Four more fights and that’s my lot, vows champ Haye April 5, 2010 BRITAIN’S world heavyweight champion David Haye has set himself a four-fight target before taking early retirement. Haye came through the first defence of his WBA crown with a ninth round stoppage of American John Ruiz in Manchester on Saturday. But at the tender age of 29, the Hayemaker is already planning to hang up his [...]
Man Utd bond deal slammed February 2, 2010 MANCHESTER United’s controversial £500m bond issue was last night slammed as the worst performing launch of the past two years. The bond, which is part denominated in sterling and partly in US dollars, has seen its price slide to 93p in the pound following worries over the club’s high debts and volatile revenue profile. The [...]
Capello: No guarantees for Carra May 11, 2010 FABIO CAPELLO told of his delight at luring Jamie Carragher out of international retirement – yet he still refuses to guarantee him a place in his World Cup squad. The 32-year-old turned his back on England in July 2007, citing a lack of first-team opportunities. But despite being tempted back by Capello and recalled to [...]
Bond issue behind the fans’ revolt March 2, 2010 WHEN the Glazer family took over Manchester United in 2005 it was made clear to them that they were unwanted owners, given they had financed the takeover with expensive debt that would inevitably have to be serviced at high cost. Fans demonstrated against their purchase and some even set up their own club, FC United, [...]
VITAL SIGNS | HOW THE TITLE RIVALS ARE SHAPING UP March 21, 2010 Manchester United appear to have the bit firmly between their teeth as the end of the season nears. A slip at Everton aside, they have swatted opponents aside with ominous ease lately, propelled by Wayne Rooney in the richest vein of form of his career. A Rooney injury seems the only way the champions can [...]
A team can still thrive without its star April 5, 2010 WHEN Wayne Rooney hit the turf last week during Manchester United’s game against Bayern Munich, English hearts sank. Not only is the striker arguably the strongest member of the national team, but he is also a talismanic figure. The same can happen in business, and the morale of a team can be seriously affected by [...]
West Ham should keep faith March 24, 2010 THE KNIVES are out for Gianfranco Zola but I think West Ham should stick with him and his assistant Steve Clarke – even if the Hammers do get relegated. Clearly, however, there is something going wrong at Upton Park. One of the problems, I think, is that West Ham don’t really see themselves as relegation [...]
White Knight could rival the Red Knights’ Old Trafford bid March 11, 2010 A SECOND bid to buy Manchester United from the Glazer family is brewing, City A.M. has learned. A group of wealthy City figures are desperate to wrest control of the club with a bid worth around £1.25bn. But sources close to the deal say a rival “White Knight” bid could materialise as wealthy foreign investors [...]
…but United manager cool on facing his former player February 15, 2010 SIR ALEX Ferguson may remain a paternal figure in David Beckham’s eyes, but the Manchester United manager betrayed little fatherly affection when he discussed his former protege last night. While Beckham gushed about an “incredible” man and buried talk of resentment over his sale in 2003, Ferguson appeared reluctant to talk about a player whose [...]
City and Reds to share the spoils as battle for fourth spot heats up February 18, 2010 MANCHESTER CITY V/S LIVERPOOL Sunday – 3.00pm THIS game could quite easily decide which team finishes fourth and takes the crucial final Champions League spot. Manchester City and Liverpool have been nip and tuck all season and a 10th home victory of the season for the host side would put them in a hugely strong [...]