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Archive for January 2007

Rooney’s double puts break on hold

Posted in Syndicated News on Monday 29th Jan 2007

WONDER hitman Wayne Rooney’s mini holiday has had its chips after his two-goal FA Cup cameo.

Bayern dig in on Owen

Posted in Syndicated News on Monday 29th Jan 2007

OWEN Hargreaves is set to become a United player, but the saga won’t end until the summer. United’s pursuit of Bayern Munich’s midfielder will go the 12-month distance.

I’m a dying breed, says Sir Alex

Posted in Syndicated News on Monday 29th Jan 2007

SIR Alex Ferguson welcomed son Darren into the managerial fold and admitted bosses in his own image are becoming a dying breed. Thirty-three years after he branched out into the management game with East Stirling, Ferguson watched Darren follow in the family tradition by accepting the task of guiding Peterborough towards the League Two play-off zone.

United 2 Portsmouth 1: Verdict

Posted in Syndicated News on Monday 29th Jan 2007

VETERANS’ Day at Old Trafford was magnificently gate-crashed by a young upstart. No prizes for guessing who.

Bale not ready for the big time

Posted in Syndicated News on Monday 29th Jan 2007

IT’S easy to see what George Burley means when he says that £10m-rated Gareth Bale should continue his education at Southampton for a little longer. The 17-year-old has been the subject of more hype than a Take That reunion concert after some impressive performances in the Championship for Burley’s side this season.

Van der Sar stays confident

Posted in Syndicated News on Monday 29th Jan 2007

Edwin van der Sar is confident Man Utd are in pole position to win the Premiership title.

Man Utd & Chelsea given home ties

Posted in Syndicated News on Monday 29th Jan 2007

The draw for the fifth round of the FA Cup will take place on Monday at 1330 GMT.

Rooney’s chip helps raise the bar

Posted in Syndicated News on Monday 29th Jan 2007

Wayne Rooney came off the bench to score the two goals that beat Portsmouth, the second being an utterly outrageous, delightful chip beyond David James and into the net at the Stretford End.

Hargreaves to stay at Bayern

Posted in Syndicated News on Monday 29th Jan 2007

Manchester United chief executive David Gill has admitted that Owen Hargreaves was unlikely to leave Bayern Munich this month.

Manchester United 2 Portsmouth 1: Rooney is happy to be back on the chips

Posted in Syndicated News on Monday 29th Jan 2007

No Emperor’s stare or up-turned collar completed the magnificent impersonation of Eric Cantona yet Wayne Rooney’s response to the execution of an exquisite chip and Portsmouth’s FA Cup ambition suggested a similarly talismanic effect on the remainder of Manchester United’s season.

United admit Hargreaves defeat

Posted in Syndicated News on Monday 29th Jan 2007

David Gill says United won’t be signing Owen Hargreaves this month, while another target, Gareth Bale, could be off to Spurs.

Hargreaves Hopes Out Of The Window

Posted in Syndicated News on Sunday 28th Jan 2007

Sporting Life - David Gill admits Manchester United are now unlikely to sign Owen Hargreaves this week.

Gill: Owen hopes out the window

Posted in Syndicated News on Sunday 28th Jan 2007

David Gill admits there is little chance of Owen Hargreaves arriving by Wednesday.

Rio: Don’t Overburden Rooney

Posted in Syndicated News on Sunday 28th Jan 2007

Sporting Life - Rio Ferdinand has urged people not to expect too much of team-mate Wayne Rooney.

Spurs to pip United for Bale

Posted in Syndicated News on Sunday 28th Jan 2007

Tottenham are likely to win the race to sign Southampton defender Gareth Bale after Manchester United’s bid was rejected.

Virtual replay: Wayne Rooney’s goal

Posted in Syndicated News on Sunday 28th Jan 2007

See how Rooney saw off Portsmouth in the FA Cup

United: Hands off Ronaldo

Posted in Syndicated News on Sunday 28th Jan 2007

Manchester United claim they will not sell Cristiano Ronaldo at any price even if Real Madrid offered around £35million.

Permanent Larsson Deal Unlikely

Posted in Syndicated News on Sunday 28th Jan 2007

Sporting Life - Manchester United are “extremely unlikely” to sign Henrik Larsson on a permanent deal.

