Mancini hits out at Fergie kamikaze jibe August 18, 2010 MANCHESTER CITY manager Roberto Mancini last night hit back at Sir Alex Ferguson’s accusations of “kamikaze” spending, retorting that Manchester United are no strangers to splashing millions in the transfer market. Ferguson launched a thinly-veiled attack on his local rivals this week when he lambasted the “amazing amounts” being invested by some clubs, just as [...]
England top order crumbles as Riaz gives Pakistan edge August 18, 2010 MATT PRIOR has backed his England side to bounce back from a disastrous day with the bat as Pakistan seized control on the opening day of the third Test. Wicketkeeper Prior was England’s saviour with an invaluable unbeaten 84 as debutant Wahab Riaz took 5-63 to help dismiss the hosts for 233 at the Oval. [...]
Blackpool buck the spending trend as agents rake in record £12.7m in fees August 18, 2010 BLACKPOOL are living proof that big money payments to agents don’t necessary bring success. Ian Holloway’s (right) men sealed a shock promotion to the Premier League last May after beating Cardiff in the Championship play-off final. But new figures released by the Football League yesterday showed the Seasiders achieved it with their house well and [...]
Skittish win for Murray in Cincinnati August 18, 2010 BRITAIN’S Andy Murray may be hotly tipped to claim a long-awaited first Grand Slam at the US Open next month, but he will need to improve on last night’s addled victory to even make it into the second week. The world No4 looked to be coasting to a straightforward second-round win over Jeremy Chardry at [...]
Nasri injury blow for Gunners August 18, 2010 ARSENAL suffered another early-season injury blow yesterday after Samir Nasri underwent minor surgery on a knee injury. The Frenchman suffered the injury in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Liverpool and has been ruled out for a month. Nasri, 23, was drafted in by boss Arsene Wenger to fill Cesc Fabregas’s centre midfield role after the captain [...]
Poulsen lined up for Reds debut August 18, 2010 NEW signing Christian Poulsen could be set to make his Liverpool bow tonight when Roy Hodgson’s men take on Turkish side Trabzonspor in their Europa League play-off. The Danish international is being lined up for his first taste of the action since his £4.5m move from Juventus last week as a replacement for Javier Mascherano, [...]
It’s hotting up for Investec August 18, 2010 AS the days go by a competitive edge is beginning to creep into the Investec team as they take the Garmin #4miler Challenge to a whole new level. The fastest time yet of 27 minutes 58 seconds belongs to 33-year-old private banker David Knott who is clearly reaping the rewards as he prepares for the [...]
Redknapp’s men struggle to keep pace with Young Boys August 17, 2010 YOUNG BOYS (3) vs TOTTENHAM (9) TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp gleefully embraced a “great defeat” after his side surged back into contention following the most cataclysmic of starts in Bern. Spurs’ hopes of progressing to the Champions League group stage – and pocketing a £20m windfall – looked extinct after Young Boys raced into a [...]
Strict Strauss lays down law to troops August 17, 2010 CAPTAIN Andrew Strauss has warned his England troops of their off-the-field responsibilities after coming close to losing Graeme Swann for today’s third Test with Pakistan at The Oval. Spinner Swann missed Monday’s practice session after appearing in a Nottingham court to answer a drink-driving charge. Swann told the court he had returned from birthday celebrations [...]
Selectors are right to give Cook time August 17, 2010 ALASTAIR COOK is clearly lacking in confidence at the moment but the England selectors are right to keep faith with him. He is struggling to make his mind up which deliveries to play and which to leave, and the ones he is playing he is doing so with hesitancy. But upsetting the applecart now, with [...]