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--------------------------------- [33] More Best good news --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 1, 2002 by db: Consultant physician Professor Roger Williams "We are taking it day by day, but he's doing incredibly well" --------------------------------- [32] Fergie - Ole will get his chance --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 1, 2002 by db: "I am sure that Ole Gunnar will play more than he did last season. He is an important player and important for the team. After all, there has never been any doubt about his abilities" --------------------------------- [31] More Giggs --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 1, 2002 by db: "I have had a long summer to stew on what happened last season and just want to get on with the job in hand. I should be at my peak now. I am 28, have a lot of experience in the game and still retain my pace. When there is a setback at United, there is always a new and stronger desire to make up for it. Arsenal finished above us last season and deserved their title. But we made mistakes. We still believe that if we play to our best, we are the top team in the country. Unfortunately, we didn't do that enough in 2001-02. We have everything we need to win the title. I feel that if ourselves, Arsenal and Liverpool all play to our very best, we will come out the winners. We stood still while Arsenal and Liverpool got better and that's why they finished ahead of us. They could even get better again this season, so we are going to have to step it up." --------------------------------- [30] Schmeichel out for 6 weeks --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 1, 2002 by db: Kev Keegan "Obviously you want all of your best players fit for the start of the season, but it could be a lot worse with Peter. It was a nothing incident that led to him getting injured, but these things happen and we will just let him recover." --------------------------------- [29] Giggs quotes in full --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 1, 2002 by db: "There's always renewed determination when a team suffers a setback. When you're winning like we have been, you want to stay at the top. And when you don't, you're even more desperate to get back there. Last year Arsenal were above us, there was no doubting that. We know how important it is for us to get back to winning ways this season. And we've got everything. We have the quality, we know we have the hunger, it's just a case of proving it. And I think we will. Even though we're still in pre-season, our confidence is high. We know if we had performed last season we would have won the title. But we didn't and Arsenal, credit to them, deserved to win it. They deserved to win the FA Cup, too, but we're determined to reclaim the prizes. The talent we've got here is great. We look to improve every season and we've done that again with Rio Ferdinand, who was a major signing for us. Losing six games at home was terrible. We need to make sure we improve on that. A lot of mistakes were made in that spell before Christmas when we let stupid goals in. I think the fear factor is still there for other teams when they come to United. But we have to make sure we reinforce it, which we failed to do last season. Teams still come to Old Trafford expecting to get beaten. But we ended up failing to deliver." "I've said before when you don't win things it's a long summer and this one was no exception. It was difficult, but you have to accept it and focus on getting back to business next season." "I've got to stay fit to do that and I've managed to get on top of it in the last couple of seasons, especially the last. I hardly missed a game after Christmas so I just have to keep that going. Obviously I've got the experience. If you've still got the ability, the experience makes you a better player than when you were younger. I think they say 28, 29 is your peak, you've just got to go out there and do it. With Dwight Yorke having gone, we're a lot shorter than in previous years. We've always had four strikers but I've said before that I enjoy playing up there and I'm happy to do so." --------------------------------- [28] Birdman on the new kit --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 1, 2002 by db: New Shirt out today........ Be nice if it was just a plain red shirt ....rough as f_ck material.... Old "FC" badge on it .....Sponsored by Holts' And maybe made by Admiral for old times sake. Could even get back to 1 - 11 shirt numbers. Be nice if they threw in a free 80/81 ish ball - white with the red stripey doodar Pickin' up me boots ...goin' back to my roots "they're all pensioners from Wigan" --------------------------------- [27] BBC1 bag both Euro games --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 1, 2002 by db: BBC1 to show live both our European qualifying games, starting with the first leg away to either Zagreb (Croatia) or Zalaegerszegi (Hungary) on Wednesday, 14 August with kick-off at 1945 BST. BBC's Director of Sports Rights and Finance, Dominic Coles, said: "Following the drama and the excitement of the World Cup, Manchester United's games will