Honours even as drop rivals battle in the mud February 17, 2010 WIGAN(0) v/s BOLTON(0) WIGAN and Bolton remain embroiled in a relegation dogfight as the Lancashire rivals shared a rather predictable bore draw at a muddy DW Stadium. The hosts had the better of the game on a horrendous surface, with Charles N’Zogbia coming closest the snatching the points with an effort which came off a [...]
Vieira back in the dock after Whelan clash February 17, 2010 MANCHESTER CITY’S Patrick Vieira is back in hot water with Football Association chiefs after being charged with violent conduct. The Frenchman, 33, appeared to kick out at Stoke’s Glenn Whelan in the 1-1 draw on Tuesday night. He went unpunished by referee Alan Wiley, prompting Stoke boss Tony Pulis to call for consistency after drawing [...]
SPORT | IN BRIEF February 17, 2010 Binocular out of Cheltenham HORSE RACING: Binocular has been ruled out of the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham with a muscle problem. Nicky Henderson’s pre-race favourite, who finished third behind Punjabi last term, was diagnosed with the problem after being sent for scans following disappointing runs at Newcastle and Kempton. Trainer Henderson said: “We feel we [...]
FLANNERY BANNED FOR SIX WEEKS February 17, 2010 ENGLAND received a boost yesterday when Ireland hooker Jerry Flannery was banned for six weeks for kicking France winger Alexis Palisson. Flannery, who pleaded guilty at a hearing, will miss Ireland’s three remaining Six Nations fixtures, including their visit to Twickenham on 27 February. His ban runs up until 29 March.
White-hot Rooney runs riot in Milan February 16, 2010 AC MILAN v/s MANCHESTER UTD SIR ALEX FERGUSON heaped praise on striker Wayne Rooney after his two-goal show ensured Manchester United drew first blood in a thrilling Champions League last-16 clash at the San Siro. Rooney stole the limelight from England team-mate David Beckham by heading home twice in the space of eight second half [...]
Stoke fume at disallowed goal as City go fourth February 16, 2010 STOKE CITY v/s MANCHESTER CITY STOKE boss Tony Pulis was left fuming after his ten-man team were denied a last-gasp winner – leaving Manchester City to climb into the top four. The Potters thought they had clinched victory when Ryan Shawcross headed home a trademark Rory Delap throw-in deep into stoppage time. But referee Alan [...]
Campbell set for Euro return February 16, 2010 FC PORTO v/s ARSENAL TONIGHT – ITV 1, KO 7.45 IT MAY have seemed unlikely when he signed for Notts County six months ago, but veteran defender Sol Campbell is poised to make a sensational Champions League comeback tonight when Arsenal face Porto. The 35-year-old, who rejoined the Gunners on a free transfer in January, [...]
Wenger cool on Champs League play-off plans February 16, 2010 ARSENE Wenger has voiced his opposition to Premier League proposals to introduce a play-off for the fourth Champions League spot. League chiefs are considering an overhaul of the current system that would see teams from fourth to seventh battle it out for the lucrative place. But Arsenal manager Wenger, whose team have qualified for the [...]
Injury ends medal hopes for Gillings February 16, 2010 BRITAIN’S Zoe Gillings saw her hopes of a medal disappear in the women’s snowboard cross last night after crashing out at the semi-final stage with a foot injury. Gillings, one of Britain’s biggest claims for a medal in Vancouver, qualified easily in eighth place for the last 16, despite a second round fall. But amid [...]
Finding that match-winner is England’s aim in Dubai February 16, 2010 CAPTAIN Paul Collingwood talked about this being a big week for England’s Twenty20 side, but I feel this tour of the middle east is being seen more of a fact-finding mission than the start of a serious assault on the short form of the game. England are still an emerging side in Twenty20 cricket and [...]