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He never threatened to bare his soul in the book, ghost-written by Hunter Davies and overseen by his management team, but the 20-year-old was candid yesterday as he reflected on his form in the World Cup finals (disappointing), Manchester Uniteds sale of Ruud van Nistelrooy to Real Madrid (a blow), the England captaincy (Id like Stevie Gerrard) and the hot topic, his sense of persecution at the hands of the refereeing fraternity. The third red card of his career, against Portugal in the World Cup quarter-final, remains the most infamous, but it is the one that ended his participation in the LG Amsterdam Tournament a week ago that is on his mind as he prepares to appeal to the FA today against his three-match suspension for violent conduct against Pepe, the FC Porto defender. I feel let down and harshly done by, he said. I jumped and tried to win the ball and my hand brushed across his face. You cant have a go at the ref too much because he has to make a split-second decision. The foreign refs are quick with the cards. But I play the way I see it. I wont change. Crucial to Uniteds chances this season are the roles of Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo, last seen at loggerheads in Gelsenkirchen as the former was sent off for trampling on Ricardo Carvalho. Their friendship was tested by Ronaldos actions in encouraging the referee to take action, but Rooney feels there is no cause for concern. I was disappointed with the decision to send me off, he said. But there were no problems. He was playing for his country and I was playing for mine. I like Cristiano. We work for each other on the pitch. HIDDEN TALENT One of the school reports reproduced in Wayne Rooney: My Story So Far reveals that our hero finds it difficult maintaining concentration when writing stories and factual accounts, a shortcoming that leads to the work being short in length and lacking in detail. No sign, then, of the skills that would earn him a five-book deal, but, if there is one literary genre where such things do not matter, it is the footballers autobiography. But where this book succeeds is in offering glimpses into a world in which Rooney left school, got off with Coleen McLoughlin and made his debut for Everton in a matter of weeks in the summer of 2002. Did you know he sleeps with the vacuum cleaner on? Did you know that he wears glasses to watch TV? Did you know that in real life Im very sensitive and very funny. 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The podcast series features past and present players; latest club news; celebrity fans and comedy sketches including a Premiership reality show spoof: Big Bother. Hosted by leading UK broadcaster and lifelong United fan Eamonn Holmes, the first episode features interviews with three of the clubs greatest ever stars including Paul Scholes speaking about his dramatic return to fitness. Eamonn also gets an inside account on the Ruud Van Nistelrooy transfer from former striker Dwight Yorke who spent six weeks inside the United camp and witnessed first hand the end of the Van Nistelrooy era. One of Uniteds finest centre-halves Gary Pallister gives his assessment of the current defence and theres celebrity fan chat with actor Ralf Little and Olympic gold medallist Darren Campbell. The second episode available for download from 24th August will feature Uniteds most enigmatic star Eric Cantona in a rare and exclusive interview in which he gives his verdict on the current darling of Old Trafford, Englands Wayne Rooney. Eamonn Holmes comments: Im overwhelmed to be involved in the first ever Official Manchester United Podcast, produced by fans for fans. With great guests and fascinating features its sure to be a big player in the podcast league. Chris Mckee, Managing Director, wwww.Audible.co.uk, commented: At Audible we are constantly looking for new and exciting opportunities to extend our range of products. Securing the Official Manchester United Podcast is a great coup and confirms our position as the leading provider of digital spoken content in the UK. The Official Manchester United Podcasts are available from www.manutd.com and www.audible.co.uk. The launch episode is available for download from Thursday 10th August. Further episodes will be released on a weekly basis from 24th August 2006 and costs £1.50 each. A free sample can also be listened to from www.Audible.co.uk.' --------------------------------- [23] PR guff --------------------------------- Posted Friday, August 11, 2006 by ed: http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7004494795 http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7004494795 Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson wanted an Audi-themed office. So he decided to decorate his room with car parts. Upon entering his office, visitors will be treated with sofas made out of car seats, rear-view mirrors in walls and gear sticks as coat hangers. Jam Designs, the company commissioned by Sir Alex to renovate the room told the Sun that the Manchester United top honcho could be starting a new trend. One of the designers said, "I'd love to be a fly on the wall when rival managers see what Sir Alex has done - it could start a trend." The designers also incorporated the logo of the club's sponsor Audi on the floor. The team's dug-out located next to the Old Trafford pitch was fitted with red rally seats. Renovation of Sir Alex's room started three months ago when he hired Jam