3pm Trinity Mirror Trinity Mirror 2010-03-14T18:06:02Z 2010-03-14T18:06:02Z Brian Kidd, Sir Alex Ferguson’s right-hand man during his first successes at Manchester United, is rarely mentioned by his old gaffer after having the temerity to leave for the Blackburn manager’s job in 1998.Last week Kidd hinted at Ferguson’s tendency to dismiss the importance of those he's left behind, telling the Sunday Mirror: "Sometimes old players are air-brushed out of a club's history." Bang on cue three days later, Fergie’s programme notes for the Milan game ran to 800 words… but di...

Brian Kidd, Sir Alex Ferguson’s right-hand man during his first successes at Manchester United, is rarely mentioned by his old gaffer after having the temerity to leave for the Blackburn manager’s job in 1998.Last week Kidd hinted at Ferguson’s tendency to dismiss the importance of those he's left behind, telling the Sunday Mirror: "Sometimes old players are air-brushed out of a club's history." Bang on cue three days later, Fergie’s programme notes for the Milan game ran to 800 words… but di...

2010-03-14T18:06:02Z 2010-03-14T22:45:05Z 2010-03-14T15:39:56Z Alan Shearer’s reputation as a fun-loving chap who doesn’t take himself too seriously has been bolstered by a recent interview. The highlights:Q: When you were a youngster what was your favourite cartoon?A: Cartoons? I didn't watch cartoons, I was too busy playing football.Q: Apart from a football, did you have a favourite toy when you were a child?A: Yes, a goalpost.Q: Apart from football paraphernalia, did you have a favourite toy when you were a child?A: No, like I told you I was too busy ...

Alan Shearer’s reputation as a fun-loving chap who doesn’t take himself too seriously has been bolstered by a recent interview. The highlights:Q: When you were a youngster what was your favourite cartoon?A: Cartoons? I didn't watch cartoons, I was too busy playing football.Q: Apart from a football, did you have a favourite toy when you were a child?A: Yes, a goalpost.Q: Apart from football paraphernalia, did you have a favourite toy when you were a child?A: No, like I told you I was too busy ...

2010-03-14T15:39:56Z 2010-03-14T15:25:23Z 2010-03-14T15:25:21Z If Fulham's Danny Murphy needs calming down after yesterday's events at Old Trafford, he can always turn to his yoga-teaching, hippy half-brother for help.Based in the Fulham midfielder's native Chester, Murphy junior has changed his name to Luos... because it is 'soul' spelt backwards!******Not even Millwall’s American chairman, John G Berylson, is immune from the club’s scrapping reputation.The former US marine was limping at Saturday’s derby romp over Charlton – after a fellow plane passen...

If Fulham's Danny Murphy needs calming down after yesterday's events at Old Trafford, he can always turn to his yoga-teaching, hippy half-brother for help.Based in the Fulham midfielder's native Chester, Murphy junior has changed his name to Luos... because it is 'soul' spelt backwards!******Not even Millwall’s American chairman, John G Berylson, is immune from the club’s scrapping reputation.The former US marine was limping at Saturday’s derby romp over Charlton – after a fellow plane passen...

2010-03-14T15:25:21Z 2010-03-14T15:03:06Z 2010-03-14T15:03:04Z Wicked WhistleWhich Premier League giants are smarting after a scout’s refuelling habits cost them the signature of a highly-rated Norwegian youth player? They despatched a staffer to a tournament where the lad would be playing and arranged for him to sit next to the boy’s mother – but he had a few drinks, fell asleep during the match and ended up slumped on her shoulder. The kid has now joined one of their title rivals instead.******Daft Quotes of the Week: Bobby Gould Special“They're living...

Wicked WhistleWhich Premier League giants are smarting after a scout’s refuelling habits cost them the signature of a highly-rated Norwegian youth player? They despatched a staffer to a tournament where the lad would be playing and arranged for him to sit next to the boy’s mother – but he had a few drinks, fell asleep during the match and ended up slumped on her shoulder. The kid has now joined one of their title rivals instead.******Daft Quotes of the Week: Bobby Gould Special“They're living...

