Honours even as South Africa waste starts
Scorecard and ball-by-ball detailsEngland showed commendable resistance to keep South Africa in check on the opening day of the third Test at The Wanderers. A day in the field at The Bullring was an onerous…
Cook puts England top order on a warning
Alastair Cook admitted England had been left with "a lot of unanswered questions" at the end of their Test tour of South Africa.It was not so much England losing the final Test that worried Cook.…
Freedom is South Africa's biggest asset as India look to extend proud record
Big picture - Can India close out series in Lucknow?If this tour followed the points system from the women's Ashes - four points for a Test win and two for winning limited-overs games - South…
Is Rafa Benitez on a hiding to nothing?
I have to say, despite the poor season, I never expected Rafa Benitez to be dealt with so harshly by Liverpool. Inter Milan seems a feasible destination for the Spaniard given the departure of Jose…
Sad to see the back of Fran Merida?
Earlier this week Atletico Madrid confirmed the capture of Fran Merida from Arsenal on a free transfer. However, many Arsenal fans will be bemused as to why Wenger has let the young Spaniard depart from…
Green set to make way for James
David James is set to replace Robert Green as England's number one for Friday's World Cup showdown with Algeria, according to reports. Green was guilty of committing an inexplicable error when he allowed a tame…
Roy’s transfer conundrum, Liverpool deal alters perception & Cashing in on Mascherano is ultimately the right move – Best of LFC
The feel good factor has returned to Merseyside this week as Cole signs along the dotted line at Anfield. His signing has seen Steven Gerrard commit his future to the football club and Hodgson will…
Martin O’Neill thinks James Milner could stay at Aston Villa
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has not given up hope of James Milner remaining at the club this season. The 24-year-old England international said earlier this month that he wanted to leave Villa Park after…
Tribute to a Liverpool and Premier League legend
Every team should wish for a Jamie Carragher. Even the most ardent Manchester United or Everton fans would have to admit Carragher’s virtues. This week saw him play his testimonial at Anfield, and with 636…
FIVE things we learnt about Arsenal this weekend
Six was the magic number this weekend, and Arsenal picked up their first win of the season by scoring that amount of goals. It was an impressive performance against Blackpool and there were plenty of…