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Date: Wed Oct 14 07:22:24 GMT+00:00 1998
Mail: barry@www.red11.org
This Issue:
1. Ferguson gets away with outburst at ref
2. The Masters League six-a-side tournament
3. WANTED! Listpics looking for Bruce? American Midwest?
4. Lobby of Parliament
5. Letter to MP re: BSkyB's proposed bid for MUFC
6. My Visit To "Old Trafford".
7. HODDLE: BECKHAM 'CHAMPING AT THE BIT'
8. UNDER 21 ROUND-UP Luxembourg 0 England 5
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Daily RED Trivia Wed 14th October:
14th Oct 1967: United win 3-0 at Sheffield United in a Division 1 game watched by
29,170. John Aston, Brian Kidd and Denis Law scored the goals. Team was:
Stepney, Dunne, Burns, Crerand, Sadler, Stiles (Fitzpatrick), Best, Kidd,
Charlton, Law, Aston.
14th Oct 1989: Jimmy Murphy died in Manchester. A rugged Half-back for West Bromwich
Albion before the war, Murphy became Assistant to Matt Busby in 1945, and
continued in that role for 26 years. He took over for a time after the Munich Disaster
in 1958, guiding a patched-up team to the FA Cup Final. He managed Wales between
1957-1963, including the 1958 World Cup Finals, having been capped 15 times by
them in his playing days.
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Barry Daily Comment:
Anonymous has chipped in today with a "Visit to OT" I will include
my last visit soon. Anyone of our readers who would like to send an article
"Why You Are RED" or "Visit To OT" please mail me at barry@red11.org
A RED thankyou in advance!
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Next 4 games:
Result/Fixture Index:
http://www.red11.org/mufc/fix9899z.htm
Sat 17/10 Wimbledon (H) PL
Wed 21/10 Brondby (A) CL
Sat 24/10 Derby (A) PL
Wed 28/10 Bury (H) LC (Worthington Cup)
UNITED Stats v Wimbledon are here:
http://www.red11.org/mufc/stats/vswimbledon.htm
*** PL 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
Champions league:
Barcelona 2 Brondby 0
Bayern Munich 2 Man Utd 2
GROUP D P W D L GF GA PTS
Barcelona 2 1 1 0 5 3 4
Brøndby 2 1 0 1 2 3 3
ManUnited 2 0 2 0 5 5 2
BMünchen 2 0 1 1 3 4 1
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Subject: Ferguson gets away with outburst at ref
Wednesday, October 14, 1998
Alex Ferguson has escaped punishment for his outburst against Italian referee
Stefano Braschi after last month's Champions League draw against Barcelona.
The Manchester United manager risked a fine or touchline ban from UEFA after
his criticism of Braschi's decision to award the Spanish giants two penalties
and send off Nicky Butt. Ferguson called the official 'a disgrace' and said he
had 'had a shocker, a real shocker.'
However, a UEFA spokesman said yesterday that no official complaint had
been reported and that no action would be taken against the United manager.
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Subject: The Masters League six-a-side tournament
MANCHESTER UNITED legend Ray Wilkins has been in Manchester to
launch a new football competition which will
see some United stars of the past dusting off
their boots. The Masters League
Football, which takes places at the
Manchester Evening News Arena on
November 19, brings together former stars
from United, City, Liverpool and Arsenal.
Each team has a ten man squad for the
six-a-side tournament -
United's players include Wilkins, Bryan Robson,
Neil Webb, Sammy McIlroy, Kevin Moran,
Jesper Olsen, Arthur Albiston, Terry Gibson and Viv Anderson.
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Subject: WANTED! Listpics looking for Bruce? American Midwest?
