Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Hammers tie down pair - ITV.com


GABBIDON RELISHING SKIPPER ROLE
Sportinglife.com, UK - 5 hours ago
By Paul Walker, PA Sport, Bourgas The 28-year-old defender has been disappointed to find himself left on the bench for West Ham's first three games of the ...

West Ham duo sign new contracts
BBC Sport, UK - 5 hours ago
West Ham defenders Danny Gabbidon and James Collins have both signed two-year contract extensions. The Wales duo arrived from Cardiff City in July 2005 on ...

West Ham duo sign new deals
ESPN - 6 hours ago
The pair joined the Upton Park club from Cardiff two years ago on four-year deals. They have now each signed two-year extensions. ...

Gabbidon and Collins sign new deals
Vitalfootball, UK - 1 hour ago
Danny Gabbidon and James Collins may be fighting to get into West Ham's starting XI but both seem happy with arrangement as they've signed 2 year extensions ...

New contracts for Welsh pair
Vitalfootball, UK - 1 hour ago
Hammers pair Danny Gabbidon and James Collins have both signed two year contract extensions, adding to the four-year deals signed when both joined from ...

Hammers defensive pair extend deals
InTheNews.co.uk, UK - 1 hour ago
Find, compare and buy products in categories ranging from home healthcare to books. Read product reviews and compare prices on over a million products. ...

Hammers tie pair down to deals
Clubcall, UK - 3 hours ago
Wales international defenders Danny Gabbidon and James Collins have both signed two-year contract extensions with West Ham. The duo joined the Hammers from ...

Hammers pair pen new deals
Team talk, UK - 6 hours ago
West Ham's Wales international defenders Danny Gabbidon and James Collins have both signed contract extensions. The pair joined the Upton Park club from ...

Hammers duo net extensions
The Sun, UK - 6 hours ago
By GAVIN GLICKSMAN Gabbidon missed much of last season due to groin injuries and has only featured on the bench this term. But the Welshman insists he and ...

New deals for Welsh duo
West Ham United, UK - 6 hours ago
Danny Gabbidon and James Collins have both extended their contracts by a further two years. Gabbidon, 28, and Collins, who is 24 later this week, ...

Hammers pair pen new deals
SkySports, UK - 4 hours ago
The pair moved to Upton Park from Cardiff two years ago on four-year deals and have now each signed two-year extensions. Gabbidon missed much of last season ...

Gabbidon relishing skipper role
ic Wales, United Kingdom - 4 hours ago
The 28-year-old defender has been disappointed to find himself left on the bench for West Ham’s first three games of the season by manager Alan Curbishley. ...

HAMMERS PAIR PEN NEW DEALS
Sportinglife.com, UK - 6 hours ago
By Paul Walker, PA Sport The pair joined the Upton Park club from Cardiff two years ago on four-year deals. They have now each signed two-year extensions. ...

Hammers defensive pair extend deals
Manchester.com, UK - 1 hour ago
West Ham defenders James Collins and Danny Gabbidon have both signed two-year extensions to their current Upton Park contracts. ...

Danny happy with Wales role
Yahoo! Eurosport, UK - 3 hours ago
Danny Gabbidon will captain Wales in his first game of the season after missing West Ham's first three matches of the campaign.The 28-year-old defender has ...

Everton sign Wessels - SkySports


Everton swoop for keeper Wessels
CNN International - 3 hours ago
LIVERPOOL, England -- Everton have signed experienced German goalkeeper Stefan Wessels on a one-year deal, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. ...

Transfer Zone Everton Bag Wessels
Goal.com, Switzerland - 4 hours ago
Everton Bag Wessels Everton have completed their fourth signing of the summer, bringing in goalkeeper Stefan Wessels as experienced cover for Tim Howard. ...

Moyes brings in keeper cover
ITV.com, UK - 5 hours ago
Everton have handed Stefan Wessels a one-year contract after the German goalkeeper impressed during a trial spell earlier this month. ...

Everton sign goalkeeper Wessels
BBC Sport, UK - 6 hours ago
The 28-year-old has signed an initial one-year contract at Goodison Park after leaving FC Cologne. "It's the first time I've played for a club outside of ...

Wessels joins Toffees
Daily Echo, UK - 40 minutes ago
Goalkeeper Stefan Wessels has left German second division club Cologne to join Everton on a one-year deal. Wessels has been with Cologne since 2003 and ...

Everton net ex-Bayern goalie Wessels
Supersport, South Africa - 57 minutes ago
Everton have signed experienced German goalkeeper Stefan Wessels on a one-year deal, the English Premier League club said on Tuesday. The 28-year-old, ...

Toffees pick up Wessels
InTheNews.co.uk, UK - 1 hour ago
The 28-year-old will deputise for first-choice stopper Tim Howard in goal for the Toffees this season, whose only other options for the number one shirt are ...

Everton sign Wessels
Nil Satis Nisi Optimum, UK - 4 hours ago
Everton have signed German goalkeeper Stefan Wessels on free transfer from FC Koln. The 28 year old keeper has arrived at Goodison on a one year deal. ...

Wessels pens Toffees deal
Sportbox, UK - 5 hours ago
Everton have signed former Bayern Munich and Koln goalkeeper Stefan Wessels on a free transfer. The 28-year-old former Germany Under-21 international has ...

MAGPIES REFUTE TAKEOVER TALK
GiveMeFootball.com, UK - 11 hours ago
Newcastle today played down speculation that billionaire owner Mike Ashley could be ready to sell out just months into his reign. ...

BRUCE DISMISSES LINK TO KOLLER
GiveMeFootball.com, UK - 11 hours ago
Birmingham manager Steve Bruce has dismissed speculation he is about to sign veteran Czech striker Jan Koller from Monaco. The 34-year-old is said to be ...

SANCHEZ OPENS ´WARDROBE´ DOOR
GiveMeFootball.com, UK - 20 Aug 2007
Fulham midfielder Papa Bouba Diop has revealed he has been given the go-ahead to leave Craven Cottage. The Senegal international told new boss Lawrie ...

WALSALL APPRENTICE DIES IN TRAINING
GiveMeFootball.com, UK - 20 Aug 2007
Walsall have announced that 16-year-old apprentice Anton Reid died during a training session on Monday morning. The striker collapsed during a training ...

DIOUF WANTS CHAMPIONS LEAGUE CHANCE
GiveMeFootball.com, UK - 20 Aug 2007
El-Hadji Diouf has revealed he wants to leave Bolton for a club with Champions League ambitions - but also insists the Trotters are over-valuing him at ...

BOARD RESIGN AT QPR
GiveMeFootball.com, UK - 20 Aug 2007
The board of directors of QPR Holdings Ltd have resigned from their posts with immediate effect ahead of potential new investment. Renault Formula One team ...

PANEL SIT OVER HEINZE MOVE
GiveMeFootball.com, UK - 20 Aug 2007
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and chief executive David Gill have travelled to a Premier League arbitration tribunal today to argue that ...

NO NEVILLE RETURN YET
GiveMeFootball.com, UK - 19 Aug 2007
Neville missed the final two months of last season after undergoing ankle surgery and was expected to be fit for the new campaign, but boss Sir Alex ...

BECKHAM SHINES BUT GALAXY PIPPED
GiveMeFootball.com, UK - 19 Aug 2007
David Beckham delivered exactly what over 65000 fans came to see - but he was still upstaged as LA Galaxy suffered a 5-4 defeat to the New York Red Bulls. ...

Cook and Bell provide England a solid base - Hindu


Twin tons lead England to 288
CricInfo.com, UK - 2 hours ago
England started the ODI series as underdogs, but two outstanding innings by Alastair Cook and Ian Bell gave them every chance of striking the first blow in ...

England set India tough target
Reuters.uk, UK - 3 hours ago
LONDON (Reuters) - England set India a daunting victory target of 289 after Rahul Dravid won the toss and elected to field in the first one-day ...

England pair score impressive total
Irish Times, Ireland - 3 hours ago
Cricket:Alastair Cook and Ian Bell both hit maiden centuries to form the foundation of England's impressive total of 288 for two in the opening match of the ...

Cook, Bell flay Indian attack
Rediff, India - 3 hours ago
Alastair Cook [Images] and Ian Bell [Images] scored maiden centuries as England [Images], put in to bat, posted a commanding 288 for 2 in the first One-Day ...

Cook, Bell hit maiden tons
Deccan Herald, India - 46 minutes ago
Alastair Cook and Ian Bell had not even crossed 90 in their one-day career so far, but they selected the perfect occasion to register their respective ...

England on top
Grimsby Evening Telegraph, UK - 50 minutes ago
Alastair Cook and Ian Bell responded to pressure for their places to hit maiden one-day international centuries and put England in control of the NatWest ...

Bell and Cook make India toll
Turkish Press, MI - 2 hours ago
Bell, whose hundred came off 100 balls, finished on 126 not out in what was his 48th one-day international. In all the 25-year-old faced 118 balls with one ...

Breaking News England pair hits maiden tons
Fox Sports, Australia - 2 hours ago
IAN Bell and Alastair Cook both scored maiden one-day international hundreds as England made 2-288 against India at the Rose Bowl, in today's (AEST) opening ...

Cricket: Cook and Bell help England to 288 for 2
TV3 News, New Zealand - 2 hours ago
Alastair Cook and Ian Bell struck maiden centuries to help England to 288 for 2 after India put them into bat in the opening one-day international at the ...

England Set India A Daunting 289 In The First One-Dayer Of The ...
Cricket World Cup Latest, UK - 3 hours ago
Opener Alastair Cook and Ian Bell notched up their maiden one-day hundreds as England set India a daunting 289 in the first one-dayer of the NatWest one-day ...

