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Posted by: Dory 5th April 2006, 09:31 PM

This should probbaly have thread here.
Tickets are available from robbiewilliams.com or Manchester United.

At least I know I'll be seeing Robbie this year despite only having Wembley tickets for the tour



Robbie Williams Kicks for Charity


Robbie Williams getting ready for practice for the charity football game "England Against the World." Photo by UNICEF
Sports: 23 March 2006, Thursday.

British rock star Robbie Williams will captain an all-stars team in a charity football game, organized by the Soccer Aid foundation.

All the funds accumulated from the series of games that will take place over the summer will go to UNICEF. Football legends and celebrities from all over the world will clash in the tournament called "England Against the World".

Williams already has gathered experience enough to lead his team to victory, for he played in another charity game in 2005. "I have been a goodwill ambassador with UNICEF since 2000," Williams said. "These football matches gave me the opportunity to spent some of the happiest moments in my life."

The musician added that during his trips with UNICEF he had seen a lot of happy smiles form children and that he would like to return the gesture by playing in the Soccer Aid.

The big game will take place at the legendary Old Trafford stadium in London , where thousands are expected to support the good cause and their favorite stars in a new role.

Posted by: Scotty 6th April 2006, 02:55 PM

It should be great. I'm not going but look forward to seeing it on TV

Posted by: hulio 6th April 2006, 06:09 PM

I'll give u a wave Scotty!! LOL!

Posted by: Scotty 6th April 2006, 06:13 PM

Thanks Hulio

Posted by: hulio 6th April 2006, 06:21 PM

Very welcome, altho u won't have a clue its me!! And guaranteed I wont be the only person waving! LOL!
Oh well u know the thought was there!

Posted by: jupiter9 6th April 2006, 10:55 PM

Wear a silly hat and then wave?
We'll know it's you no probs.

I'll be watching on telly too. Unless some big brute kicks him then I'll be down the M74 at 300 mph.

Posted by: hulio 6th April 2006, 11:27 PM

Already hatching banner plans jupiter9, an England flag that'll probably incorporate my name and RockDJ's so u shouldn't miss us should a camera point in our direction!!

Posted by: RockDJ 7th April 2006, 07:12 PM

and if the banner doesn't get their attention, hulio's streak is sure to

Posted by: jupiter9 7th April 2006, 07:18 PM

Hi RockDJ

PS Did I mention I will be supporting the 'Rest of the World' Team?

Posted by: RockDJ 7th April 2006, 08:29 PM

Hi Jupiter

My daughter is coming with us and she's threatening to support the RoW team as well!

Posted by: hulio 7th April 2006, 10:04 PM

Streak!?? What streak!?

Don't give me a reputation RockDJ! I think people like me here, I don't want to be putting them off me for life!! LOL!

Posted by: RockDJ 7th April 2006, 10:39 PM

Of course they like you I apologise - there won't be any streaking from hulio (or me)!

So no excuses for taking your eyes off the ball

Posted by: hulio 7th April 2006, 10:43 PM

LOL! Thats better!! Can't have people thinking I'm a hussy now can we!
(Hello hun!)
Having said that...if it gets Robbies attention...hhmmmmmm

Posted by: RockDJ 7th April 2006, 10:45 PM

Come to think of it ... it will probably be a bit cold for stripping off! We're only soft southerners remember - not used to venturing ooop north!

Hi

Posted by: hulio 7th April 2006, 10:52 PM

This is very true and I get a feeling your daughter will disown us if we try anything like that!! Has she got her ticket yet btw?

Posted by: RockDJ 7th April 2006, 10:53 PM

Yes - we are all sorted ticket wise now thanks! Even got the hotel booked! There must be something we've forgotten LOL!

Posted by: hulio 7th April 2006, 11:03 PM

EXCELLENT! Do u know, I think we're all sorted for once!! WOW! Miracles do happen! I just need to sort my train ticket to u now and that'll be it!
(Sorry I haven't signed in tonight, really shouldn't stay up too late-knackered!!)

Posted by: RockDJ 7th April 2006, 11:06 PM

Yep - I do believe we may have done something right for once!

(I should have gone to bed ages ago - better say goodnight now!)

Sorry everyone for threadnapping but I'll make it up to you by leaving you with this thought -

ROBBIE IN SHORTS!!!

Posted by: hulio 7th April 2006, 11:15 PM

Night hun, speak to u soon

And my apologies for the slight thread-napping too!

What a lovely thought RockDJ, thank you

Posted by: suse 8th April 2006, 05:39 AM

Don't forget to practice zooming with those cameras girls .....we are relying on you

Posted by: Susie 8th April 2006, 09:07 PM

LOL Hulio if its a choice between you streaking and Robbie losing his shorts..it would be a double whammy and would probably stop the game. so I won't tell you who I will fix my peepers on.

Posted by: hulio 9th April 2006, 10:31 AM

LOL! Oh believe me Susie, there'd be no competition between the 2! I'm praying that he has a shorts incident!! LOL! Definitely getting my camera zoom ready in case!

Posted by: Susie 24th April 2006, 08:00 PM

Well according to The Star today, Dubai may have a lot to answer for..they report that Robbie fell down some stairs and has injured his groin and may not be fit to actually play in the event, which he will be gutted about.

I know in his blog he talked about this kind of injury before, so its either a throw back to that, or he has aggrevated it again.

I am not spitting chips yet..

Posted by: hulio 24th April 2006, 08:01 PM

Nooooooooooooooooooooooo
Susie, please tell me its not true!!!

Posted by: jupiter9 24th April 2006, 08:04 PM

Uh-oh!
This is not good.

Posted by: hulio 24th April 2006, 08:05 PM

I think you've just made the understatement of the year jupiter!!!!

Posted by: jupiter9 24th April 2006, 08:09 PM

It is a catastrophic cataclysmic disaster of biblical proportions.


Is that ok Hulio?

Posted by: hulio 24th April 2006, 08:10 PM

Getting warmer jupiter! Thanks!

Posted by: RockDJ 24th April 2006, 10:50 PM

It's all that jupiter said with a few Category A swear words thrown in!

But I have to show some sympathy cos I fell down the stairs at the weekend too LOL!

Robbie doubtful for Soccer Aid
11.45AM, Mon Apr 24 2006

Footie-mad Robbie Williams is in danger of limping out of this summer's Soccer Aid.

The former Take That singer is said to have strained his groin falling down a flight of stairs after a gig in Dubai.

Robbie had been set to captain his team for the charity tournament.

He will still be hoping for a speed recovery, and is having acupuncture to try to heal the injury.

Williams, 32, is well-known for his love of soccer, having recently become a shareholder in Port Vale.

One person who probably won't be wishing our Robbo well is marathon-running superchef Gordon Ramsay who is captaining the rival team.

from itv.com

Posted by: RockDJ 24th April 2006, 10:52 PM

and from the Sun online

HEARTLESS touts are flogging tickets to see a televised celebrity football showdown � meaning a children’s charity loses out on funds.

The Soccer Aid tickets are being sold for more than £100 on auction website eBay.

Fans are snapping them up at the inflated prices instead of using the official phoneline which raises cash for Unicef.

An insider at ITV, which is screening the match, said: “It’s ridiculous because there are still tickets available through the proper channels which are just £15 for adults and £5 for children.

“We made eBay aware of it but apparently it’s not illegal.�

Robbie Williams, who is having acupuncture for a groin injury, will captain an England team against Gordon Ramsay’s Rest of the World XI at Old Trafford on May 27. Call 0870 442 1999 for tickets.


FOUR new signings for Soccer Aid can be revealed by TV Biz today � and they’ll ALL play in goal.

Former Arsenal and England keeper David Seaman and telly host Jamie Theakston will take turns between the sticks for Robbie’s team.

Ex-Man United goalie, Dane Peter Schmeichel will play for the Rest of the World with Irish TV star Patrick Kielty.

An insider said: “Patrick and Jamie are very brave. They’re up against the likes of Maradona and Gazza.�

Posted by: Jackie 25th April 2006, 12:51 AM

I would have though Ebay would have stopped these tickets being sold on their site. Especially as it is for charity. The did for Live 8

Don't know what to do now. if Robbie does not play, I am not sure if I want to go.

Posted by: jupiter9 25th April 2006, 05:32 PM

Maybe he'll provide the Half Time Entertainment if he doesn't play?


He always seems to be injuring that groin doesn't he? Maybe it gets overused....

Posted by: jupiter9 25th April 2006, 06:29 PM

Another similar report, this time from EntertainmentWise.com



Robbie Williams Injures His Groin
Just weeks before Soccer Aid...

By: Lowri Williams on 4/24/2006



Pop star Robbie Williams has injured his groin just weeks before he is due to play in the Soccer Aid tournament.

Robbie was reportedly left severely hurt after he fell down a flight of stairs after performing at the Nad Al Sheba stadium in Dubai.

A source said to the Star of the injury: “The area is very tender but he’s having acupuncture as he’ll be gutted if he has to miss it.�

Robbie is scheduled to be playing against Gordon Ramsey’s team that is made up of among other Maradona, Gianfranco Zola and Marcel Desailly. (Weren't they all real footballers? )

The ex Take Thatter is hoping that his team of Jude Law, Orlando Bloom and Shayne Ward can kick some ass. (Oh Lordy, panic over. Look who Robbie's got.... )

Posted by: TWINKLE 25th April 2006, 07:44 PM

Do you think he knows that I'm a nurse

Posted by: hulio 25th April 2006, 09:18 PM

Its all very worrying, but I have a feeling it'll take more than this to keep him from playing.

I was wondering earlier if Robbie needs me to go rub the sore area for him...I'm willing and able!!

I'm liking the team more and more tho, there's some players there who are very pleasant on the eye, shall we say!
And yes, there are some ex-pro players jupiter9, both teams are a mix of ex-pro and celebs.

Hope u recover soon from your nasty decorating incident RockDJ I'm sorry tho, I will not be offering you the massage services, my busy hands are for Robbies injury only!!!

Posted by: RockDJ 25th April 2006, 09:23 PM

Thanks hulio! Actually it's not massage I need - I've decided I need a nice young man to walk up and down my spine and manipulate it! I'm sure Robbie and I should be recovering together - it could be quite therapeutic!

Posted by: jupiter9 25th April 2006, 09:25 PM

I agree Jude and Orlando are very pleasing on the eye but they're wimpy weeds. A gust of wind will topple them...
Who does RW have in his team that is butch n manly and able to take the feet from Big Gordon Ramsay (who was also a Professional Footballer before he became a Chef btw )?

Is David Beckham playing in Robbie's Team (guess not with the world cup coming up )?










Not that I care as I'll be supporting the 'Rest of the World' Team anyway. Just don't want to see Rob and his 'Pretty Boys United' get hurt

Posted by: hulio 25th April 2006, 09:25 PM

It cracks me up how u seem to feel that u both now have this special bond!!! LOL!
I was telling my Mum earlier and we were cracking up!!

Posted by: RockDJ 25th April 2006, 09:28 PM

Thanks! I know how highly your Mum already thinks of me! She'll be offering to come up here and babysit next so that I can go out and get a life LOL!

Posted by: hulio 25th April 2006, 09:38 PM

It would be lovely if DB was playing jupiter, but I think that might be a cheeky move as he's a current world class player!! I am well aware of Gordons footballing history, but hopefully the injury that retired him will play up!!!

Mwa-hahahahaaa

Posted by: hulio 25th April 2006, 09:41 PM

LOL! RockDJ! It was a funny moment, sorry!
I'm sure she thinks you're lovely and not at all sad really!!

Posted by: jupiter9 25th April 2006, 09:44 PM

Has Vinnie Jones been mentioned anywhere?


Poor Robbie (Do you like my chosen Smiley?)

Posted by: hulio 25th April 2006, 09:54 PM

Perfect smiley jupiter! No mention of Vinnie!! Shame, he'd probably cause a few injuries for the others!!

(Did anyone watch the Champions league tonight! YAY..The Gunners!! Sorry! Had to be done!)

Posted by: jupiter9 25th April 2006, 09:57 PM

Oh did they win Hulio?

And Vinnie would be in the ROTW Team surely? He played footie for Wales? (When I say 'played footie' I really mean 'Kicked everyone off the park' )

Posted by: hulio 25th April 2006, 10:06 PM

Oh I dunno! He's such a cockney lad! Would rather he was on Englands side if he did play!!

Posted by: hulio 25th April 2006, 10:09 PM

I just googled Vinnie, he was born in Watford, think he could get away with playing on the England side!!

Posted by: jupiter9 25th April 2006, 10:13 PM

Yeah. He's definitely English.
Think he chose to play for Wales because he wanted to play international football and knew he hadn't a hope in hell of being picked for England.

Think his milkman's great grandfather was Welsh and that qualified him to play for them

Posted by: Susie 25th April 2006, 10:13 PM

I did read that David Beckham will not play, even though he would like too, the World Cup is to near to risk it, which leads me to say that I was surprised that Robbie's management would let him play so close to his European tour.

There is too much at stake to risk either of them really. I bet they will be involved in some other way though.

Posted by: jupiter9 25th April 2006, 10:16 PM

Selling the programmes at the gates maybe?

Posted by: Dory 26th April 2006, 01:33 PM

Tickets have arrived

Posted by: Robfan06 26th April 2006, 02:14 PM

Great news Dory

Posted by: Susie 26th April 2006, 07:05 PM

Could you imagine him on the Gate..nobody would go in.

Our tickets came today too, they are for my son and his mates, although one has now dropped out..but I did get a twinge of excitement looking at them.

Posted by: RockDJ 26th April 2006, 11:33 PM

Happy to say that our tickets came today as well

Posted by: hulio 28th April 2006, 07:11 PM

Wahoooo!!!!

Off we go!!!

Posted by: jupiter9 28th April 2006, 08:48 PM

Wonder how his groin is? Hope he's not still

Think the Official Site should give us a daily update on it's progress.....

Posted by: RockDJ 29th April 2006, 12:17 AM

... with pictures

Posted by: TWINKLE 29th April 2006, 06:08 PM

Lot's of pictures

Posted by: jupiter9 30th April 2006, 09:26 PM

A Link to the TV Station showing the Match (nice photo of Rob and his groin )

http://www.itv.com/page.asp?partid=5575

Posted by: jupiter9 30th April 2006, 09:42 PM

And here is the Link to the Unicef website telling us all about Soccer Aid (with another Robbie photo ).
You can also watch the short Unicef clip with Robbie and David Beckham.


http://www.unicef.org.uk/press/news_detail.asp?news_id=665

Posted by: TWINKLE 30th April 2006, 09:43 PM

Veeeeeeeeeeeeeery nice

Posted by: jupiter9 2nd May 2006, 12:23 AM

Bradley Walsh has apparently signed up to play in Robbie's Team. I like Bradley . I find him strangely sexy....
Oh and Jamie Redknapp too.

Posted by: TWINKLE 2nd May 2006, 09:35 AM

I don't know him

Posted by: jupiter9 2nd May 2006, 11:24 AM

He's a star on Coronation Street, Twinkle (a long-running UK Soap Opera).

Posted by: TWINKLE 2nd May 2006, 11:57 AM

This is him????

Posted by: jupiter9 2nd May 2006, 01:55 PM

Yeah that's him!

To be fair, it's not the most flattering of photos.

Posted by: TWINKLE 2nd May 2006, 02:11 PM

I hope so....all I see is an old man

Posted by: jupiter9 2nd May 2006, 02:17 PM

Here is a better pic of Bradley

Posted by: TWINKLE 2nd May 2006, 02:22 PM

You're right....it's better
At least he doesn't have a beard......

Posted by: RockDJ 2nd May 2006, 09:58 PM

Are you feeling ok Jupiter? I'm a bit concerned about you & Bradley. I suppose he does play the bad boy in Corrie - maybe that's what it is LOL!

Hoping he's a first class footballer though!

Posted by: jupiter9 2nd May 2006, 10:03 PM

I've always had a thing for 'Badboys' RockDJ

(My 73 yr old mum loves Bradley too. I'm slightly worried by that. )

He said in the paper he was far too old to last the pace. I hope he's rubbish as I'm supporting the ROTW Team (Although Robbie can score a couple of course )

Posted by: TWINKLE 3rd May 2006, 01:31 PM

If someone wants to go but doesn't have tickets.......yet!!!!
A friend of mine has 2 tickets for sale...
They are Lower North Stand, Block N1405, Row DD seats 208 and 209 seats

Posted by: jupiter9 3rd May 2006, 03:06 PM

The Official Site has been updated with some more details re Soccer Aid.

Robbie's Team now includes Paul Gasgoigne , Les Ferdinand and John Barnes (87).

The Rest of the World now has Zola, Dunga and Desailly.

I know which side my money's on....

Posted by: Susie 3rd May 2006, 08:31 PM

I have to agree with your smilies in your post Jupiter, how did Robbie end up with Gasgoigne at "The Match" last year, he had an open goal with no other players around him and missed every shot LOL..in the end his mate BillyBigBelly, sorry cannot remember his name..but its something like that, had to come on and do it for him LOL.

You can buy tickets for a warm up match between Robbie's England side v England Legends taking place on Tuesday 23rd May at Craven Cottage Fullham on the run up to the Old Trafford event on the Saturday.
Tickets for that are 15.00 plus booking fee.

http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/football_news_latest_7315.html

Posted by: RockDJ 3rd May 2006, 10:40 PM

sorry, but billybigbelly is hilarious!! Thanks for that Susie!

(wasn't it Jimmy 5 Bellies?)

Max looked rather lovely playing in a charity match on Channel 5 tonight. And so did Nigel Harman for that matter!

Posted by: jupiter9 3rd May 2006, 10:44 PM

Billy big belly

I saw a bit of that match tonight RockDJ. Did I see Sean Bean or just someone who looked like him?

Robbie's Team ain't shaping up very well is it? And Robbie himself will need to stop for a fag every 5 mins....

Posted by: RockDJ 3rd May 2006, 10:50 PM

I confess I wasn't watching the match properly and didn't see all of it! I definitely didn't spot Sean Bean, wish I had but there's a good chance he could have played - he's another one who's obsessed with the game lol! Hulio was watching so she could give us a full report I'm sure!

Posted by: candygirl 7th May 2006, 05:55 AM

ROBBIE WILLIAMS plays football at Westway Sports Centre training for his soccer aid match later this month.






thanks to RWDevotion

Posted by: Susie 7th May 2006, 06:26 AM

Thanks for the photos Candygirl , he has a nice turn of ankle there in the second picture..

Posted by: jupiter9 7th May 2006, 12:20 PM

I posted this in the Daily News Section as well-

From today's Sunday Mirror-

7 May 2006
SHOWBIZ EXCLUSIVE: HE'S ROOBSTER
SHOWBIZ EXCLUSIVE Crock star Robbie copies Wayne with an oxygen chamber to get fit for game
By Ben Todd Showbusiness Editor
CROCKED Robbie Williams wants to follow in the footsteps of Wayne Rooney and use an oxygen chamber to heal an injury - so HE can play football for England.

The pop superstar is due to captain the England side for Sport Aid, a charity football match against a Rest Of The World team on May 27. He then heads out on the mammoth four-month 26-date European leg of his world tour.

But 32-year-old Robbie has been struggling to recover from a knee injury which could keep him out of the match and seriously hinder his on-stage dancing for the tour, which begins in Dublin on June 9. As a result, aides for the singer asked Rooney's advice regarding the £6,000 oxygen tank the Manchester United and England star has begun using in his desperate battle to get fit for the World Cup.

Now Robbie hopes to follow suit and use a similar tank twice daily as he battles to get into peak condition for his two summer ambitions.

A close friend of Robbie revealed: "He has been struggling with the left knee injury, and despite a number of different treatments it's not responding as he would have liked.

"Robbie is desperate to be fully fit for the football match and knows he has to be in 100 per cent peak condition for the tour.

"So when he heard about Wayne's oxygen tank, he decided it was the best way forward for him as well and got in touch with Wayne's management.


