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--------------------------------- [31] IMUSA on new No.2 --------------------------------- Posted Friday, June 7, 2002 by bar-knee: Mark Longden, chairman of the Independent Manchester United Supporters Association "If Ferguson wants him, he is obviously the man for the job. He is vastly experienced, judging by his track record, and a big name in the coaching world. Having someone on board like him will, I am sure, help United attract more quality players. Most people thought that Ferguson would bring someone in last season, although Jim Ryan did a good job. But he obviously wanted to take his time about it and get the right man." --------------------------------- [30] New transfer link --------------------------------- Posted Friday, June 7, 2002 by bar-knee: Guardian links us with Francesco Totti for £30m. --------------------------------- [28] Matt Holland mentions Keano again --------------------------------- Posted Friday, June 7, 2002 by bar-knee: "Roy Keane is a fabulous player and should be playing on this stage. But he isn't here and that's the end of it. Robbie Keane was tremendous. He never gives up and he got his reward. What has happened with the other Keane is all in the past now. It has been difficult with everything that has gone on, but I don't believe that any team in the World Cup has a stronger spirit than us." --------------------------------- [27] French boss on Barthez --------------------------------- Posted Friday, June 7, 2002 by bar-knee: Lemerre "We still have a bit of hope, albeit small. But without Barthez, that would have been it. Thankfully there is still an opportunity to progress to the second stage but it is asking a lot to win 2-0. Especially when you consider we haven't scored against Senegal or Uruguay. But the way that we performed with 10 players proves the quality of the French team cannot be doubted. I can't criticise the players, they reacted well to going one man down." --------------------------------- [26] Nearly massive --------------------------------- Posted Friday, June 7, 2002 by bar-knee: Wor Kev on Anelka “This is a big signing, make no mistake. " --------------------------------- [25] Deja vu --------------------------------- Posted Friday, June 7, 2002 by bar-knee: MEN prints Veron quotes from an interview with Argentinian TV crew this week. “I have heard that two or three big Italian clubs are showing interest in me. But nothing will be sorted out until after the World Cup finals.” --------------------------------- [24] Big transfer deals --------------------------------- Posted Friday, June 7, 2002 by bar-knee: expected after the World Cup. Amongst deals expected - many without any Utd interest Ronaldo to leave Inter Batistuta to move to Juve? Rivaldo to Lazio? Mendieta to Barca? --------------------------------- [23] Barthez - man of the match --------------------------------- Posted Friday, June 7, 2002 by bar-knee: "It was not just about me. We played most of the match with 10 men and I was proud of all my team-mates who showed such great camaraderie. Now the Denmark game is our last chance." --------------------------------- [22] Praise for Barthez --------------------------------- Posted Friday, June 7, 2002 by bar-knee: Vieira on the last gasp save by Fabien: "In that moment Fabien showed he is the greatest keeper in the world. When the player went through, I knew he could have been about to send us home. It was a bad moment but Fabien did his job." --------------------------------- [21] Veron on Becks --------------------------------- Posted Friday, June 7, 2002 by bar-knee: "David is England's best player. So much has been written and spoken of him but David makes passes which split the defence and then there's his ability from dead-ball situations. As for Michael Owen, he was outstanding at 18 and he could have taken his pick of any club in the world. It is normally impossible to improve on being exceptional - but he has. I also like Kieron Dyer. He reminds me of Osvaldo Ardiles as he floats around quite harmlessly but then comes in with a killer blow." --------------------------------- [20] Veron wants the win --------------------------------- Posted Friday, June 7, 2002 by bar-knee: "The Argentine players, with all our heart and soul, want to beat England. I am sure the English will feel the same but sometimes in such a Herculean struggle, an outside body can influence the outcome - as in France 98. Neither team went on to win in France, which we both want to correct. But football won that night - not only Argentina. God, once again, will decide this match. And I believe that we will win it. We are in a rich vein of form and it is obviously gratifying that people across the world show respect to the Argentina team by making us favourites to win the tournament. The players and the coaches take confidence from this. When any team is playing well and sustains that level of play over a long period, the confidence levels are high. But we all realise that in order to sustain our position, a huge degree of hard work and humility must accompany what has been achieved to date. And believe me our coach Marcelo Bielsa would immediately come down very hard on all of! us if any signs of complacency were to begin to creep into our thinking." --------------------------------- [19] Sven wonders if Becks can keep it up for 90 --------------------------------- Posted Friday, June 7, 2002 by bar-knee: "I don't worry he won't last 90 minutes as we can't do anything about it. We will have to see how things look during the game and how things are in the second half. I hope he's fit enough to handle a big game like this and can stay calm. I'm sure he can. He's the captain and you expect a lot of him. He's going to start - only the game will tell us whether he can finish." --------------------------------- [18] Simeone talks United --------------------------------- Posted Friday, June 7, 2002 by bar-knee: "I respect Beckham and what he said. But I like fair play. So, why