Oct
2008
Articles from 9th Oct 2008
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Johnson feeling Jonny's pain
Oct 09 2008 | National Sport
England boss Martin Johnson has described Jonny Wilkinson's latest cruel injury setback as "very upsetting". Read
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Jimenez leaves Magpies
Oct 09 2008 | National Sport
Newcastle United have announced that Tony Jimenez has left the club. Read
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Waldouck woe for Wasps
Oct 09 2008 | National Sport
Wasps centre Dominic Waldouck faces up to eight weeks on the sidelines after suffering a knee injury during the EDF Energy Cup defeat at Gloucester last Saturday. Read
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Worthington awaits Evans news
Oct 09 2008 | National Sport
Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington is waiting for an update on Jonny Evans' fitness on Thursday after the player finally joined up with the squad. Read
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Platini laments Premiership investment
Oct 09 2008 | National Sport
UEFA president Michel Platini has criticised the influx of foreign owners into the Barclays Premier League, claiming clubs are losing their identity as a result. Read
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Chelsea unfazed despite debt warnings
Oct 09 2008 | National Sport
Chelsea have insisted their financial well-being is assured under Roman Abramovich's ownership - but UEFA have warned that any clubs overburdened with debt could face exclusion from the Champions League. Read
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Bentley: Spurs are a joke team
Oct 09 2008 | National Sport
Tottenham midfielder David Bentley admits the Barclays Premier League's bottom club have become a laughing stock. Read
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Flintoff targets Ashes comeback
Oct 09 2008 | National Sport
England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has his sights set on the visit of Australia next summer in order to redeem himself after his Ashes captaincy nightmare. Read
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Wright-Phillips continues education
Oct 09 2008 | National Sport
England winger Shaun Wright-Phillips is convinced he learned plenty from his time at Chelsea under three different managers, declaring himself "wiser" for the experience. Read
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AFC chief open to '39th game'
Oct 09 2008 | National Sport
The president of Asian football has cautiously welcomed the possible resurrection of the Premier League's 39th game proposal - but not if it is just a money-minded exercise. Read
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Terry doubt leaves Ferdinand in place
Oct 09 2008 | National Sport
England captain John Terry is a major doubt for England's World Cup qualifier with Kazakhstan on Saturday - meaning Rio Ferdinand could get the chance to lead his country once again. Read
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Heskey - Croatia fine not sufficient
Oct 09 2008 | National Sport
Emile Heskey has branded as inadequate the fine handed out to the Croatian FA after the England striker was subject to monkey chants from fans during last month's World Cup qualifier in Zagreb. Read
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Stanford Twenty20 to go ahead
Oct 09 2008 | National Sport
The multi-million dollar Stanford Twenty20 match will go ahead as planned, tournament organisers have confirmed. Read
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DeGale's in no hurry
Oct 09 2008 | National Sport
Olympic boxing champion James DeGale has pleaded with the public not to think he is greedy as he mulls over multi-million pound offers to turn professional. Read
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Gallas injury adds to Wenger's woes
Oct 09 2008 | National Sport
William Gallas has emerged as Arsene Wenger's latest injury concern after the Arsenal skipper picked up a thigh injury and pulled out of France's squad to face Romania. Read
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Rooney reflects on poor form
Oct 09 2008 | National Sport
Wayne Rooney has admitted some of the criticism of his early-season performances has been fair. Read
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WICB close to Stanford deal
Oct 09 2008 | National Sport
A final resolution to the sponsorship row that had threatened the multi-million dollar Stanford Twenty20 match looks to be only hours away. Read
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Ponting puts Australia in charge
Oct 09 2008 | National Sport
A century from captain Ricky Ponting, his first in India, helped Australia assume command on the first day of the first Test. Read
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Terry unlikely to play
Oct 09 2008 | National Sport
John Terry looks certain to miss England's World Cup clash with Kazakhstan at Wembley on Saturday. Read
