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[50] Latest team news
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
With Keane likely to play, Paul Scholes, Ole, ilvestre and Denis Irwin
have 'shrugged off minor knocks and were also on the flight' to Athens. Nice weather
greets them apparently as Reds there say it's a 'pleaseant warm'. Giggs though is
still injured and stayed behind and Nicky Butt is suspended.
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[49] Safe standing latest
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
>From FA-Premier.com - a report by Adam Brown
"Despite a cacophony of disapproval from the more blinkered sections of the press,
Kate Hoey has stuck to her guns and her stance has earned more approval from ordinary
fans than any sports minister in living memory. Her instruction to the FLA now opens
the way for a genuine debate on the issue for the first time in over a decade. And
about time too. As for the commercial interests of the clubs? Well, in each case the
most expensive corporate areas of the grounds are situated cheek by jowl with the
standing sections. This is not some measure to toughen up the German equivalent of the
prawn sandwich brigade. No, in Germany there is a recognition that what corporate
guests want is a spectacle, an event: and that means atmosphere.
So, despite the illogical and prejudiced raspberry blowers who argue that a return to
standing will undermine the gains (and hard cash) made in the modernisation of
football, Germany again confounds those sceptics. In Germany recovering something of
the thunder of yore which has been dissipated here by the break up the old heartlands
of noise, the terraces, and giving fans what they actually want and prices which they
can afford, actually helps clubs sell their corporate packages.
It could also help clubs get that square peg of wanting to increase ground capacity
into the round hole of the cost of doing it. West Ham, Leicester, Man City, Arsenal,
Fulham, and others needing to redevelop grounds, take note.
"Hoey agrees: 'There seems to be a wide variety of issues attached to the standing
debate because as well as fans' choice, the systems in Germany seem to also offer
lower prices, better atmosphere and commercial benefits, without jeopardising safety.
If that is the case, then those benefits could potentially be felt here, too."
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[48] Irwin to get new deal?
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
MEN: 'VETERAN Manchester United warhorses Denis Irwin and Teddy Sheringham jetted
out to Athens today (Monday) with the promise of new Old Trafford contracts on the
way. The Reds' top scorer Sheringham and his camp have known for the last month that
negotiations were due to start on his deal and talks over the 34-year-old's future
are said to be ``imminent''. However, Irwin had expressed his anxiety that no
discussions had yet been forthcoming, and reports had suggested that United's
hierarchy were stalling on a deal.
Both player's are currently on 12-month contracts that expire in the
summer. But Reds' chief executive Peter Kenyon has given the duo a pre- Champions
League boost as they flew to Greece to prepare for
Wednesday's match with Panathinaikos by saying that they will definitely be doing
business with Irwin and Sheringham.
"There is no suggestion that we won't be offering either of them a
new deal," says Peter Kenyon. "We are aware that both Denis and Teddy's contracts are
up and we'll have to deal with those before the end of the season. We will be
sitting down with both of them with a view to both continuing at the club. We will be
talking with Denis. There is nothing sinister about it. We have just both got to find
the time to sit down and start. The stories are certainly not right that there is any
stalling going on."
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[47] Mr Potato Head
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
Joe Royle: "There will be plenty of twists and turns before this season is over and
the one consolation is that we are still in a better position than we were two games
ago"
Er, no, you're still second bottom!
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[46] Oh Alfie
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
Haaland: "We certainly will not be giving up. There was an extra determination about
the boys after Saturday's game. We know we are
good enough to climb out of the bottom three but we have got to win a home game
sooner rather than later. We created enough chances to have won the game, we certainly
didn't deserve to lose. The determination is still there. We would have been happy
with three points from the last two games and we are still within a win of
Middlesbrough. There is a long way to go yet."
Well, 9 games in fact, with only 4 at home.
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[45] Keane fit for Wednesday
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
"The knee is fine. I just got a knock last week but I'm travelling out and raring to
go. Hopefully we can get the result we need."
