Ross County boss John Hughes praises Hamilton Accies and asks for final day favour

Pep Guardiola, Johan Cruyff and Sir Alex Ferguson are three of the most revered coaches of our time, but for some reason, none of them have tried the revolutionary idea of sticking a goalkeeper up front.Thankfully, there's one man who has.Step forward Stuart Pearce, who, on the final day of the 2004-05 season, made the madcap decision to convert David James into a centre-forward as Manchester City chased qualification for the UEFA Cup.With two minutes of normal time remaining and City needing to score, 'Psycho' lived up to his name (and then some) by replacing midfielder Claudio Reyna with second-choice stopper Nicky Weaver and throwing James up front.Pearce had hoped to unsettle the Middlesbrough defence, but according to Boro No.1 Mark Schwarzer - James' opposite number in the Teessiders' goal - it actually delivered the opposite effect. Schwarzer, speaking exclusively to Ladbrokes at its launch of the 5-A-Side Bet on Leicester v West Ham, revealed the reaction of the shocked Boro players.

This Morning were left gobsmacked after Alison Hammond asked a couple with a 51-year age gap about their sex life.Tisele and Wilson from South Africa appeared on the ITV show to discuss the dynamics of their relationship and how they are perceived by others.Wilson, who was clearly much older than his wife, told viewers he was interested in her the first time they met but also told a little white lie about his age.But things became rather uncomfortable when Alison probed the pair on their bedroom antics, which some viewers felt was a bit too much.Rushing to Twitter, fans shared their thoughts.One viewer penned: "The bedroom question was one question too far."Another said: "This is a painful interview to watch.

Dubai was reportedly attacked by guards as Prince William visited the country on an official visit.Billy Hood, 25, is currently serving a 10-year sentence for “unintentionally possessing” CBD vape oil in the United Arab Emirates country.As the Duke of Cambridge was meeting with UAE diplomats in Dubai and Abu Dhabi on Thursday, (February 10), Billy was allegedly attacked by Emirati authorities, according to non-profit organisation Detained in Dubai.Billy’s family are now appealing to the Prince to help bring Billy back to the UK after his appeal to overturn the sentence was refused, despite no court hearing taking place.According to Detained in Dubai, Billy has been isolated in a tiny cell that could fit only a mattress and is said to have hit the wall in frustration.Four prison guards are then alleged to have opened his cell and repeatedly beat him, causing him to bleed.Reports have also claimed that Billy was previously beaten and tasered and forced to confess.His brother Alex Hood said: “I am disgusted that the UK would ever allow this to happen to a British citizen and that they have not already intervened. This is not the first time he has been assaulted while in custody and over what? CBD oil that the court accepted, was not even his.“In accepting this kind of treatment and just ‘raising concerns’ without any actual consequence, the UK is essentially sanctioning these abuses again and again.

Jamie Carragher’s job as a Monday Night Football pundit in the future.The West Ham superstar recently spoke to Carragher’s Sky Sports colleague Gary Neville in a lengthy interview for the latest episode of The Overlap Podcast.Rice’s bold claim came when Manchester United legend Neville told the Hammers midfielder: “I've not spoken to a footballer at your age that's as switched on from a media perspective [as you are].”Neville added: "Carragher's in trouble, isn't he? On Monday Night Football?"To which Rice replied: "Carragher's a goner! I'm coming for him!"Carragher tweeted after seeing the podcast: "Well get yourself on MNF in March... let's see what you've got!"The acting Hammers captain then joked: "You sure you want that...

Prince Andrew was a “constant sex pest” who wanted to know about her love life during sessions.Emma Gruenbaum, 50, claims the Duke of York would ask her about “anal sex” and was told “not to make a fuss” when the massages had to be in his bedroom at Royal Lodge in Windsor.She says the sessions with Andrew took place almost weekly for two months, and claims he made a comment about her bottom, prompting her to swear at him over his remark. Speaking to the Sun, the sports therapist claims Andrew, 61, said “Hey nice a****.

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Valentine’s Day, avoid the expensive themed restaurant offerings and cook something special at home for your loved one. I’m not suggesting you go to a local farm and pick out a duck, but taking the time to work on a romantic menu says more than any novelty gift, or certainly flowers from the petrol station.Eating together is intimate and the dishes I’ve chosen here are designed for sharing.

