Chelsea star Didier Drogba admits he is still feeling the after effects from his recent bout of malaria. Drogba revealed earlier this month that he had caught the tropical disease and he has been battling to get back to full fitness ever since. The Ivorian superstar has not scored a […]

Warrington have signed former Australia Test three-quarter Joel Monaghan on a 12-month contract. The 28-year-old quit Canberra Raiders to spare the club any further embarrassment after the publication on the internet of a lewd photograph. His opportunity to play alongside older brother Michael, the Warrington hooker, came after fellow Australian […]

Old master Sir Alex Ferguson believes Blackpool boss Ian Holloway is getting his rewards from good homework. The Seasiders were tipped by many as favourites for the drop after coming into the Premier League via the Championship play-offs. But Holloway’s side have confounded their critics by taking 19 points from […]

Ian Poulter will take many fond memories from the 2010 season despite his disappointing end to the European Tour campaign at the World Champion. The 34-year-old has won two tournaments this year – with a breakthrough victory at the WGC-Accenture Match Play the highlight – and a strong finish to […]

Saracens have confirmed centre Kameli Ratuvou is facing six months on the sidelines following surgery on his knee. The Fijian suffered the injury attempting to stop Gloucester’s Charlie Sharples scoring on Saturday, with Ratuvou having to be stretchered off. Ratuvou will now undergo a lengthy spell of rehabilitation, with the […]

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez admitted that his side fought hard, but lacked the quality required after their 2-0 defeat in the Carling Cup quarter-finals at Arsenal. The Latics were always up against it at Emirates Stadium as they struggled to create chances and cope with the Gunners’ passing rhythm at […]

Kevin Pietersen was left angry and frustrated at being unable to use the Adelaide Oval nets two days before the start of the second Test. England had to practise indoors because of rainwater on the outside nets, much to the annoyance of their star batsman, who appeared to blame groundstaff […]

Cesc Fabregas insists he will not rush his recovery from a hamstring problem and will wait until he is fully fit before returning to action. The Arsenal skipper is currently sidelined with an injury picked up while on UEFA Champions League duty against Braga. He was forced to limp off […]

Midfield maestro Luka Modric has backed the opinion that Tottenham can win the Premier League this season. Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has already insisted that his charges can battle for top spot and currently sit fifth in the table, six points behind leaders Manchester United. Having broken into the UEFA […]

David Beckham is hoping he can play an influential role in persuading Fifa delegates to vote in favour of England’s bid to stage the 2018 World Cup. Fifa’s executive committee will decide on Thursday in Zurich which country has won the right to stage the tournament in 2018 and there […]

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is looking for a boost from Tuesday’s Carling Cup clash with Arsenal at the Emirates. The Latics go into the quarter-final on the back of Saturday’s disappointing 3-1 loss to West Ham which left Martinez’s side languishing in the Premier League bottom three. But the Wigan […]

Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has rejected the notion that the club might recall Alberto Aquilani from his loan spell at Juventus. Recent reports have suggested Liverpool were considering bringing the former Roma midfielder back to the club in January. Aquilani is currently on a season-long loan deal at Juventus after […]