Recession hits Old Trafford

[Red Riley]

Hard times have come to Manchester United as 19 people on their payroll are made redundant. The 7 referees and 12 linesmen are said to be devestated by the news.

[argentumandcoins]

On the football theme Derek I heard yesterday that Sunderland are trying to sign Frankie Dettori to replace Darren Bent.

Apparently they want somebody up front that can give them a chance of winning a Derby!

[Peter]

We lent Benty go for about 3m....a bargain..however compared to Town strikers in 70/80s he wouldn't tie their boots.

However we have a 17 year old in Conner Wickham who will kick ass...hopefully on Tuesday.

[Peckris]

Hard times have come to Manchester United as 19 people on their payroll are made redundant. The 7 referees and 12 linesmen are said to be devestated by the news.

ROFL.

I remember all those ManU supporters phoning in from Ascot two years ago when they beat Liverpool to the title .. "Oh, but 4 points is 4 points" they said, "Not that close".

Actually those 4 points were a few seconds ("Fergie time" being added in the Aston Villa home game when Macheda scored a winning goal) + a few millimetres (Liverpool hit the woodwork FIVE times in one of their 0-0 home draws.)

Sorry, my prejudices are showing!

[1949threepence]

Hard times have come to Manchester United as 19 people on their payroll are made redundant. The 7 referees and 12 linesmen are said to be devestated by the news.

Hmm, so the next time Man U are 1:1 at 90, and need a winner, they won't be able to give them 12 minutes injury time !!!

[Peckris]

Hard times have come to Manchester United as 19 people on their payroll are made redundant. The 7 referees and 12 linesmen are said to be devestated by the news.

Hmm, so the next time Man U are 1:1 at 90, and need a winner, they won't be able to give them 12 minutes injury time !!!

No, they'll just get Rooney to score an "impossible" goal. Grrr.