Now this makes much more sense http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_2635775,00.html
Manchester United will have the option to buy-back Giuseppe Rossi in the future, manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed.
Villarreal have signed Rossi for £6million after the Italian Under 21 striker decided he needed regular first-team football this season.
Rossi has signed a six-year deal with Villarreal and will replace former United striker Diego Forlan at the Spanish club.
The 20-year-old could find himself back at Old Trafford in a few years after Ferguson confirmed the clause in the contract.
Ferguson did his best to try and persuade Rossi to stay, but is content with the option to bring him back to United in the future.
"We have put in a clause in the contract, so maybe he will come back to us at some stage," Ferguson told MUTV.
"We wish Giuseppe well and we know he will do well at Villarreal.
"It was a difficult decision to let him leave. I had several meetings with him to try and convince him that he would get plenty of football with us this season and all he needed was a bit of patience.
"But, having been on loan last season, he wanted first-team football all the time."
Manchester United will have the option to buy-back Giuseppe Rossi in the future, manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed.
Villarreal have signed Rossi for £6million after the Italian Under 21 striker decided he needed regular first-team football this season.
Rossi has signed a six-year deal with Villarreal and will replace former United striker Diego Forlan at the Spanish club.
The 20-year-old could find himself back at Old Trafford in a few years after Ferguson confirmed the clause in the contract.
Ferguson did his best to try and persuade Rossi to stay, but is content with the option to bring him back to United in the future.
"We have put in a clause in the contract, so maybe he will come back to us at some stage," Ferguson told MUTV.
"We wish Giuseppe well and we know he will do well at Villarreal.
"It was a difficult decision to let him leave. I had several meetings with him to try and convince him that he would get plenty of football with us this season and all he needed was a bit of patience.
"But, having been on loan last season, he wanted first-team football all the time."
Smith is next out of the door at OT. He is off to Newcastle if he can agree personal terms. I am not upset about this as Smith wasn't as effective as many had hoped. I saw him in the friendlies recently and he was non-existent even against some obscure far east teams.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/6927869.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/6927869.stm
Tevez cleared to sign for Man Utd
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/6922733.stm
Striker Tevez will now complete his move to Old Trafford
West Ham have revealed they have reached agreement for Carlos Tevez to leave Upton Park and complete his protracted move to Manchester United.
The settlement ends the threat of High Court action between West Ham and Tevez's representative Kia Joorabchian.
West Ham will receive a £2m fee for Tevez's registration and the move has been approved by the Premier League.
The 23-year-old Argentine striker is understood to have passed a medical and trained with United on Friday morning.
All sides were keen for the matter to be settled ahead of a proposed court date on 22 August and the closure of the transfer window at the end of the month.
Tevez's switch had stalled over who will be paid the transfer fee.
The Premier League and West Ham said the Hammers should receive the fee but companies MSI and Just Sports Inc, which belong to Joorabchian, said they owned the striker's economic rights.
Tevez arrived with fellow countryman Javier Mascherano at West Ham last August, and his outstanding form towards the end of last season kept Alan Curbishley's side in the Premiership.
But there was always a shadow hanging over the deal after West Ham were fined £5.5m over the transfers of Tevez and Mascherano.
The club was found guilty of acting improperly and withholding vital documentation over the duo's ownership, but crucially avoided a points deduction.
West Ham said in a statement: "The settlement ends the current litigation taking place between the respective parties and provides for a £2m fee to be paid to West Ham.
"The agreement confirms that West Ham do have a valid player's contract with Carlos Tevez and hold the registration of the player. This will be released once the agreed fee has been paid to the club.
"The terms of the settlement are consistent with undertakings given by West Ham United to the Premier League and the rules of The Football Association."
West Ham chairman Eggert Magnusson added: "I am obviously pleased that we have finally reached the end of this saga through agreement and common sense.
"All parties involved can now move on and truly focus on the new season."
The Premier League has also given their approval, clearing the way for Sir Alex Ferguson to complete the drawn-out Tevez deal.
A statement read: "The decision of the board, having received leading counsel's opinion, is that the agreement reached is compliant with the rules of the Premier League and consistent with the undertakings given by West Ham United to the Premier League board at various times since 27 April 2007.
"This will lead to the cancellation of Tevez's registration, thereby releasing him to join another club in due course."
And a statement issued on behalf of Joorabchian, MSI Group Limited and Just Sport Inc, said: "We are delighted that a settlement has been reached between all parties to secure Carlos Tevez's move from West Ham United to Manchester United.
