Prudent Lee learns to leave behind netbusters and focus on net gains September 6, 2009 ROB LEE knows what financial mismanagement looks like. He witnessed the recklessness of England team-mates at the 1998 World Cup, who thought nothing of betting £5,000 a hand on card games. More recently he has seen his beloved Newcastle United relegated from the top flight while embattled owner Mike Ashley runs up personal losses of [...]
FOOTBALL IN BRIEF June 22, 2009 Rodwell earns U21s top spotENGLAND clinched top spot in their group with a 1-1 draw against Germany at the European Under-21 Championship last night. Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell headed the equaliser for Stuart Pearce’s much-changed side, who had already booked a place in the semi-finals. Germany, who have also reached the last four, had earlier [...]
FOOTBALL IN BRIEF June 22, 2009 Rodwell earns U21s top spotENGLAND clinched top spot in their group with a 1-1 draw against Germany at the European Under-21 Championship last night. Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell headed the equaliser for Stuart Pearce’s much-changed side, who had already booked a place in the semi-finals. Germany, who have also reached the last four, had earlier [...]
I won’t follow Ronaldo and Kaka to Madrid, says Clichy June 15, 2009 ARSENAL defender Gael Clichy insists he has no desire to leave the silverware-starved Gunners and join Real Madrid’s new legion of superstars. Extravagant Real shelled out £140m on AC Milan playmaker Kaka and Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo last week, and are said to want Clichy next. But the French full-back says he is committed [...]
I won’t follow Ronaldo and Kaka to Madrid, says Clichy June 15, 2009 ARSENAL defender Gael Clichy insists he has no desire to leave the silverware-starved Gunners and join Real Madrid’s new legion of superstars. Extravagant Real shelled out £140m on AC Milan playmaker Kaka and Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo last week, and are said to want Clichy next. But the French full-back says he is committed [...]
Pearce ‘hurt’ by crushing German loss June 29, 2009 GERMANY U21 (4) vs. ENGLAND U21 (0)ENGLAND Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce admitted his “hurt” after bring humbled by Germany once again. Pearce exited both Euro ‘96 and the 1990 World Cup at the hands of the Germans as a player, now he is suffering the same anguish as a coach after his side were comprehensive [...]
Pearce ‘hurt’ by crushing German loss June 29, 2009 GERMANY U21 (4) vs. ENGLAND U21 (0)ENGLAND Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce admitted his “hurt” after bring humbled by Germany once again. Pearce exited both Euro ‘96 and the 1990 World Cup at the hands of the Germans as a player, now he is suffering the same anguish as a coach after his side were comprehensive [...]
Portsmouth Sheikh-up as Dr Al Fahim nears a takeover May 27, 2009 THE Arabic businessman at the centre of last summer’s multi-million pound Manchester City takeover, had an offer to buy Portsmouth accepted last night. Dr Sulaiman Al Fahim was in charge of the Abu Dhabi United Group consortium which took control at Eastlands in September, but is no longer involved with the City owners. Now, after [...]
Lightning Bolt wows crowds with record run May 17, 2009 TRIPLE Olympic sprint gold-medallist Usain Bolt achieved the fastest 150m of all time to cruise to victory in the Manchester street race last night. The Jamaican, 22, stormed home in 14.35sec to beat the 26-year-old record of 14.8sec, set by Italian Pietro Mennea. It was Bolt’s first run since being involved in a car crash [...]
Crouch has high hopes of keeping Heskey on bench June 1, 2009 PORTSMOUTH’S Peter Crouch insists he is optimistic about keeping his place in the England starting line-up, following rival Emile Heskey’s return to fitness. Crouch marked his start against Ukraine in April with a goal but faces a battle for selection against Kazakhstan on Saturday now that Heskey, a favourite of head coach Fabio Capello, is [...]