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--------------------------------- [50] Anyone nicked at Villa Park ... --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, January 8, 2002 by redend: ... who'd like details of a recommended brief in Birmaingham who has already done the business for Reds today - to represent you for free - contact mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Heard of 2 lads who got off with a fine and no ban (quite rightly - they weren't even on the pitch let alone kicking off) - others up before the beak over the next few days. Good luck lads - get the suit & tie out of the wardrobe and iron that shirt you scruffy twats. --------------------------------- [49] Police won't have 7pm on a Sunday --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, January 8, 2002 by bar-knee: In London for Arse-Liverpool the police ban a 7pm kick-off, unlike the West Midlands eh... A police spokesman said: 'We have an agreement that we don't do 7pm on a Sunday throughout London. We have been in discussions with the FA which knows that we can do 12pm, 2pm or 4pm instead. There are a lot of complex issues to be sorted out because there could be so many teams in London on the same day.' --------------------------------- [48] Massive departure on the cards --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, January 8, 2002 by bar-knee: The man with the most apt name for siddy, Simon Colosimo is set to leave Maine Road on a loan basis. --------------------------------- [47] Norway boss praises Ole --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, January 8, 2002 by bar-knee: Norway coach Nils Johan Semb: "Ole Gunnar is going through a really good spell and he was excellent on Sunday against Aston Villa. Now he is a first-teamer. He has taken a step ahead of the likes of Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke and he seems to be first choice alongside Ruud van Nistelrooy. That is a positive thing for Ole Gunnar, Manchester United, and me this season. He has developed into a really good footballer. He fits into the game well and plays well with others around him. He is still a great finisher too - the goal against Villa proved that." --------------------------------- [46] Leeds and Strongbow --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, January 8, 2002 by bar-knee: >From the Daily Express: 'Disgraced Leeds duo Lee Bowyer and Jonathan Woodgate have amazingly been chosen to spearhead a campaign aimed at warning schoolkids against the perils of drink. The decision was taken by Leeds bosses who believe the pair are the perfect anti-drinking role models for the nation's youngsters, despite their high-profile court case involving an Asian student that led to Woodgate being found guilty of affray and Bowyer being fined by the club for his drunken behaviour. The extraordinary plan is set to run into trouble, though, with the club's sponsor, cider- makers HP Bulmer, who are to discuss the matter at the highest level. Bulmer have a £10 million deal with the club and their Strongbow logo is on the first-team shirts. Leeds spokesman David Walker said: "Bowyer and Woodgate will be taking an active role in the campaign, although a launch date has yet to be finalised. We are aware of what some people might think, but we see this as a positive move." But Bulmer media relations officer George Thomas sais: "It would be naive of us to belive that the Bowyer/Woodgate affair has not reflected someway on our brand. We'll have to discuss whether it is a good idea that the two should feature." --------------------------------- [45] Massive news --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, January 8, 2002 by bar-knee: This little gem is currently being distributed to the UMIST staff list. Free City ticket with your barm cake, sir? 'This week, you can enjoy a delicious breakfast from the Barnes Wallis Restaurant, and end up with two tickets in the main stand, Maine Road, to watch the League Division One leaders Manchester City play Norwich City next Sunday 13th January. Freshly-cooked breakfast barms, to eat in or take away, are available between 8am and 10am in the Barnes Wallis Restaurant - from just 99p!. From Tuesday 8th Jan, until Friday 11th Jan, the first 200 customers will receive a numbered ticket, and the holder of the winning ticket, drawn at 10am on Friday will receive the two tickets. The winning number will be circulated by email after the draw, and displayed between 12 and 2pm in the Barnes Wallis Restaurant. No purchase is necessary One ticket per person per visit.' [So that's how they bump the attendance up from 3007] --------------------------------- [44] Charlton away ticket details - IN BY FRIDAY! --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, January 8, 2002 by bar-knee: Charlton (away) 10 February, 14:00 (Please note this fixture has been rearranged from Saturday 9 February). We will receive an allocation of approximately 2,900 tickets, the majority of which are priced at £25 adults, £20 over 65s and £15 under 16s, however 300 tickets are marked restricted view and priced £23 adults £18 over 65s and £13 under 16s. Postal applications only are now being accepted from Season Ticket Holders, enclosing voucher 33 (duly completed), relevant payment, sae and the following 4 match vouchers properly affixed to this seasons official voucher sheet (2001/2002): 31 (Lille OSC) 32 (Deportivo la Coruna) 33 (Olympiakos) 34 (Boavista). Private Box/Exec Suite and Club Class Members can also apply in the usual manner quoting their facilities held. All applications need to be received in the Ticket Office no later than 17:00 on Friday 11 January 2002. Please note, in the event of being oversubscribed a postal ballot will be held to determine successful applicants. --------------------------------- [43] Remember to get Nantes away in --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, January 8, 2002 by bar-knee: Nantes (Away) 20 February 2002, 19:45 We are to receive an allocation of approximately 3,000 match tickets at an equivalent price of £30 each for our next away game in the competition versus FC Nantes, to be played on Wednesday 20 February. These are being offered to all club members who either wish to make their own travel arrangements or who wish to travel on one of the club's travel packages. Application forms for match tickets only and club travel are now available upon request from the Membership Office and applicants will have until 17:00 Friday 11 January to return their application. If making an application Season Ticket and League Match Ticket Book holders are requested to produce voucher 71 duly completed. If making an application Season Ticket and League Match Ticket Book holders are requested to produce voucher 71 duly completed. If oversubscribed priority will be given to members who have purchased a ticket from the club or travelled with the club for any of the previous away games in the competition so far this season. It should be noted that if applying for a match ticket only and demand exceeds the ticket allocation received, a ballot will take place in order to determine the successful applicants. If applying for match tickets only it should also be noted that you should provide the following information on the official booking form: - 1. The names of those members wishing to purchase a ticket together with their membership and passport numbers. 