Sam Ramsbottom News Today

Cape Town Spurs are ready to continue wielding the axe in their squad, with goalkeeper Sam Ramsbottom being the latest victim.

The song has been storming up the charts and could tonight finally be crowned number one when the official chart positions are announced at 6pm.

Fans are calling for The Fairytale of New York to become the Christmas Number One after Shane MacGowans death - an achievement that could earn The Pogues £500,000 in royalties.

MacGowan, 65, died on Thursday after an eight-year battle with a brain condition; chart data suggests The Pogues Christmas hit is well on its way to reaching number one in tribute.

The Irish bands duet with Kirsty MacColl is at number 18 in this weeks Official UK Top 40, compiled by Official Charts, up 35 places from number 53. Earlier in the week it was at number 23.

Cape Town City reigned supreme in the Ikapa Derby after rallying from behind to defeat Cape Town Spurs 3-1 on Saturday afternoon.

Dumbarton made it through to a play-off final against Edinburgh City after Jaime Wilsons goal earned a 1-0 aggregate win in the semi-final against Stranraer (Photo - Andy Scott) Dumbarton advanced to the final of the League One playoffs after a 1-0 victory over Stranraer at the C&G Systems Stadium on Tuesday night. Sons had a number of chances in the first-half and took the lead through Jaime Wilson just after the half-hour. The Blues has most of the possession after the break, and create...

There was little to separate the sides in Saturday’s goalless first leg at Stair Park. Stranraer, managed by former Dumbarton assistant boss Stevie Farrell, had the pick of the chances, but neither side wanted to lose heading into the second leg at the C&G Systems Stadium this evening. Duffy says he anticipated a close encounter – and expects more of the same tonight. Speaking post-match, the 62-year-old said: “It was a difficult match, with both teams giving everything – as you...