--------------------------------- [29] Its Cubic Expression again --------------------------------- Posted Friday, October 5, 2001 by redend: RED NEWS - first with this story - again -
RN's very own "City" snout (Red Braces) reported unusual dealing activity in United shares earlier today with a big trade done today of 4.1m shares but this was cancelled shortly afterwards. This would equate to 1.5% of the company - which could only be 1 of 14 shareholders. Then, later, almost 5 million shares were traded - and the buyer was Cubic Expression again. If you've forgotten - thats the company set up by "Irish horse racing magnates" J.P. McManus and John Magnier. The company is now the club's second largest shareholder, behind Rupert Murdoch's BSkyB which owns 9.9 percent. Cubic Expression only bought in with 6.8 percent in July.and have now raised their holding to 8.65 per cent with a holding of 22,470,519 shares. >From a value of £1 billion in March 2000, the total value of United has dropped >steadily and is now down to £318 million. Anyone who has been reading this site over >the past year will know that this is exactly as predicted by RED NEWS's "Red Braces" >on these pages on numerous occasions. Lets just hope they don't want to take over the whole club and thus deprive ordinary fans of the opportunity to own a share in their own club. If you're interested in buying United shares - not for profit - but to keep hold them and increase the holding in fans hands then the Shareholders United Share Scheme is a great mechanism - especially for those who want to invest small amounts on a regular basis. More info here: ( http://www.shareholdersunited.org ) http://www.shareholdersunited.org --------------------------------- [28] Remember Utd AGM is --------------------------------- Posted Friday, October 5, 2001 by bar-knee: on Thursday November 15th prawn sandwiches not on the menu --------------------------------- [27] It's all in a name --------------------------------- Posted Friday, October 5, 2001 by bar-knee: >From Ananova 'A new born baby in Norfolk shares his name with Sir Alex Ferguson and 19 Manchester United players. His full name is Alex Ferguson Barthez Silvestre Neville Johnsen Irwin Stam Brown May Beckham Keane Scholes Butt Veron Giggs Chadwick Cole Yorke Nistelrooy Solskjaer. Alex's father named his first son Trafford Matt Busby. Jode Glover-Manguzi's wife Mandy says: "I was against Trafford's name for ages, but it grew on me. I'm fine about calling our new baby Alex because that's what Jode really wanted. People will probably say we're mad." Speaking from the family home in Gorlestone, Mr Glover-Manguzi says: "I expected a lot of grief but my wife and family have been quite all right about it. He's my son and I can call him what I like. It's hard to explain. It's a passion." A Manchester United spokesman told the Eastern Daily Press it's not the first time a baby has been named after team members, but he thinks Alex has the most players' names.' Not many Ralphie's then? --------------------------------- [26] Lille latest --------------------------------- Posted Friday, October 5, 2001 by bar-knee: We have it from a good source that news is reaching them that on 15th October there are tickets going on sale in France for the Lille game - worth investigating and we'll have more details asap. --------------------------------- [25] Sven on the Nevs --------------------------------- Posted Friday, October 5, 2001 by bar-knee: Eriksson: "I have selected Gary in every match since becoming the England coach quite simply because he is the best right-back in the country and one of the best in Europe. His level of consistency has been excellent in all our matches. You know exactly what to expect from Gary and he never lets you down. I have every confidence in the Neville brothers. Both of them are very hard working and very professional. They are also very strong both physically and mentally and those are important attributes at international level. It is essential for a coach to be able to trust his players. To know what sort of performance you are going to get from them. And I know that in Gary and Phil Neville I have two players who I can trust implicitly. They never disappoint me." --------------------------------- [24] Sensible chap --------------------------------- Posted Friday, October 5, 2001 by bar-knee: This is the Bloke who scored that blinder for Holland against Ingerlund at WHL PSV Eindhoven midfielder Mark Van Bommel: "I have heard about Leeds but if I move to England, I want to go to Old Trafford." --------------------------------- [23] Strike latest --------------------------------- Posted Friday, October 5, 2001 by bar-knee: >From the Indy 'The Professional Footballers' Association is targeting the Charlton against West Ham game on 19 November for the start of