Former umpire Shepherd dies October 28, 2009 CRICKET: English former umpire David Shepherd has died at the age of 68 after a battle with cancer. Shepherd officiated in 92 Tests and 172 one-day internationals, with only West Indies’ Steve Bucknor and South Africa’s Rudi Koertzen standing in more Tests. The former Gloucestershire batsman, who retired in 2005, was infamous for his hop [...]
FA probe Barnsley crowd chaos October 28, 2009 FOOTBALL: The Football Association are to investigate the crowd trouble during Tuesday’s Carling Cup match between Barnsley and Manchester United. The FA is awaiting statements from a crowd control adviser and referee Chris Foy after several incidents were reported. Seven fans were arrested at the game after trouble erupted at half time, with two more [...]
Ballesteros on the mend October 28, 2009 GOLF: Seve Ballesteros says his latest treatment has been successful and checks show his recovery from brain cancer is going well. The five-time major winner, 52, said an aggressive radiotherapy treatment used over the last six weeks had provided “very positive” results.
Ancelotti in dreamland as Chelsea soar October 28, 2009 CHELSEA (4) vs BOLTON (0) CHELSEA boss Carlo Ancelotti demanded his side continue their good work after seeing them destroy Bolton to cruise into the quarter-finals of the Carling Cup. First-half goals from Salomon Kalou and Florent Malouda put the home side in charge before Deco and substitute Didier Drogba completed the rout after the [...]
Hull deny sacking Brown as bookies suspend betting October 28, 2009 HULL CITY last night insisted manager Phil Brown had not been sacked and played down a warning from auditors about the club’s ability to stay solvent. Some bookmakers suspended betting on the under-fire Tigers boss to be the next top flight manager to go, after rumours spread that he had been fired. But Hull, who [...]
Roque on target in five-star City rout October 28, 2009 MANCHESTER CITY (5) vs SCUNTHORPE (1) STRIKER Roque Santa Cruz opened his account for Manchester City as the Blues booked their place in the quarter-finals in emphatic fashion. Scunthorpe put up initial resistance, Jonathan Forte equalising after Stepehen Ireland had given the home side the lead. But further goals from £18m summer signing Santa Cruz, [...]
Portsmouth hit with indefinite transfer ban October 28, 2009 PORTSMOUTH have been banned from making any new signings until they settle transfer debts owed to other clubs. The Premier League blocked Pompey boss Paul Hart from bringing free agent Eugen Bopp to the south coast on Monday. And the Fratton Park outfit will be unable to sign new players until further notice, raising fresh [...]
Merida earns high marks from Wenger October 28, 2009 ARSENAL (2) vs LIVERPOOL (1) ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger cited Fran Merida as the perfect example of his club’s philosophy after the young midfielder propelled the Gunners into the Carling Cup last eight. The skilful Spanish 19-year-old set the home side on their way with his first senior goal, a rasping strike that beat Diego [...]
Keane spot on as Spurs ease past Toffees October 27, 2009 TOTTENHAM (2)EVERTON (0)TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp challenged David Bentley to prove he deserves to be a regular after the out-of-favour midfielder helped Spurs reach the Carling Cup quarter-finals. Bentley set up Tom Huddlestone to half-volley the opener, before Robbie Keane added a second, the striker netting a rebound from his own penalty. It was a [...]
Ashley to sell naming rights after taking Toon off market October 27, 2009 NEWCASTLE owner Mike Ashley last night officially took the club off the market and appointed caretaker boss Chris Hughton as the team’s permanent manager. The announcement brought to an end months of extreme uncertainty, triggered by the club’s relegation from the Premier League in May and Ashley’s subsequent decision to put them up for sale. [...]