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Scottish Sun
10 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Jens Berthel Askou explains reason behind Lennon Miller's Motherwell absence as star posted missing at Fir Park
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) JENS BERTHEL ASKOU confirmed Lennon Miller was absent from Fir Park as he nears a Motherwell exit. SunSport understands an Italian club is now leading the race for the coveted Scotland midfielder. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 MMotherwell Manager Jens Bethel Askou Credit: SNS 3 Motherwell's Lennon Miller appears to be on the move Credit: SNS Miller was nowhere to be seen as Well beat Morton 3-0 to top Group G and book a last-16 place. Asked if he was in talks with a club, Askou said: 'There's nothing new on Lennon. 'He wasn't able to be here but I will hopefully see him on Thursday after our day off and we will take it from there. 'There are lots of rumours on Lennon. 'I have heard a lot of funny stories but he is still a Motherwell player. 'We are very happy to have him and he is happy to be here. 'When there is something concrete, we will say. But I look forward to seeing him this week.' Tawanda Maswanhise grabbed a brilliant double after Apostolos Stamatelopoulos' opener against Morton. Gaffer Askou believes his Well team are starting to click as they turned on the style at Fir Park. Scotland youth international Lennon Miller scores from his own half on his debut for the Under-16s against England He said: 'A lot of the stuff we have been trying to implement worked and we were effective in front of goal. 'We scored some beautiful goals and I am happy for Apostolos and Tawanda. 'It was a good performance as a team and we showed individual quality too. 'Our intensity was great off the ball and our counter-pressing was extraordinary at times.' On a lush surface, Well zipped the ball about as they pinned Morton back from the off. It was one-way traffic for the first half hour, with Fir Park keeper Calum Ward a spectator. Elijah Just was bright for Well and had a shot deflected wide after some nice play. Stamatelopoulos headed wide and Just had a tame effort saved by James Storer. But Well kept probing and Callum Slattery fired a free-kick wide before setting up Stamatelopoulos with a clever set-piece. The Aussie connected well enough but couldn't keep his shot down. Morton were struggling to get up the pitch but almost took a shock lead in 31 minutes. Grant Gillespie's cross was perfect for Tomi Adeloye but he scooped his shot over the bar from close range. 3 Lennon Miller looks on during the International Friendly match Credit: Getty That was a major let-off for Well - but there was an even bigger one to come before the break. Adeloye took advantage of a mix-up between Paul McGinn and Liam Gordon to race through on goal. He looked certain to score but fell under the Motherwell skipper's last-gasp challenge. The Ton players screamed for a penalty but ref Ryan Lee instead gave a corner. Boss Dougie Imrie was raging and was booked for taking his protests too far. Well's pressure finally told in 52 minutes as Stamatelopoulos bundled in the opener. Storer denied Johnny Koutroumbis with a top save but the Well striker reacted quickest to score from a yard. Maswanhise killed the game off in 83 minutes when he latched onto Liam Gordon's pass and slotted in. And there was even better to come from the Well forward in injury-time when he curled a stunner into the top corner from 25 yards. Ton boss Imrie said: 'It was a stonewall penalty and that was a big moment in the game, but Motherwell played a lot of good stuff. "It was disappointing to lose the late goals but overall, it was a step up for us." Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
STV News
11 hours ago
- Sport
- STV News
Motherwell through as Tawanda Maswanhise hits late double
Tawanda Maswanhise stole the show with two late goals as Motherwell secured their passage into the Premier Sports Cup second round with a 3-0 victory over Morton. The Steelmen moved five points clear of Dougie Imrie's side, who retain hopes of a best runners-up spot. Motherwell produced some good passages of play in and around the Morton box in the first half but had a major let-off when Paul McGinn felled Tomi Adeloye as the Morton striker was bearing down on goal. Referee Ryan Lee ruled McGinn got the ball, although he appeared to get the man first. The breakthrough came in the 52nd minute. James Storer brilliantly pushed a Johnny Koutroumbis shot up and on to the bar before Apostolos Stamatelopoulos bundled the ball over the line. Morton pressed for an equaliser but Maswanhise collected Liam Gordon's through-ball and slotted home in the 83rd minute before curling into the top corner from 25 yards in stoppage time for his fourth goal of the new season. Ethan Ross hit a double as Falkirk came from behind to beat Queen's Park 3-1 and move top of Group A. The William Hill Premiership newcomers fell behind in the 14th minute when Josh Fowler netted following a set-piece. Ross scored on the rebound three minutes before the break after Calvin Miller's shot was saved and then headed home five minutes after the interval. Brian Graham grabbed his first Falkirk goal in the 87th minute after Scott Arfield's deflected shot fell into his path. Cove Rangers are a point behind the Bairns ahead of their final games after David Eguaibor hit a double in a 3-0 win at Brechin. Kilmarnock were held to a goalless draw at Kelty Hearts but they remain a point ahead of both Livingston and East Fife in Group H after losing the penalty shoot-out. Killie next host the Fifers, who beat Brora Rangers 3-0 thanks to Nathan Austin's opener and an Alan Trouten double. Ronan Hale hit a hat-trick as Ross County thrashed Edinburgh City 8-0 but Partick Thistle remain two points clear ahead of their trip to Dingwall on Saturday. First-half goals from Aidan