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[19] Fixture changes in more detail
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Posted Saturday, September 1, 2001 by redend:
Derby (home) - Wednesday, 12th December, kick-off 8pm.
Fulham (away) - Sunday, 30th December, kick-off 2pm.
Newcastle (home) - Wednesday, 2nd January, kick-off 8pm.
Southampton (away) - Sunday, 13th January, kick-off 2pm.
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[18] Changes to kick-off times
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Posted Saturday, September 1, 2001 by redend:
Leeds (home),27th October - kick-off 12 noon
Chelsea (home),1st December - kick-off 12 noon
Bolton (away), 29th January - kick-off 7.45pm
Liverpool (home), 1st April - kick-off 12 noon
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[17] Birthday Boys
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Posted Saturday, September 1, 2001 by redend:
Henning Berg is 32 today.
And then there's Bee Gee and former Chorlton boy Barry Gibb who is 55 today.
We thought you should know that.
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[16] Coco No Go
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Posted Saturday, September 1, 2001 by redend:
New Barca left back Francesco Coco reckons he rejected United before leaving Milan for
Catalunya.
"I am joining one of the three best clubs in the world. I turned down offers from
Lazio and Manchester United. I preferred to join Barcelona."
"Before Barca came in for me they had already tried to sell me to Lazio and Manchester
United. [Err - so did United bid for you or was it Milan touting you round?] I decided
to leave because I no longer felt that the management had faith in my abilities.
"They [Barca] have a lot of champions in their team and I don't see moving abroad as a
failure."
[So why did you bring it up then?]
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[15] Germany invades Poland....
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Posted Saturday, September 1, 2001 by redend:
.... on this day in history.
The tabloid press must be barely able to contain their moistened undergarments:
On this day in history - 1939: Germany invaded Poland and bombed Warsaw at 6am. For
the first time in history, the King went to Downing Street instead of the Prime
Minister going to the Palace, as Neville Chamberlain needed to stay near his telephone.
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[14] Free bets to make it interesting?
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Posted Saturday, September 1, 2001 by redend:
A few free bets for new punters who register with Sporting Odds before Germany v
England Kick Off today
FREE BET ON HEADED GOALS
Simply register and place a £5 bet on tonight's match between Germany and England and
Sporting Odds will give you £10 for each headed goal scored.
[actually this doesn't sound like total bollocks - will have to cane the Mrs debit
card.]
FREE £10 BET ON WHO'LL GET FIRST BOOKING
[Hmm - Owen, Heskey, Fowler, Hamman diving?]
FREE BET ON FA CUP
See SportingOdds site for full details
Click on banner or
(link:http://www.sportingodds.co.uk/adserver/scripts/ict.dll?click?rnews0) this link
The offer begins at 00.01am on Wednesday 29th August until kick-off on Saturday 1st
September and applies to ANY bet on the game, including Specials. Offer applies to NEW
REGISTRANTS. Own goals WILL count - the decision of SportingOdds will be final. One
account per client. Accounts will be credited within 48 hours of the match.
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[13] Reds in action ...
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Posted Saturday, September 1, 2001 by redend:
Match Result:
Germany 11/10
England 11/5
Draw 21/10
Fancy a Red to score first - Scholesy or Becks?
Andy Cole 15/2
Paul Scholes 8/1
David Beckham 12/1
Phillip Neville 50/1
Gary Neville 66/1
(If they haven't been on the pitch by the time the first goal is scored then you get
your stake back)
With Owen, Heskey, Fowler playing? - First Booking to be for a dive in the penalty
area 5/1
Either D Beckham or D Hamann to score from outside the box 4/1
P or G Neville to score at anytime 16/1
Click on banner or
(link:http://www.sportingodds.co.uk/adserver/scripts/ict.dll?click?rnews0) this link
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[12] Keano vs Jaap & Ruud ?
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Posted Saturday, September 1, 2001 by redend:
want to make it interesting with a small wager?
