THE historic title has long been won for Rangers. Now it is the record books that are their main focus before they are crowned as Premiership champions. The 90 minutes against Aberdeen on Saturday are all that stand between Steven Gerrard’s side and an unbeaten campaign after another match was ticked off and Livingston were beaten. The current tally of 99 points has surpassed their previous record of 97 that was achieved during the memorable 2002/03 campaign as Alex McLeish’s side won the league on the final day. The century is now within touching distance. And so is the British record for goals conceded. This clean sheet means Gerrard’s side have lost just 13 goals this term and they will surely beat the figure of 15 set by Chelsea during Jose Mourinho’s first spell at Stamford Bridge.
McCarthy Confirms Player Exits
Tuesday, 7th May 2013 17:54
Boss Mick McCarthy has confirmed the exits of midfielders Lee Martin and Andy Drury and keeper Arran Lee-Barrett and that striker Michael Chopra and midfielder Jay Emmanuel-Thomas have been made available for transfer.
McCarthy told the club site: “Lee, Andy and Arran are all out of contract and have been released. I want to look at other options but we wish them every success for the future.
“I have also spoken to Michael Chopra and Jay Emmanuel-Thomas and told them that I don’t see them as being part of my plans going forward and they are free to look for another club.”
Mings Makes Debut at Burnley
Saturday, 4th May 2013 11:58
Tyrone Mings will make his debut for the Blues in Mick McCarthy’s promised much-changed side at Burnley this afternoon (KO 12.45pm). Academy second-year scholar Jack Marriott is on the bench.
The December signing from Chippenham Town starts at left-back with Patrick Kisnorbo making his full league debut for the Blues at the centre of the defence alongside Tommy Smith. Scott Loach is in goal and Richard Stearman is at right-back.
Aaron Cresswell, who if he plays the full game will have completed every minute of Town’s season, will start on the left of midfield with Anthony Wordsworth and Luke Hyam in the centre and skipper Carlos Edwards on the right. Frank Nouble and Daryl Murphy are again up front.
Burnley 2-0 Town
Saturday, 4th May 2013 14:58
Second-half goals from Junior Stanislas and Martin Paterson saw Town fall to a 2-0 final day of the season defeat at Burnley. After a dull first half the game, played between two sides with nothing to play for, improved slightly after the break with the Clarets deserving the victory.
Tyrone Mings was handed debut for the Blues, the December signing from Chippenham Town starting at left-back with Patrick Kisnorbo making his full league debut for the Blues at the centre of the defence alongside Tommy Smith. Scott Loach was in goal and Richard Stearman at right-back.
Livingston have gentlemen s agreement in place with Jay Emmanuel-Thomas as Lions exit confirmed
May 3, 2021
Livingston manager David Martindale says he can’t stand in the way of Jay Emmanuel-Thomas as the Arsenal academy graduate looks set for a return to Asia.
The striker arrived in West Lothian at the start of the season, having not played a competitive match in over a year following a spell with PTT Rayong FC, based in Thailand. He has enjoyed a successful career in English football with clubs like Arsenal and Bristol City most prominently.
The former Arsenal striker will leave Livingston in the summer. (Photo by Mark Scates/SNS Group via Getty Images)