CALLUM PATERSON has leapt to the defence of “incredible” Hearts head coach Ian Cathro – and has told his team-mates to “man up” following their Easter Road mauling. The Jambos crashed out of the Scottish Cup with a meek surrender against their city rivals on Wednesday, succumbing to a 3-1 defeat.
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Rod Stewart tickets on sale today for County Durham Cricket Club concert
He will be at Emirates Riverside, the home of Durham County Cricket Club, on Friday, June 9 and will also play at Shrewsbury Town Football Club on Wednesday, June 7 – his only two UK mainland shows for 2017. The announcement Rod is to play the two gigs comes after it was announced he will be headlining at the Isle of Wight Festival on June 11. Rod delighted fans across the UK in 2016 with two sold-out tours – The UK Hits Stadium Tour and the arena tour From Gasoline Alley to Another Country Hits.
Rod Stewart tickets on sale today for County Durham Cricket Club concert
He will be at Emirates Riverside, the home of Durham County Cricket Club, on Friday, June 9 and will also play at Shrewsbury Town Football Club on Wednesday, June 7 – his only two UK mainland shows for 2017. The announcement Rod is to play the two gigs comes after it was announced he will be headlining at the Isle of Wight Festival on June 11. Rod delighted fans across the UK in 2016 with two sold-out tours – The UK Hits Stadium Tour and the arena tour From Gasoline Alley to Another Country Hits.
Arsenal transfer news and rumours: ‘Hector Bellerin open to…
… criticise a guy like that, it is impossible. Arsenal was a big club but he made it even bigger,” Nasri told Sky Sports News. “People need to be fair. It is not because Arsenal don’t have success in the league that it’s his fault, that is the players …
Arsenal transfer news and rumours: ‘Hector Bellerin open to…
… criticise a guy like that, it is impossible. Arsenal was a big club but he made it even bigger,” Nasri told Sky Sports News. “People need to be fair. It is not because Arsenal don’t have success in the league that it’s his fault, that is the players …
Europa League round-up: Lyon put seven past AZ Alkmaar as Athletic Bilbao crash out
Mauricio Pochettino’s side, trailing 1-0 after their first-leg defeat in Belgium, made a positive start when Christian Eriksen fired them into an early lead, but were up against it from the 40th minute when Alli was shown a straight red card for a reckless tackle. Eriksen fired through goalkeeper Lovre Kalinic’s legs to level the aggregate score in the 10th minute, but 10 minutes later Harry Kane headed into his own net following a corner.
Europa League round-up: Lyon put seven past AZ Alkmaar as Athletic Bilbao crash out
Mauricio Pochettino’s side, trailing 1-0 after their first-leg defeat in Belgium, made a positive start when Christian Eriksen fired them into an early lead, but were up against it from the 40th minute when Alli was shown a straight red card for a reckless tackle. Eriksen fired through goalkeeper Lovre Kalinic’s legs to level the aggregate score in the 10th minute, but 10 minutes later Harry Kane headed into his own net following a corner.
Newcastle United news LIVE: Rafa Benitez press conference – the big issues to tackle
Live updates on all the latest NUFC news, views and gossip as Rafa Benitez prepares to address the media before Bristol City clash United take on out-of-form Bristol City at St James’ Park this weekend and looking to reassert themselves in the battle for promotion – as Huddersfield take on Barnsley and Brighton play Reading in an important few days. Rafa Benitez is due to address the press today with questions about how United cope with the absence of Dwight Gayle likely to be on the agenda.
Newcastle United news LIVE: Rafa Benitez press conference – the big issues to tackle
Live updates on all the latest NUFC news, views and gossip as Rafa Benitez prepares to address the media before Bristol City clash United take on out-of-form Bristol City at St James’ Park this weekend and looking to reassert themselves in the battle for promotion – as Huddersfield take on Barnsley and Brighton play Reading in an important few days. Rafa Benitez is due to address the press today with questions about how United cope with the absence of Dwight Gayle likely to be on the agenda.
