Ronaldo Admits Work Is Needed On His Anger

Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo has come in for no end of criticism for his reaction to opposition defenders on occassions this season and he has now admitted he needs to improve his reaction to challenges following a series of high-profile incidents this season.

So far this year he has had bust ups with Celtic's Scott Brown, Stoke's Andy Wilkinson, Spurs' Micheal Dawson and Newcastle United defender Steven Taylor last week.

"I am a target of course, so it is difficult to avoid certain things, I try to control my anger. Sometimes it's not easy, though, and it is something I have to improve on. Sometimes it is difficult because of the atmosphere in the stadium and the importance of the game. I'm only 24 but I have a lot of experience of big games and that helps because you learn through situations.

"If someone kicks me, I get up and I go again. I am not afraid of being kicked, it is part of the game. I see it as a challenge that they have to kick me to stop me."

“The peak of my career is now. I don’t have a weakness but I do have parts of my game that need work. If you stop trying to improve and think that you are complete, you go backwards — so I am not finished yet.”

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Former Celtic and Manchester United Star Being Chased By Bolton And West Ham

Bolton Wanderers and West Ham United have both made enquiries as to the availability of former Feyenoord, Celtic and Manchester United star striker Henrik Larsson about a possible Premier League return.

Aged 37 now, Larsson is a free agent after being out of contract with his former side Helsingborgs where, in his first stint at the club, scored 50 goals in 56 appearances, leaving for Dutch side Feyenoord in 1993 for four years before moving to Scottish giants Celtic, where he spent seven hugely successful seasons.

The former Swedish International is now a free agent, although he has had provisional talks with his former club Helsingborg about a return in March, there has been interest from at least two Premier League sides, with Bolton Wanderers boss Gary Megson and West Ham Utd manager Gianfranco Zola reportedly having enquired about his availability.

Larsson, who has already made a short-term loan spell in the English top-tier with Manchester United in 2007, could make a return to the Premiership on a short-term deal. Larsson's agent, Rob Jansen, confirmed the interest, but expects the veteran striker to move back to his former club when the Swedish football season starts in March, saying: “Premier League clubs are interested in Henrik, but we’ll negotiate a contract with Helsingborg.”

I am absolutely amazed that at the age of 37 the guy is still going strong. When Sir Alex signed him for United in 2007 I thought he was mad. What on earth was he doing signing up a washed out former star. Then he truned up and although he didn't score a mountain of goals his work rate and the experience he passed onto the other players was invaluable. He actually finished up 2 games short of getting a winners medal for the Premier League but having been given the chance to stay for those games to earn his medal he chose to go, as he had always planned. That says a lot about the guy. He plays because he loves the game and if he wins a medal then so be it. If not, then it makes no difference to him.

He would be an invaluable asset to either of Bolton or West Ham and I for one would be very happy to see him playing in the Premier League again.....Back To Home Page...

Pitch Invader At Celtic Park Gets Jailed For 6 Months

John Murphy aged 18 from Glenavon Road in Glasgow has been thrown in jail for 6 months after he did a one man pitch invasion during the Celtic 'v'Manchester United Champions League clash at Celtic Park on November 5th. Quite right too. What on earth happens inside these drunkards minds when they have a drink ? They seem to think they can take on the world or do as they please. I've known guys who are so nice when sober, then they have a drink and they say some disgusting things and I just completely disown them then. This guy is a complete and utter clown who has probably consumed four cans of lager and then thinks it is OK to do just as he pleases and run onto the pitch, bloody asshole should be locked up for longer if you ask me.

John Murphy was also banned from attending national or international football matches for five years, one of the longest such banning orders imposed in Scotland. Play had to actually be stopped because of him. He also admitted charges of breaching the peace and being drunk in a sports ground when he appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court earlier this month. Celtic were also fined £42,430 by UEFA for the invasion and for the late start to the game, which ended 1-1.

Sheriff Linda Ruxton who seemed a bit non-plussed by this behaviour said his actions were "dangerous and irresponsible". Also adding: "Not only did you create a situation in which there were fears for the safety of the players on the pitch, but you interrupted a high profile match and created a situation which might easily have provoked serious public disorder. Furthermore, you brought Scottish football generally and Celtic Football Club in particular into disrepute and your behaviour caused the club to be fined a substantial amount."

