Thomas Cook shares hit record low amid £750m takeover talks with Fosun July 12, 2019 Thomas Cook’s shares sunk to their lowest price ever this morning as it confirmed it is in advanced talks with Fosun over a proposed £750m deal which would give the Chinese firm majority ownership over its tour operator business. Read more: Thomas Cook engages in Fosun talks to save company The deal would also give [...]
Women’s World Cup 2019: Was it a success? And how does football build on it? Sport industry insiders give their views July 8, 2019 After 31 days, 52 games and 146 goals, the most high-profile Women’s World Cup yet is over. But what impact has it made on the game and the wider landscape? We asked a selection of industry experts. Contributors Lisa Parfitt, managing director, Engine Sport and Brand Experience; Steve Martin, global CEO, M&C Saatchi Sport and [...]
Going, going… Dons: AFC Wimbledon aiming to raise £7m using crowdfunding to pay for new Plough Lane stadium July 8, 2019 AFC Wimbledon are a club founded by fans and now, 17 years on from their rebirth, they are hoping their supporters can help lay the foundations for a move back to the corner of south-west London they call home. The Dons are building a new stadium at Plough Lane, which they believe will be ready [...]
Frank Lampard’s honeymoon period won’t last for long in the Chelsea hotseat July 4, 2019 People stepping out of Fulham Broadway station this afternoon were greeted by the sight of an opportunistic salesman attempting to flog Frank Lampard adorned Chelsea scarves. If you still needed reminding, here was a visual representation of why this was no run-of-the-mill managerial appointment. As the club statement phrased it: “He’s home!” After the generally [...]
Following heavyweight champ Andy Ruiz Jr’s lead towards punchy portfolios July 2, 2019 Until the start of this month, if you had shown someone a photograph of Andy Ruiz Jr and asked what sport he did professionally, there is a fair chance they would have guessed ‘darts’. We are fervently hoping Ruiz does not take that line amiss because, of course, the correct answer is ‘boxing’ and, on [...]
Jonny Bairstow heeds his own advice as England beat India to keep their World Cup alive June 30, 2019 Jonny Bairstow’s tirade against the media last week caused quite a stir ahead of England’s must-win World Cup clash with India, but it also contained some sound advice. After lambasting former players Michael Vaughan and Kevin Pietersen for their negative comments following damaging defeats by Sri Lanka and Australia the Yorkshireman pleaded with the cricketing [...]
Trevor Steven: He may be lacking experience, but there is no better candidate for the Chelsea job than Frank Lampard June 25, 2019 On the face of it, one year of experience in management is not enough to take on a challenge like Chelsea. But if one man can do it, it’s Frank Lampard. Chelsea were granted permission to speak with Lampard yesterday over their vacant manager’s position. If I was the decision-maker I’d consider him to be [...]
African Cup of Nations: Why Liverpool’s Premier League preparations will be affected by the tournament June 20, 2019 Together they have conquered all of Europe. Now it’s time to take on Africa. Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane will both go in search of a maiden Africa Cup of Nations title over the coming weeks, but this time only one of them can come out on top. Salah’s Egypt, the hosts, kick off [...]
The numbers that show Lewis Hamilton is approaching Michael Schumacher levels of dominance in Formula One June 18, 2019 His win in Canada may have been one of the most controversial Lewis Hamilton has claimed but what cannot be disputed is that the Briton is now dominating Formula One to an almost unprecedented level. At times such as two weekends ago, when he was handed the victory by race officials’ decision to penalise Sebastian [...]
England v Afghanistan: Used Old Trafford pitch and Rashid Khan’s magic the key for visitors June 17, 2019 On the face of it England’s World Cup game against Afghanistan tomorrow comes at an opportune moment. With opener Jason Roy sidelined by a torn hamstring for a few games at least and captain Eoin Morgan recovering from a back spasm, it appears the perfect time to play the side bottom of the group table and without [...]