Keys and Gray given chance to relaunch careers after sexism row by talkSPORT February 8, 2011 FORMER Sky Sports presenters Richard Keys and Andy Gray, who left the broadcaster last month amid a sexism storm, are to be reunited at talkSPORT. The duo, set to make their comeback on 14 February, left Sky last month after off air comments made about assistant referee Sian Massey made their way into the public [...]
Bopara named as injured Morgan’s replacement February 8, 2011 ESSEX batsman Ravi Bopara has been called up to England’s World Cup squad as a replacement for the injured Eoin Morgan. The Irishman missed the final one-day international of the recent series against Australia after fracturing the middle finger of his left hand, a problem he first became aware of in the fourth one-day match [...]
Triesman: FA failing to rule February 8, 2011 Former chairman strongly critical of governing body and reignites row with Premier League LORD TRIESMAN, the former chairman of the Football Association, has launched scathing attacks on the governing body and the Premier League. Speaking about the FA for the first time since his departure in May, Triesman accused the organisation of failing to exercise [...]
OLYMPIC PARK LIFE: TOTTENHAM UNVEIL PLANS FOR NEW STADIUM February 8, 2011 TOTTENHAM have released images of how they hope the Olympic Stadium will look if they win the fight to take over the venue after the London 2012 Games. Spurs, who are vying with Premier League rivals West Ham for the £537m venue, and their bid partner, the entertainment giant AEG, hope to rebuild the stadium [...]
PRICE OF LOVE RUNS HIGH FOR ST VALENTINE February 7, 2011 WITH heart-strewn cards and lavish bouquets lining the shelves of the City’s shops, it seems even the most business-focused of postcodes can’t escape the romantic distractions of St Valentine’s Day. So it’s lucky that bonus season is in full flow, as the VAT hike and inflation combine to push the expected Valentine spend up from [...]
Theo: World Cup snub the making of me February 7, 2011 ARSENAL’S Theo Walcott firmly believes missing out on last summer’s World Cup has turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Having featured in the three warm-up matches leading up to the announcement of Fabio Capello’s squad, despite some indifferent form, Walcott was expected to play a significant role in South Africa. Capello, however, lived [...]
3-5-2 is back and it adds up to trouble for Chelsea February 7, 2011 IT’S a system that drifted out of fashion in the Premier League some years ago, but 3-5-2 worked a treat for Kenny Dalglish and Liverpool at Chelsea on Sunday. It smothered the attacking threat of the home side’s three forwards, allowing the improving Reds to spoil Fernando Torres’ debut with a shock win. Lining up [...]
Liverpool ruin Torres’ Blues bow February 6, 2011 CHELSEA (0) vs LIVERPOOL (1) CHELSEA manager Carlo Ancelotti defended Fernando Torres and insisted the Spaniard needs time to settle into his new surroundings after his miserable debut ended in defeat against his former club. The Spaniard, who signed for a British record £50m a week ago, was substituted after 65 minutes and could only watch [...]
Barton sticks knife into ‘stupid’ Diaby February 6, 2011 NEWCASTLE midfielder Joey Barton has taunted Arsenal by branding Abou Diaby “stupid” for earning a red card in Saturday’s historic 4-4 draw. The Gunners spectacularly capitulated, becoming the first team in the Premier League ever to squander a four-goal lead, after Diaby was sent off for lashing out at Barton following a challenge. Title-chasing Arsenal’s [...]
Zigic gives Grant a miserable birthday February 6, 2011 WEST HAM (0) vs BIRMINGHAM (1) WEST HAM boss Avram Grant admits that defeat to relegation rivals Birmingham ruined his birthday. Grant, who turned 56 yesterday, watched his side lose 1-0 at Upton Park as a 65th minute goal from Nikola Zigic gave Birmingham a vital three points. “How can I celebrate?” Grant said after [...]