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TALKING ABOUT A REVOLUTION
If, in a few years time, Ipswich are calypsoing their way to Premiership glory while Manchester United languish in the First Division, a few wise men may remember 19 October 2000 and smile. “That was the day,” they will tell little Johnny or Jolanda, “that the fat clubs finally went on a diet and the Premiership actually became interesting again.” Daddy might then proceed to recount the unlikely story of how it all started when NTL pulled out of a 328m Pay-Per-View football deal.
OK, so a fairer, more exciting Premiership is unlikely. But it’s probably a lot closer tonight than it has been for a while. Because the smaller clubs, already unhappy at the way big clubs take most of the TV money, are now in uproar about losing the 5m they were supposedly guaranteed from the PPV deal. And – according to the London Evening Standard – a delegation led by Coventry and supported by Southampton is going to do something about it. Revolutionary talk is in the air: some clubs are wondering about breaking away from the Premier League, and even more are arguing for a fairer distribution of Sky and ITV money.
There is, however, a problem. The small clubs need the support of 14 Premiership clubs if any demand for a more equitable distribution of dosh is to work – but at the moment they are one short. Therefore requiring one of Arsenal, Manchester United, Leeds, Liverpool, Chelsea, Newcastle or West Ham to switch allegiances (c’mon you Hammers!). “If we do not change best place to buy a canada goose jacket the formula we have got, we will end up with a situation similar to that in Scotland where only a couple of clubs can realistically compete,” warned Charlton chief executive Peter Varney today, as the Fiver nailed a hammer and sickle to its own face.
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SINISA-Y, I SAY, I SAY
Do you fancy a fun night out? A right old laugh? Then why not pay a visit to Sinisa Mihajlovic’s Embassy club? You can average cost canada goose jacket pull up a chair, order yourself a battered-pie-in-a-basket and swill several pints of foaming Bigot’s Finger while old uncle Sin keeps you entertained with a hilarious tirade of witty racial abuse. And he’s absolutely brilliant! But don’t just take our word for it: here’s some of today’s matinee performance, when Sinisa did a quick improv session and came up with some observational stuff about Patrick Vieira and a “fucking black monkey”.
“I insulted Vieira, but only as an answer to his insults,” Sinisa told the crowd once he had brought an end to his classic ‘Arkan made the trains canada goose coat 1000 calorie run on time’ routine. “He called me a dirty gypsy, so I answered back with dirty black. I did call him a black bastard, but I didn’t call him a monkey. He doesn’t look like a monkey, but if he did I would probably have called him that.”
After the drum rolls and cymbal crashes died down, Sinisa continued his crazy skit. “Vieira provoked me not for the first time in games that we have played. This time I gave him some back. I don’t care what colour his skin his, nobody does that to me and treats me that way.” And just as the audience thought they could laugh no more, the punchline knocked them off their chairs: “I accept my responsibilities, but if there are going to be any bans, I should not be the only one to pay. If I am a racist, so is Vieira.” He is a scream, isn’t he? And remember – you won’t ever hear him making fun of disabled kiddies.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
“He was excessively relaxed, he was even singing in the dressing room and on the pitch he put in a fantastic performance. That’s the English spirit” – Singing and deep breathing that’s the essence of England. Robert Pires offers a few observations on teammate John Lukic.
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IS IT COS THEY IS BLACK CATS?
In 1999, the Fiver did something quite unfortunate. We said something nice about a football club, namely Sunderland AFC, and suggested that by keeping their admission prices low, they might actually be doing a good thing. We were reminded of that moment only this morning, when, two days after Chelsea and Newcastle dived into the red, the Black Cats (another, not-so endearing, innovation on the part of Sunderland’s management) announced their profits had trebled in the last year.