Can anyone help the listpics find an unknown chracter seen at the Throstles
Nest
and snapped up by our unofficial photographer Pete Hargreaves:
See the pic at http://www.red11.org/mufc/listpics/
or just go to http://www.red11.org/mufc/listpics/images/pic2.jpg
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NEW on the listpics this month:
13-OCT-98 Matthew Knight
http://www.red11.org/mufc/listpics/listpicu.htm#KnightMatthew
13-OCT-98 Wendy Lyon
http://www.red11.org/mufc/listpics/listpicu.htm#LyonWendy
13-OCT-98 John Callaghan (JacKit)
http://www.red11.org/mufc/listpics/euorpeAC.htm#CallaghanJohn
13-OCT-98 Björn Olsson
http://www.red11.org/mufc/listpics/europeMR.htm#OlssonBjörn
06-OCT-98 Frank Scicluna
http://www.red11.org/mufc/listpics/listpicw.htm#SciclunaFrank
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Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1998 10:26:32 -0700
Subject: Lobby of Parliament
I can confirm that a Lobby of Parliament is to be held on Tuesday 27th
October at 1 O'Clock.
Although the focus will be on Murdoch, the idea is to broaden out hte
issues to a "Future of Football" type event. To that end supporters of
other clubs are invited to participate.
There will be bus going from Manchester (hopefully free). I will get
more details about booking seats etc and post them later
Nick
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Subject: Letter to MP re: BSkyB's proposed bid for MUFC
Tuesday, 13 October 1998
RE:BSkyB bid for MUFC plc
Tony Lloyd MP
House of Commons
LONDON
SW1A 0AA
Dear Mr Lloyd,
I am writing to you to express my concern at the proposed take-over of
Manchester United plc by BSkyB. I am a supporter and shareholder and one of
your constituents. I do not propose to outline again the arguments which
have stacked up against this deal and the clear competition issues which
arise. These have been well documented. However it is worth recapping on a
few of the organisations and individuals who have publicly condemned the
deal and/or submitted a complaint to the OFT. This list is far from
conclusive.
The PFA (Players Union) is against it.
The LMA (League Managers Association) is against it.
The Football League is against it.
Many MP's are against it - Already 50 have declared against but due to the
recess we are still waiting to hear from the rest.
The FSA (Football Supporters Association) is against it.
The National Federation of Football Supporters Clubs are against it.
The Local Government Association are against it. Not sure where this cropped
up from!
IMUSA - The Independent Manchester United Supporters Association are against
it. IMUSA are the only independent organisation representing Manchester
United supporters and as such are their only collective voice.
The Independent Supporters Associations of all other clubs are against it.
Too many to mention here.
All other Football Clubs that have made a declaration are against it. Again
too many to mention.
Manchester United supporters are against it - in all supporter opinion polls
the level of opposition has varied between 80% and 96%. Despite what some
sources would have you believe and in the face of the propaganda put out by
the MEN and the Murdoch press the Utd supporters, to their credit, are still
solidly against.
Supporters of all other clubs are against it. Again, too many to mention
here.
The Football Association is against it. This last one was totally unexpected
and absolutely stunning considering the FA is a business partner of BSkyB
and the single best placed and respected organisation to make a judgement on
such issues. This, in addition to the FA's propensity for sitting on the
fence makes such a public statement all the more impressive. This alone
should be enough to raise serious doubts about the bid and as such, demands
a referral to the MMC for fuller consideration.
So who is in favour of it:
BSkyB and the current board of MUFC plc. That's it - and both will benefit
financially so cannot be relied upon to give an unbiased judgement.
What concerns me most is the silence of the Government on this issue, or at
least so many Labour MP's. I have still not heard you make any statement
against this deal in which case are we to take it that you do not back the
supporters campaign to have this deal stopped?
I am concerned about the links which seem to be appearing between big
business and the Labour Party. None more so than between Murdoch and many
cabinet ministers and in particular the Secretary of State for Trade and
Industry, Peter Mandelson. So it is with some scepticism that I view his
ability to rule even-handedly on this matter. This issue will bring the
question of the Labour Party's integrity into the media spotlight. This deal
is important to Murdoch etc. BSkyB will die if it does not own a major
football club when the current Premier League contract runs out. So this has
to be when Murdoch tries to call in his election favours and we await the
result with interest.
Although it is not publicly acknowledged, in the end the decision of whether
or not to refer this issue to the MMC comes down to a political decision.