its strike in search of more television money. The players' union is planning to ask its members at the two clubs to refuse to play unless Sky's cameras are turned off. Union representatives have been touring clubs over the past few days to inform them of their strategy. The PFA intends to single out the Monday night game because it will have maximum impact on the television companies without harming too many fans. To threaten to shut down a whole weekend programme could have put public opinion against the players, and it was therefore felt that it would be better to target a single game.' --------------------------------- [22] Leicester tickets go on sale --------------------------------- Posted Friday, October 5, 2001 by bar-knee: Leicester City (Home) Sat 17 November, 3pm Postal applications are now being accepted from Members only. Applications should include a completed match ticket order form, relevant payment and sae. Alternatively, members can make an online application by using the clubs official website. However, please note these applications will be given the same consideration as postal requests. JUNIOR TICKET SCHEME - From the start of Season 2001/2002 we are pleased to announce that we will be operating a junior ticket scheme for 11 to 16 year olds only. A set number of seats (strictly for junior members only) will be allocated for every home game in the East Lower section of the stadium. Junior members wishing to take up the offer must complete the appropriate section on the match ticket order form. Seat Prices are as follows (subject to availability): North and South Stands Upper and Lower £26 North Stand 2nd Tier £24 North East / West Quadrants Upper and Lower £22 East and West Stand Upper £22 East and West Stand 2nd Tier £22 Family Stand £22 North Stand 3rd Tier £20 East and West Lower £18 A half price facility is available to under 16s and over 65s. Please note, in the event of being oversubscribed a postal ballot will be held to determine the successful applicants. --------------------------------- [21] Depor update no.37 --------------------------------- Posted Friday, October 5, 2001 by bar-knee: Villarreal 1 Depor 1 (Donato min. 63) Molina; Hector, Naybet, Donato, Capdevila; Scaloni (Tristan m.45), Emerson, Mauro Silva (Sergio m.72), Amavisca; Valeron , Makaay (victor m.75) this is getting as tedious for me as it is for you. - another Depor draw, in which they came form behind. This time they seemed to have learnt something from us and conceded a goal after just 2 minutes to give them loads of time to equalise, which they did with the blistering sight of a beautiful Donato free kick. Mauro Silva picked up a muscle strain and will miss a couple of games, but should be back for Old Trafford and anyway they have plenty of cover in cental midfield and Naybet made lots of rampaging surges into the box in search of a winner. They also seem to have found a couple of new fullbacks Capdevila who used to be at Espanyol (so?) and Hector who I have never heard of before. Much more fun can be had watching the wheels come off Real Madrid. A 4-2 defeat against struggling Las Palmas on Wednesday night, Munitis sent off for a spiteful kick, and Campo and Hierro looking dreadful at the back. They find the Champions League much easier than the Spanish League at the moment, and are already 9 points behind a Barcelona side who aren´t even playing very well, and have injury problems. Teams in Europe tend to show them a lot more respect than more limited teams in the Spanish League who have realised that, in the immortal words of Sergeant Jones, 'they don't like it up 'em'. This is all the more ironic given that Zidane, who is scoring goals in the domestic league, is still banned from Europe following last years double sending off. They seem to have much better balance without him. Basque dave --------------------------------- [20] Italian gossip --------------------------------- Posted Friday, October 5, 2001 by bar-knee: calciomercato speculates that AC Milan are in for Becks and Barthez. --------------------------------- [19] Celtic fan banned --------------------------------- Posted Friday, October 5, 2001 by bar-knee: >From Ananova 'A football fan accused of taunting an American soccer player has been banned by his club. David Munro, 32, mimiced an aeroplane, as Glasgow Rangers midfielder Claudio Reyna prepared to take a corner kick in the Old Firm match at Ibrox stadium on Sunday. He denied he was making a reference to the US terror attacks and said he was sorry for the incident. But Celtic have decided to ban him following an investigation by the club which included an interview with Mr Munro who lives in Johnstone, Renfrewshire. Chief executive Ian McLeod said: "The club has considered all aspects of the incident and taken evidence from both the individual in question