England’s major overhaul needs to start from the top April 8, 2010 WORLD CUP winner Lawrence Dallaglio has reiterated calls for a major overhaul in the Rugby Football Union infrastructure in order to help the England team progress. The giant former England No8 insists Martin Johnson’s role as coach is in danger of being undermined without complete unity at the top of the RFU ladder. Indeed Dallaglio [...]
Torres sets up a reunion April 8, 2010 LIVERPOOL (4) v/s BENFICA (1) FERNANDO TORRES scored twice to fire Liverpool into the semi-finals of the Europa League with a crushing victory over Benfica. The Spaniard capped another memorable European night for the Anfield faithful with a second half double as the Reds overturned a 2-1 first-leg deficit. Dirk Kuyt and Lucas both netted [...]
Zamora hits Fulham into new ground April 8, 2010 WOLFSBURG (0) v/s FULHAM (1) FULHAM boss Roy Hodgson hailed his history-makers after Bobby Zamora’s early strike sent them into the club’s first ever European semi-final. Zamora sealed the Cottagers’ progression after just 25 seconds when he turned his marker expertly before stroking past goalkeeper Diego Benaglio. Another German side in Hamburg now stand between [...]
Reason to cheer for Ferguson in thrilling Aintree opener April 8, 2010 SIR ALEX Ferguson enjoyed some compensation for Manchester United’s Champions League elimination on Wednesday after his part-owned What A Friend claimed an impressive victory in the Totesport Bowl on the opening day of Aintree. Just hours after seeing his side crash out on away goals to Bayern Munich, Ferguson was given reason to cheer as [...]
United sign Mexico star Chicharito April 8, 2010 MANCHESTER United have moved quickly to ease the pain of European elimination by announcing a deal to sign promising Mexican striker Javier Hernandez Hernandez, who has scored four goals in four international appearances, has agreed to move to Old Trafford from Chivas de Guadalajara in July. The fee for the 21-year-old – better known by [...]
SPORT | IN BRIEF April 8, 2010 Aussie Saker lands England role CRICKET: Australian David Saker has been named England’s new bowling coach. The 43-year-old has spent the last six years as assistant coach of state side Victoria and succeeds Ottis Gibson, who left to become West Indies head coach in February. England coach Andy Flower said: “David has a wealth of [...]
Wrestling the way to profit April 8, 2010 THE wrestlers you remember are a pretty good indication of your age. The older generation will point to Giant Haystacks. Those around the 30 mark will probably remember Hulk Hogan and the Ultimate Warrior. The intern might say John Cena. But World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is more than a childhood fancy – it is a [...]
Irish raiders hold key to the Grand National April 8, 2010 THOSE of you that follow trends will think I’m mad tipping BLACK APALACHI to win the John Smith’s Grand National. All bar one of the last 25 winners have shouldered 11 stone or less to victory and Dessie Hughes’ charge has 11 stone 6lbs tomorrow. In fact, you have to go back to Red Rum [...]
the INSIDER April 8, 2010 I have already tipped THE PACKAGE and ARBOUR SUPREME in tomorrow’s National and I’m still happy with both selections. In fact, I’m going to recommend you put an additional 2% win on the latter as I’m growing more confident as the ground dries out. The two other horses that I like are Big Fella Thanks [...]
IN-RUNNING TRADING HINTS April 8, 2010 Betdaq are only charging 2% commission on all winning bets placed in-running during all UK and Irish races, so make sure you log on and trade your positions at Aintree this afternoon and tomorrow. Looking ahead at tomorrow’s Grand National and knowing a horse’s running style is one thing, knowing how he will travel in [...]