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Chase on for Boro winger

Myrie-Williams attracting interest

A host of clubs are chasing Stevenage winger Jennison Myrie-Williams, Sky Sports understands.

The 23-year-old was surplus to requirements under Graham Westley at Broadhall Way and recently spent a successful stint on loan at Port Vale.



Now former Dundee United man Myrie-Williams is looking to seal a permanent move away and Sky Sports has learned a host of clubs are looking him.

It is understood the likes Sheffield United and Colchester United from League One are keen, while Aldershot Town, Bradford City, Gillingham and Port Vale - where he impressed recently - are also keen. - http://www1.skysports.com/​

ENGLISH LEAGUE 1 : 12 BET tips Tranmere Rovers Vs Rochdale 1/18 3:45AM GMT+8

Rochdale that is currently placed in the bottom 6 of the English League One Tranmere Rovers has managed to collect an average of 1.25 points in 24 matches this season. Concerning matches played at home against the bottom 6 this season Tranmere Rovers has collected 1.54 points on average in 13 matches.



Tranmere Rovers who is currently placed in the mid 12 of the English League One Rochdale has managed to collect an average of 1 point in 4 matches this season. When looking at matches played away against the mid 12 this season Rochdale has collected 1.33 points on average in 3 matches. -wosb.com

ENGLISH CONFERENCE NATIONAL: 12 BET tips Hayes Vs Ebbsfleet United 1/18 3:45AM GMT+8

Ebbsfleet United that is currently placed in the mid 12 of the English Conference Hayes has managed to collect an average of 0 points in 2 matches this season. Concerning matches played at home against the mid 12 this season Hayes has collected 0 points on average in 0 matches.



Hayes who is currently placed in the bottom 6 of the English Conference Ebbsfleet United has managed to collect an average of 1.15 points in 27 matches this season. When looking at matches played away against the bottom 6 this season Ebbsfleet United has collected 1.08 points on average in 13 matches. -wosb.com


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SCOTLAND FA CUP: 12 BET tips Kilmarnock FC Vs Dundee FC 1/18 3:45AM GMT+8

Kilmarnock FC has played 11 Scottish Premier League matches this season on Rugby Park. On home ground Kilmarnock FC has won 5, drawn 4 and lost 2 matches. This ranks the Killie 4th in home team performance in the Scottish Premier League.



Dundee FC has played 10 Scottish 1st Division matches this season away from home. On away ground Dundee FC has won 6, drawn 2 and lost 2 matches. This ranks The Dee The Dark Blues 2nd in away team performance in the Scottish 1st Division. -wosb.com

O'Sullivan sees off Ding

Sizzling century seals victory for the Rocket

Defending champion Ding Junhui fell at the first hurdle in the BGC Masters at Alexandra Palace, losing 6-4 to four-time former champion Ronnie O'Sullivan.

O'Sullivan thrilled a packed crowd in the first match played at the tournament's new home after its move from Wembley, claiming the final two frames to win 6-4 and finishing off with a classy 125.



O'Sullivan had led 4-1 and looked to be cruising through to the quarter-finals, but Ding's fightback began with a fluked red and he levelled the match.

But a break of 51 helped the crowd's favourite to regain the lead before the closing century put an impressive seal on his success.

Ding lost the opening frame despite making a break of 58, and errors from the Chinese player handed O'Sullivan the second too.

It looked like being 3-0 when O'Sullivan went 48-0 ahead in the next frame, but Ding was allowed back to the table and cut into that lead before returning to pot a superb long red and sufficient colours. - http://www1.skysports.com/​

Sprott suffers Pulev defeat

British heavyweight retires after ninth round

British heavyweight Michael Sprott was forced to retire on his stool at the end of the ninth round of his fight against unbeaten Kubrat Pulev in Offenburg, Germany.

The 30-year-old Bulgarian (15-0, 7 KOs) dominated the bout from early on and was coasting towards a points win before his veteran opponent eventually threw in the towel.



Sprott (36-18, 17 KOs), who was returning to the ring for the first time since an unsuccessful bid for the European heavyweight title back in September, has now lost his last three fights and offered little to trouble Pulev on this occasion.

On the same card, Arthur Abraham won the vacant WBO European super middleweight title with a fifth-round stoppage of Pablo Farias.

