Bond issue behind the fans’ revolt March 2, 2010 WHEN the Glazer family took over Manchester United in 2005 it was made clear to them that they were unwanted owners, given they had financed the takeover with expensive debt that would inevitably have to be serviced at high cost. Fans demonstrated against their purchase and some even set up their own club, FC United, [...]
England adopt firm stance in tug of war over Haskell March 2, 2010 ENGLAND chiefs have swatted away a request from Stade Francais to release flanker James Haskell to play at the weekend. Haskell’s club want him back for Saturday’s clash with Toulouse, with their owner insisting they are entitled to recall him. But the Rugby Football Union has rejected that plea and reaffirmed its belief that they [...]
Portsmouth handed new date after adjournment March 2, 2010 PORTSMOUTH will be back in the High Court later this month after the case brought against them by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs was adjourned yesterday. HMRC chiefs challenged the club’s decision to go into voluntary administration last Friday and also questioned the validity of Andrew Andronikou’s appointment as administrator. It was suggested that Andronikou, [...]
Tigers tamed by Morgan the magician March 2, 2010 EOIN MORGAN tamed the Tigers almost single-handedly as England secured a first series victory under stand-in captain Alastair Cook. The Middlesex left-hander struck a magnificent unbeaten 110 off 104 balls to lead the tourists to a nervy two-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Dhaka, to open up an assailable 2-0 series lead. Morgan, 23, led the [...]
Eoin has talent and bottle March 2, 2010 EOIN MORGAN’S knock in Dhaka yesterday was as good a one-day innings as you’ll see. The young Middlesex batsman is blossoming into a big player on the one-day stage and the character he showed in almost single-handedly helping England to victory, shows he’s more than just a talented cricketer, he’s got plenty of bottle as [...]
It’s everything I dreamt of, says golden girl Amy March 2, 2010 OLYMPIC champion Amy Williams touched down on English soil sporting her gold medal yesterday and beamed: “it feels absolutely amazing”. Williams, 27, claimed a historic gold in the skeleton last week to become Britain’s first solo Winter Olympics champion in 30 years. “I don’t think I’ve got a sentence to describe the feeling – it’s [...]
Brazil turn on the style March 2, 2010 FOOTBALL: An unfortunate own goal from Blackburn’s Keith Andrews and a brilliant second-half strike from Robinho helped Brazil to a 2-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland in an entertaining friendly at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium last night.
Hart named as Palace boss March 2, 2010 FOOTBALL: Ex-QPR boss Paul Hart has been named manager of Crystal Palace until the end of the season. Hart, 56, replaces Neil Warnock, who completed the switch across London to join Hart’s former club on Monday night.
Mitchell land Katsidis bout March 2, 2010 BOXING: Unbeaten Dagenham lightweight Kevin Mitchell will challenge Michael Katsidis for the WBO interim title in London in May. Mitchell takes on the Australian with the aim of a shot at “full” champion Juan Manuel Marquez.
Real and Barcelona are football’s Euro fat cats March 1, 2010 LUCRATIVE individual broadcast deals have helped Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona leave Premier League clubs trailing in the wealth stakes and cement their place as the two richest teams in the world. Real last season became the first team in any sport to record revenue of more than €400m (£341m), despite a relatively unsuccessful [...]