Something for half term February 12, 2015 SOLVE: MUSIC OF FIRE This event features a tour beneath the famous Globe Theatre, where you will encounter mysterious magicians and bizarre puppets who will give you clues about how you can stop the Globe burning down. It culminates with a show at the theatre itself. Ages 6 to 11, 16-20 Feb, shakespearesglobe.com LOL: MINI [...]
Mourinho relief as Ivanovic escapes McCarthy sanction February 12, 2015 CHELSEA defender Branislav Ivanovic has escaped a three-match ban for his altercation with Everton’s James McCarthy during the Premier League leaders’ late win on Wednesday night. A three-man panel of former referees reviewed the flashpoint, which was missed by referee Jonathan Moss and his assistants, but ruled that the Serb’s behaviour did not merit a [...]
Euro clubs fear Premier League becoming NBA February 12, 2015 EUROPE’S top football clubs have been urged to join forces in a bid to rein in the power of the Premier League, following its eye-watering new £5.1bn television deal. The president of a leading French team says he fears England’s domestic competition is on course to become football’s equivalent of the NBA, and wants European [...]
Lancaster video nasty to ensure England on toes February 12, 2015 ENGLAND head coach Stuart Lancaster intends to remind his players of past struggles against Italy in a bid to quash complacency ahead of tomorrow’s Six Nations clash at Twickenham. Lancaster has retained faith with the starting XV and bench which were on duty as England dispatched Wales 21-16 at the Millennium Stadium during the championship [...]
Bold Morgan talks up Australia upset and World Cup win February 12, 2015 BULLISH England skipper Eoin Morgan insists his side’s premier form is capable of not only toppling Australia in their World Cup opener but also powering a bid for tournament glory. Following their showdown with Australia in Melbourne, which starts in the early hours of tomorrow morning, England face fellow co-hosts New Zealand before fixtures against [...]
Injury setback for prop Wilson February 12, 2015 ENGLAND prop David Wilson will play no part in the Six Nations after being ruled out of the tournament with a neck injury. The 29-year-old Bath tighthead is facing up to three months on the sidelines but is expected to return in time for England’s World Cup training camp. “David has seen the specialist and [...]
59 per cent rise in concussions February 12, 2015 ENGLISH rugby’s top doctor has played down concerns after instances of concussion increased by 59 per cent last season. Dr Simon Kemp believes the rise from 54 to 86 domestic cases is down to improved awareness of the problem rather than the game becoming more dangerous. “There is greater awareness by players as to what [...]
Ramsey set for extended audition for QPR job after landmark away victory February 12, 2015 QUEENS Park Rangers are set to reward caretaker manager Chris Ramsey for achieving the club’s first Premier League away points of the season by leaving him in control for the rest of the campaign. Coach Ramsey was placed in temporary charge last week following Harry Redknapp’s abrupt resignation and ended Rangers’ 11-match losing streak on [...]
Hodgson drops hint over Kane’s first senior international call-up February 12, 2015 ENGLAND boss Roy Hodgson last night gave a strong indication that Tottenham’s hotshot striker Harry Kane will be included in his squad for next month’s Euro2016 qualifier against Lithuania and friendly with Italy. Kane’s strike against Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday took his tally for the season to 23 goals in 35 matches, while the [...]
Sport Comment: Modern day Roy of the Rovers ought to savour fairytale rise February 12, 2015 DO NOT adjust your set. You heard correctly: the new Premier League broadcast rights deal is worth £5.1bn; the era of the £10m game is upon us; top stars may soon be earning £500,000 a week – and yes, an elite club manager did appear to throttle an opposing player. In the midst of all [...]