http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/ Match Reports Trinity Mirror Trinity Mirror http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Tottenham-vs-Newcastle-article837428.html Spurs fans show Redknapp the love in five-star triumph Tottenham's fans pleaded with Harry Redknapp to snub England and stay at White Hart Lane as the Spurs boss masterminded a brutal 5-0 hammering of Newcastle. Louis Saha scored his first two goals for the club and there were also strikes from Benoit Assou-Ekotto, Niko Kranjcar and Emmanuel Adebayor as Spurs moved within five points of the Barclays Premier League summit. The performance was one of the team's best of the season and came a... Spurs fans show Redknapp the love in five-star triumph Tottenham's fans pleaded with Harry Redknapp to snub England and stay at White Hart Lane as the Spurs boss masterminded a brutal 5-0 hammering of Newcastle. Louis Saha scored his first two goals for the club and there were also strikes from Benoit Assou-Ekotto, Niko Kranjcar and Emmanuel Adebayor as Spurs moved within five points of the Barclays Premier League summit. The performance was one of the team's best of the season and came a... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:30:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Tottenham-vs-Newcastle-article837428.html 2012-02-11T17:30:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Blackpool-vs-Portsmouth-article853271.html Pompey hold Pool for valuable point Blackpool's remarkable run of late comeback wins came to an end as Portsmouth hung on for a share of the spoils in a 1-1 draw at Bloomfield Road. Ian Holloway's side had come from a goal down to win their past three league encounters, but could not find the winner on this occasion after Stephen Crainey's second-half free-kick cancelled out Erik Huseklepp's opener for the visitors. The Seasiders dominated possession for long periods, but Huseklepp - who ... Pompey hold Pool for valuable point Blackpool's remarkable run of late comeback wins came to an end as Portsmouth hung on for a share of the spoils in a 1-1 draw at Bloomfield Road. Ian Holloway's side had come from a goal down to win their past three league encounters, but could not find the winner on this occasion after Stephen Crainey's second-half free-kick cancelled out Erik Huseklepp's opener for the visitors. The Seasiders dominated possession for long periods, but Huseklepp - who ... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:20:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Blackpool-vs-Portsmouth-article853271.html 2012-02-11T17:20:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Queens-Park-vs-Montrose-article861684.html Montrose crushed by rampant Queen's Queen's Park bounced back from successive defeats with an emphatic 5-0 victory over struggling Montrose. The home side got off to a flying start when Jamie Longworth finished from close range after five minutes. Queen's Park doubled their advantage shortly after the restart, Longworth involved again as he set up Martin McBride who finished neatly inside the area. Michael Daly added the third just after the hour, heading home Ian Watt's cross to record ... Montrose crushed by rampant Queen's Queen's Park bounced back from successive defeats with an emphatic 5-0 victory over struggling Montrose. The home side got off to a flying start when Jamie Longworth finished from close range after five minutes. Queen's Park doubled their advantage shortly after the restart, Longworth involved again as he set up Martin McBride who finished neatly inside the area. Michael Daly added the third just after the hour, heading home Ian Watt's cross to record ... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Queens-Park-vs-Montrose-article861684.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Peterhead-vs-Stranraer-article861682.html Honours even at Balmoor Peterhead played out a 1-1 draw with Stranraer in an evenly-fought encounter at the Balmoor Stadium. The visitors got off to a flying start when Craig Malcolm netted his 10th goal of the season in the first minute, striking home from just inside the box. Peterhead levelled from the spot just before the interval, Rory McAllister converted after Graeme Sharp was brought down by Scott Taggart. McAllister tested goalkeeper David Mitchell shortly after the restart but ... Honours even at Balmoor Peterhead played out a 1-1 draw with Stranraer in an evenly-fought encounter at the Balmoor Stadium. The visitors got off to a flying start when Craig Malcolm netted his 10th goal of the season in the first minute, striking home from just inside the box. Peterhead levelled from the spot just before the interval, Rory McAllister converted after Graeme Sharp was brought down by Scott Taggart. McAllister tested goalkeeper David Mitchell shortly after the restart but ... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Peterhead-vs-Stranraer-article861682.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Clyde-vs-East-Stirling-article861680.html Bully Wee coast to win Clyde recorded back-to-back wins in the league for the first time this season with a 3-0 victory over East Stirling. Steven Jackson upended Brian McQueen in the box to allow John Sweeney to slot Clyde into the lead from the penalty spot in the 19th minute. Sweeney had the chance to double his tally after Joseph Dingwall's foul on Kieran Brannan, but the striker's second spot-kick was pushed away by Calum Antell. There was no response from East Stirling and Clyde we... Bully Wee coast to win Clyde recorded back-to-back wins in the league for the first time this season with a 3-0 victory over East Stirling. Steven Jackson upended Brian McQueen in the box to allow John Sweeney to slot Clyde into the lead from the penalty spot in the 19th minute. Sweeney had the chance to double his tally after Joseph Dingwall's foul on Kieran Brannan, but the striker's second spot-kick was pushed away by Calum Antell. There was no response from East Stirling and Clyde we... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Clyde-vs-East-Stirling-article861680.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Annan-Athletic-vs-Elgin-article861678.html Draw dents duo's promotion hopes Annan and Elgin lost ground on the top three in the Scottish Third Division after playing out a 1-1 draw. The hosts took an early lead when a deep cross from David Winters found Jack Steele who headed across Alexander Clark into the far corner. Elgin came straight back and equalised with 29 minutes gone, Daniel Moore getting to the by-line and chipping the ball to David Niven, who planted a powerful header into the top corner. The visitors should have led... Draw dents duo's promotion hopes Annan and Elgin lost ground on the top three in the Scottish Third Division after playing out a 1-1 draw. The hosts took an early lead when a deep cross from David Winters found Jack Steele who headed across Alexander Clark into the far corner. Elgin came straight back and equalised with 29 minutes gone, Daniel Moore getting to the by-line and chipping the ball to David Niven, who planted a powerful header into the top corner. The visitors should have led... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Annan-Athletic-vs-Elgin-article861678.