The Balls Of The Day Fergie Overload

Eugene Fogarty
By Eugene Fogarty
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Today was all about one thing. There may have actually been action on the pitch, but that didn't seem to matter much compared to the release of a book. Inevitably, the release of Sir Alex Ferguson's latest autobiography grabbed the majority of the headlines, not only on Balls but even beyond.

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1. Fergie v Roy

Earlier today, at a press conference about his book, many of the questions focused on Roy Keane and what a "disgrace" he is.

Then, on ITV tonight before Arsenal played Dortmund in the Champions League Roy Keane had his say on Fergie's book, and Lee Dixon offered his two cents on books in general.

2. Fergie v Jon Snow

The legendary Channel 4 broadcaster dared to take on Lord Ferg on matters ranging from the press, the Glazers, capitalism, and his thin-skin, with awkward results for the Scot.

3. The Book

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So what does the book actually say? Well look no further than here to find out how much of a "hail-fellow-well-met" Owen Hargreaves is.

4. Kim Kallstrom: Stand Up Guy

A heartwarming image circulated earlier today of Swedish midfielder Kim Kallstrom taking care of a young boy with Williams Syndrome. Before Sweden's game with Germany last week, the young boy, Max, served as a mascot, but found the noise a little difficult to bare, until Kallstrom offered a helping hand.

5. Happy Birthday Arsene Wenger!

Relive some of the Arsenal managers finest moments in this birthday tribute stocked full of gif(ts).

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6. The Strange World Of Player Ratings

From England, to France, to Brazil, player ratings after matches never seem to be consistent. We don't necessarily get to the bottom of it, but rather point of the glaring flaws.

7. Sean O'Brien Makes It To The NY Times

Sean O'Brien's hand-off of Dan Biggar received plenty of attention last week, and it has reached the dizzy heights of the New York Times, along with a personal description for the ages.

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8. Get Pumped

We finish on a high as Ireland's Conor McGregor leads us out with this inspirational video.

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