Rep of Ireland v Holland - Match Result
Rep Ireland 9/4
Holland EVS
Draw 9/4
First Goalscorer
Roy Keane 20/1
Ruud Van Nistelrooy 4/1
Jaap Stam 33/1
Scotland v Croatia match result
Scotland 7/5
Croatia 13/8
Draw 21/10
More odds from SportingOdds:
Click on banner or
(link:http://www.sportingodds.co.uk/adserver/scripts/ict.dll?click?rnews0) this link
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[11] Veron compares Utd to Lazio and Manchester to Rome!
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Posted Saturday, September 1, 2001 by tb:
"Manchester have a great organization. At Lazio there was however more will to become
a great club and they did everything to make sure that the players could concentrate
only on football. But here at Manchester everything is calmer."
"I stay with my family and we usually go out and eat. Of course, Manchester is not
Rome and if I compare the two cities I have lost a lot. But here I have the serenity
that was hard to find in Italy."
Veron about his future: "In Italy I had magnificent years and I want to thank the
fans, who have always treated me well. I hope to return one day."
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[10] Sven: No needles for Becks
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Posted Saturday, September 1, 2001 by tb:
"I think with such an injury, you shouldn't take a painkiller as you risk the muscle
rupturing and that would be a disaster for everyone - not only for the national team
but for him and Manchester United."
And so say all of us!
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[9] Keano: No looking back for me
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Posted Saturday, September 1, 2001 by tb:
"Football has a nasty habit of kicking you in the teeth," he said. "Yeah, it's
disappointing. But it's gone. It's history and there's nothing I can do about it, so
why talk about it?
"It's not about Roy Keane or any other individuals, it's about the whole country. You
won't find me looking back."
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[8] Keano on Holland
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Posted Saturday, September 1, 2001 by tb:
"It's a huge match, one of the biggest I have ever been involved in." "We've not
played in a major tournament since the World Cup in America and that's a long while."
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[7] The Boiler man
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Posted Saturday, September 1, 2001 by tb:
Keano's former manager Timmy Murphy at Rockmount AFC in Cork:
"the fellow who mans the furnace, gets things heated up and keeps it that way."
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[6] Giggsy on being captain
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Posted Saturday, September 1, 2001 by tb:
"I've captained Wales before, I've captained United this season as well and it's
something that I enjoy. There's no bigger honour than captaining your country.
"I will captain my own way, I'm not a shouter and I will hope to take something from
all the great skippers I've played under at United."
Roy Keane and Bryan Robson are motivators but I've also played under Eric Cantona, who
led by example."
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[5] Sparky on Giggsy the skipper
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Posted Saturday, September 1, 2001 by tb:
"Ryan played out of his skin the last time he was skipper and scored a great goal.
Let's hope the same happens this time,"
"Ryan has a presence when he walks in the room, people take notice and he has that
aura about him. The captaincy won't phase him in any way."
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[4] The clowns arrive in town
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Posted Saturday, September 1, 2001 by tb:
>From Ananova:
Thirty English and German fans were arrested after fights broke out around Frankfurt's
railway station.
The trouble in Frankfurt started after a stand-off between more than 400 German fans
and a smaller group of England supporters on their way to Munich.
At one stage riot police charged the crowd.
(That'll be the softly, softly approach they were on about!)
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[3] Gary Nev on Ingerlund
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Posted Saturday, September 1, 2001 by tb:
"There is always pressure to play for England, but I would say Germany are under more
pressure to win the game because they are in the best position in the group and will
be playing in front of their home crowd.
"We go there with nothing to lose because from the minute we lost at home to Germany
nobody expected us to get anywhere near the top of the group.
"I think the first 45 minutes will be so vital. I just think if we can get through
that first 45 minutes in Munich and keep it 0-0 with half an hour to go, then we've
got enough in our team to get a goal or even two.
"I do think it's so important we do well in that first spell and then we will be in a
very strong position with the forwards and pace that they possess. We are always
likely to grab something."
