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‘Last year I was the new guy’

November 4, 2009

IF newcomers to the England set-up want advice on how to make an impact at Test level, they could do far worse than speak to Ugo Monye. In the space of 12 months the versatile Harlequins back has gone from uncapped hopeful to a key figure in Martin Johnson’s England side, and a British and [...]
Huge losses forces Toyota to walk away from F1

November 4, 2009

TOYOTA dealt Formula One another savage blow yesterday when it became the third manufacturer to abandon the sport in less than a year. The surprise move, which Toyota blamed on “severe economic realities” and takes effect immediately, came after the Japanese company recorded its worst ever set of financial results earlier this year. Toyota’s departure [...]
Hines fires late to hand Zola a lift

November 4, 2009

WEST HAM (2) vs ASTON VILLA (1) A DRAMATIC late winner from youngster Zavon Hines handed the Hammers their first Premier League victory since the opening day of the season last night. The 21-year-old stabbed home three minutes into injury time to lift Gianfranco Zola’s men out of the drop zone for the first time [...]
Haye: I’m more than a mouthy Englishman

November 4, 2009

DAVID HAYE says he will prove he is more than a “mouthy little Englishman” when he locks horns with Nikolay Valuev for the WBA world heavyweight crown. The Londoner has taunted the 7ft 2in Russian throughout the build-up to the Nuremberg showdown on Saturday, but plans to back up his words with a champion performance [...]
St James’ gets Sports Direct branding

November 4, 2009

NEWCASTLE fans reacted with dismay yesterday after chairman Derek Llambias announced their historic stadium is to be re-branded as sportsdirect@St James’ Park. Owner Mike Ashley, who also owns the retailer Sports Direct, last week declared his intention to sell the naming rights to the club’s home of 117 years. The change will be effective for [...]
Storrie lands tax charge

November 4, 2009

PORTSMOUTH chief executive Peter Storrie was formally charged with tax evasion yesterday over the controversial transfer of Amdy Faye. Storrie is accused of concealing a signing-on fee made to the Senegalese midfielder via agent Willie McKay. The charges relate to Faye’s £1.5m transfer to Fratton Park from Auxerre in August 2003 where it is claimed [...]
Toffees going for revenge

November 4, 2009

FOOTBALL: Everton will be looking to avenge their five-goal Europa League thrashing by Benfica a fortnight ago when the pair meet in the reverse tie at Goodison Park tonight. Victory will see David Moyes’ men all but clinch a place in the next round, but the Toffees have been hit by an injury setback to [...]
Woods heads Asian WGC field

November 4, 2009

GOLF: World No1 Tiger Woods heads a star-studded 78-man field for the first-ever World Golf Championships event in Asia, the HSBC Champions, starting today. Woods claimed his 16th WGC title in 30 events at the Bridgestone Invitational in August, but says winning in Shanghai would be extra special. “I’m looking forward to the week, I [...]
Murray signs new 15m deal

November 4, 2009

TENNIS: Britain’s No1 Andy Murray is to end his long-standing association with Fred Perry by agreeing a new £15m deal with adidas. Reports suggest the world No4 will earn £3m-a-year over five years with the German sportswear giants, starting from January 2010. A statement from adidas confirmed: “The 22-year-old Briton will sport the iconic three [...]
Hartley hands boss Johnson a timely boost

November 3, 2009

HOOKER Dylan Hartley gave England manager Martin Johnson some much-needed cheer after declaring himself fit for the autumn Test opener against Australia on Saturday. The Northampton star has been struggling of late with a hamstring injury but was included in Johnson’s youthful 22-man squad for the Twickenham showdown. With no fewer than 27 players unavailable [...]