Birmingham Post - Home - Sport http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/ Read the latest UK sport, West Midlands and Birmingham sport news. Updates on Aston Villa, Birmingham City, Wolves along with cricket, rugby and other sport. en-gb Trinity Mirror 2012 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:40:14 GMT Birmingham Post no Read the latest UK sport, West Midlands and Birmingham sport news. Updates on Aston Villa, Birmingham City, Wolves along with cricket, rugby and other sport. UK sport, West Midlands sport, Birmingham sport, Aston Villa, Birmingham City, Wolves National Sport: Administrators to meet Gers squad http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/16/administrators-to-meet-gers-squad-65233-30343467/ Rangers' administrators will meet with manager Ally McCoist and the players today.

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Birmingham Post Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:45:16 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/16/administrators-to-meet-gers-squad-65233-30343467/ National Sport true
Birmingham City FC: Birmingham City: Jonathan Spector called up to United States squad http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/west-midlands-sports/birmingham-city-fc/2012/02/16/birmingham-city-jonathan-spector-called-up-to-united-states-squad-97319-30343750/ am City star Jonathan Spector has been named in the United States squad for their friendly game against Italy in Genoa on Wednesday 29 February.

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Birmingham Post Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:15:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/west-midlands-sports/birmingham-city-fc/2012/02/16/birmingham-city-jonathan-spector-called-up-to-united-states-squad-97319-30343750/ Birmingham City FC true
National Sport: Wolves to start manager hunt http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/16/wolves-to-start-manager-hunt-65233-30343136/ Wolves will start their bid to find Mick McCarthy's appointment in earnest with bookmakers favourite Alan Curbishley set to be interviewed, Press Association Sport understands.

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Birmingham Post Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/16/wolves-to-start-manager-hunt-65233-30343136/ National Sport true
National Sport: Burrow looking to shine http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/16/burrow-looking-to-shine-65233-30343137/ Leeds hooker Rob Burrow is hoping for some happier memories from the World Club Challenge against Manly Sea Eagles after struggling to recall much of the last encounter.

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Birmingham Post Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/16/burrow-looking-to-shine-65233-30343137/ National Sport true
National Sport: Gers administrators hopeful http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/16/gers-administrators-hopeful-65233-30342750/ Rangers' administrators hope to reach a stage "as soon as possible" where the club can emerge from administration after making "very good progress" in the 24 hours since they took control.

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Birmingham Post Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:45:17 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/16/gers-administrators-hopeful-65233-30342750/ National Sport true
National Sport: Crouch: Potters won't fear Valencia http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/16/crouch-potters-won-t-fear-valencia-65233-30342751/ Striker Peter Crouch insists Stoke will relish the chance to take on European giants Valencia rather than be cowed by it.

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Birmingham Post Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:45:17 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/16/crouch-potters-won-t-fear-valencia-65233-30342751/ National Sport true
National Sport: Ferguson accepts Euro failings http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/16/ferguson-accepts-euro-failings-65233-30342748/ Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has conceded he got it wrong in Europe this season.

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Birmingham Post Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:45:16 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/16/ferguson-accepts-euro-failings-65233-30342748/ National Sport true
National Sport: Mancini refuses to be distracted http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/16/mancini-refuses-to-be-distracted-65233-30342749/ Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is determined not to let the continuing Carlos Tevez saga derail his side's title push.

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Birmingham Post Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:45:16 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/16/mancini-refuses-to-be-distracted-65233-30342749/ National Sport true
National Sport: Winning the priority for Cook http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/16/winning-the-priority-for-cook-65233-30342460/ Alastair Cook made history as the only England captain ever to hit back-to-back one-day international hundreds, yet the Essex man relegated his own performance below that of his team.

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Birmingham Post Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:45:16 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/16/winning-the-priority-for-cook-65233-30342460/ National Sport true
National Sport: Wenger down after horror night http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/16/wenger-down-after-horror-night-65233-30342459/ Arsene Wenger admitted Arsenal's humiliating 4-0 defeat to AC Milan in the first leg of their last 16 clash at the San Siro was a "shocking performance" which has shattered his side's Champions League ambitions.

