Time is right for Allan to make return February 3, 2010 LOSING Ottis Gibson as bowling coach was a huge blow for Andy Flower and his England coaching team. He was highly-respected in the ranks, especially among the seamers, and it’s credit to him that the likes of Stuart Broad and James Anderson are now recognised among the world’s elite. But it is because of his [...]
Real pour scorn on Man City February 3, 2010 REAL Madrid have added to criticism of Manchester City’s transfer dealings by portraying as amateurish the Premier League club’s efforts to sign midfielder Fernando Gago. City revived their interest in Gago late on Monday, shortly before the transfer deadline, after a work permit hearing thwarted a deal for Parma’s McDonald Mariga. But the 11th-hour move [...]
On-fire Rooney’s close to being best in the world, says Giggs February 3, 2010 RYAN GIGGS claims Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney is close to being one of the best players in the world at the moment. The England striker took his goal tally to 21 for the season with a sensational second goal in United’s 3-1 crushing of title rivals Arsenal at the weekend. And veteran Giggs believes [...]
Virgin Racing ready to make history as F1’s first digital car makes test debut February 3, 2010 NEWCOMERS Virgin Racing have launched their revolutionary car – the first to be designed, built and tested entirely on computer. Driver Timo Glock, who has only raced the car on a simulator, will test the VR-01 in the flesh for the first time today at Silverstone. The design process for F1 cars typically takes into [...]
Ex-champs head Aintree list February 3, 2010 RACING: Each of the last three Grand National winners have been entered for renewal for the 2010 race, on 10 April. Last year’s 100-1 hero Mon Mome and runner-up Comply Or Die, who won in 2008, and 2007 champion Silver Birch are in included in a 112-horse list – the lowest since 2000. Comply Or [...]
Bastareaud gets French recall February 3, 2010 RUGBY UNION: France have recalled centre Mathieu Bastareaud and Benjamin Fall to the side to take on Scotland in their Six Nations opener at Murrayfield on Sunday. Stade Francais star Bastareaud regains his place despite lying about being assaulted in New Zealand in June. Full-back Clement Poitrenaud, wing Aurelien Rougerie and flanker Fulgence Ouedraogo also [...]
Woods should show humility February 3, 2010 GOLF: Legendary Tom Watson believes Tiger Woods has to “show some humility” when he returns to the golfing circuit. The world No1 is currently taking time out to attend to his private life after allegations of marital affairs emerged at the end of last year. Watson said: “He messed up. He knows he messed up. [...]
Terry’s focus is Chelsea, insists Carlo February 2, 2010 HULL CITY 1 CHELSEA 1 CHELSEA boss Carlo Ancelotti insists John Terry’s focus remains solely on Chelsea’s title charge after his side missed out on the chance to go four points clear at the top of the table. Blues captain Terry was booed throughout by Hull fans following widespread reports he had an alleged affair [...]
John must go to take heat off team February 2, 2010 IT MAY be a wrench, but for his and England’s sake the best thing John Terry can do is relinquish the captaincy of the national team. Terry is in the full glare of the media spotlight following allegations he conducted an affair with the ex-girlfriend of his England team-mate Wayne Bridge. That attention is not [...]
England go for the jugular February 2, 2010 ENGLAND manager Martin Johnson has thrown caution to the wind and named a bold line-up for Saturday’s Six Nations opener against Wales. Sale’s Mathew Tait will provide a more attacking option at outside centre on his first start since the 2007 World Cup final, while sparky Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care is also recalled. Johnson’s arsenal [...]