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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Magnificent Murray makes first Grand Slam semi-final

September 4, 2008

British No1 Andy Murray scaled a new career high last night when he reached the semi-finals of a Grand Slam for the first time with an epic victory over Juan Martin Del Potro at the US Open. Murray, 21, showed tremendous determination to see off a comeback from Del Potro and end the Argentine’s remarkable [...]
Bilic set for Hammers return after angry Curbishley quits

September 4, 2008

Croatia boss Slaven Bilic is being lined up to take over as West Ham manager after Alan Curbishley resigned in disgust yesterday. Bilic, an Upton Park favourite during a 16-month spell as a player, has already been sounded about a return to East London, sources close to the club told City A.M. last night. The [...]
First Robinho, now City go for Ronaldo, Torres and Cesc

September 3, 2008

Manchester mega-rich new owners revealed the staggering scope of their ambitions yesterday by boasting that they would smash the world transfer record and buy Cristiano Ronaldo from local rivals Manchester United in January for £135m. Having underlined their vast spending potential on Monday by outbidding even Chelsea to sign £34m Real Madrid forward Robinho, Arabian [...]
Benitez gets his man as £8m Riera arrives from Espanyol

September 2, 2008

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez finally ended his long search for a leftwinger last night when he completed the £8m signing of Albert Riera from Espanyol. The Spain midfielder, who spent a loan spell at Manchester City during the 2005-06 season, signed a four-year contract at Anfield after rejecting interest from other Premier League clubs. Riera, [...]
Man City sign £34m Robinho in record deal

September 2, 2008

Manchester United last night capped the most remarkable 24 hours in the club’s recent history by signing Brazilian forward Robinho for a British record £34m. The club, bankrolled by new Middle Eastern owners, stunned Chelsea by snatching a player who had seemed destined to move to Stamford Bridge. Robinho himself had wanted a move to [...]
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 [...]

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