Fitzpatrick and Tsoanelo Letsosa earned the Jags a 2-0 victory over Queen of the South. Dundee left it late to record a first win under Steven Pressley as they beat Bonnyrigg Rose 3-1, although they cannot progress. Clark Robertson's opener was cancelled by Cameron Ross but the visitors struck twice in the final four minutes through Emile Acquah and Billy Koumetio. First-half goals from Dom Thomas, Curtis Main and George Oakley saw Ayr beat Forfar 3-0 and move two points ahead of St Mirren ahead of the Group D decider in Paisley on Sunday. A Lee Kilday own goal earned Dunfermline a 2-1 win over Hamilton and kept alive their hopes of progress behind Group E leaders Hearts, who can maintain their perfect record against Dumbarton on Wednesday. St Johnstone are in control of Group F after goals from Jamie Gullan, Josh McPake and Makenzie Kirk earned a 3-1 win over Raith Rovers. The Perth side are three points ahead of Inverness, who thrashed East Kilbride 6-2. STV News is now on WhatsApp Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News
The Herald Scotland
11 hours ago
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- The Herald Scotland
Motherwell through as Tawanda Maswanhise hits late double
Motherwell produced some good passages of play in and around the Morton box in the first half but had a major let-off when Paul McGinn felled Tomi Adeloye as the Morton striker was bearing down on goal. Referee Ryan Lee ruled McGinn got the ball, although he appeared to get the man first. The breakthrough came in the 52nd minute. James Storer brilliantly pushed a Johnny Koutroumbis shot up and on to the bar before Apostolos Stamatelopoulos bundled the ball over the line. Morton pressed for an equaliser but Maswanhise collected Liam Gordon's through-ball and slotted home in the 83rd minute before curling into the top corner from 25 yards in stoppage time for his fourth goal of the new season. Ethan Ross hit a double as Falkirk came from behind to beat Queen's Park 3-1 and move top of Group A. The William Hill Premiership newcomers fell behind in the 14th minute when Josh Fowler netted following a set-piece. Ross scored on the rebound three minutes before the break after Calvin Miller's shot was saved and then headed home five minutes after the interval. Brian Graham grabbed his first Falkirk goal in the 87th minute after Scott Arfield's deflected shot fell into his path. Cove Rangers are a point behind the Bairns ahead of their final games after David Eguaibor hit a double in a 3-0 win at Brechin. Kilmarnock were held to a goalless draw at Kelty Hearts but they remain a point ahead of both Livingston and East Fife in Group H after losing the penalty shoot-out. Killie next host the Fifers, who beat Brora Rangers 3-0 thanks to Nathan Austin's opener and an Alan Trouten double. Ronan Hale hit a hat-trick as Ross County thrashed Edinburgh City 8-0 but Partick Thistle remain two points clear ahead of their trip to Dingwall on Saturday. First-half goals from Aidan Fitzpatrick and Tsoanelo Letsosa earned the Jags a 2-0 victory over Queen of the South. Dundee left it late to record a first win under Steven Pressley as they beat Bonnyrigg Rose 3-1, although they cannot progress. Clark Robertson's opener was cancelled by Cameron Ross but the visitors struck twice in the final four minutes through Emile Acquah and Billy Koumetio. First-half goals from Dom Thomas, Curtis Main and George Oakley saw Ayr beat Forfar 3-0 and move two points ahead of St Mirren ahead of the Group D decider in Paisley on Sunday. A Lee Kilday own goal earned Dunfermline a 2-1 win over Hamilton and kept alive their hopes of progress behind Group E leaders Hearts, who can maintain their perfect record against Dumbarton on Wednesday. St Johnstone are in control of Group F after goals from Jamie Gullan, Josh McPake and Makenzie Kirk earned a 3-1 win over Raith Rovers. The Perth side are three points ahead of Inverness, who thrashed East Kilbride 6-2.
BBC News
12 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Celtic goalkeeper & Lisbon Lion Fallon dies at age 84
Former Celtic goalkeeper John Fallon - the 12th Lisbon Lion - has died at the age of was Celtic's sole substitute on the famous night in 1967 when they defeated Inter Milan in Lisbon to become the first British club to win the European also won six league titles, five League Cups and two Scottish Cups during a Celtic career spanning 14 joined the Parkhead club in 1958 and made nearly 200 appearances. He went on to play for Motherwell and Greenock Morton before retiring in the late a statement, Celtic said: "His love for Celtic, however, was a constant throughout the years, and he followed the club at home and away for the rest of life."His passing comes as a great sadness to us all, and the thoughts and prayers of everyone connected with Celtic Football Club are with his family and friends at this sad time."Fallon's death comes a month after the loss of fellow Lisbon Lion John Clark, also at age 84.
BBC News
14 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Motherwell v Greenock Morton
Update: Date: 5' Title: Post Content: Apostolos Stamatelopoulos (Motherwell) wins a free kick on the right wing. Update: Date: 5' Title: Post Content: Foul by Ali Crawford (Greenock Morton). Update: Date: 4' Title: Post Content: Foul by Elijah Just (Motherwell). Update: Date: 4' Title: Post Content: Zak Delaney (Greenock Morton) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Update: Date: 3' Title: Post Content: Emmanuel Longelo (Motherwell) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Update: Date: 3' Title: Post Content: Foul by Dylan Corr (Greenock Morton). Update: Date: 2' Title: Post Content: Attempt missed. Lukas Fadinger (Motherwell) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Update: Date: 1' Title: Kick Off Content: First Half begins. Update: Date: 1' Title: Post Content: Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
