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Discussion in 'Arsenal' started by Its only Ray Parlour, Jul 21, 2005.

  1. Its only Ray Parlour

    Aug 3, 2003
    London
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    "Bad sign for United

    Manchester United sign
    Ballack denies United rumours

    Manchester United's difficult pre-season continues after jokers altered a huge sign at Old Trafford, turning it into a four-letter word.

    The impressive neon construction - which sits at the top of the stadium, high above the statue of Sir Matt Busby - usually spells out the club's name.

    But somehow pranksters managed to change it to reveal the obscenity.

    United officials were alerted to the embarrassing situation by journalists at the Manchester Evening News and acted quickly to restore the sign to normal.

    A club spokeswoman dismissed suggestions fans angry at the takeover by the Glazers were responsible.

    She said: "We have had contractors in doing work on the stadium. It seems someone has messed with plugs at the back of the lights as a prank.

    "We would like to apologise to anyone that took offence - the sign now proudly says Manchester United again."
     
  2. deeplennon

    deeplennon Member

    Jun 15, 2005
    Seattle
    too funny... I had just read an article about that but it didn't mention the obscenity...

    Now i can sleep peacefully.
     
  3. TxTechGooner

    TxTechGooner we're having fun here, no?

    Feb 24, 2003
    IORP.. you always keep em comin mate~

    You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to its_only_ray_parlour again.
     
  4. TheImposter

    TheImposter Member

    Jun 15, 2002
    Centerville, OH
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Rep to you! I had read the article and divined the offensive alteration, but as you say, to see with one's own eyes.... :D
     
  5. Paul.eta

    Paul.eta Member

    Jan 21, 2003
    keke, reps to you (later tonight) and props to the prankster prince
     
  6. Cannon

    Cannon Member

    Arsenal
    United States
    Sep 2, 2001
    Washington, DC metro
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Good find.

    You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to its_only_ray_parlour again.
     
  7. Teso Dos Bichos

    Teso Dos Bichos Red Card

    Sep 2, 2004
    Purged by RvN
    I suppose it's relatively amusing. Not much imagination though. It will be interesting to see if they ever get to the bottom of it.
     
  8. rgrayson

    rgrayson New Member

    Jan 20, 2004
    oh my thats brilliant. thanks once again :)
     
  9. OklahomaGunner

    Dec 21, 2004
    Oklahoma City
    You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to its_only_ray_parlour again.
     
  10. jwaldman11

    jwaldman11 New Member

    Jun 14, 2002
    The OC
    Got it covered.
     
  11. surfcam

    surfcam Member

    Sep 8, 2004
    Corpus Christi, TX
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Well, we never said you Mancs were original!!!
     
  12. surfcam

    surfcam Member

    Sep 8, 2004
    Corpus Christi, TX
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Me too!!! Too funnny IORP!
     
  13. DougG_ATL

    DougG_ATL Member

    Jul 5, 2005
    metro Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    That is friggin' priceless.
     
  14. GoonerMan

    GoonerMan New Member

    Jul 21, 2004
    Essex,England
    :mad:
     
  15. jatm516

    jatm516 Member

    Feb 4, 2005
    Hope, Arkansas
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    no pun intended right? LOL
     
  16. Motterman

    Motterman Member

    Jul 8, 2002
    Orlando, FL
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Message sent to Glazer.

    LOL!
     
  17. mixmastermatt

    mixmastermatt Member

    Nov 18, 2003
    St Albans, England
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    --other--
    was it not for fergie? :D
     
  18. OrlandoSPUR

    OrlandoSPUR **** the Nomads

    Apr 8, 2005
    Orlando, FL
    Good Stuff :D
     
  19. billyireland

    billyireland Member+

    May 4, 2003
    Sydney, Australia
    LOL, fookin' gas. the one bright-spot on my day (gumline operation... not only are you drowsy, but I'm guessing a lot of blood goes down your throat, I've felt queezy all day. Or maybe it's just like Seinfeld with the dentist?) Either way, I might I landed myself a job since the guy lying in the bed next to me (that being a - seperate - ) works for Vodaphone and said he'd give me a ring, since they're looking for people going into college to work the phones - fvck it, money's money.

    My oh my, how painkillers & the like make me ramble ;).
     
  20. jwaldman11

    jwaldman11 New Member

    Jun 14, 2002
    The OC
    Well, that explains the last post. So what's the excuse for all of your other ones? ;) :D
     
  21. billyireland

    billyireland Member+

    May 4, 2003
    Sydney, Australia
    No, I think they would all just fall under 'the like'. ;)
     
  22. Motterman

    Motterman Member

    Jul 8, 2002
    Orlando, FL
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  23. Claus KJ

    Claus KJ New Member

    Oct 1, 2003
    Aarhus, Denmark
    That made me laugh.

    KJ
     
  24. johno

    johno Member+

    Jul 15, 2003
    in the wind
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    --other--


    Glazer is a CVNT?! - BRILLIANT!

    oh man... the sign was pretty funny to begin with, but now its legendary.
     
  25. jwaldman11

    jwaldman11 New Member

    Jun 14, 2002
    The OC
    The rumor now is that it was Roy Keane's latest salvo in his war of words with Fergie. :D
     

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