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De Villiers enters record books

November 21, 2010

AB de Villiers made a South African Test record score of 278 to put the Proteas firmly in control after two days of the second Test against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi. De Villiers struck 23 fours and six sixes in his unbeaten total to surpass the previous mark of 277 set by Test captain Graeme [...]
Shearer unimpressed by Capello

November 21, 2010

Former England captain Alan Shearer believes the national side have made no progress under the management of Fabio Capello. Shearer hit out at the Italian tactician’s inconsistent team selections and formations and fears that even after nearly three years in the job, he is still nowhere near settled on who would compromise his best team. [...]
Harry will spend again to boost title challenge

November 21, 2010

TOTTENHAM boss Harry Redknapp will spend again in January in order to boost his side’s title challenge. As revealed by City PM 10 days ago, the former Portsmouth manager has been given the green light to dip into the record £120m revenues the club generated last year. Saturday’s dramatic 3-2 win over Arsenal in the north [...]
Tevez reignites City charge

November 21, 2010

FULHAM (1) vs MAN CITY (4) MANCHESTER CITY are right back in the Premier League title hunt after a comprehensive 4-1 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage, but manager Roberto Mancini is urging his players to keep a measure of perspective. Goals from Yaya Toure and Pablo Zabaleta were sandwiched between a Carlos Tevez brace – [...]
SA warn England of a backlash

November 21, 2010

ENGLAND have been warned to prepare themselves for an almighty South African backlash when the two sides collide at Twickenham at the weekend. The Springboks slipped to a surprise 21-17 defeat to Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday, despite scoring the game’s only try. It was far from ideal preparation for the weekend showdown with Martin [...]
Bath stars are ready to take centre stage

November 18, 2010

ENGLAND vs SAMOA BATH centres Matt Banahan and Shontayne Hape believe their close off-field relationship will help them develop a midfield partnership that will benefit England for years to come. With veteran World Cup winner Mike Tindall being afforded the week off by manager Martin Johnson, the Bath axis of Kiwi-born Hape (right) and Jersey [...]
England new boys will be out to prove points

November 18, 2010

A FEW of England’s players have a particular point to prove against Samoa tomorrow, with Martin Johnson using the Test to experiment. Here are three men who’ll be out to impress. NICK EASTER As captain in place of the rested Lewis Moody, Nick has a vital role. Chiefly he must make sure England play with [...]
Van Persie: I advised Arsenal to sign Van der Vaart

November 18, 2010

ARSENAL striker Robin van Persie has added further spice to tomorrow’s north London derby by revealing he begged manager Arsene Wenger to sign Rafael van der Vaart. Holland playmaker Van der Vaart has been a revelation at Tottenham since joining in September and will pose the visitors’ biggest threat when they clash at Emirates Stadium. [...]
Cameron lends hand to England World Cup bid

November 18, 2010

PRIME MINISTER David Cameron has embarked on a charm offensive after England’s ailing bid to host the 2018 World Cup suffered further blows yesterday. England is thought to have lost at least one vote, perhaps two, after governing body Fifa banned two top officials, Amos Adamu and Reynald Temarii over corruption allegations. To make matters [...]
Gerrard out for a month

November 18, 2010

LIVERPOOL captain Steven Gerrard faces up to a month on the sidelines with the hamstring injury he suffered playing for England on Wednesday. Dr Peter Brukner, Liverpool’s head of sports medicine and sports science, confirmed the midfielder’s injury was “significant”. “Steven’s been in for an early assessment here and it certainly looks like a significant [...]