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[44] Leeds trial latest
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
'Two friends of England international Jonathan Woodgate denied beating an Asian
student senseless in a violent street attack, the Leeds United footballers trial has
heard. Paul Clifford and Neale Caveney told police that they followed a group of Asian
men from a Leeds city centre nightclub to a nearby street but watched from a distance
while the attack on Sarfraz Najeib took place. The pair both said they were with
central defender Woodgate and told him not to get involved, Hull Crown Court was told.
Clifford, 21, of Middlesbrough, said during police interviews that he was a former
North East boxing champion but could not punch anyone because of "chronic arthritis".
Clifford, who is accused of biting Mr Najeib on the cheek, said he could not run fast
after the Asians because he was wearing new shoes which had given him blisters.
The court heard that he saw Woodgate running in the same direction as the Asian group.
"I know Woody," he told police, "I know how he runs - like a chicken."
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[43] How does she taste?
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
She can't (boom, boom).
'An Indian husband has bitten off his wife's lip and swallowed it, according to
police. They say the man bit off the woman's lower lip after she refused to give him
money to buy cigarettes. Authorities say the incident near Mysore follows another
attack involving an ear that was bitten off and swallowed. The Times Of India reports
he's been arrested.'
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[42] Think that just about sums it up
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
Just got this in from RN reader, Mary. Spot on or what!
'After Liam Gallagher was voted hero of the year by the NME awards I was left
thinking how the hell had that twat had won something. Then there was this printed on
NME's letters page in the latest issue...
ARISE, SIR LIAM (OK, STAY WHERE YOU ARE, YOU TWAT)
How to be voted hero of the year.
1. Become famous by singing your big brother's songs.
2. Adopt every single rock 'n' roll cliché in the book.
3. Dress like a complete twat.
4. Swagger around at all times like a complete twat.
5. Master the difficult and highly advanced musical art of banging a
tambourine.
6. Become an alcoholic numbskull.
7. Become a zombified drugged-up turd-brain.
8. Convince yourself that the sun shines out of your own arsehole.
9. Convince a string of 'birds' that the sun shines out of your arsehole (then
impregnate them, proving, without doubt, that any fucking fool can breed).
10. Just about master the art of walking upright.
11. Develop an ego the size of Uranus.
12. Never have anything of interest or significance to say whatsoever.
13. Act like an arrogant, self-obsessed arsehole and have your Award brought to your
table, a pathetic and not even original gesture, as if we're unworthy of your
almighty presence, like the complete c--- you are.
Samantha Fox, Finchley.'
Sounds like a pretty good description to me.
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[41] When city tickets go on sale
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
There will be no special selling arrangement for members - so loyalty this season on
previous games attended will ridiculously not count for anything.
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[40] Coventry home ticket details
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
Manchester United v Coventry City
Old Trafford, Saturday 14 April 2001, kick off 12 Noon.
Postal applications only are now being accepted from Members. Applications should
include a completed match ticket order form, relevant payment and sae. Usual league
match prices apply (subject to availability).
Alternatively, members can make an on line application. However, please note these
applications will be given the same consideration as postal.
As we anticipate being oversubscribed a ballot will be held to determine the
successful applicants.
Please note, if additional applications are submitted for any member listed on your
form, ALL applications will be invalidated.
Furthermore, Members should be mindful of the following points:
1) Family Stand has a strict no smoking policy.
2) Access to the North Stand 2nd and 3rd Tier and East/West Stand 2nd Tier seating
involves a substantial amount of climbing. Persons having difficulty with climbing or
suffering from vertigo are advised accordingly.
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[39] Advert from MEN last week
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
(link:http://www.geocities.com/hadsmufc/ad.gif)
http://www.geocities.com/hadsmufc/ad.gif
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[38] Be afraid, very afraid
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
'Manchester United are planning to launch Chinese and Malay-language websites. The
club has more fans in China than in England and hopes to sell millions of replica kits
over the internet. Business analysts say the team is now likely to play more
exhibition matches in the Far East where sales opportunities are better. According to
The Times a club spokesman said: "The content will be identical to the
English-language site."
