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Fans of the Week: Leeds Footballer Guest: Chris Perry (Wimbledon) Other Guest: Mark Foster (fastest swimmer in the world) (supports Spurs) Footballing Phono Nono's 1. Liverpool Xmas party 2. Chelsea can't score 3. Forest are doomed 4. Arsenal indiscipline 5. Referee inconsistency Soccer Locker: George Boateng (Coventry) What Tim did Before Soccer Locker: Mountain Biking Can He Kick It? Guest: Gordon Hill (ex Manchester United) Could He Kick It? Yes

Fans of the Week: West Ham Score in CHiPS: Two Footballer Guest: Robbie Savage (Leicester) Other Guest: Huw Higginson (The Bill) On the Phone: -Tony Cottee (Leicester) -Alan Ball (Portsmouth manager) Footballing Phono Nono's 1. FA Cup cheating 2. FA chief's job 3. Flying hot dogs/sausage rolls 4. Bassett hounded out 5. Man Utd leisure time Soccerette: Age 24, 5 foot 7, from Doncaster, supports Sheff Utd (is 'Miss Sheffield') and is called Julie. Soccer Locker: Carl Cort (Wimbledon) What Tim did Before Soccer Locker: Played the guitar. Can He Kick It? Guest: George Parris (ex West Ham) Could He Kick It? No - the Cat saved it.

Fans of the Week: Ipswich. Score in CHiPS: Zero. Footballer Guest: Ian Rush (Wrexham; ex Liverpool, Juventus etc) On the Phone: -Tony Cottee (Leicester) -Alan Ball (Portsmouth manager) Footballing Phono Nono's 1. Merson unsettled again 2. Venables 3. Giant killing 4. John Hartson 5. Football court cases Soccerette: Age 16, 5 foot 4, from Barry (Wales), supports Aston Villa and is called Holly. Soccer Locker: Joe Cole (West Ham) What Tim did Before Soccer Locker: Tim and Helen both danced. Can He Kick It? Guest: Joey Jones (ex Chelsea, Liverpool etc) Could He Kick It? No - the Cat stupidly saved it.

Fans of the Week: Fulham Score in CHiPS: One Footballer Guest: Craig Bellamy (Norwich) Other Guest: Straw: Matty (Manchester City fan) and Roger (Manchester United fan) On the Phone: Paul Jewell (Bradford manager) Footballing Phono Nono's 1. West Ham in chaos 2. Dubious transfer speculation 3. Liverpool are back 4. Forest and Saints doomed 5. David Ginola diving 6. The millennium Soccerette: Age 21, 5 foot 8, from Glasgow, supports Rangers and is called Lee. Soccer Locker: Martin Pringle (Charlton) What Tim did Before Soccer Locker: Ballet. Can He Kick It? Guest: Steve Hodge (ex Leeds, West Ham etc) Could He Kick It? Yes - Cat dived the wrong way.

Fans of the Week: Gillingham Score in CHiPS: Zero. Footballer Guest: Ken Monkou (AKA Storm) (Southampton) Other Guest: Shovell (M-People) (Gooner) On the Phone: -Gary Firmager (West Ham fanzine) -Kevin Francis (Oxford) Footballing Phono Nono's 1. Mike Reed and Chelsea penalties 2. Stan Collymore 3. Arsenal persecution complex 4. Glenn Hoddle 5. Wimbledon/Spurs 6. The millennium Soccerette: Age 16, 5 foot 7, from Beaconsfield, supports Spurs and is called Helen. Soccer Locker: Kevin Francis (Oxford) What Tim did Before Soccer Locker: Played the piano. Can He Kick It? Guest: Ted McDougall (ex Liverpool, Man Utd etc) Could He Kick It? No - he hit it wide.

Fans of the Week: Everton. Score in CHiPS: Zero. Footballer Guest: Semassi Abou (West Ham) Other Guest: Happy Mondays: Bez and Gaz (both Man Utd fans) On the Phone: Kieron Dyer (Ipswich) Footballing Phono Nono's 1. Glenn Hoddle 2. Howard Wilkinson 3. El Tel back in the running 4. Managers not wanting England job 5. Eileen Drewery 6. The millennium Soccerette: Age 20, 5 foot 3, from Walthomstone, supports Arsenal and is called Nicole. Soccer Locker: Paul Furlong (Birmingham) What Tim did Before Soccer Locker: Played the accordian. Can He Kick It? Guest: Terry Curran (ex Everton, Derby etc) Could He Kick It? No - he hit the post.