"He often picks up niggling injuries on tour - so he even hopes to take it with him as he travels around Europe.


"But it's a huge, cumbersome machine and I don't think he realises how difficult it will be to move from gig to gig."


Robbie - a devoted fan and shareholder of Division One side Port Vale - injured his knee last month when he fell down a flight of stairs after a sell-out concert at Dubai's Nad Al Sheba stadium.


He is believed to have tried intensive physiotherapy, Redknapp, acupuncture and even yoga in a bid to get fit. But the injury has not been responding well to treatment.


Wayne Rooney picked up his injury in a tackle with Chelsea defender Paolo Ferreira eight days ago.


He is now using the oxygen tank to speed up the healing process of the broken fourth metatarsal in his right foot.


A source revealed: "Robbie has been made well aware how incredible these machines can be for injuries.


"Like everyone, he's hoping the tank can help Wayne get fit for the World Cup. But he's desperate to be fit himself for Soccer Aid, and his gruelling tour."


The match between Robbie's England side and a Rest Of The World XI led by Gordon Ramsay, a Scot, is set to be a 67,000 sell-out at Man Utd's Old Trafford stadium. The game will be refereed by Ant and Dec and is to be aired live on ITV1. All proceeds will go to charity UNICEF.


Chef Gordon, 39, is certain his Rest Of The World team - which includes Gianfranco Zola, Marcel Desailly and Maradona - will win the game.


But Robbie's side will include former England stars Jamie Redknapp, Paul Gascoigne and David Seaman.


After the game, the singer will embark on the European leg of his Close Encounters tour which will see him play in front of 2.7million people over four months.


It was due to culminate with five nights from September 14 to September 19 at Wembley Stadium, but those dates have been shifted to Milton Keynes Bowl because of Wembley's building delays.


Robbie, who nowadays lives in Los Angeles, will also play two nights at Glasgow's Hampden Park and two nights at Roundhay Park in Leeds.


ben.todd@sundaymirror.co.uk

Posted by: Susie 13th May 2006, 09:36 PM

Got to bring this to the top again, its not far off now..

Listings so far ...

SPORT: Soccer Aid
Channel: ITV1 Meridian 103
Date: Monday 22nd May 2006
Time: 21:00 to 22:30 (starting in 9 days)
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Ant and Dec present a week-long build up to a star-studded football match organised by Robbie Williams in aid of Unicef. An England team of celebrities and footballing legends led by Robbie have just six days to shape up to tackle a Rest of the World side captained by Gordon Ramsay in front of a capacity crowd at Old Trafford. Tonight's studio guests include Robbie Williams and team managers Terry Venables and Ruud Gullit.
(Stereo, New Series, Widescreen, Subtitles)

SPORT: Soccer Aid
Channel: ITV1 Meridian 103
Date: Tuesday 23rd May 2006
Time: 22:00 to 22:30 (starting in 10 days)
Duration: 30 minutes.
Robbie Williams' England team face their first big test at a match against England internationals held at Fulham FC's ground, Craven Cottage. Ant and Dec present match action and all the behind-the-scenes gossip.
(Stereo, Widescreen, Subtitles)

SPORT: Soccer Aid
Channel: ITV1 Meridian 103
Date: Tuesday 23rd May 2006
Time: 23:00 to 00:00 (starting in 10 days)
Duration: 1 hour.
Gabby Logan, Andy Townsend and Ally McCoist present action from today's Soccer Aid warm-up match at Craven Cottage, as Terry Venables gets to see his England side, including Robbie Williams, Ronnie O'Sullivan, David Gray and Gazza, compete for the first time as they take on a team of ex-England internationals, including Graeme Le Saux, David Batty and Glenn Hoddle. Including a unique look at the manager's half-time team talks.
(Stereo, Widescreen, Subtitles)

SPORT: Soccer Aid
Channel: ITV1 Meridian 103
Date: Thursday 25th May 2006
Time: 22:00 to 22:30 (starting in 12 days)
Duration: 30 minutes.
Ant and Dec present the star-studded football match organised by Robbie Williams in aid of Unicef. An England team of celebrities and footballing legends led by Robbie have just two days left to shape up to tackle Gordon Ramsay's Rest of the World side in front of a capacity crowd at Old Trafford. Tonight, both squads are in for a big surprise.
(Stereo, Widescreen, Subtitles)

SPORT: Soccer Aid
Channel: ITV1 Meridian 103
Date: Friday 26th May 2006
Time: 22:00 to 22:30 (starting in 13 days)
Duration: 30 minutes.
Robbie Williams and Gordon Ramsay bring their teams into the studio for managers Terry Venables and Ruud Gullit to name their starting line-ups for Old Trafford tomorrow. Who will make the cut?
(Stereo, Widescreen, Subtitles)

Excerpt taken from DigiGuide - the world's best TV guide available from http://www.getdigiguide.com/?p=1&r=14592
Copyright GipsyMedia Ltd.

I only copied the info from listings which specifically mentioned Robbie.
The full listing actually has porgams each day on ITV1 at 10pm to 10.30pm, and again 11pm to midnight, and 'Extra Time 'on ITV2 with Sara Cox at 10.30pm to 11pm.

With thanks to therobbiewilliamssite.com

Posted by: jupiter9 13th May 2006, 09:43 PM

These coming weeks are going to be an absolute Robfest on TV. I'll be stuck in front of the telly for hours.

Posted by: Scotty. 13th May 2006, 09:46 PM

Can't wait


But i want to hear some news about Sin Sin Sin promo cause if he's in the country surely he can pop into TOTP and do it

Posted by: jupiter9 13th May 2006, 09:49 PM

He was asked in that radio interview today when his new single was coming out. He didn't have a clue. Had to ask his 'people'- then just said 'soon'. I despair of that boy sometimes.

I got the feeling he couldn't care less about SSS. All he wanted to talk about was the football ( oh and 3-2-1 and Bullseye on Challenge TV).

Posted by: Goth 14th May 2006, 02:11 AM

OMG, I am shocked! (and there was me thinking he was his own boss)

Posted by: Scotty. 14th May 2006, 02:24 AM

Well he's always been like that a bit. I think he does it on purrpose. I recall on a few occasion when asked what he was performing, he had to ask a member of the band

Posted by: sparkle 14th May 2006, 11:38 AM

Saw an advert on tv last night for soccer aid, with a pic of the robbie shirt! Am so glad we will be able to see it for those who havent got tickets to watch.

Posted by: ICR 14th May 2006, 12:31 PM

There is a HUGE hoarding of Robbie's shirt that I can see from my bedroom window

Posted by: TWINKLE 14th May 2006, 12:38 PM

Why do they always put these things in front of your bedroom window

Posted by: ICR 14th May 2006, 12:43 PM

because I am a good girl .

....hmmm just remembering the GH poster

Posted by: TWINKLE 14th May 2006, 12:44 PM

I know you are

Posted by: ICR 14th May 2006, 12:46 PM

..but I am not allowed to leave the curtains open "just to look at that bloody man's bloody football bloody shirt"


(you DON'T want to know his opinion of 'that man' daring to step on the hallowed Old Trafford turf)

Posted by: TWINKLE 14th May 2006, 12:48 PM

LOOOOOOL.....

MEN!!!!

Posted by: jupiter9 14th May 2006, 01:42 PM

From itv.com

He has recovered

Robbie ready for celebrity soccer tournament
9.09AM, Sun May 14 2006


Robbie Williams has reportedly overcome a knee injury which threatened to jeopardise his place in a charity football tournament.

The singer had feared that he may have to withdraw from Soccer Aid when he apparently fell and hurt his knee after a gig last month.

Robbie, who is expected to lead the celebrity England team, has undergone physio treatment and taken part in a spot of yoga to get himself fit for the tournament on May 27.

The likes of Jamie Redknapp, Paul Gascoigne and David Seaman are also expected to take part in Soccer Aid.

Williams, 32, is well-known for his love of soccer, having recently become a shareholder in Port Vale.

Posted by: Dory 14th May 2006, 01:53 PM

Thanks jupiter - that is good news.

ICR - are you allowed to go to hallowed Old Trafford to see 'that man' there inside the shirt then ?

Posted by: TWINKLE 14th May 2006, 05:15 PM

He's going with her...of course

Posted by: ICR 14th May 2006, 07:35 PM

oh he is not brave enough to try to stop me!!!!!

Posted by: ICR 14th May 2006, 07:35 PM

oh no he isn't!!!!!

Posted by: TWINKLE 14th May 2006, 07:36 PM

Not??????????

Posted by: ICR 14th May 2006, 07:38 PM

no Twinkle .... can you imagine

Posted by: TWINKLE 14th May 2006, 07:41 PM

Well....I think it might be more fun for you without him

Posted by: RockDJ 14th May 2006, 10:30 PM

You do seem to be well placed for those big posters don't you ICR

Must keep a look out for some down here in the South - I was lucky enough to have a GH poster on the school run

Posted by: candygirl 15th May 2006, 03:50 AM

Stars' Soccer Aid line-up unveiled
(Sunday May 14, 2006 11:28 PM)

Pop star Robbie Williams and celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay have unveiled their line-ups for Soccer Aid.

Port Vale fan Robbie captains the England team, which is managed by past England boss Terry Venables.

Glasgow-born Gordon Ramsay, a former Glasgow Rangers footballer, captains the Rest of the World team, which is managed by former Chelsea and Newcastle United supremo Ruud Gullit.

The former Take That's star's team includes best friend Jonathan Wilkes, GMTV presenter Ben Shephard, DJ Jamie Theakston and snooker champ Ronnie O'Sullivan.

Among the former England players lending a hand are David Seaman, Tony Adams, Paul Gascoigne and John Barnes.

TV chef Gordon Ramsay has picked ex-F1 racer Eddie Irvine, Tony Blair's former spin doctor Alistair Campbell, retired rugby star David Campese and pop star Brian McFadden.

Among the ex-football stars joining the foul-mouthed chef are ex-Chelsea players Gianfranco Zola and Marcel Desailly, former Newcastle United winger David Ginola and German World Cup winning captain Lothar Matthaus.

The squads will train together for one week with daily shows starting May 22 at 9pm on ITV1.

Presented by Ant and Dec, the programmes will follow all the players as they look to prove they have got what it takes to be in the starting line-up for the big match, which is being shown live from Old Trafford on May 27.

Proceeds from Soccer Aid go towards UNICEF, for which England captain Williams is a passionate ambassador.

Posted by: Scotty. 15th May 2006, 12:34 PM

Apperently Pete Doherty is expected also

Posted by: TWINKLE 15th May 2006, 12:38 PM

I have never heard of most of those people

Posted by: Jackie 15th May 2006, 03:59 PM

A little quiz for you?

Spot who is who












the hardest one




thanks to robbiewilliamsoz,TRWS and RWAP for the pictures

Posted by: Scotty. 15th May 2006, 04:07 PM

David Gray is the only one i recognice

Posted by: Jackie 15th May 2006, 04:41 PM

come on Scotty, you can do better than that

Posted by: TWINKLE 15th May 2006, 04:48 PM

I see....ehmmmm....Robbie and some other guys

Posted by: Scotty. 15th May 2006, 04:52 PM

Ok i see Jamie Theakston now and John Barns

Posted by: TWINKLE 15th May 2006, 04:55 PM

I don't even recognise the names....

Posted by: Scotty. 15th May 2006, 04:58 PM

Soccer Aid will launch a summer of football on ITV with World Cup legends and top celebrities teaming up to go head-to-head in England versus The Rest of The World, all in aid of charity UNICEF and partners.

Both squads contain ten international celebrities and six World Cup greats, and to keep you on your toes in the build up to the show’s hotly anticipated kick off, we can now reveal the list of famous faces primed for the pitch!

ENGLAND

CELEBRITIES:
Robbie Williams ©
Jamie Theakston
Bradley Walsh
Jonathan Wilkes
Ben Shephard
Ronnie O'Sullivan
Damian Lewis
Angus Deayton
Dean Lennox Kelly
David Gray

LEGENDS:
David Seaman
Tony Adams
Paul Gascoigne
Jamie Redknapp
Les Ferdinand
John Barnes

MANAGER:
Terry Venables THE REST OF THE WORLD

CELEBRITIES:
Gordon Ramsay ©
David Campese
Patrick Kielty
Eddie Irvine
Ben Johnson
Sergei Fedorov
Brian McFadden
Alistair Campbell
Craig Doyle
Alessandro Nivola

LEGENDS:
Gianfranco Zola
Marcel Desailly
David Ginola
Dunga
Lothar Matthaus
Peter Schmeichel

MANAGER:
Ruud Gullit
Ant and Dec will present daily shows starting from May 22nd at 9.00pm on ITV1, and will follow our teams as they spend the week training, bonding and competing for a coveted place in the starting line-ups for the big match at Old Trafford on Saturday 27th May.

And there are practise matches to keep them in check! On Tuesday May 23rd, Terry Venables’ England Soccer Aid side will take on a troupe of former England legends, and on Wednesday May 24th, Ruud Gullit’s Rest of the World team will tackle a team of Scotland greats from days gone by.

On each occasion ITV Sport’s Gabby Logan will present a special highlights show featuring the best of the action, with analysis from Andy Townsend and – when he is not playing for the Scottish legends – Ally McCoist.

On top of all that, Sara Cox will also be presenting ITV2’s Soccer Aid: Extra Time, handing us hearty helpings of all the cheeky chat from the changing rooms!

Passionate UNICEF ambassador and England skipper Robbie said, "I have been an Ambassador for UNICEF since 2000, and some of the best moments of my life have been those spent with children in Mozambique and Sri Lanka. During my last UNICEF trip I met so many kids who gave me reason to smile.

“Now, through UNICEF and Soccer Aid, I want to be able to give them something to smile about too."

buy tickets from here http://www.itv.com/page.asp?partid=5575

Posted by: jupiter9 15th May 2006, 05:08 PM

Those pix are gorgeous!!!!!
Twinkle, quick- where's your cold shower.


Emergency!!!!!

Posted by: jupiter9 15th May 2006, 05:12 PM

I spotted these people in the pix ( I think!)


- Robbie
- Paul Gascoigne
- John Barnes
- David Gray
- Angus Deayton
- Ronnie O'Sullivan
- Tony (Donkey) Adams


Do I win a prize?

Posted by: jupiter9 15th May 2006, 05:16 PM

I love this picture but can someone remove him on the right for me please? He's ruining my fantasy.

Posted by: jupiter9 15th May 2006, 05:40 PM

Expected to do what exactly?

Posted by: Scotty. 15th May 2006, 05:52 PM

Who knows

I doubt he will show though

Posted by: jupiter9 15th May 2006, 05:54 PM

He'll get arrested the night before....

Posted by: Scotty. 15th May 2006, 06:02 PM

Probebly

Posted by: jupiter9 15th May 2006, 06:12 PM

There! Much better.

Posted by: TWINKLE 15th May 2006, 06:48 PM

Posted by: jupiter9 15th May 2006, 06:49 PM

Thankyou dear. Better late than never.

Posted by: TWINKLE 15th May 2006, 06:50 PM

I didn't hear you with the water running

Posted by: jupiter9 15th May 2006, 06:51 PM

Can you crop my photo ? Please?

Posted by: TWINKLE 15th May 2006, 06:53 PM

Can I do what with your photo????

Posted by: jupiter9 15th May 2006, 06:59 PM

Crop it!!!!
Cut out bl**dy Paul Gascoigne on the right. You can do things with computers can't you?

Posted by: TWINKLE 15th May 2006, 07:06 PM

Take the dark man out and put you in????



I'm not as good as you think

Posted by: jupiter9 15th May 2006, 07:09 PM

No, just take the dark man out.

Posted by: TWINKLE 15th May 2006, 07:12 PM

Of course I can

Posted by: jupiter9 15th May 2006, 07:16 PM

Cold Shower please, Twinkle

Posted by: TWINKLE 15th May 2006, 07:17 PM

Posted by: jupiter9 15th May 2006, 07:20 PM

Indeed.

I'm going for food and a bath now.

I am happy.

Back later

Posted by: TWINKLE 15th May 2006, 07:22 PM

Just make sure you safe that pic before you go....I might regret having a pap pic in my photobucket!!!



The things I do for my forum friends.....

Posted by: Susie 15th May 2006, 08:47 PM

Now you know what I mean about Paul G, I hope 7BeerBellies is on hand. I must say Robbie has very nice legs doesn't he.

Posted by: TWINKLE 15th May 2006, 08:48 PM

He sure does

Posted by: ICR 15th May 2006, 09:04 PM

I hope he doesn't tire himself .......

... he will need all his energy for when I get there

Posted by: TWINKLE 15th May 2006, 09:06 PM

Lucky Robbie

Posted by: jupiter9 15th May 2006, 11:48 PM

A competition has appeared on the Official Site. You can win tix to Soccer Aid. For IS Members this includes a 3 course meal, champagne reception, seats in a 'Box' and a car park pass.
Non IS members win Soccer Aid tix only ( I think )

Posted by: Scotty. 16th May 2006, 12:56 PM

By DEREK ROBINS
Sun Online

ROBBIE WILLIAMS has admitted he is worried about his fitness less than two weeks before he captains an England side of celebs and ex-footballers for Soccer Aid.

Robbie, 32, who loves fags and chocolate, said: “The only thing I’m worried about is the fitness. That does scare me, as I do not want to embarrass myself.

“It’s a really big night – Boy’s Own stuff. A dream come true.�

Robbie added that he’s particularly worried about the super fitness of fiery chef Gordon Ramsay, captain of the rest of the World team, which he will take on at Old Trafford on May 27.

He told The Manchester Evening News: “I watched the London Marathon on TV and the first person I saw was Gordon finishing.

“He was still jogging on the spot saying: ‘It was great this year. I think I could have done it a bit faster.’ I thought: ‘Oh my God!’ I’m just going to have to hit him.

“At the time I was still in bed at 4pm. I had an Easter egg in one hand, a Silk Cut in the other, a can of Coca Cola on the bedside and my ash tray full of cigs.�

Posted by: Susie 16th May 2006, 08:54 PM

Oh bless him, gotta love his sense of humour haven't you..can you imagine a pop scene without him in it. I can't, he would be so missed for these type of comments.

If you can't beat him then hit him..LOL. thats my man.

Posted by: Scotty. 17th May 2006, 06:39 PM

Here are some pic with thanks to fan supreme









SHOOTING STARS

Ant and Dec are your hosts as Robbie Williams captains England against Gordon Ramsay’s Rest of the World team in a celebrity football match in aid of UNICEF

The World Cup in Germany beckons ever nearer and with injuries throwing manager Sven-Goran Eriksson’s plans in disarray, he needs all the help he can get.
So don’t be surprised to see a spy in the stands as an England side managed by Euro 96 boss Terry Venables take on Rudd Gullit’s Rest of the World X1 on Saturday 27 May at Old Trafford.

The squads are being captained by entertainer extraordinaire Robbie Williams And celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, and each contains 11 celebrities and 5 World Cup greats.
Nightly programmes, presented by Ant and Dec, will follow them as their respective managers try to knock them into shape for the big match, which is being staged in aid of UNICEF.

“It’s going to be great-Robbie versus Ramsay,� says Ant.
“They’ll both want to win, especially Ramsay. He seems like a fit bloke.
Every time you watch Kitchen Nightmares he’s always taking his top off isn’t he?�

Although the game is for charity, Dec expects the players to take it pretty seriously.
“We watched The Match on Sky One, and you think it’s going to be all friendly with the celebrities and legends, but it gets quite heated out on the pitch�,
With that in mind, neither is too disappointed not to be pulling on their boots themselves,
“We didn’t get the call from Robbie�, explains Ant, “but I wouldn’t like to humiliate myself out their anyway�. “In any case�, adds Dec “you get more money if you present, wheras if you play it all goes to UNICEF.

