Stoke earn Europa League win August 18, 2011 FOOTBALL: Midfielder Danny Pugh scored as Stoke beat FC Thun 1-0 in the first leg of their Europa League play-off in Switzerland. Birmingham drew 0-0 with Nacional in Portugal.
Gunners can notch their first win at the Emirates August 18, 2011 ARSENAL vs LIVERPOOL TOMORROW – 12.45PM SKY SPORTS ARSENE Wenger is one of the most experienced managers in the Premier League, but the last few weeks must still have been pretty testing for him. The sale of Cesc Fabregas to Barcelona clearly hurt and with Samir Nasri heading off to Manchester City plus a couple [...]
Masamah has the speed to burn off Nunthorpe rivals August 18, 2011 THIS afternoon’s Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes (3.40pm) is the next stage of the QIPCO British Champions Series and punters will be hoping for a better result than last year when the unheralded 100/1 shot Sole Power landed the prize. Eddie Lynam’s four-year-old will be back to defend his crown and even though he has disappointed the [...]
Frankie’s Thoughts August 18, 2011 THE York Ebor meeting is one of my favourites of the whole year and I was absolutely thrilled with Blue Bunting’s win in the Darley Yorkshire Oaks yesterday. She is an outstanding filly, very gutsy and has given me some fantastic days this season. The next leg of the QIPCO British Champions Series is this [...]
England must refocus after Care setback, warns Cohen August 17, 2011 WORLD CUP winner Ben Cohen has warned England they cannot afford to dwell on setbacks in the run up to next month’s tournament, after scrum-half Danny Care was ruled out with a toe injury. Care, who was tipped by some to be first-choice No9 in New Zealand, faces a six-week lay-off after surgery today on [...]
Adebayor loan is a gamble worth taking, says Redknapp August 17, 2011 TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp admits he is taking a gamble in attempting to pull off the controversial loan signing of Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor. The Togo forward comes with huge baggage; an unpopular figure with Spurs fans due his past at bitter rivals Arsenal, he has fallen foul of City boss Roberto Mancini despite [...]
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.