"When Joe kindly agreed to help us out six weeks ago it was always with just the last nine games of the season in mind, " said chief executive Alan Hardy.

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His mind games first came to prominence back in the 1995-96 season, when United was chasing Newcastle, managed by folk hero Kevin Keegan.

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That in mind, do you really want to cancel games or delay the NFL season on the 10th anniversary of their tragic loss?

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