Dec
2008
Articles from 18th Dec 2008
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City march on despite defeat
Dec 18 2008 | National Sport
Manchester City came up short against Racing Santander in Spain but still finished top of their UEFA Cup group. Read
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Spurs reach knockout stage
Dec 18 2008 | National Sport
Tom Huddlestone's header earned Tottenham the point they needed against Spartak Moscow to reach the UEFA Cup knockout stages - but it was an uncomfortable night for Harry Redknapp's men. Read
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Ronaldo very happy at United
Dec 18 2008 | National Sport
Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed he is "very happy" at Manchester United despite being again linked with a move to Real Madrid. Read
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Clarke calls tune over England's form
Dec 18 2008 | National Sport
Giles Clarke has issued a thinly-veiled warning to coach Peter Moores about the need for England's Test performances to improve in the build-up to next summer's Ashes series. Read
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Allardyce raring to go again
Dec 18 2008 | National Sport
New Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce insisted the time was right for him to return to football management. Read
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Mourinho rules out January Drogba move
Dec 18 2008 | National Sport
Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho claims there is "0% chance" of being reunited with Chelsea striker Didier Drogba in January. Read
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Vainikolo charged over brawl
Dec 18 2008 | National Sport
Gloucester winger Lesley Vainikolo has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm following an early morning street brawl. Read
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Capello pleased with England turnaround
Dec 18 2008 | National Sport
England boss Fabio Capello believes the "depression" which surrounded the national side has lifted during his year in charge. Read
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Lauren expects more Pompey departures
Dec 18 2008 | National Sport
Portsmouth defender Lauren reckons England internationals Jermain Defoe and Glen Johnson could follow Real Madrid-bound Lassana Diarra out of Fratton Park and rejoin former manager Harry Redknapp at Tottenham in January. Read
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ECB hopeful over Stanford agreement
Dec 18 2008 | National Sport
England are confident their lucrative partnership with Sir Allen Stanford will continue despite reports he is poised to end his financial backing of West Indies cricket. Read
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Kinnear 'optimistic' Owen will stay
Dec 18 2008 | National Sport
Newcastle manager Joe Kinnear is growing more confident of persuading Michael Owen to sign a new contract after holding talks with the striker. Read
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League to bring in 'home grown' rule
Dec 18 2008 | National Sport
Football League chairmen have voted to bring in a new rule where four out the 16 players for matchday squads will have to be 'home grown'. Read
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Rooney brace as United reach final
Dec 18 2008 | National Sport
Wayne Rooney scored twice after his introduction as a late substitute as Manchester United booked a Club World Cup Final meeting with LDU Quito following their 5-3 triumph over Gamba Osaka. Read
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Johnson skittles Proteas
Dec 18 2008 | National Sport
A seven-wicket haul from Australia left-armer Mitchell Johnson turned the second day of the first Test against South Africa on its head in an incredible, topsy-turvy final session at the WACA. Read
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India tour off
Dec 18 2008 | National Sport
India's tour of Pakistan, scheduled for January and February next year, has been called off, the Indian government have confirmed. Read
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Toffees confirm Vaughan surgery
Dec 18 2008 | National Sport
James Vaughan has finally undergone surgery to his right knee, four weeks after twisting the joint in training. Read
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Allardyce rings the changes
Dec 18 2008 | National Sport
Blackburn have appointed Neil McDonald as assistant to new manager Sam Allardyce. Read
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Captain coy over Test team
Dec 18 2008 | National Sport
England have delayed naming their line-up for the final Test to consider their options in a desperate attempt to claim their first major victory of the winter and level the series. Read
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Australia get on top
Dec 18 2008 | National Sport
Two wickets from Mitchell Johnson and an impressive spell of spin bowling from Jason Krejza gave Australia the upper hand as South Africa were 151 for three at tea on day two of the first Test. Read
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Hill-Wood: Gunners retain heritage
Dec 18 2008 | National Sport
Arsenal will maintain their "philosophy" and "heritage", according to chairman Peter Hill-Wood - despite changes in the boardroom which are set to reignite takeover speculation. Read
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Damning findings slam United
Dec 18 2008 | National Sport
Manchester United assistant boss Mike Phelan has been branded as unimpressive and unreliable by a Football Association disciplinary panel. Read
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McKenzie falls early for Proteas
Dec 18 2008 | National Sport
Australia has had the best of the morning session on the second day of the first Test with South Africa, putting on some handy runs before being bowled out for 375 while also claiming the wicket of Proteas' opener Neil McKenzie. Read
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ECB to learn Stanford decision in Jan
Dec 18 2008 | National Sport
England will discover in January whether Sir Allen Stanford is to continue their lucrative partnership following reports he is planning to withdraw from all cricket activities. Read
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Adams expects Diarra cash
Dec 18 2008 | National Sport
Portsmouth manager Tony Adams is "100% confident" he will be given all the proceeds of the reported £20million Real Madrid plan to spend on Lassana Diarra. Read
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Nelsen: Big Sam to be big hit
Dec 18 2008 | National Sport
Blackburn captain Ryan Nelsen is predicting Sam Allardyce to be a "big hit" at Ewood Park. Read
