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Socrates keen to hit the north Alex Bellos and David Hopps Thursday October 28, 2004 The Guardian "I'm always curious for new experiences," said Socrates, former Brazil captain and veteran of two World Cups, yesterday from his home in Ribeirao Preto. "I don't know anything about Garforth Town now, but I'm sure I'll learn something when I'm there." Even for a footballer renowned for idiosyncrasy, the wild-haired 50-year-old's decision to sign for a non-league club in the North-East Counties League, the lowest tier of the FA feeder system, must count as the most bizarre of his career. Socrates has decided to come out of retirement to play at least one game for Garforth, and is expected to pit his fading skills against Tadcaster Albion on November 20. The transfer coup of the non-league season was engineered by Simon Clifford, the charismatic owner and coach of semi-pro Garforth. Clifford, a 33-year-old former primary school teacher, runs an international network of 500 soccer schools that teach children fancy Brazilian ball skills. He bought Garforth last year to showcase his training methods by fielding his best pupils. "Ever since the 1982 World Cup I've always idolised Socrates," he said. "I thought it would be a good idea to invite him over since it will be a great source of inspiration for the lads. I believe magic rubs off." Socrates will be expected to coach the side and play when Garforth, currently second, face top-of-the-league Tadcaster. "I'm very happy to come over and take part in Simon's project, to exchange information and see his schools," he said. Advertiser links Find Bargain Nike Football Items on eBay You'll find a fabulous range of sports equipment and... ebay.co.uk Nike Football Team Kits Nike football team kits at discounted prices. discountfootballkits.co.uk Nike Football at M&M Sports Find a huge range of Nike teamwear and accessories at... mandmsports.com Ever since he appeared on the football scene, with his trademark wild hair and beard, in the late 1970s, Socrates has been something of a maverick. As well as playing in the 1982 and 1986 World Cups, he is as remembered for his off-pitch activities. A chain-smoker and beer-lover, he is also a qualified doctor and was an important political activist during Brazil's military dictatorship. Now a columnist and broadcaster, this week he launched a new career as a playwright when a musical he had co-written opened in Sao Paulo. Garforth, whose crowds have not exceeded 300 this year, are expecting their 3,000-capacity stadium to sell out. But Socrates was last night warned to expect a frosty reception from the manager of his first opponents. Tadcaster Albion's manager, Jim Collis, could barely disguise his disdain as he broke off from tea-time frying duties at Jim Collis' Fish 'n' Chips in York. "I don't know. A bloke who has captained Brazil and won two World Cups [sic] - I don't understand what he is getting out of it," he said. "I'm all for players dropping into lower leagues and improving standards, so don't get me wrong, but I don't know if it's propaganda or a publicity stunt. If you ask my thoughts, well, all I can think is it's a bad joke." Collis said he would make no special plans to contain the Brazilian. "I won't be man-marking him. I'm a great believer in the opposition man-marking us. "If he plays central midfield, I've got two lads in there and whoever is nearest will pick him up. Dave Waddington is the hardest - he works as a floor tiler with his dad in York. He is a ball winner like David Batty was at Leeds. But I'll not be saying 'you stick with him'. I'm not having Socrates pull him out of position." Socrates will line up next to Clifford's other signing this season, the former England international Lee Sharpe, whom he met by chance in a TV studio. Clifford said: "From what I've seen of Socrates from pictures and the telly he still looks pretty fit, so I think he'll be able to cope with the West Yorkshire November. I'm even prepared to make an exception for him from my draconian no-smoking rule. And anyway, some of my lads have worse habits than he does so I'm sure he will be in good company." Clifford started his first Brazilian soccer school after a chance meeting with Juninho's dad when the Brazilian was at Middlesborough. Clifford hopes to sign Juninho when he leaves Celtic and also recruit the former Boro midfielder Emerson. "Emerson has already expressed an interest," he added.

wie war das gemeint?? verstehe ich auch nicht. eigentlich haben ja wir in letzter zeit gegen polen gespielt. und hatten supportmäßig nicht viel zu melden. oder ist da das ländermatch gemeint. bitte um aufklärung.

hoffe es ist der richtige thread dafür. habe ein abo für uefa-cup zu verkaufen. vp-30 euro, würde es um 25 euro abgeben. 1.rang, kurve. bei interesse bitte pm an mich. danke. ps: ev. auch einzeln .

hickersberger würde einer neuaustragung zustimmen, mmh, denke nicht ganz ernst gemeint. da müsste man viele spiele wiederholen. halte das für blödsinn, sowa und sein linesman aber sollten tatsächlich nie wieder ein spiel der austria pfeifen dürfen.

NAC : Post SV 0:1. Verdienter Sieg der Postler, die das Spiel gut im Griff hatten, aber lange auf den Führungstreffer warten mussten. Treffer fiel durch einen wunderschönen Freistoß. Prochaska musste verletzt ausgetauscht werden.

24.10.2004 - 21:15 Uhr Dokumentarfilmzeit Das Spiel ohne Ball Dokumentarfilm von Alfred Behrens, Deutschland 2004 3sat Länge: 83 Minuten Erstausstrahlung Fußball als Stoff, aus dem Erinnerungen sind: Im Alter von fünf Jahren wurde der renommierte Film- und Hörspielregisseur Alfred Behrens unter dem Ledermantel seines Bruders Arno am Kassenhäuschen vorbei zum Heimspiel von Altona 93 geschmuggelt. Der Beginn einer lebenslangen Passion, die der heute 60-Jährige in einem "Filmbrief" an seinen verstorbenen Bruder noch einmal Revue passieren lässt. Stationen der Leidenschaft sind neben Hamburg das Berlin der Hertha und das Swinging London des Chelsea Football Club. Doch der Blick des Filmemachers geht nicht nur in die Vergangenheit. Er begleitet seinen Heimatclub Altona auf dem hoffnungsvollen Weg zum Aufstiegsplatz ebenso wie die Krise von Hertha BSC in der letzten Saison unter der Führung von Trainer Huub Stevens, und er beschäftigt sich mit dem heutigen Einfluss des russischen Milliardärs Roman Abramovic auf den Chelsea FC. Mit dabei sind außerdem der Hamburger Ex-Nationalspieler Walter Erb, die Gebrüder Hoeneß und Günther Netzer. Und weil für Alfred Behrens Fußball- und Musikerinnerungen zusammen gehören, spielt auch die Musik von Keith Jarrett, Jimi Hendrix, Freddy Quinn, Janis Joplin und Franz Ferdinand eine Rolle. Alfred Behrens wurde 1944 in Hamburg-Altona geboren, absolvierte eine Lehre als Verlagskaufmann und studierte in Berlin an der Meisterschule für Druck und Werbung. Er arbeitete als Werbetexter, Programmassistent bei der BBC London, Übersetzer, Autor, Regisseur und Journalist und ist heute Professor für Drehbuch an der Hochschule für Film und Fernsehen (HFF) Konrad Wolf Potsdam-Babelsberg. Der zweifache Grimme-Preisträger ("Familienkino", 1979, und "Teufelsmoor", 1983) und Bundesfilmpreisträger ("Berliner Stadtbahnbilder", 1982) erhielt 1995 den Deutschen Drehbuchpreis für "Kein Wort von Liebe" und 2001 die World Silver Medal 2001 in New York für das Hörspiel "Riverside Drive".

mit abstand mattersburg, deshalb hoffe ich auch dass sie absteigen.