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Usmanov snubs Kroenke bid for full Arsenal buyout

April 13, 2011

ARSENAL’S second largest shareholder Alisher Usmanov insists he “loves” the club and will not cave in to would-be owner Stan Kroenke’s attempt to complete a full £731m takeover. Uzbek billionaire Usmanov confirmed yesterday he intends to reject Kroenke’s mandatory offer for his 27 per cent share in the club, as reported by City PM on [...]
What now for Chelsea? Five issues they must fix

April 13, 2011

AFTER the defeat, the inquest. Chelsea are under the microscope after Tuesday’s Champions League exit to Manchester United ended their last realistic chance of silverware this season. Roman Abramovich has much to ponder, with the following issues likely to be exercising the owner. Can they finish in the top four? Quite simply Chelsea must put [...]
Murray back to winning ways

April 13, 2011

BRITISH No1 Andy Murray returned to winning ways for the first time since the Australian Open semi-final but admits he’ll never be able to please everyone. The Scot has endured a wretched run since his mauling at the hands of Novak Djokovic in Melbourne, losing four successive matches and recently parted company with his consultant [...]
IPL stars to face England

April 13, 2011

SRI LANKA’S government have ordered those players currently involved in the IPL home early from the tournament in order to prepare for next month’s tour of England. Former skipper Kumar Sangakkara and his deputy Mahela Jayawardene are among 11 Sri Lankans currently involved in IPL action and at least five are likely to be included [...]
Fahey lays down Guineas marker

April 13, 2011

RACING: The Richard Fahey trained Barefoot Lady, ridden by Paul Hanagan, (14-1) won the Group Three Lanwades Stud Nell Gwyn Stakes at Newmarket. Fahey said: “She’s only slight, but Paul said they don’t come much tougher. I’ve got to have a proper chat with the owner about supplementing for the 1,000 Guineas, but he is [...]
No Premiership return for Ashton

April 13, 2011

RUGBY UNION: Former England coach Brian Ashton has turned down a chance to return to the Premiership to commit his future to Fylde. Ashton had been linked to coaching roles at Sale and former club Bath, but has opted to continue working at the National Two outfit. He said: “I have had offers of jobs [...]
Carter targets world success

April 13, 2011

SNOOKER: World No7 Ali Carter hopes his recent return to form will help him land the Snooker World Championships, which start on Saturday in Sheffield. The 31-year-old, who reached the semi-finals last season, faces Dave Harold in the first round. “I’ve been to the final, I’ve been to the semis, so nothing other than a [...]
UNITED END BLUES’ SEASON

April 12, 2011

Carlo Ancelotti’s future in doubt after selection backfires and Euro dream dies for another year MANCHESTER UTD 2 vs CHELSEA 1 Man Utd win 3-1 on aggregate CHELSEA manager Carlo Ancelotti admits he may have made a fatal error of judgment in selecting Fernando Torres ahead of Didier Drogba in last night’s Champions League quarter-final [...]
Ferguson: Torres was always going to be selected

April 12, 2011

MANCHESTER UNITED manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes his opposite Chelsea number Carlo Ancelotti had no option but to select Fernando Torres for last night’s crunch Champions League clash. The Spaniard was hauled off at half-time after being picked ahead of Didier Drogba despite failing to score in 10 previous games for the London club since [...]
Big bucks, basketball and buffalo: Kroenke’s world

April 12, 2011

HE’S NO Ken Bates,’ is how one colleague describes Arsenal’s publicity-shy prospective owner Stan Kroenke. That is putting it mildly for a man known as Silent Stan. His profile is famously low so City PM spoke to sources on both sides of the Atlantic in an attempt to learn more about the Missouri native. PROUD [...]