British Football thread
Oct 7th 2003, 3:53 pm
#136
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Latest Footie News (with commentry)
Craig Bellamy fined for nightclub abuse
That's one court case out of the way.......
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Bryan Robson 'named Nigera boss'
*Afterwards they met up with some gullable Americans in the hotel lobby.
So Robbo off to the happiest country in the world.
- Coincedently I just received this email:
REQUEST FOR URGENT BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP
MAY I INTRODUCE MYSELF I AM BRYAN ROBSON MANAGER OF THE NIGERIAN NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM
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Collymore considers Southend
Manc'76 breathes a BIG sigh of relief.
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Rio Ferdinand dropped over drug row
Reason he didn't turn up ? He was moving house the same day and forgot.
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Soccer star Craig Bellamy has been fined £750 after admitting threatening abusive or insulting behaviour outside a Cardiff nightclub in March.
Bellamy appeared at Cardiff Magistrates Court on Tuesday where he pleaded guilty to the abuse charge. Two other charges of racially aggravated behaviour was dropped at an earlier hearing.
The 24-year-old Wales international and Newcastle striker admitted being drunk and abusive after being thrown out of a bar in the early hours of the 24 March this year.
Bellamy appeared at Cardiff Magistrates Court on Tuesday where he pleaded guilty to the abuse charge. Two other charges of racially aggravated behaviour was dropped at an earlier hearing.
The 24-year-old Wales international and Newcastle striker admitted being drunk and abusive after being thrown out of a bar in the early hours of the 24 March this year.
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Bryan Robson 'named Nigera boss'
Former England skipper Bryan Robson is set to become Nigeria's new coach, according to reports.
Robson approached the Nigeria Football Association (NFA)in August, expressing his desire for the job.
*NFA secretary-general Taiwo Ogunjobi and a member of their technical committee interviewed the 46-year-old for the job during their visit to London last week.
Robson approached the Nigeria Football Association (NFA)in August, expressing his desire for the job.
*NFA secretary-general Taiwo Ogunjobi and a member of their technical committee interviewed the 46-year-old for the job during their visit to London last week.
So Robbo off to the happiest country in the world.
- Coincedently I just received this email:
REQUEST FOR URGENT BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP
MAY I INTRODUCE MYSELF I AM BRYAN ROBSON MANAGER OF THE NIGERIAN NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM
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Collymore considers Southend
Former England striker Stan Collymore has not ruled out a return to his former club Southend as he seeks to relaunch his playing career.
Collymore retired from playing in 2001, five weeks after moving to Spanish club Oviedo.
But in recent weeks the 32-year-old has been linked with a return to football.
"I certainly wouldn't rule out a move to Southend," said Collymore.
"It would be nice to go back."
Collymore retired from playing in 2001, five weeks after moving to Spanish club Oviedo.
But in recent weeks the 32-year-old has been linked with a return to football.
"I certainly wouldn't rule out a move to Southend," said Collymore.
"It would be nice to go back."
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Rio Ferdinand dropped over drug row
Rio Ferdinand has been left out of the England squad for Saturday's crucial Euro 2004 qualifying match in Turkey.
Football Association director of communications Paul Barber confirmed the Manchester United defender had been dropped pending an investigation into his failure to attend a routine drugs test.
Football Association director of communications Paul Barber confirmed the Manchester United defender had been dropped pending an investigation into his failure to attend a routine drugs test.
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Oct 7th 2003, 4:55 pm
#137
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Rio seems to be treated badbly considering he hasn't even been charged with anything. The FA are a law to themselves.
Oct 7th 2003, 5:58 pm
#138
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Breaking News is (they have just announced it on telly) is that a Leeds Utd player has just been arrested in a sex attack incident last night. This is different from the gang-rape incident.
Too many fools with too much money in this great game of ours.
Too many fools with too much money in this great game of ours.
Oct 7th 2003, 6:10 pm
#139
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Originally posted by Haggischomper
Breaking News is (they have just announced it on telly) is that a Leeds Utd player has just been arrested in a sex attack incident last night. This is different from the gang-rape incident.
Too many fools with too much money in this great game of ours.
Breaking News is (they have just announced it on telly) is that a Leeds Utd player has just been arrested in a sex attack incident last night. This is different from the gang-rape incident.
Too many fools with too much money in this great game of ours.
It's a shame they have to resort to forcing themselves on women, Georgie Best never had to do that, must have been those sideburns
Oct 7th 2003, 6:28 pm
#140
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Thats why I refuse to get rid of my sidburns!
