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David Moyes says Manchester United will not bring in any more players before the end of the transfer window, but the boss is delighted with immediate impact of record signing Juan Mata.

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The manager was speaking at his press briefing on Friday lunchtime, ahead of Saturday’s meeting with Stoke City, and he declared himself satisfied with the major piece of transfer business that the club did this month.

"There's no disappointment [that there will be no more transfers]. I said at the start that we wouldn’t do much business in January. There's no one reason for that."

Of the arrival of Mata from Chelsea, Moyes added: "He's everything I thought he was. He's a terrific footballer, a good lad to work with and he’s settled in quickly. He played well in the game, which was important because we wanted him to make a difference straight away. I'm wary that we need to give him time to settle in and not expect too much too soon, but I was impressed with his first game."

Wilfried Zaha has joined Cardiff City on loan until the end of the season, a move Moyes feels will help the winger realise his potential with its prospect of more regular match action.

"We felt Cardiff was the right choice for him. Hopefully he will go and get those games, show what he can do in the Premier League and be ready to come back to us at the end of the season," the manager added.

Us signing Mata was quality and a buzz, but the only downside is that we have a few more months of United's slow CM left. Positive news is that United will FINALLY strengthen on that weakness in the Summer!

bbfan1991

31-01-2014 04:24 PM

Mata: Stoke hold no fear

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Juan Mata insists he and his United team-mates will not be intimidated by Stoke's notoriously robust approach and is confident the Reds' quality will shine through when the sides meet this weekend.

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The 25-year-old Spaniard made his United debut in the 2-0 win over Cardiff on Tuesday after completing his record move to Old Trafford last weekend. Mata now hopes to be involved again on Saturday at the Britannia Stadium in a game he says the Reds will relish.

"It has always been difficult to play against Stoke. But if you try to play quickly, you can get chances to score and put yourself in a good position," he told ManUtd.com and PA Sport.

"They like to play long balls and they are a physical team, but we just need to play our own game with the quality players we have."

When asked if the players would fear Stoke's battling approach Mata insisted the Reds are more than capable of holding their own.

"No, we won't be intimidated," he added. "The thing I like the most is to play. No matter what the stadium. I like to play in a stadium like this because it helps me to improve and I hope I can play a great game."

bbfan1991

01-02-2014 12:24 PM

Ryan Tunnicliffe and Larnell Cole gone to Fulham permanently:(. Good luck to them both for the future! At least they will be with Rene Muelensteen, who knows them both well.

bbfan1991

01-02-2014 12:25 PM

Preview: Stoke v United

http://www.manutd.com/en/Fixtures-An...e-Preview.aspx

bbfan1991

01-02-2014 12:26 PM

Carrick close but Nani still out

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Michael Carrick is in line to return against Stoke City on Saturday but Nani could be sidelined for another month with his hamstring injury.

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Carrick missed Tuesday’s win over Cardiff City with an ankle problem but has progressed well in training. The news is less positive for winger Nani, who hasn’t played since early December.

Meanwhile, boss David Moyes revealed Rio Ferdinand will be in the squad for the trip to the Britannia Stadium and praised the defender for helping him at the start of his United reign.

Moyes said: "Nani has had a bad hamstring injury. He’s getting closer now but I think it will be another month until he will be about ready to play.

"Carrick is improving with his ankle and has got a good chance of being in the squad [on Saturday]. He’s improving and has done some training. We’ll just check to see if he can twist and turn correctly before we make a decision.

"Rio is back in training and in the squad as well. I’ll continue to use Rio at the right times when we think we can play him.

"He has made a great contribution, especially in the first half of the season. He played a big part in helping me settle and get my feet under the table a little bit.

"He’s got competition for places at centre-half but he is very much valued and looked at as one of the senior players here."

Moyes also said he would "probably" include Marouane Fellaini in United’s squad on Saturday and will give the summer signing plenty of chances to impress in the remainder of the season.

bbfan1991

01-02-2014 12:28 PM

Manchester United striker Will Keane is to spend the rest of the 2013/14 season on loan to Queens Park Rangers.

Kiko Macheda to Birmingham City on loan.

Sam Johnstone to Doncaster Rovers on loan.

Good luck to them.

bbfan1991

01-02-2014 01:11 PM

United v Stoke: De Gea, Smalling, Evra, Jones, Evans, Cleverley, Carrick, Mata, Young, RVP, Rooney.

Strong line up. Yay that Michael Carrick is back, but the big and exciting news is that Rooney, Mata and RVP all start up front for us.

bbfan1991

01-02-2014 01:12 PM

Manchester United Subs; Lindegaard, Rafael, Hernandez, Welbeck, Fletcher, Valencia, Januzaj. #MUFC

Ryan57

11-02-2014 03:42 PM

Cleverley said, "My job goes under the radar at times. I am not a player who's going to beat three or four people and stick it in the top corner or go round tackling people like Roy Keane.