be an early chance to see some of England's World Cup heroes back on the pitch before the football season gets into full swing." --------------------------------- [26] More Crespo talk --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 1, 2002 by db: Corriere dello Sport also say we're after him and that Lazio still oweus£10 million from Jaap Stam's transfer last year and that the players' representatives left Spain last night for England to meet with United officials. --------------------------------- [25] Squad numbers in full --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 1, 2002 by db: 1 Fabien Barthez 13 Roy Carroll DEFENDERS 2 Gary Neville 3 Phillip Neville 5 Laurent Blanc 6 Rio Ferdinand 14 David May 24 Wes Brown 27 Mikael Silvestre 28 Kirk Hilton 30 John O'Shea MIDFIELD 4 Juan Veron 7 David Beckham 8 Nicky Butt 15 Luke Chadwick 16 Roy Keane 17 Michael Stewart 18 Paul Scholes 23 Bojan Djordjic 25 Quinton Fortune 31 Darren Fletcher 34 Lee Roche FORWARDS 10 Ruud Van Nistelrooy 11 Ryan Giggs 20 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 21 Diego Forlan 36 Jimmy Davis 37 Danny Webber 40 Daniel Nardiello --------------------------------- [24] Keane gets stick --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 1, 2002 by db: Valerenga's Tobias Grahn "Keane is starting to get a little old and stubborn, and I was allowed to get in a few times and play man-to-man. Then I get to show my skills. Still, it was a long way from being one of the best games of my career." --------------------------------- [23] Wes Brown on Rio --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 1, 2002 by db: "It's a huge signing for us. He's proved to everyone over the years how much of a great player he is and he topped that off with the World Cup where he put in a magnificent performance throughout the tournament. Rio is the best centre-half in the world - and he'll get even better. That's why the gaffer went in for him, that's why we've bought him. He was unbelievable in the World Cup and anyone who had any doubts about him was proved wrong. He's strong, fast, he's good in the air and he's a good reader of the game. People say it's a lot of money but he's only 23 and has got many years in him. He's pretty much the defender you dream about having. Rio has got real leadership qualities and he's shown that in the few days we've had together." --------------------------------- [22] Cromwell statement on Bestie --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 1, 2002 by db: "Mr Best remains stable and is moving out of intensive care this morning to the liver ward. He is continuing to make good progress, he is talking and smiling and has expressed his thanks to everyone for sending all their get well messages and best wishes." --------------------------------- [21] Giggs admits to being short in attack --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 1, 2002 by db: "We're a lot shorter than in previous years. We've always had four strikers but I've said before that I enjoy playing up there and I'm happy to do so." --------------------------------- [20] Ruud shin latest --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 1, 2002 by db: Definitely out of the game tomorrow...being "rested" as a precaution --------------------------------- [19] George Best video biography --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 1, 2002 by redend: Just added this to our list of United videos. The full list is http://www.rednews.co.uk/unitedvideos.php here. http://www.blackstar.co.uk/scp/id/rednews/video/item/7000000057131 Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news 2 VIDEO http://www.blackstar.co.uk/scp/id/rednews/video/item/7000000057131 George Best - Best Intentions The definitive biography covering George Best's life from his humble beginnings in Belfast, through his meteoric rise to fame. A true to life, stark portrayal of the footballing legend's life and times. .... VIDEO Price: £ 10.99 (approx. price check latest price http://www.blackstar.co.uk/scp/id/rednews/video/item/7000000057131 here) http://www.blackstar.co.uk/scp/id/rednews/video/item/7000000057131 CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO --------------------------------- [18] Bradford survives --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 1, 2002 by Stalker: Lucky if you are in England Bradford City will continue as a professional football club after creditors voted to accept the Creditors' Voluntary Agreement (CVA) at a meeting today. --------------------------------- [17] Serie A giant in freefall --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 1, 2002 by Stalker: One of the super 7 clubs in Italy is on its last legs Italian side Fiorentina have been declared bankrupt. This would normally see them relegated to the Italian amateur league, but due to their history of being a past winner of serie A, the Italian FA will try to place them in serie C1. --------------------------------- [16] Striker rumours --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 1, 2002 by Stalker: According to the star, we are after Lazio's Crespo or Lopez. --------------------------------- [15] Cantona's Cup - Shurely