Champions League: Wenger eyes frantic end to window after Europe boost August 21, 2013 FENERBAHCE 0 vs ARSENAL 3 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger heaped praise on match-winner Aaron Ramsey after the Gunners all but secured their Champions League status and a £30m windfall – but insists he still needs a midfielder. Wenger, who was last night also linked with Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema after admitting defeat in his [...]
Premier League: Mourinho bares teeth and puts Rooney on ice August 21, 2013 CHELSEA 2 vs ASTON VILLA 1 CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho has ruled out making a renewed attempt to sign Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney until after the two Premier League heavyweights clash on Monday. Despite having less than two weeks to complete any transfer business, Mourinho is prepared to wait until after his team travel [...]
Advantage Australia as Watson punishes gamble on debutants August 21, 2013 AUSTRALIA batsman Shane Watson toasted a rare highlight amid a miserable Ashes campaign for the tourists after his 176 yesterday at the Oval lifted their hopes of ending the summer on a high. Watson’s best ever Test score and first Ashes century was the highlight of day one of the fifth and final match, as [...]
I fear for Broad’s safety in Oz, says Hussain August 21, 2013 FORMER England captain Nasser Hussain fears England paceman Stuart Broad could be attacked during the return Ashes series in Australia, following incendiary remarks by the tourists’ coach Darren Lehmann. Lehmann yesterday said he hoped Australia fans Down Under would “give it to him from the word go for the whole summer” in the hope that [...]
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, [...]