United float to reduce debt pile August 18, 2011 MANCHESTER UNITED have applied for a listing on the Singapore Stock Exchange and are understood to be planning to use some of the proceeds to pay down the club’s debts of £515m. United owners the Glazer family are thought to be preparing to sell off between 25 and 30 per cent of the Premier League [...]
Chelsea’s Cech out for a month August 18, 2011 CHELSEA could be without goalkeeper Petr Cech for next month’s crunch trip to Manchester United after he injured knee ligaments in training. Cech has been ruled out for three to four weeks, meaning he faces a race to be fit for the Old Trafford clash on 18 September. Hilario looks likely to be selectedto deputise [...]
Fulham in box seat as Jol defeats adversary Ramos August 18, 2011 FULHAM (3) vs DNIPRO (0) FULHAM boss Martin Jol praised his side’s discipline after taking a giant stride towards the Europa League group stage. Aaron Hughes netted the opener before Clint Dempsey struck twice to earn the Cottagers a comfortable win in the play-off first leg. Jol said: “Even 2-0 at half-time we said we [...]
Murray avenges Bogomolov loss August 18, 2011 TENNIS: British No1 Andy Murray earned revenge over Alex Bogomolov Jr 6-2, 7-5 to reach the last eight of the Western and Southern Open. The American enjoyed a shock win over Murray in Miami earlier this year but the Scot was much improved as he stepped up his US Open preparations.
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 [...]