Europa League 2017: Scores, Qualified Teams After Thursday’s Round-of-32 Results
Roma knocked out Villarreal from the 2017 UEFA Europa League despite falling to a 1-0 defeat to the Spaniards in the Italian capital on Thursday. There was a shock as Athletic Bilbao were beaten 2-0 by Apoel Nicosia, losing 4-3 on aggregate in Cyprus.
LaLiga tips
Our Spanish football expert Tim Clement provides his latest LaLiga tips and is backing both Real Madrid and Barcelona to drop points this weekend. Barcelona visit Atletico Madrid before Real Madrid head to Villarreal in a crucial weekend in the LaLiga title race, with the top two both looking vulnerable.
Sevilla turns focus to another key game _ the Betis derby
After its 2-1 win over Leicester on Wednesday put the club in a strong position to reach the quarterfinals of the Champions League for the first time in nearly 60 years, Sevilla started preparing for Saturday’s derby against crosstown rival Real Betis. Victory will give fans bragging rights, and keep Sevilla alive in the race for the Spanish league title, which would be the team’s first in more than 70 years.
Stoke City striker Peter Crouch helps wife into taxi home
Peter Crouch swapped the football boots and red and white of Stoke City for his Sunday best to accompany his glamorous wife Abbey Clancy at the Brits. Crouch married the model back in 2011 and the England international has found time in his busy footballing schedule to accompany Clancy to some star-studded events.
Will Real Madrid, Barcelona or Atletico win La Liga?
That’s the trouble with games in hand – you have to win them. Real Madrid slipped up on Wednesday night at the Mestalla and as Marca declared on Thursday morning, there is life on planet Liga.
Hazard and Chelsea team-mates amazed by magician
The Chelsea attacker got a taste of his own medicine of sorts when magician Ben Hanlin performed a trick in the dressing room Eden Hazard is known for producing magic on the pitch, but this time it was he who was left amazed by a different kind in the Chelsea dressing room. The Blues players have previously been left in shock by David Luiz’s tricks , but this time it was television magician Ben Hanlin who had them aghast.
Manchester United secure Europa League progress against St Etienne at a cost
Manchester United secured Europa League progress at a cost, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan limping off shortly after opening the scoring against St Etienne to put his EFL Cup final hopes in jeopardy. Jose Mourinho named a surprisingly-strong line-up considering they arrived in France boasting a 3-0 lead for the last-32 return leg – a bold decision that backfired somewhat.
Oduro says Montreal better than Toronto despite Eastern Conference final result
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Montreal Impact forward Dominic Oduro’s hair is in pre-season mode – a simple au-naturel mohawk, so to speak – but his trash-talking is in fine form when it comes to Toronto FC.
Oduro says Montreal better than Toronto
Forward Dominic Oduro speaks to the media at Montreal Impact training camp in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Neil Davidson
Expect more gung-ho attacking in Man City-Monaco Part II
Pep Guardiola and Leonardo Jardim were up and down from their seats in the dugout, trying to get messages to their players but ultimately powerless to exert any control in a chaotic game that was unfolding before them. Guardiola ‘s Manchester City and Jardim ‘s Monaco served up a spectacular Champions League match on Tuesday, a dizzying eight-goal thriller that had everything: stunning goals, woeful defending, exquisite build-up play, a missed penalty, refereeing controversies.
Championship round-up: Nigel Clough comes back to haunt… 1
Derby County may have enjoyed 64 percent possession at Pride Park against Nigel Clough’s Burton Albion, but the Rams could not breach a well-organised Brewers defence in Tuesday night’s round of Championship games. With just three shots on target in the 0-0 draw on Tuesday evening, Steve McClaren’s side were once again frustrated and missed the chance to take advantage of Sheffield Wednesday’s home defeat to Brentford.
