www.red11.org DAILY NEWS
Date: Sat Jan 16 10:32:38 GMT+00:00 1999
Mail: barry@www.red11.org
This Issue:
1. Bill McArthur's Day By Day Diary: UK December 1998 Pt2/3
2. LEICESTER v MANCHESTER UNITED preview
3. UNITED TRIO RETURN FROM THEIR REST
4. BBC - United by United
5. Internet Football - Red Devils Vs Internet Irons
6. BBC United back to full power
7. IRWIN could quit if he is not happy with his new contract offer
8. United stretch net to Gothenburg
9. Ferguson's star school
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Daily RED Trivia Sat 16th January 1999:
16/1/1901: Billy Johnston born in Edinburgh. Johnston made his debut against Cardiff
City in October 1927, and the canny forward scored 27 goals in 77 appearances
between 1927-32 during two spells with the club. He went to Oldham Athletic in May 1932.
1991: United earn a 1-1 draw at Southampton in the League Cup Quarter-Finals.
Watched by 21,011 Mark Hughes netted to force a replay which United won 3-2.
Team was: Sealey, Donaghy, Blackmore, Bruce, Phelan, Pallister, Robson, Webb
(Irwin), McClair, Hughes, Sharpe.
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Barry Daily Comment:
...Leicester game is NOT being shown in Norway at Canal+!
Info yesterday false sorry to mis-inform....they show Sheep v Boro :(
IMPORTANT: Real audio is available today at
http://www.lcfc.co.uk/realaud.htm
http://www.lcfc.co.uk/audio.ram Good luck!
LIVE COMMENTARY BROADCAST: In Association with BBC Radio Leicester
Subject: SCHOLES SWIPE AT SIMEONE
Comments: To: hylton@twimedia.com
To: MUFC@LISTSERV.INDIANA.EDU
SCHOLES SWIPE AT SIMEONE:
United's ginger assassin Paul Scholes has stirred the Champions' League
fires with a side-swipe at Inter Milan midfielder Diego Simeone. The two
players came face-to-face in last summer's World Cup, and the England man
has slated the Argentinian for his part in David Beckham's controversial
sending-off.
Survey #33: Week of Jan 10
Should UNITED make an offer for Zidane?
Question now open: http://www.red11.org/miva/survey.mv
Previous News:
Brian Kidd Press conference, pic, real audio
http://www.iol.ie/~redcafe/kidd.htm
Peter Schmeichel's last Season at United!
http://www.red11.org/mufc/news/schmeichel.htm
Next games:
ALL Result/Fixture Index:
http://www.red11.org/mufc/fix9899z.htm
Today! Leicester (A) 15.00
24/1 Liverpool (H) 12.00 Sky Sports FA CUP 4th rnd
31/1 Charlton (A) 15.00 UK
UNITED Stats v All teams:
http://www.red11.org/mufc/stats/
*** TEAM RESULTS - MANCHESTER UNITED ***
Date Opposition Score Pos. Attend.
