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Tevez ready to quit Reds

CARLOS Tevez is prepared to quit Manchester United after revealing his frustration at not being offered a new contract.

The Argentine striker, who is in the second of a two-year loan deal, has frequently expressed a desire to stay.

But his frustration at not yet being offered a package beyond this summer surfaced in a radio interview broadcast in his native country.

Tevez denied claims he has rejected an offer from United and says he is prepared to move to any club willing to offer

Date published: 06/01/2009

Nuts for England not to back KP

WHEN faced with clashes of personality with those in charge, England cricket captains have normally put on a brave face.

Mike Atherton springs to mind. When the farrago over the dirt-in-pocket affair broke out in 1994, he was forced to sit in on the humiliating press conference as chairman of selectors Ray Illingworth issued a public reprimand.

With it being the early...

Date published: 06/01/2009

Keith’s Tips

Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards

WOLVERHAMPTON
2.20 River Rye

2.50 River Kirov (nap)

3.20 Autumn Morning

3.50 Hi Spec

4.20 Dream Of Fortune

4.50 Keepsgettingbetter

5.20 Turkish Sultan

5.50 Cape Express (nb)

KEMPTON

1.55 Towy Valley

2.25 Tender Process

2.55 Emotional...

Date published: 06/01/2009

City plan to swoop again

MANCHESTER City, humiliated by Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup, are looking to bring in reinforcements in time for Saturday’s Premier League game at Portsmouth.

City will head to Fratton Park without key players Shaun Wright-Phillips, who is possibly out for one month with a hamstring strain, and the suspended Stephen Ireland.

Manager Mark Hughes, who has already...

Date published: 05/01/2009

Hughes looking for famous five: Sport: Manchester City 0, Nots Forest 3

Under–fire Mark Hughes estimates it will take the arrival of five more players this month to ensure Manchester City remain competitive in the Premier League.

Hughes has wasted little time in stamping City’s intentions on the transfer market by signing Wayne Bridge from Chelsea for a fee believed to be around £10million.

Before the match the England...

Date published: 05/01/2009

Welbeck earns Fergie’s praise: Southampton 0, Manchester United 3

TEENAGER Danny Welbeck set Manchester United on the road to a 3-0 FA Cup success at Southampton and earned praise from boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

The impressive 19-year-old fired the Reds in front after 19 minutes and is now showing distinct promise for the Old Trafford giants.

“Danny scored and did fine,” said Ferguson. “He has got a good temperament...

Date published: 05/01/2009

FA Cup round-up

FORMER Athletic goalkeeper Steve Mildenhall helped Coca-Cola League One side Southend United cause one of the major upsets in the third round of the FA Cup.

Mildenhall, who spent the second half of the 2004/05 season at Boundary Park, had the game of his life as the Shrimpers held Premier League giants Chelsea to a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.

There was a dramatic...

Date published: 05/01/2009

Rivals unite in grief for popular Greaves

ATHLETIC and Huddersfield Town fans shared a common grief following the death of Ian Greaves at the age of 76 after a lengthy illness.

Mr Greaves, who was a native of Shaw, played for Athletic and was one of Town's most successful managers, passed away on the eve of Saturday's derby between the two teams at The Galpharm Stadium.

And both sets of supporters honoured a...

Date published: 05/01/2009

Lucky Phoenix dtruggle for their win

LADY LUCK smiled on Manchester Phoenix as they ground out a 4-2 win over title-chasing Nottingham Panthers.

Both sides were dreadful throughout yesterday’s Elite Ice Hockey League clash and it took a lapse of concentration from Michel Robinson in the Panthers’ goal to let in Phoenix.

Eight minutes from time and tied two apiece, a feeble shot from...

Date published: 05/01/2009

Keith’s Tips

Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards

SOUTHWELL
12.40 Tadlil

1.10 Transmission

1.40 Madison Belle

2.10 Benedict Spirit (nap)

2.40 La Estrella

3.10 Northern Empire

3.40 Charles Parnell

Kempton
2.20 Rosie Cross

2.50 Mutamared

3.20 Orpanella

3.50 Dansilver

4.20 Moon Crystal...

Date published: 05/01/2009

Ronaldo happy to stay

Cristiano Ronaldo has dismissed fresh speculation linking him with Real Madrid and insisted he is happy at Manchester United.

Ronaldo was linked with a switch to the Bernabeu throughout the summer and the story was revived recently following claims the Spanish club had reached an agreement with United over the sale of the Portugal international.

But in an interview...

Date published: 02/01/2009

Saints in trip down Memory Lane

MEMORIES of one of the biggest shocks in FA Cup history will be rekindled on Sunday (4pm) when Manchester United take on Southampton at St Mary’s.

Way back in 1976, the little-known Bobby Stokes wrote his name into FA Cup folklore by scoring the only goal of the game as Second Division side Southampton, managed by Lawrie McMenemy, beat Tommy Doherty’s...

Date published: 02/01/2009

Cup warhorse back in the spotlight

JOHN PEMBERTON will be instilling a belief in his Nottingham Forest players that they can pull off an FA Cup upset at Manchester City tomorrow.

The former Chadderton defender, who will be in charge of the Forest team until new boss Billy Davies takes over the reins on Monday, knows from personal experience what it is like to be a giantkiller.

The 44-year-old...

Date published: 02/01/2009

RU men in derby clash

OLDHAM RUFC’S second and third teams are in derby action tomorrow - against each other - in division four east of the North West Intermediate League.

It is the second such clash between the two teams, the seconds emerging 18-8 victors in their September meeting.

‘A’ XV (Oldham thirds, meet club 1pm for 2.30pm kick off): Savage, N Taylor, L Jones,...

Date published: 02/01/2009

Darren out to blunt Boro

ATHLETIC may have bowed out of the FA Cup in the first round, but another member of the Sheridan family will be bidding for glory tomorrow.

Former Boundary Park player Darren, younger brother of Athletic manager, John, will be hoping non-league Barrow can cause an upset at Premier League side Middlesbrough.

Sheridan is joint manager of the Blue Square Premier Club and,...

Date published: 02/01/2009

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