Posted by: RockDJ 18th May 2006, 10:17 PM

http://www.unicef.org.uk/socceraid/sign_up.asp

Sign up for Soccer Aid info and behind the scenes photos!

Posted by: jupiter9 18th May 2006, 10:59 PM

Ok. I've signed up.
That will be another dozen charity donation requests landing on my doorstep.

This week alone I've had-
Guide Dogs for the Blind Summer Raffle
Sick Animals Raffle
Buy a Goat for an African Family
Sponsor a kid in Malawi
Sponsor a donkey in the donkey sanctuary
Canine Defence League Donation request
The Red Cross and
Cancer Research.

They must think I'm very very rich

Posted by: jupiter9 18th May 2006, 11:46 PM

I got my first E-Mail from them.
Nothing too exciting. Some photos (not recent but they do include Ewan Mcgregor plus Robbie of course.)

I'll see what else appears over the next week.

Posted by: Goth 19th May 2006, 06:28 AM

@RockDJ - Thanks for the link

Posted by: Scotty. 19th May 2006, 10:48 AM

Robbie Williams' football ambition
u.tv

Pop star Robbie Williams has revealed he would rather be a footballer than a singer.
The Stoke-on-Trent-born musician admits choosing the wrong career on a television chat show.

Williams appears with ex-England coach Terry Venables on the Friday Night With Jonathan Ross programme to talk about their forthcoming involvement in Soccer Aid.

Port Vale fan Robbie captains the England team, which is managed by Venables.

Williams said: "I love football, I`m so passionate about it, I`d rather be a footballer than a singer."

But he admitted being unable to match the fitness of his opposing captain, Gordon Ramsay, who leads the Rest of the World team, managed by former Chelsea and Newcastle United boss Ruud Gullit.

"I was shamed into starting the training," the singer said.

"I`d been out on a late one, switched the TV on to see Gordon Ramsay finishing the marathon. He`s really competitive, a great fella, I want to be him."

Venables, on the other hand, talked about his ambitions to be a singer.

He told the host: "I`d like to have been a singer, I sang with Joe Loss (but) they`d say, stick to the football."

Posted by: jupiter9 19th May 2006, 11:28 PM

Getting so excited about this.
First programme Monday night is that correct?

Posted by: Scotty. 19th May 2006, 11:35 PM

Yep

I also can't wait

Posted by: Susie 20th May 2006, 03:34 AM

Signed up too, although I already subscribe and support UNICEF. Thanks Rock DJ

Note to self, get some video tapes in, there is an awful lot of recording to do next week. LOL. wasn't he just gorgeous on Jonathon Ross..handsome or what.

Do you think he knows that he has so much sex appeal.

Posted by: RockDJ 20th May 2006, 04:11 PM

He must know Susie - he simply oozes sex appeal!

Funny how 3 of my fav men support Unicef - Robbie, Beckham and Ewan

I had to make a trip to Woolworths today Susie to buy more blank tapes for Soccer Aid lol! I'm starting to wish I had a dvd recorder now - so much more compact to store!

Posted by: Susie 20th May 2006, 06:17 PM

Well not so many places do tapes anymore, goodness knows what I will do with my Rob library when they not longer sell VCR's. I suppose I could have them transferred to DVD.

Posted by: Scotty. 20th May 2006, 09:07 PM

Pic of Rob training for soccer aid with thanks to TRWS

Posted by: jupiter9 20th May 2006, 09:08 PM

I have a DVD recorder.
Unfortunately I aint got a clue how to work the damn thing.

Posted by: RockDJ 20th May 2006, 10:35 PM

I won't ask you to help if I ever get one then lol!

The itv site is up and running - lots of info & pics!

http://www.itv.com/page.asp?partid=5819

Posted by: Scotty. 20th May 2006, 11:01 PM

Thanks Rock Dj

I am really looking forward to it now

Posted by: Dory 20th May 2006, 11:01 PM

I have two DVD recoreders due to impulse buying of one that was a 'mangers special' with a freeview tuner when particulalry annoyed with Sky earlier this year Does mean I can do DVD to DVD transfers though (technologically illiterate - can't the the hang of these computer things for that).

They will both be put to good use over the next week though except I've just realised my blank DVD stock is running low

Lots of great pictures appearing already This time next week I will be in Manchester, and it will all be over - can't believe it has come round so soon.

Posted by: jupiter9 20th May 2006, 11:49 PM

I noticed in my TV mag today that as well as the ITV1 progs there's also extra progs on ITV2.

Posted by: Scotty. 21st May 2006, 07:20 PM

Robbie Williams, Ben Shephard and Gordon Ramsay battle it out on the football pitch for charity



Forget the World Cup if you want to see some real talent on the football pitch and tune into Soccer Aid which starts on Monday on ITV1 at 9pm.

Stars from the celebrity world including Robbie Williams, Gordon Ramsay and Ben Shephard will play alongside former football legends including Gazza, David Seaman and David Ginola in the name of charity Unicef.


Presented by Ant and Dec, the daily 9pm show will follow all the players in both the England and Rest of the World teams as they look to prove they've got what it takes to be in the starting line-up for the big match, live from Old Trafford on May 27th. For tickets to the game on Saturday at Old Trafford, please contact Ticket Master on 0870 1626 883

Proceeds from Soccer Aid go towards UNICEF, for which England Captain Robbie Williams is a passionate ambassador. If you would like to get involved with Soccer Aid and charity Unicef please click here

A GUIDE TO THE SOCCER AID STARS

Robbie Williams
In a career spanning over two decades Robbie has dominated the UK charts. He achieved worldwide fame in boy band Take That, whilst his solo successes include six number one singles, eight number one albums and an £80million record deal.

Jonathan Wilkes
Singer, actor and presenter, Jonathan Wilkes' television accolades include You've Been Framed and Love On A Saturday Night. Recently he has gone back to the theatre in shows such as 'Grease' and 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'.

Ben Shephard
GMTV's Ben Shephard will be a familiar face for morning television viewers. His other credits include ITV's The Xtra Factor and Soapstar Superstar.

Jamie Theakston
DJ, presenter and actor, Jamie Theakston is currently hosting Heart FM Breakfast Show. Known for his presenting partnership with Zoe Ball he has also moved into acting and has appeared on both TV and in the West End.

Ronnie O'Sullivan
Famed snooker player, Ronnie 'The Rocket' O'Sullivan has won 18 major championships in his career.

David Gray
Twice Ivor Novello award winning singer / songwriter, David Gray's most famous album White Ladder reached number 1 in 2001.

Bradley Walsh
Bradley Wash has shown his skills as a presenter, a children's author and an actor. He is currently a resident of Weatherfield where he plays Danny Baldwin in ITV1's Coronation Street.

Damian Lewis
Damian Lewis is one of Britain's best Actors, earning international acclaim as Major Richard Winters in Steven Spielberg's Band of Brothers.

Angus Deayton
Comedian, actor, and presenter, Angus Dayton has fronted the satire TV quiz show Have I Got News For You and Bognor or Bust as well as acting in the popular One Foot In The Grave, and Nighty Night.

Dean Lennox Kelly
Actor Dean Lennox Kelly is best known for his role as Kev in C4's Shameless. Other acting credits include Tipping The Velvet.

England Legends

David Seaman
David 'safe hands' Seaman is one of England's most loved goalkeepers. He spent the majority of his career at Arsenal and earned 75 England caps. Since his retirement he has also shown his skill on the ice in ITV's Dancing On Ice.

Tony Adams
Legendary defender Tony Adams captained Arsenal for 14 years and achieved 668 caps for his club. His 66 caps for England included captaining them to the semi-finals of Euro 96.

Paul Gascoigne
Paul 'Gazza' Gascoigne is one of Britain's greatest footballers and someone who holds a unique place in the affection of the British public. Playing for clu

Posted by: Scotty. 21st May 2006, 07:21 PM

Robbie Williams, Ben Shephard and Gordon Ramsay battle it out on the football pitch for charity



Forget the World Cup if you want to see some real talent on the football pitch and tune into Soccer Aid which starts on Monday on ITV1 at 9pm.

Stars from the celebrity world including Robbie Williams, Gordon Ramsay and Ben Shephard will play alongside former football legends including Gazza, David Seaman and David Ginola in the name of charity Unicef.


Presented by Ant and Dec, the daily 9pm show will follow all the players in both the England and Rest of the World teams as they look to prove they've got what it takes to be in the starting line-up for the big match, live from Old Trafford on May 27th. For tickets to the game on Saturday at Old Trafford, please contact Ticket Master on 0870 1626 883

Proceeds from Soccer Aid go towards UNICEF, for which England Captain Robbie Williams is a passionate ambassador. If you would like to get involved with Soccer Aid and charity Unicef please click here

A GUIDE TO THE SOCCER AID STARS

Robbie Williams
In a career spanning over two decades Robbie has dominated the UK charts. He achieved worldwide fame in boy band Take That, whilst his solo successes include six number one singles, eight number one albums and an £80million record deal.

Jonathan Wilkes
Singer, actor and presenter, Jonathan Wilkes' television accolades include You've Been Framed and Love On A Saturday Night. Recently he has gone back to the theatre in shows such as 'Grease' and 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'.

Ben Shephard
GMTV's Ben Shephard will be a familiar face for morning television viewers. His other credits include ITV's The Xtra Factor and Soapstar Superstar.

Jamie Theakston
DJ, presenter and actor, Jamie Theakston is currently hosting Heart FM Breakfast Show. Known for his presenting partnership with Zoe Ball he has also moved into acting and has appeared on both TV and in the West End.

Ronnie O'Sullivan
Famed snooker player, Ronnie 'The Rocket' O'Sullivan has won 18 major championships in his career.

David Gray
Twice Ivor Novello award winning singer / songwriter, David Gray's most famous album White Ladder reached number 1 in 2001.

Bradley Walsh
Bradley Wash has shown his skills as a presenter, a children's author and an actor. He is currently a resident of Weatherfield where he plays Danny Baldwin in ITV1's Coronation Street.

Damian Lewis
Damian Lewis is one of Britain's best Actors, earning international acclaim as Major Richard Winters in Steven Spielberg's Band of Brothers.

Angus Deayton
Comedian, actor, and presenter, Angus Dayton has fronted the satire TV quiz show Have I Got News For You and Bognor or Bust as well as acting in the popular One Foot In The Grave, and Nighty Night.

Dean Lennox Kelly
Actor Dean Lennox Kelly is best known for his role as Kev in C4's Shameless. Other acting credits include Tipping The Velvet.

England Legends

David Seaman
David 'safe hands' Seaman is one of England's most loved goalkeepers. He spent the majority of his career at Arsenal and earned 75 England caps. Since his retirement he has also shown his skill on the ice in ITV's Dancing On Ice.

Tony Adams
Legendary defender Tony Adams captained Arsenal for 14 years and achieved 668 caps for his club. His 66 caps for England included captaining them to the semi-finals of Euro 96.

Paul Gascoigne
Paul 'Gazza' Gascoigne is one of Britain's greatest footballers and someone who holds a unique place in the affection of the British public. Playing for clubs including Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Lazio, and Rangers, he won the first of his 57 England caps in 1988 but it was at the 1990 World Cup Finals in Italy that he established his reputation as one of the most gifted players of a generation.

Jamie Redknapp
Jamie played for club sides Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton. The son of football manager Harry Redknapp, he also earned 17 England caps.

Les Ferdinand
Capped 17 times for England, Les Ferdinand's phenomenal goal-scoring record at clubs including QPR, Newcastle, Spurs, West Ham, and Bolton earned him the nickname 'Sir Les'. He also scored the 10,000th goal in the Premiership.

John Barnes
John Barnes was one of the most famous English footballers of the late 1980s and 1990s with a club career that peaked with Liverpool where he won two league titles. Twice in his career he was voted Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year and also won the PFA Player's Player of the Year award. His England career encompassed 79 caps and 12 goals.

England Manager
Terry Venables has managed football teams for over 25 years. His management career included stints at Crystal Palace, QPR and Barcelona, before he took over at Tottenham Hotspur in 1987 where he led them to an FA Cup victory in 1991. In 1993 he became the England coach, guiding them to some fantastic performances in the European Championships in 1996.

Rest of the World Team

Gordon Ramsay
Famously out spoken Scottish celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has won countless awards at his restaurant and caused plenty of upset on his TV shows, including Hell's Kitchen and Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares.

Eddie Irvine
Eddie Irvine, the ex Formula 1 driver who drove for Jordan, Ferrari and Jaguar and a man who - according to the Sunday Times Rich list - is also the 5th richest person in Northern Ireland.

Patrick Kielty
Patrick Kielty started his career as a stand up comedian in Northern Ireland. He is most famous for his presenting roles, which include Celebrity Fame Academy and Love Island on ITV1.

Ben Johnson
Infamous Canadian athlete, famed for his appearance at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. After achieving a world record of 9.79secs for the 100m he was disqualified after testing positive for steroids.

David Campese
Australia's David Campese is regarded as one of the greatest ever rugby players. He hit the headlines after walking naked down Oxford Street with a sign saying, "I admit the best team won," after wrongly claiming that England had no chance of winning the Rugby World Cup.

Sergi Fedorov
Russian born ice hockey champion Sergi Fedorov defected to the West in 1990. He now plays for the Columbus Blue Jackets in the USA.

Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell is famous for being Tony Blair's Chief Press Secretary. Born in England he chose to play for the Rest of The World due to his strong Scottish ancestry.

Brian McFadden
Brian McFadden first hit the charts in Irish boy band Westlife. In 2004 he embarked on a solo singing career.

Craig Doyle
Capital FM DJ Craig Doyle is best known for presenting BBC 1's Holiday show. In 2004, he also began hosting The Craig Doyle Show, an Irish travel/celebrity programme.

Alessandro Nivola
American born Hollywood actor Alessandro Nivola has stared in films including Jurassic park 3, Face/Off and Goal. He is married to British actress Emily Mortimer.

Rest of the World Legends

Gianfranco Zola
Italian Gianfranco Zola played the majority of his career in Italy, before moving to Chelsea in 1996. He quickly became a club legend, helping them win domestic and European silverware. He won 35 international caps for Italy.

Marcel Desailly
Born in Ghana, Marcel Desailly emigrated to France with his mother. He played in the French and Italian leagues before moving to Chelsea in 1998. At Chelsea he played in 222 games, captaining 94 of them. An integral part of the French national team that won the 1998 World Cup, he played 116 games for the national side.

David Ginola
David Ginola has an extensive playing career that took in several clubs in his French homeland before he joined Newcastle United in 1995. He became known for his creative attacking football and enjoyed spells at Spurs, Aston Villa and Everton. He was capped 17 times for France.

Dunga
Carlos Caetano Bledorn Verri, aka Dunga, was one of the world's greatest football players. He achieved 91 international caps for Brazil and captained the 1994 World Cup wining side. Incredibly Brazil only lost 3 times when he was in the team.

Lothar Matthaus
Lothar Matthaus, the legendary German player, is the one of the most capped international players in football history with 150 appearances. As well as captaining the winning German World Cup side of 1990 he also holds the record for the most World Cup games played - 25 in all.

Rest of the World Manager - Ruud Gullit
Dutchman Ruud Gullit has a phenomenal football record, both as a player – twice winning World Footballer of the Year - and as manager. As a player he won 16 major tournaments whilst playing in the Dutch, Italian and English leagues. He also captained the Dutch national side that won the 1988 European Championships. As manager at Chelsea he won club's first major trophy in 26 years with the FA Cup in 1997 and also managed Newcastle.

Posted by: wh75 21st May 2006, 07:35 PM

I don't think we can see this in the netherlands

Posted by: jupiter9 21st May 2006, 08:26 PM

Its just on ITV wh75. Is it just the BBC you can get over there?

Posted by: wh75 21st May 2006, 08:47 PM

Yes i believe we only got the BBC

Posted by: jupiter9 21st May 2006, 08:57 PM

You can't tune in on Satellite TV or anything?

Posted by: candygirl 22nd May 2006, 08:46 AM

Robbie's red card for cigs
ROBBIE Williams has given up smoking as he is so desperate to win Soccer Aid.

The star has been a 60-a-day man since he was a teenager.

Despite being teetotal and quitting drugs, the wicked weed is one habit he has not been able to kick.

But the prospect of his celeb England team taking on Gordon Ramsay’s Rest of the World squad for charity has finally made Robbie chuck away the cigs for good.

Corrie star Bradley Walsh, who is on Rob’s team, revealed: “We are calling him ‘No Cigs Robbie’.

“He’s taking this very, very seriously and will do anything it takes to win.

“And we will win. Gordon couldn’t even beat us at swearing, never mind footie.�

Ex-Take That star Robbie, 32, once confessed he would like to quit smoking — but was too scared of piling on the pounds.

He said: “The thing is, I’m a fat bloke inside this body and the minute I stop smoking, I’ll get even bigger.

“It looks like I can’t give up until my fame runs out. Then I can be a healthy Robbie Nobody.�

Meanwhile, there was drama at training yesterday when Gordon Ramsay was rushed to hospital after injuring his leg.

The fiery Scottish chef will have treatment for the next few days in a bid to get him back into shape.

Gordon told TV Biz: “I hit the ball and my right leg twisted. I was in the most incredible pain.

“A scan revealed a muscle tear. I will absolutely not give up and am determined to lead the team out at Old Trafford.

“If I wasn’t to play in this massive game against England I’d never forgive myself.�

Soccer Aid kicks off tonight on ITV1 at 9pm with behind the scenes gossip and the match is on Saturday.

YESTERDAY the players were challenged to a penalty shoot and the losers had to pay a whopping £50,000 to UNICEF of their own pockets. Tune in tonight to see who lost.

Posted by: sparkle 22nd May 2006, 03:27 PM

Soccer aid extra time is on itv 2 at 10.30. straight after the one on itv.
Showing an offside look at the days soccer events, unseen footage, behind the scenes access and interviews
Can't wait Time to get the intstructions out on my dvd recorder too

Posted by: Scotty. 22nd May 2006, 03:36 PM

Yep, it will start at 10pm and then be on ITV 2 at 10.30 and then back on ITV 1 at 11

Hour and a half of it every day

Posted by: sparkle 22nd May 2006, 03:43 PM

Scotty, I got a different time to you: starts at 9pm on itv1 finishes at 10.30pm and then switch over to itv2 at 10.30 till 11pm for the extra bit.

Posted by: Scotty. 22nd May 2006, 03:53 PM

Oh yes, sorry, that is tonight.

It will be different for the rest of the week i think.

Posted by: jupiter9 22nd May 2006, 05:46 PM

How come you get all our UK TV channels anyway oh Irish one? And why don't we get RTE in return?

Posted by: Scotty. 22nd May 2006, 06:05 PM

We get alot of better tv stuff they you. Including all amercian shows months before the UK including Lost which will be on the same time as soccer aid (will have to tape )

Apperentyl the Uk used to get RTE, well that's what i was told

Posted by: jupiter9 22nd May 2006, 06:07 PM

I've never had RTE I can assure you.
And if you get the BBC do you need to pay a TV Licence to fund them? Bet you damn well dont. Take Take Take. Honestly....

Posted by: Scotty. 22nd May 2006, 07:54 PM

No we don't

I'ts on in 5 minutes

Posted by: Scotty. 22nd May 2006, 08:19 PM

A Place to crash is the theme tune for the show

I'm off now to wach it agian cause the adds are over

Posted by: wh75 22nd May 2006, 08:31 PM

have fun now scott and please tell us how it was

Posted by: Scotty. 22nd May 2006, 08:43 PM

It is a great so far

Rob was being interviewd and when asked about a compitition in whcih if you win you will be able to fly on Rob jet with him and go to the Italian Concert, he said that their were a few conditions.