United: Ronaldo Is Staying

Posted in Syndicated News on Sunday 28th Jan 2007

Sporting Life - Manchester United have warned Real Madrid against tabling a bid for Cristiano Ronaldo.

No United stay for Larsson

Posted in Syndicated News on Sunday 28th Jan 2007

Manchester United may extend Henrik Larsson’s loan until the end of the season but are unlikely to sign him permanently.

Gill rejects Larsson talk

Posted in Syndicated News on Sunday 28th Jan 2007

David Gill insists it is highly unlikely Henrik Larsson will join permanently.

Gill: Long Larsson deal is unlikely

Posted in Syndicated News on Sunday 28th Jan 2007

TeamTalk - David Gill insists it remains “extremely unlikely” that Henrik Larsson’s loan move to Manchester United will ever become a permanent deal.The 35-year-old striker has impressed boss Sir Alex Ferguson since arriving on a three-month loan deal from Swedish club Helsingborgs earlier this month.

Red Devils rumble Real’s Ronny raid

Posted in Syndicated News on Sunday 28th Jan 2007

TeamTalk - Manchester United have warned Real Madrid they would turn down a £35million bid for Portugal winger Cristiano Ronaldo “straight away”.Old Trafford chief executive David Gill has rubbished reports of Real’s revived interest in Ronaldo, maintaining that the Portuguese star will not be leaving Old Trafford at any price.

Fergie: Foster to edge out Robbo

Posted in Syndicated News on Sunday 28th Jan 2007

Sir Alex Ferguson thinks Ben Foster will edge out Paul Robinson as England’s number one.

United set for injury boost

Posted in Syndicated News on Sunday 28th Jan 2007

Cristiano Ronaldo and Louis Saha are expected to be back for midweek exertions.

Ronaldo not for sale, says Gill

Posted in Syndicated News on Sunday 28th Jan 2007

Man Utd winger Cristiano Ronaldo is not for sale at any price, according to the club’s chief executive David Gill.

Rooney keeps his cup ‘dream’ alive

Posted in Syndicated News on Sunday 28th Jan 2007

TeamTalk - Wayne Rooney kept his FA Cup “dream” alive with a superb brace to secure Manchester United’s passage into the fifth round of the FA Cup.The England striker stepped off the bench to score in the 76th and 83rd minutes in the 2-1 victory over Portsmouth.

United Pair Ready For Recall

Posted in Syndicated News on Sunday 28th Jan 2007

Sporting Life - Cristiano Ronaldo and Louis Saha are set to return for Manchester United against Charlton.

Red Devils pair to tackle Hornets

Posted in Syndicated News on Sunday 28th Jan 2007

TeamTalk - Sir Alex Ferguson expects to welcome back Cristiano Ronaldo and Louis Saha for Manchester United’s league clash with Watford on Wednesday.Both men missed Saturday’s FA Cup triumph against Portsmouth but should be available for selection against the Hornets.

Manchester Utd 2 Portsmouth 1: Rooney sorcery is one for old guard

Posted in Syndicated News on Sunday 28th Jan 2007

No one has established whether the plane flying over Manchester United’s Carrington training ground last week was on a spying mission, but if it was, you can guarantee it was not uncovering information about Wayne Rooney. What more could be learned?

Rooney chips in with touch of Cantona

Posted in Syndicated News on Sunday 28th Jan 2007

Wayne Rooney ensured Manchester United’s passage into the FA Cup fifth round when he came off the substitutes’ bench and scored twice in a 2-1 win for Sir Alex Ferguson’s side against Portsmouth.

FA Cup Fourth Round: Manchester United 2 - 1 Portsmouth

Posted in Syndicated News on Sunday 28th Jan 2007

FA Cup: Wayne Rooney came off the bench to score an absolute wonder goal and dump disappointing Pompey out of the Cup.

Spurs lead Bale chase - Ferguson

Posted in Syndicated News on Saturday 27th Jan 2007

Man Utd manager Sir Alex Ferguson says Tottenham are favourites to sign Southampton’s Gareth Bale.

Fergie: Spurs Have Edge In Bale Race

Posted in Syndicated News on Saturday 27th Jan 2007

Sporting Life - Sir Alex Ferguson has conceded Tottenham are in pole position to sign Southampton’s Gareth Bale.

