Fergie eyes a chance to join the Euro elite April 25, 2011 MANCHESTER UTD vs SCHALKE MANCHESTER UNITED manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes his side are on the verge of shedding their European inferiority complex ahead of tonight’s Champions League semi-final against Schalke. Ferguson is desperate to conquer Europe for the fourth time in the club’s history, and draw closer to the number of major titles earned [...]
Olympic bosses rely on late surge April 25, 2011 OLYMPIC chiefs are anticipating a late dash to secure tickets for the London games ahead of today’s midnight deadline for applications. Bosses, who have confirmed that this will not be the last chance for members of the public to purchase tickets, claim they have been hugely encouraged by recent sales over the Easter period. “Tickets [...]
Rangers are up, up but not quite away after late shock April 25, 2011 QPR (1) vs HULL CITY (1) QUEENS PARK RANGERS missed the chance to rubber stamp their return to the Premier League after Simeon Jackson’s 95th minute winner for Norwich against Derby ruined the promotion party at Loftus Road. A victory over Hull would’ve rendered Norwich’s victory irrelevant, but David Amoo cancelled out Wayne Routledge’s early opener in [...]
City close in on Champions League spot thanks to Dzeko April 25, 2011 BLACKBURN (0) vs MANCHESTER CITY (1) MANCHESTER CITY striker Edin Dzeko expressed his relief at finally breaking his Premier League duck as his goal earned Roberto Mancini’s side a crucial win in their pursuit of Champions League qualification. The Bosnia international fired home the only goal of the game in the 75th minute, just three [...]
Ecclestone urged to stop Bahrain GP April 25, 2011 PRO-DEMOCRACY activists have written to F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone pleading with him not to reinstate this year’s Bahrain GP. The 13 March Formula One season opener was called off due to civil unrest, which is still ongoing, with the organisers given until 1 May to inform Formula One’s governing body whether or not they want [...]
Woodward not right for England job April 25, 2011 FORMER RFU council member Jeff Probyn has warned the governing body against appointing Sir Clive Woodward as performance director. World Cup winning coach Woodward has been heavily linked with the vacant post, but Probyn believes his potential appointment would antagonise current England boss Martin Johnson. Probyn said: “Clive likes to do things his way and have complete control. [...]
Yardy winning battle with depression, confirm Sussex April 25, 2011 ENGLAND spinner Michael Yardy is close to playing his first match since he left the World Cup early last month after admitting to suffering with depression. The 30-year-old stepped up his recovery yesterday when he netted with his Sussex colleagues and according to his county coach, Mark Robinson, next week’s County Championship match at Hampshire [...]
Carberry wins Irish National April 25, 2011 Nina Carberry won the Irish Grand National on Organisedconfusion at Fairyhouse. The six-year-old was taking a big step up in trip but appeared to relish the extra distance to land an emotional success for Carberry and her uncle, Arthur Moore. The later, who won the race as a jockey in 1971, said: “He’s a lovely [...]
Hendry ponders retirement April 25, 2011 The seven-time Crucible champion Stephen Hendry is considering retirement following his second-round exit from the world championship at the hands of Mark Selby. “I’ll decide in the summer,” the 42-year-old said after his 13-4 defeat. “I’ve still got the game but I haven’t got the self-belief to compete with these guys.”
O’Driscoll skips Royal wedding April 25, 2011 Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll has turned down an invite to the royal wedding in favour of a Leinster training session ahead of their Heineken Cup semi-final. “One thing I learnt early on my career is that personal gratification takes second place. The team ethos comes first even after 12 years,” he said. “I’ll be at [...]