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Alloa-vs-Berwick-article861676.html Gray day for Alloa Damon Gray's penalty ended Alloa's 15-match unbeaten run as Berwick earned a surprise 1-0 win at Recreation Park. The hosts had won seven straight league games coming into the fixture and looked the likeliest to opening the scoring, Ryan McCord crashing a right-foot volley against the crossbar from the edge of the area six minutes before the break. But it was Ian Little's side who broke the deadlock after 59 minutes when Gray was fouled by Ben Gordon inside the area. He... Gray day for Alloa Damon Gray's penalty ended Alloa's 15-match unbeaten run as Berwick earned a surprise 1-0 win at Recreation Park. The hosts had won seven straight league games coming into the fixture and looked the likeliest to opening the scoring, Ryan McCord crashing a right-foot volley against the crossbar from the edge of the area six minutes before the break. But it was Ian Little's side who broke the deadlock after 59 minutes when Gray was fouled by Ben Gordon inside the area. He... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Alloa-vs-Berwick-article861676.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Stenhousemuir-vs-Dumbarton-article861674.html Victory for the Sons Dumbarton moved level on points with Stenhousemuir after a 2-1 away win over their nine-man play-off rivals. The home side had a disastrous opening period to the game with defender Ross McMillan and left wing-back Kevin McKinlay both dismissed inside 33 minutes. McMillan received his second red card of the season for a professional foul on Bryan Prunty after 10 minutes, before McKinlay committed his second bookable offence just after the half-hour mark. The visitors ... Victory for the Sons Dumbarton moved level on points with Stenhousemuir after a 2-1 away win over their nine-man play-off rivals. The home side had a disastrous opening period to the game with defender Ross McMillan and left wing-back Kevin McKinlay both dismissed inside 33 minutes. McMillan received his second red card of the season for a professional foul on Bryan Prunty after 10 minutes, before McKinlay committed his second bookable offence just after the half-hour mark. The visitors ... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Stenhousemuir-vs-Dumbarton-article861674.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Forfar-vs-Arbroath-article861672.html Three in a row for Red Lichties Arbroath recorded a third successive win with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Forfar at Station Park. The visitors took the lead after 16 minutes when Stuart Malcolm headed home Paul Sheerin's cross. The Red Lichties extended their lead just before the interval, Collin Samuel netting from inside the area. Second-half substitute Lee Sibanda added a third after 75 minutes with a neat close-range finish. The home side pulled a goal back on 80 minutes when Marty... Three in a row for Red Lichties Arbroath recorded a third successive win with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Forfar at Station Park. The visitors took the lead after 16 minutes when Stuart Malcolm headed home Paul Sheerin's cross. The Red Lichties extended their lead just before the interval, Collin Samuel netting from inside the area. Second-half substitute Lee Sibanda added a third after 75 minutes with a neat close-range finish. The home side pulled a goal back on 80 minutes when Marty... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Forfar-vs-Arbroath-article861672.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Cowdenbeath-vs-Stirling-article861670.html Coult treble sees off Stirling Lewis Coult's perfect hat-trick inspired Cowdenbeath to a 4-1 win over bottom side Stirling and send them five points clear at the top of the Scottish Second Division. Cowdenbeath were quick out of the blocks as Coult put them ahead with a low, left-footed strike into the bottom corner in the 12th minute. But Stirling showed spirit and Sean Dillon headed an Alan Cook corner into the path of Gary Thom to lash home the equaliser before half-time. Cowdenbeath ... Coult treble sees off Stirling Lewis Coult's perfect hat-trick inspired Cowdenbeath to a 4-1 win over bottom side Stirling and send them five points clear at the top of the Scottish Second Division. Cowdenbeath were quick out of the blocks as Coult put them ahead with a low, left-footed strike into the bottom corner in the 12th minute. But Stirling showed spirit and Sean Dillon headed an Alan Cook corner into the path of Gary Thom to lash home the equaliser before half-time. Cowdenbeath ... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Cowdenbeath-vs-Stirling-article861670.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Brechin-vs-Airdrie-Utd-article861668.html Brechin grind out a draw Ten-man Brechin held on in the final stages to earn a 1-1 draw with Airdrie. Airdrie started the brighter and should have gone ahead in the third minute, but Sean Lynch dragged his close-range shot wide. But it was Brechin's top scorer that broke the deadlock as Paul McManus slotted home his 12th goal of the campaign from six yards. Airdrie pushed for the equaliser after the break and Jamie Stevenson should have done better than strike straight at Craig Nelson fr... Brechin grind out a draw Ten-man Brechin held on in the final stages to earn a 1-1 draw with Airdrie. Airdrie started the brighter and should have gone ahead in the third minute, but Sean Lynch dragged his close-range shot wide. But it was Brechin's top scorer that broke the deadlock as Paul McManus slotted home his 12th goal of the campaign from six yards. Airdrie pushed for the equaliser after the break and Jamie Stevenson should have done better than strike straight at Craig Nelson fr... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Brechin-vs-Airdrie-Utd-article861668.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Albion-vs-East-Fife-article861666.html Jordan's the man for Albion A late Jordan Halsman strike ended Albion's losing streak as his side came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw against East Fife. The hosts came into the game without a win in five but had the best opportunity of the first half when Albion debutant Danny McKay drilled a left-footed effort wide from just six yards on the half-hour mark. Paul Martin's side were made to pay in the 57th minute when Ryan Wallace struck a clinical finish past Albion goalkeeper Derek Gasto... Jordan's the man for Albion A late Jordan Halsman strike ended Albion's losing streak as his side came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw against East Fife. The hosts came into the game without a win in five but had the best opportunity of the first half when Albion debutant Danny McKay drilled a left-footed effort wide from just six yards on the half-hour mark. Paul Martin's side were made to pay in the 57th minute when Ryan Wallace struck a clinical finish past Albion goalkeeper Derek Gasto... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Albion-vs-East-Fife-article861666.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Raith-vs-Ross-County-article861664.html Walker rescues Rovers Substitute Jamie Walker's 89th-minute goal earned Raith a late point in a 1-1 draw against Ross County. Raith returned to action after three weeks without a game and looked rusty early on, with John Baird spurning the game's first clear opening, volleying Joe Hamill's cross over the bar after 11 minutes. The league leaders had the best chance of an even first half as Iain Vigurs forced Raith goalkeeper David McGurn into a save with a far-post header from just six yar... Walker rescues Rovers Substitute Jamie Walker's 89th-minute goal earned Raith a late point in a 1-1 draw against Ross County. Raith returned to action after three weeks without a game and looked rusty early on, with John Baird spurning the game's first clear opening, volleying Joe Hamill's cross over the bar after 11 minutes. The league leaders had the best chance of an even first half as Iain Vigurs forced Raith goalkeeper David McGurn into a save with a far-post header from just six yar... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Raith-vs-Ross-County-article861664.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Morton-vs-Falkirk-article861662.html Bairns held to stalemate Falkirk missed the opportunity to close the gap on Scottish First Division leaders Ross County after being held to a goalless draw by Morton. Morton had an early chance to go ahead but Derek Young's close-range header from Peter MacDonald's cross went over the bar after two minutes. The home side continued to dominate the early exchanges but it was the Bairns who almost broke the deadlock when Colin Stewart produced a brilliant reflex save to tip Jordan White's he... Bairns held to stalemate Falkirk missed the opportunity to close the gap on Scottish First Division leaders Ross County after being held to a goalless draw by Morton. Morton had an early chance to go ahead but Derek Young's close-range header from Peter MacDonald's cross went over the bar after two minutes. The home side continued to dominate the early exchanges but it was the Bairns who almost broke the deadlock when Colin Stewart produced a brilliant reflex save to tip Jordan White's he... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Morton-vs-Falkirk-article861662.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Livingston-vs-Partick-article861660.html Easy for Livi Livingston leapfrogged Partick and moved into fourth with a 3-1 win over their Scottish First Division rivals. The home side went in front after 36 minutes when Liam Fox picked out Marc McNulty to stroke the ball into the bottom corner of the net for his 10th goal of the season. And the lead was doubled within 20 seconds of the restart as Paul Watson rose highest to head home Robert Barr's corner. The game was over as a contest in the 52nd minute when Kyle Jacobs fired home... Easy for Livi Livingston leapfrogged Partick and moved into fourth with a 3-1 win over their Scottish First Division rivals. The home side went in front after 36 minutes when Liam Fox picked out Marc McNulty to stroke the ball into the bottom corner of the net for his 10th goal of the season. And the lead was doubled within 20 seconds of the restart as Paul Watson rose highest to head home Robert Barr's corner. The game was over as a contest in the 52nd minute when Kyle Jacobs fired home... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Livingston-vs-Partick-article861660.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Dundee-vs-Hamilton-article861658.html Routledge rescues Accies Substitute Jon Routledge's late equaliser salvaged a point for Hamilton in a 2-2 draw with Dundee. Steven Milne's penalty put the hosts ahead 11 minutes from time but Routledge had the last word by levelling in the 85th minute. Jon McShane slammed in a 12th-minute opener from close range to set Hamilton on their way as they looked to exact revenge for the 6-1 drubbing Dundee handed them back in December. But the hosts pulled themselves level eight minutes after t... Routledge rescues Accies Substitute Jon Routledge's late equaliser salvaged a point for Hamilton in a 2-2 draw with Dundee. Steven Milne's penalty put the hosts ahead 11 minutes from time but Routledge had the last word by levelling in the 85th minute. Jon McShane slammed in a 12th-minute opener from close range to set Hamilton on their way as they looked to exact revenge for the 6-1 drubbing Dundee handed them back in December. But the hosts pulled themselves level eight minutes after t... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Dundee-vs-Hamilton-article861658.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Ayr-vs-Queen-of-South-article861656.html Moffat rescues Ayr Michael Moffat climbed off the bench to rescue a point for Ayr in a 1-1 draw against Queen of the South in a battle of the bottom two. The visitors spurned an early chance to take the lead when Sam Parkin headed straight at Kevin Cuthbert from close range. United took it as a wake-up call and created a chance of their own in the 15th minute but Mark Roberts fired narrowly wide. Stephen Simmons put the Doonhamers ahead with 14 minutes left, steering home after Scott McL... Moffat rescues Ayr Michael Moffat climbed off the bench to rescue a point for Ayr in a 1-1 draw against Queen of the South in a battle of the bottom two. The visitors spurned an early chance to take the lead when Sam Parkin headed straight at Kevin Cuthbert from close range. United took it as a wake-up call and created a chance of their own in the 15th minute but Mark Roberts fired narrowly wide. Stephen Simmons put the Doonhamers ahead with 14 minutes left, steering home after Scott McL... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Ayr-vs-Queen-of-South-article861656.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/St-Mirren-vs-Motherwell-article860127.html Buddies and Well share the spoils St Mirren and Motherwell had to settle for a share of the spoils in a feisty Clydesdale Bank Premier League goalless draw. The home side had by far the best of the first half and Darren Randolph pulled off a wonderful save to deny Gary Teale after a period of sustained pressure. However, third-placed Motherwell found their stride after the break and St Mirren goalkeeper Craig Samson produced a stunning stop from Michael Higdon to prevent the visitors from... Buddies and Well share the spoils St Mirren and Motherwell had to settle for a share of the spoils in a feisty Clydesdale Bank Premier League goalless draw. The home side had by far the best of the first half and Darren Randolph pulled off a wonderful save to deny Gary Teale after a period of sustained pressure. However, third-placed Motherwell found their stride after the break and St Mirren goalkeeper Craig Samson produced a stunning stop from Michael Higdon to prevent the visitors from... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/St-Mirren-vs-Motherwell-article860127.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/St-Johnstone-vs-Dundee-Utd-article860125.html Five-star Terrors stun Saints A calamitous pair of own goals from St Johnstone and an incredible three goals in the final seven minutes gave Dundee United a stunning 5-1 victory in an action-packed Clydesdale Bank Premier League Tayside derby. Saints dominated much of the first half at McDiarmid Park but found themselves a goal behind at half-time after Steven Anderson had bundled into his own net following a dreadful blunder by keeper Peter Enckelman. A second own goal on the hour mark, ... Five-star Terrors stun Saints A calamitous pair of own goals from St Johnstone and an incredible three goals in the final seven minutes gave Dundee United a stunning 5-1 victory in an action-packed Clydesdale Bank Premier League Tayside derby. Saints dominated much of the first half at McDiarmid Park but found themselves a goal behind at half-time after Steven Anderson had bundled into his own net following a dreadful blunder by keeper Peter Enckelman. A second own goal on the hour mark, ... