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[19] FA Cup quarter final results
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Posted Saturday, March 10, 2001 by tb:
Arse 3 yonners 0
Leicester 1 Wycombe 2
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[18] Giggsy on the case for the defence
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Posted Saturday, March 10, 2001 by tb:
Fabien Barthez really saved the day for us (in Athens). We were pushing forward,
trying to get that equaliser, which left gaps at the back for them to run through.
Our defence have been brilliant all season, so I think this was just a case of us
chasing the game so the Greeks got more chances.
Fortunately for us when Panathinaikos got around the back of the defence Fabien really
bailed us out. I thought they would take at least one of their one-on-ones, but Fabien
stood up, made it difficult for them and helped keep us in the game.
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[17] Mexes latest
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Posted Saturday, March 10, 2001 by tb:
Daniel Rolland, Auxerre coach : " Mexès won't leave this year. We will keep him not
matter how much we are offered. This is not a financial issue "
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[16] O'Shea on Antwerp
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Posted Saturday, March 10, 2001 by tb:
My performances have been up and down,". "Some matches I was content, some weren`t
that bad."I think the match against Harelbake was very poor. The whole team played
under their normal level."Charleroi was good, and I also enjoyed the match against
Anderlecht."I am looking forward to playing in the next few matches and developing
further.
It is a fantastic experience to play here but I am the
first to say that my performances in some matches were not good enough."I shouldn`t
have any problems. It`s just that everything is new and you have to accustom to
things. I have moved to a foreign country and play in a team whose players I don`t
know."I came into contact with an new style of living and had to acclimatise to the
new surroundings. You cannot underestimate that.
"The standard is pretty good. The level compares favourably with the
reserves in Manchester. The level here is higher and they play very
physically."Last year, I played three months with Bournemouth in the English Second
Division. The play there was also physical but there is more technique here. That is
the biggest difference I have noticed in Belgium. You have strength and technique. I
will only get better by this.
"The players have been superb. They are helping me when I have questions. I am
beginning to feel accepted."My girlfriend came over but it is a pity she will stay
living in England because she is studying. "However, I have got a lot of work to do
with training and playing matches. I haven`t got any problems with being homesick."
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[15 Keano top of the stats
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Posted Saturday, March 10, 2001 by tb:
Not that he takes any notice of these awards, but Roy is Opta player of the month
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[14] Jesper Links Up With IFK
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Posted Saturday, March 10, 2001 by tb:
As he searches for fitness. But he hopes to come back to us:
"I belong to United and I hope I will in the future too,"."The doctors say that I will
recover, but they can`t say when."I have noticed some progress in the last few weeks
but I will not be playing yet.
I want to be able to run well before I start to play."I need to play on grass and
Gothenborg know exactly what matters."I have considered travelling on my own. But then
it gets harder. "Next week, I might follow Umea FC on a training camp."
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[13] But I won the World Cup!
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Posted Saturday, March 10, 2001 by tb:
Le Beef chooses his premiership 11
Fabien Barthez — Wes Brown, Titus Bramble, Mikael Silvestre — Vladimir
Smicer (knows a fellow play actor when he sees one!), Patrick Vieira, Steven Gerrard,
Olivier Dacourt, Marcus Stewart —
Mark Viduka, Thierry Henry.
Wot, no Keane, Becks, Giggs, Scholes (or rent boys for that matter)...don't be so
bitter Franky
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[12] Smile please!
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Posted Saturday, March 10, 2001 by tb:
Not that we would encourage you to buy the rag, but the inside back page of the Mirror
contains a picture of Reds standing at OT. It’s an old one as it’s in East
Lower before the expansion of the disabled section.
Clearly visable is a well known RN contributor next to ‘son & heir’
staring intently at the action.
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[11] Question for Chris Smith - Who is this talking?
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Posted Saturday, March 10, 2001 by tb:
Thanks to the Indy for reminding us of this:
"I was never convinced, regarding the smaller clubs in particular, that the removal of
all standing was necessary and I was pleased when this was relaxed following
representation by MP’s, fans and clubs".
"While safety must always be the ultimate criterion, there is no reason to ignore
technological improvements made since Taylor reported, which might now allow for safe
standing".
Answer - Your boss, a certain T Blair before the last general election.
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[10] Jansen on Sparky
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Posted Saturday, March 10, 2001 by tb:
"Then there's Mark. He is a big, strong fella—a great target man who has done it
all. You can't help but learn when you are playing alongside him.
