--------------------------------- [29] Sounds like the old scam --------------------------------- Posted Monday, October 8, 2001 by bar-knee: I used to pull at school when I didn't want to do anything, get a letter excusing me off cross country runs, etc.
Houllier on why Fowler probably won't be playing for Liverpool against Grimsby "Robbie won't be training today because he has a chest infection and is resting in bed." Yeah, right... --------------------------------- [28] Press report Big Lily story --------------------------------- Posted Monday, October 8, 2001 by bar-knee: And I have just finished Keith's book - well worth it when it comes out. >From Ananova 'A giant Manchester United flag that was missing for five months has reappeared. The flag, nicknamed Big Lily, is now with owner Keith Norris from Northern Ireland. Mystery still surrounds the disappearance of the 100ft by 60ft flag. The 34-year-old from Carrickfergus told Ananova: "I still don't know how she came to be found, but she's been returned, that's all that counts. We have been reunited. I am absolutely delighted." A Daily Star reporter returned the flag. It was then draped over the walls of Carrickfergus's historic Norman Castle. Mr Norris adds: "I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all who helped recover Big Lily. I can now complete Lily's biography, Two Ceasefires, A Flag And A Wedding which details her exploits and adventures across the globe." The red, black and white flag disappeared after being stored at Old Trafford after last season's last home game.' --------------------------------- [27] Becks to go global --------------------------------- Posted Monday, October 8, 2001 by bar-knee: Katsura Tanioka, football correspondent of Sports Nippon: "Beckham went to Japan in 1999 for the Toyota Cup and made a big impression on everyone, especially the girls. They don't know anything about football but they do know David Beckham. They recognise his face and they like him very much. He will be a very popular player with them." --------------------------------- [26] Becks gave me no chance --------------------------------- Posted Monday, October 8, 2001 by bar-knee: Greece's goalkeeper, Antonis Nikopolidis: "Sadly, I lost sight of the ball for a moment and that was crucial. Teddy Sheringham blocked my view and I couldn't see the ball as Beckham was about to shoot - that was fatal. I wasn't afraid of Beckham taking a free-kick - if you are scared you have lost the game before it has begun. His goal stole victory from us and that was disappointing. But Beckham is the world's greatest free-kick specialist and that is important to remember." --------------------------------- [25] Becks backs sight campaign --------------------------------- Posted Monday, October 8, 2001 by bar-knee: >From Ananova 'David Beckham is supporting a global scheme to eliminate avoidable blindness. He and team-mates Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville are wearing blindfolds for World Sight Day. The campaign aims to highlight to the problem of preventable and curable blindness on October 11. Organisers are blindfolding landmarks and celebrities around the country in their bid to eliminate the problem by 2020. Beckham said: "It's a real tragedy that every minute, somewhere in the world a child goes blind. But World Sight Day is giving everyone the opportunity to help change that by Signing up for Sight." An estimated 45 million people are blind worldwide, and yet 80% of this blindness could be prevented or cured. Members of the public will have the chance to show their support by "Signing up for Sight" at the UK events or online at www.v2020.org.'
