The signing of Dimitar Berbatov may well have been one of the most drawn out transfer sagas of the summer, possibly overshadowed only by Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Barry's respective rumour facades, but eventually, at just after midnight on Tuesday morning, it was confirmed that the enigmatic Bulgarian had been sold to Manchester United. Click to continue reading...

Yes, I've coined that word and have applied for a copyright. Today we'll indulge in a little more BerbaTalk©®, as I've never really penned my thoughts on the Bulgarian, post-transfer. Reports yesterday suggested that we've indulged in some underhanded dealing with regards to Dimitar Berbatov. Click to continue reading...

There is a reason why Manchester United have been the dominant team in England throughout the 1990's and 2000's, its because they have Alex Ferguson as their manager. Great players have come and gone, but the one constant has been Ferguson and that's because he always puts together a great squad full of top class players. Click to continue reading...

This tackle, or lack thereof, is very topical. Ferguson's victim is none other than Blackburn's new gaffer, Paul Ince. Paul Ince, is a legend, but was unceremoniously dumped on his arse by both Fergie here, and by West Ham this weekend as they blew the doors off the Rover wagon in extra time. Poor guy gets no respect. Click to continue reading...

What do we think? I haven't see much of him if I'm honest, watching Hull wasn't high on my agenda last season.

I've had a look through some highlights and he has scored a number of good goals. I know he started for Utd against Newcastle and was involved in their pre season games so Ferguson must have rated him. Click to continue reading...

This has nothing to do with stats at all, so I should probably be brief, but have people been following the Tottenham-ManU-Man City soap opera today?

We've discussed the problems of tapping-up here before, but if there is ever going to be a solid court case on a tapping-up charge it looks like it would be today's events. Click to continue reading...

According to the very latest news Spurs Chairman Daniel Levy has made it clear that he has NOT given United permission to speak to Dimitar Berbatov, yet earlier reports in the day claimed that Ferguson himself had collected the Bulgarian striker from Manchester Airport and drove him to the Reds Carrington training ground for talks. Click to continue reading...

Manchester United and Manchester City fans are in a total state of shock due to the amazing unfolding events at Eastlands. City, we are led to believe are about to be taken over by the mega rich Abu Dhabi United Group. Coming on the back of that news, the Blues look to have agreed a deal with Spurs over long term United target Dimitar Berbatov for a fee believed to over £30m. Click to continue reading...

Hull City manager Phil Brown is attempting to use the situation surrounding Dimitar Berbatov as he attempts to land Fraizer Campbell. The Tigers have made a £7 million bid, and Brown is hoping that United's quest to sign the Bulgarian could deliver the young Englishman to the KC Stadium. However Ferguson may want to hold on to the [. Click to continue reading...

Manchester Evening News say that a 2-year deal has been agreed between the two clubs and that the move will happen, subject to a medical. This comes right after Manchester United released Dong Fangzhou (apparently he didn't sell enough shirts in China - best of luck D) and with Ferguson saying that he's less optimistic about [. Click to continue reading...

Reports claim that United have reached a verbal agreement with Tottenham over the sale of Dimitar Berbatov. The theory goes that once Spurs land their new Russian striker they will allow the Bulgarian to join the Champions.

It is somewhat ironic that Fergie looks set to acquire his number one target on the very weekend that United are set to face Zenit St Petersburg in the European Super Cup Final in of all places Monte Carlo, where fortunes are often gambled and lost on the turn of the Roulette wheel. Click to continue reading...

Dobra futbolcuları severim. Duygusal olmazlar, düşüncelerini pat diye söylerler. Bazen tepki de almaları bu nedenle doğaldır, zira çoğu kez söylediklerini duyanlar 'taraf'tır. Vidic Manchester United'a geldiğinde bu kerte başarılı olacağını düşünmüyordum. Cuk oturan bir Ferguson transferi oldu. Click to continue reading...