England Cruising Towards Big Total
Yahoo! Eurosport, UK - 4 hours ago
Alastair Cook responded to the faith of the selectors to claim his maiden one-day international half-century as England attempted to set a winning total in ...

Shah left out by England
Buckingham Today, UK - 7 hours ago
Owais Shah was surprisingly dropped for England's opening NatWest Series opener against India at the Rose Bowl. Middlesex batsman Shah was one of the few ...

Cricket: the Chak de India Connection
Desicritics.org, India - 19 Aug 2007
India won in England for only the third time in 75 years and there has been much rejoicing. The twist in the tale has been marked by Rahul Dravid's decision ...

Over-by-over: England innings
Guardian Unlimited, UK - 3 hours ago
Preamble Hello and welcome to the first one-day international of this ludicrously long series. The big news is, of course, that Andrew Flintoff finally ...

Cook and Bell hit maiden one-day centuries to help England set ...
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria - 3 hours ago
© AP © AP SOUTHAMPTON, England (AP) - Alastair Cook and Ian Bell hit maiden one-day centuries on Tuesday to help England post a target of 289 for India to ...

Difficult start for England
ic Staines.co.uk, UK - 5 hours ago
England made yet another difficult start to a one-day innings as the NatWest Series against India got under way at a gloomy Rose Bowl. ...

McClaren ready for Germany preparation - Channel 4 News


Depleted England can edge out Germany
Times Online, UK - 3 hours ago
Take England at 13-10 with totesport to get the better of their great rivals Germany in a friendly at Wembley on Wednesday evening. ...

Beckham expected in England lineup
SI.com - 4 hours ago
LONDON (AP) -- England vs. Germany at Wembley is a matchup that rekindles memories of great games of the past, from the 1966 World Cup final to the ...

GERMANY CLASH IDEAL FOR OWEN
Sportinglife.com, UK - 5 hours ago
By Simon Stone, PA Sport Chief Football Writer Steve McClaren will not be worried if Michael Owen fails to repeat his hat-trick heroics against Germany on ...

Beckham to feature against Germany, says McClaren
Guardian Unlimited, UK - 6 hours ago
"He trained this morning and looked very, very good," McClaren said in a news conference on Tuesday. The friendly at Wembley is preparation for England's ...

Richards right at home in defence but attack is England's conundrum
Guardian Unlimited, UK - 19 hours ago
England's autumn campaign has endured a downbeat opening. Steve McClaren shivered on the touchline at a windswept London Colney yesterday as his first ...

LAMPARD HAILS UNITED SPIRIT
Sportinglife.com, UK - 20 Aug 2007
By By Jim van Wijk, PA Sport Frank Lampard is convinced the united spirit within the England camp can take Steve McClaren's squad to next summer's European ...

Hargreaves adds to McClaren injury woes
Independent, UK - 19 Aug 2007
By Sam Wallace, Football Correspondent Steve McClaren has already complained that he has just one day to prepare his team for Wednesday's friendly against ...

Simon takes Southern comfort from try record - Scotsman


Four changes for Scotland
Scotsman, United Kingdom - 1 hour ago
SCOTLAND today announced four changes to their starting line-up for Saturday's Bank of Scotland Corporate World Cup warm-up Test against South Africa at ...

Scotland makes four changes for warmup
FOXSports.com - 1 hour ago
AP, Updated 5 minutes ago EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) - Scotland made four changes from the team that beat Ireland for its final World Cup warm-up match ...

Hadden rings changes for Scotland
BBC News, UK - 4 hours ago
Scotland coach Frank Hadden has made four changes to his starting line-up for Saturday's meeting with South Africa at Murrayfield. Prop Gavin Kerr, back-row ...

Hadden rings changes for Boks Test
InTheNews.co.uk, UK - 52 minutes ago
Find, compare and buy products in categories ranging from home healthcare to books. Read product reviews and compare prices on over a million products. ...

Hadden rings changes for Boks Test
Manchester.com, UK - 22 minutes ago
Scotland head coach Frank Hadden has made four changes to the side that beat Ireland last week ahead of the final Rugby World Cup warm-up match against ...

Hadden wants revenge
RBS 6 Nations, UK - 1 hour ago
Hadden's side face the Springboks at Murrayfield on Saturday in their final World Cup warm-up match before the tournament kicks off next month. ...

RUGBY: Little change to squad which beat Irish
UTV, Ireland - 1 hour ago
He has announced four alterations to the team which beat Ireland 31-21 on August 11, with prop Gavin Kerr, back-row forwards Kelly Brown and Dave Callam and ...

England Better Equipped Nowadays - Cricket365.com


DIFFICULT START FOR ENGLAND
Sportinglife.com, UK - 27 minutes ago
By Richard Gibson, PA Sport England made yet another difficult start to a one-day innings as the NatWest Series against India got under way at a gloomy Rose ...

Shah dropped as Flintoff returns
Times Online, UK - 1 hour ago
Owais Shah has been surprisingly dropped for England’s opening NatWest Series opener against India at the Rose Bowl today. Shah, the Middlesex batsman, ...

India elect to field in first ODI
Hindu, India - 1 hour ago
Southampton, Aug. 21 (PTI): Indian captain Rahul Dravid won the toss and elected to field against England with the skies overcast for the first cricket ...

India elect to field first ODI against England
Times of India, India - 1 hour ago
NEW DELHI, August 21: India captain Rahul Dravid won the toss and invited his English counterpart Paul Collingwood to bat first in the first match of the ...

India sends England into bat at Southampton in first of 7 one-dayers
International Herald Tribune, France - 1 hour ago
AP SOUTHAMPTON, England: India won the toss and sent England into bat on Tuesday in the first of seven one-day internationals. ...

1st ODI: India elect to bowl
NDTV.com, India - 1 hour ago
Indian captain Rahul Dravid won the toss and elected to bowl in the first one-dayer against England at Southampton on Tuesday. India have left out Ramesh ...

England must punch their weight, says Collingwood
Independent, UK - 15 hours ago
By Angus Fraser England's attempt to finally crack limited-overs cricket begins in earnest this afternoon when Paul Collingwood's side take on India at The ...

Flintoff factor: Can’t take glint off
Indian Express, India - 17 hours ago
Southampton, August 20: Along with manager Steve McClaren, there are many sweating over David Beckham’s fitness before England’s high-profile friendly ...

Flintoff says don't write me off yet
Guardian Unlimited, UK - 19 Aug 2007
For the past two years Andrew Flintoff has been more celebrity crock than cricketer and as the all-rounder prepared for his umpteenth England comeback ...

Rahul Dravid is answerable to the nation
The Statesman, India - 19 Aug 2007
Sir, ~ Indian cricket captain Rahul Dravid is answerable to the nation for his unpardonable bungling in decision-making and not enforcing a follow-on, ...

Freddie keen to perform well against India
Hindu, India - 19 Aug 2007
London, Aug. 19 (PTI): Out of action for four months due to an ankle injury, England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff says he is keen to make a successful return ...

FREDDIE: I'M READY
Sportinglife.com, UK - 19 Aug 2007
By Myles Hodgson, PA Sport Cricket Correspondent Andrew Flintoff returns to international duty this week determined to make amends for his off-field ...

Reds pleased with Heinze outcome - Manchester United FC


Soccer shorts: Mau U defender won't move to Liverpool
Toronto Star,  Canada - 19 minutes ago
AP Gabriel Heinze has lost his bid to force Manchester United to sell him to Liverpool. The Argentina defender failed Tuesday to convince a Premier League ...

Scouse v Manc
BBC News, UK - 27 minutes ago
By Finlo Rohrer The struggle over the fate of Argentine defender Gabriel Heinze is the latest episode in the long tradition of hostility between Liverpool ...

Heinze told 'no' to Liverpool move
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 55 minutes ago
By Telegraph Online Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze has lost his attempt to force his club to sell him to Liverpool. A Premier League inquiry over ...

Heinze denied switch to Liverpool
CNN - 59 minutes ago
LONDON, England -- Gabriel Heinze has lost his appeal to the Premier League to be allowed to move from Manchester United to Liverpool. ...

Heinze loses Anfield transfer bid
Guardian Unlimited, UK - 1 hour ago
A Premier League panel today dismissed Gabriel Heinze's attempts to leave Manchester United for Liverpool, upholding his current employers' claims that they ...

England Heinze Loses Arbitration Appeal
Goal.com, Switzerland - 1 hour ago
Heinze Loses Arbitration Appeal It has been confirmed that Manchester United full-back Gabriel Heinze has lost his appeal at the FA and will not join ...

Heinze loses appeal
SkySports, UK - 2 hours ago
A Premier League tribunal has ruled that Gabriel Heinze will not be allowed to move to Liverpool. The Argentine international had requested the Premier ...

Heinze loses battle to join Liverpool
Ireland Online, Ireland - 2 hours ago
Gabriel Heinze has lost his battle to force Manchester United to sell him to Liverpool. A two-day Premier League inquiry has decided that a letter, ...

Premier League panel set to issue Heinze ruling
Belfast Telegraph, United Kingdom - 3 hours ago
A Premier League arbitration panel is expected to deliver its verdict today in the Gabriel Heinze dispute. The player requested the hearing after Manchester ...

England Heinze Decision Now Due Today
Goal.com, Switzerland - 5 hours ago
Heinze Decision Now Due Today A Premier League arbitration panel should deliver its verdict today regarding whether or not Manchester United defender ...

Heinze verdict expected today
Ireland Online, Ireland - 8 hours ago
A Premier League arbitration panel are today expected to deliver their verdict on whether Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze should be allowed to ...

Panel set to give Heinze verdict
BBC Sport, UK - 9 hours ago
A Premier League arbitration panel is likely to decide on Gabriel Heinze's case on Tuesday as he seeks to leave Manchester United for rivals Liverpool. ...

