HAMMER BLOW Gardner strike sends Blues to Wembley January 26, 2011 BIRMINGHAM 3 vs WEST HAM 1 WEST HAM manager Avram Grant admitted his players were left devastated after Birmingham came from behind to deny the east London side a place in the Carling Cup final. Leading 2-1 from the first leg at Upton Park, Carlton Cole’s long-range effort put the visitors further ahead and was [...]
Long-awaited glory would vindicate Wenger method January 26, 2011 ONLY one team stands between Arsenal and silverware following their progress to the Carling Cup final. Whatever happens at Wembley, it is sure to boost their confidence that they can catch Manchester United in the Premier League title race. In the past this Gunners team has been guilty of hitting a brick wall at crucial [...]
Gray breaks silence over Sky sacking January 26, 2011 SACKED pundit Andy Gray insists he had intended to apologise on Monday night for making sexist comments. “Sadly I was unable to do so as I was suspended from the show by Sky Sports and have now been sacked,” said Gray. “Football is my life and I am devastated by losing the job that I [...]
AEG: O2 shows we can make Spurs bid work January 26, 2011 TOTTENHAM’S partner in their bid for the Olympic Stadium, entertainment giant AEG, says its transformation of the 02 proves they can deliver a financially successful venue that attracts visitors all year round. Spurs, managed by Harry Redknapp (above), are locked in a two-way fight with West Ham for the £537m facility and want to develop [...]
‘Unsubtle’ Gatland’s feeling the pressure, says Johnson January 26, 2011 ENGLAND manager Martin Johnson has hit back at Warren Gatland after the Wales coach accused Northampton hooker Dylan Hartley of being a weak link. Gatland fanned the flames ahead of next week’s RBS 6 Nations opener in Cardiff by saying Hartley “imploded” against South Africa in November and “goes to pieces”. But Johnson retorted: “He [...]
Murray eases into last four and he’ll avoid injured Nadal January 26, 2011 ANDY MURRAY overcame the disappointment of dropping the first set of his Australian Open campaign to make it through to the semi-finals following a four set win over Alexandr Dolgopolov. The British No1 came through a testing encounter against the unorthodox Ukrainian 7-5, 6-3, 6-7 (3-7), 6-3, and will face David Ferrer in the last [...]
Elbow injury forces Henin into second retirement January 26, 2011 FORMER world No1 Justine Henin has been forced to retire from tennis for a second time due to an ongoing elbow injury. Henin, who lost against Russia’s Svetlana Kuznetsova in the third round of the Australian Open last weekend, revealed that her elbow had been damaged during her exertions in Melbourne. “In these recent months [...]
Strauss: England can win this series January 26, 2011 ENGLAND captain Andrew Strauss believes his side are capable of a miraculous comeback victory in their one-day series against Australia after finally getting off the mark at the fourth attempt in Adelaide. Inspired by a century from Jonathan Trott, who also picked up two wickets, England recorded a victory by 21 runs and now trail [...]
Pantsil’s present keeps Dalglish’s winning run going January 26, 2011 LIVERPOOL’S recovery under Kenny Dalglish gathered further momentum last night as John Pantsil’s own goal gifted the Reds a 1-0 win over Fulham at Anfield. The three points moved the Merseysiders up into seventh in the Premier League table, their highest position of the season, and victory secured back-to-back wins for the first time since [...]
West Ham could sue over stadium ruling, say lawyers January 25, 2011 WEST HAM would have a strong argument for seeking a judicial review and could even claim damages if they lose out to Tottenham in the battle for the Olympic Stadium, legal experts have told City A.M. The Hammers could argue for a review on the grounds that such a decision would be unfair, say lawyers, [...]