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[37] And another one joins the sinking ship!
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
'Manchester City are signing German midfielder Dino Topmoller from Bundesliga Second
Division side Saarbrucken.'
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[36] Fabien on United life
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
"The coach lets me live how I want. I'm sure he knows everything about me, but he's
never made any comment about what I do away from work. When someone gives me free
time thinking that I'm going to sleep well and eat properly, I smile to myself. In my
bedroom I'll zap through TV stations with the remote until 2am and, if I don't take a
sleeping pill, my eyes don't close.
Even if they give us pasta before a match, they don't know what you eat the rest of
the week. For me in life, there's a moment to work and another to enjoy yourself. I've
always kept the two apart. Alex Ferguson's only obsession is to ensure that I don't
have football in
my head. His trust in me is such that, when I get to the stadium, I feel free. Here I
do what I like, within reason, and I feel good. I'm not spoken to like a kid. People
respect me for what I am. I'm 29 with medals and titles to my name."
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[35] Thuram rumours
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
RN comment : Thuram, 29, is an exceptionnal defender, both on the right and in the
center, no doubt about that. But don't get too excited, he won't play for United next
year. If he moves from Parma (very unlikely), he will stay in Italia. We have got Wes
Brown !
'French international Lillian Thuram will spark a scramble for his signature between
Premiership rivals Manchester United and Arsenal within the next three weeks.'
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[34] Fab on French TV
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
>From Marc:
Barthez, visibly satisfied, was intervieved after the game (with La
Marseillaise sang loud and clear by the Reds in the stand behind him): " I shouldn't
have reacted but if I stayed on the ground for ages, there is a reason. The guy
blocks me to the ground and I have this reflex. I musn't have. But no consequence,
it's alright. As every penalty, you want to stop it but hopefully it went well. "
For those interested, Barthez was wearing a New York Yankees top.
Dacourt on Barthez : " He is extraordinary. Without him, we could have win by 2 or 3
goals."
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[33] More on Ruud
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
Rodger Linse, his agent: "We were sure the knee was okay but it was surprising that we
got there a little earlier than expected. He came on after 34 minutes and he played
very well - maybe you wouldn't have guessed what had happened because he's been out
for nearly a year now and it was just like he'd never been out...United made the offer
before the medical check-up last year then, when there was some doubt concerning the
knee which was more or less confirmed three of four days later, the deal was off and
the offer disappeared."
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[32] Crap Becks story from the weekend
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
'David and Victoria Beckham have commissioned a painting which shows him as a handsome
prince and her as Cinderella, according to reports. The giant image covers a wall in
baby Brooklyn's room at their new mansion - nicknamed Beckingham Palace. The couple
plan to move into their £2.5 million Hertfordshire home within the next few months.
According to the Sunday Express, Brooklyn's room also has a domed roof with built-in
fibre-optic stars. An Audrey Hepburn-style bathroom, a leopard-print bedroom with a
mirrored ceiling and a black and gold snooker room have already been completed.
Victoria said: "The garden is very romantic. I want lots of bushes in the shape of
hearts. I live in a complete fairy tale."
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[31] Fat man - get out while you still can
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
Andy Morrison on being told he can leave the Bitters.
"I went down and spoke to Bristol, but everything wasn't right, so it's on hold at the
moment. I've wanted to stay and I've made tha perfectly clear, but it's been made
obvious to me that I'm not wanted. I know where I stand now and it's plainly obvious."
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[30] Rio Ferdinand on Saturday
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
"We showed what Leeds are all about. We knew this game was going to be tough because
United are one of the best teams around - if not the best - but we gave them a good
game. We managed to get in among them, we worked hard and we proved if you can get
round teams then you will come away with the rewards. We've been good at shutting
teams down recently and that's what we did against Manchester United, and it proved
quite fruitful. It was obviously a real sickener to go behind, but then that shows
just what a good team they are because they had one chance and they took it. But then
we showed our resilience. We showed we have big hearts, strength of character and good
ability. We've gone through a rough period recently but now we've come out it with
flying colours. We realise, though, there's still a lot to do and we've still got
targets we want to hit."
