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The games world governing body is being sued by Charleroi, the Belgian club, over an injury suffered by Abdelmajid Oulmers when away with Morocco' --------------------------------- [31] Times on bung programme --------------------------------- Posted Friday, September 22, 2006 by ed: 'THE FA will increase the pressure on the BBC today to release all the evidence gathered in its year-long Panorama investigation into corruption in the sport, including information that was censored or left out of the programme because of concerns about the legal repercussions of broadcasting unsubstantiated claims. Although Sam Allardyce, the Bolton Wanderers manager, was accused of corruption in the programme an allegation he has angrily rejected by outlining his intention to take legal action the BBC said that 17 other Premiership managers past and present were the subject of similar claims during its investigations. The FA has launched an inquiry into the claims relating to Allardyce and the allegations of an illegal approach by Harry Redknapp, the Portsmouth manager, but it is ready to demand that the BBC releases all its footage, including the claims that were bleeped out and other clips that ended on the cutting-room floor. Redknapp is viewed to have emerged from the programme with his reputation intact with most observers dismissing his conversation with an agent about Andy Todd, the Blackburn Rovers defender, as a routine matter but it was claimed last night that he had launched a libel claim against the BBC before the programme was screened. Redknapps solicitors are understood to have written to the corporation expressing concern about newspaper reports that speculated about what the programme would allege. The letter is also said to have accused the BBC of leaking such information, a claim that the corporation denied. Redknapp seemed to indicate otherwise yesterday, calling the programme farcical and saying: I dont think theres anything in it that I need to worry my lawyer about. He also expressed his support for Allardyce. I hope things get sorted out for Sam hes a fantastic manager. Peter Harrison, the agent whose work was highlighted in the Panorama programme, entitled Undercover: Footballs Dirty Secrets, said yesterday: Ive never given bungs. Ive not given a bung to Sam Allardyce. Ive never given a bung. I shall be suing the BBC. The programme has also been damned by many in the managerial fraternity, but Chris Coleman, the Fulham manager, said that the game is far from squeaky clean. Weve had players touted to us, Coleman said. Its not just football, it happens in all businesses. The rules are bent by everybody, or at least most people. Uefa, European footballs governing body, has urged governments to regulate agents in what it calls the jungle culture of football. 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We've got a couple of good games coming up and we've got to make sure we get maximum points to keep the pressure on. I think the squad is gelling quite nicely. The younger players are no longer young players. They are more experienced and better players, so the future is certainly looking bright. It's going to be exciting." --------------------------------- [28] O'Shea the Liverpool fan,,,? --------------------------------- Posted Friday, September 22, 2006 by ed: from BBC 'John O'Shea is a Liverpool fan, according to Reading's Stephen Hunt, who grew up with the Manchester United star in Waterford, Ireland. "Now I've dropped him in it," added Hunt. (Daily Mail)' --------------------------------- [27] Sporting life on Reading team news --------------------------------- Posted Friday, September 22, 2006 by ed: 'Reading striker Kevin Doyle is fit to face Manchester United on Saturday. The Republic of Ireland international had missed training sessions after suffering a dead leg in last week's victory at Sheffield United. Striker Dave Kitson and defender Sam Sodje (both knee) remain sidelined with long-term absentee Aaron Brown (broken ankle).' --------------------------------- [26] Keane on management tips --------------------------------- Posted Friday, September 22, 2006 by ed: "I would always try to give the players the benefit of the doubt. The one thing I have learnt from Brian Clough and Alex Ferguson is I always thought they were fairly fair. If you made a mistake, they were quite happy to put their arm around you but eventually, they would come down hard on you. That is all you want as a player. If the manager is fair with you, you have no complaints" --------------------------------- [25] Rio on Arsenal game --------------------------------- Posted Friday, September 22, 2006 by ed: "If people were surprised by that result, so be it. A lot of people, not ourselves, around the game were probably a bit disrespectful to Arsenal. Maybe in some sense, they were speaking about the result as a won thing for Man Utd before the game had started just because the so-called big names weren't playing. I don't think it was a bad team they brought to Man Utd, they were a solid, quick team and proved that against us." http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-2051413-10356806 Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2051413-10367483 City breaks from £99 Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news --------------------------------- [24] Rio on Reading --------------------------------- Posted Friday, September 22, 2006 by ed: "It will be a good occasion going down there to their place, their fans will be up for it. 