http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/rss-clean/ Sports news from the London Evening Standard covering Premiership football, cricket, rugby, F1, tennis and more... http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803901-furious-gianfranco-zola-in-blast-at-david-sullivan.do Italian reacts with anger at suggestions from new owner of pay-cuts at the end of the season Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:28:07 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803901-furious-gianfranco-zola-in-blast-at-david-sullivan.do 2010-02-09T15:28:07Z Angry: Gianfranco Zola is unhappy that David Sullivan has spoken so openly ahead of a crucial match http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/rugby/article-23803890-lewis-moody-tells-england-they-must-front-up-to-italys-strong-men.do The flanker warns his victorious squad not to take the hosts lightly as they prepare for their clash in Rome on Sunday Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:11:22 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/rugby/article-23803890-lewis-moody-tells-england-they-must-front-up-to-italys-strong-men.do 2010-02-09T15:11:22Z Total control: Lewis Moody says England must be wary of the challenge Italy pose http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803825-rio-ferdinand-withdraws-ban-appeal.do New England captain opts not to challenge FA decision over an extra-game ban given to him following a clash with Craig Fagan Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:36:53 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803825-rio-ferdinand-withdraws-ban-appeal.do 2010-02-09T13:36:53Z Rio Ferdinand was last week named England captain ahead of this summer's World Cup http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803782-arsene-wenger-i-did-not-rubbish-chelsea.do Arsenal boss insists he praised rivals after loss at Stamford Bridge, but vowed that he would not change his side's style of play Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:33:16 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803782-arsene-wenger-i-did-not-rubbish-chelsea.do 2010-02-09T12:33:16Z Hitting back: Arsene Wenger said he was not being negative about Chelsea's display http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803880-harry-redknapp-gives-long-ball-claims-short-shrift.do Manager hits back at accusations Tottenham have built their game around punts to Peter Crouch Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:09:06 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803880-harry-redknapp-gives-long-ball-claims-short-shrift.do 2010-02-09T15:09:06Z Hitting back: Harry Redknapp http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803892-john-terry-to-wait-until-after-match-to-decide-on-dubai-trip-to-see-wife.do Carlo Ancelotti will have talks with captain to decide if he needs to take a break to resolve problems in his personal life Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:14:48 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803892-john-terry-to-wait-until-after-match-to-decide-on-dubai-trip-to-see-wife.do 2010-02-09T15:14:48Z Ancelotti will ask Terry if he wants to miss out on the fifth-round FA Cup tie at home to Cardiff http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/rugby/article-23803650-steve-borthwick-appreciaton-society-is-no-longer-a-silent-minority.do Saracens rugby chief Brendan Venter laughs at sudden surge of support for England’s often underrated captain Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:52:46 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/rugby/article-23803650-steve-borthwick-appreciaton-society-is-no-longer-a-silent-minority.do 2010-02-09T09:52:46Z The main man: Steve Borthwick urges more from his England team-mates against Wales and, below, in his club role as Saracens captain http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/cricket/article-23803652-ottis-gibson-will-be-hard-act-to-follow-says-steve-harmison.do England will struggle to find a fast bowling coach to match Gibson, says Durham pace ace Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:04:07 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/cricket/article-23803652-ottis-gibson-will-be-hard-act-to-follow-says-steve-harmison.do 2010-02-09T10:04:07Z Ottis Gibson was highly regarded by the England seam attack http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803575-john-terry-chelsea-fans-support-has-been-incredible.do Embattled Chelsea captain praises the backing he has received from the club's fans Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:26:47 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803575-john-terry-chelsea-fans-support-has-been-incredible.do 2010-02-09T08:26:47Z Skipper John Terry broke his silence to thank home support http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803795-watfords-tom-cleverley-in-fitness-bid.do The on-loan Manchester United midfielder has a fitness test ahead of his side's clash with Bristol City Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:28:51 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803795-watfords-tom-cleverley-in-fitness-bid.do 2010-02-09T12:28:51Z On-loan Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley has been in inspiring form this season http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803824-carlo-cudicini-on-road-to-recovery.do Tottenham goalkeeper takes his first steps without the aid of crutches just 12 weeks after horror motorcycle accident Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:02:04 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803824-carlo-cudicini-on-road-to-recovery.do 2010-02-09T13:02:04Z Carlo Cudicini's recovery has given renewed hope that he can eventually make a return to football The horror motorcycle accident that left the goalkeeper with two broken wrists and a damaged pelvis http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/cricket/article-23803705-sachin-tendulkars-46th-test-ton-all-in-vain.do Batsman scored his 46th Test century but the little master's dismissal ended India's hopes of avoiding defeat in Nagpur Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:18:01 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/cricket/article-23803705-sachin-tendulkars-46th-test-ton-all-in-vain.do 2010-02-09T13:18:01Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803719-crystal-palace-take-out-advert-in-attempt-to-find-buyer.do The administrators in charge of Crystal Palace have taken out an advert in the Financial Times in a bid to sell the Coca-Cola Championship club Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:37:58 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803719-crystal-palace-take-out-advert-in-attempt-to-find-buyer.do 2010-02-09T11:37:58Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803585-robinho-i-couldnt-express-myself-at-manchester-city.do Brazil striker criticises City manager Roberto Mancini for not giving him freedom Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:49:49 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803585-robinho-i-couldnt-express-myself-at-manchester-city.do 2010-02-09T08:49:49Z Robinho spent most of his time on the bench at Manchester City this season http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803728-ruud-gullit-named-bid-president.do Former world player of the year has been named president of Holland and Belgium's bid to host the World