Fergie tips Spurs to win Bale race

Posted in Syndicated News on Saturday 27th Jan 2007

TeamTalk - Sir Alex Ferguson has conceded Tottenham are now in pole position to sign £10million-rated Southampton defender Gareth Bale.The Saints youngster has become one of the most sought-after players of the transfer window, with a host of Premiership clubs keen to secure his services.

Fergie: Rooney is new Cantona

Posted in Syndicated News on Saturday 27th Jan 2007

TeamTalk - Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson praised the “vision and audacity” of Wayne Rooney after he carried the Reds into the FA Cup last 16.Rooney came off the bench on the hour and scored twice, the second goal a sensational chipped effort from 20 yards, as United beat Portsmouth 2-1 at Old Trafford.

Fergie: Spurs in pole for Bale

Posted in Syndicated News on Saturday 27th Jan 2007

Sir Alex Ferguson feels Spurs are in ‘pole position’ to land Southampton’s Gareth Bale.

Rooney rides to the rescue for United in FA Cup

Posted in Syndicated News on Saturday 27th Jan 2007

AFP - Wayne Rooney came off the bench to send Manchester United into the last 16 of the FA Cup with a 2-1 win over Portsmouth at Old Trafford.

United v Portsmouth: Player ratings

Posted in Syndicated News on Saturday 27th Jan 2007

HERE are the Unitedplayer ratings from the FA Cup Fourth Round tie.

Fergie compares Rooney to Cantona

Posted in Syndicated News on Saturday 27th Jan 2007

MANCHESTER United boss Sir Alex Ferguson praised the “vision and audacity” of Wayne Rooney after the substitute carried the Red Devils into the last 16 of the FA Cup.

United 2 Portsmouth 1

Posted in Syndicated News on Saturday 27th Jan 2007

WAYNE Rooney answered Manchester United’s FA Cup SOS at Old Trafford as the Red Devils overcame two horrendous moments of ill-fortune to book a place in the fifth round at Portsmouth’s expense.

Wonderful Wayne puts Reds through

Posted in Syndicated News on Saturday 27th Jan 2007

TeamTalk - Wayne Rooney came off the bench to steer Manchester United into the fifth round of the FA Cup with both goals in a 2-1 win over Portsmouth.Striker Rooney was introduced on the hour and struck from close range with 13 minutes remaining to break Pompey hearts after a resilient defensive display.

Bardsley fancies Villa stay

Posted in Syndicated News on Saturday 27th Jan 2007

Phil Bardsley would be happy to secure a long-term future at Aston Villa and insists they can still qualify for Europe.

Reds youngsters go on loan

Posted in Syndicated News on Saturday 27th Jan 2007

UNITED have sent out two more of their proming youngsters to continue their footballing education in the Championship.

Harry is to play follow the leader

Posted in Syndicated News on Saturday 27th Jan 2007

HARRY Redknapp admits he would love to emulate Sir Alex Ferguson and continue to manage until he is 65 as the pair prepare to meet in the FA Cup fourth round at Old Trafford this evening.

Fergie warns his defenders

Posted in Syndicated News on Saturday 27th Jan 2007

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson has warned he is ready to axe any of his faltering defence.

Fergie braced for Pompey chimes

Posted in Syndicated News on Saturday 27th Jan 2007

TeamTalk - Sir Alex Ferguson is relishing the prospect of welcoming a lively Portsmouth contingent to Old Trafford on Saturday evening.Although Manchester United’s FA Cup fourth round meeting with the Premiership’s surprise package may not be a sell-out, a healthy contingent of travelling fans from the south coast should ensure a cracking atmosphere.

Fergie Braced For Pompey Chimes

Posted in Syndicated News on Saturday 27th Jan 2007

Sporting Life - Sir Alex Ferguson is relishing the prospect of welcoming a lively Portsmouth contingent to Old Trafford tonight.

Ferguson dismisses ‘petty’ Wenger’s theory

Posted in Syndicated News on Saturday 27th Jan 2007

Sir Alex Ferguson has renewed hostilities with Arsene Wenger by accusing the Arsenal manager of talking “absolute nonsense” after the Frenchman questioned Manchester United’s fitness levels.

Ferguson ridicules Wenger ‘nonsense’ over staying power

Posted in Syndicated News on Saturday 27th Jan 2007

Last weekend it was the title race and last night it was a feud that was rekindled between Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsène Wenger as the Scot accused the Arsenal manager of massaging his own ego with claims Manchester United are renowned for their lack of stamina.