Article Listing for September 2011

Tevez unrepentant as Dzeko apologises

Tevez unrepentant as Dzeko apologises

30/09/2011

Carlos Tevez is continuing to offer no personal apology to Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini over his apparent refusal to take the field as a substitute this week.

Tevez has been told by Mancini he has no future at the club, but those...

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Aaron Ramsey rejects Arsenal 'underdogs' tag

Aaron Ramsey rejects Arsenal 'underdogs' tag

29/09/2011

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has refused to accept the idea that Arsenal will be underdogs going into the north London derby this Sunday (October 2nd).

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England's 2012 home Test match dates unveiled

England's 2012 home Test match dates unveiled

29/09/2011

England's cricketers will begin next summer's programme of Test matches on May 17th at Lords when they take on the West Indies, one of six matches that may help cement their status as world number one.

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Star-studded Barbarians line-up to face Australia

Star-studded Barbarians line-up to face Australia

28/09/2011

The Barbarians Team to face Australia at Twickenham on November 26th has been finalised, with a star-studded group set to turn out for the invitational side.

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Roberto Mancini vows action over rebel players

Roberto Mancini vows action over rebel players

28/09/2011

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has vowed to lay down the law as boss after Carlos Tevez refused to come on as substitute during the side's 2-0 Champions League defeat away to Bayern Munich and Edin Dzeko reacted angrily to being substituted.

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Courtney Lawes aims at England 'domination' against Auld enemy

Courtney Lawes aims at England 'domination' against Auld enemy

27/09/2011

Courtney Lawes has said he is hoping to help England "dominate" their crucial Rugby World Cup clash against Scotland on Saturday (October 1st).

The lock is set to...

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England cricket squad named for India tour

England cricket squad named for India tour

27/09/2011

The England and Wales Cricket Board has named the 15-man squad that will play a series of one-day internationals in India next month.

Alastair Cook will lead a side that includes one new face, Surrey fast bowler Stuart Meaker, while three players...

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Rooney and Hernandez to miss Champions League tie

Rooney and Hernandez to miss Champions League tie

27/09/2011

Wayne Rooney and Javier Hernandez will both sit out Manchester United's Champions League group game against Basle at Old Trafford tonight (September 27th).

Rooney has a slight hamstring strain and Hernandez suffered a dead leg during the...

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Scott Williams leads Welsh Rugby World Cup romp

Scott Williams leads Welsh Rugby World Cup romp

26/09/2011

A hat-trick of tries by Scott Williams helped Wales demolish Namibia 81-7 in their World Cup...

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Trent Bridge looks forward to cricket bonanza

Trent Bridge looks forward to cricket bonanza

26/09/2011

Cricket lovers who enjoy corporate hospitality at Trent Bridge may be particularly excited at the prospects for seeing international matches...

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Rose Bowl to host three Australia matches

Rose Bowl to host three Australia matches

26/09/2011

Two one-day internationals between England and Australia will be among the highlights of the programme of fixtures at the Rose Bowl over the next five years.

Last...

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Arsene Wenger still harbours title hopes

Arsene Wenger still harbours title hopes

23/09/2011

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has claimed he still has his eye on the Premier League title, despite his club languishing just one place above the relegation zone.

Speaking ahead...

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Sir Alex Ferguson praises Stoke City

Sir Alex Ferguson praises Stoke City

23/09/2011

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has praised Stoke City, who the Premiership leaders play tomorrow.

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Scotland in five changes for Pumas Game

Scotland in five changes for Pumas Game

23/09/2011

Scotland have announced five changes to the side for the Rugby World Cup match this Sunday (September 25th) against Argentina.

The line-up will include Chris Paterson and Ruaridh...

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Double Ashes joy for Trent Bridge

Double Ashes joy for Trent Bridge

22/09/2011

Those keen on enjoying corporate hospitality at Trent Bridge cricket ground may be delighted to learn it has secured Test matches in both...

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Graeme Swann praises emerging T20 talent

Graeme Swann praises emerging T20 talent

22/09/2011

England's stand-in T20 cricket captain Graeme Swann has praised the standard of young players coming into the England T20 squad, ahead of the matches against the West Indies...

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England to face India in World T20

England to face India in World T20

21/09/2011

England will face India in the World T20 competition in Sri Lanka next year, it has been revealed.

The draw for the competition will see the holders of the trophy take on a side they have grown used to seeing - and beating - this summer, along...

