Sportsday - Monday, 26 November as it happened

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1900: BBC Sports Personality list revealed
1308: Flood out of England v All Blacks
1202: West Ham vow to ban guilty fans
0944: Harry Redknapp warns QPR players
0845: FA probe chants by West Ham fans
England beat India by 10 wickets

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That is it from Sportsday for today. We will back at 0800 GMT on Tuesday, 27 November when we will have more reaction to the Sports Personality of the Year nominations. We will also build up to live text commentary of Harry Redknapp's first game in charge of QPR at Sunderland and another crucial game at the wrong end of the table between Aston Villa and Reading.
2100:

SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Here are the 12 nominations for Sports Personailty of the Year again:
Nicola Adams, Ben Ainslie, Jessica Ennis, Mo Farah, Katherine Grainger, Sir Chris Hoy, Rory McIIroy, Andy Murray, Ellie Simmonds, Sarah Storey, David Weir, Bradley Wiggins.
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Ryan Clarke on Twitter: "SPOTY list is pretty decent, you are never going to be able to please everyone so they have done well to please most."
Vee Davies on Twitter: "Must say... It's gonna be a hard choice for Sports Personality of the Year this year.... 12 great candidates!"
Steven Donn on Twitter: "Am I alone in thinking there's no need for #BBCSPOTY? To elevate one of these fantastic athletes over another is simply wrong, in my opinion."
Phil Harris on Twitter: "Amazing year, fierce competition. But no Laura Trott? Two Olympic and two world golds. Baffling."
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SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
You can watch BBC Sports Personality of the Year presenter Gary Lineker discuss this year's show, and explain the voting procedure after revealing the 12 contenders for the 2012 award.
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Simon Bell on Twitter: "After such a great year of British sport the #BBCSPOTY shortlist is very disappointing. I wanted to vote for Jonnie Peacock."
Matt Aloud on Twitter: "How on earth do you choose the winner of #BBCSPOTY this year! And no overpaid footballers nominated. HURRAH!"
Andy Schofield on Twitter: "World class golfers, tennis players, cyclists, Olympic and Paralympic heros, yet John Terry has been overlooked!"
Graeme Kynaston on Twitter: "How can you choose any one person over the others when each has put such effort into their success? All are equal in that regard."
2038:

BBC Radio 5 liveFOOTBALL
Former England striker Emile Heskey on his partnership with Michael Owen at Liverpool and the current role of forwards: "We had an understanding. He knew if I was going to flick the ball on. There aren't partnerships now. - it's loan strikers and one behind. You don't necessarily have to do much work - one up front means you're not involved that much."
2034:

FORMULA ONE
Jake Humphrey writes his final blog as the BBC's F1 presenter and explains why he is "leaving one of the greatest jobs in broadcasting".
2030:

BBC Radio 5 liveFOOTBALL
Stoke striker Michael Owen: "The biggest change is that full-backs are now attacking weapons and you've replaced them [in defence] with sitting midfielders."
2026:

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Scott Gardner on Twitter: "Female athlete of generation @v_pendleton; 9 World, 2 Olympic Gold not nominated #BBCSPOTY despite backing it up for 8 years! FLABBERGASTED!"
Richard Jones on Twitter: "Impressive list assembled for #BBCSPOTY. All worthy winners. All in all it's been a good sporting year."
Nico Morgan on Twitter: "How can double Gold medallists not get on the shortlist - that's bizarre!"
Chloe Kinton on Twitter: "Great #SPOTY line up! Surprised no nomination for Laura Trott after 2 golds, but great to see 5 women in the 12!"
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SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
In addition to the main award of Sports Personality of the Year there will also be awards for:
Team of the Year
Coach of the Year
Overseas Sports Personality of the Year
Young Sports Personality of the Year
Lifetime Achievement
Helen Rollason Award
Sports Unsung Hero
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SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
The 12 shortlisted contenders will now compete for the public vote on the night of the live show, presented by Sue Barker, Gary Lineker and Clare Balding on BBC One on Sunday 16 December, at 19.35GMT.
The public will be able to vote for their BBC Sports Personality of the Year by telephone; details of the numbers to vote on will be announced during the programme.
For voting criteria on all the Awards, further information and updates please visit bbc.co.uk/sportspersonality
2013:

BBC Radio 5 liveFOOTBALL
Michael Owen on when he found out he would be wearing the number seven shirt at Manchester United: "The manager [Sir Alex Ferguson] pulled a couple of us into office and said to me 'you should wear it - the number seven - responsibility'. He asked whether I wanted to. Unfortunately I didn't reach the heady heights of the Cantonas, Beckhams and Robsons. My first thought was "what will the fans think?" - but things like that don't faze me. I'm perfectly comfortable with pressure."
2010:

SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Director of BBC Sport Barbara Slater has revealed how the 2012 BBC Sports Personality of the Year shortlist was chosen.
2007:

BBC Radio 5 liveFOOTBALL
Stoke striker Michael Owen on BBC Radio 5 live talking about new QPR manager Harry Redknapp: "I think QPR have made the perfect appointment. They have been poor this year, but they have good players and I expect them to climb the table under Redknapp."
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Becky Hart on Twitter: "Shout out to Dujardin, Kenny and Trott too- clearly two golds were not enough this year!"
Alan Peppin on Twitter: "The shortlist for this years @BBCSPOTY must of been one of the hardest to choose as there was so many great performances.
Kane Calvin Twitter: "How is Poulter not in the #BBCSPOTY shortlist?! Without him Europe wouldn't have got anywhere near winning. A whole continent!!"
Thomas Read on Twitter: "Pleased to see a strong Paralympic presence, plus all but one have a London 2012 link."
2000:

SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Contender: Bradley Wiggins
Age: 32 Sport: Cycling
Became the first British man to win the Tour de France, and then went on to claim the fourth Olympic gold medal of his career.
Wiggins made the leader's yellow jersey his own from early on in Le Tour's gruelling 20-stage, 2,173-mile race. His victory in the men's time trial at London 2012 gave him a record-equalling seventh Olympic medal for a British sportsman.
What he said: "It had to be gold today or nothing. What's the point of seven medals if they're not the right colour?"
1958:

SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Contender: David Weir
Age: 33 Sport: Athletics
The wheelchair racer, nicknamed 'Weirwolf', won a clean sweep of four gold medals at his home Paralympics. He dominated the T54 category, winning the 800m, 1500m, 5,000m and marathon titles to give him a career total of 10 Paralympic medals.
Earlier in the year, he triumphed in the wheelchair race at the London Marathon for a record-equalling sixth time - matching Baroness Tanni Grey Thompson.
What he said: "In the marathon, people were howling as I went past and wearing 'Weirwolf' masks. It was just a great atmosphere."
1956:

SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Contender: Sarah Storey
Age: 35 Sport: Cycling
Storey's Paralympic career reached new heights in London as she added four cycling titles for a British record-equalling total of 11 gold medals.
Her overall total of 22 medals is as many as the Olympic record held by swimmer Michael Phelps and come from two sports. She previously won five golds in swimming before switching to cycling for the 2008 Games.
What she said: "I can't quite believe that I've been so lucky to win in my home country with my home crowd."
1954:

SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Contender: Ellie Simmonds
Age: 18 Sport: Swimming
Won two Paralympic swimming golds in London to add to the two titles she secured as a 14-year-old four years earlier.
Simmonds broke her own world record to win the SM6 200m individual medley final, just two days after gold in the S6 400m freestyle. She also won silver in the S6 100m freestyle and bronze in the S6 50m freestyle.
What she said: "The crowd going mental definitely pushes you on and gives you that home advantage you need."
1952:

SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Contender: Andy Murray
Age: 25 Sport: Tennis
Murray ended Britain's 76-year wait for a British major tennis champion with victory in an epic US Open final against Novak Djokovic.
Two months earlier, the Scot was beaten in the men's final at Wimbledon by Roger Federer, but reversed that result to win Olympic gold and also picked up a mixed doubles silver with partner Laura Robson.
What he said: "It is what I have been working towards for the last 10 years of my life. It means the world to me." [After winning the US Open]
1950:

SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Contender: Rory McIlroy
Age: 23 Sport: Golf
A stunning eight-shot victory at the US PGA Championship was the second Major of McIlroy's career and made him the youngest player to achieve that feat since Seve Ballesteros.
He then featured in Europe's Ryder Cup comeback victory over the United States and also topped the money lists on both sides of the Atlantic, to secure the world number one spot.
What he said: "I did want to go out there and prove a few people wrong."
1948:

SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Contender: Sir Chris Hoy
Age: 36 Sport: Cycling
Two cycling titles in London gave Hoy a British record six Olympic golds in all - one more than rowing great Sir Steve Redgrave.
Having won on the first night of the track cycling in the men's team sprint, Hoy's emotional triumph in the keirin was the perfect velodrome finale for Team GB.
What he said: "I can't put into words what it means to me. It's one of the greatest feelings I have ever had."
1946:

SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Contender: Katherine Grainger
Age: 37 Sport: Rowing
It was a case of fourth time lucky for Grainger as she finally gained an Olympic rowing gold medal after three silvers at successive Games.
She and Anna Watkins surged to victory in the final of the women's double sculls for their 23rd consecutive win. Grainger became the first female British athlete in any sport to win a medal at four successive Olympics.
What she said: "It's the people's medal. I've felt so many people behind me who have wanted it as much as I have".
1944:

SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Contender: Mo Farah
Age: 29 Sport: Athletics
Won golds on successive Saturday nights, becoming the first Briton - and only the seventh man in history - to win both the 5,000m and 10,000m at the same Olympic Games.
Farah, whose "Mobot" celebration was mimicked by sprint champion Usain Bolt, also became the first man to successfully defend the European 5,000m title. His wife Tania gave birth to twin girls just weeks after the Olympics finished.
What he said: "Those two medals are for my two girls that are coming. They're twins so there's one for each."
1942:

SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Contender: Jessica Ennis
Age: 26 Sport: Athletics
Set three personal bests in the seven events as she swept to gold in the Olympic heptathlon.
Her total of 6,955 points was 306 ahead of German silver medallist Lilli Schwarzkopf and victory kick-started a golden hour for British athletics with subsequent victories for long jumper Greg Rutherford and runner Mo Farah.
What she said: "The atmosphere when you walk into that Olympic Stadium, it's like someone gave you 10 cups of coffee. I was pumped up so much."
1940:

SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Contender: Ben Ainslie
Age: 35 Sport: Sailing
Clinched his fourth straight gold medal to become the most decorated Olympic sailor in history.
Ainslie, who also won a silver in 1996, was driven to success after the tactics of his rivals upset him and overtook Dane Paul Elvstrom's record of four golds that had stood since 1960.
What he said: "They've made me angry and you don't want to make me angry."
1938:

SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Contender: Nicola Adams
Age: 30 Sport: Boxing
The flyweight fought her way into the history books when she became the first woman to win an Olympic boxing title.
Despite two previous world championship final defeats by her opponent Ren Cancan, Adams overcame the Chinese fighter 16-7 in the gold medal bout.
What she said: "I just like being the normal Nikki Adams - walking the dog, doing day-to-day things. It's probably going to change but I'm going to try to stay like that."
1935:

SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
So here's the full list in a photo gallery format of this year's BBC Sports Personality of the Year contenders.
1932:

BBC Radio 5 liveFOOTBALL
On 5 live Sport the Monday Night Club with with Mark Chapman has just started. Stoke striker Michael Owen says: "[Chelsea interim manager] Rafael Benitez is defensive minded. We [while at Liverpool] played his Valencia team and never looked at so many blank faces. I couldn't find any space, the midfielders couldn't pass the ball. It was hard to find space against his team. I'm not sure where Chelsea are going if they're looking at [former Barcelona manager] Pep Guardiola as their end game - [both managers are] chalk and cheese."
1930:

SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
The shortlist for Sports Personality of the Year is now complete. Tell us your reaction to the 12 nominees via Twitter using the hashtags #BBCSportsday or #BBCSPOTY
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SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
The final four nominations are:
Mo Farah
Andy Murray
Sarah Storey
Katherine Grainger
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SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
The next four nominations are:
Sir Chris Hoy
Rory McIlroy
Nicola Adams
David Weir
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SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Gary Lineker adds: "It will get more impossible as the evening progresses, all four of those and the other eight and lots more have had unbelievably brilliant achievements.
"It's worth pointing out it will be the great British public that will decide on the night. What we've done this year we're not having any voting until we've seen all 12 candidates and I'm sure the public will be voting in their millions.
"It's at the Excel Arena [in London] this year 16,500 spectators this year it will be a massive celebration of sport right through the evening, a real good review first, a longer show than normal to try and cope with the magnitude of the year."
1908:

SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
The first four nominees for Sports Personality of the Year award are revealed:
Bradley Wiggins
Ben Ainslie
Ellie Simmonds
Jessica Ennis
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SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Presenter Gary Lineker says: "It's tough to get in the top 12, it's been an incredible sporting year, the Olympics was phenomenal and outside of that we've seen incredible achievements by so many.
We've extended it to 12 because it was such an incredible year and even that's not enough, we could have had 50!"
1900:

SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
The One Show has started on BBC One now and will reveal the shortlist soon.
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Pete Crellin on Twitter: "Wonder when a footballer will make the sports personality shortlist again, I'd say not in the next 3 years."
Kevin Bain on Twitter: "Looking forward to seeing the Sports Personality shortlist. Bradley Wiggins or Andy Murray to win, two massive wins in 1 year."
Nikki B on Twitter: "As long as @AinslieBen is there I'll be happy."
Richard Curtis on Twitter: "Wiggo for #SPOTY Not only did he win the TdF, he came back a week later to ride for Cav and then himself. A personality also."
1847:

FOOTBALL
There is a full schedule of Premier League football midweek and Match of the Day pundit Mark Lawrenson has made his predictions.
He takes on Croatian tennis star Goran Ivanisevic, who revealed he became a West Brom fan during the Baggies' 2004-05 'Great Escape' season.
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Christian Cordina on Twitter: "Andy Murray for #SPOTY. Olympic and Grand Slam Champion. Remarkable feat."
Darryl Coulter on Twitter: "if David Weir is not on the SPOTY shortlist you can have my TV license back. He is what 2012 was all about."
Jack Reynolds on Twitter: "David Moyes for #SPOTY dragged everton through some tough times."
Scott Frodsham on Twitter: "Frankel."
1833:

SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
The winner of this year's top award this year will be the 49th recipient. Here's a list of the previous 48 winners starting with Sir Chris Chataway in 1954 through to last year's winner Mark Cavendish.
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SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
BBC sport presenter and triple jump world record holder Jonathan Edwards on Twitter: "#spoty short list soon - easier to pick the winner than the top 12!"
1822:

SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
You can go behind the scenes with BBC Sports Personality of the Year presenters Sue Barker and Gary Lineker during a photo shoot for this year's show.
1818:

