Home Nations return a one-off January 11, 2011 FOOTBALL: The FA have held talks to revive Home Nations tournament but as a one-off in 2013. After announcing their new sponsorship deal with Vauxhall, the FA admitted they were in talks to play the other home nations in 2013 as part of their 150th anniversary celebrations. General secretary Alex Horne said: “We’d be talking about a [...]
Dzeko takes aim at United January 11, 2011 FOOTBALL: Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko has wasted no time in stoking the fire between his new side and their local rivals Manchester United. The Bosnia international joined the Eastlands side from Wolfsburg last week for a fee of £27m. At his unveiling yesterday, he said: “I have heard a lot about the fans and that most [...]
Freedman named Palace boss January 11, 2011 FOOTBALL: Dougie Freedman has been appointed Crystal Palace manager – signing a two-and-a-half-year deal with the club. The 36-year-old has been in caretaker charge for the last two matches since the sacking of George Burley. Palace are currently 22nd in The Championship, one point from safety.
Allen knocks out O’Sullivan January 11, 2011 SNOOKER: Four-time champion Ronnie O’Sullivan bowed out 6-4 in the Masters first round to Northern Ireland’s Mark Allen. The 24-year-old held his nerve with a superb clearance of 87 to edge ahead 5-4 and he took a scrappy 10th frame to claim victory.
Moment of truth looms for Hammers manager Grant January 10, 2011 WEST HAM UTD vs BIRMINGHAM UNDER-SIEGE West Ham manager Avram Grant has put talk of the sack on hold as he prepares for a 24 hours that could make or break his tenure. Grant leads the Hammers into tonight’s Carling Cup semi-final first leg at Upton Park seeking to earn the club a first trip [...]
Babel faces FA wrath after misuse of the Webb January 10, 2011 Liverpool winger becomes first footballer to be charged with improper conduct for use of Twitter LIVERPOOL forward Ryan Babel has become the first footballer to be charged with improper conduct for his use of Twitter, after he posted a mocked-up picture of Howard Webb wearing a Manchester United shirt. Babel (right) was upset at Webb’s [...]
Beckham to train with Spurs January 10, 2011 Becks passes medical as advisers reject claims his move is a PR stunt to aid Olympic Stadium switch FORMER ENGLAND captain David Beckham will train with Tottenham’s first-team squad for the first time today after completing a series of medical tests at the club’s training ground. The Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder will begin a four-week training stint [...]
Dalglish could be permanent boss January 10, 2011 NEW Liverpool caretaker manager Kenny Dalglish will be a candidate for the job on a permanent basis. The Scot is in charge until the end of the season, with director of football Damien Comolli searching for Roy Hodgson’s long-term successor. Asked whether Dalglish would be considered, Comolli said: “The answer is yes.” Dalglish added: “If [...]
England ponder revival of Home Nations dates January 10, 2011 A HOME NATIONS tournament involving England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland could be set to return to the sporting calendar for the first time since 1984. Football Association chiefs have held talks about reviving the competition, with new sponsors Vauxhall said to be particularly keen on the move. The FA will today confirm an agreement [...]
Real deals: The transfers that look like happening January 10, 2011 THE JANUARY transfer window is slowly clicking into gear. With time running out for managers to bolster their squads here are three deals likely to beat the deadline. STEVEN PIENAAR The South Africa international (right) is one of a quartet of Everton midfielders who would comfortably slot into a top four side. With Harry Redknapp’s [...]