what is your pridiction for tuesdays' game, Man Utd vs Wolves?

I would guess: Man Utd 1:0 Wolves.

Apparently the Glazers have pumped £100M for the january transfer window to buy players such as bale, ribery, robben, torres and heaps of other superstars

Sources: http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/2072...-war-chest

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tra...11449.html

http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/n...-22654571/

http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/10/23/...0k-a-week/

Wayne Rooney has agreed a new 5 year contract to stay at Manchester United until at least June 2015.

The agreement follows intensive discussions between the Club and the player’s representatives and means that by the end of his contract Wayne will have been a Manchester United player for 11 years.



Sir Alex Ferguson said: “It’s been a difficult week, but the intensity of the coverage is what we expect at Manchester United. I said to the boy that the door is always open and I’m delighted Wayne has agreed to stay.

“Sometimes, when you’re in a club, it can be hard to realise just how big it is and it takes something like the events of the last few days to make you understand. I think Wayne now understands what a great club Manchester United is.

“I’m pleased he has accepted the challenge to guide the younger players and establish himself as one of United’s great players. It shows character and belief in what we stand for.

“I’m sure everyone involved with the Club will now get behind Wayne and show him the support he needs to produce the performances we know he is capable of.”

Wayne Rooney said: “I’m delighted to sign another deal at United. In the last couple of days, I’ve talked to the Manager and the owners and they’ve convinced me this is where I belong. I said on Wednesday the Manager’s a genius and it’s his belief and support that have convinced me to stay.

“I’m signing a new deal in the absolute belief that the management, coaching staff, board and owners are totally committed to making sure United maintains its proud winning history – which is the reason I joined the Club in the first place.

“I’m sure the fans over the last week have felt let down by what they’ve read and seen. But my position was from concern over the future. The fans have been brilliant with me since I arrived and it’s up to me through my performances to win them over again.”

Source: manutd.com

WOW didn't see this coming but go SAF lol

Source: Skysports.com

Skysports.com understands Manchester United are tracking highly-rated Sunderland midfielder Jordan Henderson.

A number of clubs are thought to be chasing the England Under-21 international following a number of impressive performances for club and country over the last 12 months.

Chelsea and Manchester City are believed to be keeping tabs on Henderson, but United are hoping to steal a march on their rivals for the 20-year-old.

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson and his assistant Mike Phelan were interested observers at Sunderland's clash at Blackburn on Monday night and Henderson was thought to be the reason for their attendance at Ewood Park.

Ferguson is understood to be keen to reshape his midfield options and he sees Henderson as a player with a bright future ahead of him

Sunderland are desperate to keep hold of Henderson, but they could face it difficult to turn down a sizeable offer from any of the midfielder's suitors.


Fergie still looking to build for the future by the looks of things. Has worked in the past, hope it continues to work.

I'm fingering Paul Stretford as the main instigator of the Rooney Affair.

Now we all know Rooney thinks the sun shines out from a certain part of Stretford's anatomy, that the guy can do no wrong and therefore whatever he says must be right.
I feel that he has screwed with Rooney's head. He has weaved stories that paint pretty pictures of life on the other side of Old Trafford. A life that would make 'Wane' Rooney (sic), the most highly paid footballer in the world, while lining his own pockets with millions on the back of this treacherous deal.
Rooney is beset with problems both on and off the pitch at the moment (loss of form, hookers, lack of goals) and he, with an IQ of room temperature, has to rely on this 'bloodsucking leech' for guidance.

What follows are pure random thoughts, intermingled with truths.

So what is this so called 'agent' doing for his client?
Well I think Stretford has realised that Rooney's next contract will span the years when the player will/should be at the pinnacle of his career.
What better time could there be to cash in on the biggest payday of them all, for the pair of them ?

This is a win, win situation for all concerned. (Apart from United)
If United put Rooney up for sale in the January Transfer Window it gives them the opportunity to maximise on any wage deal struck with interested parties (Barcelona, City, Real Madrid or whoever).
* They could negotiate the very best deal possible, say (200,000+/week, over a 6 year contract; ??000/week Image Rights; Bonuses; A Buy Out clause etc. etc. etc.) (You get the idea.)
The buying club would get the best player 'reputedly' in the EPL at a knocked down price, Rooney only having 18 months left on his United contract.

Alternatively :
* Rooney could honour his contract with United, 'do a Bosman' and get a 30million signing on fee, plus the above deal.
His new club would still be getting him at a bargain price, (for a 6 year contract).
Also having the opportunity to make a healthy profit should the buyout clause be executed at sometime in the future, or they wished to sell him on, at a later date).
* (All figures have been plucked from the air and exist here only to serve as an example)

So they clean up, with Rooney making an all round world record deal, (for a footballer) and 'Scumbag Stretford' adds millions to his coffers with his 20% (or whatever) blood money.
Not bad eh? (For a wanna be footballer from Croxteth and a fat, parasitic ex-vacuum cleaner salesman, once banned from working as an agent for 18 months.)


The leverage of a top football agent is not to be underestimated.
It could, feasibly, sometime in the near future bring about the downfall of one of the Premier League football clubs.