2. Details of your travel arrangements or proposed travel arrangements, which should include date of departure, return date and name of accommodation if applicable. The club will have the following travel packages available:- OPTION 1 : Day Trip from Manchester, price £210 plus £30 match ticket; OPTION 2: Coach Trips (2 types); Both departing Old Trafford with pick-up points en-route to Dover: Type A Coach Flyer - £85 plus £30 match ticket; Type B Coach Trip with overnight stay - £125 (based on 2 people sharing) plus £30 match ticket. In addition and subject to demand the club are to arrange a 2 day VIP trip from Manchester. The cost is £360 plus match ticket and this will include one night's accommodation at a first class hotel in Nantes city-centre. It should be noted that all these packages are available to all club members. For further information on club travel, please telephone the Membership Office during normal office hours on either 0161 868 8462 or 0161 868 8464, whilst information regarding match ticket only applications can be obtained by telephoning either 0161 868 8455 or 0161 868 8467 again during normal office hours. Information regarding match ticket availability and club travel arrangements for our away game versus Boavista to be played on Tuesday 19 March will be announced via all our usual channels as soon as we have been advised the ticket allocation we are to receive for this game. For information regarding ticket availability for the home games in the competition can be obtained by telephoning the 24 hour Ticket & Match Information Line on 0870 757 1968.' --------------------------------- [42] Transfer latest --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, January 8, 2002 by bar-knee: Paddy Harverson: "We have not made a bid for Ayala" Snouts say we have upped bid for Di Canio to £3m - expect deal to go through, probably Thursday. --------------------------------- [41] A Red Perspective --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, January 8, 2002 by bar-knee: >From Basque Dave 'The only things I would add to the earlier stories are that when he got signed from Milan in September 2000 I think there was some sort of scandal behind it all . Anyway it all got a bit rushed through and he ended up with a contract rather inferior to what a full Argentine International would expect. He has been a big success at Valencia, which in itself makes a transfer less likely, and the suggestion is that he is angling for a contract improvement, so the cynical might see some agent manoeuvring behind all this. Secondly, his first name is Fabian: it looks like my crazed fantasies about a Fab back Five are coming true. Today's puerile story from La Liga. - down in Sevilla, where they patented the world's first penis-nibbling goal celebrations a few weeks ago (has it caught on in England yet?), Valencia keeper Cañizares got his "lucky towel" [sad man] nicked by a ballboy. What is better, is that his water bottle also went AWOL, only to be later returned refilled with a steaming yellow liquid that was not warm San Miguel [nice touch], sadly he noticed the temperature change, and so did not take a swig. The ballboy is the prime suspect, but you would have thought somebody would have noticed the refill operation - still with all that penis-nibbling going on they were probably looking elsewhere' --------------------------------- [40] John Barnes on Ruud --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, January 8, 2002 by bar-knee: "One thing I have to say about Manchester United is that reports of their demise have been greatly exaggerated. When they went 2-0 down at Villa Park, I thought the game was all over but Ruud van Nistelrooy came on and transformed the match. He was absolutely fantastic, although I must confess that, when he first joined United, I questioned whether or not Sir Alex needed another striker because of the quality he already had at Old Trafford. But Ruud really is finding his form now, after not filling me with all that much confidence in his early games. His form in the last couple of months, however, has been fantastic and he looks like he's going to score in every game he plays. His hold-up play and movement are improving and he is now becoming a real Manchester United player." --------------------------------- [39] Becks unlikely to play Preston testimonial --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, January 8, 2002 by bar-knee: Preston manager David Moyes on Ryan Kidd's testimonial :"I have spoken to people at United, but they have got a lot of commitments in the :next few months. If they can fit it in to come here for Ryan, then I'm sure that :they would, but it may not be possible. Ryan has got a testimonial committee working on his behalf and they are also doing all they can to help him" --------------------------------- [38] Leeds get hate mail --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, January 8, 2002 by bar-knee: Peter Ridsdale: "The letters, which are really abusive, tend not to include their names, which is something I find very disappointing because I would really like to respond to them. There are about 10 per cent which are really bad, telling me what I should be doing with myself and what they would like to do with me. The letters are continuing to come in every day, but I have promised myself I will answer every single one with a personal reply. I feel I must write back to them to explain why they are wrong and to say to them the facts are a jury found Lee not guilty of all charges and found Jonathan not guilty of grievous bodily harm. I have not called in the police. I am writing to them all myself. It's taking some time writing that level of letters. I am having to work through the night to reply to them all and I still have two briefcases full left to respond to. Every spare minute of the day I am writing letters to members of the public who tend to live outside Leeds. I carry a briefcase of! letters around with me wherever I am so that I can work on them whenever I get the chance." --------------------------------- [37] Fergie on Ruud --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, January 8, 2002 by bar-knee: "He's a developing player and he's improving parts of his game all the time. He is definitely getting better. He's in a hot spell and I hope it lasts for the rest of the season. He has surpassed my expectations for him this season. Ruud's done exceptionally well. He's getting stronger and it is terrific to see that. There was a period when he felt the pinch a bit after being out for a year and I rested him, but he's getting stronger now. Coming here to Old Trafford is a challenge for a player and players who accept the challenge will do well. Ruud has accepted the challenge and he's looking to improve himself all the time. He's hungry to do well and it is good to see that. He's been a great buy. He really is terrific."
