Accept it Dwain, you ARE a dope

Published 16 July 2008

YOU’D have hoped sprinter Dwain Chambers might have done the decent thing when he was found guilty of being a drugs cheat and held his hands up before trying to restore his tarnished reputation well away from the athletics track.

Slavery? That’s rich coming from Ron

Published 16 July 2008

MAYBE it was the beaming smile but when Cristano Ronaldo posed for the cameras after signing a five-year deal at Manchester United last summer he looked nothing short of thrilled.

The ball’s in Andy’s court if he wants to convince me he’s Mr Nice

Published 25 June 2008

JUST as we had become accustomed to his superbrat antics, a new relaxed, fun-loving Andy Murray has been unleashed on Wimbledon.

Sorry it’s the final whistle for Motty

Published 25 June 2008

THE sheepskin coat and the microphone aren’t quite ready to be hung up.

Our Amanda’s a bit of all write

Published 23 June 2008

AMANDA LITTLE has made it a double celebration after being crowned Sports Writer of the Year for both the News & Star and The Cumberland News at the North West Newspaper Awards.

Time for United to fire up the fans

Published 11 June 2008

Football fans hate false promises.

Hero Shep’s right to quit

Published 11 June 2008

THERE’S nothing sadder than a top sportsman who doesn’t know when it’s time to quit. The washed-up, ageing footballer who can’t let go and ends up pocketing cash from a small-time club as he drifts down the divisions only to let himself down on the pitch. Or the track star who makes a comeback and has to rely on performance-enhancing drugs to compensate for a creaking body.

I’m glad he’s not Ron his way to Real

Published 4 June 2008

ANYBODY who appreciates talented players regardless of what colour shirt they’re wearing should have whooped at Manchester United’s refusal to sell Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid.

Stab in the back from SFL clubs killed off Gretna hopes

Published 4 June 2008

THE money was scattered like confetti around the anvil at Gretna Green.

The Roman empire could be crumbling

Published 28 May 2008

The danger of throwing money at a football club with wild abandon is that it can end up causing more problems than it solves.

England will be inspired by Terry's tears

Published 28 May 2008

FABIO Capello admits that he was concerned for John Terry’s state of mind before deciding to hand him the captaincy for England’s friendly with the USA at Wembley tonight.

Redknapp’s Wembley triumph shows nice guys can be winners

Published 21 May 2008

SIX months ago his reputation was in shreds and we all felt deeply uncomfortable singing the praises of Harry Redknapp.

Sven should walk away

Published 21 May 2008

SVEN GORAN ERIKSSON is only kidding himself when he describes his relationship with unpredictable Manchester City's owner, Thaksin Shinawatra, as hunky-dorey.

This final could be so boring

Published 21 May 2008

“IF you ask me if we can surprise each other, I say no, because we have played them so many times over the last year and both teams haven’t changed much.”

The Queens fairytale isn’t over yet

Published 21 May 2008

SINCE when was Victor Meldrew put in charge of running football?

Captain Fantastic

Published 14 May 2008

AT 6ft 6in, Steve Borthwick has always had a head for heights, writes Amanda Little.

Perfect finishing touch from Ryan

Published 14 May 2008

Hindmarch should take note of Rory’s Delap of honour

Published 7 May 2008

Fifteen years ago, a shy, ungainly teenager called Rory Delap walked through Carlisle United’s front gates, barely able to believe his luck after being handed a YTS place by the skin of his teeth.

Anyone out there want to take a chance on Gretna?

Published 7 May 2008

FOR SALE: Ailing football club.