Steven Naismith insists successive victories should be standard practice for Hearts after a 1-0 win at Kilmarnock made it four Scottish Premiership wins in a row.The Jam Tarts moved up to third in the table after a calamitous error by Will Dennis saw the Killie keeper spill Lawrence Shankland’s shot into his own net after 18 minutes.The hosts enjoyed the bulk of possession as they searched...Full Story »

Steven Naismith was delighted to banish Hearts’ “incredible” wait of almost two years to record three consecutive league wins.The Jambos eked out a 1-0 victory at home to St Johnstone, following up the triumphs over Motherwell and Livingston prior to the international break.It is the first time that they have managed to collected nine points from a possible nine since they defe...Full Story »

Steven Naismith savoured a “big win” for Hearts as two goals from Lawrence Shankland helped see off Motherwell at Fir Park.The Tynecastle side had been under rising pressure after a mixed start to the season but this victory moved them up into fourth place in the table.Naismith was pleased with his side’s performance but knew they would need to replicate it after the internatio...Full Story »

Sutton produced a fine second-half comeback to beat National League AFC Fylde 2-1 in the first round of the FA Cup.Matt Gray’s U’s were faced with a cup shock to non-league opposition for the second season running when they trailed the Lancashire club at half-time after Jon Uskabasi’s shot.However, two Harry Smith goals in the space of five minutes sent the hosts through at Gan...Full Story »

Michael Smith scored twice against his former club to give Sheffield Wednesday a 2-0 victory over South Yorkshire rivals Rotherham United – their first win of the season.In a derby encounter dominated by the home side, both goals came during the first 45 minutes. Rotherham never threatened to mount a comeback, only carving out a couple of decent chances.It was new manager Danny Rohl’...Full Story »

Salford head coach Neil Wood heaped praise on hat-trick hero Matt Smith after he netted all three goals in the 3-0 triumph at Doncaster.The Ammies made their opportunities count against a Doncaster side who enjoyed the better of the attacking play but could not find the back of the net.And key to the visitors’ victory was Smith, who scored two trademark headers before completing his hat-tr...Full Story »

Matt Smith scored a hat-trick as ruthless Salford returned to winning ways with a 3-0 triumph at Doncaster.The hosts had the better of the attacking play but Neil Wood’s side, and Smith in particular, were clinical with the few clear-cut opportunities they had to secure a first victory in four matches.It took just two minutes for Salford to open the scoring when Smith sent a header into th...Full Story »

Amari Morgan-Smith scored in stoppage time as Kidderminster snatched a last-gasp 1-0 victory over Wealdstone at the Aggborough Stadium.Both teams had their fair share of chances, and Bailey Hobson threatened to give Harriers the lead after 21 minutes only for his shot to be blocked.Wealdstone them came close to taking the lead five minutes into the second half but Tarryn Allarakhia’s effor...Full Story »

Hearts manager Steven Naismith believes Alex Lowry is beginning to put in the level of performances he needs to start consistently.Against Ross County on Saturday afternoon, the on-loan attacker came off the bench to provide the assist for Alan Forrest’s decisive header, just days after scoring the winner in the League Cup quarter final against Kilmarnock.While Lowry’s quality on the...Full Story »

Smith Rowe could leave Arsenal if his minutes remain limited The England international made his first start for the Gunners in 499 days in their 1-0 win at Brentford in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday evening, impressing as a central midfielder in a 4-3-3. He has played only 106 minutes in total so far this season. Smith Rowe became a fan-favourite at the Emirates Stadium during the 2021/22 campa...Full Story »

Steven Naismith hailed match-winner Alex Lowry as a special talent after the on-loan Rangers player’s late goal sent Hearts into the Viaplay Cup semi-finals.Kilmarnock were in the ascendancy as the match edged closer to extra time, only for Lowry to strike in time added on to the regulation 90 minutes.Brad Lyons had earlier cancelled out Jorge Grant’s opener before Lowry claimed his ...Full Story »

Hearts technical director Steven Naismith admitted they had been taught a “harsh lesson” as poor defending cost them in a 4-0 defeat by PAOK.Hearts suffered a 6-1 aggregate defeat in the Europa Conference League play-offs on a difficult night in Greece.Naismith told Hearts TV: “It was a harsh lesson. We created some good chances throughout the two games but when we give up goal...Full Story »

Arsenal are said to have turned down an offer from Chelsea to sign Emile Smith Rowe. The attacking midfielder, who has barely featured for the club over the past 12 months, wants to leave. Smith Rowe wants to play regular first team football, while various British outlets state Chelsea are eager to sign him. However, The Mail states that a first bid from the Blues has been flatly rejected. ...Full Story »

Reece Smith fired Maidenhead to a 1-0 victory over Dagenham and Redbridge in a hard-fought encounter at York Road.A tight first half ended goalless with neither side having troubled the opposition keeper unduly.Maidenhead’s Charlee Adams blazed a 34th-minute free-kick over and fellow midfielder Casey Pettit failed to hit the target with Sam Ling equally inaccurate for the visitors in a lat...Full Story »

Steven Naismith blamed a European hangover and early teething trouble with new signings as Hearts stumbled to a goalless Premiership draw at home to Kilmarnock.The Tynecastle side lacked the necessary spark in attack to break down a resolute Kilmarnock, who enjoyed the better opportunities over the course of the stalemate.And Jambos technical director Naismith admits Thursday’s Europa Conf...Full Story »

Amari Morgan-Smith’s late winner earned Kidderminster a 1-0 National League win at York.Morgan-Smith pounced in the 83rd minute at the LNER Community Stadium to head the ball in off the bar following a Joe Leesley corner.The visitors had the better of the first-half chances, Christian Oxlade-Chamberlain heading just wide at the far post from Caleb Richards’ left-wing cross and York g...Full Story »

Callum Smith struck a late winner as Raith staved off a determined Morton fightback to claim a 3-2 victory in the Scottish Championship.Rovers made a flying start, scoring twice inside the opening 15 minutes to leave their opponents on the back foot.Jack Hamilton’s close-range shot opened the scoring before a Lewis Vaughan penalty made it 2-0 following a foul by Darragh O’Connor.Mort...Full Story »

Dean Smith says Leicester have the capability to bounce straight back to the Premier League after they were relegated on Sunday.The Foxes became just the second former champions to drop out of the division, joining Blackburn in 1999, as their 2-1 final-day win against West Ham was not enough to keep them in the division due to Everton’s victory over Bournemouth.They went 2-0 up thanks to g...Full Story »

Hibernian manager Lee Johnson took aim at his Hearts counterpart Steven Naismith as tempers flared in the aftermath of a fiery Edinburgh derby at Tynecastle.The pair were at loggerheads throughout as the 10-man Jambos, who had Alex Cochrane sent off in the first half, held on for a point to secure fourth place in the cinch Premiership and prevent their city rivals leapfrogging them.Johnson, whos...Full Story »

Steven Naismith praised the attacking intent and the character of his Hearts side after they came from behind for the second weekend running to beat Aberdeen 2-1 and keep alive their hopes of finishing third in the cinch Premiership.The Jambos trailed the Dons following a Mattie Pollock header, but Josh Ginnelly hit back with a stunning equaliser before Lawrence Shankland secured victory with hi...Full Story »