What are the key questions as Sebastien Pocognoli names his latest Scotland squad?
Scott McTominay was the major miss from the former Union Saint-Gilloise and Monaco head coach’s first selection and will surely be the first name on his list this time. The 29-year-old midfielder immediately scored two doubles for Napoli following…
Don Murray: Former Cardiff City captain dies aged 80
Former Cardiff City captain Don Murray has died at the age of 80 following a long illness. The Scotland-born defender spent 13 years with the Bluebirds after joining the club in 1962, making more than 500 appearances. Murray made his debut aged 17…
Newport County have the worst penalty success rate in the EFL
While fans would normally celebrate their team earning a penalty, Newport County supporters could be forgiven for putting their heads in their hands. With three-quarters of penalties successfully converted, on average, earning a spot kick would normally…
Michael Carrick: ‘Crazy’ Manchester United boss looks forward to Roma clash
Michael Carrick accepts it might sound “crazy” but the beleaguered Manchester United boss says he is looking forward to the Champions League showdown with Roma at Old Trafford. United go into Tuesday’s game without a win in nine matches…
To dive or not to dive? Football’s big dilemma
Cast your mind back to a game between Sunderland and Fulham in February. Harry Wilson swings a free-kick into the penalty area. The ball flies through to Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs, who punches it to safety. But on the ground is Calvin Bassey, who…
Middlesbrough: Kim Hellberg unsure of Will Lankshear’s England chances
Lankshear has scored in all but one of his appearances at the Riverside and has scored two goals in four different matches. Since the international break in September ended, he has been on fire, scoring seven times in five matches, including four in his…
Andover Town: Game abandoned after Paulsgrove reduced to six players a ‘farce’, says boss
Speaking to Andover Town’s website,, external Skeates said: “I’ve been involved in football a long time and I’ve genuinely never seen anything like what happened today from an opposition side. “All 11 of their players walked…
Non-league clubs unite to tackle teenage anti-social behaviour
Meanwhile Alvechurch FC are dealing with a complaint made to the FA, after a teenager invaded their pitch after their recent FA Cup win against Spalding and allegedly punched the opposition team’s kit man. After the same game, a group intimidated a…
Hibs toast win over Hearts – but will they kick on before cup final?
At that point, Newell – who proceeded to pull the strings – was full of fear. “Oh no, here we go,” he recalled. A simple but strong header from Claudio Braga, before many supporters had even taken to their seats, brought concern.…
Bottom side Sunderland to stick with manager Regis Le Bris
Le Bris joined Sunderland from Lorient in 2024 and oversaw promotion back to the Premier League after an eight-year absence in his first season in charge. The 50-year-old then guided the club to an impressive seventh-place finish a year later, securing…