Snivelling love rat Ashley Cole sobbed down the phone to his American one-night stand as he suddenly realised their secret fling was in danger of being exposed.
When Garry Cook courted Kaka, he became the laughing stock of world football.
But the sniggering has stopped. And now the Manchester City chief executive has turned his attention to Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard, nobody should take him lightly.
Former Lancashire wicketkeeper batsman John Lyon has died. He passed away in South Africa over the festive period at aged 58.
Bordeaux forward Marouane Chamakh – reportedly wanted by Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United – has revealed he will make a decision regarding his future before the end of the January transfer window.
Before the bad weather frustrated the players, captain Smith dominated all the England bowlers and smashed 16 fours while notching up 105 off 187 balls.