Lindegaard hails defence

05/11/2011 18:26, Report by Nick Coppack  

"One of the biggest stands in the world is now named Sir Alex Ferguson. I’d be thrilled if I could just have one seat out there called the Anders Lindegaard seat!”

 

Sir Alex’s men kept a fourth consecutive clean sheet since last month’s derby-day mauling on Saturday.

Reds goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard joked it was all down to his presence between the posts against Sunderland before hailing Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic’s contribution. It was the first time since the opening day of the season the pair have started a game together.

“Obviously Vida and Rio know each other well and they complement each other very well," he said. "The two of them were amazing today. It was very enjoyable being a goalkeeper behind them.

“I thought we did very well defensively. We didn’t give Sunderland any real chances all game. It was maybe the best defensive game from us this season. But there’s still room for improvement.”

Lindegaard also spoke about the club’s tribute to Sir Alex Ferguson and said: "One of the biggest stands in the world is now named Sir Alex Ferguson. I’d be thrilled if I could just have one seat out there called the Anders Lindegaard seat!”

source : manutd

05/11/2011 15:13, Report by Adam Bostock

 

 

Stand renamed for Sir Alex

Sir Alex Ferguson has received a very special 25th anniversary tribute from his grateful employers at Manchester United - with Old Trafford's biggest stand being renamed in his honour.

The North Stand is now known as the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand, after a new sign was unveiled just before kick-off against Sunderland. It's the first time in the 101-year history of Old Trafford that a stand has been named after an individual. In addition, the renowned sculptor Philip Jackson has been commissioned to create a statue of the manager. This will be erected outside the stand's entrance, hopefully in August 2012.

In a club statement, United chief executive David Gill said: "To be at a club of our standing for so long is truly remarkable. In that time, Sir Alex has established himself as the most successful manager in British football history, winning countless trophies and creating numerous sides admired around the world for their flair and ability.

"Sir Alex's contribution to United has been immense and the magnificent stadium we have here at Old Trafford is a testament to his ability and success. The Board felt it right to take this unique step, as well as to commission Philip Jackson to create a statue to go alongside his other great pieces here of Sir Matt and the United Trinity. These tributes are made with the grateful thanks of the owners, board, staff, players and fans of Manchester United, for the great pleasure Sir Alex has brought us all over a quarter of a century."

Sir Alex saw his name on the former North Stand for the first time after walking through a guard of honour formed by both teams. Talking on the stadium PA system, he remarked how proud he felt to "work for the greatest football club in the world" and to have managed "some of the greatest footballers we've ever seen in this country."

source : manutd

Papers: Tomasz deal?

01/11/2011 10:07

Sunderland want Kuszczak 

Sunderland are considering an emergency loan move for Manchester United goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak. Manager Steve Bruce has admitted the club may seek special dispensation after Simon Mignolet underwent surgery on the badly broken nose he suffered during Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Aston Villa. Keiren Westwood came on at Villa, but Bruce is still short of keepers with Craig Gordon yet to resume training and Trevor Carson out with a back injury. Kuszczak, 29, also a target for Doncaster, is frustrated at becoming fourth choice at United behind David de Gea, Anders Lindegaard and Ben Amos.
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The Mail have also run news that came out of Sir Alex's press conference last Friday. They claim defender Rafael could return from three months out with a shoulder problem with United's Reserves meet Everton on Thursday. He's not played since picking up an injury on the training ground in the week following the Reds' August Community Shield win.

Meanwhile, the Daily Star claim Rio Ferdinand is "facing a losing battle to save his Manchester United career". Jeremy Cross claims: "Ferdinand is no longer one of Fergie’s first-choice defenders and the veteran is facing up to the prospect that this season could be his last with the champions."

source : manutd