Pietersen touch is a source of cheer November 25, 2010 OUR cricket columnist, former England batsman and Warwickshire chairman Andy Lloyd, has been poring over all the Ashes action. Here he dissects what he’s learned from the play so far. KP IS A-OK A huge positive for England on day one was the batting of Kevin Pietersen. Alastair Cook and Ian Bell also did well, [...]
How England can beat South Africa November 25, 2010 THERE’S nothing more dangerous than the sight of a wounded Springbok. These guys just don’t abide losing. However, against Scotland last week they had the look of a side who were clutching their boarding passes ready to go home. England should be considered favourites and here’s how they can achieve a famous win. STAY STRONG [...]
Johnson demands to see Australia repeat November 25, 2010 South Africa will punish any slackness and England boss wants a return to the standard his improving side set against Wallabies ENGLAND v/s SOUTH AFRICA ENGLAND manager Martin Johnson has told his England troops they’ll need to produce a performance of World Cup winning standard if they are to end their uplifting autumn campaign with [...]
Moving in on Britain’s top state schools November 25, 2010 WITH the standards of living rising and employment ever more insecure, committing your child to private education has become a risky business. Parents who have children edging towards that crucial eleventh year will no doubt be trying to unpick the admissions policies to the best state schools. They are also likely to have entertained the [...]
Morocco is attracting the luxury investor November 25, 2010 IT’s hot, it’s exotic and beautiful. No wonder Morocco, long on the traveller’s radar, is rapidly becoming the place that the beautiful people are going to buy their second homes. Says Alistair Emery, CEO of developer Ajensa, which is nearing completion of the Baglioni resort near Marrakech: “In the last few years as people have [...]
Murray breezes past Ferrer to secure his place in the semi final November 25, 2010 BRITAIN’S Andy Murray is through to the last four at the ATP World Tour Finals after thrashing David Ferrer in straight sets at London’s 02 Arena. After Roger Federer had beaten Sweden’s Robin Soderling earlier in the day, Murray knew a win over Ferrer would be enough to secure his place in the semi-finals. And the [...]
Ramsey joins Forest on loan November 25, 2010 FOOTBALL: Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey has joined Championship side Nottingham Forest on loan until 3 January. The Wales international has missed the last nine months with a broken leg.
Kaymer leaves McDowell behind November 25, 2010 GOLF: Northern Irishman Graeme McDowell admitted he was “left in the dust” by Martin Kaymer at the start of the Dubai World Championship. The pair are vying to end the season as Europe’s No1, but the German, who held a £246,414 lead over McDowell going into this week’s event, was five shots clear of his [...]
PINNACLE APPEALS TO KEEP ICONIC TOWER ALIVE November 25, 2010 Developer could be forced to halt work next year unless it can secure extra funding THE DEVELOPER of the Pinnacle skyscraper is scrambling to secure extra funding to avoid being forced to halt construction on the 945-foot tower. Arab Investments (AI) has made a plea to some of the Pinnacle’s 60 original investors for extra [...]
Denman ready for Hennessy bid November 25, 2010 HORSE RACING: Denman will face 17 rivals at Newbury tomorrow when he attempts to win a record third Hennessy Gold Cup. Trainer Paul Nicholls said: “He’s bringing Gold Cup form into the race and that’s very important. But he’ll need a career best to win.”