League delay Heinze decision
SkySports, UK - 20 hours ago
By Graeme Bailey Last updated: 20th August 2007 The Manchester United defender attended a Premier League arbitration hearing on Monday, which was also ...

Heinze verdict due tomorrow
Irish Times, Ireland - 20 hours ago
A verdict on whether Argentinean defender Gabriel Heinze is to be allowed join Liverpool from Manchester United is due tomorrow, the Premier League has ...

HEINZE DECISION DELAYED
Sportinglife.com, UK - 20 hours ago
By By Martyn Ziegler, PA Chief Sports Reporter A decision on the future of Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze is expected to be made on Tuesday. ...

England One Last Plea For Heinze Before Hearing
Goal.com, Switzerland - 20 Aug 2007
One Last Plea For Heinze Before Hearing Out-of-favour Manchester United full-back Gabriel Heinze has reiterated that he is determined to switch to Liverpool ...

Ferguson and Gill give evidence to Heinze tribunal
Belfast Telegraph, United Kingdom - 20 Aug 2007
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson and chief executive David Gill are giving evidence today at a Premier League arbitration tribunal investigating the ...

Arbitration to decide Heinze future
RTE.ie, Ireland - 20 Aug 2007
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson and chief executive David Gill have travelled to a Premier League arbitration tribunal to argue that Gabriel Heinze ...

Premier League to rule on Heinze
BBC Sport, UK - 20 Aug 2007
A Premier League arbitration panel will hear Gabriel Heinze's case on Monday as he seeks to leave Manchester United for Premier League rivals Liverpool. ...

D-DAY FOR HEINZE HOPES
Sportinglife.com, UK - 20 Aug 2007
Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze is hoping to be given the green light to join Liverpool when a Premier League arbitration panel meets to discuss ...

Heinze: Let me join Reds
SkySports, UK - 19 Aug 2007
By Mark Buckingham Last updated: 20th August 2007 The defender is due to meet club officials on Monday to discuss his future, with Heinze keen to head to ...

McClaren hoping for friendly fire - Times Online


Johnson the latest to be ruled out for England
ESPN - 29 minutes ago
The Everton striker has fluid on his knee and will instead return to Merseyside for treatment with his club. Boss Steve McClaren could therefore gamble on ...

Owen may start for England
Irish Times, Ireland - 51 minutes ago
England manager will consider starting Michael Owen against Germany after confirmation that Andrew Johnson will be unable to play the international friendly ...

'It is an ideal game for Michael Owen to get some minutes under ...
Guardian Unlimited, UK - 58 minutes ago
Andrew Johnson has withdrawn from England's squad for the friendly with Germany at Wembley tomorrow so he can receive treatment for fluid on the knee. ...

Johnson blow for England
SkySports, UK - 1 hour ago
People talk about injuries but whoever plays will have a great opportunity to play at Wembley, against Germany, in front of a full house. ...

McClaren welcomes back Owen
SkySports, UK - 1 hour ago
By Peter Fraser Last updated: 21st August 2007 The England manager has named Owen in his squad for Wednesday night's friendly with Germany at Wembley and ...

Owen's England chance after Johnson injury
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 1 hour ago
By Andy Hooper and agencies Newcastle striker Michael Owen could start for England against Germany at Wembley tomorrow night in his first game of the season ...

Big names missing as England renews rivalry with Germany
International Herald Tribune, France - 5 hours ago
AP LONDON: England vs. Germany at Wembley is a matchup that rekindles memories of great games of the past, from the 1966 World Cup final to the semifinal ...

Owen to start as England lose AJ
Metro, UK - 50 minutes ago
Steve McClaren has hinted Michael Owen will start England's friendly with Germany on Wednesday, after revealing Andrew Johnson will miss out through injury. ...

McClaren ready for Germany preparation
ITN, UK - 58 minutes ago
Steve McClaren wants his England players to use the friendly against Germany at Wembley as "pure preparation" for the forthcoming Euro 2008 qualifiers. ...

Simon takes Southern comfort from tries against the big guns - Scotsman


Scotland makes 4 changes for final rugby World Cup warmup against ...
International Herald Tribune, France - 1 hour ago
AP EDINBURGH, Scotland: Scotland made four changes from the team that beat Ireland for its final World Cup warm-up match against South Africa on Saturday. ...

Southwell's dream is on
Scotsman, United Kingdom - 1 hour ago
HUGO SOUTHWELL today insisted he had come too close to realising his rugby World Cup dream to miss out now. The 27-year-old Edinburgh full back, ...

Scotland make changes for Springbok test
Reuters.uk, UK - 1 hour ago
EDINBURGH (Reuters) - Scotland have made four changes to the side that defeated Ireland for Saturday's World Cup warm-up game against South Africa at ...

SCOTS STRONG FOR SPRINGBOKS CLASH
Sportinglife.com, UK - 2 hours ago
Scotland head coach Frank Hadden has resisted the temptation to make wholesale changes for Saturday's Test against South Africa at Murrayfield. ...

PARKS READY TO PUT DOWN HIS MARKER
Sportinglife.com, UK - 9 hours ago
Dan Parks is determined to avoid becoming the forgotten man of Scotland's Rugby World Cup campaign. The 29-year-old started the summer as Scotland's ...

Hadden hedges bets for All Blacks match
Scotsman, United Kingdom - 11 hours ago
AS FRANK Hadden tries to find a balance between giving his strongest team match practice and keeping everyone involved ahead of next month's Rugby World Cup ...

Hadden wants Springboks revenge
BBC Sport, UK - 18 hours ago
Scotland head coach Frank Hadden insists his team can handle South Africa in Saturday's final World Cup warm-up match at Murrayfield. ...

HADDEN WANTS SPRINGBOKS REVENGE
Sportinglife.com, UK - 21 hours ago
Scotland head coach Frank Hadden insists his team have nothing to fear against South Africa. Hadden's side face the Springboks at Murrayfield on Saturday in ...

Monty returns to scene of the Murrayfield massacre
Independent, UK - 18 Aug 2007
By Simon Turnbull Percival Colin Montgomery, the full-back known to his team-mates as Monty, has made something of a habit of exposing a shortcoming or two. ...

Scotland name strong XV
iAfrica.com, South Africa - 30 minutes ago
Scotland head coach Frank Hadden is hoping to see more of his side's World Cup potential after naming a strong XV for Saturday's warm-up match against South ...

Monty rested but Murray starts for Scotland against Springboks
Northampton Saints, UK - 1 hour ago
Euan Murray, who scored a try against Ireland two weeks ago, will start Scotland's warm-up match against South Africa at Murrayfield on Saturday. ...

Scots make four changes for Boks clash
Yahoo! Eurosport, UK - 2 hours ago
Scotland have made four changes to their starting line-up for the World Cup warm-up game with South Africa at Murrayfield on Saturday. ...

Scotland name team to face Boks
sarugby.com, South Africa - 2 hours ago
Scotland have named their team to face the Springboks at Murrayfield on Saturday. Coach Frank Hadden has made four changes to the side which defeated ...

Scots fancy Bok upset
Keo.co.za, South Africa - 5 hours ago
Scotland coach Frank Hadden believes his side are better equipped for the physicality of the Springboks than they were last year. South Africa did not play ...

Scots open doors for training session
The Herald, UK - 19 Aug 2007
Scotland officials will continue their "open doors" policy by inviting fans to their latest big-match training stint. Coach Frank Hadden and captain Jason ...

Frank Hadden likely to go for continuity
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 14 hours ago
By Alasdair Reid Continuity and momentum have been the themes of Scotland's World Cup preparations in recent weeks, so national coach Frank Hadden seems ...

Four changes for Scots
Clubcall, UK - 1 hour ago
Scotland coach Frank Hadden has made four changes to his side that take on South Africa this weekend. Prop Gavin Kerr, back-row forwards Kelly Brown, ...

Scots await the Boks
Super 14, South Africa - 6 hours ago
Scotland head coach Frank Hadden insists his team have nothing to fear against South Africa when the two sides go head-to-head at Murrayfield on Saturday, ...

Berbatov denies Jol row - Telegraph.co.uk


Transfer talk: Villarreal receive Riquelme bid from Tottenham
Times Online, UK - 1 hour ago
While speculation continues about the future of Martin Jol as Tottenham Hotspur manager, Juan Roman Riquelme's agent claims the London club have made an ...

Spain Tottenham Make Move For Riquelme
Goal.com, Switzerland - 3 hours ago
Tottenham Make Move For Riquelme Tottenham have made an offer to Villarreal for Argentine playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme, according to the players agent. ...

Riquelme agent claims Tottenham bid
FansFC.com, UK - 2 hours ago
The Londoners have started the new season slowly after two successive defeats, with a 4-0 win over Derby County on Saturday offering them hope they can live ...

Riquelme's Spurs Option
Vitalfootball, UK - 3 hours ago
This story has been circulating for a couple of weeks now and finally I have decided to give it some credence having seen it reported of Sky Sports. ...

ON THE MOVE? ... Juan Riquelme
The Sun, UK - 3 hours ago
By GAVIN GLICKSMAN Riquelme spent the second half of last season on loan with Boca Juniors in his native Argentina. The 28-year-old joined Villarreal from ...

Spurs keen on Riquelme - Agent
ITV.com, UK - 1 hour ago
Juan Roman Riquelme's agent claims Villarreal are "considering" a £10million bid from Tottenham for the Argentinian playmaker. ...

Tottenham Tottenham Make Bid For Riquelme - Agent
Goal.com, Switzerland - 3 hours ago
Tottenham Hotspur have made a £10 million (€15 million) bid for the creative Argentine midfielder Juan Roman Riquelme, according to his agent. ...

Spurs eye Riquelme
Clubcall, UK - 1 hour ago
Villarreal star Juan Roman Riquelme looks set to join Tottenham after his agent confirmed talks were ongoing. Despite mounting speculation over the future ...

