SPORT | IN BRIEF October 3, 2011 Ancelotti wants England return FOOTBALL: Former Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has stated his eagerness to manage a Premier League club almost five months after he was sacked by the west London club. “I have a strong will to remain in England,” he said. “For a coach, this is the ideal country. But I would only consider [...]
Chants sicken Redknapp as Spurs claim derby spoils October 2, 2011 TOTTENHAM (2) vs ARSENAL (1) TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp branded the Arsenal fans who subjected Emmanuel Adebayor to a torrent of abuse throughout a heated north London derby as “disgusting”. Kyle Walker’s 25-yard blast secured three points for Spurs, affording the Togo striker the last laugh and the opportunity to laud it over the supporters [...]
Johnson fury as controversy sours England win October 2, 2011 MANAGER Martin Johnson has revealed his anger after England’s progress to the World Cup quarter-finals were overshadowed by fresh allegations about the behaviour of his players. Johnson confirmed that wing Chris Ashton, flanker James Haskell and hooker Dylan Hartley were made to apologise to a Dunedin hotel employee over comments they made to her. The [...]
Lampard at the treble in Chelsea romp October 2, 2011 BOLTON (1) vs CHELSEA (5) CHELSEA manager Andre Villas-Boas insists he will not allow a player’s age to influence his team selection after Frank Lampard rolled back the years with a clinical hat-trick. Lampard followed up his midweek strike at Valencia with a vintage treble, while striker Daniel Sturridge grabbed the other two as the [...]
Doubts grow over Wilkinson as World Cup enters last eight October 2, 2011 FORMER England captain Martin Corry has urged manager Martin Johnson to put his faith in fly-half Toby Flood for the World Cup quarter-final against France. Jonny Wilkinson was again preferred to Flood for Saturday’s 16-12 win over Scotland, which ensured England’s progress to the last eight. However the veteran No10 was far from convincing, continuing [...]
Taarabt strop a storm in a tea cup, insists Warnock October 2, 2011 FULHAM (6) vs QPR (0) QUEENS PARK RANGERS manager Neil Warnock insisted Adel Taarabt’s petulant response to being substituted was not his main cause of concern after watching Andrew Johnson’s hat-trick inspire a rout of his side. Morocco midfielder Taarabt, who recently lost the captaincy following the arrival of Joey Barton, failed to emerge for [...]
No room for Ferdinand or Gerrard as Capello snubs the old guard ahead of Euro qualifier October 2, 2011 FORMER England captain Rio Ferdinand has been left out of England’s squad for the Euro 2012 qualifier in Montenegro on Friday. Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard, only recently fit again following six months out with groin trouble, has also been overlooked. Gerrard had confessed he was short of fitness ahead of the squad announcement but Ferdinand [...]
Murray eyes Federer after Thailand triumph October 2, 2011 BRITAIN’S Andy Murray targeted a rankings rise after sweeping to his third ATP Tour title of the year at the Thailand Open. Murray took just 48 minutes to beat America’s Donald Young 6-2, 6-0 in Bangkok and cap a successful first tournament since last month’s US Open. And the Scot then set his sights on [...]
Great Danedream causes shock at Prix de l’Arc October 2, 2011 TRAINER Peter Schiergen hailed a landmark day after his Danedream became only the second German winner of the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. The 20-1 shot found a devastating burst of pace in the straight under Andrasch Starke to upset a strong field and claim one of racing’s most prestigious crowns. Shareta finished second, some [...]
WALES HUNTERS | Ireland into quarters October 2, 2011 TWO tries from birthday boy Keith Earls and another from Brian O’Driscoll (above) ensured Ireland topped Pool C and set up a quarter-final date with Wales. Needing at least a draw with Italy to claim top spot, Ireland overwhelmed the Azzurri 36-6 in Dunedin to send their Six Nations rivals home. Fly-half Ronan O’Gara kicked [...]