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15/08/98 Leicester City Home D 2-2 11 55,052
22/08/98 West Ham United Away D 0-0 11 26,039
09/09/98 Charlton Athletic Home W 4-1 9 55,147
12/09/98 Coventry City Home W 2-0 5 55,193
20/09/98 Arsenal Away L 0-3 10 38,142
24/09/98 Liverpool Home W 2-0 3 55,181
03/10/98 Southampton Away W 3-0 2 15,251
17/10/98 Wimbledon Home W 5-1 2 55,265
24/10/98 Derby County Away D 1-1 2 30,867
31/10/98 Everton Away W 4-1 2 40,079
08/11/98 Newcastle United Home D 0-0 3 55,174
14/11/98 Blackburn Rovers Home W 3-2 2 55,198
21/11/98 Sheffield Wednesday Away L 1-3 2 39,475
29/11/98 Leeds Home W 3-2 2 55,172
05/12/98 Aston Villa Away D 1-1 2 39,241
12/12/98 Tottenham Hotspur Away D 2-2 1 36,079
16/12/98 Chelsea Home D 1-1 2 55,159
19/12/98 Middlebrough Home L 2-3 3 55,152
26/12/98 Notts Forest Home W 3-0 3 55,216
29/12/98 Chelsea Away D 0-0 3 34,741
10/01/99 West Ham United Home W 4-1 3 55,180
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Champions League:
Group D P W D L F A Pts
Bayern Munich 6 3 2 1 9 6 11
Man United 6 2 4 0 20 11 10
Barcelona 6 2 2 2 11 9 8
Brondby 6 1 0 5 4 18 3
Dec 9 Brøndby 0-2 Barcelona
Dec 9 Man Utd 1-1 Bayern Munich
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CHAMPIONS' LEAGUE QUARTER-FINAL DRAW
Manchester Utd v Inter Milan
Real Madrid v Dynamo Kiev
Juventus v Olympiakos
Bayern Munich v Kaiserslautern
Ties to be played on March 3 and 17
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Subject: Bill McArthur's Day By Day Diary: UK December 1998 Pt2/3
Bill McArthur's Day By Day Diary: UK December 1998 Pt2/3
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Story incl "Pics" at http://www.red11.org/mufc/billdiary98.htm
Sunday Dec 13-1998
When I woke up, Barry was already in the kitchen with Jack.
A cup of coffee and breakfast was much appreciated. We
relaxed for a little while and headed into Epsom to do a
bit of shopping. Barry got the phone out again, and we gave
our graphics man Sam Hayward a call. It was great to speak
with Sam, and unfortunately he was working that night and
wouldn't be able to meet us at the airport to see Barry off
home again. I took the opportunity to thank
Sam for all the great work he's done for us at
www.red11.org. We talked about the possibility of the
three of us meeting up in England next time, and had a few
laughs. That night Jack dropped us off for the return
trip. We queued up for checkin, and reached the counter
only to be told that Barry had to pickup his ticket from
the other counter first before he could check in! DOH! So,
back in line we went, and Barry was then all set. We headed
to the bar for a final pint before parting company.
The phone came out again, and Barry had Pete Hargreaves on
the phone to warn him of my arrival in Manchester later
that night. Pete had been a superb friend to me last year
when he gave me a lift to both matches from my cousin's
house. He offered to do the same again, and I accepted with
delight. Pete is truly a great Manchester United host, and
I can't thank him
enough for all of his help when I'm in Manchester. The next
call was to Linda, who assured me that she would be in the
Throstle's Nest Wed night before the Chelsea match, so we
arranged to meet each other there shortly after 5pm. With
the important calls done, we finished our pints, shook
hands, and went our separate ways. Barry was off to
Denmark, and I was off back into London for a train to
Manchester. As I got back on the Heathrow Express,
and forked over another tenner, I reflected on how Barry
had lived up to every expectation of the "Mad Dane" I was
expecting, and how bloody expensive this train was. When I
arrived back at Paddington, I was virtual expert at the
ticket machine, and followed nearly the exact same sequence
of events I had done 36 hours earlier, minus the Info Girl
and unexpectedly large queue for tickets. I got off the
train at Euston station, and had to walk over to the
train section carrying my suitcase. It was now that I
wished I'd had one of those wheel-trolley things for
pulling my case, since my arms were going numb with strain.
I parked my arse down on my case and sat in front of the
huge board listing all of the trains, and remembered what
Mike Dobbin had said to me in one of his emails. He thought
that I could probably make the earlier 8 o'clock hour train
instead of the 9 o'clock hour train that he had booked
for me, but we took the safe bet just in case. As it turned
out, he was right, I could have made the earlier train, but
I didn't mind the rest. When the hour rolled around I
called my cousin in Manchester to tell her I was on my way,
and she told me she would leave a key outside in a
disclosed location for me, since she was on an early shift
in the morning and was off to bed. Sounds easy enough, I
said. When I got to Piccadilly Station, the queue for taxis
was
enormous. I finally worked my way to the front of the
queue, and poured myself into the cab. I told the driver the
address, and he had no idea where that was. I had been
there last year, and had this exact same problem, so I was
well prepared. I produced my Manchester A-Z map book before
he could ask me another question, and pointed to my
cousin's street. He took the book and we were on our way.
