Person: Ian McLeod

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Halfords appoints new boss

Car parts and bicycle retailer Halfords today named former Tesco director David Wild as chief executive after a four-month search to fill the top job.

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Rate cuts sends market plummeting

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BT and Yell drag down FTSE

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Halfords confident over prospects

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UK leisure chain reports increase in sales

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Halfords reports continuing sales growth

Ex-Celtic boss takes helm at Halfords

A former Scottish soccer boss is to replace the chief executive of car accessories and cycle retailer Halfords, it was announced today.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2005

Swede sweeps to stage win

TOMMY EVANS retained the Rás leader’s coveted yellow jersey but the Banbridge man, who won the title in 1996, insisted yesterday’s windswept 117-mile stage from Roscrea to Clifden was the hardest of his career.

Tue, 20 May, 2003

SPL outline play-off possibility

The Bank of Scotland Premier League will only be decided on a one-off play-off final if the Old Firm are locked on points, goal difference and score the same number of goals by the end of the season.

Mon, 05 May, 2003

McLeod has no regrets over war of words with SPL

Celtic chief executive Ian McLeod claimed yesterday that he had no regrets over his comments during the club’s feud with the Scottish Premier League.

Fri, 18 Apr, 2003

Safety first as Celtic agree Old Firm date

CELTIC and the Bank of Scotland Premier League have agreed on the need for calm despite their squabble over the date of the final Old Firm game of the season.

Thu, 17 Apr, 2003

Old Firm clash date laughable, says O’Neill

MARTIN O’NEILL yesterday branded the decision to schedule Celtic’s Bank of Scotland SPL Old Firm clash with Rangers for April 27 as “laughable.”

Sat, 12 Apr, 2003

Celtic stuck with fine - McLeod

Celtic chief executive Ian McLeod has admitted the club cannot appeal against UEFA’s decision to fine them following the El Hadji Diouf incident.

Wed, 19 Mar, 2003

Bond strong despite spitting row, says Celtic chief

Celtic chief executive Ian McLeod believes the charity donation of El Hadji Diouf’s club fine will preserve the relationship between Liverpool and Hoops fans.

Sat, 15 Mar, 2003

Celtic: We'll wait for O'Neill decision

Celtic chief executive Ian McLeod insists the club are prepared to wait for a decision from Martin O’Neill on his future.

Sun, 19 Jan, 2003

Celtic chief backs O’Neill

CELTIC chief executive Ian McLeod yesterday insisted manager Martin O’Neill was neither difficult nor evasive to deal with.

Sat, 04 Jan, 2003

Old Firm sign new £12m sponsorship deal

Celtic and Rangers have unveiled a three-year joint sponsorship deal with Carling worth up to £12m (€18m).

Fri, 03 Jan, 2003

Celtic to appeal against O’Neill touchline ban

CELTIC will contest UEFA’s decision to ban manager Martin O’Neill from the touchline for two matches.

Fri, 06 Dec, 2002

Celtic to appeal against O'Neill ban

Celtic will contest UEFA’s decision to ban manager Martin O’Neill from the touchline for two matches.

Thu, 05 Dec, 2002

Ridsdale to retain position

PETER RIDSDALE watched Leeds’ UEFA Cup tie against Malaga safe in the knowledge he will be re-elected as a club director at the annual general meeting tomorrow.

Fri, 29 Nov, 2002

O'Neill will sign new deal, says Celtic chief

CELTIC chief executive Ian McLeod is confident Martin O'Neill will ignore Dick Advocaat's advice and sign a new contract with the club.

Tue, 24 Sep, 2002

Celtic chief confident O'Neill will sign new deal

Celtic chief executive Ian McLeod is confident Martin O’Neill will ignore Dick Advocaat’s advice and sign a new contract with the club.

Mon, 23 Sep, 2002

Celtic supremo hits out at sectarian songs

Celtic chief executive Ian McLeod tonight condemned a minority of the Glasgow club’s fans for defiantly ignoring his recent request and singing sectarian songs throughout their side’s 1-0 win at Dundee.

Sun, 22 Sep, 2002

UEFA delegation impressed by Parkhead

Celtic chief executive Ian McLeod believes Parkhead has proved itself worthy of hosting Euro 2008.

Thu, 19 Sep, 2002

Celtic clash with Partick Thistle brought forward

The Scottish Premier League have agreed to bring Celtic's Premier League match against Partick Thistle forward by 24 hours.

Fri, 09 Aug, 2002

Old Firm should have no fears

CHRIS ROBINSON claims Rangers and Celtic have no reason to fear a change in the Scottish Premier League's (SPL) current voting structure which could convince the ten non-Old Firm clubs to withdraw their resignations from the league.

Fri, 02 Aug, 2002

O’Neill denies Leeds approach

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has at last broken his silence over speculation linking him to the vacant Leeds United job.

Tue, 02 Jul, 2002

SPL: Old Firm fans set to boycott away games

Celtic chief executive Ian McLeod reckons a boycott of Scottish Premier League matches by Old Firm fans could cost the rebel clubs £3m(€4.8m) in lost revenue.

Fri, 19 Apr, 2002

Soccer: Old Firm hit back at SPL clubs

Celtic chief executive Ian McLeod accused SPL clubs of having a hidden agenda after they announced their intention to quit the Scottish league.

Tue, 16 Apr, 2002

SPL: Old firm hopeful of tv deal

The Scottish Premier League clubs arrived at Hampden Park this morning in hopeful mood that an agreement can be reached regarding television rights for next season.

Tue, 16 Apr, 2002

Soccer: English league ‘‘ready to meet’’ with Old Firm

The Nationwide League insist they would be willing to listen to the Old Firm clubs if they made an approach to join the English set-up.

Wed, 10 Apr, 2002

Soccer: Celtic confirm SFA's Burns approach

Celtic have confirmed the SFA want Tommy Burns to join new Scotland coach Berti Vogts' backroom staff.

Fri, 08 Mar, 2002

SPL: Scottish FA to rule on Balde ban

The Scottish Football Association will rule on the appeal of Celtic defender Bobo Balde over his recent two-game ban on March 11.

Sat, 02 Mar, 2002

SPL: Fans offered share in Celtic

Celtic today announced a £25million shares issue as the club prepared for a Champions League campaign and a Scottish Premier League title defence.

Fri, 29 Jun, 2001

Soccer: Match United, Celtic chief urges O’Neill

Celtic’s major shareholder Dermot Desmond wants Martin O’Neill to emulate Manchester United, not join them.

Sun, 08 Apr, 2001

Boxing: Hide set for comeback

Twice former WBO heavyweight champion Herbie Hide is being lined up to make his comeback at Hull City Hall on February 5.

Mon, 22 Jan, 2001