They are not nostalgic soccer fans who own United for the purpose of their undying love for the game or the club.

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"I've been here for six years and I love the club and love playing with the guys, " added Short.

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Successful business tycoons, idle trust fund babies and wealthy, paranoid heiresses searching for true love all throng to the club in much the same way fanatical Christians flock to the church.

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However, greener pastures do lie ahead for the Mets and the devout fans that genuinely love the ball club.

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The Scotland striker had made it clear to Cardiff chairman Peter Ridsdale that if a Premier League club bid for him, he would love the chance to play in the top flight.

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Dodd's victory lifts him from 47th to 16th in the Ryder Cup points standings, and he admitted he would love to play for Europe against the USA at the same K Club venue in September.

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He also creates two decent female roles - the club's manager Marian - an ex-"Swing Kid" interned before the war for her love of American music - and waitress Elke, who hides her disgust for her nation behind a brash American accent.

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