Political limbo puts market in decline for five days May 9, 2010 A FIFTH straight day of declines is on the cards today for the FTSE, with UK shares expected to open down this morning, as the uncertainty surrounding an in limbo-government takes a further toll on investor confidence. European shares are actually headed higher after suffering their worst week in 18 months, on the back of [...]
A sport with more lure than Wii May 9, 2010 THE REEL screamed as a trout grabbed my seven-year-old son’s lure. Jake gasped with delight – then made a grab for the reel as the fish leapt out of the water. “Don’t touch the reel,” I yelled, fearful of a snapped line. “Let the fish take the line – then you can reel it in [...]
Go hide away in the sun-drenched valleys of Jordan May 9, 2010 THE afternoon sun is browning our sweaty pink skin as we lie by the pool at Evason Ma’in, nudged between a massive yellowstone fortress-style hotel and a water-spewing rock face. Well, it may be all lemonade, glossy magazines, dramatic scenery and sun-tanning poolside, but just a few kilometres away on the Dead Sea’s south-east coast [...]
TRAVEL NOTES May 9, 2010 Luxury and style in Vietnam Travel company Scott Dunn is offering a 25 per cent discount on trips to the stunning Vietnamese beach retreat Nam Hai. Sitting on the deserted sands of a fairytale beach, and a short distance from the historic town of Hoi An, the hotel – which has an old Buddist temple [...]
Ancelotti gets in the party spirit as ton-up Chelsea secure title in style May 9, 2010 CHELSEA (8) vs WIGAN ATH (0) JUBILANT Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti extolled his team’s response to a season of off-field scandals after seeing them romp to the Premier League title with a record-breaking victory. A Didier Drogba hat-trick, two from Nicolas Anelka and further goals from Frank Lampard, Salomon Kalou and Ashley Cole buried Wigan [...]
Jose’s ghost has finally been exorcised May 9, 2010 MID-WAY through the second-half of yesterday’s game, Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti waved to fans on all four sides of Stamford Bridge in acknowledgement of their chants. It was a poignant moment. Many Chelsea fans are still in awe of Jose Mourinho, who produced two league titles in successive seasons after a gap of 50 years [...]
Dethroned Ferguson insists: We’ll be back May 9, 2010 MANCHESTER UTD (4) vs STOKE CITY (0) DETHRONED Sir Alex Ferguson congratulated rival Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti after being forced to hand over the Premier League trophy on an afternoon of anti-Glazer protests at Old Trafford. Chelsea’s victory over Wigan at Stamford Bridge denied United a fourth successive title, although Ferguson’s men did their bit [...]
Gunners cruise but Spurs end in defeat May 9, 2010 RACE FOR THIRD ARSENAL (4) vs FULHAM (0) ARSENAL ensured there was no slip-ups in the race to secure third place as they brushed aside a weakened Fulham team at the Emirates. The Gunners needed victory to clinch automatic entry into the Champions League next season at the expense of north London rivals Tottenham, who [...]
Tevez raises the roof as Hammers make a point May 9, 2010 PREMIER LEAGUE ROUND-UP WEST HAM (1) vs MANCHESTER CITY (1) CARLOS TEVEZ stole the limelight as an emotional return to Upton Park ended in a rather tepid end-of-season stalemate. Tevez came off the substitute’s bench on 73 minutes to the biggest cheer of the day from Hammers fans, who idolised him during his popular spell [...]
Tyre drama ensures it’s pain in Spain for Hamilton May 9, 2010 LEWIS HAMILTON was left cursing his luck again after a blow out on the penultimate lap robbed him of second place in the Spanish Grand Prix. The McLaren driver looked all set for a third podium place of the season when he suddenly skidded off with his front left tyre hanging from his car. Up [...]
