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Modric set for two-week lay-off - BBC Sport
 BBC Sport | Modric set for two-week lay-off BBC Sport - Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric has suffered a partially torn groin muscle which is set to keep him out of action for two weeks. An MRI scan revealed the extent of the injury which forced the Croatia intyernational off at half-time in Spurs' defeat by ... Luka Modric out for two weeks after tearing his groin muscle Premier League - Spurs lose Modric for two weeks |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:46:33 GMT
Shoulder injury rules out Walcott - BBC Sport
 Times Online | Shoulder injury rules out Walcott BBC Sport - Arsenal winger Theo Walcott has dislocated his shoulder while training with England ahead of Wednesday's friendly against Germany in Berlin. England look to overcome Walcott blow in Berlin Davies hoping for first honour |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:12:44 GMT
Terry Butcher is odds on not to shake Diego Maradona's hand tonight - Mirror.co.uk
 Times Online | Terry Butcher is odds on not to shake Diego Maradona's hand tonight Mirror.co.uk - By Derek McGovern 19/11/2008 When former England defender Terry Butcher, now Scotland's No.2, sits in the opposing dug-out to Diego Maradona at Hampden tonight, it will be the nearest he's ever got to him. XI at 11: Goals that should never have stood Argentina coach Diego Maradona still firing from the lip |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:15:18 GMT
Faldo wants another chance at Ryder Cup captaincy - guardian.co.uk
 Times Online | Faldo wants another chance at Ryder Cup captaincy guardian.co.uk - BEIJING, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Six-times major champion Nick Faldo would like another chance to lead Europe at the 2010 Ryder Cup, despite the team slumping to their first defeat in nine years under the Englishman's captaincy. Faldo wants Ryder Cup captaincy Faldo undaunted by Ryder Cup task |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:25:12 GMT
New injury blow for Sidebottom: Paceman left of squad for third ... - Daily Mail
 AFP | New injury blow for Sidebottom: Paceman left of squad for third ... Daily Mail - By David Lloyd Ryan Sidebottom is facing more injury misery just when he looked set to return to England’s struggling one-day team in India. England turn to Swann England bank on spin to bounce back in India |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:12:54 GMT
McCann to miss Hungary friendly - BBC News
 SkySports | McCann to miss Hungary friendly BBC News - Grant McCann has been forced to withdraw from the Northern Ireland squad for Wednesday night's friendly against Hungary because of a virus. Healy keen on more action FOOTBALL: Healy promises more goals |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:30:42 GMT
Four Scots secure Euro Tour cards - BBC News
 BBC News | Four Scots secure Euro Tour cards BBC News - Scotland's former Ryder Cup player Andrew Coltart has earned his European Tour card for next season. The 38-year-old from Dumfries was among 32 players to earn cards for 2009, qualifying comfortably at the School's final stage in Catalunya in Spain. Drysdale secures his place on Euro Tour Callum Macaulay aims to turn pro after landing European Tour slot |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:25:47 GMT
Denmark v Wales preview - SkySports
 SkySports | Denmark v Wales preview SkySports - Wales travel to Copenhagen to face Denmark with John Toshack again ready to give youth its chance to impress. The Welsh have seen a rich flow of young talent emerge in recent years, with their Under 21s only just missing out to England for ... Toshack tells Wales kids to grab their World Cup chance Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey set to ignite Wales team for long-awaited debut |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:47:11 GMT
Williams welcomes McCaw challenge - BBC News
 SkySports | Williams welcomes McCaw challenge BBC News - Martyn Williams is eager to test himself against a player he rates as one of the best in the world. The Wales open-side flanker has the task of nullifying Richie McCaw when they face New Zealand on Saturday in the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. Gatland warns that captain must show he is worth his place Meeting the All Black challenge |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:48:06 GMT
'Cool' England Are Up For Friendly - Sky News
 Sportinglife.com | 'Cool' England Are Up For Friendly Sky News - Use the drop down menu below to filter stories and videos the way you want - when you want it! Waste of time? Ask players like Darren Bent or Michael Carrick whether they think putting on an England jersey against Germany in a friendly tonight is a ... FRIENDLY IS CHANCE TO IMPRESS ME - CAPELLO Michael Carrick keen to impress Fabio Capello |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:05:49 GMT