Shome Mishtake --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 1, 2002 by redend: This can't be right can it? This video is marked at £2.99 - must be a mistake? Whether that or its the last few in stock. Either way this will probably only be on offer at this price for a short period. Don't say we never give you nuffin. http://www.blackstar.co.uk/scp/id/rednews/video/item/7000000040190 Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news 1 VIDEO http://www.blackstar.co.uk/scp/id/rednews/video/item/7000000040190 Cantona's Cup (1996) The complete story of how Frenchman Eric Cantona dominated the 1995/96 FA Cup tournament, and then scored the only goal in the dying minutes of the Final. .... VIDEO Price: £ 2.99 (approx. price check latest price http://www.blackstar.co.uk/scp/id/rednews/video/item/7000000040190 here) http://www.blackstar.co.uk/scp/id/rednews/video/item/7000000040190 CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO --------------------------------- [14] Best: Latest --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 1, 2002 by redend: George is out of intensive care ... and has just been moved onto the "liver ward" this morning. --------------------------------- [13] NEW: Manchester United - Ten Glorious Years --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 1, 2002 by redend: New video - this one has RN's 'Old Fart' wetting his pants in anticipation apparently - 'The Premiership Years through the eyes of Alex Ferguson'. Its not out until 19th August 2002 but you can pre-order it now http://www.blackstar.co.uk/scp/id/rednews/video/item/7000000071677 HERE and have it delivered to your door immediately after publication o.n.o. .... and you geta quid off too. http://www.blackstar.co.uk/scp/id/rednews/video/item/7000000071677 Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news 1 VIDEO http://www.blackstar.co.uk/scp/id/rednews/video/item/7000000071677 Manchester United - Ten Glorious Years The Premiership Years - Through the eyes of Sir Alex Ferguson .... VIDEO Price: £ 10.99 SAVE: £1.00 (approx. price check latest price http://www.blackstar.co.uk/scp/id/rednews/video/item/7000000071677 here) http://www.blackstar.co.uk/scp/id/rednews/video/item/7000000071677 CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO --------------------------------- [12] More on Best --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 1, 2002 by db: Consultant surgeon Nigel Heaton "The first two or three days after the operation are absolutely vital. If the liver is working well then we can give the necessary drugs. By 10 o'clock on Monday we had sent a team out to look at it, and at two in the morning we had a phone call to say it was suitable. The pathologist said it looked fine at 3am, and about 6am George was called in." Prof Williams "He has found the implant treatment that he has had a great help over the last year, and when the transplant was discussed, it was his desire to continue with that treatment after the transplant, and I hope he will do that, because clearly that's very important. We want him to stay on the wagon, I think he wants to do it, he certainly wants to do it himself." --------------------------------- [11] Bestie doing well --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 1, 2002 by db: Professor Roger Williams speaking last night "I've just seen him and he's in excellent form. He's improved even more since this morning. He recognised me and said hello. He will probably stay in intensive care tonight and move to a liver ward tomorrow. We are taking it day by day, but he's doing incredibly well." --------------------------------- [10] New kit released today --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 1, 2002 by db: >From the SUN 'RIO FERDINAND will outstrip even David Beckham when Manchester United's new kit is launched today. More than 14,500 shirts bearing Ferdinand's name have been ordered - around 3,000 more than those set aside for Golden Balls at the Old Trafford store. United expect first day sales of 100,000-plus nationwide as fans snap up the new gear, which is based on the Brazilian World Cup style. Beckham is usually the No1 seller but £29.1million Ferdinand will steal the show. A United store spokesman said: "The demand for tops with Rio's name on has just been incredible. It has taken everyone by surprise just how popular he is." --------------------------------- [9] Giggs raring to go --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 1, 2002 by db: "The only problem for me has been the injuries. But I think we are on top of those now. "If I can steer clear of any more problems, I should be looking forward to my best years. The quality is definitely there in the squad, particularly now we have added Rio. But what we have to do now is go out and prove it. We had a terrible spell of home form, when we were making stupid mistakes. That certainly has to improve. We have to get back our form of previous seasons, when we were unbeatable at home." --------------------------------- [8] Giggs excited --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 1, 2002 by db: "I have had a long summer to stew on what happened last season and just want