Vote United!

Vote United!

Voting in the Square Mile Sport Awards 2008 has started in an attempt to honour this year's top sporting heroes and moments.

The Reds are involved in three of the six categories. After being snubbed in the Ballon d'Or nominations, Rio Ferdinand has been nominated as Sports Leader of the Year. Although he's not United's regular captain, he did lead the Reds out in Moscow last May.

United are up for the Sports Team of the Year accolade in competition with, among others, Team GB's Beijing Olympians.

The Reds are also involved in Sporting Moment of the Year category. Naturally it's from the Champions League final, and the moment is (don't smirk) John Terry's penalty miss in Moscow.

The winners will be unveiled at a star-studded dinner on 27 November in London.

To register your vote, visit www.squaremilesport.com.

Live: Everton v United

Live: Everton v United

United travel to Goodison Park to face Everton on Saturday lunchtime (KO 12:00 BST) and you can follow all the action on ManUtd.com.

We'll bring you comprehensive coverage during and after the game as the Reds look to maintain their recent run of good form.

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Catch online video highlights from midnight Saturday on MUTV Online.

Match Pack: Everton

Match Pack: Everton

Goodison Park will stage a clash of two teams in contrasting form...

Form Guide: Everton currently lie 16th in the Barclays Premier League, just one point and two places above the relegation zone. Last Saturday they scored first but still lost 3-1 to Arsenal at the Emirates and their fans also had to endure the agony of a home derby defeat to Liverpool. In contrast United have won six out of six in all competitions and have been steadily climbing the table.

Ins and Outs: Reds' midfield trio Paul Scholes, Michael Carrick and Owen Hargreaves all remainsidelined; however both Rio Ferdinand (groin) and Patrice Evra (thigh) could be available after missing Tuesday's victory over Celtic. For Everton, Tim Cahill misses the match through suspension and long-term injury absentee Lars Jacobsen remains unavailable. However David Moyes may be able to recall Joseph Yobo, Segundo Castillo and Victor Anichebe.

Star Man: Yakubu has been Everton's main source of goals since his club record transfer from Middlesbrough to Merseyside in August 2007. The burly centre-forward has seen off competition from Andy Johnson (now at Fulham) and James Vaughan to establish himself as David Moyes' first-choice front man. Generally deployed as a lone striker in a 4-5-1 formation, Yakubu is blessed with strength and a deceptive turn of pace.

What are the odds? United: 4/7 Everton: 9/2 Draw: 12/5 (manutd.com/bet).

Rivals Watch: Chelsea v Liverpool (Sun 13:30), West Ham v Arsenal (Sun 16:00).

FAIRCLOUGH ON KUYT, MADRID AND CHELSEA

It's been our best ever start to a Premier League season and we've achieved it in the most dramatic fashion.

But while we've all enjoyed seeing the Reds make some startling comebacks in recent weeks, Dirk Kuyt in particular might have enjoyed it a little more than most.   The tireless Dutchman has suddenly refound his passion for scoring goals and is now earning rave reviews not just for his workrate but more for his four goals in the last three games.   There is no doubt the Reds have been making life hard for themselves in gifting opponents the lead, but we can't go on giving teams a head start and expect to keep hitting back. It might be exciting to watch but wouldn't it be better to make things easier for ourselves?   It's not just Rafa who might be needing to consult his doctor the way we are going on, certainly fewer have been heading for the exits early in recent weeks.   The significant feature in all the comebacks so far has been the natural change in attitude, attacking spirit is obviously the way forward. Some of Rafa's substitutions this season have been really adventurous and at one stage on Saturday we had six forwards out there. I can't remember seeing so many forwards strung across Anfield as we attacked the Kop, our goal difference mightn't be that great but points on the board are more important.   The loss of Fernando Torres due to the international break was potentially a nightmare scenario - other than losing Stevie, Rafa could hardly have had worse news. But, asked to fill in for El Nino, Kuyt had perhaps his most effective game for the Reds. With Liverpool now generally looking a more balanced unit with the addition of Albert Riera on the left and Jeramine Pennant playing his part on Saturday, if we can get bodies into the opposition box we will score goals and that was certainly the secret of the recent comebacks over Man City and Wigan.   Dirk looked more at home working through the middle and though he hasn't got the pace to run away from defenders, his natural instinct to score is there and he looked like he loved it on Saturday.   I've sensed a reluctance from him to admit he misses scoring goals on a regular basis but anyone who scored as many times as he did for Feyenoord must surely want to receive similar acclaim from an adoring Kop. With his recent scoring exploits he has shown his real potential and effectively raised the bar of expectancy, for me he looks a completely different player getting on the end of things.   If Dirk could transmit his European goal scoring form into the league on a regular basis he would prove priceless, ten goals in his last 17 Euro games proves he's a man with the knack but has seemed at times happy to understate some of that killer instinct.   I know he's happy to fulfil any role Rafa asks of him but he could be more effective if he shows a greater desire to get into the danger zone a bit more. He's shown he can finish sp let's see it much more. If Liverpool are to mount a real challenge this year the goals will need to come from a greater nucleus of players and Kuyt - if he continues the way he's going - could be a vital weapon in our aims.   In recent years I think we can point to our inability to score goals from enough players which has seen us fall short of Man Utd and Chelsea. With Kuyt in this form - and if we can get one or two more scoring along with Torres and Gerrard on a regular basis - we can maintain our challenge on the heels of the leaders.   Rafa was obviously frustrated at losing Nando and could hardly hide his disappointment. If we are to be real contenders then we can't be without him for too long, one or two games can be okay though the next two matches could hardly be tougher.   I know we did manage without him against Man Utd but to have him absent for too long would be too much of a strain.   There'll be disappointment on both sides tonight when Atletico's favourite son misses out on the dream return to the Vicente Calderon Stadium. It was probably the one game El Nino was really looking forward to this season, only to be robbed of the opportunity with the unfortunate hamstring injury picked up last week.   The Reds will have to be at their best if we are to be the first English side to beat Atletico in their backyard, a side we are meeting for the first time. Though we have an exceptional record of playing in Spain, Atletico are currently one of the more eye-catching sides in the Champions League despite having lost their last three Spanish league games.   For Rafa it's a return to his home town while on the pitch despite no Torres it could still be a case of old friends reunited. In Atletico's star-studded line up we should see Anfield European hero Luis Garcia and Sinama Pongolle, who never really fulfilled his true potential with the Reds but who has been impressive since leaving for Spain.   While the Champions League takes up our attentions tonight, once the final whistle blows in Madrid attention will swiftly turn to the massive game at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. I must admit I've been impressed with the start Chelsea have had under Luis Felipe Scolari and for me they are the team we will have to be ahead of if we have title hopes.   Hopefully the fact Nando has been left back at Melwood to have treatment will increase his chances of playing at the Bridge, the Londoners have more than their fair share of injury problems but the strength of their squad masks any weakness.   Chelsea's home record is remarkable and it's never been the easiest place for us to visit, though we have shown the ability to stifle them under Rafa, but we are still frustrated by the fact we can't claim the win. Sunday would be perfect timing to break Rafa's duck with spirit in the camp on a real high.

