Real Sociedad goalkeeper Claudio Bravo is hoping his side can build on their mid-table finish this season and aim for higher goals when the new campaign starts up in a few months time. The Chilean has been a key figure as Philippe Montanier's side have suffered only one defeat in their last eight games, and he believes if they had shown that level of consistency earlier in the season they could...Full Story »

Queens Park midfielder Martin McBride returns to face Stranraer after work commitments kept him out of the Scottish Second Division play-off semi-final first leg. David Anderson, however, remains out of contention for the second leg due to a hamstring problem. The Spiders were fortunate to come away from Stair Park only two goals behind following a 3-1 defeat, leaving head coach Gardner Speirs...Full Story »

Albion entertain Elgin in their Scottish Second Division play-off semi-final second leg without suspended defender Michael O'Byrne. The 23-year-old picked up a red card during the 1-0 defeat at Borough Briggs and joins player-assistant manager Todd Lumsden and midfielder Ryan McStay on the sidelines. Midfielders Chris Boyle and Tony Stevenson, though, are included after completing two-game sus...Full Story »

Ayr have on-loan Blackpool midfielder Liam Tomsett suspended for the second leg of their First Division play-off semi-final at home to Airdrie. Tomsett's Bloomfield Road colleague Adam Dodd is also out due to injury, as are John Robertson and Gareth Wardlaw while Martyn Campbell and Michael McGowan are likely to be included despite being less than 100% fit. Manager Brian Reid said: "Airdrie pl...Full Story »

Departing Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola believes he did the best job he could as he prepares for his final Primera Division match in charge against Real Betis. It has been a campaign of ups and downs for the Catalan club, who lost their league title to Real Madrid and missed out on a place in the Champions League final but still claimed silverware in the Spanish Supercopa, the UEFA Super Cup an...Full Story »

Arbroath player/manager Paul Sheerin is his side's only doubt for the second leg of their First Division play-off semi-final against Dumbarton. Sheerin suffered a rib injury during Wednesday's 2-1 first-leg defeat and will be assessed ahead of the encounter. Sheerin is set to freshen up his line-up and tactics, as he explained: "We played with only one man up front in the first leg but I will ...Full Story »

Dumbarton entertain Arbroath in the Scottish First Division play-off semi-finals without injured full-back Ryan Finnie. Winger Mark Lamont is another confirmed absentee, with striker Ally Graham struggling to shake off a knock. Craig Dargo is in line to make the starting XI for the first leg after hitting a hat-trick against Brechin on Saturday. The Sons were last in the First Division 16 yea...Full Story »

Airdrie winger Willie McLaren is suspended as Ayr come to New Broomfield for the first leg of the Scottish First Division semi-finals. The Diamonds will also be without the attacking threat of injured duo Graeme Owens and Phil Johnston. Top scorer Ryan Donnelly returns from a two-game ban and full-back Jamie Bain is available after his own suspension, with experienced pair Paul Lovering and De...Full Story »

Stranraer welcome back Frank McKeown, Ryan Borris and Stephen Stirling as they host Queens Park in the first leg of the Scottish Second Division play-off semi-finals. The trio's timely return means that Blues manager Keith Knox has a full squad to pick from as the two Third Division sides face off at Stair Park. Stranraer may have lost their last five league games but Knox is paying scant rega...Full Story »

Elgin will be without player-assistant manager Barry Wilson due to a hamstring injury as they host Albion in the Scottish Second Division play-offs. Skipper Paul Kaczan remains sidelined with a groin problem, while Daniel Moore is expected take a place on the substitutes' bench for the first leg of the semi-finals. Mark Nicholson, Brain Cameron and Craig Gunn return to contention after being r...Full Story »