Roy Keane tells a story about being introduced to a watch dealer by his Manchester United team-mate Lee Sharpe. Wrist accessories were hardly Keaneâs style but he was willing to pay the ÂŁ1,150 that he thought was the price. Turns out, the watch cost ÂŁ11,500, much to the amusement of the Old Trafford dressing room. âI still have it, and itâs gone up in value. Whoâs laughing now?â Keane joked.
Villa Park appears a fortress after Aston Villaâs 15th consecutive home win, but Arsenal and Mikel Arteta will surely reflect that they missed a golden opportunity to breach it.
Sweet Caroline blared out interminably at Kensington Oval - but, for England, this was anything but so good. Instead, their hopes of a series victory were obliterated by calculating and brutal hitting from Romario Shepherd. After an ignominious World Cup, England now succumbed 2-1 to a side that didnât even qualify for India.