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He should only get cautioned if he does something silly, like stamping on Torres head.

Theres more in the Independent today Not only did Harry Redknapp reveal that he thought about quitting when Avram Grant was foisted on him at Portsmouth – but he added that he had fully expected the Israeli to eventually replace Jose Mourinho when he then moved to Chelsea last summer. Redknapp's admission again highlighted the intriguing way in which Grant made his entry into English football. A long-standing pallyness with the agent Pini Zahavi, a blossoming friendship with Roman Abramovich – a route facilitated by the Russian billionaire's association with Portsmouth owner Sasha Gaydamak – and suddenly a relatively obscure coach had landed at one of the most powerful clubs in the World

More Grant stuff from Reuters newsagency; Grant's most famous falling out was with the Israel coach Dror Kashtan. In 1996, Grant persuaded Maccabi Tel Aviv and their wealthy owner, Loni Herzikowitz, to reappoint him manager of the club despite the fact that Kashtan had just won a league and cup double there. Unsurprisingly the pair are no longer on speaking terms. The former West Ham midfielder Eyal Berkovic – famously said that he wanted the Israel team to lose when Grant was in charge. His coaching skills highlight was to show his players a clip from the Mel Gibson film Braveheart in order to motivate them before a game. They lost. In a study of Grant's career, one theme recurs again and again: he has always courted influential, wealthy men and placed himself inside the circle of power. His networking skills are legendary and Abramovich is the latest in a series of wealthy businessmen who have been at the centre of Grant's persuasion. He came to know Abramovich in 2006 when Uzbekistan billionaire Lev Leviev was planning to take over Hapoel Tel Aviv. The club were to be a nursery side for Chelsea and Grant was to be installed by Leviev, another powerful contact that Grant had courted, as manager. When the takeover fell through, Grant complained endlessly, and Abramovich promised his new friend he would find him a job in England

Really difficult job. I've a mate who's a Social Worker and he deals with kids at risk. I've watched him slowly lose his sense of humour over the years. Some of the scenarios you wouldn't want your worst enemy brought up in, and the safety of the kids is paramount. Social Workers used to be the baddies in the 60s and 70s when they were taking kids away just because of extreme poverty. The way this current story was 'promoted' was just to inflame the public about a 'mother losing her baby'. They have left out crucial details.

Ridiculous 'sport' -rugby where they dress up as Robocop, with big shoulder pads to look butch. Bunch of benders

Think hes been on before, with a different user name. Seem to recognise the grammar or lack of, and unintelligible garb that he passes for legitimate comment. A legacy of Thatchers' 'Care in the Community' policy.

Well the Chelsea players are definitely the stars of this tournie, and what a game the Ivory Coast one was . Another couple of good Qtr Finals today Egypt v the unfancied Angola, and Tunisia v Cameroon.

Blimey, just saw this. Well done to your lad , he needs all the encouragement he can get, not least because it might mean a nice pension for you later.

...and they say irony is dead. Fuckin' ell Crack 'ead you really are a case. I would just get on with your homework, and leave the hospital computer alone.

Lol and 'Only One Cheryl Tweedy' That was frustrating and Terry or Carvalho wouldn't have let Defoe have six yards like that. Although Ben hapless was trying despeartely hard to not put a foot wrong, he really isn't up to the job. Positives, we're still in with a serious shout , and it shows the red teams are capable of slip ups.

