Alex Ferguson has warned his Manchester United players they face the axe if they step out of line again in the aftermath of their Christmas party.  United have been at the centre of a series of lurid tabloid headlines since the party and Ferguson says such articles are undermining their efforts to win the Premier League title.

The Scot claims the club is built on foundations of togetherness and that anyone who threatens that could be asked to leave.  Rumors are flying high that Sir Alex has imposed a 1 million pound fine to all the players that was involved in the Christmas Party.  Man, I love his  Scotsman, he’s got balls and I agree with what he has done 100%. (Read More…)

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Police have arrested a 19-year-old man who is suspected of raping a woman at a party thrown for Manchester United players.

Investigations into the Christmas party at Great John Street hotel in the centre of Manchester began yesterday when police revealed they were looking into an incident of alleged sexual assault.

A spokeswoman for Greater Manchester police said the suspect had turned himself in for questioning and was still in police custody.

Previously it was reported that the entire first team was present at the party except for winger Cristiano Ronaldo. Media sources have reported that the football club’s stars had attended the party after hitting the town in the afternoon.

After visiting a casino earlier in the day, they went to the Old Grapes pub before some of the stars came to the party at the fashionable hotel.

Last night, police revealed that they had been called to the hotel at 04:15 GMT after receiving reports that a 26-year-old had allegedly been raped

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With England not playing in next year’s European Championship, Wayne Rooney is planning a honeymoon instead.

The England striker intends to use the involuntary break in June to wed his longtime girlfriend Coleen McLoughlin.

“For a while we couldn’t make any plans because I didn’t know whether I would be playing in Euro 2008,” said the Manchester United star, who has been dating McLoughlin for five years. “But when we failed to qualify, as devastating as that was, we were able to come up with some firm dates.

“Had England got through to the tournament then we would have married later on in the summer but that meant we wouldn’t have had a honeymoon. So I guess there is some upside to it.”

The couple are yet to set a date but has looked at potential venues in Italy, France, Ireland and England.

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Is Wes Brown at the end of his career or is going to be relieved of his contract with Manchester United.  Sir Alex has told media that they are yet to agree on a new deal with the Old Trafford club.

The defender’s contract is due to expire at the end of the season but Ferguson says Brown has rejected one offer already.  Brown has joined United in 1996 as a trainee and signed professional papers four months later.

With the contract expiring he will be free to sign with other clubs and would even be allowed to sign a pre-contract agreement with a club outside the Premier League. (Read More…)

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Well now what do you know off-ankle Wayne Rooney wants to be Manchester United’s captain.  He needs to sort out his ankle problems first, what good is a captain on the injury list?

It is not surprising when the 22-year-old, who has been an Old Trafford boy for three years, says he would like to be seen in the same light as Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville.  I feel he needs another two years to prove his leadership capabilities.  It is one thing to play well, but quite another to be leading your club on the pitch. (Read More…)

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Rumors were flying of a pool side orgy involving defender,  Anderson, surfaced amongst growing speculation that Anderson’s lifestyle is setting him (Anderson) up for failure.   According to sources Ronaldo and Nani were also present did not help their reputation either.  Reports suggest that the ex porto player, has a love for nightlife  that borders on the addiction of “parties and orgies” and have been warned  not to get consumed by it.

Some of the senior players are worried by his behaviour and decided to warn him. They gave the youngster a good talking to, telling him that if Sir Alex Ferguson gets involved in this issue the it could end his United career before it really started.

They all know that the United Manager loves a footballer to have no life, no wife, lives alone and just plays football all day long, almost on demand.  Anderson is hardly that type but must understand the principles. Established stars like Norman Whiteside and Paul McGrath were shown the exit door when could not give up their active lifestyles.

Anderson has huge talent as was the case last weekend when we played Wigan, someone who if focuses on his career, could reach tremendous heights in football.  The fiery Sir Alex Ferghuson certainly knows how to nurture a youngster and what are the greatest dangers looking for him on the road to greatness.

It cannot be easy for a 19-year-old Brazilian to completely change his life: after all, Brazil and Porto are similar in many senses while Manchester is entirely different. But if he aims to succeed here then he should heed the advice of someone who knows this city and this club inside-out.

This warning, administered by teammates, show that we have a real team here. Our players want the new boy to succeed, to fulfill his potential and apparently they are ready to help him. They know that you should avoid Sir Alex Ferguson’s wrath whenever possible and did not hesitate to stress it for a potentially brilliant player.

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Left back Gabriel Heinze is poised to make a move from Manchester United to Real Madrid in Spain. It is reported that the fullback flew to Spain on Saturday to discuss the potential move with the Real chiefs.

Real is interested in Heinze to replace Roberto Carlos and have expressed their confidence in winning any potential bidding war.

Heinze said: “I am convinced that if a good offer arrives then Manchester United will let me go.”

Italian super-power Juventus has also expressed interest.

The Real Madrid offer is reported to be in the £5million range.

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It has been reported that Manchester United are offering Tottenham £27.5m for the Bulgarian striker, Dimitar Berbatov.

Tottenham stand to make a substantial profit after signing Berbatov for £10.9m from Bayern Leverkusen last summer. This, in addition to gaining Louis Saha in the deal, could make the offer more than they can refuse. (approximately £39m in value)

Berbatov scored 24 goals in all competitions in his first season in English football.

This would double Spurs previous “high water mark” of £18.5m for a player (Michael Carrick) — also to Manchester United.

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This rumor excites me! It is being reported that Newcastle United have a new competitor in the race to sign Middlesbrough striker Mark Viduka. Viduka’s contact expires next month, and thus far ‘boro have not been able ink a new deal with the Australian national. It is said the current offer is in the £40,000 per week range!

Manchester has a lot to offer Viduka, including the European football he desires. The sticking point will be playing time - and rightfully so. With youngsters Rossi and Eagles trying to push their way into the starting lineup, and the likes of Rooney, Saha, Smith, Solksjaer, et al, already playing forward, will Viduka really get enough playing time to entice him to come to Manu?

On the flip side, Newcastle are promising to use Viduka as a core member of the team and build around him.

I suppose it really boils down to what it is Viduka wants… Playing time? Or Silverware?

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A British tabloid is reporting: If Barcelona do not win the league (La Liga), Deco will be leaving the club. Manchester United have expressed interest in signing the Brazillian-born midfielder. Other interested teams include Liverpool, Juventes, Inter, and Bayern Munich.

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