Fulham set to complete shock Diarra swoop February 27, 2012 FULHAM manager Martin Jol is poised to complete a surprise swoop for former Real Madrid midfielder Mahamadou Diarra who has agreed a contract with the west London club until the end of the season. The combative 30-year-old, who cost the Spanish giants £22m when he signed from Lyon in 2006, will join the mid-table Premier [...]
Bent a doubt for Euro 2012 February 27, 2012 FOOTBALL: England striker Darren Bent is a major doubt for the summer’s European Championship after it was confirmed he has suffered ankle ligament damage. Aston Villa’s record signing hurt the joint on Saturday against Wigan and will need up to three months to recover.
Essex sign Aussie Siddle February 27, 2012 CRICKET: Fast bowler Peter Siddle will play for Essex in the Friends Life t20 this summer, subject to clearance from Cricket Australia. Siddle becomes Essex’s second overseas signing of the season after South Africa opening batsman Alviro Petersen agreed a deal last week.
FIVE STAR REDS February 26, 2012 ARSENAL (5) vs TOTTENHAM (2) Revitalised Arsenal roar back from two goals down to defeat bitter rivals Tottenham as Wenger sets sights on pinching third place ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger insists his side can still finish the season ahead of Tottenham after they came from two goals down to blitz their bitter rivals in a [...]
Carling Cup is just the start, says Dalglish February 26, 2012 CARDIFF CITY (2) vs LIVERPOOL (2) LIVERPOOL WIN 3-2 ON PENS (AET) Liverpool end six-year wait for a trophy with dramatic shootout win over Cardiff and hope to seal cup double TRIUMPHANT Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish claimed yesterday’s dramatic Carling Cup final victory over Cardiff represented the dawning of a new era of trophy-laden success [...]
Farrell’s our new Wilkinson February 26, 2012 Tuilagi toasts young fly-half’s display in Six Nations defeat ENGLAND centre Manu Tuilagi has hailed young fly-half Owen Farrell as the heir to Jonny Wilkinson after his impressive Twickenham debut. Saracens back Farrell could not prevent England slipping to a 19-12 Six Nations defeat to Wales as Warren Gatland’s men sealed the Triple Crown on [...]
England should keep faith with Lancaster February 26, 2012 ENGLAND UNITED UNDER LANCASTER After defeat against Wales, England coach Stuart Lancaster may need to claim the scalp of either Ireland or France to advance his chances of keeping his job beyond the Six Nations, but I hope the powers that be take note of the rapid improvement in this team since the World Cup. [...]
Vintage Giggs marks 900th appearance with late winner February 26, 2012 NORWICH (1) vs MANCHESTER UNITED (2) MANCHESTER UNITED legend Ryan Giggs marked his 900th appearance for the club with a last minute winner that could prove pivotal in his club’s pursuit of the Premier League title, according to his manager Sir Alex Ferguson. When Grant Holt cancelled out Paul Scholes’s opener with seven minutes remaining, [...]
World class Warburton is Lions material February 26, 2012 THE INSPIRATIONAL performance of Wales captain Sam Warburton in his side’s victory over England on Saturday was reminiscent of New Zealand great Richie McCaw in his prime, according to British and Irish Lions manager Andy Irvine. Warburton (right), the favourite to lead the Lions on next year’s tour of Australia, capped a sensational performance with [...]
Robinson not ready to abandon Scotland job February 26, 2012 SCOTLAND (17) vs FRANCE (23) SCOTLAND boss Andy Robinson insists he remains the right man for the job despite yesterday’s narrow Six Nations defeat leaving him with just two wins from 13 Tests. Tries from Stuart Hogg and Lee Jones gave the home side hope of an upset, but France hit back through Wesley Fofana [...]