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Fergie defends owners

SIR Alex Ferguson has launched a stout defence of Manchester United owners the Glazer family.

While United are the number one football club in the world on the Forbes Rich List with an estimated value of 1.84billion US dollars (£1.18billion), the debt is more than £700million.

That is a concern to United supporters and has put the Glazers in the firing line of the Green and Gold protest movement.

But Ferguson said: “The debt has come through by the club being

Date published: 29/07/2010

Stars to pay tribute to flawed genius Higgins

Snooker's greatest names from past and present are expected to attend the funeral of Alex Higgins, when the Hurricane is finally laid to rest.

Higgins – world champion in 1972 and 1982 – died on Saturday after a long battle with throat cancer in his home city of Belfast, aged 61.

Around £10,000 raised to help Higgins receive medical treatment prior to...

Date published: 26/07/2010

Morgan keeps in-form Ravi out of Test team

Eoin Morgan has been backed by county and country bosses to cement his position in the England Test side ahead of this winter's Ashes.

The Irish–born Middlesex batsman retained his place ahead of Essex's Ravi Bopara for Thursday's first Test against Pakistan at Trent Bridge, having made scores of 44 and 37 in his first two five–day games against Bangladesh...

Date published: 26/07/2010

O’Neill to let Milner go

MARTIN O’Neill has put the ball in Manchester City’s court after admitting James Milner can leave Aston Villa if their valuation of the midfielder is met.

The 24–year–old, who played for England in the World Cup in South Africa, has already been the subject of a rejected bid from City following a brilliant season.

But, after offering a reported...

Date published: 23/07/2010

Holland hails his hopefuls

Oldham Aquatics Club members head to Sheffield on Monday. Pictured are assistant coach Carly Herbert (back, left) Danny Whitham,Matthew Shipp, Caitlin Wareing, head coach Lee Holland. Fracesca Chiappe (front, left) Olivia Askew, Sophie Kenny and Nicola Farrell. Not pictured: Rhiannon Prestage.

SWIMMING:

OLDHAM Aquatics Club takes eight swimmers to the British Age Group and Youth Championships in Sheffield on Monday.

Francesca Chiappe, Olivia Askew, Caitlin Wareing and...

Date published: 23/07/2010

Phoenix look to Huppe firepower

ICE HOCKEY:

MANCHESTER Phoenix have signed Curtis Huppe in a bid to bolster their goalscoring ahead of the EPL Ice Hockey season.

The experienced forward has notched more than 280 points in the EPL for Coventry, Belfast and Hull. He has also played in the East Coast, Western and Central Hockey Leagues in the United States.

Player-coach Tony Hand (43), who scored in...

Date published: 23/07/2010

Keith’s Tips

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



YORK



2.00 Face The P’blem (nb)

2.30 Viewing

3.05 Bushman

3.40 Lowdown

4.10 Common Touch

4.45 Crackentorp

5.20 Step In Time



ASCOT


1.30 Fishforcompliments

2.05 Auld Burns

2.40 Sweet Cecily

3.15 Mass Rally

3.50 Yaa...

Date published: 23/07/2010

Fergie impressed by Obertan show

MANCHESTER United manager Sir Alex Ferguson heaped praise on Gabriel Obertan after the French winger steered his side to its second successive pre–season tour victory.

The 21–year–old capped an impressive all–round display by hitting the winner against Philadelphia Union in the 76th minute of the pre–season warm–up at Lincoln Financial...

Date published: 22/07/2010

Keith’s Tips

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

Date published: 22/07/2010

Ferguson backing Rooney to improve

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes Wayne Rooney is still developing as a player.

Rooney had a disappointing World Cup for England and failed to find the target as they exited the tournament at the last 16 stage after being beaten 4–1 by Germany.

His form was in stark contrast to the previous domestic campaign when he scored 34 goals in all...

