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Powys County Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Uche Ikpeazu heads late winner as St Johnstone make it six points from six
Uche Ikpeazu headed St Johnstone to a 1-0 victory at Ross County to hand them a second successive win to start the William Hill Championship season. Last weekend's hat-trick hero Josh McPake squandered an early chance to give the visitors the lead after good work by Stevie Mallan and Adama Sidibeh, and McPake was unable to pick out a team-mate with his cross after finding space with 13 minutes gone. On a night when County's defensive resilience repeatedly thwarted the Saints at the Global Energy Stadium, Sidibeh was unable to get a touch as the ball flew across goal after the restart and Jamie Gullan went close on the turn. Jack Baird saw a late header smuggled away and Ikpeazu mistimed another attempt as the visitors pressed for a winner, but in the meantime, Jay Henderson and Ronan Hale found themselves in the thick of a goalmouth scramble with the home side threatening to nick it. However, Ikpeazu eventually made the breakthrough with eight minutes remaining, heading home Mallan's cross to snatch the points.
BBC News
02-08-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
St Johnstone put five past Thistle in Championship opener
Update: Date: 90'+3 Title: Post Content: Match ends, St. Johnstone 5, Partick Thistle 1. Update: Date: 90'+3 Title: Full Time Content: Second Half ends, St. Johnstone 5, Partick Thistle 1. Update: Date: 90'+3 Title: Post Content: Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time. Update: Date: 90' Title: Post Content: Attempt missed. Uche Ikpeazu (St. Johnstone) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Update: Date: 87' Title: Post Content: Uche Ikpeazu (St. Johnstone) wins a free kick on the right wing. Update: Date: 87' Title: Post Content: Foul by Lee Ashcroft (Partick Thistle). Update: Date: 87' Title: Post Content: Attempt missed. Matty Foulds (St. Johnstone) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left following a corner. Update: Date: 86' Title: Post Content: Corner,St. Johnstone. Conceded by Lewis Budinauckas. Update: Date: 86' Title: Post Content: Attempt saved. Makenzie Kirk (St. Johnstone) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner by Lewis Budinauckas (Partick Thistle). Update: Date: 85' Title: Post Content: Stevie Mallan (St. Johnstone) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Update: Date: 85' Title: Post Content: Foul by Luke McBeth (Partick Thistle). Update: Date: 83' Title: Substitution Content: Substitution, St. Johnstone. Fran Franczak replaces Stevie Mallan. Update: Date: 82' Title: Substitution Content: Substitution, St. Johnstone. Uche Ikpeazu replaces Adama Sidibeh. Update: Date: 82' Title: Goal! Content: Goal! St. Johnstone 5, Partick Thistle 1. Stevie Mallan (St. Johnstone) from a free kick with a right footed shot to the top left corner. Update: Date: 81' Title: Post Content: Adama Sidibeh (St. Johnstone) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Update: Date: 81' Title: Post Content: Foul by Daniel O'Reilly (Partick Thistle). Update: Date: 80' Title: Post Content: Foul by Adama Sidibeh (St. Johnstone). Update: Date: 80' Title: Post Content: Cammy Logan (Partick Thistle) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Update: Date: 78' Title: Post Content: Foul by Jack Baird (St. Johnstone). Update: Date: 78' Title: Post Content: Thomas Horn (Partick Thistle) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Scotsman
30-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
St Johnstone boss looking at alternatives to ex-Hearts forward who 'has the power to walk out' of club
St Johnstone boss Simo Valakari has said he is already searching the transfer market for a Uche Ikpeazu replacement. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Former Hearts striker Uche Ikpeazu has reportedly turned down a new deal at St Johnstone that would see his release clause removed, meaning it can now be triggered any time before the summer window closes. This means the Perth Saints could be in the market for a new forward before Ikpeazu leaves the club due to Valakari wanting to cover his options in case a deal occurs, as it would leave him short on numbers in attack. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The 30-year-old striker has been reduced to cameos off the bench in the Premier Sports Cup and could see himself fall further down the pecking order at the Scottish Championship side. 'All the power is in Ikpeazu's hands' Speaking on the topic of Ikpeazu's future at The Saints, Valakari said: 'I have my club and my team to protect. We need to look at replacements because we don't know what will happen with him. 