Jerry’s in for Ireland November 11, 2009 JERRY FLANNERY has won his battle to be fit for Ireland’s crunch autumn opener against Australia on Saturday. The Munster hooker has been suffering with a calf injury but takes his place in the Irish XV alongside Test debutant prop, Cian Healy, of Leinster. Healy, 22, gets the nod in place of Marcus Horan, who [...]
Spurs tighten purse strings despite gains November 10, 2009 TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp has been warned there will be no January spending spree despite the club announcing record profits yesterday. Spurs made a pre-tax gain of £33.4m for the year ending 30 June 2009 – a figure driven by profits on the sale of players, such as £23m striker Dimitar Berbatov. With Redknapp’s men [...]
Doran-Jones set to make England debut November 10, 2009 HIS Premiership experience may amount to mere weeks, but Gloucester prop Paul Doran-Jones is set to make his England debut against Argentina on Saturday. Doran-Jones, who only moved to Kingsholm from London Welsh in the summer, is today expected to be named on the bench for the clash at Twickenham. His rapid promotion comes after [...]
Benitez forced to revise Reds’ targets as dismal run continues November 10, 2009 RAFAEL BENITEZ has played down Liverpool’s title credentials for the first time – insisting fans need to be “realistic” as to the club’s ambitions. Benitez’s side have won only one of their last nine matches in all competitions and lie 11 points behind Premier League leaders Chelsea after being held to a 2-2 home draw [...]
Germany goalkeeper Enke, 32, in ‘suicide’ November 10, 2009 GERMANY was stunned last night by the apparent suicide of national goalkeeper Robert Enke. The Hannover 96 stopper, 32, was hit by a train at a level crossing near his home in Neustadt Eilvese, just outside the city. Jorg Neblung, a friend and advisor to Enke, said: “I can confirm that it was suicide. Robert [...]
Full-back Johnson out of Brazil friendly November 10, 2009 ENGLAND suffered an injury blow ahead of Saturday’s clash with Brazil when defender Glen Johnson pulled out of the squad. Liverpool right-back Johnson withdrew yesterday after hurting his calf during Monday’s 2-2 Premier League draw with Birmingham. It leaves England head coach Fabio Capello short of options for the weekend friendly in Doha, Qatar, but [...]
KP shouldn’t be rushed back November 10, 2009 KEVIN PIETERSEN joins up with the England camp today after surgery on an Achilles tendon injury, but don’t expect our star batsman to be rushed back into the action in South Africa. Don’t get me wrong, Pietersen is a class act, probably the only world-class performer in the England ranks, but forcing him into a [...]
Haye could earn $120m to turn his back on Britain November 10, 2009 NEW WBA heavyweight champion David Haye could take a share of a whopping $120m purse if he turns his back on Wembley and opts to go stateside for a unification bout with one of the Klitschko brothers. Many of the world’s top venues have been clamouring to host a 2010 super-fight since Haye became Britain’s [...]
‘Look good, feel good, play good it’s the secret of my success’ November 10, 2009 “LOOK good, feel good, play good” wouldn’t exactly be the mantra for too many sporting champions, but for golfing hero Ian Poulter, it appears to be working a treat. Victory in the Singapore Open a fortnight ago has propelled the 33-year-old to a career-high 13th in the world rankings while all but securing his place [...]
Sir Nick sees dreams come true after receiving knighthood from the Queen November 10, 2009 SIX-TIME major winner Sir Nick Faldo spoke of his honour at being knighted by the Queen at a ceremony at Windsor Castle yesterday. The 52-year-old was handed the accolade for his achievements in golf, which make him the most successful British player in the modern era. “I had dreams as a young boy of being [...]