and a number of others who attended the match. "It is clear that Mr Munro was responsible for highly inappropriate conduct which has in turn brought Celtic Football Club into disrepute." Mr McLeod said Celtic would not tolerate such behaviour among fans. He said: "At every opportunity we will strive to ensure that the proud name and traditions of Celtic Football Club are upheld." Mr Munro today refused to comment on the ban. Reyna, from New Jersey, was sickened by Mr Munro's actions which came less than three weeks after the terrorist attacks.' --------------------------------- [18] Butt pulls out --------------------------------- Posted Friday, October 5, 2001 by bar-knee: Rib injury has meant he has pulled out of the game on Saturday. He is expected to rest and be fit for Sunderland. --------------------------------- [17] Betting offer for RN readers --------------------------------- Posted Friday, October 5, 2001 by bar-knee: >From our betting partners, Sporting Odds 'WE'LL GIVE YOU 5,509 DRACHMA FOR EVERY GREEK GOAL SCORED!! SportingOdds are trying their best to blow their marketing budget again, this time on England's final World Cup qualifier! For all new registrations they are offering you THREE chances to make money: 1) England v Greece - 5,509 drachma (ie. £10) for EVERY Greek goal scored! 2) England v Greece - Free £10 Bet on who will score the first goal 3) AND a further free £10 bet on the FA CUP! All you have to do is register and place a £5 bet on the game before kick off and you will qualify for the promotion. ( http://www.sportingodds.co.uk/adserver/scripts/ict.dll?click?rnews0 ) http://www.sportingodds.co.uk/adserver/scripts/ict.dll?click?rnews0 --------------------------------- [16] Sounds familiar? --------------------------------- Posted Friday, October 5, 2001 by bar-knee: >From Ananova 'Merseyside is being hit by a spate of spider attacks. The six-eyed spider normally eats woodlouse but now has a taste for human flesh. Experts say the pain from its double-pricked sting can last for 24 hours. Paul Rowley, of Liverpool's School of Tropical Medicine, said: "There have been a number of cases of spiders biting people in Merseyside." The attacks have centered on Liverpool and the Wirral, reports The Guardian. The spider, dysdera crocata, normally lives under stones or in rotting wood, but they sometimes venture into homes - especially those with damp problems.' ". . . normally lives under stones or in rotting wood, but they sometimes venture into homes" Tell us something we didn't know... --------------------------------- [15] More from Becks --------------------------------- Posted Friday, October 5, 2001 by bar-knee: "What has happened has had a huge impact around the world. It may be unfair for me to comment on it but it has affected everyone. We can only help those who need our support as much as we can. This is a depressing period for the country but it has to be lifted and there is a great opportunity for us to do that if we can get through to the World Cup Finals. We know the whole nation is behind us and, just like at Manchester United, this England team never give in. We showed that against Finland at Anfield and hopefully we'll show it in every game we play." --------------------------------- [14] Keano by John Giles --------------------------------- Posted Friday, October 5, 2001 by bar-knee: 'How is it that in the football age of 'rotation' Keane's commitment is so relentless as he drives the Republic of Ireland, against the heaviest odds, towards the World Cup Finals and Manchester United towards another European Cup triumph? One persuasive theory is that, at 30, he has never heard the clock tick so loudly, that he knows this could be his last tilt at the great stage of the World Cup and that United might, with the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson at the end of the season, be entering years of flux. I'm not so sure. My instinct is that Keane is merely fulfilling a destiny he chose for himself many years ago. He is simply being true to himself as arguably one of the greatest professional footballers ever bred in these islands. He has never had the natural gifts so copiously bestowed upon George Best. He has never had the grace of Bobby Charlton. He has never, heaven knows, had a temperament free from flaws. But when you accept all that, when you note his most recent eruption, the ugly confrontation with Alan Shearer last month, you are still left with a bulging portfolio of football achievement. Ireland coach Mick McCarthy, who after an uncertain start has done brilliantly to split Portugal and Holland and guarantee at least a World Cup qualifying playoff, is the first to say Keane's contribution has been mountainous. Ferguson's tribute is implicit in his willingness to accept Keane as the most legitimate spokesman of the