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There was a real confidence in the dressing room this summer because we know we have the ability to match Chelsea." --------------------------------- [21] Coppell on Fergie --------------------------------- Posted Friday, September 22, 2006 by ed: Alex is an active member of the League Managers Association and is always available at the end of a phone. Anyone can phone him up and he will give advice. He has that ethos of the union of the members of the organisation, from his Scottish roots, and any manager would love to spend time with him. The first time I called him, his reputation had gone before him and I was expecting some kind of ogre, but he was charm itself and couldnt do enough to help. That has been the case every time. He has always been so polite and helpful. I remember running out at Old Trafford. It was a real heart-in-the-mouth moment, an incredible experience for a 19-year-old. Its a special game for me and Ill be as intrigued as everyone to see how we stand up against United. But this game will not decide our Premiership future. The chances are that United will beat most teams. In a way, that could make us more carefree, it could give us a tendency to play our own game. If we go in just looking to respond, thats all well do. Its our first game against one of the acknowledged big boys and well see what happens. Then we can evaluate and redirect from there. --------------------------------- [20] BBC on agents --------------------------------- Posted Friday, September 22, 2006 by ed: Football agent Peter Harrison says he will sue the BBC after his appearance in Tuesday's Panorama programme investigating corruption in the game. Harrison was secretly filmed making claims about paying managers, but says it was just pub gossip and banter. "I've never given bungs," Harrison told the Daily Express. "I've not given Sam Allardyce a bung. I will sue the BBC. "I haven't heard from the Football Association. I'll carry on as an agent and shall do what the FA asks of me." Bolton boss Allardyce was accused by three different agents on Panorama of accepting illegal payments over the transfer of players. His son Craig was accused by the programme of accepting money for his part in two deals and they have both denied any impropriety. Harrison told the newspaper he had made payments to Craig Allardyce, during the time the Bolton manager's son operated as an agent, but denied that constituted an offence. "I am not going to deny it," Harrison added. "But Craig is a Fifa agent and in some deals there can be as many as four or five agents, so why shouldn't I pay Craig?' 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We've had three good results this season and we deserve to be in the position we are. We've got a tough run, we're not going to take maximum points but we need something. We don't want it to be a case of giving a good account of ourselves and being unlucky. We want a result. A win would be fantastic but I would have thought we would take a draw. It will be interesting this weekend because United have a Champions League game on Tuesday and obviously both games are important to them. We'll see what team they put out, they were the club that started the need for four strikers and rotation. The cliche is that whatever side they put out will be a strong one." --------------------------------- [12] Carrick --------------------------------- Posted Friday, September 22, 2006 by ed: "It was important to start well. We were disappointed to lose against Arsenal because it was such a huge game but even so, we have given ourselves a platform and we are definitely in the mix. It is vital we do not slip because then we have to start chasing other teams and it becomes difficult. The good thing is we are right in there now and the lads are confident we can win a lot more games. It has to be maximum points all the way now because we need to put some pressure on. It was frustrating to be injured so soon when you are wanting to make an impression. It was a bit of setback, although I didn't miss too many games in the end and I am pleased to be back now.. We have played ever so well in a couple of matches but we have not really hit top form yet. In the scheme of things, there is a lot to look forward to. We are up there and challenging and we know there is more to come yet." --------------------------------- [11] Ronaldo --------------------------------- Posted Friday, September 22, 2006 by ed: It is true that before returning to Manchester I said in an interview that anything could happen. But this was a club that gave me a lot of support, and where I have won a lot of things, and the situation needed to be analysed calmly. With the support of the president Jorge [Mendes] and of Alex Ferguson I took the decision to stay very calmly and I really think it was the best decision. When we are hot-headed sometimes we say things we don't mean to or, at