England hope new 2018 blueprint will be vote winner
By Andrew Warshaw
October 6 – England’s bid to stage the 2018 World Cup has moved up a gear with an 18-point plan to try and capture enough votes on December. 2.
Tottenham would scrap running track if they take over Olympic stadium
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
October 5 – West Ham United’s chances of taking over the Olympic Stadium following the London 2012 Games have been greatly boosted by the news that its closest rival does not plan to keep the athletics track even though that is one of the key requirements of being awarded tenancy.
World Cup bidding rivals battle it out at Leaders in Football conference
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By Andrew Warshaw
October 5 – The bidding war for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups reaches a pivotal landmark today when the respective candidates go head to head at the Leaders in Football conference in London.
Nigeria suspended from international football by FIFA
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By Andrew Warshaw
October 4 – Nigerian football has been plunged into disgrace after the country was banned by FIFA from all international competition because of Government interference.
Landmark ruling set in row over Sky pub screenings
By Andrew Warshaw
October 4 – A suburban English publican takes her case for screening live Premiership football to the European Court of Justice today in a landmark move described as potentially the Bosman of broadcasting.
Iconic trophy takes pride of place at Leaders in Football event
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October 4 – A very special star will be making an appearance at Leaders in Football this week – the FIFA World Cup.
Australian World Cup bid revved up after new Prime Minister meets Blatter
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
October 3 – Australia’s new Prime Minister Julia Gillard (pictured) has met FIFA President Sepp Blatter in Zurich tonight on her first overseas trip as the country’s leader.
Ireland launch campaign to win Euro 2016 work
October 3 – Enterprise Ireland has launched a campaign to position Irish companies to win business associated with the construction of French stadia in the lead-up to Euro 2016.
Bristol City make public protest against World Cup stadium snub
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
October 2 – Bristol City used today’s Championship match against Norwich City at Ashton Gate to launch a counter-protest against plans to stop them building their new stadium which could host World Cup games if England’s bid to host the 2018 tournament is successful.
Tottenham Olympic Stadium bid blasted by local MP and West Ham
By Duncan Mackay in London
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
October 2 – Tottenham Hotspur’s late decison to bid to take over the Olympic Stadium after London 2012 has come under fierce attack from Karren Brady, the vice-chairman of rivals West Ham United, and even the club’s local MP, David Lammy.
Korea has as much chance for 2022 World Cup as rivals claims Chung
By Andrew Warshaw
October 2 – FIFA vice-president Chung Mong-joon (pictured) insists South Korea has as good a chance as anyone of hosting the 2022 World Cup bid despite its status as rank outsider.
Asian President launches personal website
October 2 – Mohamed Bin Hammam, the President of the Asian Football Confederation, has launched his own personal website.
Spurs eye Olympic site despite getting new stadium go-ahead
By Andrew Warshaw
October 1 – English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur have moved a vital step closer to building a new 56,000-seater stadium – but could switch to the 2012 London Olympic site instead.
‘Becks effect’ could secure England 2018 World Cup, says Coe
By Andrew Warshaw
October 1 – David Beckham’s ambassadorial role has put England in a strong position to win the right to stage the 2018 World Cup.
West Ham take plan for London 2012 Olympic stadium to Downing Street
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By Duncan Mackay in London
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
September 30 – West Ham United today stepped up its bid to take over the Olympic Stadium after London 2012 when England internationals Scott Parker and Carlton Cole joined a group of youngsters to hand deliver their joint bid with Newham Council to Number 10 Downing Street.