Wenger distraught after Rosicky suffers groin woe December 6, 2009 ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger admits he is “devastated” after midfielder Tomas Rosicky joined a Gunners injury list lengthening by the day. The Czech playmaker is set for a spell on the sidelines after limping off with a groin injury at half-time of Saturday’s 2-0 win over Stoke. Wenger was already without Eduardo da Silva, Gael [...]
Ferguson frets as injury curse strikes again December 6, 2009 MANCHESTER United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is facing a defensive injury crisis ahead of tomorrow’s Champions League trip to Wolfsburg. Wes Brown and Gary Neville became United’s latest casualties at the weekend after picking up knocks in the victory over West Ham. It left Ferguson having to pair left-back Patrice Evra and midfielder Michael Carrick [...]
Silverstone chiefs set to confirm British GPdeal December 6, 2009 SILVERSTONE chiefs are today expected to confirm they have safeguarded the future of the British Grand Prix by clinching a fresh deal to stage the iconic race. The event has been in danger of being struck off the Formula One calendar following the collapse of Donington’s contract to stage it. That left Silverstone, home of [...]
Tunnel melee at Hamilton December 6, 2009 FOOTBALL: Scottish chiefs have launched a probe into a tunnel bust-up after Hamilton’s bad-tempered win over Hearts yesterday. Hearts had two men sent off and another two dismissed after the scuffle, while Accies had one man effectively red carded after the final whistle.
Aussie star in burglary charge December 6, 2009 RUGBY UNION: Australia centre Quade Cooper has been charged with burglary after it was alleged he robbed a house on the Gold Coast. Queensland Reds player Cooper, who featured on Australia’s recent tour of Britain and Ireland, will appear in court on Friday.
Spain win fourth Davis Cup December 6, 2009 TENNIS: Spain whitewashed the Czech Republic 5-0 to successfully defend the Davis Cup. World No2 Rafael Nadal was among the winners as Spain sealed their fourth title.
End of the decade optimism is looking likely to lift global stocks after a flat start to the week December 6, 2009 UK and European stock markets are set to start the week little changed, but as we enter the second week of December, traders will not want to miss out on a possible end of decade rally. GFT is quoting the FTSE 100 index to open unchanged from Friday’s close, at a level of 5,322. The [...]
Irish raider Big Zeb to stay upright and land Sandown’s Tingle Creek December 3, 2009 I’M NOT SURE how much more rain Sandown Park will be able to take ahead of tomorrow’s Tingle Creek meeting, so keep a close eye on the weather. However, if the forecast biblical storms do stay away, then Irish raider BIG ZEB looks the pick in the feature contest. Colm Murphy’s dual Grade One winner [...]
the INSIDER December 3, 2009 THE FIELDS for novice chases tend to be small once again this year. The handicapper and the authorities need to revisit the way they are rating animals as this can’t go on much longer. The 1.35pm at Exeter today is a point in case but at least this looks like a competitive affair. Overclear put [...]
Chelsea hold all the aces as City try to find a spark December 3, 2009 MANCHESTER CITY vs CHELSEA TOMORROW, 5.30PM ESPN THE pressure continues to mount on Mark Hughes after a record-equalling seventh straight Premier League draw against Hull last weekend. Man City did beat Arsenal’s youth team in the Carling Cup on Wednesday night and they have still only lost one Premier League game this season, but the [...]