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/St-Johnstone-vs-Dundee-Utd-article860125.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Kilmarnock-vs-Hearts-article860123.html Santana seals late point for Hearts Suso Santana's injury-time equaliser earned Hearts a 1-1 draw against Kilmarnock in a feisty encounter at Rugby Park. Paul Heffernan bundled home 10 minutes from time to put Kilmarnock seemingly on course for three points, but substitute Santana rose to meet Paul McGowan's cross in the dying stages of the game to ensure a share of the points from the Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash. Both sides finished the game with 10 men after Dieter Van Tornhout... Santana seals late point for Hearts Suso Santana's injury-time equaliser earned Hearts a 1-1 draw against Kilmarnock in a feisty encounter at Rugby Park. Paul Heffernan bundled home 10 minutes from time to put Kilmarnock seemingly on course for three points, but substitute Santana rose to meet Paul McGowan's cross in the dying stages of the game to ensure a share of the points from the Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash. Both sides finished the game with 10 men after Dieter Van Tornhout... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Kilmarnock-vs-Hearts-article860123.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Hibernian-vs-Aberdeen-article860121.html Hibs held by Dons Hibernian moved a point clear of Clydesdale Bank Premier League bottom club Dunfermline with a goalless draw against Aberdeen - but it could have been more for the capital club at Easter Road. Dons goalkeeper Jason Brown saved well from Isaiah Osbourne after 25 minutes and Hibs had appeals for a penalty turned down midway through the second half after the ball appeared to hit Dons defender Andrew Considine on the arm. Mitchel Megginson on the left was a useful outlet for... Hibs held by Dons Hibernian moved a point clear of Clydesdale Bank Premier League bottom club Dunfermline with a goalless draw against Aberdeen - but it could have been more for the capital club at Easter Road. Dons goalkeeper Jason Brown saved well from Isaiah Osbourne after 25 minutes and Hibs had appeals for a penalty turned down midway through the second half after the ball appeared to hit Dons defender Andrew Considine on the arm. Mitchel Megginson on the left was a useful outlet for... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Hibernian-vs-Aberdeen-article860121.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Celtic-vs-Inverness-CT-article860119.html Ledley keeps Celtic soaring Joe Ledley's first-half goal gave Celtic a 1-0 victory over Inverness at Parkhead and restored their four-point lead over Rangers at the top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League. The Wales midfielder converted a James Forrest cross after 16 minutes from close range to extend the Hoops' domestic winning run to 17 games. However, most of the drama came after the break. Celtic defender Daniel Majstorovic, back in the side for the injured Thomas Rogne, was contro... Ledley keeps Celtic soaring Joe Ledley's first-half goal gave Celtic a 1-0 victory over Inverness at Parkhead and restored their four-point lead over Rangers at the top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League. The Wales midfielder converted a James Forrest cross after 16 minutes from close range to extend the Hoops' domestic winning run to 17 games. However, most of the drama came after the break. Celtic defender Daniel Majstorovic, back in the side for the injured Thomas Rogne, was contro... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Celtic-vs-Inverness-CT-article860119.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Torquay-vs-Shrewsbury-article860117.html Gulls keep on soaring Torquay registered their sixth successive win to overtake promotion rivals Shrewsbury and soar into fourth spot in npower League Two with a 1-0 victory at Plainmoor. Torquay grabbed the only goal of the game in the 68th minute. Recalled striker Taiwo Atieno looped a header towards goal following Danny Stevens' cross from the left and central defender Mark Ellis seemed to help the ball over the line in the ensuing goalmouth scramble. Visiting keeper Chris Neal made a ... Gulls keep on soaring Torquay registered their sixth successive win to overtake promotion rivals Shrewsbury and soar into fourth spot in npower League Two with a 1-0 victory at Plainmoor. Torquay grabbed the only goal of the game in the 68th minute. Recalled striker Taiwo Atieno looped a header towards goal following Danny Stevens' cross from the left and central defender Mark Ellis seemed to help the ball over the line in the ensuing goalmouth scramble. Visiting keeper Chris Neal made a ... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Torquay-vs-Shrewsbury-article860117.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Hereford-vs-Cheltenham-article860111.html Robins fly to top after draw Cheltenham climbed to the top of npower League Two after fighting back from a goal down to draw 1-1 with struggling Hereford at Edgar Street. Striker Kaid Mohamed headed home the Robins' equaliser in the 49th minute that cancelled out Hereford's first-half strike from Delroy Facey. Hereford forced three corners before taking the lead in the 12th minute through striker Facey. Frenchman Benoit Dalibard swept a high ball over to Facey, who headed past goalkeeper ... Robins fly to top after draw Cheltenham climbed to the top of npower League Two after fighting back from a goal down to draw 1-1 with struggling Hereford at Edgar Street. Striker Kaid Mohamed headed home the Robins' equaliser in the 49th minute that cancelled out Hereford's first-half strike from Delroy Facey. Hereford forced three corners before taking the lead in the 12th minute through striker Facey. Frenchman Benoit Dalibard swept a high ball over to Facey, who headed past goalkeeper ... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Hereford-vs-Cheltenham-article860111.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Bristol-Rovers-vs-Morecambe-article860103.html Rovers march on under McGhee Bristol Rovers continued their revival under Mark McGhee as they recorded a third straight win with a 2-1 triumph at home to Morecambe. Lee Brown tapped in at the far post just prior to the hour mark after Scott McGleish had touched on a driven cross from the right by substitute Eliot Richards. And McGleish himself made sure of maximum points from three games under McGhee's management by rifling home a 75th-minute penalty after a needless shirt tug by Shrimps ... Rovers march on under McGhee Bristol Rovers continued their revival under Mark McGhee as they recorded a third straight win with a 2-1 triumph at home to Morecambe. Lee Brown tapped in at the far post just prior to the hour mark after Scott McGleish had touched on a driven cross from the right by substitute Eliot Richards. And McGleish himself made sure of maximum points from three games under McGhee's management by rifling home a 75th-minute penalty after a needless shirt tug by Shrimps ... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Bristol-Rovers-vs-Morecambe-article860103.