Showing posts with label Nemanja Vidic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nemanja Vidic. Show all posts
Manchester United's number 15, Nemanja Vidic has confirmed he will leave Manchester United at the end of the 2013/14 season. He also confirmed about his plans to quit England to join a team from a different league, which most probably will be Inter Milan.
The Serbian defender told ManUtd.com, “It’s the last year of my contract and I have had eight wonderful years here. My time at this great club will always rank as the best years of my career. I never could have imagined winning 15 trophies and I will certainly never forget that fantastic night in Moscow, memories that will live with me and the fans forever. However, I have decided that I will move on at the end of this season. I want to challenge myself again and try to make the best of myself in the coming years."
Vidic had joined United from Russian outfit Spartak Moscow on Christmas Day in 2005. He took some time to adjust to life in Manchester but his strong performances and his ability to stay solid as a rock at the heart of the defence made him a fan favorite. Sir Alex Ferguson also made him club captain, and he led by example on the pitch.
So far we are certain about Evra and Vidic leaving Old Trafford and it seems Rio Ferdinand will quit United as well. Earlier during the week, Moyes had stressed about Rio's contribution to the team and his intent to keep him for another year, but I think Rio will eventually say good-bye after this season.
Nemanja Vidic has denied reports suggesting his bust-up with Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson. Vida claims he is facing a 10-day injury lay-off and will not be fit to play against Birmingham City on Saturday.
I was shocked to read the news of Vida and Fergie involved in a bust-up. Telegraph reported that Vida has denied a row with his manager, but when the heck were they involved in a row that he is denying it! Vidic said:
Everything surprised me a lot. Ferguson said that he didn't talk with the club doctor, but he didn't say that he doesn't believe in my injuries and that we are in a fight.
Everybody in the club knows that I have a marvellous understanding with my coach Ferguson.
Moreover, I'm not unhappy at Old Trafford. I'm just injured and that is the end of the story.
Vida's name has been mentioned with a move away from United in the recent days. Real Madrid have already made the Serbian defender their summer target pricing him at £20 million. It's a known fact that Vida's wife Ana is not happy with life in England but the defender has never spoken about his desire to leave Old Trafford.
Is the current Manchester United player of the year on the verge of calling it a day at Old Trafford? What do you think?
John O'Shea will be out of action for two months due to a thigh injury. He hasn’t featured for Manchester United since November, when he suffered the injury described as a "dead leg" during Ireland's controversial World Cup play-off in Paris.
O'Shea is regarded as the most versatile player for Manchester United by Sir Alex Ferguson. He has been one of Fergie’s favorite players due to his high degree of adaptability. He can play in defense as well as midfield and has also scored crucial goals for the Red Devils.
The Irishman who made his debut in October 1999 has made 352 appearances for Manchester United. O’Shea completed ten years at Old Trafford two months back and this is his first injury at the club. His absence for two months will mean more problems for United in the defense.
Nemanja Vidic and Wes Brown have returned to guard the central defense but missing out Rio Ferdinand and Jonny Evans hurts. And now John O'Shea too joins the injury list. In John’s case, blood had congealed in his thigh while playing against France and is making a slower than expected recovery.
We may be able to see O’Shea back in March but the return of Rafael and Fabio is a big boost. At least Fergie can now field a recognizable back-four. I hope Rio and Jonny return to training soon since we are approaching an important part of the year with Champions League and Cup matches getting more competitive.
O'Shea is regarded as the most versatile player for Manchester United by Sir Alex Ferguson. He has been one of Fergie’s favorite players due to his high degree of adaptability. He can play in defense as well as midfield and has also scored crucial goals for the Red Devils.
The Irishman who made his debut in October 1999 has made 352 appearances for Manchester United. O’Shea completed ten years at Old Trafford two months back and this is his first injury at the club. His absence for two months will mean more problems for United in the defense.
Nemanja Vidic and Wes Brown have returned to guard the central defense but missing out Rio Ferdinand and Jonny Evans hurts. And now John O'Shea too joins the injury list. In John’s case, blood had congealed in his thigh while playing against France and is making a slower than expected recovery.
We may be able to see O’Shea back in March but the return of Rafael and Fabio is a big boost. At least Fergie can now field a recognizable back-four. I hope Rio and Jonny return to training soon since we are approaching an important part of the year with Champions League and Cup matches getting more competitive.
Manchester United are tracking and targeting CSKA Moscow defender Uros Cosic. It is reported that the Red Devils are lining up a January move for the Serbian defender.
Sir Alex Ferguson is desperate to strengthen his injury plagued back-line. With tough part of the season approaching and knockout rounds of Champions League to come, Fergie knows he can’t play Carrick and Fletcher every time in the defense. And to solve his defense crisis, Fergie has shortlisted the 17-year-old Uros Cosic.
I don’t know why Sir Alex has such affinity towards Serbian players. We already have 2 Serbian players in the team - Nemaja Vidic and Zoran Tosic. Recently, Manchester United were linked with Milos Krasic; who too is a Serb. I guess, Fergie has already spotted the next Rio Ferdinand in Uros Cosic.
CSKA are unwilling to let go of their highly-rated defender, who they feel is even better than fellow-countryman Nemanja Vidic. Though CSKA won’t play in Champions League next season, yet they want to hang onto their 17 year old defender. And guess what, they are luring him to stay in Russia by promising to grant Russian citizenship!
