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--------------------------------- [26] Stam to learn his fate --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, December 11, 2001 by bar-knee: this Friday with the length of ban. Fabio Capello wants to see stringent controls across Europe as well for doping: "We should start to make controls the same wherever there is sporting competition. Until a couple of seasons ago, there were ridiculous examinations and every player could take a substance without fear of failing the test. I don't want to name names but I still am wondering how some players could pass the exams without leaving tracks of doping." --------------------------------- [25] The SUN take on Becks' comments --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, December 11, 2001 by bar-knee: 'DAVID BECKHAM has told Manchester United he wants to stay at the club. But he will not commit himself to a new four-year deal unless the contract is absolutely right for him. And the England captain has now hinted he would be interested to see who will be the club's new manager when Alex Ferguson retires at the end of the season. That means United might have to wait until the summer before knowing if Beckham will definitely sign.' --------------------------------- [24] Tabloid tips Desailly --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, December 11, 2001 by bar-knee: The SUN reckons he WILL be signed by the end of the week. --------------------------------- [23] Schmeichel on getting a break during Treble season --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, December 11, 2001 by bar-knee: "There's always a reason for what happens. I went straight from winning the 1998 championship into the training camp for the World Cup. We made it to the quarter-finals of the World Cup at the end of June, and United had to qualify for the Champions League on July 22. You add it up - how much time did I have in between to have a holiday and come back and be fit? I was drained and I hadn't had a holiday with my family for nearly two years. But the manager was brilliant and arranged to give me 10 days off, six weeks later. And from the day he said that, I played out of my skin again. I went to the West Indies, and after that, I never felt tired. I was just enjoying it and we won the treble that year." --------------------------------- [22] Great Dane on comparisons with Barthez --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, December 11, 2001 by bar-knee: Schmeichel: "We all have bad times when things don't work for us. In my last year at United, the October was probably the worst month I've ever had in my career. I couldn't catch anything - and every time the other team hit the target, it went in. Firstly, I wasn't playing well, and secondly, when your confidence is low and you're not playing well, you haven't got the luck you normally have. I didn't have the luck and I was really poor for the whole month." --------------------------------- [21] Liverpool home ticket details --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, December 11, 2001 by bar-knee: Liverpool (Home) Tuesday 22 January, 20:00 Please note this fixture has been rearranged from Monday 1 April 2002. Members Postal applications are now being accepted from Members only. Applications should include a completed match ticket order form, relevant payment and sae. Online Applications Alternatively, members can make an online application. However, please note these applications will be given the same consideration as postal requests. Junior Ticket Scheme The junior ticket scheme will again be in operation for 11 to 16 year olds only. A set number of seats (strictly for junior members only) will be allocated for every home game in the East Lower section of the stadium. Junior members wishing to take up the offer must complete the appropriate section on the match ticket order form. Seat Prices (subject to availability) North and South Stands Upper and Lower £26 North Stand 2nd Tier £24 North East / West Quadrants Upper and Lower £22 East and West Stand Upper £22 East and West Stand 2nd Tier £22 Family Stand £22 North Stand 3rd Tier £20 East and West Lower £18 A half price facility is available to under 16's and over 65's. Please note, we anticipate being heavily oversubscribed and a postal ballot will be held to determine the successful applicants. Furthermore, Members should be mindful that the Family Stand has a strict no smoking policy, and that access to the North Stand 2nd / 3rd tier and East / West Stand 2nd tier seating involves a substantial amount of climbing. Persons having difficulty with climbing or suffering from vertigo are advised accordingly. Next Announcement The next Premiership home game to be sold will be Sunderland, which is to be played on Saturday 2 February, kick off 15:00 GMT. An announcement regarding selling arrangements will be made on Friday 21 December.' --------------------------------- [20] Mark Lawrenson in the Mirror --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, December 11, 2001 by bar-knee: Extracts from 'IF Gary Pallister and Steve Bruce were in their prime at Old Trafford, do you think they would be getting a rest from Sir Alex Ferguson under the squad rotation system? Not a chance, unless it was a cold Wednesday night against Scunthorpe in the Worthington Cup and Fergie allowed them to put their feet up. Other than that they would play in every match - and central defence is the last area Fergie has found he cannot tinker with this season...How can Fabien Barthez hope to see any kind of understanding in front of him?... Fergie has to accept he has got it wrong and go back to what United do best. They have to play 4-4-2, a system they can operate with their eyes closed and he has to pick his best 11 players, including Ruud van Nistelrooy, week-in, week-out. Unless he wants to throw away the league and I don't think he has quite done that yet, he has to do it now. There has to be a period of consolidation, back to basics and if he acts quickly enough, things could still be salvaged, because this season teams at the top will continue to take points off each other. Getting out the Bruce and Pallister videos for Laurent Blanc and Co might not go amiss either. Get them concentrating on what they should be doing and allow Roy Keane to stop trying to solve every problem. Everytime Fergie tinkers with things, Keane is running round like the little boy trying to stick his finger in the dyke to stop the water. Every time he plugs one hole, another appears and he cannot do his own job effectively enough. That is not good for Manchester United.' --------------------------------- [19] When 2+2 = 5 --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, December 11, 2001 by bar-knee: The Mirror reckons that yesterday's quotes by Becks - carried here - hint he will not sign the deal offered by United. And there everyone else thought the opposite... Mirror 'DAVID Beckham has offered his clearest hint he will refuse to sign a contract with Manchester United until he knows the identity of Alex Ferguson's successor. And that leaves open the prospect of the England captain getting so close to the end of his deal, that he will be sold, or simply able to leave on a free transfer. Beckham's future has been the subject of intense speculation recently, and that has hardly been dulled by his demotion to the bench for United's last two matches. But the player holds all the cards because United need him in their current position, while he can simply wait until he becomes a free agent. And yesterday, he did little to allay the growing fear among Old Trafford fans that he seems destined to leave. After picking up the Sports Personality of the Year award, an emotional Beckham was in effusive mood when talking about his relationship with his club's fans. He said: "I want to carry on playing for Manchester United. "They are the team I support, they are the team my family support and it is the place where I am most loved by the fans and I love them.'' But crucially, he again raised the question of the identity of the club's new manager, reinforcing the idea he will not sign a new contract until he knows who the new boss will be...at the earliest. Beckham, his words heavy with suggestion, said: "It's going to be a very interesting year, an interesting season. "Obviously it's the manager's last year, but it will be very interesting to see who is going to take over as the new manager." --------------------------------- [18] Sahres tumble --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, December 11, 2001 by bar-knee: Dropped 6 pence again yesterday as the suited bankers started suffering palpatations - at one stage we had £30m wiped off the club's share price. Loyal these bankers aren't they... --------------------------------- [17] Fergie to buy --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, December 11, 2001 by bar-knee: The Mirror suggests Fergie is to panic buy - detailing three players that we're interested in. Specific then... 'The Old Trafford boss has already seen an audacious move to land Chelsea defender Marcel Desailly rejected but United have also been made aware that Desailly's young central defensive partner William Gallas has a £7million buy-out clause in his Stamford Bridge contract. Ferguson has been chasing young Argentine Fabricio Coloccini, but would have to pay around £10million for him, with Alaves exercising their option to buy him from AC Milan and then selling him for a quick profit. Mirror Sport has learned that United approached a third party - understood to be Desailly's agent Pape Diouf - in a desperate attempt to sort out their defensive crisis with a £3million move. But United were swiftly rebuffed by Stamford Bridge.' --------------------------------- [16] Becks story of the day --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, December 11, 2001 by bar-knee: >From PA 'Soccer star David Beckham has been voted Britain's best-dressed man. He beat stars such as Robbie Williams and Jude Law in the poll by readers of Heat magazine. Wife Victoria failed to make the top five in the women's poll, despite topping it last year.' Now that's what we call interesting... --------------------------------- [15] IMUSA quote on Villa --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, December 11, 2001 by bar-knee: Re Villa allocation: IMUSA Press Officer, Jules Spencer said: 'This is the perfect opportunity for the club to demonstrate their oft quoted mantra, that they act in the interest of their supporters. They neglected to do for the recent Worthington Cup game at Arsenal, here is a chance to give United supporters the opportunity to take up their rightful allocation.' --------------------------------- [14] IMUSA communication sent out regarding Villa ticket allocation --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, December 11, 2001 by bar-knee: 'Dear Mr Merrett, Today the club announced ticket details for the upcoming FA Cup game versus Aston Villa at Villa Park on Jan 7th next year. We are somewhat surprised that for a ground whose redevelopment has increased the capacity to circa 49,000, supporters of Manchester United are only to receive 5,700 tickets. Football Association rules regarding the supply and distribution of tickets to visiting supporterís dictates as the following: ìDISTRIBUTION OF TICKETS (FA Cup) (a)ÝAll Rounds Preceding the Semi-Finals In all matches preceding the Semi-Finals, the Visiting Club shall have the right to claim up to 15% of all accommodation for which tickets are issued providing these tickets are in a fully segregated area.