Kiwi
Say NO to Ginger Managers
TestImonial like. Thems boss words though Groucho
Big Dunc testimonial - EFC vs Villareal at Goodison, Sun Aug 2nd
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OH FFS! As a grammar Nazi I have to go and self-flagellate now.
Thanks though.
Many folk may not agree with all that, but I lie the bloke.
Kiwi
Say NO to Ginger Managers
He's one of the few who genuinely get 'us' as it were. His heart lies with the club and has given us many years of service.
Ta Big Dunc
bizzaro
LOVE GOT JUST THE WAY IT IS #ALWNV
Who in their right mind would break into his house????? The moral of the story.
DON'T TAKE DRUGS
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/2748887.stm
Thursday, 13 February, 2003, 01:03 GMT
Jail for Ferguson's bruised burglar
The star grappled with the intruder at his home
A burglar who ended up in a brawl with footballer Duncan Ferguson when he was caught raiding the star's home has been jailed for four years.
Carl Bishop, 37, was apprehended by the Everton striker when he broke into his home in Formby, Merseyside.
The drug addict, from Walton, in Liverpool, required two days of hospital treatment following the incident and complained that he had been assaulted by Ferguson, but this was dismissed by police.
Liverpool Crown Court heard that Ferguson had two properties at the same location in Formby - one where he lives with his wife and daughter and another which he uses as a gymnasium and storage area.
Bishop had taken heroin and cocaine in the days before the burglary and broke into the storage house, where he piled up crates of champagne, whisky and other spirits in preparation for stealing.
Former Scotland, Rangers and Dundee United star Ferguson had been going to use the gym at 2000 GMT on 8 January and challenged Bishop when he spotted him.
Slightly built Bishop attempted to hit the 6ft 4in player with a vodka bottle which then smashed.
Ferguson punched Bishop in the face and grappled him to the floor.
Prosecutor Anthony Limont said Ferguson told police: "I ducked down and lashed out with my fist and struck him on the side of the face."
Ferguson hurt his knee in the fight and Bishop was left battered and bruised.
Drugs test
Mr Limont added: "The incident happened very quickly and Mr Ferguson was very frightened. It being dark he had no way of knowing if this man was with others or if he was carrying a weapon."
It emerged that Bishop should have been in jail when the offence took place.
He ignored a recall notice after failing a drugs test while out on licence.
Bishop was sentenced to four years for trespassing with intent to steal and 12 months for failing to return to jail while on licence.
It was the second time Ferguson had confronted intruders at his home.
Two years ago Michael Pratt and Barry Dawson were disturbed by Mr Ferguson as they broke into his then home in Rufford in west Lancashire.
Pratt escaped but Dawson was restrained by Ferguson until the police arrived.
DON'T TAKE DRUGS
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/2748887.stm
Thursday, 13 February, 2003, 01:03 GMT
Jail for Ferguson's bruised burglar
The star grappled with the intruder at his home
A burglar who ended up in a brawl with footballer Duncan Ferguson when he was caught raiding the star's home has been jailed for four years.
Carl Bishop, 37, was apprehended by the Everton striker when he broke into his home in Formby, Merseyside.
The drug addict, from Walton, in Liverpool, required two days of hospital treatment following the incident and complained that he had been assaulted by Ferguson, but this was dismissed by police.
Liverpool Crown Court heard that Ferguson had two properties at the same location in Formby - one where he lives with his wife and daughter and another which he uses as a gymnasium and storage area.
Bishop had taken heroin and cocaine in the days before the burglary and broke into the storage house, where he piled up crates of champagne, whisky and other spirits in preparation for stealing.
Former Scotland, Rangers and Dundee United star Ferguson had been going to use the gym at 2000 GMT on 8 January and challenged Bishop when he spotted him.
Slightly built Bishop attempted to hit the 6ft 4in player with a vodka bottle which then smashed.
Ferguson punched Bishop in the face and grappled him to the floor.
Prosecutor Anthony Limont said Ferguson told police: "I ducked down and lashed out with my fist and struck him on the side of the face."
Ferguson hurt his knee in the fight and Bishop was left battered and bruised.
Drugs test
Mr Limont added: "The incident happened very quickly and Mr Ferguson was very frightened. It being dark he had no way of knowing if this man was with others or if he was carrying a weapon."
It emerged that Bishop should have been in jail when the offence took place.
He ignored a recall notice after failing a drugs test while out on licence.
Bishop was sentenced to four years for trespassing with intent to steal and 12 months for failing to return to jail while on licence.
It was the second time Ferguson had confronted intruders at his home.
Two years ago Michael Pratt and Barry Dawson were disturbed by Mr Ferguson as they broke into his then home in Rufford in west Lancashire.
Pratt escaped but Dawson was restrained by Ferguson until the police arrived.
Any fellow wools coming from the Greater Manchester area should be aware that they've closed the motorway entrance at The Rocket. Not sure how long the detour will take. Best leave early
Could be being streamed by Everton this, sure the price has just gone up on the website.
Looking forward to getting back to Goodison though.
Looking forward to getting back to Goodison though.
ijjysmith
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Fantastic write up on the front page @Groucho mate. Sums up the feelings of a lot of blues towards the big man I imagine.
I was harsh on him back in the day. Thought his actions sometimes let the team down when we needed him the most during the bad, really bad times.
But in hindsight, it was love. He loved us so much it made him do these mental things. Every single one of us would be the same if we were let loose on that pitch in the royal blue shirt.
I wish we had 10 Ferguson's starting next Saturday against Watford (10 because it's inevitable Howard will be in nets no matter what!). I'm just not sure players care these days.
Be boss when Dunc crashes in a header today. Absolutely boss.
I was harsh on him back in the day. Thought his actions sometimes let the team down when we needed him the most during the bad, really bad times.
But in hindsight, it was love. He loved us so much it made him do these mental things. Every single one of us would be the same if we were let loose on that pitch in the royal blue shirt.
I wish we had 10 Ferguson's starting next Saturday against Watford (10 because it's inevitable Howard will be in nets no matter what!). I'm just not sure players care these days.
Be boss when Dunc crashes in a header today. Absolutely boss.
KevMirallas
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Good spot. Looks to be included in the package for those who have already paid for all the other games too.
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