"He has still the enthusiasm and gives 110 per cent in everything. I'm glad he's in
our team."
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[9] Yonner Jansen on turning us down
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Posted Saturday, March 10, 2001 by tb:
But Jansen, completing his football education at Blackburn, said: "I still feel I made
the right decision.
"I did it because I wanted regular first team football, which I knew I would not be
guaranteed at United.
"Maybe it would have been different if it had been put to me when I was older. But at
the time I was too young."
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[8] Calamity spits the dummy
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Posted Saturday, March 10, 2001 by tb:
He said: 'It has crossed my mind that I can go abroad and not be Calamity James (yeh,
right!). It may be seen by some as the easy way out. But if that's what I've got to do
to get a fair crack of the whip, then I will do it.'
'And that's the way it is for me. Arguably, I will never be given a fair ride because
I need to make one mistake and I'm back to how I was three, four, five years ago.
'But I've acquired a nickname. I see it as impossible to get rid of here. It's sad but
that's life. It's all about opinions. A lot have been positive but a lot too have been
negative. The difference is, people only seem to remember the negative.'
On the contrary, you palming the ball out to Eric in the 96' FA Cup Final remains one
of my most positive memories
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[7] Greek gift for the ABU's
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Posted Saturday, March 10, 2001 by tb:
Ingerlund will play the final game of their World Cup qualifying campaign at OT in
October.
No doubt the temptation to come along to sing the usual anti Utd garbage will be hard
to resist, even if (as is likely) Ingerlund need a result
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[6] Some mistake surely?
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Posted Saturday, March 10, 2001 by tb:
The Plc's latest temptation to fleece us of our hard earned is outlined below. How
come they are offering season tickets as prizes when they say no more will be issued?
Hat-trick hero Dwight Yorke has got his ticket - make sure you've got yours! Super
Reds is a brand new scratchcard game from United, with a top prize of £10,000 as well
as season tickets and VIP days at Old Trafford. The cards cost £1 and are available
from the Development Office on Sir Matt Busby Way.
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[5] Keegan needs some publicity!
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Posted Saturday, March 10, 2001 by tb:
As Soccernet claim that:
Kevin Keegan, who vanished from public view after quitting as England manager last
October, has re-emerged - in the Mayfair offices of public relations expert Max
Clifford.
A three-hour meeting at Clifford's New Bond Street headquarters this week signals
Keegan is at last planning some kind of sporting return.
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[4] Scholesy - what you see is what you get
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Posted Saturday, March 10, 2001 by tb:
"I like to think I can make chances and score goals. That's it really. The first thing
I do when I get the ball is look up and see what run the centre-forward is making and,
if he's in, there's no point in looking for someone else if there's a chance of
playing him through. If that's not on, I have to make sure that I protect the ball and
get it to one of my team-mates."
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[3] Scholesy on football
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Posted Saturday, March 10, 2001 by tb:
"I get all I want from football on the field. Basically, I'm a very shy person. I
don't know why this is, but it's a fact. I don't worry about it. It doesn't get in the
way of my football."
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[2] Sparky on Utd
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Posted Saturday, March 10, 2001 by tb:
'But as Sir Alex Ferguson realised a long time ago, the heart and soul of a club are
in the players who live, speak, eat and breathe its life and traditions from the
moment they kick a ball in earnest and, at Rovers now, there is an extremely
impressive bunch of young players.'
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[1] Sparky on yonners
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Posted Saturday, March 10, 2001 by tb:
'But now we are seeing the emergence of a lot of young prospects, all of whom have
come through the ranks and will gave Rovers the same heartbeat as David Beckham, Ryan
Giggs, Paul Scholes and the likes have done at Old Trafford. If you could put your
finger on one major reason why United have been so successful for so long, it is that
they have an in-built identity.
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[43] Jaap speaks
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Posted Friday, March 9, 2001 by bar-knee:
"If it hadn t been for our goalkeeper, Fabien Barthez, we d have lost against
Panathinaikos, no question. He kept us in the game with a series of great one-on-one
saves. The Greeks would break through us with only Fabien to beat, but he saved every
shot they threw at him. He has got such good positioning that every shot seemed to go
straight at him. We felt guilty at exposing him to so many shots, but he kept them
all out.
