Nov
2008
Articles from 25th Nov 2008
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Celtic dumped out of Europe
Nov 25 2008 | National Sport
Celtic sensationally crashed out of Europe after surrendering the lead in going down 2-1 to Aalborg in their Champions League Group E clash at the Energi Nord Arena. Read
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United through after stalemate
Nov 25 2008 | National Sport
Manchester United had to settle for a goalless draw against 10-man Villarreal at El Madrigal, but the result took both sides into the next stage of the Champions League. Read
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Bendtner fires Gunners through
Nov 25 2008 | National Sport
Nicklas Bendtner came off the bench to send Arsenal into the knockout stages of the Champions League, with a 1-0 victory over 10-man Dynamo Kiev at the Emirates Stadium. Read
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Zenit hopes hanging on thread
Nov 25 2008 | National Sport
Zenit St Petersburg's Champions League aspirations were left hanging by a thread as they could manage only a point in the goalless draw against Juventus. Read
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Gerrard makes the difference - Cana
Nov 25 2008 | National Sport
Marseille skipper Lorik Cana has claimed Liverpool are nothing like as good a side when Steven Gerrard is not playing. Read
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Tykes considering legal options
Nov 25 2008 | National Sport
Barnsley are considering taking legal action against Sheffield United defender Chris Morgan over the challenge which left striker Iain Hume with a fractured skull. Read
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Gatland - We need to stop Giteau
Nov 25 2008 | National Sport
Wales boss Warren Gatland has identified playmaker Matt Giteau as the man his team must stop in their quest for an overdue Tri-Nations scalp. Read
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Morgan escapes FA action
Nov 25 2008 | National Sport
The Football Association will take no action against Sheffield United captain Chris Morgan following a clash which left Barnsley striker Iain Hume with a fractured skull. Read
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Mourinho deflects Drogba rumours
Nov 25 2008 | National Sport
Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho insists he knows nothing about an alleged meeting between sporting director Marco Branca and Chelsea striker Didier Drogba on Monday night. Read
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Toby ready to let flavour Flood out
Nov 25 2008 | National Sport
Toby Flood steps into the number 10 limelight vacated by Danny Cipriani at Twickenham on Saturday determined to make some publicity of his own. Read
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Gerrard in contention
Nov 25 2008 | National Sport
Steven Gerrard trained on Tuesday and is back in the Liverpool squad for Wednesday's Champions League group D qualifier at home to Marseille. Read
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Middlesex skipper Smith retires
Nov 25 2008 | National Sport
Middlesex captain Ed Smith has confirmed his retirement from first-class cricket. Read
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UEFA confident game will go ahead
Nov 25 2008 | National Sport
UEFA are confident Tuesday night's Champions League clash between Zenit St Petersburg and Juventus will go ahead despite an explosion in the Russian city on the morning of the match. Read
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Olympic boxer denies drugs involvement
Nov 25 2008 | National Sport
Olympic boxing star Bradley Saunders denied being involved in the dealing of Class A drugs on Tuesday. Read
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Vaughan to undergo knee surgery
Nov 25 2008 | National Sport
Everton striker James Vaughan will have surgery on a knee problem, ruling him out until the new year. Read
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Kinnear wants N'Zogbia to stay
Nov 25 2008 | National Sport
Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear has told French midfielder Charles N'Zogbia he is going nowhere. Read
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Agent: Gallas won't quit Arsenal
Nov 25 2008 | National Sport
Under-fire centre-back William Gallas is not looking to leave Arsenal, the Frenchman's agent confirmed on Tuesday. Read
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Two changes for Wales
Nov 25 2008 | National Sport
Wales boss Warren Gatland has made two changes to his team for Saturday's autumn Test finale against Australia. Read
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Cipriani dropped for England
Nov 25 2008 | National Sport
Danny Cipriani has been dropped from the England team to play New Zealand on Saturday. Read
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Duo seek injury answers
Nov 25 2008 | National Sport
Stoke striker Dave Kitson and defender Ryan Shawcross are to see specialists on Tuesday in order to diagnose the extent of respective knee and back injuries. Read
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Bomb blast puts match in doubt
Nov 25 2008 | National Sport
Juventus' Champions League clash against Zenit St Petersburg on Tuesday night could be called off after a grenade exploded near a metro station close to the Russian team's training ground. Read
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Boxer held over 'cocaine stash'
Nov 25 2008 | National Sport
British Olympic boxer Bradley Saunders has been questioned by police on suspicion of dealing cocaine, it emerged on Tuesday. Read
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Hume back in hospital
Nov 25 2008 | National Sport
Barnsley striker Iain Hume was readmitted to hospital on Monday night just over two weeks after fracturing his skull in the local derby clash against Sheffield United at Oakwell. Read
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Downing hails Capello
Nov 25 2008 | National Sport
Stewart Downing has hailed England head coach Fabio Capello for giving him the confidence to reproduce his club form at international level. Read
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O'Neill reveals burn-out fears
Nov 25 2008 | National Sport
Martin O'Neill fears Aston Villa's early start to the current campaign will end up taking its toll on his players. Read
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Wood called into England squad
Nov 25 2008 | National Sport
Gloucester prop Nick Wood has been called into the England squad as cover for the injured Andrew Sheridan. Read
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Watford chief backs new boss Rodgers
Nov 25 2008 | National Sport
Watford chairman Graham Simpson insists new manager Brendan Rodgers has the qualities to keep the club in the Coca-Cola Championship. Read
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Flintoff: We must learn from defeat
Nov 25 2008 | National Sport
Andrew Flintoff has urged England to savour every remaining moment of their one-day series against India to try and learn the skills necessary to make them a major force at the next World Cup. Read
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Williams issues warning to Wales
Nov 25 2008 | National Sport
Shane Williams has warned Wales they will face "a far better" Australian side on Saturday than the one that beat them in last year's World Cup. Read
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Fergie focused on Villarreal only
Nov 25 2008 | National Sport
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson insists he is banishing thoughts of the derby to the back of his mind until they finish with Villarreal in the Champions League. Read
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Fabregas ready to deliver
Nov 25 2008 | National Sport
Arsenal begin a new era under the captaincy of Cesc Fabregas - who has pledged the young Gunners must now "fulfil our potential". Read
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Cattermole the key for Bruce
Nov 25 2008 | National Sport
Wigan boss Steve Bruce paid a rich tribute to midfielder Lee Cattermole - the inspiration in the 1-0 victory at home to Everton which lifted his club out of the Barclays Premier League relegation zone. Read
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Johnson not making 'wholesale' changes
Nov 25 2008 | National Sport
Martin Johnson insisted there would be no knee-jerk reaction to England's record home defeat when he names his side for Saturday's clash with New Zealand. Read
