Manchester United coach credits Sir Clive Woodward for new training regimes
Daily Post North Wales
"We don't force it on them but, by nature, they are a competitive breed and, by and large, they are all interested." Yet the medical side is only part of the package. And Strudwick believes there is an inherent problem within the English game about the …

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The better team loses as Gable Endies open season
Montrose Today
After a good pre-season the Gable Endies have opened their competitive campaign with three poor results, and must look to put things right when Elgin City come visiting on Saturday. Having their shooting boots on might give them a chance! …

Southampton v Leeds United: Saints mauling adds fuel to fire
Yorkshire Evening Post
The passionate, competitive streak that Grayson prides himself on was nowhere to be seen. Two goals inside the first 25 minutes drew the sting from his side and created a crisis in the context of Grayson's desire to make an impression on the division …

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Manchester City v Manchester United – Community Shield 2011: live
Telegraph.co.uk
Photo: PA By Thom Gibbs Obviously you don't want to read too much into non-competitive liveblogs at this stage of the season, but I was pleased with how I performed today. The fans were terrific, their emails are a second man for me out there. …

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Angus MacDonald: 'I would hate to ever retire. At 85, I still want to be doing …
The Independent
MacDonald has gone green in other ways too; he sees a competitive advantage. As he puts it: "Britain is bad at recycling waste and building renewables because most businesses are run by 55-year-old male bosses who don't believe in global warning. …

Maroon memories: Levein discovers that his team will never say die
Edinburgh Evening News
Pereira could easily have marked his first competitive game for the club with a goal, the 25-year-old carving out another two decent chances in the first half without any luck. The opening goal, which Hearts deserved, looked like it was going to arrive …

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Colne in with a shout
Pendle Today
New Mills have been promoted to the Northern Premier League Division One South, and now the title-chase promises to be a competitive battle. They go into the season on the back of Tuesday's 1-1 draw at home to Lancaster City. …

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UK film production hits the doldrums
The Guardian
"It is essential that there is continued investment in innovation, skills and new talent to ensure Britain's position remains competitive." The report shows an average Briton watched 81 films in 2010, whether at the cinema, on TV, DVD or video on …

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PRENTICE ON SONG IN KENT
Sportinglife.com
My shooting didn't help matters but my run saved the day." The British women's team is highly competitive and, with a maximum of two Olympic places available for each nation, qualifying really will be half the battle. Prentice, Heather Fell, Mhairi …

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Mariners Survive Trinity Test
Official Grimsby Town Website
Although labelled as a friendly, the game had a competitive feel to it throughout, with both sides keen to go into challenges and fight for the ball. The hosts created more problems for the Town defence in the second half but it was Grimsby who won the …