Finally there is proof of what most of us have known all along.
Alex Ferguson is a hypocrite. The proof comes from the autobiography of ex Manchester United player Jaap Stam. I wonder how Bacon-face will get out of this one.
FERGIE TOLD US TO DIVE - STAM
MANCHESTER UNITED defender Jaap Stam has caused a further stir in his autobiography by claiming that Sir Alex Ferguson encouraged his side to dive in an attempt to earn penalties when playing in Europe.
The Dutchman says that the English players in the squad found it hard to adopt the policy of going to ground easily, but that Ferguson believed that it was fair game on the continent.
"It's got to the stage where he has even told us: 'Don't try and stay on your feet if you're in the box and get a slight kick," Stam revealed in his autobiography being serialised in the Mirror.
"He wants us to copy other sides we face in European competitions and go down to win a penalty.
"Far too often English players seem determined to keep running after getting a whack on the leg, even though the chance to get a shot in has gone.
"I don't think diving has caught on with the English youngsters yet, as their fair-play mentality stops them from taking a tumble.
"Coaches at academy levels are honest and would stamp out that kind of cheating from their team.
Stam says that he does not advocate diving, as he is often penalised as a result of a forward going to ground under one of his challenges.
"I admit to becoming frustrated by the frequency of diving in the Champions League.
"Players from Holland and Scandinavia aren't divers, but those from Spain and Italy go down far too easily for my liking.
"Even players in Germany are used to taking a dive. In all those countries it looks like they have been brought up with it since their schooldays.
"It's tricky for me to take a dive, though. If I fall down under the slightest kick, I'm going to look stupid falling down like I've been shot."
So foreign players aren't the worst divers eh Bacon-face?
You wanted proof..You've finally got proof.
posted on 11/10/12
This guy is the funniest person on 606.
posted on 11/10/12
that Rock Hudson chap might not be the ladies man every one thought.
Big scoop for you, that could be.
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Am I missing something, here, or is this the same joke over and over again?
"I see the Americans are thinking of putting a man on the moon", etc. etc.
posted on 11/10/12
They're mocking up a landing site in the Nevada desert, Kemlyn, they don't have the technology yet.
posted on 11/10/12
They're mocking up a landing site in the Nevada desert, Kemlyn, they don't have the technology yet.
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Yes, I believe they’re in a space-race with the Russ.....the Russ.....Zzzzzzzzzzzz
posted on 11/10/12
Russ Abbott?
posted on 11/10/12
Nah, couldn't be russ abbott, he loves an atmosphere!!
posted on 11/10/12
BOOM BOOM!
Top class, Reggie
posted on 11/10/12
Guys, Ive just heard a rumour, its hot hot hot, but, promise me this, youve all got to keep it quiet. If it gets out, I will be fingered as the grass, and you wouldnt want that, would you? (you would? you dirty bas ....). OK, here goes, and, big and, if the Chinese kidnap you and torture you, remember, you know nuffink. Right, here goes, its about bears. Yeah, bears. It also involves woods, tree-type woods, you know, well ... JimmyTheRed
posted on 11/10/12
Do those bears do stuff in the woods?
posted on 12/10/12
OzzieAssaidi, you buffoon how old is that get a new life, your present one is soooooooo bitter