A bit more info from that taxi driver i was telling you about....

Press Conference pencilled in for next Thu to possibly unveil two new signings:

one from Crystal Palace [midfielder - Rihilaati?] and the other that youngster from Ghent/Ghenk....

-- Anonymous, April 26, 2002

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Are you sure? Hardly the big name signings Bobby was on about.

-- Anonymous, April 26, 2002

If that's true,I hope the football part of Aki's brain is significantly better than the part responsible for his website ramblings. ;-)

-- Anonymous, April 26, 2002

Aki Riihilahti is not a bad player, methinks. A hard working midfielder, regular in the national side, plays a good passing game behind Litmanen. Has a tendency to score huge goals in important matches (e.g. with a header against England 24.3.2001. How come I remember the date, you ask? My daughter, our first child, was born during half-time.) Riihilahti is widely known as a very likeable chap; good sense of humour (e.g. his hugely popular website at www.akiriihilahti.com), loyal to his club and fans, fair play all the way, and also a bit of an intellect. Not your "usual" footballer.

Personally, I would love to see him play for the Toon. Wouldn't cost a fortune, and could be trusted to do his job 110%. Where did you pick this one up Grame?

-- Anonymous, April 27, 2002

Sorry: min?

-- Anonymous, April 27, 2002

We are rumoured to have been watching two Ghent strikers - Wesley Sonck, and can't recall the other blerk's name. African lad I think.

The mackems were also rumoured to be interested in Sonck at one stage.

-- Anonymous, April 27, 2002

saw some highlights of Sonk today. Lad scored and had a part in Genks 2 other goals. He headed one on and the other he passed through. Looks quick and useful.

-- Anonymous, April 27, 2002

also has anyone else noticed where JDT's been linked with. None other than AC Milan and Real Madrid. Not bad for a bloke who got 2 goals for us one off his arse!

-- Anonymous, April 27, 2002

He's on a Bosman after failing to agree a new contract with Feyenoord (too high salary demands). He partnered Van Hooijdonk up front this season and they've been very effective: JDT 22 goals, Van Hooijdonk 31.

He's scored some great goals but can still somehow miss the easiest of chances.

-- Anonymous, April 28, 2002