Designs to come up with an Audi-theme. Sir Alex said, "These young lads' design is unbelievable. I've got gear sticks for coat hangers, car seats for sofas - and they've even interwoven football panels from Nike into my door." The designers described the old suite "was dilapidated and looked like it hadn't seen much love," when they started work on the room. --------------------------------- [22] Tomasz Kuszczak --------------------------------- Posted Friday, August 11, 2006 by ed: As soon as United came in for me, I wanted to come to Old Trafford. The chance to play for the biggest club in the world is not one you can pass up. Im looking forward to the challenge the Premiership and Champions League brings. It's a fantastic opportunity" --------------------------------- [21] Ben Foster --------------------------------- Posted Friday, August 11, 2006 by ed: "I am pleased that Ben Foster will be able to play regular first team football at Watford and Im sure he will continue to develop as a top flight goalkeeper. We are building great strength in depth in that position at United. --------------------------------- [20] Ribery to stay in France --------------------------------- Posted Friday, August 11, 2006 by ed: from BBC 'France winger Franck Ribery has pledged his future to Marseille, days after saying he wants to leave the club. "I am a Marseille player and I'm happy to be here," said 23-year-old Ribery. "I feel great. I hope to have a good season at Marseille." Ribery, linked with Manchester United and Arsenal, said earlier in the summer that he wanted to see his four-year contract out before changing his mind. The midfielder has now changed his mind again following talks at the club. Ribery, also linked with Lyon, added: "I have talked to (club's main shareholder) Mr Dreyfus and to president Mr Diouf. "Our main goal now is to finish the season in the first three (in Ligue 1) to play in the Champions League next year." Earlier this week Ribery said: "My wish is to leave Marseille. I want to play in the Champions League. "The Marseille club officials know where I want to go and the club I wish to sign for also know it." He added on French TV channel TF1: "My choice is made and I will not go back. Now both clubs have to reach an agreement." Ribery played a key role as France reached the World Cup final before losing to Italy on penalties but Lyon have been chasing him for several months. Speaking after his side had begun the new French league season with a 3-1 win over Nantes on Friday, Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas confirmed his side were still interested in signing Ribery. Aulas told Canal Plus: "He has always been a priority for us and everyone here hopes he will come." http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-2051413-10351781 Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-2051413-10295995 Have a Free £25 bet on totesport Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news --------------------------------- [19] Rooney reckons Ronaldo will become a better player --------------------------------- Posted Friday, August 11, 2006 by ed: "In the last two years he has been booed at away games but I think he can come out of it a better player. He's a good lad and we've got no problem with each other now." --------------------------------- [16] Fergie on Jonny Evans --------------------------------- Posted Friday, August 11, 2006 by ed: "Jonny has been here since he was 12 years of age. We have an academy in Belfast which has produced some terrific young players for us, and the scouting system in that part of the country has been very, very good to us. Jonny has wonderful composure, temperament, balance and stature and in a year's time he will be absolutely outstanding. I think he will play for Northern Ireland in the next year and a half, even though he is only 18. And I am 100 per cent certain he will be a Manchester United player. "Danny is a local boy from Salford which has been a great breeding-ground for us over the past few decades. Danny has the potential to be an outstanding player. For a young boy he is a natural defender, with great speed. Our plan is to farm him out to Royal Antwerp along with Jonny." "We signed Lee from Wimbledon two years ago, and he cost us some money, but we are now seeing why he cost us money. He came here for the final year of his schooling and then went into our academy. He will be farmed out this week to another club for six months to give him experience." --------------------------------- [15] Rooney on new deal --------------------------------- Posted Friday, August 11, 2006 by ed: "I'm perfectly happy here and looking to sign a new contract. I want to stay at the club, I am happy at the club so no reason there's no reason not to (stay)." http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-2051413-10294323 Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-2051413-5590804 Click here Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news --------------------------------- [14] COv boss Micky Adams on losing Steele from being on loan --------------------------------- Posted Friday, August 11, 2006 by ed: "Luke is someone we know all about and have continued to keep tabs on. I would like to thank Sir Alex Ferguson for letting him return here on loan." --------------------------------- [13] Quotes on new goalie --------------------------------- Posted Friday, August 11, 2006 by ed: Fergie "He has plenty of ability and knows what challenges