Ferguson feels Fellaini’s force as United lose face August 20, 2012 EVERTON 1 vs MANCHESTER UNITED 0 MANCHESTER United manager Sir Alex Ferguson refused to blame his makeshift defence after Everton began their season in uncharacteristically promising fashion with a vital home victory. A headed goal from the immensely impressive Marouane Fellaini gave David Moyes’s men a well-deserved win on a night where their uninspirational visitors [...]
Strauss vows to remain captain despite England’s dethroning August 20, 2012 CAPTAIN Andrew Strauss insists he is the right man to return England to the top of the Test rankings after their stirring attempt to keep that title out of South African clutches ended in defeat at Lord’s yesterday. A 51-run loss confirmed a 2-0 series reverse, a first at home since 2008, and came despite [...]
Mourinho ‘no’ to Three Lions August 20, 2012 REAL Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has ruled out taking the England job one day, saying the only international team he would coach is his native Portugal. The ex- Chelsea boss flirted with the role in 2007 and has stated his desire to work in England again, but said: “It’s a job that makes people proud, [...]
Rugby chiefs hand video ref greater power August 20, 2012 VIDEO replays are to be used more widely this season in top flight English rugby, with referees able to ask the television match official to look for any fouls he may have missed leading up to a try. The expansion of their responsibility from ruling solely on the grounding of the ball will apply only [...]
Pardew charged with misconduct August 20, 2012 FOOTBALL: Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has been charged with misconduct by the FA after pushing a linesman during his side’s 2-1 win over Tottenham on Saturday. He faces a touchline ban but has until 4pm on Thursday to respond to the charge.
Eton Dorney to host World Cup August 20, 2012 ROWING: London 2012 venue Eton Dorney has been awarded host status for the 2013 Rowing World Cup. “This event will help bring thousands of new fans to the sport,” said Hugh Robertson.
Yanuyanutawa signs for Exiles August 20, 2012 RUGBY UNION: London Irish have signed Fiji prop Jerry Yanuyanutawa.
McEachran agrees Boro loan August 20, 2012 FOOTBALL: Chelsea midfielder Josh McEachran has joined Middlesbrough on a season-long loan deal.
150-mile cycle ride to honour cricketer Tom August 20, 2012 IT might not sounds like much given the recent exploits of cycling heroes Bradley Wiggins or Mark Cavendish, but the 30-strong team arriving in London today at the end of a 150-mile bike ride across the country are far from professional cyclists. In fact the majority of the group completing the route from Cardiff to [...]
Mancini focuses on Aguero after City begin with win August 19, 2012 MANCHESTER CITY (3) vs SOUTHAMPTON (2) MANCHESTER City manager Roberto Mancini revealed that the apparent injury to Sergio Aguero remained his greatest concern after his side began their Premier League title defence with a challenging 3-2 victory over Southampton. Argentina’s Aguero was removed on a stretcher in only the 13th minute after clutching his knee [...]