Fans of the Week: Sunderland. Score in LOBSTAR: Zero. Footballer Guest: Roy Evans (ex Liverpool player and manager) Other Guest: Sneaker Pimps: Liam (Newcastle fan) and Joe (Arsenal fan) On the Phone: -Steve McManaman (Real Madrid) -Danny Mills (Leeds) -Dermot Gallagher (referee) Footballing Phono Nono's 1. Greedy Nicolas Anelka 2. Alec Ferguson book revelations 3. Paul Ince war of words 4. Greedy Jimmy Floyd 5. Des Lynam 6. The eclipse Soccerette: Age 20, 5 foot 5, from Virginia Walter, supports West Ham and is called Nathalie. Can He Kick It? Guest: Roy Evans (ex Liverpool player and manager) Could He Kick It? No - the Cat saved it.

Fans of the Week: Everton. Score in LOBSTAR: One. Footballer Guest: Steve Howey (Newcastle) Other Guests: Ray Winstone (West Ham fan) and Karl Howman (Charlton fan) On the Phone: -Dean Saunders (Bradford) -Ken Hedcroft (Hartlepool chairman) Footballing Phono Nono's 1. Nightmare start for Newcastle 2. Uriah Rennie 3. Early contenders for goal of the season 4. Roy Keane transfer talks 5. Francis Jeffers on/off transfer 6. The millennium Soccerette: Age 21, 5 foot 5, from Northampton, supports Aston Villa and is called Nathalie. Can He Kick It? Guest: Graham Sharp (ex Everton etc) Could He Kick It? No - the Cat got a leg to it.

Fans of the Week: Aston Villa. Score in LOBSTAR: Zero. Footballer Guest: Lee Sharpe (Bradford) Other Guest: Richard Driscoll (from EastEnders) On the Phone: -Andy Morrison (Man City) -Carlton Palmer (Notts Forest) -Steve Wraithe (Newcastle fanzine) Footballing Phono Nono's 1. Ruudi on way out 2. Fans should be nice to Beckham 3. Ian Wright - end of an era 4. Robbie Keane - suprise move to Coventry 5. Too many foreigners in the Premiership 6. The millennium Soccerette: Age 21, 5 foot 7, from Sunberry-on-Thames, supports ? and is called Kelly. Can He Kick It? Guest: Dave Bennet (ex Coventry etc) Could He Kick It? Yes - the Cat went the wrong way.

Fans of the Week: Leeds. Score in LOBSTAR: One. Footballer Guest: Ian Pearce (West Ham) Other Guest: Dean Headley (cricketer) (West Brom fan) On the Phone: -Kevin Ball (Sunderland) -George Boateng (Aston Villa) Footballing Phono Nono's 1. Vieira discipline 2. Record amount of OGs 3. Ruudi nightmare 4. Sheffield Wednesday are rubbish 5. Stuart Pearce England call-up Soccerette: Age 26, 5 foot 7, from Newbiggin-by-Sea, supports Man Utd and is called Lindsay. Can He Kick It? Guest: Mark McGhee (ex Newcastle, Hamburg etc) Could He Kick It? Yes - but the Cat got a finger to it.

Fans of the Week: Aberdeen. Score in LOBSTAR: One. Footballer Guest: Michael Gray (Sunderland) Other Guest: Shovell (M-People) (Arsenal fan) On the Phone: -David Johnson (Ipswich) -Craig Brown (Scotland manager) -Paul Taylor (Sheff Wed fanzine) -Bryan Roy (Hertha Berlin) Footballing Phono Nono's 1. Football/pop star combos 2. Man U - looking unbeatable 3. Bobby Robson - back in big time 4. Sheff Wednesday are rubbish 5. Leicester ticket scandal. Soccerette: Age 20, 5 foot 3, from Great Bookham, supports Liverpool and is called Camelsa Can He Kick It? Guest: Eddie McGoldrick (ex Arsenal etc) Could He Kick It? Yes - an amazing shot into top right corner - the Cat didn't move.

