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Saha becomes a Toffee

Friday, August 29th, 2008

After falling out of favour with most supporters, including myself, as he spent more time in the stands than on the field, Frenchman Louis Saha has signed for Everton. The move is subject to a medical and the fee is undisclosed. Ferguson had previously stated that the striker would be staying at the Red Devils [...]

Tags: Berbatov, everton, Huntelaar, Man Utd, Saha
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Berbatov signs a Man Utd shirt in Bulgaria

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

The transfer saga regarding Tottenham‘s want-away striker Dimitar Berbatov took another twist today after what can be branded a disrespectful act by the striker towards his current employer. Berba has already stated it’s his dream to move to Man Utd and play Champions League football again. It was also reported that the striker handed a [...]

Tags: Berbatov, Man Utd
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Silvestre swaps United for Gunners

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

It is not a very common thing to have players transferring between the top clubs in English football. However, it has happened before, and thus it is only a minor shock to have a player joining his previous club’s biggest rival. This is what Mikael Silvestre, the 31-year old Man Utd defender has just done. [...]

Tags: Arsenal, Man Utd, Silvestre
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Man Utd lining up Silva move

Monday, August 11th, 2008

Reports are suggesting that Sir Alex Ferguson is preparing a large bid for Valencia winger David Silva. The Spanish 22 year old is one of the brightest prospects in the Valencia and Spain squads, and is on a 7-year contract at Valencia, signed on the 21st June 2007. He can play on both sides of [...]

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Who will be our new striker?

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

Sir Alex Ferguson has given the biggest ever hint that he is ready to make a move for a striker and finalise a deal before the Premier League opener against Newcastle next Sunday. In a buoyant mood after the club won the Community Shield against Portsmouth on penalties, Fergie answered the reporters’ questions about general [...]

Tags: Berbatov, henry, Huntelaar, Man Utd
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Man Utd retain Community Shield

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

After a pleasing pre-season, players have now gone back to business, with the new Premiership season fast approaching. The first competitive match for the amazing club from Manchester was played today, Sunday 10th August, exactly one week before the Premier League opener against Newcastle. Their opponents were last season’s FA Cup winners, Portsmouth, which beat [...]

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Community Shield Team News

Friday, August 8th, 2008

Nani will be in the starting line-up as Premier League and European champions Manchester United face Portsmouth in the traditional season opener at Wembley this Sunday. Sir Alex Ferguson told the club website: “Nani will probably start on Sunday because he is suspended for the first two league games of the season.” Gary Neville is [...]

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Rooney Fit For Newcastle? Carrick To Play In Wembley Opener?

Friday, August 8th, 2008

Manchester United fans may have breathed a collective sigh of relief when rumours began to circulate that Wayne Rooney will indeed be fit for the start of the season, fighting off a virus quicker than expected. United’s number 10 had picked up the illness in Nigeria, during Manchester United‘s successful pre-season tour in Africa. However, [...]

Tags: Carrick, Community Shield, Manchester United, Rooney, Wembley
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Friendly Preview: Man Utd vs Juventus

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

This friendly match against Claudio Ranieri’s side will be the most attractive of all preparation friendlies this season, and the last one before the team’s season starts with the Community Shield next Sunday. Juventus were one of the sides which strengthened their squad heavily in order to challenge for the Serie A and UEFA Champions [...]

Tags: juventus, Man Utd
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Number One is confident

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

Edwin van der Sar, the goalkeeper who will be remembered by the United faithful for years to come, as being the keeper who won them the UEFA Champions League for the second time under Ferguson’s reign, has spoken about his confidence that the team can retain both cups. Edwin played a crucial part in the [...]

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