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Hibernian pull out of transfer for Scunthorpe’s Funso Ojo

Hibernian manager Paul Heckingbottom insists he would only sign players who “share our values” after missing out on Scunthorpe’s Funso Ojo. The Easter Road club had been pursuing the Belgian midfielder since May but, after matching Aberdeen’s offer for the player, were unable to conclude a deal. Ojo now looks set to complete a move…

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Robinson pleased with Motherwell’s strength

Motherwell boss Stephen Robinson thinks his side’s 3-0 Betfred Cup win over Queen of the South highlighted the strength of his squad. A Liam Donnelly penalty and two stunning strikes from substitutes Sherwin Seedorf and Jermaine Hylton gave the Premiership side the perfect start to the campaign. Robinson praised his side and said his scoring…

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Cisse and Senegal motivated by long wait

Senegal coach Aliou Cisse insists reaching the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final stage for the first time in 17 years will act as the catalyst to beat Tunisia on Sunday and earn a place in the final. Not since the 2002 final defeat to Cameroon have Senegal gone this far in the competition but they…

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Heckingbottom calls for ruthlessness after cup opener

Hibernian manager Paul Heckingbottom cursed his side’s profligacy in front of goal after they needed a penalty shoot-out to defeat Stirling Albion in their opening Betfred Cup tie. The Easter Road side missed a number of chances after going in front through Scott Allan’s penalty late in the first half and paid for that when…

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