Craig Conway: Last News

Former Coronation Street and EastEnders star Jill Halfpenny is back on our screens tonight (Tuesday March 1st), in a tense drama about a group holiday that goes seriously awry. It’s the latest role for the Geordie star who started her career as a teenager in Byker Grove alongside Ant and Dec, but hit the big time as Rebecca Hopkins in Coronation Street, the nurse with whom Martin Platt cheated on Gail.

Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Life in the top six started with a frustrating home defeat for St Johnstone.The Perth men had aspirations of opening with three points to close the gap in their quest for fifth-place.Little separated the sides at McDiarmid Park but a second half Jonny Hayes finish was enough to secure Aberdeen the win.The big talking point from the pre-match teamsheet was that Glenn Middleton was in from the start for the first time since joining the club.Craig Bryson and Craig Conway were also given the nod meaning fellow experienced pair Liam Craig and David Wotherspoon settled for a spot on the bench.Middleton, who netted a dramatic late winner against Ross County to clinch Saints

Want the latest Scottish sport news sent straight to your inbox? Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Odsonne Edouard’s quick-fire double broke St Johnstone hearts at McDiarmid Park.The Celtic striker showed his class in two second half minutes to turn the Perth contest on its head and clinch his side all three points.Shaun Rooney, a man in terrific form, had climbed high not long after the break to give Saints a Valentine’s Day advantage.Clinical Edouard then struck twice and, while the hosts pushed for a leveller, it didn't arrive.Scott Tanser missed out with a slight hamstring strain and that opened the door for Callum Booth at left wing-back.Both Craig Bryson and Craig Conway were also hoisted in

Graham Norton underwent major operation he didn't need after lieThe actress went on to say her partner’s death felt like a “double loss” as it was similar to the circumstances of her father’s in 1979.The latter died after suffering a heart attack in the middle of a football match.Jill was previously married to actor Craig Conway from 2007 to 2010, and the couple share son Harvey.The mother-of-one tends to keep her private life under wraps, so it’s unclear if she is currently dating.In another interview, Jill revealed how her own grief contributed to playing her Drowning character.She told Sunday Magazine: “I haven’t experienced the same loss, but loss is loss and I believe people can grieve just as heavily over the loss of a relationship as

St Johnstone in next month’s League Cup final. The McDiarmid Park gaffer watched his side secure a stunning 3-0 semi-final win over Hibs to book a return to the national stadium for a showdown against the winners of Sunday’s final four clash between Livingston and St Mirren.

Jack Ross let rip at "disrespectful" Kenny MacIntyre as the BBC reporter was involved in another on-air debate with a Premiership boss.The Hibees gaffer insisted he was "angry" after his side threw away a chance to make the Betfred Cup final at the end of February with a 3-0 defeat from St Johnstone.Saints surged ahead in the semi-final on Saturday evening with two clinical set-piece headers from Jason Kerr and Shaun Rooney before Craig Conway clinched it.But Ross was just as displeased with what he felt was a repetitive line of questioning from MacIntyre on Sportsound, only days after the broadcaster was involved in a heated discussion with Celtic's Neil Lennon.When pressed on what went wrong in a sub-standard second half performance, Ross

Want the latest Scottish sport news sent straight to your inbox? Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Heroics at Hampden and St Johnstone are in the final.This was a truly glorious evening for the Perth club and what a shame supporters were unable to witness it in person.Goals from Jason Kerr, Shaun Rooney and Craig Conway put Hibernian to the sword. A tremendous 3-0 triumph.

St Johnstone history after his clinical side hammered Hibs. The Perth boss can become the first at his club to win the Scottish League Cup after goals from Jason Kerr, Shaun Rooney and Craig Conway booked a spot against Livingston or St Mirren in next month’s Final.Davidson was a member of Tommy Wright’s backroom team when they won their first major honour in 2014 by lifting the Scottish Cup at Celtic Park, but he can take this next step on his own after his troops recovered from a ropey opening to soar through the semi.

