Coppell retires after two games in Bristol City job August 12, 2010 MANAGER Steve Coppell yesterday stunned Bristol City by resigning after just two games in charge – and announcing the end of his 26-year managerial career. Coppell’s spell in charge at Ashton Gate lasted less than four months and his tenure got off to a bad start after his side lost 3-0 at home to Millwall [...]
Barlows puts Halliwells into split LLP July 26, 2010 BARLOW LYDE & GILBERT will ring fence lawyers moving over from stricken law firm Halliwells into a subsidiary LLP to protect itself against potential claims from clients. The move will allow Barlows to avoid any future liabilities and claims taken against the 19 Halliwells partners that will join the firm. Incoming partners will not be [...]
Mancini finally signs Milner and defends ‘rebel’ Balotelli August 17, 2010 MANCHESTER City manager Roberto Mancini insists Mario Balotelli does not deserve his notoriety and has backed the Italian prodigy to take England by storm. Mancini introduced Balotelli to the press yesterday, after finally landing Aston Villa’s James Milner and letting Craig Bellamy join Cardiff on loan. Balotelli, 20, was quick to dismiss the reputation he [...]
Bruce eyes up loan bid for frustrated keeper Hart August 4, 2010 SUNDERLAND are leading the race to sign goalkeeper Joe Hart on loan from Manchester City. Black Cats boss Steve Bruce is on the lookout for a temporary replacement for the injured Craig Gordon and has confirmed he has made an approach for the highly-rated England keeper. “We’ve asked the question of City and we now [...]
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 [...]
Ferdinand defends Capello and lambasts fickle critics August 25, 2010 “Before the World Cup he was the best thing since sliced bread,” reasons vexed England skipper ENGLAND captain Rio Ferdinand has leapt to Fabio Capello’s defence, insisting the head coach’s critics have been too quick to turn against him. Capello was widely depicted as the steely general England’s cosseted underachievers needed during an unerringly successful [...]
Halliwells to face administration June 27, 2010 HALLIWELLS, the first legal outfit to fall victim to the recession and face administration, was close to securing a deal last night with a rival firm in a bid to transfer some of its business. Late last week, the Manchester based firm filed for court permission to appoint an administrator after taking a severe hit [...]
Halliwells to face administration June 27, 2010 HALLIWELLS, the first legal outfit to fall victim to the recession and face administration, was close to securing a deal last night with a rival firm in a bid to transfer some of its business. Late last week, the Manchester based firm filed for court permission to appoint an administrator after taking a severe hit [...]
Rooney enjoys relief and Switzerland pay September 7, 2010 SWITZERLAND (1) vs ENGLAND (3) ENGLAND manager Fabio Capello praised Wayne Rooney after the troubled striker brushed aside off-field concerns to set the team on their way to an encouraging victory in Basel. Rooney, who insisted on playing despite intense newspaper scrutiny of his private life in recent days, took just 10 minutes to justify [...]
Rooney enjoys relief and Switzerland pay September 7, 2010 SWITZERLAND (1) vs ENGLAND (3) ENGLAND manager Fabio Capello praised Wayne Rooney after the troubled striker brushed aside off-field concerns to set the team on their way to an encouraging victory in Basel. Rooney, who insisted on playing despite intense newspaper scrutiny of his private life in recent days, took just 10 minutes to justify [...]