Football Comment: Rooney a concern but midfield pair sparkle October 12, 2014 IF WAYNE Rooney had been anywhere near his best he could have scored six goals in England’s last two games, and that lack of ruthlessness is the only major stain on an otherwise successful international break. Rooney will never get more chances than he did against Estonia and San Marino yet only scored once against [...]
Bolton appoint Lennon as boss October 12, 2014 CHAMPIONSHIP strugglers Bolton have appointed former Celtic boss Neil Lennon as the successor to Dougie Freedman. Lennon, 43, had been out of work since his summer resignation from the Glasgow club, where the Northern irishman won three top-flight titles and two Scottish Cups during his four-year tenure. Ex-Crystal Palace boss Freedman left Bolton last month [...]
Buy Ronaldo? That’ll be €1bn October 12, 2014 MANCHESTER United’s hopes of luring Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford have suffered another blow after the Real Madrid superstar’s agent revealed that his buyout clause to be €1bn (£786m). Ronaldo has fuelled talk of a second spell at United by speaking of his fondness for Manchester, but agent Jorge Mendes appeared to scupper that [...]
Jol: Spurs tried to sell £5m Bale October 12, 2014 TOTTENHAM tried to offload Gareth Bale to Hamburg for just £5m five years before the Wales winger’s sale to Real Madrid fetched a world record £86m, says ex-Spurs boss Martin Jol. Jol, who took Bale to Tottenham from Southampton, wanted to take up the offer to sign him for the German club during the 2008-09 [...]
How did they fare? England player ratings October 12, 2014 Joe Hart 6 Only one save to make and from the tamest of long-range shots. Looked nervy when kicking Calum Chambers 5 Two good crosses but touch was clumsy at times and could do with keeping his cool Phil Jagielka 6 Anonymity as much a testament to Estonia’s lack of ambition as his display. An [...]
Rosberg blunder shunts Hamilton closer to glory October 12, 2014 CHAMPIONSHIP hopeful Nico Rosberg rued a costly mistake after team-mate and rival Lewis Hamilton edged closer to clinching his second world title with victory at the Russia Grand Prix yesterday. Rosberg’s desperation to overtake Hamilton backfired on the first lap when the German, having passed the Englishman, locked his front wheels and ran off the [...]
Chelsea stunned as City thwart title bid and Liverpool pounce October 12, 2014 CHELSEA suffered heartbreak on a dramatic final day of the Women’s Super League yesterday when their defeat at Manchester City allowed Liverpool to snatch the title. The Blues began the day top of the table but lost 2-1 at Manchester City, while defending champions Liverpool beat Bristol 3-0 to make up the three-point gap and [...]
Joshua targets more success as win signals a fresh phase October 12, 2014 BRITISH heavyweight Anthony Joshua insists he will bide his time but expects to be competing for more honours in the near future after starting the next stage of his career with victory against veteran fighter Denis Bakhtov at the O2 Arena on Saturday night. The 24-year-old claimed the WBC international heavyweight title in quick-fire time [...]
Rain-affected title for Levy October 12, 2014 FRANCE’S Alexander Levy claimed a three-shot victory at the Portugal Masters after rain devastated the tournament and ensured it was determined over just 36 holes. Heavy downpours and lightning had reduced the competition to 54 holes before the weather interrupted the final round at the Oceanico Victoria Golf Club yesterday. Levy was leading on 18 [...]
Front row key to victory, insists Wasps boss Dai October 12, 2014 WASPS boss Dai Young lavished praise on unheralded front row forwards Matt Mullan, Carlo Festuccia and Lorenzo Cittadini after the home side’s scrummaging strength proved the catalyst for victory against an ill-disciplined Bath at Adams Park. Former England fly-half Andy Goode kicked 16 points as a penalty try added to Sailosi Tagicakibau’s touchdown, while a [...]