She was actually going to lock him away for nine months but reduced this as he pleaded guilty. Though what that has to do with it is beyond me as the TV cameras showed he was guilty anyway ! After sentencing she also added: "Such a sentence is particularly designed to have a deterrent effect on others who need to appreciate that such behaviour at football matches will not be tolerated by the courts." She did let him off with the charge of drunkeness which I found rather amusing, I doubt he does though.......
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Manchester United 'v' Celtic

Go to Glasgow, beat Celtic and qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League !! Easy !!! It's not easy though, not when you take into account the 12th man of Celtic. Their fanatical and passionate supporters. But Sir Alex is well aware the European champions will face a hostile reception at Celtic Park and he says they must deal with that and a likely attacking approach from the SPL giants.

Celtic managed a 1-0 home win over United in the competition two years ago and Ferguson knows that could boost Gordon Strachan's men ahead of the game.

"There is no question about how they are going to set out and the crowd will help them with that. We have to control that, Celtic will be chastened by the result last time; but obviously with their support they will be very, very determined, and that's one of the issues we will have to deal with. I thought we did that last time at Celtic Park, but then the lad scores a wonder goal." ..... Back To Home Page

Kuszczak Trying To Make The Most Of Every Opportunity

It was a bitter-sweet outing for Tomasz Kuszczak against West Ham on Wednesday night as the scramble to get in Manchester United's goal turns into a crush.

With Ben Foster fit again and Edwin van der Sar showing no sign of relinquishing his status as United number one despite celebrating his 38th birthday, Kuszczak knows his opportunities to impress are going to be limited.

So, having been drafted into Sir Alex Ferguson's starting line-up for Wednesday night's encounter with West Ham at Old Trafford, the Poland international might have hoped to be more than a virtual bystander in a cruise for the home side.

"It is not easy when you have nothing to do, but that is how it is for a goalkeeper. You have to try hard to keep your concentration for 90 minutes. You need to do your job properly and keep a clean sheet. This is most important thing for a goalkeeper and of course very important for the team as well. It was a big day for me because I have not played for a few weeks. I hope I get another chance soon. Saturday ? Why not ?"

In truth, Van der Sar is almost certain to get his place back for the weekend visit of Hull. As luck would have it, the only other occasion the veteran Dutchman failed to make United's starting line-up this season, neither Kuszczak nor Foster were fit, with Ferguson handing Ben Amos a senior debut in the Carling Cup against Middlesbrough.

Ferguson has pencilled Foster in to play at Celtic next Wednesday, with the League Cup tie with QPR six days later offering another opportunity for one of van der Sar's deputies.

"They will all get their minutes on the clock, we have to manage the situation with Edwin because he is 38. At that age, we don't need him to play every game because we have two very capable goalkeepers in Tomasz and Ben. Having Ben fit again is an enormous boost to us because he is an outstanding goalkeeper."

Indeed, Ferguson has previously stated he rates Foster as England's best goalkeeper, an opinion the 25-year-old would surely have been able to put to the test if he had not spent the last 18 months on the treatment table, first with a cruciate knee ligament injury, then an ankle problem.

Foster has already proved his talent in two spells at Watford, so it is hardly a surprise Harry Redknapp should be thinking about getting him to Tottenham. However, such a move would be tantamount to an admission of failure by Ferguson, which appears unlikely at this stage. It is a delicate balancing act for Fergie, who handed Kuszczak a two-year contract extension last month that will keep him at United until 2012, especially as van der Sar remains hungry as ever.

"The hunger is still there to win as many trophies as possible," said the 'keeper whose penalty save from Nicolas Anelka won United the Champions League last season. You know when you come to a club like this you will be challenging for trophies and we have been lucky enough to win a few over the last few years."

The three-way battle is mirrored at right-back where Wes Brown, Gary Neville and teenage gatecrasher Rafael are competing for a single spot, while midfield presents a problem now Michael Carrick has recovered from ankle and foot injuries and made a substitute appearance against the Hammers. There is also the conundrum up front where, it seems Carlos Tevez, Wayne Rooney and Dimitar Berbatov are fighting it out for only two spaces.

"Three players just won't fit into two positions," reflected Fergie, "I could play all three," he added. It may lack balance at times but Rooney could play anywhere so it is an option." .....Back To Home Page

Jonny Evans Will Be As Good As Rio !!