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[29] Any suitable ideas readers?
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
'Leeds are pursuing the possibility of re-naming their famous Elland Road stadium
after a sponsor. The club have appointed London agency Sportsworld to look into the
viability of securing sponsorship both for their new West Stand and for their entire
stadium.'
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[28] So what did you do this weekend son?
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
Well, let's see the bits I can remember. For a start these early kick-offs are
ridiculous, counter productive and all that as you're in the pub earlier than ever
afterwards and thus more stumbling, falling in asleep in the gutter than you would be
normally. After the game back on a massive session, a strange encounter with a woman
that a mate would only describe as Anne Widdicombe in drag, ending up at an illegal
rave, where unknown, why unknown, who with unknown. Leaving at 6am - through a Mr Been
type doorway where you'd have no idea that the other side where 500 lunatics pogo
dancing to techno house, underground heavy beats music or whatever it is these
youngsters now listen to which I have no idea and only tolerate because they play it
in places where I can get drunk - I thought to myself, can I get a campain going to
stop these early kick-offs. Not for any greater reason than it is hell on the pisshead.
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[27] Beach soccer - Final report
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
>From Marc:
'Eric and his mates lost to Portugal 7-4 in the final of the Beach Soccer WC in
Brazil. Eric - coach, captain and striker of the team - scored 2. All in all, a great
performance from the France team.'
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[26] Fergie on Wednesday
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
"Panathinaikos have just sacked their boss Angelos Anastasiadis and we would hope
that we are catching them at the right time. Clearly, you would hope that our
performance against Arsenal puts us in a good position for this Champions League
game. I said to the players before the match that losing to Arsenal would put them
back within striking distance again, but the fact that we won now gives us a tidy
points lead. It's a timely victory and one that could now reflect in our performance
in Athens. Panathinaikos are already out of the competition and winning there puts us
through.
But the Arsenal game should have stoked up the players so that we can put together a
performance similar to the one which we turned out in Valencia. I have told the
players that it could still be a hostile atmosphere in Athens and because the players
there no longer have their usual boss you don't always know what to expect. We have
to get a result and I will expect all my big stars to be delivering their best."
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[25] Fergie on Ruud
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
"Ruud is on schedule at the moment and we hope to be back in for him as soon as he
proves his full fitness. We're still interested in him and I'm very pleased to see him
playing again. I think he will be playing for the first team soon and then it is a
matter of proving that he is as strong as he was before he got the injury. I don't
think I will go out to Holland to watch him but we have other people who can do that."
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[24] Fergie on Dwight
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
"Dwight has to start performing to his capabilities. He has not done himself justice
this season. He got off to a terrible start. He was named in the Trinidad and Tobago
World Cup squad and basically missed pre-season because of it. It was bloody
nonsense. Then he picked up an injury, played another game for Trinidad and that was
followed by a suspension in December. This is why we need to get the international
calendar sorted out. All those games for his country have derailed him. He has not
had a real run of it yet and hopefully the Arsenal game will have helped him. It's
been real agony the way a player like Dwight has lost his place the way he has. But
there have also been other reasons why he has not had a good season. Teddy
Sheringham's form has been incredible and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has looked impressive."
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[23] So what's new here then?
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
'LIVERPOOL players will be disinfected when they arrive in Portugal this week.
Gerard Houllier's men face Porto in a UEFA Cup quarter-final, first leg clash on
Thursday. And the Portuguese Government are insisting that all arrivals at airports
and sea ports must be cleansed because of the foot-and-mouth outbreak. The players,
coaching staff, Liverpool directors and up to 5,000 Kop fans must walk through sponge
areas to clean their shoes.'
