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[38] Polish legend slates Barthez
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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2002 by bar-knee:
Polish FA vice-president Zbigniew Boniek:
"France are the best team in the world. But Barthez, who I like very much, is not the
best goalkeeper. He can vary between playing like the best in the world one day, then
playing like someone in the park on a Sunday. He is perfectly prepared physically, but
he is unstable."
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[37] Culkin extends Livingstone loan
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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2002 by bar-knee:
"I came back down to sort out my future. I spoke to Sir Alex and he allowed me the
opportunity to sign on for Livingston for another month. I didn't hesitate - I jumped
at the chance because I have loved every minute of my time with Livingston. It has
been absolutely brilliant and the lads anf the management team have been first class.
The club is buzzing both on and off the field and it has a tremendous career move for
me to play in Scotland. Things could not have worked out any better as far as I'm
concerned."
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[36] Gary Nev on Fergie
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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2002 by bar-knee:
"We've had a lot of success over the last nine or ten years, and a lot of that has
been down to the boss. You don't know whether things would have been the same. We
would have hoped the success would have continued, but you could never have been sure.
Now we're carrying on with the same manager and we've been in the top two for the last
nine years, winning trophies, and I don't think he's going to let that slip. I
wouldn't be playing football for Manchester United if it wasn't for him. It's as
simple as that because he gave me my chance and I'm not so sure there would have been
other managers who would have done that. He paved the way for a lot of us to come
through."
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[35] Keane on his knee
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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2002 by bar-knee:
"My knee has improved, but I've had to work on it, doing stretching exercises and
weight training to help the muscles around it. Once you've had major surgery on any
part of your body, it will probably never be the same. That's fact, no matter how well
you recover. Doing the stretching and the weights is something I will have to maintain
for the rest of my career, but that's a small price to pay if it prevents anything
further from happening. I just have to make sure I keep up the advice I've been given
by the specialist. If I do that then I'll be okay, and if nothing further does happen
then I will be delighted. But I'm well aware things can change."
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[34] Silliest story yet
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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2002 by bar-knee:
>From the Mirror
'FANS are pestering Brooklyn Beckham for his autograph - even though he is only two
years old.
At his dad David's last home game for Manchester United, Brooklyn's mum Victoria was
surrounded by fans armed with autograph books.
But when she realised it was her young son they were after she burst out giggling,
telling the star-struck fans: "Don't be so ridiculous, he's only two."
One onlooker at Old Trafford last weekend for Sunderland's visit said: "It was very
funny watching Victoria's reaction. She thought it was a wind-up at first, but then
realised it was for real.
"She obviously couldn't believe anyone could be so stupid as to ask a toddler for his
autograph. But she took it very well."
Brooklyn celebrates his third birthday next month and has seen his mum and dad sign
their name hundreds of times.
But although he is said to love drawing, he is far too young to have mastered writing
his own name.
But if may not be too many years before Brooklyn is signing his autograph.
His proud grandfather Ted - David's dad - says he is kicking a ball about already.
"He is much better than David was at that age," he said of his grandson.'
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[33] Gary Nev happy
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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2002 by bar-knee:
"Just before Terry Venables gave me my first England cap in 1995, he told me that
playing for England was hard work. He said you didn't get the credit you deserve but
the pressure was greater than playing at club level. When I won the first cap, I never
dreamed of getting 50. But if I make the squad for the World Cup, it will be my fourth
leading tournament. It would be nice to be in a position some day to win one. That
would be worth any number of caps."
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[32] More Becks on Gary Nev
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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2002 by bar-knee:
"Both Gary and Phillip have had a lot of stick and they have not deserved it. Gary is
coming up to his 50th cap and he is worth everything he has achieved so far - and will
do in the future. It's not been noted really, but he's been playing exceptionally well
this season at centre-half. This will be a special game for him and he deserves it. He
is more of a talker on the pitch than me, more of an organiser, that's why I always
see him as a captain at United. I thought he would be the England captain, although
I've been lucky enough to be given the chance."
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[31] Transfer gossip
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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2002 by bar-knee:
Mirror reckons us and Liverpool will fight it out for Milan's Cosmin Contra.
