Chelsea back on top, but only in agents’ spending fees table November 30, 2010 CHAMPIONS Chelsea were the Premier League’s biggest spenders on agents’ fees for the period October 2009 to September 2010, shelling out over £9m, according to figures released yesterday. Chelsea made only two major acquisitions during the period in question – Yossi Benayoun from Liverpool and Ramires from Benfica – but the club’s policy of staggerring [...]
Cameron dodges corruption storm on 2018 bid mission November 30, 2010 PRIME MINISTER David Cameron last night brushed off the furore surrounding Panorama’s allegations and pledged to do his utmost to ensure England win the vote to host the 2018 World Cup. Cameron arrived in Zurich yesterday ahead of tomorrow’s decisive ballot and is one of three big names, which also include Prince William and David [...]
Trescothick says call ups show Aussies are rattled November 30, 2010 FORMER England batsman Marcus Trescothick believes Australia’s decision to call up two new bowlers ahead of the second Ashes Test, which starts on Friday, is a sign they are running scared. After their attack haemorrhaged runs and managed only one wicket in nearly six sessions of cricket at the Gabba, Australia’s selectors bolstered their squad [...]
Saracens stunned by Venter exit November 30, 2010 RUGBY UNION: Saracens are confident they will continue to thrive despite director of rugby Brendan Venter’s impending return to South Africa for family reasons. Venter will continue to work at the club in the newly-created position of technical director, making frequent visits to London to fulfil his duties – Mark McCall will be promoted to the [...]
Beckham says no to Everton November 30, 2010 FOOTBALL: Former England captain David Beckham will not be joining Everton on loan in January. Toffees boss David Moyes had confirmed he would like to sign the LA Galaxy midfielder if the opportunity arose. But Beckham said: “David Moyes has done a great job at Everton, but I am a Manchester United fan and for [...]
Strauss hails Cook’s knock as greatest Ashes innings November 29, 2010 Skipper can’t recall a better performance from an Englishman Down Under and claims his side have crucial momentum ENGLAND captain Andrew Strauss hailed Alastair Cook’s match saving double hundred as the greatest Ashes innings by an Englishman in Australia. Cook’s maiden first class double hundred shattered numerous records as his second-wicket partnership with Jonathon Trott [...]
England should draw more positives than an ordinary looking Australia November 29, 2010 OUR cricket columnist, former England batsman and Warwickshire chairman Andy Lloyd, has been poring over all the Ashes action. Here he dissects what he’s learned from the play so far. ENGLAND HAVE PSYCHOLOGICAL EDGE It may only have been a draw but it’s England who take all the positives away from Brisbane. Other than the efforts of Brad [...]
Barca show Jose who’s the Real deal November 29, 2010 –BARCELONA produced an astonishing display of attacking football to batter Real Madrid 5-0 at the Camo Nou and hand Jose Mourinho his heaviest ever defeat as a manager. The Spanish heavyweights came into this Clasico fixture both unbeaten and with Real leading their great rivals by a solitary point. But Barca had something to prove, [...]
Wenger asks for faith as he prepares to shuffle his pack November 29, 2010 ARESENAL v/s WIGAN ATHLETIC ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger insists his faltering team will justify his faith in the long run, as he aims to take another step towards a long-awaited trophy tonight. Gunners supporters have been tested in recent weeks by home defeats to Newcastle and then Tottenham, and a craven Champions League surrender away [...]