the Premiership presents. I am sure he will benefit from working alongside a great keeper like Edwin van der Sar." Bryan Robson "I have had several meetings with the player (Kuszczak) who expressed a very strong desire to join United, with the potential of playing in the Premiership and Champions League. In the end, we felt that these were exceptional circumstances and that we would be denying Tomasz a major career opportunity if we insisted on him staying." --------------------------------- [12] SUN on Adriano --------------------------------- Posted Friday, August 11, 2006 by ed: 'ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC last night paved the way for Adriano to head to Old Trafford after sealing a £16.7million switch to Inter Milan from crisis-torn Juventus. The Swedish strikers arrival at the San Siro is hot on the heels of Hernan Crespo signing from Chelsea and Brazilian hitman Adriano, 24, is now considering his options. Fergie wants him to replace Ruud van Nistelrooy and is ready to swoop with a £25m bid.' --------------------------------- [11] Rooney on Ruud --------------------------------- Posted Friday, August 11, 2006 by ed: Ruud is a fantastic player. You can see that by the amount of goals he has scored over the years. It will be hard to replace him. He has averaged 30 goals a season and Ruud going is a big blow to us. I think we have the talent and quality to win the title and I hope we will be champions. Man U are one of biggest clubs in the world and to go three or four seasons without winning the league is not good enough. We have to win it this year. It will be very frustrating if we do not. If Chelsea win again, it will be bitterly disappointing. on England Being honest, I prefer to play up front in a two. Id have liked to have had someone up there with me. Steve McClaren knows the players well, knows how they feel on how they want to play and the system is his decision. But, hopefully, we can have more attacking players. I was joking when I asked Steve McClaren if I could be England captain. Im not ready to be captain of my club, never mind my country. But it would be nice to be captain of Manchester United one day. If you have a chance to be captain of United, I do not think anyone turns that down. It is a major honour and, hopefully, in years to come that will happen for me. --------------------------------- [10] Rooney - move on --------------------------------- Posted Friday, August 11, 2006 by ed: "I was disappointed with his involvement and the decision to send me off. But that is in the past now. We are back playing for Manchester United and trying to do our best. There were no problems afterwards. I spoke to him about it. He was playing for his country and I for mine. We were not team-mates on the day. I like Cristiano Ronaldo. We are good friends off the pitch and we try and work hard for each other on the pitch. I have said before I did not mean to stamp on Carvalho. The ref made the decision. I was very disappointed and, at times, did feel like I had let the team down. But the players came in after the game and told me not to worry about it. Sometimes it was still difficult to take, though I knew I had to get on with life and get ready for the new season. All the England lads were disappointed with the way the World Cup went. It was a massive blow for me particularly. I know I can play a lot better. I didnt play half as well as I can. I feel really disappointed with my performance. Im just looking forward to the new season kicking off, playing for Man U and trying to help us win the league. I know the World Cup disappointment can help drive me on. And that will probably be true of a number of players in our dressing room. Open a range of betting accounts and compare odds and get free starting bets when you sign up http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-795737-10360205 Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-795737-5966119 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-795737-10295995 Have a Free £25 bet on totesport Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-795737-10351781 Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news --------------------------------- [9] Rooney on World Cup scapegoats --------------------------------- Posted Friday, August 11, 2006 by ed: I think whenever England dont do well in a World Cup or major tournament, people are looking for a scapegoat. Unfortunately, a lot of people have turned on Cristiano and tried to make him that. You do not want to see any player get booed but I think Cristiano is big enough to deal with that. In the friendly at Oxford he got booed, yet still scored two fantastic goals. People forget there were many more players than Cristiano who ran over to the referee after that incident in the World Cup. A lot has been said about the wink and about what happened after it. But I spoke to him and he said it had nothing to do with me being sent off. --------------------------------- [8] Les Olive --------------------------------- Posted Friday, August 11, 2006 by ed: If you or you know anyone who knew or had dealings with the late Les Olive and are able to write a short tribute for RN, please let us know at [EMAIL PROTECTED] - thanks. --------------------------------- [7] Rooney on sending off last week --------------------------------- Posted Friday, August 11, 2006 by ed: If you watch the video of the incident you will see I have not taken my eyes off the ball once. I jumped up and on my