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Coupet, who was already smarting at Domenech's decision to make the 34-year-old veteran Fabien Barthez his No1 for the tournament in Germany, was furious after the Marseille goalkeeper was allowed to abandon the team's ascent of the Grande Motte glacier on Wednesday after complaining of a sore calf muscle. At the time Barthez was roped to the defenders Eric Abidal and Lilian Thuram, together with a member of the backroom staff, and Domenech agreed to allow him to descend to the team's hotel alone fearing that the crampons he was wearing might aggravate the injury. The rest of the squad completed the climb but, having returned to their mountain refuge at 3,000m for lunch, Coupet made his feelings clear, much to the embarrassment of the other members of the squad and their families. The 33-year-old complained that Barthez had previously been training without mentioning his sore left calf and implied that the former Manchester United goalkeeper was receiving special treatment. The row escalated with Coupet returning to the squad's four-star hotel, packing his bags and leaving the retreat with his wife and children in his Mercedes A-class. He was back some 45 minutes later, having been called on his mobile by the fitness coach Robert Duverne and his club chairman at Lyon, Jean-Michel Aulas. He was eventually persuaded to return to the hotel, though his relationship with Domenech appears to have fractured beyond repair. The coach was putting a brave face on the furore yesterday. "Grégory Coupet had the blues for a moment. He cracked," he said. "That can happen because, when it comes to a World Cup finals, it's a stressful time for everyone. He drove off but came back again pretty quickly and we're getting on with it. He gave me an explanation which I accepted and, as far as I'm concerned, it's water under the bridge now. He's a great goalkeeper and the incident's behind us. You have to understand that the France team is more important than the interests of any individual. The problem has been sorted." France would have been unable to replace Coupet had he refused to return because, under Fifa's rules, replacements can only be called up to the 23-man squad due to injury. Coupet's discontent has been simmering since Domenech made it clear that his first choice throughout most of his reign as national coach would not be his No1 at the finals and the two goalkeepers barely exchanged a word during training yesterday.' --------------------------------- [35] Saha on World Cup --------------------------------- Posted Friday, May 26, 2006 by ed: "I think it is going to be a very good World Cup for us. We have players with experience and young players who try to make their way so it's a good combination for success. So hopefully it's going to be a happy summer." Onspeed - cheap broadband like speeds for dial up users, only £24.99 a year! http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-795737-10385148 Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-795737-10378344 "Broadband Speeds for £24.99 a Year" Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news --------------------------------- [34] Silvestre on World Cup --------------------------------- Posted Friday, May 26, 2006 by ed: "I think the ones that are here have got that motivation that is why they're still here. They still believe they can achieve something great for the country. They're going to fight for their lives also because it's going to be their last World Cup so they want to achieve something with the young players who have joined the team recently. I don't think the media put us in that situation [named as favourites]. We accept that if we can be in peace to be ready and perform well, it's good. I think England are going to be one of the most dangerous teams in the World Cup to win the title - even if they're struggling up front. It's true they need goalscorers and it's going to be difficult without Wayne [Rooney] but they're going to manage to qualify and I hope he's going to join England later." --------------------------------- [33] Barca unhappy with English clubs poaching their players --------------------------------- Posted Friday, May 26, 2006 by ed: Barcelona president Joan Laporta "We are a club that has invested seven million euros (around £4.8million) in our youth team this season. But we have a big problem with English clubs who are targeting our youngsters. Before they used to do it with French clubs and now it seems as though we are next. The problem is that English clubs don't have their own youth system and so they have to find players elsewhere. The British clubs offer astronomical figures to kids who are 14, 15 and 16, a figure that for ethical reasons we cannot equal. We had this situation with Cesc Fabregas, Gerard Pique and now with Fran Merida." --------------------------------- [32] Times on scan --------------------------------- Posted Friday, May 26, 2006 by ed: 'WAYNE ROONEY is braced for 48 hours of critical and probably tense talks between Manchester United and the Football Association that could determine whether he plays any part in this summers World Cup