CITY VIEWS: IS GIANFRANCO ZOLA TOO NICE TO KEEP WEST HAM UP? March 29, 2010 SUSHIL PATEL | MIZUHO “Zola’s a nice guy but too nice. He needs to have a bit of oomph to get the guys going. The fans are fantastic there – even as a non-West Ham supporter. It’s hard to sack him because he is a nice guy, but Gold and Sullivan need to sort it [...]
Platini welcomes Labour plans to boost fan power March 29, 2010 EUROPEAN chief Michel Platini has thrown his support behind Labour proposals to give fans greater rights to own stakes in their clubs. Under plans set be included in the government’s manifesto for this year’s election, clubs could be forced to hand up to 25 per cent of shares to supporters. Fans would be given first [...]
Hamilton slammed by Aussie minister March 29, 2010 JUST when Lewis Hamilton was wondering how a turbulent few days could get any worse, the British racer was labelled a “dickhead” by an Australian politician. Former world champion Hamilton suffered the ignominy of being arrested and having his personal luxury Mercedes impounded after pulling a boy-racer-style stunt in the streets of Melbourne on Friday. [...]
Change to tackling law is agreed March 29, 2010 ENGLISH rugby chiefs last night agreed to tweak the rule in tackling in a bid to improve entertainment value in the Guinness Premiership. The number of tries have fallen 38 per cent to less than three per match this year, prompting officials to meet and discuss plans to make tacklers roll away from those who [...]
Owner Reynolds slapped with three month ban after Fallon incident March 29, 2010 RACEHORSE owner David Reynolds has been handed a three-month ban and a £10,000 fine following his alleged assault on jockey Kieren Fallon earlier this month. Reynolds was called before a British Horseracing Authority hearing yesterday after confronting Fallon and a rival owner at the end of a race at Lingfield on 20 March. The incident [...]
You wouldn’t bet against Els March 29, 2010 ERNIE ELS joked at Bay Hill this week that he might put 10 grand on himself to win the US Masters. The way he’s playing right now, I reckon he should double it – I certainly wouldn’t bet against him. Ernie is playing out of his skin right now and has timed his impressive return [...]
James will say sorry to Gatland March 29, 2010 RUGBY UNION: Exiled wing Tom James will apologise to Wales coach Warren Gatland following his walk-out before the 33-10 Six Nations win over Italy. The 22-year-old stormed out of the camp three days before the game after hearing Gatland had handed a debut to 18-year-old Ospreys starlet Tom Prydie. James’ Blues coach Dai Young said: [...]
Banned Yousuf calls it a day March 29, 2010 CRICKET: Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf has officially retired from international cricket in protest of his indefinite suspension. The 35-year-old batsman was banned along with team-mate Younus Khan following an enquiry into the recent tour of Australia where “infighting brought down the whole team”. Yousuf said: “I always played for my country and if my [...]
Pink balls receive punishment March 29, 2010 CRICKET: Opening pair Michael Di Venuto (131) and Kyle Coetzer (123no) both made mincemeat of the revolutionary pink balls as Durham kicked off the start of the English cricket season with a run feast in Abu Dhabi. Taking on an MCC XI in the historic season opener, the county champions raced to 329-3 at the [...]
Ruiz plots Haye downfall March 29, 2010 BOXING: Veteran challenger John Ruiz is looking to out-punch David Haye in their WBA heavyweight showdown in Manchester on Saturday. Ruiz, 38, is preparing for an 11th world title fight and believes he needs to hit Haye at a rate of around 50 punches a round to dethrone the Londoner in his first title defence. [...]