The arguments for a referral are so strong and come from so many important
sources that the only conclusion one can draw if the bid is not referred is
that of corruption. If this deal is allowed to go through it is the end for
me and this Labour Government - I will never trust them again.
Please restore my faith in the Labour Party as a party of integrity.
I would appreciate it if you would pass on my correspondence and your
comments to the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry.
Respectfully yours,
Duncan Drasdo
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Subject: My Visit To "Old Trafford".
During a recent trip back from England the one memory I'll never forget is
my visit to "Old Trafford".
by (name removed upon request)
Finally getting my 2 way ticket from Victoria Station after the 1 hour wait
in line. The conductor waved us goodbye as we missed the train to
Manchester. Waited an hour for the next one. Rushed on board nearly
missed that one again, due to the fact we were overly excited about the
whole thing and made several trips to the lady's. Jumped aboard eagerly
excited to get there, not knowing it was going to take us 3 hours Finished
a pack of ciggy's and then started nibbling on my finger nails. Finished
biting nails then thought I'll catch up on some forty winks. Had an
argument with a 3 year old. Paced up and down the isles like an expecting
father. Played Paper, Scissors. Stone with friend. Counted the number of
rail posts we came across, lost count, started again. Closed my eyes
trying to keep myself sane.
Reached Manchester Piccadilly Station at 4.00 in the arvo. Pushed our way
through the crowd of hungry seagulls at Burger King and scoffed down a
veggie burger before heading out of the station to be confronted by 3000
taxis. Tick, tack, Toe, we chose our cab and were on our way to "Old
Trafford". Painfully annoying the taxi lady was, (her life story was not
exactly what I wanted to hear at that moment), we lugged it out just to
get there.
In the distance just like a mirage is see the words 'Manchester United' in
big bold red letters. I stream of tears feel down my face," FU@#%KN
CHRIST" I yelled out as I jumped out of the moving cab. Running into the
Merchandise Store, grabbed a basket and shopped for my life. Considering
we only had 20 minuets before the store closed.
Heading up to the counter with my 3 baskets and clothes hanging off my
ears. I paid for my stuff and the guy behind the counter insisted i don't
leave with out buying the new Manchester CD. So I bought that and the
tape, just to get him off my ass!!!!.
Kicking us out of the store I decided to continued video taping.
Shutting the door behind her, the sales assistant yells out "If you like,
there is another merchandise store behind the stadium which is still open".
I thought to myself "You stupid cow, now that you made me rush, you are
telling me there is another store".
Anyway, at this stage I got lost in the stadium. Friend of mine decides
she needs to go to the loo and I am stranded in MUFC video taping. While
circling the grounds, onlookers watching me like I was a alien carrying
5000 bags, a video camera plastered in my eye, and in the other hand a
picture camera. Just in case I bumped into a player.
Circling the ground, I came across THE OTHER MERCHANDISE STORE and could
not help myself and charged in. In the distance I saw a vision, could
that be Beckham. Yes it was. a huge sized portrait of David (The Great)
and even signed on the bottom. No question about it, I had to have it even
though it was not for sale. 2 hours later I decided that was enough and
escorted myself out of the store, with the portrait mind you. And I'm sure
the staff were glad.
Still with the video in one hand I sat on the concrete and waited and
waited and waited. It was getting dark and there was no sign of my friend.
Until I hear a voice call out to me saying, "Hey, are you the girl with the
strange accent". It was security................................
To be continued
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Wednesday 14 October 1998
Subject: HODDLE: BECKHAM 'CHAMPING AT THE BIT'
David Beckham will step back into the England side for tomorrow's vital
European Championship qualifier in Luxembourg desperate to make amends
for his World Cup red card nightmare.
Coach Glenn Hoddle today claimed the Manchester United star is ''champing
at the bit'' to turn on the style after his needless sending off
against Argentina during England's exit from France 98 in July.
That landed Beckham with a two-match suspension and the United ace had to
run a gauntlet of hate from opposing supporters in the early part of this
season after being cast as England's villain of the piece.
But Glenn Hoddle's team have badly missed Beckham's creativity, crossing
ability and shooting power against Sweden and Bulgaria.
