PFA leap to defence of City outcast Tevez October 27, 2011 MANCHESTER CITY striker Carlos Tevez has found ally in the shape of the Professional Footballers’ Association, who claim the four-week fine he received this week for refusing to play is “not justified”. The Premier League leaders found the Argentina international to be guilty of five separate breaches of contract in the Champions League defeat at Bayern Munich [...]
Schumacher claims deaths unavoidable October 27, 2011 SEVEN-TIME Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher insists the recent deaths of Marco Simoncelli and Dan Wheldon were down to fate rather than shortcomings in the sport’s safety procedures . Wheldon lost his life following a collision in an IndyCar race in Las Vegas, when his car was catapulted into the air and into perimeter [...]
Pietersen a major doubt for India Twenty20 clash October 27, 2011 ENGLAND batsman Kevin Pietersen will have a fitness test on his broken thumb today but is rated “very doubtful” for his side’s one-off Twenty20 match against India at Eden Gardens tomorrow. Pietersen missed the final match of England’s 5-0 one-day series hammering by their hosts, at the same venue on Tuesday, having injured his thumb in [...]
Brit bobsleigh star fractures spine in crash October 27, 2011 A BRITISH bobsleigher was said to be in a “stable” condition last night after fracturing her back during a training crash in Germany. Brakewoman Serita Shone underwent spinal surgery after the accident in Winterberg. Driver Fiona Harrison, meanwhile, suffered a head injury and is under observation in hospital. GB performance director Gary Anderson said: “I [...]
SPORT | IN BRIEF October 27, 2011 Tuilagi out injured for six weeks RUGBY UNION: Leicester Tigers centre Manu Tuilagi is likely to be out of action for six weeks with a broken cheekbone. Tuilagi, one of the few on-pitch success stories from England’s World Cup campaign in New Zealand, was hurt in last week’s win over Gloucester. The injury will rule Tuilagi out [...]
Away day Blues set to continue for Gunners October 27, 2011 CHELSEA vs ARSENAL TOMORROW – 12.45PM SKY SPORTS GAMES between Chelsea and Arsenal normally have a huge bearing on the title, but the way Manchester City are playing at the moment, it’s very hard to see the trophy ending up anywhere else other than the Etihad Stadium. We backed City at 9/2 at the start [...]
Harry a Diamond bet to land Wetherby’s Charlie Hall Chase October 27, 2011 THIS is the first weekend of the autumn when the jumpers take centre stage and the highlight is tomorrow’s bet365 Charlie Hall Chase (3.20pm) at Wetherby. There are no 48-hour declarations for this race, so it’s not certain who will be running, but if the key market principles hold their ground it will be a [...]
Race probe won’t prevent Terry leading out England October 26, 2011 EMBATTLED Chelsea skipper John Terry will retain the captaincy of his country for next month’s friendlies even if the investigation into his alleged racist slur against Anton Ferdinand has not been resolved. England host world and European champions Spain on 12 November at Wembley three days before Sweden arrive in the capital. The Football Association, however, [...]
Sturridge pounces to seal cup win which Villas-Boas dedicates to his absent skipper October 26, 2011 EVERTON 1 vs CHELSEA 2 CHELSEA manager Andre Villas-Boas dedicated last night’s Carling Cup victory to club captain John Terry. The 30-year-old, currently being investigated by the Fooball Association following claims he racially abused QPR defender Anton Ferdinand, was rested ahead of Saturday’s London derby against Arsenal. In his absence, Saloman Kalou put Chelsea ahead, [...]
D-day in Stamford Bridge land vote October 26, 2011 CHELSEA’S future at Stamford Bridge is set to become clearer today when a key vote takes place over ownership of the stadium’s freehold. Shareholders in Chelsea Pitch Owners, a supporter-led group, will meet tomorrow morning discuss the club’s offer to buy back the land, and later cast their votes. The club need 75 per cent [...]