Sport Comment: Constrasting fates of England prospects explains Defoe deal January 15, 2015 WE’RE halfway through January and I’m sure I can hear Sky Sports’ Jim White gargling with Dettol (why does he shout into the camera lens whereas Des Lynam rarely registered more than a purr?) Yes, the end of the transfer window is in sight. This week saw a typical January story unfold. Jermain Defoe’s return [...]
Definitely no international return for Pietersen, insists new skipper January 15, 2015 ENGLAND one-day skipper Eoin Morgan has quashed the notion of maverick batsman Kevin Pietersen earning a surprise international recall by insisting there will be no change in selection policy. Pietersen suggested earlier this week that England’s newly-installed captain wanted to end his international exile, which dates back to February when the controversial 34-year-old was sacked [...]
Spurs dispute set for court January 15, 2015 PROPRIETORS of the solitary business blocking Tottenham’s £400m plans for a new stadium have launched a High Court battle to remain in their current premises. The owners of Archway Sheet Metal Works are challenging a compulsory purchase order that could force them to make way for Tottenham’s new 56,000-capacity stadium complex. The case will be [...]
Somersby the each-way call on Sprinter’s return January 15, 2015 BILL ESDAILE PREVIEWS THE BEST OF THE WEEKEND RACING THERE are just under eight weeks to go until the tapes go up for the Betway Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival and thankfully the star of the show is set to hit the Ascot stage tomorrow. Sprinter Sacre, Betway’s 2/1 favourite for the two mile [...]
Road to Cheltenham January 15, 2015 EVERY Friday between now and the start of the Cheltenham Festival, I’ll be taking a look at the feature races and will attempt to identify some value in the current ante-post markets. The first race we are going to look at is the Racing Post Arkle Chase, where the betting is currently headed by the [...]
City can see off challenge of visiting Gunners January 15, 2015 BEN CLEMINSON PREVIEWS MAN CITY V ARSENAL AND NEWCASTLE V SOUTHAMPTON MANCHESTER City are the form team in the Premier League after 12 games unbeaten and will be disappointed not to be top. Having been level on points with Chelsea on New Year’s Day, courtesy of seven straight wins, their lack of available strikers and [...]
Back Newcastle to halt Saints’ march January 15, 2015 SOUTHAMPTON have been this season’s surprise package and the Saints are a short price to slay Newcastle on Saturday. Ronald Koeman’s men can be backed at no bigger than 13/10 to take all three points on Tyneside. But I’ve a feeling the Toon can upset the form book here. Backing the hosts, at 23/10 with [...]
Maximum excitement with sporting index January 15, 2015 THE USP of sports spread betting is that it is simply the most exciting way to bet, which is why Sporting Index has just launched its Maximum Excitement campaign. Sports spread betting delivers a much stronger sense of value, satisfaction and emotional connection to the event. Yes, there are risks and yes, the rewards are [...]
Mike Ashley offers Rangers £10m loan in return for securities on Ibrox January 15, 2015 Mike Ashley appears to have offered flailing Rangers a life-line, but in order to accept the Scottish club's board will have to renege on promises previously made to fans. The Newcastle United owner is ready to provide a £10m loan to the club, but in return will want securities on its Ibrox stadium and [...]
FA Cup: Four-goal Spurs fightback avoids FA Cup anguish January 14, 2015 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 4 BURNLEY 2 TOTTENHAM manager Mauricio Pochettino believes a swift recovery from Burnley’s early two-goal blitz proved pivotal as his side revived their FA Cup hopes with a stunning comeback at White Hart Lane last night. Eight-time winners Tottenham were indebted to Paulinho, Etienne Capoue and Vlad Chiriches netting their first strikes of [...]