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Saturday, 15 October 2011
Man Utd boss Ferguson: Ferdinand knows Smalling, Jones after his spot
Sat, 10/15/2011
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson feels his young players can lift senior men likeRio Ferdinand to new heights.
While Ferdinand remains first choice for the Reds, competition for places in the back four is intense with the likes of Chris Smalling, Phil Jones and Jonny Evans all pushing Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidicfor a regular starting berth at the heart of the defence.
“Competition is so fierce now with these young lads coming through,” Ferguson told manutd.com.
“Jones, Smalling and Evans have all been outstanding. Rio and Vida are well aware they are going to have to play well to keep their places.”
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson feels his young players can lift senior men likeRio Ferdinand to new heights.
While Ferdinand remains first choice for the Reds, competition for places in the back four is intense with the likes of Chris Smalling, Phil Jones and Jonny Evans all pushing Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidicfor a regular starting berth at the heart of the defence.
“Competition is so fierce now with these young lads coming through,” Ferguson told manutd.com.
“Jones, Smalling and Evans have all been outstanding. Rio and Vida are well aware they are going to have to play well to keep their places.”
Man Utd boss Ferguson: Liverpool real title threat
Sat, 10/15/2011
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson feels Liverpool are a title threat this season.
United go to Anfield today top of the table.
"Four or five teams will challenge for the title and you always have to include Liverpool in that," said Ferguson.
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson feels Liverpool are a title threat this season.
United go to Anfield today top of the table.
"Four or five teams will challenge for the title and you always have to include Liverpool in that," said Ferguson.
Tottenham boss Redknapp: No immediate plans for Man Utd defender Ferdinand
Sat, 10/15/2011
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has cooled talk of a move for Manchester United defenderRio Ferdinand.
Ferdinand's injury problems mean he has played a limited part in the champions' season so far, and his contract is due to expire this summer, but Redknapp has played down suggestions he will bid for either of the duo when the transfer window opens.
"I haven't even thought about Rio to be honest," Redknapp said.
"I signed him as a kid. I love Rio as a boy and a player, but it's not something we have ever enquired about.
"It's going to be difficult for him to leave Man United isn't it?"
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has cooled talk of a move for Manchester United defenderRio Ferdinand.
Ferdinand's injury problems mean he has played a limited part in the champions' season so far, and his contract is due to expire this summer, but Redknapp has played down suggestions he will bid for either of the duo when the transfer window opens.
"I haven't even thought about Rio to be honest," Redknapp said.
"I signed him as a kid. I love Rio as a boy and a player, but it's not something we have ever enquired about.
"It's going to be difficult for him to leave Man United isn't it?"
Nani: Ronaldo so important for me early on at Man Utd
Sat, 10/15/2011
Manchester United star Nani admits he leaned heavily on Real Madrid ace Cristiano Ronaldo when first arriving at Old Trafford.
Nani has arguably been United's best player this season. He is happier off the pitch as well in the Cheshire home he shares with partner Daniela and their two dogs (a Labrador and a Chow Chow).
It's in contrast to his traumatic introduction to Manchester, even though Ronaldo was already there to help his friend adapt to the new surroundings.
"The toughest part was to live alone, not speaking the language," Nani told the Daily Mail. 'There was a phase when I was living at Cristiano's house and it was very good. There were always cheerful people and we had everything – swimming pool, jacuzzi, tennis, ping-pong. I never missed my family.
"But later I had to leave Cristiano's to make my own life. It was hard because it was a big house and by night it seemed like a witch's house.
"I was even afraid of being home alone. Sometimes I didn't even leave the room. I went to bed early without eating properly because I didn't want to have dinner alone."
Manchester United star Nani admits he leaned heavily on Real Madrid ace Cristiano Ronaldo when first arriving at Old Trafford.
Nani has arguably been United's best player this season. He is happier off the pitch as well in the Cheshire home he shares with partner Daniela and their two dogs (a Labrador and a Chow Chow).
It's in contrast to his traumatic introduction to Manchester, even though Ronaldo was already there to help his friend adapt to the new surroundings.
"The toughest part was to live alone, not speaking the language," Nani told the Daily Mail. 'There was a phase when I was living at Cristiano's house and it was very good. There were always cheerful people and we had everything – swimming pool, jacuzzi, tennis, ping-pong. I never missed my family.
"But later I had to leave Cristiano's to make my own life. It was hard because it was a big house and by night it seemed like a witch's house.
"I was even afraid of being home alone. Sometimes I didn't even leave the room. I went to bed early without eating properly because I didn't want to have dinner alone."
