Rio bemoans Uniteds failure to sign Robben |
- Rio bemoans Uniteds failure to sign Robben
- Kuyt: LVG and RVP to inspire United success
- Netherlands will go for it, says Van Persie
| Rio bemoans Uniteds failure to sign Robben Posted: 22 Jun 2014 03:14 AM PDT Robben came close to joining United from PSV in 2004 but ultimately opted for a switch to Chelsea, who tabled a vastly improved offer for the forward. The Dutchman, who was just 20 when he moved to Stamford Bridge, proved a big hit in the Premier League and now boasts title-winning medalsinEngland, Spain and Germany, as well as his home country. With a UEFA Champions League crown and 77 international caps also under his belt, Robben - currently enjoying a productive FIFA World Cup with the Netherlands -is among the world's best players and Ferdinand wishes United had made a greater effort to bring him in all those years ago. "Arjen Robben has been the outstanding player of the tournament for me so far, and not for the first time I've being thinking 'if only' about the missed opportunity Manchester United had to sign him when he was young," he wrote in the Mail on Sunday. "He should have been a United player. He would have fitted in. "He had a brilliant breakthrough season with PSV in 2002-03, a campaign in which he turned 19, and Sir Alex Ferguson wanted to sign him. "United made a bid of something around £5m and Sir Alex was always determined he wouldn't over-pay for any player. "When that was rejected, Chelsea paid something like £12m." This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Kuyt: LVG and RVP to inspire United success Posted: 22 Jun 2014 12:28 AM PDT Former Liverpool forward Kuyt is convinced the combination of Van Gaal and Robin van Persie will bring success back to United next season. United offered the meekest of Premier League title defences last season and managerDavid Moyes paid the price for failing to come anywhere close to matching the standards set by predecessor Alex Ferguson, with Van Gaalprimed to move into the role once the Netherlands' FIFA World Cup campaign comes to an end. Speaking at the Netherlands' camp in Brazil, Kuyt reckons Van Persie, who has scored three goals at the World Cup so far,will take hisform from the tournament in Brazil into the next domesticseason and help Van Gaal lead United to silverware - which, with his Anfield connections, would not exactly please the 33-year-old. "I think Robin van Persie is an amazing player. He has shown that at United. Unfortunately, he was injured too many times (last) season," Kuyt said. "But I'm sure, with Van Gaal and Robin together, great things are going to happen with Man United…unfortunately. "Van Gaal is an open style of manager. He has a clear idea of what footballers need in training and also outside of training. "And if you want something to change, his door is open, but you also have to have a very good argument. "He treats players as adults. He is a very experienced coach and we (the Netherlands) are very lucky to have him. I think we have a great chance of doing well at the World Cup, but we have to take it step by step." This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Netherlands will go for it, says Van Persie Posted: 21 Jun 2014 07:56 PM PDT The 2010 finalists top Group B on six points, with Jorge Sampaoli's Chile behind them only on goal difference. The two nations go head-to-head in Sao Paulo on Monday, with Chile needing to win to top the group and avoid a likely last-16 clash with hosts Brazil. And the suspended Van Persie said the Dutch would not flirt with their attacking form, which has seen them produce eight goals in two games. "We believe in each other and we will go for it, we will go for it against any team," the Manchester United man said. "It doesn't matter against who we play. (The) next one is Chile and we will go for it. "Although we know that we can draw the game, we want to win." While Van Persie said he is eyeing top spot in the group, he also conceded he thinks there is not much difference between potential knockout-stage opponents Brazil, Croatia and Mexico. "I think it's better for us to come first in the group," said Van Persie, who has scored three goals in two games. "That's the right answer because I've watched a couple of games where Croatia played Mexico and Brazil and they are very similar to me. "So I don't really have one favourite. "From our point of view we just have to come first and then see what happens because Brazil play after our game which is interesting. "We have qualified, but we have to qualify first and then we will see what comes in our path and we just take it from there." Centre-back Ron Vlaar acknowledged their side had a fair share of critics prior to their 5-1 drubbing of Spain, but said the playing group never doubted their ability. "The belief in the country wasn't that big," Vlaar said. "That changed after the Spain game, but we always believed in ourselves and that's where it starts." This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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