When I finally reached my cousin's house it was
12:30am, and she was well asleep. I had to wait for the cab
to bugger off so I could search for this key which was
hidden outside. After 5 minutes of looking all over where
she said the key would be, I contemplated sleeping on the
doorstep, since I had a week or so worth of clothes in my
case to keep me warm. Just as I was about to give up, I
found the key and headed inside. It doesn't take me long to
fall asleep, and tonight was no exception.
Monday Dec 14-1998
When I woke up, my cousin had called to tell me she was on
her way home from work already. It was noon. Obviously I
was tired. I phoned Duncan Drasdo to let him know that I was
indeed in Manchester, and was looking forward to meeting
him on Wednesday night. Duncan was the reason I had a
ticket for the match, since his wife couldn't make it that
night. We arranged to meet at the Throstles before the
match Wed night. I then called Pete
Hargreaves to let him know I had arrived, remind him of my
cousin's address and get a time from him on when he'd be
coming to lift me on Wednesday night. No answer at Pete's,
so I left a message on his machine. The rest of the day was
spent in tourist mode with my cousins. This included a "Pub
Quiz" night, during which I became the American geography
and history expert, and I'm not even American!! We lost by
a point, since I didn't know what
year Elvis Presley was drafted. The fact that I was a
Canadian saved me from a lynching, as I was apparently
supposed to know the answer. I had to remind everyone that
they should consider themselves lucky that I knew any
American history at all, since I'm a Canadian!
Final part tomorrow:
www.red11.org Webmaster Meet Dec 1998 Pt 3/3
Cheers everyone!
Bill McArthur Dec '98
"There's only ONE United - Manchester United!"
http://www.red11.org/mufc/billdiary98.htm
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Subject: LEICESTER v MANCHESTER UNITED preview
Leicester Team News Top scorer Emile Heskey is
struggling to be fit. The 21-year-old is suffering
from a heavy cold and was ordered to stay away
from the team's training ground today. Central
defenders Frank Sinclair and Matt Elliott are both
out suspended and recent signing Andy Impey
faces a late fitness test on an injured calf.
Team (from): Keller, Arphexad, Taggart, Walsh,
Izzet, Lennon, Heskey, Parker, Guppy, Kaamark,
Campbell, Ullathorne, Marshall, Fenton, Impey,
Wilson, Cottee, Zagorakis, Oakes.
The Leicester View ''Obviously everyone talks
about Yorke and Cole but they (United) have
quality running right through the side. Every player
is international quality. But we have always played
well against them and in the last few seasons our
record has been pretty good. The unfortunate thing
is that you can't win football matches with just a
good record, but whatever side we put out we will
give it a go. It's one of those games that the
players and fans look forward to all season so there
is no problem getting the lads up for it.'' - Martin
O'Neill
United Team News Alex Ferguson has virtually a
full-strength squad to choose from. England trio
Paul Scholes, David Beckham and Gary Neville are
back in contention following their mid-season
breathers, but definitely out is Teddy Sheringham,
who has a knee injury. Ferguson may give Peter
Schmeichel an extra weekend off and continue with
Raimond van der Gouw in goal.
Team (from): Schmeichel, Van der Gouw, G Neville,
P Neville, Brown, Irwin, Johnsen, Stam, Berg, Butt,
Keane, Scholes, Giggs, Beckham, Blomqvist, Cole,
Yorke, Solskjaer.
The United View ''Leicester are tough competitors
and are very difficult to play against. Nobody enjoys
going there because they always raise their game
against the big sides and we know that because we
have experienced that against them. But if we can
continue this run of ours, which has a bit of
consistency about it, then we will have a good
chance.'' - Alex Ferguson
THE STATS
Last season: Leicester 0 Man Utd 0
Man Utd 0 Leicester 1
Last five League matches:
Leicester W L W D D
Man Utd D L W D W
Top scorers:
Dwight Yorke, Andy Cole (Man Utd) 13
Emile Heskey, Tony Cottee (Leicester) 9
Match odds: H 9-4 A Evs D 9-4
Ref: S Dunn (Bristol)
From Official Leicester City Site
http://www.lcfc.co.uk
CITY GUTTED BY INJURY AND ILLNESS
LEICESTER City may face hopeful champions Manchester United on Saturday
with only the shell of their strongest side available.
