Man Utd in light approach to Community Shield

MANCHESTER, England (AP) -- While Portsmouth may relish someone else unintentional to win at Wembley, Manchester United is taking a light approach to Sunday's Community Shield.

Doubt for Sunderland two
Kieran Richardson and Pascal Chimbonda are doubts for Sunderland's final pre-season game, against Shamrock Rovers tomorrow. Both picked up an injury in the club's 6-0 win up Athlone Town last night.

Ferguson wants to extend Cristiano Ronaldo's Man United contract
MANCHESTER, England - Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Manchester United on Friday as club manager Sir Alex Ferguson said he wants to extend the Portugal winger's contract and warned corporal Madrid to stay away from his players.

Man Utd boss Ferguson: Neville, Carrick will see Wembley action
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Euro 2008 winner Senna snubs Arsenal and decides to stay at Villarreal
Arsenal have missed out on Spanish universal Marcos Senna after the European Championship winner decided to stay at Villarreal. The Gunners are still appearing for a holding midfielder to replace Mathieu Flamini and made a bid for 32-year-old Senna.

Hermann's Wembley Hunger
The FA Community Shield ? it?s equal a glorified pre-season friendly, right? Try telling that to Hermann Hreidarsson.

Man Utd's Foster hit by knee setback
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Coventry signing Wright and Morrison
New commence: Clinton Morrison will partner Freddy Eastwood in attack for Coventry Photo: Frank Coppi Wright, who began his career at Liverpool, was released by Sunderland manager Roy Keane at the end of last season and has spent the summer training with

No More Community Shield Tickets Available
NO MORE COMMUNITY SHIELD TICKETS at hand Pompey have no more Community Shield tickets left for sale at the club?s ticket office in Rodney Road. Tickets will not be sold at Wembley Stadium on the day of the game.

Brighton Come To Town
Crewe Alexandra Brighton & Hove Albion Gresty Road 9th August 2008 15:00 At last the season starts reiteratively on Saturday with a homestead fixture against Brighton and Hove Albion. But will it be yet addition rollercoaster ride that season?


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