Mancini claims City are down to bare bones January 10, 2012 MANCHESTER CITY vs LIVERPOOL MANCHESTER CITY manager Roberto Mancini admits he’s frustrated at being denied the opportunity to strengthen his side in the transfer window by the club’s owners. City’s squad has been ravaged by injury ahead of tonight’s Carling Cup semi-final first leg and Mancini also learned yesterday that Vincent Kompany will serve a [...]
Hughes transfer nous can secure QPR safety January 10, 2012 YOU HAVE to feel more than a small measure of sympathy for Neil Warnock after he was sacked earlier this week but you can’t avoid the sense that club has taken a decisive step towards preserving their Premier League status with the appointment of Mark Hughes. Warnock will always be remembered by the fans as [...]
Thierry shows there’s no substitute for class January 10, 2012 THIERRY HENRY’S fairytale goalscoring return to Arsenal has enhanced his legend status still further in the red half of north London and I’m sure if he had his way, Arsene Wenger would want to retain the striker’s services for longer than the six-week period agreed in the terms of his loan arrangement. While the Frenchman [...]
GB gymnasts book London 2012 place January 10, 2012 GREAT BRITAIN’S men made it second time lucky by securing their place in style at this summer’s London Olympics after winning the test even at the 02 Arena last night. The squad required a top four finish to confirm their presence after missing their first chance to cement a London berth at the World Championships [...]
Lancaster ushers in new era January 10, 2012 YOUTH over experience is expected to be the order of the day when England head coach Stuart Lancaster names his 32-man elite player squad for the upcoming Six Nations today. Senior figures such as World Cup vice-captain Mike Tindall, Harlequins No8 and wing Mark Cueto are tipped to be axed in Lancaster’s first squad since [...]
Henry moves to cool comeback fever January 10, 2012 ARSENAL’S returning hero Thierry Henry has urged fans not to expect too much from his comeback, following a fairytale second coming against Leeds on Monday night. Gunners record goalscorer Henry insists he is not ready to play a full 90 minutes yet and warned he may not score in every game, despite netting less than [...]
Suarez and Evra called to appear at racism enquiry January 10, 2012 MPS have convened a Parliamentary committee to examine the recent spate of racially contentious incidents in the English game and plan to summon Liverpool striker Luis Suarez and Manchester United defender Patrice Evra to give testimony. The Culture, Media and Sport select committee will gather on 6 March to examine whether racism is indeed on [...]
Onions ready for comeback January 10, 2012 CRICKET: England seamer Graham Onions is ready to make an emotional return to the international fold today for the first time since he suffered a career-threatening injury two years go. The Durham paceman, who is vying with Steven Finn and Chris Tremlett to be selected for next week’s first Test against Pakistan following the tour-ending [...]
Mayweather calls out Pacquiao January 10, 2012 BOXING: Floyd Mayweather Jr has challenged Manny Pacquiao to fight him later this year. The unbeaten WBC welterweight champion has had the 5 May date booked in Las Vegas for his next bout for several months. Mayweather tweeted: “Manny Pacquiao I’m calling you out let’s fight 5 May and give the world what they want [...]
Wade injury blow for Wasps January 10, 2012 RUGBY UNION: Wasps winger Christian Wade is faces a three-month lay-off after suffering a groin injury. The 20-year-old was injured during Wasps’ narrow 6-0 Premiership defeat against Worcester on New Year’s Day.