Broad lauds his perfect preparation April 27, 2010 ENGLAND paceman Stuart Broad insists his preparations for this week’s ICC World Twenty20 have been spot on as he looks to lead England charge for a first-ever international tournament victory. Broad shunned the chance to play in the recent Indian Premier League in favour of grabbing a month’s rest following England’s tour of Bangladesh. He [...]
City poised to sign Fulop on special loan April 26, 2010 MANCHESTER City are today expected to be granted special dispensation to sign a goalkeeper on an emergency loan deal until the end of the season. Sunderland’s Marton Fulop, who is out-of-favour at the Stadium of Light, is believed to be the preferred candidate for a three-match contract. City made a plea to the Premier League [...]
Modi launches bid to clear name in IPL bribery probe April 26, 2010 LALIT MODI stood his ground last night after being suspended from his role as chairman of the Indian Premier League amid allegations of corruption. Modi was ousted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) just hours after the conclusion of the third IPL tournament in Mumbai on Sunday night. Vice-president of the [...]
I’m desperate for Zola to stay with Hammers, claims Gold April 26, 2010 WEST HAM co-chairman David Gold says he is “desperate” for under-fire manager Gianfranco Zola to stay with the club next season. Saturday’s 3-2 victory over Wigan means the Hammers have secured their Premier League safety unless Hull can somehow pull off a six-point swing in the final two games, while overturning a goal difference of [...]
Ex-Spurs man takes reins at Fulham foes Hamburg April 26, 2010 FULHAM’S quest to reach a first European final received a huge boost yesterday when semi-final opponents Hamburg sacked their manager. Bruno Labbadia was axed just three days before the return leg in London, with the score still locked at 0-0 after last week’s first-leg stalemate. Labbadia, who had only been in charge since last summer, [...]
Raina ensures Chennai are the Kings of the IPL April 26, 2010 THE Chennai Super Kings were crowned Indian Premier League champions last night after securing a 22-run victory in the final against the Mumbai Indians. Batsman Suresh Raina was the hero, hitting an unbeaten 57, while skipper MS Dhoni struck 27 as the Super Kings rallied to 168-5 from their 20 overs. Sachin Tendulkar led the [...]
WINNERS & LOSERS April 25, 2010 A WEEKEND is a long time in sport, as this lot will attest. But while for some it was a few days to remember, others may wish they had never set foot out of the house. ASTON VILLA TWO big victories in the space of four days have pulled Martin O’Neill’s men right back in the [...]
Magnificent seven sends Blues to top April 25, 2010 CHELSEA (7) vs STOKE CITY (0) CARLO ANCELOTTI insists the destiny of Premier League title is in Chelsea’s hands after watching his side smash sorry Stoke for seven at Stamford Bridge. A first career hat-trick from Ivorian striker Salomon Kalou, a brace for Frank Lampard and goals apiece from Daniel Sturridge and Florent Malouda ensured [...]
End of the road for hapless Burnley April 25, 2010 BURNLEY (0) vs LIVERPOOL (4) BRIAN LAWS saw his Burnley side bow out of the Premier League in their first season back and then admitted: “We’re not good enough”. Two goals from Steven Gerrard and further second-half strikes from Maxi Rodriguez and Ryan Babel condemned the Clarets to the drop in front of the heartbroken [...]
Boss Smith remains coy despite ninth SPL title April 25, 2010 RANGERS manager Walter Smith refused to say whether he would be back at Ibrox next season after steering the club to the Scottish Premier League title. Kyle Lafferty’s 17th minute strike was enough to hand the Gers a 1-0 victory at Hibernian and clinch the title with three matches to play. Smith has now led [...]