Now Beckham is a certainty to play in Luxembourg after the chronic lack of
inspiration in trying to lock the Bulgarian defence in Saturday's
goalless encounter at Wembley. The only question for Hoddle is
whether to play him on the right flank or in the centre of midfield.
Hoddle said: ''When he puts on the England shirt again he's going to be
extra determined after what happened in the World Cup.
''He is champing at the bit to make up for what he did in the summer and
to try and put things right. ''When he joined up with us last week
he couldn't get quite as focused for the Bulgarian game because he knew he
wasn't going to be involved but this week he has been sharp, keen and
looked very good. ''Personally, I don't think the
crowds around the country have been as much against him as everyone
feared. ''He has had to put up with a bit of stick but it has not gone overboard.
It's not been the problem people thought it would be.''
However with Hoddle aware of the reception Beckham received when
United were beaten at Wembley by Arsenal in the Charity Shield, the
England boss added: ''This might be the best place for
him to start his comeback rather than at Wembley in front of the home
crowd. It's a good way to nurse him in.
''David started the season in great fashion by sticking in a fantastic
freekick against Leicester and that is how he has carried on. His
performances have been very good. ''He plays out wide for his club time
and time again and that is his natural position.
''I've played him both inside and out wide. I think his range of passing is
suited in the middle of the pitch where he is going to have more angles
to hit telling balls. ''But I am also reminded time and
time again when I see him playing and in training that he is the best
crosser of the ball in this country.
''This is the first time since Colombia in the World Cup that we
have had the option of having Darren Anderton and David Beckham sharing
the workload out wide.
''They can both switch from outside to inside or vice versa and looked
good together but over the last two years injuries have meant they have
not had time to work on things together.''
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Subject: UNDER 21 ROUND-UP Luxembourg 0 England 5
The England Under 21 side took another large
step towards reaching the European
Championship finals when they achieved
their biggest win under coach Peter Taylor as
they demolished the part-timers of
Luxembourg. It was just the sort of result their
senior colleagues will be hoping for this evening.
England registered their third successive victory
in the competition and answered Taylor's plea
to show greater firepower in front of
goal with a vengeance. Wimbledon striker Carl
Cort helped himself to two late goals and only
some below par finishing from Leicester
striker Emile Heskey kept the scoreline
within reasonable bounds.
Lee Hendrie turned in another sparkling
display in the centre of the park and the Aston
Villa player scored his first under 21 goal
before being substituted through
injury early in the second half. He put
England ahead in the 24th minute, drilling a
25-yard effort into the corner of the net after
a one-two with Matt Jansen.
The visitors dominated, and the only surprise
was that it took England until first half
injury time to double their lead - and this
time there was joy for Arsenal defender
Matthew Upson who also celebrated his first
goal at under 21 level. Frank Lampard curled in
a right wing corner and Upson stole in at the
far post to make no mistake with a close
range header.
England killed off any hope of a Luxembourg
revival five minutes into the second period when
Lampard hammered home a low 25-yard
drive after playing a short free kick to
Michael Ball. In the 65th minute the
impressive John Curtis set up the fourth goal
for substitute Carl Cort,who hammered into the
roof of the net from close range.
England’s night was then marred by a red
card fro Chelsea’s Jody Morris, but it made no
difference to their dominance and five
minutes from time Cort got in on the scoring
act for the second time when he lobbed the ball
over the exposed Gillet.
* It was also a good night for England’s
under-18s, who warmed up in style for next
month's trio of European Championship
qualifiers when they beat Italy 4-2 in a
friendly international in Rome. Two goals from
Everton's Jamie Milligan helped Howard
Wilkinson's side to follow up last month's
5-0 demolition of UEFA champions, the Republic
of Ireland, in Dublin. Aston Villa's rookie
striker Darius Vassell,who scored twice in the
UEFA Cup triumph over Stromsgodset, was also
on the mark to make it three goals in two
games for his country.
The scoring was completed by
Liverpool's Steve Gerrard who had also
been on the scoresheet against Eire. England
will be in Euro action in Israel from November
12-20 when they do battle with the host
nation, Spain and Andorra.
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