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Chicharito boost for Manchester United

Chicharito boost for Manchester United

21/09/2011

People who like to enjoy Premier League hospitality at Old Trafford can look forward to seeing Javier Hernandez in action for Manchester United after the forward made a swift return to...

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Andy Murray in player strike warning

Andy Murray in player strike warning

20/09/2011

Andy Murray has warned that leading male tennis players could go on strike unless the busy schedule is reduced.

The world number four told BBC Sport some players are "serious" about taking such action.

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Adebayor praised by Redknapp after Spurs romp

Adebayor praised by Redknapp after Spurs romp

20/09/2011

Those enjoying Premier League hospitality at White Hart Lane on Sunday (July 18th) may have been delighted to see Tottenham hit form and crush Liverpool 4-0, with Emmanuel Adebayor...

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Arsene Wenger gets vote of confidence

Arsene Wenger gets vote of confidence

20/09/2011

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is safe from the sack, the club's chief executive Ivan Gazidis has insisted.

Speaking to Dan Roan of BBC Sport at the Sport Industry Breakfast...

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Manchester City submit massive training ground plans

Manchester City submit massive training ground plans

19/09/2011

Manchester City have published details of their blueprint for a massive new training complex next to the Etihad Stadium.

The plan will see 80 acres of brownfield land near Sport...

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Manchester United start amazes legend

Manchester United start amazes legend

19/09/2011

Those enjoying Premier League hospitality at Manchester United games will not have been alone in marvelling at the club's form, with Old Trafford legend Sir Bobby Charlton describing...

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Tributes paid to Ginger McCain

Tributes paid to Ginger McCain

19/09/2011

Those enjoying corporate hospitality at the Grand National next year will be doing so in the absence of its most...

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Sir Alex warns of Chelsea threat

Sir Alex warns of Chelsea threat

16/09/2011

Chelsea remain a serious challenger for the Premiership title this year, Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has said.

Speaking...

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Lancashire revels in historic title win

Lancashire revels in historic title win

16/09/2011

Lancashire County Cricket Club has been celebrating after yesterday's (September 15th) dramatic triumph to clinch its first outright county championship since 1934, with captain Glenn Chapple praising the team spirit that ended the long wait for...

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Lancashire make history in nerve-shredding climax

Lancashire make history in nerve-shredding climax

15/09/2011

Cricket fans who enjoy corporate hospitality at grounds around the country may have been riveted by the action as the County Championship went...

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England 'face physical battle' against Georgia

England 'face physical battle' against Georgia

15/09/2011

England's Rugby World Cup game against Georgia this Sunday September (18th) could be the most gruelling they will face in New Zealand if the experience of 2003 is any guide, according...

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Ryan Giggs earns point with anniversary goal

Ryan Giggs earns point with anniversary goal

15/09/2011

Ryan Giggs scored his 29th Champions League goal for Manchester United against Benfica at the Stadium of Light last night (September 17th), 17 years to the day since his first strike in...

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Graeme Swann to captain England in T20 games

Graeme Swann to captain England in T20 games

14/09/2011

Graeme Swann is to captain the England cricket team in the two T20 games against the West Indies at the Kia Oval later this month.

The off-spinner is to stand in for the...

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Chelsea off to winning start in Champions League

Chelsea off to winning start in Champions League

14/09/2011

Those who like to enjoy Premier League hospitality packages at Chelsea games may be pleased to see the west London side getting off to a winning...

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Gareth Barry a doubt as City face Champions League debut

Gareth Barry a doubt as City face Champions League debut

13/09/2011

Gareth Barry is one of two injury doubts for Manchester City as they prepare for their first ever Champions League game against Napoli at the Etihad Stadium this week.

Barry is...

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Jonathan Trott wins ICC International Cricketer of the Year

Jonathan Trott wins ICC International Cricketer of the Year

13/09/2011

England cricket Jonathan Trott has been named International Cricketer of the Year at the annual ICC awards.

The batsman hit 1,042 Test runs and 1,064 more in one-day internationals during the 12-month qualifying period to August 2011, as well...

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Ben Youngs says win is enough

Ben Youngs says win is enough

12/09/2011

English World Cup hero Ben Youngs declared "a win is a win" after his late efforts saved England from an embarrassing defeat against Argentina in their opening Rugby World Cup...

