The City gains seven sculptures June 18, 2012 A NUMBER of City of London-based businesses, including Hiscox, Aviva, British Land, IVG UK and Aon, have clubbed together with the City of London Corporation to create Great St Helen’s: Sculpture Space in the heart of the City. Set among London’s iconic architectural landmarks, including the Gherkin and the Lloyd’s building, a free curated exhibition [...]
M’Vila drops Gunners hint June 17, 2012 France international midfielder and Arsenal target Yann M’Vila has admitted he is interested in joining the club for next season. “I have heard Arsenal are interested in me,” he said. “I like Arsenal and I like the Premier League. I don’t know what is happening with the clubs, but yes, I would be interested in [...]
Investors call foul to Sky and BT’s footy deal June 14, 2012 UNIMPRESSED investors yesterday drove down the price of shares in BSkyB and BT after the companies announced they had agreed to pay a collective £3.018bn for the right to broadcast the Premier League’s games. At an average £6.53m per match, the deal will plough an extra 70 per cent into the Premier League’s pockets. Shares in [...]
Hodgson: England’s skill can match Europe’s best June 14, 2012 ENGLAND manager Roy Hodgson has slammed suggestions that his players lack the technical qualities of their Continental counterparts, as they prepare for tonight’s Euro 2012 showdown with Sweden in Kiev. Hodgson’s comments came after France coach Laurent Blanc had slighted England, saying “a really good side” would have punished them more in the opening stages [...]
Redknapp had bluff called by Spurs hierarchy June 14, 2012 OPINION may be divided over whether Harry Redknapp deserved to be cut adrift by Tottenham on Wednesday night, but ultimately his strong-arm bargaining tactics left the club with few options. When Redknapp went public last week with his frustration at not being given a new contract, arguing that the uncertainty over his future would destabilise [...]
Harry rubbishes retirement talk and vows to emulate Sir Alex June 14, 2012 DEFIANT Harry Redknapp insists he has no plans to retire following his abrupt departure from Tottenham on Wednesday night. Redknapp, who maintained he would have been sacked even if he had qualified for the Champions League, cited his evergreen counterpart at Manchester United. “I don’t think I am coming towards the end of my career,” [...]
NEXT IN LINE: WHO WILL REPLACE REDKNAPP? June 14, 2012 David Moyes Current club: Everton; Previous clubs: Preston; Nationality: Scottish; Age: 49; Everton record: P 473 W 198 D 123 L 152; Win Percentage: 41.8% n Works wonders on a relatively small budget and proved a capable, long-term club builder. Roberto Martinez Current club: Wigan; Previous clubs: Swansea; Nationality: Spanish; Age: 38; Wigan record: P [...]
Straits lead the way in cancer gig June 14, 2012 FORMER members of Dire Straits are opening a charity concert in support of the Sarah Greene Breakthrough Tribute at the O2 Empire at Shepherd’s Bush next Thursday. Three of the seven band members have played, recorded or worked with many artists such as Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Cher, James Morrison and Enrique Iglesias. The band [...]
Spanish worry keeps FTSE low June 14, 2012 BRITISH blue chips dipped yesterday, edging down towards recent six-month lows as a surge in Spanish bond yields to record highs cast the spotlight back onto the problems in top trading partner the Eurozone. Uncertainty ahead of Greek elections at the weekend – which may decide whether the country stays in the currency or opts [...]
Sky under threat as BT takes fight to football rights June 14, 2012 BSKYB’S delight at remaining the primary broadcaster for live football in the UK is not unreserved. Increased competition from the likes of Al Jazeera and ESPN has forced it to pay handsomely for the privilege, and the entry of BT into the market threatens its pre-eminence more powerfully than any of its previous competitors have [...]