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Charnley inspires Wigan triumph

Wirral News — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:45:15 GMT

Winger Josh Charnley scored a hat-trick of tries as Wigan bounced back from their shock opening home defeat by Huddersfield with a clinical 20-6 destruction of Stobart Super League champions Leeds.

Spurs fans show Redknapp the love

Wirral News — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:45:15 GMT

Tottenham's fans pleaded with Harry Redknapp to snub England and stay at White Hart Lane as the Spurs boss masterminded a brutal 5-0 hammering of Newcastle.

France/Ireland clash called off

Wirral News — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:45:14 GMT

Ireland's RBS 6 Nations clash with France has been postponed due to the weather conditions in Paris.

Adebayor inspires Spurs romp

Wirral News — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:45:16 GMT

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp ended an emotional week on a huge high as his team ruthlessly hammered Newcastle 5-0 at White Hart Lane.

England claim narrow Italy victory

Wirral News — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:45:14 GMT

England dug themselves out of a snow-hole in freezing Rome to beat Italy 19-15 with another charge-down try from Charlie Hodgson and Owen Farrell's perfect kicking display.

Chelsea suffer defeat at Everton

Wirral News — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:45:16 GMT

Steven Pienaar and Denis Stracqualursi struck as Everton piled on the pressure for Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas with a 2-0 victory.

McArthur clinches Wigan victory

Wirral News — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:45:16 GMT

James McArthur boosted Wigan's survival hopes with a dramatic goal which handed the Latics a 2-1 win over fellow Barclays Premier League strugglers Bolton at the Reebok Stadium.

Late Henry winner rescues Arsenal

Wirral News — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:45:16 GMT

Substitute Thierry Henry marked the final league game of his loan spell at Arsenal with a last-gasp winner to see off Sunderland 2-1.

Williams inspires Quins win

Wirral News — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:45:16 GMT

Harlequins returned to winning ways as winger Tom Williams helped orchestrate a 30-23 victory over London Irish which extended their lead at the top of the Aviva Premiership.

Fleming and Hutchins put GB ahead

Wirral News — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:45:16 GMT

Great Britain moved to within one rubber of a fifth consecutive Davis Cup win under captain Leon Smith after Colin Fleming and Ross Hutchins beat Michal Mertinak and Filip Polasek of Slovakia at Glasgow's Braehead Arena.

Rangers ease to win at Dunfermline

Wirral News — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:45:16 GMT

Lee McCulloch grabbed his first goal of the season as Rangers fought back from behind to claim a 4-1 win and deny Dunfermline their first home victory of the season in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.

Cold snap affects sporting weekend

Wirral News — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:45:16 GMT

The cold snap continued to wreak further havoc with the sporting calendar on Saturday after the npower Championship clash between Peterborough and West Ham was postponed due to a frozen pitch along with a number of League One and League Two matches.

Suarez a disgrace - Ferguson

Wirral News — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:45:15 GMT

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson branded Luis Suarez a "disgrace to Liverpool Football Club" and claimed he should never play for them again following his refusal to shake Patrice Evra's hand ahead of Saturday's Barclays Premier League clash at Old Trafford.

Rooney double overshadowed by feud

Wirral News — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:45:15 GMT

Wayne Rooney's second-half double secured a 2-1 win for Manchester United against Liverpool and moved them to the top of the Barclays Premier League.

Westwood takes lead in Dubai

Wirral News — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:45:17 GMT

Rory McIlroy and Thomas Bjorn opened the door to the chasing pack at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic - and Lee Westwood was only too happy to walk in as he shot a five-under-par 67 to take a one-stroke lead into the final round.

Weir determined to take chance

Wirral News — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:45:18 GMT

Gallus is a fine Glaswegian word to describe Duncan Weir, who hopes to make his Scotland debut in Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales in Cardiff.

All or nothing for Halfpenny

Wirral News — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:45:18 GMT

Leigh Halfpenny readily admits that goalkicking is a "hero or zero" occupation.

Suarez and Evra handshake clash

Wirral News — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:45:14 GMT

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez embroiled himself in another confrontation with Patrice Evra after refusing to shake the hand of the Manchester United defender prior to kick-off at Old Trafford.

Capello: I did not 'escape' England

Wirral News — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:45:16 GMT

Fabio Capello has denied he was "escaping" by resigning from the England manager's post and claimed "there are times in which you decide to leave".

Redknapp 'would consider' England

Wirral News — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:45:15 GMT

Harry Redknapp admits he would consider taking the England manager's job but insists he will not be able to combine the role with his current position as Tottenham boss.