Pedersen double leaves Rovers chiefs cock-a-hoop November 21, 2010 BLACKBURN boss Sam Allardyce toasted his team’s first victory in front of their new Indian owners. Officials from Venkateshwara Hatcheries watched on as goals in each half from midfielder Morten Gamst Pedersen helped Rovers beat Aston Villa 2-0 in the Premier League. “Now they have seen us win for the first time,” said Allardyce. “Hopefully, [...]
Poulter’s on song in Hong Kong as McDowell aims to end the season in Dubai as Europe’s top dog November 21, 2010 ENGLAND’S Ian Poulter claims he’s no longer concentrating on his world ranking after his victory in the UBS Hong Kong Open. The 34-year-old shot a second round 60 and never looked back, carding a solid 67 on the final day to finish one stroke ahead of Simon Dyson and Italian Matteo Manassero. Poulter caused controversy [...]
Walder’s boot prevents Irish from going top November 21, 2010 THE RELIABLE boot of Dave Walder provided 18 points as Wasps came from behind to beat London Irish 33-25 and prevent the Exiles from returning to the top of the Premiership. Irish kept fighting and scored a third try in the 78th minute through Paulica Ion to seemingly snatch a losing bonus point, only for Walder [...]
De Villiers enters record books November 21, 2010 AB de Villiers made a South African Test record score of 278 to put the Proteas firmly in control after two days of the second Test against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi. De Villiers struck 23 fours and six sixes in his unbeaten total to surpass the previous mark of 277 set by Test captain Graeme [...]
Shearer unimpressed by Capello November 21, 2010 Former England captain Alan Shearer believes the national side have made no progress under the management of Fabio Capello. Shearer hit out at the Italian tactician’s inconsistent team selections and formations and fears that even after nearly three years in the job, he is still nowhere near settled on who would compromise his best team. [...]
Harry will spend again to boost title challenge November 21, 2010 TOTTENHAM boss Harry Redknapp will spend again in January in order to boost his side’s title challenge. As revealed by City A.M. 10 days ago, the former Portsmouth manager has been given the green light to dip into the record £120m revenues the club generated last year. Saturday’s dramatic 3-2 win over Arsenal in the north [...]
Tevez reignites City charge November 21, 2010 FULHAM (1) vs MAN CITY (4) MANCHESTER CITY are right back in the Premier League title hunt after a comprehensive 4-1 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage, but manager Roberto Mancini is urging his players to keep a measure of perspective. Goals from Yaya Toure and Pablo Zabaleta were sandwiched between a Carlos Tevez brace – [...]
SA warn England of a backlash November 21, 2010 ENGLAND have been warned to prepare themselves for an almighty South African backlash when the two sides collide at Twickenham at the weekend. The Springboks slipped to a surprise 21-17 defeat to Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday, despite scoring the game’s only try. It was far from ideal preparation for the weekend showdown with Martin [...]
Bath stars are ready to take centre stage November 18, 2010 ENGLAND vs SAMOA BATH centres Matt Banahan and Shontayne Hape believe their close off-field relationship will help them develop a midfield partnership that will benefit England for years to come. With veteran World Cup winner Mike Tindall being afforded the week off by manager Martin Johnson, the Bath axis of Kiwi-born Hape (right) and Jersey [...]
England new boys will be out to prove points November 18, 2010 A FEW of England’s players have a particular point to prove against Samoa tomorrow, with Martin Johnson using the Test to experiment. Here are three men who’ll be out to impress. NICK EASTER As captain in place of the rested Lewis Moody, Nick has a vital role. Chiefly he must make sure England play with [...]