City take on United infront of a sell-out Filbert Street crowd already
without Frank Sinclair and Matt Elliott through suspension.
But at today's pre-match press briefing O'Neill revealed that at least
three other regular team members could be ruled out for the crunch clash.
"Emile Heskey is our main worry," said an exasperated O'Neill.
"We had to send him home yesterday with the flu and are just hoping now
that he will come through in time for tomorrow's game.
"Neil Lennon has been complaining of back problems all week and this
morning twinged a hamstring. These two things are often linked and we'll
just have to see how he is tomorrow before the game.
"And Andrew Impey is also struggling with a calf strain so all in all we
could be without key players in all areas. If that's the case I may have to
commit suicide."
On top of this O'Neill knows that United will be particularly hard to beat
tomorrow.
Although he knows the side and the crowd will be going all out for a
victory, and that their record against Alex Ferguson's men in the past has
been fairly good, it will be a real battle tomorrow if they are going to
get anything out of the game with the handicaps enforced upon them.
"We've played reasonably well against them in the past and the lads are
reasonably positive.
"United are in excellent form and proved their calibre against West Ham
last weekend. It's the turn of the year and they will be turning their
attention to the title and they are perfectly placed to have a real chance
at it.
"It's not going to be easy, but then the Premiership never is."
Please click below to hear Martin's comments:
http://www.lcfc.co.uk/m990115a.ram
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Subject: UNITED TRIO RETURN FROM THEIR REST
Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson has virtually a full-strength squad
to choose from for the trip to Leicester.
http://www.football365.co.uk/homeground/manchester_united/news_111755.htm
UNITED TRIO RETURN FROM THEIR REST
Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson has virtually a
full-strength squad to choose from for the trip to Leicester.
England trio Paul Scholes, David Beckham and Gary Neville
are back in contention following their mid-season breathers,
but definitely out is Teddy Sheringham, who has a knee
injury.
Ferguson may give Peter Schmeichel an extra weekend off
and continue with Raimond van der Gouw in goal.
Team (from): Schmeichel, Van der Gouw, G Neville, P
Neville, Brown, Irwin, Johnsen, Stam, Berg, Butt, Keane,
Scholes, Giggs, Beckham, Blomqvist, Cole, Yorke, Solskjaer
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FERGUSON PLOTS TO OUTFOX O'NEILL
Alex Ferguson is confident his Manchester United side can continue their
New Year renaissance when they go Fox-hunting at Leicester.
http://www.football365.co.uk/homeground/manchester_united/news_111795.htm
FERGUSON PLOTS TO OUTFOX O'NEILL
Alex Ferguson is confident his Manchester United side can
continue their New Year renaissance when they go
Fox-hunting at Leicester.
Martin O'Neill's men have become a bogey side for United in
the last couple of seasons. The Foxes have won one and
drawn three of their last four encounters and Ferguson is
well aware of the perils of a visit to Filbert Street.
But he heads for the east Midlands in bullish mood because
of United's return to form this month following back-to-back
wins over Middlesbrough and West Ham.
''Leicester are tough competitors and are very difficult to
play against,'' he said.
''Nobody enjoys going there because they always raise their
game against the big sides and we know that because we
have experienced that against them.
''But if we can continue this run of ours, which has a bit of
consistency about it, then we will have a good chance.''
United have the added incentive of knowing that victory will
take them back to the top of the table, providing Chelsea
fail to beat Coventry at home.
Ferguson, though, is more concerned with how his own
players perform.
''You always hope those around you slip up, just like they
will be hoping we slip up too,'' he said. ''What's more
important to me is that if we continue our form we are good
enough and we have the experience and depth of squad to
handle anything.''
Ferguson may make changes now that rested World Cup
stars David Beckham, Gary Neville and Paul Scholes are
back, although he may give Peter Schmeichel another
weekend off and continue with Raimond van der Gouw in
goal. Definitely out is Teddy Sheringham who has injured his
knee in training. Denis Irwin also feels United are getting
back to their best following a tough December. He said:
''We went through the month of December without playing
very well and we had a lot of matches against tough
opposition,'' he said.