finals. The 20-year-old forward hoped that a scan yesterday morning would result in him being given the green light to join the England squad next week, but the results were inconclusive and will be debated by medical experts at Old Trafford and the FA today and tomorrow. There was no firm news as Sven-Göran Eriksson arrived in Reading to oversee a 2-1 defeat by Belarus in last nights B international and the head coach admitted that he had not yet spoken to anyone from United. It is important to wait until the doctor looks at the scan in the morning, he said. The lack of obvious encouragement may serve to dampen some of the optimism that has arisen since Rooney suffered a fractured metatarsal on April 29, but the player has been working hard in the belief that he could return in time for the knockout stages or even against Sweden on June 20 in Englands last match in the group stage. While Rooney continued his rehabilitation in the North West, his team-mates were losing to Belarus on a night when the result was far less relevant than the fact that Michael Owen came through 62 minutes unscathed his longest appearance since the curse of the metatarsal struck him on New Years Eve. He seems to be very fit and does not feel anything after the game, Eriksson said of the Newcastle United striker. However, Robert Green, the Norwich City goalkeeper, was almost certainly ruled out of the World Cup when he ruptured a groin taking a goalkick six minutes after coming on for David James at half-time. He was replaced on the pitch and no doubt in Erikssons squad for Germany by Scott Carson. While upset for Green, Eriksson will have been pleased that senior players such as Owen, Sol Campbell and Ashley Cole could gain some match fitness. The latter pair played for the entire 90 minutes and there was also the first sight of Theo Walcott for much of the country, including the England head coach. I think he showed that he can handle it, Eriksson said. The Swede now moves on to some delicate discussions with United, who are known to be concerned about the idea of Rooney going to Germany if less than fully fit. At the present rate of progress, he is believed to be two weeks away from resuming full training, but the FA must attempt to convince United that such a prognosis is good enough for him to travel. The sensitivity of the situation was reflected in the remarkable lengths to which United went to keep yesterdays developments under wraps. Rooney, having left his home in Cheshire at 8.30am, was smuggled in through a service door at the BUPA hospital in Whalley Range, Manchester, at 11.40 and left under a similar veil of secrecy an hour later, again evading the assembled media thanks to an elaborate decoy that involved his Chrysler car being parked at the front while he was driven away in another vehicle. The scan was overseen by Tony Gill, a little-known figure among Uniteds medical staff who has suddenly found himself thrust into the spotlight after the abrupt departure of his colleague, Mike Stone, this week. Stone parted company with United after a series of disagreements with Sir Alex Ferguson and Carlos Queiroz, the managers assistant.' --------------------------------- [31] Worrying odds --------------------------------- Posted Friday, May 26, 2006 by ed: http://www.readabet.com/index.php/football/article/9171 http://www.readabet.com/index.php/football/article/9171 'Chelsea are 9/4 from 8/1 to offer Ruud Van Nistelrooy a port in a storm, according to bookmakers Ladbrokes. The Dutch striker looks to have burnt his bridges at Old Trafford after a series of rows with manager Sir Alex Ferguson. And following speculation that officials from the Stamford Bridge club met his representatives on Wednesday they are now favourites to sign him. Ladbrokes spokesman Robin Hutchison said: "Few people have questioned Ferguson and got away with it - just ask Jaap Stam and David Beckham - so it looks like he's on his way. "I can't believe United would want him to go to Chelsea, but they're one of the few clubs who can write the cheque without thinking about it. Eidur Gudjohnsen going in the other direction would also soften the blow too." Following their disappointing defeat against Villarreal in the Champions League, Inter Milan are 5/2 second favourites to land Van Nistelrooy. Ladbrokes make him 5/1 to stay at United, 6/1 to join former team-mate David Beckham in the Bernabeu and 9/1 to sign for AC Milan.' --------------------------------- [30] Carlos Alberto on Rooney --------------------------------- Posted Friday, May 26, 2006 by ed: "Rooney is a very good player and he deserves to play in the World Cup. I have seen him play several times, twice in the English team. He deserves to play in the World Cup because he is a very good player and the competition is the moment when all the best players in the world should be there. All the best players must be in Germany - especially Rooney." If you haven't already signed up to e.bay.co.uk - quick and easy to do - do so and each registration when you make a bid on ebay.co.uk within the first 30 days helps this site. http://www.qksrv.net/click-795737-5048476 Register on eBay.co.uk! Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news http://www.qksrv.net/click-795737-5826355 Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news And you can join up and if you use e.bay.com for a bid within 30 days that helps us too http://www.qksrv.net/click-795737-5377629 Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news --------------------------------- [29] Antwerp on loan deals --------------------------------- Posted Friday, May 26, 2006 by ed: Antwerp club secretary Paul Bistiaux "Once again it has been a fantastic exercise and the boys have enjoyed it. Their development as players has been dramatic. Unfortunately we missed the promotion play-offs by one point but it has been a great experience. Sylvan Ebanks-Blake did exceptionally well when he played, and scored some important goals for us. But unfortunately he was injured at one stage. Adam Eckersley is going to go far. He has been excellent at left-back. He has played in every game for us since he came over in January. He's very professional, very thorough and quick and clever on the pitch. Sadly, goalkeeper Tom Heaton didn't get a decent chance for us. We were struggling with our goalkeepers in mid-season. They were all off form and so we brought Tom over. But our keepers' attitudes seemed to change once he arrived and they started playing really well. Lee Martin played 15 games for us. He was man of the match in about seven of them and did enough to win our player of the season award! Our fans adored him and they made up songs as tributes to him. Danny Simpson is very young but very promising. His development in Belgium has been dramatic. He arrived as a boy but left as a man." --------------------------------- [28] Daily Mail on Rooney --------------------------------- Posted Friday, May 26, 2006 by ed: 'Manchester United and the Football Association were heading for a showdown last night after a scan revealed that Wayne Rooney remains weeks away from returning to action. Rooney went for a scan on his broken right foot in Manchester yesterday and while specialists insist that the results are open to interpretation, Sportsmail has learned that Old Trafford officials believe their £30million striker has no chance of playing in the first three games of the World Cup. In fact, they anticipate it will be another two weeks before he can even kick a ball in training. Sir Alex Ferguson has no desire to see his best player put at any risk in Germany this summer and the verdict of United's medical experts yesterday has all but convinced the Old Trafford manager that it would be wiser to keep the 20-year-old at home. That, however, is unlikely to be a view shared by the FA, when Sven Goran Eriksson has already said he would take Rooney along even if the governing body's own medical experts tell the England coach he would only be fit to play in the final. Soho Square officials are keen to maintain good relations with United, so much so that they chose not to have anyone in attendance at yesterday's scan, which took just under half an hour at the exclusive BUPA medical clinic at Whalley Range, Manchester. But they are prepared to bring into use the powers they have under FIFA rules if they feel it is necessary. Eriksson said last night: "We still don't know the results of the scan and I don't think Manchester United know. "There is nothing new on Rooney. We will know the answers tomorrow. "I haven't spoken to Rooney yet, but we are just waiting for the specialist." 'There is no way we can be hoodwinked on this' Concern grew at the FA earlier this week when it emerged that Ferguson had dismissed Rooney's doctor, Mike Stone, in the wake of what is now believed to have been a row over the handling of the young striker's recuperation. Dr Stone had served United for 10 years and was well-liked by Rooney and the rest of the United squad, but Ferguson was not impressed by the positive messages being conveyed to the FA. United continue to insist Stone was sacked for "non-football related issues". Sources, however, claim otherwise. Stone has been replaced temporarily by Tony Gill, and while the FA hope relations between Gill and their doctor, Leif Sward, will be as healthy as they were between Sward and Stone, they will act if they start to feel that United are being obstructive. Not only could the FA demand to see the scans for themselves but, under FIFA rules, they could order another scan with their own doctors. As one FA insider said last night: "There is no way we can be hoodwinked on this." Eriksson said: "United have taken their decision, but I suppose they are extremely well covered in that area. I don't know if I will speak to Sir Alex about the situation let's wait and see." If it becomes necessary, Rooney is prepared to tell Ferguson that he is desperate to go to the World Cup. The decision, ultimately, lies with the FA, even if Ferguson believes he should have the final say, but Rooney is already extremely unhappy with the sudden dismissal of a doctor he had grown to trust. Last night it was suggested there had been contact between Stone and Rooney since the doctor's sacking.' --------------------------------- [27] More Mirror on scan --------------------------------- Posted