Zander Murray has gone public with his sexuality to inspire others in his position Gala Fairydean Rovers striker Zander Murray has become the first openly gay active Scottish footballer. The 30-year-old revealed his sexuality in a social media post, going on to tell his Lowland League club it "feels like the weight of the world is now off my shoulders". Murray has followed in the footsteps of ...Full Story »

Swindon boss Scott Lindsey praised the work ethic of match-winner Jacob Wakeling as his side continued their impressive unbeaten run with a 1-0 win over Doncaster.Wakeling, 21, netted the only goal of the game as Swindon stayed unbeaten since the opening day of the season.“He’s been outstanding,” Lindsey said. “I feel like, if an empty packet of crisps blew across the pit...Full Story »

Scott Brown said it was only right that his Fleetwood side drew 1-1 at home to Charlton after a “game of two halves”.The hosts dominated the first period and led at the break through Callum Morton’s goal. But Charlton were much improved after half-time and deserved their 77th-minute equaliser, scored by Miles Leaburn moments after he came off the bench.And Brown allowed himself...Full Story »

Scott Brown fired Raith’s late winner as Ayr were knocked off top spot in the cinch Championship after a 3-2 defeat at Stark’s Park.Ayr fought back from 2-0 down after Brad Young and Andy Murdoch had cancelled out first-half goals from Raith pair Kyle Connell and Sam Stanton.But Raith midfielder Brown struck an 83rd-minute winner to halt Ayr’s six-game unbeaten start to the sea...Full Story »

Gillingham could be without Scott Kashket for the visit of Mansfield on Saturday.The 26-year-old forward was substituted at half-time in the Gills’ 1-1 draw with Grimsby with a groin issue and could miss out at the weekend.Olly Lee (tendinitis) and Dom Jefferies (hamstring) remain doubtful.Defender David Tutonda will be looking to break back into the squad after being left out last time ou...Full Story »

Fleetwood manager Scott Brown will hope to see his side register back-to-back wins in Sky Bet League One on Saturday and has no new injury concerns for the visit of Charlton.Callum Morton returned from a calf issue to start the midweek victory away to Peterborough.It ended the Cod Army’s run of five consecutive draws in the division and earned Brown a first win in over a month.He remains w...Full Story »

Scott Hogan’s hat-trick clinched a 3-2 victory for Birmingham to continue West Brom’s indifferent start to the season at the Hawthorns.Striker Hogan put City ahead early in each half sandwiching Jed Wallace’s equaliser before adding a classy third to make it successive away wins for City.Substitute Brandon Thomas-Asante made it 3-2 with a late penalty but Albion could not force...Full Story »

Swindon manager Scott Lindsey said his team’s soul-searching following disappointing results helped contribute to their dramatic 3-2 win over Sutton.Substitute Jacob Wakeling came off the bench to fire the stuttering hosts to a much-needed stoppage-time victory.It was the Robins’ second win of the campaign in all competitions and while they are unbeaten in the league since the openin...Full Story »

The 37-year-old might never get a game for City, but the veteran stopper is a huge figure in the dressing room. Scott Carson posted a picture of what appeared to be Bernardo Silva's sandals to Twitter Credit: https://twitter.com/SCarsonOfficial The Man City keeper trolled Silva for the shoes Credit: Getty Carson called for Silva to get some new footwear Credit: Getty Silva is on a reported &...Full Story »

Ross County manager Malky Mackay has called on the Scottish FA compliance officer to take action after his side’s 1-1 draw against Aberdeen.The Dons thought Luis Lopes had sealed three points for them with his 88th-minute goal, only for William Akio to equalise with the last touch of the game.Mackay’s focus was on an earlier incident, though, when Aberdeen midfielder Leighton Clarkso...Full Story »

Scott Allardice’s penalty and Billy Mckay’s late clincher earned Inverness Caledonian Thistle a 2-0 win at Raith Rovers in the cinch Championship.Caley Thistle had early penalty appeals waved away and then saw Steven Boyd’s effort blocked before Daniel MacKay put the rebound wide.Raith’s Jamie Gullan went close to a spectacular goal and Dylan Easton sent one effort just o...Full Story »

Southend moved above opponents Maidenhead with a comfortable 2-0 win at Roots Hall.Having dominated the opening exchanges, it was no surprise when the home side took the lead after 24 minutes.Right-back Gus Scott-Morriss, making his full debut for the Shrimpers, stooped to head home a corner from Dan Mooney.Adrian Clifton headed over the crossbar as Maidenhead looked to hit back before the break...Full Story »

Fleetwood boss Scott Brown hailed his side’s belief after substitute Ged Garner pounced in stoppage time to earn them an unlikely 2-2 draw at Lincoln.The visitors had trailed to two early Ted Bishop goals but reduced the arrears before half-time through Paddy Lane.After both sides squandered chances, it was left to Garner to level at the death.Brown said: “It wasn’t our team fo...Full Story »

Bournemouth boss Scott Parker praised the character of his young side as they twice came from behind before beating Norwich on penalties to reach the third round of the Carabao Cup.Former Cherries loanee Todd Cantwell missed the decisive penalty in a tense shootout after Adam Idah thought he had marked a return from a six-month injury lay-off with a late winner off the bench, only for Brooklyn G...Full Story »

Ayr climbed to the top of the Scottish Championship following a 2-1 victory at Cove.The Honest Men dominated early on and Dipo Akinyemi struck the bar and Mark McKenzie also went close before they took a deserved lead after 59 minutes.Mark Reynolds was penalised for handball and Ben Dempsey coolly struck home from the spot.Akinyemi then gave Ayr breathing space when he tapped home from close ran...Full Story »

Scott Twine, Johann Berg Gudmundsson and Kevin Long are all making good progress in their recoveries from injury ahead of Burnley’s clash with Blackpool.Gudmundsson appears to be the closest to a return but Saturday’s game could still come too soon for all three.Burnley boss Vincent Kompany was hoping to have completed the signing of Macedonian winger Darko Churlinov before the weeke...Full Story »

Fleetwood boss Scott Brown was the happier manager after his side fought back from a poor first-half showing to earn a 1-1 draw at Morecambe in a lively Lancashire derby.Arthur Gnahoua gave the home side the lead in the 33rd minute with a fierce shot that beat Jay Lynch from an acute angle before Danny Andrew levelled the scores with a superb right-foot curler seven minutes from time to give Fle...Full Story »

Swindon boss Scott Lindsey was pleased with a point in the searing heat after seeing his side share a 1-1 draw with Carlisle at Bruton Park.Jacob Wakelin fired the visitors into a 22nd-minute lead with Town’s first goal of the season but Kristian Dennis equalised for the home side on the stroke of half-time with a clinical strike.It was Dennis’ fourth goal in four games and means he ...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest have a doubt over Scott McKenna as West Ham visit for their first home Premier League game in 23 years.Defender McKenna picked up an unspecified injury in training during the week and boss Steve Cooper described him as a “big doubt”.Omar Richards has a hairline fracture in his leg while Ryan Yates is suffering with a knee injury and both men will miss out.West Ham c...Full Story »

Fleetwood boss Scott Brown was delighted that his side backed up Saturday’s win at home against Plymouth with another home success on Tuesday night after knocking Wigan out of the Carabao Cup.With those two wins, with the Wigan success secured by Ged Garner’s goal, Brown put to bed a statistic he was unaware of before joining the Cods.“I only found out after the game on Saturda...Full Story »