July 2005 in Britain and Ireland - 16 July 2005 (Saturday)

16 July 2005 (Saturday)

  • Football: Manchester City F.C. rejects Chelsea's bid for Shaun Wright-Phillips, manager Stuart Pearce saying that they need to come up with an acceptable offer. (BBC)
  • Cricket - C&G Trophy: Yorkshire become the fourth side to qualify for the semi-finals, beating Northamptonshire by 33 runs. (BBC)
  • Cricket - C&G Trophy, semi-final draw:
Warwickshire – Lancashire
Hampshire – Yorkshire (BBC)

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