Paddy Crerand is the latest Manchester United legend to sing the praises of Belfast starlet Jonny Evans. Old Trafford boss Sir Alex Ferguson has been impressed with the Northern Ireland international’s progress and has tipped the 20-year-old to captain his country in the future.

Evans made his league debut for United against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, filling in for Nemanja Vidic who was suspended, and he produced an assured performance in the 1-1 draw. The centre-back was also cool and composed against Celtic at Old Trafford in the Champions League. Ferguson has been reminded that the youngster who came through the United Academy can be relied upon when Rio Ferdinand or Vidic are not available for selection.

Crerand, who helped United to league championship glory in 1965 and 1967 and won winners' medals in the 1963 FA Cup and 1968 European Cup finals, said:

“Young Jonny was outstanding against Celtic, said Crerand. Some fans may have been a little nervous when they heard Rio Ferdinand was injured, but I’ve seen Evans play a lot for the Reserves over the years and he’s always looked a terrific prospect. He’s not fazed by the big occasions and hasn’t once looked out of place. Everybody at Old Trafford has high hopes for him and he has a bright future at United.” .....Back To Home Page

How Refreshing To Have A Referee Like This !!

OFFICIALS in charge of Celtic's 3-0 Champions League loss to Manchester United on Tuesday have apologised to the Parkhead club for errors in their handling of key incidents during the match. The Belgian referee Frank De Bleeckere and his assistants Peter Hermans and Alex Verstraeten came under fire after Dimitar Berbatov netted the opening two goals despite being offside each time. They also ruled out a legitimate Wayne Rooney strike as the SPL champions were out-classed by the Champions League holders.

It takes a big man to admit you got things wrong, despite the fact the offside offences were very difficult to spot. It's easy for us to watch TV and see 10 slow motion replays and then pour scorn on the ref who sees it just once in real time and from an entirely different perspective to us. Rob Styles might like to take note of this guy and what he said.

De Bleeckere said: "At the moment itself, we were not aware of the error. There was no protest. I walked off the field with a good feeling. But when you see the images, it's a shame. The officials are a team. We must help each other and see it as a learning curve."

Assistant referee Verstraeten yesterday admitted that he had been stung by a wave of criticism which followed the Group E encounter.

"This is the first time that we have made a mistake in 52 international matches. I admit to the mistakes, but we also ask for understanding. Offside decisions are the hardest to judge. We are only human. It is our bad luck that the mistakes came at goals. We made mistakes and that should not happen. It is no consolation that Manchester United would have won without these decisions. Some players argue their case in front of us, but no Celtic player protested. That proves that the offside decisions were very tight. At the end of the match I was surprised when I saw the television images."

Meanwhile, John Hartson has insisted Celtic can still qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League despite damaging defeats to Manchester United and Villarreal and a disappointing home draw with Aalborg that has left them sitting third in Group E, six points adrift of the La Liga side.

Former Celtic striker Hartson said: "I think you have to keep believing and the amazing thing about Celtic is that they have a fantastic home record, and Celtic are capable of winning their next three games. Now they can finish on ten points, so they are capable of beating Manchester United in two weeks' time and Villarreal and Aalborg. While it is still mathematically possible I think Celtic fans should keep believing they can do it." .....Back To Home Page

Celtic Trounced As Manchester United Cruise On !!

Dimitar Berbatov struck twice to put Manchester United firmly in charge of their 'Battle of Britain' Champions League clash with Celtic and guess what, yes you got it Rooney scored too, that's now 9 goals in his last seven games for club and country, just incredible !!

Berbatov netted after 28 minutes to put United 1-0 ahead at Old Trafford, but he appeared to be offside when he scored. A Nani corner was only partly cleared and John O'Shea put the ball back back in the danger area for Berbatov to divert it home. However, TV replays suggested he was actually offside when the ball was played through. His second goal early in the second half was also hotly disputed. Celtic keeper Artur Boruc parried a Cristiano Ronaldo free-kick into the path of Berbatov, who fired into an empty net. Celtic protested the Bulgarian had been in off-side when the free-kick was taken.

From the side that beat West Brom 4-0 on Saturday, out went the injured defender Patrice Evra and Rafael, Ryan Giggs and Park Ji-Sung dropped to the bench. In came O'Shea to left-back and Gary Neville to right-back with Nani and Anderson starting in midfield.

