Pleascach lands Yorkshire Oaks August 20, 2015 JIM Bolger-trained 1,000 Guineas winner Pleascach pipped favourite Covert Love in a thrilling finish to the Yorkshire Oaks yesterday. Jockey Kevin Manning overtook the Irish Oaks winner deep inside the final furlong at York to triumph by a neck and hand Bolger a first victory in the Ebor Festival race since 2008. “She battled all [...]
Southampton’s Europa League journey in jeopardy, admits worried Ronald Koeman August 20, 2015 Southampton boss Ronald Koeman admitted that his side face an uphill task to reach the competition’s group stages after failing to make the most of home advantage in their Europa League play-off first leg against FC Midtjylland last night. Danish champions Midtjylland surged into the lead on the stroke of half-time through former Southampton academy [...]
Pardew: Spurs Bolasie link ok August 20, 2015 CRYSTAL Palace manager Alan Pardew admits he would not be surprised if winger Yannick Bolasie’s head had been turned by suggestions of interest from bigger clubs including Tottenham. “Yannick is a player who will be linked with other clubs like Tottenham because he is an exciting player,” said Pardew. “If any of my players get [...]
Ajman can Bridge eight-year Ebor gap for Cumani August 20, 2015 Luca Cumani is widely-regarded as one of the best trainers of middle distance horses and he can prove the point by landing a fourth Ebor tomorrow afternoon (3.45pm). The Newmarket-based handler last won Europe’s richest handicap with Purple Moon in 2007. This time AJMAN BRIDGE looks the perfect horse with whom to go to war. [...]
Back transformed Claudio Ranieri and gritty Leicester City to keep Tottenham at bay August 20, 2015 SURPRISE package Leicester City face Tottenham tomorrow and I think they can continue their unbeaten start to the season against the underperforming Lilywhites. The Foxes, who won seven of their last nine games at the end of the 2014/15 campaign, have carried on from where they left off, after following up their Sunderland 4-2 home [...]
Arsenal v Liverpool: Reds to cement their recovery with a draw at the Emirates August 20, 2015 LIKE the new main stand at Anfield, Liverpool are a work in progress. After sticking with Brendan Rodgers this summer, the club’s American owners have spent over £80m during the transfer window as they look to rebuild. The Northern Irishman has repaid them so far with two routine wins against Stoke and Bournemouth. To some [...]
Russ wiseman August 20, 2015 IT’S been a tough start to the season with plenty of the fancied teams winning and Manchester City beating Chelsea last Sunday was an absolute disaster for us. Punters always like to back the best teams, but we’re going to continue taking them on and be competitive with our prices. The Premier League action once [...]
Maximum excitement on player goal minutes August 20, 2015 TOMORROW’S early kick-off features two teams experiencing contrasting fortunes. Steve McClaren would have been hoping for a better start to his Newcastle managerial career, but all that will be forgotten if he can pick up three points at Manchester United. The Red Devils, on the other hand, are three from three and look like they [...]
Chelsea transfers: Pedro vows to continue winning habit with Blues August 20, 2015 Chelsea's newest signing Pedro has vowed to add to his stellar medal collection after choosing a switch to Stamford Bridge over pursuing interest from Manchester United. The 28-year-old won every club honour possible during seven all-conquering seasons at Barcelona, including three Champions Leagues, five Spanish La Liga titles and a Club World Cup. That success [...]
Tottenham transfers: Juventus targets Christian Eriksen and Erik Lamela not for sale, says Mauricio Pochettino August 20, 2015 Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has told Juventus to forget signing Christian Eriksen or Erik Lamela because it would scupper his ambition of taking the Premier League title to White Hart Lane. Italian media have credited the Serie A champions with interest in both schemers but Pochettino is more concerned with strengthening his own attacking options [...]