CSKA president Yevgeni Giner said, "I must stress that we would like to keep Cosic. We even offered him Russian citizenship. I have not seen such a great central defender before, not to mention that he is only 17. But Manchester United would also love to have him. They have already made several attempts to approach me about him, asking if I was ready to negotiate."
"They can see - the boy is going to grow into a bigger star than Vidic."
I have never heard about Uros Cosic and don’t know whether he is better than Vida, but what I know is – United seriously need a couple of good defenders. Our back four have got injured regularly and if Fergie does not play his cards soon, situation might worsen.
Milos Krasic has been recently linked with Manchester United. However, he is also a target of three leading Premier League clubs: Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool, but who is Milos Krasic?
Milos Krasic is a Serbian professional footballer who currently plays for CSKA Moscow and is a member of the Serbia national team. Yeah, he can join his compatriot Nemanja Vidic at Old Trafford soon as a January move to England looks almost certain.
Milos Krasic is a Serbian professional footballer who currently plays for CSKA Moscow and is a member of the Serbia national team. Yeah, he can join his compatriot Nemanja Vidic at Old Trafford soon as a January move to England looks almost certain.
The £9million-rated Serbia playmaker caught the eye of Sir Alex Ferguson in two impressive Champions League performances against Manchester United. Milos has also hinted for a move away from Russia and the 25-year-old's agent says England is the most likely destination for him.
'I think that if Krasic leaves CSKA in January, he is 90 per cent likely to go to England. If he doesn’t leave in January, in the summer Italy could return as a possibility. And if Milan were to come forward, it would be an excellent solution for Milos, no doubt about it,’ said agent Dejan Joksimovic.
CSKA would be more than happy to cash on their expensive players as they prepare for a transition after finishing fifth in the Russian league and failing to qualify for next season's Champions League. Yevgeny Giner, who happens to be the President at CSKA says he will not stand in the way of Krasic moving on to bigger and better things.
The Russian club is ready to listen to acceptable offers for Krasic and goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev, who has also been linked to Manchester United.
'I think that if Krasic leaves CSKA in January, he is 90 per cent likely to go to England. If he doesn’t leave in January, in the summer Italy could return as a possibility. And if Milan were to come forward, it would be an excellent solution for Milos, no doubt about it,’ said agent Dejan Joksimovic.
CSKA would be more than happy to cash on their expensive players as they prepare for a transition after finishing fifth in the Russian league and failing to qualify for next season's Champions League. Yevgeny Giner, who happens to be the President at CSKA says he will not stand in the way of Krasic moving on to bigger and better things.
The Russian club is ready to listen to acceptable offers for Krasic and goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev, who has also been linked to Manchester United.
Manchester United could make a shock move for former Arsenal captain Sol Campbell to strengthen their depleted defense. Campbell is currently without a club and reports in UK suggest that he may revive his career by playing for the current Premier League champions.
United are currently missing six defenders through injury that include Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic, Gary Neville, Wes Brown, John O’Shea and Jonny Evans. Fergie has been playing with a makeshift defense with Carrick and Fletcher assuming unusual roles in the back four. Their last game against Wolfsburg saw midfielders Carrick and Fletcher playing in the centre of defence which surely shows how severe the defense crisis is for United!
Will the arrival of Sol Campbell strengthen Manchester United defense?
I don't think so. While some may argue that he could be a short-term solution, and can be used as a cover for crisis situations but I think Fergie should give a chance to some of his youngsters. The 35-year-old Englishman has played for Arsenal, Spurs and Portsmouth, before he walked out of a five year contract with League Two side Notts County.
Sol Campbell has held talks with Championship side Newcastle United about a January move but that looks very difficult owing to his £40,000-a-week wage demands. There aren't many sides who could sign up an aging football player but Fergie might take a gamble to bring Campbell to Old Trafford. After all, his decision to sign Michael Owen is paying dividends after he scored a hat trick against Wolfsburg in the Champions League.
What are the chances of Sol Campbell arriving at Old Trafford? Have your say folks by commenting below.
Nemanja Vidic looks almost certain to return to the Manchester United defence for Saturday's Premier League clash with Everton. The Serbian and Red Devils centre-half had been sidelined for the past three weeks with a calf injury.
Vidic was recently seen playing for his country against South Korea in a World Cup warm-up match. He lasted for a good 70 minutes and looked sharp. Even Sir Alex Ferguson had a talk with Serbian coach Raddy Antic about the fitness of Vidic and was given the green light.
It will be a big boost to Manchester United who are missing Rio Ferdinand and find themselves in third place, five points behind leaders Chelsea. I think Evans would partner Vidic in the center, while Wes Brown may be used as cover.
One strange thing that I have noticed this season is that Vidic has started just seven games for United so far. Also, we are seeing a lot of Johny Evans these days, either to fill Rio's place or Vida's place. Is this an indication that Vidic will leave Old Trafford to join Barcelona? I feel, Yes. Therefore, Fergie is trying out Evans in different situations so that he gets ready to become a regular for United.
Tomorrow's game against Everton would see Sir Alex Ferguson in the Manchester United dugout as his punishment would begin from next week. He was handed a two-game touchline ban for his comments about referee Alan Wiley. This will mean that Fergie will have to watch the game against Portsmouth and Tottenham (Carling Cup tie) from the stands.
Meanwhile, Fergie will enjoy watching tomorrow's game from close range as he will get a chance to see Everton's teenage midfielder Jack Rodwell. Everton have valued this teen at £20million and a move to United might be possible during the January transfer window.
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