By: Frank Dalleres

Sports Editor Frank Dalleres is Sports Editor of City AM. He has almost two decades' experience covering the business of sport and has reported from Olympic Games and major international football, rugby union, tennis and golf competitions, both at home and abroad. Get in touch with stories and tip-offs and follow him on X at @frankdalleres

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Wright-Phillips enjoys dream debut as ambitious City rally

September 1, 2008

Shaun Wright-Phillips was hailed by his new Manchester City boss Mark Hughes after capping a dream debut with two goals at the Stadium of Light. The England international struck twice in eight second-half minutes, wasting no time in re-paying the £10m transfer fee paid to Chelsea just three days ago. “I’m delighted for Shaun. It’s [...]
Australia consider emulating British funding system after Olympic beating

August 27, 2008

The Australian government has devised a plan to beat Great Britain at their home Olympics in 2012 – emulate its funding system. Australia finished behind Britain in the medals table for the first time in 20 years at the Beijing Games, winning 46 medals, including 14 golds, compared to Britain’s record haul of 47 medals [...]
Lampard finally seals new Chelsea contract

August 14, 2008

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard finally committed the rest of his career to the club yesterday after agreeing to a wage compromise. The 30-year-old got the five-year deal he had insisted on, while it is understood Lampard accepted a lower salary than had been on offer for a four-year deal. Rather than earning £140,000 a week [...]
Elder Gunner Gallas saves his misfiring colleagues

August 14, 2008

Arsenal take control of tie but Wenger’s lack of strength in depth is laid bare Arsenal took a huge step towards the promised land of the Champions League group stage with a laboured victory in Holland last night. Captain William Gallas showed his callow team the way by bundling home the opening goal, before striker [...]
Murray misery complete after doubles humiliation

August 14, 2008

British No1 Andy Murray and brother Jamie crashed out of the men’s doubles yesterday, ending Team GB’s hopes of a tennis medal. The Murrays were thrashed 6-1, 6-3 by the experienced French duo of Michael Llodra and Arnaud Clement in the second round. It capped a miserable Games for Andy Murray, who fell at the [...]
United have peaked but we’re on the way up, says Chelsea skipper Terry

August 13, 2008

Chelsea captain John Terry last night taunted Manchester United by insisting that the double winners have peaked. United boss Sir Alex Ferguson last month claimed Chelsea were too old to improve on last season, when they finished runners-up in the Premier League and Champions League. But Terry is confident his side are sure to get [...]
Threadbare Arsenal pin Euro hopes on boy Ramsey

August 13, 2008

Teenager set for debut against Twente after late injuries to Fabregas and Toure Arsenal are set to thrust 17-year-old midfielder Aaron Ramsey straight into the starting line-up for tonight’s crucial Champions League match with FC Twente after Cesc Fabregas was ruled out through injury. Ramsey has started just 14 senior games in his brief career [...]
Dive prodigy Daley blamed by partner for pool flop

August 12, 2008

GB colleague Aldridge says 14-year-old crumbled and “had a pop” at him Schoolboy diver Tom Daley’s Olympic dream turned sour yesterday when the 14-year-old’s partner heaped blame on him for their last place finish. The British pair, who had been expected to challenge for a medal in Beijing, came a hugely disappointing eighth in the [...]
Big-spending Villa close on £7.8m Cuellar

August 12, 2008

Aston Villa closed in on their third defensive signing in just five days last night after agreeing a £7.8m fee with Rangers for Spanish centre-back Carlos Cuellar. The bid triggered a release clause in the contract of the 26-year-old, who cost £2.37m from Osasuna last summer and won the Scottish Premier League’s Player of the [...]
Drogba: I’ll see out Chelsea contract

August 11, 2008

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has ended speculation over his future by pledging to see out the rest of his contract at Stamford Bridge. The Ivory Coast international has previously said he wanted to leave the club, and AC Milan have been strongly linked with the 30-year-old. But Drogba insists he has no desire to leave [...]

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