Flip through the latest issue of Gulf Weekly.
The kingdom’s national team coach, Peter Taylor, is urging Bahrain Football Association (BFA) to kick-start the VIVA Premier League earlier in the sporting calendar in order to better prepare his players for future international tournaments.
Roy Hodgson, pictured above, became the leading contender to take charge of England at Euro 2012 this week when the English FA said they had spoken to the West Brom manager and former UAE national coach about succeeding Fabio Capello … and Bahrain’s boss Peter Taylor reckons he’s just the man for the job.
I didn’t agree with the sacking of Villas Boas and, believe it or not, still don’t. However, there’s no denying the impact made by Roberto Di Matteo since he took the temporary role as manager of Chelsea Football Club.
Sauber’s cars will sport the blue logo of Champions League finalists Chelsea from next week’s Spanish Grand Prix as part of a deal between the Swiss-based Formula One team and the English Premier League club.
Eastern Flames broke their duck and secured a famous first victory of the season after losing nine on the trot in the Arsenal Soccer School Bahrain Ladies League.
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) – in its capacity as official sponsor – hosted the Bahrain National Cricket Under 16 team’s ‘capping ceremony’ on Saturday at the Alba Club before the players set off on a Malaysian adventure.
