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Frankel looks to make it 10 in a row on season debut at Newbury

May 17th, 2012

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Frankel looks to make it 10 in a row on season debut at Newbury

Written by Rod Crowley: The world’s highest rated horse, Frankel, makes his seasonal debut this Saturday in the Group One Lockinge Stakes over a mile at Newbury.

The four year old Colt heads to the Berkshire track as a the 4/11 odds on favourite to extend his unbeaten career record to ten wins.

His reappearance comes a couple of months after Cecil had tentatively announced that a leg injury to his star performer might force Frankel to retire prematurely, however, fortunately for all concerned, he received the all-clear and he is now said to be absolutely flying at home and ready to return to racing.

Lined up to deprive him of his tenth success are two entries from the Aidan O’Brien stable which includes Excelebration, who finished four lengths behind Frankel, when trained by Marco Botti in the Queen Elizabeth ll Stakes at Ascot last October.

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England expected to see off West Indies in First Test Series of the Summer

May 17th, 2012

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England expected to see off West Indies in First Test Series of the Summer

Written by Rod Crowley: With many convinced that the touring West Indies team will face further punishment in their looming three Test Match Series against England, which gets underway this week with the first Test at Lords, what are the real chances of the visitor causing an upset?

The West Indies Head Coach Otis Gibson, former fast bowling coach of England, believes that with his side bereft of the huge talents of Chris Gayle and Dwayne Bravo just need one positive result in any of the three tests to stop the rot.

This belief although admirable, comes from a man who has been at the helm of West Indies cricket for the last 19 test matches from which they have won just two!

Their latest series against Australia in the West Indies saw them lose 0-2 and drop to one place from the bottom of the world test match rankings.

Gibson scoffs at the suggestion that he is defying the odds by even managing to put together a team capable of out-performing England.

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Rio Ferdinand axed from England Euro 2012 squad

May 15th, 2012

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Rio Ferdinand axed from England Euro 2012 squad

Rio Ferdinand looks set to miss out on the Euro 2012 squad, Roy Hodgson looks set to axe the Manchester United defender from the England squad.

Much had been said about the issue between Rio Ferdinand and John Terry regarding the racism claim between John Terry and Rio’s brother, Anton Ferdinand of QPR.

Manager Roy Hodgson is believed to have called the Manchester United defender on Tuesday to inform him of his decision not to select him for the summer tournament.

Hodgson is also understood to have visited England’s Chelsea contingent at the club’s Cobham training ground on Tuesday to speak to them privately.

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Danny Mills: Rio and Terry should put their differences aside

May 15th, 2012

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Danny Mills: Rio and Terry should put their differences aside

Danny Mills has called on both John Terry and Rio Ferdinand to “put their differences aside” so Roy Hodgson could select both players for the Euro’s this summer, things haven’t been easy between the two since John Terry was charged with racism towards Rio’s brother Anton Ferdinand when Chelsea played QPR earlier in the season.

Both players could play a huge part for England at the European Championship if they can be professional enough to put their problems behind them, Chelsea defender Terry was stripped of the England captaincy as he awaits a court appearance over charges, denied by the 31-year-old, that he used racist language towards Anton Ferdinand.

Recently appointed England manager Roy Hodgson will select his 23-man squad for the tournament on Wednesday; most pundits have suggested you can only take one out of the two due the issue surrounding both players.

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Lukas Podolski – I can’t wait to play for Arsenal

May 15th, 2012

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Lukas Podolski - I can't wait to play for Arsenal

Lukas Podolski has admitted that he cannot wait to link-up with Arsenal next season and is eager to meet his new team-mates, the German striker has agreed a deal to join the Gunners in a £10 million pound move from Cologne.

Podolski joins up with Arsenal after Euro 2012 and should Van Persie sign a contract at the Emirates, Arsenal could pose a devastating forward pairing.

The 26-year-old felt the time was right to move abroad and he is looking forward to testing himself in the Premier League.

“For me it does not really matter when you take such a step in your career, whether it is now or a few years earlier.

“It is difficult to say when the time is right, but I am now 26, and nearly 27, so this step in my career might just be the right time to do it.

“I had a very good season with Cologne, I played well and as a result I am now going to Euro 2012 in the summer with lots of confidence.

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Samir Nasri hits out at Arsenal

May 15th, 2012

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Samir Nasri hits out at Arsenal

Samir Nasri has hit out at Arsenal criticising his former club after winning the title with Manchester City on Sunday during his first season at Eastlands, the Frenchman was accused of being greedy after he left Arsenal and his critics suggested he only left for money.

The 24-year-old feels his move has now been justified following City’s title winning campaign and the midfielder has always insisted that he left to win silverware, which he has now done in his first season at the Etihad.

“People at Arsenal tried to make out that I came here for the money,” Nasri told French TV station TF1.

“I hope they are watching me now collecting my Premier League winner’s medal.

“I believe they have not won a trophy for many seasons now.

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Wayne Rooney insists United will bounce back

May 14th, 2012

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Wayne Rooney insists United will bounce back

Wayne Rooney has today insisted that Manchester United will bounce back next season after narrowly missing out on the Premier League title to neighbours Manchester City on goal difference, the Blue side of Manchester won the Premier League for the first time in 44 years yesterday.

The England striker spoke of the teams disappointment of missing out on the League title and has vowed that United will bounce back and challenge City all the way next season, using yesterday’s disappointment to spur them on next season.

United saw their title chances disappear after City struck two late injury-time goals to secure the title.

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Joey Barton charged by the Football Association

May 14th, 2012

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Joey Barton charged by the Football Association

Joey Barton has today been hit with two charges of violent conduct by the Football Association following the incident in the final day of season, Queens Park Rangers played Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium yesterday where City won the game in 3-2 in added time to clinch the Premier League title.

However the game was marred with Barton’s sending off for lashing out at Carlos Tevez following a clash with the striker, Barton was seen elbowing Tevez in the face and then once the midfielder had received a red card.

He made matters worse after when he attacked Sergio Aguero, kneeing the Argentine in the thigh.

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Choosing the Correct Golf Trolley

May 14th, 2012

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Choosing the Correct Golf Trolley

Written by Biljana Dimovska: Sooner or later, you’ll want to buy a golf trolley. They are one of the most useful golf accessories you can buy, yet they’re often ignored in favour of this seasons must have product.

Those who have bought one will swear by them and insist that a good golf trolley can make a difference to their game, especially in the later stages of a round when the muscles are starting to feel tired and the last thing they want is to be hauling a heavy bag round to the next hole.

If you are considering buying one, then there are a few things you need to consider as not all are the same.

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Gary Neville appointed England coach

May 14th, 2012

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Gary Neville appointed England coach

Gary Neville has been appointed as a coach to Roy Hodgson’s coaching staff, the former England defender has signed a four-year contract with the FA.

Gary Neville currently holds a UEFA A & B coach licence and is England’s most capped right back, he has been capped by his country 85 times spanning over 11 years making his debut against Japan in June 1995 and he retired Feb 7, 2007.

Neville is 35-years-old and will join up with the new-look coaching setup with Roy Hodgson alongside Ray Lewington, Dave Watson, also Ray Clemence who has been with England for sometime.

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