How to pick which spread will be better November 13, 2011 WITH the news that Alpari, the global foreign exchange broker, is extending its offerings to spread betting – joining a host of other providers in a very competitive market – it’s worth considering what traders should be demanding from their providers. Start by looking at aspects of the spreads on offer as well the provider’s [...]
Ski Seefeld’s winter wonderland November 13, 2011 TO MY mind, downhill skiing is too much like hard work. Long journeys from the airport to reach the resorts; dawdling in queues to take lifts up to the slopes; expensive ski passes; complicated clothing; the constant risk of a nasty accident. I have always wanted to enjoy everything skiing has to offer without all [...]
How computers could be England’s best chance November 13, 2011 England claimed an against-the-odds win against world champions Spain on Saturday. The reception to the victory, however, was muted, following as it did a defensive display Bolton Wanderers would have been proud of. Not exactly the stuff as footballing dreams are made on. But manager Fabio Capello was simply applying statistics. Spain were clear favourites [...]
Spain star Cesc in swipe at England after defeat November 13, 2011 ENGLAND (1) vs SPAIN (0) SPAIN midfielder Cesc Fabregas has taken a swipe at the defensive style that earned England a shock victory in Saturday’s friendly at Wembley. Former Arsenal captain Fabregas admitted his disappointment at England’s lack of ambition in attack, even once they had led through Frank Lampard’s header. And the Barcelona star, [...]
England can’t afford to overlook Farrell November 13, 2011 IT’S BEEN a terrific start to the season here at Saracens and I was delighted to see the side carry their domestic form into the Heineken Cup yesterday. Treviso are a powerful side with a finely tuned set-piece, so to run in five tries and gain a bonus point was a marvellous achievement. Owen Farrell [...]
Goal hero Lampard targets ton November 13, 2011 CHELSEA and England midfielder Frank Lampard is targeting a century of caps after marking his 90th in the most memorable fashion. Lampard captained the side and scored the winner as Fabio Capello’s men recorded a surprise 1-0 win over world and European champions Spain at Wembley on Saturday. “If I get to 100, I will [...]
Hamilton ready to put the past behind him after Abu Dhabi win November 13, 2011 BRITAIN’S Lewis Hamilton hailed yesterday’s victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as one of the finest performances of his career. The McLaren driver profited from a puncture suffered by world champion Sebastian Vettel on the opening lap – which put paid to the German’s hopes of equalling Michael Schumacher’s record of 13 wins in [...]
Edwards ruled out as Johnson replacement November 13, 2011 ENGLAND have suffered a blow after Shaun Edwards, mooted as a possible replacement for embattled manager Martin Johnson, agreed a new contract as Wales defence coach. Edwards, whose deal expired at the end of last month’s World Cup, parted company with Wasps last week, increasing speculation of a move to the England set-up, but Welsh [...]
KICKING KING | Owen stars for Sarries November 13, 2011 SARACEN’S fly-half Owen Farrell contributed 22 points as the Premiership champions began their Heineken Cup campaign with a 42-17 bonus-point victory over Benetton Treviso. Farrell scored an early try, landed four conversions and kicked three penalties, while former Springboks skipper John Smit made a try-scoring debut. Elsewhere, a late try from Clement Poitrenaud saw Toulouse [...]
Chalmers denies Woods November 13, 2011 Home favourite Greg Chalmers held off resurgent Tiger Woods to win the Australian Open. Chalmers shot a final round of 69 to finish on 13 under par, one better than countryman John Senden. Former world No1 Woods was a shot further back after closing with a 67.
