Its that time of the month again! And this weeks newsletter brings you all the usual totally 100% true stories!
Mid-season Break
So the mid (well just past mid!) season break has been and gone and now the hard work starts and the true champions begin to show!
It was reported that the mid-season break was implemented to allow the PFF organisation to visit sunny Grimsby in a weeklong break.
This has prompted rumours that Grimsby Town are about to be admitted into English Division 1 and straight into next years European Cup on the grounds that they offered PFF a small Chalet next to a tip totally free of charge!
The Chalet was previously used by celebrity superstars such as Vanessa Feltz and some bloke off a Fairy Liquid advert. However it is now said to be in a state of disrepair.
This has not stopped PFF enjoying their break and gaining a nice tan. PFF strongly deny that Grimsby will feature in either the English Division 1 or the European Cup next season.
Signori – The Italian Stallion
This week we received a video tape from Real Madrid manager Rob Perini.The tape was not an x-rated one like I was hoping! In actual fact the tape contained an interesting incident from the Porto Vs Lecce match last turn.
Perini claims to video tape matches including any upcoming teams his Real Madrid are to play. However there are rumours that he tapes the matches then copies them to sell on the black market. Police are said to be investigated these claims.
The incident occurred once Lecce had equalised through Guiseppe Signori in the 81st minute.
At first it appeared that the Porto fans were throwing coins onto the pitch at the Lecce star. However, as Perini correctly pointed out, the debris being thrown was in fact hotel room keys!!!
It appears that Signori has attracted an army of Portuguese female fans, who, had no trouble momentarily changing allegiance for a possible redezvous with the dashing Italian.
Who’s Hot?
1. Juventus – Chris Green
Juve move 4 points clear in SED 1 after a solid 3-1 victory away to Valencia
2. Real Betis – Chris Bickley
Betis continue to improve by picking up a point against 4th placed Inter (Tony Anderson)
3. Brescia – Paul Bryant
Brescia go 3 points clear in SED 2 after a 2-1 victory away to title challengers Ath. Madrid (Robert Gough)
Who’s Cold?
1. Valencia – Unmanaged
Valencia need a miracle…or at least a manager if they are to stay up!
2. Espanyol – Unmanaged
After suffering a 3-0 home defeat to 4th placed Celta Vigo Espanyol look doomed.
3. Panathinaikos – Jon Harris
After a good start as manager Harris let it slip last week when losing 1-0 at home to fellow relegation battlers Barcelona (Marc Ritchie)
Transfer Talk
Latest Moves
Bierhoff - Real Madrid to Fulham
Di Matteo – Juve to Real Madrid
Deisler – Man Utd to Real Madrid
Biagio – Juve to Real Madrid
Kaluzny – Man Utd to Barca
Vieri – Man Utd to Barca
Reiziger – Madrid to Man U
Owen – Barca to Man Utd
Rui Costa – Madrid to Juve
Rumours
Barry Hayles transfer listed
Lyon to sign Llorente
Sutton to leave Barca?
Koller unhappy with treatment from manager Rhia Edwards
Manager Interview
This week Fulham manager, Jamie Taylor, is in the hotseat
How have your first few weeks as Fulham manager gone?
Hectic! I’ve brought in lots of new players and have been constantly on the look out for potential future stars! I am starting to shape Fulham into the team I want.
What do you hope to achieve with Fulham?
I can assure you we will be promoted this season. As for next season, I hope for a good cup run and a play-off place but the main task is to avoid relegation.
Which players do you admire most in 756?
I admire Rivaldo, Buffon, and our recent signing Aaroy the most.
There are rumours that Fulham are a little cash-strapped at the moment –Is this effecting your performance?
It wont effect our performance on the pitch but obviously it will be more difficult to bring in new blood. However, I do feel I have a strong team already that is capable of big things.
Finally, who are your top tips for success this season?
Bristol City, Juventus, Brescia, and obviously ourselves!
Thanks to Jamie Taylor and Rob Perini for their help. If you would like to help with future newsletters please contact me.