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Sheff-Utd-vs-Wycombe-article860087.html Blades hot on the heels of Owls Will Hoskins' debut goal helped Sheffield United to a 3-0 win over Wycombe as Danny Wilson's side moved up to third place in League One. Substitute Hoskins pounced in the 66th minute, five minutes after replacing Richard Creswell, before Ched Evans and Kevin McDonald sealed the points to leave the Blades just one behind Sheffield Wednesday with two games in hand over their city rivals. After an opening period of dominance from the promotion-chasing home sid... Blades hot on the heels of Owls Will Hoskins' debut goal helped Sheffield United to a 3-0 win over Wycombe as Danny Wilson's side moved up to third place in League One. Substitute Hoskins pounced in the 66th minute, five minutes after replacing Richard Creswell, before Ched Evans and Kevin McDonald sealed the points to leave the Blades just one behind Sheffield Wednesday with two games in hand over their city rivals. After an opening period of dominance from the promotion-chasing home sid... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Sheff-Utd-vs-Wycombe-article860087.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Hartlepool-vs-Bournemouth-article860079.html Pools settle for hard-earned point Hartlepool and Bournemouth played out an attritional goalless draw in freezing conditions at Victoria Park. In one of only three League One games to go ahead, neither side looked like breaking the deadlock. Pools, now five games unbeaten under new boss Neale Cooper, had two early openings. First in a frantic goalmouth scramble, the ball would not fall for either Sam Collins or Andy Monkhouse to nail a clear strike on goal. Then Gary Liddle swept over an... Pools settle for hard-earned point Hartlepool and Bournemouth played out an attritional goalless draw in freezing conditions at Victoria Park. In one of only three League One games to go ahead, neither side looked like breaking the deadlock. Pools, now five games unbeaten under new boss Neale Cooper, had two early openings. First in a frantic goalmouth scramble, the ball would not fall for either Sam Collins or Andy Monkhouse to nail a clear strike on goal. Then Gary Liddle swept over an... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Hartlepool-vs-Bournemouth-article860079.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Exeter-vs-Sheff-Wed-article860077.html Grecians stall Owls promotion push Billy Jones and David Noble struck sensational free-kicks to earn Exeter a 2-1 win, their first success at home since the end of November, and dent Sheffield Wednesday's promotion hopes. Wednesday had the best chance of an even first half when Miguel Angel Llera headed a corner goalwards. The ball seemed destined for the top corner, but Exeter goalkeeper Artur Krysiak threw out his right hand to make a superb save, while Exeter's Daniel Nardiello had a g... Grecians stall Owls promotion push Billy Jones and David Noble struck sensational free-kicks to earn Exeter a 2-1 win, their first success at home since the end of November, and dent Sheffield Wednesday's promotion hopes. Wednesday had the best chance of an even first half when Miguel Angel Llera headed a corner goalwards. The ball seemed destined for the top corner, but Exeter goalkeeper Artur Krysiak threw out his right hand to make a superb save, while Exeter's Daniel Nardiello had a g... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Exeter-vs-Sheff-Wed-article860077.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Southampton-vs-Burnley-article860071.html Lallana leads Saints home Adam Lallana set Southampton on their way to a 2-0 home win over Burnley as they roared back to within a point of the top of the npower Championship. Nigel Adkins' side secured only their second victory since Boxing Day to cut the gap on leaders West Ham, whose game at Peterborough fell foul of the wintry weather. Lallana opened the scoring with his ninth goal of the season and Billy Sharp was credited with the second, although Burnley defender Ben Mee got the fi... Lallana leads Saints home Adam Lallana set Southampton on their way to a 2-0 home win over Burnley as they roared back to within a point of the top of the npower Championship. Nigel Adkins' side secured only their second victory since Boxing Day to cut the gap on leaders West Ham, whose game at Peterborough fell foul of the wintry weather. Lallana opened the scoring with his ninth goal of the season and Billy Sharp was credited with the second, although Burnley defender Ben Mee got the fi... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Southampton-vs-Burnley-article860071.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Reading-vs-Coventry-article860069.html Royals overcome basement boys Jimmy Kebe and Jason Roberts found the net as Reading made it back-to-back home wins in the npower Championship with a 2-0 victory over Coventry. The pair registered in the first 45 minutes as the Royals followed up their 1-0 triumph over Bristol City at the Madejski Stadium a fortnight ago with another three important points in the race for a play-off place. Despite starting the match slowly and enjoying very few clear-cut chances, Reading cantered into a tw... Royals overcome basement boys Jimmy Kebe and Jason Roberts found the net as Reading made it back-to-back home wins in the npower Championship with a 2-0 victory over Coventry. The pair registered in the first 45 minutes as the Royals followed up their 1-0 triumph over Bristol City at the Madejski Stadium a fortnight ago with another three important points in the race for a play-off place. Despite starting the match slowly and enjoying very few clear-cut chances, Reading cantered into a tw... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Reading-vs-Coventry-article860069.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Nottm-Forest-vs-Watford-article860065.html Deeney salvages point for Hornets Troy Deeney's first-half header earned Watford a 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest on an emotional day at the City Ground. A minute's applause was held before kick-off for Forest owner Nigel Doughty who died last weekend and it was the home side who dominated for long spells. They deservedly went in front through Gareth McCleary's 25-yard strike before Deeney equalised a minute before the break. Forest pressed in the second half and Chris Gunter was unlucky ... Deeney salvages point for Hornets Troy Deeney's first-half header earned Watford a 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest on an emotional day at the City Ground. A minute's applause was held before kick-off for Forest owner Nigel Doughty who died last weekend and it was the home side who dominated for long spells. They deservedly went in front through Gareth McCleary's 25-yard strike before Deeney equalised a minute before the break. Forest pressed in the second half and Chris Gunter was unlucky ... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Nottm-Forest-vs-Watford-article860065.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Millwall-vs-Derby-article860063.html Lions and Rams in tame draw Millwall and Derby shared the spoils after a drab goalless draw in their npower Championship fixture at The Den as neither side could muster up enough quality to earn all three points. There was a distinct lack of clear-cut chances although Derby's Craig Bryson squandered the best as he placed a shot wide from six yards after Millwall goalkeeper David Forde palmed Jamie Ward's effort straight into his path. The Lions have only won once in the league since Boxin... Lions and Rams in tame draw Millwall and Derby shared the spoils after a drab goalless draw in their npower Championship fixture at The Den as neither side could muster up enough quality to earn all three points. There was a distinct lack of clear-cut chances although Derby's Craig Bryson squandered the best as he placed a shot wide from six yards after Millwall goalkeeper David Forde palmed Jamie Ward's effort straight into his path. The Lions have only won once in the league since Boxin... