Spurs set to sign Willian as door opens for Bale August 21, 2013 TOTTENHAM are expected to complete the club recor £30m signing of Anzhi Makhachkala forward Willian by the weekend, as they prepare for life after Gareth Bale, despite talk of a late snag in negotiations. Willian flew into London earlier this week to undergo a medical and agree personal terms with Spurs as the north London [...]
Rangers on track to relocate to £10bn site of proposed HS2 link August 21, 2013 QUEENS Park Rangers chiefs have confirmed that they are in talks to swap Loftus Road for a new 40,000-seater stadium at nearby Old Oak Common. The arena would be part of a £10bn plan to transform 100 acres of industrial land into office and residential property, as well as incorporating the proposed HS2 rail link [...]
Al Kazeem a casualty of War August 21, 2013 HORSE RACING: Aidan O’Brien’s Declaration of War upset a strong field including unbeaten favourite Al Kazeem to win the Juddmonte International Stakes at York yesterday. Irish Derby winner Trading Leather was second, Al Kazeem third and Goodwood star Toronado last of six.
Eagles swoop for Puncheon loan August 21, 2013 FOOTBALL: Southampton winger Jason Puncheon has been reunited with his former Blackpool manager Ian Holloway after signing a season-long loan deal with Crystal Palace.
Wenger hits back at unrest over lack of transfer activity August 20, 2013 Arsenal boss points to sustained success during his tenure UNDER-PRESSURE Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has launched a staunch defence of his record in the transfer market as frustrations grow from supporters at a lack of activity. While north London rivals Tottenham are preparing to break the £100m barrier for their summer spending, the Gunners have [...]
Cricket Comment: Prior primed to deepen Aussies’ Ashes suffering August 20, 2013 WITH the Ashes long since retained and a series victory also ensured before today’s fifth and final Test, there is an obvious danger that some England players could ease off when play resumes at the Oval today. But if any team is likely to wilt as the end approaches then I think it’s the tourists, [...]
Spurs line up £60m replacements as Bale edges closer to Real deal August 20, 2013 TOTTENHAM are closing in on a £60m double swoop for forwards Willian and Erik Lamela, paving the way for their Player of the Year Gareth Bale to complete a £93m move to Real Madrid. Bale has been the subject of continued interest from the Spanish giants and with Spurs poised to sign tailor-made replacements it [...]
Write off Federer at your peril, Ivanisevic warns Murray and Co August 20, 2013 HE MAY have dropped out of the world’s top four for the first time in a decade and seen his extraordinary run of 36 consecutive grand slam quarter-finals halted, but Roger Federer can still win the US Open. That is the view of former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic, who believes pundits have been too quick [...]
Cook calls for England to score historic 4-0 win August 20, 2013 ENGLAND captain Alastair Cook has urged his players to achieve “something special” this week and seal an unprecedented 4-0 series win against Australia at the Kia Oval. With the destination of the Ashes urn long since confirmed, England could be forgiven for ringing the changes and losing motivation. However, with the chance to inflict the [...]
Mourinho not reliant on Rooney August 20, 2013 FOOTBALL: Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho insists he is pursuing alternatives in case he fails to prise Wayne Rooney from Manchester United. Mourinho, whose men host Aston Villa tonight, said he had a “plan B and C”, thought to be Anzhi’s Samuel Eto’o and Buruk Yilmaz of Galatasaray.