Cup in 2018 or 2022 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:41:07 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803728-ruud-gullit-named-bid-president.do 2010-02-09T11:41:07Z Ruud Gullit will spearhead Holland and Belgium's bid to host the World Cup in 2018 or 2022 http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/cricket/article-23803587-peter-siddle-claims-lay-off-is-not-due-to-workload.do Australia's Peter Siddle has denied that his five-month lay-off with a serious back injury is because of the heavy workload he has carried this season Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:04:31 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/cricket/article-23803587-peter-siddle-claims-lay-off-is-not-due-to-workload.do 2010-02-09T09:04:31Z Peter Siddle will miss this month's tour of New Zealand and the World Twenty20 in the West Indies http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/article-23803742-denmans-flying-for-newbury.do Denman's joint-owner Harry Findlay says punters should expect him to put up a "really good performance" in the Aon Chase Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:08:41 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/article-23803742-denmans-flying-for-newbury.do 2010-02-09T13:08:41Z Top form: Denman will be ridden by Tony McCoy for the first time in the Aon Chase on Saturday http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803948-cristiano-ronaldo-turned-down-barcelona.do Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon claims Cristiano Ronaldo rejected a move to Barcelona in order to join their bitter rivals Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:39:26 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803948-cristiano-ronaldo-turned-down-barcelona.do 2010-02-09T16:39:26Z Cristiano Ronaldo rejected a move to Barcelona, according to Ramon Calderon http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803853-under-fire-arsene-wenger-must-answer-his-critics.do Manager has often been accused of myopia in his analysis of matches, but there appears a growing concern among Arsenal fans that he is ignoring the shortcomings of his own side Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:42:14 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803853-under-fire-arsene-wenger-must-answer-his-critics.do 2010-02-09T12:42:14Z Seeing red: Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has seen his creaking defence taken apart by Manchester United and Chelsea in successive League games Seeing red: Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has seen his creaking defence taken apart by Manchester United and Chelsea in successive League games Seeing red: Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has seen his creaking defence taken apart by Manchester United and Chelsea in successive League games http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803673-carlton-coles-big-goal-is-to-catch-fabio-capellos-eye.do The fit-again West Ham striker is dreaming of the World Cup after getting back up and running for his club Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:23:31 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803673-carlton-coles-big-goal-is-to-catch-fabio-capellos-eye.do 2010-02-09T10:23:31Z Point to prove: Carlton Cole gets back in the groove against Burnley last weekend after two months out with a knee injury http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803593-it-will-be-armageddon-if-west-ham-get-relegated-says-david-sullivan.do Co-owner fears for Hammers and warns of wholesale salary cuts in the summer Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:18:05 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803593-it-will-be-armageddon-if-west-ham-get-relegated-says-david-sullivan.do 2010-02-09T08:18:05Z David Sullivan is concerned for the club's future if Gianfranco Zola's side fail to beat the drop http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803606-roy-hodgson-hopes-to-spend-big-to-breathe-life-into-fulham.do The manager is desperate to sign some new players over the summer after suffering several injuries to his key performers this season Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:20:31 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803606-roy-hodgson-hopes-to-spend-big-to-breathe-life-into-fulham.do 2010-02-09T09:20:31Z Roy Hodgson's Fulham side have been decimated by injuries Injury woe: Andy Johnson http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803770-qprs-jay-simpson-has-to-prove-a-point-against-ipswich.do The on-loan Arsenal striker was unhappy after being axed in favour of new Rangers signings Marcus Bent and Tamas Priskin Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:16:19 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803770-qprs-jay-simpson-has-to-prove-a-point-against-ipswich.do 2010-02-09T12:16:19Z Chance: Jay Simpson http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23803629-chelsea-fans-to-get-free-health-checks-on-matchdays.do Chelsea fans are being offered health checks before weekend home matches in a mobile screening unit at the ground Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:27:54 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23803629-chelsea-fans-to-get-free-health-checks-on-matchdays.do 2010-02-09T09:27:54Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803743-were-pulling-together-says-neil-warnock.do The manager banks on Crystal Palace’s siege mentality seeing them through clash at fifth-placed Swansea Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:18:29 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803743-were-pulling-together-says-neil-warnock.do 2010-02-09T12:18:29Z Positive: Neil Warnock http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803835-lonely-yury-zhirkov-is-suffering-the-blues.do Yury Zhirkov has been hit by homesickness since joining Chelsea from CSKA Moscow last summer Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:21:51 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803835-lonely-yury-zhirkov-is-suffering-the-blues.do 2010-02-09T13:21:51Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/article-23803656-arrested-dragons-are-released-on-bail.do Five Catalans players arrested following an alleged brawl in Leeds have returned to Perpignan Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:20:11 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/article-23803656-arrested-dragons-are-released-on-bail.do 2010-02-09T10:20:11Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/cricket/article-23803668-doug-bollingers-champagne-spell-destroys-windies.do Fast bowler sets tone for Australia as they beat the West Indies by eight wickets Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:07:17 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/cricket/article-23803668-doug-bollingers-champagne-spell-destroys-windies.do 2010-02-09T10:07:17Z Doug Bollinger set the tone for Australia http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803789-millwall-boss-kenny-jackett-chases-loan-deals.do The Lions manager is looking at the loan market with David Martin set to complete his move to Derby County Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:20:34 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803789-millwall-boss-kenny-jackett-chases-loan-deals.do 2010-02-09T12:20:34Z Kenny Jackett is hoping to use David Martin's wages to bolster his attacking options