Strauss: We won’t be a joke again August 17, 2011 CAPTAIN Andrew Strauss has revealed his fear of England becoming “a laughing stock” again is behind his unrelenting quest for improvement – even now his side are No1 in the world. Strauss has told his players he expects no let-up as they go in search of a 4-0 series whitewash in the final Test against [...]
Song banned while Wenger sweats as Uefa mull charge August 17, 2011 EMBATTLED Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is set to discover today whether he is to be charged with breaching the terms of his touchline ban during Tuesday’s win over Udinese. Wenger, who watched the Champions League play-off from the directors’ box, landed in hot water for passing orders to coach Boro Primorac, who phoned them through [...]
Jol prepares to take on Spurs nemesis Ramos August 17, 2011 FULHAM boss Martin Jol has played down tensions with Juande Ramos as he prepares for tonight’s Europa League play-off against Dnipro – the team now managed by the man who infamously replaced him at Tottenham. “I don’t want to focus on the coach. He’s important, but not that important. Same as me,” said Jol, whose [...]
QPR ownership resolution expected today August 17, 2011 FOOTBALL: QPR are expected to make an announcement this morning amid speculation Malaysian businessman Tony Fernandes is about to complete his takeover of the Premier League newcomers. AirAsia founder and Lotus F1 boss Fernandes is poised to buy a majority stake from Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone.
Murray beats Nalbandian in Cincinnati August 17, 2011 TENNIS: British No1 Andy Murray boosted his US Open preparations with a 6-4, 6-1 victory over David Nalbandian at the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati last night. Davis Cup aside, the win was Murray’s first since Wimbledon, following his shock defeat to Kevin Anderson in Toronto last week.
Wenger Uefa row taints welcome lift for Arsenal August 16, 2011 ARSENAL 1 vs UDINESE 0 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger clashed with Uefa chiefs during last night’s Champions League play-off win after appearing to communicate with his bench while serving a touchline ban. Wenger, who watched Theo Walcott earn a slender first-leg lead from the directors’ box, was shown on television giving orders to coach Boro [...]
Swann: Nullifying Tendulkar and Co beats No1 ranking August 16, 2011 SPINNER Graeme Swann insists England’s consistency in nullifying India’s stellar batting line-up is their greatest achievement in a series they will look to round off in winning style tomorrow at The Oval. Not for Swann the obvious glory of dethroning the tourists as the world’s No1 Test nation, or even the batting heroics of Kevin [...]
Johnson: No panic over Wales loss August 16, 2011 ENGLAND manager Martin Johnson is refusing to panic at his team’s apparent sudden regression, having had time to digest Saturday’s defeat in Wales. Johnson’s men went into their penultimate World Cup warm-up with a measure of confidence, having won the RBS Six Nations during a 12-month spell of major improvements. But despite dominating possession and [...]
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Euro money chiefs to probe Man City August 16, 2011 MANCHESTER CITY have been warned their controversial £400m sponsorship deal with Etihad is to be scrutinised by European chiefs Uefa. Eyebrows were raised when Abu Dhabi-owned City announced the lucrative deal, which covers shirt branding and stadium naming rights, with the United Arab Emirates’ national carrier last month. Critics believe it is above market value [...]