"you has to be female and under 25..........................Stone

Posted by: Nicole 22nd May 2006, 09:07 PM

I wish i didn't know it was on the television now

To know that almost everybody can see it.........except me and WH75 ofcourse

Posted by: Scotty. 22nd May 2006, 09:34 PM

It's over now

Posted by: Nicole 22nd May 2006, 09:37 PM

Well......surely there's more to say about the subject

Like, how did Robbie look

Posted by: hulio 22nd May 2006, 09:50 PM

OMG! OMG! OMG! I'm soooo excited. I'm gonna be unbearable to be with all week!

Posted by: Scotty. 22nd May 2006, 09:51 PM

Hulio

Long time no see

Posted by: Nicole 22nd May 2006, 09:52 PM

It was that good

Glad you had a good time

Posted by: hulio 22nd May 2006, 09:59 PM

Hey Scott! Hows u!?

Yes it was that good, and just makes me so excited I cant wait for Saturday to come now! Cant quite believe it yet, but I'm sure it'll all sink in on the day!

Posted by: Scotty. 22nd May 2006, 10:06 PM

I'm great hulio. How about you?

You are very lucky to be goint on saturday

I am very jelous

Posted by: jupiter9 22nd May 2006, 10:07 PM

I really enjoyed the show (and not just because Robbie was on it ). It was really funny when they filmed them trying to train. Bryan McFadden telling his Teammate in all seriousness how the ROTW Team would win because they were all so fit, while puffing away on a fag.

Please no Robbie injuries before Saturday!














I have to say though that the ROTW looks a stronger Team.

Posted by: hulio 22nd May 2006, 10:17 PM

I can't believe how lucky I am and with such good company too, its gonna be an awesome day!!
I'm hoping to take a camera (does any one know if that'll be allowed?) So may be able to show u some pics when I get back!

Posted by: jupiter9 22nd May 2006, 10:23 PM

I cant see them not allowing cameras Hulio.

Did you enter the Robbie private jet competition?

Posted by: RockDJ 22nd May 2006, 10:27 PM

I think you'll find I'll be winning the private jet competition!

Tonight's programme was fantastic - so funny!! The Rest of the World may look like they have the better team, but England will rise to the challenge on Saturday!

Along with hulio, I'm stupidly excited about being there!!

Posted by: Scotty. 22nd May 2006, 10:31 PM

I sincerely hope non of you are over 25 stone

Posted by: jupiter9 22nd May 2006, 10:31 PM

You wont be anywhere near that private jet RockDJ. Remember his stipulation. Under 25 ( I myself have booked in for some Botox tomorrow )

Posted by: jupiter9 22nd May 2006, 10:32 PM

Puts down packet of KitKats.....

Posted by: hulio 22nd May 2006, 10:33 PM

No actually I think you'll find I'll be winning it!!!

I think you summed it up perfectly in a text u sent me RockDJ...definitely spontaneously combusting already!!!!

Posted by: RockDJ 22nd May 2006, 10:46 PM

I could make you all feel really bad and say that I do in fact weigh around 25 stone!

Robbie knows he needs a more mature woman really, so I'm sure he won't mind me winning!

Good luck everyone

Posted by: jupiter9 22nd May 2006, 10:46 PM

Oh, by the way. Sara Cox said on ITV2 that 70,000 of the 75,000 tix have already been sold. Its going to be a definite sell-out by the weekend!

Posted by: hulio 22nd May 2006, 10:49 PM

RockDJ! LOL! You're not 25 anymore, but you're certainly not 25 stone!! Altho if we were he'd be more likely to notice us!!

Posted by: RockDJ 22nd May 2006, 10:53 PM

He'd definitely notice when I sat on him lol!

Posted by: Susie 22nd May 2006, 10:53 PM

I enjoyed it too, very entertaining, and not just because Robbie is on it either.

I watch alot of football anyway. I loved it when Venables was having a bit of argy bargy with Rudd with Robbie sat in the middle.

I really hope it comes off for Robbie, he will be gutted if it doesn't.

Posted by: jupiter9 22nd May 2006, 10:54 PM

Rock DJ, I didnt realise the Royal Box you are occupying on Saturday is just for your own seat! I do apologise.

Posted by: Jackie 22nd May 2006, 10:57 PM

I can breath a sigh of relief knowing that they have sold so many tickets. Great Robbie the public are responding! Just mention his name LOL.

A great show tonight, I got sooooooooo excited and Rob looked his usual gorgeous self. Rock DJ, he sat like that again

But why didn't they release 'A Place to Crash' this week. You would have thought that would be perfect seeming they are playing it all this week for Soccer Aid as the theme tune. geez, what is up with EMI

Posted by: Jackie 22nd May 2006, 11:00 PM

I think England are on for one big hiding, Robbie has defo got the weaker team geez, an unfair advantage before we even start.

some of the world's best players. Dunga, Zola Ginola and we have Gascoigne and Ferdinand, I say bring in Teddy Sherringham.

Posted by: jupiter9 22nd May 2006, 11:00 PM

I thought the same Jackie. Release SSS and promote APTC all week

Idiots.

Posted by: Scotty. 22nd May 2006, 11:04 PM

Well Rob said he does'nt want this to promote him, it is for charity afterall

But i can't say i'm suprised, i mean it is EMI we're talking about here

Posted by: RockDJ 22nd May 2006, 11:10 PM

Don't worry Jackie - I did notice how he was sitting!

I think I'm going to be unbearable to live with by the end of the week - this is all so exciting!

Posted by: jupiter9 22nd May 2006, 11:13 PM

How was he sitting? What have I missed?

Posted by: jupiter9 22nd May 2006, 11:43 PM

I did notice his orangeness has faded significantly since JR on Friday. Unless he's been bleached....

Posted by: Scotty. 23rd May 2006, 01:47 AM

WILLIAMS ACCUSES UK PRESS OF BIGOTRY

British singer ROBBIE WILLIAMS refused to take part in a charity soccer match against Germany - because the UK press revel in slamming the European country. The ANGELS hitmaker is captaining the England team at this month's (MAY06) Soccer Aid match to benefit the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), for which he is ambassador.

But he has categorically refused to be a part of any match which might incite the traditional berating of Germany and parody their involvement in the World Wars.

He says, "I couldn't play in a game England versus Germany, because the press in England can't control themselves when it comes to bigotry. And I happen to love Germany. "And I sell a lot of records there, being honest - all three of those things. And I wouldn't want to be part of anything that would darken their door."

Williams will play the charity game in Manchester, England on 27 May (06) with a team comprised of celebrities representing the rest of the world, captained by chef GORDON RAMSAY.


source: http://contactmusic.com

Posted by: candygirl 23rd May 2006, 04:17 AM

I'm out to settle a score
Ian Wylie
Manchester Evening News

ROBBIE Williams is hoping to settle an old score when he steps out on to the pitch at Old Trafford next weekend.

Soccer Aid (ITV1, tonight, 9pm) kicks off five days of coverage before the England v The Rest of the World match on Saturday night.

Hosted by Ant and Dec, it's all in aid of children's charity Unicef and its partners, with teams made up of celebrities and ex-players.

The project was thought up by Robbie and his pal Jonathan Wilkes. But Robbie will have someone else in mind when he steps out in Manchester as the England captain.

"There's this guy who used to be the best player in our team when I was about 17. When I joined Take That, he said, `It's a good job you got into Take That, mate, cos you're ******* **** at football!'

"Now, that'll be in my head on the night. But it'll be like, `Well, yeah, I might have been, but I'll be the only person captaining England, walking out of the tunnel at Old Trafford.

"Then, the next thing is to not make myself look an idiot and prove him right."

He adds: "There are real footballers in the England team, like Tony Adams and Paul Gascoigne, and they're really the captains.

"I'm just the captain to make sense of the TV show. But I'm just going to try my best at left-back and try not to mess it up for the team."

Robbie hopes to stay on the field for the full 90 minutes.

"I played the other night and it felt like I'd been on the pitch for an hour and a half. When they told me it had been just 22 minutes, I wanted to cry."

He hopes as many M.E.N. readers as possible will come along to the charity match. "Everybody's going to take it really seriously," he promises. "There might even be fights. And you get the chance to watch a load of celebrities make fools of themselves."

Terry Venables, manager of the England side, says his mix of celebrities and six former players has bonded well during training.

Both England and the Rest of the World team, captained by Gordon Ramsay, will be based in London until the end of the week.

"Late Friday night we go to Manchester for the live game at Old Trafford on Saturday at 7pm," says Terry, "and that is something that everyone's looking forward to.

"The motivation these boys have got for the match is just amazing.

"There's not one bad guy in the group and the way they've mixed in together has been terrific. They're just good mates and the entertainers are asking the ex-players questions about what they should be doing. It's going to be a good night."

Tickets for the Soccer Aid match are available from Ticketmaster: 0870 162 6883 or the Manchester United Box Office: 0870 442 1999.

Posted by: sparkle 23rd May 2006, 09:37 AM

Wasn't that just great last night! Can't wait to watch again tonight.
I think the bit at the beginning where they were all introducing themselves, robbie should of said instead for himself: International pop star, worlds most sexiest man! ( I could go on but will be here all day)
Was so good to hear a little bit of robbie music as the theme tune aswell

Posted by: wh75 23rd May 2006, 05:01 PM

Tell us all about it because we can't see it

Posted by: sparkle 23rd May 2006, 05:09 PM

Check out this link, its a little bit from last night Theres more to click on just under the video box


http://www.itv.com/page.asp?partid=5844

Posted by: Scotty. 23rd May 2006, 08:11 PM

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Success for Robbie's England squad

Tuesday May 23.


Robbie Williams's charity football team had a promising start to their training for Soccer Aid when they beat an England Legends team by a single goal.

The team was preparing for Saturday's charity game against Diego Maradona and a Rest of the World XI to be played in front of a sell-out crowd at Old Trafford.

The England side, managed by former England coach Terry Venables and captained by Williams, won 1-0 against a team of former England internationals at Fulham's Craven Cottage.

The Legends team included former Newcastle striker Peter Beardsley, Southampton hero Matthew Le Tissier and ex-Arsenal winger Paul Merson among other England internationals.

But Williams's England side scored the game's single goal after 80 minutes when Shameless actor Dean Lennox-Kelly passed to former England international Jamie Redknapp who scored.

Venables said of the goal: "Dean made a great pass to set up Jamie Redknapp's goal. He did really well."

Maradona's late inclusion in the Rest of the World side is likely to add spice to the fixture.

The former Argentina international scored a controversial "Hand of God" goal against England in the 1986 World Cup.

Tickets for the event, which will be broadcast live on ITV1 at 7pm, have sold out, despite the increased capacity afforded by mixing fans.

Paul Gascoigne, John Barnes, Tony Adams, David Seaman and Bryan Robson are expected to join the England side on Saturday. The Rest of the World side will be captained by Gordon Ramsay and managed by former Dutch international and ex-Chelsea manager Ruud Gullit.

Posted by: Nicole 23rd May 2006, 09:41 PM

Thanks Sparkle

That was great to watch

Posted by: Scotty. 23rd May 2006, 10:39 PM

Jupiter, are'nt you watching it?

Posted by: jupiter9 23rd May 2006, 10:42 PM

Yeah, it's on. Watching on portable telly.

Posted by: Scotty. 23rd May 2006, 11:29 PM

Posted by: jupiter9 23rd May 2006, 11:33 PM

Robbie and Johnathan's interview at the end of the highlights show was really funny. They're like 2 kids in a candy shop. Robbie is deffo more excited about his footie than his music at present.

Posted by: TWINKLE 24th May 2006, 08:03 AM

He (it) was on Dutch tv last night!!!

Posted by: wh75 24th May 2006, 07:55 PM

Where i MIST it

Posted by: TWINKLE 24th May 2006, 07:58 PM

Boulevard I think....could have been Shownieuws or somthing though.....not sure


It was more about "our" Ruud Gullit then about Robbie but I saw him

Posted by: wh75 24th May 2006, 08:00 PM

o then i didn't miss a thing then

Posted by: TWINKLE 24th May 2006, 08:05 PM

Well....he did look very yummie....as always

Posted by: Susie 24th May 2006, 08:08 PM

I am back, I went to Craven Cottage yesterday and watched the practice match and I really enjoyed it and it didn't rain.

Here are a few piccies I took.

Posted by: wh75 24th May 2006, 08:08 PM

that's what it thought but he always lokks yummie yummie

Posted by: wh75 24th May 2006, 08:19 PM

I believe it's on the telly again

Posted by: jupiter9 24th May 2006, 08:29 PM

Thanks for the pix Susie
It looks like you were really close Did you run onto the pitch to take them?

Posted by: TWINKLE 24th May 2006, 08:37 PM

OMG!!!!!

Susie....you are soooo lucky!!!!!

Posted by: wh75 24th May 2006, 08:41 PM

thanks susie that are very nice pics

Posted by: jupiter9 24th May 2006, 08:42 PM

Susie must have been the referee. She was obviously standing right on the pitch. Or was she a streaker? Or does she have a camera with the best telephoto lens ever produced?

Posted by: Susie 24th May 2006, 08:43 PM

I can assure you it was a pleasure taking the pictures.

As if I'd streak LOL. I was right in the front though, I could touch the grass, and I did have a zoom, abeit a normal one. The bloke behind did have one that was huge. Much more pro than mine would be.

Posted by: jupiter9 24th May 2006, 08:46 PM

To be fair Susie if you were streaking none of the players seem to be paying you much attention.

Posted by: jupiter9 24th May 2006, 08:48 PM

Susie! For goodness sake!

Posted by: TWINKLE 24th May 2006, 08:52 PM

And you didn't take a pic of THAT????????????????

Not even for Twinky

Posted by: jupiter9 24th May 2006, 09:12 PM

Why is he sitting eating his dinner with that daft checked hat on?
Oh Robbie. The amusement value you provide.

Posted by: Scotty. 25th May 2006, 06:13 PM

PM welcomes UNICEF football stars to Number 10
24 May 2006



Tony Blair held a special reception for "Soccer Aid" in Downing Street today.

Organised by pop star Robbie Williams, Soccer Aid is raising funds for UNICEF and its partners, who protect children around the world from disease, abuse, poverty or war.

See some images from the reception
He has brought together World Cup football legends and celebrities to take part in a special match between an "England" and "Rest of the World" team.

The game takes place this Saturday at Old Trafford.

More on Soccer Aid and UNICEF (opens in new window)
Speaking alongside South African president Thabo Mbeki, the PM told those gathered at the reception that the work UNICEF do is "absolutely remarkable" and wished both teams well in the final.

UNICEF exists to protect the world's children whenever and wherever they are at risk.

They focus on health, education and child protection.

Celebrities and soccer legends involved in the project include Terry Venables, Ewan McGregor, Ruud Gullit and Gordon Ramsey

Thanks to http://www.therobbiewilliamsite.com

Posted by: Scotty. 25th May 2006, 06:15 PM

HOT SCOTS STEAL THE SHOW IN WARM-UP
Gary Ralston

SCOTLAND rolled back the years yesterday to prove we've still got what it takes at international level.

We were invited to take part in a game against the Rest of the World ahead of Saturday's Socceraid event at Old Trafford.

Two teams made up of pros and celebrities will battle it out in front of 70,000 fans, with proceeds going to UNICEF.

We provided warm-up opposition for Ruud Gullit's side. They were the Rest of the World - we were out of this world as we thumped them 7-3.

Does anyone have Pele's phone number because we are now keen to fix up a game against his Brazil side that won the World Cup in 1970?

Take a bow Andy Goram, Tom Boyd, Colin Hendry, Derek Whyte, Darren Jackson, Gary McAllister, Paul Lambert, Stuart McCall, Billy McKinlay and Gordon Durie.

Along with yours truly we raced into a 6-1 half-time lead before taking our foot off the gas in the second half.

The game was shown on ITV last night and Jukebox Durie was revelling in his hat-trick, while The Goalie showed he's still top drawer with a couple of fantastic stops.

Standouts for the Rest of the World included Gianfranco Zola but I fancy England for the big one on Saturday at Manchester United's ground.

I'll be co-commentating with Clive Tyldesley and so won't be on hand to help the Rest of the World but a former Rangers team-mate hopes to be fit.

I remember Gordon Ramsay from his time at Ibrox and he's desperate to make the match, although he's nursing a knock.

I'll be sharpening my tongue over the next 48 hours as I prepare to hand out the pelters but I've got to admit some of these celebrities are not bad.

Players such as GMTV host Ben Shephard, snooker player Ronnie O'Sullivan and actor Dean Lennox Kelly are decent operators.

Also, hats off to Robbie Williams - the boy's got a decent left peg at full-back and he's not afraid to put in a tackle.

The Rest of the World will have to make a couple of dramatic changes if they are to upset England - calling up 11 Scots might not be a bad start.


As told to Gary Ralston

Posted by: Scotty. 25th May 2006, 06:15 PM

Skippers Ready For OT Battle

Soccer Aid captains Robbie Williams and Gordon Ramsay are relishing Saturday's Old Trafford battle between England and the Rest of the World, with both insisting their team can win.

Robbie is skippering the England side which features a host of international legends including Gazza, David Seaman and Tony Adams, while Gordon is leading the Rest of the World team which includes world stars Gianfranco Zola, Peter Schmeichel and Maradona.

Both sides have been training hard for the past week in preparation for Saturday's match which is a 75,000 sell-out.

"I can quite imagine how it will feel to step out at Old Trafford," explained Robbie in his column for the Soccer Aid matchday programme.

"I’ll probably feel a heap of different emotions when I’m stood in the tunnel and I think I’ll be the most nervous out of everyone involved.

"We have some unbelievable legends in our side, as well as some very accomplished celebrities who all look very composed on the ball. The training sessions have gone really well and I think we’ve got a great chance of winning," he added.

Rest of the World skipper Ramsay is equally confident his side can score victory on the night and believes his team's legends could prove to be the difference.

"In Zola, Schmeichel, Matthaus, Desailly, Ginola and Dunga we have a group of players who have been extremely successful in their careers and who are hungry to be successful again," wrote the chef in his programme column.

"Our lads have done really well in training over the last two weeks and there’s an excellent team spirit within the camp.

"We’re certainly going to be up against a very talented England team but I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t think we could win," he added.

Pick up your copy of the official matchday programme on Saturday at the game. Turnstiles open at 5.15pm.

Posted by: Scotty. 25th May 2006, 06:19 PM

From the Hello Magazine

Robbie goes to No. 10.



Robbie arrives at Downing Street with team-mates Damian Lewis and Angus Deayton. The singer said he was inspired to organise Soccer Aid after a recent trip to Africa in his capacity as a UN goodwill ambassador
Photo: © Rex



With the likes of David Beckham and Frank Lampard busy preparing for the World Cup in Germany, these proud Englishmen will be aiming to do their country proud at Old Trafford on Saturday
Photo: © Empics




Tony Blair is used to his guests wearing smart suits not track suits and trainers when they visit Downing Street. But the British prime minister was happy to make an exception on Wednesday afternoon when he welcomed Robbie Williams and a large group of his soccer-mad friends to Number 11.

The 32-year-old star paid a visit to the politician's residence to publicise his Soccer Aid charity match, which will take place this weekend at Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium. Proudly sporting training gear with a three lions crest emblazoned across the breast, the singer told his host of his commitment to combating Aids in Africa.

Saturday's match, which features a roll-call of British celebs, will see the chart-topper leading his England side out against Scottish chef Gordon Ramsay's rest of the world team. And with former professionals like John Barnes, Paul Gascoigne, David Seaman and Tony Adams in his squad, Robbie is hoping to make light work of the opposition. The chart-topper also counts actor Damian Lewis, singer David Gray and TV presenters Ben Shephard, Jamie Theakston and Angus Deaton among his team-mates.

Gordon also has a few aces in his pack, though, with French stars David Ginola and Marcel Desailly joining Italian legend Gianfranco Zola in the line-up. Former Westlife singer Brian McFadden will bring the luck of the Irish to the squad, while Olympic athlete Ben Johnson and Formula One driver Eddie Irvine are sure to set a fast pace.

Posted by: ICR 25th May 2006, 08:06 PM

Streaking ... I hadn't thought of that!!!