I would have to say Fabien is the best goalkeeper in the world at the moment. Of
course, I had watched Fabien winning the World Cup and then Euro 2000 from afar, but
playing with him this season has really made me appreciate what a great goalkeeper he
is. At the moment, there is nobody better around. My international team-mate, Edwin
van der Saar, probably runs Fabien close as the world s best, but Fabien is just out
in front at the moment.
Fabien has everything a goalkeeper needs. At first glance you might think he is too
small to be a keeper, but he has this amazing spring which allows him to get to shots
and crosses. He has wonderful distribution as well. He seems to be able to hit these
fantastically long passes exactly where he wants them.
He has a lot of pace too, so whenever there is danger around the penalty box he is
alert to it and dashes off his line to clear it up. He almost acts like a fifth
defender, like a sweeper behind the back four. As you have probably noticed he likes
to come off the line a lot, but he reads situations so well and knows what he s doing
all the time.
Off the pitch, he s a quiet character, but he can be very friendly as well. He likes
to improve his English through conversation as much as possible. All in all, he s a
good lad.
There s no point in avoiding the fact that we did not play at all well against
Panathinaikos in the Champions League on Wednesday night. We were lucky to leave
Greece with a point after Scholesy s late equaliser. The Greeks had the better of the
game and must be kicking themselves at not finishing us off when they had all those
chances.
Our passing was not very good, we kept giving the ball away, which is
something you really can t afford to do at this level. Panathinaikos jumped on every
loose ball there was to set up their attacks. A lot of things didn t work out for us
and we just couldn t get our normal game going. To be honest we simply weren t good
enough on the night.
Our form away from home is slightly worrying. There is no doubt that we have to
improve if we want to prosper in the Champions League. We have only won once away
from home this season, against Sturm Graz, and have lost against Anderlecht, PSV
Eindhoven and came within a couple of minutes of losing again against the Greeks. We
really have to get better away from home, and quickly.
Panathinaikos had a lot of one on ones against us, far too many for my
liking. They managed to create a lot of chances against us, as they had done at Old
Trafford as well. They were getting through our defence with too much ease.
Panathinaikos created more chances against us in the two games than any other team in
the Champions League this season. Over the two games, they were unlucky not to win
one of them."
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[42] Phil nev speaks
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Posted Friday, March 9, 2001 by bar-knee:
"The only quality to come out of Wednesday night s game was the fact that we
persevered to the very end. I m sure many teams in our position would, with two
minutes to go, play out the game but at Manchester United this is not acceptable.
The manager always demands that you keep on going until the end and
Scholsey s goal on Wednesday night wasn t the first time we ve showed this as a team.
Perseverance is a quality that you cannot coach in any team or player but is
something you are born with. My versatility on Wednesday night was again tested.
Playing on the left wing. I was pleased with my performance and I think the manager
was too.
Scholsey s goal-scoring record in the Premiership, Champions' League and in
international football is phenomenal, considering he s a central midfield player. His
timing and finishing in the box is world class. There s no other player like him in
Europe who scores so regularly from a midfield position.
Scholsey, along with Gary, is one of my closest friends in the team. We sit next to
each other on all coach and plane journeys and he s one of the most down to earth
lads you will ever meet.
The game against Sturm Graz next Tuesday will not be easy. A win will
probably mean we ll finish top of the group, which could lead us to play the
runners-up of another group".
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[41] Tremendous - it's the quote at the end
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Posted Friday, March 9, 2001 by bar-knee:
Which makes this story...
>From Teamtalk
'Neil Harris says that Millwall's midweek defeat at Bury has made the players even
more determined to win promotion this season.
A last-gasp goal beat the Lions at Gigg Lane, where the club have won just once in
their entire history. It was also the second season in a row Bury have beaten Millwall
with a late winner and Harris and his team-mates are determined not to have to return
to one of their least favourite grounds next season.
Instead, with Manchester City in danger of joining Millwall in Division One next
season, the players are hoping for a more attractive sit to the North West.
Harris said: "We do not want to go there again. It has made us even more determined as
next season we want to be going to Manchester City instead of Bury."
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[40] Branches told no
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Posted Friday, March 9, 2001 by bar-knee:
Tickets for Boro and Soton. Utd branches will not be getting any tickets from Utd due
to the low allocations for the away end.