 

David Fairclough 22 October 2008

Legends Profile : Andy Cole

Success isn't always instant – and any Reds wishing Alex Ferguson had plumped for Nottingham Forest's Stan Collymore when he went shopping for a new striker in the January 1995 sales – were forced to eat their hats over Andy Cole.

An inauspicious start to his Old Trafford career was followed by the most purple of purple patches, in which the Nottingham-born striker banged in a goal every couple of games, a ratio not seen in M16 since the golden age of Denis Law. It was only a matter of time, of course. Form is temporary, class is permanent.

Cole had blazed a trail at St James' Park, scoring an astonishing 68 goals in just 74 matches, including 41 in the 1993/94 league season. Once he was off and running, benefiting from the prompting of Cantona, Giggs and Sharpe, he played like a dream, justifying every penny of his then-record £6.25 million transfer.

That first season saw Cole score an astonishing five times in the 9-0 rout of Ipswich Town at Old Trafford – a scoreline that remains an individual and team best in Premiership history.

Cole netted 11 league goals on the way to the 1995/96 title, snatched so memorably from the grasp of his old team-mates at Newcastle.

Further title success followed in 1996/97, a season disrupted by pneumonia and two broken legs. Though his days appeared numbered with the arrival of Dwight Yorke from Aston Villa for the 1998/99, the truth couldn't have been more different.

Cole and Yorke were dynamite together, scoring 35 goals in the league between them as United stormed unstoppably to the Treble. Yorke's craft and strength, Cole's pace and predatory instincts unforgettably combining at Nottingham Forest in February 1999 in an 8-1 win, memorable also for a four-goal substitute cameo from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Though Cole found his United form hard to replicate in an England shirt, there is little doubt he is one of the club's – and the modern game's – great strikers. He was still scoring top-flight goals for Manchester City in 2005/06 after spells with Blackburn and Fulham

Dimitar delight at home goal

Dimitar Berbatov is on a mission to score more goals at Old Trafford after making the Stretford End roar for the first time in his Reds career.

The Bulgarian rubbed salt in West Brom's wounds when he clinically connected with a deflected ball from Nani, moments after Cristiano Ronaldo had made it 2-0 to United.

Dimitar told MUTV: "It was a nice goal and I was really delighted to score in front of the home crowd. Hopefully there will be more to come."

United's second-half surge from 0-0 to 3-0 and eventually 4-0 followed a frustrating first half when Wayne Rooney had an effort disallowed and West Brom were defiant.

"There are often games like that," Berbatov mused. "In the first half you try hard to score but it doesn't work. Then at half-time, you have some good words from the manager - he tells you what to do exactly and what the weak points of the opposition are.

"You try to listen, we did listen and we scored four goals."

Rooney scored the first and will be in most of the headlines as his hot streak continues.

"I think he's enjoying his game right now and that's not only good for him, it's good for everybody, especially the fans," said Berbatov.

"Our partnership is improving. We're constantly working at it on the training ground, trying to understand each other without even looking. Sometimes it works - today's result proves it."

 

Ratings: United v West Brom

Ratings: United v West Brom

ManUtd.com's James Tuck assesses the individual performances of United's players in the 4-0 win over West Brom on Saturday evening…

Edwin van der Sar – A virtual spectator but did what was required of him and made good stops from Chris Brunt and substitute Ishmael Miller.

Rafael – A first Premier League start for the Brazilian, who put in another assured performance and got forward at every opportunity until he was replaced by Gary Neville in the second half.

Rio Ferdinand – Typically commanding, the centre-back was rarely troubled by West Brom's attack. He just doesn't seem to have bad games anymore.

Nemanja Vidic – Narrowly missed the target with a header early on and was generally comfortable at the back, enjoying his tussles with lone frontman Roman Bednar.

Patrice Evra – A lively half-an-hour from the left-back, who showed his usual willingness to attack until being forced off through injury.

Cristiano Ronaldo – Getting better with each game. Caused problems by roaming across the forward line. Had two free-kicks blocked and set up Wayne Rooney's disallowed goal, before netting United's second with a decent finish.

Darren Fletcher – Mopped up every loose ball and barely misplaced a pass. The Scot is in excellent form and could have capped another sound display with a goal, but fired over.

Ryan Giggs – Enjoying a new lease of life in the centre of midfield, the veteran threaded several good through-balls to the Reds' forward line.

Ji-sung Park – Showed all his usual willingness and energy early on but looked a touch jaded later after playing for South Korea in midweek. Replaced by Nani.

Dimitar Berbatov – The Bulgarian looks more and more at home with each passing week. An elegant display full of lovely touches, but also not afraid to get stuck in. Played in Rooney for the opener and stabbed home his first goal at OT to put the Reds 3-0 up.

Wayne Rooney – At his menacing best. Another exciting display which will have United fans purring. Thwarted by Scott Carson on several occasions and had a goal harshly disallowed, but scored one and set up two more in the second half.

Substitutes

John O'Shea (replaced Patrice Evra, 36 mins) – Did everything that was asked of him in defence and supported the attack down the left when he could.

Nani (replaced Ji-sung Park, 70 mins) – Terrorised a tiring Baggies defence in the final 20 minutes and rounded off the scoring from close range in stoppage-time.