way down my hand brushed him in the face. He has gone down and stayed down. The ref had to make a quick decision but I feel harshly done by. --------------------------------- [6] Rooney angry with ref treatment --------------------------------- Posted Friday, August 11, 2006 by ed: Referees are trying to get the headlines too much rather than just refereeing. In the Premiership referees tend to let it go a bit, but foreign refs pull the game up and slow it down and get the cards out. Referees get headlines with some of the decisions they make and it is only natural some of them like that. That is the way the game has gone and sometimes the players have to handle the consequences. --------------------------------- [5] Rooney on Ronaldo --------------------------------- Posted Friday, August 11, 2006 by ed: "We were fine. I spoke to him on the night of the Portugal game. I am not going to lie, I was disappointed with the way he ran over to the ref but, at the end of the day, we were not team-mates on that day, we were rivals, and I wanted to win and he wanted to win and we just have to get on with it. Hopefully we can do well for Manchester United together. When we got back we were fine. We talked as normal and got in with things as normal. There was no problem. There were a lot of press outside, there were helicopters over the training ground and I don't know what they were expecting to see. The thing that disappointed me is that Ronaldo should have won the Young Player of the Tournament, but I think that with all the criticism he got he had it taken away from him. I was disappointed and everyone at the club was disappointed for him. He had a good tournament and I don't think he should have had it taken away because of that." 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 --------------------------------- [4] Foster on Watford return --------------------------------- Posted Friday, August 11, 2006 by ed: "I was delighted to get the call on Wednesday giving me the all-clear to come down and sign all the paperwork. Now I'm really looking forward to a year in The Premiership with Watford." --------------------------------- [3] West Brom merry go round --------------------------------- Posted Friday, August 11, 2006 by ed: right, this is where it gets confusing we have signed Tomasz Kuszczak from West Brom on a season-long loan. In exchange for Kuszczak, United have bought Paul McShane and goalkeeper Luke Steele to West Brom. And now Ben Foster finally gets his loan move to Watford. West Brom chairman Jeremy Peace "The club thought long and hard before sanctioning Tomasz's loan move. I have had several meetings with the player, who expressed a very strong desire to move to United, with the potential to play in The Premiership and the UEFA Champions League. In the end we felt that these were exceptional circumstances, and that we would be denying Tomasz a major career opportunity if we insisted on him staying. We were only prepared to let Tomasz leave if it suited Albion, and the way the deal has been constructed does suit Albion. 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Click on https://www.paypal.com/xclick/business=rednewsweb%40aol.com&undefined_quantity=1&item_name=RN+T-Shirts&item_number=RN+T-Shirts&cn=State+Product+Code+of+T-Shirt¤cy_code=GBP https://www.paypal.com/xclick/business=rednewsweb%40aol.com&undefined_quantity=1&item_name=RN+T-Shirts&item_number=RN+T-Shirts&cn=State+Product+Code+of+T-Shirt¤cy_code=GBP All our t-shirts - Some classic designs http://www.rednews.co.uk/shop/shoptsht.htm http://www.rednews.co.uk/shop/shoptsht.htm --------------------------------- [1] Becks dropped from England squad? --------------------------------- Posted Friday, August 11, 2006 by ed: so says the SUN 'DAVID BECKHAM has been axed by Steve McClaren on the day Englands new boss named John Terry as skipper. Beckham resigned as captain after the nations World Cup flop. And now he is out of the squad altogether for next Wednesdays friendly with Greece. Becks had ankle and knee strains after the tournament in Germany but has been training again for more than a week. He played for Real Madrid in a friendly against DC United in Seattle on Wednesday but clearly has a fight ahead for his international future.' --------------------------------- [49] United sign goalie on season long loan --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 10, 2006 by ed: West Brom get Luke Steele and Paul McShane, we get Tomas Kuszczak on loan for the season with permanent deal a possibility after that. More to follow. --------------------------------- [48] Rooney to SKY on Ronaldo --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 10, 2006 by ed: "There's no trouble between us. I'm disappointed Ronaldo didn't win young player of the tournament. He did have a good tournament and he shouldn't have it taken away because of that. I was disappointed the way he ran over but we spoke that night. We weren't team mates that day, we were rivals both wanting to win. Hopefully both of us will do well for Manchester United" --------------------------------- [47] More SKY on Diarra --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 10, 2006 by ed: 'Skysports.com understand that Manchester United have emerged as favourites to sign long-time target Mahamadou Diarra from Lyon. Real Madrid have been in pole position to snare the Mali international for some time but it is believed that United have rejoined the chase for his signature and their bold move