Fans of the Week: Shrewsbury. Score in LOBSTAR: One. Footballer Guest: Rio Ferdinand (West Ham) On the Phone: -Paul Jewell (Bradford manager) -Xavier Wiggins (Wimbledon fanzine) Footballing Phono Nono's 1. Knives out for Shearer 2. Anelka still whining 3. Come on Sweden 4. Scotland our only real chance 5. Future in England kid's hands Soccerette: Age 21, 6 foot, from Eggem, supports Man Utd and is called Louisa. Can He Kick It? Guest: Danny Wallace (ex Man Utd etc) Could He Kick It? Danny was injured so Tim took it for him and smacked it past the Cat.

Fans of the Week: Man City - said that if money was no concern, they'd sign either Cantona or Pires and their all time heros are either Denis Law or Colin Bow. Score in Feed the Goat: Three. Footballer Guest: John Beresford (Southampton) Other Guests: -Michael Greco (EastEnders) (Chelsea fan) -Perry Fenwick (EastEnders) (West Ham fan) On the Phone: -Mark Staniford (Everton fanzine) -Les Ferdinand (Tottenham) -Graham Poll (referee) Footballing Phono Nono's 1. The term 'the usual suspects' 2. Too many foreigners 3. Players wages are too high 4. Roy Keane 5. Chelsea mutiny Changing Rooms: Gareth Southgate (Aston Villa) said that his footballing hero was Bryan Robson, the best player he's played with is Paul Gascoigne, the best player in the Premiership is Roy Keane, his most memorable games have been the FA Cup Final last season, the Euro 96 semi final against Germany and England vs Holland (Euro 96) and vs Italy (away, qualifying for WC 98). His worst

Fans of the Week: Cardiff - said that if money was no concern they would sign Nathan Blake (hmm, okay) and their all time playing hero is Robin Friday. Score in Feed the Goat: One. Footballer Guest: Clayton Blackmore (Castleton someone - ex Man Utd, Middlesbrough etc) Other Guests: -Claire Sweeney (Brookside) (Everton and West Brom fan) -Sheree Murphy (Emerdale) (Leeds fan and Harry Kewell's girlfriend) On the Phone: -Carlton Palmer (Coventry) -Philip Ham (Ipswich fanzine) -Avis Ryder (Jack Ryder's - from EastEnders - mum) -Ron Wylie (Grimsby tannoy announcer person) Footballing Phono Nono's 1. Red cards 2. Referee inconsistency 3. Macca in limbo 4. Wenger aggro 5. Cole recall Changing Rooms: Don Hutchison (Sunderland) revealed that his footballing hero was Gazza, the best players he's played with are Jamie Redknapp, Ian Rush, Alan Hansen and John Barnes, the best players he's played are the likes of (Roy) Keane and Vieira, the biggest wind-up merchan

Fans of the Week: Hibernian - said that they would sign Paolo di Canio if money was no problem, and their all time heros are George Best and Pat Stanin. Score in Feed the Goat: Two. Footballer Guest: Ade Akinbyi (Leicester) Other Guests: Reef: Gary Stringer (Wolves fan) and Kenwyn House (Southampton fan) On the Phone: -Martin Brodetsky (Oxford fanzine) -Neil Ruddock (Crystal Palace) -George Sephton (Anfield tannoy man) Footballing Phono Nono's 1. Late comebacks 2. England injury crisis 3. Freedom of movement law 4. Vinnie's Hollywood fairytale 5. Starsky & Hutch Changing Room Legends: Pele (probably the best player in the world... ever) said that his father, Zizinho (ex-Brazilian international), George Best and Beckenbauer inspired him to play football, his toughest opponents were Beckenbauer, Bobby Moore and Trappatoni, his most important goal was when he was 17 and making his debut for the Brazilian side against Wales, his wors experience as a footballer

Fans of the Week: Preston - said that they would sign Kirsty Gallacher if they could, and their all-time heroes are Brian Mooney and Sir Tom Finney. Score in Feed the Goat: One. Footballer Guest: Peter Swan (York City) Other Guest: Scott Wright (Corrie) (Man Utd fan) On the Phone: -Peter Taylor (Leicester manager) (AKA Peter the Taylor) -Matt Holland (Ipswich) -Peter Gilham (Brentford tannoy person) Footballing Phono Nono's 1. Late comebacks 2. Chelsea bottlers 3. Gregory hates Chelsea 4. Wembley Stadium 5. Owen's wonder week Changing Rooms: Gary Speed (Newcastle) said his biggest footballing heroes were Hoddle and Barnes, he supported Chester and Everton as a child, the best player he's played with is Gordon Strachan, the best he's faced are Hagi, Rivaldo and Roy Keane, the toughest Premiership opponents are Jaap Stam, Paul Scholes, Terry Henry, Vieira and Bergkamp, the most aggressive player is David Batty and the weakness in Speed's game is his passing t

