Bianchi racing career is over, experts warn October 7, 2014 NEUROLOGICAL experts have warned that Jules Bianchi is unlikely to resume his Formula One career following the Marussia driver’s horrific smash during Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix. The family of the 24-year-old revealed yesterday the Frenchman has suffered a diffuse axonal injury and remains in a stable but critical condition in the intensive care unit of [...]
Prior demotion proves I’m right, insists Pietersen October 7, 2014 MAVERICK Kevin Pietersen believes the decision of cricket chiefs to ditch Matt Prior from a central contract substantiates his accusations the wicketkeeper was a disruptive influence within the England dressing room. Pietersen’s explosive new book KP: The Autobiography is the architect of the storm engulfing English cricket, with plenty of mud slung in the direction [...]
Milner: England team spirit has cured Brazil ills October 7, 2014 MIDFIELDER James Milner believes victory over Switzerland in their opening Euro 2016 qualification clash has galvanised the England camp and proves the Three Lions are not suffering a crisis of confidence following stinging post-World Cup criticism. Despite enduring their worst World Cup showing for half a century in Brazil, England responded by seizing control of [...]
Watford turn to ex-Chelsea midfielder for manager No4 October 7, 2014 FORMER Chelsea midfielder Slavisa Jokanovic has replaced Billy McKinlay as Watford boss to become the Hornets’ fourth manager of a disruptive season at Vicarage Road. Jokanovic, who began a two-year spell at Claudio Ranieri’s Chelsea in 2000, arrives at Watford from Spanish third tier side Hercules following stints at Levski Sofia, Muanthong United and Partizan [...]
Pietersen told by Vaughan to forget dream of England recall October 6, 2014 FORMER England captain Michael Vaughan has dismissed Kevin Pietersen’s lingering hopes of earning an unlikely Test recall following a series of explosive allegations in his new book KP: The Autobiography. The South African-born batsman has alleged a bullying culture existed within the national team camp and blamed senior members of the England bowling unit as [...]
Brook determined to force Mayweather bout October 6, 2014 IBF WELTERWEIGHT champion Kell Brook is eyeing a February return to the ring and ultimately a showdown with undefeated American superstar Floyd Mayweather as he continues to recover from his stabbing ordeal. The Sheffield hitman lost a significant amount of blood after being knifed in the leg and suffering a cut to his arm during [...]
QPR chief slams armchair critics but promises no more excuses October 6, 2014 IRATE QPR owner Tony Fernandes has hit back at disgruntled fans who have castigated him for failing to solve the club’s goalscoring conundrum posed by the departure of Loic Remy to Chelsea. Striker Remy, who spent last season on loan at Newcastle United, signed for the Blues after Chelsea triggered his £10.5m release just days [...]
Hartley’s injury worries calmed as Ford urges England to attack October 6, 2014 NORTHAMPTON Saints boss Jim Mallinder has moved to allay fears hooker Dylan Hartley will be the latest England forward to be ruled out of the autumn internationals. A back injury forced Hartley to miss Northampton’s weekend clash with London Irish, although Mallinder expects the 28-year-old to in contention for Saturday’ match with Sale, along with [...]
Wenger unrepentant over skirmish with foe Mourinho October 5, 2014 AT STAMFORD BRIDGE TETCHY Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insists he feels no remorse over a touchline fracas with Chelsea counterpart Jose Mourinho at Stamford Bridge yesterday despite facing the possibility of disciplinary action. Wenger and Mourinho’s simmering feud boiled over 20 minutes into the London derby, which Chelsea won 2-0 courtesy of a first-half Eden [...]
Premier League: Chelsea ease to derby win and pull clear at top October 5, 2014 AT STAMFORD BRIDGE CHELSEA 2 ARSENAL 0 LEADERS Chelsea moved five points clear at the Premier League summit after lethal frontman Diego Costa sealed victory for Jose Mourinho’s side in a bad-tempered London derby at Stamford Bridge yesterday. Costa maintained his blistering goalscoring form by converting an inch-perfect pass from ex-Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas deep [...]
