Ancelotti’s imminent Chelsea arrival is delayed further by shock Milan defeat May 25, 2009 CARLO ANCELOTTI’S arrival as manager of Chelsea has been delayed by AC Milan’s failure to clinch a Champions League spot – although club owner Silvio Berlusconi insists he won’t stand in the Italian’s way. The Rossoneri were expected to shed more light on Ancelotti’s move to Stamford Bridge on the assumption they beat Roma in [...]
Strachan tipped to head south after quitting Celtic May 25, 2009 GORDON STRACHAN was last night installed as the red-hot favourite to take charge of Sunderland after resigning as manager of Celtic. The former Scotland midfielder was already in the frame to replace Ricky Sbragia at the Stadium of Light, but his odds were slashed after confirming the end of his four years in charge at [...]
Gloucs eye Aussie Clark May 21, 2009 CRICKET: Gloucestershire are hoping to sign Australian paceman Stuart Clark before the start of the Ashes series. The 33-year-old is being seen as short-term cover for New Zealand all-rounder James Franklin, who is on World Twenty20 duty in June.
O’Brien undecided on Yeats May 21, 2009 RACING: Trainer Aidan O’Brien admits he is still undecided whether to unleash Yeats on a fourth Gold Cup attempt at Royal Ascot. The eight-year-old was beaten into sixth on his return in the Vintage Crop Stakes at Navan last month, but O’Brien insists there’s more to come. He said: “We’ll just have to wait and [...]
Lowry turns professional May 21, 2009 GOLF: Ireland’s Shane Lowry has announced he is to turn professional after his Irish Open triumph last week. The 22-year-old, who missed out on a £500,000 first prize at Baltray last week, is set to make his pro debut in the European Open at the London GC, on 28 May. He said: “This decision will [...]
Mastercraftsman looks set to give his master trainer another classic May 21, 2009 DELEGATOR is as short as 7/4 to land tomorrow’s Boylesports Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh after his gallant display on rock hard ground at Newmarket. Brian Meehan’s colt proved all his doubters wrong that day by travelling smoothly throughout and only finding Sea The Stars too good. The son of Dansili proved that his Craven [...]
the INSIDER May 21, 2009 I’M SUFFERING with a cold which may pack me off to bed for the Bank Holiday weekend. I just hope I’m fighting fit to watch the football next week and also make my annual pilgrimage to Beverley for the Hilary Needler Trophy, always a good pointer for a Royal Ascot filly. Thinking of fillies, I’m rather [...]
Tigers are no match for United’s champion cubs May 21, 2009 HULL CITY VS MANCHESTER UNITEDSUNDAY 4.00PM, SKY SPORTS 3 JFK, Roswell, Princess Diana. Could Hull City v Man United become the next conspiracy theory on Sunday? Sir Alex Ferguson seems certain to field a ‘weakened’ side and any of Middlesbrough, Newcastle or Sunderland could be relegated if the champions are beaten by Hull. The only [...]
Rain dampens Strauss plans May 21, 2009 ENGLAND captain Andrew Strauss spoke of his frustration after Headingley’s new £600,000 drainage system failed its first major test in causing the abandonment of the first one-day international with the West Indies. The Leeds ground underwent a vast resurfacing, drainage and irrigation overhaul in the winter, but failed to withstand heavy overnight and morning rain [...]
Under-strength team controversy fans flames before relegation D-Day May 21, 2009 IT IS worth at least £30m to clubs, is the difference between heartbreak and sweet relief for fans, and will probably decide the fate of at least two managers. With so much riding on the Premier League survival scrap, it is little wonder that emotions are getting heated ahead of Sunday’s showdown. Debate has centred [...]