Versatile Youngs can handle England Test job, insists Lancaster November 8, 2012 ENGLAND head coach Stuart Lancaster has hailed the metamorphosis of Leicester’s Tom Youngs from centre to Test hooker after handing the 25-year-old his international debut in tomorrow’s clash with Fiji. Youngs, whose scrum-half brother Ben will start the first of this month’s four Tests on the bench, is one of five changes from England’s last [...]
Wenger strikes Wilshere deal as Jenkinson and Osman called up November 8, 2012 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger admits he would rather Jack Wilshere had not been called up for next week’s England friendly against Sweden, but has struck a deal that will see the midfielder play only part of the match. Wilshere returned last month after more than a year out with ankle injuries, and Wenger is fearful [...]
Beating Tsonga no guarantee of semi-final place for Murray November 8, 2012 CALCULATORS will be at the ready when Britain’s Andy Murray faces Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga today at the 02 Arena in what could be a complex finish to the final group matches of the ATP World Tour Finals. The round-robin set up of the group stages means that all four men in Group A technically stand [...]
Wasp Thomas ready to face old pals in cup November 8, 2012 WASPS hooker T Rhys Thomas insists there will be no old pals’ act when he returns to his former stomping ground, vowing to show Cardiff Blues no mercy in the LV= Cup this evening. Thomas, 30, spent almost nine years at the Blues before joining Dai Young at the London club this summer and he’s [...]
Ameobi keeps Newcastle top November 8, 2012 CLUB BRUGES 2 vs NEWCASTLE UNITED 2 NEWCASTLE manager Alan Pardew hailed the impact of forward Sammy Ameobi after his side scored two goals in three minutes during a frantic first half in Brugge to snatch a point in the Europa League. The Belgian side went ahead on 14 minutes when a long ball caught [...]
Traore curtails Reds’ progress November 8, 2012 ANZHI MAKHACHKALA 1 vs LIVERPOOL 0 LIVERPOOL manager Brendan Rodgers hailed his young side despite suffering a Europa League defeat to Guus Hiddink’s Anzhi Makhachkala in Moscow. Lacina Traore put Anzhi ahead in first-half stoppage time with a smart lob over Brad Jones, having run clear of Liverpool’s defence. The towering Ivorian striker could have [...]
F1 stars warned over swearing November 8, 2012 FORMULA ONE: Drivers have been ordered not to swear during media duties. Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus and Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel swore live on air during a TV interview after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday. Drivers could face disciplinary action if further instances occur after a letter from governing body the FIA.
Race row ref Clattenburg quizzed November 8, 2012 FOOTBALL: Referee Mark Clattenburg is believed to have been quizzed by the Football Association yesterday over Chelsea’s claims he racially abused midfielder John Obi Mikel. Clattenburg, who is thought to deny the allegations, will sit out Premier League fixtures this weekend.
Rodgers reliant on Suarez to make a point at the Bridge November 8, 2012 CHELSEA vs LIVERPOOL Sunday 4.00pm A QUARTER of the way through the season and it’s clear to see that reviving Liverpool is not going to be an easy task for Brendan Rodgers. The Reds’ opening five games yielded just two points and there is still a long way to go, although their fortunes have improved [...]
Retrieve and Sirvino are the value in November Handicap November 8, 2012 IT has been a brilliant season for racing with personal highlights being there at York to watch Frankel hose up in the International Stakes and then last month seeing Sir Henry Cecil’s superstar bow out of the game unbeaten with victory in the QIPCO British Champion Stakes at Ascot. Doncaster tomorrow afternoon hosts the final [...]