Nov
2009
Articles from 11th Nov 2009
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Pietersen not rushing return
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Kevin Pietersen has arrived in South Africa feeling physically and mentally refreshed, but the England batsman insists he will not rush back into action as he takes his final steps towards full fitness. Read
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Hodgson the catalyst for England
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
London Irish scrum-half Paul Hodgson will make his first Test start against Argentina on Saturday charged with jolting England's flat-lining attacking game into life. Read
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Bosingwa out for three months
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Chelsea defender Jose Bosingwa will be out for around three months after undergoing surgery on his left knee this week, according to the club's official website. Read
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Ferguson refutes claims over new job
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Former Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson has insisted claims that he already has a job lined up are "100% untrue." Read
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Hayes to be Healy's mentor
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Ireland prop John Hayes has been told to act as a minder to Test debutant Cian Healy - the player he left bloodied in a brutal stamping incident last month. Read
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Ferguson has another job - Fry
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Peterborough director of football Barry Fry has added to the confusion surrounding the departure of manager Darren Ferguson by admitting that he believes that Ferguson has already got a new job. Read
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Pietersen back with a plan
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Kevin Pietersen is thrilled to be back in England colours after joining up with the rest of his team-mates in Johannesburg on Wednesday. Read
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Young's England days over
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Glen Johnson's withdrawal from the England squad to face Brazil has shed light on Luke Young's international status, after the Aston Villa defender told the Football Association last season he was no longer available for selection. Read
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Flannery gets green light
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Jerry Flannery has been included in Ireland's team for their autumn opener against Australia at Croke Park on Sunday. Read
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Brawn won't meet Button salary demands
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Ross Brawn has indicated Jenson Button's salary demands will not be met and is instead prepared to offer the new world champion more freedom to seek out personal sponsorship deals to boost his income. Read
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Yeung takeover confirmed
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Carson Yeung's takeover of Birmingham was rubber-stamped by the stock exchange on Wednesday after shares in Birmingham City Plc were delisted. Read
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Players identified for drug tests
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
The Football Association have agreed the names of 10 to 20 England players who will have to be available for random drug tests 365 days a year, the new head of UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has revealed. Read
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Four changes for England
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
England manager Martin Johnson has made four changes for Saturday's Investec Challenge showdown with Argentina at Twickenham. Read
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Pavlyuchenko to 'insist' on Spurs exit
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko is planning showdown talks with manager Harry Redknapp after the international break during which he will "insist" on being allowed to leave the club in January. Read
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New Sussex deal for Joyce
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
England batsman Ed Joyce has agreed a new three-year deal at Sussex. Read
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Borthwick backs Doran-Jones
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Guinness Premiership rookie prop Paul Doran-Jones will make a remarkable rise from the Championship to Test match rugby when he is named in the England squad to play Argentina on Wednesday afternoon. Read
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Fox keen to face the best
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Having justified his recall to the England side with a brace of tries against New Zealand, winger Peter Fox is out to prove himself against the best. Read
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Collingwood confident of regaining momentum
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Paul Collingwood is adamant Tuesday night's loss to South Africa 'A' will not halt the momentum England had already gained from the positive start made on their tour to the country. Read
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Fly-half tipped for Biggar things
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Ospreys fly-half prospect Dan Biggar has been tipped to make "a significant impact" on Welsh rugby. Read
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Germany cancel training
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Germany have cancelled Wednesday's training session following the death of goalkeeper Robert Enke. Read
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Hargreaves eyes United comeback
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Owen Hargreaves is determined to look back on his 14-month long absence as a positive experience. Read
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Kyle better prepared for Scotland
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Kevin Kyle insists he has a better chance of making a success of his Scotland career this time around because he has matured as both a player and a person. Read
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Toshack curses his luck
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
John Toshack will grin and bear another Wales international handicapped by the withdrawals of key players. Read
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Crouch eager to prove his worth
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
England striker Peter Crouch is determined to make it impossible for Fabio Capello to leave him out of his squad for the World Cup next year. Read
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Hughes: Transfer planning never stops
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Mark Hughes' planning for the January transfer window began virtually the day after the summer one shut. Read
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Dunne ridicules Domenech
Nov 11 2009 | National Sport
Republic of Ireland defender Richard Dunne has launched a blistering attack on France coach Raymond Domenech as their crunch World Cup qualification play-off nears. Read
