Poyet in frame for Blues move November 11, 2010 BRIGHTON AND HOVE ALBION chairman Tony Bloom has paved the way for manager Gus Poyet to make a return to Stamford Bridge as Carlo Ancelotti’s No2 after Ray Wilkins’ sudden departure from Stamford Bridge yesterday. Wilkins, whom Ancelotti credited in his recent autobiography with playing a significant role in last season’s Double winning campaign, left [...]
Alonso single minded on title demands November 11, 2010 CHAMPIONSHIP leader Fernando Alonso insists he will not waste energy worrying about the multitude of title permutations as the season reaches its climax in Abu Dhabi this weekend. The Ferrari driver needs to finish in the top two to guarantee his third world championship, but three other drivers, including Englishman Lewis Hamilton, could yet snatch [...]
Mealamu could still face Scots November 11, 2010 NEW ZEALAND coach Graham Henry still maintains hope of being able to select hooker Keven Mealamu for tomorrow’s match against Scotland at Murrayfield. Mealamu was handed a hefty four-week ban for appearing to headbutt England captain Lewis Moody during last weekend’s victory at Twickenham – the uncapped Hikawera Elliot has been pencilled in to take his [...]
Johnson has a pop at cocky KP November 11, 2010 CRICKET: Aussie strike bowler Mitchell Johnson has taken a swipe at England’s stellar batsman, Kevin Pietersen, labelling the South African-born star “cocky” as the build-up to the first Ashes Test on 26 November intensifies. Pietersen recently claimed he’s “on fire”. Johnson said: “Talking about cocky comments… that’s probably one of them. It’s just how he is.”
Barton accepts FA punishment November 11, 2010 FOOTBALL: Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has admitted a charge of violent conduct and apologised to Morten Gamst Pedersen for the punch that will earn him a three-match ban. He said: “I fully accept that I was in the wrong on and would like to apologise.”
Haye hopes for box office A-Force November 11, 2010 BOXING: David Haye hopes underdog Audley Harrison is at his enigmatic best tomorrow in order to give the paying public “more than a minute’s worth of entertainment”. World heavyweight champion Haye said: “I’m preparing for the best Audley Harrison and I want the best Audley Harrison to turn up.”
Murray survives Cilic scare November 11, 2010 TENNIS: Andy Murray is through to the quarter-finals of the Paris Masters after a tense three set victory over big serving Croat Marin Cilic. The British No1 eventually came through 7-6 (8-6) 3-6 6-3.
Brace yourselves for Australian backlash November 11, 2010 ENGLAND vs AUSTRALIA ENGLAND captain Lewis Moody has warned his charges they will face a team bent on revenge when Australia arrive at Twickenham for tomorrow’s showdown. Martin Johnson’s side pulled off a landmark 21-20 triumph in June when they beat the Wallabies on their own home turf for only the third time outside a [...]
Twickenham passion can inspire famous win November 11, 2010 ENGLAND head into tomorrow’s grudge match against Australia if not riding the crest of a wave, then certainly with a new sense of optimism following last weekend’s rousing second-half comeback against New Zealand. The Wallabies, fresh from a win over Wales in Cardiff, will provide a stern test of our credentials, but England should believe [...]
Wallabies’ talented backs can give visitors the edge November 11, 2010 ENGLAND vs AUSTRALIA TOMORROW, 2.30PM, SKY SPORTS AGAINST the All Blacks last weekend England showed signs of promise without quite managing to set Twickenham alight, but most impressive was Martin Johnson’s reaction to his side’s performance. He acknowledged that his side shone in fits and starts but maintained that good rugby in fits and starts [...]