Monthly Archive: December 2009
FOOTBALL : Stewart Downing scored on his first start for Aston Villa to help send them into the Carling Cup semi-finals after a 4-2 win at Portsmouth.
CRICKET : Tim Bresnan has become a sturdy fixture in England’s improving one-day international team – and is more confident than ever that he can continue to grow in stature.
FOOTBALL : Didier Drogba has no intention of leaving Chelsea for Italy despite admitting there had been past contact with both Milan clubs.
FOOTBALL : Mark Hughes has defended the vast sums of money Manchester City have spent on agents over the past 12 months.
FOOTBALL : Republic of Ireland assistant manager Liam Brady claimed Sepp Blatter has become a “loose cannon” and “an embarrassment to FIFA”.
FOOTBALL : Everton owner Bill Kenwright has re-affirmed his support for boss David Moyes as the club’s desperate need for cash aid from a ‘sugar daddy’ was underlined by their latest financial results.
FOOTBALL : Holland defender Gregory van der Wiel is committed to Ajax despite being monitored by Premier League side Manchester City, according to his agent.
SNOOKER : Mark Selby has welcomed the prospect of a Barry Hearn-led snooker revolution after claiming the top players are in danger of becoming “part-time” sportsmen.
FOOTBALL : Darren Fletcher believes one game for Manchester United is worth 10 a young player might get elsewhere as they continue their footballing education.
FOOTBALL : Portsmouth manager Avram Grant is refusing to treat his side’s Carling Cup quarter-final home clash with Aston Villa as just a break from their Premier League relegation fight.
FOOTBALL : Argentina striker Sergio Aguero has acknowledged he may be leaving Atletico Madrid in the summer.
BOXING : Amir Khan’s status as a world champion will naturally improve him as a fighter, according to his trainer Freddie Roach.
FOOTBALL : Barcelona’s Lionel Messi has won the prestigious Ballon d’Or.
