Hearts manager Robbie Neilson praised his players’ defensive diligence as they won at St Mirren to move to the top of the cinch Premiership.Goals from Andy Halliday and Liam Boyce gave the visitors a commanding lead and meant Joe Shaughnessy’s late header served only as a consolation for Saints who also had Kristian Dennis sent off.It was Hearts’ first win in Paisley for almost...Full Story »

Blackpool boss Neil Critchley praised his Championship newcomers for never giving up after Shayne Lavery’s stoppage time strike had earned a battling point at Ashton Gate.The newly-promoted visitors looked to be heading for certain defeat until Lavery got on the end of a low cross from fellow substitute Josh Bowler to fire past Dan Bentley from close range.The goal was a sickener for City ...Full Story »

Stoke boss Michael O’Neill praised his side’s character after a thrilling 3-2 win against Reading.The Potters were twice pegged back as goals from Nick Powell and Jacob Brown were cancelled out by John Swift and Liam Moore, but debutant Sam Surridge came off the bench to grab a late winner in an entertaining encounter at the Bet365 Stadium.It is the first time since 2009 that Stoke h...Full Story »

NEIL ETHERIDGE has revealed he is 'slowly on the mend' having been hospital-bound by Covid-19. The Birmingham City star, 31, was admitted earlier this week after contracting the deadly virus. Neil Etheridge posted an update to social mediaCredit: Instagram @neil38etheridge Etheridge had been back in pre-season training with the Blues before contracting the illness. The Filipino star has post...Full Story »

Blackpool manager Neil Critchley believes a season finale at Wembley is no more than his players deserve following a relentless campaign.The Tangerines booked their place in the League One play-off final with an enthralling 3-3 draw against Oxford at Bloomfield Road, as a 6-3 aggregate victory was secured.Having lost the home leg 3-0, Matty Taylor’s seventh-minute finish gave the U’s...Full Story »

Blackpool boss Neil Critchley admitted the 3-0 play-off semi-final first leg win at Oxford was more than he could have hoped for – but he is adamant the contest is not over.Ellis Simms struck twice after Ollie Turton’s opener in an emphatic victory that puts the Seasiders in a fantastic position to reach the League One final at Wembley.Critchley said: “If you’d have said ...Full Story »

Neil Critchley was delighted that Blackpool maintained their play-off momentum with a 1-0 win over Joey Barton’s Bristol Rovers.Substitute Ellis Simms struck 10 minutes from time to make it four successive victories, the best form of any side still shooting for promotion to the Championship.Oxford now await in the play-offs and Critchley felt the narrow win over already-relegated Rovers wa...Full Story »

Boss Neil Critchley paid tribute to his “outstanding” Blackpool players after a 2-0 win over Doncaster secured their place in the League One play-offs.Everton loanee Ellis Simms bagged a goal in each half as the Tangerines made it three wins from three to move to third, with a home semi-final second leg in their sights.But just extending their season by at least two more games is an ...Full Story »