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--------------------------------- [26] Rovers desperate to keep Duff --------------------------------- Posted Wednesday, July 10, 2002 by bar-knee: Rovers CE John Williams confirmed "Damien can have a deal as short or as long as he wants." --------------------------------- [25] Kevin Moran on Duff --------------------------------- Posted Wednesday, July 10, 2002 by bar-knee: "Duff would handle the Old Trafford stage without any problems whatsoever. He'd have no trouble taking that on board and the fans at United would absolutely love him. Reds supporters love the kind of a player he is. They like players who can excite them and when Damien Duff gets going he can excite. He had a brilliant World Cup. That kind of player is a rarity these days and in many ways that was something England didn't have in the World Cup. They didn't have a player who could get past the full backs and create something. There aren't many players in the Premiership who can do it. Ryan Giggs is one of the very few. He's getting better all the time and he's at a nice age. I don't know what United's situation is regarding how serious their interest in him is and whether that position is really a priority. I don't know what Sir Alex Ferguson's thinking regarding that area would be. But one thing I do know is that he's a great player and would be an asset to any team. He's making improvements to his game but it is like with any winger you are looking at consistency. That goes hand in hand with wingers. Do you get it week in, week out or not? Towards the latter end of the season he was doing it regularly and he was one of the main reasons Blackburn did so well in that period. But he's a learner and it could develop into another string to his bow and that would certainly make him even better value." --------------------------------- [24] Irwin on life away from United --------------------------------- Posted Wednesday, July 10, 2002 by bar-knee: "After 12 years walking in there and seeing them all pre-season year-in, year-out, it will be strange. But don't forget I have been at other clubs before United and while you're going to miss the players and the facilities and being on my doorstep, I want to play for another year. I feel fit enough and hopefully I can get myself sorted out. As for me continuing in the Premiership, we'll see what happens" --------------------------------- [23] Irwin looks for new club --------------------------------- Posted Wednesday, July 10, 2002 by bar-knee: "I'm still working on it and it will have to be done in the next week or so because teams are going back to pre-season training now. If I'm going to join a team, I would rather be in there from the start so hopefully something will come up in the next week. I think the ITV money situation has caused a lot of clubs to sit back, hold tight and see what happens. It's just beginning to roll a bit now and we're seeing one or two players are moving so hopefully that will set the ball rolling." --------------------------------- [22] Never too big for our boots --------------------------------- Posted Wednesday, July 10, 2002 by bar-knee: >From yesterday's Daily Mail 'Concern is growing among Premier League clubs about the power wielded off the pitch by Manchester United and their arrogant attitude during debates affecting the future of all teams in the division. This came to a head at the summer meeting of the Premiership during negotiations about the academies. What really infuriated United's rivals was their assertion that young players from all over the country - rather than those within the currently permitted travelling distance from Manchester - would benefit from working with the Old Trafford coaches.' --------------------------------- [21] Goalie completes move --------------------------------- Posted Wednesday, July 10, 2002 by bar-knee: QPR finally bag Nick Culkin on a free transfer in a three-year deal. --------------------------------- [20] Naughty Blanc --------------------------------- Posted Wednesday, July 10, 2002 by bar-knee: Teamtalk report that Blanc or Blanc has been fined £300 by Trafford magistrates for a speeding offence back in January. They say that he was caught doing 59 miles per hour in a 30 mile zone on Chester Road - he also got 4 points, more than city will get by January next year (that's our joke by the way. boom boom as Basil Brush might say if he'd not had that nasty hunt incident). --------------------------------- [19] Duff gossip --------------------------------- Posted Wednesday, July 10, 2002 by bar-knee: This just sent to us 'I cannot name my source but, I have it on good authority from someone close to Duff's agent that he will join United (despite having supported Liverpool as a kid) He wants to win trophies and feels United are better placed to fulfil his ambitions in this regard. RedNews