î An allocation of 5,700 equates to less than 12% of the capacity at Villa Park. This falls well short of the allocation which supporters of Manchester United are entitled to under FA rules. No doubt AVFC PLC will have made an attempt to justify this reduced allocation, however as the areas usually reserved for visiting supporters in cup games are in the North Stand Lower (circa 3000 seats) with the remaining in the corner of the Doug Ellis stand lower, there is no justifiable rational in failing to provide Manchester United supporters with the segregated allocation that we have the right to under these said rules. Aston Villa having failed on all but one occasion this season to sell out at Villa Park (Manchester Unitedís visit in August) are using the popular draw of Manchester United to benefit increased home support. An allocation of 15% will be circa 7,350, some 1650 more than that which is being offered. Aston Villa are in breach of the rules set down by the Football Association and we expect Manchester United Football Club to rectify this flagrant breach of rules by claiming the full 15% entitlement. Considering Xmas post, the inevitable sale of tickets by Aston Villa to 'home' supporters and the 3 day rule under section a,i; (The request for tickets shall be made within three days of the draw), we urge that this is communicated to Aston Villa with immediate urgency and that Manchester United revise their website / ticket hotline to reflect the increase in the advertised allocation. As a postscript, this is the perfect opportunity for you to demonstrate your oft-quoted mantra that you act in the interest of your supporters. We were short changed for the recent Worthington Cup game at Arsenal; here is a chance to give Manchester United supporters the opportunity to take up their rightful allocation. Yours Sincerely. Michael Meade (IMUSA Committee) CC, by Fax: Adam Crozier - Chief Executive, The Football Association Karl Evans - Membership and Ticketing Manager, Manchester United Football Club --------------------------------- [13] Ruud backs being rested --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, December 11, 2001 by bar-knee: "I think you can't play in every game of the season because you play so many games. I felt it especially, being out for a year last year, and now all the games are coming every Wednesday and Saturday. I felt a little bit tired. I discussed that with the gaffer, and he said I could have the day off." --------------------------------- [12] The player himself --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, December 11, 2001 by bar-knee: Desailly: "The rumours haven't ceased announcing that I am going to Manchester United. I do not know where these rumours came from but I am sure that they come from a traditional case of gossip. "It just leaves me quiet, this false information and I refuse to speak with anyone about it, and it is no use trying to talk to me about it. My only concern is to return quickly and quietly to winning ways with Chelsea. I am nearly restored to 100% fitness and God-willing, I will be back with my team-mates and involved at Chelsea next week. I will not play, unfortunately, against Liverpool, but I hope that my tests will show that I am fit again." --------------------------------- [11] More Chelsea denial --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, December 11, 2001 by bar-knee: Chelsea managing director Colin Hutchinson: "There is no buy-out clause in his contract. We have been extremely happy with William Gallas since he came here, and he is very happy at the club. As for Marcel, we have no intention of selling him either. He is our club captain and has made it clear he does not wish to leave. Manchester United have not been in contact with us about either player." --------------------------------- [10] Compare and contrast --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, December 11, 2001 by bar-knee: The Daily Star reports under the headline "DisUnited We Stand" that 'fans have turned on Fergie' after an MEN poll showed 50% blamed Fergie for the current difficulties. Oh dear, have the MEN learnt nothing? Wasn't it that very load of rubbish (a self-selecting poll of city and ABUs) that got the MEN in The Govanor's bad books in the first place all those years ago. What a contrast to the way it really is, as reported in the Mail (see below) and witnessed in Stretty Tier 2? Daily Mail extracts: Among the rank and file United fans, backing and respect for Ferguson remains absolute. He has after all won seven Premiership titles, the FA Cup four times, the League Cup and a Champions League trophy. Even Ferguson's fiercest critics would concede that for him to end