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[15] Utd testimonial for Wrexham duo?
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Posted Saturday, May 5, 2001 by tb:
According to Teamt**k we are going to Wrexham to play in a testimonial Brian Flynn and
ex bitter Kevin Reeves on August 4
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[14] Fergie on the new fledglings
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Posted Saturday, May 5, 2001 by tb:
"Players I have brought in have real ability. I want to look to the future and see how
they do.
"They have sat patiently in the reserve team for a couple of years and they have to
know there is light at the end of the tunnel."
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[14] Mr Potato Head reveals his survival tactics
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Posted Saturday, May 5, 2001 by tb:
"I'm not superstitious. Occasionally I stretch to a lucky tie, but we wear a club tie
now. The one I wore for two years, we came up two years, who knows, I might get it
out."
Try not to tie it too tight Joe!
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[13] Jim says - Steve could be next boss
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Posted Saturday, May 5, 2001 by tb:
'He's done well, as I knew he would. I still speak to Steve regularly - as I do Alex.
And, in the long run, I think he must have every chance of succeeding Alex.
'I said to him jokingly last month that he wouldn't want the job yet because replacing
Alex would be a hell of a jump, but he replied that if it was offered he would have to
accept. He's right. These chances don't come along twice.
'If he were to become United's next manager he'd have to adapt to having the say-so on
which players to buy and so on. But I would not have any concerns about his
capabilities to do the coaching side of the job at all.'
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[12] Smith - McClaren nearly a sheep
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Posted Saturday, May 5, 2001 by tb:
'When I was working for the League Managers' Association I'd heard what a good coach
Steve was.
'I actually recommended him to Howard Wilkinson at Leeds. But Howard dithered (strange
that)and when I got the Derby job, I went after Steve. It proved a good choice.
'He is good at his job. He was good with the players and keen to embrace new ideas.
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[11] Fergie hopes his mate survives
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Posted Saturday, May 5, 2001 by tb:
'I think everyone in the game wishes that Derby stay up because Jim is one of the
great characters and great managers in the game. All his teams have responded to him
over the years.
'I'm surprised they're down there because they've got players of real quality.
'I hope Derby stay up, but we will try to win the game, like we always do.'
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[10] The Bald Eagle keeps his fingers crossed
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Posted Saturday, May 5, 2001 by tb:
"I thought we would have sewn things up by now and that we would have been safe, but
we have thrown away some golden opportunities,". "There will be a carnival atmosphere
in Manchester as they are being presented with the trophy. But I am always optimistic
about getting victories even at places like Old Trafford. Historically we've had some
decent results there."
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[9] Danny dismisses Keano's comments
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Posted Saturday, May 5, 2001 by tb:
"We won't be listening to any of that,". "United are the best team in the league and
one of the best in Europe. There is a lot of competition for places at Old Trafford so
we know it will be difficult no matter what side they field. The secret is to go
there, enjoy it and not be intimidated. You have to savour playing at stadiums like
that."
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[8] Danny on life after OT
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Posted Saturday, May 5, 2001 by tb:
"I made my decision to leave Manchester United and it was the right decision. When I
arrived at Derby there was a lot of expectation. What a lot of people didn't realise
was that I had only played 180 minutes of Premiership football. Big things were
expected of me and it has taken time to get my game together, but I feel I am a much
better player than I was a year ago. I had lived in Manchester all my life. Now I am
living on my own and it has taken me time to adjust in a lot of ways."
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[7] Only in Murkey Dive
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Posted Saturday, May 5, 2001 by tb:
Could they make a tax evader a Freeman of the city.
Bin dipper council leader quote:
"Today we repay that loyalty to his city and to our city He is a true Liverpudlian in
every sense of the word - and perhaps that has led us to take him a little bit for
granted."
Says it all!
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[6] Another Gallic signing?
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Posted Saturday, May 5, 2001 by tb:
This from our man on the spot:
Apparently United and Arsenal will bid for Le Havre frenchman Anthony Le Tallec, 16.
He was watched yesterday in the semi-final of the U16 Euro against England, he scored
2 in a 4-0 France victory.
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[5] Fergie keen to avoid the flack
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Posted Saturday, May 5, 2001 by tb:
"What I'm trying to do is give a sprinkling of young players a chance, like Ronnie
Wallwork, but by the same token play a respectable side which prevents criticism."
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[4] Fergie a massive fan
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Posted Saturday, May 5, 2001 by tb:
"I want City to stay up because I think that would be good for the city," he said.
"I also think it would be a great boost for Joe Royle after all the troubles he has
had building this side.
"It's not been easy for him. I'm conscious of that and that's why tomorrow my team
will be trying to win."
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[3] Fergie – Fantastic achievement
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Posted Saturday, May 5, 2001 by tb:
"What we have achieved I think has been fantastic," he said.
"A lot of people have conveniently forgotten how well we have performed to win the
championship again.
"You can't get away from the facts. We are on 80 points at the moment and we've only
lost three games.
"If you look at the winners of the league title over the last 20 years you will find
that that's an exceptional performance."
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[2] Fergie already focused on the 4th in a row
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Posted Saturday, May 5, 2001 by tb:
As he says about todays jamboree:
"I don't really pay much attention to that part I must admit because I always feel
you've got to move on a little bit," said the United manager.
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[1] Teddy's Agent says
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Posted Saturday, May 5, 2001 by tb:
"He has not agreed to join anyone and he's still a Man United player,". "His future
will be cleared up soon, although I can't actually put a timescale on it."
