Tigers tamed by Morgan the magician March 2, 2010 EOIN MORGAN tamed the Tigers almost single-handedly as England secured a first series victory under stand-in captain Alastair Cook. The Middlesex left-hander struck a magnificent unbeaten 110 off 104 balls to lead the tourists to a nervy two-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Dhaka, to open up an assailable 2-0 series lead. Morgan, 23, led the [...]
Kiewetter makes his mark as Lions embarrass England February 17, 2010 BATTING sensation Craig Kieswetter gave a timely nudge to the England selectors after inflicting an embarrassing defeat on Andy Flower’s senior side. The South African-born wicket-keeper/batsman smashed 81 off just 66 balls to help a second string Lions side to a surprise five-wicket victory over the England first XI in a Twenty20 warm-up match in [...]
‘You’re next United’ says boss Hughes December 2, 2009 MANCHESTER CITY (3) vs ARSENAL (0) MARK HUGHES welcomed a crunch Manchester derby in the semi-final of the Carling Cup by roaring: “Bring them on”! The Manchester City boss saw his side dispose of a young Arsenal side at Eastlands last night to earn an eagerly-awaited two-legged clash with rivals United in the last four. [...]
Wright-Phillips enjoys dream debut as ambitious City rally September 1, 2008 Shaun Wright-Phillips was hailed by his new Manchester City boss Mark Hughes after capping a dream debut with two goals at the Stadium of Light. The England international struck twice in eight second-half minutes, wasting no time in re-paying the £10m transfer fee paid to Chelsea just three days ago. “I’m delighted for Shaun. It’s [...]