Hart not best in world yet, says ‘66 hero Banks October 9, 2012 ENGLAND’S only World Cup winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks believes Joe Hart is not yet the world’s finest and has conceded that the lack of a genuine back up to him is a sincere concern. Since succeeding David James as England’s first-choice goalkeeper following the disastrous 2010 World Cup campaign, Hart has developed to the previously [...]
World Twenty20 illustrates difficulty of dominating all forms of the game October 9, 2012 ENGLAND failed to live up to expectations at the World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka, which concluded at the weekend, but they certainly weren’t the only ones. I was surprised to see South Africa also struggling to compete, while India didn’t do as well as they would have hoped, especially in familiar conditions. It’s no coincidence [...]
Three Lions, four stoppers October 9, 2012 JOE HART MAN CITY The 25-year-old is one of the first names on England’s team sheet. An exceptionally athletic and confident individual, Hart is widely considered one of the world’s best goalkeepers, is possibly the greatest in the Premier League, and continues to improve his game. JACK BUTLAND BIRMINGHAM Great Britain’s goalkeeper at the London [...]
Cole conclusion is a relief for happy Hodgson October 9, 2012 ENGLAND manager Roy Hodgson has revealed his relief after Ashley Cole personally apologised to the Football Association chairman David Bernstein for calling the organisation a “bunch of t***s”. The FA have given Hodgson full authority to decide if the Chelsea defender should play in Friday’s World Cup qualifier at home to San Marino and while [...]
League won’t ban Wonga deal October 9, 2012 PREMIER League chiefs have ruled out intervening in the row over Wonga.com’s sponsorship of Newcastle United, despite the storm that greeted yesterday’s £24m four-year deal between the club and the controversial payday lender. Industry experts accused the company of cynically targeting an area with the highest personal insolvency rates in the country, while the Football [...]
Amir Khan’t afford to lose October 9, 2012 FORMER world champion Amir Khan has accepted he will have nowhere to turn if he falls to a third consecutive defeat against Carlos Molina in Los Angeles on December 15 and believes that a failure to win will end a potential fight with Ricky Hatton. In his last two fights, Khan dropped a controversial decision [...]
Mcilroy and Woods lose opening matches October 9, 2012 World No1 Rory McIlroy and American great Tiger Woods last night lost their opening rounds of the inaugural World Golf Final in Turkey. McIlroy, who was part of Europe’s victorious 2012 Ryder Cup team, lost to the American Matt Kuchar by six shots in his first Group One Game, while Woods lost to Charl Schwartzel [...]
Bolton sack manager Coyle October 9, 2012 FOOTBALL: Bolton Wanderers have sacked manager Owen Coyle after last season’s relegation from the Premier League was followed by a poor start to their Championship campaign. “I had fantastic times here as a player and it has been a privilege to have held the post of manager,” said Coyle. “I wish everyone connected with Bolton [...]
Fifa chief slams football’s divers October 9, 2012 FOOTBALL: Fifa vice-president Jim Boyce has called divers in the modern game the “cancer” of football. “It is becoming a little bit of a cancer within the game. If it is clear to everyone that it is simulation then that person is trying to cheat and they should be severely punished for that,” he said.
Murray hopes for further success October 9, 2012 TENNIS: Andy Murray has admitted he is targeting a strong end to 2012.