United strike duo are the best Sir Alex has ever had May 26, 2011 Ex-England defender thinks Ferguson’s men have been written off too quickly MANCHESTER United’s chances of winning the final are mixed, because Barcelona are the best team in Europe, and may be about to prove that. However, it’s at Wembley and there are a few things pulling it back towards them like a magnet. Some people [...]
Guilty City star Toure out until September for failing drug test May 26, 2011 MANCHESTER CITY defender Kolo Toure has revealed the heartache he suffered at missing out on the climax of the club’s historic campaign after being handed a six-month ban for using a banned substance earlier this season. The suspension is back-dated to 2 March, when Toure’s provisional ban began, and ends on 2 September meaning the [...]
Fulham’s fair play is rewarded with Europa League place and June start May 26, 2011 FULHAM will be back in action at the end of next month after it was confirmed they will compete in the Europa League next season after securing a place via the Fair Play League. The first qualifying round takes place on 30 June just six weeks before the commencement of the 2011/12 Premier League season. [...]
Sri Lanka and the weather stall England May 26, 2011 ENGLAND bowler James Anderson denied he and the rest of captain Andrews Strauss’ attack are undercooked after suffering a largely frustrating first day of the international summer. Rain delayed the start of play in Cardiff until 3.30pm after which England were thwarted in their attempts to make an early breakthrough by Sri Lanka’s opening pair [...]
Final promises duel of No10s May 26, 2011 PREMIERSHIP FINAL PREVIEW: LEICESTER V SARACENS, TOMORROW 3PM, ESPN TOMORROW’S match is a worthy final that brings together England’s two best sides, but also promises to be an intriguing battle of styles and a fascinating contest between the fly-halves. Saracens might feel it’s an opportunity to avenge their loss in last year’s final. Psychologically Leicester [...]
Borthwick revels in Sarries success May 26, 2011 FORMER England captan Steve Borthwick claims his success with Saracens this season has helped ease the pain of his international exile. The 31-year-old is no longer part of Martin Johnson’s England set-up but has played a key role in hauling the London club into tomorrow’s Premiership final. He said: “Every player wants international recognition but I [...]
Mixed fortunes for Brit stars May 26, 2011 BRITISH No1 Andy Murray overcame gusty conditions to book his place in the third round of the French Open, but compatriots Heather Watson and Elena Baltacha were blown away at Roland Garros. Murray laboured at times in a 7-6 (7-3), 6-4, 7-5 victory over Simone Bolelli, and while the Italian created no shortage of hazards, [...]
Hammam implicates rival Blatter May 26, 2011 FIFA presidential candidate Mohamed Bin Hammam has demanded that current chief Sepp Blatter be included in the investigation by the world governing body’s ethics committee. Bin Hammam, who along with Fifa vice-president Jack Warner has been charged with bribery, claims Blatter has also been named in evidence submitted to the ethics committee ahead of a [...]
Final could move back to midweek May 26, 2011 EUROPEAN chiefs are thought to be considering switching the Champions League final back to Wednesday. Viewing figures for last year’s match, the first to be held on a Saturday, were not as high as hoped and a significant drop from the previous final. It is understood the matter has been discussed within the FA. A [...]
Westwood stunned by Donald’s Wentworth wizardry May 26, 2011 WORLD No1 Lee Westwood joked his compatriot Luke Donald should be drug tested after posting a remarkable 64 in tough conditions on the first day of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Donald finished on seven under, two shots clear of Italian teenager Matteo Manassero and Sweden’s Johan Edfors. Westwood finished on level par after [...]