--------------------------------- [10] Ted: Becks so excited to be Utd Captain at WHL --------------------------------- Posted Saturday, October 6, 2001 by tb: 'David is still a kid at heart and he was really pleased because it was a sign the manager trusted him with the job. David has always been a shy lad but it has really helped him to know that other players now look up to him for leadership.'
--------------------------------- [9] Becks: Dad gave me ambition --------------------------------- Posted Saturday, October 6, 2001 by tb: 'If my parents had not been so supportive, I might not have been ready to leave home at 16. My dad gave me my strong sense of ambition, without overdoing it. The training Dad gave me as a kid is what has got me where I am. I know my skills come from years of working with him in the local park.' --------------------------------- [8] Father Ted on Becks --------------------------------- Posted Saturday, October 6, 2001 by tb: 'He tells me everything, David has always wanted to have his family around him and we are very close.' --------------------------------- [7] Me, me, me --------------------------------- Posted Saturday, October 6, 2001 by tb: I'm on Gills list, honest. As Van Gaal claims: 'I knew I was first on the list last year', the Netherlands coach was quoted as saying. 'I don't have any contact with them now because I am coach of the national team, but I can imagine that a club like Manchester United are still interested in Louis van Gaal'. --------------------------------- [6] PFA deny strike timetable --------------------------------- Posted Saturday, October 6, 2001 by tb: Barry Horne says: "We have no specific matches in mind. People are just looking at the timescale we’ve laid out and are inferring that." "The ballot should be turned round in 28 days. Everyone hopes it won’t go to a strike." --------------------------------- [5] Eric Harrison proud of his boys --------------------------------- Posted Saturday, October 6, 2001 by tb: "I'm so proud of all the boys. "It's amazing to think that they can now play an important part in getting England to the World Cup finals. "The one thing I'm delighted to see is David smiling again. I think he found the weight of all the publicity lying on his shoulders too much. "But now he's calm and assured. I watched him on Parkinson the other day and he was absolutely brilliant. "When he was sent off for England against Argentina, I said then he wasn't a bad guy. Now the public have realised that. "I think it was a massive shock when he was sent off, especially as everyone was having a go at him. "But now he's got a maturity about him and he seems comfortable with all the attention. And it's great to see him playing with a smile. "From the ages of about 16, I knew those boys would play in the United first team and the natural progression then is their country. "I used to nag Alex Ferguson about when he was going to give them a chance. But Alex could see what they were about too. From the very first they showed great drive." --------------------------------- [4] Sir Bobby on Becks --------------------------------- Posted Saturday, October 6, 2001 by tb: "It is David's desire to be the best player in the world and win the World Cup with England. "Who is anyone to say that will not happen." "He has shown great character and done superbly well to come back from that point. "To think he will now lead England out as captain with the chance to qualify for the World Cup finals! He has changed the opinion of the whole English public about him and I'm very glad about that. "He has people behind him now and that's because of what he has done on the field as England captain. "Off the pitch he has also shown himself to be very sensible." --------------------------------- [3] Latest Odds --------------------------------- Posted Saturday, October 6, 2001 by tb: Dont forget to take advantage of the scrapping of betting tax today. Latest Odds: England 1/6 Greece 12/1 Draw 9/2 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 --------------------------------- [2] Lille update --------------------------------- Posted Saturday, October 6, 2001 by tb: As we check the extra ticket situation: the ticket office is closed again today (Friday) but apparently ( from the forum of the official site ), all tickets have already been sold. more on that on monday another info : Lille have decided to close the train station on the day of the game to avoid trouble ( sic ! ). All the supporters will then have to do the 30km by bus...which is ridiculous given that for the game between Lille-Olympiakos ( when trains were in service ) there was already an important traffic-jam...my advice : go to Lens early. --------------------------------- [1] Mickey not so fine --------------------------------- Posted Saturday, October 6, 2001 by tb: "We have conceded a lot of goals and I thought the problem was in the center of the defence, but I paid for that. Irwin has more experience but it's hard to accept. I am bitter. I am going through a difficult period, you want to shout your anger but you can't, it would make the matter worse. He ( Alex Ferguson ) tells me things but we don't see the same problems. Last season was great. This change of situation surprises me and surprises the coach ( Lemerrre ) too. " Asked if this could change his future at Manchester ? He answered ( he probably shouldn't have..) : "But Ferguson will be gone before me ! I will see after who will come and what will happen." "Lolo ( L Blanc ) speaks a lot with his hands, contrary to Stam who did not say much He takes an important part in our discussions. The other players listen to him, especially Gary Neville. Blanc can be the answer to our defensive problems." I'd have a copy of the Utd Mag down the back of your shorts when you return to Carrington!