least, that are not appropriate. If that happens we don't want to accept that we were wrong or that some people were wrong. What's important is that things turned out well. I have been here since I was 18-years-old. I have felt and I still feel very happy about that. I hope that things will continue to carry on in the same way for me, or even better. There's one thing I'm sure of: Manchester United is the ideal club for me. What I want to do is leave a permanent mark on Manchester, leave my mark on the club as the first Portugese who played there, to leave the door open for others, my colleagues, to go there to play one day. --------------------------------- [10] Coppell on Us --------------------------------- Posted Friday, September 22, 2006 by ed: "This is about the team, not me. But I admit it does have a significance for me was well. I spent nine years of my life at Manchester United so it's not just another game. The most pleasing thing for me is to see Reading up against what is arguably one of the best clubs in he world. I'm a member of the Manchester United ExPlayers' Association but I've never been to a function, principally because I'm usually unable to get up there through work. But I still get leaflets in the post telling me what's going on. It's not really a family but it's an attachment. There's a kinship between all the past players. I just feel honoured to have been associated with such a great club." http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-2051413-10294323 Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-2051413-5590804 Click here Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news --------------------------------- [9] Stevie Coppell on the wing! --------------------------------- Posted Friday, September 22, 2006 by ed: "It's hard not to treat it differently to other games with all the build-up. The players will know lots of people who will be putting the game on a pedestal. There's no escaping it. We have to face the reality. It's going to be different so we have to accept that. This is what everybody at the club has been working for - to compete at the highest level and against the best teams around. We can approach it in a million ways or we can look at it as 11 players versus 11. We've got to be at the top of our game and strive to get a result when most people will have written off our chances before we've kicked a ball. But it's not a battle of our wits, it's about how the players perform and they have to deal with everything United throw at them. You can have a game plan but none of that will work unless you play well as a team, which is what we'll be trying to do. Arsenal played supremely well last weekend but that's not going to help us this Saturday. That was at Old Trafford and this is at our ground. If Arsenal had been at home I'm sure they would have played differently, so it's hard to gauge anything from it. But United play their style and we have to find ways of countering that." --------------------------------- [8] Rio on Pizzagate --------------------------------- Posted Friday, September 22, 2006 by ed: 'AFTER the match I headed down the tunnel and just as I was about to turn into the dressing room I heard shouting in front of us. Me and Patrick Vieira went running towards it, getting faster and faster when we saw a load of Arsenal and Manchester United players rucking with security staff. I battled my way through the crowd. Security guards had split the two teams and everyone was trying to get at each other. I dont remember either of the managers being there. Their full-back, Lauren, was giving it plenty. Apparently thats when some pizza and soup were thrown but I swear I never saw it. We always have pizza and soup in our dressing room but ours was right down the other end so it must have come from Arsenals. Theres a real rivalry between United and Arsenal. All sorts of things have contributed to that. Ruud van Nistelrooy and Vieira. Keane and Vieira. Gaz Neville and Jose Antonio Reyes always had good tussles. Robert Pires is a bit of diver and if someone gives him a proper hard tackle he starts crying. But one Arsenal player I really admire is Thierry Henry. He is a nice guy, really easy going.' --------------------------------- [7] More Rio --------------------------------- Posted Friday, September 22, 2006 by ed: from his book in the SUN http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2002390000-2006440064_2,00.html http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2002390000-2006440064_2,00.html 'ON 18 March 2004 the FA confirmed Rio Ferdinand would be banned from football for eight months for missing a drugs test. Here, for the first time, he reveals his team-mates reaction and how he felt the people who condemned him treated him unjustly. STANDING in the toilets at the Radisson Hotel, Heathrow, doing what you do, I reflected on how that last cup of tea was not the only thing slipping down the drain. My career was going the same way. In a couple of hours time the FAs appeal panel would decide whether to uphold the eight-month ban imposed on me. As I stood there, contemplating the injustice of it all, a large figure loomed into view at the next urinal. All right, how you doing? he asked. I couldnt believe it. It