reader, Neil P.S. You may recall that I predicted the signing of Blanc last season before anyone else did, so let's hope I'm correct this time as well.' --------------------------------- [18] Another old link resurfaces --------------------------------- Posted Wednesday, July 10, 2002 by bar-knee: Cafu --------------------------------- [17] Move over Nesta for Rio --------------------------------- Posted Wednesday, July 10, 2002 by bar-knee: With signs that Rio will now stay at Leeds, the SUN reports that Fergie is preparing a £15m bid for Nesta. --------------------------------- [16] Pun city --------------------------------- Posted Wednesday, July 10, 2002 by bar-knee: United Pun overdose on Page 52: 2 pics of a shaven-headed bloke in a Sharp home shirt being chased and pinned by a bull accompanied by the following article.... 'Reds Rag to a Bull Gore Blimey! This Manchester United fan could be forgiven for talking a load of old bull after suffering some serious pain in Spain. He was left on the horns of a dilemma during the frenzied annual bull run in Pamplona. The United follower with the Fabien Barthez bonce was charged the full whack as he attempted to outrun the beast through the town's streets. Sharp was the word on his old United shirt - and sharp was the feeling as the bull saw red and gave his butt a butt. If he's feeling bullish about United's title chances next season, maybe he should forget Pamplona's Theatre of Screams and try Old Trafford's Theatre of Dreams.' --------------------------------- [15] Wes and Rio no big spenders --------------------------------- Posted Wednesday, July 10, 2002 by bar-knee: Rio Ferdinand denies claims that they've lost a fortune in Vegas "If we were losing money like that, we wouldn't deserve anyone's sympathies - but the fact is we weren't. We were there for a break after the World Cup. We were just chilling out, playing the machines and occasionally the tables. We're not big gamblers and no one got stung. I didn't even lose £1,000 in the whole week I was there. If I had lost a lot, my mum would go mad. I know the value of money. We didn't act badly or do anything illegal. We just did what young lads do. We wanted to get as far away from Europe as possible where nobody would recognise us and we could wind down. We were followed about a bit, though I suppose you have to accept it because it's World Cup year and there has been a lot of interest in the England team. Everyone is entitled to a few days off - whatever you do in life." --------------------------------- [14] More from Rio --------------------------------- Posted Wednesday, July 10, 2002 by bar-knee: "I haven't spoken to Mr Venables since he became manager but I'm looking forward to hearing his plans for the club. All the other names mentioned for the job are quality coaches but I think he would have been a lot of people's choice. My agent Pini Zahavi has a good relationship with Mr Venables and has always spoken very highly of him. However, I was surprised to read that the players were calling the shots on who should be the manager. I don't think the plc board would have taken kindly to that and I certainly didn't have a say. I really don't know how many players the club needs to sell or how much they need to raise but we all understand that money doesn't grow on trees. The fact we did not qualify for the Champions League means the budget is tighter but Leeds have to make sure they are in the best possible position to win things. Winning trophies is very important to me. I've never won anything in my life and I'm not afraid to say I'm getting impatient. I may be only 23 but I feel like time's moving on and I'm not getting any younger. It's a relatively short career and when you finish you want to look back on what you've achieved. The clearest way of assessing it is to look at your medals - and I don't have any. I'm at the stage where I want things yesterday. It makes me feel quite uncomfortable that some people have seen me as the man in the middle in what has happened at the club, because I haven't done anything. I've never asked to leave and the club haven't told me they are selling me. But the change has happened now and we have to move on. With Mr Venables in charge, I'm sure Leeds can look forward to an exciting future." --------------------------------- [13] Rio plays the game --------------------------------- Posted Wednesday, July 10, 2002 by bar-knee: "I'm looking forward to meeting Mr Venables and hearing his plans. His record speaks for itself. He has a proven track record and although I was sorry to see David O'Leary go, if you have to get a replacement then Terry Venables is the man. My position has never changed in all this. People have said a deal has been done to sell me but it hasn't as far as I know. I spoke to the chairman before I went to Las Vegas on the first part of my holiday and we agreed to talk when I