy 4-1 victory at injury-hit Leeds.Martinelli’s brace put the Gunners 2-0 up in 28 minutes and when Bukayo Saka added a third just before half-time, Leeds appeared set for another thrashing.But Marcelo Bielsa’s side improved markedly after the break and reduced the defici...Full Story »
David Martindale: Livi draw feels like two points dropped
Posted Sunday, December 19, 2021 by PA54 hits
Livingston manager David Martindale insists a point was the least his team deserved after Ayo Obileye headed in a late equaliser against Ross County.David Cancola put the visitors ahead in first-half stoppage time with a stunning curling effort that found the top corner.Following a dire opening 45 minutes, the Lions took the game to the visitors after the break and created a handful of chances.B...Full Story »
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