Soccer: Van Nistelrooy back with a vengeance

THE ALARM bells are ringing across London from Highbury to Stamford Bridge — Ruud van Nistelrooy is back.

After two glorious seasons since his €26.4-million move from PSV, the flying Dutchman appeared to be on the brink of a personal crisis. His goals had dried up, he had fallen out with his national coach and Holland were in apparent danger of missing their second major tournament in row.

Yet, in just seven days, the 27-year-old has transformed his season.