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From: The Mirror (London, England) | Date: October 30, 2000| Author: Harris, Harry | Copyright information

GEORGE GRAHAM is plagued by a phenomenon known in North London as 'Goonerphobia'.

Should it ever find its way into the dictionary its meaning is...resentment towards inheriting your arch-enemy's manager and his style of play.

Not quite as bad as racism or sexism but it might need an FA campaign on 'Anti-Goonerphobia' to save Graham from the barracking aimed at getting him the sack before Christmas.

It was impossible not to be appalled by the incess...

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