On the pitch, United labour to a 1-0 win over Bursarspor at a subdued Old Trafford, and after the game Ferguson says he wants to resolve the situation as soon as possible to avoid a saga, although it might be a bit late for that.

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"Mistakes have been made at the club, and we have overstretched our budget capabilities and on realising that and trying to pull things back a bit - although at a late stage - we hope it can avert any lasting damage, " said Niven.

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Unlike the earliest games, like Pong, the games in the late eighties had graphics beyond straight lines and dots, although they still left a bit to be desired.

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