Babel accepts Twitter charge January 13, 2011 FOOTBALL: Liverpool have confirmed Ryan Babel has accepted a charge of improper conduct from the Football Association over a Twitter post concerning Howard Webb. The Dutch forward linked to a mocked-up picture of referee Webb in a Manchester United shirt after Liverpool had lost 1-0 at Old Trafford in the FA Cup. Babel has requested [...]
Christmas Star still burning bright! January 13, 2011 CHRISTMAS was lovely, but there was something missing – and I’m not talking about sprouts or brandy butter. Well, that something was Kempton’s King George which was claimed on Boxing Day by the frost and will finally be run tomorrow. Regular readers of this column were advised before Christmas to take the even money available [...]
United set for another away day stalemate January 13, 2011 TOTTENHAM vs MANCHESTER UNITED SUNDAY – 4.10PM SKY SPORTS 1 SOMETHING is going to have to give at White Hart Lane on Sunday afternoon if either Tottenham or Manchester United are going to walk away with a victory. United are still unbeaten in the league this season, while Spurs have lost just once on home [...]
Woeful Arsenal have it all to do after Priskin stunner January 12, 2011 IPSWICH TOWN 1 ARSENAL 0 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger admitted his side were “poor in every department” as they slid to an embarrassing Carling Cup semi-final first leg defeat at Portman Road. Championship strugglers Ipswich, thumped 7-0 in the FA Cup at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, warranted immense credit for holding an Arsenal side which [...]
Tottenham’s plans to demolish Olympic Stadium would save club cool £200m January 12, 2011 TOTTENHAM hope to save around £200m by tearing down the Olympic Stadium and building a new ground in its place, if they see off West Ham in the battle to move to the site after the London 2012 Games. Spurs want to scrap the track at the Olympic venue and deliver an athletics legacy by [...]
Woakes promotion pays off January 12, 2011 England seal Twenty20 record as decision to push debutant up the order results in last ball win ENGLAND debutant Chris Woakes admitted he was shocked to be thrust into the role of emergency matchwinner as his late flurry with the bat ensured England secured a world record eighth straight Twenty20 win off the last ball [...]
Avram granted more time by Hammers board January 12, 2011 WEST HAM manager Avram Grant has been handed a stay of execution by the club’s owners following Tuesday night’s Carling Cup semi-final first leg win over Birmingham. With the Hammers currently rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table, the Israeli’s future has been a matter of intense speculation, much to his own annoyance. [...]
Lawes and Croft could play in Six Nations, says Johnson January 12, 2011 ENGLAND manager Martin Johnson is refusing to give up hope that injured forwards Courtney Lawes and Tom Croft will be able to play a part in the Six Nations. Northampton lock Lawes (right), player of the series for the autumn internationals, was thought to be facing three months on the sidelines with knee ligament damage. [...]
DJ puts King Kenny in a spin January 12, 2011 BLACKPOOL 2 vs LIVERPOOL 1 BLACKPOOL striker DJ Campbell’s second-half strike ensured Kenny Dalglish is still searching for his first win in his second spell as Liverpool manager. After defeat in the FA Cup third round at Old Trafford on Sunday, Dalglish saw his side react positively in the early exchanges at Bloomfield Road, with [...]
Bellamy arrested over assault claim January 12, 2011 FOOTBALL: Wales and Cardiff City striker Craig Bellamy has been arrested by police investigating an alleged assault in Cardiff city centre. Bellamy, 31, has been bailed pending further inquiries.