Anyone know where I can find the highlights for the United Relief on Saturday?
I wanna see "The baby faced assassin" put on a united shirt again. I heard United lost though...

New contract for Neville keeps old guard at United

Quote:The third pillar of Manchester United's old guard, Gary Neville, has been given a one-year extension to his contract after battling back from a career-threatening injury.

agreed a contract with Gary Neville for another year and it is something we have been working on for a couple of weeks," Ferguson told reporters on Friday.

"The amazing thing about Gary is that he has come back from a serious injury in his thirties," Ferguson said.

"To get to the level he is playing at today is astonishing. The man is doing it because of his determination and drive within himself not to give in.

"He is getting the rewards for that and his performance levels recently have been outstanding."

One of the teams in the league that no one really notices. For the 1st time in their long history, they made it through to a European final. And the dippers didn't! A great comeback by the cottagers (you'd think they'd change their nickname, eh?) as they went 1-0 at home, which is tough with the away goals rule. 2 goals in 7 minutes put them in the final.

I guess that as they are an English side and they are NOT chelski, dippers, gooners, leeds, etc we could wish them good luck, eh?

...at Old Trafford'. By Katie Chapman.

'Six Treble-winning heroes will return to the Old Trafford turf next Saturday on 1st May 2010, to play in a charity match for Sport relief and MU Foundation'.

Those who will form the fundamental part of the Manchester United Xl are:
Andrew Cole, Denis Irwin, Ronny Johnsen, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Jaap Stan and Dwight Yorke and they will be coached by 'fellow Reds legend and ex-Reading boss, Steve Goppell'.

'The opposition will be provided by the Rivals, another professional/celebrity Xl, guided by former Oldham, Everton and Manchester City manager, Joe Royle'.

The game will form the showpiece of United Relief LIVE-a fun day for the family, that will also feature live music from, The Saturdays, The Hoosiers and Tinchy Stryder.

Solskjaer said, "It's amazing to think that great night at the Nou Camp was over 10 years ago, United Relief Live is a great chance for a generation of fans' too young to remember 1999 to come to Old Trafford and see us play. Also the quality of the acts performing and the fact it's a Bank Holiday weekend, should make it a fantastic family occasion".

'Tickets, priced from 15 pounds for adults and 5 pounds for children Under16 and are available online at www.manutd.com/unitedrelief or over the phone on 0161 868 8000.
Executive facilities can also be booked at the same number'.

Wow, sounds like it will be a fun-filled family day and good luck to the Manchester United Xl...and also to The Rivals.

Cheers.

Courtesy of ESPN Soccernet.

'Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney has been named the 'Professional Footballers' Association (PFA), player of the year'.

He has been in sensational form this season-and he staved off his competition, the likes of: Cesc Fabregas, Carlos Tevez and Didier Drogba, to collect the honour. It is United's fourth winner of the award in 'each of the past 4 years'.

Rooney said, "Its a great feeling to win the player of the year award, because it's voted for by the players', and its something I'm really proud of and it's a great honour."

"I remember coming here in 2005 and 2006 to win the Young Player of the Year award. I saw the players winning the main one and it's something I've aimed for since".

'Rooney, is the Premier League's top-scorer, with 26 goals to his name. he missed United's 3-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspurs, on Saturday with a groin injury sustained during training-there are doubts as to whether he will play for his club again this season-though he insists he could be back for United's final game of the season and has promised that he will be fit, to spearhead the country's World Cup campaign'.

Rooney is the first Englishman to win the award since Steven Gerrard in 2006 and he paid tribute to the influence of his United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, has had on his career.
"Sir Alex, is a great
manager, who has really brought me on as a player since I joined
United. His hunger passes through to the players'. its great to see
that he's pushing 70 (years of age), and has'nt changed a bit. I'm
sure he'll be here for a long time yet". (me too Wayne!).

Congratulations from a KIWI girl and a well deserved honour too.

Cheers.