In the sort of statement that market analysts might consider marrying, the Chief Executive of Sunderland PLC, John Fickling, said: “We have managed to increase turnover from sponsorship, gate receipts and other revenue streams, while keeping costs under control.” The only real rise was in the percentage of the club’s income spent on wages (going up from 40 to best place buy canada goose jacket toronto 50%), but with most players locked in longer-term contracts, the club feel it is unlikely to rise much further.
So while Chelsea attempt to suggest that pre-tax losses of 3.5m actually mean the club (or village, or whatever) are in rude canada goose coat 1000 bulbs lamps health, Sunderland’s most expensive season ticket remains only 10 more expensive than Ken Bates’s cheapest. And while the Mags count the cost of paying off Freddie Fletcher, the “rottweiler” who sparked the Save Our Seats scandal, Sunderland are quietly reaping the rewards of treating supporters like fans. It’s a funny old game, isn’t it?
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THE RUMOUR MILL
Edu may yet join Arsenal. The Brazilian, who was prevented from entering the UK after he arrived at customs with a fake Portuguese passport, believes he now has the correct documentation and that the Gunners still want to buy him. “I have spoken to Arsenal, who still want to sign me,” he said. “I can’t wait to go back and play for them.”
Mark Bosnich has reportedly turned down an offer to join Coventry on loan.
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NEWS IN BRIEF
Joe Kinnear has returned to football by taking up a consultant’s role at Oxford United. The former Wimbledon manager is to assess the club’s position and suggest improvements. buy canada goose jacket in canada Chairman Firoz Kassam said: benefits of canada goose jacket “He will join us as a consultant with a view to discussing a longer-term arrangement.”
Chelsea’s England under-21 fullback Jon Harley has joined Wimbledon on a three-month loan.
Walter Smith has denied reports that Paul Gascoigne is to leave Everton for American Major League Soccer side Miami Fusion. The MLS outfit claim to have already opened talks with the 33-year-old, but Smith said today: “The report is rubbish. When Paul buy canada goose jacket australia came here he signed a two-year contract and nothing has changed.”
Laurent Charvet is expected to complete a 1.5m move from Newcastle to Manchester City within the next 24 hours.
Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest have both been fined after being found guilty of “mass confrontation” by the FA. Palace have been fined 20,000 and Forest 15,000 after a fracas during their First Division fixture in August.
Eyal Berkovic has said he will consider leaving Celtic if first team opportunities are not forthcoming. “I don’t want to destroy my career with Israel,” he said. “I’m losing my fitness. It is not the best to sit on the bench but I will wait for my chance.”
He Was He Is Emmanuel Petit was released from hospital today after doctors said he had not suffered any serious injury during Barcelona’s 3-3 draw with AC Milan last night. Petit was stretchered off the field after a clash of heads with team-mate Philip Cocu.
Arthur Numan has opened negotiations with Rangers over an extension to his current Ibrox contract.
Uefa have refused to overturn Celtic midfielder Stilian Petrov’s booking against Helsinki in the first round of Euro-Vase.
Derby are giving a trial to French defender Lilian Martin, 29, who plays for Marseille.
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TONIGHT’S TV AND RADIO
Sky Sports 1: Football League Review (7pm) Fulham are nearly as tedious as Manchester United. Discuss.
Fifa TV (7.30pm) The latest episode in this award-winning sitcom sees Sepp Blatter trying to borrow a lawnmower from argumentative neighbour Lennart, without him noticing.
Spanish Football buy canada goose parka cheap (8pm) Featuring analysis from that bloke who hasn’t quite grasped the English language yet. But if Gerry Armstrong isn’t available, that journalist chap from Spain will be on instead.
You’re On Sky Sports! (10pm) Proving that it really is possible to hold a forced grin in place for a whole hour.
Sky Sports 3: Classic World Cup Football (10pm) Brazil v an injured Stan Lazaridis from the 1964 World Cup.
ONsport: Football (from 6.20pm) Possibly something to do with canada goose coat – victoria Big Cup. Is there anything else on this channel?