‘Leroy Sane Owes Me a 34,200’ – Man City’s…
‘Leroy Sane Owes Me 34,200’ – Man City’s Fifth And Final Goal Against Monaco Costs Unlucky Punter Small Fortune While Man City’s maddening Champions League outing against Monaco left the majority of its audience dazed, giddy and breathing slightly heavily, the final result came as exquisite heartbreak to one German punter. When John Stones put City 4-3 up in the 78th minute, Mustafa Celik was within spitting distance of landing himself a huge windfall, having also put money on Atletico Madrid to beat Bayer Leverkusen in Tuesday evening’s other last-16 tie.
Tim Cahill fires Sydney FC a-League broadside
Melbourne City’s marquee man believes his side has drawn a perfect time to play the Sky Blues when they meet on Friday night. Once in a hundred year upsets, drought breakers and the return of rugby league, these are the plays of the week.
‘Balance the key for Saints’
Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster says they have not worked on a plan to deal with the threat of Zlatan Ibrahimovic Fraser Forster says Southampton will look to strike the balance between defence and attack in their EFL Cup final against Manchester United on Sunday. Southampton are looking for only the second major trophy in their history at Wembley on Sunday, live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 3.45pm.
Barry hopes fitness agony is behind him
BACK Bradley Barry is hoping that he can put a frustrating spell on the sidelines behind him as he looks to pitch in for Swindon Town’s relegation battle. The 22-year-old returned to the starting XI in Saturday’s draw with Oldham Athletic having been absent since the home game with Shrewsbury Town at the beginning of January.
Around League One: Fans to protest against unpopular owner
CHARLTON Athletic fans have been given the green light to travel to Belgium to protest against club owner Roland Duchatelet. The Addicks supporters are joining forces with fans of another club owned by the 70-year-old, Sint-Truiden on March 4 to rally against the Belgian businessman.
Aguero’s brace gives Man City edge over Monaco in CL
London [U.K], Feb.22 : Striker Sergio Aguero scored twice as Manchester City claimed a comfortable 5-3 win in their first competitive meeting against Monaco in an all-time Champions League classic at the Etihad Stadium here last evening. The highest-scoring first-leg of the Champions League last-16 clash will live long in the memory as the sides shared eight goals between themselves.
Diego Simeone was pleased with Atletico Madrid’s victory
Diego Simeone felt the best team won at the BayArena as Atletico Madrid claimed a “thrilling” 4-2 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash. Saul Niguez and Antoine Griezmann gave Atletico a 2-0 half-time lead.
Sergio Aguero, left, celebrates his second goal with fellow scorer Leroy Sane
Sergio Aguero struck twice as Manchester City fought back to beat Monaco 5-3 in a sensational Champions League clash at the Etihad Stadium. City trailed 2-1 at half-time and 3-2 after an hour of a pulsating last 16 first leg encounter but finished with a flourish to peg back the exhilarating Ligue 1 leaders.
Valencia v Real Madrid Betting: Action packed affair expected for Zidane’s free-scoring side
Los Blancos last six league visits to Mestalla have seen 31 goals scored and we our Spanish tipster is expecting another goal-filled encounter Real Madrid travel to Valencia for the rearranged league game they had originally been scheduled to play when they were at the Club World Cup in December. Zinedine Zidane’s men were top of La Liga when they went off to the tournament in Japan two months ago and they remain at the summit, with this game potentially hugely significant in the title race.
Lippi backs Allegri for Juventus stay
The Italian has been linked with a move away from Turin at the end of the season but is being tipped to remain at the club Former Juventus head coach Marcello Lippi has backed Massimiliano Allegri to remain in charge of the Serie A champions, despite speculation regarding his future. Allegri has clashed with a number of his own players in recent weeks, while he has also been linked to the Arsenal manager’s job as Arsene Wenger’s potential successor.
Scholes tells Man Utd: Give Carrick a new deal
The former United midfielder has insisted that his old team-mate should be kept on for another year beyond the 2016-17 campaign Paul Scholes says he wouldn’t hesitate offering Michael Carrick a new one-year contract at Manchester United if he was the man in charge at the club. Carrick was given a one-year deal by United last summer in one of Jose Mourinho’s first decisions upon taking over from Louis van Gaal at Ol Trafford.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain: This is what Alexis Sanchez thought a…
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger surprisingly opted to throw on his superstar striker in the 74th minute on Monday, when Arsenal were 2-0 up in their FA Cup clash with the non-League side. It was a risk for the 20-goal hitman on the plastic 3G pitch at Gander Green Lane and Oxlade-Chamberlain confessed the tie left the Chile ace wide-eyed.
