NYHETER: Ex-player/-manager news, Part VII

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Etter å ha fylt enda flere sider med småplukk om ex-spillere, manager og annet Leeds United-folk, er det på tiden å lansere en Part VII av denne tråden.


Stort og smått om tidligere Elland Road-helter!

* Part I hadde 40 sider, 782 postinger og 10.097 treff:
http://www.luscos.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6926
* Part II hadde 20 sider, 383 postinger og 3.589 treff:
http://www.luscos.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=8066
* Part III hadde 20 sider, 293 postinger og 2.547 treff:
http://www.leedsunited.no/forum/index.php?topic=9235.0
* Part IV hadde 20 sider, 296 postinger og 5.189 treff:
http://www.leedsunited.no/forum/index.php?topic=9714.0
* Part V hadde 10 sider, 138 postinger og 2.959 treff:
http://www.leedsunited.no/forum/index.php?topic=10536.0
* Part VI hadde 10 sider, 143 postinger og 2.951 treff:
http://www.leedsunited.no/forum/index.php?topic=10759.0

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En av de beste spissene vi har hatt siste 15 år legger opp. Synd han forsvant fra klubben vår i sin tid.http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/leeds/Former-Leeds-United-striker-retires.4492410.jp

Former Leeds United striker retires from football                                 
JIMMY FLOYD HASSELBAINK has announced his retirement from football, at the age of 36.
The Holland international scored 34 goals in 69 games between 1997 and 1999 while playing for Leeds United, before moving to Atletico Madrid. 

Middlesbrough connection takes Hasselbaink to McClaren's FC Twente
Former Middlesbrough boss Steve McClaren is adding his ex-striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink to his backroom team at FC Twente.

Southgate backs ex-Middlesbrough pal Hasselbaink for coaching success
Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has backed former teammate Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink to enjoy a successful coaching career.
Hasselbaink has joined Steve McClaren's staff at FC Twente and Southgate told the Sunday Sun: "Someone said I should have signed him last year!
“He was excellent in his time here and I’m sure he’ll be good whatever he turns his hand to, because he’s very enthusiastic and dedicated. Whatever he does, he’ll want to do well.
“He’s doing his coaching badges and he’s got good opinions on the game. I enjoyed working with him. He’s had that upbringing through Dutch football and played in Europe, in Portugal and England. So he’s got good experience.
“I think he’ll want to pass that experience on. I don’t know if he wants to coach or manage but whatever he wants to do he’ll do it wholeheartedly, and want to make a success of it, that’s for sure.”

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Floyd_Hasselbaink

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Lita tue velte stort lass.....!?



Milner a threat to O'Neill's Villa job
James Milner is a major threat to Martin O'Neill's Aston Villa job!
The former Newcastle and Leeds winger explained: "I have never started and finished a season with the same manager in the six or seven years I have been playing.
"Hopefully, that is not a bad omen for the gaffer!
"There have been problems troubling clubs I have been with in the past and those experiences have matured me as a player - definitely."

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Maybury - on trial at Ashton Gate.

MAYBURY GIVEN ROBINS LIFELINE
Manager Gary Johnson has given former Leeds defender Alan Maybury the opportunity to resurrect his career with Bristol City.
The 29-year-old, who has won 10 caps for the Republic of Ireland, is currently unattached and last played for Aberdeen on loan after leaving Leicester.
But the defender now will feature in City's Tuesday evening fixture against Hereford.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Maybury

Crystal Palace are considering a swoop for former Leeds defender Alan Maybury, who has been training with the Eagles after being released by Leicester at the end of last season. (Daily Star)

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SINNOTT OUSTED AT VALE
Port Vale have dismissed manager Lee Sinnott after the club's disappointing start to the season.
The League Two outfit have lost their last four games in all competitions and have won just two of their nine matches so far this term.
A section of Vale fans called for Sinnott to be sacked after Saturday's 4-1 home defeat to Macclesfield and the club's board wasted no time in acting.

Sinnott parts company with Vale: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/p/port_vale/7629851.stm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Sinnott


Academy-trener i Leeds 2000-03.

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Lita tue velte stort lass.....!?



Milner a threat to O'Neill's Villa job
James Milner is a major threat to Martin O'Neill's Aston Villa job!
The former Newcastle and Leeds winger explained: "I have never started and finished a season with the same manager in the six or seven years I have been playing.
"Hopefully, that is not a bad omen for the gaffer!
"There have been problems troubling clubs I have been with in the past and those experiences have matured me as a player - definitely."