Gary Neville (replaced Rafael, 65 mins) – The club captain enjoyed a solid half-hour and his trademark overlapping runs twice nearly led to further United goals.

Report: United 4 WBA 0

Report: United 4 WBA 0

Four second-half goals helped a fluent United see off West Bromwich Albion's gallant challenge at Old Trafford.

The Reds had been frustrated by the visitors – in particular keeper Scott Carson – for nearly an hour but finally made the breakthrough when Wayne Rooney finished neatly for his fourth goal in as many games.

Cristiano Ronaldo made the game safe with a left-footed shot before Dimitar Berbatov prodded home and substitute Nani added gloss to the scoreline in injury-time.

Rooney was again irrepressible and the only downside to the win was an injury to Patrice Evra, who was forced off in the first half after taking a knock to his leg.

Despite the impending Champions League visit of Celtic, Sir Alex Ferguson opted to field a strong side. It was perhaps a sign of respect for the Baggies, who arrived on the back of three straight league wins.

Right-back Rafael was handed a first Premier League start, with Ryan Giggs playing in the centre of midfield, Ji-sung Park on the left and Ronaldo on the right. Carlos Tevez and Anderson were omitted from the squad after their international exertions in midweek.

West Brom began with a confidence that belied their underdog status, Chris Brunt firing straight at Edwin van der Sar when well placed on the edge of the box.

But United – in particular the first three goalscorers – looked in the mood as well and the forward trio were involved in most of the Reds' most promising attacks.

Rooney looked to have given United the lead midway through the first half when he controlled Ronaldo's pass, cut inside and dinked the ball home, only for referee Mark Halsey to harshly penalise the striker for a push on Gianni Zuiverloon.

Soon after Rooney had another chance to put United ahead but his header from Giggs' left-wing free-kick was well parried by Carson.

Ten minutes before the break Evra was replaced by John O'Shea and the Frenchman looked to be moving uncomfortably as he left the pitch.

But United continued to press and as the half neared its conclusion Berbatov was thwarted as he prepared to pull the trigger inside the box.

The Reds began the second period in much the same vein, with Ronaldo providing extra impetus by drifting into the centre of the attack.

Rooney again looked most likely to break the deadlock but was twice denied by excellent Carson parries. Yet the Baggies' keeper could do little about the striker's top-drawer finish when it finally arrived in the 56th minute.

United broke at pace, Berbatov played a ball into the path of Rooney, who charged down the left, cut inside Ryan Donk and shot low to Carson's right.

Rooney's animated celebration suggested relief as much as anything else after his earlier frustrations in front of goal. He almost grabbed a second minutes later after being played in by Giggs, only to be denied by Carson yet again.

But a second goal did arrive with 20 minutes left and this time it was Rooney who was the provider with a through-ball to Ronaldo, who shot left-footed underneath Carson.

And almost immediately Berbatov made it three with his first goal at Old Trafford. A left-wing cross from Nani, on for Park, found its way via a deflection to the Bulgarian, who instinctively stuck out a boot and guided the ball home.

West Brom battled bravely but lacked the necessary quality in front of goal. Substitute Ishmael Miller had their best chance with two minutes left but his shot whistled just wide.

And Nani made a satisfying evening for the champions even better when he converted Rooney's cross from close range in stoppage-time.

Team line-ups

MANCHESTER UNITED: Van der Sar; Rafael (Neville 65), Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra (O'Shea 36); Ronaldo, Fletcher, Giggs, Park (Nani 70); Berbatov, Rooney.
Subs not used: Brown, Evans, Gibson, Kuszczak.

WEST BROMWICH ALBION: Carson; Zuiverloon, Donk, Olsson, Robinson; Morrison, Valero, Greening, Koren (Moore 72), Brunt; Bednar (Miller 53).
Subs not used: Kiely; Cech, Hoefkens, Barnett, Macdonald.
Bookings: Zuiverloon.  

Attendance: 75, 451.

Real target Tevez

Real target Tevez

James Robson
17/10/2008

CARLOS Tevez is being targeted by Real Madrid.

The Spanish giants, who are set to come again for Cristiano Ronaldo, have been heartened by rumours that Tevez is not happy with his form in the Premier League.

Although the Argentina striker was quick to point out last night: "I have not given any interviews saying I have any difficulties in the Premier League. I am very happy at Manchester United.

"I want to help the team win and am not worried where I play on the pitch."

Also monitoring developments at Old Trafford are Manchester City, who, boosted by the £210m Arab takeover, could also make a move for the forward.

Repeatedly

United have repeatedly stressed that they will pay the remaining £25m to make Tevez's loan deal permanent as planned next year and that they won't be going back on the agreement struck with the player's owners MIS.

Real, though, have been reported to be ready to bid for Tevez, who could yet be a free agent by the end of January if United have a change of heart.

Sir Alex Ferguson is sure to dismiss the Spaniards' latest designs on one of his star players, and has long expressed his determination to keep Tevez.

But the 24-year-old looks likely to face further frustration in his bid to add to his one goal so far this term.

The Reds boss is unlikely to break up the forward line of Wayne Rooney, fresh from his England exploits, and Dimitar Berbatov for the visit of West Brom.

How do you think Tevez has played this season? Have your say.

Reds invest in Brazil scouts

Reds invest in Brazil scouts

17/10/2008

SIR Alex Ferguson has revealed Manchester United have appointed two full-time scouts in Brazil to keep tabs on the latest Samba stars.

Ferguson already has four young Brazilians on his books, with twins Rafael and Fabio Da Silva, plus Rodrigo Possebon joining Anderson in the Old Trafford first-team squad this season.

Now reports have emerged linking United with the 'new Ronaldinho', 18-year-old midfielder Douglas Costa, who is earning rave reviews at Gremio.

And while Ferguson is refusing to comment on that specific speculation, it is no coincidence United are starting to get linked with more Brazilians.

"We have invested in two full-time scouts in Brazil," said Ferguson.

"It is a country you should pay attention to. Historically, it has always been a country that produces fantastic footballers and players who can play in big games all the time.

"They have ability and enthusiasm."

