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Date: Sun Apr 26 20:33:57 GMT+00:00 1998
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Today (26th April) in 1952 United cinched their long awaited third league
chamopionship, 41 years aftere their last success.  Since the war, they had
been runners-up four times so this one was a huge relief for Matt Busby. 

Tuesday (28th April) in 1974 United relegated to the Second Divisin for the
first time in 37 years

Also on Tuesday, (1973) Bobby Charlton made his last ever appearance for
Man United at Stamford Bridge

Saturday (2nd May) in 1975 David Beckham born in Leytonstone
	Barry your editor  (Trivia from Nick Coppack)



This Issue:
1. Results: Saturday 25 April 1998
2. MEN:   Keane's Months Of Hell
3. It Can Only Get Better (PA)

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Glory Glory Man United!


Subject:      Results: Saturday 25 April 1998
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FA Carling Premiership:
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Aston Villa (0) 1             vs      Bolton Wanderers (2) 3
I Taylor 57                           Cox 18
                                      R Taylor 41
                                      Blake 84     (Att: 38,392)

Barnsley (0) 0                vs      Arsenal (1) 2
                                      Bergkamp 23
                                      Overmars 76  (Att: 18,691)

Blackburn Rovers (0) 0        vs      Wimbledon (0) 0
                                                   (Att: 24,848)

Chelsea (1) 4                 vs      Liverpool (1) 1
Hughes 11, 78                         Riedle 45
Clarke 67
Flo 72                                             (Att: 34,639)

Everton (0) 1                 vs      Sheffield Wednesday (2) 3
Ferguson 72                           Pembridge 6, 41
                                      di Canio 89
                                      (Booth sent off 82)


Leeds United (2) 3            vs      Coventry (2) 3
Hasselbaink 16, 28                    Huckerby 20, 34, 62
Kewell 75                                          (Att: 36,522)

Tottenham Hotspur (1) 2       vs      Newcastle United (0) 0
Klinsmann 31
Ferdinand 73

West Ham United (1) 2         vs      Southampton (1) 4
Sinclair 42                           Le Tissier 40
Lomas 82                              Ostenstad 63, 86
                                      Palmer 80    (Att: 25,878)


Sunday:   Derby County      vs      Leicester City

Monday:     Crystal Palace    vs      Manchester United

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League table:

    Team                   Pd   W  D  L    F  A    GD  Pts

 1  Arsenal                34  21  9  4   63 28    35  72
 2  Manchester United      35  20  8  7   65 26    39  68
 3  Chelsea                35  19  3 13   68 39    29  60
 4  Liverpool              35  16 11  8   59 41    18  59
 5  Leeds United           36  17  7 12   56 42    14  58
 6  Blackburn Rovers       35  14 10 11   55 50     5  52
 7  West Ham United        35  15  7 13   49 46     3  52
 8  Aston Villa            36  15  6 15   45 47    -2  51
 9  Derby County           34  14  7 13   49 44     5  49
10  Coventry               35  11 14 10   43 43     0  47
11  Southampton            36  14  5 17   49 52    -3  47
12  Leicester City         34  11 13 10   43 37     6  46
13  Sheffield Wednesday    36  12  8 16   51 63   -12  44
14  Wimbledon              35  10 12 13   31 39    -8  42
15  Newcastle United       35  10 10 15   32 42   -10  40
16  Tottenham Hotspur      36  10 10 16   37 53   -16  40
17  Everton                36   9 12 15   40 51   -11  39
18  Bolton Wanderers       36   8 13 15   36 57   -21  37
19  Barnsley               36  10  5 21   37 79   -42  35
20  Crystal Palace         34   7  8 19   31 60   -29  29

Chelsea can theoretically reach 69 points, so United need only two
more points to ensure that they finish second. Arsenal won yet again
to go four points clear (their eighth win in a row). They could even
become champions on Wednesday...

Palace need 4 wins from four games to have any chance of staying up
(not likely). Barnsley need 2 wins from 2 games. Bolton could make
things very interesting if they beat Crystal Palace next week, but
have Chelsea away on the final day. Everton play Arsenal away next
Saturday, so they could be left with a nervous final Sunday. Tottenham
and Newcastle have difficult final games but should survive.

=====================================================================

In Division 1:   Manchester City drew 2-2 and slipped to second from
bottom. With only one game to go, they are still three points below the
team who are fourth from bottom. Going down again?

In Division 3: Macclesfield Town 3-2 Chester City; thanks to other
results, Macclesfield are promoted to Division 2. Congratulations to
Sammy McIlroy on a great first season!

Steve Rix

Glory Glory Man United!



