Optimism reigns for Solanke and Chelsea’s new golden generation October 27, 2014 IT IS perhaps the standout failing of Chelsea’s billion-pound transformation from also-rans to European superpower since Roman Abramovich snapped up the club more than 11 years ago. Despite the Russian’s lavish investment – or maybe, in some respects, because of it – the Blues’ academy has not produced the conveyor belt of talent expected of [...]
Mosley predicts greater F1 financial turmoil October 27, 2014 FORMER FIA president Max Mosley insists an increasing number of Formula One teams could face the spectre of financial demise after Marussia became the latest team to enter administration yesterday. A statement released by administrators, FRP Advisory LLP, confirmed the Anglo-Russian outfit were unable to locate fiscal backing elsewhere after current owner Andrey Cheglakov declared [...]
Pistorius at risk of life sentence as appeal starts October 27, 2014 JAILED Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius could yet be handed life imprisonment after South African prosecutors appealed both his conviction for culpable homicide and his sentence. Pistorius last week began a five-year term for killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in February 2013 but could be back at home in Pretoria in as little as 10 months. Prosecutors [...]
American billionaire closes in on Palace deal October 27, 2014 AMERICAN tycoon Josh Harris is poised to enter a period of due diligence as his proposed takeover of Crystal Palace gathers pace. A deal in the region of £70m with the Premier League club appears close after progressive talks between billionaire Harris and Palace co-chairman Steve Parish accelerated the chances of an imminent agreement. Should [...]
Ex-Liverpool boss Christian Purslow joins Chelsea in new commercial role October 27, 2014 Chelsea have hired former Liverpool managing director Christian Purslow to run the club's global commercial activities Purslow is not a direct replacement for chief executive Ron Gourlay who departed Stamford Bridge last week, with chairman Bruce Buck and director Marina Granovskaia assuming his responsibilities. “The club has ambitious plans to build the Premier [...]
Terry reveals spot-kick woe October 27, 2014 SKIPPER John Terry yesterday used social media to express his disappointment at referee Phil Dowd’s failure to award Chelsea a spot-kick during their 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. The Blues were denied a penalty when former Fulham centre-half Chris Smalling appeared to drag Branislav Ivanovic to the ground at a [...]
Former Spurs star Piennar pays tribute to Meyiwa after tragedy October 27, 2014 FORMER Tottenham midfielder Steven Pienaar has expressed his sorrow following the horrific killing of South Africa national team captain Senzo Meyiwa on Sunday evening. Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Meyiwa, who skippered his club side as well as Bafana Bafana, died after being gunned down in the Vosloorus township near Johannesburg as he attempted to protect his [...]
Murray focused on last eight spot October 27, 2014 BRITAIN’S Andy Murray will face Julien Benneteau tomorrow as he begins his Paris Masters campaign knowing a quarter-final berth will see the former Wimbledon champion secure a place at next month’s ATP World Tour Finals in London. The 27-year-old took a huge stride towards easing his passage to the O2 spectacle by beating Spain’s Tommy [...]
Controversial back Beale could still feature on Wallabies’ tour October 27, 2014 CONTROVERSIAL back Kurtley Beale could still feature on Australia’s tour of Europe despite his chequered disciplinary record, says Wallabies’ assistant coach Nathan Grey. The New South Wales Waratahs star was fined £24,6000 by Australian rugby chiefs last week after a disciplinary tribunal found the 25- year-old had breached the governing body’s code of conduct. Beale [...]
Premier League: Mourinho riled by ref Dowd as late RVP strike denies Chelsea October 26, 2014 MANCHESTER UNITED 1 CHELSEA 1 CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho made clear his displeasure with referee Phil Dowd after Robin van Persie’s 94th-minute equaliser denied his 10 men victory at Old Trafford yesterday. Manchester United’s late equaliser came seconds after the Blues had been weakened defensively by the sending off of right-back Branislav Ivanovic for a [...]