"The agreement brings an end to the legal proceedings started by us against West Ham United in the High Court last week.
"Our primary concern has always been to resolve this issue amicably and to allow Carlos to pursue his ambition to play for Manchester United.
"Carlos is looking forward to being a Manchester United player and his ambition is close to being achieved."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/6922733.stm
Striker Tevez will now complete his move to Old Trafford
West Ham have revealed they have reached agreement for Carlos Tevez to leave Upton Park and complete his protracted move to Manchester United.
The settlement ends the threat of High Court action between West Ham and Tevez's representative Kia Joorabchian.
West Ham will receive a £2m fee for Tevez's registration and the move has been approved by the Premier League.
The 23-year-old Argentine striker is understood to have passed a medical and trained with United on Friday morning.
All sides were keen for the matter to be settled ahead of a proposed court date on 22 August and the closure of the transfer window at the end of the month.
Tevez's switch had stalled over who will be paid the transfer fee.
The Premier League and West Ham said the Hammers should receive the fee but companies MSI and Just Sports Inc, which belong to Joorabchian, said they owned the striker's economic rights.
Tevez arrived with fellow countryman Javier Mascherano at West Ham last August, and his outstanding form towards the end of last season kept Alan Curbishley's side in the Premiership.
But there was always a shadow hanging over the deal after West Ham were fined £5.5m over the transfers of Tevez and Mascherano.
The club was found guilty of acting improperly and withholding vital documentation over the duo's ownership, but crucially avoided a points deduction.
West Ham said in a statement: "The settlement ends the current litigation taking place between the respective parties and provides for a £2m fee to be paid to West Ham.
"The agreement confirms that West Ham do have a valid player's contract with Carlos Tevez and hold the registration of the player. This will be released once the agreed fee has been paid to the club.
"The terms of the settlement are consistent with undertakings given by West Ham United to the Premier League and the rules of The Football Association."
West Ham chairman Eggert Magnusson added: "I am obviously pleased that we have finally reached the end of this saga through agreement and common sense.
"All parties involved can now move on and truly focus on the new season."
The Premier League has also given their approval, clearing the way for Sir Alex Ferguson to complete the drawn-out Tevez deal.
A statement read: "The decision of the board, having received leading counsel's opinion, is that the agreement reached is compliant with the rules of the Premier League and consistent with the undertakings given by West Ham United to the Premier League board at various times since 27 April 2007.
"This will lead to the cancellation of Tevez's registration, thereby releasing him to join another club in due course."
And a statement issued on behalf of Joorabchian, MSI Group Limited and Just Sport Inc, said: "We are delighted that a settlement has been reached between all parties to secure Carlos Tevez's move from West Ham United to Manchester United.
"The agreement brings an end to the legal proceedings started by us against West Ham United in the High Court last week.
"Our primary concern has always been to resolve this issue amicably and to allow Carlos to pursue his ambition to play for Manchester United.
"Carlos is looking forward to being a Manchester United player and his ambition is close to being achieved."
Tevez cleared to sign for Man Utd
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/6922733.stm
Striker Tevez will now complete his move to Old Trafford
West Ham have revealed they have reached agreement for Carlos Tevez to leave Upton Park and complete his protracted move to Manchester United.
The settlement ends the threat of High Court action between West Ham and Tevez's representative Kia Joorabchian.
West Ham will receive a £2m fee for Tevez's registration and the move has been approved by the Premier League.
The 23-year-old Argentine striker is understood to have passed a medical and trained with United on Friday morning.
All sides were keen for the matter to be settled ahead of a proposed court date on 22 August and the closure of the transfer window at the end of the month.
Tevez's switch had stalled over who will be paid the transfer fee.
The Premier League and West Ham said the Hammers should receive the fee but companies MSI and Just Sports Inc, which belong to Joorabchian, said they owned the striker's economic rights.
Tevez arrived with fellow countryman Javier Mascherano at West Ham last August, and his outstanding form towards the end of last season kept Alan Curbishley's side in the Premiership.
But there was always a shadow hanging over the deal after West Ham were fined £5.5m over the transfers of Tevez and Mascherano.
The club was found guilty of acting improperly and withholding vital documentation over the duo's ownership, but crucially avoided a points deduction.
West Ham said in a statement: "The settlement ends the current litigation taking place between the respective parties and provides for a £2m fee to be paid to West Ham.
