Archive for the ‘Football’ Category

Ayr 3-1 Lochee United

Thursday, December 25th, 2008

Second division Ayr will play neighbours Kilmarnock in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup after beating Lochee United 3-1 in their replay. Neil McGowan put Ayr ahead on 36 minutes and early second-half goals from David Gormley and Bryan Prunty extended the lead. Paul Blackwood scored for Lochee.

LA Galaxy sign Ricketts

Thursday, December 25th, 2008

The Los Angeles Galaxy sign Jamaican international goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts in a bid to beef up the most porous defence in Major League Soccer. The 31-year-old will join the team pending receipt of his visa and international transfer clearance.

Boca Juniors win Argentine championship

Thursday, December 25th, 2008

Boca Juniors win the Argentine Apertura championship, finishing top of a three-way play-off by the slimmest of margins after losing 1-0 to rank outsiders Tigre in the final match.

No operation for Fabregas

Thursday, December 25th, 2008

Injured Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas confirms he will not be undergoing an operation on his damaged knee.