Top pair head Gold Cup entries January 11, 2012 HORSE RACING: Two-time winner Kauto Star and defending champion Long Run head 34 entries for the Cheltenham Gold Cup in March. All-time great Kauto Star was third last year but has already beaten the Nicky Henderson-trained Long Run twice this season, most recently in the King George VI Chase at Kempton.
I’LL BEAT THE DROP January 10, 2012 Mark Hughes promises to focus on short-term challenge of survival after being confirmed as manager of struggling QPR NEW Queens Park Rangers manager Mark Hughes insists the club cannot afford to look beyond preserving their Premier League status despite the ambitious plans of owner Tony Fernandes. Hughes’ appointment as Neil Warnock’s successor was confirmed yesterday [...]
Gardner has Palace dreaming of Wembley January 10, 2012 CRYSTAL PALACE 1 vs CARDIFF CITY 0 CRYSTAL PALACE manager Dougie Freedman praised the character of his side after Anthony Gardner’s goal ensured they would take a precious lead to Cardiff in a fortnight’s time for the second leg of their Carling Cup semi final. Former Spurs defender Gardner headed the only goal of a [...]
Harry confirms his interest in striker Remy January 10, 2012 TOTTENHAM boss Harry Redknapp is waiting to be given the green light to spend this month by his chairman Daniel Levy after confirming his interest in Marseille striker Loic Remy. Spurs could draw level with second placed Manchester United this evening should they beat Everton in a match that was due to take place on [...]
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 [...]