"The agreement confirms that West Ham do have a valid player's contract with Carlos Tevez and hold the registration of the player. This will be released once the agreed fee has been paid to the club.
"The terms of the settlement are consistent with undertakings given by West Ham United to the Premier League and the rules of The Football Association."
West Ham chairman Eggert Magnusson added: "I am obviously pleased that we have finally reached the end of this saga through agreement and common sense.
"All parties involved can now move on and truly focus on the new season."
The Premier League has also given their approval, clearing the way for Sir Alex Ferguson to complete the drawn-out Tevez deal.
A statement read: "The decision of the board, having received leading counsel's opinion, is that the agreement reached is compliant with the rules of the Premier League and consistent with the undertakings given by West Ham United to the Premier League board at various times since 27 April 2007.
"This will lead to the cancellation of Tevez's registration, thereby releasing him to join another club in due course."
And a statement issued on behalf of Joorabchian, MSI Group Limited and Just Sport Inc, said: "We are delighted that a settlement has been reached between all parties to secure Carlos Tevez's move from West Ham United to Manchester United.
"The agreement brings an end to the legal proceedings started by us against West Ham United in the High Court last week.
"Our primary concern has always been to resolve this issue amicably and to allow Carlos to pursue his ambition to play for Manchester United.
"Carlos is looking forward to being a Manchester United player and his ambition is close to being achieved."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/6922733.stm
Striker Tevez will now complete his move to Old Trafford
West Ham have revealed they have reached agreement for Carlos Tevez to leave Upton Park and complete his protracted move to Manchester United.
The settlement ends the threat of High Court action between West Ham and Tevez's representative Kia Joorabchian.
West Ham will receive a £2m fee for Tevez's registration and the move has been approved by the Premier League.
The 23-year-old Argentine striker is understood to have passed a medical and trained with United on Friday morning.
All sides were keen for the matter to be settled ahead of a proposed court date on 22 August and the closure of the transfer window at the end of the month.
Tevez's switch had stalled over who will be paid the transfer fee.
The Premier League and West Ham said the Hammers should receive the fee but companies MSI and Just Sports Inc, which belong to Joorabchian, said they owned the striker's economic rights.
Tevez arrived with fellow countryman Javier Mascherano at West Ham last August, and his outstanding form towards the end of last season kept Alan Curbishley's side in the Premiership.
But there was always a shadow hanging over the deal after West Ham were fined £5.5m over the transfers of Tevez and Mascherano.
The club was found guilty of acting improperly and withholding vital documentation over the duo's ownership, but crucially avoided a points deduction.
West Ham said in a statement: "The settlement ends the current litigation taking place between the respective parties and provides for a £2m fee to be paid to West Ham.
"The agreement confirms that West Ham do have a valid player's contract with Carlos Tevez and hold the registration of the player. This will be released once the agreed fee has been paid to the club.
"The terms of the settlement are consistent with undertakings given by West Ham United to the Premier League and the rules of The Football Association."
West Ham chairman Eggert Magnusson added: "I am obviously pleased that we have finally reached the end of this saga through agreement and common sense.
"All parties involved can now move on and truly focus on the new season."
The Premier League has also given their approval, clearing the way for Sir Alex Ferguson to complete the drawn-out Tevez deal.
A statement read: "The decision of the board, having received leading counsel's opinion, is that the agreement reached is compliant with the rules of the Premier League and consistent with the undertakings given by West Ham United to the Premier League board at various times since 27 April 2007.
"This will lead to the cancellation of Tevez's registration, thereby releasing him to join another club in due course."
And a statement issued on behalf of Joorabchian, MSI Group Limited and Just Sport Inc, said: "We are delighted that a settlement has been reached between all parties to secure Carlos Tevez's move from West Ham United to Manchester United.
"The agreement brings an end to the legal proceedings started by us against West Ham United in the High Court last week.
"Our primary concern has always been to resolve this issue amicably and to allow Carlos to pursue his ambition to play for Manchester United.
"Carlos is looking forward to being a Manchester United player and his ambition is close to being achieved."
We lost two strikers in the ast cpl of days, and have added only one. :smoke:
Finally...
Tevez completes Man Utd transfer
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/6935741.stm
Tevez completes Man Utd transfer
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/6935741.stm
Yeah baby!!!Finally...
http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={B4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70}&newsid=462231
10/08/2007 12:56, Report by Ben Hibbs
Tevez signs for United
The Reds have finally completed the transfer of Carlos Tevez after the Premier League registered the striker as United player.
