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Eriksson agrees to Manchester City job - Sky TV
LONDON: Former England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has agreed in principle to become manager of Manchester City on a three-year contract, Sky Sports News reported yesterday.
The English Premier League club responded by noting the media speculation but said it did not plan to name a new coach until a 81.6 million pounds ($163.1 million) takeover bid by former Thai Premier Thaksin Shinawatra had been completed.
Thaksin said last week he expected to reveal more of his plans, including the club's next manager, once he had built up a 75 percent stake, via his UK Sports Investments bid vehicle.
City said it had sent the letter detailing Thaksin's offer to shareholders and revealed it was still holding talks with potential new managers.
Uruguay's Recoba doubtful for Copa opener
MERIDA, Venezuela: Uruguay forward Alvaro Recoba is doubtful for the opening Copa America match on Tuesday because of a muscular problem, a team spokesman said.
The Inter Milan player pulled up during a training session on Sunday with a problem in the back of his right leg.
"The doctors are optimistic that the problem will become favourable," said team spokesman Pablo Karslian. "But he will be doubtful until the last minute."
Uruguay, beaten semifinalists three years ago, kick off the Copa with a Group A match against Peru on Tuesday. Hosts Venezuela play Bolivia in San Cristobal immediately afterwards.
Montgomerie joins up with Casey's former caddie
LONDON: Eight-times European number one Colin Montgomerie is joining forces with Ryder Cup team mate Paul Casey's former caddie Craig Connolly.
The duo will work together for the first time at this week's French Open in Paris, Montgomerie's manager Guy Kinnings said on Monday.
It was not immediately clear how long Montgomerie and fellow Scot Connolly would be working together but the hope is it will be a full-time arrangement.
Connolly split up with world number 16 Casey after the Briton finished joint 10th in the US Open at Oakmont earlier this month.
Montgomerie and his long-time caddie Alastair McLean also decided to go their separate ways before the start of the US Open.
Pakistan's Inzamam tips Whatmore to get coaching slot
KARACHI: Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq on Monday gave his backing for Dav Whatmore to be appointed coach of the national team.
"He has a lot of experience and a strong coaching background like Bob (Woolmer) did. He appears most likely to be selected as coach," Inzamam said.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has short-listed three Australians - Whatmore, Geoff Lawson and Richard Done - for the coaching position which fell vacant after the untimely death of Woolmer during the World Cup in March.
All three candidates have visited Pakistan and have been interviewed by the board. They also met national team players last week.
(China Daily 06/27/2007 page23)