to get on with the job in hand. I should be at my peak now. I am 28, have a lot of experience in the game and still retain my pace. When there is a setback at United, there is always a new and stronger desire to make up for it. Arsenal finished above us last season and deserved their title. But we made mistakes. We still believe that if we play to our best, we are the top team in the country. Unfortunately, we didn't do that enough in 2001-02. We have everything we need to win the title. I feel that if ourselves, Arsenal and Liverpool all play to our very best, we will come out the winners. We stood still while Arsenal and Liverpool got better and that's why they finished ahead of us. They could even get better again this season, so we are going to have to step it up." --------------------------------- [7] Saturday 3pm campaign --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 1, 2002 by db: Might not come into play if the story on Radio Five Live last night is true that after another winning race by Rock of Gibraltar (odds 8-13), he soon heads to the Breeders' Cup race in Chicago on October 26, the day we play Villa at home. 5Live said Fergie was seeing if TV will screen the game on a different day so he can go to the race - surely not? The horse willalso try to break the record for consecutive victories in Group 1 races at Ascot on September 28 when we play Charlton. Fergie when asked about being at either race joked "Maybe I'll make up a couple of sickies. After 28 years, I must be due! Days like this are occasions I can't miss. It was Rock's pure class which won him the race. It was his best performance yet but I would have been happy just to have finished second to Mill Reef's record." --------------------------------- [6] New Red News out August 10th --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 1, 2002 by db: so order a sub and get your copy delivered to your door! Thanks to our new link with the safe, simple to use and world wide massively known paypal you can now order your 10 issue subscription to Red News the fanzine via credit card payment, ordering online from wherever you live in the world, getting the mag to your door. To order the 10 issue sub to be sent to a UK address click on To order the 10 issue sub to be sent to an address in the rest of the world click on And those philanthropists out there can help with our costs by making an online donation via paypal. Doesn't matter how small the amount is, every bit helps with the costs of the site - thanks. click on. --------------------------------- [5] Order the Keano book --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 1, 2002 by db: The truth - from the lips of the Captain himself. THE KEANO BOOK is set for publication on 30th August but you can pre-order it now at a 20% discount. Click http://www.rednews.co.uk/ama.php?id=0718145542 HERE for more info. http://www.rednews.co.uk/ama.php?id=0718145542 Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news Authors: Roy Keane, Eamonn Dunphy. List Price: £17.99 RN/Amazon Price: £14.39 You Save: £3.60 (20%) Synopsis Roy Keane, captain of Manchester United and the Irish national team, was born in Cork in 1971. He signed for Manchester United from Nottingham Forest in 1993. In 2000 he was awarded the PFA Player of the Year 2000. His footballing intelligence and fierce determination helped Ireland to qualify for the 2002 World Cup. But his passion has sometimes given rise to the wrong kind of headlines. His commitment to winning has led to violent confrontation on the pitch and controversy off it. Hardcover - 256 pages (30 August, 2002) Michael Joseph; ISBN: 0718145542 --------------------------------- [4] No Johnsen bid --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 1, 2002 by db: >From Wimbledon Wimbledon manager Stuart Murdoch "There is absolutely no truth in that at all. Ronny Johnsen has been linked with Molde in Norway and their people know our people, which is where this must have come from." --------------------------------- [3] 1-0 to the Hungarians --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 1, 2002 by db: Zalaegerszeg 1-0 Zagreb all to play for next week and us none the wiser about where we're headed - add to that it is the Hungarian grand prix the week after we could be in Budapest. Always an event when we're in town in more ways than one Sparta Praha 3-0 Torp. Kutaisi Zilina 1-1 Basel Skonto 0-0 Levski Dyn. Kyiv 4-0 Pyunik Lillestrøm 0-1 Zeljeznicar Hammarby 1-1 Partizan Macc. Haifa 4-0 Belshina Vardar 1-3 Legia Club Brugge 3-1 Din. Bucuresti Maribor APOEL 2-1 Nicosia FC Brøndby -0 Din. Tirana 1 Sheriff 1-4 Grazer Boavista 4-0 Hibernians --------------------------------- [2] Massively empty stadium? --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 1, 2002 by db: Just listening to 5 Live last night and caught some comments on the closing events of the Commonwealth Games and the presenter was saying what a great event it had been and what a pity that no more athletics will be held ther, he then went on to say 'can you imagine in a few years time people will be saying 'do you remember that marvelous athletics event held at that stadium,'? when Manchester City are in Division 3 of the Nationwide league.'