''That took its toll towards the end of the month, but in our
last two or three games we've found a bit of form again.''
Meanwhile, Irwin claims he will reluctantly quit United if he is
not happy with his new contract offer. Irwin, whose current
deal expires in the summer, has begun talks with United,
but knows he could cash in on a lucrative move under the
Bosman ruling. The 33-year-old Republic of Ireland
defender, who has been at Old Trafford since 1990, will only
re-sign if he is satisfied with the terms offered. Irwin's
stance comes in the same week skipper Roy Keane claimed
he would leave when his contract ends if he were not
satisfied with his new deal.
''Ideally nobody wants to leave here, but as things are
being quoted on the back pages whether it's Roy or me we
both want the right deal to stay,'' said Irwin. ''Manchester
United are a big club and nobody wants to leave it, but
there's a lot of money floating around in football at the
moment. We hope to sort everything out in the contract
negotiations and hopefully that will be soon.''
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IRWIN: I'LL STAY FOR RIGHT DEAL
Denis Irwin will reluctantly quit Manchester United if he is not happy
with his new contract offer.
http://www.football365.co.uk/homeground/manchester_united/news_111638.htm
IRWIN: I'LL STAY FOR RIGHT DEAL
Denis Irwin will reluctantly quit Manchester United if he is not
happy with his new contract offer.
Irwin would like to remain at Old Trafford when his current
one-year deal expires in the summer and he has already
had talks with chairman Martin Edwards about a new
agreement.
But the 33-year-old defender knows he could cash in on a
lucrative move to another club under the Bosman ruling and
he will only re-sign with United if he is satisfied with the
terms offered.
Ideally Irwin, who arrived in a £625,000 move from Oldham
in June 1990, would like a two-year contract which would
entitle him to a money-spinning testimonial.
The Republic of Ireland international's determination to hold
out for the right deal comes in the same week skipper Roy
Keane also claimed he might leave if he were not satisfied
with his new contract.
''I spoke to the chairman last month and I've been talking
to him since so hopefully something will be sorted out,'' said
Irwin.
''Ideally nobody wants to leave here, but as things are
being quoted on the back pages, whether it's Roy or me, we
both want the right deal to stay. There's a lot of money
floating around in football at the moment.
''Manchester United are a big club and nobody wants to
leave it, but we hope to sort these things out in the contract
negotiations and hopefully soon.''
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MODERN PLAYERS DON'T GIVE A TOSS - BEST
George Best has hit out at modern-day players, branding them overpaid,
lazy millionaires.
http://www.football365.co.uk/homeground/manchester_united/news_111581.htm
MODERN PLAYERS DON'T GIVE A TOSS - BEST
George Best has hit out at modern-day players, branding
them overpaid, lazy millionaires.
The Manchester United legend also claimed that many are
tempted to drink heavily or dabble with drugs because
football does not give them a big enough ''buzz''.
''Footballers today are millionaires by the time they're 22 or
23. More and more of them are going out and looking for
something to give them a buzz outside football, be it
gambling, drugs or booze,'' said Best.
''It seems that because they're on big money the game
isn't giving them the buzz they need any more.
''I was on peanuts when I first got into the first team. I was
earning four pounds, one shilling and ninepence, but money
wasn't important to me.
''I got my buzz from playing, from being on the stage,
doing something I loved and was good at.
''Players now have a groin injury for months and months
and I often think that they don't really give a toss whether
they're playing or not because they're getting paid anyway.
''When I had injuries I played through the pain barrier when
the whistle went at 3pm on a Saturday. But what does it
matter when you've got a couple of million in the bank,'' he
told Talk Radio Sportzone.
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TERRY CAN COOKE UP A TREAT FOR CITY
Manchester City have received clearance for Manchester United winger
Terry Cooke to make his debut against Fulham at Maine Road tomorrow.
http://www.football365.co.uk/homeground/manchester_united/news_111711.htm
TERRY CAN COOKE UP A TREAT FOR CITY
Manchester City have received clearance for Manchester
United winger Terry Cooke to make his debut against
Fulham at Maine Road tomorrow.
