Mike Ashley puts Toon up for sale
Once-great club Newcastle degenerated further into becoming the laughing stock of football yesterday when its owner Mike Ashley confirmed that he was putting the club up for sale just sixteen months after buying it. "In a lengthy statement Ashley offered an impassioned defence of his modus operandi since buying the... [continued] (Guardian)
"I am determined that Newcastle United is not only here today but that it is also there tomorrow for your children" Mike Ashley tries to demonstrate his commitment to Newcastle
Cahill settles Britannia battle
Tim Cahill's dramatic return to Everton colours, and the immaculate sense of timing he showed in heading home the winner in a breathless 3-2 victory at Stoke's Britannia Stadium mean a career on the stage could be guaranteed him should the football ever stop paying. "Facing the Barclays Premier League’s... [continued] (Times)
Ronaldo set for early Reds’ return
Cristiano Ronaldo's powers aren't just confined to the pitch; the Manchester United star seems to have superhuman ability to return from injury too. "The Portuguese winger, sidelined for two months after undergoing an ankle operation in July, was expected to be out until October. But manager Sir Alex Ferguson revealed... [continued] (Daily Telegraph)
Terry red card appeal doomed
John Terry looks doomed to miss out on this weekend's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Man United when it appeared that his appeal against a red card for a foul on Manchester City's striker Jo on Saturday afternoon would be fruitless. It is understood that Mark Halsey, the referee,... [continued] (Times)
Sussex take Pro 40 league title
Chris Adams, the captain who transformed Sussex by helping them to six trophies in 11 seasons, received the perfect send-off from the county when they pipped Nottinghamshire for the Pro 40 Division One title yesterday with the final ball of the match. "None of Sussex's previous successes can have been... [continued] (Daily Telegraph)
"I have had 11 fantastic years in charge of a wonderful group of players but the team is changing. We have had a glimpse of that this season" Chris Adams bids the captaincy of Sussex adieu
Vettel wins at Monza to wow F1
Lewis Hamilton, not so long ago the tyro of Formula One racing, has been overhauled by Sebastian Vettel of the Toro Rosso team, who took a remarkable debut GP win at the age of 21 yesterday at Monza. "Vettel started from pole position in his Ferrari-powered Toro Rosso in the... [continued] (Guardian)
Jonny can be Geordies’ hero
With their football team on the slide, Geordies looking for a hero can at least look to Kingston Park, where Jonny Wilkinson yesterday invoked comparisons with his performance during the 2003 World Cup after driving Newcastle to a 32-22 win over Northampton. "Cometh the hour, cometh the man. With the... [continued] (Daily Telegraph)
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