Kroenke: New Liverpool owners are good guys October 21, 2010 ARSENAL director Stan Kroenke has backed Liverpool’s latest owners, New England Sports Ventures (NESV), to run the club “the right way”. Kroenke, the Gunners’ largest shareholder, knows fellow Americans NESV, owners of baseball’s Boston Red Sox, from their mutual dealings in sports franchises in the United States. Previous Reds owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett [...]
Death threats for Rooney as striker’s future left in limbo October 21, 2010 MANCHESTER UNITED rebel Wayne Rooney was confronted by death threats over his possible defection to arch-rivals Manchester City last night when a posse of angry fans staged a protest outside his Cheshire home. Police were called to disperse around 40 people, some wearing hoods and balaclavas, who were said to have been brandishing a banner [...]
City can continue fine record against Arsenal October 21, 2010 MANCHESTER CITY vs ARSENAL SUNDAY, 4.00PM, SKY SPORTS 1 MANCHESTER City have now won their last four Premier League games and a victory against Arsenal on Sunday would cement their position as genuine title contenders, regardless of whether they sign Wayne Rooney. They were slightly lucky to beat Blackpool 3-2 last weekend and a number [...]
Titus Mills can land Meehan and Fallon Racing Post Trophy October 21, 2010 kIEREN FALLON has had a solid season, but he is yet to ride a Group One winner since his return from suspension last year and the big races are the ones he desperately wants. However, things could change tomorrow at Doncaster as he has the perfect chance to round off the campaign with TITUS MILLS [...]
the INSIDER October 21, 2010 The flat season is almost over and it’s time for reflection. This year has been a bit peculiar as it has seen my betting turnover fall, mainly coinciding with the World Cup. The bookmakers have declared that I’m the exception as their turnover is up, especially on the World Cup. Ascot was a big winner [...]
Bale hat-trick not enough to rescue Spurs October 20, 2010 INTER MILAN (4) VS TOTTENHAM (3) TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp hailed Gareth Bale as the best left-sided player in the world after his hat-trick brought 10-man Spurs to within a whisker of a sensational draw. A masterful first half of football from Inter left Tottenham four goals and one man down after goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes [...]
ROONEY HITS OUT AT UNITED October 20, 2010 MANCHESTER UNITED rebel Wayne Rooney has come clean over his determination to leave Old Trafford and blamed his decision on the club’s lack of ambition. Rooney questioned United’s ability to continue to win trophies and insisted he had only refused to sign a new contract after failing to receive reassurances they would bring in world-class [...]
Henson still world class, insist suitors Saracens October 20, 2010 SARACENS chiefs believe forgotten man Gavin Henson is still “world class” and could make a huge impact if he decides to relaunch his career at Vicarage Road. And they are ready to let him see out his commitments to television show Strictly Come Dancing if it means clinching a deal for the celebrity Wales centre. [...]
Hodgson fears Torres switch October 20, 2010 NAPOLI VS LIVERPOOL LIVERPOOL manager Roy Hodgson has admitted striker Fernando Torres could jump ship for Manchester United if they lose their own prize asset, Wayne Rooney. Torres has emerged as the most likely target for Sir Alex Ferguson if, as expected, the United manager grants Rooney’s wish to leave Old Trafford. “I think I’d [...]
Mancini plays down January mega deal October 20, 2010 MANCHESTER CITY manager Roberto Mancini has played down speculation that he is planning to make a sensational move for Wayne Rooney and insists he expects the striker to stay at Manchester United. Despite describing Rooney as a “great player” Mancini denied that his club have made any contact with the England ace and ruled out [...]