was the FAs prosecuting lawyer, Mark Gay, the man who had tried to get me banned for two years. He wasnt just having a p***, he seemed to be taking the p*** too. How was I doing? I thought, F***ing terrific. I wanted to put the geezer through the wall. This bloke was trying to nail me and he was asking if I was all right. No I wasnt all right. I was far from all right. In fact, I couldnt have been less all right. Two hours later the ban was confirmed and I was banished from the game. It was the lowest point of my football career. I cast my mind back to when all of this had begun and the reactions of people in the game to what was going on and those outside were very different. For instance, look at the way my England team-mates responded when news of my missed test first broke. The squad was gathering ahead of the Euro 2004 qualifier in Istanbul against Turkey. Unbeknown to me, the players, led by my United team-mate Gary Neville, immediately called a meeting to discuss my case and voted to go on strike unless I was named in the squad. Kieron Dyer rang me up to let me know exactly what was going on and Ill never forget what he said. We aint going to play Rio. Gary Neville aint f***ing about. Hes a f***ing soldier! Hes fighting your corner and saying that if youre not picked then the lads aint going to Turkey. Gary, whose nickname in the media is Red Nev, was in no mood to back down. It was just Gary and the lads sending a message to the FA that they didnt agree. I gather there was some apprehension from Becks, Michael Owen and David James who, though they supported the principle, felt a strike was going too far. To be truthful, I didnt feel comfortable about the strike call anyway. The PFA were supporting the players but I had a couple of conversations with the chief executive Gordon Taylor and told him I was worried about how far it was going. The FA were threatening to select a whole new squad to go to Turkey. They said that if England didnt play the match, not only could we be booted out of Euro 2004 but the next World Cup as well. I couldnt have that on my conscience, however wronged I felt. A lot was made of the fact the club kept paying my wages while I was suspended but they did the same with Eric Cantona when he was banned for jumping into the crowd. The club is contractually obliged to pay you. If its any consolation to those who wanted to grind me down still further, I had to pay the costs of the case, apart from the cost of the hearing. I had to pay the hire of the venue for my first case and the appeal hearing. They also tried to bill me for meals and wine for all the FA people who were banning me, as well as their drinks at the bar. One even had his wife there and I was supposed to be paying for her as well. I told them where they could stick things like that.' --------------------------------- [6] Always nice to see --------------------------------- Posted Friday, September 22, 2006 by ed: Scouser vs Scouser Terry McDermott on Bellamy I was talking to the ref. It had nothing to do with anyone else and I take exception to little upstarts like him. I was upset we had lost in the way we did. We felt we should have had two stonewall penalties. Bellamy appeared on the scene and suddenly started calling me names. I thought he was just joking and I put my arm around him. But he kept on calling me names. Thats when it kicked off. I had my say and when he got to the top of the stairs he started shouting at me again but he had security guys around him. I do not like it when people like to think they are bigger than clubs. When he was at Newcastle he thought he was a big cheese. When he went to Blackburn he caused trouble there. 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Totesport rules apply. http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-2051413-10351781 Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-2051413-10295995 Have a Free £25 bet on totesport Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news --------------------------------- [3] More from Kevin Nolan --------------------------------- Posted Friday, September 22, 2006 by ed: "I followed Liverpool as a boy but Eric Cantona and Lee Sharpe were my favourite players, which was a bit mad because it meant I also wanted Manchester United to do well." --------------------------------- [2] Two revealing books coming soon, inc Paul McGrath --------------------------------- Posted Friday, September 22, 2006 by ed: Paul McGrath's Back from the Brink Coming in November, and highly recommended, Andy Mitten interviews 11 famous United players for their story --------------------------------- [1] Keep the Scousebusting stories coming --------------------------------- Posted Friday, September 22, 2006 by ed: Scousebusting volunteers required to step forward and write about the following games please! Were you at any of the following games and can write a decent short write up of your memories of the game/day? [EMAIL PROTECTED] United 2 Liverpool 1 21/05/77 United 4 Mickeys 0 05/04/03 The two United 3 Mickeys 1 at Anfield in '97 United 2 Mickeys 2 18/10/92 United 3 Mickeys 1 League Cup 31/10/90 United 3 Mickeys 1 01/01/89 Mickeys 3 United 3 04/04/88 Mickeys 0 United 1 26/12/86 Mickeys 1 United 4 13/12/69 * Also if any