A club spokesman told ManUtd.com: "Manchester United is delighted announce that Carlos Tevez has been registered as a member of its first-team squad by the Premier League."
The 23-year-old striker, who will wear the No.32 shirt, is now eligible to play for Reds and could take part in Sunday's season opener against Reading, but Sir Alex Ferguson said on Friday morning that he will not use the Argentina international in the match.
Instead, the former West Ham forward, who has been training with United recently, is likely to make his debut against Manchester City a week on Sunday.
“Carlos surprised us in the training sessions last week,” Sir Alex said. “After the Copa America, and with only a short holiday, I thought he might need more training. But he did very well and looked in great shape.
“He’s likely to be involved the following week against Manchester City. But it’s difficult to assess what part he'll play because if you put somebody into a derby game, you have to make sure they’re spot on. It’s not a game in which you get time. It’s always frenetic against your local rivals. We’ll measure it. Once we get clearance and we know he can play, we can make the decision quite easily.”
http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={B4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70}&newsid=462231
10/08/2007 12:56, Report by Ben Hibbs
Tevez signs for United
The Reds have finally completed the transfer of Carlos Tevez after the Premier League registered the striker as United player.
A club spokesman told ManUtd.com: "Manchester United is delighted announce that Carlos Tevez has been registered as a member of its first-team squad by the Premier League."
The 23-year-old striker, who will wear the No.32 shirt, is now eligible to play for Reds and could take part in Sunday's season opener against Reading, but Sir Alex Ferguson said on Friday morning that he will not use the Argentina international in the match.
Instead, the former West Ham forward, who has been training with United recently, is likely to make his debut against Manchester City a week on Sunday.
“Carlos surprised us in the training sessions last week,” Sir Alex said. “After the Copa America, and with only a short holiday, I thought he might need more training. But he did very well and looked in great shape.
“He’s likely to be involved the following week against Manchester City. But it’s difficult to assess what part he'll play because if you put somebody into a derby game, you have to make sure they’re spot on. It’s not a game in which you get time. It’s always frenetic against your local rivals. We’ll measure it. Once we get clearance and we know he can play, we can make the decision quite easily.”
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Miguel Veloso
Fergie ready to jet in £6m Mig
From the Sun
MANCHESTER UNITED are set to make a £6million bid for Sporting Lisbon defender Miguel Veloso.
The Portuguese international, 21, impressed Alex Ferguson during United’s Champions League win in Lisbon last week.
And Fergie is ready to move in the January transfer window after being alerted to rival interest from Arsenal and Liverpool.
Veloso, whose father Antonio also played for Portugal, can play left-back, centre-half or as a defensive midfielder.
And he has made it clear he wants to move to England where his good friends and ex-Sporting stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani are already playing at Old Trafford.
Veloso shone during Sporting’s Champions League triumph over Inter Milan last season, when he put the shackles on Patrick Vieira and Portugal hero Luis Figo.
He captained Portugal in the recent UEFA Under-21 championships.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11667_2766491,00.html
Veloso holds United dream
Sporting youngster would jump at Old Trafford move
By Mark Buckingham Last updated: 30th September 2007
Veloso: United dream
Sporting Lisbon ace Miguel Veloso admits joining Manchester United would be a 'dream'.
The Portugal Under 21 international has been linked with a move to the Premier League champions in recent weeks.
Capable of playing in defence or midfield, Veloso would relish the chance to link up with former Sporting starlets Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani at Old Trafford.
He is rated in the £8million bracket and, while happy at his current club, would be a tempted by an offer from United.
Sensational
"To join United is a dream for any player," Veloso is quoted in the News of the World.
"I'm happy in Portugal, but if a chance to join such a big club like them came along I would jump at it.
"Nani speaks sensationally about United and it would be sensational for me to play there with him and Cristiano."
Veloso produced a solid performance in Sporting's recent 1-0 defeat to United in the UEFA Champions League and will come up against his suitors for a second time in late November.
Fergie ready to jet in £6m Mig
From the Sun
MANCHESTER UNITED are set to make a £6million bid for Sporting Lisbon defender Miguel Veloso.
The Portuguese international, 21, impressed Alex Ferguson during United’s Champions League win in Lisbon last week.
And Fergie is ready to move in the January transfer window after being alerted to rival interest from Arsenal and Liverpool.
Veloso, whose father Antonio also played for Portugal, can play left-back, centre-half or as a defensive midfielder.