Friday, May 26, 2006 by ed: 'Rooney had a CT scan at Fazakerley Hospital in Liverpool early yesterday morning and, after a fitness session, travelled to a hospital in Manchester for an MRI scan. He was pleased with the outcome, although Ferguson and his medical team will discuss the results in detail before deciding whether to give Rooney their blessing to travel with his England colleagues. Whatever Ferguson's views, from tomorrow England will be entitled to take control of the player's rehabilitation. Progress as he recovers from the breaks in his right foot is said to be encouraging, leaving him ready to step up training in two weeks, around the time England play the first match of the finals against Paraguay. CT scans create an image from different angles around the body. The information is processed by computer to show a cross-section of body tissue. The MRI scan creates a picture of almost all the tissue in the body. Both scans were to check the extent of the healing process, and also to ensure bone was knitting properly. Confirmation that all is going well would allow Eriksson to meet a FIFA deadline for naming his final squad. Once the deadline passes on Tuesday he can only change personnel if a player breaks down through injury. Ferguson was due to go on holiday this week, but delayed his departure to oversee the treatment of Rooney. United have set a strict rehabilitation programme for their star player, which will not allow him to kick a ball or do any contact work until June 12 at the earliest. England will be training next week at United's Carrington complex and Rooney will continue to be treated by the club physios, with the England backroom staff allowed contact with the player while he is at the training ground. The striker could start some light jogging at the beginning of next week, but will do nothing more strenuous as United protect their prized asset.' --------------------------------- [26] Sven on Rooney --------------------------------- Posted Friday, May 26, 2006 by ed: "I'm still optimistic and I think we will still take him. We will know more this morning. The scan has been done but I don't think even Wayne or Manchester United know the results yet. The specialist and the doctor will have a look at the scan this morning." --------------------------------- [25] Mirror on scan --------------------------------- Posted Friday, May 26, 2006 by ed: 'WAYNE ROONEY is on course to play a part in the World Cup finals after two encouraging scans yesterday on his broken foot. The Manchester United striker will meet manager Sir Alex Ferguson and the club's medical staff today, but he and his advisers are believed to feel very positive he will be fit in time to feature in Germany. FA chiefs are prepared to get tough if Sir Alex tries to stop the 20-year-old joining up with the England squad next week before they leave for Baden-Baden.' http://www.qksrv.net/click-795737-5042816 Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news --------------------------------- [24] Wales fancy Jones --------------------------------- Posted Friday, May 26, 2006 by ed: http://icnorthwales.icnetwork.co.uk http://icnorthwales.icnetwork.co.uk 'WALES are continuing to monitor the progress of Manchester United's 21-year old midfielder David Jones, who last season enjoyed loan spells at Championship outfit Preston North End and with leading Dutch side NEC Nijmegen. The Wrexham-born youngster is qualified to play for either Wales or England, but has yet to feature on the international stage. He is desperately hoping for a chance to impress Old Trafford boss Sir Alex Ferguson when the new campaign gets under way and he could be involved in the club's summer trip to South Africa.' --------------------------------- [23] Chesterfield on signing Picken --------------------------------- Posted Friday, May 26, 2006 by ed: Chesterfield manager Roy McFarland "I am delighted that Phil Picken, who did so well for us last season, has agreed to commit his future with Chesterfield, especially as there has been some competition for his signature." Picken " I am delighted to be able to sign for Chesterfield and I am very grateful to Roy McFarland and Lee Richardson for giving me my first chance of first team football. I am looking forward to doing great things in the future with the Spireites." --------------------------------- [22] More Makoun --------------------------------- Posted Friday, May 26, 2006 by ed: "I know Sir Alex Ferguson has followed my matches, maybe he has contacted the club. As for Lyon, I talked with important people who confirmed their interest. I have improved a lot here and I only have good things to say about Lille, but maybe it is the right moment to leave, even if you can never know for sure. I want to know what I am capable of at a higher level. --------------------------------- [21] More on departures --------------------------------- Posted Friday, May 26, 2006 by ed: http://www.walsall-mad.co.uk/news/loadsngl.asp?cid=ED13&id=283784 http://www.walsall-mad.co.uk/news/loadsngl.asp?cid=ED13&id=283784 'Mads Timm, on loan at Bescot last season, has been released from Manchester United as of June 