Celtic defender Gary Caldwell passed a late fitness test on an ankle injury but was deployed in a sitting midfield role for the first time this season at the expense of the injured Marc Crosas.
Midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura, who scored in both games against United two seasons ago, came in for Shaun Maloney who started as substitute.

Rooney's goal in the second half was typical United. Van Der Sar rolled the ball to Fletcher who ran to the halfway line before passing wide left to Nani who let it roll on to Tevez who squared for Rooney to bury it.

One thing to note was the bright, flashy start by Ronaldo. But as Berbatov got his two goals and Rooney scored again Ronnie seemed to get moody. As I said 12 months ago, and was slated for it, he doesn't like it when he isn't in the limelight !!!!!

Man Utd: Van der Sar, Neville, Evans, Vidic, O'Shea, Ronaldo, Fletcher, Anderson, Nani, Berbatov, Rooney.

Celtic: Boruc, Wilson, Loovens, McManus, Naylor, Nakamura, Scott Brown, Caldwell, Robson, McGeady, McDonald .....Back To Home Page

The Best Manchester United Ever ?

Speaking at a recent press conference Gordon Strachan agrees with what I have been saying for a year now, this is possibly the greatest Manchester United team to grace the field at Old Trafford !!

"We are playing the best team in Europe and some of the best players in the world. Is it a better team than Busby's ? Did they win 10 championships ? It is not for me to decide if this is the best Manchester United side of all time. That is for those who watch them more often. But Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic could look great no matter who we had up front. Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo are terrific - I have no new words to describe them. Their performances speak for themselves. But, believe me, it could be a lot worse. We are here now to face United and we are in the Champions League. We could have finished second in the title race and missed out on all this. Let's have a go at it. We will try to win this game - that is for sure. Whether we have the full set of weapons we had for Villarreal is another matter, with some big players injured." .....Back To Home Page

Just Ignore The Crowd ?

Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic says they must take out the crowd factor against Celtic tonight.

"The champion team of Scotland will be desperate to beat the champions of England, the atmospheres I experienced two years ago were the best I have known in my career and there will be more tension in the ground. But it is not good for the players to be too passionate. We need to be focused. If we put too much aggression into it or pay too much attention to the crowd, we could find it difficult. We need to stay calm and concentrate."

Easy to say isn't it but watch this video, they do tend to make their presence felt !! .....Back To Home Page

Cristiano Ronaldo On The Bench For Champions League Visit From Celtic

Cristiano Ronaldo is facing relegation to the substitutes' bench for Manchester United's Champions League clash with Celtic after manager Alex Ferguson admitted his concerns over the Portuguese forward's match fitness.

Despite netting three goals for the club so far this season, Ronaldo, 23, has struggled to rediscover his top form for United since returning from ankle surgery last month.

The injury hangover and the lingering discontent amongst United supporters over Ronaldo's open pursuit of a close season move to Real Madrid appear to have combined to diminish the player's performance levels. However, while Ferguson insists that he is happy with the progress being made by Ronaldo, he admits that he is reluctant to over-work the player by playing him too often as he bids to recover full fitness.

Ferguson said: "Ronaldo is fine and he is coming on terrific now, but I spoke to Carlos Queiroz, the Portugal coach, on Saturday morning before the West Brom game to ask him what he thought. Carlos said that he felt that Cristiano was still finding it difficult to recover for a Wednesday game after a Saturday game. He had played for Portugal against Sweden on the Saturday and Carlos said he was unbelievable, his decision-making, maturity, everything was at the top of his game, but against Albania on the Wednesday, he was flat because he is still trying to find the recovery thing properly. So we are looking at the situation against Celtic because it is Saturday-Tuesday in terms of games. If we had an extra day, it would be perfect for us, but we are just looking at the situation and whether we should bring in Nani for this one. We have the option of bringing Nani in. He only played 36 minutes for Portugal last Wednesday and then fifteen minutes for us on Saturday, so he is fresh."

Ronaldo's muted goal celebration on Saturday after scoring in the 4-0 win against West Brom suggested that he was not totally happy with his lot at Old Trafford and although Ferguson refused to be drawn on the player's on-field demeanour, he admitted that the former Sporting Lisbon youngster needs time to get to back to his best.