his management career without further triumph would be a shame. There is, of course, no suggestion that Ferguson's reign will end in such fashion. The failures we discuss here are - it should be stressed - relative only to United's glories of the last decade. Barney of Fanzine Red News said: 'In Spain they'd have been waving the white hankies after Saturday, but not here. Fergie still has everything we need. He has total support. After what he has done, how can he not have? This is a bad run, that's all. It happens to every club.' --------------------------------- [9] THE KILLING OF SISTER GEORGINA? --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, December 11, 2001 by redend: Alex Plypin discharges: It might seem a bit pernickety, but I have a number of little foibles when it comes to pre-match preparations. I only wear Red, Black, or White, including underwear - I have a preference for the Lucky Seat - and make a point, on nearly all occasions, to walk The Winning Ways precisely, before ascending the 98 steps via the 3rd set from the entrance. A harmless obsession or two, one might think, which all goes to assist with the overall team perfomance. Or, that is the general idea! So, on Saturday, I was somewhat perplexed to find that Georgina - a Bonny Brighton Lass - bedecked in the colours of our opposition for the day. There was a time when such effrontery would have been met with rough justice, as the result of mistaken identity or not. Not only that, but one has to imagine the upbringing that poor child must have suffered, if it had been deemed acceptable to wear loser blue - even on non-match days. This tortured soul was given the opportunity to mend her wicked ways, and it is to be hoped that she will see the light before our next fixture. Sanctions will have to be imposed for non-compliance! As one who forcefully advocated a `Return to The 70s' day at the latter part of last season - with a pitifully poor response - I am dumbstruck that it appears to be the players, rather than the fans, who have taken up the challenge. 26th November was the 35th anniversary of my 1st game (Sunderland 5-0 David Herd got a hattrick, and Nobby was another scorer). At that time, it was a question of not whether we would win, but by how many. I, for one, have never taken for granted our recent success, and often feared that it would be snatched away from us when we least expected. Opinions were expressed in recent months by others, are that what the RSHs need is a challenge - and some adversity in order to wake up some of the complacent inhabitants of The Library of Dreams. Better still, if the Jeremys and Jemimas all pissed off back whence they came, and left their seats for local youngsters. Sad hacks who have been itching to vent their bile for months - years - are having a field day. All the ABUs who have skulked in the shadows - especially plastic scousers - are making themselves known again. So, all those of The Faith are having to face it being severely tested - and some, sadly, are withering like the shoots without proper roots in the midday sun. The rest of us appear to have found a new purpose, and whilst the offerings on the pitch take us back to the days of Tommy Baldwin and Jim McCalliog, the atmosphere appears also to be returning to that of the halcyon days. They don't like us - WE DON'T CARE!! --------------------------------- [8] Pre-season in Spain? --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, December 11, 2001 by bar-knee: We've told you before about the possibility of a four team tournament in Spain this pre-season this excellent update from our Basque Dave 'MARCA suggested last weekend that United would be involved in next August´s Santiago Bernabeu mini-tournament. It is held in Madrid and will involve four teams United, Madrid, AC Milan and Bayern Munich - the Mighty Ms. It normally takes place in around mid/late-August so I can t really see how it would fit in with the start of the season. The talk about us being interested in the 19 year old Alaves/Milan defender Fabrizio C (cant spell his surname) refuses to go away. He is a lanky colt with a great mop of frizzy blond hair - rather worryingly he looks a bit like Tommy Caton. He seems to be getting plenty of goals for a central defender, and all the pundits over here rate him as the find of the season. The second member of our new Fab-Five defence? Milan have got first option on him though, and Madrid are apparently interested as well, so it could be tricky. The other qualty centre back available is Aitor Karanka, out of contract at Real Madrid in the summer and refusing to take a wage cut he has been ostracised. He's probably after a Bosman, so a reasonable offer would probably have Madrid interested. Finally well done to all the lads in Tier2 on Saturday - I could hear you loud and clear. The daft bastards who do the Spanish commentary didn't have a clue what was going on though. The TV showed people leaving, and they didn't want to depart from their "Man Yoo [yep it's spread here too] In Crisis" storyline that they had prepared earlier. Since Spanish fans are notoriously fickle, it just didn't occur to them that you could actually support your team when they are struggling, and from their Madrid studio they assumed it was the West Ham fans singing.' --------------------------------- [7] Eastlands = Wastelands --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, December 11, 2001 by bar-knee: >From RN