Extraordinary Swindle

To be fair Gary can jump and put his hand in the air at the same time - it's no mean feat.

After the Wales and Slovakia games, they'll be giving the tickets away with the Metro and Herald AM.

Which word is that? No?

The reason he returned to the international fold was so that he could one day manage the national team.

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I agree.Real clearly want rid - the "everything is agreed" faux pas was typical of them. "I'll have to wait until the summer and see if Real want me." - i.e. Woodgate is going to take them to the cleaners in terms of paying off his contract and he's not exactly jumping for joy at the prospect of staying at Middlesbrough. Real try a new tact - "We hope everything will be agreed in the summer". If Liverpool want him. Rafa will probably offer them a packet of Tangy Cheese Doritos and that lad recently signed from Depor (Arbeloa?) with the buy back option on Arbeloa of a packet of Extreme Chilli Doritos. Whether the crisps/chips will be branded Doritos or Frito Lay is yet to be decided.

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But what about the Diego Forlan Experiment of 2002-2004?

It's nothing to do with Moores or Parry. Moores accepted the offer. Other members of the board did not and wanted a better return on their investment : £500 per share. The likes of Granada would look for the extra £500 per share. It was an all or nothing deal.

What would Rafa say? "We cannot think about the title. We must just keep on winning and if we do that then in three or four weeks we might be able to start talking about possibilities. We are on a good run and enjoying it."

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Daniele Padelli is the young Italian keeper signed from Sampdoria.

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The major share holders of the club: David Levy (~32%), Alan Sugar (~15%) and Stelios (~10%) are quite rich.

Chelsea/Abramovich won't sell him to a major European club.

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There is a bit in the Evening Herald today playing down the link with Liverpool, saying that Chelsea have offered £1M and Reading have said they will match any offer made.

He injured himself colliding with Mr. Unbreakable (aka Chris Kirkland)! Mr. Kirkland's performances for Liverpool FC have improved dramatically since he left the club.

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