Shell pipeline still leaking August 18, 2011 ROYAL Dutch Shell said it was continuing to make “good progress” fixing a pipeline that is still leaking into the North Sea from its Gannet Alpha platform, as Britain’s biggest oil spill for a decade ran into its eighth day. Shell estimates that around 1,300 barrels have escaped into the water 180km off the Scottish [...]
London Capital bets on profit rise to come August 18, 2011 SPREAD better London Capital Group bucked yesterday’s downward stock market trend to close up 0.7 per cent after reporting a £3m first-half profit. LCG said profits fell 28 per cent compared with a year ago when business was boosted by extreme volatility around events such as the “flash crash” and Greek bailout. Revenues fell 12 [...]
Fernandes: I won’t be QPR Abramovich August 18, 2011 AirAsia boss vows to fund signings but insists club will be profit-making in long-term QPR’S new majority shareholder Tony Fernandes has vowed to breathe life into a club he calls a “raw diamond” but warned he will not adopt a Roman Abramovich approach and flood Rangers with cash. AirAsia chief Fernandes, who yesterday completed his [...]
Flintoff slams shabby India as rain hits August 18, 2011 ENGLAND great Andrew Flintoff admits he has been shocked by India’s lack of sharpness and professionalism in the current series, which was badly affected by rain yesterday at The Oval. Captain Andrew Strauss and fellow opener Alastair Cook guided England to 75-0 from 26 overs before downpours wiped out the rest of the first day’s [...]
Spurs break Hearts to whet Defoe appetite for top four August 18, 2011 HEARTS (0) vs TOTTENHAM (5) STRIKER Jermain Defoe insists Tottenham can get back into the top four after all but booking their place in the Europa League group stage. Defoe, Rafael van der Vaart, Jake Livermore, Gareth Bale and Aaron Lennon all struck as Spurs romped to victory in their first competitive match of the [...]
United float to reduce debt pile August 18, 2011 MANCHESTER UNITED have applied for a listing on the Singapore Stock Exchange and are understood to be planning to use some of the proceeds to pay down the club’s debts of £515m. United owners the Glazer family are thought to be preparing to sell off between 25 and 30 per cent of the Premier League [...]
Chelsea’s Cech out for a month August 18, 2011 CHELSEA could be without goalkeeper Petr Cech for next month’s crunch trip to Manchester United after he injured knee ligaments in training. Cech has been ruled out for three to four weeks, meaning he faces a race to be fit for the Old Trafford clash on 18 September. Hilario looks likely to be selectedto deputise [...]
Fulham in box seat as Jol defeats adversary Ramos August 18, 2011 FULHAM (3) vs DNIPRO (0) FULHAM boss Martin Jol praised his side’s discipline after taking a giant stride towards the Europa League group stage. Aaron Hughes netted the opener before Clint Dempsey struck twice to earn the Cottagers a comfortable win in the play-off first leg. Jol said: “Even 2-0 at half-time we said we [...]
Murray avenges Bogomolov loss August 18, 2011 TENNIS: British No1 Andy Murray earned revenge over Alex Bogomolov Jr 6-2, 7-5 to reach the last eight of the Western and Southern Open. The American enjoyed a shock win over Murray in Miami earlier this year but the Scot was much improved as he stepped up his US Open preparations.
Stoke earn Europa League win August 18, 2011 FOOTBALL: Midfielder Danny Pugh scored as Stoke beat FC Thun 1-0 in the first leg of their Europa League play-off in Switzerland. Birmingham drew 0-0 with Nacional in Portugal.
