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Lydon named WRU's rugby overseer - BBC News
 BBC News | Lydon named WRU's rugby overseer BBC News - Joe Lydon has been appointed as the Welsh Rugby Union's new Head of Rugby Performance and Development. The ex- Great Britain rugby league star will take charge of all aspects of Welsh rugby outside the national squad. Lydon new WRU development boss World class appointment by WRU |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:51:34 GMT
Shoulder injury rules out Walcott - BBC Sport
 SuperSport | 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 England farce was avoidable |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:12:44 GMT
Faldo wants another chance at Ryder Cup captaincy - guardian.co.uk
 RTE.ie | 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
Hansen tips Maradona for success - Teamtalk.com
 Soccerway | Hansen tips Maradona for success Teamtalk.com - Alan Hansen believes Diego Maradona will be successful as Argentina coach, but has questioned the timing of England's friendly in Berlin. Terry Butcher is odds on not to shake Diego Maradona's hand tonight Argentina coach Diego Maradona still firing from the lip |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:08:00 GMT
Modric set for two-week lay-off - BBC Sport
 Telegraph.co.uk | 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
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 bank on spin to bounce back in India Swann: England's players so frustrated |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:12:54 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
 BBC News | 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
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 Healy hungry to prove a point to doubting Keane |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:30:42 GMT
Hatch cleared of neck break scare - BBC Sport
 BBC Sport | 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
Dallaglio hails returning Haskell - The Press Association
 SkySports | 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
No change to England dates - Modi - CricInfo.com
 CricInfo.com | No change to England dates - Modi CricInfo.com - The BCCI and ECB have confirmed that the first Test between England and India in Ahmedabad will get underway as scheduled on December 11, despite a request from the Indian board to delay the start by a day to avoid a potential clash of dates with the ... Clarke's tough stand wins day: Relief as India give in over Test date DHONI - TESTS COME FIRST |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:50:53 GMT
Multi-talented Evans fully focused on oval ball game - Scotsman
 BBC Sport | 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. Evans relishing role reversal Role reversal for Evans |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:19:34 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
Hatton vs Malignaggi - BBC Sport
 RTE.ie | 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
 Times Online | 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
 TSN.ca | 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
Hull res 2 United res 1 - Manchester Online
Hull res 2 United res 1 Manchester Online - UNITED'S young reserves toiled long and hard in North Ferriby on Tuesday night but found the more experienced Tigers a tough nut to crack. Reserves: Hull 2 United 1 Hull Reserves Record First Win |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:04:39 GMT
Crewe Begin Hunt For Manager - Vitalfootball
 Yahoo! Eurosport | 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
 stv.tv | 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
