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It is a well-known meteorological fact that if you put half-a-dozen Spurs fans together in a public place, their can i put my canada goose jacket in the dryer negative ions will increase the likelihood of rain by 50%. authorized canada goose outlet That’s why so many keen gardeners live close to White Hart Lane. So it’s not surprising to find that the world’s most miserable supporters were at it again today, moaning about a “pathetic” offer by the club to refund season tickets for those mortally wounded at the sale of 33-year-old winger David Ginola.
The offer, announced this morning on authentic canada goose outlet online the official Spurs website, will run until August 15. But it won’t fool the Tottenham Action Group. “Clearly this publicity stunt has been orchestrated as an attempt to deflect criticism from the club following the sale of Ginola and the lack of a replacement,” said Mark Jacob, spokesman for TAG (membership: 700). “Just when the mouth-watering prospect of Sergei Rebrov teaming up with Ginola had whetted our appetite for the forthcoming season, yet again the club have kicked loyal supporters in the teeth.”
The swines. In fact, that £11m they spent on one of the best strikers in Europe over recent seasons was probably just to lull the fans into a false sense of happiness in the first place. And the decision to offer refunds on season tickets because a player had been sold only goes to show how rocky relations are between fans buy canada goose jacket uk and can i wash my canada goose jacket club (in particular a certain Mr Sugar). It does not bode well for the new season, and neither does the situation look likely to change in the near future. Unless the board bows to fans’ demands and re-signs Ginola, plays five up front, and resuscitates Danny Blanchflower, that is.
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HAPPY SIGNING TO YOU
The Fiver today stumbled upon a scene of great celebration and merriment. Brightly-coloured flags and bunting lit up the streets. Bands played joyous odes. Thousands of well-wishers lined the streets, cheering, singing and waving. Had the Fiver taken a walk down the Mall to wish the Queen Mum a happy birthday? Sadly no – as the sniper’s rifle we’d ordered hadn’t turned up. In fact, the party we chanced upon was in Middlesbrough online shop, and was being held to commemorate Bryan Robson finally landing a big-name player – well, these things only happen once in a hundred years.
Of course we’re joking, because Robson has already bought Christian Karembeu and (ahem) Paul Okon. But there’s no question that today’s signing of Alen Boksic – who has finally agreed a £2.5m transfer from Lazio – is his most important of the summer. “I’m delighted Alen wants to join Middlesbrough,” said Robson today, as he picked silly string out of his hair. “At his best, I rate him one of the best strikers in Europe.” Boksic must wait on a work permit before the deal is rubber-stamped, but it would be a major shock if there are any problems – although the injury-prone striker hasn’t played much international football of late, his reputation should see him through. What canada goose coat 1000 bulbs free a lovely time everyone is having!
Unfortunately, things always seem best canada goose jacket review to turn sour at parties the Fiver goes to. And sure enough, the atmosphere had an added twist of lime when rumours circulated that Christian Ziege will join Liverpool this weekend. And in a double whammy, lawyers have pored over the German’s contract and found out that Middlesbrough will be forced to accept Gerard Houllier’s £5.5m bid, well under their £8m valuation. Ah well, it’s Robbo’s party and he’ll cry if he wants to.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
“Two seasons ago we finished seventh, last season it was fourth, so guess what our target is now!” – Gerard Houllier gives his best Rolf Harris impression ahead of the new season. Either that, or he’s testing Steven Gerrard’s arithmetic.
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QUACK QUACK
It’s not often you see Arsene’s Arsenal Wenger looking flustered. But today those famous facial lines seemed to grow into canyons, while his favourite suit appeared just that little bit more dishevelled. And the Fiver – finally taking the opportunity to use the Dr Hillary Jones’ Doctor in the House CD-ROM we got for Christmas – was quick to diagnose the appearance of stress. Stress at seeing Overmars and Petit go to Barca. Stress at seeing David Seaman flapping away last night like a particularly happy seagull. And – most importantly of all – stress at the lack of cover for Thierry Henry.
It all made perfect sense. Particularly when Wenger started moaning about the lack of cover for Thierry Henry. “Of course we have Dennis Bergkamp and Kanu who are brilliant second strikers, but we still need more quality of the Thierry Henry type,” the grim-faced manager admitted, as the Fiver debated whether to move to Harley Street and set up an expensive practice buy canada goose parka cheap for sloaney types. “Ideally we must have a second guy who can take the same role as Thierry because we cannot expect him to play all the games next season.” Pity you gave Davor Suker away for free then.
But it could just be that we’ve fallen victim to a classic Wenger mind game. Because, apparently, Arsenal have just made a £13m take-it-or-leave-it offer to Bordeaux for striker Sylvain Wiltord. And they’ve given the French club until Monday to respond or Wenger will “end his interest in the player indefinitely”. (No we don’t understand it either, but we’re sure it’s something very clever.) When Bordeaux coach Elie Baup was asked about Wiltord – who is refusing to train at the moment – he quipped: “Sylvain who? I don’t have best price canada goose jacket outlet usa online store a player of that name in my squad!” He’s joking, of course. And come Monday night Arsenal Wenger might be joining him in a stress-relieving smile too.
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THE RUMOUR MILL
Bradford are continuing their hunt for a striker. Middlesbrough’s Brian Deane is believed to be in talks with the Bantams, and the Yorkshire club is also believed to be willing to match any offer from Manchester City for Paolo Wanchope.
Coventry may sign Norwegian striker Thorstein Helstad as replacement for £13m Robbie Keane. The Brann Bergen striker, is represented by notorious agent Rune Hauge, who said: “It’s true that they are interested in Helstad, but we don’t expect anything to happen in the near future.”
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NEWS IN BRIEF
Wolves have signed Temuri Ketsbaia for £900,000. The Georgian international has put his name to a two-year contract at Molineux, subject to a medical and the granting of a work permit.
Geoffrey Richmond fears the name of Bradford City will not be big enough to attract West Ham striker Paulo Wanchope to Valley Parade. The Bantams have matched Manchester City’s £4m bid for the 24-year-old and have also agreed personal terms with the Costa Rica international. But Richmond said: “My gut feeling is that our chances are something less than 50-50. The reason being that there is every buy canada goose jacket cheap possibility he will decide to join what is perceived to be a bigger club. We have been told he will make his mind up on Monday.”
Marc Overmars signed for Barcelona three months ago, according to former Barcelona coach Louis van Gaal. “Overmars and Gerard are my signings,” van Gaal told Sport newspaper. “As for Overmars, we had him tied up three months ago, and Gerard was on my high-priority list of targets.”
Niall Quinn has signed a two-year extension to his current deal that will keep him at Sunderland until 2003.
Scotland U-21 international Scott Severin has agreed a new deal with Hearts which will keep him at Tynecastle until 2004.
Birmingham midfielder Martin Grainger has agreed a new six-year contract with the club.
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TONIGHT’S TV AND RADIO
Sky Sports 1: Futbol Mundial (5.30pm, 9pm SS3)
Big men toying with balls.
International Football (1.30am)
Learn to love Chris Waddle again with the official Fifa film of Italia 90.
British Eurosport: Women’s Football – Live (5pm)
Bigots – don’t bother.