Red can provide detail of the infamous dart throwing incidents from those lovable Scousers, please get in touch. Scousebusting... If you can write just a couple of paragraphs - punchy, well-written, witty (or serious) - on one of the Scousebusting games above, then we'd love to see it. DEADLINE FOR SCOUSEBUSTING FEATURES IS THURSDAY 28th SEPTEMBER. as ever to the usual - [EMAIL PROTECTED] --------------------------------- [26] Highly recommended --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, September 21, 2006 by ed: Coming in November, and highly recommended, Andy Mitten interviews 11 famous United players for their story The XI prepared to be frank about life at the countrys best-supported club were Bryan Robson, Ron Atkinson, Gary Bailey, Arthur Albiston, Billy Garton, Gordon McQueen, Alan Brazil, Frank Stapleton, Clayton Blackmore, Arnold Muhren and John Gidman. They played for Englands biggest club but were never champions. Heroes to millions on the pitch, off it they were riven by cliques and suffered from bullying, insecurities and ill-discipline. They won FA Cups and travelled the world, beating the best and drinking like Best, fighting for United, but also with rival players, US Marines and each other. Andy Mitten spent six months travelling to interview the most interesting Manchester United players from the 80s at length, and their flamboyant manager. All were prepared to go far beyond the clichés and talked candidly about football, from pranks and the drinking culture, to fights, drugs, money, relationships, sex, and serious illness - stories which seem implausible two decades later. They spoke about life before and after United, yet chiefly about their time at Old Trafford in an era when players didnt have agents and the finest talents left for Italy and Spain - which was no surprise given Mark Hughes, Uniteds top scorer, earned just £250 a week. The XI prepared to be frank about life at the countrys best-supported club were Bryan Robson, Ron Atkinson, Gary Bailey, Arthur Albiston, Billy Garton, Gordon McQueen, Alan Brazil, Frank Stapleton, Clayton Blackmore, Arnold Muhren and John Gidman. The Famous Man United is more than a book about football. Hugely revealing and full of colour, through these gritty, entertaining, but always honest interviews, it demonstrates that it was not all glory being a star and that disillusionment and debt could lie around the corner. Like the Salford lad who could see the Old Trafford floodlights from his bedroom and would catch a bus with fans before playing for the first team. His dream career curtailed by a mystery illness at 25, he broke down in front of Alex Ferguson and contemplated suicide, yet he turned his life around and now runs a successful business and lives on a golf course overlooking the Pacific. Or the academic who was educated at a top South African university in the apartheid era and struggled to adapt to the British culture. Despite this, he played nearly 400 times for Manchester United and England, dated a Miss World runner up and rubbed shoulders with Sir Laurence Olivier. Then he lost his savings on the London property crash, before starting out again as a radio presenter on the 4 am shift. Then there's the former Scotland captain who, within two years of leaving old Trafford, had spent five months hospitalised with E-Coli in Hong Kong and lost 90% of his savings in the Black October stock market crash. Telling his story for the first time is the defender who was shattered to learn that hed never play football again after almost being blinded in a firework accident. He rebuilt his career and played for England, yet life was always complicated for this womaniser who went into business with a disgraced former MP. The decision led to him being bugged, raided at dawn by police and standing trial for fraud. It all goes by too quickly, remembers Uniteds former social convenor (and centre half) Gordon McQueen. We were young men from working class backgrounds who played for Manchester United and travelled the world, the centre of attention wherever we went. We were solid; at least eight of us went to the pub twice a week. Looking back, it was if we were together for five minutes and then its all gone. They were The Famous Man United. Published on November 6th by Vision Sports Publishing Coming in November, and highly recommended, Andy Mitten interviews 11 famous United players for their story --------------------------------- [25] Back Issues available --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, September 21, 2006 by ed: Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news SPECIAL OFFERS!!! - A random selection of 10 back issues from recent and distant past for just £7.50 in the UK inc p&p, £12.50 inc p&p ROW! or - The full set of 50+ available back issues are JUST £30.00 (incl. p&p) in the UK, £45.00 (incl. p&p) Rest of the World. - An absolute BARGAIN! or - order copies individually Back issue Available/Cost The following are just £0.30p each + a 50p S.A.E. 