2010-03-14T15:03:04Z 2010-03-07T18:39:10Z 2010-03-07T18:30:48Z By Steve Anglesey, Sports Diarist of the Year nominee 2010Strong suspicions that the Q&A section of Andrey Arshavin’s website has been overtaken by surrealist pranksters.Last week, the Russian forward was asked: “Have you ever been stung by the bees in the forehead or near the eye?”And this week comes this magnificent query: “Hi, Andrey, I love Arsenal and helicopters. My friend, Steve, said that he met you once and he said you were very nice but you smelt of coffee. Do you like coffee? H...

By Steve Anglesey, Sports Diarist of the Year nominee 2010Strong suspicions that the Q&A section of Andrey Arshavin’s website has been overtaken by surrealist pranksters.Last week, the Russian forward was asked: “Have you ever been stung by the bees in the forehead or near the eye?”And this week comes this magnificent query: “Hi, Andrey, I love Arsenal and helicopters. My friend, Steve, said that he met you once and he said you were very nice but you smelt of coffee. Do you like coffee? H...

2010-03-07T18:30:48Z 2010-03-07T18:28:04Z 2010-03-07T18:25:41Z By Steve Anglesey, Sports Diarist of the Year nominee 2010Manchester City’s Stephen Ireland is known for pimping his rides, splashing out on customised wheel rims, leather seats and even personalised ‘Superman’ insignias.The midfielder with the dubious grannies is currently selling his tricked-out Audi R8, which comes complete with a modified grille, Audi badges in blue neon, a Superman logo on the fuel cap , privacy glass, heated seats and sound system boasting eight-inch rear sub-woofers wi...

By Steve Anglesey, Sports Diarist of the Year nominee 2010Manchester City’s Stephen Ireland is known for pimping his rides, splashing out on customised wheel rims, leather seats and even personalised ‘Superman’ insignias.The midfielder with the dubious grannies is currently selling his tricked-out Audi R8, which comes complete with a modified grille, Audi badges in blue neon, a Superman logo on the fuel cap , privacy glass, heated seats and sound system boasting eight-inch rear sub-woofers wi...

2010-03-07T18:25:41Z 2010-03-07T18:28:17Z 2010-03-07T18:21:49Z By Steve Anglesey, Sports Diarist of the Year nominee 2010Now the John Terry affair is finally over, Fabio Capello can breathe a huge sigh of relief, knowing that none of his senior players will ever do anything daft again.Which makes you wonder how Don Fabio will react to the news that one player has been touting the notion of a Three Lions poker tournament around sponsors and TV channels.The gormless lad reckons millions will tune in to watch millionaires gambling in a South Africa send-off...

By Steve Anglesey, Sports Diarist of the Year nominee 2010Now the John Terry affair is finally over, Fabio Capello can breathe a huge sigh of relief, knowing that none of his senior players will ever do anything daft again.Which makes you wonder how Don Fabio will react to the news that one player has been touting the notion of a Three Lions poker tournament around sponsors and TV channels.The gormless lad reckons millions will tune in to watch millionaires gambling in a South Africa send-off...

2010-03-07T18:21:49Z 2010-03-07T18:49:18Z 2010-03-07T18:21:40Z By Steve Anglesey, Sports Diarist of the Year nominee 2010Banner of the season (above)Rangers’ fans cruel verdict on Celtic boss Tony Mowbray… and a previous Parkhead manager.******Wicked Whistle 1Which manager is sick of the sight of his chairman – who keeps popping into the boss’ office unannounced to offer him advice on everything from team selection to the gaffer’s phone manner?Wicked Whistle 2Which player-turned-pundit is close to being dumped by his regular channel because of his consta...

By Steve Anglesey, Sports Diarist of the Year nominee 2010Banner of the season (above)Rangers’ fans cruel verdict on Celtic boss Tony Mowbray… and a previous Parkhead manager.******Wicked Whistle 1Which manager is sick of the sight of his chairman – who keeps popping into the boss’ office unannounced to offer him advice on everything from team selection to the gaffer’s phone manner?Wicked Whistle 2Which player-turned-pundit is close to being dumped by his regular channel because of his consta...

