For your delectation ..

Wise words from Buck.

Interesting that this has come out just now, the FA verdict is looming so I guess he wants to clear a few things up early.

Last part about stadium is also interesting.

By the sounds of it then there is no chance redevelopment at the bridge can happen as it would be bad on all levels.

We've handled the situation fairly well to be honest and I think that interview gives a good insight into the clubs perspective. If it was a club like Arsenal then I highly doubt the public would have reacted in a similar way...

In regards to the last bit, stadium sharing with QPR or Fulham? No thanks!

"Buck knows that, when Ken Bates sold the club to Abramovich, it underwent a significant change, not least moving from an owner with a megaphone to one who is like a Trappist monk."

Ain't that the truth!

He (Bruce Buck) always comes across very well in interviews.

Well, that's one piece of press BS put to rest.

Mikel did not force his way into to ref's room and make loud banging noises, he was stopped before he got to it.

Surprise surprise the Daily Heil made that up.

And now Gourly:

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1224997?&cc=5739#

Well, that's one piece of press BS put to rest.

Mikel did not force his way into to ref's room and make loud banging noises, he was stopped before he got to it.

Surprise surprise the Daily Heil made that up.

'Had to be prevented from physically attacking him'.....etc etc. It will be interesting to see how many lies they printed. Here's a taster:

http://www.dailymail...rry-claims.html

Great quote from Graham Taylor in another Heil article:

‘We are supportive of the players and they have our 100 per cent backing. I find it difficult to believe that Chelsea’s players would make something like this up. At the same time I find it hard to conclude that a referee could say something of this nature.’

So you support the players 100% but don't believe that what they say happened happened?

Edited November 13, 201213 yr by Backbiter