the INSIDER October 21, 2010 The flat season is almost over and it’s time for reflection. This year has been a bit peculiar as it has seen my betting turnover fall, mainly coinciding with the World Cup. The bookmakers have declared that I’m the exception as their turnover is up, especially on the World Cup. Ascot was a big winner [...]
Bale hat-trick not enough to rescue Spurs October 20, 2010 INTER MILAN (4) VS TOTTENHAM (3) TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp hailed Gareth Bale as the best left-sided player in the world after his hat-trick brought 10-man Spurs to within a whisker of a sensational draw. A masterful first half of football from Inter left Tottenham four goals and one man down after goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes [...]
ROONEY HITS OUT AT UNITED October 20, 2010 MANCHESTER UNITED rebel Wayne Rooney has come clean over his determination to leave Old Trafford and blamed his decision on the club’s lack of ambition. Rooney questioned United’s ability to continue to win trophies and insisted he had only refused to sign a new contract after failing to receive reassurances they would bring in world-class [...]
Henson still world class, insist suitors Saracens October 20, 2010 SARACENS chiefs believe forgotten man Gavin Henson is still “world class” and could make a huge impact if he decides to relaunch his career at Vicarage Road. And they are ready to let him see out his commitments to television show Strictly Come Dancing if it means clinching a deal for the celebrity Wales centre. [...]
Hodgson fears Torres switch October 20, 2010 NAPOLI VS LIVERPOOL LIVERPOOL manager Roy Hodgson has admitted striker Fernando Torres could jump ship for Manchester United if they lose their own prize asset, Wayne Rooney. Torres has emerged as the most likely target for Sir Alex Ferguson if, as expected, the United manager grants Rooney’s wish to leave Old Trafford. “I think I’d [...]
Mancini plays down January mega deal October 20, 2010 MANCHESTER CITY manager Roberto Mancini has played down speculation that he is planning to make a sensational move for Wayne Rooney and insists he expects the striker to stay at Manchester United. Despite describing Rooney as a “great player” Mancini denied that his club have made any contact with the England ace and ruled out [...]
Ferguson turns to cow metaphor to explain his beef October 20, 2010 MANCHESTER UTD (1) VS BURSASPOR (0) MANAGER Sir Alex Ferguson issued a passionate defence of Manchester United and his own record after a low-key European win overshadowed by his escalating public row with Wayne Rooney. Ferguson hit back at Rooney’s criticism of United’s ability to challenge for trophies by pointing to his own hugely successful [...]
‘Confident’ Pietersen is ready for Ashes tour October 20, 2010 ENGLAND star batsman Kevin Pietersen says he is “full of confidence” going into the Ashes after a recent spell in South Africa. Pietersen joined Kwazulu Natal Dolphins in an attempt to rediscover his form, having been dropped from England’s last one-day team after a period in which he has failed to score a Test century [...]
Beat Webber or forget title, McLaren stars told October 20, 2010 MCLAREN duo Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button must finish ahead of Red Bull’s Mark Webber at this weekend’s Korean Grand Prix to have a chance of winning the world championship, says their chief engineer. The English pair lie more than 25 points Behind Australian Webber, who holds a 14-point lead over his nearest rival in [...]
Moody set for England return October 20, 2010 RUGBY UNION: England have been handed a boost ahead of the November internationals with the news that Bath flanker Lewis Moody could play again this weekend after recovering from an eye injury. Moody said: “We are just taking each day as it comes but the injury keeps getting better and better.”