Tottenham Offer £10m For Villarreal’s Juan Roman Riquelme – Agent ...
Premiership Latest, UK - 2 hours ago
Tottenham Hotspur have made a “very important” offer for Villarreal’s Juan Roman Riquelme, according to the Argentina playmaker’s agent. ...

Spurs 'make £10m bid for Riquelme'
Daily Mail, UK - 2 hours ago
Juan Roman Riquelme's agent claims Tottenham Hotspur have made an offer for the Argentinian playmaker. Villarreal are willing to sell Riquelme after the ...

Spurs 'make Riquelme bid'
Manchester.com, UK - 2 hours ago
Tottenham Hotspur are preparing to make a formal offer to Villarreal for unsettled midfielder Juan Roman Riquelme, according to the player's agent. ...

Spurs 'make Riquelme bid'
InTheNews.co.uk, UK - 2 hours ago
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Agent reveals Spurs offer for Riquelme
Tribalfootball.com, Australia - 3 hours ago
The agent of Villarreal ace Juan Roman Riquelme admits Tottenham have made an offer to the Argentina international. Spurs are said to have made a £10 ...

Spurs in for Riquelme
World Soccer, UK - 3 hours ago
The agent of Argentina playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme, claims Tottenham Hotspur have made an offer for the player. Villarreal are prepared to sell Riquelme ...

Ronaldo hits out at 'unjust' three-match ban - Belfast Telegraph


With due respect the game could still be beautiful
Guardian Unlimited, UK - 11 hours ago
It was something Sir Alex Ferguson said the other day that struck a nerve. He was roasting that old chestnut again - the one about skilful forwards needing ...

Ronaldo: Ban is unjust
InTheNews.co.uk, UK - 55 minutes ago
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Ronaldo criticises three-match ban for head butt
Indian Muslims, CA - 1 hour ago
By IANS London : Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo has described his three-match ban following his sending off in the 1-1 draw at Portsmouth as "unjust" ...

Ronaldo complains of 'unjust' ban
World Soccer, UK - 1 hour ago
Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo has described his three-match ban following his dismissal in United's 1-1 draw at Portsmouh as "unjust". ...

Ron is not simply the best
The Sun, UK - 19 Aug 2007
By GAVIN GLICKSMAN NORMAN WHITESIDE reckons it is too soon to call Cristiano Ronaldo a world-class player. The winger sat out Manchester United's visit to ...

Ronaldo: Ban is unjust
Manchester.com, UK - 32 minutes ago
Cristiano Ronaldo has hit out at the Football Association over his three-match ban for appearing to aim a headbutt at a Portsmouth player, ...

Ronaldo Blasts 'Unjust' Ban
Australian FourFourTwo, Australia - 4 hours ago
Cristiano Ronaldo has described his three-match ban as "unjust" and claimed the provocation leading up to the incident was "absurd". ...

It's not time to panic in Manchester just yet
Miami Herald, FL - 18 hours ago
By Tim Keeble, Sports Network It's been a long time since Manchester United has found itself in the bottom half of the Premiership standings. ...

It's not time to panic in Manchester just yet
Monsters and Critics.com, UK - 18 hours ago
By Tim Keeble Aug 20, 2007, 18:45 GMT Philadelphia, PA - It's been a long time since Manchester United has found itself in the bottom half of the ...

It's not time to panic in Manchester just yet
The Olympian, WA - 18 hours ago
It's been a long time since Manchester United has found itself in the bottom half of the Premiership standings. However, that is exactly where the defending ...

McGREGOR RULED OUT OF SCOTLAND CLASH
Football365.com, UK - 21 hours ago
Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor has withdrawn from the Scotland squad ahead of Wednesday's friendly against South Africa. McGregor will return to Glasgow ...

Fletcher to skipper Scots - SkySports


Injury prevents Morrison's debut
BBC News, UK - 44 minutes ago
Former England youth midfielder James Morrison has missed out on an opportunity to make his Scotland debut after picking up a hamstring injury. ...

FLETCHER SKIPPERS SCOTS
Sportinglife.com, UK - 52 minutes ago
By Lisa Gray, PA Sport Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher will captain Scotland in Wednesday's friendly against South Africa - but James Morrison ...

O'CONNOR GRATITUDE TO McLEISH
Sportinglife.com, UK - 3 hours ago
By John Curtis, PA Sport Birmingham striker Garry O'Connor has vowed to continue repaying Alex McLeish for ending his international exile with Scotland in ...

Scotland new boy issues warning to Bafana
Independent Online, South Africa - 4 hours ago
Glasgow - Jim Morrison will make his Scotland debut in a friendly against South Africa on Wednesday but the former English youth international has warned he ...

McFadden out to impress McLeish
BBC Sport, UK - 4 hours ago
James McFadden aims to show Scotland manager Alex McLeish just what he's been missing against South Africa. Injury has prevented the Everton forward from ...

Scotland debutant confesses: 'I am English'
Scotsman, United Kingdom - 11 hours ago
JAMES Morrison has admitted putting personal ambition ahead of patriotism with his decision to turn his back on England and commit his international future ...

McFADDEN ON MISSION TO DAZZLE ECK
Sportinglife.com, UK - 20 hours ago
The last time James McFadden faced South Africa, he missed the flight home. This time he is determined not to be left behind. The Everton forward, 24, ...

Morrison steps into Scots unknown
BBC Sport, UK - 20 Aug 2007
West Brom midfielder James Morrison has joined up with the Scotland squad for the first time but says he knows little about his week's Aberdeen venue. ...

MORRISON WINS SQUAD SUPPORT
Sportinglife.com, UK - 20 Aug 2007
James Morrison has been tipped for success with Scotland by his new international team-mates. The Darlington-born midfielder was persuaded to switch ...

McLeish puts shirt on gallus McFadden's national flair
Scotland on Sunday, UK - 18 Aug 2007
ALL of nine-and-a-half years have passed since James McFadden last had Alex McLeish as his manager. Before he left Motherwell for Hibernian, ...

Pure gallus
Sunday Herald, UK - 18 Aug 2007
By Michael Grant GIVEN THAT he was his first manager at Motherwell, was linked with signing him when he was at Rangers, and has been in charge of Scotland ...

O'Connor gratitude to McLeish
Derby Evening Telegraph, UK - 3 hours ago
Birmingham striker Garry O'Connor has vowed to continue repaying Alex McLeish for ending his international exile with Scotland in Tuesday night's clash with ...

O'Connor's debt to McLeish
ic Birmingham.co.uk, UK - 4 hours ago
By Ged Scott Garry O'Connor resumes his Scotland career at Pittodrie tonight still acknowledging the debt he owes to his international manager Alex McLeish. ...

SCOTLAND V SOUTH AFRICA COUNTDOWN
Glasgow Daily Record, UK - 8 hours ago
By Chris Roberts Now, after a string of sleepless nights, the Darlington-born midfield player has sworn allegiance to the Tartan Army and is determined to ...

West Brom's Morrison on Scotland debut: I'm English
Tribalfootball.com, Australia - 11 hours ago
As he prepares to make his Scotland debut, West Brom midfielder James Morrison admits he's English through-and-through. "I am English, but I want to kick on ...

Morrison’s ready to play his part
The Herald, UK - 13 hours ago
THE crossing of the international boundaries for James Morrison was fuelled by ambition and by remembrance of loved ones lost. The West Bromwich Albion ...

Morrison set for Scotland debut
Yahoo! Eurosport, UK - 20 Aug 2007
James Morrison says he cannot wait to make his Scotland debut in Wednesday's international friendly against South Africa at Pittodrie. ...

JAMES MORRISON met his new Scotland team-mates for the first time ...
Glasgow Daily Record, UK - 20 Aug 2007
Boss Alex McLeish asked FIFA three months ago to give the West Brom midfielder clearance to switch countries after he had played for England at youth level. ...

SCOTLAND DOORS OPEN FOR MORRISON
Sportinglife.com, UK - 6 hours ago
By Lisa Gray, PA Sport James Morrison insists he has no intention of warming the bench for Scotland after turning his back on England in a bid to carve out ...

United midfielder given Scotland captaincy
Daily Mail, UK - 29 minutes ago
Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher will captain Scotland in tomorrow's friendly against South Africa - but James Morrison has been forced to ...

Morrison up for fight to win jersey
Edinburgh Evening News, UK - 1 hour ago
JAMES MORRISON insists he has no intention of warming the bench for Scotland after turning his back on England in a bid to carve out a successful ...

Berbatov agent denies Jol bust-up - Team talk


England Focused Jol Refuses To Be Drawn
Goal.com, Switzerland - 52 minutes ago
Focused Jol Refuses To Be Drawn Under fire Tottenham boss Martin Jol has refused to be drawn on his future, instead he is concentrating on next weekend’s ...

Berbatov dismisses Jol row claims
BBC News, UK - 1 hour ago
By Paul Fletcher Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov has no problem with Martin Jol, despite some club officials reportedly losing confidence in the ...

Et tu, Levy? Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images
Guardian Unlimited, UK - 1 hour ago
If a man is sitting in his office, murmuring amiably to himself in a grumbly-rumbly voice, idly signing a few £10m players - that kind of thing - when he's ...

JOL ODDS-ON TO GO
Sportinglife.com, UK - 3 hours ago
There's a massive gamble brewing on Martin Jol becoming the first Premier League manager to leave his post and the Spurs boss is now odds-on. ...

Tottenham set to spurn Jol
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 5 hours ago
While it is common knowledge that Martin Jol's future at Tottenham has been surrounded by rumour and speculation, The Sun claims to have the inside scoop on ...

Berbatov turning bitter over Jol's rotation policy
Times Online, UK - 14 hours ago
Pressure is continuing to mount on Martin Jol, the Tottenham Hotspur manager, who may be heading for a fallout with one of his key players. ...