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[22] Ruud update
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
The player's agent Rodger Linse said: "It was like he had never been out when he
played again. The situation can now be changed if there is initiative from Manchester
United."
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[21] Fergie on Barthez
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
"The penalty save was magnificent. But then Fabien has got an assurance and
confidence in his ability. He is always in control of the situation. He takes chances
but he loves doing that. The main thing is absolutely nothing fazes him."
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[20] Do Leeds ever stop going on?
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
O'Lear: "That goal would not have been disallowed at Old Trafford if Manchester
United had been the beneficiaries. I am sure of that. We should have won the match
but it wasn't to be.I think referees might be a little bit intimidated by them because
of what they have achieved. And they have built up a reputation that they are bigger
than referees. So, perhaps, officials find it difficult to handle them because of
how big they are. There is no question Manchester United are a great team who have
the ability to handle pressure so well.
But we are very disappointed at the way we feel we have been denied the win we
deserved. I think Barthez should have been sent off. It
was a deliberate foul on Hartey - and off the ball as well. He's done
the lot and still got away with it! The referee was very lenient there, allowing
Barthez to get off so lightly. Then when Brown sliced the ball into his own net, it
was a clean goal. Not even their players contested it. We deserved that goal. It was
legitimate and we should have had it. Nothing is going to be done about it but I
really do feel situations like this should be settled better."
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[19] Brooklyn's 2nd birthday party
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
'Brooklyn Beckham has celebrated his second birthday like any other toddler. Mum
Victoria, 26, and Dad David Beckham, 25, hosted a small function at a pub near their
home in Alderley Edge, Cheshire. It was a far cry from the lavish reception held at a
luxury hotel last year which reportedly cost around £10,000. Staff at the County
Hotel, which has adjoining Wacky Warehouse children's play area, spent the whole day
preparing for their famous guests. Dozens of polished champagne glasses were lined up
ready for the arrival of 30 close friends and family, including other members of the
Manchester United squad.'
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[18] Quote of the weekend
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
Barcelona president Joan Gaspart on his side having a disallowed goal against Real in
the last minutes of a 2-2 draw. "I feel like I've had my wallet stolen. "I think
someone has decided that Barcelona shouldn't win the league this year."
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[17] More excuses from Wenger
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
"You need a leader at the back and last week at Manchester United we didn't have one.
Other defenders are good players but they aren't leaders. Every time Tony Adams goes
into a tackle I worry for him in case he gets injured. I saw him stretching his
groin throughout the first half and I asked him if it was okay at half-time. I think
it's just a reflex for him because he's had so many injury problems. He also
stretches his back during games and again that's almost like a nervous affliction."
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[16] Comment from Fergie
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
"Steve McClaren said that the boy had pulled him and Barthez had a
little kick at him. I'm not sure the referee saw it, but if he saw it then it should
be a sending-off. But you don't get consistency. Next week a goalkeeper or defender
will get sent off for something like that. You need strong refs, but unfortunately he
is one of the weaker ones. It was a hard game to handle, but he just kept giving
free- kicks to each team to even things out."
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[15] Yet more from Radebe
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
"It is a case of one rule for Manchester United and one for everyone else. I think
officials might be intimidated by them because of what they have achieved. They have
built up a reputation. They are bigger than referees and officials find that hard to
deal with. I believed Ian Harte would score because he is a brilliant penalty
taker. I know it was a very good save from a quality keeper, but Barthez should have
been sent off. It was a deliberate foul off the ball and he got away with it. The
referee was very lenient and Barthez got off very lightly."
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[14] Team from Saturday
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
Barthez, G Neville, Irwin, Stam, Brown, Beckham, Butt (Chadwick 46), Scholes,
Sheringham (Yorke 70), Solskjaer, P Neville.
RN man of the match: Barthez. His aura grows.
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[13] More from Leeds
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
Olivier Dacourt: "It was a great save, by a great keeper, but he should not have been
on the pitch. It was a red-card offence".
