Tottenham’s new £400m stadium receives planning approval from Mayor Boris Johnson February 25, 2016 Tottenham's new stadium project has received the green light from Mayor of London Boris Johnson, the second stage of planning approval needed to making the £400m development a reality. Spurs received initial planning permission from Haringey Council in December and hope to have the 61,000 stadium, which will become the biggest belonging to any London [...]
I’d struggle to welcome spot-fixer Westfield into a dressing room I was in February 25, 2016 I would find it very difficult if jailed spot-fixer Mervyn Westfield, who had his five-year ban lifted a year early and could play second XI county cricket this season, walked into my dressing room and represented the club that I was playing for. Westfield, aged 21 at the time, was approached by Pakistan spinner and Essex [...]
Mauricio Pochettino: Tottenham have enough quality to go full throttle in the Europa League and the Premier League February 25, 2016 Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino insisted that his team would not let a Premier League title challenge stop them from going full throttle in Europe after they thumped Fiorentina 3-0 at White Hart Lane. Spurs progress to the Europa League’s final 16 with a 4-1 aggregate victory over Serie A’s third-placed side and the Argentine coach [...]
Dynamo Kiev 1, Manchester City 3: We’re ready to make history, insists skipper Kompany February 24, 2016 Skipper Vincent Kompany insists Manchester City have turned a European corner after moving to within touching distance of a first ever Champions League quarter-final spot following a slick victory over Dynamo Kiev last night. Not since 2012 had an English club won the first leg of a knockout clash in this competition but goals from [...]
Liverpool striker Sturridge slams critics of injury record as Reds bid to reach Europa League last 16 February 24, 2016 Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has hit back at critics who claimed he lacks the appetite and commitment to feature on a regular basis for the Anfield club. Sturridge has endured another injury-plagued season but is available tonight as Liverpool aim to dispatch German outfit Augsburg following their goalless first leg and reach the last 16. The [...]
Six Nations: Launchbury injury blow opens door for Itoje to make full England debut versus Ireland February 24, 2016 Saracens lock Maro Itoje is in line to make his first international start after fellow second row Joe Launchbury was last night ruled out of England’s Six Nations showdown against Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday. Launchbury had been named in head coach Eddie Jones’ 23-man matchday squad for the clash but has failed to recover from [...]
Tottenham v Fiorentina: Dele Alli warned by Mauricio Pochettino to curb temper as Spurs prepare to go for jugular in Europa League February 24, 2016 Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has admitted taking Dele Alli to one side in an attempt to transmit some of his own placid sensibilities to the tenacious teenage midfielder. Alli has hurtled from MK Dons to the forefront of Spurs’ title challenge and a place in the England squad in just seven months, although the journey [...]
Fifa cuts Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini bans on eve of election to decide which of Sheikh Salman, Gianni Infantino, Prince Ali, Tokyo Sexwale or Jerome Champagne takes charge of scandal-hit body February 24, 2016 Fifa president Sepp Blatter plans to take his fight to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after his appeal against an eight-year ban succeeded only in reducing it to six years. The scandal-hit world governing body, whose top officials are scheduled to elect Blatter’s successor tomorrow, issued the same judgement on Michel Platini, the [...]
Tiger Woods hits back at rumours of injury setback to offer fresh hope of Masters comeback February 24, 2016 Former world No1 Tiger Woods has attempted to quell speculation that he is losing his battle to recover fitness and resume golf by posting a video clip of himself practising. The 14-time Major winner, who last played competitively six months ago and has not won since 2013, had been the subject of suggestions that his back [...]
Leeds United financial results: Losses reduced by £20m as owner Massimo Cellino heralds commitment to resolving financial issues February 24, 2016 Leeds United reduced losses by 91 per cent in the 2014/15 season, a result under-fire owner Massimo Cellino says demonstrates his commitment to resolving the club's financial issues. In the first full accounting period of Cellino's ownership, losses were brought down to £2m from the £22.9m posted a season earlier while turnover dipped slightly from [...]