Arshavin praises Arsenal’s spirit in Reading comeback October 31, 2012 ARSENAL forward Andrey Arshavin believes that Tuesday night’s staggering 7-5 Capital One Cup victory over Reading shows that they finally possess the spirit that they have so often been accused of lacking. Arsene Wenger’s young side has in recent years displayed a worrying propensity to capitulate under pressure – something encapsulated in important matches against [...]
Ashton ban adds to England’s woes October 31, 2012 ENGLAND wing Chris Ashton has been ruled out of England’s first autumn international against Fiji after being suspended for one week from November 4 for a dangerous tackle on Northampton’s Vasily Artemyev. The Saracens summer signing has this season received three yellow cards – all for foul play – and consequently had to appear before [...]
Patel sets sights on a Test place as Pietersen fizzes on comeback October 31, 2012 ENGLAND all-rounder Samit Patel believes he has boosted his chances of nailing down a Test place after his 82 not out helped the tourists wrest back the initiative in their warm-up match against India A yesterday. Patel’s unbroken partnership of 153 with captain Alastair Cook, who made 112 not out, ensured England will go into [...]
Kauto Star was horse of my lifetime, says Walsh, as heroic chaser is retired October 31, 2012 JOCKEY Ruby Walsh has paid tribute to Kauto Star after the record-breaking steeplechaser’s retirement was confirmed yesterday. The Paul Nicholls-trained 12-year-old became the first horse to regain the Cheltenham Gold Cup and made history last year by winning a fifth King George VI Chase. Walsh, who partnered him on each of those occasions, said: “He’s [...]
Berg appointed Blackburn boss October 31, 2012 FOOTBALL: Blackburn have appointed former defender Henning Berg as their manager on a three-year contract.
Sale confirm new Redpath role October 31, 2012 RUGBY UNION: Sale have appointed Bryan Redpath as head coach after removing him from the role of director of rugby earlier this week.
Hulkenberg agrees Sauber move October 31, 2012 FORMULA ONE: German Nico Hulkenberg is to drive for Sauber next season, ending his stint with Force India.
Gavin criticises ‘old’ Witter October 31, 2012 BOXING: British welterweight title challenger Frankie Gavin has criticised champion Junior Witter ahead of tonight’s fight at York Hall. He said: “I’m shocked how old and small Witter looked.”
Mata did not hear referee’s remarks, says Blues colleague October 30, 2012 CHELSEA forward Juan Mata did not hear race-row referee Mark Clattenburg use alleged “inappropriate language” towards him, his team-mate Oriol Romeu said yesterday, as police launched a formal investigation into the incident. Spaniard Mata is one of two Blues players, along with Nigerian John Obi Mikel, that the club believes was verbally abused by Clattenburg [...]
Wenger: Fighting back from four goals down was a miracle October 30, 2012 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger described his side’s almost-unbelievable victory away to Reading as a “miracle” after they recovered from four goals down to secure a 7-5 scoreline and their place in the fifth round of the Capital One Cup. The evening had strongly threatened to be an embarrassing one for the manager after his team [...]