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[12] More tosh from Radebe
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
"There is no doubt about our ability to push them all the way. If there is a team
that is going to topple Manchester United over the next two seasons, I am sure it
will be us. We are maturing and we have quality players who are hungry to be the
best. Of course there are lots of teams that want to beat them, but the desire is no
greater anywhere than it is at Elland Road. I think we showed them we are ready to
topple them, and they know we should have beaten them. And it was vital that we
proved we can compete with them. We had to make them aware that we are ready. Now
they know it will soon be our turn to win something."
Dream on.
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[11] And Joe Royle said
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
"Our home record is the worst in the League. Away from home we have a point more than
Liverpool but we haven't done it at home. We might go away for a break but that sums
up our luck at the minute - we can't get flights at this time of year! It is looking
like three teams from the bottom four will go down and Boro are still catchable.
Write us off at your peril!"
Joe, we're writing you off.
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[10] Uwe Rosler on Bitters
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
"I always call this my home. I haven't given many interviews in the past month but
everyone knows how I feel for this club. I love the place. I just hope it is not the
end of the road for them this season. I saw them at the start of the season and they
played extremely well, proving that they are more than capable of staying up. They
had extremely good team spirit at the time and deserved to win at our place. Then
they spent lots of money compared to other teams and you would never have expected
them to be down where they are. I pray that they stay up, I really mean that."
Er, there's a few thousand Reds who would have expected them to be right where they
are.
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[9] More from Irwin about leaving
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
"It wouldn't be easy leaving United, but it doesn't frighten me. I know it can be
strange leaving one club and going to another with new players, but if it's something
I have to do, then I'll have to do it. The club have offered me nothing, so I don't
know what my options are. I've had one-year contracts for the last two or three
years and, in an ideal world, I'd like to finish my playing career here. But it
doesn't bother me stepping aside or stepping down".
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[8] Becks on captaincy
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
"The manager sat me down afterwards and said that I deserved to keep the armband. He
didn't indicate that it was going to be for one more game. He said that I deserved to
remain captain. It's obviously a huge honour and one that I am extremely proud of. On
a personal level I really enjoyed the captaincy. Once you have enjoyed the honour of
leading your country it would be hard to give it up. I believe that we can take a lot
from the Spain game with us into the World Cup matches."
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[7] Becks wants Anfield support
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
Asking for fairness at Anfield when England play there.
"It shouldn't matter who you support. You should set aside any club rivalry and get
behind England. I would urge any Liverpool fans to act like England fans because this
such a massive game."
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[6] One way of getting heard
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
'FIORENTINA fans are set to launch a mass protest against unpopular president
Vittorio Cecchi Gori - but have vetoed an early suggestion that the fans should bare
their bottoms at the supremo. The Viola are in the midst of a major crisis, with
results not going well, and the recent resignation of general manager Giancarlo
Antognoni and coach Fatih Terim...Suggestions had been made that the Viola 'tifosi'
should turn their backs on the pitch at half time - and also lower their trousers to
show their malcontent. However, the presidents of the fan clubs quickly vetoed the
idea stating that the protest was 'too vulgar.'
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[5] Leeds moments, No.1
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
Best laugh of the day - well apart from laughing at sheep when they were still
celebrating that diallowed "winner" - especially after they were taking the piss
because a few reds jumped up when we thought we'd got the winner minutes earlier.
But most humourous moment - or is it surreal - was when they started
singing "What's it like to be outclassed?"! What are they on? I
know we didn't play great but lets not get all "city get a point from
a match and are now 'on course for Europe' giddy" shall we?
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[4] Sad name, sad job
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
'A woman named after the entire 1974 Liverpool football team has been given a job at
Anfield. She was called Victoria Shankly Clemence Smith Lyndsay Thompson Cormack
Hughes Keegan Hall Heighway Toshack Callaghan Lawler Edwards after Liverpool won the
1974 FA Cup. The 26-year-old says it's a dream come true for her and her proud father.
Ms Edwards will work on the catering team at Anfield, reports The Mirror.'
