Hamilton manager John Rankin insists he needs the same commitment and leadership shown by Brian Easton from everyone in his side if they are to avoid relegation from the Scottish Championship.The 34-year-old defender had been bedridden with illness all week but took a spot on the bench against Ross County – and even had to play the last half-hour plus extra time as the Championship struggl...Full Story »

Hamilton manager John Rankin hopes his side can build some momentum after they dumped Premiership Ross County of the Scottish Cup after a 5-3 penalty shootout win.The New Douglas Park side, who are currently four point adrift at the bottom of the Championship table, have now won three games in a row in three different competitions for the first time since 2008.In a game that was dominated by mis...Full Story »

Paul Warne hailed Derby’s 2-1 victory over Sky Bet League One play-off rivals Bolton as a good marker in their hopes of a top-six finish.Nathan Mendez-Laing and Conor Hourihane were on target for the Rams, with both registering their sixth goals of the campaign.Substitute Kieron Sadlier replied in stoppage time but it was too late for the visitors, who suffered a first defeat in nine outin...Full Story »

John Mousinho hailed stand-in captain Marlon Pack after starting his Portsmouth reign with a 2-0 win at home to Exeter.Second-half goals from Pack and Wales midfielder Joe Morrell were enough to earn Pompey their first home victory since September.Head coach Mousinho, taking charge for the first time since replacing Danny Cowley, said: “That was a pretty intense 90 to 95 minutes.“Exe...Full Story »

Birmingham head coach John Eustace urged supporters to stick by his team after three fans invaded the pitch during their 2-1 defeat to Preston at St Andrew’s.The 77th-minute incursion briefly halted the game after Ryan Ledson and Alan Browne had given Preston a clear advantage before substitute Lukas Jutkiewicz’s late consolation.There was also a banner unfurled in front of the direc...Full Story »

New Portsmouth boss John Mousinho got his tenure off to a winning start with a 2-0 victory against Exeter.Second-half goals from Marlon Pack and Wales midfielder Joe Morrell secured Pompey’s first home triumph since September.Amid fan protests against Portsmouth owner Michael Eisner, it was Exeter who came closest to scoring in the first half.Luton loanee Matt Macey, making his Pompey debu...Full Story »

A first-half goal from Marvin Johnson was enough to give Sheffield Wednesday a 1-0 victory over Fleetwood at Hillsborough.The Owls went ahead after 17 minutes when Josh Windass’ low ball was finished calmly into the roof of the net by Johnson.Lee Gregory had a chance to double the lead from another Windass cross but the striker’s effort went wide before Dominic Iorfa saw his low driv...Full Story »

Birmingham City boss John Eustace praised his side’s attitude after they ‘stood up to the plate’ to produce a second-half comeback against League One bottom club Forest Green Rovers.Blues were facing an FA Cup exit at the hands of the third-tier strugglers after Ben Stevenson produced a 25-yard stunner to put the Gloucestershire side in front.But second-half goals from Lucas Ju...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson admits his side have not been good enough recently as they suffered a fifth consecutive defeat by losing 4-2 against Livingston at McDiarmid Park.Stephen Kelly’s first-half double and James Penrice’s strike before half-time handed the visitors a comfortable three-goal cushion.After being booed off at the break, Davidson turned to his bench for som...Full Story »

Walsall manager Michael Flynn was full of praise for Danny Johnson after the striker netted his 15th goal of the season in a 1-1 draw with Tranmere.The point means that the Saddlers are now seven games unbeaten on the road in all competitions as they look to maintain their assault on the play-off places.Danny Johnson pounced to give the visitors the lead in the 72nd minute but three minutes late...Full Story »

Livingston sealed successive wins and climbed to fourth in the cinch Premiership as they held off a spirited second-half fightback from St Johnstone to secure a 4-2 victory.Stephen Kelly’s first-half double and a goal in either half from James Penrice was enough to secure all three points in a six-goal thriller at McDiarmid Park.The home side were booed off the pitch at half-time but fough...Full Story »

The former England and Chelsea defender was playing a round at the famous Sawgrass course near Jacksonville when he spotted the man-eater on the fairway close to some water.   Terry is a massive golf fan and now plays off scratch Credit: Instagram The Chelsea legend played a round at the famous Sawgrass course near Jacksonville Credit: Instagram JT filmed the 5ft-long alligator as he t...Full Story »

Lee Johnson believes Hibernian’s 3-2 win at Motherwell can act as a turning point in their season.The Easter Road side – who had been heavily criticised after losing nine of their previous 11 matches – celebrated jubilantly at full-time after Kevin Nisbet’s hat-trick earned them a much-needed win.“I’m delighted for the boys,” said manager Johnson.“...Full Story »

Derby head coach Paul Warne felt his team learned a valuable lesson despite beating Barnsley 3-0 to reach the fourth round of the FA Cup.Although the Rams went on to win comfortably in the first FA Cup meeting between the clubs in 125 years, it could have been different but for Joe Wildsmith’s brilliant fourth-minute save to deny Tom Edwards.Derby grew into the game and went ahead on the s...Full Story »

Manager Johnnie Jackson saluted AFC Wimbledon’s fighting spirit as they overcame the blow of losing two key loan players in a matter of days to secure a hard-earned goalless draw at Crewe.The Dons were left short when impressive defender Ryley Towler was recalled by Bristol City – who then loaned him back out to League One Portsmouth – after Brentford chose to end midfielder Pa...Full Story »

Aberdeen manager Jim Goodwin was a relieved man after two late goals from Luis ‘Duk’ Lopes saw his side beat St Johnstone 2-0.It also helped them bring to an end their winless streak and close the gap to Hearts to just three points in the cinch Premiership table.The Dons could have been out of sight by half-time, with Duk seeing a goal chopped off for offside, while Bojan Miovski pas...Full Story »

Nicke Kabamba rescued a point for Barnet with a late equaliser against Gateshead to draw 1-1.A point each saw the Bees stay fifth in the National League table, while the Heed drop back into the relegation zone.Barnet threatened early on and Gateshead goalkeeper James Montgomery made a good save to deny a long-range effort from Harry Pritchard.Danny Elliott was then denied at the other end of the...Full Story »

Reading manager Paul Ince warned young goalscorer Kelvin Abrefa not to go out partying after the teenager had played a key role in the 2-0 victory over Sky Bet Championship rivals Watford in the FA Cup third round.Abrefa, a 19-year-old defender, scored his first senior goal – with an intended cross that eluded Watford goalkeeper Maduka Okoye – to give Reading a slender half-time lead...Full Story »

John Stones hopes Manchester City can now start building momentum after claiming a key victory at Chelsea on Thursday.The champions responded to Arsenal’s draw against Newcastle earlier in the week by grinding out a hard-fought 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge to move back within five points of the Premier League leaders.England defender Stones feels City are now moving back in the right directi...Full Story »

John Egan’s goal in the final seconds rescued a point for promotion-chasing Sheffield United in a 1-1 draw at QPR.Egan atoned for a terrible mistake which handed Rangers an early lead at Loftus Road.Ilias Chair’s fortuitous opener after 11 minutes – the Morocco international’s fourth goal of the season – was a much-needed boost for Rangers following four consecutive...Full Story »