Newcastle consign losing streak to history pages October 5, 2014 LONG-SUFFERING boss Dean Richards insisted an end to Newcastle Falcons’ abysmal run of form was long overdue after his side dispatched the burden of a 20-match losing streak with a dramatic 29-24 success against Exeter yesterday. The visitors were leading 24-17 with 15 minutes remaining only for Tom Catterick and Noah Cato to cross the [...]
Wilson secures first Tour glory October 5, 2014 ENGLAND’S Oliver Wilson secured his maiden European Tour title after claiming a one-shot victory at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews yesterday. Wilson carded a closing 70 to finish 17 under par, one shot ahead of world No1 Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood and Richie Ramsay. The 34-year-old – ranked 792nd in the world [...]
Djokovic seals Beijing gong October 5, 2014 WORLD No1 Novak Djokovic admitted the performance which sealed his fifth China Open title far outstrips any other in his glittering career after demolishing Czech rival Tomas Berdych in little over an hour in Beijing yesterday. The 27-year-old reigning Wimbledon champion brushed aside Berdych 6-0, 6-2 to record his 24th consecutive China Open match success [...]
Premier League: Falcao off mark to down Everton October 5, 2014 MANCHESTER UNITED 2 EVERTON 1 MANCHESTER United boss Louis van Gaal insists his side must ditch their sub-standard second-half performances if they have designs on maintaining their Premier League revival after edging past Everton at Old Trafford yesterday. United hitman Radamel Falcao scored his maiden Premier League goal to clinch United’s first back-to-back victories under [...]
Europa League: Dropped points leave Spurs no error margin, says Pochettino October 2, 2014 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 1 BESIKTAS 1 TOTTENHAM boss Mauricio Pochettino insists his side now have to beat Group C leaders Asteras Tripolis in their next Europa League clash after seeing their qualification hopes dented by a last-gasp Besiktas leveller at White Hart Lane last night. Romania defender Vlad Chiriches endured shaky evening at the heart of [...]
Wilkinson backs chiefs’ show of faith in Lancaster October 2, 2014 WORLD Cup winners Jonny Wilkinson and Jason Leonard have dismissed accusations that the additional insurance afforded by head coach Stuart Lancaster’s bumper new contract will see a culture of complacency permeate the England camp. Lancaster and his assistants Graham Rowntree, Mike Catt and Andy Farrell have all signed six-year deals – the longest ever awarded [...]
Poch ready to juggle Spurs’ player power October 1, 2014 SPURS boss Mauricio Pochettino admits he is mindful of the need to juggle his resources when Spurs host Turkish side Besiktas tonight as he bids to avoid the post-Europa League hangover which hindered the club’s prospects last season. Tottenham dropped 20 points from the 12 matches directly after Europa League ties during the previous campaign, [...]
Champions League: Gerrard accuses Reds of lacking bottle after tame Basel defeat October 1, 2014 FC BASEL 1 LIVERPOOL 0 BLUNT Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard accused his side of lacking the necessary fight and desire as their bid to qualify for the Champions League knockout stage stuttered against Swiss champions Basel last night. St Jakob Park has been a graveyard for English clubs in recent years as Manchester United, Spurs [...]
Champions League: Mourinho backs Blues Euro bid after monster Matic seals win September 30, 2014 SPORTING LISBON 0 CHELSEA 1 CONFIDENT Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho insists his side’s Champions League fate rests in their own hands after the Blues seized control of Group G with a hard-earned victory against Sporting Lisbon last night. The visitors dominated for large parts of the game but were denied on numerous occasions by Sporting [...]
Westwood has Ryder support September 30, 2014 FORMER captain Colin Montgomerie has thrown Lee Westwood’s name into the ring as a possible successor to Paul McGinley but only if the Englishman is ready to call time on his Ryder Cup playing career. Montgomerie skippered Europe to victory at Celtic Manor four years ago and will help select the next incumbent for Hazeltine [...]
