Sam Drury

Manchester

Freelance Sports Journalist at BBC

Sports journalist @BBCSport. #LFC fan. All views are my own. Email: samdrury11 at gmail dot com

Articles

Gauteng High Court ends R8 bn rail pact in anti-graft push.

1 week ago | fullview.co.za | Ana Monteiro |Sam Drury

By Ana Monteiro, Bloomberg. A South African court set aside an R8 billion ($425 million) contract between the state rail operator and a company that’s now a unit of Wabtec Corp for 233 diesel locomotives, part of a long-running crackdown against corruption in government institutions.
Declan Rice: Arsenal star cements place as one of world's best midfielders in win over Real Madrid

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Sam Drury

It was a performance that could prove to be career defining. Declan Rice cost Arsenal £105m, has played in two European Championship finals with England and won a European trophy at former club West Ham. Yet it feels the Arsenal midfielder has truly announced himself on the world stage over these two legs in the Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid.
Inter fend off Bayern, Arsenal eliminate Real to reach CL semifinals.

1 week ago | fullview.co.za | Sam Drury

By Sam Drury, BBC Sport journalist. Inter Milan booked their place in the Champions League semi-finals with a thrilling 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich at San Siro Stadium. The Italian champions led 2-1 from the first leg but their advantage was wiped out by Harry Kane’s crisp, low strike early in the second half. That goal sparked Inter into life and just nine minutes later they were in front on the night and in complete control of the tie.
'He was immense' - Rice lauded as 'one of the best on the planet'

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Sam Drury

It was a performance that could prove to be career defining. Declan Rice cost Arsenal £105m, has played in two European Championship finals with England and won a European trophy at former club West Ham. AdvertisementYet it feels the Arsenal midfielder has truly announced himself on the world stage over these two legs in the Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid.
Premier League Darts results: Nathan Aspinall claims first nightly win in Manchester

1 week ago | bbc.com | Sam Drury

Nathan Aspinall delighted his home crowd in Manchester as he claimed his first nightly win of the year to move into the Premier League play-off places. The 33-year-old from Stockport came back from 3-0 down to beat world number one Luke Humphries 6-4 in the final. After Humphries missed a dart to go 4-0 up, Aspinall came roaring back to win the next five legs on the spin before completing victory in the 10th leg.
Aspinall wins Premier League night in Manchester

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Sam Drury

Nathan Aspinall delighted his home crowd in Manchester as he claimed his first nightly win of the year to move into the Premier League play-off places. The 33-year-old from Stockport came back from 3-0 down to beat world number one Luke Humphries 6-4 in the final. AdvertisementAfter Humphries missed a dart to go 4-0 up, Aspinall came roaring back to win the next five legs on the spin before completing victory in the 10th leg.
Wesley Fofana: Chelsea defender out for the season with hamstring injury

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Sam Drury

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed a hamstring injury will rule centre-back Wesley Fofana out for the rest of the season. On Saturday, the club confirmed the 24-year-old France defender had undergone "successful surgery". While Chelsea will have to do without Fofana, Maresca is hopeful midfielder Romeo Lavia and striker Marc Guiu could play again before the end of the campaign.
Fans 'should be ashamed' of Foden chants - Guardiola

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Sam Drury

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said derogatory chants about Phil Foden's mother from Manchester United fans showed "a lack of class". Speaking after an insipid and goalless Manchester derby at Old Trafford on Sunday, Guardiola said it was not an issue for United but for the individuals involved. AdvertisementEngland international Foden was targeted by insulting chants during the first half of the Premier League match. "Lack of class.
Pep Guardiola: Man City boss says Man Utd fan chants targeting Phil Foden's mother show 'lack of class'

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Sam Drury

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Manchester City's draw at Old Trafford leaves them fifth in the Premier League tableManchester City manager Pep Guardiola said derogatory chants about Phil Foden's mother from Manchester United fans showed "a lack of class". England international Foden was targeted by insulting chants during the first half of the Premier League match. "Lack of class. But it's not United, it's the people, you know?" said Guardiola.
Liverpool defeat a reminder of the standard required to win Premier League

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Sam Drury

There is never a good time to lose a game but there are certainly worse times than when you're 11 points clear at the top of the table. Liverpool will not be pleased, especially given the manner of the goals they conceded, but defeat at Fulham should make no difference to how this season ends. With a maximum of 11 points still needed to clinch the title, though, Arne Slot's side will not want to allow this to drag on.