Al Faraj completes Portsmouth takeover October 5, 2009 SAUDI property tycoon Ali Al Faraj last night completed his takeover of crisis club Portsmouth after acquiring a 90 per cent share in the Premier League club. Former owner Sulaiman Al Fahim completed his own buy-out of the club just six weeks ago but funds never materialised and players and staff went unpaid. Arab businessman [...]
Dyson hoovers up Links success as McIlroy climbs to the summit October 5, 2009 SIMON DYSON enjoyed the round of his life to claim the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship and move into early Ryder Cup contention. The Englishman fired a final round 66 at St Andrews to hold off the strong challenge of Oliver Wilson and win his fourth Tour event by three strokes. Victory not only took the [...]
Simple for Simon in Ryder Cup race October 5, 2009 THERE may be 12 months still to go before Europe attempt to reclaim the Ryder Cup from the Americans at Celtic Manor, but for Simon Dyson, the dream of a debut appearance is almost a reality. Following a fine performance in last week’s Vivendi Trophy and victory in the Dutch Open in August, Simon went [...]
SPORT IN BRIEF October 5, 2009 Ferguson remarks probed by FAFOOTBALL: The Football Association has asked Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson to explain his remarks about referee Alan Wiley’s alleged lack of fitness. Ferguson said Wiley had struggled to keep pace during United 2-2 draw with Sunderland on Saturday. Tonsillitis floors RadcliffeATHLETICS: Britain’s Paula Radcliffe has been forced to withdraw [...]
Rafa expects Reds to rally after painful Blues defeat October 4, 2009 LIVERPOOL boss Rafael Benitez insisted his side were still in the title race despite watching them slip to a third defeat of the season yesterday, at Stamford Bridge. It is more than 40 years since a team has gone onto win the title after losing three of their opening eight matches, but the Reds chief [...]
Button issued title warning as Vettel reigns in Japan October 4, 2009 SEBASTIAN VETTEL fired a title warning to Jenson Button after claiming an impressive victory in the Japanese Grand Prix. The German Red Bull driver led from start to finish in Suzuka, while Button could only come home in eighth, one place behind his Brawn GP team-mate and closest title rival Rubens Barrichello. The result reduces [...]
Cesc leads rout and insists: ‘I’m staying’ October 4, 2009 ARSENAL captain Cesc Fabregas inspired his side to a comeback rout and then hit out at rumours he is ready to quit the trophy-shy Gunners. Fabregas scored one and set up four other goals, teeing up strikes for Thomas Vermaelen, Robin van Persie, Andrey Arshavin and substitute Theo Walcott. Nicklas Bedntner marked Arsene Wenger’s 13th [...]
Sea The Stars joins the elite with an impressive Arc win October 4, 2009 SEA THE STARS earned his place among racing’s immortals with a stunning victory in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp. The John Oxx-trained colt produced a remarkable finish to became the first horse ever to add Arc success to his 2,000 Guineas and Epsom Derby triumphs. Brilliantly ridden by veteran Mick Kinane, the [...]
Hougaard the hero as Sarries maintain 100 per cent start October 4, 2009 HIGH-FLYING Saracens climbed back to the top of the Premiership table after maintaining their impressive 100 per cent start with a 22-15 victory over Newcastle at Kingston Park. Tries from Richard Haughton, Derick Hougaard and Chris Wyles earned the Sarries a fifth consecutive league win and ensured Brendan Venter’s side went into the European break [...]
Capello ignores Wenger call on Walcott fitness October 4, 2009 FABIO CAPELLO last night ignored the advice of Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger and decided against handing Theo Walcott and instant England recall. The Arsenal youngster has missed the first six weeks of the season with a back injury but marked his return to first-team action with a goal in the 6-2 romp over Blackburn yesterday. [...]