Sky and Talk Talk are the latest in the frame to buy O2 from Telefonica January 20, 2015 Sky and Talk Talk are the latest to join the queue of apparent bidders to snap up UK mobile business O2 from Telefonica. Talks between the Spanish telecoms firm and Sky and Talk Talk are said to be taking place, according to reports, just days after it was revealed China’s Hutchison Whampoa, the owner of [...]
Country’s best hold no fear for bullish Rodgers January 19, 2015 LIVERPOOL manager Brendan Rodgers has labelled Chelsea the best team in the country but insists his side can beat them at Stamford Bridge next week if tonight’s Capital One Cup semi-final first leg goes awry. The Blues arrive at Anfield this evening having just extended their Premier League lead over Manchester City to five points [...]
Defeat to United earns Redknapp a QPR reprieve January 19, 2015 QUEENS Park Rangers chairman Tony Fernandes believes that Saturday’s performance against Manchester United, which ended in defeat, is proof that under-fire manager Harry Redknapp should keep his job. AirAsia chief Fernandes yesterday attempted to quell speculation that Redknapp is set to be sacked by issuing a statement reaffirming his faith in the former Tottenham and [...]
Ramsey urges Arsenal to make Man City win cornerstone of run January 19, 2015 ARSENAL midfielder Aaron Ramsey has called on his side to use Sunday’s landmark victory at Manchester City as a springboard for the lengthy unbeaten run that has do far eluded them this season. The Gunners upset Premier League title-chasing City 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium to end disastrous form against the division’s biggest teams that [...]
Arsenal end away day torment and dent Manchester City’s title bid January 18, 2015 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes a long-awaited triumph over one of their principal Premier League rivals could prove the turning point in a stuttering season. Midfielder Santi Cazorla scored a penalty and set up Olivier Giroud to head the second as the Gunners inflicted a major dent on Manchester City’s title defence and did leaders [...]
Premier League: Allardyce happy to take direct route as Hammers nail Hull January 18, 2015 AT UPTON PARK WEST HAM UNITED 3 HULL CITY 0 WEST Ham boss Sam Allardyce launched a passionate defence of his side’s direct style after a second-half masterclass dispatched relegation-haunted Hull City yesterday. Goals from Andy Carroll, Morgan Amalfitano and Stewart Downing saw the Hammers recover from a lacklustre opening period to record their first [...]
De Villiers belts fastest ODI ton January 18, 2015 SOUTH AFRICA batsman AB de Villiers recorded the fastest one-day international century in history after reaching three figures from just 31 balls as his side thrashed West Indies yesterday. The 30-year-old beat the previous record of 36 posted by New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson against the same opposition last year, smashing nine fours and 16 [...]
Sport Comment: Constrasting fates of England prospects explains Defoe deal January 15, 2015 WE’RE halfway through January and I’m sure I can hear Sky Sports’ Jim White gargling with Dettol (why does he shout into the camera lens whereas Des Lynam rarely registered more than a purr?) Yes, the end of the transfer window is in sight. This week saw a typical January story unfold. Jermain Defoe’s return [...]
City can see off challenge of visiting Gunners January 15, 2015 BEN CLEMINSON PREVIEWS MAN CITY V ARSENAL AND NEWCASTLE V SOUTHAMPTON MANCHESTER City are the form team in the Premier League after 12 games unbeaten and will be disappointed not to be top. Having been level on points with Chelsea on New Year’s Day, courtesy of seven straight wins, their lack of available strikers and [...]
FA Cup: Four-goal Spurs fightback avoids FA Cup anguish January 14, 2015 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 4 BURNLEY 2 TOTTENHAM manager Mauricio Pochettino believes a swift recovery from Burnley’s early two-goal blitz proved pivotal as his side revived their FA Cup hopes with a stunning comeback at White Hart Lane last night. Eight-time winners Tottenham were indebted to Paulinho, Etienne Capoue and Vlad Chiriches netting their first strikes of [...]