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Birmingham Post Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/16/wenger-down-after-horror-night-65233-30342459/ National Sport true
National Sport: Daley dismisses schedule fears http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/15/daley-dismisses-schedule-fears-65233-30341149/ Tom Daley has denied claims he is spending too much time on his media commitments ahead of the London Olympics.

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Birmingham Post Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:45:16 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/15/daley-dismisses-schedule-fears-65233-30341149/ National Sport true
National Sport: Diamond hit with 18-week ban http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/15/diamond-hit-with-18-week-ban-65233-30341150/ Sale executive director of sport Steve Diamond has received an 18-week touchline ban and was fined £4,000 by a Rugby Football Union disciplinary hearing.

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Birmingham Post Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/15/diamond-hit-with-18-week-ban-65233-30341150/ National Sport true
National Sport: Gunners mauled in Milan http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/15/gunners-mauled-in-milan-65233-30340902/ Arsenal's Champions League dreams were shattered by a humiliating 4-0 defeat to AC Milan in the first leg of their last 16 clash at the San Siro.

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Birmingham Post Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:45:13 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/15/gunners-mauled-in-milan-65233-30340902/ National Sport true
National Sport: Cook stars again in England victory http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/15/cook-stars-again-in-england-victory-65233-30340336/ Alastair Cook's second hundred in successive one-day internationals once more underpinned victory as England went 2-0 up with two to play against Pakistan following their 20-run success in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

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Birmingham Post Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/15/cook-stars-again-in-england-victory-65233-30340336/ National Sport true
National Sport: Mancini refutes Tevez claims http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/15/mancini-refutes-tevez-claims-65233-30340337/ Roberto Mancini has dismissed Carlos Tevez's claims that he was "treated like a dog" by the Manchester City manager.

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Birmingham Post Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/15/mancini-refutes-tevez-claims-65233-30340337/ National Sport true
National Sport: Clark shocked by Terriers axe http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/15/clark-shocked-by-terriers-axe-65233-30339652/ Lee Clark has said Huddersfield's surprise decision to sack him and his coaching staff has left him "shocked, disappointed and perplexed".

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Birmingham Post Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:45:16 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/15/clark-shocked-by-terriers-axe-65233-30339652/ National Sport true
National Sport: Ferguson gives Evra a break http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/15/ferguson-gives-evra-a-break-65233-30339651/ Patrice Evra has been left out of Manchester United's Europa League trip to Amsterdam as a result of his "emotional week".

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Birmingham Post Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/15/ferguson-gives-evra-a-break-65233-30339651/ National Sport true
National Sport: Administrators reassure Gers fans http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/15/administrators-reassure-gers-fans-65233-30339237/ Rangers' administrators have told fans they can be reassured that the Scottish champions will continue as a football club.

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Birmingham Post Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/15/administrators-reassure-gers-fans-65233-30339237/ National Sport true
National Sport: Wolves 'to interview Curbishley' http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/15/wolves-to-interview-curbishley-65233-30339236/ The managerial vacancy at Wolves is a role that finally whetted the appetite of Alan Curbishley, according to his agent.

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Birmingham Post Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/15/wolves-to-interview-curbishley-65233-30339236/ National Sport true
National Sport: Pakistan build steady response http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/15/pakistan-build-steady-response-65233-30338729/ Pakistan responded cautiously after Alastair Cook's second hundred in successive one-day internationals had helped England post 250 for four at the Zayed Stadium.

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Birmingham Post Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/15/pakistan-build-steady-response-65233-30338729/ National Sport true
West Bromwich Albion FC: Baggies View: Don't let Mick McCarthy sacking overshadow West Brom's five star performance http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/west-midlands-sports/west-bromwich-albion-fc/2012/02/15/baggies-view-don-t-let-mick-mccarthy-sacking-overshadow-west-brom-s-five-star-performance-97319-30338194/ West Bromwich Albion fans should not let the sacking of Wolves boss Mick McCarthy overshadow their 5-1 victory over their Black Country rivals, football correspondent Gregg Evans tells Baggies View.

