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 [...]
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 [...]