And he has made it clear he wants to move to England where his good friends and ex-Sporting stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani are already playing at Old Trafford.
Veloso shone during Sporting’s Champions League triumph over Inter Milan last season, when he put the shackles on Patrick Vieira and Portugal hero Luis Figo.
He captained Portugal in the recent UEFA Under-21 championships.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11667_2766491,00.html
Veloso holds United dream
Sporting youngster would jump at Old Trafford move
By Mark Buckingham Last updated: 30th September 2007
Veloso: United dream
Sporting Lisbon ace Miguel Veloso admits joining Manchester United would be a 'dream'.
The Portugal Under 21 international has been linked with a move to the Premier League champions in recent weeks.
Capable of playing in defence or midfield, Veloso would relish the chance to link up with former Sporting starlets Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani at Old Trafford.
He is rated in the £8million bracket and, while happy at his current club, would be a tempted by an offer from United.
Sensational
"To join United is a dream for any player," Veloso is quoted in the News of the World.
"I'm happy in Portugal, but if a chance to join such a big club like them came along I would jump at it.
"Nani speaks sensationally about United and it would be sensational for me to play there with him and Cristiano."
Veloso produced a solid performance in Sporting's recent 1-0 defeat to United in the UEFA Champions League and will come up against his suitors for a second time in late November.
£10m Veloso is United's next Portuguese target
[FONT=Geneva,Arial,sans-serif]Daniel Taylor
Wednesday November 21, 2007
The Guardian
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Sir Alex Ferguson is strongly considering adding to the Portuguese contingent at Manchester United by making a transfer-window move for Miguel Veloso, Sporting Lisbon's impressive young midfielder.
Ferguson, taking the advice of his assistant Carlos Queiroz, has identified Veloso as the next potential star to emerge from the Sporting youth ranks that also produced Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani. Veloso, who has broken into the Portuguese national side at 21, has been the outstanding player in La Liga this season and it is a measure of United's interest that Ferguson's brother Martin, the club's chief scout, has been a virtual ever-present recently at the Estadio Jose Alvalade XI. United have been represented at six of Veloso's last seven matches.
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Veloso is predominantly a holding midfielder, a position in which Ferguson is hardly short of players. Owen Hargreaves is a specialist, Michael Carrick and Anderson are both accomplished players in the position and Paul Scholes also has a deep-lying role. Ferguson has been slowly modifying his line-up to a 4-2-3-1 system and he has received glowing reports about Veloso's ability to break up opposition attacks. One scouting report from last season details how Veloso outshone Patrick Vieira when Sporting beat Internazionale in the Champions League.
His form has been so impressive that a clutch of other leading clubs, most notably Real Madrid, have also been monitoring him closely but United have a clear advantage because of their long-standing association with Sporting and it is thought there have already been informal talks. The official line from Sporting is that they do not want to sell their best players but the club are famous for developing outstanding youngsters and then selling them on and they have informed Veloso's representatives that they will not try to block a move if the money is right.
It would take a substantial bid to prise him away from Lisbon - potentially in the region of £10m - because Veloso agreed a six-year contract in January and the price could rise if, as expected, Madrid confirm their interest in the new year.
Veloso, a member of Benfica's youth academy before defecting to Sporting at the age of 14, comes from a famous sporting family - his father Antonio is a former Portugal international defender. He broke into the Sporting team last season and can also play at centre-half as well as left-back, something that will undoubtedly appeal to Ferguson now that Gabriel Heinze has left United. With Mikaël Silvestre out with a serious knee injury, Patrice Evra is the solitary left-footed defender in Ferguson's squad. John O'Shea provides back-up but Ferguson is aware that this is the one part of his team where he is short of players. Veloso's performance will, therefore, be of acute interest when Sporting visit Old Trafford next Tuesday in the Champions League.
[FONT=Geneva,Arial,sans-serif]Daniel Taylor
Wednesday November 21, 2007
The Guardian
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Sir Alex Ferguson is strongly considering adding to the Portuguese contingent at Manchester United by making a transfer-window move for Miguel Veloso, Sporting Lisbon's impressive young midfielder.
Ferguson, taking the advice of his assistant Carlos Queiroz, has identified Veloso as the next potential star to emerge from the Sporting youth ranks that also produced Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani. Veloso, who has broken into the Portuguese national side at 21, has been the outstanding player in La Liga this season and it is a measure of United's interest that Ferguson's brother Martin, the club's chief scout, has been a virtual ever-present recently at the Estadio Jose Alvalade XI. United have been represented at six of Veloso's last seven matches.