While it may seem odd to cast the youth net so wide, Ferguson feels he is only following a trend that brought Sir Bobby Charlton down from the north-east in the 1950s and George Best across from Northern Ireland a decade later.

"It goes in cycles," said Ferguson.

"The north-east used to be a great hunting ground for scouts for many years.

"We had a spell in 1993. France had a great spell and are still producing some fantastic young players.

"Our scouts go to games and might get seen. It doesn't mean we are signing anyone."

Which young talents should United go for? Have your say.

Rio's a changed man

Rio's a changed man

Stuart Brennan
17/10/2008

FOUR years ago, Rio Ferdinand was easing his way back into the United team, if not the hearts of their fans.

The £30m defender had returned from an eight-month exile, due to his infamously missing a drugs test, with an effortlessly classy display in a 2-1 Old Trafford win over Liverpool.

That in itself drew comparisons with the return, nine years earlier, of Red god Eric Cantona, banned for nine months for kung fu'ing a Crystal Palace supporter. He also returned against Liverpool, and capped a fine display with the winning goal.

But, while Cantona was received with rapturous adoration on completion of his punishment, the reception for Ferdinand ranged from cool to downright hostile.

And when, a few months into his football rehabilitation, the Londoner began asking for a whopping pay rise, for many it was the final straw.

When one group of supporters met to form rebel club FC United in the summer of 2005, the name of Ferdinand was on as many angry lips as that of takeover tycoon Malcolm Glazer. For many, Rio seemed to epitomise many of the things wrong with modern football.

Carouser

He was seen as a party animal, a carouser who was more interested in blowing the £100,000-plus a week his agent had landed him, than in the glory and grit of earning it.

And yet, four years on, the individual who aroused such mistrust and fury has emerged a better man.

It is tempting to say that Rio has re-invented himself, but that would be unfair. Maybe it is more accurate to say he has simply grown up, as a man and as a footballer.

No doubt the steadying influence of Sir Alex Ferguson, and the no-nonsense approach of Fabio Capello, has had plenty to do with that.

At the age of 30, Ferdinand has made even his staunchest critic think again, and not just for his controlled performances in the red of United and the white of England.

He always had an air of class about him, even as a coltish, ungainly teenager coming through the ranks at West Ham.

At United, his smooth, unruffled defending would often be punctuated by lapses of concentration. He has smoothed out those wrinkles to become one of the best defenders in the world.

Off the field, these days he talks with good sense and directness, is bold enough to speak out on issues which need addressing, and has channelled some of his energies into helping kids from a similarly deprived background.

Last week's eloquent attack on the "circus" surrounding the England camp during the 2006 World Cup made many sit up and listen.

Few footballers have both the nous and the bravery to break ranks in such a way, risking not only the alienation of team-mates, but - more frighteningly - the razor tongues of their wives and girlfriends.

Such plain speaking, in a the public domain, goes a long way, not only to nailing the past inadequacies of the FA, but also to helping ensure such vaudeville is not allowed to accompany England again.

Having said that, going into that World Cup, the TV and newspapers were full of news about Rio's latest career, as a serial prankster in "Rio's All-Star Wind-ups."

A circus, if ever there was one. Maybe he has learned from that, or maybe he has heeded the kind of words from Fergie which once fell on the deaf ears of David Beckham as he slid from football stardom to general celebrity.

Matured

Whatever the reason, Rio does appear to have matured.

Plain speaking does not always go down well in football, where egos roar and the inept are keen to cover their tracks.

And when you step forward to tear a strip off FIFA you had better be prepared for a backlash. And yet Ferdinand did just that. When the Croatian FA was fined £15,000 for the racist abuse aimed at Emile Heskey, most of us shook our heads, sighed and moved on.

That kind of weak-willed, token punishment has become par for the course with world football's governing body, and you despair that the fools' paradise which runs our game will never change.

But Ferdinand was bold enough to speak out, calling for points deductions for countries who do nothing to sanction the backwards element of their support.

Not only did Rio condemn the appeasement of racists, but he also lashed out at the homophobic chants directed at Sol Campbell by some Spurs fans. Two years ago Ferdinand was being roundly criticised for jokingly calling a radio DJ "a faggot" live on air, with no offence intended.

In the macho world of football, where men are men and hotel maids are nervous, queer-bashing is the last bastion of the Alf Garnett generation.

Gay footballers need to stay in the closet, or risk everything.

Perhaps Ferdinand's brave words are the first rays of hope to shine into a dark corner of football's prejudices.

The dabbling with television stardom goes on, but this time Ferdinand is filming a documentary about Peckham, the London borough in which he grew up, and which claimed the life of Damilola Taylor in 2000.

Rio's aim is to try to turn kids in such turbulent areas away from a life of crime - a positive use of celebrity influence if ever there was one.

From image-conscious celebrity to a more thoughtful, outspoken champion of worthy causes, the transformation of Rio is almost complete.

Perhaps Fabio Capello should reconsider his decision to award the England captaincy to John Terry.

What do you think? Have your say.

Fergie: Rooney maturing well

Fergie: Rooney maturing well

17/10/2008

SIR Alex Ferguson is confident experience will bring an even spread of goals for Manchester United hit-man Wayne Rooney.

It is only three weeks since Rooney was left out of the Reds side to face Bolton, apparently out of form having not found the net for his club all season.

Since then, the 22-year-old has been a man transformed.

He scored in three successive games for United, starting with a well-taken effort after being introduced as a substitute against Gary Megson's men, before heading off on international duty where his return has been even more prolific.

Two goals against Kazakhstan, followed by another double in Wednesday's win over Belarus as England won their first four World Cup qualifiers, have taken Rooney's return to seven in five games ahead of the encounter with West Brom.

Instead of talking about where it has all gone wrong for Rooney, pundits are wondering if he is now on the verge of breaking into the elite world-class group containing Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

It is the kind of polarised opinion that has attached itself to the youngster since he first emerged as a raw teenager at Everton.

But Ferguson feels eventually, time will bring consistency.

"What we have noticed about Wayne is when he goes on one of his bursts, his performances improve with it," said the United boss.

"That is how it has been since he has been with us. We know he can score. It is a matter of getting that consistency.

"But that is to do with maturity. When players get into their mid-20s, their consistency improves. Then the goals will spread out better."

