Brits ditch foreign travel in recession July 13, 2010 RECESSION-HIT Britons cut back on overseas travel last year, with business trips down by almost a quarter, the Office for National Statistics said yesterday. Overseas visits fell by 15 per cent in total to 58.6m, the fastest rate of decline seen since the 1970s when foreign travel started to become a more regular feature of [...]
Villa play hard ball in Milner chase after ‘amicable’ talks July 26, 2010 ASTON VILLA have sent Manchester City a hands-off message over their pursuit of James Milner after holding showdown talks with the England midfielder. Villa described discussions with the player as “amicable” after he returned to training yesterday for the first time since the World Cup. But they warned they plan to take Milner on a [...]
Villa play hard ball in Milner chase after ‘amicable’ talks July 26, 2010 ASTON VILLA have sent Manchester City a hands-off message over their pursuit of James Milner after holding showdown talks with the England midfielder. Villa described discussions with the player as “amicable” after he returned to training yesterday for the first time since the World Cup. But they warned they plan to take Milner on a [...]
Sven back on Fulham radar after Jol blow July 22, 2010 FULHAM could revive their interest in former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson after a drawn-out attempt to lure Martin Jol from Ajax ended in embarrassing failure yesterday. Ivory Coast coach Eriksson was on the Cottagers’ initial shortlist to replace Roy Hodgson and was said to be aggrieved at the club opting to pursue ex-Spurs boss Jol [...]
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 [...]
SUMMER SALES August 3, 2010 Hammers land Ben Haim WEST HAM have further strengthened their squad after landing Israeli defender Tal Ben Haim on a five-month loan deal. The 28-year-old former Chelsea and Manchester City centre-back played under Hammers boss Avram Grant at Portsmouth and is the fourth new arrival at Upton Park. Grant also says he does not want [...]
Former ICI food firm sold for £877m June 21, 2010 A US food company that used to be part of chemicals giant ICI has been sold in a $1.3bn (£877m) deal. National Starch – which makes many of the fat replacers and thickeners used in processed foods – is being bought by Illinois-based Corn Products. Dutch firm AkzoNobel bought the company as part of its [...]
Former ICI food firm sold for £877m June 21, 2010 A US food company that used to be part of chemicals giant ICI has been sold in a $1.3bn (£877m) deal. National Starch – which makes many of the fat replacers and thickeners used in processed foods – is being bought by Illinois-based Corn Products. Dutch firm AkzoNobel bought the company as part of its [...]
Sir Alex has money to spend, say United July 27, 2010 MANCHESTER United chief executive David Gill insists the club have deep enough pockets to make one superstar signing this summer – if manager Sir Alex Ferguson sees fit. United have made just two modest acquisitions for next season, promising Fulham defender Chris Smalling and Mexico striker Javier Hernandez, at a combined cost of around £20m. [...]
I’m a fan of Cole, admits Wenger June 10, 2010 ARSENE WENGER has thrown his hat in to ring to sign Joe Cole, admitting he is a huge admirer of the England midfielder. Cole has sparked a mass transfer scramble after it was confirmed on Wednesday that he is to be released by Chelsea at the end of the month. Tottenham, Manchester United and Manchester [...]