30th. The Danish Midfielder/Striker scored 1 goal in 14 appearences for Walsall before his loan spell came to an end because of a hip injury. The single goal came during his most impressive appearance - Chesterfield away. Timm has continually been linked with a move to Championship side Ipswich Town, but they are now managerless so it is very doubtful they will now make an offer. Mads was a guest of the club for our final League One game of the season against Barnsley. He will now spend the summer trying to get himself a new club Manchester United Reserves captain Markus Neumayr is among seven United players to be granted a free transfer. South African Quinton Fortune also departs along with Mark Howard, Eddie Johnson, Phil Picken, Kyle Moran and Tommy Lee. Picken has already found another club, joining Chesterfield on a permanent deal after impressing on a season-long loan spell with the Spireites. --------------------------------- [20] Paul Parker on Rooney --------------------------------- Posted Friday, May 26, 2006 by ed: I know from personal experience what a nightmare it can be if you try to play injured. At the end of Uniteds Double-winning season in 1994, I should have had an ankle operation. But I carried on until November of the next season, knowing the ankle wasnt right. By then it was too late. I ruptured it again when I came back and I was never the same player. You have to fear the same sort of thing for Wayne. Rooney is always involved physically and would always be likely to have a knock. So of course Sir Alex is right to hold him back. He has Manchester Uniteds and the players best interests at heart. He knows there is a good chance of aggravating the injury. That could put him out of the start of next season and possibly longer. Even if the England medics say Rooney is fit, you can never tell until you have played a match. So Sven Goran Eriksson would be better off picking another striker in Rooneys place. At best he would probably be 50 per cent match fit." Booking a train ticket? var uri = 'http://impgb.tradedoubler.com/imp/js/101842/608750?' + new String (Math.random()).substring (2, 11); document.write(''); Red News are pleased to recommend a local marketing and design company who can do anything from a few flyers and stationery to full marketing strategies and stunning photography. visit: http://www.touchmarketing.co.uk http://www.touchmarketing.co.uk - they even offer special rates for Red News readers. 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United have been in a long tussle with Chelsea over Nigerian midfielder Mikel. The 18-year-old initially signed for United but then claimed he was forced into doing it and really wanted to go to Chelsea. United refused to budge even appealing to FIFA and UEFA over the situation. Now they have come to an agreement where Chelsea will pay United £10million and his Norwegian club Lyn Oslo £2m.' --------------------------------- [18] Planning a bet on the World Cup? --------------------------------- Posted Friday, May 26, 2006 by ed: When you plan to have a bet - use Sporting Odds through us http://www.rednews.co.uk/red.php?id=BetSpOdds http://www.rednews.co.uk/red.php?id=BetSpOdds --------------------------------- [17] David Nugent on his quick return from Rooney injury --------------------------------- Posted Friday, May 26, 2006 by ed: Waynes road to recovery has been remarkably similar to mine. The doctors originally told me Id be out for eight to 12 weeks but I was back in just over SIX. So my message to Wayne would be: Dont give up hope. Ive shown its possible to recover from this type of injury quicker than youd expect and the whole country wants to see you at the World Cup. The surgeon basically told me, Thats it youre healed! And that was just FOUR WEEKS after Id been hurt. I went back for another scan a week later and he said I could start kicking a ball again. I was more afraid about pushing things too fast and maybe suffering a setback than my doctor was! He said because I was young the bone growth was considerable and that would make it stronger. It should be the same with Wayne because were practically the same age. I had a couple of kickabouts in the sixth week and a couple of days later I tried volleying the ball. I had my first full training session two days before my comeback game and I havent looked back since. Were both from Liverpool and were both young and strong, so theres no reason Wayne cant recover as quickly as I did. If Wayne follows my example and Im sure he will youd have to say there must be something in the Liverpool air that makes us quick healers! Ive known Wayne since I was about 11 years old and he was 10. I was on Liverpools books for seven years as a kid when he was at Everton and we played against each other. We came from different sides of the Mersey divide but we got to know each other and there was a fair bit of mutual respect. Even then he was an exceptional talent. He was playing for the Under-18s when he was 14 and you could see from the tricks he pulled off that there was something special about him. He has become a truly great player and I really hope he will be able to play flat-out in the World Cup