Saturday, 25 January 2014

Ferguson: United would be stupid to sack Moyes

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Ferguson: United would be stupid to sack Moyes

Ferguson: United would be stupid to sack Moyes

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 06:31 PM PST

United have struggled in Moyes first campaign as manager and sit seventh in the English Premier League after 22 rounds with 11 wins, four draws and seven defeats. The reigning Premier League champions have also been eliminated from both the FA and League Cups, although they remain alive in the UEFA Champions League. Uniteds poor results and form have led to speculation the perennial league contenders will sack Moyes less than a year into his six-year contract but Ferguson has rubbished the suggestion, saying consistency and patience are critical to long-term success. I can never understand why clubs change managers so quickly, the 72-year-old said. They (board members) must discuss the qualities of the manager they are going to offer the job to (and) you must look at his CV the character, the philosophy he has, surely. Now if that is the way they have gone about giving the man the job, why dont they persist with it? It seems so stupid to me. There is no need to go down that road (of sacking managers). United can do anything. They have got that great philosophy and history, they will always do well. When Ferguson took over at Old Trafford, he had won 10 major trophies with Aberdeen in the Scottish First Division but it took him six seasons to win the league in England. United finished 11th, second, 11th, 13th, sixth and second before Ferguson notched his first league title with the club during the 1992-93 season. Twelve more league titles followed before Ferguson retired at the end of last term - after again leading United to the championship - but the club director believes he has never seen a season like the 2013-14 Premier League campaign. This year for the first time it really looks as if five or six could be involved (in the title race), so its a great Premier League, Ferguson said. Its still not an easy league to win. I think the English game is the most honest and is the hardest league to win in terms of the competition you face. You can lose to anyone.

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United agree Mata deal

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 01:09 PM PST

The Spain international is set to move for a fee reported to be in the region of 37million and will become the clubs most high-profile arrival under David Moyes. Tweets from Uniteds official account on Friday read: CONFIRMED: #mufc has reached agreement with Chelsea for the transfer of Juan Mata for a club-record fee. The deal for Mata is subject to a medical and the agreement of personal terms. A further announcement will be made in due course. Mata, Chelseas player of the year for the past two seasons, has been strongly linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge after falling out of favour following the return of Jose Mourinho as manager. He has made just 11 Premier League starts this term, but will now seemingly have the chance to relaunch his career with the reigning Premier League champions, who are desperate to improve on their current position of seventh. United sit 14 points behind leaders Arsenal and are in need of a lift having also been knocked out of both domestic cup competitions this month. The club struggled to recruit new faces in the previous transfer window, adding onlyGuillermo Varela and Marouane Fellaini to their ranks. Mata joined Chelsea from Valencia in June 2011 and has scored 33 goals in 135 appearances for the London club. Uniteds current record signing is Dimitar Berbatov, who arrived from Tottenham in a 30.75m deal in September 2008.

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Ferguson excited by open title race

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 12:01 PM PST

Ferguson led United to 13 Premier League titles during his illustrious stint in the Old Trafford hotseat, but has seen his old club fall well off the pace in the English top flight this season. Under the stewardship of David Moyes, United currently sit seventh - some 14 points behind leaders Arsenal. While not ruling out a late charge from the reigning champions, Ferguson outlined his excitement at so many teams being in contention, with the top three of Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea currently separated by just two points. This year for the first time it really looks as if five or six could be involved, so its a great Premier League, said Ferguson, on the day he was named as UEFAs new coaching ambassador. Its still not an easy league to win. I think the English game is the most honest and is the hardest league to win in terms of the competition you face. You can lose to anyone. You have to say Manchester City are playing so well, there is no dispute about that, but the teams at the top at the minute must have a big chance. Arsenal must have a big chance. Everyone keeps writing them off, saying they wont last, but were into the second half of the season and they are still there. Then youve got Chelsea, Everton, Tottenham, who are starting to do well. United always do well in the second half of the season, so weve got a fantastic league and we should be proud of that. Asked specifically about Uniteds hopes of retaining the title despite their dismal recent form, the Scot added: United can do anything. They have got that great philosophy and history, they will always do well. I can watch the team whenever I want and Ive really enjoyed it. Im going as a supporter now and instead of suffering with the team, Im suffering or enjoying it with the fans. Im really enjoying watching the team play.

