Three teams battle it out for first place in the league but who will win? This weekend the Belfast Giants, the Sheffield Steelers and the Nottingham Panthers are battling it out in the quarterfinals. This weekend’s games will be the decider on the semi-finals on the 19th of April.
Hearts strolled to three points in the sweltering Gorgie sunshine against an out-of-sorts Motherwell. Lawrence Shankland was back to his best, netting a deadly double, and Alan Forrest also found the net in what was a pleasant afternoon for the men in maroon. Aaron Fraser reports from Tynecastle Park.
Edinburgh suffered a devastating defeat on Saturday at The Hive, as English Premiership leaders Bath headed North to the Scottish capital to face Sean Everitt’s side in the EPCR Challenge Cup Semi-Final. It was a complete sellout at Hive Stadium, with plenty of Bath fans having made the trip North. Tim Pont reports from Hive Stadium.
Livingston slumped to a disappointing defeat at home to Partick Thistle on the final matchday of the regular Championship season. Both the Lions and the Jags will now have to navigate the playoff system to secure a return to the top flight, as Falkirk survived an early scare to lift the Championship title. Aaron Fraser reports from Almondvale:
Simon Murray’s first half goal was enough to condemn Hearts to another chastening defeat at Tynecastle, as the worries of competing in the relegation playoffs in a few weeks time refused to go away. This defeat proved to be the final straw for the Hearts board regarding Neil Critchley, as the Hearts manager was given his marching orders after the full time whistle. Aaron Fraser reports:
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Strong-willed McCart relishing return to old stomping ground
Dhanda excited to get going under new boss Critchley
Interim manager role a “huge honour” for boyhood fan Fox
Naismith believes tide will turn as Hearts seek first win
Fit-again McKay ready for the run in
Zander Clark happy at Hearts and open to longer stay
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Thomas Harper was joined today by deadline day signing Josh Hewitson, a massive Hibee and fellow third year classmate.
Today Thomas and Josh discussed all things mental in the Scottish Premiership, with a smattering of tangents and Football Manager talk in between!
Will Hearts finish top six?
Will Dundee United sneak into third?
And who will be dragged into a relegation dog fight?
All to be discussed on today’s episode!
