Monthly Archive: November 2009
RUGBY : Wakefield have given New Zealand-born prop James Stosic until the end of the month to acquire a Macedonian passport or be released.
FOOTBALL : Lee Westwood gave playing partner Rory McIlroy something to think about with a sparkling six-under-par 66 when the Dubai World Championship began on Thursday.
FOOTBALL : There was plenty of sympathy for the Republic of Ireland in the French media on Thursday morning after the controversial extra-time goal that denied them a place in next summer’s World Cup finals.
FOOTBALL : Players’ chief Gordon Taylor has called for the introduction of video replays after the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup dreams were shattered by a goal that should never have been given.
RUGBY : England manager Martin Johnson revealed his men are in “determined mood” heading into Saturday’s showdown with New Zealand, the final Investec Challenge of a tough autumn campaign.
MOTORSPORT : Jenson Button vowed to make the United Kingdom proud after joining Lewis Hamilton at McLaren to form an all-British line-up.
CRICKET : England’s injury woes increased on Thursday when it was announced spinner Graeme Swann will miss the first two one-day internationals against South Africa due to a side strain.
FOOTBALL : William Gallas’ controversial extra-time strike spared France’s blushes as the Republic of Ireland’s dreams were dashed in Paris with a 1-1 draw (2-1 France on aggregate).
BOXING : Ricky Hatton looks increasingly likely to continue his career with a high-profile fight against Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez next year.
RUGBY : Ayoola Erinle insists he is ready to lead England in a full-frontal physical assault on New Zealand after being selected to make his full Test debut at Twickenham on Saturday.
FOOTBALL : Nemanja Vidic is in line to return to the Manchester United defence for Saturday’s Barclays Premier League showdown with Everton.
FOOTBALL : Arsenal striker Eduardo has signed a new “long-term” contract at the Emirates Stadium.
MOTORSPORT : Kimi Raikkonen’s manager claims the Finn was McLaren’s first choice to be paired alongside Lewis Hamilton at McLaren next season – but failure to agree terms on a deal paved the way for reigning champion Jenson Button to get the nod.
RUGBY : New Crusaders coach Brian Noble will be reunited with one of his former clubs in Bradford at next season’s engage Super League Magic Weekend in Edinburgh.
MOTORSPORT : Jenson Button’s projected move to McLaren appears to have taken another step towards completion amid reports the Briton is set to be confirmed at the team on Wednesday afternoon.
