Shaun Rooney: Last News

Get the latest news from Record Sport with our daily newsletterSt Johnstone are going to Hampden for the fifth time in eight months.And on this occasion with Perth supporters cheering them on.Saints dumped Dundee out of the League Cup on Wednesday night to advance to the semi-final stage.Goal-scoring hero Shaun Rooney started the party with 20 minutes remaining before Ali Crawford doubled the advantage.It was Crawford’s first goal for the club and what a finish it was.The midfielder on loan from Bolton was one of two changes made by Callum Davidson from the weekend win at Pittodrie.Michael O’Halloran dropped out, while Murray Davidson couldn’t recover in time from injury.

St Johnstone ’s Euro dream came to an explosive end with a 2-0 defeat in Perth. Saints finished the game with nine men after sub David Wotherspoon was red carded for elbowing Florian Flecker just 60 seconds after coming off the bench and shortly after Husein Balic had given the Austrians a 72nd minute lead.

St Johnstone star Shaun Rooney. Record Sport broke the story yesterday that the English League One side had made a £200,000 offer for the double-winning cup hero.

That put the 'Bellshill Cafu' in exalted company, and Rooney told BBC Scotland he had to wait for his opportunity, having started behind on-loan Danny McNamara following his summer move from Inverness.He said: "I knew I had it in me. Wee Danny was doing well, so I had to wait on my chance, and it finally came along, I sort of grasped it with two hands and went for it."On him getting the goal, Rooney said: "It is what it is, I'll take it, but I want to keep on improving, I always want to do better, and hopefully I'll score in two finals next year again."I'm delighted for the whole team, the manager, everybody.

Ryan Porteous apologised to the Hibs fans for falling at the final hurdle. The big defender and the rest of the Hibees squad were left heartbroken as they lost the Scottish Cup Final by single goal to St Johnstone.

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 manager Callum Davidson is urging his players to continue performing at a high level to earn future Scotland recognition.The likes of captain Jason Kerr, wing-back Shaun Rooney and goalkeeper Zander Clark were not included in this week’s squad announcement for upcoming World Cup qualifiers.Davidson realises there is plenty of quality in the current national set-up but is sure the recent form of his Perth stars won’t have gone under the radar.He said: “I hoped a few of my boys would be near enough.

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.

Hamilton can leapfrog relegation rivals Ross County and Kilmarnock into tenth place tomorrow night with a win.Accies have nine games left this season and Trafford is fully aware that every match carries huge importance in their bid to maintain their top-flight status.He added: “It’s a huge game. We know that regardless of what happens today there are still lots of games to play.“The bottom positions are switching up and down so quickly.

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.

Betfred Cup final defeat to St Johnstone impact their charge for a top-six challenge.

David Martindale insisted he was already over the pain of losing the Betfred Cup just moments after the full-time whistle.And he's called on his Lions to quickly forget about the heartache - because moving on from his own past changed his life.Martindale turned his future around after a stretch in prison and he reckons the West Lothian club will be able to finish the Scottish Premiership season on a high if they don't dwell on the 1-0 defeat to St Johnstone.Shaun Rooney's header clinched the Saints' first ever Betfred Cup and Martindale gave the Perth club plenty of credit after the match.He told Premier Sports: "It's disappointing obviously, you feel like you've let a lot of the fans and the club down."To be honest, it's done, you can't

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 manager Callum Davidson was left disappointed by how his side defended their box for Celtic's two goals on Sunday afternoon.All was looking well when Shaun Rooney nodded the Perth men ahead on 50 minutes but a quick-fire double from Odsonne Edouard flipped the script.The French forward twice netted from close range to earn the visitors maximum points.Davidson said: “It’s a real difficult one to take.

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

a semi-final, as did all the other defenders. “You need to take pride in that.

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.

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.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

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 was spot on to send St Johnstone into the last 16 of the Betfred Cup.The Perth striker netted two second half penalties to keep the dream of silverware alive and kicking.Chris Kane came off the bench to add a third before Shaun Rooney’s own goal gave Peterhead the slightest glimmer of hope.But the visitors saw out the game nicely and now look forward to Sunday's knockout stage draw.There was much on the line heading into the Group C finale at Balmoor but Saints’ professional display ensured they topped the standings.Manager Callum Davidson had again shuffled his pack and the big talking point

Safety first at St Johnstone as Perth club plans for training return“He will add a lot of quality to the side. It’s another young player for our defence.

A footballer was clocked speeding at almost 100 miles per hour as he raced home from a match to comfort his grieving father.