STUDENT DON’T WANT US TO END STRIKE-ASUU

“Our students have come out to say they don’t want us to call off the strike until the Federal Government answers us, because they don’t want us to call off now and later we go back to strike again. So, we are heeding the advice of our students,” “Now, government has pulled out of the…

The Chelsea midfielder, who is set to earn his 100th international cap against Ukraine on Tuesday, would find it hard to accept should the Three Lions be unable to reach Brazilmidfielder Frank Lampard would “hate” the idea of his side failing to qualify for World Cup 2014. The Chelsea star is set to reach 100 international caps against Ukraine on Tuesday, the Three Lions’ final away match of their qualifying campaign with their destiny in their own hands. A defeat would leave England two points behind their hosts with two games left to play and, aware that they have a tendency to collapse when the pressure is on, Lampard is eager to get the job done. Asked about the possibility of not reaching Brazil next summer, the midfielder told reporters: “I would hate that. Get Adobe Flash player ENGLAND LATEST 7/1 Frank Lampard is 7/1 with BetVictor to score in an England win over Ukraine “I enjoy being with this group of players. I enjoy the manager. I enjoy playing with the young kids in the team and playing alongside people like Steven Gerrard and Ashley Cole, who I have played with for a long time. “[Getting knocked out] would certainly be something I wouldn’t want. England want to get to the World Cup. You ]the media] want to get there. The fans want to get there. I wouldn’t want to go out like that, that’s for sure.” Lampard has experienced his fair share of frustration in World Cups but stops short of feeling that he has unfinished business with the tournament. “You become a little bit more level-headed with age,” the Blues veteran continued. “I wouldn’t say there was a score to settle. “I have been to two World Cups but, obviously, if the opportunity arose to go and have a bit more of a personal impact, that would be great.” midfielder Frank Lampard would “hate” the idea of his side failing to qualify for World Cup 2014. The Chelsea star is set to reach 100 international caps against Ukraine on Tuesday, the Three Lions’ final away match of their qualifying campaign with their destiny in their own hands. A defeat would leave England two points behind their hosts with two games left to play and, aware that they have a tendency to collapse when the pressure is on, Lampard is eager to get the job done. Asked about the possibility of not reaching Brazil next summer, the midfielder told reporters: “I would hate that. Get Adobe Flash player ENGLAND LATEST 7/1 Frank Lampard is 7/1 with BetVictor to score in an England win over Ukraine “I enjoy being with this group of players. I enjoy the manager. I enjoy playing with the young kids in the team and playing alongside people like Steven Gerrard and Ashley Cole, who I have played with for a long time. “[Getting knocked out] would certainly be something I wouldn’t want. England want to get to the World Cup. You ]the media] want to get there. The fans want to get there. I wouldn’t want to go out like that, that’s for sure.” Lampard has experienced his fair share of frustration in World Cups but stops short of feeling that he has unfinished business with the tournament. “You become a little bit more level-headed with age,” the Blues veteran continued. “I wouldn’t say there was a score to settle. “I have been to two World Cups but, obviously, if the opportunity arose to go and have a bit more of a personal impact, that would be great.”

chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard would “hate” the idea of his side failing to qualify for World Cup 2014. The Chelsea star is set to reach 100 international caps against Ukraine on Tuesday, the Three Lions’ final away match of their qualifying campaign with their destiny in their own hands. A defeat would leave England two points…

The club’s technical director feels the Cameroon star will add strong cover in attack after the failed attempt to sign Wayne Rooney, and voiced his high hopes for Romelu Lukaku

Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo is hoping Samuel Eto’o will ‘freshen up’ the club’s attack after missing out on the signing of Wayne Rooney. The Blues pursued Rooney during the summer transfer window before eventually admitting defeat in the chase for the Manchester United striker, signing the experienced Cameroon international instead. Eto’o played under Stamford…

TWO MEN AGREE TO MARRY SAME WIFE IN KENYA

Two Kenyan men have signed an agreement to “marry” the same woman. The woman had been having affairs with both men for more than four years and apparently refused to choose between them. The agreement sets out a rota for Sylvester Mwendwa and Elijah Kimani to stay in her house and states they will both help…