Dan Walker quit Football Focus last April after 12 years as its lead presenter.The star went on to compete in Strictly Come Dancing later that year, whilst also juggling his presenting role at BBC Breakfast and hosting The NFL Show alongside fellow former Strictly contestant, Jason Bell. Former professional American Football player Jason Bell, 43, joined Zoe Ball on her BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show today to discuss the upcoming Super Bowl 56, which will take place this Sunday. The Super Bowl is the USA’s biggest sporting event of the year, featuring a playoff championship game of the National Football League (NFL). Jason was a cornerback in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans, and New York Giants. However, in recent years, the sports star has strapped on his dancing shoes to compete in BBC fan-favourite show Strictly. Jason competed in the series in 2020 alongside professional dance partner Luba Mushtuk, but was unfortunately second out of the competition after former Labour Party politician Jacqui Smith.Nonetheless, when quizzed by Zoe about Strictly, he gushed about his time on the show, admitting that he still likes to dance and that his young daughter is “infatuated” with it. Zoe then asked Jason if his pal Dan Walker, 44, had asked him for advice before entering the latest series of the show back in September, as the pair have both been presenting on the NFL Show together since November 2020. “He did ask me and I said, ‘Dan, you’ll be great on it,’ because I know Dan’s personality,” Jason confirmed.  “Dan is one of the best people I’ve ever met, he is just a nice human being.So I said, ‘This will be perfect for you.’“Dan steps up to challenges and that’s what you need to do when you get on Strictly.”The BBC

Sundara Karma have announced their new EP ‘Oblivion!’ and shared its title track – you can hear the new song below.The forthcoming record follows on from the band’s November 2020 EP ‘Kill Me’. Their last studio album, ‘Ulfilas’ Alphabet’, was released in March 2019.Produced by Clarence Clarity, the ‘Oblivion!’ EP is set for release on April 1 via Chess Club Records and is available to pre-order here.Speaking about the title track, Sundara Karma’s Oscar Pollock said: “‘Oblivion!’ came together so quickly, I wrote the whole thing in about two days in the summer last year. I had been revisiting a lot of my favourite music from around 2003 and was feeling quite nostalgic at the time.

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John Hughes has laughed off the suggestion he was taking half-time advice from John Collins - quipping he had ear muffs on. Hughes helped the Staggies reach safety thanks to a second half fight-back against Motherwell with goals from Iain Vigurs and Michael Gardyne ensuring their top flight status.

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Kilmarnock are in a “really strong” position going into their pressure play-off against Dundee as they look to save their Premiership skins. But the Rugby Park gaffer was tight-lipped on the reason the club finds itself in such a precarious position despite admitting he knows the reasons.Wright watched his side beat bottom dogs Hamilton Accies 2-0 thanks to a Mitch Pinnock double with the Englishman missing his chance of a hat-trick after his penalty was saved.

Campbell's absence meant that he missed the opportunity to play his final game for his boyhood club ahead of a summer exit with Luton's head of recruitment, Mick Halford in attendance.Ross County boss John Hughes was forced into two defensive changes as key duo Leo Hjelde and Alex Iacovitti missed out.The pair picked up injuries in the Staggies' midweek win against Hamilton and Carl Tremarco and Keith Watson replaced them.Motherwell started on the front foot and won a free-kick on the edge of the box when Vigurs hauled down Christopher Long.The 26 year-old picked himself to take the set-piece but he drilled the ball straight into the wall and it bounced clear.Referee Steven McLean was extremely busy during the opening five minutes and after

Kilmarnock as they look to avoid the dreading relegation play-off. Just three points separate the two sides going into the final day of the season with any slip up by the Staggies opening the door for a great escape for Tommy Wright 's men.

Kilmarnock needing to beat practically-relegated Hamilton Accies and hope Ross County lose at Motherwell to avoid a Premiership play-off final against Dundee.The odds may look stacked against the East Ayrshire men on Survival Sunday but Rugby Park boss Wright knows issues can end up being settled in the dying seconds after his time with Newcastle United.Kevin Keegan's Toon travelled to Leicester City on the final day of the Second Division season in 1992 with their fate very much hanging in the balance.Northern Irishman Wright was between the sticks and it looked like United would be safe when Gavin Peacock gave them a first-half lead at the now demolished Filbert Street.However, Foxes skipper Steve Walsh grabbed a late equaliser for

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2-1 defeat to Ross County in Dingwall on Wednesday night has all but made sure of their relegation to the Championship. With Accies needing a victory by 9 goals or more to stay up, it's a hugely unlikely scenario they will avoid finishing bottom of the Premiership.Their last game of the season comes at New Douglas Park and those wishing to watch the clash can do so via Accies TV.

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2-1 defeat to Ross County in Dingwall last night has all but ended the club's remarkable seven year stay in the top flight on a tight budget and relying heavily on youth.

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