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Italian FA get tough on offensive banners. Could the Premiership be next?

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Ryan Giggs is already looking ahead to his next contract extension.

Craig Gardner warns United ahead of the Reds’ trip to Villa Park.

David Gill pays tribute to Ryan Giggs after extending the winger’s deal.

Phil Bardsley has joined Sheffield United in a three month loan deal.

CHELSEA have admitted a Football Association charge of failing to control their players during the Premier League game against Manchester United on September 23.

PATRICE Evra has become a bookworm and an avid DVD watcher as he submerges himself in the history of Manchester United.

VETERAN United star Ryan Giggs is feeling “as fit as ever” after signing a new deal at Old Trafford.

Watch Giggs’ first and latest television interviews on MUTV Online.

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Reds legend Ryan Giggs has extended his contract by another year.

Rio Ferdinand wants victory in Russia and a chance to play at Euro 2008.

Striker Stevan Jovetic will not leave Partizan Belgrade this season.

UNITED have handed a four-day trial to Southend midfielder Medi Abalimba.

RYAN Giggs has signed a one year contract extension at United keeping him at Old Trafford until June 2009.

FC UNITED’S new signing will face some good-natured stick if he makes his debut at Clitheroe tonight - he is called Colin Bell!

UNITED defender Rio Ferdinand has urged England to dispel all negative thoughts about playing on the artificial pitch in Moscow in the crunch Euro 2008 qualifier against Russia.

Manchester United have handed a four-day trial to Southend United teenager Medi Abalimba.”

TeamTalk - Sheffield United boss Bryan Robson expects to complete the loan signing of Manchester United defender Phil Bardsley on Monday.The 22-year-old, due to finalise his three-month stay at Bramall Lane, has been drafted in as cover for right-back Derek Geary, who has been ruled out for up to six weeks following knee surgery.

According to Estonian defender.

McClaren announces himself as a man-management genius.

Stories not deemed worthy of a whole item.

More on the Stephen Ireland hair story.

Wigan manager tried to Tevez and Rooney on loan.

Tevez says his English is going well and he likes his new mates.

Scottish player hailed by Scottish manager.

Patrice Evra identifies with United after learning about the club’s past.

United are to take a closer look at Southend midfielder Medi Abalimba.

Southend’s 16-year-old midfielder Medi Abalimba is to have a trial at the end of this month with Manchester United.

Carlos Tevez says Sir Alex and the players have helped him settle at OT.

Wayne Rooney aims to seal England’s Euro 2008 qualification in Moscow.

Darron Gibson’s international future could become clearer on Monday when the IFA and FAI meet Fifa to discuss the issue.

Sheffield United sign Manchester United defender Phil Bardsley for three months.

Darren Fletcher has been drafted into Scotland’s squad to face Georgia.

United midfielder Darren Fletcher is in line for a surprise comeback for Scotland on Wednesday.

FC UNITED bounced back from their double-quick FA Cup and Trophy exits with two stunning Chris Baguley free-kicks giving them a badly-needed 2-1 UniBond first division north win over visiting Wakefield.

United players reavealed to have escaped uninjured on way to training.

Dickie Best, George’s father has attacked those who still hurl insults at his son.

Most of them are winners.

Thai prosecutors meet officials to discuss Thaksin extradition, as predicted by RI.

Fletcher on the verge of a return.

Very critical of the decision to have an international friendly in March.

Tevez reveals Ferguson’s new nickname for him.

Evra reveals desire to absorb everything about United.

He accepts he may be loaned out when he recovers from cruciate injury.