Bid

Both Ferguson and England coach Fabio Capello have tried to tinker with Rooney's game this season in a bid to get him to adopt a more selfish approach.

The move has worked to an extent, although Ferguson accepts Rooney's spirit and attitude will never see him become a mere goal-poacher in the Gary Lineker mould.

"Some goalscorers I have seen, like Lineker, never kicked a ball in the game but score two goals," he said.

"Other players do not accept that. They feel they have to play well. Wayne is one of them.

"But he will get to a period when he scores goals even though he is not particularly playing well."

Rooney is benefiting from the arrival of Dimitar Berbatov and is tipped to partner the record £30million man again tomorrow as United look to take their winning streak to five in all competitions.

The late arrivals of Carlos Tevez and Anderson from World Cup duty in South America probably mean neither will make Ferguson's starting line-up, while neither Michael Carrick or Owen Hargreaves have recovered from respective ankle and knee problems.

Ryan Giggs is "guaranteed" to play according to Ferguson, who must assess the physical and mental state of players coming to terms with their country's results over the past fortnight.

"There are no injuries, which is a blessing and most of the players have come back in a positive frame of mind," said Ferguson.

"Portugal drew 0-0 against 10 men, so Ronaldo and Nani were a bit disappointed even though I am sure they will still qualify.

"You do get various results like that. It doesn't always impact on them but it is better when they win."

What Ferguson will not do is let Celtic's arrival in the Champions League on Tuesday cloud his thinking.

The next Battle of Britain clash is being eagerly awaited on both sides of the border. But, while Ferguson is anticipating another raucous evening, for now all he is interested in is taking three points off the Baggies.

"The atmosphere will be fantastic because Celtic will bring such great fans down," said Ferguson.

"It will be a good atmosphere that's for sure. But Tuesday will look after itself.

"Tomorrow is important because we want to keep our momentum and form going and keep our home record right.

"That is what I am concentrating on and that is why I want plenty of freshness in my team."

What do you think? Have your say.

Premier League - Man City cancel trio's contracts

Manchester City have cancelled the contracts of their trio of Thai players following a takeover by a United Arab Emirates consortium, the club's representative in Thailand has said.

Jimmy Heosontaty told the Bangkok Post that Kiatprawut Saiwaew, Teerasil Dangda and Suree Sukha (pictured in red), who joined at the insistence of City's former owner Thaksin Shinawatra, have been let go.

"It is officially confirmed that the trio's contracts have been terminated," he said.

"We tried our best but failed to get work permits for them."

Heosontaty told Reuters that the new owners from the UAE did not want the three men involved at Eastlands in the coming seasons.

"The manager and new owners do not see a future for them at City," he said. "Our priority is the future of the Thai national team, so we need to find new clubs for them."

The trio were farmed out on loan after initially being denied work permits. Suree and Teerasil went to Switzerland to feature for Grasshoppers while Kiatprawut joined Belgian side Brugge.

They were, however, part of City's post-season tour in Thailand under former boss Sven-Goran Eriksson.

Suree reflected: "The new owner from the UAE wants to support players from his [own] country."

Mark Hughes took over from Eriksson in the summer and has led City to 11th in the Premier League table.

Jonathan Symcox / Eurosport

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Sir Matt Busby

Sir Matt Busby

Nationality:	Scottish
Manager From:	01 Oct 1945
Years as Manager:	26

Football League Titles	1952, 1956, 1957, 1965, 1967
FA Cup	1948, 1963
European Cup	1968
FA Charity Shield	1952, 1956, 1957
FA Charity Shield Joint holders	1965, 1967

 

The man who was to become one of English football's greatest-ever managers was born in Scotland, in the village of Orbiston, Lanarkshire, on 26 May 1909.

As a player, he represented two English clubs. He joined Manchester City on 11 February 1928, and made his debut the following year against Middlesbrough. Busby was then transferred to Liverpool for a fee of £8,000 in March 1936.

Busby became United's first boss after the war, having turned down the job of assistant manager at Liverpool. He accepted the position on 19 February 1945, and then joined the club full-time

on his demobilisation from the armed forces in October 1945. In doing so he filled a post left vacant since the resignation of Scott Duncan in 1937 and temporarily filled by club secretary Walter Crickmer.

Following demob, Busby took charge of a club with a bomb-damaged stadium and a £15,000 overdraft. His first signing for United was Jimmy Murphy, his great assistant manager who served the club until 1971. Together they created United's first great post-war team built around the defensive capabilities of Johnny Carey, John Aston and Allenby Chilton and the attacking skills of Charlie Mitten, Jack Rowley and Stan Pearson.

United were FA Cup winners in 1948, defeating Blackpool 4-2. Then, after finishing runners-up four times in 1947-49 and 1951, Busby's men brought the title to Old Trafford in 1952.

Far from being blinded by their success, Busby and Murphy had the foresight to plan ahead and prepare for the day when their first great team would need replacing. The club's scouting system was expanded and reorganised and in the early 1950s, the new youth policy bore its first fruit as Jeff Whitefoot, Jackie Blanchflower and Roger Byrne stepped up to the first team. By 1953 a new team was being blooded in the First Division as

Bill Foulkes, Mark Jones, David Pegg, Liam Whelan, Eddie Colman and Duncan Edwards all broke through. League success soon followed as this new young side, soon christened the 'Busby Babes', won the League title in both 1956 and 1957 and reached the FA Cup final in 1957.

Busby was still looking to the future, trailblazing the way for English clubs by entering the European Cup in 1956/57 - initially against the wishes of the Football League. United reached the semi-finals, losing to eventual winners Real Madrid.

The following season, 1957/58, bristled with promise and United were still

challenging in all three competitions by February when disaster struck. On 6 February 1958, the aeroplane bringing the team home from a European Cup match against Red Star Belgrade crashed after refuelling in Munich. Twenty-three people were killed, including eight of Busby's players - Geoff Bent, Roger Byrne, Eddie Colman, Duncan Edwards, Mark Jones, David Pegg, Tommy Taylor and Billy Whelan. Three club officials also perished - secretary Walter Crickmer, trainer Tom Curry and coach Bert Whalley.

Busby almost lost his life as well - he was twice given the last rites while lying gravely ill in a German hospital.