Ser ikke helt problemet til Milner`s bekymring... Kom ikke han til Villa ca 26.august, ETTER at sesongen startet ?? Betyr vel at han både har hat Keegan og O`Neill allerede som managere, selv om han vel kanskje ikke spillte noe for Newgastle denne sesongen...

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Newcastle's director of football Dennis Wise has not been in contact with the club's players in the fortnight since Keegan left. (Daily Star)


MARINERS SET TO HAUL IN AMEOBI
Doncaster striker Tomi Ameobi is poised to join Grimsby on a one-month loan deal to gain some valuable first-team experience.
The 20-year-old has yet to make a senior appearance for Rovers after signing from Leeds in the summer and now moves to Blundell Park.
Ameobi could make his debut against Barnet on Saturday and becomes caretaker manager Stuart Watkiss' second signing in a day after he swooped to lure Huddersfield midfielder Malvin Kamara to the club.

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http://www.fansfc.com/frontpage/frontpagenews.asp?newsid=190809

Det går stadig nedover for vår gamle helt Alan Smith. Når han ikke engang er god nok for Newcastle er det kanskje like godt å komme tilbake til Ellland Road ?

Come to think of it; jeg er sannelig ikke sikker på om jeg ønsker ham lengre...

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Terry Venables will decide this morning whether to become Newcastle's caretaker manager. (The Sun)
Terry Venables is today waiting to see if he will be formally asked to take over as the emergency manager of Newcastle United after Glenn Hoddle rejected the post. (Daily Mail)
Terry Venables will today tell Newcastle whether he wants to become caretaker boss of the crisis club. (Daily Mirror)
Crisis club Newcastle have offered Terry Venables the manager's job at St James' Park - but only until owner Mike Ashley flogs the club. (Daily Star)
Terry Venables has emerged as the favourite to take over at Newcastle on an interim coaching basis as Mike Ashley continues to tout the club to prospective buyers. (Daily Express)
Terry Venables has not been offered the manager's job at Newcastle United, but there has been preliminary contact with the 65-year-old former England coach as Newcastle's owner, Mike Ashley, seeks to bring a measure of stability to a club of which he has lost control. (The Independent)
Terry Venables has been contacted by Newcastle United regarding their vacant manager's position. (The Times)
Terry Venables was last night considering the chance to make a dramatic return to football management at crisis-torn Newcastle United. (Daily Telegraph)

VENABLES CONFIRMS TOON TALKS
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/09/25/manual_072001.html

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SHERIDAN GETS IMPROPER CONDUCT RAP
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/nw_story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer_league_1_and_2/08/09/25/manual_140619.html

FA CHARGE FOR BOOTHROYD
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/nw_story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/09/25/SOCCER_Disciplinary_Snap.html

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VENABLES CONFIRMS TOON TALKS
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/09/25/manual_072001.html

If Venables and Hoddle both say no, Newcastle will turn to another former Spurs manager, George Graham. (Daily Telegraph)

Tottenham assistant manager Gus Poyet, Blackburn boss Paul Ince and former French international Didier Deschamps are no longer in the frame for the St James' Park post. (The Times)

Keegan is believed to be preparing a case for constructive dismissal against Ashley after losing a power struggle over transfer policy with director of football Dennis Wise. (Daily Telegraph)

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Sett inn sitat
http://www.fansfc.com/frontpage/frontpagenews.asp?newsid=190809

Det går stadig nedover for vår gamle helt Alan Smith. Når han ikke engang er god nok for Newcastle er det kanskje like godt å komme tilbake til Ellland Road ?

Come to think of it; jeg er sannelig ikke sikker på om jeg ønsker ham lengre...

Allan Smith er måske slett ikke motiveret i Newcastle og længes hjem til sit kære Leeds ;-)  

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Portsmouth will attempt to sign Jermaine Pennant from Liverpool for £3.5m when the transfer window re-opens. (Daily Express)
Portsmouth will make a £3.5million move to lure Jermaine Pennant away from Liverpool in January as Harry Redknapp looks to add creativity to his squad. (Dail Mail)

Paul Ince has backed former England coach Terry Venable's decision to snub a firefighting job at Newcastle, claiming the short-term offer was "insulting" to him. (Daily Express)

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Scott Sellars reveals his biggest regret