Cooke will follow in the footsteps of Denis Law, Brian Kidd,
and Peter Barnes as players who have appeared for both
Manchester clubs.
Having just completed a spell at Wrexham, Cooke has
joined City on a three-month loan as manager Joe Royle
bids to boost his flagging promotion challenge.
Cooke said: ''This is a massive club. We saw the support
they have when they beat us at Wrexham on Boxing Day.
''This club should be in the Premiership. Some Premiership
clubs struggle to get the size of support Manchester City
demand.'' Cooke has fully recovered now after missing
virtually a season when he snapped a cruciate ligament in a
United reserve game.
He added: ''I had no hesitation in joining Manchester City.
And I can promise the fans I will give 100% and I hope they
will appreciate that.''
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Subject: BBC - United by United
The BBC World Service will be broadcasting a feature called 'United
by United' on the time-slots listed below. It's a show featuring
interviews with Man Utd fans in Singapore, Norway and Africa. Some of
the interviewees are also members on both Man Utd mailing lists.
Date GMT
Sat 16 Jan 0630 1830
Mon 18 Jan 0030 0930 1130
OR
Date Hong Kong Time
Sat 16 Jan 1430
Sun 17 Jan 0230
Mon 18 Jan 0830 1730 1930
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Subject: Internet Football - Red Devils Vs Internet Irons
This is probably the first time I didn't get around to e-mailing the list in
advance about the fixture , it was arranged over the Xmas period and it was
quite a hectic time ... To tell you the truth , out of all the mailing list
games I've arranged I've had very little response from my requests for
players or supporters. I can't remember one instance where anybody has been
interested enough to simply come and watch us !
In order to play more games and make it more enjoyable I really need some
help. What I would really like is somebody who perhaps doesn't want to play
but has got a good football head and can take over as manager , they don't
have to do any organising just be there to watch the game , advise on play
and make substitutions which in these type of games are often rolling.
Sometimes if we have spare players we are required to run the line or even
ref - having somebody not playing can make sure the players don't spend too
long on these duties. For example , this Sunday the West Ham team ref'd the
first half and it was up to the reds to ref the second half. With the four
subs we had at any one time then it would be reasonable to think that the
duty could be shared for 10 or so minutes each. This was not the case and I
was stuck ref'ing for forty minutes when I really wanted to play , after all
, I had put a lot of effort in organising the game !
I also want somebody to take photo's and record goal scorer's etc ... (the
West Ham fans had people doing this)
Everything you want to know about the internet team can be found at
http:\www.geocities.com\sunsetstrip\palms\4814
It's not quite up to date but hopefully when I get myself sorted out it will
include the results of the last couple of games and a revised fixture list.
On the subject of future games there is chance of at least a 5-a-side with
Leicester City's 'Electric Yetis' this Saturday , if you are already
travelling to Leicester why not go early - miss the traffic and have a bit
of a game beforehand. E-mail me if you are interested about this or any
other games.
BTW We beat the West Ham fans 4-3.
Doug
'Stressed' Internet Team Manager
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Subject: BBC United back to full power
Old Trafford - given the all clear
Manchester United have been given the all-clear to use Old Trafford's North
Stand for next Sunday's FA Cup clash with Liverpool.
Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council, the stadium's licensing authority,
had threatened to close the stand on safety grounds following last Sunday's
power failure during the West Ham game.
Thousands of fans had to be evacuated through the emergency staircases
after the emergency lighting went out in the stand's four stair towers.
But electricity company NORWEB are laying extra cables to the ground and
United are boosting the emergency power supply to ensure there is no repeat
of those scenes.
This work should be completed before next Sunday and Allan Roberts,
assistant director at the council's engineering and planning department,
claims once they are satisfied with the improvements the stand can be used.
"The council are satisfied that the package of measures to be taken by
Manchester United will cover any foreseeable circumstances and will prevent
a recurrence of the difficulties at the West Ham game," he said.
"Providing this work is done and we inspect it before the game we see no
problem."
