AFC Wimbledon head coach Johnnie Jackson warned his team to expect a fierce response from Notts County during the second leg of their Sky Bet League Two play-off semi-final after watching Riley Harbottle score the only goal of an eventful tie at Meadow Lane.The defender, who began his career across the River Trent with Nottingham Forest, headed home from a Jake Reeves centre in the 59th minute as ...

Former Nottingham Forest defender Riley Harbottle’s second-half goal handed AFC Wimbledon the advantage in their Sky Bet League Two play-off semi-final against Notts County at Meadow Lane.Harbottle’s header handed Johnnie Jackson’s men a hard-fought 1-0 victory ahead of next weekend’s return at the Cherry Red Records Stadium.County boss Stuart Maynard will feel his side are...

Unai Emery admitted he is “so, so grateful” to manage Ollie Watkins after the forward became Aston Villa’s outright record Premier League goalscorer to fire the club into Europe.England international Watkins moved on to 75 top-flight strikes for Villa – one more than Gabriel Agbonlahor – by securing Saturday evening’s 1-0 win at Bournemouth.A seventh victory in ...

Ollie Watkins became Aston Villa’s outright record Premier League goalscorer as his side boosted their hopes of Champions League qualification by denting Bournemouth’s European push with a 1-0 win.The England forward touched home Morgan Rogers’ cross deep into first-half added time to move on to 75 top-flight strikes for Villa – one more than Gabriel Agbonlahor.The visitors...

Hearts interim manager Liam Fox admits he is in the dark over Lawrence Shankland’s future as the captain continued his late flurry in front of goal.After a largely disappointing season for the usually prolific Scotland international, the striker made it five goals in three games with a second successive brace as Hearts overcame Motherwell 3-0.Shankland now has nine for the season and his pur...

Kilmarnock boss Derek McInnes insists there has been no contact from Hearts about their vacant managerial post.The Tynecastle club are looking for a new boss to replace the sacked Neil Critchley and much of the speculation has been focused on the Killie manager.However, McInnes, speaking after Kilmarnock secured their the William Hill Premiership status with a 3-2 win over Dundee at Rugby Park, sa...

Boss Pep Guardiola admitted the goalless draw at Southampton means Manchester City will have to fight until the end of the season for a Champions League place.Even though a victory on the south coast would have moved City level with second-placed Arsenal, a top-five finish is by no means assured.Guardiola’s side have an FA Cup final against Crystal Palace to focus on next weekend after which...

Everton boss David Moyes lauded an “immense” display from Michael Keane after the defender scored what could be his last goal for the club as they dealt a major blow to Fulham’s European hopes with a 3-1 win at Craven Cottage.The Merseysiders recorded a first Premier League victory since April 12 after Vitalii Mykolenko equalised and Keane’s header put them in front followi...

Don Cowie warned his freefalling Ross County side they cannot feel sorry for themselves after a seventh consecutive defeat away to fellow strugglers St Johnstone cranked up the threat of relegation.County, having been 10 points clear of bottom spot just two months ago, are now only three points ahead of last-placed Saints with two games to play after going down 2-1 at McDiarmid Park.Elliot Watt sc...

Stephen Robinson heaped praise on his players after their comfortable 2-0 win over Dundee United which kept St Mirren’s European dream alive.Goals from Mikael Mandron and Jonah Ayunga clinched the victory at Tannadice, which moved the Paisley side to within two points of the Terrors who currently occupy fifth place – the final European spot.The Buddies face Hibernian at home on Wednesd...