The German (33-3, 27KOs) knocked his Argentine opponent (19-2, 11KOs) down three times in the fifth round before the referee intervened.

Meanwhile Robert Stieglitz claimed a unanimous decision over Henry Weber to retain his WBO super middleweight title.

The German (41-2, 23KOs) was in full control throughout the fight, which was scored 118-110, 116-112 and 119-109 in his favour, and is now on course to meet Mikkel Kessler later this year. - http://www1.skysports.com/​

Falcons power past Petrarca

Newcastle hand Gold and Ford winning start

Newcastle Falcons proved there is life after Alan Tait with a thumping victory over Petrarca to keep themselves in the mix for an Amlin Challenge Cup quarter-final place this season.



Tait quit as coach of the Premiership side just a few days before the match to be replaced by the high-profile pair of Gary Gold, the former South Africa assistant coach, and Mike Ford, the former England defence coach.

The Premiership outfit, who crossed for seven tries against Petrarca, got their season back on track and managed the all-important bonus-point victory at Kingston Park to keep the pressure on pool leaders Toulon.



The Falcons travel to France to face European rugby's new boys Lyon next weekend, knowing they have to win to stand any chance of making the knockout stages of the tournament. - http://www1.skysports.com/​

Rosberg believes in Brawn

Mercedes man tipping Red Bull to be strong once again

Nico Rosberg believes Ross Brawn has what it takes to elevate Mercedes GP to the top of the F1 rankings.

Rosberg, who last year committed his future to Mercedes GP, has yet to win a grand prix with his team despite them having won the World titles under the Brawn GP banner in 2009.



Rosberg, though, is adamant that the team has the personnel needed to take them to the front of the grid. Now they just need the cohesion and a winning car.

"With Bob Bell, Geoff Willis and Aldo Costa we have three new top people on board, and I believe very strongly in Ross," he told Auto Moto und Sport.

"You can feel his ambition. He knows what we need to be the best team.

"There are many very competent people here who have just not yet grown together enough with no everyone sitting in the right place. That is the aim now."

But, despite believing that Mercedes GP will have a better season this year, Rosberg reckons it's Red Bull who will lead the way.

"No what matter what the rules look like Red Bull will still be strong. They have the expertise and structure in place to be the best." - http://www1.skysports.com/​

Grace holds his nerve

South African pars home to claim maiden European Tour win

Branden Grace sealed his maiden European Tour title as he produced a measured display in the final round of the Joburg Open to clinch a one-shot victory.

Grace shot a level-par 72 that included 16 pars to finish on 17-under-par, just ahead of England's Jamie Elson who stormed into second place on the back of a superb final round of 63.



Scottish duo David Drysdale (67) and Marc Warren (68) ended in a six-way tie for third at 14-under alongside four home players; Jaco Van Zyl, Michiel Bothma, Dawe Van Der Walt and Trevor Fisher Jr.

Grace, who secures a one-year exemption with his triumph, becomes the 30th different South African to win on the European Tour in what was his 50th start on the circuit.

The 23-year-old was up early on Sunday morning to complete the remaining three holes of his third round and did so in fine style, as he birdied 17 and 18 to open up a three-shot lead heading into the final round. - http://www1.skysports.com/​

Coleman set for Wales talks

Former Fulham and Coventry boss in the frame after leaving Larissa

The Football Association of Wales is to meet with Chris Coleman to discuss the vacant manager's position.

Coleman, 41, has already expressed his desire to be Gary Speed's successor and has said he is willing to work with the current staff.



Coleman was in the running to replace John Toshack as Wales boss 16 months ago but lost out to his close friend Speed, who died in November.

"I'll meet with the FAW this week to discuss the situation," he said.

"It is a very sensitive situation so if I am offered the job and I accept it I'll have mixed emotions."

Coleman won 32 caps for Wales as a centre-back before embarking on a managerial career.

He has had spells in charge at Fulham, Real Sociedad and Coventry City but is currently out of work after walking out on Greek club Larissa earlier this month.

Ryan Giggs, Ian Rush and John Hartson have also been linked with the post, as has Raymond Verheijen - who worked under Speed as his no.2. - http://www1.skysports.com/​