2010-03-07T18:21:40Z 2010-02-28T14:42:17Z 2010-02-28T14:42:15Z Johnny Foreigner is showing a shocking lack of respect for our Premier League heroes. John Terry’s welcome in Milan included a prankster handing him a condom – which repentant JT accepted with a broad grin – and a sign at the airport reading “John Terry, do you like my (female anatomical slang term unprintable on a family website)?” Meanwhile, Bucharest journalists fell on Rafa Benitez like a porker at a hog roast, demanding to know why Liverpool had scheduled an early return flight home from...

Johnny Foreigner is showing a shocking lack of respect for our Premier League heroes. John Terry’s welcome in Milan included a prankster handing him a condom – which repentant JT accepted with a broad grin – and a sign at the airport reading “John Terry, do you like my (female anatomical slang term unprintable on a family website)?” Meanwhile, Bucharest journalists fell on Rafa Benitez like a porker at a hog roast, demanding to know why Liverpool had scheduled an early return flight home from...

2010-02-28T14:42:15Z 2010-02-28T14:36:42Z 2010-02-28T14:36:40Z Arsenal’s Andrey Arshavin has been urging his adoring fans to send their questions to his personal website. The answers have been a long time coming… but I’m sure you’ll agree they’re worth it… Q: Hello, Andrey! I was wondering whether these moving and changing advertising billboards on the pitch can distract from the game?Arshavin: NoQ: Hello, Andrey! Do you have a personal psychiatrist?Arshavin: NoQ: Hi! I’m overweight. What shall I do?Arshavin: Lose weight Q: Hi, Andrey! I am 13 years old ...

Arsenal’s Andrey Arshavin has been urging his adoring fans to send their questions to his personal website. The answers have been a long time coming… but I’m sure you’ll agree they’re worth it… Q: Hello, Andrey! I was wondering whether these moving and changing advertising billboards on the pitch can distract from the game?Arshavin: NoQ: Hello, Andrey! Do you have a personal psychiatrist?Arshavin: NoQ: Hi! I’m overweight. What shall I do?Arshavin: Lose weight Q: Hi, Andrey! I am 13 years old ...

2010-02-28T14:36:40Z 2010-02-28T14:30:36Z 2010-02-28T14:30:34Z In tribute to Clark Carlisle’s stint on Countdown, Burnley’s teamsheet for Saturday’s loss to Portsmouth listed him as Cralek Sclairel.When the anagram expert blundered to give Pompey the first of two penalties, one press box joker asked: “Was that Sclairel who cocked up then?”******After Sky Sports saucepot Chloe Everton’s risqué tweets were removed from the internet, at least we’ve got Gary Lineker to fall back on. His newspaper column yesterday contained these views on John Terry: “In norm...

In tribute to Clark Carlisle’s stint on Countdown, Burnley’s teamsheet for Saturday’s loss to Portsmouth listed him as Cralek Sclairel.When the anagram expert blundered to give Pompey the first of two penalties, one press box joker asked: “Was that Sclairel who cocked up then?”******After Sky Sports saucepot Chloe Everton’s risqué tweets were removed from the internet, at least we’ve got Gary Lineker to fall back on. His newspaper column yesterday contained these views on John Terry: “In norm...

2010-02-28T14:30:34Z 2010-02-28T14:25:23Z 2010-02-28T14:25:21Z Wicked Whistle 1Why is a member of the Hollyoaks cast being referred to as “the next Vanessa P?”Wicked Whistle 2Which boss instructed his physios to ensure a potential January signing failed his medical as he didn’t want to sign him… but the club’s chairman did. ******Daft Quotes of the Week''Vidic has been outstanding from the first minute to the second” – ROBERTO MARTINEZ "Portsmouth were in danger of liquidisation" – MICKY QUINN “Will Portsmouth still get a balloon payment if they go out o...

Wicked Whistle 1Why is a member of the Hollyoaks cast being referred to as “the next Vanessa P?”Wicked Whistle 2Which boss instructed his physios to ensure a potential January signing failed his medical as he didn’t want to sign him… but the club’s chairman did. ******Daft Quotes of the Week''Vidic has been outstanding from the first minute to the second” – ROBERTO MARTINEZ "Portsmouth were in danger of liquidisation" – MICKY QUINN “Will Portsmouth still get a balloon payment if they go out o...

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