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0 Have your say James McFadden says Alex McLeish needs his Scotland players to step up and rival Leigh Griffiths in the scoring stakes. The Scots have managed just one goal in their last five games and McLeish’s right-hand man McFadden admits that is a worry.READ MORE: Rangers close in on loan deal for striker Umar SadiqA September 7 friendly with Belgium is Scotland’s next fixture, followed by their opening Nations League match against Albania three days later.Scotland have not been able to call on Celtic’s Griffiths since Gordon Strachan’s last match in charge against Slovenia, at the end of their failed World Cup qualifying bid.READ MORE: Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers wants to remain patient in transfer marketA calf injury kept the striker out of friendlies with Holland, Costa Rica and Hungary earlier this year while he was rested for the recent tour of Peru and Mexico.But while Scotland hope to have Griffiths involved next time out, McFadden admits … [Read more...] about James McFadden urges Scotland goal-scorers to challenge Leigh Griffiths

A late bogey spoiled Rory McIlroy’s second-round card at the Travelers Championship as he slipped off the pace of the early clubhouse lead. The Northern Irishman, starting on the back nine at TPC River Highlands in Connecticut, briefly tied the lead when he got to eight under after holing a 20-foot putt for his second birdie of the day at the second hole.His first birdie had come at the 296th-yard 15th, where he drove into a greenside bunker and splashed out to six feet, but a bogey three holes from home dropped him back to seven under - three off the lead set by Brian Harman’s 66.Two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson joined him on seven under after a second-round 63.England’s Paul Casey moved into an early share of second place on eight under after a 67, which included six birdies and three bogeys.However, overnight joint leader Jordan Spieth, also starting on the back nine, came unstuck in spectacular fashion at the 523-yard 13th after driving out of bounds and … [Read more...] about RORY McILROY: Late slip in Travelers Championship second round

Chorley boss Matt Jansen has sensationally quit his role at the club. Jansen, 40, has been associated with the club for eight years, and guided the Magpies to the play-offs twice in his three seasons as manager.Former Blackburn Rovers and Bolton player Jansen stepped up to the managerial role at the National League North club after the departure of Garry Flitcroft in 2015.Now, three years later, just before pre-season for the 2018-19 term kicks-off, Jansen is quitting due to the relationship between himself, the owners of the club and CEO Dave Riche which he says have 'irretrievably broken down'.A press release issued by Jansen's representatives explained the reason by the shock exit: It read: "The professional working relationship between Matt, his personal representative and the owners and CEO of the club has irretrievably broken down."The club’s refusal to discuss Matt’s personal terms for the 2018-2019 season have significantly contributed to his decision."He said: … [Read more...] about Shock exit for Chorley manager Matt Jansen

Worcestershire are on track to clinch their first Specsavers County Championship victory of the season despite the best efforts of Lancashire opener Keaton Jennings. The England batsman’s 135 not out underpinned Lancashire’s 269-4 after they were set a mammoth victory target of 602.However, with a further 333 required on the final day and only six wickets in hand, Lancashire face a battle to save the game.Ben Cox was able to put Worcestershire further in the ascendancy, building on Thursday’s centuries from Daryl Mitchell and Martin Guptill with a quickfire 50 on a wicket offering little assistance for bowlers.Danny Lamb had made history as he became the first concussion replacement in English first-class cricket, replacing Joe Mennie, who was struck on the head by a return drive from Guptill on Thursday.Lamb, making his first-class bow, opened the bowling but found little joy, conceding 45 runs from his five overs as Worcestershire looked for quick runs.Tom Bailey … [Read more...] about Keaton Jennings shines but Lancashire face an uphill battle at Worcestershire

0 Have your say Sunderland owner Stewart Donald has extended the season ticket deadline after sales surpassed 21,000 - beating last year's total despite relegation to League One. Donald has hailed supporters after his target of 20,000 season ticket sales by Friday was smashed, with the new owner now targeting the 23,000 mark.Supporters who have not yet renewed or bought their season card, now have until 4pm on Friday 20 July to sign up, before prices will rise.It comes as thousands of pink seats at the Stadium of Light will be replaced in the coming weeks, with an initial 10,000 seats replaced in the first phase.Reflecting on the season ticket sales, Donald said: "It is incredible to have not only reached our initial target, but to have exceeded it by quite some margin."I want to sincerely thank every fan who has put their faith in us and to continue to encourage those that may be still wavering, to join us for the new season."I think fans can see the progress we are making … [Read more...] about Sunderland extend season ticket deadline after huge response plus plans to replace pink Stadium of Light seats