He said: "It's just a matter of getting the games in (for Ronaldo). When players have been out for so long, and he did have his operation, there is that little response to playing all the time. The adrenaline can perhaps carry through the one game, but then the form dips a little bit. But he has been great and, the one thing about Ronaldo is that he can always score for you. It's almost there and he is coming along fine."

Celtic's woeful away record in the Champions League has seen them lose 17 and draw one of their 18 away games in the competition, but Ferguson insists they remain a threat -- particularly in the form of Japanese midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura.

Ferguson said: "Celtic are missing the big focal point in their team with Georgios Samaras and Jan Venegoor of Hesselink injured. They had that two years ago and got their first goal through it. They ruffled up Rio Ferdinand and got the first goal and that set the tone for the game. We recognise that Nakamura is an exceptional talent at set pieces, though. He scored two free-kicks against us home and away in 2006, so I would be very surprised if we lost a goal again like that having discussed it so many times since then! There have been a few rockets given out." .....Back To Home Page

Sir Alex: "Strachan Will Stay At Celtic"

Sir Alex Ferguson has backed former Manchester United player Gordon Strachan to stay at Celtic unless an opportunity arises at one of the top English teams.

Speaking ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League tie, the Manchester United boss feels there would be little point in Strachan moving to a smaller club further down the Premiership.

“It's difficult to leave Celtic or Rangers because in a way they're guaranteed success. It's a two-horse race in Scotland and either one of them is going to win something every year, so it's difficult to leave.

“They're big clubs. They've got great supports so it's very difficult to leave, I think. In terms of worldwide support, very few clubs in England can reach that. In terms of ability and quality then obviously the top teams in England are ahead of Celtic and Rangers but unless, like Graeme Souness, he has the opportunity to go to one of the top clubs in England, why would he want to leave Celtic or Rangers ?" .....Back To Home Page

Rooney On Fire !!!

Since I wrote my article telling Wayne Rooney to hurry back from injury or he may not get back into the Manchester United starting eleven, he has scored four in four games in the Premiership and 4 goals in two games for England. So I apologise Wayne for ever doubting you.

Rooney himself says he's in the form of his life after his performance against West Brom. With eight goals in six games who is going to argue against that ? United thrashed WBA 4-0 with Rooney also collecting two assists as Portugal pair Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani added their names to the scoresheet, along with Dimitar Berbatov. With Celtic due in the Champions League on Tuesday, Rooney admitted he was at his peak.

"This is possibly the best form of my career, everything is going well for me at the moment. Hopefully that can continue and I can help this team win even more trophies."

Rooney's efforts helped eclipse a disappointing opening period for the United, who dominated throughout but drew a blank as referee Mark Halsey ruled out what appeared to be a perfectly good goal from the England man for a foul on Gianni Zuiverloon.

"From the position the referee was in, I can understand why he didn't give it," said manager Sir Alex Ferguson. "Wayne did have a hand on the lad's shoulder but he did not pull him. You can see it from the TV replays but obviously the referee does not have that advantage."

A capacity crowd did not need to look again to see the damage Rooney could cause. Following his World Cup qualifying exploits for England, Rooney carried on where he left off, collecting Berbatov's short pass before slotting in a fine solo effort that ended the brave resistance of West Brom keeper Scott Carson.

"Wayne is only 22, we expect him to improve, as we did with Ronaldo. But he is a member of the team, just like everyone else" said Ferguson.

Ferguson does feel his side are now starting to find their feet after a difficult start to the campaign. For the first time, they have joined Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal in the top four, from where Ferguson is convinced the champions will emerge.

Fergie added: "I don't think we have given them a warning tonight, I think we provided that before the season began. We won the league last year - and the European Cup. Those three teams know the quality in our side, just as we know the quality in theirs. It is a fantastic league and any one of the four could win it." .....Back To Home Page

The Bindippers Second To Manchester United AGAIN !!

So who did actually sing "You'll Never Walk Alone" first. Would that be Liverpool, Celtic or Manchester United ?

The Bindippers

There is overwhelming evidence that Liverpool Football Club supporters were the first to sing this song en masse. The song was famously covered by Liverpool group 'Gerry and the Pacemakers' in 1963. At this time, supporters standing on the Spion Kop terrace at Anfield began singing popular chart songs of the day. Their "inventive ferocity" was captured on camera by BBC Panorama in 1964. One year later, when Liverpool met Leeds United in the F.A. Cup Final, the travelling Kop sang the same song and match commentator Kenneth Wolstenholme commended the "Liverpool signature tune." The Dippers have been singing 'You'll Never Walk Alone' since 1963. Fully 45 years.

