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Blackpool's Thomas Ince (left) scores the equalising goal. Picture: PA

Blackpool 1 - 2 West Ham: Ricardo Vaz Te nails it for Hammers

FORMER Hibernian winger Ricardo Vaz Te scored a £90 million goal to fire West Ham into the Barclays Premier League after a dramatic play-off final at Wembley yesterday.

Matchwinner’s ‘blessed’ journey from Leith to Wembley

Ricardo Vaz Te admitted to feeling “blessed” after his late strike sealed West Ham’s promotion to the Barclays Premier League as they beat Blackpool 2-1 in the npower Championship play-off final at Wembley.

McLeish says sorry to Villa as Solksjaer tipped for job

Alex McLeish last night expressed his regret at letting down Aston Villa fans following his season of failure with the club, while Ole Gunnar Solksjaer was the subject of a nationwide gamble to take over.

Season near to ‘disaster’ cost Alex McLeish, says Aston Villa chief

ASTON Villa’s season verged on the disastrous, according to chief executive Paul Faulkner, and manager Alex McLeish was sacked on Monday after they finished 16th, just two points above the Barclays Premier League relegation zone.

Stoke 2-2 Bolton: Coyle left aggrieved as Bolton plunge into the Championship

Owen Coyle was left to rue some contentious refereeing decisions as his Bolton team’s 11-year stay in the Barclays Premier League came to an end following a 2-2 draw at Stoke.

West Bromwich 2-3 Arsenal: Wenger hopes to keep hold of Van Persie as third is secured

Arsene Wenger hopes Arsenal’s achievement of clinching Champions League football for a 15th successive season can help the club keep star striker Robin van Persie.

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Paul Grant poised for Hibs gloves in Inverness

Paul Grant is set to make his first-team debut tomorrow as Hibs boss Pat Fenlon wraps goalkeeper Mark Brown in cotton wool ahead of next week’s historic all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final against Hearts.

Liverpool 4-1 Chelsea: Reds brush aside a paler shade of Blue

LIVERPOOL put the hurt of Saturday’s FA Cup final defeat behind them with their biggest league win of the season which ended Chelsea’s hopes of a top-four finish.

Eoin Doyle celebrates his goal

Eoin Doyle says Hibs cup win would be huge

Eoin DOYLE today admitted he can only wonder at the reception Hibs might get if they win the Scottish Cup in 11 days’ time after watching Easter Road rocking as Pat Fenlon’s side secured their place in the SPL.

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Hibs run riot in front of biggest home crowd this season

“Don’t worry about a thing, ’Cause every little thing gonna be all right.” The words of reggae star Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds echoed around the rafters of Easter Road before kick-off in a bid to soothe the jangling nerves of the Hibs support.

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Tom Soares

Loan stars paid off well for Hibs

It’s certainly taken a bit longer than anyone had hoped or anticipated but with the finishing line now clearly in sight, Tom Soares believes the clutch of loan players drafted in by boss Pat Fenlon to aid Hibs SPL survival fight have proved their worth.

Rodgers hits out at Mancini over claims Swansea is ‘easy’ game

Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers has accused Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini of being disrespectful to his side as they prepare to face Manchester United at Old Trafford tomorrow.

Muamba wipes away a tear after being introduced to the crowd. Picture: Getty

Spurs spoil Fabrice Muamba’s tearful Reebok return video

Fabrice Muamba waved to supporters as he returned to the Reebok Stadium last night for the first time since his cardiac arrest.

Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse celebrate his first goal. Picture: Getty

Chelsea 0 - 2 Newcastle: Cisse deals blow to Chelsea’s top four hopes

TWO sublime strikes by Papiss Cisse saw Newcastle to a rare away victory over Chelsea that boosts the Magpies’ hopes of playing Champions League football next season.

Steven Pienaar battles with Stoke defender Robert Huth. Picture: PA

Stoke 1 - 1 Everton: Stoke sub Jerome ensures share of the points

CAMERON Jerome netted two minutes after coming off the bench to secure a point for Stoke against Everton in the Barclays Premier League at the Britannia Stadium.

Martin Kelly tries to cut out a cross from Fulham attacker Alex Kacaniklic

Liverpool 0 - 1 Fulham: Visitors record first ever win at Anfield

FULHAM recorded a first win at Anfield in their history as Liverpool’s FA Cup final warm-up felt decidedly flat.

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Vincent Kompany rises to power home the winning goal. Picture: Getty

Manchester City 1 - 0 Manchester Utd: Title in City’s hands after win

MANCHESTER United manager Sir Alex Ferguson went to war with Roberto Mancini as Vincent Kompany’s first-half header sent Manchester City soaring to the top of the Barclays Premier League table.

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Newcastle’s foursome reel at Wigan

Wigan stunned Newcastle with four first-half goals to give their survival hopes a huge boost and put a major dent in the Magpies’ bid to qualify for the Champions League.

Fans can provide final promotion push, says Adkins

Southampton manager Nigel Adkins has told his side’s fans they will have a big part to play against Coventry today. Victory will guarantee the Saints Premier League football next season.

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