Sunday's rumour mill suggests that new Magpies owner Mike Ashley is determined to make a splash while Spurs, Real Madrid and Liverpool visit the transfer market. Manchester United, Derby and Rangers are also in the news . . . Posted July 08, 2007 by Philip Smith

After the World Cup victory in 1983, the Indian media built up the team which buckled under subsequent pressure. But the current captain is too shrewd to fall for the same trick. Posted October 01, 2007 by Thomas Josey

Two reliable central defenders are the real key to success these days. Apart from the Old Trafford iron men, try getting through the steel doors at Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea. Posted October 12, 2007 by Philip Smith

Redknapp has pulled off another coup by signing the giant striker from Liverpool and pairing him with pint-sized Defoe for the ultimate Little and Large act. Posted July 08, 2008 by 101greatgoals.com

A review of the Australian rugby union team's year so far shows there have been improvements. But this analysis suggests there are still glaring deficiencies in their game... Posted September 16, 2008 by James Mortimer