Richard Desmond versus Tom Bower is not failing to disappoint as yesterday’s hearing illustrated.

The court heard ample evidence of Desmond’s, erm, colourful management style when he confronted Jafar Omid last year of Pentagon Capital Management over a £50,000 investement made on behalf of his son that he was having trouble getting back.

Desmond said in a taped telephone conversation with Omid: “Let me tell you mate, let me tell you something, let me tell you something Jafar as good a fucking, as good as a friend I am, I am the worst fucking enemy you’ll ever have. Please get me a cheque round, thank you very much.”