League cool on terrace return talk March 23, 2011 PRO-TERRACING campaigners have been dealt a blow after the Premier League said it would oppose calls to reintroduce standing areas in top-flight stadia. The Football Supporters’ Federation (FSF) is hopeful that the government will give thorough consideration to their petition for the return of standing areas, which were banned following the Hillsborough disaster in 1989. [...]
RFU regret at Grand Slam video leak March 22, 2011 THE RFU has expressed its dismay and regret that an advertisement celebrating England winning the Grand Slam was leaked. The video, made by kit suppliers Nike, shows several players, including Toby Flood, Chris Ashton and Ben Foden, in a series of action clips. The advert, which was leaked on the internet earlier this week signs [...]
Luiz helps to lift the Blues again March 20, 2011 CHELSEA (2) vs MANCHESTER CITY (0) CHELSEA manager Carlo Ancelotti sent out mixed signals regarding his future at the club after second-half goals from David Luiz and Ramires secured victory over Manchester City. Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay revealed yesterday that the Italian’s position would be reviewed at the end of the season. Ancelotti, whose contract [...]
Expect conservative City to aim for draw at Bridge March 17, 2011 CHELSEA vs MANCHESTER CITY SUNDAY – 4.00PM SKY SPORTS 1 THE salvage operation began just in time to save Chelsea’s season from total meltdown, but it looks too late to keep the Premier League trophy at Stamford Bridge, and any flickering hope will go with defeat at home to Manchester City on Sunday. Even the [...]
FA chiefs hit Sir Alex with five game ban March 16, 2011 MANCHESTER UNITED manager Sir Alex Ferguson will be consigned to the stands for the entire month of April after Football Association chiefs threw the book at him for repeatedly criticising referees. Ferguson has been ordered to serve a five-match touchline ban and pay a hefty fine of £30,000 for remarks he made about referee Martin [...]
Little Pea shooter March 15, 2011 MANCHESTER UTD 2 vs MARSEILLE 1 Man Utd win 2-1 on aggregate MANCHESTER?UNITED manager Sir Alex Ferguson hailed the blossoming partnership between match-winner Javier Hernandez and Wayne Rooney as his side booked their place in quarter finals of the Champions League for the fifth year in a row. Mexico poacher Hernandez struck a goal in [...]
Carlo cools Terry row March 15, 2011 CHELSEA 2 vs FC COPENHAGEN 0 CHELSEA manager Carlo Ancelotti insists he is not interested in the debate over John Terry being reinstated as England captain, but admits the move would hand his player a lift. England head coach Fabio Capello looks set to hand Terry the armband for this month’s Euro 2012 qualifier against [...]
Fergie banks on Euro know how March 14, 2011 United boss insists his side can handle the pressure as the run-in begins to heat up MANCHESTER UTD vs MARSEILLE MANCHESTER UNITED manager Sir Alex Ferguson admits it’s “squeaky bum time” again as his side aim to step up their pursuit of the second treble of his reign this evening. United booked their place in [...]
Return of Almunia nemesis Lehmann March 14, 2011 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger has risked dressing-room unrest by calling on the combustible veteran former Gunners goalkeeper Jens Lehmann to solve his injury crisis. Lehmann, 41, is set to come out of retirement and rejoin the north London club on a short-term deal as backup to Manuel Almunia, their only fit senior stopper, in one [...]
Barbados March 14, 2011 BEST BEACH Crane Beach is considered by many to be one of the island’s most beautiful beaches. In fact, Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous rated it as “one of the 10 best beaches in the world”. The name “Crane” was derived from the large crane situated at the top of the cliff which was [...]