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Bolt signs for United

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  1. Teessidemackem

    Teessidemackem Well-Known Member

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    Usain Bolt has officially started his football career after being handed a short-term contract at Manchester United.

    A sprinter by trade, Bolt has never been shy about his love for United and football in general, often declaring that he’s good enough to play alongside Wayne Rooney and co.

    And Louis van Gaal is set to give the Jamaican the chance to prove himself – with a deal agreed for him to play in the reserves.

    As Bolt isn’t actually a footballer, he is eligible to be registered as a United reserve at any time but will fulfill a number of athletics commitments before meeting up with the squad.

    Bolt – who can run 100 metres in 9.58 seconds – is thought to be planning to retire from athletics in 2017 but could bring that date forward should he be given a chance in United’s first team.

    WTF <yikes>
     
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    Teessidemackem, Jul 7, 2015
  2. JammySAFC

    JammySAFC Well-Known Member

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    would love to see him play in the prem. Would be class for everyone else, maybe not united mind
     
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    JammySAFC, Jul 7, 2015
  3. Mackem-Tiz

    Mackem-Tiz Well-Known Member

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    Publicity stunt surely...
     
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    Mackem-Tiz, Jul 7, 2015
  4. Sidthemackem

    Sidthemackem Newcastle United 0-1 Cambridge United Staff Member

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    Bolt vs JOS <doh>
     
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    Sidthemackem, Jul 7, 2015
    its been fun thanks :), Billy Death and Quinninho like this.
  5. Billy Death

    Billy Death Well-Known Member

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    I'm sure JOS could catch him, lol.
     
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    Billy Death, Jul 7, 2015
  6. MrRAWhite

    MrRAWhite Well-Known Member

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    Has April 1st came late this year?
     
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    MrRAWhite, Jul 7, 2015

  7. Blunham Mackem

    Blunham Mackem Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    Probably good business mate. They'll probably sell 20,000 shirts with Bolt printed on the back <doh>
     
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    Blunham Mackem, Jul 7, 2015
  8. Tel (they/them)

    Tel (they/them) Sucky’s Bailiff

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    Let's not jump the gun here.
     
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    Tel (they/them), Jul 7, 2015
    Mackem-Tiz, Gordon Armstrong and joeisonfire like this.
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    haslam Well-Known Member

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    haslam, Jul 7, 2015
    its been fun thanks :) likes this.
  10. littleDinosaurLuke

    littleDinosaurLuke Well-Known Member

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    At least when he gets caught out on the half way line, he's got the pace to get back and cover.

    Unlike Rafael.
     
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    littleDinosaurLuke, Jul 7, 2015
  11. Teessidemackem

    Teessidemackem Well-Known Member

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    Teessidemackem, Jul 7, 2015
  12. marcusblackcat

    marcusblackcat SAFC Sheriff Forum Moderator

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    Bellion was a second slower than bolt over 100m remember!
     
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    marcusblackcat, Jul 8, 2015

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