Liam Craig: Last News

Rangers were both left fuming after a bizarre display of refereeing in their 1-1 draw at McDiarmid Park.After a first half which had a very end of season feel, Scott Wright curled in a stunner to give the visitors the lead.But St Johnstone were left furious when they were awarded a penalty for a handball by Wright, only for the officials to overturn it at the last second.It looked as though the visitors were heading for the three points but ref Euan Anderson made another bizarre decision with 94 minutes on the clock.Chris Kane appeared to jump into Jack Simpson in the box but he went down and the decision went in his favour.Liam Craig stepped up to take himself and equalised with the last kick of the game.The result keeps Rangers on track

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.Liam Craig reiterated his desire to end his playing career at St Johnstone after signing a new deal.The much-loved and long-serving midfielder was over the moon to extend his stay with the club until the summer of 2022.And what a deserved contract it is for a player who has given his all to the Perth cause and continues to impress on a weekly basis.“I was grateful the club previously gave me the six-month contract with everything going on,” Craig told the PA.“It was at a time when we didn’t know what was happening moving forward.

Betfred Cup glory by bending home a beauty of a winner - his 60th goal for the club - in Saturday's 1-0 win over Hibs to maintain his side’s late push for a top six spot.Three games in six days meant Craig’s tank was empty after making his 425th appearance for the club - a tally which takes him to within 16 of Steven Anderson’s all-time record of 441.But the 34-year-old insists Bryson’s recipe for success is helping him squeeze every last drop of juice out of his body and prove he’s not yet pasta his best.The win has certainly given St Johnstone's top six rivals food for thought ahead of the final game before the split with Saints now just two points behind St Mirren.Craig - who also denied Hibs a leveller with a perfectly times last gasp

Want the latest Scottish sport news sent straight to your inbox? Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.It has been quite the week for Liam Craig.The experienced midfielder was still smiling from last Sunday’s League Cup win when he strolled out for this Premiership fixture.And he again played a starring role by netting the only goal of the game to keep St Johnstone’s top six hopes alive and kicking.A low, curling first half effort was enough to get the better of Hibs at McDiarmid Park.Shaun Rooney hadn’t recovered from a knock at Hamilton to be named in the squad and Craig Bryson also missed out completely.

Want the latest Scottish sport news sent straight to your inbox? Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.The blue and white confetti had settled. Celebrations were ongoing in the dressing room.Back out on the Hampden pitch was the lone figure of Liam Craig.He was crouched down, glancing across the field of play where he had minutes before created history with the club he adores.The midfielder was not scared to admit it was a tearful moment.At the age of 34, he had waited his whole career to taste cup success like this.“Honestly, I had to get out of the dressing room,” Craig said.

Want the latest Scottish sport news sent straight to your inbox? Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Ali McCann is relishing the thought of a memorable debut appearance at Hampden.And he would be especially delighted for some of the Perth club’s old guard if a place in the Betfred Cup final was secured.McCann, who has never even been a spectator at the national stadium, said: “It would be especially great for guys like Muzz (Murray Davidson) and Liam (Craig) if we can get to the final.“They have been great servants over the years and they deserve all the plaudits they have got for breaking records at the club.“It would be massive for everyone but especially them after missing out on the 2014

Want the latest Scottish sport news sent straight to your inbox? Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.St Johnstone will face off against Hibernian for a place in the final of the Betfred Cup.The draw for the last four took place on Wednesday evening after St Mirren had sent Rangers tumbling out of the competition.With Celtic exiting at an earlier stage, Saints have great reason to dream of more national cup silverware.Callum Davidson’s side secured their semi-final ticket by defeating Dunfermline on penalties on Tuesday evening.Club stalwart Liam Craig netted the winning kick from 12 yards and he is craving cup glory in a Perth jersey.“I’m sure the fans have enjoyed large spells of what we’ve done this

Want the latest Scottish sport news sent straight to your inbox? Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.St Johnstone will compete in the semi-final of the Betfred Cup after a penalty shootout win against Dunfermline.Club stalwart Liam Craig stroked in the deciding kick to keep the Perth side’s dream of silverware alive.Shaun Rooney’s extra time touch and finish at the back post - it would make many a striker across the country jealous - gave Saints the lead.It looked to have sealed progression but home substitute Iain Wilson struck to net a dramatic equaliser in the 113th minute.And so it was penalties, where the Fair City visitors advanced thanks to a 4-3 success from 12 yards.  Zander Clark saved

Dundee United 1 St Johnstone 1: Liam Craig peach earns a point for 10-man SaintsSo it proved with his thunderous 56th minute volley which surely vanished any lingering dust off his trusted left-boot.“We didn’t start the game as well as we wanted but we did come back into it,” Craig admitted.

Dundee United will need to learn quickly to handle life back in the top flight after one slip cost them a flag day victory. The Tannadice men squandered their lead against St Johnstone despite playing the second half with a man advantage after Michael O’Halloran’s red card.

racism in a powerful video posted by PFA Scotland. Players from all 12 clubs produced the video which calls for more education and slams the intolerance of those who continue to be racist.

Auchterarder Golf Club's Daniel Bullen shines to win Faldo Series event“I am happy with the dressing-room, they’re not quiet but we don’t have too many lairy ones!“Liam Craig is probably the lairy one and the rest of them all speak, they are a good squad for that.“You want that, I’d always encourage them to be vocal, you want to hear their voices.”When Davidson takes his place on the Tannadice touchline, he will glance to his side and see another man starting a new chapter.Micky Mellon, previously boss of Tranmere Rovers, takes charge of a Dundee United side vying to make their mark in the top-flight having earned promotion last term.Saints, who are set to unveil their new home kit today, can surely not start any worse than 12 months ago.A

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