THIRSTY footy fans could finally be allowed to have a pint again on the terraces under new plans unveiled today. Ministers today welcomed proposals to look at a pilot on the sale of beer at some lower league matches. 2 Football fans could be allowed to enjoy beers in theContinue Reading
Sir Winston leaped off the page and smacked me right in the eye while scrutinising division one of the Maiden Stakes over seven furlongs of Wolverhampton tapeta this afternoon; every box is ticked, all signals are in place for this superbly-named, twice-raced Roger Varian-trained Churchill colt which will be riddenContinue Reading
MANCHESTER UNITED interim boss Michael Carrick faces a big test in his first Premier League game in charge as he takes his side to Chelsea. But he will take confidence from a win and a clean sheet in his first match against Villareal on Tuesday. 6 Michael Carrick celebrates aContinue Reading
Testing Faith, with a disappointing recent course and distance experience under Dougie Costello, attempts to recoup considerable losses in division one of the Maiden Stakes over seven furlongs of Kempton polytrack, opener on another eight-race ‘Wednesday-nighter’ when Martin Dwyer jumps aboard the Ian Williams-trained Test Time gelding. Three weeks ago,Continue Reading
MANCHESTER UNITED are on their knees after having to sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following a brutal run of form. The Red Devils have lost seven of their last 13 games in all competitions, culminating in Saturday’s 4-1 drubbing at the hands of Watford. 2 Michael Carrick takes charge of ManContinue Reading
LEWIS HAMILTON has been told the rules are clear enough after the F1 superstar grumbled about Max Verstappen’s overtake in Brazil. The Mercedes driver was miffed when officials refused to take action after his championship rival appeared to force him off the track at Interlagos. 2 Lewis Hamilton claimed victoryContinue Reading
Buzz, heavily-backed, authoritative winner under champion jockey Oisin Murphy, of the Newmarket Cesarewitch over two and a quarter miles last month, was again impressive when landing a fiercely-competitive grade two Ascot Hurdle over a similar distance last Saturday and my immediate thought process was an opportune ante-post bet on theContinue Reading
MANCHESTER UNITED could turn to former captain Steve Bruce as interim manager at Old Trafford. The axed Newcastle boss is reported to be ‘very keen’ on taking on the job. 2 Bruce spent the last two years at Newcastle before being sacked in OctoberCredit: Getty Images – Getty 2 BruceContinue Reading
Amanda Hug’n’Kiss ticks enough big boxes for a sizable each-way bet in the 14-runner Fillies’ Novice Stakes over seven furlongs of Chelmsford polytrack this afternoon; it promises to be a real cracker, full of intrigue! Experience is a major factor and ‘Amanda’, winner of one from six starts, should beContinue Reading
ABERDEEN midfielder Funso Ojo was sent off after a controversial incident involving a Dundee United fan yesterday. Ojo, 30, was pushed by a Dundee fan as he tumbled over the hoardings and into the stands at Tannandice Park. 2 The Dundee fan angrily shoved Ojo as he collided into theContinue Reading
