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JRedknapp11
11 Aug 2002, 05:16 PM
Looks like Roy is trying to shape the boys into shape for a championship run. However with his book comming out, his row with McCarthy, and now this.... Roy is cutting it very close this season.
JRedknapp11
12 Aug 2002, 04:14 AM
From the Irish Times.....
12/08/02: Alex Ferguson is set to throw the newly-installed Republic of Ireland Under-21 captain John O'Shea into action for Manchester United's Champions League qualifier against the Hungarian champions Zalaegerszeg on Wednesday.
O'Shea, who is inexperienced at this level, gets his chance following the injury to Rio Ferdinand at Old Trafford on Saturday.
The England defender went over on his ankle after hurdling his goalkeeper, Roy Carroll, and landing awkwardly. He will have a scan today to assess the extent of the damage.
As well as the midweek game, Ferdinand is more than likely to sit out Saturday's Premiership opener against West Bromich Albion. If the £30 million defender has nothing more than a badly sprained ankle, he could be back within a couple of weeks.
Should the damage turn out to be more serious, he could be absent for up to a month.
O'Shea made his full international debut a year ago this week, and Ferguson has been predicting for some time that the former Waterford United player will become one of the game's top defenders.
But Ferguson will be keen to further strengthen his defensive options and is expected to finalise the £5 million transfer of the Rennes left-back Julien Escude this week, in advance of the August 31st deadline for the Champions League.
JRedknapp11
12 Aug 2002, 07:50 PM
here's the story......
http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,3-2002370661,00.html
Prenn
13 Aug 2002, 07:04 AM
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JRedknapp11
14 Aug 2002, 02:09 AM
I'd be nice to see Giggs play in the Euro'04... hopefully this will be the first step in that process...
http://www.ananova.com/sport/soccer/story/sm_649884.html?menu=sport.football.latestheadlines
JRedknapp11
14 Aug 2002, 04:27 AM
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/dynamic/sport/football/story.html?in_review_id=667833
Unorthodox Yank
14 Aug 2002, 05:38 PM
Fergie may look for anew keeper (http://www.planetfootball.com/article.asp?id=103135&Title=Ferguson+may+look+for+new+keeper)
Motterman
15 Aug 2002, 01:52 PM
Manchester United defender Wes Brown has been ruled out for three months after a scan revealed he fractured his right ankle in the shock defeat to Zalaergeszegi.
benine
15 Aug 2002, 04:41 PM
Originally posted by Motterman
Manchester United defender Wes Brown has been ruled out for three months after a scan revealed he fractured his right ankle in the shock defeat to Zalaergeszegi.
And the wallet for Escude comes out...
Motterman
15 Aug 2002, 05:21 PM
Originally posted by benine
And the wallet for Escude comes out...
I'd feel better about spending a bit more for him than he's worth, simply because:
A) We need a defender badly right now
B) We've already been after him, so it's not an "impulse" or desparation buy
C) He wants to play for us very much
Do the deal Mr. Kenyon.
I don't know if they want to spend any more money until (or if) we qualify for the Champs League though....
NNCRed
21 Aug 2002, 03:38 PM
What happened with posting all the news in this thread instead of creating new threads?
Unorthodox Yank
22 Aug 2002, 09:57 AM
i was wondering about that myself...
BrianCappellieri
23 Aug 2002, 12:15 PM
SoccerNet (http://www.soccernet.com/england/news/2002/0823/20020823mufcdefenders.html)United go for defensive pair
Manchester United are confident of signing defenders Julien Escude and Nicolas Burdisso ahead of next weekend's transfer deadline.
The Guardian (http://www.football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,1563,779294,00.html)United poised to offer £5m for Burdisso
Manchester United are ready to make a £5m bid for the Boca Juniors defender Nicolas Burdisso, according to the player's agent.
SoccerAge (http://www.soccerage.com/en/13/g7062.html)Manchester United Still Want Escude
Manchester United chief executive Peter Kenyon has confirmed that the clubs interest in Rennes' defender Julien Escude still exists.
Tribal Football (http://www.tribalfootball.com/august/englishnews2240802.html)Man Utd confident of double swoop ahead of deadline
Manchester United are set for a double swoop ahead of next week's transfer deadline.
cachundo
25 Aug 2002, 12:44 PM
BBC: Man Utd in keeper search (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/2215435.stm)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson could step up his search for a goalkeeper this week as Fabien Barthez continues to struggle with injury.
pething101
08 Sep 2002, 04:23 PM
Red Devils linked to Vieri (http://www.planetfootball.co.uk/article.asp?id=107999&clid=&cpid=&Title=Red+Devils+linked+to+Vieril)
BrianCappellieri
09 Sep 2002, 05:38 PM
Tribal Football (http://www.tribalfootball.com/september/englishnews100902.html)Man Utd board to discuss Keane future
Manchester United's plc board will meet later this month to discuss the future of captain Roy Keane.
The Republic of Ireland international's controversial autobiography, his running feud with Ireland boss Mick McCarthy and poor disciplinary record has forced the board of the club's quoted parent company to consider the player's future.
cachundo
10 Sep 2002, 12:21 PM
BBC: Scholes faces knee surgery (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/2248679.stm)
Manchester United star Paul Scholes is to undergo knee surgery and could face a six-week lay-off.
BrianCappellieri
10 Sep 2002, 09:35 PM
SoccerNet (http://www.soccernet.com/england/news/2002/0910/20020910mufcmexes.html)Mexes not leaving Auxerre - agent
Philippe Mexes' agent admits Arsenal and Manchester United have long been interested in the defender - but insists he is not set for a move to the Premiership.
BrianCappellieri
11 Sep 2002, 11:05 AM
SoccerNet (http://www.soccernet.com/england/news/2002/0911/20020911mufcrobsonkeane.html)Robbo warns Keane over captaincy
Former Manchester United and England skipper Bryan Robson says volatile midfielder Roy Keane may be in danger of losing the captain's armband at Old Trafford unless he can keep out of trouble.
BrianCappellieri
11 Sep 2002, 11:35 AM
From the Terrace (http://www.fansfc.com/frontpage/news.cfm?newsid=115150&refer=nn)Roberto Carlos set for United
Real Madrid’s Roberto Carlos could be a Manchester United player by next summer, if not before.
United were reportedly in negotiations with Real in June regarding the possible transfer of the Brazilian international left back, but were put off by the £40m price tag.