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Louis Peter Speight on Twitter: "David Weir has to feature prominently on the #SPOTY list surely. He deserves that kind of recognition."
Daniel Evans on Twitter: "Kevin Sinfield deserves a shot at #SPOTY but considering everything this year I doubt he'll be on the shortlist."
Jake Pedlingham on Twitter: "Has to be Bradley Wiggins for SPOTY, first British winner of The Tour and Olympic gold in one year, unprecedented."
Matt Elliott on Twitter: "I would love it if Roberto Di Matteo won coach of the year."
1813:

SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Don't forget, Gary Lineker will reveal the shortlist on BBC One's The One Show at 1900 GMT and we will have an extended Sportsday for all the reaction and a lowdown on the 12 nominees.
In the meantime, tell us who you think should make the shortlist via Twitter using the hashtag #BBCSportsday.
1810:

SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Olympic legend Sir Steve Redgrave sat on the panel to decide the SPOTY shortlist.
Before joining the panel, the rower said: "To limit it to 12, on the first time we've ever had a 12 as its normally a top 10, is going to be extremely difficult but it's great to have some athletes as part of the panel as well as some people from the BBC and some journalists."
Athlete Denise Lewis was also on the panel and added: "It's a real honour to be part of the Sports Personality judging team in such a huge year where there have been so many highlights and so many fantastic performances. The public expects an overwhelming top 12 and hopefully we'll get it right.
"There are a lot of great sportsmen and women that deserve to be in that top 12 that might just not make the cut."
1805:

FOOTBALL
Cardiff City manager Malky Mackay says he will not allow midfielder Peter Whittingham to leave the club during the January transfer window.
Several Premier League clubs are interested in the 28-year-old, but Mackay told BBC Radio Wales Sport: ""He's got to feel he's wanted here and is part of something that's growing here.
"He's a fantastic lad and he's someone that I think will play at the highest level no matter what but I want it to be with me."
1800:

FOOTBALL
Shakhtar Donetsk owner Rinat Akhmetov says it was "unacceptable" for Luiz Adriano to score an uncontested goal against Champions League opponent Nordsjaelland.
Akhmetov says the Ukrainian club is "deeply disappointed" with the incident last week in Denmark which is subject to a UEFA disciplinary hearing on Tuesday.
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Jim Calverley on Twitter: " I'm Backing Bradley Wiggins for #SPOTY and in a massive twist the #London2012 Volunteers for team of the year!"
David Southgate on Twitter: "Choosing the #SPOTY nominees should be easy, choosing the winner is a different thing altogether this year."
Ray Barrow on Twitter: "Shortlist of 12 tonight at 7pm. Only 12?? They shouldn't have a 123 after this years achievements."
Jake Waring on Twitter: "I can't believe no one has been even mentioning Carl Froch as a nominee for SPOTY?!!"
1750:

CANOEING
Olympic silver medallist Campbell Walsh announces his retirement.
The 35-year-old won silver in the K1 at the Athens Olympics in 2004 and competed at the 2008 Beijing Games but was not selected for this year's London event.
"I'd said for a few years that I would most likely retire at the end of 2012," said Walsh.
1746:

RUGBY UNION
Watch Ireland wing Craig Gilroy look back on his impressive try-scoring debut against Argentina at the Aviva Stadium.
The 21-year-old Ulster player scored a superb try early in Ireland's 46-24 victory over the Pumas.
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Mark Proctor on Twitter: "Got my top 12 choices for #BBCSPOTY ready, there are some I've left out who would win it any other year!"
Victoria Portsmouth on Twitter: "Wonder who's gonna win #BBCSPOTY I hope it's @andy_murray."
Richard Knight on Twitter: "Bradley Wiggins has to win it tour de france and olympic gold medal!"
David Lamb on Twitter: "Just tried to do a top 12 for #bbcspoty had 17 on list."
1733:

TENNIS
Former world number four Robin Soderling wants another crack at life on the ATP Tour but admits he may not win his battle with glandular fever, which has forced the Swede to miss the last one and a half years.
"In the past couple of months I had my best weeks and days, which gives me the hope, but I get setbacks and feel worse again," he said.
"Overall it's getting better but I'm not as desperate to come back any more tomorrow. I will give it a shot, of course, but I learned to live with the thought that maybe it will not be possible."
1729:

FOOTBALL
Norwich City report "racist" Twitter comments made after the Canaries' 1-1 draw with Everton.
It is understood the tweets were made after Sebastien Bassong scored a late equaliser at Goodison Park on Saturday.
1725:

SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
It is less than two hours until the shortlist is revealed for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year. It has been an extraordinary year but let us know who you think deserves to win the honour via Twitter with the hashtag #BBCSportsday.
1720:

FOOTBALL
West Ham say on their club website: "Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that five supporters were arrested during Sunday's match at White Hart Lane outside of the stadium for unrelated incidents and two more were cautioned for racially aggravated gesturing inside the ground."
In a statement, the club adds: "West Ham United will take the strongest possible action against any of their supporters, including enforcing life bans from the club, that are found guilty of behaviour which is categorically not condoned by West Ham United."
1714:

GET INVOLVED
You have been letting us know your favourite partnerships on Twitter via the hashtag #BBCsportsday.
Kushal Malde on Twitter: "Best strike partnership has to be Cole + Yorke ! which other duo won a team the Treble!?"
Harsukh Rabadia on Twitter: "How about Niall Quinn and Kevin Phillips for Sunderland?"
Raj Bhuna on Twitter: "Bull and Mutch simple. goal machine partnership."
Simon Aindow on Twitter: "Dalglish/Rush axis. End of, but I am biased. Keegan/Toshack weren't too shabby either."
1708:

BBC Radio 5 live
Meanwhile, there is a busy night on 5 live Sport with Mark Chapman from 19:00 GMT. The Monday Night Club features former England striker Michael Owen, who joins Robbie Savage and Ian McGarry in the studio to discuss football issues, and on the 20th anniversary of Eric Cantona signing for Manchester United, the current lack of established strike partnerships in the Premier League will be discussed.
1703:

SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
On BBC1 at 1900GMT tonight, Gary Lineker joins Matt Baker and Alex Jones on The One Show to exclusively reveal this year's nominations for the Sports Personality of the Year Award.
1657:

RUGBY UNION
Wales assistant coach Rob Howley condemns New Zealand forward Andrew Hore's behaviour as "an absolute disgrace" after he was involved in a flashpoint which left Wales lock Bradley Davies out of the autumn internationals.
The second-minute incident two days ago left Davies with severe concussion and no chance of being involved when Wales face Australia in Cardiff next weekend.
Howley said: "What Hore did has got no place on a rugby field as far as I am concerned. It was an absolute disgrace. He has been cited, and I am sure it won't be taken too lightly."
1655:

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Craig Parker on Twitter: "Best prem signing has to be Cristiano Ronaldo. 12.5 million goal machine sold on for 80 million."
Tom Crook on Twitter: "Best signing has to be Ronaldo, became the best player in the world, won champ league and gained United a £68M profit."
Debashish Sikdar on Twitter: "Why forget Cesc Fabregas. Came in as a 16 year old for free and left for man 30 million.May not have titles but truly classy."
1652:

FORMULA ONE
Lewis Hamilton joins Mercedes in the new year eager to show he is still a world championship contender.
He says: "Leaving McLaren is definitely tough, but I'm looking forward to next year.
"It's going to be something new, a new experience, and we'll see what happens.
"All I know is I'm going to give it absolutely everything and hope we can be competitive and that the future will be bright."
1648:

FOOTBALL
Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye undergoes groin surgery.
The Magpies confirm he went under the knife today to repair the damage which has sidelined him since the 1-0 defeat by West Ham on November 11.
1644:

RUGBY UNION
New Zealand assistant coach Ian Foster is wary of a wounded England.
Successive defeats to Australia and South Africa have left Stuart Lancaster's side facing an autumn whitewash
Foster says: "It's a dangerous time to be playing England. They will have targeted us and there's no better way for redemption when you've had a couple of defeats than to knock over a top team."
1639:

FOOTBALL
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez criticises a section of fans for failing to get fully behind Jordi Gomez before his match-winning hat-trick on Saturday.
The Spaniard completed a stunning treble in stoppage time as Latics claimed a dramatic 3-2 win over Reading.
Martinez says: "I was disappointed on Saturday, a little sector of the crowd couldn't wait until the final whistle to look back on his performance and then assess it."
1635:

RUGBY UNION
Ulster hooker Rory Best hopes to make his return from a neck injury in the Heineken Cup clash against Northampton at Franklin's Gardens on 7 December.
The Ireland forward has been sidelined since suffering ligament damage in last month's Pro12 win over the Dragons.
1631:

GET INVOLVED
Louis Peter Speight on Twitter: "Best PL signing? Has to be Henry, doesn't it? No player was so unexpectedly brilliant
Mark Hughes on Twitter: "Hyypia deserves a shout. £2.6m, went on to captain the team and he played 318 games over 10 years for Liverpool."
1626:

FOOTBALL
The FA confirm it is investigating reports of abusive chanting by West Ham fans aimed at their Spurs rivals on Sunday.
A statement says: "The FA Governance Department has contacted both clubs and will continue to make enquiries into the matter in the coming days."
1620:

FOOTBALL
Marco Polo del Nerohe, the vice president of the Brazilian football federation has been interrogated by police investigating financial crimes and the sale of confidential information.
He denies any wrongdoing and says the investigation has nothing to do with his position as a football official.
1616:

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Craig Barrass on Twitter: "Best Premier League signing Alan Shearer who epitomised English football."
Sophie Gayter on Twitter: "Best ever signing: Eric Cantona!! Cost Man Utd a little over a million pounds and was one of the best players to grace the PL."
Simon Frankcom on Twitter: "Bale has to be 1 of the best premier league signings, bought for 7 million now potentially worth over 40!"
1612:

FOOTBALL
Mark Clattenburg's return to the big time gradually continues. After reffing Southampton v Norwich on Wednesday, the Premier League announce he is in charge for Arsenal v Swansea on Saturday. Next up? Maybe a top of the table clash?
1610:

FOOTBALL
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger defends his decision to substitute in-form striker Olivier Giroud and keep England midfielder Jack Wilshere on the bench during Saturday's dour scoreless draw against Aston Villa.
He says: "Jack Wilshere has played three or four games in quick succession so I decided to give him a breather on Saturday.
"I took Olivier Giroud off towards the end of the game because he had given everything and was tired. Like Jack, he has played a number of games recently."
1605:

FOOTBALL
Andy Carroll hopes he can follow up his long awaited first West Ham goal by finding the net against Manchester United and Chelsea.
Carroll headed home Joey O'Brien's cross in Sunday's 3-1 defeat at Tottenham to end his 1,062-minute Barclays Premier League goal drought.
He says: "It was about time. I'm just grateful to have got off the mark and hopefully there will be more to come this week."
1601:

GET INVOLVED
Luke Benfield on Twitter: "Gary Ricketts and Danny Bacon, back in the glory days for Hucknall Town reaching the heights of the F.A. Trophy Final!"
Clive Keene on Twitter: "Most underrated partnership has to be Cottee & Heskey for Leicester back in the glory days! Brains and brawn!"
Chris Thompson on Twitter: "As a partnership Dean Ashton and Rob Hulse at #crewealex weren't bad!"
1554:

GET INVOLVED
We are still looking for your choices as the best Premier League signing. Tell us via Twitter using hashtag #bbcsportsday.
Toby Millington on Twitter: "Best signing ever has to be Thierry Henry, highest goals to games ratio if any player with 30+ PL goals says it all."
1550:

FOOTBALL
Skipper Adam Lallana believes Southampton are finally finding their feet in the Premier League.
He says: "We are adjusting to the standard and it is showing by the results we're getting.
"It is the first season for a lot of us in the top flight but we'll come to terms with it."
1545:

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Marco Jackson on Twitter: "I always thought Forster and Taylor of Brentford were amazing in the mid 90s."
Ben Couchman on Twitter: "It has to be Rush and Dalglish, winning every trophy they could."
Jordan Curran on Twitter: "Craig Brewster and Stevie Crawford at Dunfermline years ago in the SPL where a good partnership."
1538:

FOOTBALL
Jay Tabb demands Reading regroup immediately from their frustrating 3-2 stoppage time defeat at Wigan.
The Royals face Aston Villa on Tuesday.
Tabb said: "We were looking to get four or six points out of the two matches, but we'll try to take maximum points tomorrow."
1534:

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Paul Bates on Twitter: "Rhodes and Novak last season for the Terriers 57 goals between them and promotion."
Jonathan Maunders on Twitter: "For sheer effectiveness- Zamora and Gera destroyed defences home and abroad."
Glen on Twitter: "Best partnership was MacDougall /Boyer. Scored 28,53,50,33,31 together over 5 seasons at Bournemouth, Norwich and Southampton."
1529:

FOOTBALL
Petr Cech delivers a stark ultimatum to any Chelsea player opposed to Roman Abramovich's hiring and firing policy.
Cech says: "You adapt or you're out. It's as simple as that.
"You're here to play, you're here to do what the club and manager wants you to do. If you don't like it, you can leave."
1522:

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BBC Match of the Day commentator John Motson chooses his top-10 Premier League signings today.
Tell us who you think is the best Premier League signing on #bbcsportsday.
1518:

FOOTBALL
Manchester City midfielder James Milner feels the champions were missing only the killer touch as they were forced to settle for a goalless draw at Chelsea on Sunday.
The 26-year-old tells City TV: "Any time you come away from a ground like this, against the European champions, and end up being disappointed not to get a win is a positive thing."
1513:

FOOTBALL
Peter Schmeichel hails the mental fortitude that has allowed David de Gea to recover from his nightmare start at Manchester United.
Schmeichel says: "I admire David. I cannot remember anyone coming into Manchester United and being criticised the way he was.
"He was ridiculed every day. He was the subject of every debate in the media.
"Yet, he still went out there with a smile on his face and managed to dig himself out of it."
1509:

FOOTBALL
Tottenham forward Clint Dempsey thinks he is finally getting to grips with the task of filling the giant void left by Rafael van der Vaart's departure.
He says: "I've been frustrated with not getting on the ball, being in the game or affecting games, but I think I'm now starting to do a better job."
1505:

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Joel Hooper "I can't believe no one has mentioned Heskey and Owen, that partnership was lethal."
Steve@DiscontiNEWS on Twitter: "Mariner and Brazil... Will Ipswich ever see such glory days again?"
Rafeef El Jumaili on Twitter: "Has anyone mentioned the telepathic magic between Torres and Gerrard? What a joy to watch."
1500:

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Sam Whyte on Twitter: "One of the best partnerships I've seen is Ellington + Roberts in Wigan's 04/05 promotion season, unplayable at times."
StanchionLover on Twitter: "Why is everybody forgetting David Graham and Martin Gritton in Torquay United's epic 2003-4 automatic promotion?"
Josh Alexander Lines on Twitter: "Didier Drogba and Didier Drogba...didn't need anyone else."
BBC Radio 5 live
Mark Chapman is your host for 5 live Sport tonight at 19:00 GMT. Former England international Michael Owen joins the Monday Night Club team, and also in the studio are Robbie Savage and Ian McGarry.
There is Formula 1 and rugby union, and at 21:30 GMT another episode of Tuffers and Vaughan as England's victory over India is assessed.
1451:

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Dave McAlister on Twitter: "Best striker partnerships I ever saw? Mark Bright/Ian Wright at Crystal Palace and Keith Wright/Tommy Coyne at Dundee."
David Sanford on Twitter: "What about the Mac attack at Posh. With Mackail-Smith and McLean."
Matt Warner on Twitter: "Could be Eastwood and goater for Southend."
1447:

FORMULA ONE
Fernando Alonso calls on Ferrari to find more speed next season
The double world champion narrowly lost out to Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel in this year's title race.
He says: "For the future we need to improve the car. We have the best team in terms of approaching and preparing for the races, we've had zero mechanical problems this season, and we've had good pitstops, good starts, good strategy, but we were too slow.
1441:

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A bit of a Scottish flavour to your answers as we debate the best strike partnerships in football. Tell us your views on #bbcsportsday.
Steven Dougan "I know we're doing partnerships but how about a trio? Hartson, Sutton and Larsson for Celtic. Lethal."
Euan Gregor on Twitter: Hearts John Robertson and Sandy Clark were superb in their 1985/86 nearly year and hardly missed a game!"
Ex-England, Liverpool, Real Madrid and Manchester United frontman Michael Owen will discuss the dearth of genuine strike partnerships when he appears on this week's edition of Radio 5 live's Monday Night Club.
1435:

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Last summer's runners-up Somerset begin their campaign against Durham at Chester-le-Street on 10 April and then head south to take on Surrey,
Find out who your county plays first up on the BBC Sport website.
1430:

CRICKET
With England winning in India, it's the perfect time for the ECB to reveal the fixtures for next season.
Division One champions Warwickshire start their title defence by facing newly promoted Derbyshire at Edgbaston on Wednesday 10 April.
1429:

FOOTBALL
Sir Alex Ferguson confirms Brazilian midfielder Anderson is going to start in the clash against West Ham United on Wednesday.
Anderson came on as a sub and played a key part in Saturday's 3-1 defeat of QPR.
Ferguson said: "I thought his performance was outstanding. He took the game by the scruff of the neck and he was so positive and determined in his play that he picks himself on Wednesday."
1423:

FOOTBALL
BBC Sport's Mark Tulip, reports that Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill dismisses the Twitter rumours that he'd offered to resign.
Sunderland lost 4-2 to West Brom at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.
1420:

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Mick Spires "Anyone mentioned Wright and Bright yet? Both Palace legends."
Grant Bather "Got to be Mendonca and Hunt #CAFC."
1416:

RUGBY UNION
Wales prop Aaron Jarvis is out of Saturday's Test match against Australia after suffering a knee ligament injury in the 33-10 defeat against New Zealand.
1412:

FORMULA ONE
Sebastian Vettel dampens speculation he is about to jump ship from Red Bull and join Ferrari in 2014.
The newly crowned F1 champion says: "I'm very happy with what we have achieved so far and I don't think this story is over yet.
"I'm very happy and extremely committed to give everything I have, also in the next years when I'm with them."
1408:

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Chris Smith on Twitter: "Best partnership Jamie cureton and Martin butler in 00-01 60 goals between them took Reading to the playoffs."
Kevin Goodwin on Twitter: "Andy Keogh and Billy Sharp at Scunthorpe has to have a mention. Can't think of a better Football League striking partnership."
1404:

RUGBY UNION
Coach Stuart Lancaster promises fly-half Freddie Burns a taste of international rugby after calling him up to the England squad to replace the injured Toby Flood for Saturday's game against New Zealand.
He says: "Toby won't be fit for the weekend so Freddie Burns has come in and it doesn't take a rocket scientist to work out he will play some part in the squad."
1358:

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Jordan on Twitter: "Coventry's strike partnership of Dublin and Huckerby provided some happy memories for the Sky Blues."
Thom on Twitter: "Dean Saunders and Dalian Atkinson... Big Ron's 3-1 league cup final in '94."
1357:

FOOTBALL
The remainder of the statement from the Board of Deputies of British Jews:
"Events at White Hart Lane yesterday and comments on Saturday by the Scunthorpe United manager describing his team's defending as being "as bad as the Holocaust" confirm that this phenomenon is not confined to the Continent.
"Clearly there is either a lack of understanding or a lack of compassion within some sections of the British football world about these issues; a lack of understanding or compassion which needs to be addressed. We will be writing to the Football Association to urge them to punish those responsible for these chants and to take further steps to rid our national game of these slurs."
1356:

FOOTBALL
The Board of Deputies of British Jews issues a statement following the chants by West Ham fans at Tottenham yesterday:
"Anti-semitism has no place in football or society in general. For football fans to use Holocaust imagery and chants glorifying Adolf Hitler is grossly offensive to the Jewish community and is a stain upon the character of British football.
"This in the same week that Tottenham fans were attacked in Rome in an apparently anti-semitic attack."
1351:

FOOTBALL
Tonight's Ryman Premier League match between Wealdstone and Bury Town is a victim of the weather, postponed because of a waterlogged pitch.
1345:

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Mark Halliwell on Twitter: "Luther Blissett and Ross Jenkins fired Watford up the leagues in the late 70s and early 80s."
Oli Haydon on Twitter: "Best Strike Partnership I've seen, Crouch/Defoe (Little & Large) at Pompey. Could only dream of something like that today."
Jason O'Neill on Twitter: "McAvennie and Cottee, best partnership in Hammers history."
1342:

HORSE RACING
BBC Sport's Cornelius Lysaght on Twitter: "#Racingweather: Uttoxeter (Thurs) now all hurdles programme; Taunton (Thurs) more hopeful if (better) forecast correct."
1337:

FOOTBALL
Former Tottenham playmaker Rafael van der Vaart will be sidelined for at least three weeks after tearing a muscle in Hamburg's 2-0 defeat by Fortuna Dusseldorf at the weekend.
1330:

FOOTBALL
A reminder that BBC commentator John Motson has chosen his top-10 Premier League signings in a special article for the BBC website.
Jonny Williams on Twitter is not happy with one omission: "Can't believe Ole Solskjaer didn't make Motty's top 10. £1.5million, 11 years of service, countless huge game changing goals."
1325:

FORMULA 1
Former BMW Sauber team principal Mario Theissen, who gave Sebastian Vettel his Formula 1 debut in 2007, believes the German can go on to match Michael Schumacher's record haul of seven world titles after winning his third in Brazil.
"He certainly has a chance," Theissen tells the BBC Sport website. "Anything can happen. He is one of the very few big names. If everything goes well, Sebastian has got another 10 years ahead of him."
1323:

FOOTBALL
The chairman of the Society of Black Lawyers, Peter Herbert, says the controversial chants from a section of West Ham fans at Tottenham yesterday have been reported to the police.
1314:

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Hamish Jones on Twitter: "Simon Stainrod and Sam McGivern for Falkirk 90/91 romped the 1st division title +40 goals 'each one better than the last'".
1311:

FOOTBALL
St Mirren manager Danny Lennon will choose from an unchanged squad for tomorrow night's league match with Ross County. The Buddies claimed their first win in seven games with a 3-1 victory over Dundee United at the weekend.
1308:

RUGBY UNION
BBC Sport's Alistair Eykyn: "England coach Stuart Lancaster has confirmed that Toby Flood will not play any part of the match against New Zealand on Saturday after the fly-half injured his toe against South Africa.
"It means Owen Farrell is likely to start at number ten, and Gloucester's Freddie Burns is expected to be on the bench."
1305:

RUGBY UNION
Wales prop Aaron Jarvis is ruled out of Saturday's match against Australia in Cardiff due to a knee ligament injury.
1305:

FOOTBALL
Aston Villa's Brett Holman believes Saturday's goalless draw with Arsenal can lift the team, after they slipped into the bottom three with Southampton's victory over Newcastle yesterday.
Asked how much of a talking point the relegation zone was he says: "Not at all really. Everyone knows about it but we never really spoke about it in the dressing room. It's still early doors. Obviously, everyone knows what situation we are in. We need to grit our teeth, get stuck in and do things correctly."
1258:

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Duncan on Twitter: "Ronaldo & Rooney were deadly on the counter-attack for Man Utd. Just ask Arsenal fans."
Hugh Wright on Twitter: "Best strike partnership - in terms of pure joy to watch it has to be Bergkamp and Henry. Poetry."
1254:

SPORTS PERSONALITY
BBC Sport's Gary Lineker on Twitter ahead of tonight's unveiling of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year shortlist, which you can see on BBC One's The One Show from 19:00 GMT.
"Had a glimpse of the 12. Sworn to secrecy but I can assure you women do feature this year."
1251:

FOOTBALL
Barnsley boss Keith Hill says his side are being punished for a series of mistakes. The Tykes lost 2-1 at home to Cardiff on Saturday and have not won since 20 October.
Hill told BBC Radio Sheffield: "I was reasonably happy with the performance on Saturday. We've played against top of the league and the result was marginal. There's just certain parts of our game that are letting us down week in, week out and you can't legislate for that. Last game it was set pieces and the week before it was being too expansive."
1248:

CRICKET
Australia captain Michael Clarke moves to the top of the ICC Test batting rankings after his fourth double century of the calendar year in the second Test with South Africa last week.
1246:

BBC Radio 5 live
A busy night on 5 live Sport with Mark Chapman from 19:00 GMT. The Monday Night Club features former England striker Michael Owen, who joins Robbie Savage and Ian McGarry in the studio to discuss football issues, and on the 20th anniversary of Eric Cantona signing for Manchester United, the current lack of established strike partnerships in the Premier League will be discussed.
There will be Formula 1 and rugby union, while Tuffers and Vaughan from 21:30 will analyse England's impressive 10-wicket victory over India.
1229:

HORSE RACING
BBC Sport's Cornelius Lysaght on Twitter: "It's like election night with weather news pouring in: acting returning officer, #Wetherby (clerk of course) has declared Wed fixture OFF."
1228:

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Ian Hardacre on Twitter: "Mainly the large reason for the downfall of partnerships upfront is due to the increased use of the 4-2-3-1 formation."
1226:

FOOTBALL
Veteran BBC commentator John Motson has seen some things in his time, and in a special article for the BBC website he reveals his top-10 signings in the history of the Premier League. Find out in which order he puts Thierry Henry, Eric Cantona, Cristiano Ronaldo and other stars from the top flight.
1222:

FOOTBALL
More from the West Ham statement: "West Ham United will take the strongest possible action against any of their supporters, including enforcing life bans from the club, that are found guilty of behaviour which is categorically not condoned by West Ham United.
"During the 46 games in the Championship last season, West Ham United had zero arrests for racism or violence, so while we are surprised to see such reports today, we will examine any available evidence of such conduct thoroughly and take the appropriate action."
1221:

FOOTBALL
West Ham's statement in response to accusations of inappropriate chanting at Tottenham yesterday:
"West Ham United are in contact with Tottenham Hotspur to assist them with their investigation into the conduct of a small number of supporters and alleged inappropriate chanting during yesterday's match at White Hart Lane."
1208:

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Lee Meloy on Twitter: "Can't look much further than Shearer + Sutton taking Blackburn to the league title in 95. SAS!"
Daniel Cocks-Moran on Twitter: "Romario and Bebeto in USA 94, not the tallest, but lethal!"
Alexander Prowse on Twitter: "What about JF Hasselbaink and Eidur Gudjohnsen at Chelsea? Great pairing that complemented each other, scored hatfuls!"
1204:

RUGBY UNION
Australia lock Sitaleki Timani could miss Saturday's match against Wales in Cardiff after being cited for striking an opponent in the narrow 22-19 victory over Italy in Florence on Saturday.
1202:

FOOTBALL
West Ham insist they will take the "strongest possible action" against any supporters found guilty of inappropriate chanting during yesterday's defeat against Tottenham at White Hart Lane, including the enforcement of life bans.
1200:

FOOTBALL
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew admits he is facing his biggest challenge at the club since replacing Chris Hughton in December 2010.
"For sure - there's no doubt about that," says Pardew, whose team lie 14th after only six points from a possible 24. "We are really having to fight. We have got players, let's be honest, who aren't playing as well as we know they can. We are struggling for a bit of confidence."
1157:

CRICKET
Bad light has brought an early close to day two of the second Test in Colombo. Hosts Sri Lanka, who lead the two-match series 1-0, had been 12-3 in reply to New Zealand's 412, skipper Mahela Jayawardene departing for only four, but recovered slightly to 43-3.
1150:

FOOTBALL
Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has been disqualified from driving less than a fortnight after his luxury car was removed from the road because he could not provide a full UK driving license.
Today Lancaster magistrates imposed an interim ban for a separate matter in which the Argentine, who did not attend the hearing, failed to provide information when his car was clocked speeding in Morecambe in March.
1140:

FOOTBALL
QPR boss Harry Redknapp confirms his long-term assistants Kevin Bond and Joe Jordan are close to agreeing deals to join him at Loftus Road.
Asked about the scale of his task with QPR in comparison to his roles at Portsmouth and Tottenham Redknapp said: "We mustn't kid ourselves. This is much tougher than those two jobs in my opinion, but I'm optimistic we can pull it off."
1131:

FOOTBALL
The AS website speculates on the future of Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho, suggesting that "the Portuguese could go at the end of the season, since he is dragging his feet on planning the next campaign". The report notes that at this time in the last two years, Mourinho had already planned the pre-season programme, but no such arrangements have yet been made for the coming year.
1120:

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We're asking who you think formed the best strike partnership, a subject that will be among those discussed by special guest Michael Owen on 5 live tonight from 19:00 GMT. Please keep your suggestions coming in via the Twitter hashtag #bbcsportsday
AJ Morley on Twitter: "Best partnership.... Currently Messi and anybody who gives him the ball for Barcelona."
Darren Giles on Twitter: "How has nobody mentioned Ronaldo and Raul at Madrid? At the time the best two strikers on earth."
1113:

CRICKET
Australia skipper Michael Clarke backs former captain Ricky Ponting to regain form in the third Test with South Africa in Perth starting on Friday, despite only 20 runs in the first two matches.
"I see him scoring a triple hundred in Perth in the first innings," Clarke says. "I have no doubt that he will go on to make a big score. He knows how to make big hundreds and he's still as good a player under pressure as anybody in that changing room."
1058:

FOOTBALL
Stoke captain Ryan Shawcross is poised to commit himself to the Potters for the next six years. The long-term contract, which would keep him at the club into his 30s, is understood to be very close to being signed, with confirmation expected in the next day or two, according to the Press Association.
1056:

FOOTBALL
Real Madrid's 1-0 defeat to Real Betis on Saturday left coach Jose Mourinho in a foul mood, sparking an outburst which spared no-one, according to Spanish sport newspaper Marca. "He slammed his players for their poor performance, the club for refusing to provide him with a spokesperson, Barcelona for supposedly manipulating the fixture list and the referee for "the penalty not given and Benzema's incorrectly disallowed goal," the paper said.
1051:

FOOTBALL
Harry Redknapp should be able to call on Queens Park Rangers captain Park Ji-sung for his first game in charge at Sunderland on Tuesday. Park failed to recover from a knee problem in time for Saturday's defeat at former club Manchester United but is expected to be in contention for the trip to the Stadium of Light.
Jose Bosingwa is thought to have recovered from the virus that ruled him out at the weekend but strikers Bobby Zamora (hip) and Andrew Johnson (knee) are out.
1047:

FOOTBALL
Dundee United winger Gary Mackay-Steven has been ruled out for at least a month with a fractured hand, manager Peter Houston has confirmed. The 23-year-old has scored three times in six appearances since returning from a knee injury.
1045:

RUGBY UNION
Australia forward Sitaleki Timani has been cited for allegedly striking an opponent during Saturday's Test match against Italy in Florence, the Six Nations committee announce. Australia saw Timani's fellow second-row Rob Simmons receive an eight week suspension earlier this month after he was cited for a dangerous tackle against France.
1042:

Jonathan Agnew, BBC Test Match SpecialCRICKET
"When you take into account England's record against spin bowling this year, the heavy defeat in Ahmedabad, the absence of one of their leading batsmen in Ian Bell and the fact that they lost the toss on a pitch specifically prepared to put them at a disadvantage, it really was a remarkable triumph.
"After watching England so ruthlessly tear up the script, India will be asking themselves several serious questions about how they managed to lose that Test match."
1039:

CRICKET
New Zealand reach 396-8 at tea on the second day of the second and final test against Sri Lanka.
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Radio 5 live's Monday Night Club will debate the demise of the strike partnership in football. Former England and Manchester United striker Michael Owen will be joining the discussion from 1900 GMT. In the meantime, let us know your favourite strike pairing using the hashtag #bbcsportsday
Peanut on Twitter: "Gary Lineker started the conversation so look no further than his 63 goal partnership with Graeme Sharp at Everton in 85/86."
Bernie Maginn on Twitter: "Greatest partnership has to be Toshack & Keegan and the other bloke ... what was his name? ... oh yes ... GOAL!"
Alan Wilkinson on Twitter: "How about Warboys & Bannister, Bristol Rovers, 1974? 'Smash & Grab' they were called."
1025:

RUGBY UNION
Current Scotland attack coach Scott Johnson should be appointed interim head coach after Andy Robinson's exit, former wing Kenny Logan tells BBC Scotland. Logan believes that Scottish Rugby should then look to appoint Nick Mallett or Jake White.
Robinson ended his three-and-a-half reign after the defeat by Tonga, their 10th in 13 Tests.
1021:

CRICKET
BBC Sport's Kevin Howells on Twitter: "Don't forget amongst all the Joy of Mumbai today - County Fixtures are out - 2.30 this afternoon."
1010:

FOOTBALL
QPR FC on Twitter: "Harry: 'Joey's (Barton) on loan for the season, so we can't bring him back.'
1007:

RUGBY LEAGUE
Championship Grand Final winners Sheffield will kick off the defence of their title in the opening fixture of a new-look division on 31 January, when they head to Halifax.
Elsewhere, Featherstone host Leigh, John Kear's Batley face Keighley and Championship One winners Doncaster will play Dewsbury. York head to Whitehaven, Hunslet meet Barrow and Swinton take on Workington in the other fixtures.
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Chinmay S Barhale on Twitter: "It would be Yorke and Cole to start and Sheringham and Solskjaer from the bench."
footballuncut on Twitter: "Greatest partnership? Go to the records and look up Jeff Astle & Tony Brown then count the caps they got and shake your head."
Leo on Twitter: "Has to be Bull and Mutch - 111 goals between them in 2 seasons. Say no more."
Radio 5 live's Monday Night Club, which features Michael Owen, will debate the dearth of genuine strike partnerships from 1900 GMT. Let us know your all time favourite striker partnership using the hashtag #bbcsportsday
0951:

FOOTBALL
More from Harry Redknapp: "QPR is my team now, my grandkids are all getting QPR kits this week. I want to keep QPR in the Premier League. If the players try as hard as me, we will be successful.
"There are nice people who own this club who deserve success. They spent money in the summer and have invested in the club, and that for me was important. When I met them, I knew what I was coming to. I think they found it very hard to let Mark (Hughes) go, that is for sure.
"I was very close to the Ukraine. It was a fantastic offer and I had meetings with them in London, it was a great chance for me but this came up and I decided the Premier League was where I wanted to be. If this had not come up on Friday, I would have taken the (Ukraine) job on a four-year deal."
0947:

FOOTBALL
Harry Redknapp on reports that David Beckham could sign for Queens Park Rangers: "I got a lovely text from David - not talking about coming but wishing me the best. He is a top professional but I have never discussed the chances of him coming.
"I have not discussed any players with the chairman at this moment. What happens in January is way off."
0944:

FOOTBALL
Harry Redknapp makes it clear exactly what he expects from his Queens Park Rangers players: "We have to do better to have a chance of getting out of this mess.
"It is going to be full on for everybody, I need people who work. I learnt at school you work hard and run about, if they put in that effort we have a chance of surviving. If they don't I will find 11 players who do."
0941:

FOOTBALL
More from new Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp: "The players are all upbeat. They have got to realise they are in this position as they have not really performed.
"They have got to perform better. Mark (Hughes) has been unfortunate to lose his job, and the players have to take responsibility for their performances. They have to get us out of this. I feel there is enough ability to climb the table.
"We'll be interested in a couple of loans if they become available but there won't be wholesale spending in the January transfer window."
0938:

FOOTBALL
Harry Redknapp on the challenge his faces at Queens Park Rangers: "I know the players and it shouldn't be too much of a problem to sort the team out. I will look at the players individually and it is a case of trying to find the best team out of the group. We need some results quickly."
0935:

FOOTBALL
Harry Redknapp's news conference at Queens Park Rangers has started. "It's a tough challenge but it is a job I'm very much looking forward to."
0933:

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India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on his team's 10-wicket defeat to England in the second Test: "For most part of the game we were outplayed. Monty bowled really well, the pace at which he was bowling made it really uncomfortable. He was the major difference.
"Our spinners could have tried to bring their batsmen on to the front foot a little more. A target of 200 would have been decent, whether we would have won with that, we will never know."
0930:

BOXING
BBC Sport's Ben Dirs was at the Manchester Arena to witness Ricky Hatton's return to the ring end in a devastating defeat.
In his latest blog, Dirs writes: "Ricky Hatton, the fighter, gone. Now it is time to celebrate one of the most remarkable careers in British sport. Not the greatest fighter this country has ever produced, but perhaps the most loved. There is only one Ricky Hatton, we will never see his like again."
0924:

FOOTBALL
Harry Redknapp's news conference at Queens Park Rangers has been delayed for around 15-20 minutes. We will have all the latest from Loftus Road as the London strugglers officially introduce their new manager.
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Stuart Chaplin on Twitter: "Greatest strike partnership has to be Shearer and Sheringham for England! Great memories of #euro96."
Richard Taylor on Twitter: "I'll probably never see a more effective partnership in football than McCoist and Hateley. Those were the days."
Enrico Snell on Twitter: "Where do I start? Collymore+Fowler Yorke+Cole Ekoku+Sutton Sutton+Gallacher Torres+Gerrard Ferdinand+Shearer. Can't decide."
Radio 5 live's Monday Night Club, which features Michael Owen, will debate the dearth of genuine strike partnerships from 1900 GMT. Let us know your all time favourite striker partnership using the hashtag #bbcsportsday
0912:

CRICKET
The Indian media have commented with bitterness on England's 10-wicket win in the second Test, with some blaming poor tactics and the state of the pitch for the defeat. Newspapers, websites and TV channels who reported with huge enthusiasm and congratulatory headlines after the win in the first Test have found their spirits dampened, reports BBC Monitoring.
Popular cricket website cricketnext.com website's headline read: "England thrash India to level series"; The Times of India said: "England humiliate India with 10-wicket win, level series 1-1"; Hindustan Times commented: "Spin track ploy backfires, India lose to England by 10 wickets"; Hindi newspaper Amar Ujala said: "India's revenge dream off track"; Hindi news channel Aaj Tak's sports anchor called the defeat "shameful".
0909:

FORMULA 1
BBC Sport's chief F1 writer Andrew Benson on Sebastian Vettel's world title: "The 25-year-old German has driven a superb season. He has made relatively few mistakes, won races when he has had the best car and delivered solid points when he has not. And in Brazil he kept his cool under the most extreme of tests." Read more of Benson's latest blog from Sao Paulo.
0900:

CRICKET
Former India captain Rahul Dravid, BBC Test Match Special, on England's 10-wicket victory in Mumbai: "Everything was supposed to be in India's favour, so credit to England, who has played beautifully. I can't speak more highly of Alastair Cook, who has batted beautifully and picked his team up after such a big defeat in Ahmedabad.
"India will take heart from the fact that there is still two matches to go and it is really set up to be a great series."
HORSE RACING
BBC Sport's Cornelius Lysaght on Twitter: "#Racing #inspections: #Lingfield, (Tues), #Fontwell, #Wetherby (Wed); concerns at #Taunton, #Uttoxeter (Thurs). #Southwell (Wed) now off but talks underway to switch."
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So do England change a winning side for the third Test against India which begins on 5 December?
Former England captain Geoffrey Boycott thinks so. "Bell will come back and it will come down to Bairstow or Patel. There's a question mark over Broad. He's not played a part in two Tests. Can he pick himself up and bowl like we know he can? They can't just pick him because he's a number eight batsman. They want a proper bowler."
Let us know what you think using the hashtag #bbcsportsday
0845:

FOOTBALL
The Football Association plans to examine reports of abusive chanting by West Ham fans aimed at Tottenham before deciding whether to launch an investigation. It is alleged a section of the away support made anti-Semitic taunts and chanted about the stabbing of Spurs fans in Rome last week.
An FA spokesman said reports from match officials and delegates will be assessed before deciding on any action. The allegations overshadowed Tottenham's 3-1 win on Sunday.
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There's been a great response to your favourite football strike partnerships. Keep them coming using the hashtag #bbcsportsday
Josh Hobbs on Twitter: "Alan Smith and Mark Viduka at Leeds. Smithy nipping at defenders, Viduka's lethal finishing. Those were the days."
Ollie on Twitter: "Best strike partnership? Henry and Bergkamp, surely?"
Matt on Twitter: "Phillips and Quinn. Power, technique, finishing. Surely the best loved strike partnership in Sunderland history."
0836:

CRICKET
A superb unbeaten hundred by debutant Francois du Plessis helps South Africa secure an unlikely draw in the second Test against Australia in Adelaide. Man of the match Du Plessis, playing in place of the injured JP Duminy, was 110 not out at the stumps - from 376 balls in over seven and a half hours at the crease.
Resuming on 77-4 with a 430 victory target, South Africa made it clear their ambitions were limited to a draw as Du Plessis and AB de Villiers scored just 49 runs for the loss of no wickets before lunch. The third Test in Perth starts on 30 November with the series all square.
0831:

CRICKET
Man of the match Kevin Pietersen on England's 10-wicket win over India: "Now that we've won, that hundred is at the top for me. Panesar and Swann were outstanding in the second innings and Cookie is a magnificent cricketer. What a difference a week makes."
On his problems of the past six months: "Thanks to the guys in the dressing room for sorting everything out, every day you put on an England shirt is special. It was a brilliant team performance, and this accolade goes to the team."
0826:

RUGBY UNION
Australia have called up uncapped half-back Brendan McKibbin for the final match of their European tour against Wales in Cardiff on 1 December. Brett Sheehan limped off with an ankle problem in the opening half of Australia's 22-19 victory over Italy in Florence on Saturday.
0822:

Phil McNulty, BBC SportFOOTBALL
Rafael Benitez insists he will silence the hostility from Chelsea's fans after he received an angry welcome before and during his first game in charge, a 0-0 draw with Manchester City. BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty, who was at Stamford Bridge to witness the Spaniard's opening game on Sunday, is not convinced.
In his latest blog, McNulty writes: "When a manager is not even given the first minute of his first game before being loudly and viciously acquainted with the disapproval of his own supporters, it is hard to see what he can actually do to win them over even before he tries to convince Abramovich to ditch the word "interim" from his title."
0815:

Geoffrey Boycott, BBC Test Match SpecialCRICKET
"People say England are not great, and there is truth in that. Two people got hundreds but most of the others got out cheaply. I think India got lulled into thinking England were poor in Ahmedabad. They thought, 'the more it turns then quicker we'll beat them'. But the worse a pitch, the more it seams or spins, it levels the sides up. My goodness, how [well] Monty has bowled."
0812:

GET INVOLVED
Former England, Liverpool, Real Madrid and Manchester United forward Michael Owen is on Radio 5 live's Monday Night Club at 1900 GMT today debating the dearth of genuine strike partnerships.
A growing number of managers have attempted to do without a traditional centre-forward, with former England and Tottenham forward Gary Lineker taking to Twitter to bemoan a "dying breed" under the hashtag #prayforstrikers.
With that in mind, we want your favourite strike patnerships - both past and present. From Kenny Dalglish and Ian Rush at Liverpool to Steve Bull and Andy Mutch at Wolves, let us know your favourite strike partnership using the hashtag #bbcsportsday
0808:

CRICKET
England captain Alastair Cook praises his side's spirit after a 10-wicket victory over India in Mumbai to level the four-match series: "It was a tough week at Ahmedabad but the character we've shown this week has been fantastic.
"It was an important toss, but the way we bowled on the first day was fantastic, then Kevin took the game away from them. It was a great innings to watch from the other end. The way Swanny and Monty bowled in the India second innings was a brilliant performance. We get amazing support everywhere we go and to see so many English fans here means a lot."
0804:

LATEST GOSSIP
We start with three pieces from Monday's BBC football gossip column.
Everton will step up the search for a new goalkeeper after manager David Moyes reveals a lack of competition is harming 33-year-old Tim Howard's form. (Daily Mail)
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has told striker Darren Bent, 28, he has to accept being a squad player, possibly signalling the end of the England international's career at Villa Park. (Daily Mirror)
The release of Tottenham's annual financial figures will reveal the club spend £1m less per week on wages than north London rivals Arsenal. (Sun)
0800:

SPORTSDAY
Good morning and welcome to a new week of Sportsday live.
And what a start to the week, with England wrapping up a memorable 10-wicket victory over India in the second Test to level the four-match series. We have all the reaction from Mumbai while we bring you news from Loftus Road where Harry Redknapp is being officially introduced as the new manager of Queens Park Rangers.
There is also reaction from Sebastian Vettel winning a third consecutive Formula 1 world drivers' title plus all the breaking sports news.