LEAVING Ewood Park was always going to tug at the heart strings of Scott Sellars but the chance to return to newly-crowned champions Leeds United and prove his boyhood club wrong was just too big a lure to resist.
After a six-year spell at Ewood Park spanning over two hundred appearances and ending in promotion to the top flight, via an emotional Wembley play-off final, the stylish midfielder was crossing the pennines with a satisfied feeling of ‘job done’.
Just a year later his dream move ‘home’ had turned sour though and, with his former club and real love’ at the start of what was to be a memorable Premier League adventure, Sellars cannot help but look back and think ‘what if’?
He went on to enjoy successful times at Rovers’ opponents tomorrow, Newcastle United, before spending four years at Bolton, but the former Ewood favourite still describes leaving Blackburn as his “biggest career regret”.
Now teamed up with former Rovers team-mate Lee Richardson, as his assistant manager at League Two Chesterfield, Sellars is enjoying giving youngsters the same chance he was given all those years back â€" admitting the top flight dream has disappeared for many.
He believes it was his move from Leeds to Rovers in 1986 that paved the way for an illustrious top flight career and, with a Full Members Cup winners medal, an England Under 23 cap and promotion on his CV, his time at Ewood will never be forgotten.
He said: “We were so close to promotion for so long.
“Bobby Saxton brought me to the club and it was such a relief when we finally won promotion by beating Leicester in the play-off final.
“That Wembley final was my last game for Blackburn and was one of the happiest moments of my career. We had wanted promotion for so long and finally we did it.
“Leeds had just won the First Division title the season before though and I felt I still had a point to prove at the club, having come through the ranks at Elland Road, I know now it was the wrong decision.”
Immediately after Sellars’ departure in 1992, Jack Walker’s millions saw the arrival of the likes of Alan Shearer, Graeme Le Saux and Kevin Gallacher to spark the start of a brand new dawn.
They quickly emerged as Premier League contenders, finally winning the trophy in 1995, proving to Sellars he had made his biggest mistake.
“I had six great seasons at Blackburn and it was where I established myself as a player,” he said. “My move to Leeds was a bad move because it just never worked out.
“It is my biggest regret although I loved my time at Newcastle, where I eventually lost my place to an outstanding David Ginola, and at all the other clubs I have been at since.
“Jack Walker totally changed things around at Blackburn and maybe I should have stayed to see if I could have been part of it. You can’t look back in football though.”
Still addicted by the ‘football bug’, Sellars has taken his first steps into the world of management and is loving every minute of it.
A coaching role at Mansfield was followed by a similar position at Sheffield United, before being re-uinted with Richardson at Chesterfield in 2004.
He said: “I knew I wanted to get into coaching and was taking my badges even before I had stopped playing.
“Obviously I have known Lee a long time. We won promotion together at Blackburn and then got together at Huddersfield Town again.
“I was coaching at Sheffield United when he asked if I wanted to join him at Chesterfield and I am really enjoying myself and enjoying the step up from youth football.”
While many of his Rovers successors are still living off the glory of Premier League triumph, just three seasons on from his departure, Sellars has been experiencing life at the other end of the game but loving every minute of it.
The 47-year-old though believes the game has changed dramatically since his time as a player, revealing the influx of money has helped improve the lower leagues.
He said: “I was obviously at Blackburn before Jack Walker’s money and at the time, like a lot of clubs, they were taking the chance on younger players.
“That does not seem to happen as much anymore. If you look at squads in the Premier League, they are huge, and with the increase in foreign players it has become much harder for the kids.
“Without a doubt the quality in the lower leagues has become far, far better than it used to be, because these youngsters are filtering down to our level.
“From our point of view, we have to look at youngsters who are being released by Premier League sides and giving them their chance to work their way back up.”
As two of his former clubs go head-to-head at St James’ Park tomorrow, Sellars will have all his focus on the Spireites home clash with Brentford - but will allow himself a quick sneak at full time.
He said: “I keep an eye out for all my old clubs results, especially Blackburn and Newcastle, but on matchdays I normally have enough to worry about myself nowadays.”

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Sellars

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Vinnie: Let me help

VINNIE JONES has told Joe Kinnear: Let me help you knock Newcastle into shape.
The former midfield tough-guy turned Hollywood actor was Kinnear’s captain at Wimbledon and has been stunned at the way the new Newcastle boss has been mocked.
But Jones, 43, revealed: “I’d be back in England like a shot if Joe wanted any help.
“I’m sure he will be able to turn the club around and if he feels I’d be able to contribute in any way, I’d get the next plane back from LA.
“I’m not filming for a few weeks so there is absolutely nothing to stop me if I get a call.”
Kinnear has already taken stick from many fans and does not even officially start as successor to Kevin Keegan until Monday.
Jones added: “Joe will be better than the fans think. He was probably the best man-manager I ever played for because he treated players like adults.
“He will breeze into Newcastle and I can guarantee he will make everyone feel at ease because he won’t be overawed by what is in front of him.”