Celtic

Celtic sang it on two or three occasions during the 1970s, along with Aberdeen and Hibernian, though it was only popularised and formally adopted by the Parkhead faithful in the mid- to late-1980s. Liverpool were invited to play a charity game at Celtic Park following the Hillsborough disaster in 1989. Both sets of fans sang it together as a symbol of unity and support. Only in the years to follow - as both clubs repeatedly came together in a series of friendly matches - did Celtic begin to sing it on a regular basis, otherwise they have no legitimate claim to the song, nor is there any earlier evidence seriously linking them to it. Liverpool can produce an abundance of written material and video evidence. Celtic not so much.

Manchester United

Manchester United supporter Jane Hardwick asserted in 2004 that she, together with friends from the New Mills Operatic Society, decided to sing the song at "one of the games" following the Munich Air Disaster as her own personal tribute, before spontaneously being joined "by thousands of fans" around her. This would predate Gerry Marsden's faster-paced cover version by five years. However, as one local supporter scoffed:

"Anyone who has watched [or] listened to Carousel will tell you, the composition and performance of the musical version with the popular Gerry Marsden version sounds completely different."

So, to round off, it appears that Liverpool began to sing it in 1963, Celtic began to sing it in the 1970's but..........Manchester United were the first, in 1958. So Scousers, every time you sing this little melody just remember, you came second AGAIN !! We all know that second place is the first LOSER !!

Here are some other versions of it by Elvis Presley, The Three Tenors (30 quid) and by the Celtic and Dipper fans......Back To Home Page

Should Manchester Board Up The Windows Or Will Scottish Fans Behave This Time ?

You're only as good as your last game !! So when Celtic fans 'invade' Manchester for the Champions League game against Manchester United in 2 weeks what can be expected from them ? Rangers fans are the last Scottish visitors and they left a few memories in the minds of the Manchester residents !!

Only Celtic fans with tickets are being encouraged to travel for next Tuesday's Champions League trip to Manchester United. It will be the first time an SPL side played in Manchester since Rangers were beaten in May's UEFA Cup final. Manchester City Council and Greater Manchester Police are desperate to avoid a repeat of the ugly scenes involving a minority of supporters following the game. Council leader Sir Richard Leese, Chief Supt Gerry Donnellan and Manchester United chief executive David Gill issued a joint statement appealing to fans on Celtic's official website.

"Manchester is looking forward to welcoming Celtic fans visiting the city for Tuesday October 21's UEFA Champions League tie with Manchester United. We're a city that's passionate about football with a proud reputation for hospitality. In return, we are sure that Celtic fans will want to uphold the great reputation of the club and its travelling supporters. Along with Celtic, we are urging supporters who do not have tickets not to travel to the city. Ticketless supporters will not be able to get into the game and facilities will not be provided for fans to watch the match elsewhere. We promise to show the greatest respect to visiting Celtic fans and are sure that they will respond in kind by helping keep our streets litter-free and abiding by local bye-laws. These laws obviously include a ban covering on-street drinking and this will be enforced."

"We have welcomed Celtic supporters to Manchester on many previous occasions with great success. We are sure next week will enjoy the same great experience. We hope you will all enjoy the match and visiting Manchester."

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell added: "Celtic supporters have a tremendous reputation and have become renowned across Europe for the positive manner in which they travel and support the club. This was again in evidence just a few weeks ago when our supporters travelled to Villarreal in numbers and despite the result once again made friends and enjoyed a great sporting occasion. We are delighted that Celtic Football Club and Manchester United FC also enjoy such a fantastic relationship. We have met on a number of occasions previously in both competitive and friendly matches, with thousands of our supporters travelling to the city to honour such great footballing names as Bobby Charlton, Mark Hughes, Roy Keane and Ryan Giggs. We are sure our fans will travel to Manchester once again with the aim of supporting the club positively as they enjoy another great meeting between two of Europe's great clubs. We would like to thank the city of Manchester in advance for hosting our club and our supporters next week."......Back To Home Page