don't we think of playing a simple football match? Let's talk about football. I don't want to talk about Beckham any more. England are accustomed to taking advantages of free-kicks. They have a great aerial game. The most dangerous things they possess are their high balls, throw-ins and corners. But they also have three very important players in Paul Scholes, David Beckham and Michael Owen. Scholes is always trying to surprise rivals, reach the opposition area and look for goals. Beckham owns a great shot and Owen is a very fast and dangerous striker. England are a competitive team. " --------------------------------- [17] More background info --------------------------------- Posted Friday, June 7, 2002 by bar-knee: >From BBConline 'Queiroz was the manager of South Africa until March of this year, having been appointed in the summer of 2000. He succeeded in guiding Bafana Bafana to the World Cup finals in Japan and South Korea. But his side were then disappointingly knocked out of the African Nations Cup in the quarter-finals by the hosts Mali. He found himself under increasing pressure, which reached a climax when South Africa's technical director Jomo Sono took it upon himself to select the team for the first of the World Cup warm-up matches. The manager swiftly resigned and in March of this year after a record of nine wins, seven draws and five losses. ' --------------------------------- [16] More from da new main man --------------------------------- Posted Friday, June 7, 2002 by bar-knee: Queiroz "He (Ferguson) has put his trust in me after a long search. It will be a privilege to work at the club, and with a man who is one of the world's leading managers." --------------------------------- [15] An Argentinian glad to see Beckham playing again --------------------------------- Posted Friday, June 7, 2002 by bar-knee: Aldo Duscher of Coruna "I relaxed when I saw him out on the pitch. I didn't want the English to blame not winning the World Cup on me. As a football fan and a professional, I'm delighted he's now playing even though he was not at his best in the game against Sweden. Personally I want him to be picked to play and then to make it through the game without getting injured. I just hope it's a simple football match that turns out to be one of the best of the World Cup. May the best team win - hopefully Argentina. I'm not going to shy away from saying that the worst thing with the injury incident was the way I was treated as a result. I was unfairly attacked and people brought out things that had nothing to do with the game" --------------------------------- [14] Transfer deal --------------------------------- Posted Friday, June 7, 2002 by bar-knee: >From the Telegraph 'The European Commission have finally ended their investigation into transfers recognising that football has a special status under EU employment law. Maurice Watkins, the Manchester United director who was involved in the negotiations, said: "We always argued that EU must recognise that we need to maintain the stability of contracts." --------------------------------- [13] 5-a-side tourny --------------------------------- Posted Friday, June 7, 2002 by bar-knee: EUROWORLD TRAVEL FORMALLY AMBASSADOR TRAVEL SECOND ANNUAL MANCHESTER UNITED SUPPORTERS 5 A'SIDE FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT BLACKPOOL 6 JULY 2002 For further details please contact us on Tel - 0870 330 0400 Fax - 0870 330 1007 e'mail - [EMAIL PROTECTED] --------------------------------- [12] Ex-Red quits --------------------------------- Posted Friday, June 7, 2002 by bar-knee: Steve Coppell has resigned as Brentford manager. --------------------------------- [11] Sought by big clubs --------------------------------- Posted Friday, June 7, 2002 by bar-knee: Carlos Queiroz turned down Sporting Lisbon not so long ago to stay as SA boss "I've got such a huge responsibility. I'm involved in a project which is so big that it would be against all ethical values to leave and say goodbye to the South African authorities. My commitments force me to take this position. It's not easy to use your heart and head. I hope to get another chance one day and win a championship in Portugal. It's very good to know that I could be useful to Sporting." --------------------------------- [10] Order a RN subscription online --------------------------------- Posted Friday, June 7, 2002 by bar-knee: Thanks to our new link with the safe, simple to use and world wide massively known paypal you can now order your 10 issue subscription to Red News the fanzine via credit card payment, ordering online from wherever you live in the world, getting the mag to your door. To order the 10 issue sub to be sent to a UK address click on To order the 10 issue sub to be sent to an address in the rest of the world click on And those philanthropists out there can help with our costs by making an online donation via paypal. Doesn't matter how small the amount is, every bit helps with the costs of the site - thanks. click on. --------------------------------- [9] More quotes from Carlos Queiroz --------------------------------- Posted Friday, June 7, 2002 by bar-knee: when he left South Africa, because of overt influence from new SA technical director Jomo Sono "In our first session together, when Sono was introduced to me as the technical director to work jointly with me, he said that as long as he was part of the team, nobody would stick a knife in my shoulder. But Sono was given so much power that in the end I concluded the man himself was the knife I find in my shoulder. When you arrive at work and find somebody sitting at your desk, what do you do? I chose to step aside. As I have said all along, nowhere in the world do you find the head coach not solely responsible for selecting the team." --------------------------------- [8] Praise for the new boy --------------------------------- Posted Friday, June 7, 2002 by bar-knee: Paddy Harverson: “Sir Alex has admired the achievements of Carlos for some time and it was his initiative which enabled