Hearts huffed and puffed their way into the last 16 of the Betfred Cup after another toothless display in their 1-1 draw at East Fife. Craig Levein’s side had mustered just five goals in their first three Group A games despite fashioning 75 openings. The Tynecastle boss ordered his side in for extra target practice…
A superb 89th-minute winner from Marios Ogkmpoe completed a remarkable second-half comeback from Hamilton as they clinched a place in the Betfred Cup last-16 with a 3-2 win over Lanarkshire rivals Airdrie. The League One side appeared to be cruising into second position in Group F on the back of first-half goals from Callum Smith and…
Pep Guardiola felt Manchester City’s tour of Asia ended in “perfect” fashion as the Premier League champions overcame sister club Yokohama F Marinos. The two-week trip to the Far East may have had a troubled start with City’s initial flight to China being delayed by two days, but Guardiola was pleased with how things finished…
Mauricio Pochettino is a huge admirer of Dybala, who has been linked with a move away from Turin after struggling for game time last term. Eriksen, meanwhile, has been mentioned as a potential target for Real Madrid, but the La Liga side are now prioritising a deal for Manchester United’s Paul Pogba. Selling Eriksen would…
The Daily Mirror report that Spurs are trying to persuade the Belgium international to put pen to paper on fresh terms, with Alderweireld set to be a free agent next June. The former Atletico Madrid centre-back was available for £25m until Friday, but no club met the release clause to trigger his departure. There is…
St Johnstone have signed Estonia defender Madis Vihmann after missing out on Stevie May. The Perth club’s boss Tommy Wright was hoping to lure the Aberdeen striker back to his hometown club after May was given the green light by Dons boss Derek McInnes to find a new club. But despite the 2014 Scottish Cup…
Hearts midfielder Andy Irving aims to stay in manager Craig Levein’s first-team reckoning after signing a contract extension. The 19-year-old has committed his future to the club until 2021 after an impressive start to the season. Irving netted his first goal for the club against Dundee United in the Betfred Cup and has now played eight…
Liverpool are facing growing criticism of their application to trademark the name ‘Liverpool’. The Champions League winners have made an application to the Intellectual Property Office which, if granted, would ensure all revenue from those services and products using the word ‘Liverpool’ in relation to the club is channelled back to them. Liverpool have stressed…
Liverpool are facing growing criticism of their application to trademark the name ‘Liverpool’. The Champions League winners have made an application to the Intellectual Property Office which, if granted, would ensure all revenue from those services and products using the word ‘Liverpool’ in relation to the club is channelled back to them. Liverpool have stressed…
Livingston manager Gary Holt has ordered his players to show Berwick no mercy when the sides meet in the Betfred Cup. Livi are aiming for a fourth straight win in the competition against a Rangers team that have conceded 16 goals in their three outings. The English side have shipped 49 goals since they last…