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--------------------------------- [56] Keano - breaking quotes --------------------------------- Posted Monday, May 27, 2002 by bar-knee: and fair play to MUTV who were quick on the ball and will show the RTE full interview tonight "I just want people to get behind the team - that's the most important thing. My family backed me because I told them what happened - I might be a lot of things but I'm not a liar. When I decided to come back I thought that was the end of the matter. I didn't want to go through the media, I didn't want to speak to The Mail on Sunday or do this interview. But when I got back to London my solicitor said there's an imbalance in the story. There was lots of nonsense coming out that wasn't true. I thought `I need to speak out'. The people of Ireland deserve to know the truth. People said I shouldn't have reacted the way I should - but I think I was forced into a corner and there was only way I was going to come out, and that's fighting. There was no doubt in my mind. The family were glad to see me. It's good to be home - I'll probably go to Cork for a bit in a few days. If there was any doubt in my mind `Roy, you were a bit out of order, you should maybe have held back a little bit! but there isn't and I won't accept it. I can't accept it. Mick was going to be the only winner and I understand that - he's the manager. I feel I deserved better. What happened last week will live with me for a long time. What happened to me was wrong. The ball is in a lot of people's courts. I saw Mick getting interviewed on Saturday so I'm giving my side of the story." --------------------------------- [55] Keane quotes --------------------------------- Posted Monday, May 27, 2002 by bar-knee: He was interviewed in a hotel in Manchester "I want to play for Ireland. It's the biggest thing of all, to play in the World Cup...maybe there is a way. Nobody wanted this. Of course it's hurting me all this - dead right it is. My conscience is clear - and that's the most important thing in my life. It really is." --------------------------------- [54] Keane in the whole interview --------------------------------- Posted Monday, May 27, 2002 by bar-knee: does not mention the words 'sorry' or 'apology' which apparently Mick McCarthy sought, nor has there been any personal contact between the two. RN says - let Keano play! --------------------------------- [53] Keane to return --------------------------------- Posted Monday, May 27, 2002 by bar-knee: "Maybe there is a way (to get back) but who knows" --------------------------------- [52] Keane's interview --------------------------------- Posted Monday, May 27, 2002 by bar-knee: will be played on Irish channel in full at 8.30pm tonight. Word is from a snout that at one stage Keano appears very upset. Full details here later. --------------------------------- [51] Keane on Irish Tv --------------------------------- Posted Monday, May 27, 2002 by bar-knee: "It's all got messy...nobody wants this...who knows...we'll have to wait and see...we're running out of time...my conscience is clear...I want to play for Ireland...we'll have to wait and see...possibly (go halfway to meet them)...playing in World Cups is what it's all about...we'll see....of course it's hurting me" Seems an olive branch of sorts has been issued but as we said earlier, not an apology as such. McCarthy over to you... --------------------------------- [50] Mick says no to Keane return --------------------------------- Posted Monday, May 27, 2002 by bar-knee: urn. "I had to sit them down and assure them that no apology will be enough to get Roy Keane back into this squad. There were some angry players in that hotel, they were annoyed at the suggestion that he could merely apologise and walk back into the fold. I have no doubt that some of them will walk if he ever comes back. But that isn't going to happen. Roy Keane is history as far as I am concerned and we have moved on. I don't believe he is the sort who apologises for anything and I am not interested, even if he does have a change of heart." --------------------------------- [49] Veron on Becks and England-Argentina --------------------------------- Posted Monday, May 27, 2002 by bar-knee: "I haven't had a chance to talk to him but I know he has high hopes after 1998. He knows it's a special match." --------------------------------- [48] Keane statement --------------------------------- Posted Monday, May 27, 2002 by Stalker: >From Ananova. Keane set to make Irish statement Republic of Ireland skipper Roy Keane could be on the verge of a dramatic World Cup return. Keane, sent home following an abusive attack on manager Mick McCarthy, is to be interviewed at around 6pm (BST) on Irish television. Sources claim the Ireland's midfield inspiration will make a statement. It is thought he could apologise for the verbal bust-up with McCarthy and ask to rejoin the Republic squad preparing for the clash with Cameroon. A statement is reportedly being prepared that could appease the Football Association of Ireland FAI, the players - who backed McCarthy's decision to send Keane home on Thursday - and the captain himself. A final decision would then be left with McCarthy. If Keane does apologise and McCarthy rejects the gesture he could become public enemy number one in Ireland. --------------------------------- [47] Zidane test --------------------------------- Posted Monday, May 27, 2002 by Stalker: French icon not out yet. France coach Roger Lemerre will let Zinedine Zidane decide whether he is fit to face Senegal and Uruguay after French FA president Claude Simonet suggested the midfielder would miss both games. "I trust Zidane. Doctors speak but players feel," Lemerre said. --------------------------------- [46] RED NEWS Mini League - again --------------------------------- Posted Monday, May 27, 2002 by redend: Sorry - links didn't work in news item [10] or item [5] earlier If you've already signed up for the £100,000 World Cup Fantasy Football game and you want to add your team to the RED NEWS mini league then send an email to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] and we'll email details back to you. If you want to sign up you need to be quick - only 6 days to go before game closes to new entries. Don't be shy - click http://www.dreamteamfc.com/Sun/servlet/OpenFSELogin?homename=WC2002&language=ENGLISH&aff_id=57 HERE join the game. --------------------------------- [45] No return --------------------------------- Posted Monday, May 27, 2002 by bar-knee: Mick McCarthy has told the Irish squad that there is no chance that Keano will return for the World Cup. As we said, Keano wouldn't have even been contemplating it. --------------------------------- [44] Quotes from the