Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper is delighted that midfielder Brennan Johnson has added a ruthless streak to his armoury of talents after scoring in the 2-0 win over Bristol City.Johnson, 20, grabbed his sixth goal in eight games before Manchester United loanee James Garner wrapped up a straightforward triumph at the City Ground.And, on the former’s contribution, Cooper said: “I h...Full Story »

Oldham boss John Sheridan was disappointed his side did not see out victory after drawing 1-1 at fellow League Two strugglers Colchester.The Latics had led from the 19th minute through Davis Keillor-Dunn, who converted from close range after Carl Piergianni had nodded on Nicky Adams’ free-kick.But Colchester rescued a point when Noah Chilvers’ shot from outside the area deflected in ...Full Story »

Assistant manager Don Cowie said Ross County were looking to finish in the cinch premiership top six before the split after the 3-1 win over St Johnstone.The victory moved the Staggies seven points clear of the relegation zone and only four points behind Livingston in sixth with five games remaining before the split.Cowie said for a long time County have been looking below rather than above them...Full Story »

Ross County moved seven points clear of St Johnstone at the bottom two in the cinch Premiership table as they came from behind to win 3-1 at the Global Energy Stadium.Callum Hendry gave St Johnstone the lead in Dingwall, but the league’s top scorer Regan Charles-Cook found the net in both halves to put in County in front.Joseph Hungbo then scored midway through the second half to seal the ...Full Story »

Colchester and Oldham shared the spoils after drawing 1-1 in their Sky Bet League Two basement battle.John Sheridan stretched his unbeaten run to six matches since returning as Oldham boss.Noah Chilvers’ effort flew inches past the post for Colchester early on, as the hosts made a lively start.But Oldham’s Davis Keillor-Dunn wastefully headed wide from six yards.The visitors took a 1...Full Story »

Ross County boss Malky Mackay hopes to get one or two of his injured players back for the cinch Premiership encounter with St Johnstone.David Cancola and Jack Burroughs have been absent for several weeks while Keith Watson and Blair Spittal dropped out of the squad for last Saturday’s defeat by Hibernian.Recent signing Josh Sims has been working on his fitness.Zander Clark is rated 50-50 f...Full Story »

West Brom are hopeful goalkeeper Sam Johnstone will be fit for Monday’s visit of Swansea in the Sky Bet Championship.Baggies boss Steve Bruce revealed on Friday that the England international had a sickness bug but it is not Covid-19 related and he is expected to feature at the Hawthorns.Daryl Dike (hamstring) and Matty Phillips (foot) remain sidelined but Dara O’Shea made his f...Full Story »

Crawley full-back Will Ferry is in contention to face leaders Forest Green despite his bust-up with manager John Yems last time out.Southampton loanee Ferry was substituted after just 25 minutes of the 1-0 defeat by Hartlepool after appearing to shout something at Yems.But the pair have buried the hatchet and Ferry will be in the squad.The postponement of the Salford match last week has given Ja...Full Story »

Callum Davidson hailed his St Johnstone side for pulling off a “massive” victory in their battle against relegation.The Perth side climbed off the bottom of the cinch Premiership with a spirited 2-1 win at home over third-place Hearts.It was only their second triumph in any competition since the end of October and lifted them above Dundee.Proud Davidson said: “It’s a mass...Full Story »

John Coleman believes his Accrington side would be challenging Sky Bet League One’s top six were it not for regular errors his team make.Accrington fell to a 2-0 defeat at Cambridge with the hosts gifted their opening goal when goalkeeper Toby Savin could only spill Adam May’s shot into the path of Sam Smith.Dimi Mitov made two fine saves to keep Coleman’s side at bay before We...Full Story »

Oldham boss John Sheridan insists he will not be getting carried away with their recent upturn in fortunes despite a 2-0 win against managerless Bradford lifting them out of the drop zone.First-half goals from Hallam Hope and Davis Keillor-Dunn handed the Latics a third win in five unbeaten games since Sheridan returned to Boundary Park for his fourth permanent spell in charge.“It’s ...Full Story »

St Johnstone climbed off the bottom of the cinch Premiership table after Jamie McCart’s second-half header secured a crucial 2-1 home win over off-form Hearts.The victory, which was only their second in all competitions since late October, took Saints above relegation rivals Dundee, who play away to Celtic on Sunday.Third-place Hearts – who remain without a win at McDiarmid Park sinc...Full Story »

Oldham’s resurgence under John Sheridan continued with a 2-0 victory over managerless Bradford.It is now three wins and two draws in five unbeaten games for Oldham since Sheridan returned for a fourth permanent stint in charge.Oldham, who are now out of the drop zone, threatened early when Davis Keillor-Dunn saw a smart half-volley well saved by Alex Bass.After Nathan Delfouneso had gone c...Full Story »

Zander Clark and Callum Booth are both rated as 50-50 for St Johnstone’s cinch Premiership game against Hearts on Saturday as they battle with respective calf and groin problems.Nadir Ciftci and Michael O’Halloran are back fit again following hamstring injuries.Cammy MacPherson remains out after dislocating his shoulder again while Chris Kane, Shaun Rooney, Craig Bryson and David Wot...Full Story »

St Johnstone boss Callum Davidson called for VAR after a penalty decision he felt was harsh prevented his side from taking all three points from a 1-1 cinch Premiership draw against Aberdeen.A win for Saints against the managerless Dons would have lifted them off the bottom of the table.The visitors went in front early on thanks to Callum Hendry’s close-range strike, but Lewis Ferguson equ...Full Story »

St Johnstone remain bottom of the cinch Premiership after being pegged back to a 1-1 draw by managerless Aberdeen for a share of the spoils at Pittodrie.Callum Davidson’s side took the lead after just six minutes through former Dons loanee Callum Hendry but the hosts had the better of the play and equalised through a Lewis Ferguson penalty after 71 minutes.Barry Robson took charge of Aberd...Full Story »

Charlton boss Johnnie Jackson felt Wigan took advantage of a huge early turning point to edge an entertaining Sky Bet League One encounter at the DW Stadium.The Addicks led through Elliot Lee’s seventh-minute goal when former Wigan man Alex Gilbey hit the bar from 18 yards.Wigan recovered their composure and levelled through Will Keane’s penalty on 26 minutes, after Callum Lang was f...Full Story »

Crawley head coach John Yems had no doubt Hartlepool striker Omar Bogle should have been sent off well before he hit the decisive goal.Bogle escaped with a booking for a foul on Jack Payne in the 13th minute and the incident so infuriated Yems he argued with referee Brett Huxtable on the final whistle and was shown a red card after first receiving a yellow.Former Birmingham, Cardiff and Wigan fo...Full Story »

A double from John McAtee helped Grimsby return to winning ways with a 3-1 victory against Aldershot.The result sees the Mariners move into eighth, just outside of the play-off places, while Aldershot drop down to 18th.Grimsby took the lead 10 minutes in when Erico Sousa scored from the back post after a corner.McAtee doubled the lead for the Mariners in the 39th minute after smashing the ball h...Full Story »

Accrington are expected to be without John O’Sullivan for their Sky Bet League One clash at home to Crewe.O’Sullivan scored in the 2-0 win over Oxford on Tuesday night but was later forced off with a hamstring injury which is likely to see him sidelined this weekend.The striker’s absence will come as a blow to Stanley boss John Coleman, who is targeting back to back league wins...Full Story »