Fortunately, he survived and returned to Manchester 71 days after the crash. In the meantime, Jimmy Murphy - who missed the tragedy because of his commitments as manager of the Welsh national side - brilliantly guided a patched-up team to an emotionally charged FA Cup Final. Bolton Wanderers beat United 2-0 at Wembley.

After taking up the managerial reigns again in August 1958, Busby began to add some big money purchases to his homegrown talent. The likes of Albert Quixall, Noel Cantwell, Denis Law and Pat Crerand joined United in the late 1950s and early 1960s. This group of players reached the FA Cup final in 1963

and beat Leicester City 3-1 to claim the club's first trophy after Munich.

League titles followed in 1965 and 1967, giving Busby the chance to conquer Europe in the following seasons. In 1965/66, United reached the semi-finals, just as they had done in 1956/57 and 1957/58. But in 1967/68 they went further, to the final at Wembley where they faced Portuguese side Benfica.

On another night of great emotion, United triumphed 4-1 after extra-time to win the European Cup for Busby. It was a fitting tribute to the players and staff killed and injured 10 years before and was

Busby's crowning achievement as United manager. They almost retained the Cup in 1968/69, before bowing out to AC Milan in the semi-final.

Busby retired at the end of the '68/69 season, but stayed on as general manager while Wilf McGuinness became the man in charge of the team on a day-to-day basis. The new arrangement lasted little more than a year - on 28 December 1970, Busby was invited by the Directors to return to his old job and replace McGuinness until the end of the season.

A respected figure throughout his career, Busby was awarded the CBE in 1958 and made the 66th

Freeman of Manchester in 1967. In 1968, he was named Manager of the Year and was knighted following United's European Cup triumph.

In 1972 he was made a Knight Commander of St. Gregory by the Pope. He became President of Manchester United in 1980, was elected Vice-President of the Football League in 1982 and went on to become a life member. In 1993 Warwick Road North, the road which runs past the front of Old Trafford, was renamed Sir Matt Busby Way in honour of the man described as 'Mr Manchester United'.

In addition to managing United, Busby also guided the British Olympic football team

to a semi-final place in the 1948 Olympics and in 1958 was manager of Scotland, giving an 18 year-old by the name of Denis Law his first cap.

Sir Matt Busby died on 20 January 1994 at Alexandra Hospital, Cheadle, after a short illness. His funeral a week later saw thousands line the streets of Manchester as his cortege drove from Chorlton to Old Trafford and finally to Manchester's Southern Cemetery. Tributes to Sir Matt came from around the world and supporters of many different clubs sent thousands of shirts, wreaths, pictures and scarves to create a multi-coloured memorial. A bronze statue of Sir Matt was

unveiled on 27 April 1996 at the Scoreboard End of Old Trafford as Manchester United remembered the man who epitomised the club.

Five years after Busby's death, the modern United side emulated his greatest feat by winning the European Cup. Poignantly, the date of that triumph, 26 May 1999, would have been Matt's 90th birthday.

Staff : Anderson

 Anderson

Birthdate:	13 Apr 1988
Birthplace:	Porto Alegre, Brazil
Position:	Forward
Appearances:	26
Goals:	0
Joined United:	01 Jul 2007
United Debut:	01 Sept 2007 v Sunderland (H)
International	Brazil

Dubbed the new Ronaldinho, Brazilian wonder kid Anderson completed his move to Old Trafford in July 2007.

There is a striking resemblance between Anderson and international superstar Ronaldinho, not only in terms of looks. Like Barcelona's attacking wizard, Anderson is incredibly skilful and his array of talent will surely dazzle the Premiership.

Both Anderson and Ronaldinho started their careers at Gremio in Brazil. Anderson (or Anderson Luis de Abreu Oliveira to give his full name) joined the Porto Alegre club at the age of just five. 

He made his first appearance for Gremio in 2004, aged just 16 but with his club side in the Brazilian second tier it was internationally where Anderson made his name.

He shone with Brazil at the 2005 South American U-17 Championship and 2005 U-17 World Cup, winning the Adidas Golden Ball for most valuable player.

An Anderson wonder goal for Gremio against Nautico in November 2005 earned a 1-0 win and promotion back to the top flight. That goal and his impressive showing for Brazil's young side persuaded FC Porto to sign Anderson in January 2006.

He continued his promising displays at Porto. He won many honours including the Portuguese Championship in 2005/06 and 2006/07, although his progress was hampered by a broken leg causing him to miss much of last season.

Sir Alex Ferguson and his right hand man Carlos Queiroz were clearly impressed and fought off interest from Barcelona to get their man. Anderson will battle with fellow new signing Nani, Ronaldo and Ryan Giggs for a place in the starting line-up. His favourite position is wide left but he has also featured in central midfield.

On the international front, Anderson earned his first call up to the  Brazilian senior squad in the summer of 2007 and featured in the team's Copa America campaign.

Anderson has already earned many plaudits, none more so than from Mario Zagallo, the World Cup-winning player and manager.

"Everything suggests he is going to be a superstar, a prodigy, as he has undisputable quality," he said.

If Anderson lives up to the expectations, Premiership and European defenders will be having many sleepless nights working out ways to deal with his trickery.

Rio: We must deliver

Rio: We must deliver

The Reds were uncharacteristically off colour against Manchester City in the league last weekend.

But with an FA Cup fifth round tie against Arsenal on Saturday and Wednesday's Champions League last 16 clash in Lyon, Rio Ferdinand tells ManUtd.com that the real United must stand up...

After defeat in the derby last weekend, is this a good time to be playing Arsenal?
We can't perform like we did last week if we want to win trophies, and we want to win the FA Cup. These are always great games so you look forward to them. United-Arsenal matches are tight and there will be a lot of eyes around the world on this match. If we want to win the FA Cup we have to beat top teams. This is a chance to beat one of the best teams around and get one of our rivals to win the competition out of the way. We want to win the FA Cup and the chances are we'd have to beat Arsenal to do that, so that's what we're looking to do today.

