News Archive

December 2009

Date: 31/12/2009

Bolton Wanderers have sacked Gary Megson while Portsmouth have been issued with a winding-up order and David Stockdale has signed a new deal with Fulham. Read More >>

Date: 30/12/2009

Newly-installed manager Roberto Mancini claims Manchester City are realistic challengers for the Premier League title this season. Read More >>

Date: 29/12/2009

Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy has dismissed talk of him leaving the club in January, while Lancashire have signed Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara. Read More >>

Date: 28/12/2009

Newly-installed Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has rejected claims of a rift between himself and striker Craig Bellamy. Read More >>

Date: 27/12/2009

Manchester United remain uncertain when key defender Rio Ferdinand will return to action after back problems, while Spurs rule out selling Robbie Keane. Read More >>

Date: 25/12/2009

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has blasted rivals City over their recent sacking of Mark Hughes, while Craig Levein is the new Scotland boss. Read More >>

Date: 24/12/2009

Michael Schumacher has signed a one-year deal with Mercedes while Scotland have named Dundee United boss Craig Levein as their new manager. Read More >>

Date: 23/12/2009

Manchester City have defended their move to replace manager Mark Hughes with Roberto Mancini, while Lionel Messi has been named as the world's best player. Read More >>

Date: 22/12/2009

Chelsea have backed John Terry after he was reported to have received money in return for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Blues' training ground. Read More >>

Date: 21/12/2009

Manchester City have sensationally sacked manager Mark Hughes and brought in former Internazionale coach Roberto Mancini as a replacement. Read More >>

Date: 20/12/2009

Pablo Zabaleta has agreed a new long-term contract with Manchester City while Watford have been saved from the threat of administration. Read More >>

Date: 19/12/2009

David Beckham will return to Manchester United while Chelsea will come face-to-face with former boss Jose Mourinho in the last 16 of the Champions League. Read More >>

Date: 18/12/2009

Paul Hart has been named as Championship club QPR's new manager just a month after being sacked by Portsmouth. Read More >>

Date: 17/12/2009

The Premier League has written to Wolves asking for an explanation after manager Mick McCarthy made 10 changes to his side to face Manchester United. Read More >>

Date: 16/12/2009

Dimitar Berbatov is worried about his form for Manchester United while Chelsea are being linked with West Ham United goalkeeper Robert Green. Read More >>

Date: 15/12/2009

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has revealed that a furious half-time blast from Arsene Wenger was behind Sunday's 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield. Read More >>

Date: 14/12/2009

Brian Laws has left Sheffield Wednesday by mutual consent while South Korea international Ki Sung Yueng has signed a four-year deal with Celtic. Read More >>

Date: 13/12/2009

Tiger Woods has announced that he will take an indefinite break from golf while he tries to repair the damage caused by recent off-course events. Read More >>

Date: 12/12/2009

West Ham United striker Dean Ashton has been forced to retire from the game at the age of 26 because of a long-standing ankle problem. Read More >>

Date: 11/12/2009

Crisis-club Portsmouth have rubbished suggestions that they are planning to go into administration due to a problem with cash-flow. Read More >>

Date: 10/12/2009

Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien injured a hamstring in the Champions League clash with APOEL Nicosia while Vlad Weiss and Craig Bellamy have swine flu. Read More >>

Date: 09/12/2009

Hull City's Jimmy Bullard is expected to be back in action in two months after his latest knee injury, but Portsmouth's Linvoy Primus has had to retire. Read More >>

Date: 08/12/2009

The future of the British Grand Prix has been secured after Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone agreed a 17-year deal with Silverstone. Read More >>

Date: 07/12/2009

India have moved to the top of the ICC World Test rankings with another win over Sri Lanka, while Spain have retained their Davis Cup title in style. Read More >>

Date: 06/12/2009

England coach Fabio Capello had no complaints after being grouped with the United States, Algeria and Slovenia for the 2010 World Cup finals. Read More >>

Date: 05/12/2009

Fernando Torres has been ruled out of Liverpool's trip to Blackburn Rovers on Saturday, despite returning to training following his groin injury. Read More >>

Date: 04/12/2009

Liverpool's star striker Fernando Torres is close to a return to action after a groin injury, while Tiger Woods continues to hit the headlines. Read More >>

Date: 03/12/2009

Arsene Wenger is keen to bring a new striker to the Emirates Stadium in January while Federico Macheda has signed a new contract with Manchester United. Read More >>

Date: 02/12/2009

FIFA have rejected the possibility of the Republic of Ireland taking part in the World Cup as an additional team following their play-off defeat to France. Read More >>

Date: 01/12/2009

Bayern Munich are not interested in signing Liverpool striker Ryan Babel while Brad Hodge has decided to retire from first-class cricket. Read More >>