Want the latest Scottish sport news sent straight to your inbox? Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Pre-match fireworks towered above McDiarmid Park.But Danny McNamara provided the vital spark to net St Johnstone full points against Kilmarnock.The Millwall loan man’s unstoppable 70th minute thunderbolt almost ripped the net and left goalkeeper Danny Rogers with no chance.It proved to be the only goal of the evening and extended Saints’ unbeaten stretch to five matches.Early doors, Craig Conway capitalised on a Kilmarnock mistake on six minutes and teed-up a strike from the edge of the box.Thankfully no spectators were camped up the back of the North Stand or someone would have been in severe danger of

Want the latest Scottish sport news sent straight to your inbox? Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Craig Conway made no excuses after St Johnstone’s last-gasp defeat against Celtic - and knows he should have opened the scoring.The winger performed impressively down the right flank throughout, showing off experience and energy in equal measure.All that was missing was a goal and he was presented with a glorious chance to find the back of the net shortly after the interval.David Wotherspoon’s wicked delivery bounced across the box and into the path of Conway at the back post.He connected sweetly from close range but his effort cannoned off the woodwork.Celtic made Saints pay in the closing minutes of

Want the latest Scottish sport news sent straight to your inbox? Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Stevie May is happy to tuck home tap-ins instead of 30-yard screamers — as long as he is finding the net.The St Johnstone stalwart bagged the winner in Saturday’s dominant display against a visiting St Mirren side with no answer.May, who entered the action in the second half after watching his mates spurn a number of chances, hit the jackpot with 72 minutes on the clock.His clever run deep into the Buddies’ box was timed perfectly to dispatch an impressive Craig Conway delivery from close range.“As a striker, that is where you want the ball played in order to give you the chance to get on the end of

Want the latest Scottish sport news sent straight to your inbox? Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Chance after chance after chance.It would’ve been quite easy for frustration to creep into St Johnstone’s game.But manager Callum Davidson hailed his players’ belief and desire which, eventually, rewarded them with a deserved three-point haul.The Perth side were peppering the St Mirren goal at times and their goalkeeper, Jak Alnwick, was required to pull off a series of smart stops to keep the score level.He could not, however, prevent substitute Stevie May from sliding in to tuck home a delightful Craig Conway cross from the left flank.The 71st minute winner came as a relief for boss Davidson, who, it

St Mirren struggled with an unfamiliar 3-5-2 formation, with only some excellent defending from Richard Tait and shot-stopping from Jak Alnwick keeping the sides level.

Hibs got the rub of green against St Johnstone with Callum Hendry’s offside goal but is adamant their stoppage time penalty award was the correct decision. Stevie Mallan came off the bench to smash home a dramatic late winner, keeping the Hibees unbeaten and joint top of the Scottish Premiership table alongside Rangers.

Dundee United.Saints are closing in on a deal for the former Scotland winger, who was released by Salford City at the end of the season.Conway, 35, is a hero to the Tannadice faithful after scoring a double in their 3-0 Scottish Cup final defeat of Ross County in 2010.He moved on to Cardiff for three years and also played for five years at Blackburn Rovers, Davidson’s former club. Talks are at an advanced stage between St Johnstone and Conway, who started his career at Ayr United.

Kevin Moon's journey from McDiarmid Park to Michigan via Western Australia“But I have to make sure I don’t rush him. I’d kick myself if I did that and he started to pick up niggles while he’s in here.“The game was a good exercise, played at a really good tempo and I was pleased with their attitude.“It was the hardest week we’ve had since coming back.

High praise from Tommy Wright has given David Wotherspoon a pre-season liftThe Perth club is preparing for an August 1 Premiership kick-off and will take on Hibernian in a friendly on Wednesday.Conway will get the chance to impress and, if he ticks all the boxes and earns a deal, his first competitive game could be the league opener against Dundee United.