All change for Les Bleus February 10, 2010 RUGBY UNION: France have made two enforced changes to their line-up to face champions Ireland in their crunch Six Nations clash in Paris on Saturday. Vincent Clerc of Toulouse and Brive’s Alexis Palisson come in on the wings after Aurelien Rougerie and Benjamin Fall suffered injuries against Scotland at the weekend.
Farah to take on Bekele February 10, 2010 ATHLETICS: European 3,000m indoor champion Mo Farah is to take on three-time Olympic champion Kenenisa Bekele in Birmingham next Saturday. Farah, the British record holder, goes head-to-head with the Ethiopian in the Aviva Grand Prix at the National Indoor Arena.
Lions make a winning start February 10, 2010 CRICKET: England Lions began their tour of the United Arab Emirates with a comfortable 52-run victory over an UAE ‘A’ team in a Twenty20 match in Sharjah. Hampshire’s Michael Lumb top-scored with 42 off 32 balls in a Lions total of 184-5, while Ian Bell hit an unbeaten 37. Spinner James Tredwell finished with 3-22 [...]
City close on Reds in scrap for top four February 9, 2010 MANCHESTER City boss Roberto Mancini hailed new-boy Adam Johnson after the deadline-day signing inspired the Blues to take another step towards their dream of a Champions League spot. Strike duo Carlos Tevez and Emmanuel Adebayor scored the goals for the home side but it was deadline-day signing Johnson who caught the eye on his full [...]
Angry Wenger hits back after Ballack jibe February 9, 2010 ARSENE WENGER has angrily hit out at the British media, accusing them of continually twisting his words. The Arsenal boss felt he was misquoted after his side’s 2-0 defeat to title rivals Chelsea on Sunday when he congratulated the Blues on their victory before adding: “we didn’t get a demonstration of football”. Chelsea midfielder Michael [...]
Italians ready for a battle, warns Moody February 9, 2010 LEWIS MOODY has warned England to expect a strong, physical battle when they lock horns with a powerful Italian side in Rome on Sunday. The Leicester flanker, nicknamed ‘Mad Dog’ for his combative style, is again expected to lead the England front line against an Azzurri front row which is seen by many as the [...]
Jones spared the axe for Scotland visit February 9, 2010 WALES coach Warren Gatland has kept faith with Alun-Wyn Jones for Saturday’s Six Nations clash against Scotland despite his role in last week’s opening defeat to England. Jones was sin-binned at Twickenham and England took full advantage, amassing 17 points without reply on their way to a 30-17 victory. Gatland tore into Jones post-match but [...]
Pompey bid to cut deal over winding-up hearing February 9, 2010 DESPERATE Portsmouth appeared to lurch closer to becoming the first top flight club to go into administration last night when talks with HM Revenue and Customs were believed to have broken down. The south coast outfit is expected to ask for an adjournment when they appear in the High Court this morning to face a [...]
Wigan fail to keep lead again February 9, 2010 TURKEY striker Tuncay netted a late header to preserve Stoke’s unbeaten start to 2010 and plunge Wigan into a relegation battle. Latics midfielder Paul Scharner gave the home side the lead their sparky opening deserved when he headed in from 16 yards in the 14th minute. Striker Hugo Rodallega almost made it 2-0 when his [...]
Murphy sparks Cottage cheers February 9, 2010 FULHAM rediscovered their shooting boots in controversial fashion to condemn struggling Burnley to their 12th top flight defeat of the season. Danny Murphy, David Elm and Bobby Zamora all hit the target against the Clarets, who have just earned just one Premier League point on the road. Fulham tripled their goal haul for the last [...]