CHEATING soccer ace Nicolas Anelka took the title love rat to treacherous new depths — texting a secret mistress on his WEDDING DAY. In the run-up to marrying sweetheart Barbara Tausia, two-timing Chelsea ace Anelka betrayed her for FOUR MONTHS with shop girl Natalie Merriman. And Natalie, 24, told us: "Nico's a fantastic lover with an amazing body. "We often had sex FOUR TIMES a night and he bombarded me with dirty text messages. I didn't know he was engaged and I was really falling for him. "But when I found out he'd actually got married AND had even texted me that day I realised he's just another typical lying, cheating footballer." Only last weekend married team-mate Ashley Cole hit headlines for playing away. Now Natalie reveals how sleazy £90,000-a-week French striker Anelka: SHOCKED her by sending lewd photos of his private tackle to her mobile. THRILLED her in bed with his astonishing gymnastic tongue. TRIED to cover up his marriage by claiming it was his brother who'd wed. REVELLED just days ago in a text message replay of their sexational fling, SEVEN MONTHS after getting hitched. Click here for more pics of Natalie Blonde Natalie met moody Anelka, 28—nicknamed Le Sulk—working at Selfridges in Manchester's Trafford Centre last March. She recalled: "Nico came in with a friend and asked me to help find some jeans. He was really quiet but I could tell he liked me. "At the till his mate said Nico wanted my number. I didn't know him from Adam but I thought he was good-looking so I gave it. It was after he'd left someone told me he was a Bolton player." Within minutes World Cup winner Anelka began texting Natalie. "It was all innocent flirting at first," she said. "After a few days he came to the shop again and we went for a walk, chatting away. I thought his French accent was really sexy. When I asked if he had a girlfriend he said no. "We had a laugh and ended up snogging by an escalator. He was a really good kisser and it gave me butterflies." The texts continued for a week then Anelka made his move. "He invited me to his apartment in Salford Quays," said Natalie. "He made me tea and we snuggled up on the sofa for a kiss and cuddle. I ended up staying and slept in bed with him but we didn't have sex. He kept trying it on but I told him I wanted to get to know him first. Anelka with wife Barbara "He woke me about 8am and said he had to go to work. He gave me a lift in his Aston Martin and when we kissed goodbye he said he wanted to see me again soon. "I was so excited and knew I was falling for him. I didn't realise at the time but that was the day Bolton played Manchester United at Old Trafford." Bolton lost and it was the second time in 24 hours Anelka failed to score. But he made up for it two days later. Natalie said: "He begged me to to go round to his apartment and after watching a movie we began kissing on the sofa, caressing each other. "We started taking our clothes off in the lounge but then he led me into his bedroom. "When he took his pants off I was surprised to see he shaved down there— but it did feel nicer when we had sex. "He was really gentle and considerate, and keen to show off his oral sex talent. I've got to say he was better at it than any other guy I've been with. We had sex four times over about six hours and didn't get to sleep until about 4am. Weird "Nico's very energetic and passionate. He told me I was the best he'd ever had." As their fling hotted up the action switched to Anelka's plush new penthouse in Manchester's Hale suburb almost every night. "Whenever I wasn't working I was at Nico's," added Natalie. "It was pretty much sex every day. He seemed to think about little else. "Even when we were apart he'd send dirty texts saying what he wanted to do to me—and he'd send pictures of his manhood. I thought that was a bit weird! "He talked of me going to see him at his Paris house. Little did I know he had his Belgian fiancée there, and he'd been seeing her for 18 months." Natalie was also in the dark about cheating Anelka's past form. In 2003 we exposed him for two-timing a previous fianceé—TWICE. But last June Natalie was shattered when she discovered the truth. "Nico told me he'd gone on holiday," she said. "Then a friend told me to read the papers because Nico had got married at a big bash in Morocco. My blood ran cold. I couldn't believe it. I rang and texted him but got no reply. "Then I looked through my old messages and realised he'd actually texted me several times on June 9, his wedding day. I felt so used. "Eventually he replied claiming it was a mistake and it was his brother who'd got married, not him. But I knew he was lying." Days ago, seven months after tying the knot, randy Anelka proved he was still up for illicit thrills— after Natalie texted, congratulating him on his recent £15million move to Stamford Bridge. He replied: "Thanks. you and yr pretty angel face...Mmmm ...where are you now naughty girl? x" Natalie told him she felt let down by his lies but would always remember the sex. Anelka said: "you were naughty so you made me naughty as well thats y it was good. x" Then he cheekily added that he wanted Natalie "2 use yr lips and yr tongue." She said: "I feel so sorry for Nico's wife. He's made a fool of her—AND me. And I've absolutely no doubt he'll cheat on her again."