Liverpool 1-1 Manchester United: Late Chicharito header denies Steven Gerrard winning goal on return to starting line-up
A slow burning derby which ended at a thrilling pace sees United stay top of Premier League and Kenny Dalglish's side on the fringes of Champions League spots in fifth
With the exclusion of both Andy Carroll and Wayne Rooney both managers adopted a conservative 4-5-1 formation and this cautiousness meant that both sets of players struggled somewhat to find the space and time to create.
One side-effect of this claustrophobic nature was the success of the attacking play of the full-backs. A run of this nature from Patrice Evra allowed the Frenchman to pass Martin Kelly and deliver a cross for Phil Jones. The summer signing from Blackburn - who lined up in an unfamiliar midfield position - couldn’t keep his far post header on target and it swung wide of Pepe Reina’s left post.
The tempo increased in the second half, the aggression was evident and controversy was just round the bend when a corner kick from Gerrard was met by the head of Dirk Kuyt. His effort could have been goal bound had it not hit the arm of Evans. Anfield rose to appeal for the penalty but the referee waved away their protests.
With the increased intensity the game came alive and that man Adam was relishing the situation. Another run from deep, similar to that in the first half, caused trouble for the visitors defence and it was up to Rio Ferdinand to halt it. A clip to the left heel of Adam was enough to bring down the Scotland international and set up a free kick on the edge of the penalty area.
Ferdinand was furious with the seemingly clear decision until replays illustrated that little, if any, contact was made. Nonetheless Gerrard strode forward, took the ball and made it clear it was he who was going to take the kick. His curling low shot was launched towards the wall and for some inexplicable reason, Ryan Giggs jumped out of the way and that was the path the ball took beyond De Gea.
Sir Alex Ferguson had now to play his hand and used all three substitutions in the following minutes; Wayne Rooney, Nani and Chicharito were all required to produce an equaliser.
Chicharito was quick in his input with only minutes after his introduction he brought Manchester United back into the game with a powerful header. A cross from the left was aimed for the middle of the area where Danny Welbeck lost Jamie Carragher to flick the ball onto the far post, where the Mexican waited to nod the away side back to parity and set up a scintillating finish.
Dirk Kuyt forced De Gea into a diving save from close range, and in the dying seconds Martin Skrtel lashed over, before Jordan Henderson headed onto the roof of the net as the Reds chased victory.
But the winner was not to arrive, and United were able to end their recent losing run at Anfield, and move a point clear at the top of the table.
TEAM NEWS: Steven Gerrard starts for Liverpool against Manchester United while Wayne Rooney is dropped
The talisman is back in the Reds' starting XI against Sir Alex Ferguson's top-of-the-table side meaning £35 million striker Andy Carroll is dropped to the substitutes' bench
Big team news from Anfield ahead of Liverpool's clash with Manchester United is that Steven Gerrard will start as he continues his recovering from a groin injury, while Wayne Rooney must settle for a place on the bench.
Gerrard came on as a substitute in the Merseyside derby before the international break and is now fit to start, meaning that Andy Carroll has been dropped to the bench despite scoring his first Premier League goal of the season against Everton.
The midfielder will be making his first start for Liverpool in 7 months as they look to build on their three consecutive victories over Manchester United at Anfield.
The Red Devils have made six changes from their last win against Norwich before the international break, with Wayne Rooney and Javier Hernandez dropping to the bench.
England striker Rooney will have to be content with a place on the bench after recent well-publicised issues on and off the pitch, meaning Welbeck starts up front on his own.
Phil Jones has been selected ahead of Michael Carrick in the holding midfield position as Ferguson looks to keep the returning Gerrard quiet.
Liverpool: Reina, Kelly, Enrique, Carragher, Skrtel, Lucas, Adam, Gerrard, Downing, Kuyt, Suarez.
Subs: Doni, Bellamy, Carroll, Henderson, Spearing, Robinson, Agger.
Manchester United: De Gea; Smalling, Ferdinand, Evans, Evra; Park, Jones, Fletcher, Young; Giggs; Welbeck
Subs: Lindegaard, Rooney, Nani, Anderson, Hernandez, Carrick, Valencia
Gerrard came on as a substitute in the Merseyside derby before the international break and is now fit to start, meaning that Andy Carroll has been dropped to the bench despite scoring his first Premier League goal of the season against Everton.
The midfielder will be making his first start for Liverpool in 7 months as they look to build on their three consecutive victories over Manchester United at Anfield.
The Red Devils have made six changes from their last win against Norwich before the international break, with Wayne Rooney and Javier Hernandez dropping to the bench.
England striker Rooney will have to be content with a place on the bench after recent well-publicised issues on and off the pitch, meaning Welbeck starts up front on his own.