reader, Neil 'You are probably aware of this already, but if you enter Eastlands on microsoft word and spell check it the alternative you are provided with is Wastelands. How on earth did Bill Gates know City were going to be playing there?' --------------------------------- [6] Sam the Man gives it to the sheep, again --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, December 11, 2001 by bar-knee: Sam Hammam: "This a great tie as it is a chance for Leeds to play against a club that is materialistically bigger than them. If we were in the same division as them and doing as well, we would get 50% bigger gates than them and double their turnover. We can be bigger than them, club for club. We want to show everyone in the world what a big club we can be. "This will send a message to people who talk about a Phoenix League, so they can see how their sides compare to ours. It is almost certainly on Sunday at 4pm, as it's the number one game of the round. They (Sky TV) gave us the prime spot because it is the prime tie of the round. We thought we had compelling reasons to play at the Millennium Stadium. We would have been able to attract three times the number of our own supporters, and been able to offer Leeds three times what we can offer them at Ninian Park. It is a very major advantage for us to play at Ninian, as the intimidation factor will be unbearable to any team." --------------------------------- [5] Arse don't get the Arse --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, December 11, 2001 by bar-knee: PA story 'Arsenal's application for planning permission to build their new stadium at Ashburton Grove has been approved before a public meeting of Islington Council. The Gunners were sweating on getting the nod from Islington councillors, who voted 34-8 in favour of the club's plans for a state-of-the-art, 60,000-seater stadium. Arsenal are unable to extend Highbury, so they wanted to sell the site for luxury housing and move to the new location in north London instead.' --------------------------------- [4] Great Dane becomes a Great Dane --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, December 11, 2001 by bar-knee: >From Ananova 'Peter Schmeichel has been awarded an honorary MBE for services to football. The Aston Villa number one received the award from Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Tessa Jowell. Schmeichel, who was given the honorary recognition as non-commonwealth citizens cannot be presented the normal award, was almost overcome with emotion at the ceremony at the DCMS headquarters in central London. "I'm very, very proud. When I first got to know about this, I thought someone was playing a joke on me," he said. "But I went everywhere on the Internet to look into what this means. It's very, very special and hard to grasp. I'm from a foreign country and came here to play for my dream team - and what I've won before has been as part of a team, sharing the honours between us. This award is from the highest place in the country as recognition of my personal contribution through football. I never thought about my contribution so this is just unbelievable." Schmeichel's father Tolek, a well-known pianist in his own country, revealed he always wanted his son to be a musician rather than a footballer. "I'm a musician and my wish was that Peter would also be a musician," he said. "But he played football. Peter was very nervous before the ceremony, but it is a great day - especially for him but also for the whole family. I'm very proud. I've read in books about this British tradition and I'm sure it's a great honour for Peter. This has been a great day." --------------------------------- [3] Get Red News with GREAT UNITED SONGS on Wednesday --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, December 11, 2001 by bar-knee: Issue 82 is a a bumper biggest ever £2 Xmas special. WOW! You can buy a copy on Wednesday. Inside this massive, massive edition contains the latest third volume of our GREAT UNITED SONGS collection, with brand new songs and verses - and all the Utd classics from 100 years of Utd songsters. Twice in the past we have quickly sold out of previous editions so we advise you to get hold of a copy of this completely new update as we expect the same to happen - we expect to sell out by the Newcastle game so bag one quickly, this will be the last reprint for at least a year. Spread the word too! Also inside Red News issue 82 AGM overview Lille & Bayern reports Wes Brown interview Utd fan and Olympic sprinter Darren Campbell interview Utd fans express their views on recent on field events Gossip - exclusive and revealing Memories of Utd Pitch Invasions Tony Smith GREAT UNITED SONGS VOLUME 3 All this and much more for just £2. We will definitely have sellers at the top of Sir Matt Busby Way (by Legends cafe), half way down Sir Matt Busby Way, the left hand side of Salford Quay bridge as you're approaching the ground, the bottom of the Red Cafe bridge by the main road - and elsewhere. Best bet is to bag yourself a copy BEFORE the game as we want to head to the pub quickly afterwards! So grab yourself a classic, help the cause and get 150 classic Utd songs. Red News 82 on sale on Wednesday. --------------------------------- [2] Villa Cup ticket details - short changed - IMUSA on the case --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, December 11, 2001 by bar-knee: Apparently United were fighting our corner all Monday, after being offered not very many and then finally ending up with 5,700 tickets for the Utd end - below the 15% we deserve by official rules but the usual get out of 'segregation claims'. Villa are also understood to be hiding behind an innocuous ruling that the 15% is for saleable tickets not capacity and should exclude executive seating - not too sure about this - and therefore the 43000 is reduced - not sure by how much though. Recent Villa crowds - Sheff Wed (cup) - 26526 Leicester - 30711 Boro - 35424 Bolton - 33599 Charlton - 27701 Fulham - 28579 Reading (cup) - 23431 Blackburn - 28623 Varteks (UEFA) - 27132 UTD - 42632 - quelle surprise ! Will be interesting to see how many tickets were offered to Reading and t'owls. IMUSA are fighting our corner as we speak. 