The Israeli international capped off an impressive performance with a scintillating long-range strike at Parkhead. After the game, Lennon spoke of the importance of not just keeping Kayal but also Emilio Izaguirre and Daniel Majstorovic. The victory moved Celtic moved back to within one point of Rangers at the top of the SPL. Fantastic And Lennon told Sky Sports: “I think you’ve seen today... Read more
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Hoops on track to overtake Gers
May 1 | Posted by admin | UK SportsCeltic moved back to within one point of Rangers at the top of the SPL after a comfortable 4-1 win over Dundee United at Parkhead on Sunday. Gary Hooper’s close-range strike after 23 minutes gave Neil Lennon’s side the interval lead and second-half goals from Beram Kayal, Kris Commons and substitute Daryl Murphy, on for Scott Brown, sealed the win. United substitute... Read more
Pesch relieved to be safe
May 1 | Posted by admin | UK SportsBarry Corr headed in his 21st goal of the season from a Ryan Hall corner before Scott Malone, who was on loan at Roots Hall last season, equalised in the 28th minute and ensured Burton would be playing League Two football again next season. Both sides were reduced to ten men when Jacques Maghoma and Lee Sawyer were sent off. Peschisolido said:... Read more
Carrick sounds Schalke warning
May 1 | Posted by admin | UK SportsAway goals from Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney in Germany have put United in the box seat heading into the return leg at Old Trafford, with many feeling Sir Alex Ferguson’s men already have one foot on the Wembley pitch. Despite their status as favourites, and with a crunch league game against Chelsea just four days later, Carrick insists the Red... Read more
League Two round-up
May 1 | Posted by admin | UK SportsBarnet or Lincoln City will join Stockport in dropping down to the non-league ranks after Northampton Town, Burton Albion and Hereford United all ensured their survival. Ben Strevens scored a goal in each half as third-placed Wycombe hit back from conceding an early penalty to win 3-1 away to already-promoted Bury. Mark Wright’s goal after just 10 minutes earned Shrewsbury a 1-0... Read more
League One round-up
May 1 | Posted by admin | UK SportsSouthampton closed in further on automatic promotion following a 3-0 win at Brentford. Adam Lallana got the visitors going after 16 minutes and Nigel Adkins could breathe easy after David Connolly fired home a second. Oscar Gobern completed a successful afternoon for the Saints, adding a third in injury-time. Huddersfield Town pulled off a stunning 3-2 win to beat Brighton and... Read more
Warnock savours promotion
May 1 | Posted by admin | UK SportsRangers ran out 2-0 winners at Watford to ensure they will be playing their football in the top-flight next season, although they are still awaiting the outcome of next week’s FA hearing into the transfer of Argentinian midfielder Alejandro Faurlin. Adel Taarabt, so often the man at the centre of things for the Hoops this term, and Tommy Smith were on... Read more
Championship round-up
May 1 | Posted by admin | UK SportsLate goals from Adel Taarabt and Tommy Smith gave QPR a 2-0 win at Watford to secure Neil Warnock’s side promotion pending a Football League inquiry over the 2009 signing of Alejandro Faurlin. Danny Haynes’ late goal condemned Sheffield United to relegation after Barnsley earned a 2-2 draw at Bramall Lane. Goals from Matthew Lowton and Lee Williamson cancelled out Haynes’ 15th... Read more
FA rejects QPR report
April 30 | Posted by admin | UK SportsThe Championship leaders had demanded immediate clarification from the FA following the publication of the article which cited a source from the organisation. Neil Warnock’s men need just a point at Watford on Saturday to secure promotion to the Premier League, subject to any sanctions which the FA might impose if seven charges relating to the registration of Argentine midfielder Alejandro... Read more
Williams exicted by Boro future
April 30 | Posted by admin | UK SportsMowbray took over the Riverside reins last October when the Championship side were struggling near the foot of the table despite being title favourites. He has since guided Boro to safety and 13 points away from the last play-off spot, prompting Williams to heap praise on the former Celtic boss. “The lads are coming together really well now and if we had... Read more
Home win keeps Leeds in hunt
April 30 | Posted by admin | UK SportsLeeds won 1-0 at home to Burnley on Saturday to ensure they go into the Championship’s final day with their faint play-off hopes alive. Scottish striker Ross McCormack, making only his fifth start of the season, provided an emphatic first-half finish as Leeds clinched their first win in six matches to climb seventh in the table, level on points with Nottingham... Read more
Striker a priority for Harry
April 30 | Posted by admin | UK SportsTottenham may have enjoyed a long run in the UEFA Champions League this term but hopes are fading of another top-four finish in the Premier League after a poor run. The likes of Jermain Defoe, Peter Crouch and Roman Pavlyuchenko have struggled for goals, notching just 15 between them in the league. Redknapp expects better next season but still recognises that he... Read more
Wenger sees Cesc pressure
April 30 | Posted by admin | UK SportsWith the Premier League title slipping out of reach ahead of Sunday’s home clash against Manchester United, the Gunners are facing up to a sixth straight year without a trophy. They had been fighting for silverware on four fronts just a couple of months ago but have since suffered disappointment in the Carling Cup, UEFA Champions League and FA Cup. A series... Read more
Five-star Gers four points ahead
April 30 | Posted by admin | UK SportsRangers threw down the gauntlet to rivals Celtic in the SPL title race by cruising to a 5-0 win at Motherwell in Saturday’s early game. Kyle Lafferty, Steven Davis and Nikica Jelavic grabbed a goal apiece at Fir Park and Steven Naismith claimed a brace as the Scottish champions stretched their lead at the summit to four points. The onus is now... Read more
Peschisolido wants celebration
April 30 | Posted by admin | UK SportsPeschisolido: Planning for next season