Barclay banks on special attention February 3, 2011 SCOTLAND openside John Barclay is looking forward to putting his reputation as one of the best back-row forwards in the game on the line against France in Paris tomorrow. The RBS 6 Nations holders boast a talented pack including skipper Thierry Dusautoir, Julien Bonnaire and Imanol Harinordoquy, and Barclay knows he’ll be singled out for [...]
Ross aims to fix Ireland’s scrum February 3, 2011 IRELAND prop Mike Ross believes he is the equipped to help combat Italy’s powerful scrum when the sides meet in Rome tomorrow. A latecomer to the international scene, despite having established his reputation at provincial level, the 31-year-old knows he must deliver on his third Test appearance. “There’s certainly an element of pressure, especially as [...]
Collingwood out of final ODI February 3, 2011 CRICKET: England all-rounder Paul Collingwood will miss the final match of the one-day series against Australia in Perth because of the back spasm he suffered in Sydney. Paceman Liam Plunkett says he is ready to play on Sunday after his 40-hour marathon trip from the Caribbean. “Hopefully, I’ll play – I’ve got fresh legs. I [...]
Djokovic prioritises Wimbledon February 3, 2011 TENNIS: New Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic insists winning Wimbledon this year is his primary target. The Serb claimed his second career grand slam title last Sunday and is now hoping for success on grass. He said: “Wimbledon is the most important tournament of the year for me.”
Witter keen on Khan clash February 3, 2011 BOXING: Junior Witter says he would jump at the chance of an all-British world title clash with Amir Khan. Khan is booked to defend his WBA light-welterweight title in Manchester on 16 April and is looking for an opponent. “My manager John Ingle spoke to me about the Khan offer and I’m up for it [...]
Captain Chris set to book his ticket to Cheltenham February 3, 2011 BINOCULAR looks impossible to oppose in the Contenders Hurdle at Sandown tomorrow as Peddlers Cross is set to miss his scheduled rematch with the reigning Champion Hurdler. However, he is certain to be sent off ridiculously short and CAPTAIN CHRIS is a far more attractive betting option half an hour later at 2.25pm. Philip Hobbs’ [...]
Resurgent Chelsea to notch another big win February 3, 2011 CHELSEA vs LIVERPOOL SUNDAY – 4.00PM SKY SPORTS 1 THE sale of Fernando Torres has added some spice to Sunday’s fixture between Chelsea and Liverpool and it will be interesting to see if he gets a place in the starting line-up. The champions looked like their old selves in the 4-2 win against Sunderland on [...]
FERNANDO WHO? February 2, 2011 LIVERPOOL 2 vs STOKE CITY 0 LIVERPOOL manager Kenny Dalglish tipped Luis Suarez to take the Premier League by storm after the £23m deadline-day signing scored just 17 minutes after climbing off the bench for his debut. Suarez wasted no time in filling the void left by former Kop darling and new Chelsea recruit Fernando [...]
Debutant Wood can cut it, says England boss Johnson February 2, 2011 ENGLAND boss Martin Johnson has urged Tom Wood to grab his opportunity with both hands after giving the Northampton flanker a Test debut in Friday’s RBS 6 Nations opener against France. Wood – left out of the initial 33-man squad for the championship – has been fast-tracked into the starting line-up at blindside in place [...]
Keane the spark for Irons February 2, 2011 BLACKPOOL 1 vs WEST HAM 3 On-loan striker scores on his Hammers debut as Grant insists January signings can fire his side to Premier League safety WEST HAM’S headline January signing Robbie Keane marked his debut with a goal in a victory which his new manager Avram Grant believes signifies the turning point in the [...]