With Arsenal today and Lyon away on Wednesday it's an important week…
That's the way I like it, with games coming thick and fast. All right, sometimes it's hard to recover physically, but when matches come Saturday-Wednesday-Saturday the enjoyment factor is there. You're always up for the next test. You don't have time to sit and stew on a defeat or an individual mistake.

Wayne Rooney should be back on Saturday. The stats measure almost three goals per game with him in the side, and one per game without him…
We all know about Wayne's quality as a player, and one of the most crucial things is that he brings an energy to the team. We need to have him in the side, but I think those statistics are skewed slightly because when Wazza hasn't been playing we haven't had Louis Saha to come in. If Louis was fit then we'd have someone to run in behind defenders and those statistics would probably be different. So we're unfortunate in that sense. Louis is getting close to full fitness now, and Wayne is back, so hopefully they can both give us that final push in the last part of the season.

Do you see this game as simply an FA Cup fifth round tie or as a match with wider implications for the title-race?
I think it's just about this competition in isolation. I don't believe the outcome, good or bad, will have an affect on who wins the title come the end of the season. We're not trying to put a marker down. Our aim is to win this game so we still have a chance of winning three competitions. It's an opportunity to knock Arsenal out and give the team a bit of confidence again and move on.

Despite Arsenal being your main rivals this season, are you able to see their merits as a team and admire their style of play?
They're playing well this season. They've got talented footballers and Arsene Wenger has got them playing a good brand of football. But they can do it the ugly way as well as the pretty way. That's the sign of a good team. But we believe we can't beat them. We went to their place earlier in the season in the league and we should have won. This is a chance to put that right.

Foster upbeat about his future

27/02/2008 07:34, Report by Ben Hibbs

Foster upbeat about his future

The 2007/08 campaign may be hugely successful for the Reds, but for Ben Foster, the United goalkeeper forced out for eight months with a serious cruciate knee ligament injury, it's been a write off.

After an England call-up as reward for his outstanding displays on loan at Watford, the challenge of trying to depose Edwin van der Sar as United's no.1 was next on the 24-year-old's hit list.

Then the bad news came: a recurring cruciate knee ligament injury that would require surgery, putting his ambitions on hold. Now on the verge of making a reserves return, he explains how he has coped with the long road to recovery…

Can you explain your injury for us?
I ruptured my cruciate knee ligament. It's an injury I've suffered before, years ago when I was at Stoke City. As this is the second time I've had the injury, the doctors decided that I should have a donor tendon. It's had good results for other patients in the past, and the surgeon thought it would be the best option for me. The recovery time is two months longer, because it takes time for the tendon to set in and knit. It was a usual cruciate operation, but with a donor.

How long do you think it will be before you're playing first-team football again?
I haven't really thought about it too much. At the start of the season I wrote this season off myself. I just wanted to recover from the operation and get back to full fitness, with maybe a few reserves games. The chance of going out on loan is probably gone now. I think I will just have to wait until next season, realistically. Edwin [van der Sar] has been excellent again this season and Tomasz [Kuszczak] has performed well when he has been called in. I've got no qualms about not being put in any time soon.

What have you been doing during the eight months you've been out?
It's really hard. People perhaps won't realise that you're going to work every day. You've still got to come in each day and go into the gym, do your cardiovascular work, weights etc. I've had swimming coaches in and all sorts to improve my fitness. They keep you busy, but it is hard work.

The injury couldn't have come at a worse time, considering you'd just started to get chances for England, and denied you the opportunity to have a go at United's first team…
I was massively disappointed. At the end of last season I was on a high because everything seemed to be going so well. Then the bad news came along. It was bad timing. But you just have to roll with it. As soon as I did it I just had to forget about England and United's first-team. You just have to get your head down and get on with the recovery process.

Do you hope that next season you'll be in a position to challenge for the no.1 jersey?
Last season I felt on top of my game and that nothing would stand in my way. I've got to get that feeling back. First, that will mean getting my head down in training and working on the things that you lose from not playing for such a long time. I'm hoping for a few Reserves games before the end of the season and hopefully then I'll be knocking on the manager's door.

Ben Foster was speaking exclusively to MUTV.

 

Rooney: Rival's slip lifted us

23/02/2008 19:08, Report by James Tuck

Rooney: Rival's slip lifted us

Wayne Rooney revealed that Arsenal's surprise draw at Birmingham gave United extra motivation to beat Newcastle.

The striker scored two of the Reds' five goals in a superb win at St James' Park which closed the gap on the Gunners at the top to three points.

"We saw the Arsenal result before we played and that made us want to win even more, if that's possible," Rooney told Setanta Sports.

"We knew we had to go out there and get three points, nothing less.

"Now we have to keep working hard and winning to try and overtake Arsenal and hopefully stay there until the end of the season."

Rooney opened the scoring with a close-range volley but he was especially pleased with his second goal, which took his tally to eight in eight league games against the Magpies.

"I enjoyed my second goal. I'm always on the edge of the box for corners and I've been saying one will drop out to me and I'll score – thankfully that happened today."

Red View: Midfield maestros

26/02/2008 10:43, Report by Ben Hibbs

Red View: Midfield maestros

This week's Red View email newsletter features an extract from Inside United's interview with Michael Carrick, Owen Hargreaves and Ji-sung Park.

Continuing the midfield theme, Paddy Crerand reviews the contribution so far this season of Carrick, Hargreaves, Anderson, Paul Scholes and Darren Fletcher - look out for a free video clip of each player in action and the results of our best midfield pair poll.

Elsewhere, our French full-back Patrice Evra speaks exclusively to Red View about Saturday's trip to Fulham. And as it will be St David's Day, we thought we'd treat you to a classic video of United's Welsh wizard Ryan Giggs scoring twice at Craven Cottage.

Midfield dilemma for fans

25/02/2008 11:44, Report by Ben Hibbs

Midfield dilemma for fans

ManUtd.com's midfield pairing poll has caused quite a stir, with readers of the official Reds website divided over which players to choose.

Sir Alex Ferguson again rotated his central midfield against Newcastle at the weekend, Michael Carrick and Darren Fletcher turning in excellent performances. With Anderson, Paul Scholes and Owen Hargreaves also at the manager's disposal, United have an embarrassment of riches in the midfield engine room.

We asked you which pairing you would choose if you were Reds boss. The response so far has been overwhelming.

