'Reassuring' eight-goal display 'cause for optimism'

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We asked for your views after Stephen Robinson's St Mirren put eight past lower-league Annan in the Premier Sports Cup.Here's what some of you said:Eddie: Great result! We are starting look more like the team the manager knows.Douglas: Fraser Taylor, why not start off by saying that was a great sitting midfield performance? Not on the scoresheet, but controlled, prodded and sprayed great passes throughout the afternoon. We puffed a little after taking a three-goal lead after nine minutes, but eventually we managed to find the net later in the game to reflect our dominance. Richard King also put in a polished first performance and the management team must be happy with his control. There will be greater examinations as the season progresses, but good to see the goals go in and raise the confidence.Wallace: Enjoyed ever minute of it.Gabe: A reassuring performance after the two previous lacklustre games. It's slightly disconcerting that we conceded two goals, but overall this result is a cause for optimism.John: For a great deal of that game it was a turgid affair. It was a lightning start and we looked on easy street. For the last 20-odd minutes of the first half Annan outplayed us. They were the better side at that point - 8-2 definitely flattered us and I think tiredness in the Annan team played its part at the end. After they scored to make it 3-2 they had a spring in their step, but it petered out. I have now seen both keepers in action and I am not overly confident in either. Still, we won comfortably in the end and have a chance of progressing.

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Lionesses defender Jess Carter hits out at racist abuse on social media

The Independent

16 minutes ago

The Independent

Lionesses defender Jess Carter hits out at racist abuse on social media

Lionesses defender Jess Carter has received "vile" and "abhorrent" racist abuse online following England 's Euro 2025 quarter-final victory over Sweden. Carter announced she will be stepping back from social media due to the abuse, which she stated has been ongoing throughout the tournament. In response to the racism, the England Lionesses squad confirmed they will no longer take the knee before matches, starting with their Euro 2025 semi-final against Italy. The team stated they need to find an alternative method to combat racism and urged authorities to do more to prevent online abuse. The Football Association is collaborating with UK police and social media platforms to investigate the abuse and ensure those responsible are held accountable.

Lionesses to stop taking the knee after Jess Carter suffers ‘vile' racist abuse

The Independent

16 minutes ago

The Independent

Lionesses to stop taking the knee after Jess Carter suffers ‘vile' racist abuse

England's players will not take the knee before Tuesday's Euro 2025 semi-final against Italy after defender Jess Carter was sent 'vile and abhorrent' racist abuse online following their quarter-final win over Sweden. The Football Association confirmed they are working with UK police and the relevant social media platforms, while Carter said she would be 'taking a step back' from social media as a result of the abuse she has received. In a statement, the Lionesses said 'we need to find another way to tackle racism' and confirmed they will remain standing before kick-off on Tuesday. Carter played the first 70 minutes of England's quarter-final win over Sweden on Thursday but struggled during the first half as the Lionesses conceded two goals. The Lionesses launched their comeback after Sarina Wiegman made four changes during the second half, with Morgan replaced by Esme Morgan and forwards Chloe Kelly, Beth Mead and Michelle Agyemang all having an impact in attack. 'From the start of the tournament I have experienced a lot of racial abuse,' Carter said in a statement released by the FA. 'Whilst I feel every fan is entitled to their opinion on performance and result I don't agree or think it's ok to target someone's appearance or race. As a result of this I will be taking a step back from social media and leaving it to a team to deal with. 'As ever I am grateful for all of the support from the genuine fans but I am taking this measure to protect myself in a bid to keep my focus on helping the team anyway I can. 'Hopefully speaking out will make the people writing this abuse think twice so that others won't have to deal with it. We have made some historic changes with this Lionesses squad that I am so proud to be a part of and my hope is that by speaking out about this it will make another positive change for all. 'I'm now looking forward and focusing on putting all of my energy into helping my team.' The Lionesses have taken the knee before all four matches at the Euros and have performed the anti-racism gesture ever since the murder of George Floyd in 2020. But the team said it could not continue taking the knee while players suffered racist abuse and called on the authorities to 'come together' and do more to prevent 'online poison'. 'We stand with Jess and all Lionesses players past and present who have suffered racism,' a team statement read. 'No one should have to endure such vile abuse, be that in football or any walk of life. 'Representing our country is the greatest honour. It is not right that while we are doing that, some of us are treated differently simply because of the colour of our skin. 'Until now, we have chosen to take the knee before matches. It is clear we and football need to find another way to tackle racism. We have agreed as a squad to remain standing before kick-off on Tuesday. 'We hope the game can come together to see what more can be done. For now, we will return our total focus to an important semi-final. In the meantime, we know the FA are working with UK police and the appropriate bodies. 'Those behind this online poison must be held accountable.' 'Our priority is Jess and giving her all the support she needs," FA chief executive Mark Bullingham said. 'We strongly condemn those responsible for this disgusting racism. 'As soon as we were made aware of the racist abuse Jess received, we immediately contacted UK police. They are in touch with the relevant social media platform, and we are working with police to ensure those responsible for this hate crime are brought to justice. 'Regrettably, this is not the first time this has happened to an England player, so we had measures in place to allow us to respond quickly and where possible provide information to support any potential police action. 'We will continue to discuss with the relevant authorities and social media companies about what more can and should be done to prevent this abhorrent abuse.' England manager Sarina Wiegman said: 'I stand with Jess, and all Lionesses players past and present who have suffered racism.'

Shane Lowry offers hope to chasing pack at Open with final-round 66

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17 minutes ago

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Shane Lowry offers hope to chasing pack at Open with final-round 66

Shane Lowry offered hope to Rory McIlroy and the rest of the chasing pack praying for an uncharacteristic Scottie Scheffler slip by shooting a final-round 66 at The Open. The best conditions of the week, sustained sunshine and very little wind, left Royal Portrush vulnerable to some low scoring and the 2019 champion here made the most of it with a 66. Advertisement In reality Scheffler's rivals are going to have to shoot lower than that if they are to challenge the world number one, who did not have a bogey on Saturday in extending his lead to four strokes. Matt Fitzpatrick, five back, and McIlroy and Tyrrell Hatton, six behind, represent the biggest threat, albeit a small one. Lowry recovered from a bogey at the par-five second to dial in his seven-iron with a birdie at the short next and a hole-out from the fairway at the fourth. Four more birdies followed and he almost finished in style but his attempted chip-in did not drop. Advertisement 'The course is gettable today – but then that gives Scottie the chance to shoot three or four under and if he shoots three of four under he won't be caught I don't think,' said the Irishman. England's Justin Rose was two under through three holes despite missing a seven-footer for birdie at the first but his move up to seven under still left him seven off the top.