| Spurs interested in Olympic Stadium • Spurs' own planning application also approved by Haringey• Levy: 'It is only prudent to investigate all possible options'Tottenham Hotspur confirmed this morning that they have registered an interest in occupying the Olympic Stadium in east London after the 2012 Games.Spurs, who last night had a planning application for a new stadium approved by Haringey council, have joined West Ham United in expressing an interest in the stadium in Stratford.The Tottenham chairman, Daniel Levy, said: "I can also confirm we have registered an interest in the Olympic Stadium site within the deadline of 30 September."It is only prudent and good management that we ensure that we investigate all possible options for the club. We were informed by the Olympic Park Legacy Company that were we not to register an interest at this time, there would not be an opportunity at any future date."We have always maintained that we wouldn't undertake any project that could undermine the overall financial stability and future success of the club and this shall remain our guiding principle going forward and in determining our best option in the interests of the club and all its fans and stakeholders."Spurs' preferred option appears to be to build a new stadium closer to their north London home at White Hart Lane and Levy was delighted at the news that their application for what is called the Northumberland Development Project was approved by Haringey council last night. "Clearly we are delighted with this unanimous decision and are grateful to all those who expressed such clear support for the plans," he said."I should stress that there is still much work to be done. We shall continue to work with Haringey council and the application will now be considered by the mayor of London and referred to the secretary of state. We shall keep everyone connected with the club updated over the coming months as discussions continue with the various public sector bodies."West Ham delivered their bid to run the Olympic Stadium after the 2012 Games to 10 Downing Street yesterday, insisting only they could deliver the legacy promise made when London was named host city.Scott Parker, Carlton Cole and Mark Noble took the joint proposal with Newham council to the prime minister's residence after it was formally presented to the Olympic Park Legacy Company earlier in the day. The plan would see the stadium's capacity reduced to 60,000 and it would host football and athletics, alongside other major sports, concerts and community facilities.Tottenham Hotspurguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds guardian.co.uk |
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Everton 2-0 Liverpool John W Henry had come to Goodison Park to find out more about his new acquisition and must have learned primarily that the £300m spent on Liverpool can only be the beginning. The side were overcome by opponents who benefit from continuity of management, with David Moyes having already spent eight years in the post.No matter what Henry has in mind, the Everton manager will be heartened by a first league victory in the Merseyside derby since September 2006. Liverpool continue to malfunction and if Henry grants Roy Hodgson's plea to be given more time he will be an unusual proprietor indeed.Liverpool are second bottom of the table and Everton, despite being above them solely on goal difference before kick-off, had far more authority. The visitors' lack of resilience was glaring when the midfielder Seamus Coleman tore past Paul Konchesky on the right and saw his cut-back converted by Tim Cahill at the near post in the 35th minute.Everton could also prey on the muddled nature of Liverpool's play, as they did when extending the lead. A Leighton Baines corner was headed out by Sotirios Kyrgiakos, but the centre-half did not angle the ball towards the wing and it dropped for Mikel Arteta. The Spaniard reacted to the windfall by volleying beautifully beyond José Reina.Liverpool did not lack spirit and that, in its own way, was disturbing since it underlines the fact that the departure of the previous owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks was an essential yet still modest start in the re-establishment of the club. At 2-0 down, there was still a sense of urgency to Liverpool and Everton had to look to men such as Phil Jagielka to marshall the defence.Fernando Torres, still far from his true self, even had a shot blocked. Liverpool should now have the means to improve several areas of the line-up, but that labour cannot start until the January transfer window. It remains to be seem whether Henry will let Hodgson stay to spend his money.Premier LeagueEvertonLiverpoolKevin McCarraguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds guardian.co.uk |
Everton v Liverpool: live Follow live commentary as Tim Cahill and Mikel Arteta earn Everton a 2-0 win in front of new Liverpool owner John W Henry. telegraph.co.uk |