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According to Gazzetta dello Sport, an imminent verdict in Portugal might see all Liga players asking prices slashed, as they could be free to buy themselves out of their contracts with a fee based on their current salary. That would mean United being able to sign Nani for less than £2 million. Portuguese clubs have already entered a pact to not take advantage should the ruling fall in the players favour, however it would still leave Liga clubs exposed to foreign raiders. United may still choose to negotiate a realistic fee with Sporting, however, as they enjoy a close relationship with the Lisbon giants.' --------------------------------- [23] Times on all things United --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, March 29, 2007 by ed: 'Sir Alex Ferguson attempted to play down Manchester Uniteds chances of repeating their treble success of eight years ago yesterday, claiming that injuries could yet undermine a season that promises so much. Having appeared happy to embrace talk of an unprecedented second treble just a few weeks ago, Fergusons latest utterances on the subject could be construed as an attempt either to lull the opposition into a false sense of security or deflect pressure away from his players, or both, but the manager has good reason to strike a cautious note. While Uniteds success in 1999, when they won the Premiership, FA Cup and Champions League, owed much to the fact that they suffered no notable injuries, as Ferguson has conceded, the manager is not sure that his squad has been blessed with the same good fortune this season as they step up their pursuit of the treble. As revealed in The Times on Tuesday, Gary Neville, the captain, will be missing for up to another six weeks with ankle ligament damage, while Mikaël Silvestre, the France defender, has been ruled out for the rest of the campaign with a dislocated shoulder. Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portugal winger and Uniteds top goalscorer, is struggling with a sprained heel, Darren Fletcher, the midfield player, is still absent with an ankle problem and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Louis Saha are short of match fitness after several weeks out with knee and hamstring injuries respectively. No one talks about that, Ferguson said of the treble. It is a possibility but more of an impossibility given the number of games we have, the speed of the games and the competition. In 1999 we had no injuries to contend with so that was the lucky break we got in that particular year. This year we are dealing with a few injuries at this moment in time, but we do cope very well with them and we will have a go at everything. With Chelsea not playing Watford until later in the day, United will go nine points clear at the top of the Barclays Premiership if they beat Blackburn Rovers at home on Saturday, but while the league may remain the principal focus, the FA Cup and Champions League are very much on the agenda. United face Watford in their FA Cup semi-final at Villa Park two weeks on Saturday, by which time they will know if they have overcome AS Roma to reach the last four of the Champions League. We have done well and the players are playing with a great deal of confidence, Ferguson said. They are showing a lot of maturity and they are growing up together, which you always hope to get when a new team comes along. I think the competition in the Premier division has got harder in the last few years, there is no question about that. The standard, as you can see English teams doing better in Europe now, has risen. The quality we have in the Premier League is the highest. I think we have the best division in Europe. For a while the Spanish league eight or nine years ago were in front, but I think we have overtaken them. Giuseppe Rossi, meanwhile, is confident that he will be a part of Fergusons plans next season. The forward, who featured for Italy Under-21 in the 3-3 draw against England Under-21 in the opening game of the new Wembley Stadium last weekend, has spent the second half of the season on loan at Parma after a frustrating spell at Newcastle United, but he is determined to make an impact at Old Trafford. My contract with United does not expire until June 2010 and I expect to complete it, Rossi said. It is important for young players to get their chance and I am getting my chance at Parma, where I am turning out regularly and playing well. --------------------------------- [22] FA on Villa Semi allocation --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, March 29, 2007 by ed: "The difference between the allocations is a total of 200 tickets, and we have to divide the stadium somehow. If you incorporate the hospitality areas, there will actually be more Manchester United fans inside the ground. The United allocation was also reduced on the basis of advice from Aston Villa's safety officer, due to the fact that they persistently stand when they go to Villa Park." --------------------------------- [21] Slightly different Fergie quote --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, March 29, 2007 by ed: "I'm not in control of who succeeds me and there are many people who'd want my job, but I've got a few years left yet." --------------------------------- [20] Hunter Davies on Rooney for England --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, March 29, 2007 by ed: 'Rooney appears so unhappy playing for England, compared with