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12 March, 2000 - (SEASON ONE/S1) News & Rumours: Sunday March 12th, 2000:
After all SAS Cup Quarter Final ties went into Extra Time, the games were all lost and one in sensational scenes throughout SAS. Afterwards, Bradford City drew Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United drew Everton in the SAS Cup Semi Final stages. Those thrilling encounters will have their fixtures announced soon! Monday March 6th, 2000:
Coventry City manager Joe Carfton and Bradford City manager Buck Hysen both cheated death yesterday when they were involved in a high speed car crash on a motorway. The pair, whom are close friends and part of the SPA, SAS Premier Alliance, were involved in a collision with another vehicle. Both were not seriously hurt but Joe Carfton sustained a broken ankle whilst Hysen picked up a broken wrist and minor head injuries.
Spanish outfit Real Madrid, giants of Spain, have finally gotten a buyer for want away striker Nicolas Anelka who amazingly signed for Leeds in a massive £11.5m deal. Anelka 20, is expected to feature in the SAS Cup against Coventry City at the weekend.
Martin Lawerence, who officiated the SAS League game between Southampton and Middlesbrough at The Dell has been banned until next season for failing to send Julian Joachim after he was booked twice. No-one on the field seemed to notice that Joachim had picked up a second yellow card. It didn't matter though as Boro romped to a 2-0 win anyway.
Aston Villa's Gareth Southgate has joined the ever growing 'New Aston Villa'. Southampton manager Jamie Newell once again splashed out at Villa Park and spent £5m plus Claus Lundvekham to bring the England international to The Dell. The Saints, with money to spare after the sales of Marian Pahars and Ricardo Scimeca pipped 'Boro for Southgate's signature. Sunday March 5th, 2000:
The upcoming games at the weekend are only for the sides involved in the SAS Cup Quarter Final stages. 8 teams remaining and only 4 can make it to the Semi Finals. The ties will be decided on the day with extra time, golden goals and then penalties to follow if the games remain even. The league resumes the following week with teams having time to recharge their batteries.
Aston Villa's Gareth Southgate has been linked with a £5m move to Middlesbrough after it was reported Boro manager Nick Matthews had made enquiries about the England centre back. Southgate almost joined Coventry City but the deal collapsed at the last minute and his future at Villa Park decreases by the week.
Derby County have risen from the relegation pile to the top of the 1st Division after a run of decent victories under temporary manager Stuart Pearce. The Rams, whose form had been struggling have finally found a small amount of consistency which has seen their change of fortunes.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Brian Thompson has reportedly sold new striker Darren Huckerby without him even making an appearance for the club. The part-exchange signing has been rumoured to have gotten Thompson furious by spitting on another player. Although these stories have not been denied by Spurs, nothing official has come from the reports either at White Hart Lane.
Ipswich Town manager Dr Olivier Cadin is still fuming over the boards decision to not release him vital transfer funds until after the SAS Cup. The club, facing their biggest test yet, against Bradford City in the SAS Cup Quarter Finals this weekend know, that if they go out, money will be made available. However, Cadin was annoyed to learn that should they win, he nor Ipswich, would be getting a penny.
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