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[30] Fans targeted
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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2002 by bar-knee:
>From Ananova
' A total of 12 suspected football hooligans have been arrested on their way to
England's friendly with Holland in Amsterdam.
Officers have been carrying out the operation at the Kent ports and Channel Tunnel.
Three men have so far received football banning orders for two years, a police
spokesman says.
A 39-year-old from Herne Bay in Kent; a 27-year-old from Coventry; and a 34-year-old
from Stoke on Trent all received the bans when they appeared before magistrates in
Folkestone.
Another nine will appear before magistrates in the town.
A spokesman for Kent Police said: "This has been an ongoing operation since Monday. So
far we have not found any weapons or drugs."
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[29] Ruud song for Nantes
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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2002 by bar-knee:
This will definitely catch on this season!
To the tune of the `happy wanderer`
"We love to see Van Nistelooy score in every game
and when he does
you're sure to hear the stretford
sing his name
"Nistelrooy, Nistelrooy, Nistelrooy
Nistel, roy hoy hoy hoy hoy hoy
Nistelrooy, Nistelrooy,
Our Ruud Van Nistelrooy"
Cheers
Sam the postman (Middleton and district branch)
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[28] Our Qtr Final Youth Cup tie
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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2002 by bar-knee:
will be played on Friday 1 March - 7pm - again at Old Trafford. We play Barnsley.
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[27] He wanted to join Bolton!
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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2002 by bar-knee:
Youri Djorkaeff :
"Sam Allardyce came to tell me all about the club and their goals. West Ham and Aston
Villa were also in contact, but I had to make a quick decision because time is moving
on. I would rather go to a club fighting relegation than a mid-table team. Every point
will count and I will have a lot of responsibilities, which is what I need right now."
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[26] What about Ruud?
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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2002 by bar-knee:
Sven
"Thierry Henry is incredible. To my mind he is the best striker in the world at the
moment. France are very lucky to have him. I have already seen him play about a dozen
times and he has been remarkable in every match. I think the French are the great
favourites of the World Cup. I am lucky enough to see their players on English grounds
every week and all the quality they have combines to produce a great team. I'm not
just talking about a squad of 23. There are so many other great players available to
Roger Lemerre."
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[25] West Am away ticket details
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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2002 by bar-knee:
nice and cheap...
West Ham United (away)
Saturday 16 March, 15:00 GMT
We have received an allocation of approximately 2,400 tickets, priced £32.00 adults
and £18.00 under 16s /over 65s.
Postal applications only are now being accepted from Season Ticket Holders enclosing
voucher 35 (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
Wednesday 20 February. Please note, in the event of being oversubscribed a postal
ballot will be held to determine successful applicants.
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[24] Songs for the day
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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2002 by bar-knee:
We're on the march with Fergies Army
we're all going to Glasgow
and we're going to win the cup
YES the European cup
cos United are the greatest football team
Or
We're on the march to Bonnie Scotland
we'll teach the jocks how to sing
and we're going to win the cup
YES the European cup
cos United are the greatest footbal team
Cheers
Coggie the Red
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[23] Ruud on no World cup in his life
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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2002 by bar-knee:
"It is going to be very hard for me this summer. The whole world will be watching the
best players in the greatest tournament of the lot. Right now, I don't feel as if I
will be able even to switch on the TV. I will try not to, but I probably will. It's
our fault we are not there. Yes, we all feel terribly disappointed, though there is no
jealousy of England. It is just so strange how fate works. How we should beat England
2-0 at White Hart Lane and then, in the next game, lose 1-0 to the Republic of Ireland
while England were killing Germany 5-1. England came back from a bad position in the
group to qualify and that says a lot about how they were able to handle the
disappointment of losing to us. It is important for us to learn that now."
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[22] Ruud on his injury
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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2002 by bar-knee:
"I have no thought of that injury any longer. Incredibly, I think of myself — Van
Nistelrooy the player — as I did BEFORE it happened. And that is a tremendous sign for
my future. I never want to think about it again. Yes, it was that bad."
