Controversial back Beale could still feature on Wallabies’ tour October 27, 2014 CONTROVERSIAL back Kurtley Beale could still feature on Australia’s tour of Europe despite his chequered disciplinary record, says Wallabies’ assistant coach Nathan Grey. The New South Wales Waratahs star was fined £24,6000 by Australian rugby chiefs last week after a disciplinary tribunal found the 25- year-old had breached the governing body’s code of conduct. Beale [...]
Premier League: Spurs surrender perplexes Poch October 26, 2014 AT WHITE HART LANE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 1 NEWCASTLE UNITED 2 STUNNED Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino insists his toughest task is to improve the mindset of his players after Spurs’ second-half capitulation gifted Newcastle their first away win of the campaign yesterday. A double substitution at the break from counterpart Alan Pardew laid the platform for [...]
Taarabt is still in my QPR plans, says Redknapp October 26, 2014 QPR boss Harry Redknapp insists Adel Taarabt holds a Loftus Road future despite this week engaging in a public spat with the Moroccan play-maker. Redknapp described Taarabt as “the worst professional I have ever come across” while Taarabt retaliated by criticising the training methods employed by the former Tottenham manager. And while be is unlikely [...]
Prater stars as Detroit complete remarkable Wembley comeback October 26, 2014 KICKER Matt Prater proved the star turn by hitting a 48-yard field goal in the dying seconds to complete a remarkable comeback for the Detroit Lions against Atlanta Falcons at Wembley yesterday. Quarterback Matt Ryan was the orchestrator in chief as Atlanta raced into a 21-0 lead at the break, with Devonta Freeman, Bear Pascoe [...]
O’Shea: Quins showed we can cope physically October 26, 2014 HARLEQUINS boss Conor O’Shea insists his players have proven they possess the credentials to nullify and overcome powerful opponents after dispatching London rivals Wasps 23-16 in the European Champions Cup at Adams Park yesterday. Quins lock Charlie Matthews crossed the line to cancel out scrum-half Joe Simpson’s solo try as the visitors edged the opening [...]
Murray reigns in Spain to boost O2 chances October 26, 2014 BRITAIN’S Andy Murray edged past Tommy Robredo in dramatic fashion to win the Valencia Open yesterday and take a mammoth step towards securing a place at next month’s ATP World Tour Finals in London. It was a case of history repeating itself as Murray saved five match points to claim the 31st title of his [...]
England add to their squad October 26, 2014 ENGLAND head coach Stuart Lancaster has added Exeter trio Dave Ewers, Henry Slade and Thomas Waldrom to his elite squad for the upcoming autumn internationals. In a total of nine players called up, Northampton duo Ben Foden and Alex Waller are included along with Bath pair Henry Thomas and Anthony Watson. Gloucester’s Matt Kvesic and [...]
Europa League: Spurs romp but Pochettino left with bitter taste October 23, 2014 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 5 ASTERAS TRIPOLIS 1 DISPLEASED Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino admits he was riled by aspects of his side’s showing despite thrashing Greek minnows Asteras Tripolis at White Hart Lane last night. Homegrown striker Harry Kane notched his first career hat-trick before taking over in goal following Hugo Lloris’ dismissal and conceding the first [...]
Everton fans clash with French police before Europa stalemate October 23, 2014 EVERTON fans were targeted with tear gas fired by French police during clashes in the city’s main square before the club’s Europa League fixture in Lille yesterday. The Merseyside club later issued a message on Twitter advising travelling supporters to avoid the Grand Place square ahead of the Group H clash, which ended goalless. Trouble [...]
Lineker defends Balotelli in row October 23, 2014 FORMER England striker Gary Lineker has jumped to the defence of Mario Balotelli after the misfiring striker swapped shirts with defender Pepe at half time during Liverpool’s drubbing by Real Madrid on Wednesday. The actions of Balotelli riled Anfield boss Brendan Rodgers although ex-Tottenham hitman Lineker believes the incident requires little debate. “On the Balotelli [...]
