Football: LAY OFF BO-BOO; Strach: Balde has been a model pro .. give him a break.Byline: By JOHN DOCHERTY John Docherty (born in Glasgow) is a Scottish football manager most notable for his achievements as manager of Millwall. Having previously been manager of Cambridge United and Brentford, he was appointed Millwall manager in May 1986 following the departure of George Graham GORDON Strachan
Gordon David Strachan /strɔ:n/ OBE (born 9 February 1957, in Edinburgh) is a retired Scottish football player, and is now a football has called on Celtic fans not to barrack BARRACK. By this term, as used in Pennsylvania, is understood an erection of upright posts supporting a sliding roof, usually of thatch. 5 Whart. R. 429. Bobo Balde after the defender's talks with Marseille. The Guinean faces a backlash in the wake of the deal with the French side collapsing. While admitting fans have a right to express their opinion, Strachan insisted Balde has been a model pro throughout the transfer saga. Strach, right, who revealed Balde will play in today's league showdown against SPL (1) (Systems Programming Language) The assembly language for the HP 3000 series. See assembly language for an SPL program example. (2) (Structured Programming Language) See structured programming. 1. new boys Falkirk at Parkhead, said: "He has been a total professional this week and a delight to work with. "There has been no adverse affect on the squad. They have been absolutely fantastic. "It's up to the fans how they react but I have no problems with Bobo. "There are not many players who have had this type of contract but he has handled himself in the right way. "He has been given that option and has stuck by the letter of the contract, telling us everything he is doing by letter as well as verbally. "We can't ask for more. He's been up front, it's not as if he has done anything untoward and went behind our back. We are well informed and he also understands we have to do our homework as well at the same time. It's not a problem. The players have been great about it, not mentioning it once." And Strachan was adamant Balde is still a player he can trust, saying: "Yes, implicitly. He has worked this week and in the afternoons, Tuesday and Thursdays with the 21s and under. So we cannot ask for more - you have to remember it's not been an easy time for him as well." Celtic will make sure none of their players get contracts like Balde's again. Strachan said: "Everyone has learned one or two lessons." With Balde's Celtic future uncertain, Strachan is looking to finalise a deal for China captain Du Wei Du Wei is the name of:
He said: "I feel there could be something in there as a player. There's some things to be worked on before he becomes a British-type player. But we can't afford to pay full whack for him." CAPTION(S): TARGET: Du Wei; SAGA: Bobo Balde had talks with Marseille but will play for the Hoops today against the Bairns |
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