Barr can dream of famous double

12:10am Monday 13th October 2008

The great diversity of the racing game was demonstrated amply at the weekend when a new Derby favourite emerged and a potential champion hurdler confirmed his status.

	Forward thinking Burley on the attack
	Sat 11 Oct 08
	George Burley has taken a sledgehammer to the stereotype that historically surrounds the Scotland national team. The full extent of the Scotland coach’s adventurous nature is expected to be unveiled at Hampden Park this afternoon.

Norway to give Iversen late fitness test

12:45am Saturday 11th October 2008

Age Hareide, the Norway manager, will give Steffen Iversen every chance of making today’s crucial 2010 World Cup qualifier against Scotland.

Captain Fletcher a humble servant

12:47am Saturday 11th October 2008

It is perhaps more a reflection of the prosperous era in which he operated rather than a judgement of his undoubted talent that Tommy Burns was only capped eight times for Scotland. As he prepares to earn his 40th international cap at the age of 24, Darren Fletcher acknowledges as much.

	Injury crisis dents Dutch qualification preparations
	12:46am Sat 11 Oct 08
	Bert van Marwijk, the Netherlands coach, admits his plans for today's World Cup qualifier against Iceland have been thrown into disarray following an injury crisis.

Van der Sar bemused by critics of midfielder

12:47am Saturday 11th October 2008

Edwin van der Sar has expressed astonishment at criticism of Darren Fletcher’s recent performances for Scotland and is convinced his he will be able to replicate his club form for his country at Hampden Park this afternoon.

Capello guarantees England will perform better than ever

12:49am Saturday 11th October 2008

Fabio Capello has promised England will produce their best home performance of his time in charge at Wembley this afternoon.

Smith expects Miller to make swift return to team

12:51am Saturday 11th October 2008

Kenny Miller could be fit for Rangers’ next game, Walter Smith has revealed. The striker pulled out of the Scotland squad for today’s qualifier with a hamstring injury but has had an injection which he hopes will clear up the problem.

Home victories imperative to keep the dream alive

12:12am Saturday 11th October 2008

The road to Murrayfield opened last night with the first round of pool matches of this season's Heineken Cup. It culminates with the final at the home of Scottish rugby next May which will be one of the highlights of the sporting calendar in Scotland.

Lineen takes injury blows on the chin ahead of must-win tie

12:14am Saturday 11th October 2008

Sean Lineen's irrepressible optimism was tested to the limit yesterday as he announced that neither Dan Parks nor Thom Evans will play in today's vital Heineken Cup opener in Newport.

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