Phil Jones has been selected ahead of Michael Carrick in the holding midfield position as Ferguson looks to keep the returning Gerrard quiet.
Liverpool: Reina, Kelly, Enrique, Carragher, Skrtel, Lucas, Adam, Gerrard, Downing, Kuyt, Suarez.
Subs: Doni, Bellamy, Carroll, Henderson, Spearing, Robinson, Agger.
Manchester United: De Gea; Smalling, Ferdinand, Evans, Evra; Park, Jones, Fletcher, Young; Giggs; Welbeck
Subs: Lindegaard, Rooney, Nani, Anderson, Hernandez, Carrick, Valencia
Manchester United's Sir Alex Ferguson challenges Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic to retain their places
Old Trafford chief says the experienced defenders know they are under pressure to keep out Jonny Evans, Chris Smalling and Phil Jones, who filled in impressively in recent weeks
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has challenged Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic to keep their places in the starting XI following the emergence of Phil Jones and Chris Smalling.
The Red Devils have enjoyed a fine start to the campaign despite being without the experienced duo of Ferdinand and Vidic for large periods, and the Scot says they will now face a constant battle to start in the centre of defence.
"Competition is so fierce now with these young lads coming through."
Ferdinand has been in the spotlight in recent weeks after England manager Fabio Capello chose to leave out his former captain from his latest squad, and the 69-year-old believes it could spell the end of his player’s international career.
"Rio is back to his best form, he has trained really well and his experience will be vital," the manager enthused.
"The England thing is unfortunate because he missed a couple of appearances through injury and maybe Fabio is looking to the future.
"Some managers think that way. There is nothing wrong with that."
Vidic is also in contention to return to the starting XI after playing 90 minutes for Serbia in their recent shock defeat to Slovenia.
"I spoke to Nemanja yesterday and it was probably the right type of game to come back in," said Ferguson.
"He had to get a game sometime. He was training very well before that game and has come back feeling fine."
The Red Devils have enjoyed a fine start to the campaign despite being without the experienced duo of Ferdinand and Vidic for large periods, and the Scot says they will now face a constant battle to start in the centre of defence.
"Rio and Nemanja are well aware they are going to have to play well to keep their places," Ferguson told The Mirror.
"Competition is so fierce now with these young lads coming through."
Ferdinand has been in the spotlight in recent weeks after England manager Fabio Capello chose to leave out his former captain from his latest squad, and the 69-year-old believes it could spell the end of his player’s international career.
"Rio is back to his best form, he has trained really well and his experience will be vital," the manager enthused.
"The England thing is unfortunate because he missed a couple of appearances through injury and maybe Fabio is looking to the future.
"Some managers think that way. There is nothing wrong with that."
Vidic is also in contention to return to the starting XI after playing 90 minutes for Serbia in their recent shock defeat to Slovenia.
"I spoke to Nemanja yesterday and it was probably the right type of game to come back in," said Ferguson.
"He had to get a game sometime. He was training very well before that game and has come back feeling fine."
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson expected Wayne Rooney to face tough ban from Uefa
Old Trafford chief has responded to claims that the England striker has received a harsh punishment for his red-card in Montenegro, saying the three-game suspension was inevitable
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says he expected Wayne Rooney to get a three-game from Uefa following his red-card for England against Montenegro.
Rooney’s ban has prompted widespread debate, with the talismanic striker now set to miss the group stage of the European Championships through suspension - and Sir Alex believes Rooney’s nationality was not in his favour.
"I expected a three-match ban, I must admit," the Red Devils' boss told MUTV.
"Sending offs usually carry that and I didn't think there was going to be any leniency towards England.
"He is going to miss the group games for England, which is a blow for him and England."
Many Premier League managers have voiced their opinions on Rooney’s ban and whether the Manchester United striker should be on the plane to the Championships.
"The three-game ban is a joke," Rooney’s former manager, David Moyes, told reporters.
"There is no doubting that Wayne shouldn't have done what he did.
"But I thought they [Uefa] would have near enough let it go," said the Everton boss.
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce believes Rooney’s temper is an attribute that every world-class player has.
"Wayne Rooney is a great player because he has got that little bit of edge about him. All the great players have,” Bruce told reporters.
"In one way or another, they are always on the edge, it's what makes them a great player. Let's make no mistake, Wayne Rooney is our great player, he's our total, world-class player."
Rooney’s ban has prompted widespread debate, with the talismanic striker now set to miss the group stage of the European Championships through suspension - and Sir Alex believes Rooney’s nationality was not in his favour.
"I expected a three-match ban, I must admit," the Red Devils' boss told MUTV.
