Robshaw is top captain choice, insists Johnson September 25, 2014 ENGLAND’S World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson has launched a staunch defence of the credentials of current skipper Chris Robshaw to lead his country into next year’s showpiece event on home soil. Harlequins flanker Robshaw has worn the armband in 27 of his 28 Test matches but has failed to silence murmurings from some quarters regarding [...]
McGinley backs his selections to deliver success September 25, 2014 CAPTAIN Paul McGinley is convinced the right choices have been made after he announced Europe’s new-look pairings for today’s opening Ryder Cup fourballs at Gleneagles Europe will be led off by Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson against Bubba Watson and Webb Simpson, with Thomas Bjorn and Martin Kaymer then facing Rickie Fowler and Jimmy Walker. Ryder [...]
Suits you, Europe: Ryder Cup in sight September 24, 2014 CAPTAIN Paul McGinley is a step closer to revealing Europe’s opening pairings after his side held their latest practice session at Gleneagles yesterday as Ryder Cup anticipation reaches fever pitch. McGinley, together with vice-captain and long-standing City A.M. columnist Sam Torrance, has already intimated he is likely to split up the familiar partnership of Northern [...]
Oscar secures Chelsea cup joy as Newcastle knock out Palace September 24, 2014 CHELSEA face a trip to League Two side Shrewsbury Town in the fourth round of the Capital One Cup after Brazil midfielder Oscar sealed the Stamford Bridge club’s progress with a second-half winner against Championship strugglers Bolton Wanderers last night. Oscar’s low drive into the corner of Andy Lonergan’s net proved the difference between the [...]
Capital One Cup: Mason proves a point to Spurs boss Pochettino September 24, 2014 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 3 NOTTINGHAM FOREST 1 PERENNIAL loanee Ryan Mason believes he has proven his worth to boss Mauricio Pochettino after climbing off the bench and initiating Tottenham’s revival during their Capital One Cup comeback over Championship leaders Nottingham Forest last night. Trailing to Jorge Grant’s second-half opener, substitute Mason drew Spurs level before Roberto [...]
World time trial glory for Wiggo September 24, 2014 SIR Bradley Wiggins sealed his first road world time trial title after defeating reigning champion Tony Martin with a dominant performance in Ponferrada, Spain yesterday. Wiggins became only the second Briton to wear the rainbow jersey in this discipline following Chris Boardman’s victory in 1994, with the 34-year-old beating three-time winner Martin by 26.23 seconds. [...]
Mickelson aims joke at Europe’s touchy subject September 24, 2014 FIVE-TIME Major champion Phil Mickelson has cranked up the tension ahead of the start of the Ryder Cup tomorrow by teasing the court case involving Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell might have a destabilising effect on the Europe team’s inner sanctum. The Ulster duo, who have recorded two victories from six Ryder Cup matches while [...]
Premier League: That’s what we paid for, insists Sam September 15, 2014 HULL CITY 2 WEST HAM UNITED 2 WEST HAM manager Sam Allardyce believes striker Enner Valencia has proven why the club shelled out £12m for his services after the Ecuador frontman netted a sublime strike as the Hammers twice came from behind to draw with Hull last night. Valencia’s exquisite drive cancelled out an opening [...]
Wenger juggling Arsenal’s defensive ranks September 15, 2014 ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger admits he may be forced to throw untried Spanish full-back Hector Bellerin into the firing line during his side’s daunting Champions League clash at Borussia Dortmund tonight. The depleted Gunners head to Germany with their defensive options stretched after France’s Mathieu Debuchy sprained his ankle against Manchester City on Saturday, with [...]
Rodgers aiming for knockouts on Euro return September 15, 2014 LIVERPOOL boss Brendan Rodgers insists anything short of the knockout stages will be deemed a failure as his side make their long-awaiting Champions League return against Bulgarian outfit Ludogorets Razgrad at Anfield tonight. The five-time winners have not featured in European football’s premier competition since 2009 and have been drawn alongside star-studded Real Madrid and [...]
