SPORT IN BRIEF October 15, 2009 Kroenke ups the stakesFOOTBALL: Arsenal director Stan Kroenke is closing in on making an offer for the north London club after increasing his share again yesterday. The American bought 90 more shares to take his share to 28.9 per cent – just short of the 29.9 per cent needed to trigger a formal takeover bid. [...]
YEUNG PLANS 40M SPENDING SPREE October 15, 2009 NEW Birmingham City owner Carson Yeung has vowed to invest up to £40m on players in the January transfer window. The Hong Kong businessman fronted the media for the first time since completing his £81.5m takeover of the club a week ago and offered his backing to manager Alex McLeish. “I will talk to Alex [...]
Crouch at double as Capello aims Obama jibe at Beckham October 14, 2009 ENGLAND (3) vs BELARUS (0)HEAD COACH Fabio Capello compared David Beckham to US President Barack Obama after the veteran midfielder’s cameo helped England end their World Cup qualifying campaign in triumphant style. Tottenham striker Peter Crouch caught the eye with two goals, taking his tally to 18 England strikes from 17 starts, while Manchester City [...]
Nervy Argentina seal place at the last October 14, 2009 DIEGO MARADONA was able to breathe a huge sigh of relief last night after his Argentina side secured their place at next summer’s finals with a nervy 1-0 win in Uruguay. Defeat in their final qualifier could have knocked the two-time champions out altogether, or at least sent them into a play-off. But a scrappy [...]
Sarries aiming October 14, 2009 HIGH-FLYING Saracens have been boosted by the return of England captain Steve Borthwick as they look to maintain their 100 per cent winning start to the season against Jonny Wilkinson’s Toulon in tonight’s Challenge Cup clash. Borthwick has missed the last two Sarries matches with an eye injury and joins the likes of Brad Barritt, [...]
Megson: Fergie’s been hung out to dry October 14, 2009 BOLTON manager Gary Megson insists Manchester United counterpart Sir Alex Ferguson has been unfairly criticised for his attack on referee Alan Wiley. Ferguson has been asked by the Football Association to explain the remarks, in which he said Wiley had struggled to keep pace with play and “needed a rest”. The United chief has since [...]
Gold keen to Hammer out a deal October 14, 2009 FORMER Birmingham chairman David Gold insists he is not put off investing in West Ham by their pile of debt. Gold and former Blues co-owner David Sullivan are thought to be interested in buying the Hammers, who are owned largely by Icelandic bank Straumur-Burdaras. But while Sullivan has expressed concerns at the amount the east [...]
Torrance in dark over Cup invite October 14, 2009 SAM TORRANCE admits he is in the dark over an invite from Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie to deliver a motivational speech to the 2010 side. Montgomerie yesterday revealed his intention to call upon Ryder Cup greats such as Torrance, Bernhard Langer, Ian Woosnam and Nick Faldo to inspire the Europeans to beat the United [...]
SPORT IN BRIEF October 14, 2009 Saudis on verge of Reds dealFOOTBALL: The Saudi prince in talks to buy a stake in Liverpool has revealed he is on the verge of concluding a deal with Reds co-owner George Gillett. American Gillett, who owns 50 per cent of the club, jetted out to Riyadh this week for further negotiations with Prince Faisal. [...]
Sabres through after T&T stun IPL champions October 14, 2009 SOMERSET SABRES secured their place in the Super Eights of the inaugural Champions League after Trinidad & Tobago edged out Deccan Chargers in a thriller. Fast bowler Dwayne Bravo conceded just four runs from the final over to ensure the Indian Premier League champions fell three runs short of their victory target. Retired Australian Adam [...]