Archive for February, 2009
Sunday best from rampant Reds
Michael Carrick had warned his Manchester United team-mates not to underestimate FA Cup fifth-round opponents Derby on Sunday.
He needn’t have bothered.
Carrick was given the day off as United made sure there was to be no repeat of their Carling Cup defeat by the same side with such panache that opposing manager Nigel Clough predicted the [...]
February 16, 2009
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England fans anxious prior to tough Welsh test
If Wales manage to overcome the challenge posed by a less than convincing England side tomorrow, they will be able to boast a record-equaling eighth consecutive Six Nations match victory. England fans will, of course, be hoping that this doesn’t happen but the current signs don’t look particularly positive.
The national team’s forwards coach, John Wells, [...]
February 13, 2009
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Giggs still enjoying the ride
It came as no surprise this week when Sir Alex Ferguson was fulsome in his praise of Ryan Giggs after the veteran penned a one-year extension to take him beyond his 20th year at Manchester United.
In a football age dominated by ego and crass headline makers, the Welshman remains the “true professional” first spotted by [...]
February 13, 2009
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