"Sending offs usually carry that and I didn't think there was going to be any leniency towards England.
"He is going to miss the group games for England, which is a blow for him and England."
Many Premier League managers have voiced their opinions on Rooney’s ban and whether the Manchester United striker should be on the plane to the Championships.
"The three-game ban is a joke," Rooney’s former manager, David Moyes, told reporters.
"There is no doubting that Wayne shouldn't have done what he did.
"But I thought they [Uefa] would have near enough let it go," said the Everton boss.
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce believes Rooney’s temper is an attribute that every world-class player has.
"Wayne Rooney is a great player because he has got that little bit of edge about him. All the great players have,” Bruce told reporters.
"In one way or another, they are always on the edge, it's what makes them a great player. Let's make no mistake, Wayne Rooney is our great player, he's our total, world-class player."
Thursday, 13 October 2011
Wednesday, 12 October 2011
Man Utd striker Rooney: Ronaldo greatest EVER
Wed, 10/12/2011
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney rates Brazilian Ronaldo as the greatest attacker ever.
Rooney grew up a huge fan of the former Real Madrid, Barcelona and Inter Milan star.
He told Inside United: "It’s a big claim, but I think at his peak he was probably the best centre-forward ever. When he was at his best he was unstoppable, absolutely unplayable."
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney rates Brazilian Ronaldo as the greatest attacker ever.
Rooney grew up a huge fan of the former Real Madrid, Barcelona and Inter Milan star.
He told Inside United: "It’s a big claim, but I think at his peak he was probably the best centre-forward ever. When he was at his best he was unstoppable, absolutely unplayable."
Anderson only thinking of long-term Man Utd stay
Wed, 10/12/2011
Manchester United midfielder Anderson sees his long-term future at Old Trafford.
Anderson is playing the best football of his career this season.
He told manutd.com: "This club is all about winning. I want more. I want to stay for many years and afterwards, when I go back to Brazil, I hope I can look back and know I was a big part of making history here."
Manchester United midfielder Anderson sees his long-term future at Old Trafford.
Anderson is playing the best football of his career this season.
He told manutd.com: "This club is all about winning. I want more. I want to stay for many years and afterwards, when I go back to Brazil, I hope I can look back and know I was a big part of making history here."
Man Utd boss Ferguson reluctant to discuss reasons for Rooney red
Wed, 10/12/2011
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is reluctant to blame Wayne Rooney's England dismissal on his father's arrest last week.
It has been suggested Rooney reacted due to the pressure he was under following his father's arrest on Friday, not that Ferguson was offering any opinion on that matter.
"I have no idea," he said.
"It is difficult to say with these things. I will see him tomorrow."
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is reluctant to blame Wayne Rooney's England dismissal on his father's arrest last week.
It has been suggested Rooney reacted due to the pressure he was under following his father's arrest on Friday, not that Ferguson was offering any opinion on that matter.
"I have no idea," he said.
"It is difficult to say with these things. I will see him tomorrow."
Premier League global audience up 11% to 4.7 billion
Wed, 10/12/2011
Premier League action drew a global audience of 4.7 BILLION people last season.
Global demand to watch stars from Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal is at a new peak.
Figures released by a leading sports business consultancy reveal that 70 per cent of ALL football fans worldwide are now watching the English game.
The report, commissioned by the Sport+Markt group in Germany, shows that TV coverage of the Premier League reached 643million homes last season — a rise of 11 per cent on the previous season.
The in-home TV audience has now stretched to a record 3.9bn, with a further 777m watching in pubs and bars in every corner of the planet. The biggest market for the English game is in the Asia and Oceania region, where 1.3bn viewers tuned in to watch the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal,Liverpool and Chelsea in 2010-11.
The figures estimate 64 per cent of all Chinese fans now support a Premier League club, while half the football followers in the USA have a favourite English team.
Premier League action drew a global audience of 4.7 BILLION people last season.
Global demand to watch stars from Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal is at a new peak.
Figures released by a leading sports business consultancy reveal that 70 per cent of ALL football fans worldwide are now watching the English game.
The report, commissioned by the Sport+Markt group in Germany, shows that TV coverage of the Premier League reached 643million homes last season — a rise of 11 per cent on the previous season.
The in-home TV audience has now stretched to a record 3.9bn, with a further 777m watching in pubs and bars in every corner of the planet. The biggest market for the English game is in the Asia and Oceania region, where 1.3bn viewers tuned in to watch the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal,Liverpool and Chelsea in 2010-11.
The figures estimate 64 per cent of all Chinese fans now support a Premier League club, while half the football followers in the USA have a favourite English team.
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