The law firm boss who says his US merger is set to take on the world February 28, 2010 For a man weeks away from the biggest deal of his life, Lovells’ managing partner David Harris has a remarkably light air about him. On 1 May the City institution – it can trace its history back to 1899 – will merge with US rival Hogan Hartson to create one of the world’s largest law [...]
Relentless Rooney keeps United hands on the cup February 28, 2010 WAYNE ROONEY climbed off the substitute’s bench to head the winning goal as Manchester United retained the Carling Cup at the expense of plucky Aston Villa at Wembley. The in-form England striker was rested by boss Sir Alex Ferguson but entered the fray just before half-time after Michael Owen had limped off with a hamstring [...]
Glazers count cost of protest February 28, 2010 AS Wayne Rooney inspired Manchester United to Carling Cup victory yesterday there were few red flags in evidence. Instead the crowd was awash with green and gold. Thousands of balloons in the colours were released as the game kicked off. These are the colours of United’s first strip, when the club was called Newton Heath. [...]
Collingwood knock cheers captain Cook February 28, 2010 ENGLAND captain Alastair Cook hailed Paul Collingwood after his composed knock got the skipper’s tenure off to a winning start in Bangladesh. Collingwood’s 75 not out, allied to Cook’s 64, steered the tourists to a six-wicket victory in the first of three one-day internationals. Bangladesh had looked well poised after racing to 63-0, and Tamim [...]
Pavlyuchenko on mark again but injury sours Spurs’ day February 28, 2010 TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp is facing a central midfield injury crisis that threatens to derail their challenge for a top-four finish. Goals from Roman Pavlyuchenko and Luka Modric earned victory over in-form Everton and ensured Spurs climbed back above Manchester City into fourth place. But the win came at a cost, with Tom Huddlestone joining [...]
Vindicated Benitez aims ‘Barca’ jibe at Allardyce February 28, 2010 LIVERPOOL boss stoked his feud with Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce after seeing his side win a feisty clash at Anfield and keep up the chase for a Champions League spot. Keith Andrews drew Rovers level from the penalty spot after Reds captain Steven Gerrard had put the home side in front. But fit-again Fernando Torres [...]
Ramsey goes under the knife February 28, 2010 ARSENAL youngster Aaron Ramsey is recovering after surgery on the double break to his right leg suffered on Saturday at Stoke. The Wales midfielder, 19, broke his tibia and fibula in a tackle by Ryan Shawcross during the second half of the Gunners’ 3-1 win. Ramsey is out for the rest of the season and [...]
Black Cats still looking for win February 28, 2010 ENGLAND strike hopefuls Darren Bent and Bobby Zamora both drew a blank as Sunderland and Fulham drew 0-0 at the Stadium of Light. A drab match of few chances saw Sunderland, who are just three points above the relegation zone, fail to win for the 14th game in a row. Fulham, unbeaten in eight, climb [...]
Johnson: We tried to play a bit too much February 28, 2010 ENGLAND manager Martin Johnson believes his side paid the price for trying to please their detractors in the defeat to Ireland that wrecked their Grand Slam hopes. A late try from Tommy Bowe killed England’s 100 per cent record in this year’s competition and handed Ireland a dramatic 20-16 victory at Twickenham on Saturday. And [...]
Disappointed Eley eyeing Sochi medal February 28, 2010 SHORT-TRACK speed skater Jon Eley admits he is running out of chances to deliver on his Olympic promise, after another Winter Games passed without success. Eley said nothing less than a medal would do in Vancouver after reaching the final in Torino in 2006, but has now revised his four-year plan to an eight-year mission, [...]