Chelsea recruit Luiz relieved to have Torres on his side February 3, 2011 CHELSEA’S latest Brazilian recruit David Luiz admits he is glad he’ll be lining up alongside rather than facing Fernando Torres in the Premier League. Luiz played against Torres in last season’s Europa League quarter-final when the World Cup winner scored twice in a 4-1 victory for Liverpool at Anfield, and is therefore well aware of [...]
Levy: I won’t sell Spurs if we go to Stratford February 3, 2011 TOTTENHAM chairman Daniel Levy has denied there are any plans in place to sell the club if they move to the site of the Olympic Stadium. Legacy chiefs are expected to announce early next week whether they will recommend West Ham or Tottenham as tenants for the site. There has been rumoured interest in the [...]
Henson relishing Wilko link February 3, 2011 WALES star Gavin Henson admits the chance to play alongside Jonny Wilkinson at Toulon was a major factor in him opting for a move to the French club. The 29-year-old ended an 18-month self-imposed exile from the sport last December and joined Saracens, but he made just four appearances for the London club. Henson agreed [...]
Barclay banks on special attention February 3, 2011 SCOTLAND openside John Barclay is looking forward to putting his reputation as one of the best back-row forwards in the game on the line against France in Paris tomorrow. The RBS 6 Nations holders boast a talented pack including skipper Thierry Dusautoir, Julien Bonnaire and Imanol Harinordoquy, and Barclay knows he’ll be singled out for [...]
Ross aims to fix Ireland’s scrum February 3, 2011 IRELAND prop Mike Ross believes he is the equipped to help combat Italy’s powerful scrum when the sides meet in Rome tomorrow. A latecomer to the international scene, despite having established his reputation at provincial level, the 31-year-old knows he must deliver on his third Test appearance. “There’s certainly an element of pressure, especially as [...]
Collingwood out of final ODI February 3, 2011 CRICKET: England all-rounder Paul Collingwood will miss the final match of the one-day series against Australia in Perth because of the back spasm he suffered in Sydney. Paceman Liam Plunkett says he is ready to play on Sunday after his 40-hour marathon trip from the Caribbean. “Hopefully, I’ll play – I’ve got fresh legs. I [...]
Djokovic prioritises Wimbledon February 3, 2011 TENNIS: New Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic insists winning Wimbledon this year is his primary target. The Serb claimed his second career grand slam title last Sunday and is now hoping for success on grass. He said: “Wimbledon is the most important tournament of the year for me.”
Witter keen on Khan clash February 3, 2011 BOXING: Junior Witter says he would jump at the chance of an all-British world title clash with Amir Khan. Khan is booked to defend his WBA light-welterweight title in Manchester on 16 April and is looking for an opponent. “My manager John Ingle spoke to me about the Khan offer and I’m up for it [...]
Entrepreneurs selling entrepreneurs February 3, 2011 IPHONED Nick and said: it’s General Petraeus, he’s the man! This is our strategy,” says Michael Hayman, the co-founder of the campaigning start-up Seven Hills. He leans over his honey porridge and the rim of his glasses and says: “You see, General Petraeus – Bush’s general in Iraq – believed that if you are technically [...]
Beware: the fraudsters are in your business’s very midst February 3, 2011 LAST year, 63 per cent of frauds occurred in London and the South East, incurring more than £878m worth of damage to businesses. But contrary to popular belief these frauds weren’t all internet-based identity frauds, but were conducted by members of staff from within companies. To help you spot such instances of skulduggery, we asked [...]
