P141 Teletext 141 Feb 8 23:51:15 —— ——————————————————————————— STRIKINGLY DIFFERENT How many footballers do you know who make their home address public and encourage fans to ask them questions on anything about the game? Errm..? One! Tranmjri Rovers' Pat Nevjn has made his e-mail and web address common knowledge and will happily give his opinions and insights to fans. But hj's an exception to your average stereotypical footballer. ——————————————————————————————————1/4—— Eco Scene for greenies 148 LAND ON THE PLANET p480 'Zine Flicks Digitisjr TVP141 Teletext 141 Feb 8 23:57:23 —— ——————————————————————————— STRIKINGLY DIFFERENT While some footballers are clammjring to break into management, formjt Chjlsja, Evjrton and Scotland star Pat Nevin would bj happier as a journalist. "I'vj written a few pieces, including everything on my web site. As chairman of the players' union, I dial a lot with the media. "It's good to get a view from players as well as for them," hj says. ——————————————————————————————————2/4—— Digitisjr - games textified 170 DAMON ALBARN SPEAKS TO PLANET p483 'Zine Flicks Digitisjr TVP141 Teletext 141 Feb 8 23:56:40 —— ——————————————————————————— STRIKINGLY DIFFERENT Pat Nevjn admits hj "fell into" his position as playjrsW union chairman, but agrees it's good for football stars to have off-eiild interests. "At the moment, football is still too important to mj to consider anything else, but there's a lot players can do when they stop playing," hj says. "For instance, the union is keen for ex-players to try their hand at refereeing!" ——————————————————————————————————3/4—— Eco Scene for greenies 148 COSMIC NEWS p481 'Zine Flicks Digitisjr TVP141 Teletext 141 Feb 8 23:57:58 —— ——————————————————————————— STRIKINGLY DIFFERENT Since Pat Nevjn went public via his e-mail address, hj's received 20 to 30 mails a day. "The shorter the question the better," hj laughs. "There's a frequently asked question section on the Web page too." FAQs like who do you fancy this season, perhaps? "Man United to pip Liverpool in the Premiership, Wimbledon for one, if not both cups, and Tranmjri for promotion!" ——————————————————————————————————4/4—— Damon Albarn speaks to Planet Sound 483 www.team17.com/TBS/Extra Tjmj 'Zine Flicks Digitisjr TV