Reds expect legal win to end Lim hope October 11, 2010 LIVERPOOL will stride into today’s potentially seismic High Court hearing confident their £300m deal with New England Sports Ventures is watertight, despite talk of a rival bid from Asian billionaire Peter Lim. Singapore-based Lim, whose initial bid was snubbed in favour of NESV’s offer, made it known yesterday that he has not given up on [...]
Liverpool saga could run into next week October 11, 2010 LEGAL sources close to Liverpool’s ownership battle have told City A.M. that today’s hearing is likely to be only the beginning of a lengthy process. A quick verdict is not expected and, after a discussion about timings, the case is thought likely to be adjourned until later this week or early next week. Even if [...]
Westwood and Kaymer, men of the moment October 11, 2010 CONGRATULATIONS are due to Lee Westwood, who is set to replace Tiger Woods as world No1 later this month. It’s fantastic news for a player who has been at the top of his game for some time now. Westwood might not have finished high enough at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at the weekend to [...]
Ferdinand fit and relieved to regain England captaincy October 11, 2010 ENGLAND vs MONTENEGRO ENGLAND captain Rio Ferdinand admits he feared he had lost the armband forever, as he prepares to lead out the side again in tonight’s Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro. Injuries have meant Ferdinand has only skippered England twice since being appointed captain earlier this year, while fitness struggles have seen him lose [...]
Capello backs Rooney to put club woes to one side October 11, 2010 ENGLAND head coach Fabio Capello insists out-of-sorts striker Wayne Rooney is fully fit and “in a good moment” ahead of tonight’s clash with Montenegro. Rooney has not scored from open play for Manchester United this season, and missed his club’s last two games with an ankle injury. The 24-year-old’s slump has also coincided with intense [...]
West Ham gain edge over Tottenham after UK Athletics support stadium bid October 11, 2010 WEST HAM have received a significant boost after UK Athletics (UKA) backed their bid to move into London’s Olympic Stadium following the 2012 Games. The Hammers are among the leading candidates to take over the 80,000-seater venue and, unlike rival bidders Tottenham, are committed to retaining the running track. The track is key to delivering [...]
Oyepitan joy at winning 200m silver October 11, 2010 ENGLAND’S Abi Oyepitan is targeting glory at the London Olympics in 2012 after finally cracking the big time by winning 200m Commonwealth silver. Londoner Oyepitan, 30, has seen her progress hampered by nagging injuries since reaching the final of the Athens Games in 2004. But she returned to form in style yesterday in Delhi, outshining [...]
100m champion tests positive October 11, 2010 ATHLETICS: England’s Katherine Endacott could be handed the 100m silver medal after gold medallist Damola Osayemi of Nigeria failed a doping test. Osayemi, who was only promoted to first after Australia’s Sally Pearson was disqualified for a false start, tested positive for the banned stimulant methylhexaneamine. She has been provisionally suspended until her B sample [...]
England into quarter-finals October 11, 2010 RUGBY SEVENS: England will play Samoa in the quarter-finals today after seeing off Australia 21-19 to claim top spot in Group D. Former Saracens winger Dan Caprice scored two tries as Ben Ryan’s men clung on for a hard-fought and unexpected victory. The win looked set to see them face Kenya in the last eight [...]
London braced as Liverpool fans plan High Court protest October 10, 2010 ANGRY Liverpool supporters are planning to descend on central London in their hundreds this week when the club’s ownership is decided in the High Court. Reds fans intend to travel to the capital by the coach-load in order to vent their disgust at unpopular owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett outside the Royal Courts of [...]