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. [...]
Edu race claims are condemned by Rangers October 21, 2009 RANGERS last night condemned the “moronic behaviour” of their own supporters alleged to have made racist remarks towards Maurice Edu after Tuesday night’s Champions League defeat by Unirea Urziceni. United States midfielder Edu played no part in the 4-1 defeat but claimed on his Twitter page that he was targeted by his own fans as [...]
SHAW BLASTS GYM MONKEYS October 21, 2009 ENGLAND lock Simon Shaw says modern players spend too long in the gym, at the expense of their technique. Shaw’s blast comes as national boss Martin Johnson faces a huge injury list for the autumn internationals. “We shouldn’t be trying to create gym monkeys with technique, we should be trying to create rugby players,” said [...]
Benitez facing crisis as Reds lurch to fourth loss in a row October 20, 2009 LIVERPOOL (1) vs LYON (2) LIVERPOOL boss Rafael Benitez admits his side’s three remaining Champions League Group E fixtures have taken on must-win status after last night’s dramatic injury-time defeat at home to Lyon. The Reds went ahead when Yossi Benayoun finished just before half time, but Maxime Gonalons equalised with 18 minutes left and [...]
Gunners denied by late strike October 20, 2009 AZ ALKMAAR (1) vs ARSENAL (1) ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger voiced his frustration after seeing his side’s perfect start to their European campaign ruined in the 93rd minute. A first-half goal from captain Cesc Fabregas looked set to earn the Gunners a third straight win in Champions League Group H, and an eighth in a [...]
Button: Cash not the issue October 20, 2009 TRIUMPHANT Jenson Button will make an emotional return to Brawn GP’s Northamptonshire factory today to personally thank staff for making him a world champion. The British driver, who clinched the title in Brazil on Sunday, will visit his team’s headquarters in Brackley having landed back on home soil yesterday. Button saw many of his colleagues [...]
Captain’s blast was just what we needed, admits Ballack October 20, 2009 MICHAEL BALLACK has revealed how Chelsea’s players held a training ground inquest into the defensive frailties which have threatened to derail their season. The Blues conceded two routine goals from corners in their 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa on Saturday, prompting an angry reaction from captain John Terry. Furious Terry ordered the team enquiry ahead [...]
Ferguson expects United to thrive on plastic pitch October 20, 2009 MANCHESTER UNITED boss Sir Alex Ferguson insists he is not worried about playing CSKA Moscow tonight on an artificial surface. United are looking to maintain a perfect start to their Champions League campaign in the Russian capital, where they won the trophy against Chelsea in 2008. That match was played on grass but this evening’s [...]
Sven rejects Sweden role October 20, 2009 SVEN-GORAN Eriksson has turned his back on the chance to coach the Sweden national team in order to stay with League Two Notts County. Eriksson headed a five-man list of suitors for the job vacated by Lars Lagerback last week. But the 61-year-old has decided he wants to carry on in his role as director [...]
PHIL’S ABSENCE A PAIN IN THE NECK October 20, 2009 WASPS prop Phil Vickery has added to England’s list of casualties after becoming the latest player to be ruled out of the autumn internationals with injury. The former captain, 33, requires neck surgery and will be out for at least three months. The news comes just 24 hours after England lost fellow forward Andrew Sheridan [...]