Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin insists his side must remain focused on their league campaign after booking their place in the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals.The Dons were dominant from the start, and when Pape Habib Gueye fired home the opener after 14 minutes, there was a feeling Thelin’s men could score as many as they wanted.But Spartans reacted well and it was the 44th minute before Kevin ...Full Story »

Philippe Clement insists Rangers skipper James Tavernier deserved fans’ generous applause when he was substituted late in the 3-0 home Premier Sports Cup win over Dundee.The Gers skipper took the brunt of abuse for the thumping 3-0 William Hill Premiership defeat at Celtic Park at the start of the month and was confronted by one angry fan as he left Ibrox to collect his car later in the da...Full Story »

Barnet climbed top of the National League on goal difference after a comfortable 3-0 win at Wealdstone.Mark Shelton converted a second-half penalty before Callum Stead’s effort put Barnet in control and substitute Nicke Kabamba added a third in stoppage time.Shelton made no mistake from the spot to break the deadlock just after the hour-mark and Stead doubled the Bees’ lead five minu...Full Story »

Sean Dyche insists his side took a “positive mini step” after they registered their first Premier League point of the season with a 1-1 draw at Leicester.Iliman Ndiaye netted the opener as Everton went in front for a third successive match and were in position for a first win on the road in 2024.But once again the Toffees failed to hammer home their advantage as Jesper Lindstrom pass...Full Story »

Manager Russell Martin said he would “pay a lot of money” to watch 18-year-old winger Tyler Dibling play football after being left “angry” by Southampton’s failure to kill off Ipswich.Saints looked destined for a first Premier League win of the season following a maiden career goal from impressive homegrown talent Dibling.But their fellow promoted side snatched a 1-...Full Story »

Walsall manager Mat Sadler praised his side’s discipline in the way they stuck to their gameplan as they continued their excellent start to the season with a 2-0 victory at Salford.After a tight first half, the Saddlers, who now sit third in League Two, blew away their hosts with two goals in quick succession from Nathan Lowe and Charlie Lakin.Sadler said: “We had to work incredibly ...Full Story »

Richie Wellens was full of praise for Ethan Galbraith after his two goals set Leyton Orient on their way to a 4-1 thumping of Stockport.Previously-unbeaten County were behind 2-0 at the break, thanks to Galbraith’s brace in the space of five minutes.And, after Dan Agyei and Sean Clare completed their convincing win, Wellens hailed his midfielder’s contribution.“We know how good...Full Story »

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson believes it was a “tough afternoon” for his side despite a 2-1 win over Crawley.The hosts’ win meant they maintained their 100 per cent winning record at Stok Racecourse Ground this season.Wrexham tasted defeat for the first time this season last Monday against Birmingham, but the victory over Crawley means they keep top spot on goal difference.Ellio...Full Story »

Ian Evatt said Bolton were “back to being us” after returning to winning ways against Reading thanks to Dion Charles’ first-half hat-trick.Wanderers scored four of their five goals in the opening period to repair some of the damage caused by three successive league defeats.Evatt admits there are more improvements to be made but was delighted by his team’s response to the ...Full Story »

Scott Parker hailed captain Josh Brownhill after Burnley came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Portsmouth with a stoppage-time winner at Turf Moor.The Clarets looked to be heading for a draw until Brownhill delivered the sting in the fourth minute of added time.Parker insisted the ball fell to the right man in the dying minutes given the midfielder’s experience and composure in cru...Full Story »

Lee Bell enjoyed watching his Crewe side turn on the style against Harrogate as they registered their biggest win of the campaign.The Railwaymen are building up a head of steam after previously grinding out three hard-fought league victories in a row over Bromley, Morecambe and Accrington when goals were at a premium.But registering their fourth success on the bounce Crewe conjured up an inspire...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon manager Johnnie Jackson was pleased with another solid performance as his side recorded a fourth consecutive clean sheet in the league.The visitors also had the best chance of a hard-fought goalless draw with Bradford at Valley Parade when Myles Hippolyte’s shot hit one post, ran along the line and bounced away off the other.“It’s unbelievable how that’s not...Full Story »

Barrow boss Stephen Clemence was proud of his side after their 2-0 victory against Newport sent them top of League Two.Elliot Newby’s first goal for the club and Theo Vassell’s header secured the points at Holker Street.But despite sitting top of the table, Clemence said: “We have to remember what has got us to this point. There are only seven games gone.“It’s a goo...Full Story »

Tamworth benefited from a lucky break to claim a last-gasp 1-0 victory over Braintree.There had been nothing to split the National League sides for 90 minutes, with few clear-cut chances for either team.Tamworth then had the ball in the net only for it to be ruled out for offside, but there was still time for the visitors to find an unlikely winner.Tom Tonks’ long-range strike looked to be...Full Story »

Bradford and AFC Wimbledon battled out a hard-fought goalless draw at Valley Parade.Tyreik Wright fired a half-volley straight at Wimbledon keeper Owen Goodman before the visitors blew a good chance, James Tilley shooting well over after Omar Bugiel found him unmarked in the box.Bradford produced some neat build-up play but could not break down Wimbledon’s defence.Their best opportunities ...Full Story »

Ashley Nadesan hit Sutton’s late winner after they had let slip a two-goal lead in a 3-2 victory over bottom club Ebbsfleet.Nadeson turned the ball home at the far post with 12 minutes left to clinch Sutton’s fourth league win of the season as Ebbsfleet slipped to a seventh defeat.Will Davies fired Sutton into an early lead when through one-on-one with the goalkeeper and Jayden Harri...Full Story »

Elliot Newby’s first Barrow goal helped fire the club to the top of League Two with an impressive 2-0 victory against Newport.Theo Vassell scored for the second league game running as he wrapped up a one-sided encounter at Holker Street.The Bluebirds threatened early on as Sam Foley’s volley was kept out by Newport goalkeeper Nick Townsend.But the pressure told in the 27th minute as ...Full Story »

St Johnstone caretaker manager Andy Kirk said his players need to learn lessons to prevent future leads from slipping after conceding a stoppage-time equaliser to draw 3-3 at Ross County.The Perth side had been 3-1 up in Dingwall after two spectacular free-kicks from Nicky Clark, only for late goals from Alex Samuel and Akil Wright to salvage a point for the Staggies.It was an almost-appropriate...Full Story »

Darrell Clarke was delighted by the spirit shown by his Barnsley side as they struck late to grab a 2-1 win at Burton.Captain Luca Connell had put the visitors ahead, somewhat against the run of play with a 30-yard free kick.Burton looked to have salvaged a point through Jack Cooper-Love’s 88th-minute header but Clarke praised his side’s response as they went up the other end and gra...Full Story »

Marco Silva lauded Raul Jimenez’s performance after the striker’s stunning half-volley helped Fulham to a 3-1 victory over Newcastle.Jimenez’s opener marked his second Premier League goal in as many matches before Emile Smith Rowe doubled the Cottagers’ lead.Harvey Barnes pulled one back for Newcastle after half-time and Fulham held on for large portions of the second hal...Full Story »