United have completed their investigation of the powercut and it was caused
by an unprecedented demand for electricity from the stadium, coupled with
the failure of a key piece of equipment within the switchroom.
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Subject: IRWIN could quit if he is not happy with his new contract offer
Denis Irwin will reluctantly quit Manchester United if
he is not happy with his new contract offer. Irwin
would like to remain at Old Trafford when his
current one-year deal expires in the summer and
he has already had talks with chairman Martin
Edwards about a new agreement. But the
33-year-old defender knows he could cash in on a
lucrative move to another club under the Bosman
ruling and he will only re-sign with United if he is
satisfied with the terms offered.
Ideally Irwin, who arrived in a £625,000 move from
Oldham in June 1990, would like a two-year
contract which would entitle him to a
money-spinning testimonial. The Republic of Ireland
international's determination to hold out for the
right deal comes in the same week skipper Roy
Keane also claimed he might leave if he were not
satisfied with his new contract.
''I spoke to the chairman last month and I've been
talking to him since so hopefully something will be
sorted out,'' said Irwin. ''Ideally nobody wants to
leave here, but as things are being quoted on the
back pages, whether it's Roy or me, we both want
the right deal to stay. There's a lot of money
floating around in football at the moment.
Manchester United are a big club and nobody wants
to leave it, but we hope to sort these things out in
the contract negotiations and hopefully soon.''
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Subject: United stretch net to Gothenburg
United stretch net to Gothenburg
By Ken Lawrence
Friday, January 15, 1999
Manchester United have opened negotiations with Gothenburg to enter an
exchange deal similar to the one they have set up in Belgium.
Discussions with the club that knocked Alex Ferguson's side out of the
Champions League in 1994 have been ongoing for more than four months as
United attempt to continue their networking policy.
They already have a financial interest in Royal Antwerp and, in exchange
for regular subsidies, either club can loan players while United have first
option to buy any promising new stars.
United are working on a similar strategy with Gothenburg, though it is
understood there will be no financial agreement between them. Gothenburg
president Gunnar Larsson said: 'It is true that we have been having
discussions about forming an alliance with United.'
Talks began unofficially last September, when Ferguson went to Sweden to
open a new training complex at the Gothenburg club. Larsson, a guest of
United at two recent matches, said: 'There are still many things to
organise and to agree on but there is a strong possibility that we will
come to an arrangement that will be beneficial to ourselves and to United.
The prospects are very exciting for both sides.'
Jordi Cruyff last night completed his loan move to Celta Vigo in Spain. He
will stay until the end of the season, although United have the option to
recall him in April if required.
morte..............
BREAKING NEWS - Saturday 16 January 1999
UNITED'S SWEDISH CONNECTION
IFK Gothenburg claim they have opened talks with Manchester United to form
a partnership similar to that the Old Trafford club has with Royal Antwerp.
Under the deal United would have first refusal on any Gothenburg players
available for transfer and the Swedish club would be able to take players
on loan from Old Trafford.
Gothenburg president Gunner Larsson said: "It is true that we have been
having discussions about forming an alliance with United. There are still
many things to organise and to agree on, but there is a strong possibility
that we will come to an arrangement that will be beneficial to ourselves
and to United."
"The prospects are very exciting to both sides," he told the Daily Mail.
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Subject: Ferguson's star school
Daniel Taylor asks Leicester's wing-back about his days at Manchester United
and the team-mates who also flew the nest
Saturday January 16, 1999
May 12, 1993, was not a good day in the young life and career of Robbie
Savage. It was not so much the car crash that left him in hospital for a
week, but the bombshell that had prompted his near-fatal lapse of
concentration behind the wheel.
After five years as a Manchester United trainee, Savage's dreams of a
career with his boyhood idols were dashed when he was summoned to Alex
Ferguson's office to be told of his release. A case of thanks, but no thanks.
"It was absolutely devastating. My heart was set on being a success at
United," he recalls. "I came out in a daze.
"I didn't know how I was going to tell my mum and dad so I phoned some
mates and arranged to meet them at a local snooker hall. I couldn't stop
thinking about my parents and I guess I wasn't concentrating. The next
thing I know I had crashed and was in hospital: broken bones, cut head, no
feeling in my arm, the lot."
