England’s bloom down to Flower December 7, 2010 WHEN England inevitably win the Ashes, the likes of Andrew Strauss and Kevin Pietersen will take the plaudits, but the man who will really deserve huge congratulations is Andy Flower. The kind of consistent success that he has engineered does not happen by chance. The players may be executing it, and very well too, but [...]
We can’t defend, says Arshavin December 7, 2010 FOOTBALL: Arsenal forward Andrey Arshavin admits his side are incapable of defending ahead of tonight’s must-win Champions League clash at home to Partizan Belgrade. Arshavin said: “We struggle all the time in defence. We have to score more than we concede.”
Drogba relishing Marseille return December 7, 2010 FOOTBALL: Chelsea striker Didier Drogba says his return to former club Marseille will be “truly special”. Drogba left the club, who the Blues face in tonight’s Champions League clash, and said: “I am overwhelmed by so many emotions.”
Probe into club debts launched December 7, 2010 FOOTBALL: A British parliamentary inquiry will look into how football clubs are run amid concerns about high levels of debt. Committee chairman John Whittingdale says there is “concern that arrangements are not fit for purpose.”
Warner slams British media December 7, 2010 FOOTBALL: Fifa vice-president Jack Warner has blamed the UK media for England’s failed bid to host the 2018 World Cup. Warner said: “Fifa ExCo as a body could not have voted for England having been insulted by their media in the worst possible way.”
Toon want manager by weekend December 7, 2010 FOOTBALL: Newcastle are hopeful of naming a new manager before Saturday’s clash with Liverpool at St James’ Park. Chris Hughton was axed on Monday after 18 months in charge. Former West Ham manager Alan Pardew is among the favourites to succeed Hughton.
Horner upset Webber hid injury December 7, 2010 FORMULA ONE: Red Bull boss Christian Horner criticised Mark Webber for hiding a shoulder injury during the final races of the season. Webber revealed in his autobiography he broke his shoulder in a bike accident after the Singapore Grand Prix . “I didn’t know about the book, let alone the shoulder,” he said. “It’s upsetting.”
Athletes lead No10 cuts protest December 7, 2010 GENERAL: Protestors handed in a 500,000-signature petition to Downing Street, calling for the £162m School Sports Partnership to be saved. Over 70 athletes have written to David Cameron, saying the policy is “ill-conceived”.
Harry’s Euro entertainers give him pride December 7, 2010 FC TWENTE 3 vs TOTTENHAM 3 TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp believes top spot in Group A is just reward for his side’s buccaneering style following the latest chapter in their thrilling Champions League debut campaign. The north Londoners let the lead slip on three occasions against the Dutch champions, but the result, garnished by Jermain [...]
KP tells Aussies: Adelaide show is just the start December 7, 2010 ENGLAND batsman Kevin Pietersen has warned Australia’s attack to get used to seeing him raise his bat in celebration after claiming to have rediscovered his ruthless touch in Adelaide. Pietersen ended a personal drought of 18 Tests without a century by recording his biggest international score of 227, inspiring England to an innings victory and [...]