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Fra leedsunited-mad.co.uk's serie "Leeds Cult Figures":



Micky Adams
We take a look at former Leeds left-back Micky Adams.
Michael, Richard Adams (Born Sheffield, November 8, 1961)
Played for the Whites 1986-1988 (88 apps with 1 sub app and 3 goals)
Adams' left boot helped fire Leeds to our first FA Cup semi-final for 10 years. His long-range shot at windswept Wigan set up a 2-0 win and a Hillsborough showdown with his old club Coventry City.
Adams, a raiding left-back, had only joined United from the Sky Blues 10 weeks before that epic 1987 semi in which Leeds lost 3-2.
The former England Youth international did not make the grade at Sheffield United but he shone at Gillingham prompting a step up to the First Division with Coventry before his switch to Elland Road (£110000).
Two years later United more than doubled their money when he moved onto Southampton (£250000).
At 34 he became the youngest manager operating in the League when he combined a player/manager role at Fulham, taking over from Ian Branfoot in March 1996 with the London club languishing in 91st place in the league.
After he had help the club avoid non-league football, Fulham were promoted to Division Two as runners-up the following season.
Following the takeover of Fulham by Mohammed Al Fayed, Adams was dismissed as manager in September 1997 in favour of Kevin Keegan (Director of Football) and Ray Wilkins (Head Coach).
Shortly after his dismissal from Fulham, Adams made a quick return to management with Swansea City in Division Three but left after 13 days.
Adams claimed that the money he had been promised to strengthen the team had not been forthcoming, but within days he had joined Brentford.
Adams took his third job of the 1997-98 season when he was named manager of Brentford in place of Eddie May who had been appointed in the summer of '97.
But Brentford were relegated to Division Three on the last day of the season, and the club was bought out by Ron Noades who installed himself as the new boss.
Adams was caretaker-manager for Nottingham Forest for a single Premiership game in 1998-99, which he lost.
He returned to management in April 1999 with Division Three strugglers Brighton & Hove Albion.
In his second full season as manager, Adams guided Brighton to promotion as Division Three champions in 2000-01 after the club had spent five seasons in the league's basement division.
Adams left Brighton to become assistant manager to Dave Bassett at Leicester City.
Adams was then promoted to the manager's seat while Bassett became Director of Football after the club were relegated from the top division.
He guided them back to the Premiership at the first attempt as they ended the 2002-03 season as Division One runners-up behind champions Portsmouth.
But Leicester slipped back down again in 2003-04 in 18th place, along with Leeds United and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Adams resigned as Leicester manager in October 2004 after a poor start to the Coca Cola League Championship campaign.
In January 2005, Adams made a return to management in the Coca Cola Championship with struggling Coventry City, a club he had been at during his playing career.
He managed to save the club from relegation that year. He was expected by some to mount a challenge for promotion to the Premiership in 2005-06, which was the club's first season in the new Ricoh Arena.
The team started out poorly, but improved in the second half of the season to rise up the table.
However despite excellent home form, he could only guide Coventry as high as 8th, missing out on a play-off place.
On January 17, 2007 the club parted company with Adams, with Coventry lying 16th in the Championship.
Adams was appointed by Colchester United as assistant manager to Geraint Williams replacing Mick Harford who had left the previous month.
He subsequently left this role in January 2008, stating that he wanted to return to management.
In May 2008, Adams returned to Brighton, taking over from Dean Wilkins.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micky_Adams

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If Sheffield United can get compensation from West Ham, they want to bring Michael Brown back from Wigan and also land Alan Smith from Newcastle. (Daily Star)

Aston Villa are lining up a January move for Liverpool's Jermaine Pennant. (The People)

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If Sheffield United can get compensation from West Ham, they want to bring Michael Brown back from Wigan and also land Alan Smith from Newcastle. (Daily Star)

Aston Villa are lining up a January move for Liverpool's Jermaine Pennant. (The People)

Jeg tenkte på det her om dagen. Kanskje det bare er Leeds som kan få Smith tilbake til gamle høder!?

