SPORT IN BRIEF November 12, 2009 MANNY’S WARNING TO COTTOPOUND-FOR-POUND king Manny Pacquiao insists he is feeling stronger than ever ahead of his mega-fight with Miguel Cotto in Las Vegas on Sunday morning. Pacquiao moves up to welterweight to take on the WBO king in a bout both claim to be the most important of their careers. Both have shown a [...]
Six depart 2018 bid November 12, 2009 MANCHESTER UNITED chief executive David Gill and former Birmingham City director Karren Brady are among six members to stand down as members of England’s 2018 World Cup bid team yesterday as part of a streamline decision-making process. The pair were joined by Sports Minister Gerry Sutcliffe, Sir Keith Mills, Sir Martin Sorrell and Simon Johnson [...]
Capello shock after Young turns down England call November 11, 2009 FABIO CAPELLO was dealt a surprising blow yesterday after full-back Luke Young sensationally rejected his call-up for England’s friendly clash with Brazil on Saturday – before announcing his retirement from international football. The Aston Villa right back was given the nod to join the squad on the flight to Qatar after first-choice Glen Johnson withdrew [...]
It’s mine and I’m here to stay November 11, 2009 POSSESSION is nine tenths of the law as they say, so few will begrudge the sight of Shane Geraghty running out at Twickenham in the famous all-white of England on Saturday. Rejuvenated by a move to Northampton from London Irish in the closed season, the stylish back impressed team boss Martin Johnson sufficiently enough to [...]
Pavlyuchenko demands exit from Spurs November 11, 2009 TOTTENHAM striker Roman Pavlyuchenko is plotting his route out of White Hart Lane after telling boss Harry Redknapp he wants to leave the club in January. The Russian is yet to start a Premier League game for Spurs this season and now fears for his place in Russia’s World Cup squad if he doesn’t play [...]
KP wont be rushed into England return November 11, 2009 KEVIN PIETERSEN touched down in South Africa to join the England squad yesterday – but warned he will not be rushed into a comeback. The Hampshire batsman has spent three months recovering from an Achilles tendon injury, but is now back to full fitness and ready to return against his native country. Pietersen flew into [...]
Bosingwa out for three months after knee op November 11, 2009 PREMIER League leaders Chelsea have been dealt a hammer blow with the news that Jose Bosingwa could be out for up to three months after undergoing knee surgery. The Portuguese international, who signed in a £16.3m deal from Porto in May 2008, has been out since mid-October with the problem and may have to wait [...]
SPORT IN BRIEF November 11, 2009 GERMANY MOURN KEEPER ENKETHE widow of Germany goalkeeper Robert Enke, who committed suicide by running in front a train on Tuesday, has revealed he had been battling depression since 2003. Wife Teresa told how Enke failed to overcome the death of his daughter Lara, who died of a rare heart condition in 2006 at the [...]
Pumas try untested back trio November 11, 2009 ARGENTINA are to unleash an unfamiliar back division on England this Saturday following injuries to key players. The Pumas are without playmakers Juan Martin Hernandez and Felipe Contepmoi for the clash at Twickenham, while Leicester winger Lucas Amorosino and Harlequins’ Gonzalo Camacho are also missing. In their place, coach Santiago Phelan has called up London [...]
Jerry’s in for Ireland November 11, 2009 JERRY FLANNERY has won his battle to be fit for Ireland’s crunch autumn opener against Australia on Saturday. The Munster hooker has been suffering with a calf injury but takes his place in the Irish XV alongside Test debutant prop, Cian Healy, of Leinster. Healy, 22, gets the nod in place of Marcus Horan, who [...]