Rooney’s back for Battle of Britain, says Ferguson September 12, 2010 SIR ALEX FERGUSON has confirmed Wayne Rooney will return to the Manchester United squad for tomorrow’s Battle of Britain with Rangers. The England striker was left out of Saturday’s 3-3 draw with former club Everton to avoid the “terrible abuse” he is subjected to at Goodison Park. Ferguson was worried the abuse would be even [...]
Crocked Zamora starts long recovery after successful op September 12, 2010 FULHAM striker Bobby Zamora last night underwent a successful operation on the broken leg he suffered against Wolves on Saturday. The England international suffered a broken fibula after falling awkwardly under a challenge from Karl Henry during the 2-1 victory at Craven Cottage. Zamora was given oxygen on the pitch before being stretchered off and [...]
Wenger: Clubs in debt don’t deserve silverware September 12, 2010 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger says clubs who accumulate large debts do not deserve to win major titles. The Gunners boss is frustrated that clubs such as Barcelona, Real Madrid and last season’s Champions League winners Inter Milan regularly compete for honours despite hugely overspending. Wenger has thrown his weight behind Uefa plans to introduce new [...]
SPORT | IN BRIEF September 12, 2010 US Open final postponed TENNIS: The US Open men’s singles final between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic was declared a wash-out last night and postponed until today after heavy rain at Flushing Meadows. It is the third year in a row that the US Open final has been played on a Monday night with the match expected to [...]
WINNERS & LOSERS September 12, 2010 A WEEKEND is a long time in sport, as this lot will attest. But while for some it was one to remember, others may wish they had never got out of bed. WINNER ANDREW STRAUSS Captain Marvel was at it again at Headingley yesterday, silencing his one-day doubters with a magificent century to guide England to [...]
Saamidd and Rewilding to land Frankie huge double September 9, 2010 The Ladbrokes St Leger (3.20pm), the world’s oldest classic, is tomorrow’s highlight and Frankie Dettori will be trying to win the race for a sixth time. He was second on favourite Kite Wood in last year’s renewal, just beaten by stablemate Mastery, but he looks to have an even better chance this time around. REWILDING [...]
The INSIDER September 9, 2010 I can’t claim that Doncaster has been my most successful track but I’m hoping that this week’s forays into the betting ring will prove more successful. The two-year-old form in England this year has been dominated by Richard Hannon and there is no doubt that Zebedee will try and uphold the stable’s wonderful form. However, [...]
Toffees have the power to cause another shock September 9, 2010 EVERTON vs MANCHESTER UNITED IT’S been a disappointing start to the season for David Moyes and his Everton side, having picked up just one point from their first three games. The fact that they’ve only scored one goal has to be a worry and the Scotsman would definitely want his team to be in better [...]
I won’t turn down England, says Harry September 9, 2010 HARRY REDKNAPP admitted last night he would not turn down the England manager’s job if the Football Association came calling in two years’ time. The Tottenham manager is red-hot favourite to succeed Fabio Capello, who has confirmed he will stand down as boss after Euro 2012. Redknapp has played down any links with the job [...]
Walcott out for up to six weeks to add to Wenger’s woe September 9, 2010 ARSENE WENGER has spoken of another nightmare international week after Theo Walcott was ruled out for up to six weeks with an ankle injury. The 21-year-old winger was stretchered off after just 13 minutes of England’s 3-1 victory over Switzerland on Tuesday night. Walcott joins Robin van Persie in the queue for the treatment table [...]