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Monday, November 02, 2009

Alan Green: Owen must regret move to Manchester United - Belfast Telegraph



Looking at Sir Alex Ferguson’s ‘B team’ at Barnsley, I kept a close watch on Michael Owen. For the most part, he disappointed; a sullen expression mirroring his seeming lack of interest. One glaring miss (John Murray, in disbelief, felt it
Source: www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk

Blackburn’s Allardyce: This is a big season for Man Utd’s Berbatov - Tribal Football
Blackburn Rovers boss Sam Allardyce believes this season is a big one for Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov. Allardyce says that the Bulgarian would need to have a very successful season to vindicate his £30.75million price tag and improve
Source: www.tribalfootball.com

In Pictures: Manchester United 2 Blackburn Rovers 0 - Belfast Telegraph
Sir Alex Ferguson has twice spent £30m or more on a footballer and while the money lavished on Rio Ferdinand was never questioned, the sums spent on Dimitar Berbatov were met with a suspicion that amounted almost to resentment. Perhaps it was
Source: www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk

Graham Taylor: Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand Has 'Lost His Legs' - goal.com
The centre-back is enduring a tough season, struggling with injury and a loss of form and was absent again as Manchester United beat Blackburn Rovers at Old Trafford yesterday. However, whilst Ferdinand remains a key figure for both club and country
Source: goal.com

United fans left wanting a bit more - Irish Times
FA PREMIER LEAGUE: Manchester Untd 2 Blackburn 0. THE CONSENSUS from the Blackburn Rovers players was unanimous: Manchester United had been efficient, but the experience had been nothing like as chastening as the previous week against Chelsea, when
Source: www.irishtimes.com

Carrick: Big game at the Bridge - espnstar.com
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick wants to put down a marker at Stamford Bridge next Sunday. He is determined they will not fall victim to Chelsea the way they did at Liverpool. United returned to winning ways in the Premier League after
Source: www.espnstar.com

Globacom, Manchester United in 5-year Sponsorship Deal - This Day Online
Two giants, Africa’s leading integrated telecoms operator, Globacom Limited, and the world’s richest club, Manchester United of England, have signed a five-year sponsorship contract. The two giants will unveil the partnership deal to the world
Source: www.thisdayonline.com

Carrick aims to avoid Utd slip-up repeat - Ananova
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick wants to put down a marker at Stamford Bridge next Sunday. He is determined they will not fall victim to Chelsea the way they did at Liverpool. Carrick said: "It is always a big game at Stamford Bridge, no
Source: www.ananova.com

Carrick: Manchester United Desperate To Defeat Chelsea - goal.com
The Red Devils lost 2-0 at Liverpool last weekend and are keen to avoid a similar defeat in the capital as they look to build on the momentum of Saturday's victory over Blackburn Rovers. "It is always a big game at Stamford Bridge, no matter what the
Source: goal.com

Ben Foster's Manchester United prospects hit by rumours of renewed bid - Daily Mail
goalkeeper expected next summer, but possibly as soon as January to head off interest from Bayern Munich. United’s scouts have been trailing Neuer all season at the Veltins Arena and the Bundesliga side are now expecting to lose him and are holding
Source: www.dailymail.co.uk


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