Administration just isn’t an option for Reds, says Purslow September 22, 2010 LIVERPOOL managing director Christian Purslow has dismissed suggestions that the club could be plunged into administration – while revealing there are a “small number of parties” exploring the possibility of taking over at Anfield. Reds co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett put the club up for sale back in April but are yet to receive [...]
Wellstream confirms takeover bid is causing shares in the UK to skyrocket September 21, 2010 BRITISH oilfield services group Wellstream Holdings said it had received several bid approaches, lifting its shares 30 per cent and valuing the company at over £700m. Wellstream, which was floated on the stockmarket in 2007 by British private equity firm Candover, makes flexible pipes used by oil companies in deep water, an area set for [...]
Cup shock as Toffees come unstuck at Brentford September 21, 2010 BRENTFORD(1) vs EVERTON (1) 4-3 on pens; 1-1 after 90 mins LEAGUE ONE Brentford caused a huge shock last night when they dumped Premier League heavyweights Everton out on penalties at a delirious Griffin Park. Striker Jermaine Beckford and defender Phil Jagielka, right, missed from the spot as the Toffees lost the shootout 4-3, having [...]
Liverpool chiefs know nothing about football, blasts Benitez September 21, 2010 FORMER Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has launched a scathing attack on his previous employers, claiming they “understood nothing about football”. The Spaniard, right, had a strained relationship with American co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett before leaving the club in the summer after six years to join Inter Milan. Now Benitez has lifted the lid [...]
Wenger charged and mulling a tinker September 20, 2010 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger is facing a touchline ban after being charged with improper conduct relating to Saturday’s dramatic 1-1 draw at Sunderland. Wenger is accused by the Football Association of “using abusive and/or insulting language and behaviour” to the officials in the wake of Darren Bent’s last-gasp equaliser for the Black Cats. Bent’s strike [...]
Blues deserve more credit, says Malouda September 19, 2010 CHELSEA (4) vs BLACKPOOL (0) FLORENT MALOUDA insists ruthless Chelsea deserve more credit for their 100 per cent start to the season. The French winger scored twice as the Blues blitzed Blackpool with a blistering first-half show at Stamford Bridge yesterday. It sent them four points clear at the top of the Premier League table [...]
Given can leave City in January, reveals Mancini September 19, 2010 WIGAN ATH (0) vs MANCHESTER CITY (2) MANCHESTER CITY boss Roberto Mancini has told Shay Given he can leave Eastlands in the January transfer window. The Republic of Ireland goalkeeper, inset, is frustrated at being asked to play second string to Joe Hart. But after guiding his side to fourth place in the Premier League [...]
United to end difficult week with vital victory September 16, 2010 MANCHESTER UNITED vs LIVERPOOL Sunday – 1.30pm Sky Sports 1 IT hasn’t been a dream start for Roy Hodgson on Merseyside and in truth, his side were fortunate to leave St Andrews with a point on Sunday. That said there probably isn’t a better time to be visiting Manchester United at Old Trafford after what [...]
It’s Anelka at the double as Chelsea take Euro stroll September 15, 2010 MSK ZILINA (1) vs CHELSEA (4) CARLO ANCELOTTI hailed his ruthless Chelsea after Champions League rookies MSK Zilina were given a rude awakening in their Group F opener in Slovakia. Nicolas Anelka scored twice, either side of strikes from Michael Essien and Daniel Sturridge, as the Blues began their European campaign with a thumping win. [...]
Bristly Redknapp may be starting to feel pressure September 15, 2010 HARRY Redknapp seems to be getting a bit bristly in his old age. The Tottenham manager objected to the notion that his side’s failure to hold onto a two-goal lead at Werder Bremen on Tuesday suggested they had lessons to learn about the Champions League. That’s silly. Make no mistake, Spurs will view the result [...]