Emphasis on new attacking brand overrides defeat, admits Morgan June 14, 2015 ENGLAND skipper Eoin Morgan insisted that his side’s continued commitment to a more expansive batting style counterbalanced the disappointment of losing the third one-day international (ODI) against New Zealand at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton yesterday. Morgan top scored with 71 as Ben Stokes and Joe Root also struck half-centuries before England lost their last five [...]
Froome: Success stokes fire ahead of Tour de France June 14, 2015 BRITAIN’S Chris Froome immediately switched his focus to the Tour de France after yesterday storming to Criterium du Dauphine glory following a blistering final stage victory. Froome was in second place after success in Saturday’s seventh stage on Mont Blanc but overcame an 18-second deficit to take the yellow jersey from BMC Racing’s Tejay van [...]
Warburton set for speedy return to management north of border June 14, 2015 FORMER Brentford boss Mark Warburton is understood to be on the verge of a swift return to management with Scottish Championship side Rangers. Talks between Warburton and the Glasgow outfit are believed to be at an advanced stage, while the 52-year-old is set to be assisted by ex-Rangers skipper David Weir, who he enjoyed a [...]
Surrey duo left in hospital after horrific incident June 14, 2015 SURREY’S T20 Blast match at Sussex was abandoned yesterday after a horrific on-field clash left fielders Rory Burns and Moises Henriques unconscious and stricken on the outfield. Three ambulances were called onto the playing arena as both players required lengthy medical treatment after crashing into each other at high speed while attempting to take a [...]
Mark Warburton: Rangers fans can expect “free-flowing, attacking football” from former trader June 14, 2015 Rangers fans look set to start the new week with a new manager to support as reports suggest ex-Brentford boss Mark Warburton is on the verge of signing a contract with the Glasgow giants. The one-time city trader will be assisted in the Ibrox dugout by former club captain David Weir, and will sign a [...]
Fifa crisis: Sepp Blatter “considering” remaining President after receiving supportive messages June 14, 2015 Sepp Blatter might try and stay on as Fifa's President, according to a source who spoke to Swiss newspaper Schweiz am Sonntag. The anonymous source, who is reportedly close to Blatter, said he had been honoured by the support received from African and Asian football associations, asking him to reconsider his resignation. Read [...]
Arsenal charged with allegedly breaching FA agents regulatons in Calum Chambers transfer from Southampton June 12, 2015 Arsenal have been formally charged by the FA for allegedly breaching the FA's football agents regulations. The club has until 26 June to respond to the charge which relates to the signing of defender Calum Chambers from Southampton on July 26 last summer. Agent Alan Middleton has also been charged and will have until next [...]
Rangers EGM: Mike Ashley fails to show as Dave King argues against £5m loan repayment June 12, 2015 Rangers shareholders have voted on whether the club should repay a £5m loan to Mike Ashley at an extraordinary general meeting called by the Sports Direct owner this morning. Ahead of the vote chairman Dave King told shareholders that repaying the loan to Ashley, who owns an 8.9 per cent stake in Rangers through MASH [...]
Root: We will aim to repeat perfect game June 11, 2015 PROLIFIC batsman Joe Root has urged England to replicate their monumental display from the first one-day international (ODI) against New Zealand when the two sides do battle at the Kia Oval today. Records tumbled as England racked up their highest ever ODI total of 408-9 before routing the tourists for 198, inflicting their heftiest victory [...]
Fifa embroiled in further turmoil as communications boss departs June 11, 2015 BESIEGED world governing body Fifa were last night embroiled in further turmoil following the abrupt departure of communications director Walter de Gregorio. The 50-year-old left his position suddenly amid suggestions of a falling-out over a joke he told on Swiss television earlier this week. De Gregorio had quipped: “The Fifa president, secretary general and communications [...]