could be decisive. Although Diarra has spoken of his desire to play for Real, it is believed that he would not turn down the chance to head for Old Trafford if the two clubs can agree on a fee. Lyon have stressed their determination to keep Diarra, who has been a key figure in their side since arriving from Vitesse Arnhem, but they have already bagged midfielders Kim Kallstrom and Jeremy Toulalan this summer. Furthermore, Paris Saint Germain's Modeste M'Bami is also being considered as a reinforcement for the Ligue 1 champions. There is the belief that a deal can be agreed before the transfer deadline at the end of August as Sir Alex Ferguson looks for a long-term replacement for Roy Keane. Villarreal's Marcos Senna remains another midfielder on the Carling Cup holders' hit-list but it is understood that Diarra has been the top target all summer. Real will also push hard for the 25-year-old's services if l'OL do agree to listen to offers but United are thought to be ready to fend off the strong rival interest.' --------------------------------- [46] More Senna --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 10, 2006 by ed: "I hope that we can reach an agreement and I could go to Manchester United, but if that does not happen I do not want anyone to think that it I would be unhappy staying at Villarreal. Not at all, this is my home, I have been here several year and if I stayed then I would be happy. The club has always opened its doors to me. The only thing I want to is train hard. I am not thinking about anything more than that. Whatever happens, I have another year on my contract and my thoughts, at the moment, are only with Villarreal. I am calm because I have a club. The situation does not worry me, I am very happy at Villarreal, so whatever happens in Manchester, I will be fine. The only thing that I can say is that my agent is still talking to them, negotiating, and I will only find out some more information when I return home, but for now I do not know anything more." --------------------------------- [45] John Terry --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 10, 2006 by ed: made new England captain Open a range of betting accounts and compare odds and get free starting bets when you sign up http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-795737-10360205 Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-795737-5966119 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-795737-10295995 Have a Free £25 bet on totesport Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-795737-10351781 Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news --------------------------------- [44] Hmmm --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 10, 2006 by ed: from SKY 'Everton have confirmed that Andy van der Meyde has been fined for a breach of club discipline. The Dutch wide man needed to be hospitalised in the early hours of Monday morning after complaining of breathing difficulties following a night out in Liverpool. Van der Meyde has since claimed that his drink had been spiked, with the police investigating these claims, but Everton are firmly of the opinion that the player should not have been out in any case on Sunday evening. Toffees boss David Moyes has confirmed the reasons behind the club's decision before explaining that the player had expressed his regret about the incident. ''I have spoken with Andy and he is sorry for what has happened,'' he told the club's official website. ''He will be fined because he should not have been out (on Sunday) but that is the end of the matter.'' --------------------------------- [43] Official site on under 15s defeat --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 10, 2006 by ed: 'The Reds' Under15s side have been knocked out of the Manchester United Premier Cup competition at the first round stage. The annual competition brings together 20 of the best young teams from around the world, including Inter Milan, Arsenal, Sao Paulo, Hertha Berlin, Athletic Bilbao and sides from South Africa to South Korea. The tournament has aided the development of players like Lionel Messi, Robinho and Fernando Torres in the past. But a 2-0 defeat to Brazilian side Sao Paulo unfortunately meant United exited the tournament earlier than expected. The final of the Premier Cup will be held on Friday at 13:00 BST on the Old Trafford pitch after the first team open training session. Tickets for both events are available on the gate, priced £3 adults and £2 Under 16s and Over 65s.' --------------------------------- [42] Senna --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 10, 2006 by ed: "The situation does not worry me, I am very contented at Villarreal, so whatever happens with Manchester I will be well. The only thing I can say is that my representative continues speaking with United. Hopefully an agreement can be reached that could see me go to Manchester, but it would be no misfortune if I don't. This is my home. I have been here for some years and if I had to remain here I would still be happy." --------------------------------- [41] Seville perspective --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 10, 2006 by ed: Enzo Maresca Manchester is a huge team, with great players and support. But we're not afraid and we are used to big opposition we play Barcelona and Real Madrid each season. And we're used to good atmospheres you should see what its like when we play Betis in the derby. I watched United on TV when I lived in West Bromwich. It