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[39] Latest news from the ticket office
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Posted Friday, March 9, 2001 by bar-knee:
Manchester United v Charlton Athletic
Old Trafford, Saturday 7th April, kick off 3pm.
(PLEASE NOTE, THE DATE OF THIS GAME IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS OLD TRAFFORD MAY BE USED
AS A VENUE FOR A POSSIBLE FA CUP SEMI FINAL.)
All tickets have now been sold.
Manchester United v Coventry City
Old Trafford, Saturday 14 April 2001, kick off 12pm.
All tickets have now been sold.
Southampton v Manchester United
The Dell, Monday 16 April 2001, kick off 8pm
This game is subject to change should United progress to the quarter-finals of the
UEFA Champions League.
Manchester United v Manchester City
Old Trafford, Sat 21 April 2001, kick off 12:00 noon
Tickets now being sold - members can apply in the usual way or via the
online application procedure.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY: THE NEXT PREMIER LEAGUE HOME GAME TO BE SOLD IS DERBY COUNTY, TO
BE PLAYED ON SATURDAY 5TH MAY, KICK OFF 3PM. AN ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING SELLING
ARRANGEMENTS WILL BE MADE ON FRIDAY 23RD MARCH.
PLEASE NOTE, SPECIAL SELLING ARRANGEMENTS WILL APPLY FOR THIS GAME. ie: you will be
requested to submit your voucher sheet containing match vouchers from previously
selected games.
PLEASE NOTE, THE ONLINE BOOKING FACILITY WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR OUR HOME GAME
AGAINST DERBY COUNTY.
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[38] The world has gone mad
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Posted Friday, March 9, 2001 by bar-knee:
'Police are investigating a complaint that Anne Robinson incited racial hatred when
she made anti-Welsh remarks on TV. North Wales police say they're investigating a
complaint about comments she made on the BBC2 programme Room 101. Ms Robinson could
face questioning over the remarks.
A spokeswoman told Ananova: "We will submit a file to the Crown Prosecution Service in
due course." The CPS will then decide whether the star of The Weakest Link should be
charged.
A spokesman for the BBC said: "At the moment, we are unaware of such an investigation
but as and when we are approached, we are more than happy to supply a copy of the
programme."
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[37] Shearenvy envy
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Posted Friday, March 9, 2001 by bar-knee:
Shearer: "If there's a disappointing thing over the five years that I've been here,
then it's not bringing any silverware home. I keep saying it every year, that maybe
this is the year. It's a big time for Newcastle now because hopefully the transfer
system is going to be sorted out and hopefully we can spend big again to get us up
there with the top three, because that's where we belong."
Of which division?
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[36] OH NO! Wenger hints at staying
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Posted Friday, March 9, 2001 by bar-knee:
Not worried because of rivalry - just he does our heads in!
Arsene Wenger: "No matter what happens, I'm at Arsenal until 2002 and why not for
longer? There is no reason to change and no reason for me to leave...I said that if
the rules went to the extreme, meaning players could leave every three months, then I
wouldn't be in the job any more. But that hasn't been done."
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[35] Full Fergie comments
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Posted Friday, March 9, 2001 by bar-knee:
FA-Premier has the full transcript of Alex Ferguson's comments online at:
(link:http://www.fa-premier.com/features/f09030104.html)
http://www.fa-premier.com/features/f09030104.html
Other features (inc SAFE Report and FLA Report) at:
(link:http://www.fa-premier.com/poll/index2.html)
http://www.fa-premier.com/poll/index2.html
And please VOTE in the poll now. Safe standing - this is our time now.
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[34] More Reserve comment from our men on the sofa
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Posted Friday, March 9, 2001 by bar-knee:
"Am I right in saying Danny Pugh has only really played for the reserves since the
youth cup? He looks very very comfortable defending (left back) and going forward.
Didn't see the u19 game later (presume Muirhead played?) but everything I've seen of
him suggests he can make it. These 2 definitely look to have potential but it's
difficult to tell until they step up
By the way De Bilde played for the Owls last night and didn't stay to see the rest of
the game after he was subbed. Just the sort of attitude that has got Wednesday into
the mess they're in now."
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[33] Terry Cooke wants to stay at city - ?!
