Monthly Archive: November 2009
RUGBY : Steve Thompson will complete a remarkable international comeback when he starts for England against Australia at Twickenham on Saturday.
FOOTBALL : Liverpool’s manpower crisis has got worse after they lost their appeal over full-back Philipp Degen’s red card in Saturday’s defeat at Fulham.
TENNIS : Andy Murray breezed through his first match for six weeks as he began his Valencia Open campaign and admitted he hopes to “get more rhythm” back in his game.
RUGBY : Leeds loose forward Kevin Sinfield is determined to repay the England coaching staff for giving him the chance to take his club form on to the international stage.
MOTORSPORT : Toyota confirmed they are pulling out of Formula One with immediate effect for financial reasons.
FOOTBALL : Fernando Torres will carry the hopes of Liverpool on his shoulders on Wednesday, with boss Rafael Benitez praying his gamble to play the injured striker pays off.
FOOTBALL : Arsene Wenger is confident youngster Kieran Gibbs will thrive in an unexpected run at left-back in the first team.
FOOTBALL : Steven Gerrard was “devastated” when Xabi Alonso left Liverpool and admits the Reds have missed the Spaniard.
CRICKET : Former England captain Michael Vaughan has backed Luke Wright for a place in the Test side against South Africa this winter.
FOOTBALL : Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti was a happy man after seeing his side secure a place in the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday even though the Blues could not continue their perfect record in Group D against Atletico Madrid.
FOOTBALL : Benni McCarthy wants to leave Blackburn and will seeking a January move in a bid to revive his career, according to his agent.
RUGBY : Morgan Stoddart has been called into Wales’ autumn Test squad as a replacement for his fellow Scarlets back Mark Jones.
FOOTBALL : Arsene Wenger has no problem with Stan Kroenke’s continued investment in Arsenal – so long as it never impacts on the way he runs the team.
FOOTBALL : Arsenal defender Gael Clichy has been ruled out for up to a month with a suspected stress fracture in his back.
FOOTBALL : England midfielder David Beckham hopes his return loan move to AC Milan will be the boost that helps him realise his World Cup dream.
