Uefa looks to tighten finance rules March 30, 2011 EUROPEAN governing body Uefa yesterday vowed to monitor those clubs who may attempt exploit loopholes in new financial restraints which are due to be implemented from 2014. Clubs, specifically those with wealthy owners who consistently spend more than they earn, will be barred from European competition from 2014-15 season under president Michel Platini’s “fair play” [...]
Fitter than ever Wilshere says he’s ready for Euros March 30, 2011 ARSENAL midfielder Jack Wilshere insists fears of burnout couldn’t be further from his mind as he reiterated his desire to represent England this summer in the European Under-21 Championships. Wilshere believes it is vital for his development as an international player to be competing in tournaments at a young age. Arsenal boss Arsenal Wenger has [...]
McGinley tips Rose to bloom in Augusta March 30, 2011 RYDER CUP star Paul McGinley admits he would love to see a European triumph at the Masters next week and is tipping England’s Justin Rose to be among the strongest challengers. European players are currently enjoying unprecedented dominance of the world game but have not tasted victory at Augusta since 1999, when Jose Maria Olazabal [...]
Clarke named as Aussie skipper March 30, 2011 CRICKET: Michael Clarke has been confirmed as Ricky Ponting’s successor as Australia captain and will lead the side on the upcoming tour of Bangladesh. Clarke, who turns 30 on Saturday, said: “It was a huge surprise to see Ricky stand down. I want to thank him for his help, support and guidance, and look forward [...]
Long Run set for Aintree March 30, 2011 HORSE RACING: Nicky Henderson fully intends to run Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Long Run at Aintree next week – provided ground conditions are in his favour. The six-year-old, who produced a superb performance to get the better of Denman and Kauto Star, will only run if there is some give in the ground. Henderson said: [...]
Robson confident of recovery March 30, 2011 FOOTBALL: Former England captain Bryan Robson is hopeful of making a full recovery from throat cancer having undergone an operation to remove a tumour earlier this month. The 54-year-old, who won 90 caps for his country, said: “The support from people all around the world has been fantastic. I feel fine and will carry on [...]
McCaw snubs Royal wedding March 30, 2011 RUGBY UNION: Richie McCaw has turned down an invitation to attend Prince William’s wedding next month because he wants to focus on getting fit to lead the All Blacks at this year’s Rugby World Cup. McCaw gave Prince William a tour of Eden Park – venue for the World Cup Final – during his three-day [...]
MORE FIRMS JOIN NORTH SEA MUTINY March 30, 2011 PRESSURE mounted on George Osborne to rethink his oil profit tax raid yesterday, as more oil firms threatened to shelve lucrative projects in the North Sea in protest at the chancellor’s surprise levy. Gas giant Centrica, oil explorer Valiant and French group Total all said yesterday they are reviewing current and future investments in the [...]
IPO market stunned as £1bn float pulled March 30, 2011 OMAN’S Renaissance Services was yesterday forced to pull its £1bn London flotation of Topaz Energy after investors failed to show enough appetite for the shares. The banks were due to price the issue before lunch-time but did not do so after it became clear things were not going as planned. “Renaissance has a firm sense [...]
BLOOMBERG WOOS BARCLAYS March 30, 2011 New York mayor Michael Bloomberg (pictured) yesterday called on Barclays bank to move its headquarters to the Big Apple. “It would be a great move for them to move here,” Bloomberg said at a press briefing. “I hope they move here; it’d be great for us.” Barclays has held early-stage talks with US regulators about [...]
