ADVOCATES of summer soccer were clear in their belief that the switch -- made in 2002 -- would result in a better standard of play, and that an improvement in results in European competition would follow.These things have come to pass, but what wasn't fo

Trailblazer. Role model. Lift engineer. It is safe to say there is a lot more to Chris Hughton than meets the eye. Birmingham fans might like to add 'miracle worker' to a c.v. which 14 months ago did not have enough Barclays Premier League managerial exp

IRELAND have moved into the top 20 of the world rankings for the first time in six and a half years.Giovanni Trapattoni's side have jumped up three places from 23rd to 20th in the latest standings, which were published yesterday.Ireland were in 14th spot

Arbroath recorded a third successive win with a thrilling victory over Forfar Athletic at Station Park. The visitors took the lead after 16 minutes when Stuart Malcolm headed home Paul Sheerin's cross. The Red Lichties extended their advantage just befor

By Clive Lindsay BBC Scotland Healy took the pressure off Rangers with the opening goal at Gayfield Park Nikica Jelavic returned from injury to inspire Rangers to a comfortable victory over Arbroath in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup. Rangers goalke

BY ARBROATH standards it was flat calm in the Angus town yesterday afternoon. The wind was merely tugging at your jacket and the chill was only slowly seeping into your marrow. It might be cold but it is not inhospitable and Rangers will find that out fo