Real Madrid ace determined to leave: Chelsea and Man United keen
Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo recently claimed Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal are all keen on the 24-year-old. 50. David Luiz – Luiz’s return to Chelsea came as one of the biggest surprises of the 2016 summer window Speaking after Real beat Espanyol at the weekend, Isco told beIN Sports : “I’m calm.
Sutton switch focus to avoiding relegation after Arsenal end FA Cup run
Sutton chairman Bruce Elliott has said the club must focus on avoiding relegation from the National League after the “wonderful distraction” of a run to the FA Cup fifth round. Arsenal brought Sutton’s fairytale run to an end with a 2-0 win on the plastic pitch at Gander Green Lane through goals from Lucas Perez and Theo Walcott, but it was not a night anyone at the club would forget in a hurry.
B/R Experts: Big-Game Predictions, February 21-23
The Champions League is back in full swing and there are tasty ties in Europe’s premier club competition to whet the appetite. Our team of experts have been doing their homework in a bid to point you in the direction of the winning formula.
Wanderers boss: banner ‘completely unacceptable’
Fine: Western Sydney Wanderers have been fined after a controversial banner was unfurled by supporters during the Sydney derby on Saturday. Wanderers boss John Tstatsimas has issued a scathing statement condemning a controversial banner that marred the club’s long-awaited Sydney derby victory on the weekend.
Arsene Wenger ‘astonished’ by Sutton’s performance as Arsenal progress in FA Cup
Arsene Wenger admits the performance of non-league Sutton was “astonishing” as they offered a stern test to his Arsenal side before falling to FA Cup defeat. The Gunners travelled to the humble surroundings of Gander Green Lane for the fifth-round meeting as Wenger named a strong starting line-up with goals from Lucas Perez and Theo Walcott sealing a 2-0 win.
Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren a doubt for Leicester trip
Sutton’s dream over: Arsenal set up FA Cup quarter-final against Lincoln as Walcott’s 100th Gunners goal ends fairytale run Chelsea helping ex-Russia and CSKA boss Slutsky find a job as Abramovich’s pal watches games as club’s ‘guest’ Sutton reserve keeper Shaw eats a pie DURING the Arsenal game after visiting the bar at half-time… but was it all for a bet? Thought you’d seen last of Clattenburg? Well, think again… referee to return to Premier League for final four games ahead of Saudi Arabia move Villa slip further into relegation trouble as Newcastle inflict their EIGHTH defeat in nine games in 2017 to go top of Championship The A 1.7m smile: Stokes becomes the IPL’s most expensive EVER foreigner… and Mills lands A 1.4m deal despite only being able to bowl four overs a game ‘Boxing is more fun when he’s in it!’: Haye hopes Fury returns and meets him in an all-British heavyweight … (more)
Leverkusen proud and protective of 17-year-old jewel Havertz
In this Nov. 26, 2016 file picture Leverkusen’s Kai Havertz, foreground, and Bayern’s Thiago challenge for the ball during the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen 04 in Munich, Germany. The 17-year-old Havertz has emerged as one of the Bundesliga’s brightest prospects.
Burton Albion’s Nigel Clough: we left more assets at “different club” Derby County than we inherited
Nigel Clough in his final game in charge of Derby County , and with Burton Albion, with whom he will return to Pride Park Stadium tomorrow Nigel Clough in his final game in charge of Derby County , and with Burton Albion, with whom he will return to… Derby County is a “completely different” club to the one Nigel Clough joined in 2009 as the Burton Albion boss prepares for a first return to Pride Park since leaving the club tomorrow night. The Brewers boss was sacked by the Rams in September 2013 after more than four years at the club, in which his team slashed the club’s wage bill by more than half while building a competitive Championship side.