Capello: FA should have kept Terry as England's captain
The England manager Fabio Capello last night launched a personal
attack on the Football Association's decision to strip John Terry
of the captaincy.
Asked by an Italian broadcaster whether he agreed with the FA
decision, Capello said: "No, absolutely not. I spoke with the
chairman [David Bernstein] and I told him that I don't think
someone can be punished until it becomes official.
"The court will decide. It's going to be civil justice, not
sports justice, to decide if John Terry committed that crime that
he is accused of. And I thought it fair that John Terry keeps the
captain's armband."
In a move that could herald a breakdown in relations between
Capello and the FA, the England manager appeared to suggest in one
version of the interview that that he believed Terry was "still the
captain".
The interview was given to the Italian broadcaster RAI via video
link from London. Capello was at Stamford Bridge yesterday to watch
Chelsea's 3-3 draw with Manchester United. The FA's position has
not changed, regardless of Capello's feelings. MORE
Villas-Boas angry at United penalties
Andre Villas-Boas was frustrated with referee Howard Webb
yesterday as Chelsea lost a 3-0 lead to draw with Manchester
United. Webb gave United two second-half penalties, which
Villas-Boas called "very dubious", before Javier Hernandez's
equaliser. MORE
Quick wickets give England slim hope
A late burst of wickets gave England a chance of victory in the
third Test against Pakistan. Monty Panesar finished with five
wickets as the "hosts" lost their last seven wickets for 34 runs,
leaving England needing 324 to win. They ended the day on 36-0.
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Cissé marks debut with winning goal
Papiss Demba Cissé scored the winning goal on his Newcastle
United debut yesterday, in a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa. Demba
Ba, also from Senegal, had put Newcastle ahead before Robbie
Keane's equaliser, but Cissé won it with 19 minutes left. MORE
Patrick tries help Giants shock Wigan
Two Larne Patrick tries helped Huddersfield to a shock 20-16 win
at Wigan in the biggest surprise of the opening weekend of Super
League. The prop's second came after a 50-metre dash and ruined new
Wigan coach Shaun Wane's first game in charge. MORE
Suarez back to face Spurs at Anfield
Luis Suarez returns from suspension for Liverpool against
Tottenham with manager Kenny Dalglish expected to name the Uruguyan
in the starting line-up. The forward has been banned for eight
matches after racially abusing Manchester United's Patrice Evra. MORE
Halfpenny penalty seals Wales win
Wales surprised Ireland 23-21 in Dublin after a controversial
late penalty from Leigh Halfpenny. Stephen Ferris was adjudged
guilty of a tip-tackle on Ian Evans giving the visitors the chance
of victory. Jonathan Davies had earlier gone over twice for Wales.
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James Lawton
Owen Farrell did not have a storming game for England on
Saturday but did look as if he will settle in faster than anyone
expected. But overall this was a messy performance from a very raw
England team. MORE
Chelsea v United
The game was shown in the US as part of Fox's Superbowl
build-up, and it was a display of the very best of the league.
Rangers
After selling their best player, Rangers crashed out of the
Scottish Cup, losing 2-0 at home to Dundee United.
Monty Panesar
A second five-for in his second Test back: Monty took 5 for 124
as England tried to restrict Pakistan in Dubai.
Wales
Trailing by six points with five minutes remaining, the Welsh
rallied with a try and a penalty to triumph 23-21 in Ireland.
