Morecambe boss Derek Adams was left frustrated after his side once again let a lead slip which proved costly as they played out a 1-1 League One draw with Exeter at the Mazuma Stadium.Adams saw Cole Stockton head his side into a 34th-minute lead only for the Shrimps to let Exeter back into the game just two minutes later with a goal for Josh Key.It was the 18th point the Shrimps had dropped from...Full Story »

Oxford manager Karl Robinson was thrilled with his side’s performance against an in-form Woking side as the League One side won 2-1 on the road in the first round of the FA Cup.The match at the Kingfield Stadium was played out in heavy rain, but this did not reduce the quality that was on show as the hosts, who are fourth in the National League, pushed Robinson’s side all the way.An ...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Derek Adams said it was a “travesty” that his side failed to pick up three points against Portsmouth.Adams saw his side dominate the game for long periods, but a string of missed chances proved vital as Portsmouth picked up a point, with Colby Bishop levelling Liam Shaw’s first-half opener in the 1-1 draw.The manager was also left bemoaning his side’s lack ...Full Story »

Kilmarnock boss Derek McInnes admitted his side are slitting their own throats after sliding to the bottom of the cinch Premiership.The Ayrshire side were thumped 4-0 by Dundee United at Tannadice thanks to first-half goals by Kieran Freeman, Jamie McGrath and Glenn Middleton with Dylan Levitt adding a fourth after the break.The win moved the Tangerines up to 11th with Killie now bottom on goal ...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Derek Adams was left frustrated by the performance of referee Marc Edwards on an eventful night at the Mazuma Stadium where Derby missed two penalties.Adams, who saw Ipswich awarded two spot-kicks a few weeks ago, said his side were all too often on the wrong end of some major decisions.And after Tuesday’s 1-1 Sky Bet League One draw, he said: “It’s the second ho...Full Story »

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes was left frustrated as Liam Donnelly’s second-half goal was disallowed in his side’s 1-0 defeat to St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park.Ash Taylor turned Stevie May’s shot into his own net after four minutes to give St Johnstone the lead, but the away side thought they had levelled when Donnelly tapped in from a corner in the 77th minute, but referee ...Full Story »

Morecambe manager Derek Adams was a happy man after his side moved off the bottom of the Sky Bet League One table with victory over Barnsley securing their first home win of the campaign.On-loan Huddersfield striker Kieran Phillips earned the Shrimps a welcome three points with a 39th-minute goal which proved to be the difference between the two sides.Adams said: “It was a fantastic win ag...Full Story »

Derek McInnes admitted Kilmarnock’s 1–0 win over Ross County, secured by Daniel Armstrong’s first-half strike, was particularly satisfying after a controversial defeat earlier in the season.Ross County won 1-0 at Dingwall in August after being reduced to 10 men but Ross Callachan and Jack Baldwin were each shown retrospective red cards that could have changed the game.That left...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Derek Adams could make changes for their Sky Bet League One clash with Barnsley.The Shrimps sit bottom of the table and remain without striker Arthur Gnahoua, who serves the final game of his three-match ban.Adams brought on Ousmane Fane and Ryan Cooney at half-time in last weekend’s draw with Burton, while Jensen Weir and Caleb Watts both returned from injury.Jon Obika coul...Full Story »

Derek McInnes reckons it would have been a “sickener” had Kilmarnock not prevailed in their compelling Premier Sports Cup quarter-final against Dundee United at Rugby Park.Kyle Lafferty’s early opener from the penalty spot was cancelled out instantly by Glenn Middleton.Daniel Armstrong headed home unmarked from Jordan Jones’ cross 17 minutes from time to book Killie&rsquo...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Derek Adams was left frustrated by the officials as he felt two major decisions went against his injury-hit team in a 2-1 home defeat to  Ipswich.The league’s bottom side looked on for a shock win against Kieran McKenna’s high-fliers after a Kieran Phillips goal gave them the advantage at the break.But a strong second-half comeback from Ipswich, which saw them awa...Full Story »

Kilmarnock boss Derek McInnes hopes Ryan Alebiosu will be fit for the cinch Premiership game against St Johnstone at Rugby Park on Wednesday night.The defender, on loan from Arsenal, missed the 4-1 defeat by Aberdeen on Saturday with a groin strain.Liam Donnelly is a doubt and fellow midfielder Fraser Murray is out, both with unspecified injuries.St Johnstone have two unnamed fitness doubts who ...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Derek Adams was left fuming with the officials after the sending off of Arthur Gnahoua proved the turning point in a 3-1 defeat at Accrington.Gnahoua was sent off on the stroke of half-time for clashing with Mitch Clark in the air and was shown a red card that Adams felt was undeserved.He said: “The sending off turned the game and was really harsh. The linesman said it was a...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Derek Adams lauded his side after Farrend Rawson’s stoppage-time header against his former club Forest Green handed the Shrimps their first win of the season.Connor Wickham’s moment of magic handed Rovers the lead on 30 minutes but on-loan Huddersfield striker Kieran Phillips levelled the game up on the cusp of the break before Rawson popped up at the death.Adams beame...Full Story »

Derek Adams remains upbeat despite his side not having won a League One game so far this season.The Morecambe manager said that it was his team’s best display of their league campaign after they drew 2-2 at the Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon.Adams’ side twice led after Jensen Weir netted a third goal of the season, blasting in spectacularly from 25 yards on 12 minutes, before...Full Story »

ANTONY has completed an incredible journey from Sao Paulo to Manchester — via Amsterdam. The Brazilian winger, 22, is now preparing for his Manchester United debut after arriving from Ajax in a stunning £85.5million deal. Brazilian winger Antony came through the ranks at Sao Paulo before joining Ajax Antony scored six goals in 52 games in all competitions for Sao Paulo While sti...Full Story »

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes felt his side looked like a good top-flight team as they came from behind against Motherwell to seal a first victory since their cinch Premiership return.Kevin van Veen netted a well-taken 14th-minute opener for the visitors and Killie missed a series of chances, with Kyle Lafferty and Oli Shaw wasteful and Ben Chrisene unfortunate to see his shot bounce off the ...Full Story »

Morecambe manager Derek Adams admitted drawing a big club in the third round of the Carabao Cup would give him the green light to strengthen his squad ahead of the transfer window closing.Arthur Gnahoua’s second-half strike earned the Shrimps a 1-0 win at Championship side Rotherham, who only mustered one attempt on target.A place in the third round brings the opportunity of drawing one of...Full Story »

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes said his side’s 1–0 defeat to Ross County felt like the Ayshire outfit had been “mugged off” in Dingwall.A back-and-forth – and at times ill-tempered – contest looked to have swung in Killie’s favour when Ross Callachan was shown a second yellow card in the 81st minute.As the visitors pushed for a winning goal they were c...Full Story »

Morecambe manager Derek Adams praised his players for giving “everything” during a busy August schedule after claiming a 1-1 draw with Oxford at the Kassam Stadium.Jensen Weir fired Morecambe in front three minutes into the second half, from substitute Ousmane Fane’s lay-off.And although Oxford equalised seven minutes later through Kyle Joseph, the home side were unable to find...Full Story »