Di Matteo not interested in Chelsea cheers October 22, 2012 CHELSEA manager Roberto Di Matteo has insisted that a lack of recognition for the club’s success since his appointment is not a concern because it is the players and not he who deserve the credit. Since succeeding Andre Villas-Boas in March, Di Matteo has led Chelsea to a first Champions League title and an FA [...]
England chiefs seek sponsor after Brit exits October 22, 2012 ENGLISH cricket’s governing body the ECB has begun its search for a new lead sponsor after confirming that Brit Insurance will end its long association with the sport in 2014. Brit’s logo has appeared on the England team’s shirts since 2010 as part of a deal thought to be worth up to £18m, a period [...]
Ferguson advises rested Rio to save protests for the FA October 22, 2012 MANCHESTER United defender Rio Ferdinand is tonight to be rested in their Champions League Group H fixture at home to Braga even though any potential issues with manager Sir Alex Ferguson have been resolved. The United manager had labelled the defender’s decision to not wear anti-racism campaigners Kick It Out’s T-shirt before Saturday’s 4-2 victory [...]
Freedman in talks with Bolton October 22, 2012 ■ FOOTBALL: Crystal Palace manager Dougie Freedman has been given permission to speak to Bolton about their managerial vacancy. Fulham, however, have rejected an approach from Blackburn to speak to assistant Billy McKinlay about the managing job they hoped to offer Tim Sherwood.
Barker hopeful over ring return October 22, 2012 ■ BOXING: Darren Barker against Kerry Hope, Lee Purdy against Carson Jones, and Gavin Rees are all scheduled to fight on December 8 at Olympia in London, and British and Commonwealth heavyweight champion David Price is to defend his titles against Matt Skelton at Aintree on 30 November.
Moyes unhappy with refereeing after Pienaar’s harsh red card October 21, 2012 QPR 1 vs EVERTON 1 EVERTON manager David Moyes criticised the decision of referee Jon Moss to send off Steven Pienaar after his side fought back from a goal down to earn a draw at troubled Queens Park Rangers. The home side failed to capitalise on their numerical advantage to secure their first Premier League [...]
Football must crack down on yob behaviour October 21, 2012 LISTENING to Radio Five Live’s 606 programme on Saturday evening was to realise that – on a footballing weekend that was dominated by the Kick It Out campaign and who did and who didn’t wear the right t-shirt – the game has still to confront a much more insidious problem. Put simply, there are elements [...]
Frankel hailed priceless as he heads to stud October 21, 2012 RETIRING racehorse Frankel was hailed as the best ever seen yesterday, after winning his final race before being sent to stud. The four-year old colt stormed to a 14th straight victory during the Qipco Champions Day at Ascot on Saturday, later drawing praise from the man who will be crucial to Frankel’s new career as [...]
Pardew: Fab Coloccini reminds me of World Cup legend Moore October 21, 2012 SUNDERLAND 1 vs NEWCASTLE 1 NEWCASTLE boss Alan Pardew compared his centre back Fabricio Coloccini to the late Bobby Moore yesterday, after his team held onto a one-goal lead at Sunderland for over an hour before succumbing to a late equaliser. The Magpies went ahead in the third minute through Yohan Cabaye but lost Cheick [...]
McCall bullish over Sarries victory October 21, 2012 SARACENS boss Mark McCall is satisfied his side have gained control of Heineken Cup Pool 1 after claiming a second successive victory. The Sarries director of rugby refused to be downbeat despite missing out on a potential bonus point from Saturday’s 30-13 victory over French outfit Racing Metro 92. Charlie Hodgson kicked 15 points while [...]