Kroenke: Arsenal got transfers right this summer September 11, 2011 ARSENAL majority shareholder Stan Kroenke has broken his silence over the club’s summer of crisis, insisting they were right not to cave into pressure and blow their entire transfer kitty. Gunners manager Arsene Wenger had an estimated £80m at his disposal following the sales of star duo Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri. But the Frenchman [...]
Toon set for Barton QPR bow September 11, 2011 CONTROVERSIAL midfielder Joey Barton is expected to make his QPR debut tonight when they welcome his former club, Newcastle United, to Loftus Road. Barton, one of a clutch of late signings by Rangers boss Neil Warnock in the transfer window, was allowed to leave on a free transfer after criticising Magpies chiefs, despite being one [...]
Hoilett hurt after Zamora saves Fulham September 11, 2011 FULHAM (1) vs BLACKBURN (1) BLACKBURN manager Steve Kean accused Mark Schwarzer of a “nasty challenge” after Rovers midfielder Junior Hoilett was left unconscious and needing stitches during the battle of the early-season strugglers. The injury to Hoilett came as the visitors pressed for a winner in stoppage time at Craven Cottage, where they took [...]
Baggies off the mark courtesy of opportunistic Odemwingie September 11, 2011 NORWICH (0) vs WEST BROM (1) NORWICH are still searching for their first Premier League win of the season after Peter Odemwingie’s strike saw West Brom take all three points from their visit to Carrow Road. The Nigeria international produced the decisive moment in the third minute when Ritchie De Laet failed to intercept Nicky [...]
Lampard still one of the best, says Villas-Boas September 8, 2011 CHELSEA manager Andre Villas-Boas insists Frank Lampard is still among the best midfielders around, despite his recent England snub. Lampard was omitted against Bulgaria seven days ago and then garnered mixed reviews when recalled for the narrow win over Wales on Tuesday. But Villas-Boas still believes the 33-year-old represents the cream of the top flight, [...]
Redrow beats forecasts in profits surge September 8, 2011 HOUSEBUILDER Redrow has posted better than expected pre-tax profits, thanks to a 14 per cent rise in revenues, but warned of a tough outlook for the property market. The Wales-based company posted a pre-tax profit of £25.3m in the 12 months to the end of June, compared with £700,000 the year before, beating a consensus [...]
Man Utd’s two-tier IPO plan risks investor ire September 8, 2011 Singapore Exchange’s coup in luring Manchester United to the city is threatening to turn sour as the bourse comes under fire for plans to let the club list using a structure that will minimise the influence of new shareholders. The SGX is set to approve the initial public offering of up to $1 billion from [...]
Walcott fit to face Swansea September 7, 2011 ARSENAL have been given a timely fitness boost with the news that Theo Walcott will be ready to face Swansea this weekend. The 22-year-old was left out of England’s 1-0 win over Wales on Tuesday as a precaution due to a hamstring niggle. Walcott, unlike his team, who are still searching for their first Premier [...]
Wood Group and 3i drop out of the FTSE 100 September 6, 2011 WOOD Group and 3i were the losers in the FTSE 100 reshuffle yesterday, dropping out of the index and losing out on the benefits bestowed upon companies big enough to eat at the top table. They are likely to be replaced by investment firm Ashmore and equipment supplier Bunzl, pending a final decision later today [...]
Cancer patient email row threatens to drag focus away from Man City brilliance and onto chief Cook September 5, 2011 MANCHESTER CITY’S flawless start to the new season is in danger of being soured after their chief executive, Garry Cook, found himself at the centre of a row over an email mocking a cancer-stricken woman. Dr Anthonia Onuoha, the mother and agent of City defender Nedum Onuoha, alleges she received an offensive message poking fun [...]