"We know if we win in Germany than we've got a great chance of topping the group and
that's a massive (easy Gary!) incentive for everyone.
"We were disappointed with the way we played against Holland recently but it was a
friendly. It's the same with pre-season friendlies with your club. You don't like to
lose them but you know ultimately that the League games are the ones that mean
something.
"That setback has not dented our confidence for Saturday, and don't forget we will
have key players available like (Steven) Gerrard, (Rio) Ferdinand, Heskey and (Sol)
Campbell.
"We know we sat off Holland and gave them too much space and showed them too much
respect. We can't do that against Germany. We have to go and perform with probably
more of a carefree attitude."
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[2] Any Barry Normans out there?
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Posted Saturday, September 1, 2001 by tb:
Anyone fancy giving the video below from Amazon a 'critique'?
Go on, you know you want to. I believe the title should give the plot away!
(link:http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005OBT2/rednewsunitesfir)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005OBT2/rednewsunitesfir
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[1] Keano: No problem with Jaap
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Posted Saturday, September 1, 2001 by tb:
"People shouldn't believe some of the stories going round. I had no problems with
Jaap, he's a very nice lad and he was popular with the other players.
"But I have too much respect for Sir Alex Ferguson to worry about his departure. He is
the manager and he makes the decisions."
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[50] Fixture changes
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Posted Friday, August 31, 2001 by bar-knee:
The following fixtures have been changed:
Fulham (away) will now be played on Sunday, 30th December
Newcastle (home) will now be played on Wednesday, 2nd January
Southampton (away) will now be played on Sunday, 13th January.
There are no details of kick-off times as yet.
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[49] Lille ticket details
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Posted Friday, August 31, 2001 by bar-knee:
Manchester United vs Lille
Old Trafford, Tuesday 18 September kick off 7.45pm.
Sales will continue to ST/LMTB Holders who can purchase a seat on a best available
basis on Saturday 1st September from 9am until 2pm or alternatively by telephoning the
MUFC Ticket Line giving credit / debit card details (please note, an administration
fee of 3% per transaction is charged).
Additionally ST/LMTB Holders can make an IMMEDIATE postal application enclosing
relevant documentation, payment and a first class sae.
SALES TO MEMBERS:
Sales will then commence to Members who can purchase a seat on a best available basis
from the Ticket Office from Monday 3rd September until Thursday 6th September 9am
until 5pm (subject to availability) on production of their membership card.
Members unable to apply in person can make an on line application or an IMMEDIATE
postal application enclosing a members match ticket order form, relevant payment and a
first class sae.
Usual League Match prices. Please note the Junior Ticket scheme will be in operation
for this game, seats are situated in the East Lower section of the stadium priced
£9.00.
SALES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC:
The general public can purchase a ticket on a best available basis on
Friday 7th September from 9am until 5pm or by telephoning the MUFC Ticket Line on 0161
868 8010 at the same times, giving credit/debit card details (please note an
administration fee of 3% per transaction is charged).
IN THE EVENT OF TICKETS REMAINING A FURTHER ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING SALES WILL BE MADE
AT THE EVERTON MATCH ON SATURDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER.
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[48] Posh - I don't want David to leave Manchester
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Posted Friday, August 31, 2001 by bar-knee:
More spin no doubt but good news as she denies that she has said he should leave
United - whatever, the main thing is she said on an MUTV phone interview that she knew
"David was happy in Manchester" an the fans have really shown their support to him
(and her...) over the years.
"We are happy in Manchester, it's the best club for him to play at"
as we have said - and this seems to confirm - expect an announcement in the not too
distant future about news of him signing the deal. You heard it here first some weeks
ago.
Posh also said stories she didn't like Manchester "were rubbish" and how much she
likes it and is made to feel home, although nobody asked just why she has built her
castle so far away.