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Veloso is predominantly a holding midfielder, a position in which Ferguson is hardly short of players. Owen Hargreaves is a specialist, Michael Carrick and Anderson are both accomplished players in the position and Paul Scholes also has a deep-lying role. Ferguson has been slowly modifying his line-up to a 4-2-3-1 system and he has received glowing reports about Veloso's ability to break up opposition attacks. One scouting report from last season details how Veloso outshone Patrick Vieira when Sporting beat Internazionale in the Champions League.
His form has been so impressive that a clutch of other leading clubs, most notably Real Madrid, have also been monitoring him closely but United have a clear advantage because of their long-standing association with Sporting and it is thought there have already been informal talks. The official line from Sporting is that they do not want to sell their best players but the club are famous for developing outstanding youngsters and then selling them on and they have informed Veloso's representatives that they will not try to block a move if the money is right.
It would take a substantial bid to prise him away from Lisbon - potentially in the region of £10m - because Veloso agreed a six-year contract in January and the price could rise if, as expected, Madrid confirm their interest in the new year.
Veloso, a member of Benfica's youth academy before defecting to Sporting at the age of 14, comes from a famous sporting family - his father Antonio is a former Portugal international defender. He broke into the Sporting team last season and can also play at centre-half as well as left-back, something that will undoubtedly appeal to Ferguson now that Gabriel Heinze has left United. With Mikaël Silvestre out with a serious knee injury, Patrice Evra is the solitary left-footed defender in Ferguson's squad. John O'Shea provides back-up but Ferguson is aware that this is the one part of his team where he is short of players. Veloso's performance will, therefore, be of acute interest when Sporting visit Old Trafford next Tuesday in the Champions League.
O'Shea contract is extended. shoot!!!!
For God's sake SAF, nemoodi all the fans with O'shea and subbing him in for most games. I think SAF likes his versatility, but he's just poor. Last year, he played as goalkeeper and this year for the first couple of games he played as striker lol. He plays mid and defence too.
For God's sake SAF, nemoodi all the fans with O'shea and subbing him in for most games. I think SAF likes his versatility, but he's just poor. Last year, he played as goalkeeper and this year for the first couple of games he played as striker lol. He plays mid and defence too.
O'Shea contract is extended. shoot!!!!
For God's sake SAF, nemoodi all the fans with O'shea and subbing him in for most games. I think SAF likes his versatility, but he's just poor. Last year, he played as goalkeeper and this year for the first couple of games he played as striker lol. He plays mid and defence too.
For God's sake SAF, nemoodi all the fans with O'shea and subbing him in for most games. I think SAF likes his versatility, but he's just poor. Last year, he played as goalkeeper and this year for the first couple of games he played as striker lol. He plays mid and defence too.
Brown snubs final contract offer
Brown has 12 England caps to his name
Wes Brown's Manchester United future could be in doubt after the defender rejected a new four-year contract.
The 28-year-old, who is out of contract at the end of the season, has been at the club since leaving school.
"He has not agreed anything, which is entirely up to Wes, we feel we have made him a good offer," said United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.
"We've met with his agent. They've rejected our last offer so that is the end of it. We won't be going back."
Brown has been a regular for United this season, filling in for long-term injury Gary Neville at right back.
Sir Alex did not say if he would be willing to sell Brown in the transfer window, and admitted he could lose him on a free transfer at the end of the season - but would not be held to ransom.
"It's a possibility. It would be a disappointment," he said.
Brown has 12 England caps to his name
Wes Brown's Manchester United future could be in doubt after the defender rejected a new four-year contract.
The 28-year-old, who is out of contract at the end of the season, has been at the club since leaving school.
"He has not agreed anything, which is entirely up to Wes, we feel we have made him a good offer," said United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.
"We've met with his agent. They've rejected our last offer so that is the end of it. We won't be going back."
Brown has been a regular for United this season, filling in for long-term injury Gary Neville at right back.
Sir Alex did not say if he would be willing to sell Brown in the transfer window, and admitted he could lose him on a free transfer at the end of the season - but would not be held to ransom.
"It's a possibility. It would be a disappointment," he said.
Ferguson banned for two matches
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been banned from the touchline for two matches by the Football Association.
Ferguson admitted using abusive and/or insulting words towards referee Mark Clattenburg during the game against Bolton on 24 November.
