CAR TALK February 28, 2012 RANGE ROVER GOES TOPLESS A Range Rover convertible. Well, why not? Here’s the forthcoming Evoque Convertible concept that will be unveiled at the Geneva motor show. Officially Land Rover is just exploring whether such a car would prove popular amongst car buyers, but I’d be astonished if it doesn’t build what would be the world’s [...]
Pearce and England set for acid test February 28, 2012 Interim boss and fringe players can take a step towards the Euros by impressing against Holland ENGLAND vs HOLLAND ENGLAND caretaker manager Stuart Pearce has urged his squad to cast aside the negativity surrounding the state of the national team and use tonight’s friendly against Holland to make concrete cases for Euro 2012 selection. Without [...]
Test axe cruel but it’s not the last we’ll see of Morgan February 28, 2012 ENGLAND’S selectors displayed a hitherto unseen ruthless streak yesterday when they announced Eoin Morgan had been axed from the Test squad that will tour Sri Lanka next month. Clearly Morgan struggled out in Abu Dhabi and Dubai against Pakistan’s spinners, averaging just over 13 from three Tests, but he was hardly alone there and considering [...]
Struggling Villa announce record losses of £54m February 28, 2012 ASTON VILLA risk falling foul of European Financial Fair Play rules after the Premier League side yesterday announced record annual losses of £54m. Villa confirmed the overall loss for the year up to 31 May 2011 represents a significant increase from £37.6m, but does not incorporate the £37m the club recouped in player sales following [...]
Cipriani set for Sale as fly-half eyes resurrection February 28, 2012 ENGLAND outcast Danny Cipriani is poised to confirm his return to the Premiership with Sale as the wayward star looks to resurrect his international career – just days after his latest off-field scrape. Cipriani, who has been playing for Melbourne Rebels in the southern hemisphere’s Super 15 league since 2010, is believed to be in [...]
Hart flattered to be candidate for captaincy February 28, 2012 GOALKEEPER Joe Hart admits captaining England would be “amazing” but insists it is still “a long way off” for the Manchester City No1. Hart (inset) has been touted as a possible skipper for tonight’s friendly against Holland, a notion lent credibility by his nomination for media duties on the eve of the match. But he [...]
Murray struggles in Dubai February 28, 2012 TENNIS: Britain’s Andy Murray overcame rustiness to beat Germany’s Michael Berrer in his first match since last month’s Australian Open. World No4 Murray won 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 at the Dubai Championships to set up a second round match with Swiss qualifier Marco Chiudinelli.
Wasps duo in contract boost February 28, 2012 RUGBY UNION: Wasps pair Tim Payne and Hugo Southwell have signed contract extensions with the Premiership outfit. England prop Payne, 32, will bring up a decade at the club next season, while Scotland full-back Southwell has been ever-present since his summer arrival.
Ireland to hold referendum on EU fiscal treaty February 28, 2012 Ireland will hold a referendum on Europe’s new fiscal treaty, Prime Minister Enda Kenny (pictured) said setting the stage for the first popular vote on the German-led plan for stricter budget discipline across the region. After joining 24 other EU states last month in agreeing the pact for stricter budget discipline, Kenny sought advice from [...]
FTSE gains fuelled by miners February 28, 2012 The FTSE 100 tracked overnight gains in Asia fuelled by lower oil prices and rising metal prices. Brent crude futures slipped to below $124 a barrel after a surge which had been triggered by fears over supply from the Middle East. A shortage would threaten to derail global growth and investors have been eyeing oil [...]