was when they won the Treble, they had the best midfield in the world. I really like Roy Keane. When Manchester came from 2-0 down to beat my old club Juventus in the Delle Alpi, Keane was magnificent. He was the best midfielder in the world. He's gone, but Manchester has great players like Rooney and Giggs." --------------------------------- [40] From West Brom mad --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 10, 2006 by ed: 'West Brom have today signed Paul McShane from Manchester United as part of a swap deal. Polish keeper Tomasz Kuszczak is moving from West Brom to Manchester United with McShane going the other way. Paul McShane is valued at £500,000 in this deal. McShane played 40 times for the Real Albion last Season, scoring 4 goals, including the all important goal in the 1-0 win over Palace at Selhurst. 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Real Madrid remain favourites to snare Diarra and their willingness to splash out around 20 million (£13.5 million) will severely test Lyon's resolve. Coach Fabio Capello wants the former Vitesse Arnhem star to come to Spain and Real would be able to compete in a head-to-head battle with United should l'OL agree to sell the player. Ferguson's renewed interest in the 25-year-old could explain why the Old Trafford club's move for Villarreal's Marcos Senna has still to be processed. Although the Yellow Submarines appear willing to sell the Spain international, a deal has not been finalised which has led to the belief that United are waiting on other targets before committing to a transfer. Indeed, Ferguson suggested as much last week. "We are looking at some other players at this moment in time and I think something will happen next week," Ferguson said ahead of the Amsterdam Tournament last Friday. "There is interest in Senna but there is interest in other players as well." Diarra has been on the wanted list at United since impressing against The Red Devils in the Champions League but Real will provide fierce competition for his signature if Lyon do eventually give the green light to a sale, despite the French champions' official statements claiming the African star is staying put.' --------------------------------- [38] YNWA - is our song? --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 10, 2006 by ed: from MEN 'ONE of the most bitter rivalries in football has taken a new twist with the claim that Liverpool fans stole their famous You'll Never Walk Alone anthem from Manchester United supporters. Grandmother Jane Hardwick says she was left seeing red after reading a letter in a newspaper which said the song, made famous by Gerry and the Pacemakers, was first belted out on the terraces of Anfield. Jane, a lifelong Reds' supporter from this end of the East Lancs Road, claims it was originally sung by her and thousands of fans at Old Trafford long before it became associated with Liverpool. Jane, 61, was a teenage opera singer when many of her footballing heroes were killed in the tragic Munich air crash in 1958. And as her own special tribute to the Busby Babes, heartbroken Jane convinced her friends from New Mills Operatic Society in Derbyshire to join her in a rousing rendition of the song at one of the games following the tragedy. The tune was written for the 1945 musical Carousel, which Jane and her friends were rehearsing at the time. The pals started the singing but soon You'll Never Walk Alone was being belted out by thousands of fans at Old Trafford. However, during the 1960s the song was adopted by Liverpool fans. Jane, who now runs a bed and breakfast in Leek, was first taken to Old Trafford at six weeks old by her father and grandfather. She said: "It has annoyed me so much that people think the song was first sung by the Liverpool fans. "The Munich crash was so horrible and everyone was feeling down and despondent and it just seemed an appropriate song to sing. "It was an emotional time and I managed to persuade my friends to join in with me. Soon the whole ground was singing it and many people, including me, were in tears. "I never dreamed it would become the anthem of our old rivals but I wanted to put the record straight about where the song originated from on the terraces." A spokeswoman for Liverpool FC said: "As far as we are aware, it was first sung at Anfield in 1963 and not before Gerry Mardsen's recording of the song." --------------------------------- [37] Mirror on West Brom deals --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 10, 2006 by ed: 'Young defender Paul McShane is moving from Manchester United to West Brom as makeweight in a swap deal for Polish keeper Tomasz Kuszczak. McShane - who spent last season on loan at Mark McGhee's Brighton - is valued at around £500,000 in the transfer and will go into Bryan Robson's Baggies on a three-year contract.' --------------------------------- [36] Mirror on Adriano --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 10, 2006 by ed: 'MANCHESTER UNITED are poised to bid for Brazilian superstar Adriano as Ruud van Nistelrooy's replacement. United officials have been privately talking about an imminent arrival "on the scale of Wayne Rooney" and Adriano, 24, has emerged as boss Sir Alex Ferguson's top summer transfer target. Inter Milan are ready to listen to United's offer for the striker, who fell out with coach Roberto Mancini last season. And while the San Siro side will want £30m for Adriano, the fact they are ready to do business suggests Fergie may finally be successful