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Date: Fri Jun 12 15:24:20 GMT+00:00 1998
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This Issue:
1. BECKHAM STUCK IN MIDDLE OF THE GUESSING GAME (Daily Mirror)
2. SCHOLES STEPS ON THE GAZ (Daily Mirror)
3. Ole's Okay! (TeamTalk)
4. Stam Aims To Wow Reds (D.Mail)
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Date: Fri, 12 Jun 1998 08:56:40 -0400
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Subject: BECKHAM STUCK IN MIDDLE OF THE GUESSING GAME (Daily Mirror)
BECKHAM STUCK IN MIDDLE OF THE GUESSING GAME
David Beckham has revealed his dream to become the new Glenn Hoddle of
England's World Cup team.
But the Manchester United glamour boy might have to settle for a place
in the starting line-up wide on the right after being left out by Hoddle
for a private practice match here in this Brittany resort.
Beckham was the surprise omission from a full-strength side in Hoddle's
first big practice game behind closed doors since arriving here.
Darren Anderton was tried out yet again in the right wing- back spot,
putting pressure on Beckham, who has yet to score for his country.
Michael Owen was also demoted to the second-string team, with Teddy
Sheringham given his chance to impress alongside captain Alan Shearer, a
reversal of the previous day's training session.
Hoddle needs to assess Sheringham's mood and attitude as well as his
physical fitness after his nocturnal habits were exposed last weekend,
when he was still technically on England duty.
It might only have been one of many tactics tested behind closed doors,
but it emphasised that Beckham has competition for his place and that
Sheringham is still under consideration to start.
But Beckham was still in upbeat mood. "Glenn Hoddle gave me my debut,
straight in at the deep end, and has played me in every game since," he
said.
"I'd prefer to play in the centre of midfield because you are more
involved. I've played there three or four times for England.
"But it's up to the manager. The decision has nothing to do with me."
With Paul Gascoigne out of the reckoning, Beckham has a far greater
chance of playing in that role at some stage in this World Cup.
He added: "Maybe. But there are others who can play that role. We have
some great footballers here. I shall just have to wait and see."
Hoddle insists he knows his starting line-up for the opening match
against Tunisia on Monday. He has tried a variety of alternatives in
training sessions since arriving here.
In the match against Caen, when Hoddle kept out all prying eyes, Beckham
played in central midfield, with David Batty left out and Anderton on
the right.
Yesterday, Hoddle returned to his tried and trusted Batty-Paul Ince
combination in midfield, but retained Anderton on the right. Beckham's
form has been erratic, while Anderton has made enormous strides in a
short space of time. Now there must be some doubt about Beckham, though
it would be a shock almost on the level of leaving out Gazza if he were
to axe him for the opening game.
Hoddle enjoys throwing up smokescreens over his team selection.
One of his big ruses in Italy involved Beckham, who was led away from
the final training session by the doctor clutching his chest as if to
suggest he wouldn't recover from a cold in time. But it was all play
acting.
With his Posh Spice fiancee and £15million price tag, Beckham is high
profile, unlike a Paul Scholes, who shuns the limelight.
But Hoddle is interested in only one aspect of his life - his current
form.
Beckham has been an automatic choice as Hoddle's right wing-back in the
qualifying games. But with Gazza missing from the middle of midfield he
became a leading candidate for that role.
Hoddle has described Beckham as the best crosser of the ball from the
right in the Premiership. Yet the emergence of Anderton has given
Beckham a genuine challenge for that precise role.
The two opening games, Brazil-Scotland and Morocco-Norway, produced less
than a handful of yellow cards.
So perhaps Hoddle will go back to his belief in the Batty-Ince midfield,
with Scholes taking over from Gazza.
But whichever system he adopts, he needs a variety of chances created
from midfield.
Shearer doesn't have the tricks of Ronaldo to carve out his own
openings, although Owen has the pace to unnerve defenders and Sheringham
is clever enough to create space for himself and others. Hoddle has
clearly been concerned about the composition of his midfield for some
time. Jack Charlton let it slip on a TV show recently about the England
coach's concern about this particular department.