Saves me wondering what to wear on Saturday ........

(don't think my pics will be quite as good!!!)

Posted by: hulio 25th May 2006, 11:40 PM

Not more streaking!? I got dragged into that at about page 2 of this thread!! LOL!

Wow, I'm insanely, stupidly, ridiculously excited!! I can't wait for Saturday

Posted by: jupiter9 26th May 2006, 05:47 PM

From the Manchester Evening News.


Friday, 26th May 2006
Touts cash in on Soccer Aid
Adam Moss


INTERNET touts are asking £500 each for £15 tickets for tomorrow's star-studded charity football match at Old Trafford.

Organisers say they are helpless to stop people cashing in on the 75,000 sell-out Soccer Aid event.

The two teams - captained by singer Robbie Williams and chef Gordon Ramsay - aim to raise money for Unicef to help children round the world.


Organisers of the big match, to be screened on TV, fear hundreds more tickets will flood on to the black market in the next 24 hours because extensive coverage of the build-up has led to a massive rise in interest.

But they are powerless to do anything about the profiteers, because the sale of tickets on internet auction sites is not covered by laws banning ticket touting at football matches.

Unscrupulous

A Soccer Aid spokesman said the auction website involved had refused to withdraw the tickets.

He appealed to people not to buy the tickets from unscrupulous touts, and called on fans to watch the live ITV broadcast instead.

ITV sports spokesman James MacLeod said: "The entire 75,000-ticket allocation for the match is sold out. The ITV coverage has raised interest. The problem now is the tickets starting to appear for sale on the internet. At first it was just one or two, going for about £150. But that number is increasing by the hour and some are going for up to £500 each.

"It is a shame people are making a profit on the back of a charity match. We think it completely goes against the spirit of the whole event. These tickets cost just £15 for adults and £5 for children."

A spokesman for the auction website said: "We only allow legal items to be sold on our website. The resale of tickets for this event is not illegal."

Last year, the same site did remove tickets for the London Live 8 event in aid of Africa after organiser Bob Geldof branded their resale "sick profiteering".

Posted by: jupiter9 26th May 2006, 05:51 PM

Has Diego arrived yet by the way?

Posted by: e-motion 26th May 2006, 06:31 PM

There si a few Robbie Soccer Aid video's on YouTube but couldn't find any that are worth seeing.

Posted by: jupiter9 26th May 2006, 09:45 PM

Well (as expected ) Robbie is in the starting line up for the big match tomorrow. He is playing at left back. He will have to stop Diego Maradona .
The show was funny tonight.

Posted by: Scotty. 26th May 2006, 10:00 PM

I missed it but have it recorded

Posted by: wh75 27th May 2006, 12:09 AM

have fun tomorow night with soccer aud everyone

gr. WH75

Posted by: jupiter9 27th May 2006, 12:13 AM

From the Guardian Unlimited

Charitable punters dig deep for stars to feel smug

Simon Burnton
Saturday May 27, 2006
The Guardian


Why is it that celebrities are so happy to raise money for good causes but infinitely less willing to hand any over themselves? Tonight at Old Trafford two teams of famous faces, plus someone called Alessandro Nivola, who must be good at football because he can't possibly qualify by any other means, will set out to prove their devotion to the children of the world by convincing other people to give them some cash.


So the famous people get to play a game of football with famous players at a famous venue in front of a bumper crowd while others with less money than themselves offer some of it to Unicef. Frankly it is an unusual definition of charity. And the canny celebrities know that, once the game is over, they are but a couple of telethons and one humiliating-but-hilarious novelty song on Comic Relief away from an MBE for services to showy and extremely public displays of generosity.
Admittedly the celebrities must give up their time, which in the case of Alessandro Nivola might not be such a problem but for Robbie Williams or Gordon Ramsay might represent something of a hardship. The footballers, who have probably played in similar venues and more prestigious matches, have little obvious motivation other than altruism, which must be something of a novelty for them. But most of us would be far more impressed if they were all to join the public in flexing their chequebooks rather than their withering musculatures.

Jade Goody's marathon attempt represented something of a low point in celebrity charitable athletic endeavours, one that in a more rational world might even have ended the distressing pastime forever. Yet, despite not finishing the course or doing any training, she managed to raise some money. You might think she could have done that just as well without debasing a marvellous occasion with her lacklustre efforts and slack-jawed smile, though as she explained this week rather endearingly: "I do my charity work to erase wareness." Which you must admit she does rather well.

People, Goody excepted, generally become famous for their excellence in a particular field - something like singing, acting or having extremely large breasts. But away from their chosen speciality celebrities sag quicker than a menopausal glamour model.

Versatility might have got Owen Hargreaves into a couple of World Cup squads but it is a commodity that we don't often actually need. Fundraising is something that, as the London Marathon proves, the British people do exceptionally well even without the aid of celebrities. Singing, as countless karaoke evenings across the land prove, is not. Every moment Robbie Williams spends on the Old Trafford pitch is a moment which he might have better spent performing, though I know people who would disagree with that.

It seems uncharitable to criticise people for fundraising but surely we must refine our definition of the term. Madonna spends part of each show on her new tour suspended from a giant disco-effect crucifix and has attempted to calm the resulting storm of predictable religious outrage by explaining that she is simply encouraging audience members to give money to Aids charities.

As the ageing popstrel has clearly worked out, if you're doing something for charity you are morally exempt from criticism. But as she charges up to £160 per ticket it seems unlikely that many of her fans will have much money left to waste on frivolous activities such as alleviating the suffering of millions of less fortunate souls around the world.

Inevitably there is some self-interest behind my plea for singers not to stray into the world of sport for, if they do, it can be only a matter of time before a kind of reverse osmosis pushes sportsmen into singing. After a brief and miserable dalliance between music and sport several years ago we have come to accept that sportsmen and microphones should mix only in post-match interviews. For the sake of the nation's sanity, that is how it must stay. Williams once named an album after a football chant, Sing When You're Winning. As far as I'm concerned, we'll win only when he's singing.

sport.stuff@guardian.co.uk


What a horrible, nasty article. The author has no idea how much (or little) any particular celebrity gives to charity. Wonder what he himself has done with his life to help the underpriviledged of the world? Sod all I'll wager.......

Not a nice man.

Posted by: Scotty. 27th May 2006, 12:14 AM

Countdown to Soccer Aid
Adam Moss




TEAM CAPTAINS: Gordon Ramsay and Robbie Williams SECURITY surrounding the weekend's huge charity Soccer Aid match in Manchester will be unprecedented.

A formidable ring of steel will follow the stars of Saturday's celebrity football match - both at the Lowry Hotel in Salford, where they are all staying, and at Old Trafford, where the match is being played in front of a sell-out 75,000 crowd.

So expect assorted man-mountains and a variety of heavy-looking entourages to be patrolling around the streets later tonight when the celebrities fly into Manchester from their rendezvous with Prime Minister Tony Blair at 10 Downing Street.

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At the head of the pack is captain of the England team, Robbie Williams, whose superstar status commands him the ultimate in protection.

The rest of the world team have their own megastar in the team, too - Argentinian Diego Maradona.

The World Cup winning ex-footballer arrives to lend his legendary skills (but hopefully not his Hand of God) to proceedings this evening.

Living legend

In his home country, where he is considered a living legend, he's always followed by a large entourage of minders, who'll no doubt be flexing their muscles over here, too.

A spokesman for the event, broadcast live on ITV1 at 7pm tomorrow, tells me the ring of steel is necessary because of the "players" involved in the game on both sides - including TV celebs and stars from other sports.

He says: "There will be very high visible security for the event both at the Lowry and the ground because of the calibre of the stars involved in the game.

"We can't really discuss our security arrangements for obvious reasons but, it is going to be tight."

Tickets are sold out for the match. Please call the Man Utd Box Office: 0870 442 1999 or click here to check for returns.

Posted by: Scotty. 27th May 2006, 12:15 AM

Posted by: suse 27th May 2006, 06:08 AM

I hope all of you lucky people going to soccer aid have a brilliant time. Dont forget girls...we want Robbie details.......... and piccies.

Posted by: sparkle 27th May 2006, 06:51 AM

Did anyone think Robbie looked very brown again last night on tv.

Looks like he has been at that spray tan again

He did look gorgous in that suit

Posted by: jupiter9 27th May 2006, 03:43 PM

Yes Sparkle. He was very brown again (verging on the orange in fact ). And I thought Jonathan looked a similar unnatural shade.
Think the boys have been sharing a can of spray tan.

God only knows what colour they'll be by kick-off tonight. I may need to adjust the brightness control on my telly.

Posted by: jupiter9 27th May 2006, 05:24 PM

Twinkle honey, it's soon going to be Soccer Aid time.
Unless wh75 or Nicole come on-line I fear you are going to be 'Home Alone' for a good part of the night.

You could of course post endlessly and try and get us to 10,000 before we all return about 10pm.

Posted by: TWINKLE 27th May 2006, 05:26 PM

ICR is there and she promised to send me a picture
So....I guess I will just wait for that


Have fun watching

Posted by: Josh 27th May 2006, 05:30 PM

it's on now guys!

Posted by: TWINKLE 27th May 2006, 05:32 PM

I feel sooooooooooooooooo sorry for myself now


*Send someone to love me, I need to rest in arms....*

Posted by: Josh 27th May 2006, 05:34 PM

does anyone think that foxy looks alot younger?

Posted by: TWINKLE 27th May 2006, 05:36 PM

He does?????

Posted by: Josh 27th May 2006, 05:43 PM

wooops i dont think it's foxy just someone who looks like him

Posted by: TWINKLE 27th May 2006, 05:44 PM

Oh good... must be someone younger

*Off to google Foxy*

Posted by: TWINKLE 27th May 2006, 05:45 PM

Posted by: TWINKLE 27th May 2006, 06:56 PM

I've just got a message from ICR and a pic of Bry waving

Posted by: Scotty. 27th May 2006, 09:01 PM

It was brilliant to say the least

Great saturday nights viewing

Posted by: jupiter9 27th May 2006, 09:13 PM

Loved it. Great telly.
And Robbie didn't break his leg or anything. The Tour is safe!

Posted by: wh75 27th May 2006, 09:16 PM

that's great news jupiter

Posted by: TWINKLE 27th May 2006, 09:29 PM

Great news indeed but......WHO WON???????????????

Posted by: Lorells 27th May 2006, 09:30 PM

Congrats England And of course Robbie And Jonny

And to teh lucky ones who got to see it: how did Robbie do? Did he play the entire 90 min or was he substituted during halftime?

Posted by: Scotty. 27th May 2006, 09:32 PM

He play about 85 minutes of the 90 and got a deafening applause when going off.

Posted by: TWINKLE 27th May 2006, 09:34 PM

Soooooooo England won...thanks for telling me

Posted by: Scotty. 27th May 2006, 09:35 PM

Yep they won 2-1

Rob played well but Jonny wilks played better and scored a great goal.

Posted by: Lorells 27th May 2006, 09:37 PM

Thanks so much Scotty

Posted by: Lorells 27th May 2006, 09:38 PM

Thanks so much Scotty

Posted by: Scotty. 27th May 2006, 09:39 PM

I also really enjoyed Maradonna and he scored a goal which was good to see.

Posted by: TWINKLE 27th May 2006, 09:39 PM

YEEEEY for Jonny

Posted by: Lorells 27th May 2006, 09:40 PM

A tale of two halves: the first

England dominated a first half which saw Pierre Luigi Colina go toe-to-toe with Gordon Ramsay.

Ben Shephard has just tackled Diego Maradona and fed a lovely cross-field ball to Gazza.� Yes, Clive Tilsly couldn’t believe he was saying it, and we couldn’t really believe that he was saying it either.

But this was the match we’ve all been waiting for, and the first half turned out to be the stuff that dreams are made of. Well, for England fans, anyway.

Terry’s boys started the match at a pace that left The Rest of the World standing. Three times in the first ten minutes Peter Schmeichel was forced into action as Les Ferdinand and Damian Lewis ran the likes of Lothar Mattheus and Marcel Desailly ragged.

And with the England team camped near-permanently in The Rest of the World's half, it seemed that it was only a matter of time before the damn broke.

It was.

Ironically, England’s first goal came as The Rest of the World made their first meaningful sortie into the England half.

With The Rest of the World backtracking following David Seaman's intervention, Gazza crossed exquisitely to Les Ferdinand and the rest was history. Towering high above a floundering Craig Doyle, the big striker powered home a trademark header and gave England a valuable lead.

And it wasn’t long until Jonny Wilkes doubled their advantage with a goal of Premiership quality. Getting around the back of Craig Doyle, Wilkes cut inside Gareth Thomas before lifting the ball expertly over Peter Schmeichel.

Old Trafford erupted, Gascoigne planted a smacker on his lips, and Jonny's mates realised that they’d never hear the end of it.

Much like Pierre Luigi Colina never really heard the end of Gordon’s penalty appeal. The two squared up late on in the half with Ramsay adamant that the ref should have pointed to the spot after he had been upended. Colina didn’t. And as the two eyeballed each other, Gordon seemed to realise that he’d met his match.

After just 45 minutes, it seems that Ruud's boys might have met their match too.

Posted by: Lorells 27th May 2006, 09:41 PM

England elated at victory


England managed to hold on to victory as a resurgant Rest of the World pushed them all the way.

They came from near and far. The young, the old, and the slightly infirm. And that was just the players.

For the fans, 72,000 people packed into Old Trafford to witness an historic occasion: the final of Soccer Aid. And in the end, the match lived up to all the hype.

In a first half dominated by England, we saw moments of brilliance from England legends and celebrities alike. Les Ferdinand opened the scoring for Terry’s boys on thirteen minutes, and Jonny Wilkes – your man of the match – doubled the lead with a moment of individual brilliance.

But England only dominated one half.

Because as Ruud sent out a team containing five World legends, Terry smelt a rat. The rules stated only four players allowed and the England boys weren’t going to let Ruud get away with it. After a few minutes of confusion and consternation, the problem was resolved with Ruud replacing Ginola on the pitch.

And Gullit made all the difference.

Just as England dominated the first half, Ruud’s boys made their presence felt in the second. Maradona survived plenty of hefty tackles (1986 and all that) before floating a ball into the box which left David Gray quite befuddled. Lifting his hand into the air, Gray gave Colina little choice but to award a penalty, and Diego converted accordingly.

Yet try as they might, The Rest of the World couldn’t conjure up an equalising goal. Zola missed a golden opportunity to score a second as Theakston floundered outside the box, but the little Italian’s shot went woefully wide.

And as the time ticked on, you sensed it would be Robbie’s night.

Old Trafford erupted when Colina called time on an entertaining fixture, and the people went ballistic as Robbie lifted the trophy.

“It’s been amazing and I’d like to thank everybody,� Williams whinnied after the final whistle. “This is definitely going to happen again – maybe at Gordon’s place?�

Gordon, too, was gracious in defeat. “It was a close game,� Ramsay raved. “The guys have done a fantastic job.

“And it’s not often you can pass the captain’s band to Maradona.�

But that was the nature of the night. It was a unique occasion which brought together the best in the world of entertainment and the best in world football for the best of causes. England may have won the match, but thanks to you guys UNICEF were the big winners on the night.

Posted by: wh75 27th May 2006, 09:43 PM

I can't wait to see it

Posted by: TWINKLE 27th May 2006, 09:44 PM

Thanks Lorells xxx

Posted by: sparkle 27th May 2006, 10:08 PM

http://www.itv.com/page.asp?partid=5844

have a look at this, for all those that didnt see it

Posted by: jupiter9 27th May 2006, 10:16 PM

A photo

Posted by: sparkle 27th May 2006, 10:17 PM

mmmmmm dont he look great with that cup in his hands!

Posted by: TWINKLE 27th May 2006, 10:17 PM

Awwwwwwwwwwww look at my boy

Posted by: jupiter9 27th May 2006, 10:27 PM

A report from the BBC News Website
England stars in Soccer Aid win


An England celebrity side captained by singer Robbie Williams has beaten a World XI 2-1 in the Soccer Aid charity football match at Old Trafford.
Both teams fielded seven celebrities and four former footballers, including Diego Maradona for the world side.

Les Ferdinand and TV presenter Jonathan Wilkes scored for England. Maradona replied with a penalty after singer David Gray handballed.

The crowd of 72,000 helped raise an estimated £6m for the Unicef charity.

Robbie Williams had a quiet but composed game for the England side, which was managed by former England coach Terry Venables and featured former England internationals John Barnes, Tony Adams, David Seaman and Bryan Robson, alongside TV presenters Jamie Theakston, Angus Deayton and Ben Shepherd.

Chef Gordon Ramsay, himself a former Rangers player, captained the rest-of-the-world side that included four former World Cup winners - Maradona, France's Marcel Desailly, Brazil's Dunga and Germany's Lothar Matthaus.

The side's non-professionals included Scottish TV presenter Craig Doyle, Irish singer Bryan McFadden, Canadian athlete Ben Johnson and former Number 10 spin doctor Alastair Campbell, who, rather fittingly, played down the left wing.

Maradona, who led Argentina to win the 1986 World Cup, scoring his famous "Hand of God" goal against England along the way, suffered some good-natured booing from the crowd, as well as a number of crunching challenges from Coronation Street actor Bradley Walsh.

Members of the two squads met Prime Minister Tony Blair in Downing Street this week.

Posted by: sparkle 27th May 2006, 10:29 PM

Robbie didnt seem quiet to me composed yes

Posted by: wh75 27th May 2006, 10:30 PM

Thanks sparkle

Posted by: sparkle 27th May 2006, 10:34 PM

Posted by: jupiter9 27th May 2006, 10:44 PM

Tons of photos on this link people.


http://editorial.gettyimages.com/source/search/FrameSet.aspx?s=ImagesSearchState%7c0%7c0%7c-1%7c28%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c1%7c%7c%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c7%7c%7csoccer+aid%7c2233391784121335%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c0&p=7&tag=1

Posted by: TWINKLE 27th May 2006, 10:45 PM

Ohhh more piccies

Thanks

Posted by: sparkle 27th May 2006, 10:46 PM

Thanks Jupiter

More to add to my never ending supply of robbie pics, gonna have to get another hard drive for my computer soon

Posted by: Lorells 27th May 2006, 11:23 PM

The photo gallery on the ITV site is updated with some great pics and hilarious commentary

Posted by: jupiter9 27th May 2006, 11:30 PM

Thanks Lorells. The captions beneath the photos in the Photogallery are very funny.

Posted by: Lorells 27th May 2006, 11:34 PM

Yes they are, and there are so many of them

And no you weren't robbed, from what I've heard England deserved victory

Posted by: jupiter9 27th May 2006, 11:40 PM

Only because half our Team were injured. ( And the other half were rubbish )

Posted by: candygirl 27th May 2006, 11:40 PM

Robbie's England Victorious In Soccer Aid Clash

England 2
Ferdinand (14), Wilkes (20)

Rest of the World 1
Maradona (75, pen)

Robbie Williams’ England side overcame a Rest of the World XI which included Diego Maradona to seal a 2-1 victory in the inaugural Soccer Aid match at Old Trafford on Saturday night.

Not even a late penalty from arguably the world’s greatest ever player could prevent Terry Venables’ side from lifting the Cup in front of nearly 72,000 fans who had packed into the stadium.

England began the brighter of the two teams and were unlucky not to take the lead in the opening stages. Their first effort on goal came from the lively Les Ferdinand who, after battling his way past Marcel Desailly, saw his fiercely struck shot hit the side netting after just three minutes. The former QPR forward went close again seconds later when his strike with the outside of his right foot was brilliantly turned away by United goalkeeping legend Peter Schmeichel.

Terry Venables’ side continued to press and almost went ahead through an unlikely source in the 10th minute. A mix-up in the Rest of the World (ROW) defence between Craig Doyle and Gordon Ramsay allowed Tony Adams, who had stayed forward from an earlier free-kick to steal in. Thankfully for the ROW, Schmeichel was in tip-top form and was on hand to block Adams’ shot.