Gross spending totalled 29 per cent more than the equivalent 2012 figure of £490m and £130m more than the previous record of £500m set in 2008, according to analysis by DeloittePremier League clubs combined spent a record £630 million [€743m] in the summer 2013 transfer window, according to analysis by business advisory firm Deloitte. Mesut Ozil was the most expensive arrival in the Premier League. The Germany international signed for Arsenal from Real Madrid for a club record €47m, the second largest transfer fee ever for a Premier League club, while Tottenham sold Gareth Bale to Real Madrid for a world-record fee of €100m. “The story of this summer transfer window is of new records: a new record for Premier League spending as well as a new world transfer record fee,” said Dan Jones at Deloitte. “Whilst the sale of Gareth Bale brought £85m [€100m] into the Premier League, net spending is also a record, at £400m [€472m]. As the financial rewards for participation and success in the Premier League increase, so it follows that clubs are investing on the pitch to ensure they continue to benefit from the remarkable Premier League growth story.” Premier League clubs have greater funds at their disposal with cash from their latest domestic three-year TV deal. BT Sport has spent £738m [€871m] over three years for the rights to 38 live matches a season, while Sky paid £2.3 billion [€2.7bn] for 116 matches a season. Alex Thorpe, consultant at Deloitte, added: “This is the first year that Premier League clubs will benefit financially from the league’s new broadcast deals; each club benefitting from a share of the extra £600m [€708m] of revenues in 2013-14 alone. “Testament to the impact this is having is in the scale of Premier League gross spending, as well as the gulf in net spending between the Premier League and other European leagues. “Whereas many clubs around Europe have been reliant on selling players in order to spend, the financial advantages Premier League clubs enjoy has enabled net spending of £400m [€472m] across the league. “Many clubs, including new entrants to the league, have successfully competed in the European transfer market to attract high profile foreign talent.” After the Premier League, the next highest spenders were La Liga and Serie A, each with a gross spend of £335m [€395m], followed by Ligue 1 with £315m [€372m] and the Bundesliga with £230m [€272m]. Premier League clubs combined spent a record £630 million [€743m] in the summer 2013 transfer window, according to analysis by business advisory firm Deloitte. Mesut Ozil was the most expensive arrival in the Premier League. The Germany international signed for Arsenal from Real Madrid for a club record €47m, the second largest transfer fee ever for a Premier League club, while Tottenham sold Gareth Bale to Real Madrid for a world-record fee of €100m. “The story of this summer transfer window is of new records: a new record for Premier League spending as well as a new world transfer record fee,” said Dan Jones at Deloitte. “Whilst the sale of Gareth Bale brought £85m [€100m] into the Premier League, net spending is also a record, at £400m [€472m]. As the financial rewards for participation and success in the Premier League increase, so it follows that clubs are investing on the pitch to ensure they continue to benefit from the remarkable Premier League growth story.” Premier League clubs have greater funds at their disposal with cash from their latest domestic three-year TV deal. BT Sport has spent £738m [€871m] over three years for the rights to 38 live matches a season, while Sky paid £2.3 billion [€2.7bn] for 116 matches a season. Alex Thorpe, consultant at Deloitte, added: “This is the first year that Premier League clubs will benefit financially from the league’s new broadcast deals; each club benefitting from a share of the extra £600m [€708m] of revenues in 2013-14 alone. “Testament to the impact this is having is in the scale of Premier League gross spending, as well as the gulf in net spending between the Premier League and other European leagues. “Whereas many clubs around Europe have been reliant on selling players in order to spend, the financial advantages Premier League clubs enjoy has enabled net spending of £400m [€472m] across the league. “Many clubs, including new entrants to the league, have successfully competed in the European transfer market to attract high profile foreign talent.” After the Premier League, the next highest spenders were La Liga and Serie A, each with a gross spend of £335m [€395m], followed by Ligue 1 with £315m [€372m] and the Bundesliga with £230m [€272m].

Premier League clubs combined spent a record £630 million [€743m] in the summer 2013 transfer window, according to analysis by business advisory firm Deloitte. Mesut Ozil was the most expensive arrival in the Premier League. The Germany international signed for Arsenal from Real Madrid for a club record €47m, the second largest transfer fee ever…

The Chelsea youngster says that his former Blues team-mate helped convince him to make the switch to Anfield in a season-long loan, which was finalised on deadline day

chelsea winger Victor Moses has revealed that Daniel Sturridge helped to persuade him to join Liverpool on loan. The 22-year-old, who made just 12 starts for the London club in the Premier League last season, completed his switch to Anfield on deadline day, with Mamadou Sakho and Tiago Ilori also arriving.   chelsea latest  …