London trio handed tough Heineken Cup assignments June 7, 2011 PREMIERSHIP champions Saracens have avoided the big-hitters in the draw for the group stages of next season’s Heineken Cup, but capital rivals London Irish and Harlequins have not been so fortunate. Sarries have swerved any previous winners of Europe’s premier competition and line-up in Pool 5 alongside two-time finalists Biarritz, Welsh region Ospreys and Treviso. [...]
Fulham have made good appointment in Jol, says World Cup winner Cohen June 7, 2011 Craven Cottage hero believes Dutchman has attributes to pick up where Hughes left off FULHAM great George Cohen has backed Martin Jol’s appointment as manager after the Cottagers moved quickly to hire the Dutchman as a replacement for Mark Hughes. Former Tottenham boss Jol has signed a two-year contract thought to be worth £1.5m a [...]
FAN’S VIEW June 7, 2011 This is good news for all Fulham fans everywhere. You never know what’s around the corner – we weren’t exactly going ballistic when we got Roy Hodgson but that proved a perfect appointment, and on the face of it this seems to be another one. The quality of the last three managers indicates the way [...]
Crouch denies he’d ever turn his back on England June 7, 2011 TOTTENHAM’S Peter Crouch insists he is fully committed to England but admits the thought of quitting international football has crossed his mind following his latest snub. The 30-year-old boasts an impressive strike rate for his country having netted 22 goals in 42 games but has been constantly overlooked for selection in the last year by [...]
Fifa chief Blatter’s Domingo tactic is a wander into Alan Partridge territory June 7, 2011 IN the hit TV show, as Alan Partridge becomes increasingly desperate, his pleas for a second series laughed off by smug TV executives, his suggestions for new programmes become more and more ludicrous. “Arm-wrestling with Chas and Dave?” Partridge offers apologetically, inviting derision. “Youth hostelling with Chris Eubank?” he whimpers, before the piece de resistance: “Monkey [...]
Woods pulls out of US Open June 7, 2011 GOLF: Former world No1 Tiger Woods will miss the US Open next week because of injury. The 35-year-old suffered a sprain to his left knee and a mild strain to his left Achilles tendon during the third round of the Masters in April. “I am extremely disappointed I won’t be playing in the US Open [...]
Serena set for her comeback June 7, 2011 TENNIS: Serena Williams has confirmed she will return to action at next week’s Aegon International in Eastbourne. The American, 29, has not played since beating Vera Zvonareva in last year’s Wimbledon final. Shortly after winning that event, she cut her foot on broken glass then needed treatment for a blood clot in her lung.
Ward knocks out Wawrinka June 7, 2011 TENNIS: British No2 James Ward enjoyed the best win of his career beating Swiss fourth seed Stanislas Wawrinka in round two of the Aegon Championships at Queen’s Club. The 24-year-old held his nerve to win 7-6 (7-3), 6-3 and he will now face defending champion Sam Querrey in round three. Ward revealed he has recently [...]
Swansea seal Graham swoop June 7, 2011 FOOTBALL: Swansea have broken their transfer record by signing Danny Graham, 25, last season’s Championship top goalscorer, for £3.5m from Watford.
HARTSON: YOUNG BOSS BETTER FOR WEST HAM June 6, 2011 Ex- Hammers striker insists club should have hired an up-and-coming manager instead of Allardyce FORMER West Ham star John Hartson believes the east London club have made a mistake in appointing Sam Allardyce as boss, insisting they should have put their faith in a young up-and-coming manager. Barcelona gambled on the inexperienced Pep Guardiola three [...]