Новости за 18.10.2019

Hamilton centre-back Sam Stubbs expects Saturdays opponents Hibernian to come to New Douglas Park with their sights firmly fixed on securing a long-awaited victory.Hibs enjoyed a series of positive results immediately before the international break, reaching the Betfred Cup semi-finals with a penalty shoot-out victory over Kilmarnock before holding champions Celtic and Aberdeen to draws in the Ladbrokes Premiership.But Paul Heckingbottoms side have not won a league game since their season-opener... Читать дальше...

Captain Marcus Fraser is focused on extending Ross Countys impressive unbeaten run when they visit champions Celtic this weekend.The Staggies travel to Celtic Park for Saturdays encounter in a rich vein of form, having picked up two wins and two draws in their four matches before the international break.And while defender Fraser knows the task ahead of them is not a straightforward one, he hopes Ross County can get another good result when they take on Celtic for the first time since their return... Читать дальше...

Aston Villa midfielder Jota will be absent for the visit of Brighton this weekend after undergoing a hernia surgery that is set to sideline the Spaniard for the next couple of weeks.Villa welcome back Ivory Coast forward Jonathan Kodjia following a fractured cheekbone while Bjorn Engels is also available after collecting an injury in the 5-1 win at Norwich before the international break.Fellow centre-half James Chester has stepped up his recovery from a hamstring complaint but the Villa Park fixture... Читать дальше...

Aston Villa head coach Dean Smith is wary of teenage striker Aaron Connolly ahead of Brightons visit to the midlands on Saturday afternoon.Connolly exploded on to the scene before the international break as he marked his first Premier League start with a stunning double in Albions 3-0 victory over Tottenham.The 19-year-old, who made his Republic of Ireland debut against Georgia last week, was already on Smiths radar, having led the line for an hour in Brightons defeat by Villa in the Carabao Cup third round.Smith said... Читать дальше...

Quietly, quietly, Jack Grealish is finding his feet back in the Premier League. Like Aston Villa as a side, he’s rather tiptoed out under the lights this season, but as the weeks go by the old convictions grow stronger.Villa entered the international break with that coupon-wrecking win over Norwich. In truth, it was such an anomalous-looking result that it probably shouldn’t be entirely trusted, but Grealish’s little flashes still felt instructive – the goal was the most vivid highlight, but also that light touch in the first half... Читать дальше...

Burnley boss Sean Dyche has expressed his admiration for Jamie Vardy and the big gamble that took the striker to Leicester seven years ago.Vardy joined the Foxes for a fee believed to be in the region of 1million in May 2012 after helping Fleetwood win what is now known as the National League.The 32-year-old has gone on to score over 100 goals for Leicester, star in their unforgettable Premier League title triumph of 2015-16 and play 26 times for England.Dyche had a year-long stint in charge at Watford... Читать дальше...