Adams’ defensive partner Ben Shephard was the next England player to go close after a 60-yard run out of defence. A great one-two with Gazza put him clear only for a combination of Michael Greco and Gareth Thomas to thwart in him tracks.

Schmeichel made another good block minutes later, this time with his feet, after a neat move involving Ferdinand, Adams and Bradley Walsh who had the final shot.

The breakthrough finally arrived on 14 minutes when Ferdinand was rewarded for his hard-working endeavours upfront. Having successfully defended a corner, England keeper David Seaman bowled the ball out to Dean Lennox Kelly who fired a great pass out to Gazza on the right wing. His pinpoint cross to the far post allowed Ferdinand to plant a diving header past the helpless Schmeichel.

England made it two six minutes later after a sublime run and finish from Jonny Wilkes. Gazza was once again the orchestrater after slotting a fine pass to Wilkes down the left wing. Wilkes, a former trainee with Everton, held off Doyle before cutting inside and chipping brilliantly over the advancing Schmeichel.

The Rest of the World rarely threatened in the opening period; a weak header from Gordon Ramsay was the thing they had to show for their efforts, although Diego Maradona, who was making his first appearance at Old Trafford since the famous 1984 European Cup Winners’ Cup quarter-final clash between United and Barcelona, did show glimpses of his former self with some neat touches and a great array of passing.

Despite their 2-0 lead, Venables was keen for his England side to keep the pressure on after the break and made his feelings clear during his televised half-time team-talk.

A well-worked free-kick between Maradona and substitute Gianfrano Zola ten minutes after the restart brought about the best chance of the game for the Rest of the World side, but Zola could only head over from six yards out. The former Chelsea hero tried his luck again, this time with an Pele/Beckham-esque effort from the half-way line which floated just wide of substitute keeper Jamie Theakston’s post.

At the other end, Wilkes went close with a powerful left-footed strike as the 72,000-strong crowd conducted a series of Mexican waves around the stadium.

Zola continued to work his magic for the Rest of the World and after skipping past three England defenders was unlucky to see his shot well saved by Theakston, diving to his right in the 72nd minute.

Three minutes later, however, the ROW pulled a goal back through Maradona after adeliberate hand-ball from England right-back David Gray allowed the Argentine to fire home from the penalty spot.

The Rest of the World went looking for the equaliser and they should have had it through Zola two minutes from time, but the little Italian chipped over an open goal after great work from ROW manager Ruud Gullit.

That proved to be the last of the goalmouth action as Robbie and Co. held out for a deserved victory - England fans everywhere will be hoping for more of the same come next month in Germany.

Team Line-ups

England: Seaman (Theakston, 46), Gray, Adams, Shephard, Williams © (Barnes, 86), Lewis, Walsh (Redknapp, 55), Gascoigne (Le Saux, 55), Wilkes, Ferdinand (Deayton, 52), Lennox Kelly (Robson, 65).

Rest of the World: Schmeichel (Kielty, 46), Doyle (Johnson, 46), Desailly, Matthaus (Dunga, 46 (Poyet, 73), Greco, McFadden (Thomas, 8) , Nivola, Federov, Campbell (Zola, 46), Ramsay © (Ginola, 46 (Gullit, 55), Maradona.

Referee: Pierluigi Collia (Italy)

Attendance: 71,962

Posted by: candygirl 27th May 2006, 11:46 PM

England SoccerAid stars beat the world
Manchester Evening News

CHAMP: Capt. Robbie.AN England celebrity football side had fans dreaming of World Cup glory tonight after they triumphed over a Rest of the World XI in the Soccer Aid charity match.

Goals from Les Ferdinand and Jonathan Wilkes gave the England team a 2-0 advantage at half time and despite a converted penalty in the second period the home side held on for the win.

A record crowd at Manchester United's Old Trafford ground cheered England captain Robbie Williams, playing at left back, and found boos and jeers in equal measure for old nemesis Diego Maradona.

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Good possession led to two early goals for England. Former Tottenham striker Ferdinand scored a header from close range from a cross by Paul Gascoigne after a sweeping England counter attack in the 14th minute.

Side-stepped

Then Wilkes broke down the line and found an incisive Gazza through ball at his feet.

He side-stepped Welsh rugby's Gareth Thomas and beat Peter Schmeichel with a deft flick.

The Rest of the World side struggled to make chances, with Ramsay working hard for little reward.

The TV chef proved his notorious temper is not confined to the kitchen when he was hacked heading for goal.

He then went eyeball to eyeball with referee Pierluigi Collina for judging the foul outside the box, but the Italian referee has lost none of his resolve and stood firm.

Williams, at left back, could do little wrong for the crowd, but confined himself to attentive defensive duties, rarely venturing forward.

Gazza, conversely, was happy to showboat. Looking trim and eager to please, he dispossessed Maradona then performed a 180 degree spin to compound his opponent's misery.

Half-time substitutions freshened up the sides for the second half, and gave older legs a chance to rest, while bringing on more old legs in the form of Angus Deayton for England.

Gianfranco Zola brought real intent to the Rest of the World attack, and Gullit looked lethal on the left.

Tactics

England resorted to traditional tactics against quality opposition and started kicking Zola when he got the ball.

The diminutive former Italy and Chelsea player responded with an audacious lob from 60 yards that flashed narrowly wide.

He then walked the ball past flailing England tackles only to see his shot well saved by Jamie Theakston.

Later he chipped over when facing an open goal as Theakston over-committed.

The Rest of the World side were awarded a penalty for handball with 15 minutes to go and Maradona side-footed it home, sending Theakston the wrong way.

When the game deteriorated to Sunday League standard - unkind observers pointed to beer guts to match - the record 71,962 crowd livened things up with a Mexican wave.

Williams eventually left the pitch to a standing ovation, his side secure in victory.

Williams later lifted the Soccer Aid trophy before leading his team on a celebratory tour of the pitch.

Applause

He described the game as "amazing" and applauded when pal Wilkes was named Man of the Match.

Fan Paul Cherry, 30, from Catford, south-east London, said he hoped the real England team were as successful in the World Cup.

"The England team played really well, and it was great to see Maradona," he said.

"He played really well. The crowd gave him a pretty hostile reception but what with the 1986 World Cup what would you expect?"

"Hopefully it will be this easy in Germany this summer," he added.

His companion, Emma Tozzi, 28, admitted she was not only interested in the football part of the game.

"Robbie had a great reception from the girls," she said.

"He looked really good, and he can play football."

Posted by: Scotty. 27th May 2006, 11:52 PM

Thanks Tania

A great read

Posted by: candygirl 28th May 2006, 06:14 AM

ROBBIE'S ENGLAND BOYS ARE WINNERS
Sunday Mirror

ROBBIE Williams offered a glimmer of World Cup glory last night after his celebrity England team scored a 2-1 victory over a Rest of the Worldside in the Soccer Aid charity match.

Goals from former Spurs star Les Ferdinand and Robbie's TV presenter pal Jonathan Wilkes put England 2-0 up at half time and, despite a converted penalty by Argentine legend Diego Maradona in the second half, the home side held on. The Rest of the World struggled, with Scots chef Gordon Ramsay going eyeball-to-eyeball with Italian referee Pierluigi Collina in one incident.

When the game deteriorated to Sunday League standard, the record 71,962 Old Trafford crowd livened things up with a Mexican wave.

Afterwards, ex-Take That star Williams led his team - who included TV presenters Jamie Theakston and Angus Deayton and singer David Gray alongside former professional footballers - on a victory lap of the pitch and applauded when Wilkes was named Man of the Match.

Fan Paul Cherry, 30, from Catford, South-East London, said: "Hopefully it will be this easy in Germany this summer."

LOSING captain Gordon Ramsay has put down wife Tana - who has written her own new recipe book -saying she's like a Fiat in the kitchen while he is a Ferrari there.

Posted by: ICR 28th May 2006, 09:17 AM

anyone want to see my crappy phone pics?







yes I was that close

Posted by: ICR 28th May 2006, 09:21 AM

Robbie didn't look confident but did look like he was having a good time ......

He was left back and so didn't have much to do in the first half but did encourage chanting in the crowd.

He also did some lovely stretches ...... hamming it up just for us.

in the warm up they played LMEY .... we just had one hand in the air .... and "boing bong ..anouncement" and they turned music off!!!!!!

Posted by: jupiter9 28th May 2006, 11:57 AM

Thanks for the photos ICR.

You were indeed very close to our Hero. I'm jealous.

Posted by: TWINKLE 28th May 2006, 12:20 PM

Great pics ICR!!!!!

I didn't get those...only the one where Bry was waving

Posted by: jupiter9 28th May 2006, 01:05 PM

Do you know what that horrible man Ian Hyland said in the News of the Screws today?
He said that while he really enjoyed Soccer Aid, Robbie was clearly only doing it to boost his current 'underperforming' album.

I so hate the press in this country.

Posted by: Scotty. 28th May 2006, 01:11 PM

He is a f*cking vile creature

How exactly are people going to go out and buy the album due to soccer said I doubt APTC will have any effect cause if you have'nt heard it before i doubt you would know it was Robbie

Posted by: Scotty. 28th May 2006, 01:23 PM

ROBBIE WINNIAMS
SOCCER JOY FOR CELEBS

POP idol Robbie Williams led his England soccer team to victory last night winning his charity match 2-1.

Robbie, 32 - captain of the celebrity squad in the Soccer Aid charity match watched by 72,000 fans - said: "It was amazing to hold up the Cup."

The game against a Rest of the World team led by chef Gordon Ramsay at Man Utd's Old Trafford stadium raised over £1 million for children's charity UNICEF.

Les Ferdinand and Robbie's pal Jonathan Wilkes scored for England. Diego Maradona converted a penalty for the Rest of the World.

Posted by: Scotty. 28th May 2006, 01:24 PM

ROBBIE'S ENGLAND BOYS ARE WINNERS
Sunday Mirror

ROBBIE Williams offered a glimmer of World Cup glory last night after his celebrity England team scored a 2-1 victory over a Rest of the Worldside in the Soccer Aid charity match.

Goals from former Spurs star Les Ferdinand and Robbie's TV presenter pal Jonathan Wilkes put England 2-0 up at half time and, despite a converted penalty by Argentine legend Diego Maradona in the second half, the home side held on. The Rest of the World struggled, with Scots chef Gordon Ramsay going eyeball-to-eyeball with Italian referee Pierluigi Collina in one incident.

When the game deteriorated to Sunday League standard, the record 71,962 Old Trafford crowd livened things up with a Mexican wave.

Afterwards, ex-Take That star Williams led his team - who included TV presenters Jamie Theakston and Angus Deayton and singer David Gray alongside former professional footballers - on a victory lap of the pitch and applauded when Wilkes was named Man of the Match.

Fan Paul Cherry, 30, from Catford, South-East London, said: "Hopefully it will be this easy in Germany this summer."

LOSING captain Gordon Ramsay has put down wife Tana - who has written her own new recipe book -saying she's like a Fiat in the kitchen while he is a Ferrari there

Posted by: Scotty. 28th May 2006, 01:25 PM

England SoccerAid stars beat the world
Manchester Evening News

CHAMP: Capt. Robbie.AN England celebrity football side had fans dreaming of World Cup glory tonight after they triumphed over a Rest of the World XI in the Soccer Aid charity match.

Goals from Les Ferdinand and Jonathan Wilkes gave the England team a 2-0 advantage at half time and despite a converted penalty in the second period the home side held on for the win.

A record crowd at Manchester United's Old Trafford ground cheered England captain Robbie Williams, playing at left back, and found boos and jeers in equal measure for old nemesis Diego Maradona.

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Good possession led to two early goals for England. Former Tottenham striker Ferdinand scored a header from close range from a cross by Paul Gascoigne after a sweeping England counter attack in the 14th minute.

Side-stepped

Then Wilkes broke down the line and found an incisive Gazza through ball at his feet.

He side-stepped Welsh rugby's Gareth Thomas and beat Peter Schmeichel with a deft flick.

The Rest of the World side struggled to make chances, with Ramsay working hard for little reward.

The TV chef proved his notorious temper is not confined to the kitchen when he was hacked heading for goal.

He then went eyeball to eyeball with referee Pierluigi Collina for judging the foul outside the box, but the Italian referee has lost none of his resolve and stood firm.

Williams, at left back, could do little wrong for the crowd, but confined himself to attentive defensive duties, rarely venturing forward.

Gazza, conversely, was happy to showboat. Looking trim and eager to please, he dispossessed Maradona then performed a 180 degree spin to compound his opponent's misery.

Half-time substitutions freshened up the sides for the second half, and gave older legs a chance to rest, while bringing on more old legs in the form of Angus Deayton for England.

Gianfranco Zola brought real intent to the Rest of the World attack, and Gullit looked lethal on the left.

Tactics

England resorted to traditional tactics against quality opposition and started kicking Zola when he got the ball.

The diminutive former Italy and Chelsea player responded with an audacious lob from 60 yards that flashed narrowly wide.

He then walked the ball past flailing England tackles only to see his shot well saved by Jamie Theakston.

Later he chipped over when facing an open goal as Theakston over-committed.

The Rest of the World side were awarded a penalty for handball with 15 minutes to go and Maradona side-footed it home, sending Theakston the wrong way.

When the game deteriorated to Sunday League standard - unkind observers pointed to beer guts to match - the record 71,962 crowd livened things up with a Mexican wave.

Williams eventually left the pitch to a standing ovation, his side secure in victory.

Williams later lifted the Soccer Aid trophy before leading his team on a celebratory tour of the pitch.

Applause

He described the game as "amazing" and applauded when pal Wilkes was named Man of the Match.

Fan Paul Cherry, 30, from Catford, south-east London, said he hoped the real England team were as successful in the World Cup.

"The England team played really well, and it was great to see Maradona," he said.

"He played really well. The crowd gave him a pretty hostile reception but what with the 1986 World Cup what would you expect?"

"Hopefully it will be this easy in Germany this summer," he added.

His compani

Posted by: Scotty. 28th May 2006, 01:25 PM

England SoccerAid stars beat the world
Manchester Evening News

CHAMP: Capt. Robbie.AN England celebrity football side had fans dreaming of World Cup glory tonight after they triumphed over a Rest of the World XI in the Soccer Aid charity match.

Goals from Les Ferdinand and Jonathan Wilkes gave the England team a 2-0 advantage at half time and despite a converted penalty in the second period the home side held on for the win.

A record crowd at Manchester United's Old Trafford ground cheered England captain Robbie Williams, playing at left back, and found boos and jeers in equal measure for old nemesis Diego Maradona.

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Good possession led to two early goals for England. Former Tottenham striker Ferdinand scored a header from close range from a cross by Paul Gascoigne after a sweeping England counter attack in the 14th minute.

Side-stepped

Then Wilkes broke down the line and found an incisive Gazza through ball at his feet.

He side-stepped Welsh rugby's Gareth Thomas and beat Peter Schmeichel with a deft flick.

The Rest of the World side struggled to make chances, with Ramsay working hard for little reward.

The TV chef proved his notorious temper is not confined to the kitchen when he was hacked heading for goal.

He then went eyeball to eyeball with referee Pierluigi Collina for judging the foul outside the box, but the Italian referee has lost none of his resolve and stood firm.

Williams, at left back, could do little wrong for the crowd, but confined himself to attentive defensive duties, rarely venturing forward.

Gazza, conversely, was happy to showboat. Looking trim and eager to please, he dispossessed Maradona then performed a 180 degree spin to compound his opponent's misery.

Half-time substitutions freshened up the sides for the second half, and gave older legs a chance to rest, while bringing on more old legs in the form of Angus Deayton for England.

Gianfranco Zola brought real intent to the Rest of the World attack, and Gullit looked lethal on the left.

Tactics

England resorted to traditional tactics against quality opposition and started kicking Zola when he got the ball.

The diminutive former Italy and Chelsea player responded with an audacious lob from 60 yards that flashed narrowly wide.

He then walked the ball past flailing England tackles only to see his shot well saved by Jamie Theakston.

Later he chipped over when facing an open goal as Theakston over-committed.

The Rest of the World side were awarded a penalty for handball with 15 minutes to go and Maradona side-footed it home, sending Theakston the wrong way.

When the game deteriorated to Sunday League standard - unkind observers pointed to beer guts to match - the record 71,962 crowd livened things up with a Mexican wave.

Williams eventually left the pitch to a standing ovation, his side secure in victory.

Williams later lifted the Soccer Aid trophy before leading his team on a celebratory tour of the pitch.

Applause

He described the game as "amazing" and applauded when pal Wilkes was named Man of the Match.

Fan Paul Cherry, 30, from Catford, south-east London, said he hoped the real England team were as successful in the World Cup.

"The England team played really well, and it was great to see Maradona," he said.

"He played really well. The crowd gave him a pretty hostile reception but what with the 1986 World Cup what would you expect?"

"Hopefully it will be this easy in Germany this summer," he added.

His companion, Emma Tozzi, 28, admitted she was not only interested in the football part of the game.

"Robbie had a great reception from the girls," she said.

"He looked really good, and he can play football."

Posted by: ICR 28th May 2006, 03:17 PM

I sent them ... and a better one of me & Bry together ..... check your junk box

(replies don't work to my phone from e-mail )

Posted by: ICR 28th May 2006, 03:29 PM

@Twinkle ..... and Bry was waving because I texted her and said "wave for twinkle"




.... did I mention I went to Soccer Aid??

I was really near the front .... and really near to Robbie

Posted by: TWINKLE 28th May 2006, 05:19 PM

You were right...I found them now

Thanks xxx

Posted by: RockDJ 29th May 2006, 03:12 PM

Hi everyone! Just to let you know that me & Hulio survived our trip up North lol! Had the most amazing time - lots of fun and lots of laughs!

The atmosphere at Old Trafford was fantastic - most people obviously were there for Robbie and the love and support shown to him was incredible. We weren't as near as you ICR - we were near the corner down by David Seaman's goal. So we had a great view of him twiddling his thumbs, but sadly Robbie didn't get down our end much!

Fantastic match though and I wouldn't have missed seeing Robbie lift that trophy for anything. He was so happy and so proud, bless him!

Thanks hulio for some wonderful navigating and a great weekend. KFC drivethrough will never be the same again!

Posted by: Bry 29th May 2006, 03:38 PM

i can sniff my name out a thousand miles away! LOL! hope you liked your picture of me waving to you twinky! and me and icr together we were amazingly close to each other it was a brilliant weekend
thoroughly enjoyed it all, best of all was meeting loads of people i've chatted to online for years and having a great laugh (icr, rockdj, hulio, holly, NMP and may to name a few!) although i was secretly gutted i couldn't stay to eat at kfc - i looooove twisters

Posted by: Scotty. 29th May 2006, 03:39 PM

Hi Bry, welcome to BJ

Glad you had a great time at Soccer Aid

Posted by: Bry 29th May 2006, 03:42 PM

i did promise myself i wouldn't join any more forums until my exams are over...but i couldn't resist

Posted by: Scotty. 29th May 2006, 03:54 PM

Posted by: Scotty. 29th May 2006, 03:56 PM

FOOTY AID IS PIPPED BY DOCTOR


Who just pipped the Soccer Aid celebrity match in Saturday night's big TV ratings battle.

The BBC1 Timelord, played by David Tennant, averaged 6.3 million viewers - 200,000 more than ITV1's charity game.

But peak ratings showed 7.8million watched Robbie Williams' England side of celebs and ex-pros beat the Rest of the World - 1.1million more than the Doctor.

Ant and Dec's threeand- a-quarter hour Soccer Aid show also beat other BBC1 rivals, the National Lottery and Casualty.

ITV1 said: "It did well to hold its viewers over that long period."

A BBC insider said: "We're over the moon. It shows Doctor Who can exterminate all opposition."

