We must disrupt Wallabies flair, says Farrell November 26, 2014 ENGLAND coach Andy Farrell insists it is imperative his side combat Australia’s natural attacking flair with robust industry during their final autumn showdown at Twickenham on Saturday. Head coach Stuart Lancaster has named an unchanged squad for the clash with the Wallabies, which represents England’s final chance to defeat a southern hemisphere heavyweight ahead of [...]
Poulter: I would love to skipper Europe at some stage in future November 26, 2014 RYDER Cup star Ian Poulter admits to having an eye on captaining Europe one day but has backed Northern Ireland’s Darren Clarke to take the reins on American soil in 2016. Poulter is notorious for his heroic showings in the biennial event, which ensured his selection for this year’s tournament as one of skipper Paul [...]
Champions League: Pellegrini calm as Aguero stuns 10-man Bayern November 25, 2014 MANCHESTER CITY 3 BAYERN MUNICH 2 PHLEGMATIC Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini chose to focus on the final matchday conundrum despite seeing his side revive their flagging Champions League hopes courtesy of a Sergio Aguero-inspired victory over 10-man Bayern Munich at the Etihad Stadium last night. A clinical Aguero completed his hat-trick with two late [...]
Rodgers defends Anfield skipper Gerrard in wake of growing swipes November 25, 2014 DEFIANT Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers insists his continued selection of skipper Steven Gerrard is based purely on merit as the Reds prepare for their crunch Champions League clash with surprise package Ludogorets Razgrad tonight. Liverpool face European elimination should they fail to end a dismal four-match losing streak and secure maximum points against the Bulgarian [...]
Bouncer leaves Hughes in coma November 25, 2014 CRICKET was in shock last night as Australia Test batsman Phil Hughes was left in a coma after being struck on the head by a bouncer during his side’s Sheffield Shield clash with New South Wales at Sydney Cricket Ground. The South Australia left-hander collapsed as a result of the short-pitched delivery from fast bowler [...]
Twelvetrees in line for England place as Lancaster names squad November 25, 2014 ENGLAND head coach Stuart Lancaster has rewarded the players which arrested a deflating five-match losing streak against Samoa by last night naming an unchanged squad for Saturday’s concluding autumn fixture against Australia at Twickenham. Gloucester’s Billy Twelvetrees looks likely to compete with Owen Farrell for the inside-centre position after Lancaster confirmed man of the moment [...]
England set to make Finn call November 25, 2014 ENGLAND were last night sweating on the fitness of fast bowler Steven Finn as World Cup preparations intensify today with the first clash in a seven-match series against Sri Lanka in Colombo. The Middlesex seamer has been struggling since Sunday with a groin injury sustained in the training session that replaced his side’s second warm-up [...]
Mourinho denies Reus interest as Blues bid for European progress November 24, 2014 CHELSEA boss Jose Mourinho has quashed speculation linking the Stamford Bridge club with a move for Borussia Dortmund forward Marco Reus as his side bid to seal Champions League progress against Roberto Di Matteo’s Schalke tonight. Reus, who is ruled out until the new year after tearing ankle ligaments at the weekend, is yet to [...]
Premier League: We have top-four credentials, says Koeman November 24, 2014 ASTON VILLA 1 SOUTHAMPTON 1 SOUTHAMPTON boss Ronald Koeman remains confident his side can maintain their blistering start to the campaign and push for Champions League qualification despite needing a late goal to salvage a point at struggling Aston Villa last night. Villa skipper Gabriel Agbonlahor punished a mistake from Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster to score [...]
Chelsea pay Neal respects November 24, 2014 CHELSEA yesterday paid tribute to former boss John Neal who passed away at the weekend aged 82, describing him as the manager who “turned the team around from our very lowest point”. Neal, who also managed Middlesbrough and Wrexham, replaced Geoff Hurst at the Chelsea helm in 1981 with the club still stricken by deep [...]
