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Guardian diarist Jon Henley exposes celebrity red James Nesbitt.

… but wants fans to fork out for an additional four champions league matches.

The ballot results are out for the final two away games of the season. Here’s how I did in the away ballots this year.

Don’t worry John, you already are…

From ManchesterOnline: New Manchester United season ticket holders will also be forced to join the Red Devils ‘Cup scheme’, which could cost them an extra £250 a year.

Desperate measures? Season ticket holders can purchase an additional book for next season.

Daniel Taylor in The Guardian:
Malcolm Glazer’s commitment to making financial cutbacks at Manchester United has extended to the club’s squad, after it emerged last night that some of Sir Alex Ferguson’s fringe players had to pay £72 each for tickets to watch the Carling Cup final. Several directors, scouts, coaches and senior staff also had […]

Daniel Taylor in the Guardian:
Supporters may have another shock when next season’s ticket prices are announced shortly. An increase is expected, though the club will argue they are entitled to raise prices in line with some Premiership rivals and that tickets will still be far cheaper than, say, at Stamford Bridge. With the new quadrants […]

Ripped from the FCUM Official site:
With the exception of the rearranged away game at Chadderton, which we are awaiting confirmation of a new date for, here is the full list of the remaining competitive matches for FC United of Manchester this season:
Home Games:
All home matches are played at Gigg Lane, Bury. Admission is £7 adults, […]

A couple of expensive trips to London ahead. £43 for Spurs and £48 for Chelsea.

Something to hide? From the Telegraph: Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool all opposed the Premier League bungs inquiry being led by Lord Stevens and his firm Quest.

In the Guardian: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was taken to hospital after suffering a heavy blow to the side of the head in Manchester United reserves’ 1-1 draw against Middlesbrough last night.

From manutd.com: Paul Scholes has trained for the first time since United confirmed he’d miss the rest of the season with an eye problem.

A sign of things to come: “The Fans’ Forum [suggested] that the loyalty pot should be suspended for the Bolton Wanderers away game on Saturday 1st April. Supporters who are members of the loyalty pot could still apply for this game but their priority status was not taken into consideration.”