Flanker Fourie forced to retire January 3, 2013 RUGBY UNION: England flanker Hendre Fourie has retired after failing to recover from a shoulder injury. The South Africa-born Sale forward won eight caps, most recently in 2011.
Wage rise hits Toffees finances January 3, 2013 FOOTBALL: Everton’s losses increased to £9.1m from £5.4m for the 2011-12 season after a hike in wages from £58m to £63.4m. The club also saw turnover fall £1.5m to £80.5m following a fall in gate receipts.
Stick with Sona Sasta in Chepstow bog January 3, 2013 BEFORE Christmas I advised backing SONA SASTA each-way at 12/1 for the Coral Welsh National and I see absolutely no reason to jump ship now. The race on December 27 was abandoned due to monsoon-like conditions in Monmouthshire, but tomorrow’s rescheduled version at 3.20pm is looking like it will get the go ahead. It has [...]
Blue Square Bet Winter Carnival January 3, 2013 It’s great to welcome back the Blue Square Bet Sprint Series at Lingfield Park again, the highlight of the Blue Square Bet Winter Carnival. The popularity of the Series has grown remarkably over the past two years and we’ve been rewarded with two full divisions of 12 runners in tomorrow’s first leg. The Series is [...]
Expect 2011 champions City to be up for lifting the FA Cup once more January 3, 2013 THE FA Cup third round is always one for the romantics and this weekend is no exception with the likes of Blue Square Bet Premier side Mansfield hosting Liverpool and League Two outfit Cheltenham taking on Everton. The dream is alive for every team, but the cream nearly always rises to the top: in the [...]
QPR trample Chelsea title hopes to kick start revival January 2, 2013 CHELSEA 0 vs QUEENS PARK RANGERS 1 QUEENS Park Rangers boss Harry Redknapp toasted one of the greatest nights of his long career after the Premier League’s bottom club delivered a huge blow to the European champions’ title ambitions. Former Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips climbed off the bench to rifle the winner against his old [...]
Why I tip England to go unbeaten in 2013 January 2, 2013 I MAKE this prediction with slightly tinted glasses, but I really can see England going through the whole of 2013 unbeaten in Test cricket, despite the prospect of back-to-back Ashes series. It would be a fantastic achievement, but it’s one well within their grasp. Aside from Australia, England also face New Zealand home and away, [...]
New Zealand hit 39-year low in South Africa January 2, 2013 NEW Zealand were skittled out for just 45 on the first day of their series in South Africa, the lowest total in Test cricket since 1974. The tourists were blown away in Cape Town by Vernon Philander, who took 5-7, Morne Morkel (3-14) and Dale Steyn (2-18), who picked up his 300th Test wicket. Only [...]
Blues close in on £7.5m deal for striker Ba January 2, 2013 CHELSEA look set to complete the £7.5m signing of Newcastle striker Demba Ba despite suggestions last night of a row over cash between the player and his agents. Ba’s camp are believed to be entitled to around £4m of the transfer fee, but were said to be at loggerheads over how the money was to [...]
I’ll play in any role, says new Red Sturridge January 2, 2013 ENGLAND striker Daniel Sturridge insists he will not make demands over his playing position after completing his £12m move from Chelsea to Liverpool. The 23-year-old grew frustrated with his limited opportunities as a centre-forward during three and a half years at Stamford Bridge, but has pledged to play wherever Brendan Rodgers deploys him. “I see [...]