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Millwall-vs-Derby-article860063.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Leicester-vs-Cardiff-article860061.html Gallagher brace sinks Bluebirds Paul Gallagher scored a goal in each half as Cardiff saw their promotion challenge falter with a 2-1 defeat to Leicester at the King Power Stadium. Malky Mackay's Carling Cup finalists suffered back-to-back league defeats for the first time this season as they followed up last week's 3-1 loss at home to Blackpool with a largely abject display. Only the inspired form of Cardiff goalkeeper David Marshall kept Leicester at bay until Gallagher - who replaced th... Gallagher brace sinks Bluebirds Paul Gallagher scored a goal in each half as Cardiff saw their promotion challenge falter with a 2-1 defeat to Leicester at the King Power Stadium. Malky Mackay's Carling Cup finalists suffered back-to-back league defeats for the first time this season as they followed up last week's 3-1 loss at home to Blackpool with a largely abject display. Only the inspired form of Cardiff goalkeeper David Marshall kept Leicester at bay until Gallagher - who replaced th... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Leicester-vs-Cardiff-article860061.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Leeds-vs-Brighton-article860059.html Navarro stuns Leeds Alan Navarro struck an injury-time winner for Brighton as their 2-1 victory maintained their unbeaten run in 2012 and dented Neil Redfearn's hopes of becoming the next Leeds manager in the process. The 46-year-old has been granted what amounts to a four-game interview to impress after the sacking of Simon Grayson 10 days ago and, after winning at Bristol City last weekend, looked to have remained unbeaten when Luciano Becchio cancelled out Craig Mackail-Smith's opener. ... Navarro stuns Leeds Alan Navarro struck an injury-time winner for Brighton as their 2-1 victory maintained their unbeaten run in 2012 and dented Neil Redfearn's hopes of becoming the next Leeds manager in the process. The 46-year-old has been granted what amounts to a four-game interview to impress after the sacking of Simon Grayson 10 days ago and, after winning at Bristol City last weekend, looked to have remained unbeaten when Luciano Becchio cancelled out Craig Mackail-Smith's opener. ... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Leeds-vs-Brighton-article860059.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Hull-vs-Bristol-City-article860055.html Hobbs rocks Robins Jack Hobbs scored his first league goal in over three years as Hull climbed back into the top six of the npower Championship with a comfortable 3-0 home win over Bristol City. Skipper Hobbs, last on target while on loan at Leicester in January 2009, headed his side into a 13th-minute lead, Slovenia international Robert Koren added a second two minutes later and Matty Fryatt made sure of the points with his first goal in over two months on the hour mark. Nick Barmby's si... Hobbs rocks Robins Jack Hobbs scored his first league goal in over three years as Hull climbed back into the top six of the npower Championship with a comfortable 3-0 home win over Bristol City. Skipper Hobbs, last on target while on loan at Leicester in January 2009, headed his side into a 13th-minute lead, Slovenia international Robert Koren added a second two minutes later and Matty Fryatt made sure of the points with his first goal in over two months on the hour mark. Nick Barmby's si... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Hull-vs-Bristol-City-article860055.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Swansea-vs-Norwich-article860049.html Holt at the double in Canaries comeback Captain Grant Holt grabbed a second-half double as Norwich came from behind to claim a thrilling 3-2 victory at the Liberty Stadium and climb to eighth in the Barclays Premier League table. The Canaries had enjoyed the better of the opening half but trailed at the interval after Danny Graham had coolly slotted the opener from Nathan Dyer's pass in the 23rd minute. But Norwich were ahead within six minutes of the restart as Holt's header deflected in... Holt at the double in Canaries comeback Captain Grant Holt grabbed a second-half double as Norwich came from behind to claim a thrilling 3-2 victory at the Liberty Stadium and climb to eighth in the Barclays Premier League table. The Canaries had enjoyed the better of the opening half but trailed at the interval after Danny Graham had coolly slotted the opener from Nathan Dyer's pass in the 23rd minute. But Norwich were ahead within six minutes of the restart as Holt's header deflected in... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Swansea-vs-Norwich-article860049.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Sunderland-vs-Arsenal-article860047.html Henry the hero in Gunners victory Thierry Henry signed off with a last-ditch winner as Arsenal came from behind to see off Sunderland 2-1. The Frenchman, playing in the final Barclays Premier League game of his loan spell, volleyed home from Andrey Arshavin's injury-time cross to complete a comeback which had begun when Aaron Ramsey had cancelled out James McClean's 70th-minute opener. However, the visitors were unhappy with the Irishman, who picked up a loose ball with defender Per Merte... Henry the hero in Gunners victory Thierry Henry signed off with a last-ditch winner as Arsenal came from behind to see off Sunderland 2-1. The Frenchman, playing in the final Barclays Premier League game of his loan spell, volleyed home from Andrey Arshavin's injury-time cross to complete a comeback which had begun when Aaron Ramsey had cancelled out James McClean's 70th-minute opener. However, the visitors were unhappy with the Irishman, who picked up a loose ball with defender Per Merte... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Sunderland-vs-Arsenal-article860047.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Fulham-vs-Stoke-article860045.html Pogrebnyak shines as Fulham win Pavel Pogrebnyak's debut goal helped Fulham on the way to a 2-1 victory against out-of-form Stoke in the Barclays Premier League. The Russia international joined Martin Jol's side from Stuttgart on transfer deadline day and quickly made his mark at Craven Cottage. Despite training with his new team-mates for the first time two days ago, Pogrebnyak fitted in seamlessly and, at first glance, seemed a more than ample replacement for Bobby Zamora as he netted 1... Pogrebnyak shines as Fulham win Pavel Pogrebnyak's debut goal helped Fulham on the way to a 2-1 victory against out-of-form Stoke in the Barclays Premier League. The Russia international joined Martin Jol's side from Stuttgart on transfer deadline day and quickly made his mark at Craven Cottage. Despite training with his new team-mates for the first time two days ago, Pogrebnyak fitted in seamlessly and, at first glance, seemed a more than ample replacement for Bobby Zamora as he netted 1... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Fulham-vs-Stoke-article860045.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Everton-vs-Chelsea-article860043.html Toffees turn up the heat on Chelsea Steven Pienaar and Denis Stracqualursi struck as Everton piled on the pressure for Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas with a 2-0 victory at Goodison Park. Pienaar celebrated his return by firing the Toffees into a fifth-minute lead on another dismal Barclays Premier League afternoon for Chelsea and Stracqualursi doubled the advantage in the second half. The defeat left Chelsea, losing at the ground for a third successive year, without a win in four leagu... Toffees turn up the heat on Chelsea Steven Pienaar and Denis Stracqualursi struck as Everton piled on the pressure for Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas with a 2-0 victory at Goodison Park. Pienaar celebrated his return by firing the Toffees into a fifth-minute lead on another dismal Barclays Premier League afternoon for Chelsea and Stracqualursi doubled the advantage in the second half. The defeat left Chelsea, losing at the ground for a third successive year, without a win in four leagu... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Everton-vs-Chelsea-article860043.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Bolton-vs-Wigan-article860041.html McArthur gives Latics lifeline James McArthur handed rock-bottom Wigan a Barclays Premier League lifeline with a dramatic late winner to sink fellow strugglers Bolton 2-1 at the Reebok Stadium. Roberto Martinez's men still sit at the bottom of the pile but the importance of McArthur's 75th minute strike will not be underestimated as it drew the Latics back into the pack. McArthur swept home the rebound after Victor Moses' effort had struck Bolton keeper Adam Bogdan and rebounded into his ... McArthur gives Latics lifeline James McArthur handed rock-bottom Wigan a Barclays Premier League lifeline with a dramatic late winner to sink fellow strugglers Bolton 2-1 at the Reebok Stadium. Roberto Martinez's men still sit at the bottom of the pile but the importance of McArthur's 75th minute strike will not be underestimated as it drew the Latics back into the pack. McArthur swept home the rebound after Victor Moses' effort had struck Bolton keeper Adam Bogdan and rebounded into his ... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Bolton-vs-Wigan-article860041.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Blackburn-vs-QPR-article860039.html Yak comes back to boost Rovers Ayegbeni Yakubu made a goalscoring return as Blackburn survived a second-half fightback from fellow strugglers QPR to secure three precious points from a 3-2 victory at Ewood Park. Rovers striker Yakubu, back from suspension, opened the scoring in the 15th minute with a shot from the edge of the penalty area, Steven Nzonzi extended the lead in the 23rd by converting Junior Hoilett's pass and Nedum Onuoha's own-goal then made it 3-0 just prior to the interval.... Yak comes back to boost Rovers Ayegbeni Yakubu made a goalscoring return as Blackburn survived a second-half fightback from fellow strugglers QPR to secure three precious points from a 3-2 victory at Ewood Park. Rovers striker Yakubu, back from suspension, opened the scoring in the 15th minute with a shot from the edge of the penalty area, Steven Nzonzi extended the lead in the 23rd by converting Junior Hoilett's pass and Nedum Onuoha's own-goal then made it 3-0 just prior to the interval.... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Blackburn-vs-QPR-article860039.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Stockport-vs-Newport-County-article758547.html Rowe doubles up but Hatters denied Stockport and 10-man Newport played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in the only Blue Square Bet Premier fixture of the day to beat the freeze. The hosts took the lead after just eight minutes when Danny Rowe finished from close range. Andy Sandell levelled shortly after the restart with a fine strike from outside of the area to record his first goal of the season. Newport were reduced to 10 men just before the hour mark when Sandell was dismissed for foul ... Rowe doubles up but Hatters denied Stockport and 10-man Newport played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in the only Blue Square Bet Premier fixture of the day to beat the freeze. The hosts took the lead after just eight minutes when Danny Rowe finished from close range. Andy Sandell levelled shortly after the restart with a fine strike from outside of the area to record his first goal of the season. Newport were reduced to 10 men just before the hour mark when Sandell was dismissed for foul ... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Stockport-vs-Newport-County-article758547.html 2012-02-11T15:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Man-Utd-vs-Liverpool-article837426.html Rooney double overshadowed by feud The simmering feud between Luis Suarez and Patrice Evra exploded at Old Trafford as Manchester United went top of the Premier League after a 2-1 win over Liverpool. On his first start since serving an eight-match ban for racially abusing Evra at Anfield in October, Suarez refused to offer his hand during the traditional pre-match handshake. Evra reacted angrily and after apparently trying to confront Suarez in the tunnel at the end of the first half cele... Rooney double overshadowed by feud The simmering feud between Luis Suarez and Patrice Evra exploded at Old Trafford as Manchester United went top of the Premier League after a 2-1 win over Liverpool. On his first start since serving an eight-match ban for racially abusing Evra at Anfield in October, Suarez refused to offer his hand during the traditional pre-match handshake. Evra reacted angrily and after apparently trying to confront Suarez in the tunnel at the end of the first half cele... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:45:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Man-Utd-vs-Liverpool-article837426.html 2012-02-11T12:45:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Dunfermline-vs-Rangers-article839291.html Four-star show from Gers Lee McCulloch grabbed his first goal of the season as Rangers fought back from behind to claim a 4-1 win and deny Dunfermline their first home victory of the campaign in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League. McCulloch played as a striker earlier in his career and delivered the goods after starting up front at East End Park, as Daniel Cousin - set for a return to Ibrox - looked on from the stand. McCulloch struck after David Healy cancelled out Andy Kirk's shock open... Four-star show from Gers Lee McCulloch grabbed his first goal of the season as Rangers fought back from behind to claim a 4-1 win and deny Dunfermline their first home victory of the campaign in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League. McCulloch played as a striker earlier in his career and delivered the goods after starting up front at East End Park, as Daniel Cousin - set for a return to Ibrox - looked on from the stand. McCulloch struck after David Healy cancelled out Andy Kirk's shock open... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Dunfermline-vs-Rangers-article839291.html 2012-02-11T12:00:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Southend-vs-Rotherham-article761978.html Debut delight for Harrad Shaun Harrad marked his Rotherham debut with a goal to help the Millers end their losing run with a 2-0 victory at Southend. The 27-year-old striker, who arrived on loan from Bury on Wednesday, charged down Bilel Mohsni's attempted clearance and netted from just inside the box to put the Shrimpers in front with only nine minutes gone. Southend thought they had equalised two minutes later but Elliot Benyon's header was ruled out for offside despite the ball appeari... Debut delight for Harrad Shaun Harrad marked his Rotherham debut with a goal to help the Millers end their losing run with a 2-0 victory at Southend. The 27-year-old striker, who arrived on loan from Bury on Wednesday, charged down Bilel Mohsni's attempted clearance and netted from just inside the box to put the Shrimpers in front with only nine minutes gone. Southend thought they had equalised two minutes later but Elliot Benyon's header was ruled out for offside despite the ball appeari... Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:45:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Southend-vs-Rotherham-article761978.html 2012-02-10T19:45:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Hearts-vs-Celtic-article844877.html Celtic move four clear after romp Celtic stretched their lead over Rangers at the top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League to four points with a 4-0 thrashing of Hearts at Tynecastle. Seconds after Stephen Elliott's second-minute header appeared to cross the line before being blocked by Celtic midfielder Joe Ledley, Hoops skipper Scott Brown drove low past Jambos goalkeeper Jamie MacDonald for the opener. Goals from midfielder Victor Wanyama and Ledley had the points secured by the inter... Celtic move four clear after romp Celtic stretched their lead over Rangers at the top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League to four points with a 4-0 thrashing of Hearts at Tynecastle. Seconds after Stephen Elliott's second-minute header appeared to cross the line before being blocked by Celtic midfielder Joe Ledley, Hoops skipper Scott Brown drove low past Jambos goalkeeper Jamie MacDonald for the opener. Goals from midfielder Victor Wanyama and Ledley had the points secured by the inter... Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:45:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Hearts-vs-Celtic-article844877.html 2012-02-08T19:45:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Bournemouth-vs-Exeter-article860773.html Malone stars as Cherries pick of Exeter Scott Malone came off the bench to spark a stirring second-half show by AFC Bournemouth as they scored twice in six minutes to beat League One strugglers Exeter 2-0 at a freezing Dean Court. Sidelined with a hamstring injury for the past two months, Malone came on midway through the second half and within four minutes of his arrival on the left flank created the opening goal for debutant Matt Tubbs. Six minutes later, he wrapped up the points for the... Malone stars as Cherries pick of Exeter Scott Malone came off the bench to spark a stirring second-half show by AFC Bournemouth as they scored twice in six minutes to beat League One strugglers Exeter 2-0 at a freezing Dean Court. Sidelined with a hamstring injury for the past two months, Malone came on midway through the second half and within four minutes of his arrival on the left flank created the opening goal for debutant Matt Tubbs. Six minutes later, he wrapped up the points for the... Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:45:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Bournemouth-vs-Exeter-article860773.html 2012-02-07T19:45:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Dunfermline-vs-Kilmarnock-article858021.html Killie squander top-six chance Kilmarnock missed the opportunity to return to the Clydesdale Bank Premier League's top six as Dunfermline claimed a valuable point in their battle against relegation after a 1-1 draw at East End Park. In a game postponed due to fog on December 10, James Fowler's deflected shot after 21 minutes put Killie ahead as the visitors sought to avenge the 3-0 loss to the Pars on January 21 and return to the top half of the table. Andy Kirk equalised after 44 minutes... Killie squander top-six chance Kilmarnock missed the opportunity to return to the Clydesdale Bank Premier League's top six as Dunfermline claimed a valuable point in their battle against relegation after a 1-1 draw at East End Park. In a game postponed due to fog on December 10, James Fowler's deflected shot after 21 minutes put Killie ahead as the visitors sought to avenge the 3-0 loss to the Pars on January 21 and return to the top half of the table. Andy Kirk equalised after 44 minutes... Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:45:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Dunfermline-vs-Kilmarnock-article858021.html 2012-02-07T19:45:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Crawley-Town-vs-Cheltenham-article842548.html Crawley back on top Tyrone Barnett and Sanchez Watt scored twice as Crawley leapt to the top of League Two at the expense of their promotion rivals following a 4-2 win over Cheltenham. The game was given the go-ahead after a 6.45pm pitch inspection and Cheltenham stunned the hosts when defender Luke Garbutt blasted them ahead after only six minutes with a 25-yard drive into the bottom corner. Crawley hit back to equalise when Watt, on loan from Arsenal, rifled his first goal for the club ... Crawley back on top Tyrone Barnett and Sanchez Watt scored twice as Crawley leapt to the top of League Two at the expense of their promotion rivals following a 4-2 win over Cheltenham. The game was given the go-ahead after a 6.45pm pitch inspection and Cheltenham stunned the hosts when defender Luke Garbutt blasted them ahead after only six minutes with a 25-yard drive into the bottom corner. Crawley hit back to equalise when Watt, on loan from Arsenal, rifled his first goal for the club ... Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:45:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Crawley-Town-vs-Cheltenham-article842548.html 2012-02-07T19:45:00Z false http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Birmingham-vs-Portsmouth-article808783.html Redmond leaves it late for Blues Nathan Redmond enhanced his burgeoning reputation with a superbly-taken late volley which fired Birmingham up to third in the npower Championship after a 1-0 win over Portsmouth. The highly-rated 17-year-old substitute was brought on to bring much-needed life to City's attacking play and he did just that, with his 86th-minute swivelled volley seeing off a Portsmouth side who had appeared set for a battling point. Fellow promising youngster Jordon Mutch had... Redmond leaves it late for Blues Nathan Redmond enhanced his burgeoning reputation with a superbly-taken late volley which fired Birmingham up to third in the npower Championship after a 1-0 win over Portsmouth. The highly-rated 17-year-old substitute was brought on to bring much-needed life to City's attacking play and he did just that, with his 86th-minute swivelled volley seeing off a Portsmouth side who had appeared set for a battling point. Fellow promising youngster Jordon Mutch had... Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:45:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/Birmingham-vs-Portsmouth-article808783.html 2012-02-07T19:45:00Z false