Sunday, October 24, 2010

Rooney saga is finally over


After a hactic couple of weeks for Manchester United fan's and Sir Alex Ferguson, finally Wayne Ronney has decided to stay at Old trafford. On friday Ronney signed a five years contract with the reds which would keep him at Old trafford till 2015.

One of the reason for the stricker not agreeng terms with the current clubs was the lack of investment in the current squad.

Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted Manchester United have been hurt by the staggering turn of events this week.

Wayne Rooney has apologised to his manager and team-mates for the negative headlines he brought to Old Trafford this week.

The news finally came with official confirmation that 24-year old had signed a five year extension. Which commets Rooney until 2015 and also makes him the highest paid player in the Manchester United history with a wage to be around £ 150,000 a week.

Now it would be interesting to see how Wayne Rooney justify his wage with his current form.

Friday, October 8, 2010

World class Van der sar set to retire....!

Former Ajax and current Manchester united goal keeper Edwin Van der sar is set to retire at the end of this season. The Dutchman turned 40 later this month and Eric Steele has hinted he has already made his mind up to call it a day at the end of season.

Van der sar started his senior career with Ajax and remained there for nine years before moving to Italian club Juventus and then to England first to Fulham and then to Manchester United. He is in one of few footballers of the world who has won Champions League with two different Clubs. Having it won with Ajax in 1995 and then with Manchester United in 2008. Van der sar was named best European goal keeper twice during his career in 1995 and 2009.

Van der sar emerged as a legend for Manchester United Since his arrival to the club, he won the hearts of the people all over the world with his extreme performances and talent. H saved United on several occasions. Now it would be interesting to see who would be Sir Alex Ferguson's No.1 choice after Van der sar retirement.