Malky Mackay says a stroke of inspiration from World Cup winner Lionel Messi helped his side to a 3–0 victory over Kilmarnock in the cinch Premiership.As part of his pre-match team talk, Mackay used Messi and his Argentina teammates as an example of how quickly fortunes can change in football.Argentina were on the wrong end of a World Cup shock against Saudi Arabia last November, but still...Full Story »

Notts County moved level on points with National League leaders Wrexham after Macaulay Langstaff secured a 1-0 win over Halifax at Meadow Lane.Langstaff, who had had an early header ruled out for offside, notched the winner in the 38th minute as he punished a mistake at the back by the visitors.Jamie Stott misjudged a backpass and Langstaff took advantage by going around goalkeeper Sam Johnson a...Full Story »

Ross County recorded their first win in nearly three months to move off the bottom of the cinch Premiership table with a 3-0 victory against Kilmarnock.An early goal on debut from Eamonn Brophy set the scene, with Jordan White doubling the advantage early in the second half and Yan Dhanda benefitting from a major error from Killie goalkeeper Zach Hemming to make it three.The result is County&rsq...Full Story »

Hamilton manager John Rankin insists he needs the same commitment and leadership shown by Brian Easton from everyone in his side if they are to avoid relegation from the Scottish Championship.The 34-year-old defender had been bedridden with illness all week but took a spot on the bench against Ross County – and even had to play the last half-hour plus extra time as the Championship struggl...Full Story »

Hamilton won the battle of the bottom sides as they reached the fifth round of the Scottish Cup with a 5-3 penalty shoot-out victory over Ross County.The two sides could not be separated after extra-time at New Douglas Park which meant that penalties were required and it was the Championship strugglers who progressed.It was a contest that showed plenty of signs of a game being played between two...Full Story »

Notts County allowed Wrexham to cut their lead at the top of the Vanarama National League table to three points after being held to a 1-1 draw by Boreham Wood at Meadow Lane.The visitors came close to taking the lead in the 24th minute when George Broadbent’s effort hit a post.But Boreham Wood did not have to wait much longer for the opening goal as Broadbent put them in front one minute b...Full Story »

Bruce Anderson’s double earned Livingston their first Scottish Premiership win since early November with a 2-0 victory at bottom side Ross County.The 24-year-old’s quickfire second-half brace, which came just as the Staggies were building momentum, settled a game of few goal-scoring opportunities and sent Livingston up to fifth.Visiting goalkeeper Shamal George barely had a save to m...Full Story »

The pressure is mounting on Aberdeen boss Jim Goodwin after his side failed to capitalise on a dominant performance against cinch Premiership basement boys Ross County as the game ended 0-0.Both sides were looking to end their respective runs of four successive defeats and that prompted a change in formation for Aberdeen, who handed a surprise recall to American striker Christian Ramirez –...Full Story »

Oldham moved out of the National League relegation zone as Joe Nuttall’s 79th-minute penalty secured a 2-2 draw against leaders Notts County at Boundary Park.The spot-kick was a second equaliser for the hosts, who initially fell behind six minutes into the second half via Macaulay Langstaff’s finish.Nathan Sheron brought things level two minutes later, only for Cedwyn Scott to put Co...Full Story »

Liam Fox expressed his delight after Dundee United beat fellow strugglers Ross County 3-0 at Tannadice – and then demanded even more from his players.The Tangerines’ head coach saw his side secure a vital cinch Premiership victory over the Staggies thanks to a Connor Randall own goal and two further efforts from Charlie Mulgrew and Craig Sibbald.The win sees United leapfrog bottom-si...Full Story »

Dundee United secured a vital 3-0 cinch Premiership victory over fellow strugglers Ross County at Tannadice to lift themselves off the bottom of the table.The Tangerines took all three points thanks to a Connor Randall own goal, a Charlie Mulgrew header and a Craig Sibbald strike.The visitors finished the game with 10 men after Owura Edwards was sent off late on.The result sees United leapfrog t...Full Story »

Notts County maintained their four-point lead at the top of the National League with a comfortable 4-1 win over struggling Oldham.Cedwyn Scott’s header put the home side in front after just four minutes, although the lead lasted a matter of seconds before Joe Nuttall equalised for the visitors.However, Kyle Cameron restored his side’s lead before 10 minutes had elapsed and Ruben Rodr...Full Story »

Liam Fox is hopeful that Steven Fletcher will be fit to lead the Dundee United attack in Wednesday’s bottom-of-the-table showdown with Ross County.The 35-year-old striker limped off with a thigh knock after colliding with Craig Gordon in the incident that led to the Hearts and Scotland goalkeeper being stretchered off with what appears to be a career-threatening leg injury.United boss Fox ...Full Story »

Michael Beale highlighted the importance of keeping a clean sheet after Rangers’ slender 1-0 cinch Premiership win over Ross County.After two exciting 3-2 comeback wins over Hibernian and Aberdeen in Beale’s first two games as new boss, it was a less eventful match in Dingwall but returning midfielder John Lundstram fired in what proved to be the winner from 20 yards in the 35th minu...Full Story »

John Lundstram’s first-half strike gave Rangers a slender 1-0 cinch Premiership win over Ross County but it was a far from sparkling performance from Michael Beale’s side.After two exciting 3-2 comeback wins over Hibernian and Aberdeen respectively in Beale’s first two games as new Gers boss, it was a less eventful match in Dingwall.Returning midfielder Lundstram scored what pr...Full Story »

St Johnstone substitute Ali Crawford struck twice in quick succession to earn his side a 2-1 comeback victory at 10-man Ross County.The Staggies had looked the better side in the first half and took the lead in the 23rd minute through Jordan White, but the visitors grew into the game and a red card for County defender Jack Baldwin just after the hour turned the tide in their favour.Crawford, who...Full Story »

That’s after serving up a festive feast for fans in a disposable CUP. Stockport County are selling a stunning £4.50 CUP filled with Christmas dinner favourites Credit: Twitter For just £4.50, the League Two club are offering supporters a delicious Christmas dinner. But there’s nothing cold-turkey about this slap-up meal. Complete with festive fowl, spuds, sprouts and pi...Full Story »

Ross County midfielder David Cancola is suspended but the Dingwall side’s injury situation has improved ahead of their return to cinch Premiership action against St Johnstone.Ben Paton, Connor Randall, Jack Baldwin and Alex Samuel are all available again for Malky Mackay’s side.The game will likely come just too soon for Ross Callachan (hamstring) while Ben Purrington (ankle) remains...Full Story »

Leaders Notts County opened up a four-point gap at the top of the National League with victory over Gateshead.Ed Francis and Ruben Rodrigues gave them a 2-0 win against the second-bottom visitors.With Wrexham’s clash with fellow promotion-chasers Chesterfield off due to a frozen pitch, the Magpies had the chance to put some distance between them and their rivals.Francis put the hosts ahead...Full Story »

Macaulay Langstaff’s double settled a seven-goal National League thriller as leaders Notts County won 4-3 at Maidenhead.Ruben Rodrigues fired the visitors into a ninth-minute lead but United equalised on the half-hour mark through Emile Acquah.Quevin Castro’s fluke goal and Langstaff’s 20th of the season put County 3-1 up at half-time.Acquah’s second and a Kane Ferdinand ...Full Story »