us to bring such a highly-regarded coach to Old Trafford after he heard that he had stepped down as South Africa’s national coach.” --------------------------------- [7] Jimmy Ryan moves --------------------------------- Posted Friday, June 7, 2002 by bar-knee: To the United Youth Academy. --------------------------------- [6] city finally get their massive man --------------------------------- Posted Friday, June 7, 2002 by bar-knee: Anelka has landed Wor Kev “It’s a fantastic signing for us. He’s a quality player and we’re lucky to have him. I’m surprised Liverpool let him go.” --------------------------------- [5] You won't like me when I'm angry --------------------------------- Posted Friday, June 7, 2002 by bar-knee: Carlos Queiroz when he left as South Africa manager and rumours of alleged racism were made in the press "I don't know where this sort of serious claim came from and I obviously deny it. "I've been accused of being racist, but for two years I worked with blacks, whites and indians. I'm returning to Portugal hurt and with an empty feeling inside. I now want to work for a club in Portugal. What happened between me and the South African federation is past. I don't intend to reopen a closed book. South Africa's preparation for the World Cup should have started yesterday because tomorrow is too late. I needed time but it wasn't given to me. I'm sorry about how it finished up and the responsibility is mine - but at least we qualified for the World Cup, which was an important task. Most of the players were in clubs abroad. During the qualifiers they usually arrived in Johannesburg on Wednesday night or Thursday morning to play on Saturday, which is inadmissable. My future lies with a project with the potential for success." --------------------------------- [4] More betting promotions --------------------------------- Posted Friday, June 7, 2002 by bar-knee: Friday 7th June - Argentina v England Full English If England score in both halves, we’ll refund all losing 1st Goalscorer bets Max refund per client is £100. Applies to bets placed between 12.30 6th June and 12.30 7th June. Terms & Conditions apply. Bet Now: http://www.sportingodds.co.uk/adserver/scripts/ict.dll?click?rnews0 http://www.sportingodds.co.uk/adserver/scripts/ict.dll?click?rnews0 Saturday 8th June - Italy v Croatia Espresso If a goal is scored in the first 10 minutes, we’ll refund all losing Correct Score bets Max Refund per client is £100. Applies to bets placed between 12.30 7th June and 10.00 8th June. Terms & Conditions apply. Bet Now: http://www.sportingodds.co.uk/adserver/scripts/ict.dll?click?rnews0 http://www.sportingodds.co.uk/adserver/scripts/ict.dll?click?rnews0 Sunday 9th June - Japan v Russia Vodka Shot The first goal scored from outside the area will be settled as a 1st Goalscorer WINNER (regardless of whether it is the 1st,2nd, 3rd goal etc) Max Stake per client is £100. Applies to bets placed between 10.00 8th June and 12.30 9th June. Terms & Conditions apply. Bet Now: http://www.sportingodds.co.uk/adserver/scripts/ict.dll?click?rnews0 http://www.sportingodds.co.uk/adserver/scripts/ict.dll?click?rnews0 --------------------------------- [3] Red News summer offer --------------------------------- Posted Friday, June 7, 2002 by bar-knee: Red News published 9 issues last season, of which we have limited stocks of 8 still available. As a special offer you can purchase ALL eight issues together with a FREE copy of Red News' book celebrating the Nou Camp triumph in 1999 - European Glory - all for the bargain price of just £13.50 including postage and packing. This is a must have offer so go on! 8 issues + book for £13.50 inc p&p in the UK 8 issues + book for £16 inc p&p in Europe and rest of the world. Send your order by cheque, made payable to Red News, to Red News, P.O.Box 176, Manchester, M16 8LG or you can now order by credit card. click on --------------------------------- [2] More on our New No.2 --------------------------------- Posted Friday, June 7, 2002 by bar-knee: Expect some more coaching arrivals too, and arrivals in other departments on the football side of things, though with no demotions and sackings involved. Below from onefootball.com 'Queiroz, an ex-Fifa coaching instructor with experience in football development and administration in the USA, was "donated" to South Africa as a make-good after the controversy around their failed bid to host the 2006 World Cup. He left the post in March, though, after repeated rows with technical director Jono Somo following a disappointing performance in the African Nations Cup, where South Africa were eliminated in the quarter-finals. Queiroz, who becomes the first overseas coach at Old Trafford, remains a popular figure in Portugal, having coached the all-conquering national youth sides of 1989 and 1991. He was recently linked to the Benfica job.' --------------------------------- [1] Are you in Eric in disguise? --------------------------------- Posted Friday, June 7, 2002 by bar-knee: The official site (well done) produced some quotes of Carlos Queiroz...like his views on football... "Elephants are mystical to me. They can be gentle, patient and calm. Yet when provoked they can move with amazing swiftness. My statues show how different people have different perceptions of the elephant." "Football is an art for me - you should think about magic, inspiration, motivation, challenge, fantasy. It's something that you can develop, as long as there is the human talent. The most important thing is magic, hard work, patience and a long-term view, giving time to players to grow up. We cannot walk unless we fall down several times." "When the coach and players start to show one attitude, then the fans, the supporters and press will follow. If you are not in on the goal, you can move aside. We are not taking you with us." ---------------------------------------------------------- This email has been filtered for swear words which cause some email systems to block messages. ----------------------------------------------------------