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Sterling cheques (only, please) payable to : RED NEWS should be sent to : Red News, PO Box 176, Manchester, M16 8LG https://www.paypal.com/xclick/business=rednewsweb%40aol.com&undefined_quantity=1&item_name=RN+Back+Issues&item_number=Back+Issues&page_style=PayPal&cn=list+editions+ordered¤cy_code=GBP https://www.paypal.com/xclick/business=rednewsweb%40aol.com&undefined_quantity=1&item_name=RN+Back+Issues&item_number=Back+Issues&page_style=PayPal&cn=list+editions+ordered¤cy_code=GBP --------------------------------- [24] United to play November Northwich friendly --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, September 21, 2006 by ed: http://iccheshireonline.icnetwork.co.uk http://iccheshireonline.icnetwork.co.uk 'SIR Alex Ferguson and a star-studded Manchester United team will officially open the Victoria Stadium on November 30. Vics have already decided to make the game all-ticket and believe it will be a 5,500 sell-out. The Old Trafford boss promised Vics three years ago he would give the new stadium a champagne launch but, as the club struggled to complete a takeover and the building work, a showcase kick-off receded in importance. When Ferguson was reminded of his offer last week he readily agreed to bring a side to Northwich and a date was fixed. Vics will announce ticket prices soon. The United visit will rekindle the carnival atmosphere of promotion at the Victoria Stadium last April... unless the Vics team does something about it first.' --------------------------------- [23] SKY on United eyeing Lisbon? --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, September 21, 2006 by ed: 'Manchester United are understood to be keeping a close eye on the progress of a number of the talented young crop of players at Sporting Lisbon. Reports in the Portuguese press claim that United despatched a scout to Lisbon last weekend to take in Sporting's league clash with Pacos de Ferreira. Sporting actually slipped to a 1-0 home reverse in the match, but United's intended targets all got a run-out. The Premiership outfit were believed to be running the rule over centre back Miguel Veloso (20), midfielder Joao Moutinho (20, pictured), left winger Nani (19) and striker Djalo (20). Veloso, Moutinho and Nani all played the full 90 minutes, while Djalo was summoned from the bench at half time as Sporting searched for a goal. All four of the quartet have come through Sporting's youth system, a production line that also developed the skills of current United star Cristiano Ronaldo. United have a good relationship with the Portuguese club, especially following the transfer of Ronaldo, and are now looking to ensure they are at the head of the queue for any emerging stars. However, they are not the only club monitoring Sporting's latest batch of prospects with, unsurprisingly, Chelsea and European champions Barcelona also keeping up to speed with developments at Estadio Jose Alvalade. Chelsea director of football Frank Arnesen has also visited the Portuguese capital this season to make a personal check on Sporting's youngsters, while Barca - who along with Chelsea are known to be chasing Porto's highly-rated Brazilian teenager Anderson - are keeping tabs as well. Sporting have refused to comment on the speculation, with a spokesperson stating: "No club has contacted us on this subject." --------------------------------- [22] Reading's Ibrahima Sonko --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, September 21, 2006 by ed: "For the fans it is special to have Manchester United here but we'll play it like we do every game. As a player you always have to approach games in the same way. It doesn't feel any different to the other games. I don't know how the other lads see it but we have the same need to get points as we do against other teams. We've earned the right to be playing the likes of Manchester United and now we have to show what we can do." --------------------------------- [21] Richardson --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, September 21, 2006 by ed: "Everyone has been training really well this season and the standard is very high every day. There is strong opposition for places, which is good for United and for me. At this club you have to fight for your place in the team. I believe in myself, so I just have to keep pushing on. The manager wants all his players sharp and on the ball, ready to play if needed. I have to make sure I am ready, everyone does, because we want to win the league this season." --------------------------------- [20] Reuters on bung show --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, September 21, 2006 by ed: 'Former Portsmouth assistant manager Kevin Bond is to sue the BBC for libel and soccer agent Teni Yerima is considering similar action after a programme alleging corruption and rule-breaking in the English game. Middlesbrough said they will file a complaint about agent Peter Harrison after Tuesday's Panorama, "Undercover: Football's Dirty Secrets", made a series of allegations about coaches and agents. Two agents indicated that Bolton Wanderers manager Sam Allardyce had taken payments, known as 'bungs', as part of transfers. All of those accused in the programme have denied any wrongdoing, with some planning legal action. Bond was secretly recorded by Panorama as saying he would consider discussing payments by a proposed new agency, entirely fictitious, involving Harrison. "My client will be taking proceedings for libel against the