The ban starts on 28 December so the Scot will be in the dugout for Sunday's match against Liverpool at Anfield.
Ferguson, who did not attend the hearing, was also fined £5,000.
The Premier League champions will be without their manager for the trip to West Ham on Saturday 29 December and the New Year's day fixture at home to Birmingham.
The United boss was sent to the stands by Clattenburg following a half-time rant during their 1-0 defeat at the Reebok Stadium.
He said after the match that he had told the referee "exactly what he thought of him".
He continued: "Some referees don't like it. They don't like the truth. But I just told him how bad he was in the first-half."
Ferguson was upset with what he felt was a lack of protection for his players against what he claimed were "over-aggressive" tactics from Gary Megson's side.
And one tackle by Kevin Davies on Patrice Evra prompted an infuriated Ferguson into a finger-jabbing rant as Clattenburg entered the tunnel at half-time.
Ferguson said he believes refereeing standards are 'slipping' within the English game.
Though the United boss openly admitted he had missed a pre-season briefing for managers by referees' chief Keith Hackett, he believes one of the central components of the discussion has been ignored.
"At the summer conference, Keith Hackett was on about tackling from behind," he said.
"He made a promise to the managers that tackles with raised feet off the ground would be a red card and that tackles from the back would be a red card.
"Standards must be slipping because there have been some bad tackles recently, not just in our games but in quite a few others.
"And what happens then is that if someone gets seriously injured, who gets the blame? The referee gets the blame."
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been banned from the touchline for two matches by the Football Association.
Ferguson admitted using abusive and/or insulting words towards referee Mark Clattenburg during the game against Bolton on 24 November.
The ban starts on 28 December so the Scot will be in the dugout for Sunday's match against Liverpool at Anfield.
Ferguson, who did not attend the hearing, was also fined £5,000.
The Premier League champions will be without their manager for the trip to West Ham on Saturday 29 December and the New Year's day fixture at home to Birmingham.
The United boss was sent to the stands by Clattenburg following a half-time rant during their 1-0 defeat at the Reebok Stadium.
He said after the match that he had told the referee "exactly what he thought of him".
He continued: "Some referees don't like it. They don't like the truth. But I just told him how bad he was in the first-half."
Ferguson was upset with what he felt was a lack of protection for his players against what he claimed were "over-aggressive" tactics from Gary Megson's side.
And one tackle by Kevin Davies on Patrice Evra prompted an infuriated Ferguson into a finger-jabbing rant as Clattenburg entered the tunnel at half-time.
Ferguson said he believes refereeing standards are 'slipping' within the English game.
Though the United boss openly admitted he had missed a pre-season briefing for managers by referees' chief Keith Hackett, he believes one of the central components of the discussion has been ignored.
"At the summer conference, Keith Hackett was on about tackling from behind," he said.
"He made a promise to the managers that tackles with raised feet off the ground would be a red card and that tackles from the back would be a red card.
"Standards must be slipping because there have been some bad tackles recently, not just in our games but in quite a few others.
"And what happens then is that if someone gets seriously injured, who gets the blame? The referee gets the blame."
The Times reports:
Record profits may fund Manchester United move for Philipp Lahm
Oliver Kay
Sir Alex Ferguson is a reluctant mover in the new year sales, but with Manchester United scheduled to announce record profits next month, he will ask the Glazer family to back his team’s title challenge by stumping up the money for a new full back, with Philipp Lahm, of Bayern Munich, his ambitious top target.
Having irked Bayern during their protracted pursuit of Owen Hargreaves, United are circumspect about their chances of signing Lahm, particularly before the summer, but the 24-year-old is regarded by Ferguson as the ideal signing next month. He is equally comfortable on either flank, so he would offer high-quality cover for Patrice Evra at left back and would be a credible long-term successor to Gary Neville at right back, particularly because Wes Brown, who has deputised for the injured Neville for the past nine months, is running out of time to agree a new contract.
Reports in France yesterday suggested that Willy Sagnol, another Bayern full back, was a target for United, but sources at Old Trafford indicate it is Lahm who has caught Ferguson’s eye. United have yet to speak to Bayern about the player, but they intend to do so towards the end of the month if they feel a deal is plausible. Branislav Ivanovic, of Lokomotiv Moscow, is an alternative target and another whose versatility appeals to Ferguson.
