Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill doesn’t expect Arsenal to be distracted for the Emirates Stadium match this weekend.
Arsene Wenger’s side face a daunting trip to the San Siro on Tuesday to take on AC Milan in the Champions League after they were held to a goalless draw at home in the first leg.
But O’Neill [...]
Keegan has recorded two draws and four defeats since returning to St James’ Park for his second spell as manager but has not had a full compliment of forwards.
With Obafemi Martins (ankle) and Mark Viduka (calf/hamstring) returning to full fitness, Shearer feels their comebacks will also help create more chances for Michael Owen to add [...]
Adam Gilchrist hopes Australia and India can let their cricket make the headlines as he prepares for his final match at the MCG.
India’s tour Down Under has been dogged by controversy, with Australia’s Matthew Hayden the latest to be reprimanded for his ‘obnoxious little weed’ remark about Harbhajan Singh.
Hayden’s comments have reignited a simmering row [...]
Sir Alex Ferguson admits that in the past he has contemplated the possibility of managing abroad, but the draw of Manchester United has always proved to be too strong.
The Red Devils boss has ruled over Old Trafford for 21 years, steadfastly refusing to enter into negotiations with any other club during that period.
However, as he [...]
Is youth football too competitive? Should it be more fun? Or should we instil a will to win in our children as early as possible?
I liked this little bit of discussion about football starting at a very early age.This Paul Cooper has given out many insights to football beginning to become a business and really [...]
Pakistan v South Africa, 2nd semi-final, Under-19 World Cup
Rain threatens to upset game plans.
It hasn’t rained in Malaysia for the majority of the Under-19 World Cup but the luck has turned as we approach the business end of the tournament. There were short but sharp showers during the semi-final between India and New Zealand [...]
( Shreevats Goswami)
India Under-19s were stretched for the first time in the tournament but held their nerve in a tense chase under lights in wet conditions at the Kinara Oval to beat New Zealand by three wickets to reach their second successive final.
The victory was set up by their bowlers, who bowled an [...]
Eduardo da Silva has been released from hospital to continue his recovery from a broken leg at home.
The Arsenal striker suffered the horrific injury when he was caught by Birmingham’s Martin Taylor in the 2-2 draw at St Andrews on Saturday.
He has spent the last four nights in a London hospital but the club has [...]
Steven Gerrard insists Liverpool must do their talking on the pitch if the Reds are to end an increasingly long wait for a league title.
Liverpool look unlikely to conclude an 18-year top flight title drought this season as they sit fifth in the Premier League and 17 points adrift of Arsenal in top spot.
Rafa Benitez’s [...]
Reports suggest Dubai International Capital are considering making an offer for George Gillett’s half of Liverpool after being knocked back by co-owner Tom Hicks.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Hicks rejected speculation he was looking to offload his half of the Reds to DIC.
Rumours had suggested that Hicks had invited DIC to inspect the Anfield [...]
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