Carlo calls on stars as Blues lose top spot November 28, 2010 NEWCASTLE (1) v/s CHELSEA (1) CHELSEA manager Carlo Ancelotti is preparing to fast-track John Terry and Frank Lampard back into action after seeing his side lose top spot in the Premier League for the first time since April. The Blues’ dire run of league form continued yesterday at Newcastle, where they needed a Salomon Kalou [...]
Gutsy Cook repays selectors’ faith November 28, 2010 OUR cricket columnist, former England batsman and Warwickshire chairman Andy Lloyd, has been poring over all the Ashes action. Here he dissects what he’s learned from the play so far. THROW IN THE TOWEL England have shown they have terrific resolve. For the first three days they didn’t play badly but things did not go [...]
Woodward: England look good for 2011 November 28, 2010 ENGLAND (11) v/s SOUTH AFRICA (21) WORLD CUP winning coach Sir Clive Woodward has declared England’s autumn campaign a success despite the team ending their year by being outmuscled by South Africa. Martin Johnson’s emerging side failed to maintain the momentum of an encouraging November on Saturday as the grizzled Springboks taught them a lesson [...]
Positions now nailed down, says Johnson November 28, 2010 ENGLAND manager Martin Johnson insists every member of his team has come out of a gruelling autumn campaign a better player. And he believes they will go from strength to strength as they gear up for an assault on the World Cup next year. “There is a huge amount of potential in this team and [...]
Late Lennon strike adds more weight to Harry’s title claims November 28, 2010 TOTTENHAM (2) v/s LIVERPOOL (1) TOTTENHAM boss Harry Redknapp warned his side’s title rivals to write his charges off at their peril as Aaron Lennon’s injury-time goal put the seal on another comeback victory. After last weekend’s historic derby win over Arsenal, Redknapp suggested Spurs were capable of mounting a serious title challenge. And after overturning [...]
Federer clinches London title against tired Nadal November 28, 2010 SWISS ace Roger Federer won the season ending ATP Tour Finals time for a record equalling fifth time at the expense of his great rival Rafael Nadal. Federer overcame the world No1 in three sets to draw level with Pete Sampras and Ivan Lendl, and claim his first victory in this tournament since it moved to [...]
Wenger: It’s easier to sort home form November 28, 2010 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger believes his side’s patchy home form won’t be a barrier to them challenging for the Premier League title. The Gunners moved to the top of the table, albeit for just a few hours, on Saturday following another impressive win on the road, this time 4-2 at Aston Villa. Arsenal have amassed 17 [...]
Kaymer completes dream year by finishing as Europe’s top man November 28, 2010 GERMANY’S Martin Kaymer has become the European Tour’s youngest No1 since Ronan Rafferty 21 years ago, securing top spot in the money list during his final round at the Dubai World Championship. Kaymer’s closest rival, his Ryder Cup teammate Graeme McDowell, applied some late pressure with a final round 68, but missed out on the [...]
Froch targets a big name November 28, 2010 BOXING: Britain’s Karl Froch is targeting the likes of Glen Johnson and Andre Ward after reclaiming the WBC super-middleweight title following a unanimous points victory over Arthur Abraham in Helsinki. Froch said: “I can’t just defend my title against bum of the month. I have to get in there and fight Glen Johnson and Andre Ward, [...]
Panorama ‘won’t harm bid’ November 28, 2010 FOOTBALL: Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt has been assured by FIFA delegates that England’s 2018 World Cup bid will not be adversely affected by tonight’s Panorama programme. Bid leader Andy Anson accused the BBC of being “unpatriotic” for broadcasting an investigation into FIFA three days before the vote to decide the 2018 hosts. “The FIFA delegates [...]