‘We’re on the brink of Euro greatness’, insists Fergie May 26, 2009 SIR ALEX FERGUSON says victory in the Champions League final will put his current Manchester United crop among the list of all-time greats. United lock horns with Spanish giants Barcelona in Rome tonight, looking to become the first team ever to successfully defend the Champions League trophy following their dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over Chelsea [...]
Preaching to the converted May 26, 2009 INVERNESS. Picture-postcard scenes. Cloudless blue skies and 26 degrees. It’s May. Added to that, there are miles upon miles of clear winding roads, the occasional switchback series of bends and rarely a building in sight. All in all, it’s not a bad draw for a weekday. BMW has also given me the key to a [...]
Fisher on fire for title defence May 26, 2009 GOLF: Ross Fisher insists he will take positives from his agonising defeat in last weekend’s PGA Championship at Wentworth as he prepares his defence of the European Open title at London Golf Club tomorrow. Fisher fired a final round 64 at Wentworth, only to be pipped by a shot by Paul Casey. But Fisher, 28, [...]
Aussie make extra player request May 26, 2009 CRICKET: Australia have asked England permission to use 12 players in their Ashes warm-up matches against Sussex and an England Lions XI. The Aussies want to use a substitute system, with 11 players batting and fielding, in order to help ease seamers Brett Lee and Stuart Clark back to fitness from long-term injuries.
‘Let’s get physcial’, says Gatland May 26, 2009 RUGBY UNION: British and Irish Lions forwards coach Warren Gatland has warned his side they face a punishing physical battle when they lock horns with world champions South Africa this summer. The Lions begin their 10-match tour with a match against Royal XV on Saturday and Gatland, who led Wales to Grand Slam success in [...]
Brilliant Button set to land new deal May 26, 2009 JENSON BUTTON is to be rewarded for his storming start to the Formula One season with the offer of a new contract. The British ace swept to his fifth win in six races in Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix and now leads the overall standings by 16 points. Button is only serving a cut-price one-year contract [...]
IT’S ALL IN THE TOES May 26, 2009 SHOES haven’t been this exciting since the glitter platforms of the Seventies. Ranging from gladiators to skyscrapers to espadrilles, there’s just about every fabulous colour, heel and fabric imaginable to indulge even the wildest Imelda-esque shoe tastes. Women have always loved buying footwear, probably because your shoe size tends to stay the same whatever your [...]
Brit Murray ‘good enough to challenge Nadal and Federer’ May 26, 2009 BRITISH No1 Andy Murray is heading all the way to the top, according to the man standing in his way today at the French Open. Italy’s Potito Starace, who faces Murray in round two, believes the world No3 has the potential to surpass the two men ranked higher than him: Spanish powerhouse Rafael Nadal and [...]
Peep toes and sky high heels make the perfect summer shoe May 26, 2009 WHEN the mercury rises you need to keep your feet cool and summery without forfeiting the professional look. This is hardly an onerous task, thanks to the wealth of Spring/Summer shoes that are both stylish and office-appropriate – simply cut, low on straps and made from good quality leather. Our favourite hot-weather shoes for the [...]
Windies win is a warning, says Strauss May 26, 2009 CAPTAIN Andrew Strauss believes his England side are an “outside bet” to win the World Twenty20 next month after completing their one-day demolition of West Indies at Edgbaston. Wicketkeeper Matt Prior top scored with a career-best 87 as England racked up 328-7 – their sixth highest ODI total – to set up a 58-run victory [...]