Best quote of the night, Keano saying "I don't care about England-Germany"
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[47] Sven won't inject Becks
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Posted Friday, August 31, 2001 by bar-knee:
"I think with such an injury, you shouldn't take a painkiller as you risk the muscle
rupturing and that would be a disaster for everyone - not only for the national team
but for him and Manchester United.
He did almost everything and seems okay. Of course, I'm very happy about that. It
seems like we have all 25 of the squad in a good condition and that's very good. It
looks like he can play although we will have to wait until Saturday morning to see if
there is any reaction. He did a little crossing and shooting and it was okay. If he
feels okay in the morning, there should be no problems."
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[46] Giggs on Wales captaincy
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Posted Friday, August 31, 2001 by bar-knee:
"I've captained Wales before, I've captained United this season as well and it's
something that I enjoy. There's no bigger honour than captaining your country. I will
captain my own way, I'm not a shouter and I will hope to take something from all the
great skippers I've played under at United."
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[45] Giggs to captain Wales
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Posted Friday, August 31, 2001 by bar-knee:
against Armenia in Cardiff.
Sparky:
"Ryan played out of his skin the last time he was skipper and scored a great goal.
Let's hope the same happens this time. Ryan has a presence when he walks in the room,
people take notice and he has that aura about him. The captaincy won't phase him in
any way."
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[44] Don't stray off the path
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Posted Friday, August 31, 2001 by bar-knee:
>From Ananova
'The Foreign Office have expressed surprise over Uefa's decision to make Rangers play
in crisis-torn Dagestan.
The European governing body have decreed that the Uefa Cup first round first leg tie
against FC Anzhi Makhachkala will go ahead in the region where there have been
instances of kidnapping Westerners.
But the Foreign Office have reiterated their concerns over the safety of anyone
travelling to the area and have urged supporters not to make the journey.
"We have advised people not to travel to the region and that advice stands," said a
Foreign Office spokesman.
"But we cannot stop people going to watch the game but we think that they should think
very hard about it.
"We also advise that people should check their travel insurance very carefully because
many insurers will not insure you if we have advised you not to go.
"It is a difficult one because we cannot stop people from going but we do advise
people not to as it is such a dangerous region.
"It is fair to say that we had hoped that Uefa would come up with an alternative
venue."
Rangers secretary Campbell Ogilvie will travel to the area at the start of next week
along with Ibrox safety officer Laurence McIntyre to survey the region.
But Ogilvie has concurred with the advice of the Foreign Office and has pleaded with
fans not to travel to the game.
"Based on the written guarantees from the Russian Government and football authorities,
Uefa has advised us that the match will proceed in Makhachkala as planned," said
Ogilvie.
"The guarantees have been given in respect of the safety and security of the members
of the football club delegation.
"On the strong advice received from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office previously, we
confirm that we will be taking no tickets for supporters and we strongly advise our
fans not to travel to Dagestan for this match."
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[43] Scousers desperately pounce on keeper
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Posted Friday, August 31, 2001 by bar-knee:
signed goalkeeper Chris Kirkland from Coventry City for £6m - this a goalie who helped
send his club down!
Coventry chairman Bryan Richardson: "Very reluctantly Coventry City have agreed to
accept an offer from Liverpool FC for our 20 year-old goalkeeper Chris Kirkland. The
offer, which breaks the British transfer fee record for a goalkeeper, was accepted as
a consequence of relegation from the FA Premier League. The immediate loss through
relegation is in excess of £15million to Coventry City - a fact which only highlights
the ridiculous divide between the Premier League and First Division in financial
terms. Chris Kirkland has come all the way through our youth/academy system and it is
particularly sad that we are compelled to sell someone in this way, but financial
circumstances have forced this action. We all wish Chris huge success at Liverpool and
for England."
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[42] Our very own Dante's Inferno
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Posted Friday, August 31, 2001 by bar-knee:
Situated in the Megastore, on Septmber 6th as part of our tie-in with the WWF, a
female wrestler called Terri will be hosting an autograph signing session in the Old
Trafford store. I kid you not.
(wonder if she's tasty though...)
