Telford Tigers skipper Daniel Mackriel applauds players, officials and fans for helping the club bounce back from its financial difficulties.

Hugh Murray praises the match officials at Love Street after Hearts' Michael Stewart was sent off for a kick at him.

New Port Vale assistant manager Ian Brightwell applauds the decision to play a five-man midfield in the win at Lincoln.

Toby Flood says he is impressed with changes Martin Johnson has made since taking over as England manager.

Scottish striker Garry O'Connor deserves his match-winning goal against Palace according to manager Alex McLeish.

Dagenham & Redbridge manager John Still says their win over Rochdale was a 'near complete' performance.

A company's innovation to speed up the diagnosis and treatment of heart patients is applauded.

Manager Walter Smith is thrilled to see Rangers defender Kirk Broadfoot making his mark for Scotland.

Scot Andy Murray's march to the US Open final has left some Americans mistakenly applauding the "Englishman". And they're not the only ones confused by the whole Scotland-England-Britain thing.

SFA chief executive Gordon Smith praises the Scotland squad for pledging to forgo bonuses unless they reach the 2010 World Cup.

Parents applaud as three Aberdeen schools which were facing closure are reprieved by the council.

Rock heavyweights Metallica and Rage Against the Machine are honoured at the Kerrang! awards in London.

Luton manager Mick Harford praises the fans who applauded his team off after Saturday's 3-1 home defeat by Port Vale.

Lancashire chief executive Jim Cumbes feels plans to overhaul the face of English domestic cricket will be a major boost for the game.

Princess Anne's visits to Scottish lights is applauded in a Commons motion tabled by a Nationalist MP.

A council's decision to put money raised from taxes on second homes is applauded by a campaigner.

"It's the Scottish way - applaud Rangers, but help them? You must be joking"

A stunning long-range goal by a minor league keeper wins praise in the House of Commons.

Wales' top civil servant retires after nine years in the job with praise for how devolution has changed government.

Blackburn captain Ryan Nelsen praises striker Roque Santa Cruz for his first season in English football.