Old Trafford dressing room - and to tolerate more or less any criticism he offers. When Keane takes the field for Ireland against Cyprus on Saturday he will do so as so much more than a key element in an unlikely World Cup brigade. He will go in as a force of football nature, an implacable figure who stands head and shoulders above his contemporaries at a time when so many question the right of superstar players to their lavish rewards. Who could question Keane's value to the richest sports franchise in the world over the last six or seven years? When he played his game of brinkmanship with the United board, when he knew that so many top European clubs were anxious to make him an offer, his case was unanswerable and passionately endorsed by Ferguson. But that was inevitable. Who knew better than Ferguson that without Keane, without his passion and tireless energy and hatred of defeat, United were scarcely half the team? When David Beckham was voted the world's third best player, Keane scarcely figured. We all know Beckham's gifts - and we are bound to applaud the commitment he has made to England since his appointment as captain - but when those votes were cast it was, at least in terms of measuring a player's influence on his team, his effect rather than his aura, an outright travesty. When Keane was voted England's Footballer of the Year in 2000 it was very much a belated honour for a quite awesome body of work. Indeed, over the last few years, I would have to have looked very hard indeed to find a more compelling candidate than Keane. However, I'm sure Keane's greatest satisfaction will not come from the plaudits of others. His strength is to understand fully the ultimate achievement of any professional sportsman. It is to know, when the time comes to put away the game, that you have done all you could on behalf of your team - and yourself. At a time when Paul Gascoigne finds it so hard to hold back his tears - and Best recounts the stepping stones of his professional self-destruction in a new best-seller - Keane's dedication shines particularly brightly. The fact is that only the barest knowledge of his life tells you that Keane could so easily have gone the way of Best and Gazza. His youth was scarcely unmarked by the effects of drink. Indeed, until the last couple of years, his liking for a pint had led him into bouts of harmful publicity. But, of all his achievements, Keane's greatest is the one that so sadly eluded Best and Gascoigne. In all the blaze of celebrity, and the pace of the fast life, Keane grasped that which was most vital to him He realised that the best thing he would ever do would be to play football, honestly, passionately, and with a success for which so many professionals would give so much. Does Keane hear the tick of the clock? Of course, but the reason why he is so prized by McCarthy and Ferguson is that he has been hearing it for some time. Not as poor Gazza does now in the desperate knowledge that his physical fit-ness is probably shot, that no longer can he begin to produce the best of himself on a football field. No, Keane hears it ticking away in his prime, when he can still take a game, if not an opponent or a referee, by the throat. His strength is that he has discovered, as all the greats do, that a footballer's life is over in a flash. The trick is to hoard every second of pleasure and reward. Keane is doing it so well I wouldn't be surprised to see him snapping and snarling at the gates of another World Cup in four years' time. But that is the future and, as always, Keane is locked into the moment. It is the way of a real pro.' --------------------------------- [13] Fergie on Scholes --------------------------------- Posted Friday, October 5, 2001 by bar-knee: "The lad has a great awareness and a passing delicacy in the final third of the field. He was a little bit behind the other lads as a kid for several reasons. He had problems suffering with Osgood-Schlatter's disease, which affects the knees of growing youngsters, and also had to see special- ists about an asthma problem. But I always knew he would overcome his setbacks because of his determination. He's a man's man. You look at him and you know that he'll never let you down. He's from the old school of professional players." --------------------------------- [12] Becks on the United-Scouse 'love in' --------------------------------- Posted Friday, October 5, 2001 by bar-knee: Don't believe the hype "We respect each other as players. We might not show it when we play against each other in the Premiership but when we come together for England it's different. You get ups and downs but you work through it as a team. The unity is amazing, the players bond and will always stick together whether anyone is right or wrong." --------------------------------- [11] Becks on being Captain --------------------------------- Posted Friday, October 5, 2001 by bar-knee: "If any of the players in the squad are feeling down, it is my responsibility to pick them up. Obviously, the manager and the staff can do it to a certain point. But there is a special bond between players and sometimes it takes some lads talking to each other to get the confidence up." --------------------------------- [10] All Scousers turning to drink? --------------------------------- Posted Friday, October 5, 2001 by bar-knee: >From Ananova 'Sven-Goran Eriksson is to speak to Robbie Fowler and Steve McManaman to ask them whether claims they have been the latest England players to test his disciplinary patience are true. Eriksson omitted Frank Lampard from his original squad to face Greece in the wake of his drunken antics on the day after the terrorist attacks on the United States. Steven Gerrard still went out to a vodka bar until 2am on Tuesday morning before he joined up with the England squad. Gerrard apologised to Eriksson and emphasised he was not drunk. While reprimanding the midfielder, the England coach will still include him in his team to face the Greeks. Now, however, it has been reported that Fowler and McManaman were also out - separately to Gerrard - that night, with the Express claiming they were both seen at the Living Room bar in Liverpool. The Football Association made no comment about the claims, with Eriksson set to address the issue when he gives his scheduled pre-match Press conference. However, it is understood that the England coach will first pull Fowler and McManaman aside to ask whether the claims are true, giving them the chance to give their version of events. He will want to know not only whether they were in the bar, but - if so - whether they were drinking alcohol and how late they stayed there.' --------------------------------- [9] Becks confident --------------------------------- Posted Friday, October 5, 2001 by bar-knee: "Yes, you miss big-game players - and they are three big-game players. It is upsetting for the team and the fans that Michael is not there because he has been on fire and he will be missed. But you've got to overcome these things. The French team do it. When they have injuries, they have players who can come in. We have got a squad with top-class players who can come in. In major tournaments, everybody doesn't stay fit all the time. If we do reach the World Cup, we have got to overcome that if people are injured. We have got to have the squad to do that - and I feel that we have." --------------------------------- [8] More from Becks --------------------------------- Posted Friday, October 5, 2001 by bar-knee: "But now we have put ourselves in a position where we can win the group on Saturday. It is a massive game and we know that. We know that the pressure will be enormous. But we have world-class players and it is up to us to play and perform and score some goals. We have worked hard to turn it all around. But all the good performances we have put in this year mean nothing if we don't win on Saturday. We have always been on the verge as a country of doing something in big games and championships, but it hasn't happened. It should be happening. We have got the players and the team to do it. And now we are starting to show people we can do that." --------------------------------- [7] Becks on Old Trafford game --------------------------------- Posted Friday, October 5, 2001 by bar-knee: "This is definitely a childhood dream. I might not have dreamt it would happen this quickly - to be leading the team out at Old Trafford at 26 with the chance of going to the World Cup. But I have supported United all my life so this will be so special. To captain England into the World Cup finals at Old Trafford would be the greatest moment of my career. We still dreamed about doing it, even though we knew it would be hard. The big thing is that we have nearly made that dream into reality. The confidence and the togetherness of this team at this moment is amazing. We are so close together as players and a squad and that it is the way it is always going to be. There is a special bond. It is an attitude that we all know we have got. And now the only people who can make or break it all are ourselves." --------------------------------- [6] United keeper does move on loan --------------------------------- Posted Friday, October 5, 2001 by bar-knee: Nick Culkin has completed his loan move to Livingston. Livy General manager Jim Leishman: "He was the fourth keeper down, behind Fabien Barthez and Raimond van der Gouw - two quality goalkeepers - plus, they have brought Roy Carroll for £3 million." --------------------------------- [5] One 2 One Fans event is today --------------------------------- Posted Friday, October 5, 2001 by bar-knee: One 2 One, the UK mobile