MATCH ANALYSIS February 29, 2012 CITY A.M. VERDICT England almost snatched an improbable and, in truth, wholly unmerited draw from this largely sedate contest, but in the end, as they did throughout, Holland made their superior class count when it mattered. MAN OF THE MATCH He may be in patchy form for Bayern Munich, but Arjen Robben was at his [...]
England novices out of their depth against Dutch masters February 29, 2012 NEW Manager, new kit but same old story; last night’s defeat to Holland at Wembley taught us nothing we weren’t already depressingly aware of. England remain light years behind the continent’s finest and will go to the European Championships in the summer almost certain to repeat the same mistakes that saw them head home from the [...]
Spurs close on stadium with Sainsbury’s deal February 29, 2012 TOTTENHAM’S plans to relocate to a new 56,000-seater stadium have moved a step closer after the club announced a tie-up with supermarket giant Sainsbury’s. The deal will see Sainsbury’s become the operator of a 72,000 sq ft store – the main retail presence in the Northumberland Development Project. Spurs have already received planning consent from [...]
Boxing backs indefinite ban for brawler Chisora February 29, 2012 BRITISH heavyweight Dereck Chisora’s indefinite ban for his public brawl with countryman David Haye has been welcomed by leading figures in the sport. Bernd Boente, manager of the champion Klitschko brothers, called the World Boxing Council’s punishment, which also included a fine, “the right step”. He added: “Somewhere and somehow you have to stop people [...]
Tiger wanted to quit for army career, says coach February 29, 2012 FORMER world No1 Tiger Woods considered walking away from the game that made him the highest-earning sportsperson in the world for a humble career in the army, according to his former coach. Hank Haney says 14-time Major winner Woods, whose father Earl fought for the United States in Vietnam, made plans to quit and join [...]
Lancaster likes Farrell at No10 February 29, 2012 ENGLAND head coach Stuart has indicated he will maintain a midfield combination spearheaded by fly-half Owen Farrell for the Six Nations clash with France next Saturday. Farrell, 20, impressed in last week’s defeat against Wales at No10 in place of his Saracen’s team-mate Charlie Hodgson, while Manu Tuilagi and Brad Barritt prospered at centre. “We’re [...]
Arsenal target Podolski can go February 29, 2012 ARSENAL target Lukas Podolski will be allowed to leave Cologne at the end of the season, according to the Bundesliga club’s manager Stale Solbakken. The German striker is reported to have already agreed personal terms with Arsenal, who yesterday announced they will play a pre-season friendly against Manchester City at Beijing’s Bird’s Nest Stadium on [...]
Murray to face Berdych in Dubai February 29, 2012 TENNIS: British No1 Andy Murray overcame Swiss qualifier Marco Chiudinelli in round two of the Dubai Championships. Murray, who won 6-3, 6-4, will play Tomas Berdych in the quarter-finals.
Ireland unchanged for France February 29, 2012 RUGBY UNION: Ireland trio Rob Kearney, Gordon D’Arcy, Cian Healy and Sean O’Brien have all overcome injuries and feature in an unchanged side that will face France in Saturday’s rearranged Six Nations match in Paris. For Les Bleus, meanwhile, Clement Poitrenaud comes in at full-back for Maxime Medard while Julien Bonnaire replaces Louis Picamoles.
Pearce and England set for acid test February 28, 2012 Interim boss and fringe players can take a step towards the Euros by impressing against Holland ENGLAND vs HOLLAND ENGLAND caretaker manager Stuart Pearce has urged his squad to cast aside the negativity surrounding the state of the national team and use tonight’s friendly against Holland to make concrete cases for Euro 2012 selection. Without [...]