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Mourinho hails fantastic Mata contribution

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 08:00 AM PST

The Red Devils are expected to complete a £37 million deal for Chelsea's two-time player of the season, subject to a medical, after the 25-year-old was unable to establish a place in the Portuguese tactician's side. Mourinho, however, sympathises with Mata, saying the good form of Eden Hazard and Oscar made it difficult to select him and that a transfer to United is a sign of their gratitude towards the Spanish international's services. "I think that Juan was fantastic," said Mourinho. "He gave everything, but at this point the team is doing very well, with Eden Hazard and Oscar playing well. "I think he was frustrated and disappointed. People in this club know him better than me, but I know enough that he deserves this. "If he is not happy then, even if it is another big club in England, we will not stop him being happy if they make the right offer. "One day, if he comes back to Chelsea in a Manchester United shirt then the stadium will show him how much they respect him and want him." Despite former Valencia star Mata struggling to perform under Mourinho, the Chelsea supremo remains convinced that he will succeed at Old Trafford. "We are convinced that he is going to do well. Manchester United pay a record fee because they know he is a player that can be important for them, it is not a gamble. "The important thing is if he really goes, he was fantastic for Chelsea and Chelsea was fantastic for him. We are not afraid he is going there to do very well. We want him to go there and be happy." "We are convinced he is going to do well and we wish that. When we play him we will try and win and he will be the same, but everyone in this club wishes him well." Mata made 135 appearances for the club, scoring 33 times and assisting 58 goals.

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Mourinho: Mata closing in on Man United move

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 04:58 AM PST

The Spain international travelled to complete a medical at United and Mourinho expects the transfer to be completed in the near future. The Portuguese also insisted that he bears no grudges with regards to the former Valencia playmaker, who is reportedly set to cost the Premier League champions around £37 million. Speaking at his press conference ahead of Chelsea's FA Cup clash with Stoke, Mourinho said: "We allowed Juan to travel and have a medical with United and things are going in a good direction, so I think sooner rather than later things will be finalised. "I think this club is a special club, this club cares about people and the club is very respectful with players, especially players that wrote history with this club and Juan is one of these players. "Juan had this fantastic opportunity. Another big club wants him in a country where he loves to be and wants to play. "It is an offer that is a good offer for him and us. "Many clubs feel that you don't sell to a rival club, we feel and we think differently."

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Meet the signings wholl save Man Utd, win Arsenal the title, and help City rule Europe

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 04:37 AM PST

Juan Mata's seemingly imminent move to Manchester United could soon change things, but so far the January transfer window has been quiet, with very few prominent players joining Premier League clubs. That is somewhat surprising, considering how tight the table is at both top and bottom, where one crucial signing could make a key difference. Here are five clubs who are still looking to strengthen, and a potential match for each… The player who could… help Man City dominate Europe The arrival of Fernandinho has provided Manchester City with a decent partner for Yaya Toure, but there's still a feeling they lack the calm, deep-lying midfield passer who will help them compete in European competition. The way their 4-4-2 was overrun at home against Bayern Munich was particularly ominous ahead of the meetings with Barcelona – and it's clear Javi Garcia isn't the right man to bolster City's midfield. Instead, Manuel Pellegrini could turn to an old friend from his Villarreal days. Bruno Soriano is the archetypal Spanish midfielder – sitting deep, knocking balls reliably to the flanks, and keeping a position in the centre of the pitch. He surprisingly stayed with the Yellow Submarine through their brief period in the Segunda Division, but has international and Champions League experience, and first came to prominence in Pellegrini's system – where Villarreal often got the better of Barcelona – although excelled after the Chilean left to take charge of Real Madrid. Bruno keeps his passing simple, and can contribute goals, too... The player who could… help Man Utd make the top four Yohan Cabaye is the Premier League's in-form midfielder, with five goals in his last seven matches. His excellent all-round performance during Newcastle's 1-0 win at Old Trafford last month was a stark demonstration of the fact United lack a player in his mould – someone who is both technical and combative, and who can help dominate the midfield zone. Cabaye wouldn't be playing his Newcastle 'number ten' role under David Moyes (particulary if or when Juan Mata arrives at Old Trafford), but Moyes would use him in a deeper position, shuttling forward from a position alongside Michael Carrick, and storming into attack in the role United presumably wanted the recently-departed Anderson to play. His mixture of bite and guile is perfect for United, and while the Frenchman would cost them a lot, so would failure to reach the Champions League. He was superb last week against West Ham, winning tackles high up the pitch, creating chances and scoring two goals: The player who could… help Arsenal sustain their title challenge Arsene Wenger's task in strengthening his attack is tougher than you might expect. The world's best strikers are unlikely to leave their current club midway through the season, and Wenger is really looking for an alternative to Olivier Giroud, rather than a replacement. Preferably, it will be someone who doesn't command a first-team place, but can do a job when asked. Wenger generally looks for potential rather than a finished product, and it's easy to imagine him recruiting a relatively unheralded, obscure forward who will develop over the next few years. So how about Vincent Aboubakar? Wenger often goes to France for new forwards – Marouane Chamakh, Gervinho, Olivier Giroud, Yaya Sanogo – and the Lorient striker has impressed this season, trailing only PSG pair Edinson Cavani and Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the goalscoring charts. Aboubakar is pacier than Giroud, but generally takes up central positions and can meet crosses from wide positions. Lorient usually play good technical football, so stylistically the Cameroon international could be the right fit, and it wouldn't compromise the role of Giroud. Like Giroud, Aboubakar can be a goalscorer, or a provider. The player who could… drag Swansea up the table Swansea have averaged more possession than any other Premier League side this season, but find themselves just three points from the relegation zone, with the worst form in the division. It feels like they're rather too nice, too content to play pretty football without the tough edge relegation battlers need. Michael Laudrup won't want to compromise his philosophy, but does need someone who offers something different. So how about Espanyol's Victor Sanchez? Having spent six years at Barcelona between the ages of 17 and 23, the holding midfielder is well-versed in passing football having learnt from Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta, but at Espanyol the stocky midfielder has developed a tenacious side. He's the most prolific tackler in La Liga, but is decent on the ball too. Able to fill in at centre-back, he could prove a useful addition. Last week against Celta Vigo, he made 15 tackles and interceptions. The player who could… help Crystal Palace survive Tony Pulis initially wanted a variety of new players to arrive at Selhurst Park, understandably being underwhelmed with the quality of players already at Crystal Palace after Ian Holloway's dismissal. However, to Pulis' great credit he's already transformed the side into something resembling a Premier League outfit, and he's improved the defence significantly. Palace have kept five clean sheets in Pulis' eleven games, and have won each of these five matches. However, they've still scored the fewest goals in the division, and Pulis us frantically searching for a striker. He's enquired about Demba Ba on loan, but this seems unlikely given Fernando Torres' recent injury, so how about a more obscure name? Pulis might vaguely remember Manucho, the Real Valladolid striker, from his only substitute appearance in a Manchester United shirt, against Pulis' Stoke City in 2008. He'll be more intrigued by Manucho's statistics, however. He wins lots of aerial duels, scores a high proportion of his goals from headers, and wins free-kicks around the box regularly. He's only started once for Real Valladolid this season – he was dropped for the next week, despite performing well – and should be starting for a decent club. Joint-top goalscorer at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations and capable of playing upfront or wide-left, Manucho could probably be recruited for next to nothing. He's extremely hard-working, constantly fighting to win the ball and battling in the air.

