Pavlyuchenko on mark again but injury sours Spurs’ day February 28, 2010 TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp is facing a central midfield injury crisis that threatens to derail their challenge for a top-four finish. Goals from Roman Pavlyuchenko and Luka Modric earned victory over in-form Everton and ensured Spurs climbed back above Manchester City into fourth place. But the win came at a cost, with Tom Huddlestone joining [...]
Vindicated Benitez aims ‘Barca’ jibe at Allardyce February 28, 2010 LIVERPOOL boss stoked his feud with Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce after seeing his side win a feisty clash at Anfield and keep up the chase for a Champions League spot. Keith Andrews drew Rovers level from the penalty spot after Reds captain Steven Gerrard had put the home side in front. But fit-again Fernando Torres [...]
Ramsey goes under the knife February 28, 2010 ARSENAL youngster Aaron Ramsey is recovering after surgery on the double break to his right leg suffered on Saturday at Stoke. The Wales midfielder, 19, broke his tibia and fibula in a tackle by Ryan Shawcross during the second half of the Gunners’ 3-1 win. Ramsey is out for the rest of the season and [...]
Black Cats still looking for win February 28, 2010 ENGLAND strike hopefuls Darren Bent and Bobby Zamora both drew a blank as Sunderland and Fulham drew 0-0 at the Stadium of Light. A drab match of few chances saw Sunderland, who are just three points above the relegation zone, fail to win for the 14th game in a row. Fulham, unbeaten in eight, climb [...]
Johnson: We tried to play a bit too much February 28, 2010 ENGLAND manager Martin Johnson believes his side paid the price for trying to please their detractors in the defeat to Ireland that wrecked their Grand Slam hopes. A late try from Tommy Bowe killed England’s 100 per cent record in this year’s competition and handed Ireland a dramatic 20-16 victory at Twickenham on Saturday. And [...]
Disappointed Eley eyeing Sochi medal February 28, 2010 SHORT-TRACK speed skater Jon Eley admits he is running out of chances to deliver on his Olympic promise, after another Winter Games passed without success. Eley said nothing less than a medal would do in Vancouver after reaching the final in Torino in 2006, but has now revised his four-year plan to an eight-year mission, [...]
RHINOS BLOWN AWAY BY STORM February 28, 2010 MELBOURNE Storm prevailed 18-10 in a bruising clash as Leeds Rhinos lost in the final of the rugby league World Club Challenge for the second year in succession. Danny McGuire ran the length of the field to put Leeds ahead but the visitors hit back decisively in the last minute through Anthony Quinn. Rhinos hooker [...]
Bath beat Saracens as Exiles go fourth February 28, 2010 SARACENS boss Brendan Venter blamed his side’s failure at set-pieces after their recent slump continued with a 16-14 Premiership defeat at home to resurgent Bath. Wikus van Heerden crossed to give Sarries a half-time advantage but a penalty try and the kicking of Ryan Davis helped the visitors overhaul the hosts. Derick Hougaard, who kicked [...]
Pompey debt is £78m, reveals administrator February 28, 2010 PORTSMOUTH’S administrator has revealed the financially-crippled club’s debt is worse than first thought at around £78m. Andrew Andronikou’s comments came as sports minister Gerry Sutcliffe called for the Premier League to toughen its rules to deter others from following Pompey’s path. “I will probably need another week to get to the bottom of it all,” [...]
Late Rangers beat 10-man Celtic February 28, 2010 FOOTBALL: Rangers extended their lead in the Scottish Premier League to 10 points with a last-gasp 1-0 win in the Old Firm derby with Celtic. Substitute Maurice Edu bundled home the winning goal in the third minute of stoppage time, after having an earlier effort disallowed for offside. Celtic had captain Scott Brown controversially sent [...]