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He is, this is from 5 years ago

Arsenal's unexpected success in this year's Champions League stemmed from solid rear-guard performances in the Gunners' defence.

The back four kept a record-breaking 10 clean sheets en-route to the final despite being without injured regulars Sol Campbell, Ashley Cole and Lauren.

"Behind the scenes Martin Keown has been there on the training ground doing his coaching badges and I don't think they could have had better mentors than Keown and Pat Rice.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...al/4771963.stm

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I've got to see highlights of Marseille, Dortmund. OM won 3-0 lol that even with Hummels and Subotic in Dortmunds squad :shocked:

In other news in another league... Barca won 5-0

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why did A.cole go off in a strop?

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Yes Barcelona the Spanish invincibles impressive again.

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Ashley Cole was unhappy with some refereeing decisions.

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Very good goals from the French side in Germany. Remy scored a very good goal, amazing considering hes got heart issues.

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http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...209222,00.html

Jim Boyce also said, within link that he'd terminate his contract but its whats in the quote above thats interesting. The reason why I replied "it wouldn't be a good move for football as a whole" to denphones call to "kick him out of city" is because obviously it'll be picked up by other players but if Fifa can do the above go for it, throw the book at him!

i bet human rights will get involved :mad:

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Bolton midfielder Stuart Holden set for six months out

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/15098286.stm

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Tevez should be fired and banned for playing for another team until his contract should have ended for Man C.

Only then should he be allowed to play for another team.

Then after that deport him.

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Fifa can do nothing.

And depending on contract, neither can Man City

If I had the owners money, I would have Tevez sit on the sidelines...doing nothing but train.

But I'm a bitter son of a gun :D

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Tevez courts controversy where ever he goes, probably on the advice of his agent, Get rid I say !!

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Just reading about levein saying O'connor still has a chance to play for Scotland

If it is true about his coke habit (and i don't mean cola), then he shouldn't be allowed back.

has the world gone mad? Or has it always been, but I'm becoming saner? :D

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has Scotland got a choice? I don't follow the SPL to comment on whether or not others should be given a chance? anyway, hasn't he kicked the habit after being helped by the authorities? no point kicking a man while hes down.

regarding Tevez, yes they do have a choice. if City file a strong case then anythings possible.

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Not sure of the source for this

Manchester City's lawyers are examining the club's options but it now looks as though Carlos Tevez will not kick a ball again until January at the earliest.

City's legal experts are examining the rule book to find a way of suspending Tevez the maximum of two weeks on a rolling basis until the transfer window opens after manager Roberto Mancini claimed the striker refused to play against Bayern Munich on Tuesday night.

Suspension is a preferable option to sacking the striker and pursuing him for compensation for gross misconduct and breach of contract, a sum which would effectively be paid by the club he signs for in January. However, that option has not as yet been ruled out.

Imposing the initial two-week suspension is only the first part of City's punishment for Tevez after extensive talks between chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak, Mancini, temporary chief executive John MacBeath and their lawyers, with the club backing the manager against one of City's most prized players.

Tevez earns £200,000-a-week, so would lose around £3 million in wages if City can ban him for the 15 weeks until the transfer window is open again. The internal club suspension will also cost Tevez appearance money and other bonuses, potentially worth £500,000 a week.

That is sure to be challenged by Tevez and his legal team and advisors, while Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Gordon Taylor is anxious for round-table negotiations to mediate. This would enable Tevez to move on in January but continue to play in the meantime.

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Totally agree.

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"would you believe it" Shamrock 1 up at WHL

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that lasted long, Tottenham 2-1 up.

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And Spurs now 2-1 up.