World & UK Sport for 22 December 2009

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Flintoff on road to recovery Dec 22 2009

England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff expects to resume batting in the new year as he continues his recovery from surgery.Read

Levein agrees deal in principle Dec 22 2009

Craig Levein has agreed a deal in principle to become Scotland manager and is set to be officially unveiled on Wednesday, Press Association Sport understands.Read

Wenger: Van Persie could miss season Dec 22 2009

Arsene Wenger has admitted he has almost written off the idea of Robin van Persie playing again this season as the striker could be out until May with an ankle injury.Read

Torres bemoans lack of funds Dec 22 2009

Fernando Torres has underlined the bleak future facing Liverpool by admitting the club cannot afford to buy top-class players in the January transfer window.Read

Wigan confident of beating the freeze Dec 22 2009

Wigan officials are confident of avoiding a second postponement in six days after spending a five-figure sum in a bid to beat the big freeze.Read

City: Cook did not lie to fans Dec 22 2009

Manchester City have been forced to insist they did not lie to fans over when they approached Roberto Mancini to become their new manager.Read

Turner handed four-match ban Dec 22 2009

Sunderland centre-back Michael Turner will now serve a four-match ban for his red card against Manchester City after the Football Association dismissed his claim and added a game to the normal suspension.Read

Donovan granted work permit Dec 22 2009

United States international Landon Donovan has been granted a work permit and can now officially join Everton on loan next month.Read

Hoy won't risk losing London gold Dec 22 2009

Sir Chris Hoy has admitted that, while he still plans to defend all three of his Olympic titles in London, he might sacrifice one or two to guarantee a gold medal.Read

Yates takes Cheltenham job Dec 22 2009

Cheltenham have appointed Mark Yates as the club's new manager with immediate effect.Read

Early blow for Mancini Dec 22 2009

Nedum Onuoha has intensified Roberto Mancini's immediate concerns about Manchester City's injury list by being ruled out for up to four weeks.Read

Levein decision imminent Dec 22 2009

Dundee United boss Craig Levein expects his future to be sorted by Wednesday morning.Read

Robins speak to Yates as search gathers pace Dec 22 2009

Kidderminster boss Mark Yates has confirmed he has held talks with Cheltenham over the managerial vacancy at Whaddon Road.Read

Gale to skipper Yorkshire Dec 22 2009

Yorkshire have appointed Andrew Gale as their new captain for next season.Read

Trescothick signs new deal Dec 22 2009

Former England batsman Marcus Trescothick has signed a new three-year contract with Somerset.Read

We're backing Bell - Flower Dec 22 2009

England retain full confidence in their extra batsman Ian Bell, despite his double failure in the first Test.Read

Cahill rues Wigan postponement Dec 22 2009

Bolton defender Gary Cahill turned his focus to the Boxing Day derby against Burnley after the cold snap forced the postponement of the Barclays Premier League clash with Wigan.Read

O'Neill still taking cautious approach Dec 22 2009

Martin O'Neill insists Aston Villa's decline during the final third of last season will remind everyone not to get carried away with their current success.Read

Trott unfazed by 'home' hostility Dec 22 2009

South Africa may as well stop any attempts to put their former countryman Jonathan Trott off his game - because when he is batting he is oblivious to any opposition remarks.Read

Mancini urges Robinho to step up Dec 22 2009

New manager Roberto Mancini wants Robinho to "write the history" of Manchester City.Read

Levein set for Scotland role Dec 22 2009

Craig Levein could be confirmed as the new Scotland boss on Tuesday in place of George Burley, Press Association Sport understands.Read

Terry cautious about World Cup chances Dec 22 2009

John Terry insists England should not be regarded as one of the favourites for next summer's World Cup because there is no one outstanding contender.Read

Cook defends City's axing of Hughes Dec 22 2009

Manchester City chief executive Garry Cook insists chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak was "transparent" with former manager Mark Hughes throughout his 18 months in charge.Read

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