Christmas comes early for Pardew December 9, 2010 ALAN PARDEW completed a sensational return to top flight management yesterday, and the latest incumbent of the Newcastle hotseat revealed his first task is to keep hold of star attraction Andy Carroll. This time last year, Pardew, 49, was preparing League One Southampton for the visit of Tranmere. Twelve months and a sacking later, and [...]
Dallaglio: England call must come before clubs December 9, 2010 ENGLAND great Lawrence Dallaglio has emphatically backed moves to ensure the national team is comprised solely of players based at domestic clubs. The Rugby Football Union has warned that anyone playing for a foreign team after next year’s World Cup is almost certain to be overlooked for England duty. The measure is designed to give [...]
Expect wins all round for London’s teams in Europe December 9, 2010 AS another weekend of European competition arrives, England rugby great Lawrence Dallaglio casts his eye over the fixtures involving London clubs and offers City A.M. his expert view on how results are likely to go. SARACENS V RACING METRO 92 HEINEKEN CUP, SATURDAY There are changes aplenty at Vicarage Road following the news that director [...]
Daddy day care crew not for me, says Willis December 9, 2010 FORMER England captain Bob Willis has accused Jimmy Anderson of jeopardising his side’s Ashes hopes by dashing home to witness the birth of his second child. England’s premier fast bowler, who has eight wickets in the opening two Tests, will undertake two grueling 24-hour flights in the space of a week in an attempt to [...]
Wasps mull Abu Dhabi Quins match December 9, 2010 WASPS have confirmed they are considering a groundbreaking move that would see them play Harlequins in Abu Dhabi next month. The two clubs are in advanced discussions over the possibility of playing their LV= Cup clash on foreign soil in what would be the first competitive match between two English teams to be played overseas. [...]
Monty tips G-Mac for award December 9, 2010 HE marshalled them both in Europe’s Ryder Cup victory over the United States, but Colin Montgomerie admits he favours Graeme McDowell over Lee Westwood in the battle to be Sports Personality of the Year. Montgomerie has heaped praise on Westwood for toppling Tiger Woods from the peak of the world rankings, and has tipped the [...]
Asian chief joins calls to switch Qatar World Cup to winter December 9, 2010 FURTHER ridicule has been heaped upon Fifa’s decision to award the World Cup to Qatar after one of Asian football’s top officials said there was “no way” the country could host a summer tournament. Qatar was last week picked to stage the tournament in 2022 but questions have been raised over whether the Middle Eastern [...]
Cesc hopeful of facing United December 9, 2010 FOOTBALL: Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has revealed he is hopeful of recovering from a hamstring injury in time for Monday night’s clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford. The 23-year-old midfielder has not featured since limping off during the Gunners’ 2-0 defeat at Braga last month. “Hopefully I‘ll be available for Monday,” he wrote on [...]
Sven failed in Beckham swoop December 9, 2010 FOOTBALL: Leicester manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has admitted he failed in an audacious attempt to sign David Beckham. Eriksson, who took charge of the Championship club in October, revealed he contacted the 35-year-old midfielder’s agent over a possible move. He said: “I spoke to David’s agent to see if there was a chance. He said it [...]
Oxford cruise to Varsity win December 9, 2010 RUGBY UNION: Oxford University yesterday beat rivals Cambridge 21-10 to win the 129th Nomura Varsity Match at Twickenham. Cambridge failed to recover from conceding the two first-half tries by Dark Blues backs Alex Cheesman and James Crozier. Fly-half Charlie Marr then scored three penalties and a conversion as Oxford cruised to victory and avenged last [...]