BBC over the programme and the media hype generated to publicise it," Bond's solicitor David Price said in a statement. "The short extract from my client's conversation with the reporter was taken out of context and presented in a completely misleading manner. "It was all smoke and mirrors. It seems that my client was only included because after one year of working on the programme the producers were struggling to fill the one hour slot." Yerima was secretly filmed saying he had given money to Allardyce. Yerima denied the allegations, telling French radio network RFI: "I have nothing to hide, nothing to reproach myself for and, what's more, I'm willing to go to London to explain things if the federation (FA) wishes. "I don't want to row with people, but I am in contact with my lawyer for possible subsequent action." The former Cameroon international added: "A trap was laid for me, I don't know why, my comments were twisted, they were interpreted in a way that suited the programme. They wanted to sensationalise. "Their desire was to find reprehensible activities in English football. I was used." The programme accused Harrison of touting Middlesbrough teenager Nathan Porritt to other clubs. It secretly filmed the agent discussing Porritt with Chelsea's director of youth football, Frank Arnesen and later with a Liverpool official. Boro chief executive Keith Lamb said in a statement that the club was taking action over the scenes. "We will be making a formal complaint to the FA and the Premier League about the actions of Peter Harrison, who we believe has not acted in the best interests of his client and has certainly not had any regard for Middlesbrough. "That is totally unacceptable to us and we have no option but to lodge a formal complaint." Chelsea and Liverpool have denied the meetings filmed by Panorama broke any industry rules, the BBC said. Allardyce has instructed his lawyers to take the "appropriate action." He said in a statement to reporters: "I am very angry at the lies told about me. The individuals who appeared in the programme making accusations against me have already confirmed in writing to my lawyers that they lied to the BBC. "They lied in the hope of being able to make millions offered by the BBC undercover reporter to buy their sports agency businesses. "Those individuals never thought their lies would be exposed in the way that they have been and have apologised to me. "As a result of their greed, my good name has been tarnished by deceit and innuendo." The programme makers also accused Allardyce's agent son Craig of receiving secret payments for the transfer of three players to Bolton. Craig Allardyce has denied any wrongdoing in his Bolton deals and said he was exaggerating his own importance to an undercover BBC reporter in order to attract opportunities. The Football Association has launched a series of investigations into Panorama's allegations, with some of them their inquiries being led jointly with the Premier League.' var uri = 'http://impgb.tradedoubler.com/imp/img/16139340/608750?' + new String (Math.random()).substring (2, 11); document.write(' http://clkuk.tradedoubler.com/click?p=17211&a=608750&g=16139340 Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news '); --------------------------------- [19] Rooms in Reading going spare --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, September 21, 2006 by ed: 2 hotel ROOMS IN READING FOR THE SATURDAY NIGHT THEY ARE ONLY £26 EACH. contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] --------------------------------- [18] Would you be interested in online available pdfs of the mag --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, September 21, 2006 by ed: We'd appreciate you voting at http://rnforum.co.uk//phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=16798 http://rnforum.co.uk//phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=16798 --------------------------------- [17] MEN on Lancashire Senior Cup --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, September 21, 2006 by ed: 'UNITED'S interest in this season's Lancashire Senior Cup was extinguished when they were dumped out by Bolton Wanderers in the first round at a windswept County Ground, Leyland last night. Wanderers skipper Matt Cassidy scored the winner in the 28th minute with a low drive past United keeper Tom Heaton. United's young side battled well in search of the equaliser but their serious attempts on goal were restricted to a couple of long-range shots from Phil Marsh which both flew high over the bar. Scott Jamieson very nearly grabbed a second goal for the home side in the 71st minute, but his curling free-kick just failed to get past Heaton. The Reds pressed in the closing stages, with both Ryan Shawcross and captain Danny Rose going near to grabbing the leveller. But they just couldn't break down a determined Bolton defence despite all their frantic eforts.' ------------------------------------------------------------------------ For United books, videos, DVDs etc http://www.rednews.co.uk/ama.php?id=amazon ------------------------------------------------------------------------ For the very latest news check out the website: http://www.rednews.co.uk Yahoo! 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