Johnson hunting revenge February 24, 2011 England boss desperate to beat France ’We want to be in the headlines’, he says ENGLAND manager Martin Johnson last night urged his side to hog the back-page headlines by triumphing in tomorrow’s potentially decisive RBS 6 Nations showdown with France. Johnson is still hurting from last year’s 12-10 defeat to Les Bleus in Paris, [...]
M&S hires overseas retail chief February 24, 2011 MARKS & Spencer (M&S) has poached Jan Heere from Spanish fashion group Inditex to lead its drive for business overseas. The clothing, homewares and food retailer yesterday named Heere as its new director of international, reporting to chief executive Marc Bolland. It said Heere, fluent in English, Spanish, French, Dutch and Russian, has worked for [...]
Captain Fabregas ruled out of Carling Cup final February 24, 2011 ARSENAL captain Cesc Fabregas faces a race to be fit for next month’s emotional homecoming Champions League clash at Barcelona after admitting defeat in his quest to play in Sunday’s Carling Cup final. Fabregas was last night ruled out of leading the Gunners at Wembley as they go in search of a first trophy for [...]
ANALYST VIEWS: IS BAT’S SHARE BUYBACK ENOUGH TO SATISFY INVESTORS February 24, 2011 TINA COOK | CHARLES STANLEY These results are in line with expectations but it seems that volumes have disappointed while the economic headwinds which have put pressure on consumers have taken their toll. These factors seem to have outweighed the share buyback which the market usually likes. KEITH BOWMAN | HARGREAVES LANSDOWN Despite broadly progressive [...]
Tresco a fan of Pietersen promotion February 24, 2011 FORMER England opener Marcus Trescothick believes the decision to promote Kevin Pietersen to the top of the or der could be a masterstroke, but wouldn’t be surprised if it took until the knockout stages of the World Cup for KP to master the role. Pietersen made an uncharacteristically sluggish 39 from 61 balls against Holland [...]
Liverpool and City progress in Europe February 24, 2011 A LATE Dirk Kuyt header booked Liverpool’s place in the last 16 of the Europa League as the Reds overcame a stubborn Sparta Prague at Anfield. Kuyt guided in an 86th minute Raul Meireles corner as the home side finally converted one of their chances. Meanwhile, Manchester City also made it through to the last [...]
Redknapp: Bale could be fit for Milan clash February 24, 2011 TOTTENHAM winger Gareth Bale could make his comeback against AC?Milan in the Champions League, according to his manager Harry Redknapp. Bale has missed the last month with a back injury but could have recovered by the time the Serie A leaders come to town on 9 March. Redknapp said: “He’s back in training today so [...]
Britvic hit by rising tide of costs February 24, 2011 SOFT drinks maker Britvic yesterday forecast higher raw material inflation than it previously expected as the cost of products it uses to make soft drinks, cans and bottles rises, though it still expects to post a higher profit this year. Shares in Britvic, which have lost about 14 per cent over the past three months, [...]
Big test for England centres February 24, 2011 FRANCE boss Marc Lievremont has aimed a few shots across the bows by accusing the English of arrogance ahead of tomorrow RBS 6 Nations match, but the players know that’s all just hype. They’re also accustomed to it; whenever they pull on the shirt and no matter who they’re playing the opposition want to rip [...]
Sportingbet in Australia boost February 24, 2011 ONLINE gaming firm Sportingbet reported an increase in second-quarter earnings yesterday and said strong growth in Australia, Turkey and its emerging markets had offset weakness in Europe. The company said EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) rose to £14.5m in the three months to the end of January from £13.6m the year before.