playing for Man Utd. Come on. Wouldn't you prefer to see Ronaldo and Giggs out on the wings, about to give you an ace ball, compared with Lennon crossing it into the stands or Downing running in the wrong direction? Or having Scholes behind you, laying on a proper pass?' When you plan to have a bet - use Sporting Odds through us http://www.sportingodds.com/index.asp?tpid=2983 http://www.sportingodds.com/index.asp?tpid=2983 --------------------------------- [19] From the Guardian --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, March 29, 2007 by ed: 'Tougher application of football banning orders will come into force next week, the Home Office announced yesterday. The government believes that banning orders have transformed the behaviour of unruly supporters and claims that the measures are now being replicated by other countries. The Violent Crime Reduction Act, which comes into force next Friday, will increase from three to five years the maximum period of a banning order made after an application by the police, and for the first time the Crown Prosecution Service and British Transport Police will be able to apply for banning orders, a power previously limited to local chief police officers. Police will also be able to apply for a banning order on the basis of a complaint - such as overseas police film footage of misbehaviour - rather than only on a conviction for a football-related offence. The act will also require known troublemakers to surrender their passports five days before an overseas match. New ticket-touting laws will also come in, with a maximum £5,000 fine for unauthorised sale of match tickets on the internet - and it will become illegal to advertise the unauthorised sale of tickets. Vernon Coaker, the Home Office minister dealing with football disorder, said: "Over the weekend 4,500 England fans travelled to Israel without any incidents or arrests . . . the behaviour and reputation of the fans has improved dramatically over recent years." England fans passed a crucial test with their largely good behaviour at last summer's World Cup, when some 350,000 supporters travelled to Germany. The Home Office said arrests for violent disorder had fallen by 32% in each of the past two seasons. There are currently 3,290 known troublemakers under banning orders. Coaker said: "In light of recent football problems in Italy and elsewhere, the Home Office and police are working closely with their counterparts across Europe and with Uefa. Our banning-order strategy is based on partnership with supporter groups and the police." --------------------------------- [18] Fergie and... global warming --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, March 29, 2007 by ed: from Guardian 'The scientists have warned of the dangers and the politicians have promised to act, but Al Gore is still not satisfied the world is taking climate change seriously enough. The answer, the former US vice-president has reasoned, could be Sir Alex Ferguson. The Manchester United manager was one of 150 or so high-level individuals brought to Cambridge this week to meet Mr Gore, who taught them to deliver their own version of An Inconvenient Truth, his Oscar-winning film on global warming. His other "climate leaders" included Charles Dunstone, chief executive of Carphone Warehouse, Vivienne Cox, chief executive of BP, and Father Sean McDonagh, a priest and eco-theologian. In a letter to each, Mr Gore says: "I hope that you will be first of many deeply concerned citizens who will receive this training in the UK and spread the message to deal with this looming threat to our planet, neighbours and way of life." --------------------------------- [17] Irwin on Heinze --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, March 29, 2007 by ed: "It didn't look like Heinze was going to get a second bite of the cherry at United. It's a fact of life at Old Trafford that United are linked with players elsewhere every day and if a player is not in the first team then he will be linked with a club wanting him. There has been a lot of talk of Gabby going here, there and everywhere and it's hard to know the truth about it. I have been a big fan of Heinze and at his best I would have him in the team ahead of Evra because of his defensive qualities. He edges it for me because of that. Patrice, however, has been outstanding this season. His improvement has been dramatic. He has come on a ton and United haven't looked any weaker with him in the side. So up to a few matches ago he had the position in his grip. It was very hard for Heinze under those circumstances. He fought back early to go the World Cup in Germany last summer with Argentina. I am not sure the club would have been too happy with that. Nevertheless, he went but suffered a bit as a result this season. Because he wasn't getting regular matches his game fitness suffered. In view of that and how Patrice was playing you did have to wonder if he'd ever get back in on a regular basis and would he put up with that. I want to see Gabby at United again next season. I want the club to hang on to all the players they have. Battles for places is vital. Heinze's fantastic display against Bolton was the Gabriel Heinze of two years ago and it was great to see." --------------------------------- [16] Official site on internationals --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, March 29, 2007 by ed: 'Cristiano Ronaldo and Nemanja Vidic came face to face on Wednesday in the Euro 2008 