Dec
2008
Articles from 16th Dec 2008
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Spartans face Rovers test
Dec 16 2008 | National Sport
Blyth Spartans set up an FA Cup third-round match against managerless Blackburn by beating League Two Bournemouth 1-0. Read
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Moores backs under-fire Monty
Dec 16 2008 | National Sport
Peter Moores believes England must be patient with the development of premier spinner Monty Panesar following his failure to make more of an impact on the final day of the opening Test against India. Read
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McGeady suspended over row
Dec 16 2008 | National Sport
Aiden McGeady was on Tuesday made to pay dearly for his bust-up with Gordon Strachan after the Celtic boss banned the winger from first-team duty for a fortnight. Read
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Stoke get Sidibe boost
Dec 16 2008 | National Sport
Mamady Sidibe will only be out until the new year after scans revealed the Stoke striker's knee injury is not as bad as first feared. Read
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Fergie: 39th game would be 'impossible'
Dec 16 2008 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson can see no legitimate reason for a '39th game' - and for Manchester United, there would be no room to play it anyway. Read
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United accept Evra punishment
Dec 16 2008 | National Sport
Manchester United have decided not to appeal against Patrice Evra's four-match ban for a post-match fracas at Chelsea last season. Read
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Relegation fears meant Ince had to go
Dec 16 2008 | National Sport
Blackburn chairman John Williams admits the threat of relegation proved just too great to allow Paul Ince to continue as manager. Read
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GB team to get FIFA approval
Dec 16 2008 | National Sport
FIFA's rulers are set to formally approve a Great Britain football team for the London 2012 Olympics later this week despite opposition from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Read
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Subaru to withdraw from WRC
Dec 16 2008 | National Sport
Subaru have withdrawn from the 2009 World Rally Championship due to the global economic downturn. Read
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'Impossible' job works for Capello
Dec 16 2008 | National Sport
Fabio Capello has given himself high marks after taking "the impossible job" as England manager and leading the team to eight wins in 10 games. Read
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Ince sacked by Blackburn
Dec 16 2008 | National Sport
Paul Ince has been sacked as manager of Blackburn following the club's disappointing start to the Barclays Premier League season. Read
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Woods 'disappointed' by Williams remarks
Dec 16 2008 | National Sport
Tiger Woods has admitted he was "disappointed" by comments made by his caddie Steve Williams about rival Phil Mickelson. Read
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Harrington nets writers' award
Dec 16 2008 | National Sport
Padraig Harrington has become only the third player to win the Golf Writers' Trophy for a second year in succession. Read
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Pietersen focused on positives
Dec 16 2008 | National Sport
Kevin Pietersen faces a tough challenge to lift England's spirits over the next few days and provoke a performance from them in the second and final Test against India in Mohali. Read
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Ferguson dismisses overseas plan
Dec 16 2008 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson has condemned the idea of a 39th Premier League game to be played in Asia. Read
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Redknapp keen to add quality
Dec 16 2008 | National Sport
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has warned his squad needs significant strengthening if they are going to push the Barclays Premier League's leading sides. Read
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LMA urge Rovers to be patient
Dec 16 2008 | National Sport
The League Managers Association have called on Blackburn to be patient with under-pressure manager Paul Ince. Read
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Cook: Hughes future is safe
Dec 16 2008 | National Sport
Manchester City executive chairman Garry Cook has stressed manager Mark Hughes is not in danger of getting the sack. Read
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Capello: Beckham caps awarded on merit
Dec 16 2008 | National Sport
England boss Fabio Capello insists David Beckham will not be given a record-equalling cap out of "sympathy." Read
