Slaven Bilic exonerated: Gambling with Europe right call says West Ham boss August 9, 2015 West Ham manager Slaven Bilic insisted his side’s stunning victory over Arsenal yesterday vindicated his decision to play a weakened side in their Europa League defeat in midweek. Read more: Bilic bullish as Hammers eliminated from Europa League Victory over Arsenal, their first at Emirates Stadium since 2007, came just three days after [...]
Steve Smith backed to succeed Michael Clarke as Australia braced for turmoil August 9, 2015 Australia cricket coach Darren Lehmann has backed batsman Steve Smith to succeed Michael Clarke as captain and admitted his team faces a period of upheaval following their Ashes defeat. Read more: Captain Cook told to take England forward Clarke is set to retire at the end of the series, which was decided on Saturday [...]
Premier League: I came close to hauling off star Coutinho, says Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers August 9, 2015 Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers admitted that he was moments from substituting match-winner Philippe Coutinho before his stunning late strike ensured the Reds started the new season with a win. A low-key affair looked to be heading for a goalless draw until Brazil playmaker Coutinho unleashed a thunderous 30-yard effort which flew beyond Stoke goalkeeper [...]
Steve McClaren reels after four-goal Newcastle baptism of fire August 9, 2015 Newcastle United manager Steve McClaren enjoyed a rollercoaster first Premier League game in charge as Southampton struck late to claim a draw at St James’s Park yesterday. Read more: Newcastle begin season with league's biggest net spend McClaren’s men fell behind to Graziano Pelle’s header, but Papiss Cisse chested an equaliser and debutant Giorginio [...]
London Marathon chiefs turn on athletics bosses over anti-doping August 9, 2015 London Marathon bosses have criticised the IAAF and admitted to fears over the effectiveness of anti-doping measures implemented by athletics’ world governing body. Read more: Anti-doping chiefs deny blood data leak as Coe says: this is war It follows allegations yesterday that the men’s and women’s races were won by seven athletes over a [...]
Film review: Fantastic Four? More like a fantastic bore August 7, 2015 Cert 12a | ★★☆☆☆ Even in this superhero-obsessed age, the latest incarnation of Marvel’s The Fantastic Four represents something of a risk, given the franchises turbulent recent history. There’s the 1994 version, made to retain the movie rights and infamously shelved without ever reaching cinemas. Then there are the dreadful noughties films starring Jessica [...]
Premier League betting tips: New boys Bournemouth to show Aston Villa Howe it is done August 7, 2015 It's never going to be an easy ride for a team playing in their first ever Premier League season. Read more: Bournemouth set for £130m League windfall But when new boys Bournemouth host Aston Villa tomorrow, there is a good chance they'll get off to a flyer. In midfielder Fabian Delph, defender Ron [...]
Rodgers to be red-faced again as Liverpool return to Britannia August 7, 2015 OPENING day results tend to be the hardest to predict. New signings are still being bedded in, managers don’t know their best sides, and summer tournaments mean that not all players have had the same level of training. A surprise result is never far away and sometimes it is better to look for these than [...]
Premier League betting tips: Manchester United to see off Tottenham in Old Trafford opener August 7, 2015 Stick or twist? That’s the quandary for every Premier League club during the summer transfer window and, while it remains open for a few weeks, Tottenham, traditionally one of the most active in the annual high-stakes gamble, have been unusually conservative. Read more: Why Zlatan Ibrahimovic would be perfect next buy for Manchester United [...]
Premier League betting tips: Magic man Mourinho to cast his spell again for Chelsea August 7, 2015 There is little doubt that this season’s Premier League, on paper at least, looks the most open in recent memory. Read more: Are Arsenal ready to win the Premier League? Realistically, there are four teams that can win it – last year’s champions Chelsea, Manchester rivals City and United, and Arsenal. Although [...]
