Premiership round-up: Saints ease pressure on Sturrock

James Beattie scored a injury-time penalty against Blackburn today to ease the pressure on manager Paul Sturrock in the Barclays Premiership.

James Beattie scored a injury-time penalty against Blackburn today to ease the pressure on manager Paul Sturrock in the Barclays Premiership.

The 26-year-old striker, who is wanted by Aston Villa, was pushed by Craig Short in the area with seconds remaining and confidently struck the penalty to give his side a 3-2 win.

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