Dec
2009
Articles from 23rd Dec 2009
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Hammers in no rush to sell
Dec 23 2009 | National Sport
West Ham's leading shareholder CB Holding insist they will not be held to ransom by potential investors chasing a cut-price deal. Read
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SFA confirm Levein appointment
Dec 23 2009 | National Sport
Craig Levein's appointment as Scotland manager was finally confirmed on Wednesday afternoon by the Scottish Football Association. Read
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Hornets stave off administration
Dec 23 2009 | National Sport
Watford have staved off the threat of administration by paying back nearly £5million that had been owed by the club to their former chairman and vice-chairman. Read
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Clubs charged after ugly scenes
Dec 23 2009 | National Sport
The Football Association have charged Arsenal and Hull with failing to control their players following the Barclays Premier League clash on December 19. Read
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Ancelotti content with striking options
Dec 23 2009 | National Sport
Carlo Ancelotti is happy to rely on his young strikers to help Chelsea through one of the most critical periods of the season. Read
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Allardyce blames City players
Dec 23 2009 | National Sport
Sam Allardyce has accused Manchester City's highly-paid stars of causing Mark Hughes to be sacked by failing to perform. Read
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Pietersen aims to finish on a high
Dec 23 2009 | National Sport
Kevin Pietersen is hoping to end a difficult year on a "special" note for himself and England when he plays Test cricket for the first time on what was once his home ground. Read
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McInnes silent on United talk
Dec 23 2009 | National Sport
Derek McInnes refused to be drawn on the prospect of replacing Craig Levein at Dundee United. Read
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Schumacher eager to tackle young guns
Dec 23 2009 | National Sport
A fired-up Michael Schumacher is ready to put Formula One's young guns in their place as he chases an eighth world title next year. Read
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Brown pours cold water on Boyd talk
Dec 23 2009 | National Sport
Former Scotland manager Craig Brown believes Kris Boyd should not be given the opportunity to resurrect his international career under Craig Levein. Read
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Wolves won't reignite Carroll interest
Dec 23 2009 | National Sport
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has decided against making a fresh move for Newcastle striker Andy Carroll during next month's transfer window. Read
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Bassong omitted from Cameroon squad
Dec 23 2009 | National Sport
Tottenham defender Sebastien Bassong has not been included in the Cameroon squad for next month's African Nations Cup. Read
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Banahan pens new Bath deal
Dec 23 2009 | National Sport
England wing Matt Banahan has signed a new three-year deal with Guinness Premiership club Bath. Read
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Leamy to miss Six Nations
Dec 23 2009 | National Sport
Ireland international Denis Leamy has been ruled out of this season's RBS 6 Nations Championship. Read
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SFA agree Levein deal
Dec 23 2009 | National Sport
The Scottish Football Association have agreed a two-and-a-half-year deal with Craig Levein to become Scotland manager. Read
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Tangerines salute departing Levein
Dec 23 2009 | National Sport
Dundee United have confirmed that, subject to confirmation of compensation from the Scottish Football Association, Craig Levein has left his post as manager, paving the way for him to be appointed Scotland boss. Read
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Schumacher is back
Dec 23 2009 | National Sport
Seven-times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher is back. Read
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Mercedes poised to confirm Schu deal
Dec 23 2009 | National Sport
Michael Schumacher's return to Formula One is due to be officially confirmed on Wednesday morning by Mercedes GP. Read
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Scanlon passes away
Dec 23 2009 | National Sport
Former Manchester United winger and Busby Babe Albert Scanlon has died at the age of 74, the club have confirmed. Read
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Ponting still in doubt
Dec 23 2009 | National Sport
Australia captain Ricky Ponting remains in doubt for the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan at the MCG after failing to bat during Wednesday's practice session. Read
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Mayweather-Pacquiao clash 'in jeopardy'
Dec 23 2009 | National Sport
Floyd Mayweather's camp have claimed the American's planned fight with Manny Pacquiao is "in jeopardy". Read
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Flower backing Cook to deliver
Dec 23 2009 | National Sport
England coach Andy Flower is confident he has the right men in position to raise their game when required against South Africa this winter. Read
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Evra targets Christmas lift
Dec 23 2009 | National Sport
Patrice Evra is demanding Manchester United secure maximum points from their Christmas fixtures as they look to make up lost ground in the Premier League title race. Read
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Paper ban by City
Dec 23 2009 | National Sport
Manchester City have banned newspapers at their training ground after being stunned by the negative publicity surrounding their appointment of Roberto Mancini as Mark Hughes' successor. Read
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Torres: Sacking Benitez would not help
Dec 23 2009 | National Sport
Fernando Torres insists sacking Rafael Benitez would not provide "a solution" to Liverpool's problems. Read
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Mercedes silent on Schumacher claims
Dec 23 2009 | National Sport
Mercedes GP remain silent amid claims Michael Schumacher is to make a famous return to Formula One for next season. Read