finals. As an Englishman, I want us to win it and having Wayne fit would give us a great boost. --------------------------------- [16] United could sue? --------------------------------- Posted Friday, May 26, 2006 by ed: from SUN 'MANCHESTER UNITED are ready to SUE the FA if Wayne Rooney returns crocked from the World Cup. Old Trafford bosses are set to give Roo the go-ahead to team up with England for the finals. But they will try to take the FA to the cleaners if they think their star strikers recovery is mishandled in Germany. They fear Rooney could return home after the tournament with his metatarsal in bad shape. And if that forces him to miss the start of next season, United would demand that the FA cover Rooneys £55,000-a-week wages for however long he is sidelined. An FA source confirmed: The bosses at Soho Square are terrified Man U will take action by suing if Rooney returns injured. United are already backing a case in Belgium which could change the face of football. Charleroi are suing FIFA for compensation after midfielder Abdelmajid Oulmers was left KOd for eight months having sustained an injury while playing for Morocco. Should Charleroi win, clubs would be paid greater compensation every time their players are hurt on international duty. Rooney, 20, busted his right foot at Chelsea on April 29. But he now seems likely to get the all-clear to travel to Germany after undergoing a scan yesterday.' --------------------------------- [15] Amazon ideas --------------------------------- Posted Friday, May 26, 2006 by ed: Practical Photography Gear of the Year 2005 - Bargain price 6MP camera with good reviews Fuji FinePix S7000 Digital Camera [6MP, 6 x Optical Zoom] just £199.99 --------------------------------- [14] SUN on Dr sacking --------------------------------- Posted Friday, May 26, 2006 by ed: 'WAYNE ROONEY offered to help Mike Stone get his job back after the doc was axed by Alex Ferguson. Stone had been treating Rooneys broken foot when he received an angry call from Manchester United boss Fergie. The medic went to see him and was axed with Ferguson citing his extra work away from the club. England star Rooney was furious when Stone returned and told him what happened. And the striker asked the doctor what he could do to help. Stone told Rooney not to get involved but he is now preparing to sue United for wrongful dismissal, while Southampton have offered him work. Stone, who had been at Old Trafford for 10 years, believes Fergusons excuse is just a smoke-screen. The doctor checked with United chief executive David Gill if it was OK to continue with his extra work. Gill gave it the all-clear and was also stunned when he found out Stone had been dismissed. Ferguson is understood to have been angry about the conflicting reports coming out of United about Rooneys fitness ahead of the World Cup. Stone told Englands staff that Rooneys metatarsal was recovering well while Fergie poured scorn over the players chances. The doctor has received messages of support from United players and former midfielder Roy Keane.' --------------------------------- [13] SUN on scan --------------------------------- Posted Friday, May 26, 2006 by ed: 'WAYNE ROONEY has told Alex Ferguson Im fit and ready to go to the World Cup. The England superstar had a vital scan on his broken foot in Manchester yesterday. And his message is I can make it Rooney spent just under 30 minutes having his scan at the exclusive Whalley Range clinic and the test showed there had been an encouraging improvement to his metatarsal injury. But England boss Sven Goran Eriksson was kept totally in the dark about the result. That will be made public around lunchtime today and now the Manchester United striker does not want his club boss to stand in his way. Ferguson is determined to stamp Uniteds authority on proceedings. And United are ready to sue the FA should Rooney return crocked from Germany. But Eriksson will play hardball against any attempts by United to find anything they can use to pull the strike ace from the squad. Englands backroom staff are also becoming increasingly frustrated over reports that Rooney has no chance of making it to the World Cup. The rules are in Englands favour, however, with Eriksson within his rights to INSIST on the player joining the squad and he will be backed all the way by FIFA.' --------------------------------- [12] The shirt of 7 years ago! --------------------------------- Posted Friday, May 26, 2006 by ed: Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news Red News has a number of unique t-shirts and hoodies for sale from United's first fanzine. 