Nov
2009
Articles from 4th Nov 2009
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Bain: Fans' behaviour was unacceptable
Nov 04 2009 | National Sport
Rangers chief executive Martin Bain has condemned the "unacceptable" behaviour of some of the Glasgow club's travelling fans during the Champions League match against Unirea Urziceni in Bucharest. Read
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Johnson returns to U21 fold
Nov 04 2009 | National Sport
Manchester City midfielder Michael Johnson has been recalled to the England Under-21 squad for clashes against Portugal and Lithuania but Theo Walcott and Jack Wilshere look set to miss at least the first qualifier of the double header. Read
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Valuev ignores Haye taunts
Nov 04 2009 | National Sport
WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev shrugged off David Haye's trash talk as the pair came face to face, warning: "We'll see what you can do on Saturday." Read
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Liverpool lose Degen appeal
Nov 04 2009 | National Sport
Liverpool's manpower crisis has got worse after they lost their appeal over full-back Philipp Degen's red card in Saturday's defeat at Fulham. Read
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All Blacks wait on Carter
Nov 04 2009 | National Sport
New Zealand are playing a waiting game on Dan Carter's fitness for their Millennium Stadium clash against Wales. Read
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Murray finding his rhythm
Nov 04 2009 | National Sport
Andy Murray breezed through his first match for six weeks as he began his Valencia Open campaign and admitted he hopes to "get more rhythm" back in his game. Read
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Sinfield grateful for renaissance
Nov 04 2009 | National Sport
Leeds loose forward Kevin Sinfield is determined to repay the England coaching staff for giving him the chance to take his club form on to the international stage. Read
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Arteta suffers injury setback
Nov 04 2009 | National Sport
Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta has suffered a setback in his recovery from a serious knee injury, manager David Moyes has confirmed. Read
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Toyota pull out of F1
Nov 04 2009 | National Sport
Toyota confirmed they are pulling out of Formula One with immediate effect for financial reasons. Read
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Haye vows to back up words with action
Nov 04 2009 | National Sport
David Haye has vowed to "walk the walk" when the talking stops and the fighting starts against Nikolai Valuev on Saturday. Read
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Moyes on Euro recovery mission
Nov 04 2009 | National Sport
David Moyes is determined that Everton will restore their battered reputation in Europe on Thursday. Read
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Bruce hopes for fast Cattermole return
Nov 04 2009 | National Sport
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is keeping his fingers crossed that key midfielder Lee Cattermole could return from injury a month earlier than expected. Read
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Toyoda sorrow over F1 withdrawal
Nov 04 2009 | National Sport
Toyota Motor Corp president Akio Toyoda believes he has betrayed the team's fans after making the painful decision to axe the Formula One operation. Read
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Hines snatches win for Hammers
Nov 04 2009 | National Sport
Substitute Zavon Hines scored an injury time goal in a 2-1 win against Aston Villa to lift struggling West Ham out of the bottom three. Read
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Gers on the brink
Nov 04 2009 | National Sport
Rangers' Champions League hopes were left hanging in the balance when a late equaliser earned Unirea Urziceni a 1-1 draw and denied the Scottish champions a crucial first victory in the tournament this season. Read
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Gunners fire four past AZ
Nov 04 2009 | National Sport
Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas struck twice in a 4-1 win over AZ Alkmaar at the Emirates Stadium to put Arsene Wenger's men on the brink of the Champions League knockout stages. Read
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Draw leaves Reds in trouble
Nov 04 2009 | National Sport
Liverpool came so close to a Champions League miracle in Lyon but saw their qualification hopes take another hit thanks to Lisandro Lopez's last-gasp leveller to secure a 1-1 draw. Read
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Wilkinson backed to shine
Nov 04 2009 | National Sport
Australia have been warned they are right to fear the return of Jonny Wilkinson ahead of Saturday's Investec Challenge showdown at Twickenham. Read
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Toyota set to leave Formula One
Nov 04 2009 | National Sport
Toyota are expected to announce their withdrawal from Formula One on Wednesday, according to reports in Japan. Read
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Ancelotti pleased with progress
Nov 04 2009 | National Sport
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti was a happy man after seeing his side secure a place in the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday even though the Blues could not continue their perfect record in Group D against Atletico Madrid. Read
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Ferguson wants change to appeal rules
Nov 04 2009 | National Sport
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson wants UEFA to consider taking retrospective action on bookings as well as red cards in Champions League matches. Read
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Vaughan backs Wright for Test spot
Nov 04 2009 | National Sport
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has backed Luke Wright for a place in the Test side against South Africa this winter. Read
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Rafa banking on Torres gamble
Nov 04 2009 | National Sport
Fernando Torres will carry the hopes of Liverpool on his shoulders on Wednesday, with boss Rafael Benitez praying his gamble to play the injured striker pays off. Read
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Wenger confident over Gibbs progress
Nov 04 2009 | National Sport
Arsene Wenger is confident youngster Kieran Gibbs will thrive in an unexpected run at left-back in the first team. Read
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Gerrard still rues alonso exit
Nov 04 2009 | National Sport
Steven Gerrard was "devastated" when Xabi Alonso left Liverpool and admits the Reds have missed the Spaniard. Read
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Thompson set for England comeback
Nov 04 2009 | National Sport
Steve Thompson will complete a remarkable international comeback when he starts for England against Australia at Twickenham on Saturday. Read
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ICC confirm Irish intentions
Nov 04 2009 | National Sport
The International Cricket Council have received notification of Ireland's intention to apply for full member status. Read
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Storrie charged with tax evasion
Nov 04 2009 | National Sport
Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie was formally charged with tax evasion on Wednesday. Read
