LIVE SPORTS NEWS FROM BBC as it happens! 1303 FOOTBALL Tottenham Hotspur have all the players but are not yet a team, says Patrick Barclay in his London Evening Standard (external) column. Spurs are seventh in the Premier League table, but are without a win - or a goal - in their last two top-flight matches. Overall, Andre Villas-Boas has built well in a short time, writes Barclay. But in order to turn a decent season into a very good one he needs to clarify the route to goal. That means a settled attack and, possibly, frustration in the squad. A spell of even more limited opportunity for Lewis Holtby and Jermain Defoe, say, as Christian Eriksen is encouraged to get to know Roberto Soldados game inside out. It sounds harsh but sometimes your squad can be too deep. With Manchester City eighth, Manuel Pellegrini may be entertaining similar thoughts. 1258 FOOTBALL Blackburn manager Gary Bowyer has been reassured by owners Venkys that Jordan Rhodes is not for sale - despite the club reporting an annual 36.5m loss. Bowyer and managing director Derek Shaw are in India to discuss the strategy for the January transfer window.Scotland striker Rhodes, an 8m signing from Huddersfield in August 2012, has scored 10 goals this season for Rovers. The owners have told us we dont have to sell Jordan Rhodes and he isnt for sale, said Bowyer. 1250 FOOTBALL Press Association Sport chief football writer Simon Stone: (external) Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward met Manchester United Supporters Trust reps for constructive talks today. Further sign of fan group engagement after years of none. 1248 RUGBY UNION England and Leicester Tigers centre Manu Tuilagi is in danger of missing the Six Nations after having surgery on his chest muscle injury, reports BBC Radio Leicester.Tuilagi was hoping to be fit by the end of November after tearing a pectoral muscle in Leicesters Premiership match against Newcastle in September.But he has now been ruled out for around three months. 1246GOLF Justin Rose is awarded Honorary Life Membership of The European Tour in recognition of his US Open Championship victory in June. The Englishman, who held off Phil Mickelson and Jason Day to triumph at Merion Golf Club for his first Major title, is awarded the special accolade by European Tour Chief Executive George OGrady at a news conference at the DP World Tour Championship, the final event of the 2013 Race to Dubai.This really is an incredible honour, says Rose, who is currently second in The Race to Dubai and in contention to be crowned European Tour Number One for the second time in his career. 1242FOOTBALL Daily Mirrors Manchester football correspondent David McDonnell (external) on Phil Jones after the United players performance against Arsenal on Sunday: When Sir Alex Ferguson, towards the end of his Manchester United reign last season, claimed Phil Jones could become the clubs greatest-ever player, there was much sniggering and rolling of eyes.Set against such iconic names as Sir Bobby Charlton, George Best, Eric Cantona, Ryan Giggs and Cristiano Ronaldo, and their laudable achievements, it seemed absurd to entertain the notion that Jones could even be mentioned in the same breath.Although a competent, diligent and hard-working player, Jones lacks the flair and bewitching qualities of those more illustrious names that have pulled on the famous United shirt in the past and captivated fans all over the world. But on Sunday, against Arsenal, Jones demonstrated his huge value to United, with an imperious display in two roles in each half - holding midfield and central defence - that ultimately set the tone for his sides crucial 1-0 win. 1235 FOOTBALL BBC Scotlands Jim Spence: (external) We have had no approach from Rangers for CEO Scot Gardiner Dundee chairman Bill Colvin tells BBC Scotland. 1233 RUGBY UNION Matt Scott, the Edinburgh Rugby centre, is ruled out of the remainder of Scotlands Autumn Tests. (external) Scott, 23, sustained a hand injury in the closing stages of Scotlands 42-17 victory against Japan last weekend. Scotland team doctor James Robson said: Matt was seen by consultant surgeon Doug Campbell at SPIRE Leeds yesterday and it was confirmed he has sustained a fracture to a bone in his hand. The usual return to play from an injury of this nature is approximately six weeks. 1229 FOOTBALL The FA Cup second-round tie between Conference side Tamworth and League One Bristol City will take place on Sunday, 8 December (1400 GMT) after being selected for live television coverage by ITV. (external)Meanwhile, the first-round replay between non-league Brackley Town and Gillingham on Monday, 18 November will be shown live on BT Sport, who will also show the replay between Gateshead and Oxford United live on 20 November. 1225 FOOTBALL Jack Collison is added to Chris Colemans Wales squad for their international friendly with Finland at the Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday.The West Ham midfielder joins James Collins in the Wales party, with the pair looking to add to their 16 and 43 caps respectively. 1220 RUGBY UNION Wales duo Jonathan Davies and Adam Jones will both miss the remaining three Tests this month.Davies will have surgery on a pectoral muscle rupture later this week and will then face a period of rehabilitation of up to four months.Jones sustained a calf injury in last weekends clash against the Springboks. 1219 FOOTBALL Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, 23, sustains an ankle problem and fails to complete Polands training session ahead of Fridays friendly against Slovakia. 1216 CYCLING The president of the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) John Fahey indicates there is virtually no chance of Lance Armstrong receiving a reduction to his lifetime ban.The Texan says he would be willing to testify before an independent commission about doping in cycling. Speaking at the opening of the World Conference on Doping in Sport, Fahey said it would take something miraculous for the United States Anti-Doping Agency (Usada) to reopen the case against the disgraced cyclist. 1211 FOOTBALL Manchester United: (external) The Dutch FA have confirmed Robin van Persie has withdrawn from the Netherlands squad due to minor toe and groin injuries. 1208 FOOTBALL Norwich City midfielder Leroy Fer, 23, is called up to the Netherlands squad for friendlies against Japan and Colombia.
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