England will have to prepare to play Montenegro tonight without their central defender, John Terry.
His unusual absence is the result of a back injury. However, there will be sufficient cover for him in the shape of Joleon Lescott, who should partner the returning captain, Rio Ferdinand.
There are other injuries to players such as Darren Bent and Phil Jagielka, but the apparent fitness of Wayne Rooney will give a big boost to the side.
They will face Montenegro at Wembley, expecting to continue their excellent start to the European qualifying campaign after wins over Bulgaria and Switzerland, although the visitors tonight may produce a sterner test than many suspect.
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Tuesday, 12 October 2010
Liverpool seek vital win
Tuesday is a critical day in the history of Liverpool football club as everyone associated watches for the outcome of the case to be decided at the High Court today.
It may be the final chapter in the incredibly long saga which has seen mighty efforts from the club to remove their current American owners from power. The pair is fighting the board’s decision to accept a bid of around £300m from fellow Americans, New England Sport Ventures.
The situation was (somehow) complicated further recently, when Peter Lim, a billionaire from Singapore, announced he still hoped to have a bid for the club accepted.
This is a week full of both hope and danger for the club and its fans. If they lose in court today, they will face administration and possible oblivion, whereas if they win, they can celebrate the departure of their disliked owners, although many doubts remain over those who could replace them.
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It may be the final chapter in the incredibly long saga which has seen mighty efforts from the club to remove their current American owners from power. The pair is fighting the board’s decision to accept a bid of around £300m from fellow Americans, New England Sport Ventures.
The situation was (somehow) complicated further recently, when Peter Lim, a billionaire from Singapore, announced he still hoped to have a bid for the club accepted.
This is a week full of both hope and danger for the club and its fans. If they lose in court today, they will face administration and possible oblivion, whereas if they win, they can celebrate the departure of their disliked owners, although many doubts remain over those who could replace them.
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Sunday, 10 October 2010
Miners Set for Rescue
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There were joyous scenes across the country at the news that the mens’ plight, which began on 5 August, could be finished soon.
The tunnel has been drilled, but part of it must be strengthened and made safe before they can finally be brought back above ground.
If it does happen on Wednesday, it should prove to be a day of great celebrations for those involved, and for the many people over the world who have followed this story since it started several months ago.
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Red Bull Dominate in Japan
The Suzuka circuit in Japan hosted the Grand Prix this weekend as the season approaches its conclusion. The track was expected to favour the Red Bull cars.
So it proved during the race, as the team’s two drivers, Sebastien Vettel and Mark Webber, held first and second place almost constantly throughout to finish in a one-two, with the German taking the victory.
Fernando Alonso came third, in front of the British and McLaren duo of Jensen Button and Lewis Hamilton.
Little changed in the championship, apart from Webber extending his lead very slightly, but with three more races to go the overall result remains far too close to predict.
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So it proved during the race, as the team’s two drivers, Sebastien Vettel and Mark Webber, held first and second place almost constantly throughout to finish in a one-two, with the German taking the victory.
Fernando Alonso came third, in front of the British and McLaren duo of Jensen Button and Lewis Hamilton.
Little changed in the championship, apart from Webber extending his lead very slightly, but with three more races to go the overall result remains far too close to predict.
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Friday, 8 October 2010
United Face Off-Field Losses
Manchester United’s slow start to the season on the pitch was pushed to one side on Friday as details emerged of large financial losses over the past year.
The total pre-tax loss is £79.6 million. There are many different elements and circumstances which contributed to this figure, but overall, it is another worrying piece of news for the club and its many fans.
Much of the loss came from finance charges of around £67 million, paid as part of a refinancing deal earlier in the year by the club’s owners, the Glazer family. The Americans are under pressure due to the financial restrictions they are imposing with the huge debts they have built up, in a very similar situation to what is happening at the club’s great rivals, Liverpool.
Overall annual turnover did increase to £286.4 million, but few fans will take comfort in that, and Sir Alex Ferguson looks to have his work cut out to find a winning formula with less and less money available to help him.
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The total pre-tax loss is £79.6 million. There are many different elements and circumstances which contributed to this figure, but overall, it is another worrying piece of news for the club and its many fans.
Much of the loss came from finance charges of around £67 million, paid as part of a refinancing deal earlier in the year by the club’s owners, the Glazer family. The Americans are under pressure due to the financial restrictions they are imposing with the huge debts they have built up, in a very similar situation to what is happening at the club’s great rivals, Liverpool.
Overall annual turnover did increase to £286.4 million, but few fans will take comfort in that, and Sir Alex Ferguson looks to have his work cut out to find a winning formula with less and less money available to help him.
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Wednesday, 6 October 2010
Liverpool takeover looms
Reports on Wednesday morning suggested that Liverpool’s lengthy search for new owners might have reached its conclusion.
On Tuesday evening the club released an extraordinary official statement which detailed that they had received two “excellent” offers. It went on to say that the current American owners had tried to replace two of the independent members of the board who were in approval of the bids – one of the replacements was the son of Tom Hicks.
But the other directors outvoted them and accepted the sale subject to a legal review. Nothing can be taken for fact until the paperwork has been signed.
Most fans will be happy as their main aim was to get rid of the current owners. However, the prospective takeover will be by another US consortium which currently owns sports clubs like the Boston Red Sox in America, so the supporters will be hopeful yet watchful in seeing how the new group conduct their business.
Will it be good for the club? Or could it become a similar situation to the one which the club has had to work so hard to extricate itself from?
http://thenewsportal.net/?p=524270
On Tuesday evening the club released an extraordinary official statement which detailed that they had received two “excellent” offers. It went on to say that the current American owners had tried to replace two of the independent members of the board who were in approval of the bids – one of the replacements was the son of Tom Hicks.
But the other directors outvoted them and accepted the sale subject to a legal review. Nothing can be taken for fact until the paperwork has been signed.
Most fans will be happy as their main aim was to get rid of the current owners. However, the prospective takeover will be by another US consortium which currently owns sports clubs like the Boston Red Sox in America, so the supporters will be hopeful yet watchful in seeing how the new group conduct their business.
Will it be good for the club? Or could it become a similar situation to the one which the club has had to work so hard to extricate itself from?
http://thenewsportal.net/?p=524270
Monday, 4 October 2010
Strong First Day for Brits
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For weeks, the main talking points have been over whether or not the events would even take place because of some shocking conditions in living areas, as the hosts had apparently not finished much of the preparation in time.
Thankfully though, attention could turn to the sport itself as the speculation and criticism was left behind, forgotten in part due to an impressive opening ceremony.
There were four medals in total for the Brits, including two for England in the swimming.
The Games have now fully begun, and everyone interested will be hoping for all the focus to remain on the performances and achievements of the athletes, although serious questions remain over the Indians’ efforts as hosts.
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