Djokovic dominance to continue in Melbourne January 12, 2012 AUSTRALIAN OPEN Does anyone fancy Novak Djokovic to better his incredible 2011 season? The Serbian won three Grand Slams, a record-breaking five Masters 1000 titles and 10 tournaments overall. He earned over $12 million last year alone, the same as fifth-ranked David Ferrer’s career earnings. Djoko’s achievements are no less impressive when you remember that [...]
WHITE HOT January 11, 2012 Spurs move within three points of league leaders Man City after beating Everton but boss Redknapp insists a top four finish remains his main objective TOTTENHAM 2 vs EVERTON 0 TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp is stubbornly refusing to dream of ending the club’s 51-year wait to win the top-flight title — and says he will [...]
Hughes: I’ve learned from my City mistakes January 11, 2012 QUEENS PARK RANGERS manager Mark Hughes insists he has no apprehension about working in conjunction with the club’s charismatic owner Tony Fernandes, despite having a been a victim of a similarly ambitious and inexperienced regime at Manchester City. Hughes, unveiled in front of the media yesterday having signed a two-and-a-half year deal to succeed Neil [...]
I’LL BEAT THE DROP January 10, 2012 Mark Hughes promises to focus on short-term challenge of survival after being confirmed as manager of struggling QPR NEW Queens Park Rangers manager Mark Hughes insists the club cannot afford to look beyond preserving their Premier League status despite the ambitious plans of owner Tony Fernandes. Hughes’ appointment as Neil Warnock’s successor was confirmed yesterday [...]
Hughes transfer nous can secure QPR safety January 10, 2012 YOU HAVE to feel more than a small measure of sympathy for Neil Warnock after he was sacked earlier this week but you can’t avoid the sense that club has taken a decisive step towards preserving their Premier League status with the appointment of Mark Hughes. Warnock will always be remembered by the fans as [...]
Henry moves to cool comeback fever January 10, 2012 ARSENAL’S returning hero Thierry Henry has urged fans not to expect too much from his comeback, following a fairytale second coming against Leeds on Monday night. Gunners record goalscorer Henry insists he is not ready to play a full 90 minutes yet and warned he may not score in every game, despite netting less than [...]
SECOND COMING January 9, 2012 Arsenal legend Henry marks his return to the club in the grandest manner by scoring the only goal as Gunners set up FA Cup fourth round tie against Villa ARSENAL 1 vs LEEDS UNITED 0 ENRAPTURED Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admitted to being in dreamland after returning hero Thierry Henry scored the goal that booked [...]
Hughes seeking clarity before joining Rangers January 9, 2012 FORMER Fulham boss Mark Hughes will today hold a second round of talks with Queens Park Rangers as he edges closer to becoming the struggling west London club’s new manager. Hughes and his advisor Kia Joorabchian were at Loftus Road yesterday, less than 24 hours after confirmation of Neil Warnock’s departure, attempting to thrash out [...]
REDS’ REVENGE January 8, 2012 MANCHESTER CITY (2) vs MANCHESTER UNITED (3) ● United dump out 10-man rivals in FA Cup thriller ● Rooney scores twice and pledges future to club ● Trip to Liverpool up next for Ferguson’s men TWO-GOAL hero Wayne Rooney pledged his future to Manchester United after helping them take revenge on their bitter rivals and [...]
Hughes tipped for QPR after Warnock axed January 8, 2012 Rangers lose patience with manager after run of eight defeats from last 12 games leaves them on brink of relegation zone FORMER Fulham and Manchester City boss Mark Hughes is expected to be installed as QPR manager this week after the Premier League strugglers last night sacked Neil Warnock. Warnock (right), who led Rangers back [...]