United and Chelsea are locked in another tug-of-war, this time over Danish teenager Nicolai Boilesen. Brondby defender Boilesen, 16, will have trials at Old Trafford and Stamford Bridge this month. The clubs infamously fought over John Mikel Obi before the Nigerian midfielder moved to Chelsea from United for £12m without kicking a ball for Sir Alex Ferguson’s team. Boilesen, who captained Denmark U17s to a 6-1 win over England last month, said: "United are my favourite club. But I am very proud that two such big clubs are watching me."
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Evans relieved by Berba coup
Jonny Evans is delighted that United managed to prise Dimitar Berbatov away from Tottenham, as he has sampled the Bulgarian's skills first-hand.
The 20-year-old defender came up against Berbatov when on loan at Sunderland last season. Although the striker didn't score in his side's 2-0 victory, Evans recalls being run ragged throughout.
"I could not wait for half-time to come as Berbatov was outstanding," he told Sky Sports News. "He is someone who can make a difference to a game. Berbatov has a great touch for a big man and is a very good player."
Evans, who will remain at United as defensive cover this season, is delighted to be alongside Berbatov rather than against him - although he admits his day-to-day job will undoubtedly become more difficult.
"I am just glad he is now at United," he admitted. "On the other hand I know I will have to be at my best in training!" Read more...
The 20-year-old defender came up against Berbatov when on loan at Sunderland last season. Although the striker didn't score in his side's 2-0 victory, Evans recalls being run ragged throughout.
"I could not wait for half-time to come as Berbatov was outstanding," he told Sky Sports News. "He is someone who can make a difference to a game. Berbatov has a great touch for a big man and is a very good player."
Evans, who will remain at United as defensive cover this season, is delighted to be alongside Berbatov rather than against him - although he admits his day-to-day job will undoubtedly become more difficult.
"I am just glad he is now at United," he admitted. "On the other hand I know I will have to be at my best in training!" Read more...
Gibbo delighted by goal award
Darron Gibson's stunning strike against Peterborough has been voted Goal of the Month by ManUtd.com users – and the Reds midfielder hopes fans will see more of the same from him this season.
Gibson was thrilled to learn he had picked up 38% of the votes in our poll for his 30-yard effort in United's 2-0 pre-season friendly victory last month.
Darren Fletcher's equaliser against Newcastle came second with 19%, closely followed by Fraizer Campbell's winner in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's testimonial against Espanyol (18%).
"It’s not a bad award to win!" Gibson told ManUtd.com. "It’s nice for my goal to be recognised and picked above the others, especially when it was in pre-season because fewer fans would have seen it."
Gibson had been on the field at London Road less than a minute when he brought down Lee Martin's pass and crashed home a superb half-volley with his left foot. Reds boss Sir Alex Ferguson said after the game that the 20-year-old had "fantastic feet" and should shoot more often, and Gibson is keen to heed that advice.
"I’ve been working on my shot for the past few years in training because I am quite powerful when I strike the ball," he added. "I know I should get forward and shoot more, so I’m working on it and hopefully we’ll see a bit more of it this season." Read more...
Gibson was thrilled to learn he had picked up 38% of the votes in our poll for his 30-yard effort in United's 2-0 pre-season friendly victory last month.
Darren Fletcher's equaliser against Newcastle came second with 19%, closely followed by Fraizer Campbell's winner in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's testimonial against Espanyol (18%).
"It’s not a bad award to win!" Gibson told ManUtd.com. "It’s nice for my goal to be recognised and picked above the others, especially when it was in pre-season because fewer fans would have seen it."
Gibson had been on the field at London Road less than a minute when he brought down Lee Martin's pass and crashed home a superb half-volley with his left foot. Reds boss Sir Alex Ferguson said after the game that the 20-year-old had "fantastic feet" and should shoot more often, and Gibson is keen to heed that advice.
"I’ve been working on my shot for the past few years in training because I am quite powerful when I strike the ball," he added. "I know I should get forward and shoot more, so I’m working on it and hopefully we’ll see a bit more of it this season." Read more...
Friday, September 5, 2008
Ronaldo: I'll play my heart out
Cristiano Ronaldo insists he is not worried about a backlash from United supporters. But he admits he was "naive" to push for a world-record move to Real Madrid. Ronaldo, due to make his long-awaited return at the end of this month after making rapid progress following ankle surgery in the summer, revealed he wanted to join Real because he had won everything he could at Old Trafford following last year's European Cup triumph. "After we'd won the Champions League I felt that I'd help win everything there was to win," he said. "I felt maybe I needed a new challenge. Apart from the challenge, everyone realises that Spanish and Portuguese culture and lifestyle are more similar. I also have to recognise that my family would welcome the change. What I said publicly, which was maybe a little naive, I take total responsibility for. I'm 100 per cent professional and have always given my heart and soul to this club," he told Inside United magazine. "If one day I leave, I want to do it knowing I did everything I could to help the club win as much as possible."
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Ole backs Berbatov buy
If it takes one to know one, then nobody should doubt Ole Solskjaer's assessment of Dimitar Berbatov as a quality striker.
Solskjaer's goalscoring exploits spanned 11 years at United before injury forced him to retire and take up his current post as reserves coach. His career included, of course, the epic campaign of 1998/99 when Sir Alex Ferguson rotated four top strikers in winning three major honours.
"I've often wondered how he's done it, with all the internationals he's had," said Ole, referring to the boss' knack of keeping players happy in a large squad.
"But he's always rotated people and I'm sure we'll see great performances from the front four again."
Berbatov's arrival this week as the fourth senior striker - or fifth if you include both Ronaldo and Manucho - had Solskjaer's seal of approval.
Ole told MUTV: "The saga lasted all summer but we were always confident we'd found the right one.
"I think he's the right one. His performances for Spurs have been great. I knew he was a good player when he played against us for Bayer Leverkusen.
"We're delighted we've got him."
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Solskjaer's goalscoring exploits spanned 11 years at United before injury forced him to retire and take up his current post as reserves coach. His career included, of course, the epic campaign of 1998/99 when Sir Alex Ferguson rotated four top strikers in winning three major honours.
"I've often wondered how he's done it, with all the internationals he's had," said Ole, referring to the boss' knack of keeping players happy in a large squad.
"But he's always rotated people and I'm sure we'll see great performances from the front four again."
Berbatov's arrival this week as the fourth senior striker - or fifth if you include both Ronaldo and Manucho - had Solskjaer's seal of approval.
Ole told MUTV: "The saga lasted all summer but we were always confident we'd found the right one.
"I think he's the right one. His performances for Spurs have been great. I knew he was a good player when he played against us for Bayer Leverkusen.
"We're delighted we've got him."
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