BBC1's Strictly Dance Fever dominated the other Saturday ratings

Posted by: Scotty. 29th May 2006, 03:56 PM

Stars shine at Soccer Aid
Roland Hancock

A JOB WELL DONE: STARS of stage, screen and sport brought a touch of magic to Old Trafford as they raised millions for charity at the Soccer Aid football international match.

A sell-out crowd of 72,000 raised more than £500,000 on the turnstiles alone for the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), which was increased to more than £2m by the live TV audience.

Saturday night's match, which mixed teams of celebrities and ex-professional footballers, pitted an all-England squad against the "Rest of the World", including Diego Maradona and Gianfranco Zola.

Joining England team captain Robbie Williams was Manchester Evening News competition winner Lakeisha Bradbury, eight, from Knutsford, who won the chance to be England's mascot.

She said: "It was really great, Robbie called me cute and gorgeous, but I was so excited I totally forgot to get his autograph."

But as world-renowned referee Pierluigi Collina blew the whistle for the kick-off, all thought of charity on the field evaporated, as the "friendly" got under way. Though on paper the Rest of the World team was a sure bet, with World Cup winners Dunga and Marcel Desailly in their ranks, England soon proved that they could dominate with a smooth, passing game.

By half time England were 2-0 up after a powerful header in the box from Les Ferdinand and a dream goal from the left wing by TV presenter Jonathan Wilkes, straight past Peter Schmeichel.

It was hard to tell the celebrities from the professionals, but ageing players Gordon Ramsay and Alastair Campbell, both playing for the Rest of the World, were brought off at half time.

The second half was lit up by Zola's audacious chip over keeper Jamie Theakston's head from behind the half way line, which hit the post, and Maradona's easy penalty after a blatant hand-ball in the area from David Gray.

But the football was secondary to the money raised. UNICEF ambassador Robbie and his friend Jonathan Wilkes organised the match to raise money for the charity, which supports children around the world.

Final score: 2-1 to England.


source: Manchester Evening News

Posted by: ICR 29th May 2006, 04:33 PM

glad everyone 'survived' the trip oop north ...

sorry i didn't see you Rock DJ ... you can't have been so far from me

Posted by: TWINKLE 29th May 2006, 07:57 PM

BRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HELLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO


I loved the pics...thanks

Posted by: wh75 29th May 2006, 08:15 PM

very very very nice pics scott

Posted by: Susie 29th May 2006, 09:20 PM

We are back too..like everyone has said it was fantastic, no words to describe it all.

It is something I will not forget in a long time and I just wish I could re-live it all over again. Like Rock DJ said the crowds loved him, there were banners galore, and it was a good game. Just seeing Maradona play here was special too.

We were also very lucky with our seats, right down the front and dead opposite the halfway circle, so got good views of the game wherever the ball was in play, and of course, very close to Robbie while he was warming up. Some picces, hope you like them.

Posted by: jupiter9 29th May 2006, 09:26 PM

Awww thanks for the photos.
I think Robbie really looks like he could be a real footballer. Except when he runs. He has a really funny run.
I always think that about Keanu Reeves as well. Very handsome, Until he runs. Then I just

Posted by: Susie 29th May 2006, 09:42 PM

I know what you mean Jupiter, he has a hollow back when he runs, I just laugh when I run.

Posted by: Dory 29th May 2006, 10:34 PM

Bry - you should have said we could have stayed for a few more minutes

Posted by: Dory 29th May 2006, 10:37 PM

Scotty those picture of Robbie with the little boy are so lovely
He was so cute with the little girl mascot too - spending time to kick the ball with her

Posted by: Jackie 29th May 2006, 10:46 PM

Had a great time too, only had eyes for the ball!! LOL I jest really, had eyes on one man for most of the time. It was a great day out and it was thanks to Robbie and Jonny with their idea gave 72,000 people a great day out over the Bank Holiday and gave something different to watch on TV for the many millions tuning in.

It was fun reading all the banners too, I am one very proud Robbie fan.

some great screencaps from fansupreme with thanks
http://www.fans-supreme.de a breakdown of Soccer Aid

the start of the TV show, playing a Place to Crash







love his profile



at Craven Cottage

and don't you wish you were Sarah Cox?

Posted by: wh75 30th May 2006, 03:52 PM

very nice escpecialy the last pic

Posted by: sparkle 30th May 2006, 06:27 PM

Great Pics Jackie!

Like the last one especially too. Im' wondering, if BE can have a nipple thread, perhaps we should have a hairy chest thread

Posted by: ICR 30th May 2006, 07:37 PM

oh Sparkle .... you would be amazed what we have had on BE

... and when you know me slightly better you will know that chest hair is my life!!!! (I don't live in Madchesthair for nothing )

Posted by: sparkle 30th May 2006, 07:40 PM

Thats it, am popping over to BE to have a look back at some old threads

Posted by: ICR 30th May 2006, 07:44 PM

the best are in the Inner circle

Posted by: jupiter9 30th May 2006, 07:50 PM

Now how in God's name is our Robbie ever going to be taken seriously as a singer songwriter with you lot around? Nipples and chest hair. Is that all he is to you? Hmmmm?

Posted by: sparkle 30th May 2006, 07:50 PM

Im not a member of that

tease

Posted by: sparkle 30th May 2006, 07:51 PM

its just an added bonus to his many talents

Posted by: ICR 30th May 2006, 07:52 PM

may I refer the honourable member to my banner for evidence of just how seriously I take mr Williams?

Posted by: ICR 30th May 2006, 07:52 PM

oops sorry ........

Posted by: jupiter9 30th May 2006, 07:53 PM

Shocking.....

Posted by: sparkle 30th May 2006, 08:01 PM

Very very nice banner ICR

I want one like that too!

Posted by: Bry 30th May 2006, 08:19 PM

its a very very good thing we didn't stay at kfc - the last thing i need to eat is junk food!! whilst i am always gutted at passing up the opportunity to eat, i wasn't hungry and didn't need to eat

I'll never forget the excitement when everyone thought the lyrics to bag full of silly were "Mad chest hair" about manchester LOL!!!

Posted by: jupiter9 2nd June 2006, 03:53 PM

From the ITN website-
Soccer Aid raises over £2m

2.51PM, Fri Jun 2 2006

Soccer Aid, which featured Robbie Williams, Diego Maradona and a host of other celebrities, raised over £2 million for UNICEF.

Robbie captained the England side against the Rest of the World team at the charity match held at Old Trafford on May 27 before a record 71,962 crowd.

Goals from Les Ferdinand and Jonathan Wilkes gave the England team a 2-0 advantage at half time and despite a converted penalty in the second period the home side held on for the win.

Williams eventually left the pitch to a standing ovation, his side secure in victory. The former Take That star lifted the Soccer Aid trophy before leading his team on a celebratory tour of the pitch.

The Soccer Aid donation lines remain open until June 4. You can phone 0845 606 11 22 or click here. to donate for Soccer Aid pics, clips and updates about how the funds are helping children.


Robbie must be well on his way to that Knighthood!

Posted by: TWINKLE 2nd June 2006, 06:58 PM

I can't remember that you ever asked me for the password

Posted by: TWINKLE 2nd June 2006, 07:02 PM

You won't hear me mention "the N word"

Posted by: jupiter9 2nd June 2006, 07:13 PM

Where do you get these? www.pornosmileys.com or somewhere?

Posted by: TWINKLE 2nd June 2006, 07:27 PM

Posted by: ICR 2nd June 2006, 08:10 PM

Oh Jupiter, Jupiter, Jupiter....... you don't know our Twinkle very well do you

..... they are her cleaner smilies

Posted by: TWINKLE 2nd June 2006, 08:14 PM

ICR...PLEASE!!!!
I'm trying to make a good impression here

Posted by: ICR 2nd June 2006, 08:18 PM

oops sorry xxxxx

Posted by: sparkle 2nd June 2006, 08:46 PM

I never thought to ask for the password Twinkle

I wont mention the N word tonight either jupiter, will be on bestest behaviour ( Well, I'll try)

Posted by: TWINKLE 2nd June 2006, 08:49 PM

I will make sure to PM it to you Sparkle

( we had a very interesting competition there....not saying the word....)

Posted by: sparkle 2nd June 2006, 08:59 PM

Sounds very interesting Twinkle

I'm still having a giggle over what you told me about the berlin concert and when Robbie appeared on the stage!

Posted by: TWINKLE 2nd June 2006, 09:04 PM

I didn't even tell you about the pressie I brought for Robbie





Never tried to throw it on stage though....there was this BIG security man inbetween Robbie and me and I didn't want him to catch it and get the wrong idea

Posted by: jupiter9 2nd June 2006, 09:06 PM

What kind of pressie? What did you buy him?

Posted by: TWINKLE 2nd June 2006, 09:10 PM

Not sure if I can tell you here but it was small and strawberry flavoured

Posted by: TWINKLE 2nd June 2006, 09:10 PM

He never got it

Posted by: sparkle 2nd June 2006, 09:12 PM

Do you think the security guy got it when you weren't looking?

Posted by: jupiter9 2nd June 2006, 09:12 PM

Lip Balm?

Posted by: TWINKLE 2nd June 2006, 09:13 PM

No....it was still in my pocket when we left the Velodrom

Posted by: sparkle 2nd June 2006, 09:13 PM

Strawberry flavouring chewy toffees?

Posted by: TWINKLE 2nd June 2006, 09:14 PM

Yep....sort of

Posted by: ICR 3rd June 2006, 07:16 AM

Not sure this forum is ready for our competitions Twinkle ...

...unless they were about Soccer Aid of course

Posted by: robbierockedknebworth 8th June 2006, 07:31 PM

Robbie was fantastic as the England team captain.They managed to raise £2million for UNICEF. The children's charity that Robbie is one of six current ambassadors for.


robbierockedknebworth

Posted by: Nicole 8th June 2006, 07:47 PM

That's great news....robbierockedknebworth ( can i call you R R K)

It's fantastic Robbie still finds the time doing something for Unicef and other charity's

Posted by: TWINKLE 12th June 2006, 11:05 AM

I have the Soccer Aid dvd now so I can finally watch it!!!!!

Posted by: TWINKLE 13th June 2006, 08:02 AM

To the lovely person who send me the Official Soccer Aid Programme:
(I know you read this thread )


I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!

Posted by: Laura130262 23rd March 2016, 12:27 AM

Finally tickets on sale today.

Got mine.

Robbie Williams Verified account  ‏@robbiewilliams · 16h16 hours ago

Excited to be England’s Assistant Manager @SoccerAid 2016. Tickets on sale now x http://www.manutd.com/socceraid #SoccerAid

Posted by: Sydney 24th March 2016, 06:35 AM

Well done Laura

Posted by: bigwiglaf 9th April 2016, 08:04 PM

Too bad they won't play this at someplace like Carrow Road or Vicarage Road ....

Posted by: elisabeth1973 11th April 2016, 06:41 PM

1 D's Louis Tomlinson will play Soccer Aid

Posted by: Laura130262 11th April 2016, 10:54 PM

They'll be lots of squealing One D fans there then.

It's a good move though - England needs some young legs.

Posted by: Sydney11 12th April 2016, 05:32 AM

The place will be packed with 1D fans

Posted by: Sydney11 20th April 2016, 08:49 PM

Jose Mourinho to manage England for Soccer Aid match

http://www.itv.com/presscentre/press-releases/jose-mourinho-agrees-manage-england-soccer-aid-2016

Posted by: Laura130262 20th April 2016, 11:24 PM

It could be very hormonal there

Really good news about JM - he's a big character - and my Mum will be really pleased that Bradley Walsh is going to be there too.

Posted by: Sydney11 21st April 2016, 05:34 AM

I love Jose . a real character

Posted by: bigwiglaf 22nd April 2016, 04:56 PM

Sam Allardyce and Claudio Ranieri are characters in their own right.....

Posted by: Sydney11 22nd April 2016, 11:02 PM

Especially Allardyce

Posted by: Laura130262 22nd April 2016, 11:19 PM

Yes they are - there will be plenty of big personalities there which will make for a fun day

Posted by: Sydney11 1st May 2016, 09:19 AM

I am keeping my fingers crossed for Leicester today , I really want them to win

Posted by: bigwiglaf 1st May 2016, 07:10 PM

So much for Leicester winning today, but a draw will work.....now they have to hope that Tottenham either draw of lose at Chelsea for Monday's match in order to win the league....too bad there was no place round me here in the US where I could have place a wager on Leicester winning the league back when the odds were 5000:1.....

Posted by: Laura130262 1st May 2016, 11:12 PM

It will be a brilliant moment if they do. Fingers crossed for them.

Posted by: Sydney11 2nd May 2016, 04:59 AM

Right down to the wire but exciting , I hope they win just ti see the celebration & look on peoples faces ..

Posted by: bigwiglaf 2nd May 2016, 01:05 PM

I know a couple who actually live in Leicester.....she's not a fan of football, he roots for an Italian team....she's thinking of making sure she has enough food in the apartment to last at least a week, since she's figuring they won't be able to get out of their apartment due to all the mental people celebrating when Leicester finally do manage to win the league....

Posted by: Sydney11 2nd May 2016, 06:13 PM

I can understand the excitement & also the dread of tonight's match Tottenham v Chelsea which starts shortly .....


keeping everything crossed for them

Posted by: bigwiglaf 2nd May 2016, 09:59 PM

Well, Leicester have Chelsea to thank for managing the 2-2 draw with an 83rd minute goal from Edin Hazard....I've seen videos from Leicester player Jaime Vardy's house when the Chelsea/Tottenham match ended, and the celebrations in his home, as well as some of the Leicester bar celebrations....

Posted by: Sydney11 2nd May 2016, 10:16 PM

Well I wish the Begrudgers on BBC News would just shut up & let Leicester enjoy their fantastic achievement, they wouldn't have won it 'if this, if that ' , who cares about next season & how lucky they were to win, sometimes you need that bit of luck ...look at all the millions they pay to players these days & for what, those Leicester players played their hearts out this season & good luck to them... Gary Lineker was really gracious & genuinely pleased they won ..... & of course Robbie Savage was really mean spirited about it ...twat !!


Imagine having a wee bet on them at 5000 - 1

Posted by: bigwiglaf 2nd May 2016, 10:33 PM

There were actually a couple of people who DID bet on Leicester back when the odds were 5000-1....I think I heard where they bet like 50 quid at the time...I don't rightly give two farts what they nay-sayers say, since they're nothing but a bunch of sour grapes that one of the 'giants' of the BPL didn't win the league as was expected....when I say 'giants', I refer to Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City or Manchester United....nice to see an underdog like Leicester win for a change...

Posted by: Laura130262 2nd May 2016, 11:01 PM

Well done to them.

Always lovely to see a team win against the run of money in sport.

Posted by: Sydney11 3rd May 2016, 05:37 AM

It's good for football overall, gives other teams the belief that it is possible

Posted by: Sydney11 3rd May 2016, 05:39 AM

They are giving out a 1000 free curries in a curry house in Leicester

Posted by: Sydney11 3rd May 2016, 05:44 AM

Ranieri reminds me of big Jack Charlton back in the day when he managed the Republic of Ireland football team , unorthodox maybe but could get unbelievable results


& what about Vardy


Nice piece about Ranieri in the Guardian http://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/apr/29/claudio-ranieri-gentle-man-leicester-city-premier-league

Posted by: bigwiglaf 3rd May 2016, 12:09 PM

Rats....and I like a nice curry, too.....I say rats because I live in the US, not Leicester....

Posted by: Sydney11 3rd May 2016, 10:13 PM

never heard of rat curry

Posted by: bigwiglaf 3rd May 2016, 10:31 PM

Har Har Har Tess.....


Oh for a chicken vindaloo.....

Posted by: Sydney11 4th May 2016, 03:22 AM

Not keen on Indian food

Posted by: Sydney11 4th May 2016, 03:28 AM

Robbie Williams beefs up Soccer Aid's all-star lineup by adding Cafu, Phil Neville, Robbie Fowler and more


http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/news/a792817/robbie-williams-beefs-up-soccer-aids-all-star-lineup-by-adding-cafu-phil-neville-robbie-fowler-and-more/

Posted by: Laura130262 16th May 2016, 11:10 PM

Louis Tomlinson Verified account  ‏@Louis_Tomlinson · 7h7 hours ago

@10Ronaldinho @socceraid @robbiewilliams literally too excited about this announcement ! What a legend!



I've heard of him

Posted by: Sydney11 18th May 2016, 03:43 AM

Former jockey Tony McCoy to play at Soccer Aid tournament


http://www.irishnews.com/news/uknews/2016/05/17/news/former-jockey-tony-mccoy-to-play-at-soccer-aid-tournament-524002/


I did not know he played soccer

Posted by: bigwiglaf 21st May 2016, 10:12 PM

Maybe he's a quick study of the game....

Posted by: Laura130262 21st May 2016, 11:49 PM

Soccer Aid ‏@socceraid · 3h3 hours ago

Guess what.... More big names still to announce soon! #SoccerAid
Tickets still available http://manutd.com/socceraid



Usually there is at least one "Hollywood" type actor on the ROW team who they announce really late.

I'm wondering if Hugh Jackman could be that person

Posted by: Sydney11 23rd May 2016, 05:41 AM

Does he play football

Posted by: Laura130262 23rd May 2016, 11:36 PM

I've no idea but most of the time the Hollywood guys just come on for literally ten minutes. I think Will Ferrell lasted less than that last time before he limped off.

Another footy player being announced tomorrow anyway.





Soccer Aid Verified account 
‏@socceraid
#SoccerAid announcement tomorrow... ⚽️ fans, you are going to love this!

Posted by: Sydney11 24th May 2016, 05:28 AM

& something really exciting being announced today ...wonder who this is ... David Beckham

Posted by: Laura130262 24th May 2016, 11:09 PM

Soccer Aid ‏@socceraid · 14h14 hours ago

We are delighted to announce @Pele as #SoccerAid Guest of Honour at Old Trafford! http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/pele-special-guest-socceraid-2016-11375290 …




Robbie will be beaming like a Cheshire cat to get a photo with Pele.

Posted by: Sydney11 25th May 2016, 05:49 PM

Absolutely ..

Posted by: Laura130262 26th May 2016, 11:45 PM

1D Updates! ‏@OfficialWith1D · 3h3 hours ago

NEW || The jackets that Louis, Robbie Williams, and Olly Murs will be wearing next week during Soccer Aid training!

Posted by: Sydney11 27th May 2016, 05:18 AM

Jose Mourinho confirmed for Old Trafford...as Soccer Aid 2016 teams are announced


& Mourinho got the real job as well


http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/jose-mourinho-confirmed-old-traffordas-8052938

Posted by: Sydney11 27th May 2016, 05:47 AM

Comfy on that fence, Phillip Schofield? Phillip & Holly Willoughby have their say on the big day at This Morning! ‪#‎SoccerAid‬



https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/socceraid?source=feed_text&story_id=10154043300981251

Posted by: Laura130262 28th May 2016, 12:21 AM

My tickets arrived today. Sir Alex Ferguson stand, tier one.

Posted by: Sydney11 28th May 2016, 06:50 AM

Good for you Laura , wish I was going

Posted by: bigwiglaf 28th May 2016, 12:19 PM

I have the feeling Jose Mourinho will royally bugger up the Manchester United squad while he's manager....but SA 2016 won't be a mess, save for the Robbie fans swooning there....

Posted by: Laura130262 28th May 2016, 11:32 PM

Aww Tess

is it not possible for you?

Posted by: Laura130262 28th May 2016, 11:37 PM

I think there'll be far more One D fans there than RW fans bigwiglaf.

There'll be a lot of Olly fans too. He always gets a lot of cheers.

I'm actually really looking forward to seeing a photo of Pele and RW together.

I've got a real soft spot for Jamie Theakston too.

