O’Brien proves his point as Hammers held November 19, 2012 WEST HAM UNITED 1 vs STOKE CITY 1 WEST HAM manager Sam Allardyce put their recovery from a goal behind to salvage a draw against Stoke down to his half-time pep talk, after the Hammers last night wasted an opportunity to go fifth in the Premier League at Upton Park. Stoke went ahead on 13 [...]
Hughes spared but could still go this week November 19, 2012 QPR manager Mark Hughes was clinging on to his job last night after lengthy talks with club chiefs. Hughes did not take training yesterday and instead met chief executive Philip Beard to discuss Rangers’ woeful form. His representative Kia Joorabchian yesterday insisted reports of Hughes’ sacking were premature, calling them “not true at all”. However, [...]
After years of setbacks it is time for YouView to face up to its rivals November 18, 2012 RICHARD Halton has not had an easy couple of years. Having taken the reins at YouView in September 2010 – the same year the internet-connected TV box was originally pencilled in to go on sale – he has had to deal with questions about project delays, criticism over the price of the hardware, and, last [...]
Black Cats beat Fulham but confirm death threats made to McClean over poppy shirt November 18, 2012 FULHAM 1 vs SUNDERLAND 3 SUNDERLAND manager Martin O’Neill saw his team grab their second win in 19 league games yesterday, but confirmed after the match that James McClean was sent death threats following the winger’s decision not to wear a poppy on his shirt the previous week. Three second half goals from Steven Fletcher, [...]
Defeat turns up heat on Hughes November 18, 2012 QPR owner Tony Fernandes failed to give his customary backing to manager Mark Hughes after Saturday’s 3-1 loss at fellow strugglers Southampton left them anchored to the bottom of the Premier League. Defeat in the game dubbed El Sackico, due to the pressure on both teams’ bosses, leaves winless Rangers with just four points from [...]
Loss won’t kill season – AVB November 18, 2012 TOTTENHAM manager Andre Villas-Boas insists a 5-2 defeat at local rivals Arsenal will not inflict lasting damage on their attempts to beat them to a Champions League place. The Gunners overtook Spurs in the Premier League with Saturday’s emphatic win against 10 men, although Villas-Boas is adamant his team will take heart from their performance. [...]
Allardyce eyes Potters boost November 18, 2012 WEST HAM boss Sam Allardyce has urged his high-flying team to give themselves a boost before a tricky run of fixtures by beating Stoke tonight at Upton Park. The Hammers have made a fine start on their return to the Premier League, with five wins and 18 points from 11 games, but face Tottenham, Manchester [...]
Top English clubs set to agree break even rules November 15, 2012 PREMIER League clubs are close to finalising historic cost-control measures in line with European financial fair play rules following a meeting of chairmen yesterday in London. A number of details, such as whether to include a cap on year-on-year wage bill increases, remain unresolved but it is understood there is broad agreement to proceed with [...]
AVB’s warning to Tottenham over derby day November 15, 2012 TOTTENHAM manager Andre Villas-Boas has warned his team against underestimating sleeping giants Arsenal ahead of tomorrow’s north London derby at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners are mired in their worst start for 30 years, currently eighth in the Premier League, having picked up a meagre 16 points from 11 matches. Spurs, who have not finished [...]
Arsenal destined for derby delight November 15, 2012 ARSENAL vs TOTTENHAM Tomorrow 12.45pm THERE has rarely been a dull moment in the history of the North London derby, but it is a clash which has outdone even itself in recent years. It is impossible to name all the highlights, for there have been plenty of them, from Tottenham’s 5-1 win en route to [...]