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--------------------------------- [15] Capello on Utd/Barca interest --------------------------------- Posted Saturday, February 2, 2002 by tb: "To have a new experience abroad would be stimulating." "I can't hide the interest of this type of club is pleasing because they represent some of the most prestigious clubs in the world. "However, at the moment I am bound to Roma and think exclusively about Roma." --------------------------------- [14] Head to Head with the mackems --------------------------------- Posted Saturday, February 2, 2002 by tb: >From Sky: · Sunderland have not won at Old Trafford since May '68 - 17 meetings since. This is their only win in the last 28 meetings here in all comps · Sunderland have won only 1 of the previous 7 Premiership meetings home and away, at Roker Park in March '97 · United have won 5 of the last 6 meetings here in all comps, including the last 3 · There has not been a draw here in the league since the 2-2 in April '85 - 4 league meetings since · There has not been a 0-0 draw here since April '83 - 8 meetings since in all comps · Sunderland have failed to score in 5 of the last 6 meetings here, including the last 3 - never scored a Premiership goal at Old Trafford · No player has been sent off in this fixture since Bryan Robson got his marching orders in a FA Cup tie at Roker Park in January '86 · No player has scored a hat trick in this fixture since Clive Walker hit 3 for Sunderland in their 3-2 win at Roker Park in November '84 · Today's Ref: Rob Styles (Waterlooville) - 47 yellow and 1 red card in 12 Premiership games so far this season This Season: Sunderland 1 (Phillips) Man Utd 3 (Varga og, Giggs, Cole) - 13th October 2001 Last Season: Man Utd 3 (Scholes 2, Sheringham) Sunderland 0 - 9th September 2000 --------------------------------- [13] A 3 watt bulb speaks --------------------------------- Posted Saturday, February 2, 2002 by tb: McAteer on Keano: "I've got a lot of respect for Roy, although he's a miserable bastard - and you can write that." "He is a complex character. I see him personally and professionally and he's not too dis similar. I can't work him out, but I really enjoy watching his press conferences." --------------------------------- [12] Cheer up Peter Reid --------------------------------- Posted Saturday, February 2, 2002 by tb: As Monkey's head says: "It is a great game to try to bounce back in. I don't think we've been at our best at Old Trafford and I think we have maybe been intimidated by the names and the crowd. "We have given Man United some very good games at the Stadium of Light. There is massive admiration for their players' ability but there shouldn't be any fear. "But you don't need me to tell you how difficult it's going to be. I consider them to be the best side in the country. I am not saying they are going to win the title, because it is going to be really close. But if you talk about consistency over the years Manchester United are the best side. --------------------------------- [11] Watch out for Posh's handbag Mickey --------------------------------- Posted Saturday, February 2, 2002 by tb: "Players like David have a star side to them. In the beginning, you find yourself just looking at them, but then you have to try and get the ball. "The Beckhams get more media coverage than the Queen. It is difficult to live with paparazzi on every corner. I couldn't do it, but he seems to handle it calmly." --------------------------------- [10] Hope Ruud and Co haven't read this Mickey --------------------------------- Posted Saturday, February 2, 2002 by tb: "As a defender, you need a lot of concentration. A forward can try anything and there is a bit of the don't-give-a-damn in their character and behaviour. "They can afford to be a little nonchalant from time to time. They try something and get nothing said because it is their job. "Sure, there are times it is as well for them that they score. They have their demands, too. But with us, it is demanding all the time. "Defenders do not emerge at the top level at 19. It is impossible, but a striker can do it. "You need a lot of experience and patience to play at the back and that is acquired through age. It comes along later." --------------------------------- [9] Mickey: Defenders are skint --------------------------------- Posted Saturday, February 2, 2002 by tb: "It's unfair. There is a difference in salary between attackers and defenders, who are always less well paid." --------------------------------- [8] Mickeys noisier than us says 'So Fine' --------------------------------- Posted Saturday, February 2, 2002 by tb: Mickey, sometimes it's better to keep it shut! "You have to be honest, Old Trafford does not have the most impressive atmosphere in England. "There is no end to the volume of noise you get at Liverpool. "Some players in the team, notably Roy Keane last year, have complained about our situation. "People have become a little bourgeois in the stand and shout a little less than usual." --------------------------------- [7] Fergie on Becks: I was right --------------------------------- Posted Saturday, February 2, 2002 by tb: "Beckham is really starting to show the benefit of the rest that he had. He is looking good at the moment." --------------------------------- [6] Opta stats for the 'black cats' --------------------------------- Posted Saturday, February 2, 2002 by tb: Us first 25 Games 24 ATTACKING 60 Goals scored 19 2.40 Ave goals per game 0.79 48% Shooting Accuracy 42% 17% Goals to shots % 7% PASSING 13,250 Passes 9,773 82% Pass completion % 73% DEFENDING 70% Tackle success rate % 76% 34 Goals conceded 26 1.36 Ave goals conceded per game 1.08 DISCIPLINE 353 Fouls 421 34 Yellow cards 42 1 Red cards 0 11,658 Opta Index Score 8,818 --------------------------------- [5] Scouser gets another sicknote --------------------------------- Posted Saturday, February 2, 2002 by tb: As Hoolahoop won't be back until March - maybe. --------------------------------- [4] Cuddly Pete gets into bed with the Rent Boys --------------------------------- Posted Saturday, February 2, 2002 by tb: >From Ananova: Manchester United and Chelsea have joined the Association of European Club Channels (AECC) to promote the interests of their respective television channels. The AECC - a non-profit organisation - was formed after negotiations between eight clubs in Venice over the past two days and will lobby Uefa on behalf of club TV channels. MUTV and Chelsea TV join the club channels of European rivals Real Madrid, Barcelona, Marseille, Roma, Inter Milan and AC Milan. --------------------------------- [3] Fergie on Dwight --------------------------------- Posted Saturday, February 2, 2002 by tb: "Obviously Dwight refused to go to Middlesbrough or his agent refused him to go." "Paolo di Canio was only going to work if I could have sold Dwight. But Dwight's here as a player and you never know in football. "If Dwight maintains his training performance, and he has been doing well in training, then he will not be dismissed." --------------------------------- [2] Three in a row! --------------------------------- Posted Saturday, February 2, 2002 by tb: As we get to keep the Premiership trophy after winning it 3 times in a row. PL suit Dave Richards will present it to Fartin and Fergie before the game, and says: "We are proud of their record and wish the team well for what is shaping up to be one of the most gripping title races in years." Now call me a cynic if you like, but this wouldn't happen to have anything to do with the fact that they've had to get a new one anyway, with the change of sponsors from Carling to Barclaycard? Just a thought --------------------------------- [1] Ruud chuffed --------------------------------- Posted Saturday, February 2, 2002 by tb: "For me I didn't expect this in my first season." "I think after being out for a year and then joining United, you don't expect this. "But it's happened and I can only be very pleased and I'll try to keep it going. "It's great to play in this team and for a striker it's fantastic. "The other players create and we have so many dangerous players that the opposition defenders have to mark everybody up front, which means I'm not the only one who gets attention. "I'm scoring the goals, but there's a lot of great play and I'm lucky to be on the end of it." --------------------------------- [30] Having a bet on a Utd win tomorrow? --------------------------------- Posted Friday, February 1, 2002 by bar-knee: Try through sporting odds http://www.sportingodds.co.uk/adserver/scripts/ict.dll?click?rnews3 http://www.sportingodds.co.uk/adserver/scripts/ict.dll?click?rnews3