'All the power is in Uche's hands. As I have said, he has been training very well and is a good team-mate. 'He says he is a St Johnstone player and wants to play for the club. I believe him. But he understands the situation.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'We will need to get somebody in to replace him' On looking in the transfer market for a striker to replace the former Hearts striker before he leaves the club, the St Johnstone boss said: 'Of course, we have to look at a replacement at the same time. Maybe we will need to get somebody in. We can't just wait. 'That's the risk for Uche – maybe there will be more competition here and it will be even more difficult for him to get a game. As long as you are not clear that you are going to be here, we need to look at other ways. 'You can't have it all – that the team is built around you, but you still have the power to walk out. 'Knowing how football works, at the end of the window, there will be clubs who will need a striker, and if they can get a good, free one, they will go for it. Nobody can say that isn't the case.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The St Johnstone number nine played for Hearts for two years between 2018 and 2020. He made 40 appearances for The Jambos, scoring five goals before a move to Wycombe Wanderers. Ikpeazu then returned to Scotland with St Johnstone in 2024 to link up with his former boss at Hearts, Craig Levein, who was later sacked in September 2024. Your next Hearts read: Pierre Landry Kabore preparing for a Hearts debut against Aberdeen - transfer latest from Riccarton
BBC News
30-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'Saints seek replacement for Ikpeazu'
St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari is looking to sign a replacement for Uche Ikpeazu as the striker has turned down a new contract that gets rid of an exit clause the 30-year-old can trigger up until the summer transfer window closes. (The Courier), externalSt Johnstone have not put Panama midfielder Victor Griffith on the transfer list, but head coach Simo Valakari has challenged the 24-year-old to force his way back into the team after not featuring in their Premier Sports Cup group games. (The Courier), externalRead Wednesday's Scottish Gossip in full.
BBC News
26-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
St Johnstone v Elgin City
Update: Date: 90'+2 Title: Post Content: Match ends, St. Johnstone 8, Elgin City 0. Update: Date: 90'+2 Title: Full Time Content: Second Half ends, St. Johnstone 8, Elgin City 0. Update: Date: 90'+2 Title: Post Content: Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time. Update: Date: 90'+2 Title: Post Content: Foul by Uche Ikpeazu (St. Johnstone). Update: Date: 90'+2 Title: Post Content: Dylan Ross (Elgin City) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Update: Date: 90' Title: Post Content: Attempt saved. Makenzie Kirk (St. Johnstone) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Tom McHale (Elgin City). Update: Date: 87' Title: Post Content: Foul by Uche Ikpeazu (St. Johnstone). Update: Date: 87' Title: Post Content: Connal Ewan (Elgin City) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Update: Date: 87' Title: Post Content: Corner,St. Johnstone. Conceded by Lyall Booth. Update: Date: 84' Title: Goal! Content: Goal! St. Johnstone 8, Elgin City 0. Sven Sprangler (St. Johnstone) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Uche Ikpeazu. Update: Date: 81' Title: Post Content: Foul by Uche Ikpeazu (St. Johnstone). Update: Date: 81' Title: Post Content: Jack Murray (Elgin City) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Update: Date: 79' Title: Goal! Content: Goal! St. Johnstone 7, Elgin City 0. Makenzie Kirk (St. Johnstone) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Sam Stanton. Update: Date: 78' Title: Goal! Content: Goal! St. Johnstone 6, Elgin City 0. Uche Ikpeazu (St. Johnstone) left footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Reghan Tumilty. Update: Date: 77' Title: Substitution Content: Substitution, St. Johnstone. Uche Ikpeazu replaces Jamie Gullan. Update: Date: 76' Title: Post Content: Attempt missed. Sven Sprangler (St. Johnstone) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Update: Date: 75' Title: Post Content: Attempt saved. Makenzie Kirk (St. Johnstone) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the bottom left corner by Tom McHale (Elgin City). Update: Date: 74' Title: Post Content: Attempt missed. Jamie Gullan (St. Johnstone) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Update: Date: 73' Title: Substitution Content: Substitution, Elgin City. Dylan Ross replaces Ryan Sargent. Update: Date: 73' Title: Substitution Content: Substitution, Elgin City. Matthew Cooper replaces Brian Cameron.
