SPORT IN BRIEF October 22, 2009 Garcia makes early chargeGOLF: Defending champion Sergio Garcia fired an eight-under-par 63 to take an opening round lead in a weather-affected Castello Masters in Spain. Garcia, playing on his home course and looking for to defend a title for the first time in his career, turned in a six-under 29 but then suffered as the [...]
Heroes of sport that touched England’s great cricket legend October 21, 2009 MY SPORTING HEROESBY IAN BOTHAMMainstream, £18.99 WHEN AN icon such as Sir Ian Botham lists you among his sporting heroes, then you know you have a story to tell. Fresh from the success of his 2007 autobiography Head On, England’s finest all-round cricketer is back with My Sporting Heroes – a light-hearted look at the [...]
Lampard finally ends his goal drought as Chelsea edge closer October 21, 2009 CHELSEA (4) vs ATLETICO MADRID (0) FRANK LAMPARD admitted his relief at ending his goal drought after helping Chelsea take another step closer to the Champions League knockout stages. Lampard capped a comprehensive display by lashing home from 20 yards to end a barren run of 10 matches without a goal in all competitions.Salomon Kalou [...]
Valencia seals victory for a patient United October 21, 2009 CSKA MOSCOW (0) vs MANCHESTER UTD (1) SIR ALEX FERGUSON hailed a job well done after his Manchester United side put themselves on the brink of qualifying for the Champions League knockout stages with a hard-fought victory over CSKA Moscow. Antonio Valencia’s strike four minutes from time maintained United’s 100 per cent record in the [...]
Women’s boss Powell in Grimsby frame October 21, 2009 HOPE POWELL, the manager of the England women’s team, has emerged as a shock contender to take charge of League Two Grimsby in what would be an historic appointment. No woman has ever managed a Football League club before but Powell, who has coached the national team for 11 years, is believed to be in [...]
United will receive a Reds backlash, predicts Carragher October 21, 2009 JAMIE CARRAGHER insist Manchester United will face the wrath of a wounded Liverpool side on Sunday as the Reds look to end their worst run of form in 22 years. Boss Rafael Benitez came under fire from some sections of the Liverpool fans as the side slumped to their fourth successive trot and sixth of [...]
Strachan tipped to take Southgate’s place at Boro October 21, 2009 FORMER Celtic manager Gordon Strachan is the hot favourite to be named Middlesbrough manager following Gareth Southgate’s sacking. Eyebrows were raised when Boro axed Southgate after Tuesday night’s 2-0 win over Derby, a result that left them just one point off the top of the Championship. Chairman Steve Gibson yesterday explained that he had decided [...]
Hodgson pledges future to Fulham October 21, 2009 FULHAM manager Roy Hodgson has given his side a boost ahead of tonight’s crunch Europa League clash with Roma by pledging his future to the club. Hodgson has been linked with both the Sweden and Norway national team jobs, but the 62-year-old insists he wants to stay at Craven Cottage. “It’s very nice to be [...]
Branson set to pull plug on Brawn deal October 21, 2009 SIR RICHARD Branson has hinted that his Virgin brand may be about to withdraw its support of Brawn GP after their dazzling debut season. The team won both the drivers’ and constructors’ championships in their maiden season, with British racer Jenson Button sealing the triumph on Sunday in Brazil. But that success is set to [...]
SPORT IN BRIEF October 21, 2009 Kaymer aiming for top spotGOLF: Martin Kaymer is looking to reclaim his lead in the Race of Dubai this weekend when he makes his comeback in the Castello Masters in Portugal. German Kaymer has missed two months with a foot injury and has since been overtaken by Lee Westwood and Rory McIlroy in the standings. [...]