Manchester United Leave for America
July 12, 2010 by Chris Marker · 2 Comments
Sir Alex Ferguson
For the first time in Manchester United history the club will take on Major League Soccer opposition as they begin their first North American tour since 2004. The Manchester United squad will play five friendly matches across the American continent from Canada to the United States and finally down to Mexico. The Reds will be up against Glasgow Celtic in Toronto on July 16, Philadelphia Union on July 21 and Kansas City Wizards four days later, before they eventually face the Major League Soccer All Stars at the 70,000 capacity Reliant Stadium in Houston on July 28.
Manchester United Prepare a Move
July 9, 2010 by Chris Marker · 2 Comments
Sir Alex Ferguson
According to the latest reports, Manchester United are now preparing a £15 million offer for sought after Bolton Wanderers stopper Gary Cahill. Tipped as a future international star, the Reebok Stadium favourite has been watched closely by Sir Alex Ferguson and the highly promising centre-half is seen as a possible replacement for Manchester United skipper Rio Ferdinand. Gary Cahill impressed the experienced Manchester United boss last campaign when the former England Under-21 centre half emerged as one of the most important players in the Bolton Wanderers side.
Gary Neville Suffers Injury
July 8, 2010 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Gary Neville
Manchester United cornerstone Gary Neville will miss the club’s upcoming pre-season tour of North America this summer after picking up an injury. The 35-year-old evergreen veteran suffered a minor setback in training with a small tear to his calf muscle and Sir Alex Ferguson believes it would be better for the seasoned campaigner to remain at the Carrington Training Centre when the Manchester United squad leave for the United States.
Rio Ferdinand Could Miss Opener
July 7, 2010 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand is in danger of missing the start of the season because of the devastating ligament damage to his left knee that kept him out of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Despite of the fact that the long serving Manchester United defender already has started work at the Carrington training ground, he is expected to miss the opening match of the Premier League season. Rio Ferdinand was sidelined for considerable periods last season and there are now fears that the England international might not be ready for a Manchester United comeback until late September.
Sir Alex Ferguson Targets Dutchman
July 6, 2010 by Chris Marker · 3 Comments
Sir Alex Ferguson
Well aware that his present Manchester United squad needs an injection of class, Sir Alex Ferguson sees Wesley Sneijder as the ideal replacement for evergreen veteran Paul Scholes. Although Manchester United may have to splash out £25 million if they are to sign the sought after midfield creator, the highly controversial Glazer family are reported to have made funds available for the manager to land the highly regarded Holland international.
Tom Cleverley Handed New Contract
July 1, 2010 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Tom Cleverley
Hailed as a future star by Sir Alex Ferguson exciting young prospect Tom Cleverley has been handed a three year extension by the Manchester United manager. Regarded by many as an outstanding model professional Cleverley was loaned to Leicester City in January 2009 where the promising youth went on to help the ambitious Midlands outfit clinch the League One title. The Basingstoke born midfield player joined Manchester United in the summer of 2005 and made his first team debut two years later against Kaizer Chiefs during the club’s pre season tour of South Africa.
Paul Scholes Prepares For Coaching
June 29, 2010 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Paul Scholes
Manchester born Paul Scholes has at long last decided to end his long and glittering Manchester United career at the end of the next campaign and go into coaching. However, Sir Alex Ferguson firmly believes the former England international has at least one more top flight season left in him an the Manchester United manager has persuaded the midfield player to sign a one year deal extension with the Old Trafford club earlier this year.
Wayne Rooney Is Coming Home
June 28, 2010 by Chris Marker · 1 Comment
Wayne Rooney
The England players set out to beat Germany at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontei on Sunday but the German side crushed Fabio Capello´s team 4–1 in a controversial match between the old rivals. Miroslav Klose gave Germany the lead on 20 minutes as he latched on to a long goal kick from Manuel Neuer to score the opening goal of the game before Lukas Podolski made it 2–0 after 32 minutes when he found the net with a low effort.
Sir Alex Ferguson To Make An Offer
June 25, 2010 by Chris Marker · 27 Comments
Sir Alex Ferguson
With neighbouring Manchester City expected to make a move for Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic, Sir Alex Ferguson is ready to launch a £25 million bid for Italian player Giorgio Chiellini. Despite of the fact that Chiellini has two seasons left on his current contract with Juventus, the club officials are likely to accept an offer for the strong and dependable central defender as they plan to rebuild their side following a mediocre season.
Wayne Rooney Is Back In Business
June 24, 2010 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Wayne Rooney
The Three Lions shook off a mediocre start to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa to defeat plucky Slovenia 1–0 in front of a 36,000 crowd at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday. Thanks to a brilliantteam effort the England side managed to go through to the Second Round of the tournament and a clash with Germany while a Landon Donovan goal against Algeria took the United States to the very top of the group.