qualifiers. Serbia and Portugal both dropped points after a 1-1 draw in Belgrade. Tiago put the visitors ahead after just five minutes, but Bosko Jankovic levelled eight minutes before the interval to earn a draw. Ronaldo was denied on numerous occasions by the heroics of Serbia stopper Vladimir Stojkovic. The stalemate allowed Tomasz Kuszczak's Poland to move five points clear in Group A with their 1-0 win over Armenia. Rio Ferdinand played the full 90 minutes in an unconvincing England win over Andorra. Steven Gerrard's brace and David Nugent's late goal spared Steve McClaren's side after jeers greeted the half-time whistle with the scores at 0-0. Wayne Rooney endured a frustrating evening. Targeted for rough treatment he was later booked - he'll now miss the game against Estonia in June - and then subtituted. Michael Carrick was an unused sub. Jonny Evans earned his fifth Northern Ireland cap at left-back as Lawrie Sanchez's side leapfrogged Sweden into top spot in Group F. David Healy got the goals in a 2-1 win after Sweden had taken the lead at Windsor Park. Ryan Giggs scored in Wales' 3-0 win over San Marino in front of a sparse crowd at the Millennium Stadium. The Reds winger put his country in front after three minutes, before Gareth Bale and Jason Koumas completed the scoring. John O'Shea played as the Republic of Ireland earned a valuable win over Slovakia in Group D. They now share top spot with Germany and Czech Republic, who occupy first and second spot on goal difference.' --------------------------------- [15] Benni McCarthy on Saturday --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, March 29, 2007 by ed: "I think United will win the league this year. Playing them at Old Trafford is about as difficult as it gets in the Premiership. But Blackburn have done well against United under Mark Hughes so well look to continue that. Everybody is excited about the semi-final. t doesn't matter that we'll face Chelsea, we're playing to win. We know it will be tough, but it's a one-off game and we're genuinely confident of reaching Wembley. We knocked Arsenal out and have enjoyed a really good run in the Cup. When I was a kid in South Africa, I always dreamed of playing in an FA Cup final at Wembley. Now that the stadium is open it could come true - and it might be against Manchester United. I've always said that dreams can come true..." http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2051413-5590780 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-2051413-8829216 Argos Latest offers and price drops! Check http://www.rednews.co.uk to view the image which has been removed from plain text email version of news --------------------------------- [14] Official site on Fergie award --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, March 29, 2007 by ed: 'Sir Alex Ferguson has picked up his second League Managers Association (LMA) Performance League award of the season. The LMA award quarterly accolades aimed at recognising the work of managers at all levels of the professional game. Sir Alex won the award earlier this season for the excellent start United made to the 2006/07 campaign and now, as the season enters its most crucial stage, the United boss has won it again for January-March 2007. It's a great honour to win this award for a second time," he told the LMA website, leaguemanagers.com, after being presented with the award at United's Carrington training ground by former Reds skipper Bryan Robson. But he dedicated the award to the hard work his players and staff have put in since the turn of the year. The efforts of our players and all our coaching staff has been fantastic this season," he said, "this award is for their collective efforts. Chief Executive John Barnwell said: It is a great achievement to win one award in a season but the fact that Sir Alex has now won two demonstrates the tremendously high standards he is setting for our profession on a consistent basis." Sir Alex beat two managers from League Two to top spot in the awards - powered by ProZone. Stockports Jim Gannon finished runner-up behind Ferguson, with Rochdales Keith Hill in third. Our unique awards are designed to reward and reflect success by managers at all levels of the professional game," added Barnwell. "And Jim and Keith are both doing marvellous jobs with Stockport and Rochdale." --------------------------------- [13] Mail report on last night for those that care --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, March 29, 2007 by ed: 'Steve McClaren buckled under the pressure of managing England last night after furious supporters called for him to be sacked during their 3-0 win over Andorra. England's head coach stormed out of the post-match Press conference after just two questions, increasing concerns that he cannot cope with the pressure of leading his country. Asked if he would walk away from the job after 241 days in charge, he replied: "Never." Steven Gerrard scored twice for England and David Nugent added another, but McClaren has been accused of a cover up over Frank Lampard's fitness. Lampard asked for a private jet to fly him home before the match after being told he would take no part in England's crucial game. The Chelsea midfielder claims he only wanted to return for treatment on his broken wrist - and insists he did not threaten to walk out on England. As he watched from the sidelines, England left the field at half-time to taunts of "You're not fit to wear the shirt" and abusive taunts aimed at McClaren. Some of the players looked visibly stunned at the onslaught. 