Lol ! Can anyone recall that prank he did when they set up that woman (who believd in UFO's) that aliens had landed in her garden ? They had fake police and etc emergency services , and a crashed flying saucer. Then this 'alien' emerged and the woman in a trembling voice said ''Would You like a cup of tea ?''. That was one of the best pranks. found it

Its imperative that it's kept in tip top to ensure our Home Record continues. The artificial lights that create 'sunlight' were an inspired buy. Used in the Summer to grow da 'erbs.

They should have given him one with CUNT on the back.

Definitely,and I'd still prefer to rely on him for big games. Hard to believe he turns 35 next month. If he was in Serie A they'd play him till he was 40 odd.

Well how do other clubs manage ? its a combination of revenue accrued, advertising, shirts and tat, creative accounting, admission prices, creative selling and buying of players, and planning ahead. I don't think you get much 'cash injection' or raiding of savings from the Glaziers personal fortune. Even Abramovichs £14 000,000,000 didnt allow Mourinho to buy any players when we got Pizarro, Sidwell, and Benny from Crossroads on freebies.

Chelsea's veteran midfielder Claude Makelele has been handed an unofficial coaching role at Stamford Bridge by boss Avram Grant. Makelele: Wants to coach . Chelsea can clinch a club record 10 straight wins in all competitions with victory over Portsmouth at the weekend and Makelele he is happy to be out on the pitch as well as helping out with coaching duties. "Playing again feels really good," admitted Makelele, who recently had an operation on a perforated left ear. "I have come back a bit early after my ear operation because the team needs me but I know my body and I am fine. "I didn't play too much over Christmas but that was because the manager and me had a deal to keep me fresh and ready for this important time. "The manager has told me he needs me for the big games to use my experience to do what is needed. "But my responsibility is no longer just on the pitch. It is in training. It is off the pitch with the group and I am happy when I can do this to give my experience before I stop playing. "My job now is also to give all my experience to the younger players in midfield and teach them now to improve their game. "I teach them how to get in positions, how best to move on the pitch and make things difficult for the opponent. Players need to know when to pass, when to move and when to keep the ball. All these things are important. "Now I am in a good position to help the younger players with this and not only make them better as individuals but also to work better for the team." From Team Talk. If true a cynic would say its another symptom of Grant not knowing what to do. Still, I'm sure he'll be a good coach, and would prefer him to Grant full time.

Lol they would be annoying. Why dont you think it would work ?

No surprise really, Ballack and Anelka will hopefully do the business.

Dont know is the short answer, but they've top people working on it lawyers etc. and almost every large company you deal with everyday is owned by a multitude of shareholders. Its not like that other fan buyout where they make decisions online about team selection etc, this is purely ownership by people who allegedly care about the club, rather than some profit seeking parasite.

Well it seems fairly simple, you buy a bit and can sell it anytime. Barca with the Spanish socialist tradition, limits the amount owned by any individual or consortium. With this Liverpool lark, it depends if Rogan Taylor et al will limit the number of share allocations. Its a new venture, and there are obviously doubts, but the only difference is that there would be loads of owners instead of one. I dont think there would be many actual scousers buying in, as it's a steep amount for your average person. But with the Premiership being advertised throughout the globe, I dont think there would be many problems with finding enough investors.

Presumably you'd have the option to sell your share anytime, and unless they went into serious freefall, any Premiership clubs value is constantly increasing.

If it was a poster of Avram, apart from scaring the kids, you would need to ask some deep searching questions.

Ha Ha Ha ! -The family have said the funeral is going to be in line with his career, the cremation service titled ''You've been Flamed''. Detectives found a glove next to his corpse. Although baffled as to the cause of death, they suspect it had a small hand in it.