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Ferguson named UEFA coaching ambassador

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 03:52 AM PST

Ferguson announced his retirement from management in May 2013 following a 27-year-stint with Manchester United, in which he led the Old Trafford club to 13 Premier League titles, five FA Cup wins and two UEFA Champions League successes. The Scot has remained with United as both a director and a club ambassador, and will now attend meetings with other elite coaches after accepting the position with the governing body of European football. "Sir Alex will be chairman of the forum of elite coaches that meet every year," UEFA president Michel Platini said on Friday. "He will also be a member of the technical study group of the (UEFA) Champions League and the (UEFA) European Championship."

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Kagawa not set for Man United exit, says agent

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 02:12 AM PST

Spain international Mata is set to move to Old Trafford from Premier League rivals Chelsea as David Moyes attempts to freshen up his squad following a disappointing start to his tenure. Kagawa's United career has never really taken off and the 24-year-old has been linked with a move before the transfer window closes at the end of January. The Japan playmaker is said to be a target for his former club Borussia Dortmund and La Liga title contenders Atletico Madrid. However, Kagawa's agent, Thomas Kroth, expects his client to remain at the Premier League club. He told Sky Sports: "At this moment I am sure Shinji will stay. There has been no contact and so it is just rumours." Kroth added that he does not expect the big-money arrival of Mata to affect Kagawa's future. When asked if Mata's presence at Old Trafford could lead to Kagawa's exit, he said: "No, it is my opinion that he will stay."

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Freedman tips Zaha to shine at Cardiff

Posted: 24 Jan 2014 12:46 AM PST

The 21-year-old winger has not started a Premier League game for the champions since completing his permanent move to Old Trafford from Crystal Palace at the end of last season. Big things were expected of Zaha, who was outstanding for Palace as they secured promotion to the top flight in the 2012/13 campaign, but his United career has not yet taken off and he is expected to join Cardiff on loan for the rest of the season. Bolton manager Freedman knows all about Zaha's ability having managed him at Palace, and he expects the England Under-21 international to make an impact at Cardiff. The Scotsman said: "Wilfried was in the Palace team from a very young age, 16, and so he only understands first-team football and Saturday afternoons. "If he goes to Cardiff, he'll slip straight back into that routine. This is a first team player who's comfortable in that environment. "He's not had the first team opportunities at Old Trafford he would like, but I still think it was the right move for him – you don't ignore Manchester United rapping on your door. "However, there's no doubt he'll be a success. It takes time to adapt – Cristiano Ronaldo was the same. "This move to Cardiff is a great one for him, it will get him some Premier League football and he'll be stronger for it. "Wilfried has never been tested in this way; this last six months will be a massive test for him, but he's a strong character and he'll come through that."

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