? --------------------------------- [1] Over to you United --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 1, 2002 by db: Below is a letter we received yesterday, in it a Red of 40 years details how his season ticket has been taken away from him and will not be allocated to him in the future because he gave his season ticket to a mate to use when he was away. In hindsight everyone may say that the people should not have gone to the ticket office to get the seats changed (see below) but do United not realise that a lot - a hell of a lot - of good decent Reds if they are unable to attend games pass on their book to a family member or friend. We want and comment United taking action against touts who use books in made up names - but there is a difference between decent honest Reds who give a book to a mate and then see Big Brother come down on them. The Reds season ticket was withdrawn to him in a letter from the club that consisted of just 7 lines, and Karl Evans who made the decision, despite efforts from the Red, has not spoken to him. We urge United to look into this matter and pass on the details to IMUSA... Dear Red News A story for you and a lesson to all football supporters of all clubs. I was a season ticket holder at MUFC and like many supporters of different clubs could not attend every game due to work commitments, holidays, sickness and family engagements. On the occasions I could not attend, like many other supporters and season ticket holders, family and friends would take the opportunity to watch a game at Old Trafford with no money exchanging hands. I spend a lot of my working time at different locations in Europe and the UK and leading up to the Arsenal home game was aware that I would not be in the UK to attend. A friend of mine who normally took my ticket while I was away agreed to go to the game. She was fortunate that on this particular occasion she had plenty of notice that as well as me, 2 other season ticket holders - friends - could also not make the game. A long standing request from an Irish friend could now be fulfilled - the 3 Irish people who had never been to Old Trafford before could now take in the game that would decide the Championship. The irish party duly arrived in Manchester and arranged to collect the tickets which unknown to them at the time were for 3 different seats in different parts of the ground. The party consisted of 2 men and a boy, one of the men was a priest obviously concerned that the boy would be on his own in such a vast stadium decided to approach the Ticket Office. His request was could all 3 of them be seatef together. The Ticket Office after some exchanged of views eventually obliged but also confiscated the 3 season tickets.' (attatched is a letter from United saying that 'a season ticket allocated to you has been sold on to supporters in Ireland and whether this was for one game or all season it is in breach of the terms and conditions of ownership of the book. Could I also point out that your actions could result in public disorder if the books were to be used by away supporters. I, therefore, write to inform you that the book is now the property of Manchester United and will not be allocated to you in the future') The Red continues in his letter to us 'The author of the letter, Mr K D Evans as I expected was never available to discuss or comment on his letter so I wrote to him but never received any form of written explanation only a phone call on a Friday afternoon at 4pm from his assistant to tell me that Mr Evans was on holiday and that his decision was irrersible - what shabby treatment. Imagine Bobby Charlton or other high ranking personnel being put in the same position, the big brush would appear and the carpet would be raised. To rub salt into the wound my cheque for renewing the season ticket was returned to me at my old address with a compliments slip attatched!' James Harper 9.7.02 --------------------------------- [31] Rio - Oh no --------------------------------- Posted Wednesday, July 31, 2002 by redend: RN contributor 'BDS' was in London Heathrow airport this morning waiting for a flight to Manchester. In the queue for the next gate - flight to Leeds-Bradford airport were the remnamts of the Sheep squad returning from a match in the Far East or somewhere. BDS could not resist a small dig and went up to Michael 'Start the car' Duberry and said "Rio, can I have your autograph. Oh hang on , your not Rio, I forgot Rio's left you lot now hasn't he.' A purple faced Bowyer glared as the passengers for the Manchester flight laughed their bollocks off. --------------------------------- [30] Info on our possible Euro opponents --------------------------------- Posted Wednesday, July 31, 2002 by bar-knee: Sorry for referring to last week's subjects, but I was on holiday recently, and as a Hungarian Red I thought I can give you some background information regarding the possible Hungarian Champions League opponent. Zalaegerszeg is a town in SW Hungary with 60,000 inhabitants and it is some 20 miles from the Croatian border and is only about 100 miles away from our other possible opponent, NK Zagreb. The colour of