Question for Arsenal fans: Now that Wenger has said commented twice on Gareth Barry (here and here) Will you: accuse him of trying to unsettle the captain of a league rival? encourage Villa to file a complaint against Arsenal - especially since they have more evidence of Wenger breaking Premier League's K8 rule than Spurs ever did against Ferguson? Click to continue reading...

As revealed late on Tuesday night, Arsenal have completed the surprise signing of Mikael Silvestre from Manchester United.  The France defender becomes Arsenal's fourth summer signing and will add experience and versatility to the squad.  The greatest surprise was that Ferguson allowed him to move to one of United's rivals. Click to continue reading...

> Rooney yet to ignite as United pay for lack of Ronaldo's derring-do [The Guardian]

> Ferguson in need of Dimitar Berbatov after United are held by Newcastle [The Telegraph]

> Fletcher spares United's blushes as urgent need for striker intensifies [The Independent]

> Manchester United frustrated by spirited Newcastle United [The Times]

> Blunt United are held by a show of attacking courage [The Daily Mail]

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United drawing with Newcastle on Sunday did not surprise me, I'd predicted it might well happen on this blog, nor has it surprised me in the slightest that Gary Neville looks to have dropped down the pecking order with Wes Brown and Raphael da Silva being preferred to the England defender.

Gary Neville has done well to recover following his 16 month struggle to regain full fitness, but in some ways his biggest battle lies ahead. Click to continue reading...

According to the Sun Dimitar Berbatov has told Spurs that he wants to quit and join Manchester United. This news will surprise few who have been following the story. However, last night Fergie added yet more intrigue to this unfolding story when saying "You might be surprised at what's going to happen over the next two days. Click to continue reading...

Welcome back! On this week's show we take a look at the start of the Premier League season as well as having a new English for Football phrase. For learners of English check out our Football Language Resources with: Worksheets and transcripts Vocabulary lists ** NEW ** Football language glossary Click here for the transcript Click to continue reading...

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I suppose we'd better get this out of the way before the season actually kicks off, eh?

ST's CUAS Predictions for the 2008/9 Premier League Season

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Arsène Wenger has dismissed rumours linking former striker and skipper Thierry Henry to Manchester United by revealing the only club he'd join in England is Arsenal. While Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov has long been linked with a move to Old Trafford, the £30m asking price has so far put off would-be suitors and, according to the [. Click to continue reading...

Arsène Wenger has dismissed rumours linking former striker and skipper Thierry Henry to Manchester United by revealing the only club he'd join in England is Arsenal. While Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov has long been linked with a move to Old Trafford, the £30m asking price has so far put off would-be suitors and, according to the [. Click to continue reading...

Il caso Robinho inquieta il Real Madrid. Per restare, secondo il quotidiano AS il brasiliano avrebbe chiesto un ingaggio di 5 milioni di euro netti a stagione. A questo punto tornano d'attualità le voci di mercato sul Chelsea che, come riportato dal tabloid Daily Mirror, avrebbe alzato la propria offerta a 25 milioni di sterline. Click to continue reading...

David Beckham? No, although maybe then they could allocate some of the money they pay to him play towards a more talented squad since he'd be doing 2 jobs.

Sir Alex Ferguson? HAHAHAHAHAHA!

Terry Venables? He'd probably jump at the chance, but wouldn't be a good choice for the Galaxy because they play in MLS. Click to continue reading...

Continuano a tenere banco le voci di mercato sugli attaccanti. Manchester United e Real Madrid cercano rinforzi per i rispettivi reparti offensivi. I campioni d'Inghilterra sono in trattativa con il Tottenham per l'acquisto del bulgaro Dimitar Berbatov, ma Ferguson avrebbe pronta un'alternativa di lusso come il francese Thierry Henry del Barcellona. Click to continue reading...

Dismissed as coincedence, as they used to say.Ferguson: We'll get a strikerHuntelaar Keen To Play Abroad Click to continue reading...