'Nothing concerns me outside, what you write or what people say. What matters is inside. There's a great determination to prove people wrong. So, gentlemen, if you want to write whatever you want to write you can write it. Because that's all I'm going to say' - McClaren It was followed after the break with them singing: "We want McClaren sacked." The beleaguered England coach said: "We came here to win the game and it was important to win it. The criticism goes with the job. "We won a game in very difficult conditions and I'm proud of every one of them. I told the players at half-time that we needed guts and character and we showed that. "It was never going to be easy but Steven Gerrard stepped forward and he picked it up for us. That victory puts us in a better position." In fact, England are now third after Israel beat Estonia 4-0 to move into second and Russia, who did not play, are now fourth in Group E with a game in hand. Their disastrous 0-0 draw with Israel last Saturday leaves England with a mountain to climb to qualify for Euro 2008 and they will have to travel to Estonia on June 6 without Wayne Rooney. The England striker was at boiling point throughout the clash against a team of part-timers and he was finally booked in the second half. McClaren eventually substituted him, but it is too late to avoid a suspension after the troubled striker was booked in Israel on Saturday. England were anything but impressive, but victory was their first in six matches under their struggling coach, although the fans certainly made their feelings known. Skipper John Terry said: "During the game it is not nice for the players. For the players' sake and England's sake it would be a lot better if they kept it until after the game. "The players have stood up and taken responsibility for underachieving in recent games and we need the fans behind us." --------------------------------- [12] LAST chance to get RN 134 on Saturday. Not going? Order here instead --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, March 29, 2007 by ed: Order online, or by post, fax, or by phone. You can now fax orders with your credit card details (name, address, number and start/end date) on 0161 332 8267 RN 134 Out March 7th. RN 132. Out January 13th. RN 131. 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The competition in the Premier Division has got harder in the last few years and the standard is better in Europe as well. In 1999 we had no injuries to contend with either, while this year we are having to deal with one or two. We are coping very well with them at the moment and if we do that we will have a go at everything because the players are playing with great confidence. 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The striker has still not scored a goal in a competitive international since Euro 2004. And he picked up a one-game ban after being booked in a bad-tempered clash in Barcelona. Skipper John Terry reckoned Roon was a victim of Andorras gamesmanship. He said: They were cheating, diving and time-wasting but we half-expected that. Its not nice, we came here to play a football match and pick up three points. Rooneys ban means the Manchester United star misses our next qualifier in Estonia on June 6.' --------------------------------- [8] Park --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, March 29, 2007 by ed: "It was disappointing not to get a good result with the national team but now it is time to focus on my club. Personally, my number one target is the Premier League. It is possible for us to get the results to succeed in all competitions. I have had a similar experience in the Netherlands. Even if we have bad resilts, we have to bounce back quickly and concentrate on the next game. At United we have enough good players to fill the gap. That position is not my position so has no effect on me. on Korea friendly against Holland on June 2 It will be a great help for the national team. I have played in Holland as have a number of Korean players so it will be a special game. --------------------------------- [7] Official site with early team news --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, March 29, 2007 by ed: 'The United boss is likely to have Louis Saha back at his disposal following a hamstring injury, while Edwin van der Sar (calf), Ole Gunnar Solksjaer (knee) and Darren Fletcher (ankle) could also be recalled after recent lay-offs.' --------------------------------- [6] Have you got this yet? --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, March 29, 2007 by ed: Now out, and highly recommended, Andy Mitten interviews 11 famous United players for their story Here's what those who've reviewed 'We're The Famous Man United' have said about it so far... "Some of the very best interviews with former United players that I've ever read. Andy Mitten has a remarkable ability to get people to open up and reveal all. Full of great anecdotes, detail and colour, bringing back just what it was like following United in the pre-Ferguson era." Michael Crick. "A terrific antidote to the banal sporting autobiography. Next time someone asks 'Where have the gameís characters gone?' here's an answer: They're between the covers of We're the Famous Man United. Candid, full of illuminating anecdotes and with an appeal well beyond those old enough to remember the 70s and 80s and far beyond the borders of United fandom." Ian