Di Canio: I had offers from other clubs... honest

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Di Canio and Curbs: Together at last

Ferguson: Outraged

Charlton's latest signing, Paulo Di Canio claimed to have turned down other clubs to join The Addicks. "There was considerable interest" he said to chin stroking journalists.

Meanwhile, boss Alan Curbishley, when asked about The mercurial 35 year olds reputation as a troublemaker was suitably bullish. "I've managed this club for 10 years and no smart arse foreigner is going to tell me how to do my job. Not unless he wants his 'nads squashed." he said.

Fergie outrage at Veron

Man Utd boss reacted angrily to accusations from Juan Sebastian Veron that he was "two faced" over the Argentines recent transfer to cash strapped Chelsea.

"I was never two faced." Ferguson told The Onion Bag. "I called him a c**t before the transfer then I called him a c**t again as he drove out of the training ground... and now I'm calling youse a c**t!"

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