Almost six years later Savage is threatening to live up to Ferguson's
parting words that he might - not literally - "come back to haunt him".
Although he misses today's visit of United because of a knee injury, he is
an integral part of the Leicester City team and will be sitting in the
stand this afternoon harbouring thoughts of making it for next Saturday's
visit of Coventry in the FA Cup.
He made it to Filbert Street via Crewe Alexandra, where he played 77 league
games before falling out with the manager Dario Gradi. He was signed by
Martin O'Neill for £400,000 in July 1997.
"It's hard to come back after being released. I was lucky that Crewe were
willing to give me a chance, and that brought about the move to Leicester,"
he says.
"Another of the lads who was released by United is now working as a
£180-a-week mechanic, while I have lost touch with some of the others. They
were all good footballers; it's sad because every one of them would have
had the same ambitions as Ryan Giggs, but there's a thin line between
success and failure."
Savage played in United's 1992 FA Youth Cup side, who beat Crystal Palace
6-3 on aggregate in a two-leg final. Tutored by Eric Harrison, the team
boasted Giggs, Nicky Butt and both Neville brothers; David Beckham was on
the bench and Paul Scholes did not manage even that.
"When you look at how many brilliant players have come through, there is no
way you can ever criticise United," says Savage. "It says it all that
Scholesy was never getting a game at that stage, and look at him now. Their
youth system is second to none and I can only see it getting better and
better. They have the right people in place to bring along the young players."
Evidently so; Ferguson is on record as saying the secret of United's
success is their youth development. However, keeping them happy at a club
where seasoned internationals are struggling to make the squad is another
matter. Keith Gillespie of Blackburn, Ben Thornley of Huddersfield and the
Bradford goalkeeper Gary Walsh have all prospered since heading for
pastures new, and others seem sure to follow.
One of them is Terry Cooke, a talented left-side midfielder. Frustrated by
his lack of opportunities after five years in the shadows, he has joined
Manchester City for a three-month loan period and will make his debut
against Fulham this afternoon.
As for Savage, despite the furore over his infamous Maldini shirt-throwing
incident he remains an established Wales international, all 14 of his caps
taking pride of place in the front room of his grandmother's Wrexham home.
And Savage, Lily to his team-mates, insists he will not be casting envious
glances in the direction of his old chums this afternoon. "I'm pleased for
them all, I really am," he says. "I still keep in touch with Giggsy, and
you could see even then that Beckham had what it takes.
"He came on as a substitute in the Youth Cup final. It was his first
appearance in the side but you would never have known. Within a few minutes
he had sent a cracker into the top corner from 30 yards; typical Becks."
Four who went
David Platt:
Arrived in 84, aged 17, but given a free transfer in January 1985. Joined
Crewe, playing 134 games before arriving at Aston Villa for £200,000 in
1988. Sold to Bari, Juventus and Sampdoria but joined Arsenal for £4.75m in
1995 and an aggregate in excess of £21m, a British record. Now coaching at
Sampdoria. Former England captain who played 62 internationals.
Keith Gillespie:
Joined United, aged 13, and played in the same youth team as David Beckham
and Gary Neville. He made his league debut while on loan at Wigan but
enjoyed only seven starts for United before moving to Newcastle in 1995 as
a £1 million makeweight in the Andy Cole deal. Signed for Blackburn Rovers
last month for £2.35 million.
Billy Garton:
Salford-born, made his United debut at 19. Played 49 games before retiring
aged 25 with ME. Made his last appearance in December 1988. Studied for a
degree in physical education, played for Salford, Witton Albion and Hyde
United, where he was the player-coach at the start of the season.
Alan Davies:
Debut in 1982 and played in the 1983 FA Cup final, after only four games,
in place of Steve Coppell making two goals in 4-0 replay win. Injury
delayed start of next season and played only three more matches. Joined
Newcastle,failed to settle, and after loan spells at Charlton and Carlisle,
signed for Bradford City and Swansea (twice). Played 13 times for Wales.
Found dead in a fume-filled car in February 1992, aged 30.
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