Sunday, January 07, 2007

The Grab: 01.07


I guess this is what happens when you make the big bucks in a squad of already overpaid superstars. Hard to live up to the $220,000 a week in wages if you're only average. Will the NY Yankees-style of Human Resources backfire for the Blues? [The Australian, Tribal Football]

Manchester United fans get a nice performance from Henrik Larsson in the Red Devils' win over Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round. Doubtless comparisons to the treble-winning squad of 1998-1999 to follow. Full FA Cup Results here. [Guardian, Fox Sports]

Things get worse at Ibrox, as skipper Barry Ferguson makes a return after the departure of Paul Le Guen. Rangers are knocked out of the Scottish Cup as they scramble for new manager. [Scotsman]

-bl

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