Posted by: Sydney11 29th May 2016, 06:09 AM

Well he cannot bugger it up more more , can he , he needs to motivate the players & in fairness AF is a hard act to follow ,,, I will enjoy watching him have a go , he is very entertaining when dealing with journalists, I can never figure out what he is actually talking about which is great

Posted by: Sydney11 29th May 2016, 06:09 AM

Nope Laura, would have to be back at work the following morning

Posted by: Sydney11 29th May 2016, 06:10 AM

I love the whole night on tv , it's always entertaining

Posted by: Laura130262 29th May 2016, 11:25 PM

That's a shame. I'm sorry.

Posted by: Laura130262 29th May 2016, 11:29 PM

and you get to see the RW interview with Dermot live which we can't see in the ground.

I had a sneaky peak at the weather forecast for next Sunday in Manchester - not bad at all.

Posted by: Laura130262 31st May 2016, 11:32 PM

Lovely

Robbie Williams ‏@robbiewilliams · 1h1 hour ago

#socceraid #England #3Lions

Posted by: Sydney11 1st June 2016, 05:32 AM

Posted by: Sydney11 1st June 2016, 05:33 AM

Leicester City players on SA score


https://www.facebook.com/SoccerAid/?fref=nf

Posted by: Laura130262 1st June 2016, 11:21 PM

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3620139/One-Direction-bandmates-Louis-Tomlinson-Niall-Horan-prepare-star-studded-Soccer-Aid-showdown-alongside-Robbie-Williams-Mark-Wright.html

Posted by: Laura130262 1st June 2016, 11:23 PM

Nice photo

1D Updates! ‏@OfficialWith1D · 6h6 hours ago

HQ || Louis and Robbie Williams today!

Posted by: Laura130262 1st June 2016, 11:31 PM

Jonathan Wilkes ‏@Jonny_Wilkes · 44m44 minutes ago

@PaddyMcGuinness @robbiewilliams @Louis_Tomlinson @jackwhitehall in my bag

Posted by: elisabeth1973 2nd June 2016, 03:48 AM

a lot of tweets by 1D fans...when they were young, :-) it is so different to the relaxed oldies we are :-)
They remember the x-factor performance with Robbie though.
Great event ahead.

Posted by: Sydney11 2nd June 2016, 05:34 AM

Hope the tickets sell well , they all look mighty fit

Posted by: Sydney11 2nd June 2016, 05:34 AM

Posted by: Sydney11 2nd June 2016, 05:36 AM

There will be a lot of screaming on the night

Posted by: Sydney11 2nd June 2016, 06:06 AM

https://www.facebook.com/SoccerAid/photos/pcb.10154058311801251/10154058310581251/?type=3&theater

Posted by: Sydney11 2nd June 2016, 06:07 AM

Thanks to RobbieWilliamsArgentina FB https://www.facebook.com/RobbieWilliamsArg/photos/pcb.1009130649142912/1009130459142931/?type=3&theater

Posted by: Laura130262 2nd June 2016, 10:13 PM

Sam Allardyce
@OfficialBigSam


Honoured to now be managing the @socceraid England team at Old Trafford! Can't wait for Sunday @UNICEF_uk

Don't know what happened to Jose Mourinho?

Posted by: Sydney11 3rd June 2016, 05:10 AM

Maybe he will be there on the night

Posted by: Sydney11 3rd June 2016, 07:41 PM

https://twitter.com/robbiewilliams?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Posted by: Sydney11 3rd June 2016, 09:32 PM

Port Vale: Jose Mourinho cuddles up to Robbie Williams at Soccer Aid 2016

Read more: http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Port-Vale-Jose-Mourinho-cuddles-Robbie-Williams/story-29356692-detail/story.html#ixzz4AYR4dJg9

Posted by: Laura130262 3rd June 2016, 10:35 PM

Really hoping that means he will be there on the night but I have my doubts. I think he's offering his support but for whatever reason can't be there now which would be a real shame.

On a side note once again the weather is going to be perfect for Soccersaid. 23 degrees and sunny all day in Manchester on Sunday.

Posted by: Sydney11 4th June 2016, 06:46 AM

I think he will be there Laura, have a wonderful time, hope it's not too hot for the lads on the pitch

Posted by: Sydney11 4th June 2016, 06:47 AM

I have just discovered that ITV Ireland are not showing the match , I am so sad , I am hoping to find it live online ....

Elizabeth , do you have a link

Posted by: elisabeth1973 4th June 2016, 05:27 PM

Syd, you can watch ITV with , Filmon '. As soon as I see an alternative link I will post it,

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...occer-Aid.html
intersting article thanks to Linz of RWAP

Posted by: Better Man 4th June 2016, 07:35 PM

Yes, Syndey, use Filmon
http://www.filmon.tv/tv/itv1

Posted by: Sydney11 4th June 2016, 09:43 PM

Thanks so much for the links Elizabeth & Betterman

Posted by: Sydney11 4th June 2016, 09:45 PM

Nice article .... SA has raised a hell of a lot of money over the years


Wonder what kind of reaction will Murinho get given his new appointment at MU

Posted by: Laura130262 4th June 2016, 10:50 PM

Robbie's new goal: Soccer Aid is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year http://shr.gs/ogwK4SM

A similar article from the Express.

Hoping everyone involved has a great day tomorrow and they raise millions for UNICEF.

This should take them over the £20m mark.

Posted by: Laura130262 4th June 2016, 10:54 PM

Glad you're sorted Tess

Posted by: Sydney11 5th June 2016, 06:49 AM

Have a great time Laura , send loads of & Mr Williams way

Posted by: elisabeth1973 5th June 2016, 07:58 AM

have fun Laura

Posted by: Laura130262 5th June 2016, 11:51 PM

I had a brilliant night. It was a really good match. Lots of the England players were playing well. Mark Wright, Marvin Humes, Olly.

Jap Stam and Ronaldinho were amazing.
Then the last ten minutes Robbie came on. It was the icing on the cake. The cheer took the roof off.
He looked wonderful. Got a lovely hug off Jonny at the end and raised £5.3m in the process.

I hope he's very very proud of himself. He should be.

Posted by: Laura130262 6th June 2016, 12:05 AM

Forgot to say. I haven't listened yet to any of the clips or recordings but something about this SA, the lead up to it and his playing the last ten minutes made me think it might be Robbie's last.

I know Olly isn't a UNICEF ambassador but I wonder if Robbie would pass over the reins to Olly?

Just a feeling I've got.

Posted by: bigwiglaf 6th June 2016, 12:20 AM

Glad you had a grand time, Laura....

Posted by: Laura130262 6th June 2016, 11:34 PM

Thank you

Posted by: Laura130262 6th June 2016, 11:36 PM

Robbie Williams Verified account  ‏@robbiewilliams · 4h4 hours ago

Jonny Wilkes until next soccer aid x



My theory was rubbish then - there will be another

Last night will take a lot of beating.

Posted by: Laura130262 6th June 2016, 11:39 PM

This is a nice photo.


Amazing Directioners ‏@1DPhil_AD · 22m22 minutes ago  Hadleigh, England

Idol hug! @Louis_Tomlinson hugged his idol @robbiewilliams at #SoccerAid2016 at Old Trafford yesterday 5/6/16

Posted by: Sydney11 7th June 2016, 04:33 AM

Did you enjoy the atmosphere Laura , there was a huge crowd there , great to see it get such a following each time, it's a real family affair as well .

Posted by: Sydney11 7th June 2016, 04:59 AM

Beautiful photographs on robbiewilliamslive.com. ( via Facebook ) Thanks to Sebastian


Robbie & the lads looking gorgeous in their suits




http://www.robbiewilliamslive.com/photos-blog/evenements/414-soccer-aid-2016-les-plus-belles-photos?926

Posted by: Laura130262 7th June 2016, 11:32 PM

Yes the atmosphere was brilliant Tess. They didn't announce the attendance. There were very few empty seats. Just some at the very top in the corner. ~If 70K is capacity, there must have been 68K there on Sunday. I always enjoy SA as much as a gig - maybe more because it's all so relaxed. Robbie looked amazing. They all looked very handsome. The weather was warm and sunny.

Total surprise when he came on to play the last ten minutes. I was so happy.

I love to see him at SA because he's always so LOVELY there. Sweet and accommodating and passionate about his football. I think you see a bit of the real man there - not the showman he is at gigs.

I've just got to find four hours to watch the TV coverage now on catch up.

Posted by: elisabeth1973 8th June 2016, 03:38 AM

has anyone a link/YT to the interview with Robbie and louis before the game? Thanks

Posted by: Sydney11 8th June 2016, 09:55 PM

I have not seen it anywhere Elisabeth

Posted by: Laura130262 8th June 2016, 11:22 PM

That's the only bit I've seen Elisabeth - you have to watch the four hours in its entirety on the ITV hub but the interview is about half an hour in.

Don't know if you can view it abroad?



http://www.itv.com/hub/soccer-aid/1a8802a0009

Posted by: elisabeth1973 9th June 2016, 04:02 AM

thanks laura this will be weekend fun :-)

Posted by: Laura130262 10th June 2016, 12:00 AM

The annoying thing with ITV is you can't fast forward through the adverts so you're stuck with them on Catchup.

I'll be watching at the weekend too because it's only on there for another week and then it goes and you'd have to rely on YouTube.

Posted by: Laura130262 6th August 2016, 11:52 PM

They haven't announced the final total on this yet have they?

Posted by: Sydney11 7th August 2016, 05:38 AM

Heard nothing Laura , it's been a while now

Posted by: Sydney11 9th January 2018, 06:38 AM

I'm thinking Soccer Aid in May , will it happen , it looks like it



6 million last time




Remember Zidane

Posted by: Laura130262 10th January 2018, 12:10 AM

6.6 million. Wow. that's wonderful.

Such very happy memories of all the Soccer Aid's I've been to. they have always been my favourite Robbie occasion. Far more than any gig. They're such fun. I don't know what to do if there's another. Now my Mum's not around. Not sure if I want to go to the next one.

Posted by: Sydney11 10th January 2018, 07:09 PM

I wouldn't mind going but I have a lot of stuff going on May/June which involes quite a bit of expense ....money only goes so far ...I always said I would love to go to it but when is the question... would Mr Stanley be interested

Posted by: Laura130262 10th January 2018, 11:46 PM

No.

My youngest daughter and her boy friend might go but they have a wedding to go on Saturday 7th June so if it's Sunday 8th they won't be able to.

I'll wait to see what date it is. If it's meant to be, it's meant to be.

It's a great evening out though. I do love it. Manchester is fab too.

Posted by: Sydney11 18th February 2018, 09:02 AM

Jonathan Wilkes

@Jonny_Wilkes
21h21 hours ago

Guys I know a lot of are asking about @socceraid dates etc ... I’m hoping there will be announcement very soon X




Picture courtesy of celebmix.com

Posted by: Laura130262 27th February 2018, 06:50 PM

I mean Usain Bolt....

Come on

Posted by: Laura130262 27th February 2018, 06:52 PM

Robbie Williams‏Verified account @robbiewilliams · 51m51 minutes ago

It's England v Soccer Aid World XI at Old Trafford on Sunday 10th June. @socceraid for @UNICEF_uk is a game like no other that will help children around the world! Tickets available at http://manutd.com/socceraid or you can call 0161 444 2018 🌍⚽️

Posted by: Laura130262 27th February 2018, 06:53 PM

Soccer Aid ⚽️‏Verified account @socceraid · 52m52 minutes ago


Two rival teams. One goal. Soccer Aid for @UNICEF_uk is back June 10th 2018. Buy your tickets now: http://www.socceraid.org.uk or call 0161 444 2018 #SoccerAid #TeamRobbie #TeamUsain

Posted by: Laura130262 27th February 2018, 06:55 PM

Posted by: Sydney11 27th February 2018, 07:58 PM

OMG !! , those pics are fabulous Laura

Usain Bolt .. no wonder Robbie has renewed vigour

Posted by: Better Man 27th February 2018, 08:00 PM

Posted by: Sydney11 27th February 2018, 08:12 PM

Posted by: Sydney11 27th February 2018, 08:19 PM

Pitch perfect: Robbie Williams and Usain Bolt team up for charity football match


The Olympic star and award-winning musician will be battling it out on the football pitch.




https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/pitch-perfect-robbie-williams-and-usain-bolt-team-up-for-charity-football-match-36648559.html

Posted by: Sydney11 27th February 2018, 08:29 PM

Usain St. Leo Bolt
‏

@usainbolt
5h5 hours ago

This is how you do it @robbiewilliams. You will be seeing a lot more of that on match day! Get your @socceraid tickets now at http://socceraid.org.uk or call 0161 444 2018 #socceraid ⚡ 😉

Posted by: Sydney11 27th February 2018, 09:55 PM

Soccer Aid 2018 teams: Meet the line-up of players as Usain Bolt and Robbie Williams lead celebrity names

Robbie Williams will lead an England XI against Usain Bolt's Rest of the World team on June 10 at Old Trafford


It will be 'bigger and better' than ever before, according to the organisers.

And Soccer Aid already has two huge names confirmed for this year's charity football extravaganza at Old Trafford.


Pop superstar Robbie Williams will return to lead England and he'll be up against legendary Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt.

Bolt, an avid Manchester United fan, will make his eagerly anticipated football debut after he retired from Athletics last summer at the World Championships in London.

The 31-year-old will hope to inspire the Rest of the World side to glory as they seek revenge on England, who won the last meeting 3-2 two years ago.

But who will play alongside them?

Here is everything we know about the big match so far...

Who are the confirmed celebrities playing?
So, far just Robbie Williams (England) and Usain Bolt (Rest of the World).

The likes of Will Ferrell, Wood Harrelson, Mike Myers have played before. Not to mention footballing royalty such as Diego Maradona, Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldinho.

And Soccer Aid organisers are promising this year’s line-up will be ‘bigger and better than ever’


https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/soccer-aid-2018-teams-meet-12095595

Posted by: Sydney11 27th February 2018, 09:58 PM

http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Club-News/2018/Feb/United-fan-usain-bolt-popstar-robbie-williams-old-trafford-for-soccer-aid-for-unicef-match.aspx

Posted by: Sydney11 27th February 2018, 10:05 PM

https://www.socceraid.org.uk/

Posted by: Laura130262 28th February 2018, 12:00 AM

I think the roof will come off Old Trafford when Usain Bolt walks out and that'll just be me.

Do you think there is room on the pitch for both their egos.

What a class act they'll be. Lots of fun I think.


Look forward to this making lots of money for a great cause.

Edit: when I bought my tickets today at midday the guy on the phone said the lines had been rammed so I don't think they'll be any problem selling this out. The top tickets are £50 now which is a fair bit more than last time so they'll make loads on match day plus all the sponsorship. ITV are supporting again and I'm guessing Dermot O'Leary is presenting again as he was tweeting earlier. All good.

Posted by: Sydney11 28th February 2018, 05:39 AM

I thought Zidane was my favourite so far & of course Alan Shearer in 'that towel' , any idea where those pics are Laura

Posted by: Sydney11 28th February 2018, 07:02 AM

https://www.facebook.com/SoccerAid/

Posted by: elisabeth1974 28th February 2018, 12:30 PM

love the pictures, love Soccer Aid, love Usain Bolt, love to go :-)

Posted by: Laura130262 28th February 2018, 08:48 PM

Oh yes - I remember that photo Tess.

That was a few years ago wasn't it? He only did the first two I think. I'm sure BBC/ITV rivalry stops some of them being able to play. How good would Gary Lineker be?

How on earth is anybody going to be able to keep up with Usain Bolt when he has the ball?

Posted by: Sydney11 28th February 2018, 11:55 PM

I can see Jonny Wilkes going in hard

Posted by: elisabeth1974 1st March 2018, 09:24 AM

Have we heard something about Jonny?

Posted by: Laura130262 2nd March 2018, 12:08 AM

I saw a couple of tweets from him about Soccer Aid. He sounded excited about Usain Bolt.

I wonder if he'll be Captain again once the match is underway?

Posted by: Sydney11 2nd March 2018, 05:21 PM

Probably, after Robbie has had his five minutes on the field with Usain B & puts his back out again

Posted by: Laura130262 3rd March 2018, 12:45 AM

He did 8 minutes in 2016. I did get quite excited when he came on the pitch.

Fingers crossed he can do a bit more this time if his back is OK.

Posted by: Sydney11 3rd March 2018, 09:13 AM

Hope you have a good seat Laura , you are going to have a great time, I cam feel the excitement already , it will be great fun.

Posted by: Laura130262 4th March 2018, 12:40 AM

Yes - I got my seat the normal side in the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand. Get a great view there. I'm looking forward to going back to Manchester - I love it there.

I read on Twitter that Olly Murs had mentioned it so I guess he's playing again. He's a good footballer. One of the best celebrity players.

Posted by: Sydney11 4th March 2018, 07:55 AM

Soccer Aid ⚽️

@socceraid
11h11 hours ago

More Soccer Aid ⚽️ Retweeted Saturday Night Takeaway

Thanks the for the mention tonight @antantdec @itvtakeaway @usainbolt!!!

More big names announced soon! Get your #SoccerAid tickets now at http://socceraid.org.uk ⚽️

Posted by: Laura130262 11th March 2018, 12:39 AM

Posted by: Sydney11 11th March 2018, 09:56 AM

Are the tickets expensive this time around Laura , I would hate if they out priced themselves especially when it comes to families because it is a real family occasion

Posted by: Laura130262 11th March 2018, 11:28 AM

Yes they've gone up a tenner Tess. Best seats are fifty quid now . I think kids tickets are still £16.

I Think Usain Bolt will be a huge draw though. He's such a showman

Posted by: Laura130262 13th March 2018, 12:03 AM

https://twitter.com/socceraid/status/973257413196505088

Max Beesley is my number one on the wish list and now they've met up again who knows?

He's a huge Manchester United fan too and a really good footballer.

Posted by: Sydney11 13th March 2018, 06:33 AM

Did you know that Max had a bad accident with his knee , it happened during filming last year where as part of the scene he was asked to kick a door in or something & the timber was harder than expected & he hurt his leg, it ended in court

I would love to see David Beckham play

Posted by: Sydney11 13th March 2018, 06:34 AM

That is fine for best seats , good to hear they did not increase the kiddes prices ...

Posted by: Laura130262 13th March 2018, 11:28 PM

No I didn't know that. Does that mean Max is a vain hope then?

I'd love Beckham too but I've given up on his being involved. For whatever reason, despite being an Ambassador too, he doesn't seem to be connected to it in any way. It is a shame because he would be a massive draw too.

Posted by: Sydney11 14th March 2018, 06:29 AM

It happened last Summer whist filming in Hungary , he might be better now but it did end up in court so it must have been serious enough


UB is the big draw this time around so maybe they will keep DB for another time..Another one would be Wayne Rooney ...


or Jeremy Corbyn

Posted by: Laura130262 14th March 2018, 11:07 PM

Wayne Rooney is still playing but as soon as he retires I think he would play for Soccer Aid in the future.

He is always tweeting about it and I think he's friends with RW. He's got one of his Brits for a start!

Posted by: Sydney11 15th March 2018, 07:06 PM

O Yes, I forgot about that Laura

Posted by: Sydney11 15th March 2018, 07:09 PM

Posted by: Laura130262 15th March 2018, 11:47 PM

I am so excited to see Mo Farah on that pitch!

This could be the best SoccerAid line up of them all

Posted by: Sydney11 16th March 2018, 07:48 AM

I know , it's great Laura , how exciting .

My favourite year was when they had Zinedine Zidane , that was a real coup to get such a big soccer star on board


I love to see the teams getting off the coaches & walking in to the stadium & then walking around the pitch before the start of the match

Posted by: Laura130262 17th March 2018, 12:16 AM

My favourite match was (I think) 2012 when they had the penalty shoot out. Do you remember that Tess? It got to about 12 all and nobody could score the winning goal

I remember being in the stands and everyone was shunted up the goal end so they could see - it was so exciting. I loved it.

Gordon Ramsay back to play for ROW. Really hope he can finish the match this time.