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| Wednesday, 28 August, 2002, 14:39 GMT 15:39 UK Ask Albert - Number 70 ![]() Match of the Day's footballing sage Albert Sewell is poised to answer your queries on the beautiful game. Disclaimer: The BBC will put up as many of your comments as possible but we cannot guarantee that all e-mails will be published. The BBC reserves the right to edit comments that are published. Fill in the form at the bottom of the page to send Albert into action. Jamie, Netherlands About Duncan Edwards, one of the Manchester United players who died in the Munich air crash: can you tell me for which other clubs he played? Duncan was a one-club player ... joined United as a junior and most at wing-half made 175 first-team appearances. He scored 12 goals over six seasons (1952-5). He was capped 18 times by England. He was only 21 when he died - a true giant of the game. Kerry Mudd, UK How long has the Charity Shield match been in existence, and which club has won it the most times? This fixture began in 1908. Liverpool and Manchester United have each won or shared the trophy 12 times and present holders Arsenal 11 times. The FA changed the title to the Community Shield this season. Raph Frascogna, Anon Why did Turkey have to play Brazil for a second time in this year's World Cup without getting to the final? Brazil beat Turkey 2-1 in the group stage. Meeting again in the semi-final (1-0 to Brazil) was simply a matter of how the draw format worked out. Guy Meakin, England Why does the Scottish Premier League split into two sections towards the end of the season? The SPL thought this would add interest to the closing stages, but it is one of the great non-ideas of modern football. The League divides after the clubs have played 33 games, and they stay in those top six or bottom six positions regardless of the points won in the remaining five matches. Robbie F., England What can you tell me about the goalkeeper Ian Feuer, please? The 6ft 7in. American is currently on a weekly contract with Tranmere Rovers. He played in the Premiership for Derby and West Ham, and was with First Division Wimbledon last season. He has also played League football for Peterborough and Luton. He was born in Las Vegas and only became a footballer because he was too small for basketball. Matthew, England What is the highest final position by a newel-elected club in the English League? It doesn't get better than Peterborough United's achievement. They were admitted to the Football League for season 1960-61 (replacing Gateshead) and were Fourth Division Champions at the first attempt with 134 goals- still an all-time record for any English division. Kevin, Manchester With Everton now playing their 100th season in top-division football, which clubs are next in line to reach this particular century? The top five table of clubs in top-division membership reads: Everton 100 seasons, Liverpool 86, Arsenal 85, Aston Villa 81 and Manchester United 77. Rick, London In the pre-qualifying round of this season's Champions League against Manchester United, why did Zalaegerszeg of Hungary, have a player wearing a No.77 shirt? John Motson sorted that one out in his match commentary. Apparently Otto Vincze wanted the No.7 shirt (his lucky number), but that was already allocated. So he said: "In that case, I'll wear two sevens." Connor, Dublin In this season's Premiership squads, which outfield player has the highest-numbered shirt? That's Newcastle's Portuguese newcomer Huga Viana, who has been given the No.45 shirt. I hear that Leeds have a No.50 in their squad - a young fourth-choice goalkeeper named Shaun Allaway. JC, York When was the last time Manchester City finished in a higher League position than Manchester United? That last happened in season 1990-91. In the final table, City were fifth with 62 points and United sixth with 59. City were then managed by Peter Reid. |
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