St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson paid tribute to goalkeeper Trevor Carson and goalkeeping coach Jamie Langfield for helping his team reach the fifth round of the Scottish Cup.Carson made some big saves to keep out Dundee during the 120 minutes and then kept out three of their efforts during the subsequent shout-out that finished 3-0 to Saints.And Robinson revealed Langfield had been instrument...Full Story »

Both managers questioned whether the Oxford’s 2-1 victory over Ipswich should have been played to the finish as fog thickened in the second half to the point where visibility was poor.Cameron Brannagan emerged from the gloom to fire home from 25 yards in the 83rd minute to give the U’s revenge for their 3-0 defeat at Portman Road on Boxing Day.The result was a blow to Ipswich’s...Full Story »

Karl Robinson hailed Oxford’s matchwinner Ciaron Brown after his challenging week ended with a last-gasp goal in their 2-1 win at Fleetwood.Brown, who has allegations of spot-fixing for his booking in their FA Cup defeat to Arsenal, poked in a 90th-minute winner as Oxford came from behind to win.And Robinson was delighted for his defender, who popped up as stoppage-time loomed to break Fle...Full Story »

Stephen Robinson was devastated to see St Mirren leave Tynecastle with a 1-0 defeat to Hearts after what he felt was his team’s best performance of the season.The Buddies boss was particularly frustrated that referee David Munro was not invited by VAR to take a look at an 86th-minute incident in which Jambos defender Kye Rowles handled the ball in his own box.The result means St Mirren hav...Full Story »

Stephen Robinson was disappointed St Mirren failed to put in-form Hearts to the sword while they were on top.The Buddies were the better side in the first half but only had one goal – from a deflected Ryan Strain free-kick – to show for their superiority.They were made to pay early in the second half when Hearts midfielder Robert Snodgrass’s inswinging cross found its way into ...Full Story »

St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson hailed the resilience of his side as they recovered from Ethan Erhahon’s early red card to hold Kilmarnock to a 0-0 draw at Rugby Park.The Saints midfielder was sent off for catching Rory McKenzie with an arm in the seventh minute but the visitors, who have struggled on the road at times this season, restricted Kilmarnock to few chances as they held on to...Full Story »

Oxford boss Karl Robinson felt his team were back to their best in the first half as they cruised to a 3-1 win over Charlton at the Kassam Stadium.Billy Boden, Matt Taylor and sub Gatlin O’Donkor scored as United bounced back well from the heavy Boxing Day defeat at Ipswich, with Miles Leaburn netting for Charlton.Robinson said: “The way we played in the first half – that was O...Full Story »

Scott Robinson scored on his first start since January as Kilmarnock recorded a deserved 2-1 victory over Aberdeen at Rugby Park.Robinson punished some hesitant Dons defending to mark his return from a long-term foot injury with a coolly taken goal and Joe Wright’s impressive header had the hosts in front at half-time.Matty Kennedy netted a late consolation for Aberdeen with a spectacular ...Full Story »

St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson praised his players for holding their nerve to seal a 3-1 win over 10-man Aberdeen.It was the Paisley side’s first game for six weeks and they had to survive a late onslaught from the visitors before claiming a decisive third goal from Greg Kiltie deep into stoppage time.Matty Kennedy had earlier given the Dons the lead before captain Anthony Stewart was ...Full Story »

Stoke and Cardiff showed no signs of rust from the Championship’s World Cup break as they played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at the Bet365 Stadium.Neither side showed any sign of cobwebs after the 28-day lay-off as they battled out a fast-paced and frenetic contest.The visiting Bluebirds notched an early opener when Ryan Wintle slotted home inside six minutes.Tyrese Campbell’s level...Full Story »

Karl Robinson was frustrated as his Oxford side conceded an 84th minute wonder goal and had to settle for a point in a 1-1 draw at Accrington.The draw did extend his side’s unbeaten run to seven games in Sky Bet League One but they missed out on the chance to jump to 10th position.Lewis Bate hit the woodwork for Oxford in the seventh minutes before James Henry gave them a 58th minute lead,...Full Story »

Oxford boss Karl Robinson felt his team were “a bit more like ourselves” as they beat Exeter 4-1 to march into the third round of the FA Cup.Billy Bodin scored twice in the final 11 minutes with Matty Taylor and Cameron Brannagan also on target as improving Oxford stretched their unbeaten run to eight league and cup games.Exeter, who grabbed a late consolation through Matt Jay, almos...Full Story »

Callum Robinson scored his first international goal in a year as Republic of Ireland ended 2022 with a narrow friendly victory in Malta.Robinson’s 55th-minute strike secured a 1-0 win on a night when Ireland were once again frustrated for long periods, this time by a side sitting 119 places below them in the FIFA rankings, to leave manager Stephen Kenny with more questions than answers ahe...Full Story »

Oxford boss Karl Robinson thought his players were “flippant” as they allowed bottom club Forest Green to secure a 1-1 draw in their League One game at the Kassam Stadium.James Henry put the U’s ahead in the 19th minute but Rovers recovered and were the better side in the second half, equalising through substitute Jamille Matt just after the hour mark.The game’s most memo...Full Story »

Oxford manager Karl Robinson was thrilled with his side’s performance against an in-form Woking side as the League One side won 2-1 on the road in the first round of the FA Cup.The match at the Kingfield Stadium was played out in heavy rain, but this did not reduce the quality that was on show as the hosts, who are fourth in the National League, pushed Robinson’s side all the way.An ...Full Story »

Oxford boss Karl Robinson believes Saturday’s 4-0 win over Port Vale capped an “outstanding” couple of weeks that have seen his team climb away from danger to sit 12th in Sky Bet League One.Billy Bodin and Matty Taylor both scored twice as the U’s recorded their biggest win of the season, stretching their unbeaten run to five matches.Robinson said: “It’s been ...Full Story »

Matt Robinson scored twice on his birthday as Dagenham & Redbridge secured a 3-0 win at Solihull Moors in the Vanarama National League.Robinson’s deflected strike gave the visitors an early lead and he added his second after Josh Walker had notched his  sixth league goal of the season.Solihull, who slipped to back-to-back home defeats, hit the woodwork in the first half when Dagge...Full Story »

St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson was left frustrated after conceding an equaliser to St Johnstone in the sixth minute of injury time.Nicky Clark’s overhead kick earned the Perth side a point after St Mirren had moved in front thanks to goals from Greg Kiltie and Mark O’Hara.Graham Carey had scored first for the visitors who also had Alex Mitchell sent off in the second half.Referee...Full Story »

Callum Robinson has served a three-match ban and will return to the Cardiff attack against Hull on Tuesday.Republic of Ireland international Robinson was sent off inside seven minutes of the south Wales derby at Swansea last month, missing victories over Rotherham and Sunderland as well as the home defeat to Watford.Defender Cedric Kipre and midfielder Ryan Wintle are both suspended after collec...Full Story »

Oxford boss Karl Robinson was not too unhappy with a point from the 1-1 draw at home to Fleetwood after teenager Gatlin O’Donkor scored his first goal for the club.Carlos Mendes Gomes had put Fleetwood in front after just 65 seconds with his fifth goal in the last seven games.But 18-year-old O’Donkor, who came on as a half-time substitute for Marcus Browne, levelled less than five mi...Full Story »