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[21] Ruud on Fergie and our title charge
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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2002 by bar-knee:
"I have said before that I'm delighted he's not retiring. He was the man who took me
to the club and I wanted more than just one season with him. Yet even one season would
have been good enough for me. I don't know exactly what changed everything around for
us in the championship. I don't think anyone does. All I do know is that we beat Derby
5-0, we then won 1-0 at Middlesbrough and I got back to the dressing room telling
myself 'Let's keep this going'. But not even I thought we would win 11 out of 12.
And, yes, there are still another 11 to go as we hit the most important stage of the
season. I joined United for exactly this sort of situation. And when I look around me,
I see other players made for this sort of situation as well. We have experience of
life at the top like no one else."
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[20] Ruud totally happy
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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2002 by bar-knee:
"I never imagined it would happen as it has. Having been out for a year with an injury
that could have ended my career, I could not have dreamed it would be like this. Even
the bad times are good. Even Alex Ferguson shouting at me is good! Yes, he shouts at
me like everyone else. But that makes me happy as well. And why not? I am having the
greatest moments of my career in the best team I could play for. The way our midfield
deliver the ball, the tremendous style with which we attack, you couldn't ask for
more. In the first training session I ever had at United, I realised these players
knew each other like no other team. They didn't even have to look to know what the
other players were doing.
Now that the boss has decided to stay on, this will all continue. It is brilliant
news."
Ruud - down to earth and a Red, don't you just love the bloke
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[19] Ruud thinks he will keep scoring
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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2002 by bar-knee:
"There is no reason why I cannot continue to score at the same rate right through to
the end of the season. The players around me are so good they make putting the ball in
the net quite simple. David Beckham's crosses, the dribbling of Ryan Giggs, the
support play of Paul Scholes and Roy Keane ... how can you fail?"
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[18] We still have copies left
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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2002 by bar-knee:
of our Great United Songs special - over 200 Utd fans songs from over the years. Click
on the shop link on this site to find order details. Just £2.50 including postage and
packing in the UK!
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[17] Ruud issues Becks deal plea
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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2002 by bar-knee:
"I hope he signs and I hope he signs soon. David is a fantastic player and a massive
influence on United. I have scored a lot of goals this season for United and he has
been responsible for a large number of them. He is a hero not only to England fans but
to United fans. They want him to stay, I want him to stay and I believe he wants to
stay. I hope and think he will sign a long deal."
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[16] Veron on his fitness
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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2002 by bar-knee:
"I'm happy with my level of play. I need a couple more games to get to full fitness
and, like any individual, I need to be 100 per cent going into the World Cup."
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[15] Keane wants easy title ride
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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2002 by bar-knee:
"The title race is too interesting for my liking. I preferred it last year when we
were something like 15 points clear, but we've lost too many games and it could go
right to the last match. If it has to be done that way, so be it. I'd rather be a few
points clear, but that's not the case. If we have to win it on goal difference we
will. It's still the same. A championship is a championship. It's great for neutrals
with Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Newcastle and us playing really well, but I'm not
too keen."
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[14] Keane heaps praise on John O'Shea
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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2002 by bar-knee:
On his chances for the Republic of Ireland
"John is not just one for the future, he is one for the present. He has played a few
first-team games for us and has not looked out of place. He has been involved in the
first-team squad for most of the season. He was unfortunate to pick up an injury three
or four weeks ago, but he's been back training for a while. I thought he might have
been in the squad, because this is an opportunity to look at new players. But there
are still three more friendlies coming up and I think John has a great chance of going
to the World Cup. Hopefully, he will get an opportunity to show what he can do. As
I've said already, I think he is one for the present. He is as good as any of the
centre-halves we have in the squad."
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[13] Silvestre on France
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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2002 by bar-knee:
"Today, the invincible French players are in the prime of life. I am lucky to come at
the best moment. The defenders become ripe later. Laurent Blanc and Marcel Desailly
waited until they were 28 or 29 for the signal. I try to be inspired by Blanc's
serenity. He makes all the difference in his reading of the play. From this point of
view, he has no equal in the world. He is more demanding with me than the others. He
speaks English badly but, when he expresses himself just in French, I know that it is
for me."
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[12] Silvestre on early part of the season
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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2002 by bar-knee:
"I improved on my level of consistency. Today, I am able to play every three days, and
am playing in the Champions League for four seasons in a row. It would have been
suicidal to leave but, when you get a slap, it is frustrating. I could not go on that
way."
