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  • Sven-Goran Eriksson to reveal sexy secrets in tell-all book

    Sven-Goran Eriksson is planning to tell all about his time as England's football coach in a new autobiography. The Swede's memoir, Svennis, will talk about the time when he had affairs with Ulrika Jonsson, 45, and FA secretary Faria Alam, 47, the Daily Star reported. The 65-year-old former player told the publication that there has been so much said about him that is not true, so he wants to ...

  • Anderson most skillful fast bowler in the world England bowling coach David Saker

    England's bowling coach David Saker has described Jimmy Anderson as the most skillful bowler in the world, following the latter's astounding display during the Lord's Test against New Zealand. The ICC ratings place Steyn at number one, while Anderson languishes at sixth place, more than a hundred ranking points behind. But Saker admits that despite Steyn being an outstanding bowler, Jimmy has ...

  • New England football kit compared to old German strip

    The new England football kit has been revealed and was instantly compared with West Germany's outfit in the 1960s and 70s by some fans. The kit was sponsored by 'Nike', who opted for a simple design, with a rounded collar and navy badge, Sky News reported. Fans took to social media to express their displeasure at the kit's likeness to England's great rivals. One user wrote: "The new England ...

  • I cant wait to be a dad says Prince William

    Prince William has revealed that he cannot wait to be a father, after he was given another gift, a babygro with the words: "My daddy is a hero", for his unborn child. The Duke of Cambridge received the present during his visit to 'Help For Heroes' with brother Harry, 28, the Daily star reported. Jenson Boggi, two, gave the prince the white romper suit as the two royals opened a new recovery ...

  • Daniel Vettori set for NZ Test return this week

    New Zealand spinner Daniel Vettori is set to return to action in the second Test against England this week after Bruce Martin was ruled out of the rest of the tour with a calf injury. Vettori has not played for the Black Caps for almost a year because of a hamstring injury and was left out of the squad for the two-Test series in England. But with Martin sidelined by the injury that prevented ...


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Bad Boys II

Bad Boys II

In terms of sheer loudness and crudity, its hard to top Bad Boys II, the latest offering from producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Michael Bay. Bay, perhaps trying to make up for having attempted an air of seriousness in 2001s bloated would-be epic Pearl Harbor, has gone back into full ADD mode, proving once again that hes never met a close-up or shaky camera movement that he did ... ...

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  • Retiring Fergie wins Manager of the Year award for a fourth time

    Sir Alex Ferguson has won the coveted 'Manager of the Year' award by the League Managers' Association (LMA) for a fourth time after guiding Manchester United to its 20th title. Ferguson is the only person to secure the award four times. In his final game in charge of United against West Brom, Freguson said he was happy that it was all over now, because it is hard work. The BBC quoted ...

  • Ian Bell to recover in time for second test against New Zealand

    England middle order batsman Ian Bell is expected to recover from tonsillitis and play against New Zealand in the second test match starting from Friday. Bell's illness got him a score of 31 runs for 133 balls during the second innings at Lord's, and England's medical team is confident that there will not be a relapse this time. The Independent reports that once Bell is fit, there won't be any ...

  • Open mic boss concerned over lack of local performers

    , Reporter A promoter who runs an open mic night in a Leytonstone pub is concerned that very few of the acts who take the stage are ever from the local area. Andy Thomas, who lives in Leyton and runs the 'Turn Off Your Television' live music and comedy evening said that of the 50 acts hosted recently only one came from Leytonstone and one came from Walthamstow. Despite ...

  • Head teacher praised by Ofsted wants school to be outstanding

    Lindsey Lampard with her pupils at Chingford C of E Infants School A head teacher praised by Ofsted for steering her school to a good inspection rating wants it to achieve outstanding next time. Chingford C of E Infants School in King's Road, Chingford, was awarded the improved result on its recent inspection after being deemed just satisfactory in 2011. And inspectors hailed ...

  • Richmond says no to Heathrow expansion

    United: Richmond was overwhelmingly against further expansion Almost 60,000 people voted in Richmond Council's Heathrow referendum and the majority were opposed to expansion, it was announced today. Both Richmond and Hillingdon held four-week ballot votes, which ended last week, in the hope of showing the Government people do want to see a third runway at the west London ...

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