Wouldn't it have saved time if they'd just said 'moaning, dirty Scousers'?
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[3] Story of the weekend?
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
That Posh Spice allegedly sang 'Who let the dogs out?' at Jordan in the players lounge
after the 6-1 win over the Arse.
Miaow.
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[2] PFA respond to Giggs
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
And his comments about the new transfer system being because of players' greed.
PFA Brendan Batson: "Let's not forget, it's not us who looked at the changes. It was
the European Commission - back in December 1998 - who first lodged their statement of
objection. Footballers then had to react to those concerns by the European Commission
and what we are trying to do now is meet the concerns of the European Commission as
well as protect the best interests of the sport. Since the round of talks began I've
forgot how many deadlines have been set and then moved, and it's just been a series of
discussions with the EEC, as well as the governing bodies. We've got a management
committee which is representative of the players. We keep them in touch, we talk to
them regularly. We try to talk to players as best we can. We've also posted things on
our website."
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[1] Who rattled your cage?
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Posted Monday, March 5, 2001 by bar-knee:
Lucas Radebe on Saturday: "Maybe it is a case of one rule for United and one rule for
everyone else. Officials might be a little bit intimidated by them because of what
they have achieved. They have built up a reputation they are bigger than referees, and
officials find that hard to deal with."
It's at Elland Road with all the Sheep present but it's us who intimidate the ref.
Yeah, right.
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[13] Inter get what's been comng
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Posted Sunday, March 4, 2001 by tb:
At long last:
Inter Milan have been fined by Uefa and ordered to play their next two games in
European competition away from the San Siro.
The punishment was handed out after crowd trouble during the Italian side's recent
Uefa Cup exit at the hands of Spanish side Alaves.
The match ended five minutes prior to the final whistle as spectators began hurling
seats and plastic bottles on to the pitch.
A group of fans also clashed with police as they attempted to break into the
directors' box.
The Serie A club's website explained that they had been fined just over £30,000 and
told to play their next two European games at least 300km from Milan.
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[12] If you can't beat us dept
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Posted Sunday, March 4, 2001 by tb:
A couple of weeks ago Roma president (talking no) Sensi was slagging us off, claiming
that his brand was biger than ours and he also was looking at a tie up with a US
outfit. All his own idea you understand, nothing to do with jumpng on a bandwagon.
So what do you think he's done. Yep asked to be included in our Yankees deal
As various sources report this morning:
'Serie A leaders AS Roma look set to link up with English Premiership outfit
Manchester United and America's most famous baseball team the New York Yankees.
Roma president Franco Sensi told Corriere dello Sport that the Italian giants are
currently in negotiations with the two parties about joining allegiances.
Sensi said: "In this period we have had contacts with Manchester United and also the
New York baseball side, the Yankees, to affiliate and profit from our products'
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[11] Andrew happy with Sven also
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Posted Sunday, March 4, 2001 by tb:
"It meant a lot to that I was picked and I don't think I let him down.
"I think he's going to give everyone a chance but I think he'll be delighted with the
way that things went.
"One up front and one just off worked really well. To get three goals out of it was
very good."
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[10] Eriksson upsets the ABU's
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Posted Sunday, March 4, 2001 by tb:
As he praises Andrew:
"Andy Cole is a great international football player. With Manchester United. how many
games has he played in the Champions League?
"If Andy isn't an international top-class forward then where do we find one? It's
difficult to find players better than him. You might find one but it would be very
difficult."
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[9] Denis not scared to leave OT
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Posted Sunday, March 4, 2001 by tb:
As the NOTW quote him:
?It wouldn?t be easy leaving United but it doesn?t frighten me.?
Irwin added: ?I know it can be strange leaving one club and going to another with new
players but if it?s something I have to do, then I?ll have to do it.?
?The club have offered me nothing, so I don?t know what my options are.
?I?ve had one-year contracts for the last two or three years and in an ideal world I?d
like to finish my playing career here.