Zalaegerszegi TE (ZTE) is blue-white and they won the first Hungarian championship title in their history last season. Based on these, I read someone calling ZTE the siddy of Hungary, but as it was rightly said, the living standard is definitely higher in Hungary than in Moss Side. However I don't like to see Hungary and the bitters together in the same sentence. ZTE's so-called stadium is such a crap, that according to the seating rules of UEFA, they can not play on their own turf. They will play all their European games in Budapest, in the stadium of Ferencvaros, which is a 17,000 all-seater. The two teams (ZTE and Ferencvaros) have a traditionally good relationship which applies to the fans as well. This is no good news, because Ferencvaros supporters are a violent bunch of w*nkers, who would welcome the challenge of 'meeting English hoolies'. I've even heard rumours that depending on the interest, the game would be moved to Nepstadion, which is the national stadium of Hungary with a 60,000 capacity (better away allocation). And despite some suggestions, ZTE does not have 10 players with the same surname, i.e. Laszlo. For your information: Hungarians use their names in the order of 1.surname 2.first name. So what is true is that ZTE has plenty of players with the same first name, which is the Hungarian equivalent of Leslie. Nevermind it's strange in itself. Imagine half of United's squad with the first name: Ruud. Nevertheless I am 100% sure that Zalaegerszeg can not beat Zagreb. If the impossible happens, and if there's a need I can come back later with some more useful information about Hungary (prices, pubs, accommodation, transport, supporters' behaviour, cops etc.). Especially to those too young to remember or being present on the last away fixture in Hungary back in 1993. The day I became a real Red. See you at the Dam! Csaba Hungary --------------------------------- [29] Send your best wishes to Bestie --------------------------------- Posted Wednesday, July 31, 2002 by bar-knee: http://www.cromwell-hospital.co.uk/htmlpages/inpatientcontact.asp http://www.cromwell-hospital.co.uk/htmlpages/inpatientcontact.asp this link takes you directly to the cromwell hospital email service rather than through the corporate pages to send messages to George Best. --------------------------------- [27] More from the surgeon --------------------------------- Posted Wednesday, July 31, 2002 by bar-knee: Nigel Heaton "Mr Best is comfortable, and recognising family and staff and will remain in the intensive care ward for the rest of the day. It took longer than normal. This operation usually takes around five to six hours but it took around eight hours. Liver transplantation can be quite difficult." --------------------------------- [26] Bestie's agent --------------------------------- Posted Wednesday, July 31, 2002 by bar-knee: Phil Hughes "He was absolutely fine, much braver than I would be - I was a bag of nerves. It was done through the NHS. He chose not to go private and jump the queue and that's why he waited so long. He wasn't getting any worse but he wasn't getting any better either. This is very good news but there is still a worrying wait ahead." --------------------------------- [25] What we forgot to mention --------------------------------- Posted Wednesday, July 31, 2002 by bar-knee: Was Keane's delight after Forlan's pass for him to score the winner. He gave him a good patting and then said a few things in his ear, smiling and something along the lines of "great pass...well done". --------------------------------- [24] The mighty fall --------------------------------- Posted Wednesday, July 31, 2002 by bar-knee: Gillingham boss Andy Hessenthaler "I was asked whether Andrei Kanchelskis could train with us, but I didn't agree to it because there was no point, as there would be nothing for him here. It just shows the type of player who is currently out of work. Names have come up of good players who can't get clubs. It's not a good situation, but that is the way the game is at the moment." --------------------------------- [23] As we have said --------------------------------- Posted Wednesday, July 31, 2002 by bar-knee: We doubt there will be a Diff bid - or any other that matter over £10m as has been hinted to us by the club. If we did any new signing will be for less, much?, than £10m - Di Canio? Possibly, maybe, but then again... --------------------------------- [22] No Duff bid --------------------------------- Posted Wednesday, July 31, 2002 by Stalker: Cuddly Pete denies Duff bid A story from London's Evening Standard reports that Damien Duff is the subject of a bid from us, and a deal could be completed by the weekend.However this has been dismissed by cuddly Pete who told Planetfootball "there is absolutely no truth in this, the reports are wrong " --------------------------------- [21] Euro date confirmed --------------------------------- Posted Wednesday, July 31, 2002 by bar-knee: Simon Davies, editor of the official site, has very kindly got in touch with us and confirmed that the away game, as they said in their story, is definitely the 14th August. --------------------------------- [20] Bestie's well wishers --
