Rooney is staying (22/10/2010 11:29)

22/10/2010 11:29

Rooney is staying

Wayne Rooney has agreed a new five-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.”

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Manchester United: Fabio Capello Is Ready To Drop Wayne Rooney

Fabio Capello is ready to drop Wayne Rooney.

England coach has warned that Wayne Rooney will be picked only on merit.

The striker has been ever-present in the national team over the last few years, but is now experiencing a dip in his form and the Italian says that unless the player improves, he will be dropped.

“If he’s (in form) I’ll play him, otherwise no,” Capello told RAI.

“For anything else, you’ve got to ask (Manchester United manager Sir Alex) Ferguson.”

Rooney is currently out of action with an ankle injury, but is expected to be fit in time for the international matches in November.

Manchester United: Ferguson To Bid For Pepe Reina

Sir Alex Ferguson plans to raid struggling Liverpool in order to buy Pepe Reina.

The Scott is looking for a permanent replacement to 40-year-old Edwin van der Sar and thinks that the Spanish goalkeeper would happily move to a club competing in the Champions League.

Ever since the end of last season, when the Reds finished 7th in the league, and all the problems around the recent takeover, many clubs see Anfield as aplace from which they can easily get good players.

Recent reports suggest that Reina is concerned about the future of Liverpool and is looking at other options.

His price is thought to be around £12 million, which Manchester United should be able to afford.

Secret clause in Wayne Rooney’s new contract – revealed.

Wayne Rooney has a special clause in his new contract at Manchester United, which could allow him to leave the club for £30 million.

The striker signed a new 5-year agreement with the club on Friday last week, but according to The Daily Telegraph all is not as it seems.

Rooney wants Sir Alex Ferguson to spend money on big-name players and the newspaper reports that if these promises are not kept, then the 24-year-old will leave for a cut-down price.

Many experts were surprised that Rooney and United managed to work out an agreement following some damaging comments from both parties over the last 10 days, but it now seems that it is not guaranteed the player will be at the club next season.

Rooney Signs New Contract with Man Utd

In a move that shocked both fans and critics, Wayne Rooney has recently signed a new five-year contract with his club, Manchester United.

“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.”

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Rooney: I was never going to leave Utd

WAYNE Rooney spoke out for the first time last night over the fury surrounding his contract wrangle - saying: "I was never going to leave Man United."
The 25-year-old striker broke his silence when an angry Red Devils fan confronted him in the lobby of his seven-star Dubai hotel.

He then explained he had NO intention of ever leaving Old Trafford, despite days of turmoil over rumoured moves to rivals Man City or Real Madrid after he said United lacked ambition.

It suggests his management team, led by agent Paul Stretford, stoked up the furore which ended in him staying at United on £250,000-a-week.

Rooney is thought to have fled to the United Arab Emirates to escape the fan backlash, which included an ugly demo at his Cheshire home.

He and wife Coleen, 24, were stopped by the fan as they breezed out to dinner from the Burj Al Arab Hotel last night.

It was the first time the England ace had revealed his feelings over the row in which, at one point, he vowed to quit United.

Earlier Roo and his wife tried to patch up their steak house spat in a series of strained poolside chats.

The Sun told exclusively how a glass was accidentally smashed as the pair argued in a posh restaurant.

Yesterday they rarely smiled or touched as they battled to haul their marriage off the rocks following Roo's sex with two hookers.

Mum-of-one Coleen sat alone by the pool for the second day running - waiting more than an hour for her injured hubby to arrive.

She briefly joined him in the water before sitting by a rock. They then ordered cocktails from a waiter - sipping non-alcoholic treats as sunburnt Roo covered up in a T-shirt from the 36°C heat.

Manchester United 2-2 West Brom: Red Devils Collapse Again

United throw away another win to leave Baggies jubilant.

A nightmare spill from Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar saw West Bromwich Albion come back from two goals down to claim a 2-2 draw.
The mistake - under no pressure at all - cost United vital points as they let slip another lead to potentially fall further behind in the Premier League title race.

The big news before the game was manager Sir Alex Ferguson's decision to put Wayne Rooney on the bench after their reported mid-week falling out. Javier Hernandez lined up with Dimitar Berbatov in his absence as veteran Ryan Giggs returned to the fold after a hamstring injury.

