Wilshere hopes to return for Milan Euro showdown January 18, 2012 ARSENAL midfielder Jack Wilshere has given his manager Arsene Wenger a timely boost by stepping up his rehabilitation from the stress fracture to his right ankle which has kept him out of action since pre-season. The 20-year-old is due to return to full training next week and is hopeful of being in contention to feature [...]
Wolves stunned by Blues January 18, 2012 FOOTBALL: Birmingham advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup after a 1-0 win over Wolves at Molineux last night. The Carling Cup holders, relegated to the Championship last season, beat their Premier League rivals and near neighbours courtesy of Wade Elliot’s 74th minute strike which earned his side a crack at League One outfit [...]
Rangers end eleven-year cup jinx to hand Hughes first win January 17, 2012 QPR 1 vs MK DONS 0 QPR manager Mark Hughes celebrated the the first win of his tenure last night but admitted his team are suffering a crisis of confidence after they stuttered to an uninspiring FA Cup win over League One outfit MK Dons. Danny Gabbidon’s second half header, his first goal in seven [...]
Millwall find goalscoring touch to set up Saints tie January 17, 2012 MILLWALL put Saturday’s drubbing at the hands of Birmingham firmly behind them last night with a 5-0 win at the New Den over London rivals Dagenham and Redbridge to set up an FA Cup fourth round tie at home against Championship leaders Southampton. Beaten 6-0 on home soil by Carling Cup holders Birmingham three days [...]
Thomas Cook: The company taking visitors to the Olympics since 1896 January 17, 2012 COUNTDOWN TO THE LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES Q. WHAT WAS YOUR BRAND’S PRIMARY REASON FOR BEING INVOLVED WITH THE GAMES? A. Thomas Cook actually took customers from Britain to the first modern Olympics in Athens in 1896, and passengers from all over the UK to the 1908 and 1948 London Olympics, so we’ve got a [...]
Gritty City dig deep and keep title dream alive January 16, 2012 WIGAN 0 vs MAN CITY 1 MANCHESTER CITY moved three points clear at the top of the Premier League last night following a victory over Wigan which provided enough evidence to suggest they possess the stomach for a title fight, according to goalkeeper Joe Hart. When Edin Dzeko glanced home David Silva’s left-wing free-kick in [...]
Hughes hopes solution to league form lies in cup run January 16, 2012 QPR manager Mark Hughes insists a prolonged run in the FA Cup can act as a springboard to Premier League safety ahead of tonight’s third round replay against MK Dons. Rangers are back in action just 48 hours after Hughes presided over the 1-0 defeat at Newcastle, his first game at the helm, which left [...]
I couldn’t say no to Chelsea admits Cahill January 16, 2012 CHELSEA new-boy Gary Cahill admits he was lured to Stamford Bridge by the prospect of challenging for the silverware that has so far eluded him. The England centre-back became the Blues’ first signing of the January transfer window when his £7m move from Premier League strugglers Bolton was rubber-stamped yesterday. Cahill could make his debut [...]
UP THE SWANNY January 15, 2012 SWANSEA (3) vs ARSENAL (2) Arsenal boss Wenger accuses Dyer of diving for penalty after defeat to Swansea in five-goal thriller deals his side’s hopes of catching Spurs and Chelsea a major blow FURIOUS Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger last night accused Swansea winger Nathan Dyer of diving to win a key penalty, after his side [...]
Spurs can still win title, says Parker January 15, 2012 TOTTENHAM midfielder Scott Parker believes his side remain genuine Premier League title contenders despite Saturday’s failure to beat struggling Wolves at White Hart Lane. Victory would have seen Harry Redknapp’s side draw level with leaders Manchester City, albeit having played one game more, but they had to settle for the point they salvaged thanks to [...]