Fans have voted in their thousands on the issue, and the current leaders are Anderson and Carrick (30%), followed closely by Anderson and Hargreaves (22%), and Scholes and Anderson (14%).

The fact that 19-year-old Anderson appears in the top three choices is indicative of the wonderful debut season he is having, but that there has been such a varied spread across all the permutations shows just how strong United's midfield options are.

Have your say now by voting on the ManUtd.com poll. Already made your choice? Discuss the results on Talking Reds.

Talking Reds rate senior pair

26/02/2008 11:21, Report by Adam Bostock

Talking Reds rate senior pair

The form of United's midfielders has not only given Sir Alex selection headaches, it's also inspired threads on our message board. Like this one on Giggs and Scholes...

Rio4ever
"Ryan and Paul have been and still are important players to the squad. They have got vast experience, the character, the nerves and composure needed in big games. But I'd suggest the duo start more often on the bench, while the ever-consistent Anderson and speed merchant Nani are in the starting line-up."

Fifaking
"I think SAF knows how to use the squad and the players. We will need Giggs and Scholes when it comes to the later stages of the season. Their experience will help us in Europe. I agree they should not always play but they're still important players."

MickFin
"I agree that Giggs and Scholes are not as fast as maybe the newcomers but pace is not the only quality you need in a side. I think the reason why the young lads like Anderson and Nani are playing so well is because they have these players to look up to. It must be amazing to train with players who've done it all. Also, Scholes is not 100% fit either. He needs a few more games to get back, let's not forget that. Speed was never a feature in his play to be honest. It's his cleverness in the final third and his trickery that often goes unnoticed. The bottom line is that Giggs and Scholes can mix it with the best of them."

Saha's time to shine

26/02/2008 07:30, Report by Ben Hibbs

Saha's time to shine

Louis Saha could make a decisive impact on United's chase for trophies on three fronts, according to Reds boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

The French forward, who has started just four league games this season, has recently returned to full fitness following a knee injury.

He came off the bench against Newcastle to complete a 5-1 romp over Kevin Keegan's men with his fifth goal of the season.

Sir Alex feels Saha's return to action is ideally timed in the final few months of the season, and sees the former Fulham front man as a key figure, bringing an alternative approach to United's forward play.

"Louis Saha is a definite, big bonus to us," the Reds boss told MUTV. "He is different from everyone else in the squad. He gives us strength and penetration.

"You've got to understand what the run-in is like," he added. "It's tense. Points will be dropped. You saw last season, we had some real nail-biters.

"We've got players coming back that are helping. That's the important thing. we have got a good, strong squad. Everyone is fit at the moment, and hopefully we can keep them that way."

Saha's time to shine

26/02/2008 07:30, Report by Ben Hibbs

Saha's time to shine

Louis Saha could make a decisive impact on United's chase for trophies on three fronts, according to Reds boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

The French forward, who has started just four league games this season, has recently returned to full fitness following a knee injury.

He came off the bench against Newcastle to complete a 5-1 romp over Kevin Keegan's men with his fifth goal of the season.

Sir Alex feels Saha's return to action is ideally timed in the final few months of the season, and sees the former Fulham front man as a key figure, bringing an alternative approach to United's forward play.

"Louis Saha is a definite, big bonus to us," the Reds boss told MUTV. "He is different from everyone else in the squad. He gives us strength and penetration.

"You've got to understand what the run-in is like," he added. "It's tense. Points will be dropped. You saw last season, we had some real nail-biters.

"We've got players coming back that are helping. That's the important thing. we have got a good, strong squad. Everyone is fit at the moment, and hopefully we can keep them that way."

Betting: Ronaldo's goals

26/02/2008 13:43, Report by Jon Wilde, Betfred

Betting: Ronaldo's goals

Betfred have opened a market on how many Premier League goals Cristiano Ronaldo will score this season after the United winger edged closer to all sorts of records with his double against Newcastle.

The Portuguese star now has 21 league goals and he's 11/2 to bag exactly 33 and surpass Dennis Viollet's club record of 32 set in 1959/60. He's 12/1 to end the season with 34 and equal the Premier League record held by Andrew Cole (1993/94) and Alan Shearer (1994/95) - and both achieved their tallies over 42 games instead of the present 38.

To claim the outright record for himself by amassing 35 or more league goals this season, Ronaldo is a 25/1 shot.

Fred Done, a lifelong Reds fan and boss of Betfred, United's official betting partner, said: "It's one of the more pleasant ways of losing money but Ronaldo has cost me a fortune this season because punters just keep piling on him to score. I thought I would try to claw a bit back by opening this market.

"If he's to equal or better Dennis Viollet's record he'll need to average a goal a game from now on. It won't be easy - United still have to play Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool - but the other games include Fulham, Derby and Wigan."

Papers: Lyon accuse Reds

Papers: Lyon accuse Reds

28/02/2008 09:36

Boss admits Benzema interest
Sir Alex Ferguson was last night accused of trying to unsettle Lyon striker Karim Benzema by admitting he is keen to sign him for £30million. Fergie confirmed his interest in Benzema ahead of Manchester United's Champions League meeting with Lyon, a tactic the French club's president claimed was deliberately designed to unsettled the 20-year-old. Lyon chief Jean-Michel Aulus, who hosted Fergie three weeks ago when the United boss went to watch the French champions ahead of their European meeting, turned on the Scot. Aulus said: "When Lyon, during the season, are interested in a player from another French club, everybody cries 'scandal'. But when, a few days before playing Manchester United, I read here and there that Ferguson is going to make an offer for Benzema, is that not destabilisation?" Despite United's interest, Benzema is under contract until 2012 and has claimed he wants to stay at Lyon for at least one more full season, although his club would be unable to turn down a £30m bid.
David McDonnell, Daily Mirror

Ahead of the second leg clash with Lyon, The Sun claims skipper Cris will miss the game at Old Trafford through injury.

In other news, The Sun reckons United and Liverpool are eyeing Peterborough's 6ft 5in goalkeeper Joe Lewis. Sir Alex Ferguson and Kop chief executive Rick Parry were at Wrexham on Tuesday night to see Lewis in action.

Round up by Gemma Thompson