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Dundee United v Kilmarnock: Pick of the stats
SportYahoo4d ago

Dundee United v Kilmarnock: Pick of the stats

Dundee United are winless in seven Scottish Premiership meetings with Kilmarnock (D3 L4) since a 4-0 triumph in November 2022. Kilmarnock have won two of their last three top-flight visits to Dundee United (D1), as many as their previous 24 beforehand. After their 3-2 win over Falkirk, Dundee United are looking to pick up back-to-back league victories for the first time this season.

Stuttgart boss Hoeness hails O'Neill impact at Celtic
SportYahoo5d ago

Stuttgart boss Hoeness hails O'Neill impact at Celtic

Stuttgart head coach Sebastian Hoeness has been impressed by the way Martin O'Neill has transformed a "turbulent" season at Celtic as the teams prepare to meet in the first leg of their Europa League play-off. O'Neill, 73, is in his second spell as interim boss, stepping in after the departures of Brendan Rodgers and Wilfried Nancy. The Scottish champions have gone 10 games unbeaten since O'Neill returned in January and now lie three points behind Premiership leaders Hearts with a game in hand.

'Painful truth' laid bare at Celtic ahead of daunting run
SportYahoo5d ago

'Painful truth' laid bare at Celtic ahead of daunting run

The next six games will go a long way to answering the question that some supporters around Parkhead have been pondering these past few weeks: is Martin O'Neill slowly turning Celtic into the real deal? With the greatest respect to the three teams concerned, last-gasp victories over Dundee, Livingston and Kilmarnock won't cut it if Celtic are serious about making further inroads on the three fronts they're currently fighting. You can't beat it for drama, certainly, and yet the painful truth which even those viewing things through green and white tinted spectacles can't fail to see clearly, is that Celtic only just scraped by three of the Premiership's bottom four teams.

Former NRL star Matt Utai shot outside home in western Sydney
SportThe Guardian6d ago

Former NRL star Matt Utai shot outside home in western Sydney

Premiership-winning Canterbury winger hit in stomach and leg in Greenacre shooting Former NRL star Matt Utai is in hospital fighting for his life after being shot multiple times in a public shooting. The 2004 premiership-winning Canterbury winger was shot outside a home in Greenacre, in western Sydney, at around 6am on Tuesday. Continue reading...

Victory over Falkirk can help win fans back round - Goodwin
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Victory over Falkirk can help win fans back round - Goodwin

Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin hopes his side's comeback win over Falkirk on Saturday can begin to win over fans again. Julius Eskesen's late goal secured a 3-2 victory at the Falkirk Stadium and gave United a first win in five Premiership games. The run of league defeats that preceded that, which included a derby loss to Dundee as well as being beaten by Hearts Hibs and Celtic, had seen the players and manager come in for some criticism.

'These occasions define seasons' as Hibs head to Celtic
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'These occasions define seasons' as Hibs head to Celtic

There was a huge sense of relief around Easter Road on Saturday when the full-time whistle finally sounded and three precious points were secured. With a top-six spot now all but secured in the Scottish Premiership, attention turns to what more can be achieved. The five-point gap to Motherwell is far from insurmountable, and with European football firmly in the club's sights, there is genuine incentive to push hard between now and the split.

Stellenbosch explain Olisa Ndah decision
SportYahoo5d ago

Stellenbosch explain Olisa Ndah decision

InterviewStellies on Ndah signingPhoto: stellenboschfc.comBetway Premiership outfit Stellenbosch FC have explained the reason behind strengthening their defence with the signing of Olisa Ndah.The Nige...

Pressley's record-breaking Dundee
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Pressley's record-breaking Dundee

At the start of this season, many tipped Dundee for relegation from the Scottish Premiership, especially after they failed to win any of their first five league matches. In August, they left Ibrox with a point for the first time in 21 years and that set the tone for what was to come under Pressley's management. Clark Robertson's header and a Cameron Carter-Vickers own goal earned Dundee a first win at Dens Park against Celtic since 1988, when Tommy Coyne scored the only goal of the game.

Old Firm Title Race Twists Again
SportBBC1d ago

Old Firm Title Race Twists Again

The Scottish Premiership title race has taken another twist after a defeat for Celtic and a surprise draw for Rangers, leading to questions about where the latest drama leaves the Old Firm.

