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:
As the women's league comes to a close, the award season is just beginning. PFA Scotland announced who was shortlisted for their awards. Chantelle Davie reports. Katie Wilkinson (Rangers), Samantha van Diemen (Glasgow City), Emma Lawton (Celtic) and Eilidh Adams (Hibernian) Photo: PFA Scotland) Katie Wilkinson is no stranger to
