Omega backs Haverford offer October 20, 2011 Insurance entrepreneur Mark Byrne pulled ahead in the race to buy Lloyd’s of London insurer Omega after Omega and its top shareholder backed his offer, prompting his main rival to withdraw. Omega, at the centre of a three-way takeover battle since mid-June, will pursue the offer from Byrne’s Haverford investment vehicle as the support of [...]
Gaddafi killed claim Libya officials October 20, 2011 Deposed Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi died of wounds suffered in his capture near his hometown of Sirte, a senior National Transitional Council military official said. The NTC official, Abdel Majid Mlegta, had told Reuters earlier that Gaddafi was captured and wounded in both legs at dawn on Thursday as he tried to flee in a [...]
Torres back to his best in Chelsea Euro cruise October 20, 2011 CHELSEA 5 vs GENK 0 CHELSEA manager Andre Villas-Boas praised Fernando Torres after the revitalised striker’s brace helped demolish Genk and equal the club’s record Champions League win. Raul Meireles, Branislav Ivanovic and Salomon Kalou also netted as the Blues ran riot against the Belgian champions. But it was Torres, who is finally rediscovering the [...]
No hidden agenda, say Blues chiefs October 20, 2011 CHELSEA directors last night blasted internet and Twitter “misinformation” in a fresh appeal for fans to sell the freehold to Stamford Bridge back to the club. Writing in the club programme, chairman Bruce Buck, chief executive Ron Gourlay and director Eugene Tenenbaum insisted there were no “hidden agendas” in their wish to buy back the [...]
Ramsey’s late show has Arsenal smiling once more October 20, 2011 MARSEILLE 0 vs ARSENAL 1 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger insisted that confidence is slowly starting to flow again after Aaron Ramsey’s injury-time goal secured a precious Champions League victory which shot the Gunners to the top of Group F. Like Arsenal, Marseille have been struggling domestically and thriving in Europe, but Didier Deschamp’s side were [...]
Nokia losses less than estimates October 20, 2011 The world’s largest cellphone maker Nokia reported a smaller than expected fall in third quarter profits as price cuts and new models lifted sales of its basic cellphones in key markets like India. Shares in Nokia jumped on the surprise profit number, up 9.3 per cent to 4.9 euros, their highest level since May. Nokia, [...]
Fabio hints at Rooney selection October 20, 2011 ENGLAND manager Fabio Capello has indicated Wayne Rooney is likely to be included in his plans for Euro 2012 despite the suspension that will rule his star striker out of the entire group stage. The Manchester United forward was handed a three-match ban by Uefa for the red card he picked up in Montenegro earlier [...]
Croft stands by Johnson in wake of ‘disgusting’ criticism October 20, 2011 ENGLAND lock Tom Croft has leapt to the defence of under-fire national team manager Martin Johnson, labelling criticism of the former World Cup winning skipper “disgusting”. Johnson faces an uncertain future after presiding over England’s equal worst World Cup performance, which was compounded by a series of off-field scandals. But Croft is adamant that Johnson, [...]
Gatland backed by Deans over cheating comments October 20, 2011 AUSTRALIA coach Robbie Deans has offered his sympathy to Wales counterpart Warren Gatland, who caused a storm by admitting he considered cheating in Saturday’s World Cup semi-final defeat to France. Gatland has been criticised in some quarters for confessing he discussed asking a prop to feign injury in order to force uncontested scrums, a move [...]
Finn puts England’s cause before his need for speed October 20, 2011 ENGLAND bowler Steven Finn is refusing to abandon hope of achieving a momentous series win in India despite having been on the receiving end of back-to-back thrashings. Finn expects England to throw off the shackles and produce the sort of cricket that saw them outplay India on home soil this summer – starting with today’s [...]