Berbatov denies row with Spurs boss Jol
Tribalfootball.com, Australia - 38 minutes ago
Berbatov reacted angrily to being substituted during Spurs' 1-0 defeat to Sunderland, reportedly prompting Jol to request the sale of the Bulgarian ...

Agent for Bulgaria's Berbatov Dismisses Talk of Rift with Jol
Sofia News Agency, Bulgaria - 57 minutes ago
Bulgaria: Bulgaria and Tottenham Hotspur star striker Dimitar Berbatov does not have a problem with club manager Martin Jol, the player's agent said on ...

Berbatov Has No Problems with Jol
international.news.bg, Bulgaria - 1 hour ago
Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov has no problem with Martin Jol, despite some senior club officials losing confidence in the under-fire coach. ...

Berba row could cost Jol - report
Metro, UK - 5 hours ago
Martin Jol's future as Tottenham manager is in doubt after he reportedly demanded the sale of star striker Dimitar Berbatov. Jol is alleged to have been ...

Berbatov adds to Jol headache
Irish Independent, Ireland - 9 hours ago
PRESSURE is continuing to mount on Spurs boss Martin Jol who may be heading for a fallout with one of his key players. Dimitar Berbatov, the forward ...

Be cautious on Spurs
Electric New Paper, Singapore - 18 Aug 2007
THE pressure is on at White Hart Lane following Spurs' inauspicious start to the season. And while they should regain the winning thread against ...

Berbatov out of Wales clash
InTheNews.co.uk, UK - 18 Aug 2007
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Ronaldo describes red card as unjust - Times Online


Ronaldo Rails Against 'Unjust' Suspension Ronaldo Rails Against ...
Goal.com, Switzerland - 43 minutes ago
Cristiano Ronaldo has described the three-match ban he is currently serving as "unjust," and claimed that the way he was provoked into retaliating against ...

Ronaldo slams 'unjust' ban
Independent Online, South Africa - 1 hour ago
London - Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo described his three-match ban for head-butting Portsmouth's Richard Hughes as "unjust" on Tuesday. ...

Ronaldo critical of 'unjust' ban
BBC Sport, UK - 3 hours ago
Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo has described his three-match ban for his sending off in his side's 1-1 draw at Portsmouth as "unjust". ...

Ronaldo blasts 'unjust' ban
Ireland Online, Ireland - 4 hours ago
Cristiano Ronaldo has described his three-match ban as “unjust” and claimed the provocation leading up to the incident with Richard Hughes at Portsmouth was ...

Cristiano Ronaldo sees red at referee
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 11 hours ago
By Jeremy Wilson Cristiano Ronaldo has criticised referee Steve Bennett for his sending-off against Portsmouth and suggested that the incident may have been ...

It's not time to panic in Manchester just yet
Seattle Post Intelligencer - 16 hours ago
By Tim Keeble, Soccer Editor Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - It's been a long time since Manchester United has found itself in the bottom half of the ...

Ferguson furious at cynical fouls
Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia - 18 Aug 2007
SIR Alex Ferguson fears Cristiano Ronaldo could suffer a serious injury unless referees begin to clamp down on cynical fouls against the Manchester United ...

• Ronaldo protests his innocence
FOXSports.com - 18 Aug 2007
Cristiano Ronaldo is adamant he should not be sitting out the Manchester derby after his red card in United's midweek draw with Portsmouth. ...

Ronaldo Has a Blub
Vitalfootball, UK - 1 hour ago
Manchester United`s Christiano Ronaldo feels that his three match ban for violent conduct is unjust. 'I am frustrated because three matches is unjust. ...

Man Utd's Ronaldo still upset with red card
Tribalfootball.com, Australia - 1 hour ago
Manchester United wing ace Cristiano Ronaldo is still furious over the way he was sent-off last week at Portsmouth. The 22-year-old has two more games to ...

CRISTIANO RONALDO insists he should NOT be serving a three-match ban.
The Sun, UK - 1 hour ago
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson claimed Ronaldo only had to himself to blame after aiming a headbutt at Richard Hughes. But the Portuguese ace reckons he had ...

Ronaldo: Ban is unjust
Manchester United FC, UK - 2 hours ago
United winger Cristiano Ronaldo feels an injustice was done when he was handed a three-match ban following his sending off against Portsmouth last week ...

Ronaldo brands ban 'unjust'
ITN, UK - 2 hours ago
Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo believes his three-match suspension following his red card at Portsmouth is "unjust". ...

Ronaldo hits out at 'unjust' ban
Football365.co.za, South Africa - 3 hours ago
Cristiano Ronaldo insists his three-match ban is "unjust" and says the provocation leading up to the incident with Richard Hughes was "absurd". ...

NUTTER RONALDO: HEAD-BUTT RED CARD WAS JUST ABSURD
Mirror.co.uk, UK - 6 hours ago
By John Cross 21/08/2007 Cristiano Ronaldo last night refused to apologise for his head-butt shame after claiming his three-match ban was "absurd and ...

Best chance for City to beat United
Electric New Paper, Singapore - 19 Aug 2007
Two matches into the season, defending champions Manchester United have yet to pick up a win. And it's not as if the draw had been unkind to the Red Devils. ...

Manchester United ace unhappy with red card
FansFC.com, UK - 18 Aug 2007
The Portugal international misses the Manchester derby this weekend following his sending off at Portsmouth for headbutting Richard Hughes, yet the player ...

Ron 'dejected' by unjust red card
Clubcall, UK - 18 Aug 2007
Manchester United ace Cristiano Ronaldo insists his dismissal against Portsmouth on Wednesday was totally unjustified. The Portuguese ace saw red for ...

Man United’s Cristiano Ronaldo Is ‘Dejected and Very Sad’ To Have ...
Premiership Latest, UK - 18 Aug 2007
Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo has said that he is “dejected and very sad” to have got the red card during the draw at Portsmouth on Wednesday ...

Manchester United star blasts his ‘unjust’ ban
ic Wales, United Kingdom - 46 minutes ago
by Our Correspondent, South Wales Echo CRISTIANO Ronaldo has described his three-match ban as ‘unjust’ and claimed the provocation leading up to the ...

England Ronaldo Pleads Not Guilty
Goal.com, Switzerland - 18 Aug 2007
Ronaldo Pleads Not Guilty Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has declared his innocence after being served a three match ban for head-butting ...

Jambos tipped for thumbs up - Team talk


Hearts unveil stadium plans which may take debt to £80m
Scotsman, United Kingdom - 7 hours ago
HEARTS' debt could hit £80 million by the time the club's proposed new main stand is completed, it was revealed yesterday. The redevelopment, which would ...

Hearts offer answers on financing for rebuilding job
Times Online, UK - 10 hours ago
Heart of Midlothian insist that they have the funding in place to finance their plans for a £51 million redevelopment of Tynecastle. ...

HEARTS 'HAVE £51MILLION FUNDING'
Sportinglife.com, UK - 17 hours ago
Hearts insist they have the funding in place to finance their plans for a £51million redevelopment of Tynecastle. The Edinburgh outfit will submit a ...

Hearts plan $101 million stadium revamp
Guardian Unlimited, UK - 19 hours ago
GLASGOW, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Hearts revealed plans on Monday for a 51 million pound ($101.4 million) redevelopment of their Tynecastle stadium which would ...

Romanov's £50m dream
Scotsman, United Kingdom - 20 hours ago
HEARTS today announced proposals for a new, state-of-the-art main stand at Tynecastle costing in excess of £50million - the biggest single investment in ...

HEARTS UNVEIL EXPANSION PLANS
Sportinglife.com, UK - 21 hours ago
Hearts have revealed plans for a £51million development of Tynecastle which would see a new 10000-seat stand built alongside a hotel and flats. ...

Hearts' ambitious plans for Tynecastle home
Glasgow Daily Record, UK - 1 hour ago
By Greig Cameron The ground's ageing main stand will be transformed to hold 10000 fans - up from 4500 - as part of the biggest investment in the club. ...

EDINBURGH CLUB UNVEILS £51m STADIUM PLANS
sportbusiness.com - 4 hours ago
The club says the plans include a new 10000-seat main stand, hotel, 12000sq metres of office space, conference and banqueting facilities plus additional ...

Vladimir’s vision
The Herald, UK - 10 hours ago
A grim start to the season surrounded by supporter disaffection may not be the most opportune timing to announce a stadium expansion, but Hearts yesterday ...

Hearts unveil stadium revamp
Scottish Fitba, UK - 17 hours ago
The projected upgrade will increase the capacity by 6000 to 23000 as well as offering facilities such as offices, a hotel, a bar, a restuarant, ...

Romanov's Vision!
Vitalfootball, UK - 19 hours ago
City rivals Hearts today unveiled plans to renovate the Main Stand at Tynecastle Park turning it into a multi use complex. The proposal would see the ...

Hearts reveal stadium plans
Sportbox, UK - 20 hours ago
Hearts have revealed plans for a £51million redevelopment of Tynecastle which would result in a new 10000-seat stand being constructed alongside residential ...

Hearts plan stadium revamp
Reuters.uk, UK - 18 hours ago
GLASGOW (Reuters) - Hearts revealed plans on Monday for a 51 million pound redevelopment of their Tynecastle stadium which would increase capacity to 23000. ...

£51M BUT JAMBOS INSIST THEY'VE GOT CASH TO RAISE THE ROOF
Glasgow Daily Record, UK - 2 hours ago
By Alan Marshall HEARTS last night insisted they have the £51million needed to complete the first phase of the redevelopment of Tynecastle. ...

Hearts plan stadium revamp
Daily Star, UK - 17 hours ago
The club Web site reported plans were "at an advanced stage" for a new 10000 all-seater main stand and would include a hotel, restaurant, gym, ...