communications network chosen by the F.A. and England Team, has teamed up with the English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) and the Football Supportersí Association (FSA) to help create a unique ëfootball roadshowí in Manchester. Set against the dramatic backdrop of Englandís must-win World Cup qualifier with Greece, fans of both teams can enjoy the roadshow on Friday 5th October. One 2 One will be setting up a purpose built inflatable football pitch, outside the G-Mex Manchester I.C.C. On Friday afternoon the festival will begin with disabled teams representing Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside competing in a disability football tournament. One 2 One Ability Counts is a national football programme for disabled people and aims to increase local football opportunities for disabled people throughout England and Wales. Steve Johnson, the England Amputee Captain says 'This will be a fantastic opportunity for everyone to see the skills involved in disabled football. The players are as passionate about football as anyone else and deserve the same opportunities to enjoy the nationís favourite game.' Taking place between 6.00pm and 9.00pm will be the first ever ëfan friendlyí between English and Greek fans will take place. Various teams of English and Greek fans will compete in a fast-paced but fun and friendly tournament and ex-England and Manchester United captain Bryan Robson will be on hand to present the prizes and sign autographs. Fan friendly matches provide a vital part of the continuing support provided by One 2 One to the FSA, promoting goodwill among all supporters and giving fans an opportunity to voice their opinion. Commenting on the success of the fan friendly initiative Toby Hester, Sponsorship Manager at One 2 One said, 'Whether we are discussing team tactics with a friend, cheering on our favourite team from the stands or watching our favourite players on television, we all share a common bond in our love of football. One 2 One aims to enhance the fanís overall experience by working closely with the FSA and promoting initiatives such as fan friendlies and the England Fanzine, Free Lions. We believe that this commitment to working with the fans makes a positive difference to our national game.' --------------------------------- [4] Anyone fancy sending a small piece into RN? --------------------------------- Posted Friday, October 5, 2001 by bar-knee: You'll have seen by the Fergie Special how great contributions from readers of Red News and the web site can be so if you have a spare bit of time (you must be to be reading this in the first place) feel free to let the creative juices spurt out. We're looking for your memories of great Utd come-backs from the past. Anyone care to let us know their memories from comebacks from the 50s, 60s and 70s as well as the 80s and 90s? Not just the obvious big games but ones from yesteryear that stand out and that you were at - anyone who can send us their own short personal memory of the game, atmosphere, your feelings, etc, please send to [EMAIL PROTECTED] The more the better, so send them in! We're also preparing an article on Utd fads - be they songs, fashions, etc - that were hot for a time amongst Utd fans, at Old Trafford but now looking back look pretty embarrassing. If you have any thoughts, random memories of woeful songs we used to sing, bad fashions or anything else, send us just a list, a paragraph or any thoughts to [EMAIL PROTECTED] they can be recent or old, anything goes! --------------------------------- [3] Posh finally tops a chart by herself --------------------------------- Posted Friday, October 5, 2001 by bar-knee: >From Ananova 'Victoria Beckham has taken over from Robbie Williams at the top of the book sales charts. Her autobiography Learning To Fly is number one in the best sellers. Robbie's book Somebody Someday is now in second place. Last week Robbie was number one, with Posh Spice lagging behind at number four. Book Track says Posh was probably boosted by her appearance on Parkinson. Her sales went up by more than 4,000 while Robbie's dropped by more than 3,000.' --------------------------------- [2] Players may pull out as well --------------------------------- Posted Friday, October 5, 2001 by bar-knee: Unsure if any strengh in these rumours but if Eire do qualify for the WC play-offs and as seems likely face one of Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia or Uzbekistan, we hear there is concern within Old Trafford about Keano going and that the lawyers may get involved. Mick McCarthy said: "You cannot help it intrude into your thoughts even though there is little point in worrying about what the play-offs might present at the moment. But if Fifa tell us we have to play in Iran or anywhere else then as far as I'm concerned that's what we'll