Di Matteo sees no danger and predicts that Cole is set to stay September 25, 2012 CHELSEA manager Roberto Di Matteo has admitted to being “very optimistic” about the prospect of defender Ashley Cole signing a new contract to commit to the club. The England left-back’s present deal has only 10 months remaining and he has been linked with a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain under former Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti. From [...]
Kelly ruled out for six months September 25, 2012 ■ FOOTBALL: Liverpool defender Martin Kelly will be unavailable for six months, and requires surgery, after suffering a knee injury in Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Manchester United.
Hipkins and Claassens cited September 25, 2012 ■ RUGBY UNION: Bath’s Hipkiss and Michael Claassens are to appear at a Rugby Football Union disciplinary hearing after both were cited after Bath’s 29-22 Premiership defeat to London Irish. Hipkiss has been charged with an alleged tip tackle on Jamie Gibson, and Claassens for kicking lock Matthew Garvey.
Baldini dismisses Spurs link September 25, 2012 ■ FOOTBALL: Roma general manager Franco Baldini has dismissed any interest in being Tottenham’s technical director because he wants to stay put.
Watson awaits Sharapova September 25, 2012 ■ TENNIS: Britain’s Heather Watson is to face Maria Sharapova in the Pan Pacific Open after yesterday beating world No30 Sabine Lisicki 6-4, 7-6 (7-3).
British amateur scene to develop September 25, 2012 ■ BOXING: The British Amateur Boxing Association is in discussions with AIBA to set up a London-based World Series of Boxing.
New iPhone 5 breaks Apple sales record September 25, 2012 APPLE’S iPhone 5 broke sales records over its debut weekend, although it still failed to meet Wall Street’s expectations, sending shares in the world’s richest company down while arch rival Google hit an all-time high. The latest version of Apple’s most profitable product saw sales of more than 5m from Friday to Sunday, beating the [...]
Bumi calls in Macfarlanes to probe Indonesian unit September 25, 2012 MINING group Bumi yesterday called in City law firm Macfarlanes to investigate alleged financial irregularities at its Indonesian operations, as the firm’s share price plummeted almost 25 per cent following the news. The allegations at the FTSE 250-listed miner, cofounded by financier Nat Rothschild, relate to Bumi Resources, in which London-listed Bumi holds a 29 [...]
Britain needs more venture capitalism – not a state bank September 25, 2012 HERE is a simple question. What do you think would do more to help the provision of finance for small firms? Vince Cable’s new state bank, which will begin its operations in 18 months’ time, or a radically improved tax system to improve the provision of equity financing and venture capital? In other words, is [...]
Business bank will not start lending until 2014 September 25, 2012 BUSINESS groups last night gave a cautious welcome to Vince Cable’s announcement of a £1bn government-backed bank for small firms – but criticised the timeframe and lack of detail on its implementation. The business secretary yesterday committed the government to allocating £1bn to the institution, which will operate in the wholesale market and support the [...]
