Moyes takes the blame as United attempt to dodge ghosts of 1962 December 9, 2013 UNDER-FIRE Manchester United boss David Moyes has accepted full blame for a run that sees them on the brink of losing three successive home games tonight for the first time in his lifetime. A Champions League defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk would equal that spell in 1962 and concede top spot in Group A, leaving United [...]
Silva ready for Bayern return December 9, 2013 PLAYMAKER David Silva could return from injury for Manchester City tonight when they visit Bayern Munich hoping to pip the Champions League holders to top spot in Group D. City need to win by at least two goals to overtake the all-conquering Germans but are without suspended midfielder Yaya Toure and injured left-back Gael Clichy. [...]
Double points for F1 season climax December 9, 2013 FORMULA ONE: Double points will be available to drivers and teams in the season’s final race from next season. Governing body the FIA has also confirmed it is working on a cost cap for all teams to be applied from 2015.
Gold leaves Bath director post December 9, 2013 RUGBY UNION: High-flying Bath have parted company with director of rugby Gary Gold. The South African, 46, took up his new role in the summer when the club, who sit third in the Premiership, promoted Mike Ford to head coach.
Sterling’s strength could reverse before too long December 9, 2013 Despite signs of a strong UK recovery, the pound may suffer from Fed tapering and an improving Eurozone, says Liam Ward-Proud The pound’s enduring strength since the summer has caught many by surprise. Towards the end of June, with sterling-dollar just below $1.55, Morgan Stanley strategists expected it to fall to $1.45 in the third [...]
The common mistakes made by new traders – and how to avoid them December 9, 2013 IN THIS final column, I outline some common pitfalls for new traders. Trading forex is not a get-rich-quick scheme: there is a steep learning curve to understanding the markets and the factors that influence exchange rates. ABSENCE OF A SOUND TRADING PLANYour overall plan should include the currencies you intend to deal in, the amount [...]
CNBC Comment: The truth behind Peacocks’ demise December 9, 2013 HAVING gone bust over a year ago, failed fashion chain Peacocks is living up to its name and preening for all it’s worth. With the help of Lawrence Tomlinson, entrepreneur-in-residence to Vince Cable, the old bird seems to be trying to pin the blame for its 2012 collapse on RBS. In fact, thanks to Tomlinson [...]
DailyFX: Analyst picks December 9, 2013 CURRENCY STRATEGIST CHRIS VECCHIO My pick: Stay long sterling-yen Expertise: Fundamental and technical analysis Average time frame of trades: A few hours to a few weeks The sterling-yen long from net ¥160.80, after upside the past few weeks, was knocked from its original entry on 5 December. The stop was held at ¥165.80 to lock [...]
Stylish, bold and practical to boot December 9, 2013 Peugeot’s alternative to a regular hatchback is a car that can pull you out of an icy spot this winter THE CLASSIC Chelsea Tractor is pretty impractical for most Londoners; it’s expensive to run, the side streets can be narrow and you practically invite abuse from cyclists. This is probably why small crossovers have been [...]
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