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Wayne Rooney hat-trick double keeps United top

Wayne Rooney hat-trick double keeps United top

12/09/2011

Wayne Rooney completed the first back-to-back hat-tricks achieved by a Manchester United player in league matches since 1960 as his club enjoyed a 5-0 thrashing of Bolton Wanderers at the Reebok Stadium on Saturday (September 10th).

The victory...

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India recover to make competitive total

India recover to make competitive total

09/09/2011

India's cricketers recovered from a dire start in the one day international against England at the Kia Oval today (September 9th) to compile a potentially competitive...

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Andy Murray sees US Open hopes rise

Andy Murray sees US Open hopes rise

09/09/2011

The odds on Andy Murray winning the US Open have improved after organisers confirmed the tournament will now end on Monday (September 12th).

Rain delays had compressed the schedule and left the Scotsman declaring he had an "incredible task"...

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T20 games to get Caribbean twist

T20 games to get Caribbean twist

09/09/2011

Those booking hospitality packages for the two T20 games between England and the West Indies at the Kia Oval on September 23rd and 25th will be able to enjoy a special Caribbean flavour.

Celebrity chef...

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Kiwis get World Cup underway with win

Kiwis get World Cup underway with win

09/09/2011

Those looking forward to seeing England's team in action in the Rugby World Cup may be feeling even more excited now the tournament is finally under way.

Following the opening...

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Delon Armitage to face Pumas in World Cup opener

Delon Armitage to face Pumas in World Cup opener

08/09/2011

Delon Armitage has been drafted into the England side to face Argentina in Saturday's Rugby World Cup opening game in Dunedin, coach Martin Johnson has announced.

The London...

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Everton new boy expects success

Everton new boy expects success

07/09/2011

Everton's new Argentine forward Denis Stracqualursi has said he is confident of being a success in English football, following his deadline-day move to Goodison Park.

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England storm to 7-wicket win after rain

England storm to 7-wicket win after rain

07/09/2011

England went 1-0 up in the Natwest series of one-day internationals against India with a seven-wicket win in a shortened game at the Rose Bowl yesterday (September 6th).

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Danny Cipriani in Barbarians side to play Wallabies

Danny Cipriani in Barbarians side to play Wallabies

06/09/2011

Danny Cipriani is one of the first star names announced as part of the Barbarians team to take on Australia at Twickenham in November.

The game will...

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Roger Federer in straight-sets blitz at US Open

Roger Federer in straight-sets blitz at US Open

06/09/2011

Those keen on booking hospitality in the Skyview Suites at Wimbledon 2012 early may note Roger Federer is showing few signs that time is catching up with him in the US Open.
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Capello hints at England return for Frank Lampard

Capello hints at England return for Frank Lampard

06/09/2011

Frank Lampard may be back for England in the European Championships qualifier against Wales at Wembley tonight (September 6th), boss Fabio Capello has said.

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London Fashion Week approaches

London Fashion Week approaches

05/09/2011

London Fashion Week is approaching and there are hospitality packages on offer for those keen to get a close-up...

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Lewis Moody to miss World Cup opener

Lewis Moody to miss World Cup opener

05/09/2011

England captain Lewis Moody will miss the opening pool game in the Rugby World Cup against Argentina on Saturday (August 10th), head coach Martin Johnson has confirmed.

Such news may disappoint those attending the Rugby...

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Darren Fletcher returns for Scotland

Darren Fletcher returns for Scotland

02/09/2011

Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher will make his first competitive appearance of the season tomorrow (September 3rd) - in a Scotland shirt.

It may mean those enjoying Premier...

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Bolton Wanderers a 'hungry team' after transfers

Bolton Wanderers a 'hungry team' after transfers

02/09/2011

Bolton Wanderers have emerged from the transfer window with what should be a "hungry" team, an experienced local observer has claimed.

Speaking to BBC sport, chief sports...

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England hit T20 form with Old Trafford win

England hit T20 form with Old Trafford win

01/09/2011

Those planning to enjoy hospitality packages at the Kia Oval later this month when England play the West Indies in two...

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Craig Bellamy rejoins Liverpool

Craig Bellamy rejoins Liverpool

01/09/2011

Craig Bellamy rejoined Liverpool yesterday (August 31st) in a transfer deadline day move from Manchester City.

The Welsh international - who spent last year on loan at Cardiff...

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Mikel Arteta signs for Arsenal

Mikel Arteta signs for Arsenal

01/09/2011

Arsenal completed a busy day of transfer deadline day activity by snapping up Mikel Arteta from Everton with moments to spare before the 23:00 BST transfer deadline last night (August...

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