Everton’s European hopes suffered a blow after a limp 0-0 draw at Aston Villa.The Toffees failed to find the win which would have kept the pressure on the Premier League’s top six.They climbed to eighth, above Arsenal, to move two points behind fifth-placed West Ham, but Everton’s inconsistencies look like costing them a European spot.Everton could not find a winner at Villa Pa...Full Story »

Hibernian boss Jack Ross is aiming for consistent success after Christian Doidge’s firs- half strike secured a 1-0 win at Aberdeen and a third-place finish in the Scottish top-flight for the first time since 2005.Doidge sent a sweet strike into the net from the edge of the area to seal the three points that mean Aberdeen can no longer catch Hibs in third.The result also gives Ross a chance...Full Story »

Jack Grealish could return to Aston Villa’s squad for the visit of Everton.The skipper has missed the last 12 games with a shin problem to see Villa fall out of European contention but has resumed training.Morgan Sanson and Trezeguet (both knee) are out while Ollie Watkins is banned after his red card against Manchester United.Everton will be without James Rodriguez and Yerry Mina at Villa...Full Story »

Jack Ross was delighted to see his Hibernian players show the character he knew they had to battle through to the Scottish Cup final with a 2-0 win over Dundee United.Hibs had lost the delayed 2019-20 Scottish Cup semi-final to Edinburgh rivals Hearts last October and the Betfred Cup semi-final to St Johnstone in January.However, they were in no mood for a third disappointment at Hampden Park as...Full Story »

Aston Villa will again be without skipper Jack Grealish when they host Manchester United on Sunday.While the game comes too soon for the midfielder, who has missed the last 11 matches due to a shin problem, he was set to start training with his team-mates again on Saturday.Morgan Sanson (knee) remains sidelined, with a return to training scheduled for next week, and Trezeguet is also out, after ...Full Story »

Gillingham will check on the fitness of Robbie Cundy and Ryan Jackson ahead of their final Sky Bet League One game of the season against Plymouth.Defender Cundy missed last week’s draw at Burton with a groin injury and will again be assessed.Tommy O’Connor switched from midfield to cover in central defence and manager Steve Evans could consider that option again.Right-back Jackson wa...Full Story »

Portsmouth are set to welcome back Jordy Hiwula and Jack Whatmough as they look to seal a Sky Bet League One play-off place against Accrington this weekend.Hiwula has has not featured since Danny Cowley’s first game as Pompey boss against Ipswich on March 20 because of an ankle injury but the striker will return to contention for the visit of Stanley.Whatmough, meanwhile, is available agai...Full Story »

Port Vale manager Darrell Clarke admitted to feeling frustrated with his side’s missed chances as their unbeaten run came to an end at relegated Grimsby.The Valiants fell to a 1-0 defeat at Blundell Park, with Matt Green’s first-half goal proving enough for the hosts, who were sent down to non-league earlier in the week.But the visitors had more than enough opportunities to snatch at...Full Story »

Jonson Clarke-Harris struck his most important goal of all to earn Peterborough promotion after a stunning comeback to earn a 3-3 draw against Lincoln.Posh slumped to a three-goal deficit before roaring back to book their place in the Championship and seal a fourth rise under boss Darren Ferguson as Clarke-Harris tucked away a last-gasp spot-kick.Anthony Scully headed City into a 31st-minute lea...Full Story »

Jack Powell struck spectacularly in added time to salvage a dramatic 3-3 draw for Crawley at Stevenage in an entertaining contest between two sides with little to play for in League Two.Luke Norris’ first-half penalty was cancelled out by George Francomb but the Stevenage forward netted again after the break, only for Terence Vancooten’s own goal to draw Crawley level.A late flurry s...Full Story »

Rangers defender Jack Simpson will sample his first taste of Old Firm action on Sunday after Steven Gerrard confirmed the former Bournemouth man will step in for Filip Helander.Helander (knee) has been ruled out of Gers’ final three games of the season – starting with the Celtic clash – after limping off during last week’s Scottish Cup defeat to St Johnstone.Scott Arfield...Full Story »

Bradford could have Ollie Crankshaw and Billy Clarke back for Saturday’s visit of Scunthorpe in Sky Bet League Two.Crankshaw (asthma) and Clarke (calf) missed the midweek defeat at home to Salford, but have returned to training.Niall Canavan remains absent with a hamstring injury, but joint-managers Mark Trueman and Conor Sellars have no other injury concerns.The duo enjoyed a strong start...Full Story »

WANDA NARA put her glamorous image behind her - wearing an incredible piece of brash, flash-back fashion as she watched PSG's youngsters training. PSG striker Mauro Icardi's wife donned a blue denim jacket with a huge picture of her own face on the back... with "Wanda" written in big, bold letters to complete the 'under-stated' look. Wanda Nara fronts up confidently, with an image of herself a...Full Story »

Hibernian head coach Jack Ross hailed his players’ character after they overcame a late Motherwell comeback to reach the Scottish Cup semi-finals.Jackson Irvine put Hibs two up after 80 minutes following Christian Doidge’s opener early in the second half but goals from Ricki Lamie and substitute Tony Watt sent the game into extra-time.There were scares for both teams before the tie w...Full Story »

Peterborough kept in the running for automatic promotion with a 1-0 win over Charlton at the Valley.The visitors had the better of the opening exchanges, and took the lead on nine minutes, when Jonson Clarke-Harris fired low from just outside the area after a Sammie Szmodics lay-off.Charlton were forced into a change after 24 minutes, when Albie Morgan replaced the limping Diallang Jaiyesimi.The...Full Story »

Portsmouth will continue to be without Jack Whatmough for their Sky Bet League One clash against Bristol Rovers.The defender is serving the second of his four-match suspension after he was sent off against MK Dons last weekend.Lee Brown (hamstring) and Andy Cannon (back) are both doubts for the home side.Alex Bass (foot), Ellis Harrison (knee), Jordy Hiwula (ankle) and Michael Jacobs (knee) will...Full Story »

Jack Ross insists Hibernian want more despite securing a top-four Scottish Premiership finish and European football with victory over Livingston.First-half Kevin Nisbet and Martin Boyle goals were enough to see off the Lions in a 2-1 win.The visitors improved after the break and scored a late penalty through Jay Emmanuel-Thomas.Hibs are now guaranteed at least a place in the new Europa Conferenc...Full Story »

Hibernian head coach Jack Ross has “one or two concerns” following Sunday’s Scottish Cup win at Stranraer and ahead of the Scottish Premiership clash with Livingston.Chris Cadden is hoping to recover from the training-ground knock which forced him out of the squad at the weekend.Jamie Murphy (hamstring) and Sean Mackie (thigh) remain out but Steven Bradley is fit again.Livi mid...Full Story »

Skipper Jack Grealish remains out for Aston Villa ahead of Manchester City’s Premier League visit.The midfielder continues to battle an ongoing shin problem which has kept him out since February.Trezeguet has had successful surgery on a knee injury while Morgan Sanson is out with his own knee problem and Wesley (knee) is slowly returning to fitness after being out for over a year.City will...Full Story »