In my Championship Manager game, Mcmanamanamanaman goes to Boro. I remember thinking at the time 'Ha! Realistic sim my arse, that'd never happen!'. Which, to be frank, I'm still inclined to think. Mind you, Pires goes to Arsenal too. So it is a bit spooky. On the other hand, Carl Cort goes from Wimbledon to Dundee, so it ain't always spot on.

-- Anonymous, August 27, 2000

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Well...from FA_Carling.com, I've seen a news reported that this lad Mcmanamanamanaman, have an interest from Boro and they have made a step forward to the Real Madrid side to sign him. Interesting if this really happen!

-- Anonymous, August 27, 2000

From Premier Sports. com "Steve McManaman's agent Dennis Roach was in talks with Newcastle United today, trying to broker a deal between his player and Newcastle United FC, Roach is said to have patched up his differences with NUFC after the player expressed a preference to joining Newcastle United ahead of Premiership rivals, Middlesbrough and Chelsea. All clubs involved have met the #8.5 million asking price, and it seems that the move is now in the hands of the player and his advisors. Talks are tonight continuing between the club and the Mr Roach "

-- Anonymous, August 27, 2000