Monthly Archive: December 2009
FOOTBALL : FIFA have rejected a proposal to have the experimental system of having five referees involved in every match fast-tracked for next summer’s World Cup.
FOOTBALL : Federico Macheda has signed a four-year contract extension with Manchester United.
CRICKET : England all-rounder Luke Wright has signed a new three-year deal with Twenty20 Cup champions Sussex.
FOOTBALL : The Football Association of Ireland have hit out at FIFA president Sepp Blatter for making public details of private discussions over the nation’s bid for World Cup justice.
FOOTBALL : Manchester United are interested in Schalke goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, according to the player’s agent.
RUGBY : St Helens youngster Kyle Eastmond has ended speculation over his future by signing a new two-year contract at the GPW Recruitment Stadium.
CRICKET : Michael Vaughan believes the forthcoming Test series in South Africa could be decided by a head-to-head of the captains.
CRICKET : Tim Bresnan cuts an increasingly confident figure in England’s one-day international team – but he hopes to prove plenty more about his ability to himself and others.
FOOTBALL : Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger accepts the loss of striker Robin van Persie means he will have to buy when the transfer window opens in January – but only at the right price.
CRICKET : South Africa have included four uncapped players in their 15-man squad for the first Test against England – with injured all-rounder Jacques Kallis named despite being a fitness doubt.
FOOTBALL : Blackburn captain Ryan Nelsen is tired of near misses in domestic cup competitions.
FOOTBALL : Mark Hughes is adamant the “hysteria” surrounding Manchester City will not be allowed to derail the Blues’ glory mission.
FOOTBALL : Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill insisted it was worth waiting for Stewart Downing’s full debut after the England winger helped guide the club within sight of Wembley.
FOOTBALL : Sir Alex Ferguson is tipping Tottenham for a sustained tilt at gatecrashing the top four despite Wednesday night’s lamentable display at Old Trafford.
FOOTBALL : FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke has confirmed the Republic of Ireland will not be given a place at next year’s World Cup in South Africa.
