Before looking ahead to the Australian Open final, where Andy Murray will play either Novak Djokovic or Stan Wawrinka, it is worth reflecting on Murray’s achievements. By reaching his fourth final in Australia, he has achieved something many other celebrated competitors, such as Boris Becker, Rafael Nadal and Pete Sampras, failed to accomplish. Indeed, Murray […]
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Torres’ transfers under the microscope
Once one of the world’s most prolific strikers, Fernando Torres’ career hit a cul-de-sac at Chelsea. No longer wanted by the Blues, the World Cup winner was loaned out to AC Milan in August. Despite only scoring one goal in Serie A, the Rossoneri signed him on a permanent deal in December. They then immediately […]
McLaren’s silence helps no one
McLaren’s refusal to announce their driver line up next season is becoming ever more unfathomable. The drivers whose futures hang in the balance, Kevin Magnussen and Jenson Button, will be infuriated by the delay. If the issue remains unresolved for much longer, it will begin to impact on their preparations for the season ahead. It […]
F1 still blighted by short-sightedness
Bernie Ecclestone has reiterated he will not help the smaller teams in Formula One survive. He argues outfits such as Lotus, Caterham, Sauber and Force India should spend less money if they wish to avoid the fate of the now defunct Marussia team. However, when the best teams receive far higher investment from F1 authorities […]
Media still in thrall to van Gaal
Sitting in 10th place after 10 matches isn’t exactly what Louis van Gaal would have hoped to achieve at Manchester United after spending £150m in the summer. The media keeps talking of signs of promise, but the club have yet to combine flashes of brilliance with resilience in defence. If David Moyes was still in […]
Wonderkids need tournament education
Raheem Sterling, Jack Wilshere and Ross Barkley. Three names that give every England fan hope not just of a better future, but also for a more successful present. All three players are England internationals, but the clamour for them to play for the Under-21s in the European Championships next year has already begun. Predictably, the […]