Wenger vows to strengthen ‘light’ Arsenal August 15, 2008 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has promised to splash the cash on a new arrival by the end of the month after resigning himself to losing another of his young Guns. Wenger was without no fewer than nine of his first team stars for the hard-fought 2-0 Champions League win against FC Twente on Wednesday night [...]
I fancy Chelsea, but Spurs will trail again August 15, 2008 As a former darling of White Hart Lane, Chris Waddle is well placed to judge whether Tottenham are ready to break the iron grip of the Premier League’s big four. But on the eve of the new top-flight season, the former England winger has a stark warning for Spurs boss Juande Ramos. Waddle believes big-spending [...]
Two more golds for Phelps sees him become the greatest ever Olympian August 14, 2008 Michael Phelps etched his name into Olympic history in Beijing yesterday by taking his career tally of gold medals to a record 11. The American became the most successful swimmer, and indeed Olympian, of all time with a double success yesterday in the Water Cube. Phelps, 23, won his fourth gold medal of the Games [...]
Lampard finally seals new Chelsea contract August 14, 2008 Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard finally committed the rest of his career to the club yesterday after agreeing to a wage compromise. The 30-year-old got the five-year deal he had insisted on, while it is understood Lampard accepted a lower salary than had been on offer for a four-year deal. Rather than earning £140,000 a week [...]
Elder Gunner Gallas saves his misfiring colleagues August 14, 2008 Arsenal take control of tie but Wenger’s lack of strength in depth is laid bare Arsenal took a huge step towards the promised land of the Champions League group stage with a laboured victory in Holland last night. Captain William Gallas showed his callow team the way by bundling home the opening goal, before striker [...]
Vaughan fears for future of Test game August 14, 2008 Departed England captain Michael Vaughan admits he has concerns that the emerging impact of Twenty20 cricket may have a detrimental effect on the Test game. The England and Wales Cricket Board have added two new Twenty20 events to the domestic calendar to cater to its popularity and compete with the hugely successful and marketable Indian [...]
Sub-Standard Reds relieved to escape Liege with a draw August 14, 2008 Rafael Benitez admitted his relief after his below-par Liverpool side held on for a crucial away draw in their Champions League qualifier with Belgian champions Standard Liege. Goalkeeper Jose Reina kept the five time champions in the match with a string of saves including a first half penalty from Dante Bonfim and an earlier effort [...]
Murray misery complete after doubles humiliation August 14, 2008 British No1 Andy Murray and brother Jamie crashed out of the men’s doubles yesterday, ending Team GB’s hopes of a tennis medal. The Murrays were thrashed 6-1, 6-3 by the experienced French duo of Michael Llodra and Arnaud Clement in the second round. It capped a miserable Games for Andy Murray, who fell at the [...]
Quartet keep flag flying as Britain reign in Shunyi August 14, 2008 Great Britain continued their proud tradition by powering into the final of the men’s coxless fours to complete a successful day for British rowers in Shunyi. The quartet of Andy Hodge, Steve Williams, Tom James and Pete Reed produced a dominant semi-final performance to cross the line ahead of Australia and France and lay a [...]
Quicksilver Pooley pedals to another medal for Britain August 14, 2008 Emma Pooley produced a stunning ride to claim silver in the time trial yesterday and hand Great Britain a second cycling medal of the Games. The 25-year-old only turned professional two years ago but came within just 25 seconds of landing a dream gold. Pooley, who was credited for a playing a key role in [...]