Hawkey, The Sunday Times. "Anyone who wants to read about nice, clean-cut footballers listening to Luther Vandross and going to bed at 9.30pm should look away now. Andy Mitten has compiled the warts-and-all, blow-by-blow forensic examination of what really went on at Englandís biggest club in the 1980s. Utterly compelling." Daniel Taylor, The Guardian. "Twenty years on from their heyday, the players of the eighties have nothing to hide. And even if they had, Andy Mitten would find it out. By turns jaw-dropping, enraging, staggering and alarming, but always, always charged with affection and enthusiasm, this book is what nostalgia is all about." Jim White, The Daily Telegraph. "First came the Busby Babes and now the modern United is 'all grown up'. This hugely entertaining book proves that during the intervening 'teenage years' the lads had themselves a bit of fun." Graham Hunter, Sky. "This book will define United work in this era like Jim White's book did a decade ago. We knew many of these players as United heroes, but the fans knew little about the real men inside the Red shirts they wore. Andy Mitten takes characters we cheered on the terraces and allows us to see them in a new light; away from the limelight. Tinged with humour, reflection and at times sadness, these were the players who missed the golden wages on offer in today's football by a decade yet played in an era that many fans fondly recall as they watched gifted footballers giving their all. 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Coming in November, and highly recommended, Andy Mitten interviews 11 famous United players for their story --------------------------------- [5] Fergie praise for Scholes --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, March 29, 2007 by ed: "Paul regards family life as very important. He knows what the travelling with the international team is like and, coming to his age, I think he felt it was time to give more time to his family. That is the reason he gave up international football. 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Serbia had led Elite round Group 3 on goal difference at kick-off in Sarajevo, both teams having beaten Bosnia-Herzegovina and Azerbaijan. Needing a draw to reach the finals, Serbia held on until half-time but fell behind two minutes after the interval when Vujadin Savi? turned in a Tristan Plummer cross for an own goal. Goran Smiljani? equalised six minutes later and it seemed Serbia were heading for the final tournament for the second year running. But as the end neared Manchester United FC midfielder Welbeck nodded in Nathan Porritt's corner to take England to the U17 showpiece for the fifth time in six editions since the switch from U16 level.' --------------------------------- [3] Hello Mag on Rooney... the ringmaster --------------------------------- Posted Thursday, March 29, 2007 by ed: 'As befits the fiancée of a premiership footballer, Coleen McLoughlin is planning "a party to remember" to celebrate her 21st birthday. The festivities to mark her coming of age on April 3 are likely to have a circus theme, with her intended Wayne Rooney as "ringmaster". Acrobats and trapeze artists have reportedly been booked, and there has been speculation that the Sugababes and P Diddy will provide the entertainment. The exact details of Saturday's £200,000 bash are being kept top secret, though, as Coleen wants to surprise everyone. Workmen have been building an 18-foot-high wall in the grounds of Thornton Manor, the couple's Merseyside home, to shield preparations from prying eyes. The guest list for the star-studded affair will certainly include her partner's Manchester United team-mates, as well as former England colleague David Beckham and his wife Victoria. Coleen is an admirer of Posh's style and is said to have her eye on a birthday gift along the lines of a ten-carat sparkler the former Spice Girl has been wearing. "Coleen loves the massive ring that Victoria has been wearing lately," said a friend. "She has been dropping loads of heavy hints to Wayne." Whatever presents the young celeb eventually gets to unwrap, the party will be an opportunity to reflect on all that she has achieved to date. "In my school year book, I joked that I wanted to be 'famous and living a life of luxury', but I am as surprised as anyone at how my life has turned out," she says.' --------------------------------- [2] 20 years old next month. 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The 28-year-old suffered the injury during training on Monday when he was struck by a Wayne Rooney shot. But the injury is worse than was first thought and Lampard will not feature at Espanyol's Olympic Stadium.' --------------------------------- [21] They just refuse to talk about United --------------------------------- Posted Wednesday, March 28, 2007 by ed: Joel Glazer gives the Tampa Tribune an interview and... 'Coming off one of the most disappointing seasons in team history, Bucs executive vice president Joel Glazer sat down with Tampa Tribune NFL writer Ira Kaufman on Tuesday at the owners meetings to discuss the state of the franchise. Only two topics were declared off limits - the health of owner Malcolm Glazer and the family's involvement with Manchester United.' and What's going on with seat deposits? We're entering the 10th season in our new stadium. Right now, we're basically starting a process of how we're going to deal with that. 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