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Van Der Sar talks about retirement!!! - DaleDaManc - 24-09-2009
Edwin van der Sar has revealed that he will make his mind up over his future in December.
The soon-to-be 39-year-old is currently on the sidelines nursing a hand injury but admits that the time to call it a day is getting ever closer.
However the Manchester United goalkeeper performed admirably last season as the Red Devils claimed their third straight Premier League crown leaving many to suggest that the shot-stopper could continue for years to come.
With Ben Foster challenging the Dutchman for the No.1 jersey at Old Trafford, despite a somewhat shaky start to the season, Van der Sar may opt to hang up his gloves while he is still at the top of his game.
“I’ve said for a few years that it sometimes may be my last season,” he told Sportsweek.
“Six months before my contract with Manchester United ended in December 2006, we extended for one year and so far it has been the same every time.
“I wait each season to see how or where I stand, if everyone is happy and if I can get motivated.
“But I know, because I always get older, it is increasingly likely that this will be my last season.
“In December, it will be clear how it goes. By then, I’ll have clarity. It is a horrible dilemma.
“On the one hand I do not oversleep, I feel as good as a few years ago.” (Sky Sports)
RE: noooooooooooo - andrewcmufc - 24-09-2009
its a pity but that time had to come and thats why foster and kuszack are desperate to get playing, if he does retire then i wish him all the best
RE: noooooooooooo - DaleDaManc - 24-09-2009
yea hope he dnt doe
RE: noooooooooooo - Noucamp99 - 24-09-2009
All good things must come to an end. Remember how we felt when Steve Coppell was forced to hang up his boots? No one could ever think that Bryan Robson could be replaced. Cantona go at his young-ish age? Beckham? Ronaldo? Just look at us. We go from strength to strength.
of course, VDS is probably the first great replacement for the big man, Schmeichel, but time will show we can replace each and every one with someone as good, if not better. if not Foster of Kuszack, then SAF will buy.
RE: noooooooooooo - DaleDaManc - 24-09-2009
yea sapose
RE: Van Der Sar talks about retirement!!! - blah_united - 24-09-2009
even if he does, he was a geat player
RE: Van Der Sar talks about retirement!!! - DaleDaManc - 24-09-2009
indeed m8 indeed