It’s a tense time for Fabio’s fringes May 31, 2010 WATCHING the anguish on the faces of those players unsure of their place in the World Cup squad, brings back daunting memories. It wasn’t quite so bad for me in 1986 as I had played a lot of the build-up and was pretty sure I would be included, but 1990 was quite different. Basically, it [...]
Capello buoyed by “very positive” talks as FA chiefs look to secure his future May 31, 2010 FABIO CAPELLO was said to have held “very positive” talks with Club England chairman Sir Dave Richards last night to iron out his future. The Italian is said to want assurances from Richards before agreeing to write off a release clause in his contract and commit his future until 2012. The clause states that either [...]
I’ll bring Euro joy to Real in two years, vows Mourinho May 31, 2010 JOSE MOURINHO has targeted Champions League success with Real Madrid within two years after officially being unveiled as the Spanish giants’ new coach yesterday. The Portuguese coach joined Real on a four-year deal after leading Inter Milan to an unprecedented Italian treble, including a first European Cup success in 45 years. And the ex-Chelsea boss [...]
Steve’s showing some-Finn rather special for England May 31, 2010 CAPTAIN Andrew Strauss hailed new strike bowling sensation Steven Finn after his man-of-the-match display set up a comfortable victory over Bangladesh in the first Test at Lord’s. The 6ft 7in Middlesex pace man completed a nine-wicket haul in only his third Test match as England wrapped up an eight-wicket victory in the first game of [...]
200-up Nadal on course to reclaim title May 31, 2010 RAFAEL NADAL buried his French Open demons to chalk up his 200th victory on clay and waltz into the quarter-finals at Roland Garros. The four-time champion suffered a shock defeat to Robin Soderling at this stage last year, but never looked in any danger of repeating the feat, comfortably beating young Brazilian Thomasz Bellucci in [...]
Sarries step up revenge bid with double signing May 31, 2010 BEATEN Premiership finalists Saracens have completed their recruitment for next season by clinching the signings of Nils Mordt and Matt Parr. Zimbabwean-born centre Mordt is an England Saxons and Sevens international who has had spells at London Irish, Northampton and Harlequins. Also on board is loosehead prop Parr, who returns to the top-flight from Nottingham [...]
We follow the best summer weather around the world, it’s not such a bad life May 31, 2010 IN just under two weeks time, all eyes will be on Rio Ferdinand when he leads his England side for the football World Cup in South Africa. First though, is the turn of another, less high-profile, England skipper to entertain the crowds for the Mint Polo in the Park event, at Hurlingham, starting on Friday. [...]
Palace face closure threat May 31, 2010 CRYSTAL PALACE face liquidation if the consortium trying to buy the stricken Championship club don’t reach an agreement by 3pm this afternoon. CPFC2010 has been given the deadline by Agilo, the hedge fund that put the club in administration in January. The consortium of local businessmen, fronted by Eagles’ fans Steve Parish and Martin Long, [...]
Toffees land striker Beckford May 31, 2010 EVERTON have strengthened their attacking options by completing the signing of striker Jermaine Beckford on a four-year deal. The out-of-contract 26-year-old moves to Goodison Park on a free transfer after helping Leeds gain promotion to the Championship with 31 goals.
Barca still chasing Fabregas May 31, 2010 BARCELONA president Joan Laporte says he is still trying to sign Cesc Fabregas this summer – but admits he faces a tough job to lure him from Arsenal. “We are working on it,” Laporte said. “We will try to achieve his signature and if we don’t get there with time, at least we will have [...]