Hearts Plan $101 Million Stadium Revamp
Javno.hr, Croatia - 18 hours ago
Hearts revealed plans on Monday for a 51 million pound ($101.4 million) redevelopment of their Tynecastle stadium. Hearts revealed plans on Monday for a 51 ...

Ashley 'to sell' Newcastle share - Guardian Unlimited


Bid for Newcastle denied
Independent, UK - 7 hours ago
By Michael Walker Eleven days after the new Newcastle United regime of Mike Ashley was forced to publicly refute a story about a Chinese takeover, ...

New sell-off fears at Newcastle
Times Online, UK - 11 hours ago
It has been a summer of change at St James’ Park, but hopes that the onset of a new season might see on-field matters take centre stage were undermined last ...

Shearer linked with Toon bid
SkySports, UK - 17 hours ago
By Haflidi Breidfjord & Graeme Bailey Last updated: 20th August 2007 Alan Shearer is being strongly linked with a possible Icelandic led takeover of ...

Ashley denies Newcastle Utd sale plans
This is Money, UK - 43 minutes ago
Sports entrepreneur Mike Ashley has been forced for the second time in two weeks to deny he has plans to sell Newcastle United. ...

Buy-out Bonanza
Vitalfootball, UK - 1 hour ago
Speculation is spreading like wildfire over this whole Icelandic consortium conundrum that`s going on in the press this morning. Half of the papers seem to ...

United dismiss buy-out talk
ic Newcastle.co.uk, UK - 1 hour ago
by Luke Edwards, The Journal NEWCASTLE United last night distanced themselves from speculation that owner Mike Ashley is on the verge of selling the club to ...

Ashley discussing Newcastle sale with Haraldsson
Tribalfootball.com, Australia - 3 hours ago
Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley has already held talks with an Icelandic businessman about selling the club - just two months after completing his ...

Ashley link to Iceland
Mirror.co.uk, UK - 4 hours ago
By Simon Bird 21/08/2007 Newcastle are at the centre of another ownership riddle after claims new proprietor Mike Ashley opened talks with two Icelandic ...

Shearer linked with Icelandic bid
FOXSports.com - 16 hours ago
Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer is being strongly linked with a possible Icelandic-led takeover of the Magpies. English businessman Mike Ashley only ...

Pressley is their shock choice to replace Christie at Caley - Daily Mail


Inverness look for new boss
SkySports, UK - 1 hour ago
By Mark Buckingham Last updated: 21st August 2007 Inverness Caledonian Thistle hope to name Charlie Christie's replacement before Saturday's game with ...

CALEY BEGIN SEARCH FOR NEW BOSS
Sportinglife.com, UK - 2 hours ago
Inverness chairman Alan Savage arrives back in Scotland from a business trip today and will turn his attentions to finding the club a new manager. ...

Brewster in frame to take over after Christie calls it quits at ...
Scotsman, United Kingdom - 7 hours ago
CRAIG Brewster is the early favourite to return as Inverness Caledonian Thistle manager following the resignation of Charlie Christie yesterday. ...

Brewster tipped for Inverness job
BBC Sport, UK - 13 hours ago
Craig Brewster has emerged as an early favourite to succeed Charlie Christie as head coach of Inverness Caledonian Thistle, BBC Sport believes. ...

Caley Thistle boss resigns
SkySports, UK - 23 hours ago
By Mark Buckingham Last updated: 20th August 2007 Charlie Christie is understood to have resigned from his position as Inverness Caledonian Thistle boss. ...

CHRISTIE QUITS CALEY POST
Sportinglife.com, UK - 20 Aug 2007
Inverness manager Charlie Christie is understood to have resigned following the Clydesdale Bank Premier League club's poor start to the season. ...

Christie quits as Inverness boss
BBC Sport, UK - 20 Aug 2007
The Scottish Premier League club is to hold a media conference at 1200BST on Monday, when it is expected to explain the reasons for his departure. ...

Christie on brink of leaving Inverness
Scotsman, United Kingdom - 19 Aug 2007
CHARLIE Christie may have presided over his last match as the manager of Inverness Caledonian Thistle, after it emerged last night that he has asked to ...

Caley Thistle shock as boss Christie quits
Inverness Courier, UK - 18 minutes ago
By Calum Ross CHARLIE Christie resigned as Caley Thistle manager yesterday leaving Inverness football fans and club officials in a state of shock. ...

CHARLIE CHRISTIE IS FIRST SPL BOSS TO GO
Glasgow Daily Record, UK - 2 hours ago
By Hugh Keevins CHARLIE CHRISTIE became the season's first managerial casualty yesterday when he quit after three defeats that have left Inverness Caley ...

CALEY THISTLE STAR: I WISH WE HAD SAVED OUR BOSS
Glasgow Daily Record, UK - 2 hours ago
By Craig Swan RORY McALLISTER was shocked to hear of Charlie Christie's resignation - and believes he and his Inverness team-mates would have pulled their ...

Inverness Caley chief Bennett: We want Christie to stay involved
Tribalfootball.com, Australia - 7 hours ago
The Herald says Christie has already put forward John Robertson's name as his favoured successor. Robertson is currently in charge of Ireland's Derry City. ...

Christie says enough is enough
The Herald, UK - 10 hours ago
Craig Brewster and John Robertson have been thrust into contention for the position of manager at Caley Thistle. The job became vacant when Terry Christie ...

Will Christie stay on at Inverness?
Glasgow Evening Times, UK - 15 hours ago
It is understood Christie offered to stand down following the 2-1 defeat at Love Street that left the Highland club bottom of the SPL after three successive ...

Pressure tells as Christie quits
stv.tv, UK - 16 hours ago
Inverness midfielder Barry Wilson believes the players will blame themselves for the resignation of manager Charlie Christie. But director of football ...

ICT begin search for new boss as Christie resigns
Highland News, UK - 19 hours ago
By Paul Chalk CALEY Thistle directors will start their search for a new boss immediately after the shock resignation of Charlie Christie. ...

CHRISTIE HAS RESIGNED AS CALEY BOSS
This is Aberdeen, UK - 21 hours ago
The Scottish Premier League club was due to hold a media conference today when it is expected the reasons for his departure will be explained. ...

Christie leaving Inverness Caley job
Tribalfootball.com, Australia - 23 hours ago
BBC Sport says Caley will confirm Christie's departure today. It is believed that Christie will cite the pressures of the job. The 41-year-old, ...

Christie quits Thistle post
Sportbox, UK - 20 Aug 2007
Inverness Caledonian Thistle manager Charlie Christie has stepped down following the club's poor start to the new season. Christie, 41, had been in the ...

Christie steps down as ICT boss
Inverness Courier, UK - 20 Aug 2007
CHARLIE Christie has resigned as manager of Caley Thistle only three games into the new season. It is believed that Christie will cite the pressures of the ...

Inverness now managerless?
ITV.com, UK - 23 hours ago
Inverness manager Charlie Christie is understood to have resigned following the SPL club's poor start to the season. Caley Thistle midfielder Barry Wilson ...

Spurs in for Riquelme - SkySports


Jol makes £10m offer
Clubcall, UK - 24 minutes ago
Tottenham are hoping to wrap up a deal for Juan Roman Riquelme after the player's agent confirmed an offer has gone into Villarreal. ...

Riquelme linked with Spurs
4TheGame, UK - 34 minutes ago
The 29-year-old is set to leave the Spanish club before the transfer window shuts at the end of the month, having finished last term on loan back in his ...

Premier League - Spurs chase Riquelme
Yahoo! Eurosport, UK - 1 hour ago
Tottenham have made a £10 million bid for Argentine star Juan Roman Riquelme, according to one of the player's agents. The 29-year-old mercurial playmaker, ...

Spurs plan sensational Riquelme bid
Tribalfootball.com, Australia - 23 hours ago
Tottenham are being linked with a sensational move for Villarreal midfield ace Juan Roman Riquelme. Villarreal president Fernando Roig says Riquelme is up ...

Spurs want £10m Riquelme - Agent
FOXSports.com - 1 hour ago
Juan Roman Riquelme's agent claims Villarreal are "considering" a £10million offer from Tottenham for the Argentinian playmaker. Villarreal are willing to ...

SPURS MOVE FOR RIQUELME - AGENT
Sportinglife.com, UK - 1 hour ago
By Patricio Figueroa Juan Roman Riquelme's agent claims Tottenham Hotspur have made an offer for the Argentinian playmaker. Villarreal are willing to sell ...

Spurs Move For Riquelme - Agent
Yahoo! Eurosport, UK - 47 minutes ago
Juan Roman Riquelme's agent claims Tottenham Hotspur have made an offer for the Argentinian playmaker. Villarreal are willing to sell Riquelme after the ...

Carrick in line for England start - BBC Sport


Lampard: United front can see us through
ic Wales, United Kingdom - 1 hour ago
FRANK LAMPARD is convinced the united spirit within the England camp can take Steve McClaren’s squad to next summer’s European Championships. ...

Major absences as England battle Germany
Independent Online, South Africa - 1 hour ago
London - One of the most keenly-contested rivalries in international football kicks off again on Wednesday as England take on Germany at Wembley. ...

Gerrard among list of withdrawals for England
Sports Network - 16 hours ago
London, England (Sports Network) - Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard was among a list of four more players who have withdrawn from the England squad that ...

Owen: United will bounce back
SkySports, UK - 18 hours ago
By Stephen Bramley Last updated: 20th August 2007 The frustrating thing is that we have played well in all three games so far this season. ...

DEFEAT TAINTS OWEN'S' 'BIGGEST MOMENT'
Sportinglife.com, UK - 18 hours ago
Owen Hargreaves hailed his Manchester United debut as the 'biggest moment' of his career, even though the result was disappointing. ...

