Competition probe hits Sky Movies August 4, 2010 SKY will face an investigation by the Competition Commission into the dominance of its pay-TV movie service. Ofcom has requested the probe after raising concerns over the prices Sky is able to charge for new releases and the lack of consumer choice. The Competition Commission will have a maximum of two years to investigate the [...]
Buyers pull their weight in Liverpool tug-of-war August 4, 2010 THE battle to take over the keys of Liverpool FC was thrown into confusion last night after a contrasting day of counter claims and denials from potential buyers. Chinese businessman Kenny Huang began the day in pole position after admitting on Monday he had been locked in talks with the club’s major creditors, Royal Bank [...]
We’ll go bust if we lose in court, say Portsmouth August 4, 2010 PORTSMOUTH say they could go out of business if they lose their court case against the tax authorities today. HM Revenue & Customs are challenging a Company Voluntary Agreement (CVA) to allow the club to come out of administration, claiming it is owed £13m more than the £24m stated by the club’s administrators. And Portsmouth’s [...]
Blackburn hold talks of takeover August 4, 2010 BLACKBURN ROVERS are the latest Premier League to hold talks over a possible takeover. Chairman John Williams revealed yesterday the club are in discussions with a number of interested parties about taking charge at Ewood Park. Rovers currently owned by the trustees of the late Jack Walker and has debts of around £20m, but Indian [...]
It’s the most open race for many a year August 4, 2010 MANAGERS will have one just word embedded in their minds when they open their Championship campaigns this weekend: Blackpool. Ian Holloway’s achievement in taking the Seasiders to the promised land on a shoestring budget and a team of grafters will certainly not have gone unnoticed among bosses of the so-called smaller sides in the second [...]
Brum boss McLeish lines up swoop for Italian duo August 4, 2010 BIRMINGHAM City boss Alex McLeish is lining up an audacious swoop to land experienced Italian duo Mauro Camoranesi and Fabio Grosso. Camoranesi, 33, has been linked with a move away from Italy after eight years at Juventus and the midfielder’s agent has confirmed the Blues have made an approach. “There was an official contact with [...]
Torres vows to stay loyal in Kop pledge August 3, 2010 FERNANDO TORRES yesterday ended months of speculation about his future by pledging to stay with Liverpool. The £60m-rated striker had been linked with moves to Manchester City and Chelsea but has now reassured Reds fans that his commitment to Liverpool is as strong as ever. “My commitment and loyalty to the club and to the [...]
Blues edge closer to £17m Ramires deal August 3, 2010 CHELSEA are set to unveil Brazilian star Ramires as their new £17m signing today. The 23-year-old midfield ace will undergo a medical at Stamford Bridge this morning after the Premier League champions agreed a deal with Portuguese club Benfica. Right-sided Ramires, who has 16 caps for Brazil, is expected to put pen-to-paper on a four-year [...]
Hughes hails perfect fit as Al Fayed slams Hodgson August 3, 2010 MARK HUGHES believes his appointment as Fulham boss as a “good fit” and has targeted a top-10 finish. Hughes, 46, was last week confirmed as Roy Hodgson’s successor after the Cottagers’ move for Ajax boss Martin Jol fell through. And in an unexpected twist at yesterday’s press conference, Cottagers owner Mohamed Al Fayed accused former [...]
We’re not ready yet, warns Wenger August 1, 2010 ARSENE WENGER last night told of his “positive weekend” after his Arsenal side began their season with a trophy after retaining the Emirates Cup. The Gunners sealed their home pre-season tournament victory with a 3-2 win over Celtic yesterday thanks to goals from Carlos Vela, Bacary Sagna and Samir Nasri, while AC Milan and Lyon [...]