Hockey star Simon Mantell targets Olympic success and boost to employment prospects in City post-Rio de Janeiro March 7, 2016 While there are more conventional and less arduous methods of career development, Great Britain’s Simon Mantell is convinced that the pursuit of Olympic hockey gold is boosting his credentials for future employment amongst the City’s financial elite. Mantell was a member of the Great Britain side that finished fourth at London 2012 after losing 3-1 [...]
McIlroy back on form and new cross-handed technique looks to suit him, but Scott simply imperious March 7, 2016 Former world No1 Rory McIlroy would have been extremely disappointed to let a maiden victory of 2016 slip through his fingers in Florida on Sunday but if it’s any consolation he lost out to the hottest player on the planet at the moment, Adam Scott. McIlroy has had his problems and concerns over form this [...]
England remain tight-lipped on Tuilagi selection for Six Nations showdown against Wales March 7, 2016 Defence coach Paul Gustard insists that powerhouse centre Manu Tuilagi will play an integral future role for England but has remained tight-lipped on whether he will feature against Wales on Saturday. The 24-year-old, who last played international rugby in June 2014, was included in the 33-man training squad that congregated at Pennyhill Park on Sunday ahead [...]
Arsenal’s Premier League title bid may be stuttering but it’s not extinct, says Wenger March 7, 2016 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger remains adamant that his side’s chances of being crowned Premier League champions are very much alive despite a stuttering run of form which has given rise to oft-asked questions about their staying power. The Gunners having accumulated just one point from the last nine on offer, while the north London [...]
West Brom 1, Manchester United 0: Drop another point and forget Champions League, says Van Gaal March 6, 2016 Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal insists his side have to win all of their remaining Premier League matches to have any chance of finishing in the top four after their momentum was checked with defeat West Brom yesterday. Playmaker Juan Mata was the villain of the piece after his first-half dismissal forced United into [...]
Slater and Burrell in, Lawes and Yarde out as Jones reinforces England squad ahead of Six Nations clash with Wales March 6, 2016 England head coach Eddie Jones has reinforced his training squad ahead of Saturday’s likely Six Nations title decider against Wales at Twickenham by calling up Leicester forward Ed Slater and Northampton back Luther Burrell. Slater has replaced fellow lock Courtney Lawes after he suffered an ankle injury during the first half of Northampton’s victory over [...]
Crystal Palace 1, Liverpool 2: Pardew accuses Benteke of diving as Eagles’ Premier League woes deepen March 6, 2016 Fuming Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew accused Liverpool forward Christian Benteke of diving as the powerful Belgium striker won and converted a contentious last-gasp penalty to consign the struggling Eagles to more Premier League misery yesterday. The Reds were awarded a stoppage-time spot-kick after a sliding Damien Delaney was adjudged to have fouled Benteke. While [...]
Murray eyes Davis Cup title defence after epic five-set tussle against Kei Nishikori dispatches Japan March 6, 2016 World No2 Andy Murray has vowed to do everything in his power to fire defending champions Great Britain to successive Davis Cup titles after dispatching Kei Nishikori and ultimately rivals Japan in a gruelling five-set showdown in Birmingham. The 28-year-old’s 7-5, 7-6 (8-6), 3-6, 4-6, 6-3 victory in four hours and 54 minutes – the joint longest [...]
Wiggins, Cavendish and Trott seal golden sign off at Track Cycling World Championships in London March 6, 2016 Four-time Olympic champion Sir Bradley Wiggins basked in the glory of winning madison gold alongside Great Britain team-mate Mark Cavendish on the final day of the Track Cycling World Championships at the London velodrome yesterday. Cavendish fell inside the final 10 laps of the non-Olympic event although by that stage the duo held an unassailable [...]
Pochettino stokes north London derby by questioning Arsenal’s title credentials March 3, 2016 Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has fanned the flames of Saturday’s north London derby by questioning whether title rivals Arsenal have the credentials to be crowned Premier League champions. Defeat at high-flying West Ham on Wednesday robbed second-placed Spurs of the chance to overtake leaders Leicester and hit top spot, although they remain firmly ensconced in [...]
