Monday, September 15, 2008

Kuszczak agrees a new deal

Tomasz Kuszczak has signed a new two-year extension to his contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2012.

"I am so happy as I have had a great time so far but there is still so much to prove and I want to continue working hard to ensure my position within this great team." said The Polish's Keeper. 

"We always like to sit down with all our young players as we want to look ahead and protect our future. Top goalkeepers are hard to find and I believe we have three of the best here and by securing Tomasz's future we can consolidate ours."said the United boss.


Source: Manchester Evening News

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Sunday, September 14, 2008

Ronaldo set to make early return

Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to make an early return from injury for United's opening UCL match against Villarreal.

Sir Alex Ferguson said: "Ronaldo could feature on Wednesday, as well as against Chelsea next weekend."

"He's been making great strides in the direction towards first-team football," added the United boss.


Ferguson also added: "Ronaldo is training well and he may back to Chelsea's match on 21 September. He's making a rapid progress in terms on overcoming the injury problem. He's doing a good physios."


Source: BBC Sports  (You can view this note in these link)

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Saturday, September 13, 2008

Liverpool 2 - 1 United

Liverpool won for first time since 2004, with Liverpool's boss Rafa Benitez in charge. 

United started well, when in the 3rd minute, Berbatov throw in a center and Carlos Tevez doing well and scored a beautiful goal to give United an advantage on the scoreboard. 

Liverpool equalizer the match, when a mistake of  Edwin Van der Sar coming in, so Wes Brown was ahead the ball and it entered to the net. 

The last goal was coming through a Liverpool's corner, when Babel scored his goal and put Pool ahead in the scoreboard. 

Berbatov did his debut match, with an acceptable match for him. 

United have only 4 points, in their 3 matches. But Ferguson's boys have a game less. 

United line-up:

Van der Sar, Brown, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Scholes, Carrick (Giggs), Anderson (Nani), Rooney, Berbatov, Tevez.

Booked: Vidic, Tevez, Nani.
Red Card: Vidic
Goal: Tevez (3)


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Friday, September 12, 2008

United v Liverpool

Dimitar Berbatov is set to make his debut after signing from Tottenham for 30m pound on transfer deadline day.

Owen Hargreaves and Michael Carrick both return for the trip to Anfield.

Steven Gerrad and Fernando Torres are in line to face United, so it will be a big boost for Liverpool.

Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to return to the first team against Villarreal at Old Trafford on Wednesday. 

United line-up:

Van der Sar, Neville, Brown, R da Silva, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Evans, F da Silva, Fletcher, O'Shea, Hargreaves, Carrick, Anderson, Scholes, Nani, Possebon, Gibson, Giggs, Rooney, Tevez, Berbatov, Welbeck. 

Match's Info:

Referee: Howard Webb
Venue: Anfield
Date: Saturday, 13 September
Kick-off: 12:45 BST

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Sunday, September 7, 2008

United dismiss Ronaldo City link











United chief David Gill has rejected claims rivals City will make a 135m pound bid for Cristiano Ronaldo under new owner Abu Dhabi United Group.

But Gill told BBC Radio 5 Live he is treating it "with a pinch of salt." 

"I can't believe he is serious at those levels and, anyway, we are not looking to sell our best players," he added.

"Ultimately we discuss any offer with United manager Alex Ferguson and the owners, as that sort of money is very large for one person.


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Thursday, September 4, 2008

Phelan as New assistant of Man Utd

United have named their former midfielder Mike Phelan as assistant manager, while Rene Meulensteen become first team coach.  

Phelan, 45 years-old, replaces Carlos Queiroz, who left his position to take over as Portugal's coach in July. 

"Mike knows Manchester United inside out, having been associated with the club for the best part of 20 years," manager Sir Alex Ferguson said

"I am delighted that Mike and Rene have agreed to fill these important position," added United boss

Brian McClair and Laurent Blanc had also been linked with the vacant post. 

Phelan has been working as a first team coach since 2001, the year Steve McClaren left to coach Middlesbrough. 

He played more than 100 games in five years at United, earning a Premier League winners medal in 1993. 

Source: BBC Sports

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Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Berbatov signs with United

United signed the Bulgaria striker from Tottenham from 30m pound on Monday after a transfer saga.

Dimitar Berbatov has said that he not join to United for more money, because They are the biggest club in the world.

"If I want to play for the money, I would accept the Manchester City offer or Chelsea," Berbatov said to MUTV

"The Red Shirt is really a big thing for me. I want to play for the biggest club in the world." he added

"I have handled pressure and expectation all through my life. I am not scared of it." Dimitar Berbatov

"I am 27 now and maybe this could be the last step in my career." said the Bulgaria striker

"I know I can develop here in the way I always wanted. I always believed, people used to say 'keep the faith'. I went to some difficult times and it was a long battle, but I always thought it was going to happen and it the end it did." added Berbatov

Berbatov desire to play at Anfield on next 13 September. He has said about this: "We live for the big games and I think this is the biggest. I can't wait to play."

Source: BBC Sports

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