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If the shopper does cancel their order, they will have their payment returned and we will outline the procedures they must follow to return their goods or services. These follow the guidelines of The Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000. --------------------------------- [10] Indy on Rooney scan --------------------------------- Posted Friday, May 26, 2006 by ed: 'Wayne Rooney is to undergo further examination next week after yesterday's highly anticipated scan on his broken metatarsal proved inconclusive. The outcome merely prolongs the agony for the England striker and his coach, Sven Goran Eriksson, who is desperate to take him to the World Cup which starts in a fortnight. The results will be studied over the coming days at Manchester United before they decide the next move. The Old Trafford club are also to send a member of their medical staff with Rooney to the World Cup should he make it. Their prize asset will be accompanied by either Tony Gill, the assistant club doctor, or Rob Swire, the head physiotherapist, throughout the tournament so that his fitness can be constantly monitored. The 20-year-old spent just under half an hour at the exclusive Bupa medical clinic at Whalley Range in Manchester yesterday morning having the scan that it was hoped would determine whether he would make Eriksson's 23-man squad for Germany. Rooney evaded the mass of cameras, assisted by his agent, Paul Stretford, who turned up at the front of the clinic in a decoy grey Chrysler people carrier while the striker nipped in by the back door, and did the same as he dashed back out again. He must now stand back as Manchester United take charge of assessing the scan results before releasing the verdict, which, barring leaks, is expected to come at some stage before lunchtime today but is not expected to be a definitive "yes" or "no". It was supposed to be a big day for Rooney, Eriksson and the supporters with the future of England's best player in the balance, but will simply lead to more speculation and guesswork. Eriksson seems determined to select Rooney for his squad if there is any chance at all of him being fit, even if it is only for the knock-out stages. However, that view is countered by the opinion of the Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, who is adamant that it would be an act of folly to take Rooney to Germany if he was less than 100 per cent fit. Ferguson's fear is that, once in Germany, Eriksson could be pressured into playing Rooney, particularly if early results go against England. That explains his decision to send a member of the club's medical staff to Germany to make sure that this does not happen. Even when the break has healed, Rooney's foot will need more time to be robust enough to withstand a strong tackle. Rooney, who has had an outstanding season for United and England, also needs to get back to full match fitness. The United manager has said he will do everything in his power to ensure Rooney makes the England squad, but Ferguson also believes that, given that the striker suffered the injury only late last month his chances of being fully fit are just about non-existent.' http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-795737-10306273 Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-795737-10357057 Up to 8Mbps Broadband Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news --------------------------------- [9] Sportinglife on Mikel --------------------------------- Posted Friday, May 26, 2006 by ed: 'Manchester United are remaining tight-lipped over reports that they have agreed a compensation package with Chelsea to end their tug-of-war for Nigerian wonderkid John Obi Mikel. Reports on Thursday suggested that the transfer saga, which has dragged on for over a year, is at an end after the London club agreed to pay United £10m and Mikel's club Lyn Oslo £2m, for his services. But a United spokesman told Manchester Evening News Sport that the Reds were maintaining silence on the matter. World governing body Fifa instructed all three clubs involved in the transfer saga not to comment until they had completed an investigation. Mikel, who was playing for Lyn and was 18 at the time, signed a deal with the Reds on April 29 last year, only to disappear from his home, re-surface in London and say that he had been duped into signing for United and wanted to join Chelsea instead. That led to a web of intrigue, with hints of death threats to Mikel and his parents in Nigeria, four men all claiming they were Mikel's agent, and a trail of deceit which led from Europe to Africa and back. As far as United are concerned, the matter is still in the hands of Fifa. But manager Sir Alex Ferguson has called for stiff penalties to be handed out over the matter if Chelsea are found to have been in the wrong.' --------------------------------- [8] Ratio of free RN site readers to actual fanzine readers: about 100:1 - what would you suggest? --------------------------------- Posted Friday, May 26, 2006 by ed: Subscribe to Red News. And when you do you get a years FREE entry to our VIP Forum Subscribe to Red News, the actual printed fanzine for 10 issues (a year). Make sure you get EVERY issue of Red News, sent to your door! Thanks to our link with the safe, simple to use and world wide massively known paypal you can order your 10 issue subscription to Red News via credit card - Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Switch or Solo. Or send sterling cheque to Red News, P.o.Box 176, Manchester, M16 8LG. Prices are as follows, please fill in the price column online accordingly Ypur support keeps this website alive. 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