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Carrick, Berbatov, Scholes....These are just a few of the players that will not participate in
Wednesdays Champions League clash against the runners-up in La Liga, Villareal. Carrick suffered a
broken metatarsal at Anfield. Berbatov also suffered an injury at the hands of Liverpool. United
will also be with out Paul Scholes.
"The crowd still chant Cantona's name and I told Cristiano 'Leave a hero like Eric' and one
day he will. But not yet." - Sir Alex I cant imagine the crowd chanting Ronaldo's name long
after he leaves, I could be wrong. It is that same crowd that stood and applauded for the guy who,
if [...]
Do clubs intentionally put out false or misleading reports about a players availability? Maybe to
break the composure or concentration of the opposing team? Both Gerrard and Torres were set to miss
Saturdays clash against Manchester United. But according to the clubs official website both players
completed a full training session and have been included in [.
After Portugal's exit from Euro 08, and between the Ronaldo, Real Madrid saga. Cristiano underwent
ankle surgery and was not expected to return until October. But since then Ronaldo has returned to
training and Sir Alex is seriously considering naming him to his squad for Wednesdays Champions
League clash against Villareal.
Steven Gerrard has ruled himself out of Saturdays match against Manchester United. The Liverpool
captain had surgery on a groin injury back in August after helping Liverpool qualify for the group
stages of the UEFA Champions League. This is a major blow to Rafa's side, seeing as how they were
already without Fernando Torres.
United started their Champions League campaign against La Liga runners-up Villarreal. United's
starting eleven was: Van der Sar Neville, Ferdinand, Evans, Evra, Park, Fletcher, Hargreaves, Nani
Rooney, Tevez Suprisingly, no Vidic, Brown or Giggs United had a great opportunity in the 9th
minute from the first corner kick in the match.
Sir Alex says he has a difficult decision to make for this Sundays match against Chelsea. "I
have got a decision to make about centre-back, whether I go with Evans and his ability but lack of
experience or whether I opt for Wes Brown's experience,"Ferguson told reporters. Sir Alex
Ferguson, Manchester United shouldn't have this problem!
23.33 hrs McCartney's sale is apparently worth between £4.5-8 million. If it is £4.5 I
think we got robbed, if it is £8 million then OK I will admit that is good footballing
business! 23.28 hrs BREAKING NEWS Robinho won't be coming to West Ham... apparently he is signing
for Man City... 23.24 hrs [.
As we reported as early as May of last year (see Full Story), Dimitar Berbatov was on course to
eventually join Manchester United. As the transfer window began to shut, I was beginning to fear
whether Sir Alex could actually get the deal done. I sent several of my friends and colleagues
located in [.
In Wednesday's World Cup qualifier England dismantled a strong Croatian side. Wayne Rooney provided
Theo Walcott with 2 superb balls which Theo converted and also netted a goal himself. The match was
not expected to be so lopsided after Croatia showed extremely well in Euro 08. Croatia went
undefeated in their group before being eliminated in [.
Michael Carrick will be out for 4-6 weeks after suffering a broken foot at the hands of Liverpool
midfielder Yossi Benayoun. Initially thought to be purely muscular, a subsequent check up revealed
a break in his right foot. Bookmark to:
After picking up seven yellow cards in Sundays clash against Chelsea, Manchester United will be
fined £25,000. "It was a competitive game but I did not think there was one bad tackle in
it," said Ferguson. That may be the case Sir Alex, but three of the seven cards were for
mouthing off to the official.
The more I watch ESPN, the more I'm bound to roll over laughing uncontrollably at the sensational
headlines it features on its nightly Sportscenter shows. I understand, though hardly agree with,
the media's insatiable hunger for hyperbole. But now, it's become painfully obvious that the
newtork is desparate for ratings.