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Subject:   MEN:   Keane's Months Of Hell
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Keane's Months Of Hell
By Stuart Mathieson



Roy Keane's driving ambition will see him through
 ROY Keane was today hoping to be given the green light to play again and
avoid a summer of anxiety.

The Manchester United midfielder was having a critical meeting with the two
surgeons who performed the operation on his right knee in November after
snapping his cruciate at Leeds United in September.

The Irishman has endured seven months of ``hell'' and is now desperate to
squeeze in some competitive matches before the end of the season to give
him a psychological boost for the close season.

``I am confident but not over-confident that the specialist will allow me
to play again,'' says Roy.

``I am not building my hopes up but I would be disappointed if I was told
to hold back for another couple of months. I feel ready. However, if they
say I should leave playing until pre-season then I'll understand. I realise
that whatever their decision they are only looking after my best interests.

``I have been training with the reserves and first team now for around six
weeks. It was non-contact at first but then the specialist said I could
start tackling again.

``There have been challenges but the lads have been going easy on me and
tackling in training isn't like those in proper matches.''

Keane admits facing his first crucial tackle is the barrier he now has to
clear.

``I would be lying if I said that those first real 50-50 tackles aren't at
the back of my mind. That's why I would prefer to get them out of the way
sooner rather than later,'' says Roy.

``Psychologically it would be better for me to play an A team or reserve
match before the end of the season.

``I haven't proved myself yet in a game and I could do that before the
summer and get it out of the way. I could return for pre-season ready to go
rather than having that first challenge on my mind over the summer.

``Ben Thornley suffered cruciate damage a few years ago and he said the
worst thing is getting used to players tackling properly again in a full
scale match.

``There is still improvement to be made with the leg but I think some of
that would only come with match action.

``To be honest it's been so long now I am desperate for a game. The last
few months have dragged but I'm getting there.

``I think `hell' is the right word for the last seven months. But when I
get back from this nightmare I will certainly appreciate playing more.

``You do take things for granted when you are playing. You love the game
but I'll love it even more from now on. When you are injured you understand
how lucky you are to be playing as a professional.''
Glory Glory Man United!



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Date:         Sun, 26 Apr 1998 09:04:52 +0800
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From: Red Devil Marcus 
Subject:    It Can Only Get Better (PA)

THINGS CAN ONLY GET BETTER FOR REDS
By David Anderson, PA Sport

Manchester United will be back better and stronger next season, even if they
have to concede their Premiership crown to Arsenal this term.

Former United stalwart Arthur Albiston feels they will be the team to beat
when the new campaign starts.

Albiston has watched United's title challenge fade at first hand in his work
as a summariser for a Manchester radio station, but he is confident they
will be back.

Roy Keane has been given the green light to return from his cruciate
ligament injury for the start of next season and Albiston believes he will
make a huge difference.

United are set to invest heavily in new players during the summer and PSV
Eindhoven's Dutch international defender Jaap Stam remains top of their
list.

Albiston also points out that most of the United side are young and will
learn from this season's experience.

"Over the past eight years, United have won some silverware nearly every
year," he said.

"This year there is the distinct possibility that they will end the season
with nothing.

"Some of the fans may find that hard to take in because they have been so
used to the high standards that the club has set for itself.

"Unfortunately United have run into poor form at the worst possible time,
while Arsenal have hit top form.

"I'm convinced, though, that United will bounce back next season.

"A lot of their players are still young and I think they will benefit from
this experience. Losing should make them even more determined in the future.

"Certain players like Roy Keane and Ryan Giggs have been missed through
injury. They will be fully fit for the start of the new season and there are
also likely to be a few new signings.

"Alex Ferguson is aware that his side needs strengthening in certain
departments and he will be looking at that.

"Alex and Brian Kidd obviously think Stam is top quality and his arrival
would be a big boost."

Although Albiston is looking ahead to next season he claims that United's
thoughts will remain focused on the current campaign.

Arsenal may be well and truly in the driving seat in the title race, but
Albiston knows the white flag will not be hoisted over Old Trafford.

United hope to maintain the pressure on the Gunners by beating Crystal
Palace at Selhurst Park tomorrow night in a fixture which has become
something of an away banker this season.

"There's still some football to be played before the end of the season,"
said Albiston.

"United will keep plugging away and all they will be thinking about is
trying to win their remaining three games.

"Arsenal are in great form as they proved when they came up to Old Trafford
and won 1-0 last month. But these days a draw costs a team two points and so
it's not all over yet.

"United have just got to keep trying to win every game and hope Arsenal
start dropping some points."


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