Big spenders play out draw September 22, 2013 THE showdown between Ligue One big-spenders Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco finished 1-1 last night at the Parc Des Princes. Striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic put PSG in front on five minutes, but Radamel Falcao, signed for £52m from Atletico Madrid in the summer, headed Monaco’s equaliser on 20 minutes. Elsewhere, a thigh injury suffered in the warm-up [...]
Qatar winter World Cup would hit all competitions, says Gill September 22, 2013 MOVING the 2022 Qatar World Cup to winter is feasible but would force all parties to accept a compromise, admits Football Association vice-chairman David Gill. Former Manchester United chief executive Gill is also on the executive committee of Uefa, which last week backed in principle plans to put the tournament back several months. “It is [...]
Failed Lukaku loan deal proves doubly frustrating for West Ham September 22, 2013 WEST Ham boss Sam Allardyce was frustrated his failed pursuit of striker Romelu Lukaku came back to haunt him, as the Belgian marked his Everton debut with the decisive goal in Saturday’s 3-2 win at Upton Park. Desperate to reinforce his frontline, Allardyce made enquiries throughout the summer about the availability of Lukaku, but was [...]
Premier League: Holloway feels Palace defeat down to him September 22, 2013 CRYSTAL PALACE 0 vs SWANSEA CITY 2 BANNED Crystal Palace manager Ian Holloway shouldered the blame for his side’s defeat to Swansea yesterday, as he completed a two-match touchline ban and was forced to watch helplessly from the Selhurst Park stands. Michu’s second minute strike and a 48th minute goal from Nathan Dyer sealed the [...]
Premier League: Moyes demands United reply after neighbours pile on the humiliation September 22, 2013 MANCHESTER CITY 4 vs MANCHESTER UNITED 1 HUMILIATED Manchester United manager David Moyes demanded an instant response from his shell-shocked players after his first derby ended in a harrowing thrashing by Manchester City. Two goals from Sergio Aguero allied to strikes from Yaya Toure and Samir Nasri inflicted Moyes’s second defeat in three Premier League [...]
Memories of London 2012 propel Wiggins to Tour of Britain glory September 22, 2013 OLYMPIC champion Sir Bradley Wiggins said wrapping up his Tour of Britain triumph yesterday brought back fond memories from London 2012. Wiggins won time trial gold 13 months ago at his home Games and was back on the capital’s streets to complete his triumph on the eighth and final stage – won by compatriot Mark [...]
Sunderland sack Di Canio after miserable start to the season September 22, 2013 BOTTOM of the table Sunderland parted company with manager Paolo Di Canio last night after less than six months at the helm. The Black Cats have won just three games during the fiery Italian’s tenure, which began on 31 March, and taken a solitary point in the Premier League this season. Following Saturday’s 3-0 away [...]
That was the real Man City, says Pellegrini September 22, 2013 TRIUMPHANT boss Manuel Pellegrini believes the real Manchester City finally made themselves known yesterday in the 4-1 crushing of fierce rivals Manchester United. City had made an indifferent start to the season, dropping points at Cardiff and Stoke in recent weeks. However, the 2012 Premier League champions blew away United with goals from Samir Nasri, [...]
Strettle double keeps four-try Saracens on top September 22, 2013 SARACENS director of rugby Mark McCall believes a first half full of effective decision making paved the way for a 31-17 victory over Bath as his side maintained their 100 per cent record in Aviva Premiership Rugby. The Allianz Park outfit had wrapped up the try bonus point in the first 40 minutes thanks to [...]
Singapore victor Vettel brushes off boo boys September 22, 2013 RED Bull’s Sebastian Vettel laughed off the boos that are increasingly accompanying his podium appearances, after the German took another step towards a fourth straight Formula One title at yesterday’s Singapore Grand Prix. Vettel leads Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso by 60 points after passing the chequered flag in one hour, 59 minutes and 13 seconds, over [...]