CITY MOVES | WHO’S SWITCHING JOBS October 10, 2010 LV= Bournemouth based LV= has appointed Philip Moore as its new finance director and replacing Keith Abercromby. Moore, who has over 30 years experience in the industry, will join from the Pensions Corporation, where he was group finance partner and chief risk officer. Prior to that he’s held roles at Friends Provident, where he was [...]
It’s the first trophy of many, says Vidic August 8, 2010 CHELSEA (1) vs MANCHESTER UTD (3) CAPTAIN Nemanja Vidic predicts the Community Shield will not be the only piece of silverware to take pride of place in Manchester United’s trophy cabinet this season. Sir Alex Ferguson’s men earned pre-season bragging rights over Premier League rivals Chelsea by claiming a third victory in four years. A [...]
It’s the first trophy of many, says Vidic August 8, 2010 CHELSEA (1) vs MANCHESTER UTD (3) CAPTAIN Nemanja Vidic predicts the Community Shield will not be the only piece of silverware to take pride of place in Manchester United’s trophy cabinet this season. Sir Alex Ferguson’s men earned pre-season bragging rights over Premier League rivals Chelsea by claiming a third victory in four years. A [...]
OUT THIS WEEKEND PREVIEWS September 9, 2010 FILM GOING THE DISTANCE Romantic comedy with Drew Barrymore and Justin Long. THE RUNAWAYS The story of Joan Jett and her band of 70s teen rockers, with Kristen Stewart. RESIDENT EVIL: AFTERLIFE Mila Jovovich kicks yet more alien butt in this umpteenth spin-off. DVD KICK ASS Post-modern superhero action nuttiness, with our very own Aaron [...]
CITY MOVES | WHO’S SWITCHING JOBS October 4, 2010 Yell Group The company behind the Yellow Pages has appointed Tony Bates as chief financial officer, effective from 22 November. He will also take up the role of executive director from 1 November. Bates, 54, served as chief operating officer at Colt from 2002 until the end of July. Before this he was with record [...]
Balotelli closes in on City move July 26, 2010 MARIO BALOTELLI’S agent has dismissed speculation the striker has signed a deal with Manchester City – but expects the transfer to be completed in the next couple of days. Reports in the Italian press claimed that the Inter Milan youngster had already put pen to paper on a five-year deal with the mega-rich Eastlands club, [...]
Balotelli closes in on City move July 26, 2010 MARIO BALOTELLI’S agent has dismissed speculation the striker has signed a deal with Manchester City – but expects the transfer to be completed in the next couple of days. Reports in the Italian press claimed that the Inter Milan youngster had already put pen to paper on a five-year deal with the mega-rich Eastlands club, [...]
Ancelotti plays down Blues slump September 27, 2010 CHELSEA VS MARSEILLE CHELSEA manager Carlo Ancelotti insists he has not demanded a reaction from his team despite seeing their air of invincibility corroded by back-to-back defeats. Enforced absences have also hit Ancelotti’s preparations, with midfielder Frank Lampard among a number of injured players and striker Didier Drogba suspended for the visit of his former [...]
Ancelotti plays down Blues slump September 27, 2010 CHELSEA VS MARSEILLE CHELSEA manager Carlo Ancelotti insists he has not demanded a reaction from his team despite seeing their air of invincibility corroded by back-to-back defeats. Enforced absences have also hit Ancelotti’s preparations, with midfielder Frank Lampard among a number of injured players and striker Didier Drogba suspended for the visit of his former [...]
Haye: I used to idolise Harrison, now I’ll end him September 9, 2010 DAVID HAYE admitted yesterday he used to look up to Audley Harrison – but has now vowed to leave him in an “unconscious heap” when the pair go head-to-head in the ring. Haye puts his WBA world heavyweight title on the line against his former friend at the MEN Arena in Manchester on 13 November. [...]