Sir Alex Ferguson will not back down against FA

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Sir Alex Ferguson will not back down against FA A charge of improper conduct by the Football Association against Sir Alex Ferguson has led to indignation and preparation for an appeal that is against legal advice. The charge is for his comments about referee Martin Atkinson, following a defeat at Chelsea and by appealing the charge he risks a four-match ban.

Just his indignation means he is going to declare innocence of the charge and this is clear in his actions not to appear in public to even discuss his team’s next game at Liverpool tomorrow. At a meeting at United’s training base, he rejected legal advice given to him yesterday.

Last season’s two-match ban for calling out referee Alan Wiley’s fitness would take immediate effect if he admits to guilt of this current charge that he has until Tuesday night to respond to.

A one-game ban for challenging the incident and an additional one for the incident with Atkinson could be assessed if his appeal is declared frivolous and Sir Alex’s defense is still unknown but may be the appearance of immediately backtracking from his comments. All this is mute until we know if he is to appeal of not by Tuesday.

Ticket touts arrested at Arsenal and Liverpool

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Ticket touts arrested at Arsenal and Liverpool The home grounds of Arsenal and Liverpool were the scene of a swoop on ticket touts, with eight arrests being made. The first four were arrested near the Emirate Stadium, Arsenal’s home ground, before kick off on Saturday. They have been bailed to appear in court next month. The following day the other four were arrested nearby Liverpool’s stadium, Anfield and are still in custody. The arrested were all men aged between 23-47.

The undercover operation to catch these criminals in codenamed Podium, and one of the officers working on this case stated that Ticket touting was illegal and the criminals were gaining financially by exploiting clubs and fans.

Genuine fans should always ensure that they buy their tickets from registered outlets, and never off a man in the street or in a pub. They also run the risk of getting given tickets which put them in amongst the supporters for the opposition. Operation Podium is a working partnership between the Metropolitan police, Merseyside police and the Emirates and Anfield stadium.

Manchester United remain title favourites despite Liverpool hammering

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Manchester United remain favourites with Paddy Power to win this season’s Premier League despite their Anfield hammering today. Alex Ferguson’s team are now 8/11 to win United’s 19th league title.

Arsenal, who are now three points behind the leaders with a game in hand, are 17/10 to take the title no one seems to want to win. Prior to the weekend’s matches United had been 4/6 with Arsenal 13/8.

Premier League Latest

8/11 Man Utd; 17/10 Arsenal; 7/1 Chelsea; 25/1 Man City; 125/1 Tottenham

Liverpool are now 9/1 with Paddy Power for what would have been the most unlikeliest Top Four finishes prior to King Kenny’s return when they were as big as 25/1 for a Champions League spot. Dirk Kuyt’s hat-trick was avaiable at 125/1 although only four punters had taken the price on the Dutch magpie, who is unlikely to ever score an easier hat-trick in his career.

Peterborough United the most expensive season ticket in the country

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Peterborough United the most expensive season ticket in the country If anyone has been waiting to pay £15,000 for a season football ticket, now is the time.

Don’t look for it at Arsenal, Manchester United, Barcelona, nor Real Madrid. It can only be had at the lesser Peterborough United.

Everyone is wondering what has gotten into the heads of this Cambridgeshire out fit, that they would sell their top ticket for more than any other of the 92 clubs in the English league, or any of the top teams throughout Europe for that matter. They are offering only 10 such Chairman’s Choice tickets to add to this year’s campaign.

The Posh ticket will get you a seat in the director’s box to watch the League One team at London Road. Aside from The Posh ticket, which is seven times more expensive than Arsenal, the top football season ticket is £1825 from Arsenal, then £1695 with Chelsea, followed by £1575 from Real Madrid and £1210 with Spurs.

If you buy the ticket at Peterborough United you will be made an honorary director for every single home game of the season. You will have your chance to meet in person the first-team squad and will be a director’s guest at one away game.

A SUMMER TO REMEMBER WITH MANCHESTER UNITED SOCCER SCHOOLS

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A SUMMER TO REMEMBER WITH MANCHESTER UNITED SOCCER SCHOOLS In addition to helping your child build foundational football skills, Manchester United Schools offers the opportunity for building communication, discipline, fair play, attitude, the development of behaviour, and enthusiasm. You will be giving your child a life long gift, while they are learning also that a fit and healthy lifestyle builds a good future.

Emma Savage, head of Manchester United Soccer Schools said, “Our courses here at Manchester United Soccer Schools are gaining momentum in popularity yearly, simply because we address more issues than just football training. Of course we improve chiefly football skills, but we also instil confidence, and refine social strategies.”

“Kids return to us each year because we impart to them the love of the game, the deep respect for football. Since we were formed in 1999 we have doing exactly this.”

For only £69.95 you can sign up for the Player Development Course, which is a two-day training. All of our coaches must be qualified by the UEFA and they take advantage of the latest equipment and a player’s journal in order to achieve excellence in the player. The coach monitors the process closely and adjusts the program.

The Residential Course can be had for £499.95 or £599.95. This is a time your child will cherish his whole lifetime. These courses also have coaches qualified with the UEFA, modern equipment for training, and the player’s journal. However, they also add the Nike Training Kit and access to the backstage of the Old Trafford closing ceremonies.

For the more information on all courses available in 2011 please visit: www.manutdsoccerschools.com