McCoy to land another Racing Post Chase with Fistral Beach February 24, 2011 THE first three horses to immediately catch my eye in tomorrow’s Racing Post Chase were Nacarat, Tatenen and FISTRAL BEACH. The first named of the trio finished second in this race 12 months ago, having won it back in 2009, while Tatenen is showing signs of a return to the form that saw him sent [...]
England can make toast of French in Le Crunch February 24, 2011 ENGLAND Vs FRANCE Tomorrow – 5.00pm BBC1 MARC LIÈVREMONT does not like the English. The French coach admitted so this week, initiating the mind games ahead of ‘Le Crunch’ tomorrow. The fact is hardly surprising, given that it is the English that stand in the way of a Grand Slam for Les Bleus, while England [...]
Johnson hunting revenge February 24, 2011 England boss desperate to beat France ’We want to be in the headlines’, he says ENGLAND manager Martin Johnson last night urged his side to hog the back-page headlines by triumphing in tomorrow’s potentially decisive RBS 6 Nations showdown with France. Johnson is still hurting from last year’s 12-10 defeat to Les Bleus in Paris, [...]
Captain Fabregas ruled out of Carling Cup final February 24, 2011 ARSENAL captain Cesc Fabregas faces a race to be fit for next month’s emotional homecoming Champions League clash at Barcelona after admitting defeat in his quest to play in Sunday’s Carling Cup final. Fabregas was last night ruled out of leading the Gunners at Wembley as they go in search of a first trophy for [...]
Tresco a fan of Pietersen promotion February 24, 2011 FORMER England opener Marcus Trescothick believes the decision to promote Kevin Pietersen to the top of the or der could be a masterstroke, but wouldn’t be surprised if it took until the knockout stages of the World Cup for KP to master the role. Pietersen made an uncharacteristically sluggish 39 from 61 balls against Holland [...]
Liverpool and City progress in Europe February 24, 2011 A LATE Dirk Kuyt header booked Liverpool’s place in the last 16 of the Europa League as the Reds overcame a stubborn Sparta Prague at Anfield. Kuyt guided in an 86th minute Raul Meireles corner as the home side finally converted one of their chances. Meanwhile, Manchester City also made it through to the last [...]
Redknapp: Bale could be fit for Milan clash February 24, 2011 TOTTENHAM winger Gareth Bale could make his comeback against AC?Milan in the Champions League, according to his manager Harry Redknapp. Bale has missed the last month with a back injury but could have recovered by the time the Serie A leaders come to town on 9 March. Redknapp said: “He’s back in training today so [...]
Big test for England centres February 24, 2011 FRANCE boss Marc Lievremont has aimed a few shots across the bows by accusing the English of arrogance ahead of tomorrow RBS 6 Nations match, but the players know that’s all just hype. They’re also accustomed to it; whenever they pull on the shirt and no matter who they’re playing the opposition want to rip [...]
South Africa on the march February 24, 2011 CRICKET: South Africa got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start with a crushing seven-wicket win over West Indies in Delhi. Leg-spinner Imran Tahir took 4-41 on debut, while AB de Villiers scored an unbeaten century as the Proteas reached their victory target of 223 with over seven overs to spare.
Westwood and McIlroy are out February 24, 2011 GOLF: World No1 Lee Westwood and Rory McIlroy were both beaten at the WGC Match Play. Westwood lost by one hole to Nick Watney, while McIlroy lost 8&7 to American Ben Crane.