Richards proves he’s City’s head boy as old rivals United loom in Wembley showdown March 13, 2011 MANCHESTER CITY (1) vs READING (0) ENGLAND defender Micah Richards was the hero as his header booked Manchester City’s first Wembley appearance for 12 years. Richards powered home the winner from David Silva’s corner 16 minutes from time to secure an eagerly-awaited FA Cup semi final clash against Manchester United after the draw had earlier paired the [...]
Wenger: Season’s not over, it’s still so exciting March 13, 2011 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger insists his demoralised team’s season is not slipping away, despite seeing them tumble out of a third competition in a fortnight at Old Trafford on Saturday. A 2-0 defeat to Manchester United ended their hopes of lifting the FA Cup, hot on the heels of their elimination from the Champions League [...]
Investec and Spurs in deal renewal talks March 10, 2011 TOTTENHAM’S Champions League run has so delighted Investec that the South African bank has already held informal talks with the club about extending their shirt sponsorship, just seven months into the contract. Investec agreed an innovative two-year deal thought to be worth £2.5m a season in August which sees its branding emblazoned on Spurs shirts [...]
WHITE HOT LANE March 9, 2011 l Spurs edge out mighty Milan l Harry hails amazing achievement TOTTENHAM 0 vs AC MILAN 0 Tottenham win 1-0 on aggregate PROUD Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp hailed his side’s progression to the quarter-finals of the Champions League as an amazing achievement. The north Londoners, enjoying their debut season in Europe’s premier club competition, made [...]
QPR face points penalty threat over FA charges March 9, 2011 QUEENS PARK RANGERS top-flight promotion bid was thrown into turmoil last night after they were charged by the Football Association with seven breaches of rules banning third-party ownership in relation to their midfielder Alejandro Faurlin. If found guilty by a three-man independent panel, the runaway Championship leaders would be open to a number of punishments [...]
Expect fiery welcome, Redknapp tells Flamini March 8, 2011 TOTTENHAM vs AC MILAN TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp has warned ex-Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini to expect a white-hot reception tonight following his horrendous tackle on Vedran Corluka three weeks ago. Spurs, who are likely to be able to call upon the services of star midfielders Gareth Bale and Rafael van dear Vaart, hold a one-goal [...]
Injury rules Broad out of World Cup March 8, 2011 ENGLAND’S World Cup hopes suffered another seismic blow yesterday when it was confirmed that fast bowler Stuart Broad will miss the rest of the tournament due to a side strain. The 24-year-old returned to form in Sunday’s thrilling six-run victory over South Africa, taking four for 15 including the decisive wickets of Dale Steyn and [...]
Old guard Lampard and Terry renew Chelsea hope March 7, 2011 BLACKPOOL 1 vs CHELSEA 3 CHELSEA manager Carlo Ancelotti insists securing a top four finish in the Premier League remains his side’s priority despite appearing to re-enter the title race last night. John Terry’s 20th minute header allied to Frank Lampard’s second-half brace secured an ultimately comfortable win against plucky Blackpool, who were unlucky not [...]
Kuytstanding March 6, 2011 LIVERPOOL (3) vs MANCHESTER UTD (1) ● Dutchman’s hat-trick deals United big blow ● Ferguson bans media access after defeat MANCHESTER UNITED manager Sir Alex Ferguson battened down the hatches after seeing his side succumb to a second successive Premier League defeat and lose winger Nani to injury in controversial fashion at Anfield. A hat-trick [...]
Hutton should’ve been sent off, admits frustrated Harry March 6, 2011 WOLVES (3) vs TOTTENHAM (3) TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp admitted his side were lucky to finish with 11 men in yesterday’s pulsating draw against Wolves. Two sensational goals from Jermain Defoe, his first Premier League strikes of the season, cancelled out Kevin Doyle’s opener, but the Irishman equalised from the penalty spot five minutes before [...]