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Newcastle's forgotten man Mark Viduka will jet home to Australia next week for specialist advice on his Achilles injury. (The Sun)

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Australian outfit Melbourne Heat are hoping to make injured Newcastle striker Mark Viduka, 32, their marquee signing at the end of the season. (The Times)

Hull boss Phil Brown is heading for a row with Jamaica after they called up injured striker Marlon King. (Daily Mirror)

REDKNAPP RUBBISHES PENNANT LINK
Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has rubbished speculation he is considering a January move for Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant.
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/10/01/manual_135530.html

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Stoke are lining up a £3m bid for Liverpool's 25-year-old winger Jermaine Pennant. (Various)

Walsall will hand veteran striker Geoff Horsfield a trial. (Various)

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Utrolig bra karriere vår tidligere managerduo Poyet og Wise har fått siden de forlot skuta.


Tottenham møter vi nok neste sesong og Newcastle ligger nok ikke langt etter. Godt ikke vi lenger har en klubb i total kaos!

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Jets sign Griffiths on long-term deal

Newcastle Jets have secured the services of reigning Jonny Warren Medallist Joel Griffiths for the next three years.
In a major coup for the Jets, Griffiths will become the club’s marquee player until 2011/2012 and CEO John Tsatsimas couldn’t be happier with the result.
Speaking to the A-League’s official website, he said, “It’s certainly a monumental moment for the club and for Joel.
“We believe that Joel is a superb ambassador for the sport and for this great city. He plays with pride, he plays with passion, and he wears his heart on his sleeve. That’s been the main reason that he has been so popular with our fans, and we are proud to have him as part of the Newcastle Jets well into the future.”

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joel_Griffiths
http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/default.aspx?s=njfc_playerprofile_item&pid=133

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Parsley to take charge of Farsley


Neil Parsley

Neil Parsley will take charge of Farsley Celtic for tomorrow's home clash with Hucknall Town after boss John Deacey was sacked from his post last night.
Deacey was informed his services were no longer required when he turned up for training yesterday tea-time - assistant boss Parsley was put in charge of the session and handed the reins for tomorrow's Blue Square North encounter as Celtic ponder their next move.
http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/Parsley-to-take-charge-of.4556394.jp

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Parsley

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Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez will offer £10m plus out-of-favour winger Jermaine Pennant for Wigan's Ecuadorian attacking midfielder Antonio Valencia. (News of the World)

Tottenham are ready to offer Terry Venables a shock return to White Hart Lane as senior figures at the club see the former manager as the perfect man to replace under-fire sporting director Damien Comolli. (News of the World)

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Leeds failed with move for Hull's Windass

Leeds United have failed in a bid to land Hull City striker Dean Windass.
The Daily Star says the League One club wanted to sign the veteran forward on-loan with a view to making the deal permanent in the transfer window.
Windass had threatened to quit Premier League Hull after being frozen out by manager Phil Brown but has decided to stay and fight for his place following clear-the-air talks.

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(....) McAllister was forced into a late change to his original starting line-up at London Road after goalkeeper David Lucas damaged his finger in the pre-match warm-up.
United called on substitute keeper Casper Ankergren, who produced an excellent performance under considerable pressure, but Lucas' injury has left McAllister without experienced cover for the Dane.
Youngster Alan Martin is midway through a month's loan at Blue Square Premier club Barrow and youngster Jonathan Lund is the only other keeper in McAllister's first-team squad.

YEP

Kalles Martin hjem??

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Leeds failed with move for Hull's Windass

Leeds United have failed in a bid to land Hull City striker Dean Windass.
The Daily Star says the League One club wanted to sign the veteran forward on-loan with a view to making the deal permanent in the transfer window.
Windass had threatened to quit Premier League Hull after being frozen out by manager Phil Brown but has decided to stay and fight for his place following clear-the-air talks.

Utrolig dersom det er sant at man har forsøkt å hente Windass !
Han er en spiller vi overhodet ikke trenger; feil alder, feil spillestil, feil rykte og feil etternavn (vel, den siste var kanskje litt usaklig...).

Her er hva vi unngår å se på Elland Road ettersom dette heldivis ikke ble noe av:
http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/2006/12/horror_tackle_d.html

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Her er hva vi unngår å se på Elland Road ettersom dette heldivis ikke ble noe av:
http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/2006/12/horror_tackle_d.html

flynn

Nå tenker jeg: Burde det ikke være mulig å gi mer enn ett rødt kort, f.eks en hel kortstokk. 

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Leeds failed with move for Hull's Windass
Leeds United have failed in a bid to land Hull City striker Dean Windass.
The Daily Star says the League One club wanted to sign the veteran forward on-loan with a view to making the deal permanent in the transfer window.
Windass had threatened to quit Premier League Hull after being frozen out by manager Phil Brown but has decided to stay and fight for his place following clear-the-air talks.

Sorry feilpostet, skulle være på spiller inn/ut-ryktebørsen