Dallaglio hails returning Haskell - The Press Association
 BBCSerbian.com | Dallaglio hails returning Haskell The Press Association - Former captain Lawrence Dallaglio is not surprised James Haskell has been recalled to the England team for Saturday's clash with South Africa. Johnson swells the Wasps swarm with recall of Haskell England manager drops hint at long-term plans |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:25:37 GMT
Hatch cleared of neck break scare - BBC Sport
 SkySports | Hatch cleared of neck break scare BBC Sport - Darlington striker Liam Hatch is recovering after X-rays showed he had not broken his neck in Tuesday's 1-0 FA Cup replay defeat by Droylsden. Hatch escapes serious injury Cup tie halted by fears for player |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:41:20 GMT
QPR set to appoint Sousa as manager - guardian.co.uk
 Goal.com | QPR set to appoint Sousa as manager guardian.co.uk - Paulo Sousa became friends with Queens Park Rangers co-owner Flavio Briatore when he played for Internazionale. Photograph: Shaun Botterill/Allsport Queens Park Rangers are set to name the former Portugal midfielder Paulo Sousa as their new manager in ... QPR To Appoint Paulo Sousa As Manager? Paulo Sousa in pole position to land job at Rangers |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:58:05 GMT
Multi-talented Evans fully focused on oval ball game - Scotsman
 RTE.ie | Multi-talented Evans fully focused on oval ball game Scotsman - By BILL LOTHIAN SCOTLAND'S Max Evans is hoping to complete the first leg of an amazing sporting double when he lines up for his rugby side against Canada at Pittodrie, Aberdeen, on Saturday. Role reversal for Evans Scotland rugby return is a homecoming for Nikki Walker |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:19:34 GMT
Hatton vs Malignaggi - BBC Sport
 BBC Sport | Hatton vs Malignaggi BBC Sport - by manumad92 (U13345367) 18 November 2008 Obviously it is not as much as a high profile fight as UNDEFEATED but do we think that Hatton has handled himself better before this fight. Ricky Hatton's former trainer Billy Graham jets into Las Veags Hitman hails the Hatton army |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:21:15 GMT
Liverpool city council upset at Liver Bird trademark bid - Times Online
 Telegraph.co.uk | Liverpool city council upset at Liver Bird trademark bid Times Online - Council leaders have hit out at Liverpool's attempt to register the Liver bird as the club's trademark. The Anfield club have applied to the UK Intellectual Property Office to trademark the iconic image for £450. Should Liverpool be allowed to trademark the Liver bird? Liverpool attempts to trademark Liver bird by Tom Hicks and George ... |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:49:40 GMT
Drogba, Ferguson hit with bans - The Press Association
 Times Online | Drogba, Ferguson hit with bans The Press Association - Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and Chelsea striker Didier Drogba were both handed bans on Tuesday, on a busy day for the Football Association's disciplinary chiefs. Two-match ban for Ferguson as Drogba is suspended for three Sir Alex Ferguson banned and fined £10000 |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:35:43 GMT
Given attracts Italian interest - SkySports
 SkySports | Given attracts Italian interest SkySports - Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has conceded he has spoken to a number of Italian clubs about Shay Given. The Newcastle goalkeeper is thought to be the subject of interest from Tottenham but Trapattoni believes he could be a success in his ... Trap Tells Italy: Given As Good As Gigi Giovanni Trapattoni: Ireland can finish ahead of Italy |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:50:36 GMT
Crewe Begin Hunt For Manager - Vitalfootball
 BBC Sport | Crewe Begin Hunt For Manager Vitalfootball - Chairman John Bowler has said that Dario Gradi is not in line for the job permanently and the club will now begin the search for a new manager. Crewe Alex: Big decision was surprise in the end Holland replaced by Gradi |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:48:35 GMT
Stark toiling to get U21s in shape - Scotsman
 SkySports | Stark toiling to get U21s in shape Scotsman - By RONNIE ESPLIN SCOTLAND UNDER-21 boss Billy Stark watched his new-look team beaten 3-1 by an equally fledgling Northern Ireland side at New Douglas Park then revealed he has just one more game to fashion a squad capable of qualifying for the 2011 ... Scotland U21 1-3 Northern Ireland U21 Stark: No complaints over penalty |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:18:45 GMT