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Birmingham Post Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:03:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/west-midlands-sports/west-bromwich-albion-fc/2012/02/15/baggies-view-don-t-let-mick-mccarthy-sacking-overshadow-west-brom-s-five-star-performance-97319-30338194/ West Bromwich Albion FC true
National Sport: Gers administrators meet minister http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/15/gers-administrators-meet-minister-65233-30338055/ The administrators of Rangers have held talks with the Scottish Government as they began the process of trying to sort the club's finances.

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Birmingham Post Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:45:17 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/15/gers-administrators-meet-minister-65233-30338055/ National Sport true
National Sport: Tandy replaces Holley at Ospreys http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/15/tandy-replaces-holley-at-ospreys-65233-30338054/ The Ospreys have appointed Steve Tandy as their new head coach after Sean Holley stepped down by mutual consent.

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Birmingham Post Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:45:16 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/15/tandy-replaces-holley-at-ospreys-65233-30338054/ National Sport true
Birmingham City FC: Blues View: Birmingham City need attacking reinforcements to back up mighty defence http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/west-midlands-sports/birmingham-city-fc/2012/02/15/blues-view-birmingham-city-need-attacking-reinforcements-to-back-up-mighty-defence-97319-30337923/ Birmingham City correspondent Colin Tattum tells Blues View that attacking reinforcements, especially on the left side, are needed at St Andrew's.

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Birmingham Post Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:37:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/west-midlands-sports/birmingham-city-fc/2012/02/15/blues-view-birmingham-city-need-attacking-reinforcements-to-back-up-mighty-defence-97319-30337923/ Birmingham City FC true
National Sport: Clark sacked by Huddersfield http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/15/clark-sacked-by-huddersfield-65233-30337494/ Lee Clark and his coaching staff have been sacked by Huddersfield after just over three years at the club.

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Birmingham Post Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:45:16 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/15/clark-sacked-by-huddersfield-65233-30337494/ National Sport true
National Sport: Cook shines again for England http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/15/cook-shines-again-for-england-65233-30337492/ Alastair Cook's second hundred in successive one-day internationals helped England post 250 for four against Pakistan at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium.

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Birmingham Post Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/15/cook-shines-again-for-england-65233-30337492/ National Sport true
West Bromwich Albion FC: West Brom live webchat today at 12pm http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/west-midlands-sports/west-bromwich-albion-fc/2012/02/15/west-brom-live-webchat-today-at-12pm-97319-30329782/ Our weekly webchat for West Brom will be held today at 12pm with Gregg Evans.

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Birmingham Post Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:44:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/west-midlands-sports/west-bromwich-albion-fc/2012/02/15/west-brom-live-webchat-today-at-12pm-97319-30329782/ West Bromwich Albion FC true
Aston Villa FC: Villa View: Wigan and Blackburn games could make or break Aston Villa's season http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/west-midlands-sports/aston-villa-fc/2012/02/15/villa-view-wigan-and-blackburn-games-could-make-or-break-aston-villa-s-season-97319-30337351/ Aston Villa correspondent Mat Kendrick takes a look at just how important Aston Villa's next two games against Wigan and Blackburn could be.

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Birmingham Post Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:42:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/west-midlands-sports/aston-villa-fc/2012/02/15/villa-view-wigan-and-blackburn-games-could-make-or-break-aston-villa-s-season-97319-30337351/ Aston Villa FC true
National Sport: Easter commits to Quins http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/15/easter-commits-to-quins-65233-30336957/ Harlequins number eight Nick Easter has signed a new three-year contract that will tie him to Twickenham Stoop for the remainder of his career.

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Birmingham Post Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:45:16 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/15/easter-commits-to-quins-65233-30336957/ National Sport true
National Sport: Robshaw captaincy extended http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/15/robshaw-captaincy-extended-65233-30336563/ Chris Robshaw has been confirmed as England captain for the rest of the RBS 6 Nations.

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Birmingham Post Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/midlands-birmingham-sport/national-sport/2012/02/15/robshaw-captaincy-extended-65233-30336563/ National Sport true