Balotelli sparkles as ruthless City inflict United’s worst home defeat for 56 years October 23, 2011 MANCHESTER UTD (1) vs MANCHESTER CITY (6) SHELLSHOCKED Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson reflected on “the worst result in my history, ever” after his side were subjected to their heaviest home defeat since 1955 by their bitter rivals. Two goals apiece from Mario Balotelli and Edin Dzeko plus strikes from Sergio Aguero and David [...]
On top of the world at last: All Blacks lift World Cup October 23, 2011 NEW ZEALAND (8) vs FRANCE (7) Much-improved France take hosts all the way as Donald and Woodcock prove unlikely heroes NEW ZEALAND’S unlikely hero Stephen Donald revelled in answering his critics after the fourth choice fly-half’s decisive penalty ended the All Blacks’ 24-year wait to lift the World Cup. Donald, who had been whitebait fishing [...]
France better on day but all credit to New Zealand October 23, 2011 YOU can’t contemplate how big an achievement it is to win a World Cup with your fourth choice fly-half. Not only have New Zealand been the best team for the last four years and at this tournament, they have also had to overcome so many setbacks. They deserve all the credit that they get. It [...]
Moto GP death heightens fears over race safety October 23, 2011 MOTORSPORT suffered its second high-profile fatality in the space of eight days yesterday when Italian motorcycling star Marco Simoncelli died following an accident at the Malaysian Moto GP. Simoncelli, who was 24, suffered a heart attack after two other drivers collided with him as he skidded across the track, knocking off his helmet. The race [...]
Terry denies racism as AVB rails at ref October 23, 2011 QPR (1) vs CHELSEA (0) CHELSEA captain John Terry last night emphatically denied allegations he made racist comments to QPR defender Anton Ferdinand in yesterday’s explosive west London derby. Blues stars Didier Drogba and Jose Bosingwa were both sent off in a match decided by Heidar Helguson’s first-half penalty, and manager Andre Villas-Boas could face [...]
Cook puts on brave face as India near whitewash October 23, 2011 ENGLAND captain Alastair Cook insists he is still enjoying leading the one-day side, despite a fourth successive defeat in India that leaves the tourists facing a whitewash. Half-centuries from Virat Kohli (right) and Suresh Raina propelled India to a six-wicket win that they wrapped up with 10 overs to spare, despite feisty bowling from Steven [...]
Wenger: Arsenal not reliant on Robin October 23, 2011 ARSENAL (3) vs STOKE CITY (1) ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger insists the Gunners are not a one-man team despite again relying on in-form striker Robin van Persie, this time off the bench, to claim all three points. Van Persie, who was rested from the start and has now scored 25 goals in 26 Premier League [...]
Spurs pile misery on Rovers boss October 23, 2011 BLACKBURN (1) vs TOTTENHAM (2) TOTTENHAM boss Harry Redknapp urged Blackburn fans to rally behind Steve Kean after deepening the embattled manager’s troubles with victory at Ewood Park. A fine goal in each half from Rafael van der Vaart eclipsed Mauro Formica’s equaliser, lifted Spurs to fifth and kept Rovers bottom of the Premier League [...]
Jol forgives Zamora after Toffees punish late miss October 23, 2011 FULHAM (1) vs EVERTON (3) FULHAM manager Martin Jol last night refused to blame Bobby Zamora for missing a glaring open goal after the Cottagers paid a hefty price for the striker’s late blunder. With the score at 1-1 in the 89th minute, Zamora rounded Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard – yet astonished the crowd by [...]
Moody retires from Test stage October 23, 2011 ENGLAND captain Lewis Moody may have called time on his own Test career but the flanker insists under-fire manager Martin Johnson must not follow him out the door. Moody yesterday announced that the World Cup, which ended in the disappointment of a quarter-final defeat to France, would be his last action for the Red Rose. [...]