Henson still world class, insist suitors Saracens October 20, 2010 SARACENS chiefs believe forgotten man Gavin Henson is still “world class” and could make a huge impact if he decides to relaunch his career at Vicarage Road. And they are ready to let him see out his commitments to television show Strictly Come Dancing if it means clinching a deal for the celebrity Wales centre. [...]
Hodgson fears Torres switch October 20, 2010 NAPOLI VS LIVERPOOL LIVERPOOL manager Roy Hodgson has admitted striker Fernando Torres could jump ship for Manchester United if they lose their own prize asset, Wayne Rooney. Torres has emerged as the most likely target for Sir Alex Ferguson if, as expected, the United manager grants Rooney’s wish to leave Old Trafford. “I think I’d [...]
Mancini plays down January mega deal October 20, 2010 MANCHESTER CITY manager Roberto Mancini has played down speculation that he is planning to make a sensational move for Wayne Rooney and insists he expects the striker to stay at Manchester United. Despite describing Rooney as a “great player” Mancini denied that his club have made any contact with the England ace and ruled out [...]
Ferguson turns to cow metaphor to explain his beef October 20, 2010 MANCHESTER UTD (1) VS BURSASPOR (0) MANAGER Sir Alex Ferguson issued a passionate defence of Manchester United and his own record after a low-key European win overshadowed by his escalating public row with Wayne Rooney. Ferguson hit back at Rooney’s criticism of United’s ability to challenge for trophies by pointing to his own hugely successful [...]
‘Confident’ Pietersen is ready for Ashes tour October 20, 2010 ENGLAND star batsman Kevin Pietersen says he is “full of confidence” going into the Ashes after a recent spell in South Africa. Pietersen joined Kwazulu Natal Dolphins in an attempt to rediscover his form, having been dropped from England’s last one-day team after a period in which he has failed to score a Test century [...]
Beat Webber or forget title, McLaren stars told October 20, 2010 MCLAREN duo Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button must finish ahead of Red Bull’s Mark Webber at this weekend’s Korean Grand Prix to have a chance of winning the world championship, says their chief engineer. The English pair lie more than 25 points Behind Australian Webber, who holds a 14-point lead over his nearest rival in [...]
Reality bites October 20, 2010 Axe falls as Britain gears up for biggest cuts since 1976 Chancellor slashes welfare bill by £18bn to shield departments Middle class child benefit cut will affect 300,000 more families Businesses furious at plans for new £1bn carbon stealth tax Police and prisons hit hard but hospitals and schools protected Rail fares to soar by [...]
Moody set for England return October 20, 2010 RUGBY UNION: England have been handed a boost ahead of the November internationals with the news that Bath flanker Lewis Moody could play again this weekend after recovering from an eye injury. Moody said: “We are just taking each day as it comes but the injury keeps getting better and better.”
At a glance: George Osborne’s first comprehensive spending review October 20, 2010 SPENDING FIGURES This fiscal year current expenditure will be £637.3bn. In 2011-12, current spending will be £651.1bn, followed by £664.5bn in 2012-13, £678.6bn in 2013-14 and then £692.7bn in 2014-15. The government will pay £43.3bn of gross government debt interest this fiscal year followed by £46.5bn in 2011-12, £52.4bn in 2012-13, £57.8bn in 2013-14 and [...]
Fifa to test goal-line systems October 20, 2010 FOOTBALL: Goal-line technology is a step closer after the International FA Board agreed to consider systems that confirm within a second that a goal has been scored. Companies are now submitting their systems for Fifa testing.
