Games chiefs ‘warned of concerns’ six months ago September 26, 2010 MIKE HOOPER, the Commonwealth Games Federation chief executive, has revealed he raised concerns over the athletes’ village six months ago. Organisers are still working on the much-criticised Games accommodation as competitors from around the world arrive in Delhi for the event, which starts on Sunday. Members of Team England’s support staff spent last night in [...]
Harrington rediscovering form ahead of Ryder Cup September 26, 2010 EUROPE’S Padraig Harrington declared himself ready for the Ryder Cup after banishing some of his putting demons at the Vivendi Trophy. Three-time major winner Harrington, who needed a captain’s pick to make the team, only just made the cut after taking his recent patchy form into the tournament. But the Irishman bounced back yesterday by [...]
SPORT | IN BRIEF September 26, 2010 Gazza returns to management FOOTBALL: Troubled former England star Paul Gascoigne has been appointed manager of non-league Garforth Town. Gascoigne, who has battled drink and drug problems, lasted just 39 days in his last managerial role at Kettering five years ago. But the 43-year-old said: “I feel strong right now. For me personally it’s a [...]
WINNERS & LOSERS September 26, 2010 A WEEKEND is a long time in sport – as this lot will attest. But while for some it was one to remember, others may wish they had never set foot out of the house. Here are this weekend’s heroes and villains. WINNER AVRAM GRANT Grant’s job is looking safer by the match after he put [...]
Monty’s back as England set sights on Ashes glory September 23, 2010 MONTY PANESAR will look to become England’s lucky charm again this winter after earning a recall to the squadfor the Ashes series in Australia. The left-arm spinner hasn’t played for England since his batting heroics with James Anderson to help save the first Test of the 2009 Ashes series in Cardiff. Panesar is joined in [...]
Brit teams head to India September 23, 2010 TEAM ENGLAND last night gave the Commonwealth Games a timely shot in the arm by announcing they will stick to their plan of competing in the troubled event despite lingering concerns over facilities. Chiefs from the 17 member sports of Commonwealth Games England (CGE) unanimously agreed to compete in Delhi, albeit without a handful of [...]
Apologise or we’ll sue, ECB tell Butt September 23, 2010 ACCUSED England players have formally demanded a “full and unreserved” apology from Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ijaz Butt after he alleged they were involved in match fixing. Butt sparked outrage in the England dressing room after suggesting the players took money to lose the third one-day international at the Oval last Friday. Despite calls for [...]
Gerrard: We will recover from cup humiliation September 23, 2010 LIVERPOOL captain Steven Gerrard has pleaded with dejected supporters to keep the faith despite the Reds’ humiliating Carling Cup exit to Northampton Town. Wednesday’s penalty shoot-out defeat to the League Two outfit at Anfield marked a new low in Roy Hodgson’s brief but troubled tenure as manager. But Gerrard insists they will improve on their [...]
The hard work starts here September 23, 2010 EVERY game is tough at this top level of rugby, of course, but it’s fair to say that these next four weeks will give us a good indication as to where we are right now. Sunday’s hard-fought victory in the driving rain at Headingley was a good win for us – now it’s leaders Northampton [...]
Fergie: Title between us and Chelsea September 23, 2010 MANCHESTER United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes the Premier League’s destiny will be decided by the two clashes between his side and champions Chelsea. United were denied a record fourth successive top-flight title last season by Carlo Ancelotti’s double winners, who have begun the new season in blistering form. And despite Arsenal’s encouraging start and [...]