Defeat not tweet for Murray November 26, 2009 BRITAIN’S Andy Murray was cruelly knocked out of the ATP World Tour Finals amid farcical scenes last night despite winning his final round-robin match against Spain’s Fernando Verdasco. US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro’s shock three-set win over world No1 Roger Federer took the pair of them through and sent Murray crashing at the [...]
Build United’s future around me, says Vidic November 26, 2009 NEMANJA VIDIC last night angrily scotched rumours he is ready to quit Manchester United, insisting he wants to become an integral part of the club’s next generation. The Serbian’s future at Old Trafford has been thrown into question in recent weeks amid reports his wife Ana is unhappy in the north-west. The rumours followed an [...]
Avram’s on a revenge mission November 26, 2009 AVRAM GRANT will be looking to exact revenge on Manchester United this weekend when he returns to management as the new boss of Portsmouth. The former Chelsea chief was announced yesterday as the successor to Paul Hart, who was sacked by the Fratton Park club earlier this week. And the Israeli opens his account with [...]
Fergie rages as proud Euro run is halted November 25, 2009 MANCHESTER UTD (0) vs BESIKTAS (1) SIR Alex Ferguson insisted Manchester United had been robbed by a questionable refereeing decision after his youthful side succumbed to a European home defeat for the first time in more than four years. Group B whipping boys Besiktas, already consigned to bottom place, ended the 23-match run courtesy of [...]
Infighting is undermining our World Cup bid, admits Brady November 25, 2009 KARREN BRADY last night revealed the acrimony surrounding England’s 2018 World Cup campaign, insisting the country’s hopes of staging the event is being undermined by “bickering and infighting” at board level. The former Birmingham City director was one of six board members to stand down a fortnight ago, while influential Premier League chairman Sir Dave [...]
Fergie: Euro joy deserves credit November 24, 2009 MANCHESTER United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says the struggles of some of Europe’s top sides shows his consistent success has been underrated. Liverpool, AC Milan, Real Madrid and Barcelona have all found their Champions League progress trickier than expected. Sir Alex, who is set to field a young side against Besiktas tonight with qualification assured, [...]
Portsmouth lose patience with Hart failure as Grant prepares to take reins November 24, 2009 PORTSMOUTH director of football Avram Grant is expected to take over as manager after the club sacked Paul Hart yesterday. Hart paid the price for a disastrous start to the season that has left them anchored to the bottom of the Premier League after 10 defeats from 13 games. His departure clears the way for [...]
Blacks back on track after landlords grudgingly agree to accept rescue deal November 23, 2009 LANDLORDS yesterday accepted a financial rescue plan for Blacks Leisure, saving 4,300 jobs at the beleaguered high street retailer in the process. Although many of them are angry about accepting yet another company voluntary administration (CVA), an overwhelming 98 per cent of landlords voted to accept the conditions offered by Blacks to ensure its survival. [...]
England at risk of Portugal group clash November 19, 2009 ENGLAND are in danger of being drawn in the same group as arch-rivals Portugal or big hitters Holland at next summer’s World Cup. France’s contentious qualification means they will join England as one of eight seeded teams in South Africa, if governing body Fifa uses its normal formula. And that means Portugal and Holland will [...]
Liverpool can come out on top in front of Kop November 19, 2009 LIVERPOOL vs. MANCHESTER CITYTOMORROW 12.45PM, SKY SPORTS 1IT is too early to start talking about six pointers, but a win for Liverpool against Manchester City at Anfield tomorrow will send out a clear message that they are still very much part of the Big Four. Rafa Benitez has been under pressure since the very first [...]