England’s 2018 bid team retracts complaint over Russian criticism of ‘boozy, crime-ridden’ London October 28, 2010 ENGLAND have decided to turn the other cheek in the war of words with rival World Cup 2018 bidders Russia amid fears an escalating row could damage their chances. Relations reached a new low this week when one of Russia’s top football figures, Viacheslav Koloskov, dismissed England as “absolutely primitive”. That barb was in response [...]
Theo: We’ll put fizz in Carling October 28, 2010 ARSENAL winger Theo Walcott insists this is the year that the Gunners will end their potless streak. Walcott fired the club into the last eight of the Carling Cup earlier this week in a 4-0 rout over Newcastle. It has been five years since the Emirates fans were last delivered silverware – the 2005 FA [...]
Modric: Let’s make history October 28, 2010 TOTTENHAM playmaker Luka Modric reckons Manchester United are finally there for the taking. Spurs face their Old Trafford jinx tomorrow – but Modric is not fazed by a winless run at the ground stretching over 20 years. “Why not go there and try to win?” the Croatian said. “It’s the best stage to play, the [...]
Early blow to Kaymer’s No1 quest October 28, 2010 GOLF: German star Martin Kaymer’s bid to snatch the world No1 spot got off to a bad start at the Andalucia Valderrama Masters yesterday. Kaymer needs a top two finish to prevent England’s Lee Westwood replacing Tiger Woods at the head of the rankings on Monday but has left himself a mountain to climb by [...]
Hodgson: Reina not off to United October 28, 2010 FOOTBALL: Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has warned Manchester United off a move for goalkeeper Pepe Reina. The Spanish stopper is said to want to quit the struggling Reds in January, but Hodgson said: “We have heard nothing from Manchester United and, more to the point, we don’t want to hear anything from Manchester United.” United [...]
Wozniacki seals 2010 triumph October 28, 2010 TENNIS: Denmark’s Caroline Wozniacki will end the year as world No1 thanks to victory over Francesca Schiavone at the WTA Championships in Doha yesterday. That win against the French Open champion means Wozniacki cannot be caught by No2 Vera Zvonareva until 2011.
Don’t take the Little Pea out of Man United October 28, 2010 MANCHESTER UNITED vs TOTTENHAM TOMORROW, 5.30PM, ESPN JAVIER HERNANDEZ’S late goal against Stoke could be the first of many turning points in the Premier League this season. His first half back header was an unbelievable piece of skill, but the three points were all that mattered for Sir Alex Ferguson and they now have Chelsea [...]
Cecil’s Editor to storm into the Investec Derby Picture October 28, 2010 THERE is just over a week to go until the end of the flat season and Henry Cecil can end a memorable campaign by landing the Zetland Stakes with the highly promising PICTURE EDITOR. The immaculately bred son of Dansili landed a red hot Doncaster maiden on his debut and has since won a heavy [...]
CITY A.M. | RACING CLUB JOIN US ASCOT ON 19TH NOV! October 28, 2010 City A.M. invites all Punter readers to come and join us for an exclusive day out at Ascot Racecourse on Friday 19th November. We will depart the City at 10am, arriving at the racecourse in time for a behind-the-scenes tour which will take in the weighing room and other areas normally closed to the public. [...]
Henson signs for Saracens until summer October 27, 2010 SARACENS boss Brendan Venter admitted his relief last night after the club completed protracted negotiations to sign Wales back Gavin Henson from Ospreys, a move first reported by City A.M. Henson, who has not played competitively for more than 18 months, will officially join the Premiership club today having agreed a contract that runs until [...]