Fans of the Week: West Ham - said that they would sign Zidane if they could sign anyone. Score in Feed the Goat: Three. Footballer Guest: Jamie Lawrence (Bradford) Other Guests: DJs Tall Paul (Arsenal fan), Alex P (Spurs) and Lonyo (Liverpool fan) On the Phone: -Steve McManaman (Real Madrid) -Michael Thomas (Wimbledon) Footballing Phono Nono's 1. Chelsea's manager 2. Leeds injury problems 3. Man Utd's title already 4. Fulham's title already 5. Fossil fuels (Cole and petrol) Changing Rooms: Jamie Redknapp (Liverpool) said his biggest influence in his career was his dad (Harry), he supported Luton as a child (to Tim's disgust), his footballing hero (and best player he's played with) is John Barnes, the best he's faced is Zidane, the most physical opponent he's faced is Dennis Wise and his favourite away grounds are Upton Park and White Hart Lane. Soccerette: Called Vicky, age 18, 5 foot 4, from Hornchurch, supports the Glory Hornet Boys (Watford) Can He Kick It?

Fans of the Week: Scunthorpe - say that their greatest ever hero is Matt Elliott. Score in Feed the Goat: Two. Footballer Guest: Michael Brown (Sheff Utd) Other Guest: Louis Emerick (from Brookside) (Liverpool fan) On the Phone: Michael Duberry (Leeds) Footballing Phono Nono's 1. Leeds late winner 2. Keown's fighting spirit 3. Chelsea 4. Dalglish/Celtic legal battle 5. Stars on the bench Soccerette: Called Annette, age 19, 5 foot 6, from Canterbury, supports Spurs. Can He Kick It? Guest: John Wark (ex Ipswich, Liverpool etc) Could He Kick It? Yes - Cat went wrong way.

FOOTBALLER GUEST: Keith O'Neill (Coventry) OTHER GUEST: Boniface (footballer-come-R&B star.. Chelsea fan) ON THE PHONE: Lee Sharpe (Exeter) CAN HE KICK IT? GUEST: Stan Collymore (ex Villa, Liverpool etc) COULD HE? Of course: Le Chat had no chance. FANS OF THE WEEK: Birmingham. SCORE IN FEED THE IRON CURTAIN: Five. CHANGING ROOMS: Jairzinho (Brazil legend). He revealed that: He started playing footie at 7 with a football made of socks. His football hero was Garincha. He was the manager to discover Ronaldo. Ronaldinho's goal against England was deliberate. England played too defensively in the World Cup. Enjoys watching Scholes and Gerrard play, but Owen is the best player in England today. STUCK ON THE MOON CDs David Dunn (Blackburn) Top Three Singles: Just Lookin' - Stereophonics Cigarettes & Alcohol - Oasis Your Song - Elton John Favourite Album: Definitely Maybe - Oasis Favourite Film: Shawshank Redemption PLAYLIST: Death in Vegas (Hands Around My

FOOTBALLER GUEST: Neil Ruddock (Swindon) OTHER GUEST: Mohammed George (Gus from EastEnders.. Arsenal fan) ON THE PHONE - Jason McAteer (Sunderland) Charlie Nicolas Geoff Shreeves from Maine Road Chris Kamara from the Reebok Stadium CAN HE KICK IT? GUEST: Frank Stapleton (ex Arsenal, Man Utd etc) COULD HE? Smashed ball into the net. FANS OF THE WEEK: Ipswich. SCORE IN FEED THE IRON CURTAIN: Four CHANGING ROOMS: Lomano Tresor Lua Lua (Newcastle). He revealed that: His football hero was his dad. He supported Spurs as a boy. The best player he's played with is Kieron Dyer. The best player he's faced is Tony Adams. His best mate in football is Shola Ameobi. His nickname is La La (from the Teletubbies) He can do up to 10 flips, but 'it makes me feel very dizzy.' STUCK ON THE MOON CDs: Robbie Savage (Birmingham) Top Three Singles: Simply The Best - Tina Turner Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now - McFadden & Whitehead Fast Love - George Michael Fa