Beckham has a great range of passing, much the same as Hoddle when he
starred for his country. But he isn't consistent in that role. He fails
to dominate.
Chances must be created. In fact, the England team needs a new Hoddle.
Ironically, Hoddle was Beckham's hero as a kid.
Now he has to prove he can produce the Hoddle creativity that this
England team is crying out for.
For a change Hoddle was able to report a totally clean bill of health.
He said: "It is fantastic to be injury free, particularly when we can
see there are one or two little problems emerging in the other camps."
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Date: Fri, 12 Jun 1998 08:56:54 -0400
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Subject: SCHOLES STEPS ON THE GAZ (Daily Mirror)
PAUL SCHOLES was last night given the biggest hint yet that he has
forced his way into the front line of Glenn Hoddle's World Cup plans.
England coach Hoddle was full of praise for the Manchester United ace
after his starring role in the private friendly against Caen, when he
scored the only goal.
Gingernut Scholes is being strongly tipped as the successor to dumped
Paul Gascoigne.
And Hoddle said: "I'm sure he's going to play some part in this
tournament. And I'm sure it will be a big part.
Terrific
"He had a terrific game against Caen. He looks as if nothing fazes him.
He just gets on with life."
It is not just Scholes' flame-coloured hair which earns him comparisons
with 1966 World Cup winner Alan Ball.
Like Ball, he is also energetic and a neat passer with excellent vision
and a creative eye. Scholes also loves to dart forward and has a
goalscoring touch.
Hoddle explained why West Ham's teenage defender Rio Ferdinanad was a
surprise inclusion in an unfamiliar left-wing back role. He said: "He
played the role excellenty against Caen and we now know we have
somewhere to go if something should happen to Graeme Le Saux."
Thanks & Regards,
TanKiaSen
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Date: Fri, 12 Jun 1998 18:03:06 +0800
Reply-To: Red Devil Marcus
Sender: "Manchester United Football Club (soccer)"
From: Red Devil Marcus
Subject: Ole's Okay! (TeamTalk)
Solskjaer Not Injured - Not For Sale!
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's injury fears have been laid to rest, the United
striker is back in contention for a starting role again when Norway face
Scotland in Bordeaux on Tuesday afternoon.
The 24-year-old took a kick on his ankle during the Norwegians' opening
match against Morocco but he appears set to play some part in their crucial
clash with the Scots.
However, Everton are being strongly linked with Solskjaer after their chief
scout Brian Greenhalgh attended the Montpellier match.
The Mereyside outfit are keeping close tabs on United's striker situation
this summer after rumours that Old Trafford officials are actively chasing
Gabriel Batistuta.
But it seems unlikely that either Solskjaer or Cole will be sold, even if
United capture a big name striker, unless they receive a bid deemed too good
to turn down.
Marcus Lionel van Geyzel.
"I can only please one person per day.
Today is not your day.
Tomorrow isn't looking very good either". -- Dogbert
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Date: Fri, 12 Jun 1998 22:48:58 +0800
Reply-To: Red Devil Marcus
Sender: "Manchester United Football Club (soccer)"
From: Red Devil Marcus
Subject: Stam Aims To Wow Reds (D.Mail)
Stam to show United his true worth
Friday, June 12, 1998
Holland's Jaap Stam is determined to show Manchester United fans why he cost
a record £10.5million when he plays against Belgium in St Denis tomorrow.
Stam, who was signed from PSV Eindhoven, said: 'I hope I can show United
fans they have something to look forward to next season and that I am worth
the fee. This is the first time they would have been able to see what I am
like.'
He comes into the France 98 as the most expensive defender in the world but
missed out on playing in Euro 96:
He said: 'They glued me to the substitutes bench for the whole of the
tournament but to sit and take it all in from the sidelines was invaluable.'
Marcus Lionel van Geyzel.
"I can only please one person per day.
Today is not your day.
Tomorrow isn't looking very good either". -- Dogbert
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