Date published: 21/07/2010

Bookies shrug off Cole move

SPORTS BETTING: JOE Cole’s move to Liverpool may have come as a shock to some - not least Manchester United and Spurs supporters - but his signing and the decision to stay at Anfield of Steven Gerrard has failed to impress the bookmakers.

Liverpool remain 16-1 shots to win the Premier League title and are not even expected to qualify for the Champions League.

New...

Date published: 21/07/2010

Keith’s Tips

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

Date published: 21/07/2010

Drogba agent can’t rule out transfer

DIDIER Drogba’s agent Thierno Seydi, who claims to have had contact with Manchester City about the Chelsea star, has warned there might be “surprises” before the end of the transfer window.

Drogba (32) was the Barclays Premier League’s top scorer with 29 goals last season, which helped Chelsea win back the title.

Seydi admits Drogba is happy at...

Date published: 20/07/2010

Ferguson happy with his squad

MANCHESTER United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has played down the prospect of further new faces arriving at Old Trafford this summer and insists he is happy with the players at his disposal going into the new season.

Ferguson has made only two additions to his squad with defender Chris Smalling arriving from Fulham and striker Javier Hernandez joining from Chivas...

Date published: 20/07/2010

READY, teddy, go...

THUNDER Bear with players Karen Greig (left), Rachel Henry and Kerry Almond.

NETBALL:

NORTHERN Thunder players swapped their netball dresses for running shorts to take part in Oldham’s seventh annual Race for Life.

Captain Karen Greig from the...

Date published: 20/07/2010

Keith’s Tips

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



CATTERICK


2.10 Top Care

2.40 Alhoni

3.10 Hortensis

3.40 Hypnosis

4.10 Charles Parnell

4.40 Supermassive Muse

5.10 Maneki Neko



SANDOWN

6.05 Marjury Daw

6.35 Swiss Dream (nap)

7.10 Bawaab

7.40 Kakatosi

8.15 Tartan Trip...

Date published: 20/07/2010

Brown calls for goal-line change

Manchester United defender Wes Brown would welcome the introduction of goal–line technology.

Brown believes the authorities have to act following Frank Lampard's disallowed effort for England during the World Cup in South Africa.

Lampard thought he had pulled his side level against Germany in their last–16 clash but was astonished that the goal was not...

Date published: 19/07/2010

City make a stylish start to summer

Manchester City got off to a winning start in pre-season courtesy of a 3-0 victory over Portland Timbers in Oregon.

Two goals shortly before the break got the Blues on track, Stephen Ireland converting an Adam Johnson cross before Emannuel Adebayor heading in another delivery from the tricky winger.

Brazilian Jo, who spent last season on loan at Everton, grabbed the...

Date published: 19/07/2010

Croft’s assault paves way for red-hot Lancs

CRICKET:

Big–hitting Steven Croft sent Lancashire into the Friends Provident t20 quarter–finals on a winning note.

The Red Rose county recorded a tense seven–run win against Worcestershire at New Road with Croft making 88 from 52 balls.

Lancashire piled up 198 for six – their biggest total of the campaign – but they were stretched to...

Date published: 19/07/2010

Keith’s Tips

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



KEMPTON


6.50 Savaronola

7.20 Eucharist

7.50 Affinity

8.20 Tuscan Gold

8.50 Qudwah

9.20 Goodbye Cash



YARMOUTH

2.15 Princess Izzy

2.45 Clerical

3.15 Albacocca (nap)

3.45 Avon Lady (nb)

4.15 Cardinal

4.45 Esaar

5.15...

Date published: 19/07/2010

City to sign left-back

LAZIO have accepted Manchester City’s bid of £17 million for defender Aleksandar Kolarov.

The 24-year-old played two games for Serbia in the World Cup and, if he signs for Roberto Mancini’s side, he will be in direct competition with Wayne Bridge for the left-back slot.

Meanwhile, Ryan Giggs believes it is essential Wayne Rooney and Manchester...

Date published: 16/07/2010

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