'Aston Villa (Away) FA Cup Third Round Sunday 6 January, 7pm We will receive an allocation of approximately 5,700 tickets priced at £21 adults £10 under 16s/over 65s and £20 adults £10 under 16s/over 65s. Postal applications only are now being accepted from Season Ticket Holders only, enclosing voucher 57 (duly completed), relevant payment, sae and the following 4 match vouchers properly affixed to this season's official voucher sheet (2001/2002): 31 (Lille OSC) 32 (Deportivo la Coruna) 33 (Olympiakos) 34 (Boavista). Private Box/Exec Suite and Club Class Members can also apply in the usual manner quoting their facilities held. All applications need to be received in the Ticket Office no later than 17:00 on Tuesday 18 December. Please note, in the event of being oversubscribed a postal ballot will be held to determine successful applicants.' --------------------------------- [1] Chelsea deny Desailly rumours --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, December 11, 2001 by bar-knee: Chelsea Managing Director Colin Hutchison: "He is a Chelsea player, he's under contract and we've had no approaches." The rumours come after talk that the player had dinner with Fergie on Sunday at the Sports Personality do. On Desailly's French version of his official site he denies any contacts with us, is fed up with this kind of rumour, and should be back in training next week...etc... --------------------------------- [57] FA decide for smaller blood bath --------------------------------- Posted Monday, December 10, 2001 by bar-knee: The FA will not allow the Cardiff-Leeds Gladiator wrestling match to be moved from Ninian Park. --------------------------------- [56] Transfer gossip --------------------------------- Posted Monday, December 10, 2001 by bar-knee: Desailly has been linked with Utd, with his agent and the player giving friendly hints about the links. Apparently all is not well down at Chelsea but a source of ours at Carrington denied any Utd interest. "Fergie has long since admired the player but not only is he Champions League tied but not fully fit at present and not in our sights". Chelsea said they had not heard of any interest. --------------------------------- [55] Get Red News with GREAT UNITED SONGS this Wednesday --------------------------------- Posted Monday, December 10, 2001 by bar-knee: Issue 82 is a a bumper biggest ever £2 Xmas special. WOW! You can buy a copy on Wednesday. Inside this massive, massive edition contains the latest third volume of our GREAT UNITED SONGS collection, with brand new songs and verses - and all the Utd classics from 100 years of Utd songsters. Twice in the past we have quickly sold out of previous editions so we advise you to get hold of a copy of this completely new update as we expect the same to happen - we expect to sell out by the Newcastle game so bag one quickly, this will be the last reprint for at least a year. Spread the word too! Also inside Red News issue 82 AGM overview Lille & Bayern reports Wes Brown interview Utd fan and Olympic sprinter Darren Campbell interview Utd fans express their views on recent on field events Gossip - exclusive and revealing Memories of Utd Pitch Invasions Tony Smith GREAT UNITED SONGS VOLUME 3 All this and much more for just £2. We will definitely have sellers at the top of Sir Matt Busby Way (by Legends cafe), half way down Sir Matt Busby Way, the left hand side of Salford Quay bridge as you're approaching the ground, the bottom of the Red Cafe bridge by the main road - and elsewhere. Best bet is to bag yourself a copy BEFORE the game as we want to head to the pub quickly afterwards! So grab yourself a classic, help the cause and get 150 classic Utd songs. Red News 82 on sale on Wednesday. --------------------------------- [54] Strange kick-off for Villa confirmed --------------------------------- Posted Monday, December 10, 2001 by bar-knee: Aston Villa's FA Cup third-round clash with Manchester United at Villa Park is to be shown live on BBC television. The tie will be played on Sunday January 6, with a 7pm kick-off. NB. Editor of RN's birthday. Oh dear. --------------------------------- [53] Best on his liver transplant --------------------------------- Posted Monday, December 10, 2001 by bar-knee: "There are going to be a few raised eyebrows when I get the transplant - people saying there are more deserving cases. But he (my consultant) trusts me and he doesn't give away livers willy-nilly. I wouldn't dream of letting him down." --------------------------------- [52] Bizarre time? --------------------------------- Posted Monday, December 10, 2001 by bar-knee: Early rumours are that the Cup game at Villa will be a 7pm kick-off on the Sunday...