past --------------------------------- Posted Monday, May 27, 2002 by bar-knee: Wenger "Man United are English football's equivalent of Mike Tyson" --------------------------------- [43] An Irish Red Perspective --------------------------------- Posted Monday, May 27, 2002 by bar-knee: 'Roy Keane Fiasco' To fully understand the reasons behind the disgraceful behaviour of the FAI & Mick McCarthy towards our best ever player then we have to go back to an incident which occured after the World Cup in USA '94. Roy was voted Ireland's player of the tournament because of his lung-bursting performances in the heat and humidity of the States, in an international sense he went to the World cup a boy and returned 'the man', the adoration he received from the whole of the nation made him a star Mick McCarthy could only have ever dreamt of becoming. Whilst 'Thick Mick' was the captain of Ireland he epitomised what was wrong with the Jack Charlton era for a number of reasons; He was a hoofer, why pass the ball when you can hump it 70 yards for Aldridge to chase it towards the corner flag. He truly was a dreadful footballer, no pace, no touch, no vision, no brain, all he could do was head the ball. He represented everything that was wrong with Irish soccer being the archetypal 'Plastic Paddy' who kept lads who were born in Ireland out of the team (namely O'Dreary, who although I don't like to say it was a class above this neandorthal in footballing terms). In Keane's early years in the squad there was a tour of the US, where after the friendlies were finished the squad went for a drink & when the team bus came up outside the pub McCarthy being the captain went in to get them out and had a go at Keane when he got on the bus saying 'call yourself a footballer, your a disgrace drinking like that' to which Keane, replied what the whole country felt 'you call yourself a footballer with a first touch like that'. This was the first real sign of animosity between the two, and over the years McCarthy rather than facing up to it has let it fester without facing the problem and dealing with it. When Roy returned from USA '94 he was a star that McCarthy could only have dreamt about being, he was adored by the press and the public, something which McCarthy never enjoyed. what we saw last week was the manifestation of six years Roy had to endure under this thick as sh*t Yorkshireman who never had and never will achieve what Roy has in the game. That McCarthy was allowed to put his personal pride before the hopes of a Nation in the World Cup is shameful, to 'set-up' our best player in the manner in which he did makes me sick. Roy dragged a squad of mediocre players from obscurity to the brink of achieving something fantastic with his sheer strength of will, and proved without doubt what a world class player he is, and what thanks did he get for it??? He got shafted! Why punish someone for wanting to train, work and prepare properly for the biggest stage in their lives. I hate to say this but it is typically Irish to send our only chance of having a successful campaign home before it starts. I have thought long and hard over this issue and a huge part of me wants Us to get beat 3 out of 3 in Japan because of what McCarthy, the FAI and the spineless trio of Staunton, Alan Kelly and that f**king 'great guy' Quinn have done to a Legend, these guys should remember the reason they are in Japan/Korea and not having a holiday in Majorca this summer. ROY KEANE. So please, I ask all Reds from around the World especially those of us with Irish blood let the FAI know how we feel on this. You can contact them @ Football Assoc of Ireland 80 Merrion sq Dublin 2 Fax: 01-6610931 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I and all fair minded football fans in Ireland would really appreciate your help on this. Disgruntled & digusted Irish Red Danny --------------------------------- [42] Eric Brighton beach details --------------------------------- Posted Monday, May 27, 2002 by bar-knee: Press Release Today Brighton beach, famous for its pebbles, was transformed when 400 tonnes of sand arrived for the Kronenbourg Cup. Brighton is hosting the UK leg of the European Pro Beach Soccer League that will take place over the Queen's Golden Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend (1 - 3 June 2002) and will feature international soccer stars including Eric Cantona and Matt Le Tissier. The sand, which has undergone a special washing and drying treatment, has been transported from Chichester by 23 lorries to create the playing surface within the purpose built 3,000 seat stadium. The Kronenbourg Cup, full of action and entertainment, will demonstrate the acrobatic skills and energy that are required to play beach soccer at the highest level. Chris Holm, Resort Services Manager, Brighton and Hove City Council, commented, "Brighton and Hove is currently riding on a wave of success in soccer so we are delighted that the city is hosting The Kronenbourg Cup, giving local fans the opportunity to watch the talents of legendary players compete in this spectacular international beach soccer event" After the Kronenbourg Cup finishes, the sand-filled stadium will remain in place for a further few days for Brighton and Hove Albion's 'Football in the Community' scheme. "The stadium provides a fantastic opportunity for the Football in the Community scheme," said David Jupp, Football and Community Development Officer, Brighton and Hove Albion FC. "We are organising two full days of coaching activities for groups from in and around Brighton, that will give people the opportunity to try out beach soccer for themselves." Tickets to The Kronenbourg Cup are on sale now via the ticket hotline 0870 900 9100 and further information on the event can be obtained by visiting the official website www.englandbeachsoccer.org.uk The Kronenbourg Cup 2002 will feature England, Germany, Norway, Switzerland, France and current European Beach Soccer League Champions The European Pro Beach Soccer League has two divisions - Northern & Southern Europe with the following countries competing in a series of events from the beginning of June to the end of August culminating in the Super Final in Monaco in September. The Kronenbourg Cup 2002 is the first event in the European Pro Beach Soccer League this year. Each team plays three other teams in four tournaments through the course of the season. The top two teams in each group then qualify for the Monaco Super Final in September. Portugal is the current champion of the European Pro Beach Soccer League. ---------------------------------------------------------- This email has been filtered for swear words which cause some email systems to block messages. ----------------------------------------------------------