For the Baggies, Somen Tchoyi was handed his first start by boss Roberto Di Matteo. Summer signing Marc Antoine Fortune was drafted in up top after Peter Odemwingie failed to pass a fitness test.

Despite a strong start from the visitors, they quickly fell behind to a Javier Hernandeztap in on five minutes. Nani's free-kick was weakly parried into his path by goalkeeper Scott Carson and he had the simplest of finishes from five yards.

The Mexican had been deep in prayer on the half-way line before kick-off. Luckily for him, the occasional England shot stopper was happy to answer them.

Minutes later, the visitors almost deservedly draw level as a low cross by Fortune is miraculously tapped round the post by Rafael Da Silva with Chris Brunt waiting. Poor officiating saw a goal kick given to rub salt into the wound.

United then swept up the pitch after the reprieve. After strong inter-play, Berbatov curled an excellent effort just wide from the edge of the penalty area with Carson beaten.

United's killer second goal again was a touch self-inflicted after Nani followed up a Nicky Shorey slip on the half-way line to slide home Berbatov's centre on 24 minutes. The Portuguese swooped with aplomb after he calmly played the Bulgarian in after his driving run.


The second half kicked off in exciting style as a Nani cross was hammered against the base of the post by Nemanja Vidic.
Everything was to turn upside down for United shortly after. Anderson hauled down Tchoyi on the side of the area.
Brunt hammered a low free kick into a melee of players. The final deflection came off Patrice Evra’s legs on 50 minutes and couldn’t be hauled back by Edwin van der Sar.
Things were to turn even worse shortly after. Brunt’s high cross was catastrophically spilled into Tchoyi’s path five minutes later to level the scores.
The giant Dutchman had been under no pressure at all from any players and simply lost the ball in flight. It was shock stuff from the veteran shot stopper.
Ferguson called for his top class reserves Rooney and Scholes soon after. A low shot from Rooney - after a back pass to Carson was punished - saw Gabriel Tamas clear off the line in heroic fashion.
Brunt continued to star and his rasping long-distance shot had van der Sar scrambling across his goal as the Di Matteo's men gave as good as they got.
In a helter-skelter end to the match, neither side could find a winner to leave United crest fallen and the Baggies jubilant.

Wes Brown's Future At Manchester United Is In Doubt After Row With Sir Alex Ferguson

Wes Brown has admitted he is frustrated at being left on the bench following a row with Sir Alex Ferguson during the summer.

Reports have suggested the Manchester United defender had the conflict with his manager on their pre-season tour of America and now his future at the club in in doubt.

The cause of the argument surrounds a team night out, which Ferguson reportedly forbade Brown to attend despite not giving any reason.

This has cast the defender into the Old Trafford wilderness and he has only started in United’s Champions League game with Rangers last month and the Carling Cup game with Scunthorpe.

Brown has been at the club since he turned professional in 1996 and has made 349 appearances for the Premier League giants. He is also one short of 200 starts for United, but he now fears he may never get the chance to reach that milestone.

The defender has also won 23 caps for England and it has been rumored that Sunderland are lining up a bid for the player in January.

When being asked whether his spell on the bench has frustrated him, Brown told The Sun: "Yeah, a little bit. But I've always had to deal with that situation throughout my career.”

"It's something I've learned to handle. We've got lots of good players in defensive positions.

"I have to keep training hard and, when I do get a chance, play well.

"There's no point sulking and letting it get to you.

"It might be difficult but you have to remember that everyone wants to play every week. Unfortunately, that can't happen."

Juventus Goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon Denies Speculation Linking Him With Move To Manchester United

Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has refuted claims he is on his way out of Turin and heading for Manchester United.

The Italian International moved to the Bianconeri for a goalkeeping record transfer fee back in 2001 and reports have linked him with a move to Man United as a replacement for Edwin van der Saar when he retires.

But Buffon has came out and denied any rumours that this is the case.

"Buffon has nothing to decide", he told Sky Italia. 

"I'm at the club's [Juventus'] disposal and they are the ones who will decide what will happen. I have a deal here until 2013.

"We are in October and it's too soon to face certain talks. There are still eight months of the season left. 

"Manchester United are a really great side but they have never shown a direct interest. They are merely press rumors."