51.   His brief comments put paid to recent speculation that he was going to make a major announcement about exchange controls at the opening ceremony.

52.   However, Mancini needs to show he can handle the recent speculation about a move to Lazio next season.

53.   Clearly delighted with a debut victory, Wilkins confirmed that Ferdinand was happy to remain at Loftus Road despite recent speculation linking him with possible moves to Arsenal.

54.   Thorn EMI also suffered from profit-taking after recent speculation that it could be broken up.

55.   Meanwhile, Murayama denied recent speculation that he would resign when the new socialist party was formed.

56.   Pressed over recent intense speculation about premier Juppe, who has slumped to record poll lows, he paid tribute to his courage in implementing difficult reforms.

57.   The announcement ended recent speculation about whether the new plant would be located in Scotland or California.

58.   The move announced by the club on Monday cuts short recent speculation about a move to the Japanese J-League.