Boss David Martindale accepted the blame for Livingston’s poor first-half performance in a 2-0 cinch Scottish Premiership defeat to Aberdeen, but claims the action that led to Jackson Longridge’s “extremely soft” second yellow card was not a foul.Aberdeen took the lead midway through the first half thanks to a low drilled shot from Ryan Hedges before Longridge was caution...Full Story »

Ryan Hedges and David Bates netted their first cinch Scottish Premiership goals of the season to ease the pressure on Aberdeen manager Stephen Glass as the Dons overcame 10-man Livingston 2-0.Hedges drilled home a low effort midway through the first half and was on the receiving end of the challenge that saw Jackson Longridge sent off for a second booking after 61 minutes.That left the visitors ...Full Story »

James Maddison scored for the third successive game as Leicester twice came from behind to salvage a 2-2 Premier League draw at Southampton.In-form Maddison conjured a moment of magic early in the second period but the Foxes squandered golden chances to complete a comeback success on the south coast.Jamie Vardy blazed over when through on goal, while Harvey Barnes was denied by a fine save from ...Full Story »

LEICESTER midfielder James Maddison was left fuming after his girlfriend pranked him by putting salt in his tea. The 25-year-old Foxes star asked his partner Kennedy Alexa to make him a drink because he was playing a game of pool. Kennedy Alexa said James Maddison had asked for a cup of tea while he played poolCredit: https://www.tiktok.com/@kennedyalexa She then showed how she had pranked hi...Full Story »

Crewe manager David Artell felt his side deserved at least a point after a narrow 2-1 League One defeat at Ipswich left them firmly rooted at the bottom of the table.An incredible lob by Bersant Celina and an own goal from Luke Offord condemned the basement club to defeat with Chris Long replying for the visitors in a closely-fought encounter.He said his team “deserved something from the g...Full Story »

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers hailed in-form James Maddison as a “real inspiration” for the Foxes following their 4-2 win over Watford.The midfielder scored one and created two for Jamie Vardy as the Foxes overcame the battling Hornets at the King Power Stadium.Ademola Lookman added a fourth in the second half to seal the game and end Watford’s hopes of comeback.Josh King&rsqu...Full Story »

James Maddison inspired Leicester to a swashbuckling 4-2 win over Watford to ruin Claudio Ranieri’s return.The England international grabbed a goal and two assists for Jamie Vardy as the Foxes closed the gap to the top six.Maddison, fresh from starring in Thursday’s Europa League win over Legia Warsaw, shone again while Ademola Lookman’s strike also helped Leicester claim just ...Full Story »

Matt Gray was grateful to be proven wrong as David Ajiboye’s first-half goal moved Sutton to within one point of an automatic promotion place in a 1-0 win against Barrow.Ajiboye curled in a superb 16th-minute clincher, much to manager Gray’s surprise yet delight.However, the Sutton boss was also pleased with his team’s resilience as Barrow threw everything at their hosts in sea...Full Story »

James McPake dedicated Dundee’s convincing cinch Premiership win over Motherwell to club great Doug Cowie.Cowie, who has died aged 95, was the club’s record appearance holder in a glittering career at Dens Park.Manager McPake admitted he spoke of Cowie before the game with his players responding in the right manner, scoring two goals in the first half through Luke McCowan and Danny M...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson admitted Craig Bryson’s red card cost his side the game after they fell to a late 2-1 defeat by Hibernian.Liam Gordon headed Saints into the lead in the 40th minute of a tight first half in Perth, but Bryson handed Hibs a lifeline in first-half stoppage-time.The 35-year-old midfielder was on a booking for a foul on Ryan Porteous when he went in for a bo...Full Story »

Burnley will be without suspended pair James Tarkowski and Ashley Westwood for Sunday’s home game against Tottenham.Defender Tarkowski and midfielder Westwood will both sit out a one-game ban after reaching five bookings.Boss Sean Dyche expects Jay Rodriguez and Matej Vydra to overcome “a bit of muscle tightness”,  but Ashley Barnes will be out for several weeks due to a t...Full Story »

Crystal Palace midfielder James McArthur will again be absent when Aston Villa visit Selhurst Park in the Premier League on Saturday.The vice-captain’s recovery from a hamstring injury is being managed on a week-by-week basis and he will not feature this weekend.Nathan Ferguson is the only other first-team absentee and he is building up fitness following a near two-year spell out foll...Full Story »

David Moyes celebrated a job well done after West Ham waltzed into the last 16 of the Europa League with a game to spare by beating Rapid Vienna 2-0.First-half goals from Andriy Yarmolenko and Mark Noble in Austria wrapped up top spot in Group H for Moyes’ side.The Hammers go straight through to the knockout stage having avoided a play-off in February against a team dropping down from the ...Full Story »

Shrewsbury are set to be without midfielder David Davis for their Sky Bet League One clash with Charlton through suspension.Davis is facing a three-match ban following his second red card of the season against Sunderland in midweek, although the club are waiting on an appeal.Elliott Bennett is eligible to return after serving a one-game suspension for his dismissal at Cheltenham.Ethan Ebanks-Lan...Full Story »

The model and football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo are preparing for twins, having recently announced pregnancy. Georgina Rodriguez covered up her stomach with a huge coat Credit: Instagram @georginagio Georgina Rodriguez is expecting twins with Cristiano Ronaldo Credit: Instagram @georginagio The model posed on Instagram with a winter jacket on Credit: Instagram @georginagio But still in th...Full Story »

Newport boss James Rowberry admitted it was crucial his play-off chasing side got something out of the game after a late goal from leading marksman Dom Telford earned them a 1-1 draw at Crawley.Former Crystal Palace striker Kwesi Appiah gave Crawley the lead with his seventh goal of the season 10 minutes after the interval.It looked as though Appiah would end up on the winning side for only the ...Full Story »

Matty James could be back in contention for Bristol City when they host Stoke on Wednesday night.The midfielder has missed the last two matches with a foot injury he sustained prior to the international break.Andy King and George Tanner are both still recovering from hamstring issues and are not expected back until next month.Han-Noah Massengo and Nahki Wells are among those vying for recalls sh...Full Story »

Celtic winger James Forrest admits his Hampden winner was “extra special” because their Premier Sports Cup semi-final victory had served as a tribute to Bertie Auld.Forrest and his team-mates wore number 10 on their shorts against St Johnstone in honour of Lisbon Lion Auld, who died at the age of 83 six days earlier.Fans produced vocal and material demonstrations of their adulation f...Full Story »

A goal from substitute James Forrest allowed Celtic to pay a fitting Hampden tribute to Bertie Auld as St Johnstone’s run of cup glory came to an end.Forrest fired home the only goal from close range in the 73rd minute as Celtic edged past a stubborn Saints side 1-0 in the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals.Celtic fans and players paid tribute to Lisbon Lion Auld six days after his death and F...Full Story »

West Ham boss David Moyes said his team had been “not quite on it” after their winning run came to a end with a 1-0 loss at Wolves.Having entered the contest at Molineux looking for a fifth successive Premier League victory, the Hammers were undone as Raul Jimenez struck what proved to be the only goal in the 58th minute.Moyes said: “I think Wolves are a good team. I don’...Full Story »