in his quest to buy a replacement for the record-breaking Dutchman, who has joined Real Madrid. The United chief was rebuffed in his attempt to lure Spanish starlet Fernando Torres away from Atletico Madrid but knows he needs to sign a big-name strike leader to appease the Old Trafford faithful after the loss of van Nistelrooy. But capturing the powerful Brazilian speed machine would be a major coup for Fergie. They are believed to have contacted Inter about Adriano after their friendly at Watford on Tuesday night. Adriano, born in Rio de Janeiro, became a folk hero among the Inter fans after he returned to the club for a second spell in 2004. Dubbed "Il Imperatore" - The Emperor - by the San Siro fans, Adriano repaid their faith with 28 goals in his first season back at the club after spells with Fiorentina and Parma, including 10 in Europe when his Champions League tally of seven was bettered only by van Nistelrooy. He scored 39 goals in 84 Serie A games and 25 in 36 internationals. But Inter are ready to cash in on him after landing Hernan Crespo on a free from Chelsea - and Ferguson will want to make sure Roman Abramovich doesn't try to tempt Adriano to Stamford Bridge. United have until 6pm tomorrow to save Wayne Rooney and Paul Scholes from three-match bans. Rooney was sent off for violent conduct and Scholes was dismissed for serious foul play in the Amsterdam tournament and both offences carry mandatory bans. United must submit a formal claim for wrongful dismissal in the case of both players and get their bans reduced or quashed. The Dutch FA's report finally arrived at Soho Square yesterday, the detailed inclusion of both dismissals confirming United's worst fears.' --------------------------------- [35] No Adriano bid --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, August 10, 2006 by ed: from sportinglife 'Inter Milan say they've had no offer yet from Manchester United for Brazil striker Adriano. Sir Alex Ferguson is reportedly still looking to sign a top-class striker to replace the departed Ruud van Nistelrooy, who moved to Real Madrid. And Thursday's Daily Mirror claims after missing out on Fernando Torres the Old Trafford boss has turned his attentions to Adriano, and is ready to mount a £30million raid on the San Siro. But Inter chief Massimo Moratti says he's had no contact from England, and isn't looking to offload anybody at present. He told the club's official website: "There is no deal with or request from Manchester United." Inter have beefed up their striking ranks considerably this week by signing Hernan Crespo on loan from Chelsea and Swedish international Zlatan Ibrahimovic from Juventus for £16million. And that could mean a big-money United offer for Adriano could prove difficult to turn down. Another Inter striker linked with a move to England is Nigerian Obafemi Martins, who has been linked with several Premiership clubs.' 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'Manchester United have defied their critics by record massive season-ticket sales for the coming campaign. With the Sunday evening deadline for sales fast approaching, the Red Devils claim the existing number of tickets sold, including those in executive areas at Old Trafford, has now reached 64,000. When the normal allocation reserved for away supporters is included, it would take the club to within touching distance of the 67,500 capacity of previous campaigns. Capacity now stands at 76,000 with the opening of new quadrants. The impressive sales figure, way in excess of any other Premiership club's ground capacity, has come in the face of continued opposition among more militant groups of United fans to the ownership of Malcolm Glazer. Chants against Glazer have been heard at most United pre-season games since they returned from last month's tour of South Africa, although the feeling inside Old Trafford is that the worst is now over and the club can start to move forward with increasing confidence under their new owners. "This is fantastic news," said a club spokesman. "We have almost sold as many tickets for every game before the start of the season than we had as an entire capacity last year. "It is a record figure, not just for us but for English football as a whole and something we are very proud of. "It shows that United fans are continuing to support the team at Old Trafford in huge numbers." Supporters who want season tickets but fail to meet Sunday's deadline will be placed on the waiting list created by the club when they confirmed they were launching a special one-year season ticket earlier in the summer. However, it seems doubtful such hefty support will translates into a healthy gate for Saturday's friendly with Sevilla. Having tried, and failed, to attract Barcelona and Real Madrid for the game, which officially opens the new quadrants, and with Italian football in chaos following the match-fixing scandal, United were forced to plump for last season's UEFA Cup winners as their 'big-name' opposition. But it appears the United support have been unimpressed by the choice of opponent and, like most clubs, Old Trafford's capacity is not likely to be tested.' ------------------------------------------------------------------------ For United books, videos, DVDs etc http://www.rednews.co.uk/ama.php?id=amazon ------------------------------------------------------------------------ For the very latest news check out the website: http://www.rednews.co.uk Yahoo! 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