Oct 7th 2003, 6:34 pm
#141
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Anyone who has the crappy basic cable package like me, the Liverpool vs Arsenal game is on Fox Sports Net at some point today in most regions, it starts in 15 mins here.
Oct 7th 2003, 8:29 pm
#142
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Originally posted by Haggischomper
Breaking News is (they have just announced it on telly) is that a Leeds Utd player has just been arrested in a sex attack incident last night. This is different from the gang-rape incident.
Too many fools with too much money in this great game of ours.
Breaking News is (they have just announced it on telly) is that a Leeds Utd player has just been arrested in a sex attack incident last night. This is different from the gang-rape incident.
Too many fools with too much money in this great game of ours.
Doesn't this bloke read the newspapers ?!
Doesn't he see that the media is watching him and his fellow "professionals" (I use that term loosely) for any more slip ups.
The EPL is going the way of the Serie A.
The current headline in BBC News is about Rio's fellow players boycotting the Turkey game because he was dropped.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/3172568.stm
The FA quashes speculation that several players were ready to boycott the game with Turkey following the axeing of Rio Ferdinand.
This is a crucial game and we need the strongest possible team.
At this moment professional football is under the media spotlight and there will be tears before bedtime.
The English media are not helping by stiring all this up though.
Oct 8th 2003, 2:59 am
#143
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Oh and before anybody names the Leeds players (update on above, there are now alledgedly two players involved ) it's better not to.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...es/default.stm
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...es/default.stm
Last edited by Webbie; Oct 8th 2003 at 3:03 am.
Oct 8th 2003, 5:30 am
#144
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Seth Armstrong is a sex offender ? Well he has not been seen in Emmerdale for a while, alledgedly gone to Oz.
Does Betty know he is really prowling Chapeltown then ?
The way it is going with strikes, injuries, drug bans & held by the cops...I'll be dusting my boots off in case I get the call !
Jovially Yours
Does Betty know he is really prowling Chapeltown then ?
The way it is going with strikes, injuries, drug bans & held by the cops...I'll be dusting my boots off in case I get the call !
Jovially Yours
Oct 8th 2003, 2:48 pm
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A 29 year old man has just been arrested in relation to the Grovesnor Hotel Rape case.........more soon
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/
Rob
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/
Rob
Oct 8th 2003, 3:12 pm
#146
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- Has just been outed by London Evening Standard (with the Leeds thing)
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/a...ing%20Standard
- Turkey v England/Players revolt.
Anyone listen to the press conference on Five Live ?
I know the Scot Expats here will be enjoying all of this.
- 29 year old man arrested - NOT a footie player.
Oct 8th 2003, 3:35 pm
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I think the English Team are correct to back RF. He hasn't been charged and completed the test 36 hours later.
It is funny though! If FIFA kicked the team out perhaps the Scots can apply to take that place as we are having problems qualifying - again!
It is funny though! If FIFA kicked the team out perhaps the Scots can apply to take that place as we are having problems qualifying - again!
Oct 8th 2003, 3:52 pm
#148
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This is indeed quite humourous. I do commend the English team for this stance though. I'm sure it will get resolved by Saturday, my guess is because Ferdinand has urged them to play the game they will do it.
Oct 8th 2003, 10:59 pm
#149
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I see Jody Morris' name is now in the public domain (Soccernet / BBC). Strange to see him charged with sexually assaulting a woman - always struck me as a bit of a faggot when he played at the Chels.
Well done to the England team for backing Ferdinand, although I think the FA would have been slaughtered if it came out later and they'd let him play. I think they should call up Keown as a replacement. Not for the game - just the ruck with the crowd after!!!
Finally, and most importantly, does anyone know a channel the Turkey game is on? I need to see it - even on pay per view.
Well done to the England team for backing Ferdinand, although I think the FA would have been slaughtered if it came out later and they'd let him play. I think they should call up Keown as a replacement. Not for the game - just the ruck with the crowd after!!!
Finally, and most importantly, does anyone know a channel the Turkey game is on? I need to see it - even on pay per view.
Oct 9th 2003, 12:06 am
#150
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Originally posted by JerseyBoy
Finally, and most importantly, does anyone know a channel the Turkey game is on? I need to see it - even on pay per view.
Finally, and most importantly, does anyone know a channel the Turkey game is on? I need to see it - even on pay per view.
A comment about the game - if we lose this game and is there is trouble at the match there will be hell to pay.....