HARGREAVES SET TO MISS GERMANY GAME
Sportinglife.com, UK - 19 Aug 2007
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson hailed Owen Hargreaves' competitive debut in the defeat by local rivals City but effectively ruled him out of ...

We've got a battle on our hands admits Ferguson
Hindustan Times, India - 19 Aug 2007
Fernando Torres marked his first appearance at Anfield with an impressive debut goal for Liverpool but it was not enough to earn his club all three points. ...

Beckham vows to cope with schedule
ESPN - 18 Aug 2007
David Beckham insists he has no fears about playing for the Los Angeles Galaxy next week just 24 hours after facing Germany for England at Wembley. ...

TONIGHT I'll be doing homework on tomorrow's international card.
Glasgow Daily Record, UK - 4 hours ago
Friendlies dominate the midweek coupon and there are half-a-dozen Euro 2008 ties - but little of note. Northern Ireland are in action and are a biggest 1-5 ...

Bent dismisses Jol talk - 4TheGame


Tuesday's gossip column
BBC Sport, UK - 1 hour ago
Tottenham manager Martin Jol is on the brink of the sack after he stunned chairman Daniel Levy by saying he wanted to sell star striker Dimitar Berbatov. ...

Ramos on way to take over at Tottenham
Guardian Unlimited, UK - 6 hours ago
Juande Ramos has declared his readiness to resign as Sevilla coach and become the new Tottenham manager, with the White Hart Lane board hopeful of closing ...

Spurs call on Ramos as Jol faces losing battle
Independent, UK - 7 hours ago
By Sam Wallace and Jason Burt Martin Jol is facing a losing battle to keep his job, with the club's powerbrokers now in agreement that they will have to ...

Martin Jol's future uncertain as rumours persist
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 7 hours ago
By Jeremy Wilson Martin Jol is to seek assurances from the Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy amid increasing fears that his time at White Hart Lane is coming ...

Bent slams 'absolutely ridiculous' pressure on Jol
ESPN - 7 hours ago
Tottenham striker Darren Bent has backed Martin Jol to stay in charge at White Hart Lane and continue helping the club improve. Dutchman Jol has led Spurs ...

Tottenham Pressure On Jol Ridiculous - Bent
Goal.com, Switzerland - 11 hours ago
Pressure On Jol Ridiculous - Bent Darren Bent has defended boss Martin Jol following the criticism he has picked up for a rocky start to the new season. ...

Ramos not after Spurs job - agent
BBC Sport, UK - 19 hours ago
Sevilla boss Juande Ramos is not in talks with Tottenham about replacing Martin Jol as coach, according to the Spaniard's agent. ...

Tottenham Jol Talks Of Whispers As Ramos Denies Spurs Approach
Goal.com, Switzerland - 20 hours ago
Tottenham Hotspur manager Martin Jol has spoken of possible manoeuverings against him behind the scenes at White Hart Lane. Despite the weekend's resounding ...

Jol: I'm not one for criticism
ITV.com, UK - 22 hours ago
Martin Jol is hoping that his position at Tottenham boss is not being undermined despite recent newspaper reports. Sevilla manager Juande Ramos has been ...

Jol - admits he can't take the criticism.
Sportinglife.com, UK - 19 Aug 2007
By Mark Buckingham Martin Jol is hoping his position as Tottenham Hotspur manager is not being undermined and insists he does not have to finish in the top ...

Ramos dismisses Spurs rumour
Ireland Online, Ireland - 19 Aug 2007
Spurs insist they are not in negotiations for any manager to replace Martin Jol as boss, and it has been explained on both sides as a private matter ...

David Hytner at White Hart Lane
Guardian Unlimited, UK - 19 Aug 2007
"I love Martin Jol, Martin Jol loves me." To the strains of Land of Hope and Glory the Tottenham support voted with their voices. ...

Underfire Jol makes plea for more time
Times Online, UK - 19 Aug 2007
“I always think of David Moyes and Everton,” Martin Jol, the Tottenham Hotspur manager, said. “He had a very good year, then the next year was horrendous, ...

Spurs eye Juande Ramos to replace Martin Jol
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 19 Aug 2007
By David Bond The Dutchman could even be forced out of the club before Sunday's clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford if Spurs can persuade ...

Tottenham exit beckons for 'not right man' Jol
Independent, UK - 19 Aug 2007
By Jason Burt and Sam Wallace Martin Jol's time as manager of Tottenham Hotspur appears to be drawing to a close. Despite Saturday's victory over Derby ...

Jol hears 'whispers' that his sacking is close as Spurs court ...
Guardian Unlimited, UK - 19 Aug 2007
Martin Jol fears Tottenham are about to sack him and wants clarity from Daniel Levy, the chairman, about his future. The manager watched his team beat Derby ...

Tottenham fail to stop speculation
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 19 Aug 2007
By David Bond It is not the first time Tottenham have been caught out in clandestine talks with a candidate for the manager's chair at White Hart Lane. ...

Martin Jol not ready to wave goodbye to Spurs
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 19 Aug 2007
By Clive Tyldesley The crisis at 3 o'clock was over by quarter past. The pressure from two defeats in four days had been relieved by three goals in 12 ...

RAMOS DENIES SPURS LINK
Sportinglife.com, UK - 19 Aug 2007
Sevilla coach Juande Ramos has moved to distance himself from speculation that he has held talks with Tottenham. Spurs coach Martin Jol saw his side pick up ...

Ramos rejects Spurs talk
SkySports, UK - 19 Aug 2007
By Peter O'Rourke Last updated: 19th August 2007 Sevilla coach Juande Ramos has rejected speculation linking him with a possible move to Tottenham. ...

Ramos denies Tottenham talks
FOXSports.com - 19 Aug 2007
Sevilla coach Juande Ramos has moved to distance himself from speculation that he has held talks with Tottenham about replacing Martin Jol. ...

McClaren: Major tests still to come - Team talk


Argentina, England gear up for friendlies
Xinhua, China - 5 hours ago
LONDON, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- England will be without Steven Gerrard, Owen Hargreaves and Darren Bent for the friendly against Germany on Wednesday. ...

Bent and Gerrard join England absentees
Guardian Unlimited, UK - 5 hours ago
Darren Bent's prospects of forcing his way into the England side for next month's critical Euro 2008 qualifiers were effectively dashed last night after the ...

Gerrard, Hargreaves set to miss Germany friendly
ABC Online, Australia - 6 hours ago
England pair Steven Gerrard and Owen Hargreaves are set to miss Thursday morning's (Australian time) friendly against Germany due to concerns over existing ...

Injuries strip Steve McClaren of options
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 6 hours ago
By Jeremy Wilson The Premier League fixture schedule is a touchy subject for Steve McClaren and it was hard not to feel sympathy for the England head coach ...

Beckham and Wenger show steals limelight during England training
Independent, UK - 7 hours ago
By Sam Wallace As even the people of Hollywood are finding out these days, keeping David Beckham out of the spotlight is no simple task whether he is fit to ...

Bent’s withdrawal forces McClaren to think again
Times Online, UK - 8 hours ago
Steve McClaren’s preparations for England’s friendly match against Germany tomorrow evening suffered further setbacks yesterday when Sol Campbell, ...

England Three Pull Out Of England Squad
Goal.com, Switzerland - 12 hours ago
Three Pull Out Of England Squad England coach Steve McClaren has lost Steven Gerrard, Owen Hargreaves and Darren Bent for the friendly against Germany on ...

GERRARD RULED OUT OF FRIENDLY CLASH
Sportinglife.com, UK - 15 hours ago
By By Jim van Wijk, PA Sport Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has been ruled out of the England squad for Wednesday's international against Germany. ...

Trio miss out for England
SkySports, UK - 16 hours ago
By Peter O'Rourke Last updated: 20th August 2007 Darren Bent, Sol Campbell, Steven Gerrard and Owen Hargreaves have been ruled out of England's friendly ...

Beckham hopes to line up against Germans, then return to face ...
International Herald Tribune, France - 16 hours ago
AP LONDON: David Beckham has made his trans-Atlantic commute to play for England against Germany at Wembley on Wednesday. It looks like Steven Gerrard won't ...

Lamps: I will not hide
SkySports, UK - 22 hours ago
By Stephen Bramley Last updated: 20th August 2007 Frank Lampard says he will play through the pain barrier to represent England against Germany on Wednesday ...

England duo doubtful for Germany
BBC Sport, UK - 22 hours ago
England coach Steve McClaren is likely to be without midfielders Steven Gerrard and Owen Hargreaves for the friendly against Germany on Wednesday. ...

Hargreaves adds to McClaren's headache
Guardian Unlimited, UK - 19 Aug 2007
Steven McClaren will be forced to field a makeshift midfield for England's friendly against Germany on Wednesday after Owen Hargreaves became his latest ...

Midfield injuries add to McClaren's woes
Times Online, UK - 19 Aug 2007
Steve McClaren received more bad news yesterday when the England head coach discovered that David Beckham and Owen Hargreaves are struggling to be fit to ...

Steve McClaren's England options narrow
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 19 Aug 2007
By Henry Winter England's options for Wednesday's friendly with Germany reduced further last night when the Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, ...

Hargreaves and Gerrard unlikely to be fit for England
Reuters.uk, UK - 19 Aug 2007
LONDON (Reuters) - Owen Hargreaves and Steven Gerrard are both unlikely to play for England against Germany in a friendly at Wembley on Wednesday. ...

DUO DOUBTFUL FOR ENGLAND CLASH
Sportinglife.com, UK - 19 Aug 2007
David Beckham and Owen Hargreaves are both doubtful for England's friendly with Germany on Wednesday. Beckham admitted his ankle has swollen after he played ...

Hargreaves a doubt for England
SkySports, UK - 19 Aug 2007
By Andrew Scurr Last updated: 19th August 2007 England play Germany in a friendly on Wednesday and Steve McClaren is already without a number of his top ...

