BAX GOING NUTS OVER COATES BID.Byline: DARREN FULLERTON CRUSADERS boss Stephen Baxter Stephen Baxter (born in Liverpool, 13 November, 1957) is a British hard science fiction author. He has degrees in mathematics and engineering. Writing style Strongly influenced by SF pioneer H. G. insists captain and Leeds Utd target Colin Coates Colin Victor Coates (born April 4, 1946 in Richmond, New South Wales) is a former ice speed skater from Australia, who represented his native country in – a record – six consecutive Winter Olympics, starting in 1968 in Grenoble, France. "won't be sold for peanuts". The Elland Park club have made initial contact with the Crues but have NOT yet made an offer for the talented centre-half. And Baxter says Coates - who made his Northern Ireland Northern Ireland: see Ireland, Northern. Northern Ireland Part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland occupying the northeastern portion of the island of Ireland. Area: 5,461 sq mi (14,144 sq km). Population (2001): 1,685,267. debut against Italy last month - won't be leaving Seaview on trial or for a nominal fee. "Leeds phoned on Saturday but have made no further contact," he said. "No official offer has been made. "I can assure you Colin won't be sold for peanuts. I have seen League of Ireland This is a disambiguation page. League of Ireland may refer to:
"He also won't be going on trial across the water. He was recently in the shop window with Northern Ireland and if anyone wants to scout him, they can watch him play." Coates, 23, who captained Crusaders to last season's Irish Cup, remains fully focused on the club's Europa League clash with FK Rabotnicki of Macedonia on Tuesday. "Like any footballer, I'd love to play full-time football in England or Scotland, but nothing has happened yet," he said. "My only concern at the moment is next week's game." GLENTORAN boss Alan McDonald has ended speculation on his future by signing a new two-year contract with the Oval club. The former Northern Ireland captain - who verbally agreed a new deal in May - recently underwent a job interview for the IFA's vacant technical director's post. But yesterday the Oval board confirmed the 45-year-old will be staying on as manager. CAPTION(S): TALENT Colin Coates |
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