Lancaster: I picked right England side October 7, 2015 HEAD coach Stuart Lancaster insists the group of players which presided over England’s worst ever World Cup showing can rise from the ashes of failure and prove the foundation for future success. Lancaster admitted that his squad remain in a “dark place” after the 33-13 defeat to Australia at Twickenham on Saturday confirmed their tournament [...]
Chelsea slump down to Mourinho ruining his players, says Capello October 6, 2015 CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho is paying the price for habitually “ruining” his players in the first 18 months of his tenure, according to former England coach Fabio Capello. Blues chiefs this week took the unusual step of issuing a public vote of confidence in Mourinho, who has led the team to just eight points from [...]
Kyle Walker and Andros Townsend called up for England as Wayne Rooney and Danny Ings doubts grow October 6, 2015 England manager Roy Hodgson fears he could be without captain Wayne Rooney for the Euro 2016 qualifying double-header against Estonia and Lithuania. Rooney’s fellow striker Danny Ings and midfielder Jonjo Shelvey also sat out training yesterday and are doubts for the fixtures, while defender John Stones has been ruled out altogether. Tottenham right-back Kyle Walker [...]
Hooper suspension cold comfort for Brown October 6, 2015 ENGLAND full-back Mike Brown insists that Australia flanker Michael Hooper’s suspension for a foul on him in last week’s pivotal World Cup defeat at Twickenham has come too late. Hooper escaped with only conceding a penalty during the Wallabies’ 33-13 win, which condemned England to a group stage exit, but he was cited for the [...]
Roberts: I have sympathy for England flops October 6, 2015 WALES centre Jamie Roberts admits he feels sympathy for Pool A rivals and tournament hosts England after their World Cup dreams were shattered just three matches into the competition. Warren Gatland’s Welsh side face a group decider against Australia at Twickenham on Saturday, with the winners likely to face either Scotland or Japan in the [...]
Ashes-winning approach will not work against Pakistan, says Wood October 6, 2015 SEAMER Mark Wood believes England will need to adopt different tactics from the rip-roaring approach which brought Ashes joy this summer if they are to enjoy success against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates The tourists drew the first warm-up match of their tour after Pakistan A chalked up 216-5 at Sharjah yesterday in response [...]
Ashes-winning approach will not work for England in United Arab Emirates, says seamer Mark Wood October 6, 2015 Seamer Mark Wood believes England will need to adopt different tactics to enjoy success against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates from the rip-roaring approach which brought Ashes joy in the summer. The tourists drew the first warm-up match of their tour after Pakistan A chalked up 216-5 at Sharjah in response to the England’s 286-5 [...]
Liverpool’s wage bill and revenue while Brendan Rodgers was in charge suggests he didn’t deserve sack October 6, 2015 Did Brendan Rodgers deserve to be sacked as Liverpool manager? What sounds like a rhetorical question to any fan who sat through his team’s 6-1 drubbing at Stoke at the end of last season deserves closer inspection when considered in the Premier League’s wider economic context. At first glance, the figures don't look good [...]
Lionel Messi tax fraud case: Barcelona star cleared of all charges but prosecutors want jail time for father October 6, 2015 Barcelona and Argentina star Lionel Messi has been cleared of wrongdoing in a tax fraud case by Spanish prosecutors who are now calling for the arrest of his father. Read more: The cost of signing Messi and why it may be too high even for Chelsea Charges against Messi that he had defrauded Spanish authorities of [...]
Euro 2016: Injured Wayne Rooney could miss England’s bid to complete qualifiers with 100 per cent record October 6, 2015 England manager Roy Hodgson fears he could be without captain Wayne Rooney for the Euro 2016 qualifying double-header against Estonia and Lithuania. Rooney’s fellow striker Danny Ings and midfielder Jonjo Shelvey also sat out training yesterday and are doubts for the fixtures, while defender John Stones has been ruled out altogether. Tottenham right-back Kyle Walker [...]