Pearce lifts lid on Fabio discipline September 24, 2009 ENGLAND Under-21 boss Stuart Pearce believes the secret of Fabio Capello’s success with the senior team is a “two strikes and you’re out” regime. Renowned disciplinarian Capello inherited a squad that was labelled complacent after missing out on Euro 2008. But the Italian has already ensured England’s qualification to next summer’s World Cup, with eight [...]
Potters say sorry to Euell September 24, 2009 STOKE CITY have apologised to Blackpool midfielder Jason Euell after he was racially abused during Stoke’s Carling Cup win at the Britannia Stadium on Tuesday. Police are investigating the allegations from the 32-year-old, who has been supported by manager Ian Holloway. A spectator, detained on the night, has been released on bail and Stoke chief [...]
Turner-Hall out for four months September 24, 2009 ENGLAND manager Martin Johnson’s autumn preparations suffered another heavy blow last night when Harlequins star Jordan Turner-Hall was ruled out for up to four months. Johnson had already been rocked by the loss of centre Riki Flutey and London Irish full-back Delon Armitage. And 21-year-old centre Turner-Hall has become the latest crock, suffering a tear [...]
Borthwick boost for Gloucester clash September 24, 2009 KICKING INTO TOUCH WITHBRENDAN VENTER THREE games into the season we still have a 100 per cent record, and I would be lying if I said we planned for that kind of start to the campaign. But while it’s better to be joint first in the Premiership than sixth, league position is virtually irrelevant after [...]
SPORT IN BRIEF September 24, 2009 Britain and Ireland take leadGOLF: Britain and Ireland took a slender 3-2 lead over Europe on the first day of the Vivendi Trophy in Paris. Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy starred by winning 4&3 on the opening day of fourballs at the St-Nom-la-Breteche course. McIlroy said:“As long as we stay fit there’s no reason why [...]
Crouch nets hat-trick for clinical Spurs September 23, 2009 PRESTON (1) vs TOTTENHAM (5) TOTTENHAM boss Harry Redknapp praised his side’s new-found ruthlessness after Peter Crouch smashed a hat-trick in a rout at Deepdale. Fellow strikers Jermain Defoe and Robbie Keane also hit the target as Spurs booked their place in the last 16, with Chris Brown responding for Preston. And Redknapp, who took [...]
Kalou bags first of season as Cole makes injury comeback September 23, 2009 CHELSEA (1) vs QPR (0) STRIKER Salomon Kalou opened his account for the season as the Blues maintained their 100 per cent start to the campaign. Ivory Coast international Kalou beat the offside trap early in the second half to slot the only goal of the west London derby. Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole played the [...]
Youngster Welbeck gets 10-man United off hook September 23, 2009 MANCHESTER UTD (1) vs WOLVES (0) MANCHESTER UNITED youngster Danny Welbeck gave boss Sir Alex Ferguson a timely reminder of his ability as his strike sent them into round four. The 18-year-old, in his first start of the season, played a neat one-two with Michael Owen before firing low past Marcus Hahnemann in the 67th [...]
City scrape through as Hull mauled September 23, 2009 CAPTAIN Kolo Toure headed his first goal for Manchester City as they came from behind to beat Fulham 2-1 after extra time. The visitors, featuring a raft of changes, took a shock lead against a full-strength City line-up when Hungary midfielder Zoltan Gera rifled in from 25 yards. City dominated possession but did not level [...]
Campbell’s World Cup dream is behind U-turn, say County September 23, 2009 NOTTS COUNTY executive chairman Peter Trembling believes Sol Campbell’s burning desire to play for England was behind his shock decision to quit the club. The League Two outfit confirmed yesterday the 35-year-old has parted ways with the club, 29 days after signing a five-year-deal. The former England defender left by mutual consent after playing only [...]