?But it doesn?t bother me stepping aside or stepping down.?
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[8] Giggsy has a go at FIFPRO
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Posted Sunday, March 4, 2001 by tb:
The European players union headed up by Gordon Taylor over the transfer fiasco:
'The only players to gain from this situation are a greedy few and in the minority,'
he said. 'It is the players in the lower leagues that are in the majority and they
along with their clubs would lose the most if the transfer system as we know it
collapses.'
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[7] Ruud coach says - not too soon
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Posted Sunday, March 4, 2001 by tb:
PSV caoch Gerets enthuses: "You can't expect him to be
immediately back to form, although we all hoped it and perhaps
expected it. But he's certainly not back too soon.
~I had everybody's green light -- from his girlfriend to the
medical staff."
Van Nistelrooy's recovery should start in earnest on Thursday, when he's expected to
start PSV's UEFA Cup quarter-final first leg against Germany's Kaiserslautern.
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[6] Van man back on road
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Posted Sunday, March 4, 2001 by tb:
Ruud on his comeback:
"For me it's unbelievably great to be back. The moment I stepped on the field, in
front of all those people all offering me their support, I had goosebumps.
"If I'd scored, that would have been a dream scenario."
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[5] Becks whistling in the wind
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Posted Sunday, March 4, 2001 by tb:
As he tries to appeal to the scousers better nature for the Ingerlund qualifier.
Waste of time mate, they don't possess one (and it's the one thing they can't nick of
us!)
"The Finland match is a massive game for us,", "and we need all the support we can
get. It's important the fans get behind us, whether they're Liverpool, Arsenal,
Tottenham or whoever. It doesn't matter if we're in the midlands, the north or
wherever, we're England."
And in case you were wondering Becks, this is the type of clown we are dealing with as
the Mirror poll vote went:
A decisive 51 percent in our poll said they were unhappy that Eriksson had chosen
Becks to lead the side - while only 26 percent "strongly agreed" with the decision.
A further 18 percent indicated they "agreed" - but most fans thought Sol Campbell was
the man who should wear the captain's armband. The
hatred against Beckham in the aftermath of the 1998 World Cup reached a climax last
June at Euro 2000 as supporters, later identified by England's security staff as
Liverpool fans (surely you mean Chelsea?), subjected the 25-year-old to sick abuse
aimed at him and his family.'
Best thing you can do Becks is score then just turn round and give them the finger
again
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[4] Utd to upset the little Ingerlunders?
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Posted Sunday, March 4, 2001 by tb:
As Soccernet claim we're about to withdraw Steve McClaren from the Swede's coaching
set up in order to concerntrate on us for the rest of the season.
Too bloody right
Utd first, second and last
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[3] Gossip
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Posted Sunday, March 4, 2001 by tb:
The S*n claim we'll bid 15 million for Keiron Dyer during the summer.
Soccernet/Moral say it's between us and the Arse for Thuram's signature for 12 million.
Celtic are apparently going to bid for Sol Campbell (are we really interested anymore?)
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[2] Jaap on Sheep
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Posted Sunday, March 4, 2001 by tb:
"In every game we need to work hard because everyone wants to beat us," said Stam.
"It's a derby so there's a lot of rivalry. We were glad to get the point.
"You know it's going to be hard, you know they (Leeds) will chase every ball.
"The second half was better than first half but unfortunately, at the end, they got
the equaliser."
And on the Fab penalty:
"I didn't see it really, we were walking back up the pitch and then I saw a Leeds
player lying on the ground."
Even Barry 'Solshwaaadeeer' Davies said Harte conned the ref. But justice prevaled,
non?
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[1] Eric's team reach beach final
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Posted Sunday, March 4, 2001 by tb:
>From Marc
Eric and his mates are in final of the BeachSoccer WC after beating
Aregentina 6-5. Eric did not score but made 3 assists.
They will play Portugal ( they beat Brazil in semi-final ) in final on
sunday.