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[11] Quote of the day
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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2002 by bar-knee:
Djibril Cissé quote : "Only two teams really excite me. Manchester United and
Liverpool. With a small preferance for the Reds."
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[10] city on course to break record
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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2002 by bar-knee:
Letter sent to RN
Super Scoop by M34 REDS.
If Manchester City are able to continue with there run at the top of the First
Division, and be crowned the winners of their particular league, they will be (In the
words of Roy Castle) Record Breakers. They will become the first team in English
History to win the Second League in England on seven seperate seasons. The jealousy
within me cannot be contained much longer.
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[9] Veron on Fergie staying
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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2002 by bar-knee:
"Ferguson is a great manager, as everyone knows, and it was he who brought me to
Manchester United. It's great for me and for everyone connected with United that he's
staying."
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[8] Veron says he will stay - part 907985798
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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2002 by bar-knee:
"I never close the door to anybody but I have no plans to leave United. I had a few
problems in Italy, especially regarding my passport, but everything was solved in the
end. However, I have signed a contract with Manchester United and I feel fine there. I
have never thought of going back to Lazio. I've enjoyed myself at Manchester United.
It's a different experience - different football, a different country and a different
culture. One always aims for to play for a team of that size. English football is more
relaxing than Italy and I like that. The matches are open, it's not such a drama if
teams lose and it's a nice environment."
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[7] Veron wants Becks to stay
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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2002 by bar-knee:
"It's wonderful to play with world-class players and David Beckham is definitely one
of them. It's my desire, and that of other people, for him to stay but it's his own
decision that counts."
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[6] Keane on Fergie staying
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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2002 by bar-knee:
"But as far as Alex goes, it was an important decision for the club to make. There was
a lot of speculation, but then when you play for United you get used to stuff like
that. I think we're all glad it's sorted out now and hopefully the contract will be
signed in the next few days, and then we can all concentrate on the most important
thing and that's playing."
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[5] Keane deal - no urgency
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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2002 by bar-knee:
"Alex signing doesn't make a difference to me. It's not an issue. I'm just
concentrating on playing football and talks are ongoing. It's as simple as that.
That's the reason why I employ a solicitor Michael Kennedy to sort things out like
this."
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[4] Top quality United prints
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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2002 by bar-knee:
Check out
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[3] Veron praises Sven
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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2002 by bar-knee:
"Sven has had a great influence on my career, I must thank him for the way he has
helped me. Firstly he helped me settle when I first went to Italy, it was a difficult
transition period for me, a different type of football. I was young and adapting to a
new way of life. And then when he took me to Lazio he gave me the chance to win the
championship there, for which I will always be grateful."
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[2] Veron praises England
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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2002 by bar-knee:
"England have an excellent crop of young players who are all reaching their peak form
at the same stage. They are also very fortunate to have an excellent manager who has
steered the ship very well since he arrived in charge of England's international team.
Because of him they are among the favourites and they have a good chance. I'm not in
the least bit surprised that Eriksson has achieved the results he has in the later
stages of their qualifying group. The reasons are he has a young squad who are keen to
succeed. At the same time he is a very clever and intelligent coach. What he has
achieved is no surprise to me at all."
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[1] Red News deadline day approaches
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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2002 by bar-knee:
Today for colour graphics and Friday fir everything else
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[37] Song of the day
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Posted Tuesday, February 12, 2002 by bar-knee:
>From Mick
'And Djorkaeff said, is that a flat cap on your head ?
Are you 'aving a laugh...'
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[36] United youngster goes on trial
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Posted Tuesday, February 12, 2002 by bar-knee:
Oldham have taken Academy ever present Steven Clegg on trial.
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[35] Today is the day of Becks mania
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Posted Tuesday, February 12, 2002 by bar-knee:
>From Ananova
'Victoria and David Beckham liked a new film about two female footballers so much they
agreed to be in it.
Bend It Like Beckham originally featured Posh and Becks lookalikes at the end of the
film.
But after seeing the film, they told director Gurinder Chadha they would happily be in
it themselves.
Chadha is now trying to organise re-shoots in time for the film's release in April.
Victoria Beckham is also expected to contribute a number of songs to the soundtrack'
