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Man United - Celtic Team News

  • 20 October 2008

Ronaldo might be benched against Celtic as Carlos Tevez and Anderson are back in contention after missing Saturday's 4-0 win over West Bromwich Albion.

Paul Scholes, Owen Hargreaves and Michael Carrick miss out of course and they are joined in the stands by Patrice Evra who was taken off with a hamstring injury against West Brom and won't be risked tomorrow night.

Contact the United Players!

  • 8 October 2008

A brand new website has been launched that lets you send messages to the top players, like Carlos Tevez, Michael Carrick or Rio Ferdinand, and get guaranteed responses!

Around 100 Premiership footballers have signed up to use www.contacttheplayers.com to respond to fanmail - and they get back to you within a week!

The first message is FREE, and after that its just a quid per message!

Fergie: Evans the New Vidic

  • 25 September 2008

ONE day he will be a regular Manchester United centre-half". That's the view of Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson on Newtownabbey lad Jonny Evans.

Evans, a Northern Ireland international, impressed the Old Trafford boss with steady performances in defence against Villarreal in a Champion's League clash and in Sunday's Premier League showdown with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Phelan New Assistant Manager

  • 4 September 2008

Manchester United have named their former midfielder Mike Phelan as assistant manager, while Rene Meulensteen becomes first team coach.

Phelan, 45, replaces Carlos Queiroz, who left his position to take over as Portugal's coach in July.

Dutchman Meulensteen is promoted from technical skills development officer.

United lose Super Cup

  • 31 August 2008

Manchester United failed to become the ninth British winners of the Uefa Super Cup when they lost narrowly 2-1 to an impressive Zenit St Petersburg in Monaco.

For the first 60 minutes Zenit were comfortably two goals ahead through a fist half header from Pogrebnyak then a wonderful solo effort from Portuguese star Danny on 58 minutes.

United Super Cup Squad

  • 29 August 2008

Sir Alex has taken a 19-man squad to Monaco for Friday night’s Super Cup clash with Zenit St Petersburg.

The Reds left Manchester Airport on Thursday morning at 09:00 BST and will train at Stade de Louis II later in the day. Kick-off on Friday night is at 19:45 BST.

Vidic Hates the Rain

  • 27 August 2008

Complaining about the weather is one of Britain's most treasured hobbies, so Sir Alex Ferguson must be unsure whether to praise Nemanja Vidic's integration into local culture or to criticise his lack of diplomatic skills after the Serbian defender spoke about his rain-induced depression yesterday.

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