Mancini and Moyes clash at Eastlands March 24, 2010 RIVAL bosses Roberto Mancini and David Moyes were both sent off amid an ugly touchline melee as Everton dented Manchester City’s hopes of a Champions League place with an impressive victory at Eastlands. The managers clashed after Mancini raced to retrieve the ball and clattered into the Toffees chief, prompting tempers to fray and referee [...]
West Ham should keep faith March 24, 2010 THE KNIVES are out for Gianfranco Zola but I think West Ham should stick with him and his assistant Steve Clarke – even if the Hammers do get relegated. Clearly, however, there is something going wrong at Upton Park. One of the problems, I think, is that West Ham don’t really see themselves as relegation [...]
Monye calm over Ashton threat to his England spot March 24, 2010 ENGLAND wing Ugo Monye had hoped to play a starring role in last weekend’s Six Nations showdown with France; instead he was reduced to watching it on television in a south-west London pub. The head injury that contributed to Monye’s absence paved the way for Chris Ashton to make his debut, and the young Northampton [...]
Under-fire Johnson gets RFU backing March 24, 2010 UNDER-FIRE England boss Martin Johnson was last night handed a stay of execution by Rugby Football Union bosses despite the disappointing Six Nations campaign. Defeats to Ireland and France, and a draw with Scotland, left Johnson’s men languishing in third in the table with many blaming the lacklustre displays on a lack of direction under [...]
Centurion Cook comes of age to guide England home March 24, 2010 ALASTAIR COOK admits he can still improve on his leadership qualities despite continuing his 100 per cent record as captain with an impressive nine-wicket victory in the second Test with Bangladesh yesterday. The Essex opener smashed an inspirational unbeaten 109, his 12th Test century, to help steer England to their target of 209 with 11 [...]
Zola’s job is safe, insists owner Gold March 24, 2010 WEST HAM co-owner David Gold has told manager Gianfranco Zola that his job is still “safe”, despite Monday’s humiliating 3-1 home defeat to Wolves pushing the Hammers closer to relegation. Gold yesterday backed Zola to steer the club away from what he called “the abyss”, but stopped short of offering the Italian any long-term assurances [...]
Portsmouth deny player exodus despite special league ruling March 24, 2010 PORTSMOUTH were yesterday granted special permission to sell players outside of the transfer window to ease their financial crisis. Cash-strapped Pompey, who were deducted nine points for going into administration last month, can now offload players with immediate effect – but they will not be able to play for any other Premier League club until [...]
Alonso slams ‘hot-headed’ rivals March 24, 2010 FORMULA: World championship leader Fernando Alonso has hit back at his “hot-headed” rivals, who say the ban on refuelling has made the sport boring. Jenson Button and past kings Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher, all expressed concerns that the new rule made overtaking difficult during the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. But Alonso said: “I think [...]
Roddick eyes Queen’s record March 24, 2010 TENNIS: Andy Roddick will go for a record fifth title at London’s Queen’s Club this summer after confirming his entry in the Aegon Championships from 7-13 June. Roddick won at Queen’s in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2007 and will be looking to dethrone current champion, Britain’s Andy Murray.
Houvenaghel settles for silver March 24, 2010 CYCLING: Northern Ireland’s Wendy Houvenaghel last night claimed a silver medal in the women’s individual pursuit at the Track Cycling World Championships. Houvenaghel, also runner-up at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and last year’s World Championships, lost out to USA’s Sarah Hammer in the race for gold. Sir Chris Hoy must wait for his 10th world [...]