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Posted Friday, March 9, 2001 by bar-knee:
"The injury couldn't have happened at a worse time because I felt I was playing
really well. I got a few games under my belt at Sheffield
Wednesday and felt sharp again, but when I came back there were a few
postponements and I didn't play for a month. I played in central midfield against
Leeds Reserves and really enjoyed it and then out wide against Middlesbrough. I
thought I did well in both positions. Certainly the manager seemed pleased with my
efforts.
To be honest I don't care where I play as long as I can force my way back in to the
first team picture. Even sitting on the bench would be a step in the right direction.
I just want to be involved
ain with the first team. I would rather stay here and do anything I can to help the
lads. I want to be ready and in form just in case I am called upon.
The only reason I asked to go on the transfer list last season was
because I wanted to play first team football. I have been brought up
playing football and I just want to play as much as possible. I am
getting to the age now where I need to playing first team football. I
have not got that many games behind me. `Like I said, a loan deal would not interest
me now. I want to help the fight against relegation and if I am not needed, I will
get down to hard work and come back for next season as strong and as fit I can be."
For the First Division.
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[32] Red News comment
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Posted Friday, March 9, 2001 by bar-knee:
Not know such honesty - particularly from Fergie and Keano - about our poor away
European performances in a long time. It's like it is a call to arms, and rather than
knowingly walk with eyes open into failure this year as we did last year with our eyes
closed, it's as if our main men are giving the necessary gee-up warning about going
out as early as possible so that the team realise just what they have to do. This
could be another master stroke from Fergie - for after Wednesday this warning kick up
the arse was exactly what was needed.
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[31] More from Fergie
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Posted Friday, March 9, 2001 by bar-knee:
"We are still in a good position, but it doesn't reflect the level
we want to be at if we want to achieve success. We have only done it fleetingly in
Europe this year. We produced a good performance in Valencia, that was a quality
game, but there have been too many performances like Wednesday. There is no question
there is no hiding place when you perform like we did in Greece. The message to
Europe is that our best is yet to come, I certainly hope so! I am obviously going to
put it behind me but I won't let it rest at that."
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[30] Fergie thinks we'll finish second in Europe
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Posted Friday, March 9, 2001 by bar-knee:
"I think we'll finish second now, because you have got to expect
Valencia to beat Panathinaikos at home. I am not worried about finishing second, you
never know, it might suit us. If we finish second we will obviously face one of the
better teams
like Real, Bayern or Galatasaray. Bayern may not even make it, though. If Lyons beat
Spartak and Arsenal beat Bayern the Germans may still go out. These are certainly
interesting times in Europe, you only have to think back to Juventus, Barcelona and
Lazio going out - and who would have believed that?
The results have been up and down in Europe generally this season.
Look at Milan on Wednesday. I thought they had a real chance at
Galatasaray. But it was an absolute disaster for them to lose 2-0. We are just glad to
be in there and struggling on."
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[29] Suicide at Joe Royle property
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Posted Friday, March 9, 2001 by bar-knee:
'DEAD WOMAN IN JOE ROYLE'S HOUSE
Tenant Apparently Killed Herself With Circular Saw
THE BODY of a dead woman has been found in a cottage owned by Manchester City boss Joe
Royle. She is believed to have committed suicide in bizarre fashion with a circular
saw.
Royle originally bought the house for his son but ended up with Alison
Galletly as a tenant. She recently gave notice that she wanted leave the cottage and
her body was found when an estate agent was showing two new prospective tenants around
the property.
The blood-drenched body of Galletly was found in the living room of the cottage next
to a circular saw. She bled to death from horrific neck wounds. Police are treating
the death as suicide and City boss Royle is not under suspicion.'
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[28] Quote of the day
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Posted Friday, March 9, 2001 by bar-knee:
Shearer: "When I left Blackburn in 1996, I could have gone to some great cities like
Turin, Milan, Manchester, Barcelona and London. But believe me, there's no place like
home. I am hugely proud to be a freeman of this great city."
Turned us down and won fuck all, Shearer is his name.
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[27] We're still waiting for the punchline
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Posted Friday, March 9, 2001 by bar-knee:
Call that humour...
'Alan Shearer joked about the foot-and-mouth crisis with Minister of Agriculture Nick
Brown when both were made honorary Freemen of the City of Newcastle upon Tyne. The
title has traditionally allowed grazing rights on common land near the city centre.
Shearer said foot-and-mouth would stop him grazing his cattle. The 450 people
assembled at Newcastle's Civic Centre roared with laughter.'
Not with him, at him.
