Possible Clues:

• Express by writing a letter to a Greek in the road
• Swift attack to seize power
• Express launching attack across page
• Blame papers like the Express
• Speedy (5)
• Flying from Knock with passport?
• Jim Croce "___ Roy (The Stock Car Boy)"
• Quick to secure power in middle of attack
• and 5 Down: Does this falsely represent 'I've one empty dream'?
• Quick, swift