have to do. If there is going to be any danger to me, the squad or anybody I obviously wouldn't want to do it. In any case there would major complications with, for instance, getting the players insured. Surely, you would think, Fifa have some sort of contingency plan but if they have they haven't told us what it is. We've heard nothing. At the moment we are fumbling about in the dark. We've just got to wait until somebody tells us the answer." --------------------------------- [1] FIFA call off Israel game --------------------------------- Posted Friday, October 5, 2001 by bar-knee: >From Ananova 'Fifa has postponed Sunday's World Cup qualifier between Israel and Austria. The sport's body cited security concerns following the in-flight explosion and crash of a Russian chartered airliner heading from Tel Aviv to Siberia. A statement read: "Following the tragic event that occurred today when a flight from Tel Aviv crashed into the Black Sea, Fifa President Joseph Blatter, mandated by the Emergency Committee of the world football body, has decided that the European Group 7 qualifying match ... should be postponed." The match had been placed in doubt due to the ongoing violence and suicide bombings against Israeli targets. Nine Austrian team players - including almost the entire defence - pulled out of the trip to Israel because of their fears about security. Fifa had earlier ordered the match to go ahead, saying Israeli soccer authorities had given additional security guarantees.' --------------------------------- [28] Veron quotes in Metro Manchester --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, October 4, 2001 by bar-knee: 'Manchester United's Juan Sebastian Veron has admitted he's treated like royalty at Old Trafford. the £28.1million Argentina midfielder, a summer signing from Lazio, told Italian newspaper Corriere dello sport yesteday: 'I have rediscovered the pleasure of football. United found me a nice house, a school for my daughter and I have recieved total support, something Lazio did not guarantee me last season. In Manchester I am treated like a king!' Booyakasha --------------------------------- [27] Betting - United players - England Match --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, October 4, 2001 by redend: Any United player to score a hat-trick 8/1 (Becks, Coley or Scholes - maybe) Posh Spice to be spotted in the crowd 5/2 (You what?) D. Beckham to score direct from a free kick 5/1 (I'll have a punt on that) First Goalscorer Andrew Cole 4/1 P.Scholes 6/1 D.Beckham 8/1 G.Neville 40/1 (hmmm - he's been getting closer) For all new registrations they are offering THREE chances to make money: 1) England v Greece - 5,509 drachma (ie. £10) for EVERY Greek goal scored! 2) England v Greece - Free £10 Bet on who will score the first goal 3) AND a further free £10 bet on the FA CUP! All you have to do is register and place a £5 bet on the game before kick off and you will qualify for the promotion. If you want more info click ( http://www.sportingodds.co.uk/adserver/scripts/ict.dll?click?rnews0 ) here. --------------------------------- [26] Latest Euro home ticket details --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, October 4, 2001 by bar-knee: Deportivo La Coruna (Home) Wednesday 17 October, 7.45pm Approximately 2000 tickets remain for Deportivo. Sales will continue to the General public, who can purchase a seat on a best available basis on Wednesday 3 October and weekdays from 09:00 until 17:00 (subject to availability), alternatively by telephoning the MUFC Ticket line on 0161 868 8010 at the same times, giving their credit/debit card details (please note an administration fee of 3% per transaction is charged). Non Members prices are as follows subject to availability: DEPORTIVO East Stand Tier 1 and 2 £24 North Stand Tier 3 £22 A half price facility is available to under 16s and over 65s. We regret that due to the small number available no further postal applications can be accepted and NO GUARANTEES CAN BE GIVEN. Olympiakos (Home) Tuesday 23 October, kick off 7.45pm Approximately 5,000 tickets for Olympiakos. Sales will continue to the General public, who can purchase a seat on a best available basis on Wednesday 3 October and weekdays from 09:00 until 17:00 (subject to availability), alternatively by telephoning the MUFC Ticket line on (0044) 161 868 8010 at the same times, giving their credit/debit card details (please note an administration fee of 3% per transaction is charged). Non Members prices are as follows subject to availability: OLYMPIAKOS North Stand Tier 1 Upper and Lower £28 East and West Stand Tier 2 £24 North Stand Tier 3 £22 A half price facility is available to under 16s and over 65s. We regret that due to the small number available no further postal applications can be accepted and NO GUARANTEES CAN BE GIVEN.