James, Campbell get the nod for England friendly
Edmonton Sun,  Canada - 18 Aug 2007
By SUN WIRE SERVICES David James and Sol Campbell were recalled to England's squad yesterday for next week's friendly against Germany at Wembley. ...

England, Germany renew rivalry
iAfrica.com, South Africa - 49 minutes ago
One of the most keenly-contested rivalries in international football kicks off again on Wednesday as England take on Germany at Wembley. ...

Beckham Joins England Training For Wednesday's Friendly
NEWSPost India, India - 1 hour ago
Tuesday 21st of August 2007 Former England captain David Beckham, struggling to recover from an ankle injury, took part in the afternoon training session ...

England v India, 1st ODI, Southampton - CricInfo.com


COLLINGWOOD READY TO WELCOME FREDDIE
Sportinglife.com, UK - 3 hours ago
By Myles Hodgson, PA Sport Cricket Correspondent Paul Collingwood will be comforted by the familiar figure of England's best all-rounder in the ranks as he ...

Captain Collingwood relishes opportunity to develop England's one ...
Scotsman, United Kingdom - 5 hours ago
ENGLAND are set to embark on a two-month trial of their one-day capabilities which should determine whether their new-look squad have what it takes to ...

Golden boy sets off today in quest for magic boots
Guardian Unlimited, UK - 5 hours ago
When Andrew Flintoff trots out at the Rose Bowl this morning there will appear little obvious difference between the Lancashire all-rounder and his England ...

England v India 2007: Flintoff returns to add balance
Guardian Unlimited, UK - 5 hours ago
The magnetism of Andrew Flintoff has shown no signs of weakening during his enforced absence from the England side. Walk behind the stands at the Rose Bowl ...

Time England ended their one-day madness
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 8 hours ago
By Derek Pringle Anyone who felt the last World Cup was too long may have sympathy with England's one-day players. Beginning with today's NatWest Series ...

Andrew Flintoff can inspire England revival
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 8 hours ago
By Paul Bolton Michael Vaughan has already landed himself in a spot of bother this summer by commenting on Andrew Flintoff. But there was no fear of him ...

Yuvraj set for key role in England one-dayers
Daily Times, Pakistan - 8 hours ago
LONDON: Yuvraj Singh may not have featured during India’s recent 1-0 Test series win against England but the all-rounder is set for a key role when his side ...

Indian skipper looks ahead
Hindu, India - 9 hours ago
Southampton: Rahul Dravid wants to look ahead. "What’s happened in Tests is over. Now we have seven one-day games. It is a lot of matches. ...

England search for the road to redemption
Times Online, UK - 9 hours ago
Even the ICC eventually acknowledged that the World Cup was too long but today, only four months after their exit, England must begin another gruelling ...

Rain looms large over series opener at Rose Bowl
Hindu, India - 9 hours ago
— Photo: AP RARING TO GO: Sachin Tendulkar, along with Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid, will look to provide a winning start for India in the one-day series ...

Shorter format, longer thoughts for Dravid
Indian Express, India - 9 hours ago
Southampton, August 20: Many years ago, the luxury liner Titanic set forth on its maiden voyage from this port city. Thanks to James Cameroon’s directorial ...

India look to rub it in
The Statesman, India - 10 hours ago
PTI SOUTHAMPTON, Aug. 20: Having ended a 21-year-old jinx of not winning a Test series in England, India are keen to keep the momentum going and pile on ...

India looking to continue winning momentum in ODIs
Hindu, India - 10 hours ago
Southampton, Aug. 21 (PTI): Having ended a 21-year-old jinx of not winning a Test series in England, India is keen to keep the momentum going in the ...

India to stick with Sachin-Sourav opening
Rediff, India - 12 hours ago
India will retain the tried and tested opening combination of Sachin Tendulkar [Images] and Sourav Ganguly [Images] while promoting Yuvraj Singh [Images] to ...

India looking for solid start
Times Online, UK - 14 hours ago
Rely on India at 5-6 with William Hill to win the first one-day international when they take on England at the Rose Bowl on Tuesday. ...

DRAVID EXPECTS FRED TO LIFT ENGLAND
Sportinglife.com, UK - 14 hours ago
India captain Rahul Dravid is expecting England to be revitalised for the seven-match NatWest Series thanks to the return of Andrew Flintoff. ...

Collingwood ready for two-month test
Times Online, UK - 15 hours ago
England have named their side for tomorrow's one-day international against India ready to embark on a two-month trial of their limited-over capabilities. ...

TESTING TIMES FOR ENGLAND
Sportinglife.com, UK - 15 hours ago
England are set for a two-month trial of their one-day capabilities which will show whether their new-look squad has what it takes at this level. ...

England seeking one-day revival
BBC Sport, UK - 16 hours ago
England aim to revive their one-day fortunes in the first of a seven-match series against India starting at Hampshire's Rose Bowl on Tuesday. ...

India looking to continue winning momentum in ODIs
Hindustan Times, India - 19 hours ago
PTI Having ended a 21-year-old jinx of not winning a Test series in England, India is keen to keep the momentum going in the seven-match one-day cricket ...

FLINTOFF ALMOST THERE
Sportinglife.com, UK - 19 Aug 2007
Andrew Flintoff has worked tirelessly in the nets and now believes he is one good innings away from re-establishing himself as an international-class ...

Ref Styles dropped for poor performance - Anfield Road


HACKETT RENEWS CALL FOR TECHNOLOGY
Sportinglife.com, UK - 27 minutes ago
By Martyn Ziegler, PA Chief Sports Reporter Referees' chief Keith Hackett believes the latest failure to award a clear goal highlights the need for ...

Styles apologises to Liverpool but is sent on leave for penalty ...
Independent, UK - 5 hours ago
By Andy Hunter Referee Rob Styles has apologised for denying Liverpool a valuable victory over Chelsea and been placed on temporary gardening leave for his ...

Styles to be dropped for a month
Guardian Unlimited, UK - 5 hours ago
Rob Styles will not referee in the Premiership this weekend and it could be up to a month before the official takes charge of a top-flight fixture again ...

Professional status comes with a sharper spotlight and new ...
Guardian Unlimited, UK - 5 hours ago
When the Football Association announced referees would be turning professional there was genuine hope among officials, managers and players alike that ...

Liverpool-Chelsea referee axed after penalty error
Xinhua, China - 5 hours ago
BEIJING, Aug.21 -- English Premier League referee Rob Styles has been dropped from this weekend's matches after awarding Chelsea a controversial penalty in ...

ROB STYLES has apologised to Liverpool after admitting he was ...
ic Wales, United Kingdom - 7 hours ago
by Our Correspondent, Western Mail The match official has accepted he made a mistake in penalising Steve Finnan and as a result he will not be given a match ...

Rob Styles humiliated for penalty blunder
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 8 hours ago
By Oliver Brown The Hampshire official has also been stripped of a top-flight game this weekend, with the Premier League making him the most public example ...

FOOTBALL: Chelsea game ref is red carded
Daily Nation (subscription), Kenya - 9 hours ago
Premier League referee Rob Styles has been dropped from this weekend’s matches after awarding Chelsea a controversial penalty in Sunday’s match at Liverpool ...

Chelsea penalty ref dropped
Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia - 10 hours ago
Referees' chief Keith Hackett said Rob Styles would not officiate at a match next weekend following his performance in the Premier League match. ...

Chelsea Lampard Unrepentant For Penalty Equaliser, Styles Issues ...
Goal.com, Switzerland - 14 hours ago
Lampard Unrepentant For Penalty Equaliser, Styles Issues Apology Chelsea vice-captain Frank Lampard is delighted to have come away from Anfield with a point ...

Finnan hits out over penalty
SkySports, UK - 14 hours ago
By Rob Parrish Last updated: 20th August 2007 Liverpool defender Steve Finnan has joined the chorus of disapproval over Chelsea's controversial penalty ...

Turning on the Styles
Times Online, UK - 14 hours ago
After the news that Rob Styles will miss a Barclays Premier League game for his woeful performance in the match between Liverpool and Chelsea on Sunday, ...

Liverpool-Chelsea ref admit his mistake
Independent Online, South Africa - 15 hours ago
Rob Styles has apologised to Liverpool after admitting on Monday that he made a mistake in awarding a penalty to Chelsea during their 1-1 draw at Anfield at ...

Styles sorry for mistake
SkySports, UK - 15 hours ago
By Lewis Rutledge Last updated: 20th August 2007 Rob Styles has admitted he was wrong to award a penalty to Chelsea at Anfield on Sunday, and has apologised ...

Styles apologises to Liverpool
Ireland Online, Ireland - 16 hours ago
Rob Styles has apologised to Liverpool after admitting he was wrong to award a penalty to Chelsea during the 1-1 draw at Anfield on Sunday. ...

Referee Rob Styles to miss next Premier League round after Chelsea ...
International Herald Tribune, France - 16 hours ago
AP LONDON: Referee Rob Styles will not officiate in the next Premier League round after mistakenly awarding Chelsea a penalty kick in the 1-1 draw with ...

Derby defeat continues United's poor season start
The Age, Australia - 17 hours ago
ALEX Ferguson admits Manchester United faces an uphill battle to recover from its worst start to an English Premier League season for 15 years after his ...

REF SHOWS LACK OF STYLES
Sportinglife.com, UK - 17 hours ago
By Frank Malley, PA Chief Sports Writer So Rob Styles has paid the price for the ludicrous penalty he awarded to Chelsea at Anfield. ...

Ref dropped after penalty blunder
Reuters.uk, UK - 17 hours ago
By Rex Gowar LONDON (Reuters) - Premier League referee Rob Styles has been dropped from this weekend's matches after awarding Chelsea a controversial ...