FOOTBALLER GUEST: Ade Akinbiyi (Crystal Palace) OTHER GUEST: Karl Howman (thespian, endorser of clean floors and Charlton fan) ON THE PHONE - Milan Mandaric (Portsmouth chairman) Charlie Nicolas Bradley Walsh (commentator extraordinaire) Chris Kamara live from The Hawthorns Ray Winstone (The Daddy) CAN HE KICK IT? GUEST: John Beresford (ex Newcastle, Southampton etc) COULD HE? Slotted ball past the Cat. FANS OF THE WEEK: Grimsby SCORE IN FEED THE IRON CURTAIN: Five CHANGING ROOMS: Shaun Bartlett (Charlton). He revealed that: He supported Man Utd as a boy. His football rival is Lucas Radebe, who he's having a 'personal duel' with. The biggest wind-up merchant is Roy Keane. He'd never play for West Ham. His best mate in football is Mark Fish. If he wasn't a footballer, he'd probably be a teacher. STUCK ON THE MOON CDs: Ryan Giggs (Man Utd) Top Three Singles: With Or Without You - U2 I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye Unde

FOOTBALLER GUEST: David Johnson (Forest) OTHER GUEST: The Crescent: Wayne (Liverpool fan) & Sean (Evertonian) from the band. ON THE PHONE - Paul Devlin (Birmingham) Andy Mitten (Man Utd fanzine) Ewan Roberts (Norwich) Charlie Nicolas Geoff Shreeves from Villa Park CAN HE KICK IT? GUEST: Jason Dozzell (ex Ipswich, Spurs etc) COULD HE? No - He hit the ball wide. FANS OF THE WEEK: Leicester SCORE IN FEED THE IRON CURTAIN: Nine CHANGING ROOMS: Alan Smith (Leeds). He revealed that: His footballing hero was Roberto Baggio. The best player he's played with is David Batty. The best player he's played against is Paolo Maldini. His most physical opponent is Tony Adams. He'd never play for Man United. His favourite away ground is White Hart Lane. STUCK ON THE MOON CDs David James (West Ham) Top Three Singles: Plant Rock - Afrika Bambaataa & Soul Sonic Force Good Vibrations - The Beach Boys Summer: The Four Seasons - Vivaldi Favourite Album

FOOTBALLER GUEST: Gerry Taggart (Leicester) OTHER GUEST: The Cooper Temple Clause: Ben (Wimbledon fan) and Didz (Chelsea fan) from the band ON THE PHONE - Charlie Nicolas Chris Kamara at Portsmouth FC Geoff Shreeves from Elland Road CAN HE KICK IT? GUEST: Paul Parker (ex Man Utd, QPR etc) COULD HE? No - skied it. FANS OF THE WEEK: Notts County SCORE IN FEED THE IRON CURTAIN: Four STUCK ON THE MOON CDs Spencer Prior (Cardiff) Top Three Singles: Sugar - System of a Down Stupify - Disturbed Freak On a Leash - Korn Favourite Album: System of a Down - System of a Down Favourite Film: Escape From New York PLAYLIST The Libertines (Up The Bracket)

FOOTBALLER GUEST: Jamie Pollock (ex Man City, Boro, Bolton etc) OTHER GUEST: 'A' - Jason and Adam from the band (both Gooners) ON THE PHONE - David Dunn (Blackburn) Clyde Wijnhard (Oldham) Geoff Shreeves from St James' Park CAN HE KICK IT? GUEST: Kerry Dixon (ex Chelsea, Millwall etc) COULD HE? No - hit it wide. FANS OF THE WEEK: Wycombe SCORE IN FEED THE IRON CURTAIN: Seven CHANGING ROOMS: Jermaine Jenas (Newcastle). He revealed that: His footballing hero was John Barnes. The best player he's played with is Alan Shearer. The best player he's played against is Patrick Vieira. The biggest wind-up merchant is Preston's Sean Gregan. His best mate in football is David Prutton. His favourite away ground is Anfield. STUCK ON THE MOON CDs Nick Barmby (Leeds) Top Three Singles: In The Ghetto - Elvis Old Red Eyes Is Back - Beautiful South Summer of '69 - Bryan Adams Favourite Album: Carry On Up The Charts - Beautiful South Favourite Film: Ali P