Hamilton hails 'really important win' for Dundee
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Hamilton hails 'really important win' for Dundee

Ethan Hamilton hopes Dundee's "massive" Scottish Premiership victory over Aberdeen can provide a platform for a positive end to the season. The 27-year-old midfielder crashed in a fabulous late goal to secure a 3-2 success at victory, ending a run of five league games without a win. "It is a really important win," he told BBC Scotland.

Your Matchday Guide: Celtic v Hibernian
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Your Matchday Guide: Celtic v Hibernian

The Celts return to domestic action as they host Hibernian at Paradise on Sunday, February 22, 3pm KO.With the Premiership title race heating up, Martin O’Neill will be looking to secure another cru...

Kilmarnock are 'moving in a great direction' - Roos
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Kilmarnock are 'moving in a great direction' - Roos

Kilmarnock goalkeeper Kelle Roos feels the Rugby Park side are in a positive moment as they look to move clear of relegation worries. Neil McCann's side are 11th in the Premiership table, three points behind Dundee and St Mirren, who both have a game in hand, as the split nears. "I feel like the performances have been – maybe not all put together just yet – but we are moving in a great direction," Roos said.

Brayan Leon nets brace as Sundowns edge Pirates
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Brayan Leon nets brace as Sundowns edge Pirates

Leon scores twice to hand Downs victory over BucsPhoto: Brayan Leon Mamelodi Sundowns secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Orlando Pirates in their top-of-the-table Betway Premiership clash at FNB S...

Aberdeen need to take chances to ensure cup progress - Leven
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Aberdeen need to take chances to ensure cup progress - Leven

Aberdeen interim manager Peter Leven says his side need to take their chances if they are to take the next step in their Scottish Cup defence by knocking out Motherwell. The teams meet in their rescheduled fifth round tie at Pittodrie on Wednesday, just days after Motherwell won the Premiership encounter between the sides 2-0 at Fir Park. Leven said there were plenty of reasons for him to feel encouraged by his side's performance despite defeat but urged the team to be clinical to make the most of any opportunities.

Ex-NRL player Matt Utai shot in alleged drive-by outside his Sydney home
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Ex-NRL player Matt Utai shot in alleged drive-by outside his Sydney home

Ex-New Zealand international and National Rugby League premiership winner Matt Utai has undergone surgery after being shot during an alleged drive-by attack outside his home in southwestern Sydney, Australian media reported Tuesday. Utai, a star of the Canterbury Bulldogs' NRL grand final victory in 2004, remains in a hospital and New South Wales state police are investigating, Australian Associated Press reported. “It’s a brazen ambush,” police superintendent Rodney Hart said.

FA Cup magic for Mansfield and VAR is missed at Villa Park | Football Weekly – video
SportThe Guardian7d ago

FA Cup magic for Mansfield and VAR is missed at Villa Park | Football Weekly – video

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Dan Bardell to discuss the fourth-round weekend and a big day in Scotland. On the podcast today: all hail Mansfield Town – their win at Turf Moor kept the magic of the cup alive this weekend, even if it’s impossible to be surprised by a Burnley defeat of any kind. Elsewhere, was this a great weekend for VAR? There were some questionable decisions, especially at Villa Park. Sunday was a pivotal day in the Scottish Premiership title race, with Celtic coming back from two goals down and Rangers coming from behind to beat Hearts at Ibrox. Plus: Igor Tudor to Spurs, Thomas Tuchel staying with England, a mudbath at Grimsby, a director of football going in goal and your questions answered. Chapters: 00:00 - Coming up... 01:27 - Burnley 1-2 Mansfield 09:26 - Villa 1-3 Newcastle 19:44 - Grimsby 0-1 Wolves 22:08 - Burton 0-1 West Ham 24:05 - Birmingham 1-1 Leeds 28:10 - Liverpool 3-0 Brighton 30:51 - Arsenal 4-0 Wigan 35:41 - Hull 0-4 Chelsea 36:37 - City 2-0 Salford 42:00 - Fitba round up 47:00 - Who or what is Igor Tudor? 54:10 - Why did Barry kill those chickens? Continue reading...