Skysports.com understands Preston are planning an ambitious swoop for Manchester United starlet Danny Welbeck.

Preston boss Darren Ferguson, son of United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, has admitted he could try and use his connections at Old Trafford to bolster his squad.

Welbeck is regarded as one of the best young prospects to come through at United in recent seasons and is tipped for a big future in the game.

The England Under 21 forward has made 11 appearances for his club this season, but the recent arrival of Mame Biram Diouf has pushed him down the pecking order in Sir Alex Ferguson's plans.

Wigan are also thought to be tracking Welbeck as they look to reinforce their attacking options before the close of the transfer window.

It remains to be seen if Sir Alex Ferguson would be willing to loan out Welbeck with his side still competing in the Premier League and UEFA Champions League.
Source: skysports.com

He has proven to be a useful squad player and I am not convinced SAF would let him go on a permanent move. Maybe a loan deal, but not while we're involved in the Champions League. Hands Off Darren!

Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted losing control of the Manchester United dressing room would spell the end of his glittering career at Old Trafford.

The Scot has overseen an astonishing period of success since being appointed in November 1986, amassing a huge haul of silverware to make the Red Devils the team to beat in the Premier League and in Europe.

Famed for his 'hairdryer' rants at players, Ferguson accepts that making sure every member of his squad knows who is in charge is vital.

And he warned that any members of the team who step out of line and attempt to question his authority will quickly be shown the door.

Ferguson was speaking to a group of philosophy students at Dublin's Trinity College, and although he had a smile on his face there was no mistaking the stark message.

He said: "If I lose control of these multi-millionaires in the Manchester United dressing room then I'm dead.

"So I never lose control. If anyone steps out of my control, that's them dead.

"Through my development, I've come across two issues - power and control. Control is important, very, very important. My control is the most important thing.

"The most important person in Manchester United is the manager."

The veteran boss moved to Old Trafford from Aberdeen, where he discovered that trying to run every single aspect of the club was counter-productive.

He added: "I always thought that when I became a manager - and I experienced this in Aberdeen - I had too much control.

"I was doing everything - ordering the pies, looking after the programmes. It was getting me nowhere.

"What happens is that you do too much and then you don't do the important things.

"Then, the directors start to say 'He's too big for his boots' and stuff like that."

Despite leading his side to 11 Premier League titles, two UEFA Champions League crowns and five FA Cups among his major honours, Ferguson believes he has never allowed the glory to change him.

And he admits that ensuring his players can cope with such highs and the increased spotlight that brings is an integral part of his job.

The Glaswegian admitted: "Over the years, I've learned to handle success and treat it very, very carefully.

"I'm used to it but I'm more worried about how the players handle it.

"I am very conscious of that and always will be. That's my job."

Source: skysports.com

We kind of new that, although I didn't know he ordered the pies!!!

Sir Alex has confirmed that John O'Shea is OUT for the remainder of the season...


Sir Alex Ferguson is set to be without John O'Shea for the rest of the season.

The defender picked up an injury whilst on international duty for the Republic of Ireland in November and has not played since.

O'Shea was initially thought to have suffered a dead leg, but Sir Alex has revealed the injury is much more complicated and is likely to keep the Irishman sidelined for the remainder of the campaign.

"It's a bad blow for the boy and for the team because he can play anywhere," Sir Alex told the Irish Independent. "When you look at all the problems I've had with the back four this season, he could have played every single one.

"It's one of those sorts of injuries that are unusual. It's like a dead leg except a dead leg usually [lasts] only three or four days.

"The problem is that the blood clot became all knotted and when it gets knotted you get calcification so therefore it's a long process to clear that up. He'll probably miss the season now," he added.

(manutd.com)

This sucks cuz Johnny plays a big part in uniteds line-up as he can play anywhere.

New to the forum, planning a Glazer revolt, prob gonna make a thread about it if that's alright, hope to make it manager.

LUHG

Ok, simple question, are you optimist or a pessimist and why?

I'm pessimist in most of situations, because most things don't come up as I expected so there's no reason to think it will be better the next time if I try to do it.

What about you?