got back to training. I won't go into details about what was said but I am still a Leeds player and I haven't asked for a transfer." --------------------------------- [12] The perfect match --------------------------------- Posted Wednesday, July 10, 2002 by bar-knee: Guardian claims that Liverpool have made a bid for Lee Bowyer --------------------------------- [11] Ronaldinho denial in full --------------------------------- Posted Wednesday, July 10, 2002 by bar-knee: "People are saying I'll be going to Barcelona or Manchester United but I have never been contacted by either club. I'm highly motivated for the coming season. PSG need me and I have four years left on my contract. The president, Laurent Perpere, was on the phone to me the other day and told me he was counting on me for the coming season and that really motivates me. "Whatever the offer, I will say no" --------------------------------- [10] Turkish keeper claims we made move for him --------------------------------- Posted Wednesday, July 10, 2002 by bar-knee: but says no Rustu Recber "Before the World Cup, I told the fans that I would still be at Fenerbahce next season. I received offers before the tournament began and have received more since it finished, which is not a surpise as I put in some good performances over there. Manchester United and teams of similar stature have made offers, but the fact remains that I made a promise to the fans. Maybe I'll live to regret the decision, but life goes on." --------------------------------- [9] Red News summer offer --------------------------------- Posted Wednesday, July 10, 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 --------------------------------- [8] El Til wants Rio to stay --------------------------------- Posted Wednesday, July 10, 2002 by bar-knee: "I want to keep the best players at Leeds, whoever they may be. Clearly the club will have to move some players on but I want the ones that can make the club better. I want to keep Rio." --------------------------------- [7] Order a RN sub online --------------------------------- Posted Wednesday, July 10, 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. --------------------------------- [6] Nesta doesn't fancy a new country --------------------------------- Posted Wednesday, July 10, 2002 by bar-knee: "I am not interested in a move to Juventus or a foreign team. Either I go to Inter or I will stay at Lazio" --------------------------------- [5] Nesta tug of war in Italy --------------------------------- Posted Wednesday, July 10, 2002 by bar-knee: Lazio's Cragnotti said "The chapter regarding Inter and Nesta is closed, there is no agreement. I am 99% sure that our captain will remain at Lazio. We want Cristiano Zanetti but they don't want to loan him out." Inter's Moratti "What Cragnotti thinks counts a lot. Last night Nesta was 50% between the two clubs. However, it could be that Nesta is now 99% at Lazio. The chance of paying the total for Nesta in cash? No, I don't think so.'' --------------------------------- [4] Ridsdale quotes on talk with rio agent in full --------------------------------- Posted Wednesday, July 10, 2002 by bar-knee: "I don't think that Terry's appointment has tipped the balance because it was already in our favour; Rio is a Leeds United player who is not for sale. This was simply the first opportunity I have had to discuss Rio with his agent since the speculation began. I won't know Rio's views until I have spoken to him personally but his agent was extremely complimentary about Terry Venables and also said he understood that Rio would be impressed." --------------------------------- [3] Nesta Italian deal to collapse --------------------------------- Posted Wednesday, July 10, 2002 by bar-knee: Inter rowing with Lazio over installment payments - always a sore point in deals with Italian clubs - which could see their bid for Nesta scuppered. --------------------------------- [2] cuddly Pete becomes a UEFA bod --------------------------------- Posted Wednesday, July 10, 2002 by bar-knee: >From Ananova 'Manchester United's chief executive Peter Kenyon has been made vice-chairman of Uefa's new club forum. The body set up to give clubs a voice within European football's governing body. Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, the Bayern Munich's chairman, was elected chairman of the new forum. The pair, together with two other vice-chairmen - Damir Vrbanovic (Dinamo Zagreb) and Marino Faccioli (Olympique Lyonnais) - will be the clubs' representatives on Uefa's clubs competitions committee. Rangers' new chairman John McClelland has been elected a member of the forum's board. Rummenigge said: "This new initiative represents a historic moment in strengthening the relationship between Uefa and the clubs of Europe.'' The other board members are: Igor Surkis (Dinamo Kiev), Fernando Gomes (Porto), Ahmet Demet (Galatasaray), Ilia Ivanov (Litex Lovech), Pedro Lopez Jiminez (Real Madrid), Michele Uva (Lazio).' --------------------------------- [1] New Red News t-shirt --------------------------------- Posted Wednesday, July 10, 2002 by bar-knee: http:forum.rednews.co.uk/dcforum/DCForumID2/1139.html Red News has come up with a new range of shirts, the first of which is a new take on our well received UNITED THE RELIGION shirts. You can check this new type shirt by clicking on the forum - on the message of 'Red News new shirt' - and the shirt looks bang on in real life, as Reds at the Blackpool tourny will testify. The new shirt - in X Large only - is red text on a white and black shirt. Just £12.50 inc p&p in the UK you can order by sending a cheque to Red News, P.O.Box 176, Manchester, M16 8LG or for £14 inc p&p for the rest of the world. Alternatively you can order the shirt via the fast and secure paypal. For the UK click on For the Rest of the World Click on --------------------------------- [41] Souness denies quit talk --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, July 9, 2002 by bar-knee: "I've already spoken briefly to chief executive John Williams and the board before I came away on holiday and we've agreed to talk again when I get back for pre-season training. But it's not my style to play games with people. I've got a good relationship with the board and I'm very happy at Blackburn so I'm not going to hold a gun to anybody's head. We've got some very good players here and my intetion is to keep them because we are trying to build something which is going to last. I've been in the game long enough to know how simple economics work as well and if someone like Inter Milan came along with an offer of ridiculous money for one of our players, whether it's Damien Duff or Brad Friedel, then we'd have to consider it. But the fact remains we have not had any offers for Damien and we don't want any either because at this moment in time he's not for sale." --------------------------------- [40] More Brazilian denials --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, July 9, 2002 by bar-knee: Ronaldinho "They speak about me in Manchester or Barcelona but I was never contacted by these clubs. I am happy in Paris, where I still have four years of my contract remaining." --------------------------------- [39] More massive news --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, July 9, 2002 by bar-knee: Just read that siddy have a waiting list of 14,000 for Season tickets, and David Bernstein does not know of any other club in this situation, obviously not a local then, or not talking to the neighbours down the road. cheers Pev --------------------------------- [38] Chaos ahead? --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, July 9, 2002 by bar-knee: This posted to the forum by Smoothtastic. We understand United wanting to cut down on people ordering tickets who don't ever go, but a pick up near the ground. It won't work. Simple as that. It doesn't work for small allocations at pop concerts and the like as people misuse it - imagine a small allocation like Coruna and people who have been Chubbed finding out where the pick-up point is. Or you miss the pick-up point. Or...you get our point. 'Had a letter this morning from Membership Office with regard to application for a ticket to the qualifier away game. Basically two forms, one for ticket to be submitted now and the other for travel arrangements to be sent when we know where we are going. Interestingly they talk about the possible introduction of a scheme where they issue a voucher to members who are successful with the ticket application, which can be exchanged for a ticket at a venue to be advised near/at the oppositions stadium. This is obviously targeted at those that have previously brought/applied for tickets without actually going to the game. ' --------------------------------- [37] Massive Forlan exclusive --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, July 9, 2002 by bar-knee: Farrell spotted Forlan in Manchester yesterday 'Who by the way was in sainsbury's last night looking at Melons (not the yorkie variety either), avocado's and all sorts of stuff, not one bit of Junk food or any crap in his trolley. Just Healthy stuff, which is nice to know.' --------------------------------- [36] Says it all --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, July 9, 2002 by bar-knee: This from a letter off Football 365. 'Like all Leeds fans, I wouldn't be too bothered if we do not take the title for another season or two as long as, somewhere down the line, we stuff Manchester United 5-0.' --------------------------------- [35] Masters football --------------------------------- Posted Tuesday, July 9, 2002 by bar-knee: Sunbed, MickeyT, Sammy Mac - they were all there at the recent Masters Football in the G-MEX. 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