Ange Postecoglou noted the significance of Georgios Giakoumakis’ first Celtic goal in his first start as the Hoops beat St Johnstone 2-0 in the Premiership at Parkhead.In the 35th minute of his fourth appearance signing from Dutch side VVV-Venlo in August, the Greece striker converted an Anthony Ralston pass to make the breakthrough against a stuffy Saints side.With 10 minutes remaining, r...Full Story »

Aberdeen manager Stephen Glass was relieved his team finally ended their barren run with a narrow but deserved 1-0 win over Hibernian.Christian Ramirez’s first-half goal gave the Dons their first victory in 11 matches in all competitions after five straight cinch Premiership defeats.Glass this week received public backing from chairman Dave Cormack and his team stepped up to the mark to ge...Full Story »

Blackpool gave their loyal supporters plenty to smile about by earning bragging rights with a superb 2-0 Lancashire derby victory over arch-rivals Preston.Goals from Keshi Anderson and did the trick as the Seasiders delighted their fans at a packed Bloomfield Road.It was also the Tangerines’ first home win over their local rivals since a 2-1 triumph way back in December 1997.And just to ru...Full Story »

James Rowberry made a successful start as Newport boss with a 3-1 Sky Bet League Two win over Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium.The visitors took a 27th minute lead when Courtney Baker-Richardson slid in at the far post to finish a low Jake Cain cross.Dominic Telford doubled the advantage in the 31st minute with a shot on the turn from close range after a poor clearance by Rovers goalkeeper...Full Story »

A late Boreham Wood red card helped Chesterfield move into second place in the National League after a 2-1 win.Will Evans led the effort to get the Wood back into the game after scoring in the second half but was sent off in the final minutes after receiving a second yellow card.The home side had a chances to go ahead in the first 10 minutes and came close when Gavin Gunning’s header went ...Full Story »

Carlisle and fellow League Two strugglers Oldham shared the spoils in a dour goalless draw at Brunton Park.The battle between 21st and 22nd in the English fourth tier lacked any real quality.Carlisle goalkeeper Mark Howard was the standout player as he ensured the hosts claimed a battling point as the managerless club’s winless run stretched to a worrying eight league games.Jamie Bowden an...Full Story »

Doncaster boss Richie Wellens is hopeful his side can begin to build momentum after climbing off the bottom of the Sky Bet League One table with a 3-2 win over Cheltenham.Rovers led 3-0 with goals from Joe Dodoo, Tom Anderson and Rodrigo Vilca before the Robins roared back through former Donny pair Alfie May and Andy Williams, after Liam Sercombe missed a penalty.Having yet to put consecutive wi...Full Story »

Hartlepool scored three times in seven second-half minutes to come from behind to beat Harrogate 3-2 at Victoria Park.Town looked on course for another three points after reaching half-time two goals to the good.George Thomson hammered the visitors ahead in the 28th minute when Lewis Page’s cross dropped to him eight yards out.Hartlepool defender Neill Byrne, who earlier had one ruled out ...Full Story »

Michael Cheek’s second-half penalty was the difference for Bromley as they beat Aldershot 3-2.The Ravens came from behind to win their sixth consecutive game yet the result sees Aldershot remain in the Vanarama National League relegation zone.The Shots opened the scoring in the third minute through Mikael Ndjoli, whose left-footed effort found the back of the net.Bromley got an equaliser j...Full Story »

Exeter made it a club record 14 games unbeaten in all competitions as they came from behind to beat Mansfield 2-1 at St James Park.It took until the half hour mark for either side to fashion a chance and that was when Mansfield’s Harry Charsley fired tamely at Cameron Dawson from 18 yards.Exeter responded with Matt Jay seeing his shot deflect into the arms of Nathan Bishop, while Jordan Bo...Full Story »

Sky Bet League One leaders Plymouth had to settle for a point at the Mazuma Stadium as a spirited Morecambe held them to a 1-1 draw.Ryan Lowe’s in-form side had to come from behind as Morecambe shocked the league leaders with a goal after just six minutes.Arthur Gnahoua worked an opening down the left and although his shot was blocked the ball rebounded to the right hand side of the area a...Full Story »

Arbroath’s winless run in the cinch Championship extended to four games after their 1-1 draw at home to Ayr.The Smokies, who lost at Raith last time out, failed to impose themselves in the first half.Ayr were also struggling to follow up last weekend’s victory against Queen of the South as the sides went in level at the break.Arbroath did not take long to break the deadlock in the se...Full Story »

A second quickfire double in the space of a week helped Blackburn end their four-game winless run with 2-0 win over Reading.In a game of few chances, the Royals looked the most assured in possession but Rovers were much more clinical and they put their visitors to the sword in a devastating three-minute spell in the second half.First, Sam Gallagher tapped home after the impressive Joe Rothwell&r...Full Story »

Lewis Montsma earned Lincoln a 1-1 draw against Sheffield Wednesday with an 80th-minute leveller at Hillsborough.Dennis Adeniran put the hosts ahead before Montsma equalised in the closing stages.The first opening saw Anthony Scully dispossess Dominic Iorfa before firing in a shot which was saved by Bailey Peacock-Farrell at his near post.Scully sent another shot straight at the goalkeeper in th...Full Story »

Dominic Solanke grabbed a double as unbeaten Bournemouth cruised to a 3-0 victory over Huddersfield to equal the club’s best start to a league season.Striker Solanke bagged a first-half brace to take his tally to 11 goals for the season, before defender Lloyd Kelly added a third in the second half to keep the Cherries in control at the top of the Sky Bet Championship.Bournemouth are now un...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel believes Mason Mount will feel “lighter” after breaking his goal duck for the season with a hat-trick in Chelsea’s 7-0 Premier League hammering of 10-man Norwich.Mount’s treble was bolstered by goals for Callum Hudson-Odoi, Reece James and Ben Chilwell, with Max Aarons putting through his own net.Norwich had Ben Gibson sent off in a chastening afternoon for ...Full Story »

Mason Mount bagged a hat-trick as Chelsea handed hapless 10-man Norwich a 7-0 homegrown hammering to cement top spot in the Premier League.Chelsea youth products Mount, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Reece James set the tone with first-half goals as the Blues ran riot at Stamford Bridge.England left-back Ben Chilwell then drilled in his fourth goal in five games for club and country, Max Aarons put thro...Full Story »

Antonio Rudiger is edging closer to the exit door at Chelsea with the defender yet to agree a new contract in west London... Manchester City and Tottenham are reportedly in shock talks behind the scenes to sign Antonio Rudiger from Chelsea with the Blues centre-back still yet to agree a new deal at Stamford Bridge. The German international's current contract will expire in 2022, meaning he will...Full Story »

Barcelona are making a play for PSG star Kylian Mbappe. Off contract in June, Mbappe is expected to leave PSG at the end of the season in a Bosman transfer. Mbappe has already revealed he was blocked from joining Real Madrid this past summer market. Real Madrid remain keen and aim to secure Mbappe to pre-contract terms over the New Year. However, Barca are making their own pitch and have hi...Full Story »

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta praised Emile Smith Rowe for changing his lifestyle and improving his game after he put in a man-of-the-match performance in Friday’s win over Aston Villa.The Gunners were the better side throughout and thoroughly deserved their 3-1 victory.Thomas Partey got the ball rolling with his first Arsenal goal before Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang doubled the lead on the strok...Full Story »