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Henson still world class, insist suitors Saracens

October 20, 2010

SARACENS chiefs believe forgotten man Gavin Henson is still “world class” and could make a huge impact if he decides to relaunch his career at Vicarage Road. And they are ready to let him see out his commitments to television show Strictly Come Dancing if it means clinching a deal for the celebrity Wales centre. [...]
Hodgson fears Torres switch

October 20, 2010

NAPOLI VS LIVERPOOL LIVERPOOL manager Roy Hodgson has admitted striker Fernando Torres could jump ship for Manchester United if they lose their own prize asset, Wayne Rooney. Torres has emerged as the most likely target for Sir Alex Ferguson if, as expected, the United manager grants Rooney’s wish to leave Old Trafford. “I think I’d [...]
Mancini plays down January mega deal

October 20, 2010

MANCHESTER CITY manager Roberto Mancini has played down speculation that he is planning to make a sensational move for Wayne Rooney and insists he expects the striker to stay at Manchester United. Despite describing Rooney as a “great player” Mancini denied that his club have made any contact with the England ace and ruled out [...]
Ferguson turns to cow metaphor to explain his beef

October 20, 2010

MANCHESTER UTD (1) VS BURSASPOR (0) MANAGER Sir Alex Ferguson issued a passionate defence of Manchester United and his own record after a low-key European win overshadowed by his escalating public row with Wayne Rooney. Ferguson hit back at Rooney’s criticism of United’s ability to challenge for trophies by pointing to his own hugely successful [...]
‘Confident’ Pietersen is ready for Ashes tour

October 20, 2010

ENGLAND star batsman Kevin Pietersen says he is “full of confidence” going into the Ashes after a recent spell in South Africa. Pietersen joined Kwazulu Natal Dolphins in an attempt to rediscover his form, having been dropped from England’s last one-day team after a period in which he has failed to score a Test century [...]
Beat Webber or forget title, McLaren stars told

October 20, 2010

MCLAREN duo Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button must finish ahead of Red Bull’s Mark Webber at this weekend’s Korean Grand Prix to have a chance of winning the world championship, says their chief engineer. The English pair lie more than 25 points Behind Australian Webber, who holds a 14-point lead over his nearest rival in [...]
Moody set for England return

October 20, 2010

RUGBY UNION: England have been handed a boost ahead of the November internationals with the news that Bath flanker Lewis Moody could play again this weekend after recovering from an eye injury. Moody said: “We are just taking each day as it comes but the injury keeps getting better and better.”
Fifa to test goal-line systems

October 20, 2010

FOOTBALL: Goal-line technology is a step closer after the International FA Board agreed to consider systems that confirm within a second that a goal has been scored. Companies are now submitting their systems for Fifa testing.
Scotland coach to blood starlets

October 20, 2010

RUGBY UNION: Scotland head coach Andy Robinson has named four uncapped players in his squad for the autumn internationals. Ruaridh Jackson and Joe Ansbro will join Edinburgh duo Greig Laidlaw and Jim Thompson in hoping to face New Zealand and South Africa at Murrayfield in November.
You’ve disrespected United: Ferguson accuses Rooney

October 19, 2010

MANCHESTER UNITED manager Sir Alex Ferguson’s yesterday emphatically retaliated in the war of words with Wayne Rooney, accusing the unsettled striker of going back on his word and disrespecting the club. Ferguson broke his silence on the controversy with a six-and-a-half-minute statement in which he revealed Rooney informed United he wanted to leave back in [...]