Villas-Boas wouldn’t ditch relegation rule October 18, 2011 CHELSEA vs GENK CHELSEA manager Andre Villas-Boas has added his voice to the chorus of condemnation for plans to scrap relegation and ringfence the Premier League. Managers’ chief Richard Bevan on Monday alleged that some overseas proprietors of top-flight clubs wanted the change, namely those from the United States and Asia. Manchester United boss Sir [...]
Wenger’s Arsenal feel more at home in Europe October 18, 2011 MARSEILLE vs ARSENAL ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger admits his side’s latest Champions League campaign is offering him a pleasant distraction from what has been a turbulent start to the domestic season. The Gunners are well placed in Group F after following up a creditable draw in Dortmund with a narrow win over Olympiacos a fortnight [...]
Low’s on a high after fixing double energy deals October 17, 2011 NOT that many bankers have experienced the satisfaction of closing an M&A deal this year, as markets have proved volatile. Yet Jeremy Low of RBC Capital Markets found himself on the advisory side of two completed deals in less than a week recently when he advised Dominion Petroleum on its £118m sale to Ophir Energy [...]
Evra insistent over Suarez racism claim October 17, 2011 OTELUL GALATI vs MANCHESTER UNITED MANCHESTER UNITED defender Patrice Evra has told manager Sir Alex Ferguson that he wishes to pursue his allegation that he was racially abused by Liverpool forward Luis Suarez in Saturday’s Premier League match. Uruguay star Suarez on Sunday denied Evra’s claim that he used “a certain word” “at least 10 [...]
Mancini in it for the long haul October 17, 2011 MANCHESTER CITY vs VILLARREAL MANCHESTER CITY manager Roberto Mancini is intent on staying at the club beyond the length of his current contract, which expires at the end of next season. The Italian has presided over City’s best start to a league campaign since 1897 having secured the club’s first piece of major silverware for [...]
QPR skipper Barton blasts Terry, Giggs and England rugby team October 17, 2011 OUTSPOKEN QPR captain Joey Barton has taken aim at England captain John Terry and Manchester United star Ryan Giggs for their off-field behaviour. Barton, who served two months in prison in 2008 after admitting assault and affray, criticised two of the Premier League’s most high-profile stars during a public speaking appearance yesterday in London. Of [...]
Relegation in danger of axe – managers’ chief October 17, 2011 OVERSEAS owners of Premier League clubs want to ringfence the top flight and abolish relegation, according to League Managers’ Association chief Richard Bevan. Such a move could only be passed if 14 of the 20 leading clubs voted in favour of the change, but Bevan believes that could happen if more foreign investors snap up [...]
WENGER’S VAN PERSIE FEAR October 16, 2011 ARSENAL (2) vs SUNDERLAND (1) Dutch striker’s brace ensures a much needed victory but Arsenal manager can offer no guarantees that his star man will stay beyond current season ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger admits he doesn’t know whether Robin van Persie will sign a new contract after the captain underlined his importance to the Gunners [...]
King injury adds to Spurs frustration as Ameobi preserves unbeaten run October 16, 2011 NEWCASTLE (2) vs TOTTENHAM (2) TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp admitted he is powerless to prevent Ledley King from sustaining the type of muscular injury which saw his skipper fail to complete yesterday’s draw at St James’ Park. The visitors twice took the lead but ultimately had to settle for a point when substitute Shola Ameobi [...]
West Brom win bragging rights October 16, 2011 West Brom sealed a 2-0 victory in the Black Country derby against Wolves yesterday, with goals in either half from Chris Brunt and Peter Odemwingie. Roy Hodgson’s side moved up to 12th in the Premier League after the win, while Wolves’ fifth straight league defeat left them just one point off the relegation places.