United spent heavily in the summer, but the manager will ask the Glazers to loosen the purse strings again next month. It helps that United are preparing to announce record turnover for the financial year ending June 30. David Gill, the chief executive, predicted this year that United would achieve “dramatic growth” and the club are expected to announce record revenue of more than £200 million and profits of at least £60 million, with the Glazers enjoying significant increases in the club’s match-day and commercial revenue as they move towards their ambitious target of profits of £108.9 million by 2011.
Record profits may fund Manchester United move for Philipp Lahm
Oliver Kay
Sir Alex Ferguson is a reluctant mover in the new year sales, but with Manchester United scheduled to announce record profits next month, he will ask the Glazer family to back his team’s title challenge by stumping up the money for a new full back, with Philipp Lahm, of Bayern Munich, his ambitious top target.
Having irked Bayern during their protracted pursuit of Owen Hargreaves, United are circumspect about their chances of signing Lahm, particularly before the summer, but the 24-year-old is regarded by Ferguson as the ideal signing next month. He is equally comfortable on either flank, so he would offer high-quality cover for Patrice Evra at left back and would be a credible long-term successor to Gary Neville at right back, particularly because Wes Brown, who has deputised for the injured Neville for the past nine months, is running out of time to agree a new contract.
Reports in France yesterday suggested that Willy Sagnol, another Bayern full back, was a target for United, but sources at Old Trafford indicate it is Lahm who has caught Ferguson’s eye. United have yet to speak to Bayern about the player, but they intend to do so towards the end of the month if they feel a deal is plausible. Branislav Ivanovic, of Lokomotiv Moscow, is an alternative target and another whose versatility appeals to Ferguson.
United spent heavily in the summer, but the manager will ask the Glazers to loosen the purse strings again next month. It helps that United are preparing to announce record turnover for the financial year ending June 30. David Gill, the chief executive, predicted this year that United would achieve “dramatic growth” and the club are expected to announce record revenue of more than £200 million and profits of at least £60 million, with the Glazers enjoying significant increases in the club’s match-day and commercial revenue as they move towards their ambitious target of profits of £108.9 million by 2011.
Man Utd to sign striker Manucho
Manchester United have agreed to sign 24-year-old Angolan forward Manucho.
The striker, who has been on trial at the club, will join from Angolan side Petro Athletico on a three-year deal.
"We have had Manucho here for a three-week trial and have been impressed enough to offer him a contract," said boss Sir Alex Ferguson.
"He is a tall, agile, quick forward and through contacts that Carlos (Queiroz) has, was brought to our attention around six months ago."
Manucho, whose real name is Mateus Alberto Contreiras Goncalves, arrives at Old Trafford in January subject to a work permit.
He joins Carlos Tevez, Wayne Rooney, Louis Saha and Dong Fangzhou in United's striking department.
Ferguson has ruled out another move to tempt Swedish striker Henrik Larsson back to Old Trafford.
The 36-year-old Swede scored three goals in 13 games during a successful three-month loan 12 months ago and resisted the chance to stay longer, keeping to his promise of returning to home-town club Helsingborgs.
"Henrik promised his family back then he would go home," Ferguson added.
"He honoured it, and we honoured it. It would be an interesting one, obviously - but I don't think so.
"At this time of year, it is always difficult to get the players you would like to get.
"You look at the criteria of playing in European football. That is not easy."
Manchester United have agreed to sign 24-year-old Angolan forward Manucho.
The striker, who has been on trial at the club, will join from Angolan side Petro Athletico on a three-year deal.
"We have had Manucho here for a three-week trial and have been impressed enough to offer him a contract," said boss Sir Alex Ferguson.
"He is a tall, agile, quick forward and through contacts that Carlos (Queiroz) has, was brought to our attention around six months ago."
Manucho, whose real name is Mateus Alberto Contreiras Goncalves, arrives at Old Trafford in January subject to a work permit.
He joins Carlos Tevez, Wayne Rooney, Louis Saha and Dong Fangzhou in United's striking department.
Ferguson has ruled out another move to tempt Swedish striker Henrik Larsson back to Old Trafford.
The 36-year-old Swede scored three goals in 13 games during a successful three-month loan 12 months ago and resisted the chance to stay longer, keeping to his promise of returning to home-town club Helsingborgs.
"Henrik promised his family back then he would go home," Ferguson added.
"He honoured it, and we honoured it. It would be an interesting one, obviously - but I don't think so.
"At this time of year, it is always difficult to get the players you would like to get.
"You look at the criteria of playing in European football. That is not easy."
