Jose: I was hours away from job March 28, 2011 FORMER Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has revealed he pulled out of taking the England job instead of current incumbent Fabio Capello with just hours to spare. And he also cast doubt on his willingness to consider the role in future by admitting he was put off by the lack of day-to-day involvement required. “I was [...]
Redgrave saddened by BOA dispute March 28, 2011 BRITISH Olympic legend Sir Steven Redgrave admits it is a huge shame the build-up to next summer’s London Games are currently being overshadowed by the cash dispute between the British Olympic Association and 2012 organisers Locog. The five-time Olympics rowing gold medalist, yesterday announced as one of 27 former British athletes who will act as [...]
Pearce gets backing in Under-21 row March 28, 2011 ENGLAND’S latest captain Gareth Barry has backed Stuart Pearce and Fabio Capello in the brewing club-versus-country row over this summer’s Under-21 European Championships. Under-21 manager Pearce has vowed to name his strongest possible squad for the tournament, which is likely to mean call-ups for senior stars such as Jack Wilshere and Andy Carroll. England boss [...]
Brilliant Laird and Lawrie do Scotland proud March 28, 2011 IT was a vintage weekend for my countrymen with Scotsmen winning titles on both sides of the Atlantic, and I’m delighted for both Martin Laird and Paul Lawrie. I thought Laird was fantastic in winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Five over par after 10 or 11 holes, he then drove into the bunker on 12, [...]
Massa shrugs off Button complaints over penalty March 28, 2011 FERRARI’S Felipe Massa has dismissed criticism from English former world champion Jenson Button over his driving style in Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix. Button blamed Massa for his drive-through penalty, arguing the Brazilian’s aggression forced him to illegally cut a corner as they vied for position. The McLaren driver slipped down the field as a result [...]
Murali doubtful for semi-final March 28, 2011 CRICKET: Sri Lanka spinner Muttiah Muralitharan is an injury doubt for today’s World Cup semi-final against New Zealand. The 38-year-old, who will retire after the tournament, is struggling with a hamstring injury and knee problem. “Murali and everyone around him is trying to get him as fit as soon as possible and fit enough to [...]
Wanjiru to miss London Marathon March 28, 2011 ATHLETICS: Olympic champion Sammy Wanjiru has been forced to pull out of the London Marathon with a knee problem. But his fellow Kenyan and three-time winner Martin Lel has been added to the field for the race on 17 April. Wanjiru won in London in 2009, but dropped out at the halfway stage last year [...]
Capello faces new headache over captaincy March 27, 2011 ENGLAND manager Fabio Capello is faced with a fresh captaincy conundrum ahead of tomorrow’s friendly against Ghana after he agreed to release five senior players from his squad, including reinstated permanent skipper John Terry. The Chelsea defender, along with his club colleagues, Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole, have been granted a break, as have Wayne [...]
Vaughan tips Strauss to quit as skipper March 27, 2011 FORMER England skipper Michael Vaughan believes Andrew Strauss will relinquish the captaincy of the one-day side following Saturday’s savage World Cup beating at the hands of Sri Lanka. England’s head coach Andy Flower revealed he would consult with Strauss over his future plans, but only once the dust has settled on the side’s ignominious 10-wicket [...]
Hamilton glee as Vettel lays marker March 27, 2011 ENGLAND’S Lewis Hamilton vowed to rein in champion Sebastian Vettel after the German got his title defence off to the ideal start with a pole-to-flag victory at the Australian grand prix. Vettel underlined his status as hot favourite to win the drivers’ title again with an exemplary performance in Melbourne, the Red Bull driver comfortably [...]