"Don't get me wrong, I know I can do better but people are making a big thing about how I don't score enough goals when that is not necessarily my first job in the team."

The first #askCarrick: “If you could drop one player from the team, how do you tell Cleverley?” :joker:

Deep down he knows he isn't good enough.

Brother Leon

11-02-2014 04:13 PM

He gets treated too unfairly. Always thought that and always will. Not every midfielder is Zidane. He does a job and does it well. Not his fault he isn't played in a midfield 3 with a couple more penetrative mids. I still feel if he was Spanish and played for Barca(lol imagine) then people would probably wank at his pass completition and bill him as the underrated man of the machine. It's just England that jumps on this "lol passing sideways" thing.

Ryan57

11-02-2014 04:30 PM

The only way he'd really work in a midfield three was if he was the anchor. As he has no creativity whatsoever. If he can only work in a midfield three, he's pointless to us. As we're stuck with an archaic 4-4-2 why ever useless Dave is still in charge.

For me, he's a squad player at best. Based on this season, he'd not even be good enough as that. However, seeing as though basically every player has stagnated, he can probably do a squad player role.

The annoying thing is he's gone totally backwards from the beginning of 2011/12. Whilst he wasn't going to be a Scholes type player in terms of spraying the ball around, he would make short, forward, passes. Pass and move. Actually create.

Ryan57

12-02-2014 02:52 PM

Cleverley has closed his Twitter account today.

bbfan1991

21-02-2014 06:43 PM

Rooney extends contract

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- New deal commits striker to United until June 2019
- Player has "outstanding chance" to become club's all-time goalscorer
- Ambassadorial role after retirement

Wayne Rooney has committed his future to Manchester United by signing a four-year contract extension, keeping him at the club until June 2019. Wayne will also become a club ambassador when he retires from the game.

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The 28 year-old striker, signed from Everton in August 2004, has played 430 games for United, scoring 208 goals, a record which already puts him fourth in the club's all-time goalscorer list behind Jack Rowley (211), Denis Law (237) and Bobby Charlton (249).

David Moyes said: "Wayne has been the best player in England since I put him into the Everton first team in 2003. Since becoming United manager in July last year, I have enjoyed working with him and seeing just how he has developed his incredible talent. With his ability, his experience and his desire to succeed, he is a vital part of my plans for the future and I'm absolutely thrilled he has accepted the challenge.

"I said last July that Wayne has an outstanding chance to be a true legend of this club's long and rich history. He is just 42 goals away from overtaking Sir Bobby our record goalscorer and becoming the first United player to hit 250 goals for the club. These opportunities only come to special players and I'm confident Wayne will set a new record that will take decades to reach. These are really exciting times for everyone connected with the club."

Wayne Rooney said: "I am made up to be staying at United. In August I will have been at the club for 10 years and during that time I have played with some fantastic players and won everything that I hoped I would when I first signed. I now have the chance as one of the club's senior players to help the younger players coming through and to be a part of another great United team.

"The fans have always been a huge part of this club and the support they have given me since my debut against Fenerbahce has been amazing. I am very grateful to all United fans around the world for their continued support.

"I am really excited to be a part of the club's future and want to thank David Moyes and Ed Woodward for their belief and support in me. I am convinced that this is the start of another successful chapter in Manchester United's history."

Fantastic news:):D. I am so happy! ROOOOOOOOONNNEEEEYYYYYY!

bbfan1991

21-02-2014 06:44 PM

Rooney: I'm delighted to stay

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Wayne Rooney spoke exclusively to MUTV about signing his new deal…

http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Fe...er-united.aspx

bbfan1991

21-02-2014 06:45 PM

Moyes hails new Wayne deal

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David Moyes tells MUTV he is delighted that Wayne Rooney has signed a four-year contract extension at United...

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bbfan1991

21-02-2014 06:46 PM

Video: Rooney's story so far

http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Fe...ry-so-far.aspx

bbfan1991

21-02-2014 06:47 PM

Break boosts players

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David Moyes is confident his Manchester United squad will benefit from the recent warm-weather training camp during the closing stages of the season.

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The Reds flew out to the Middle East following last week's goalless draw with Arsenal and returned on Tuesday, feeling refreshed and ready for action ahead of Saturday's Barclays Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

Speaking to the media at the Aon Training Complex on Friday, Moyes explained why time away with his squad was well spent. "It was great that we had some time together with the players - the first time I've really had the chance to have a few days with the lads.

"We trained and had some relaxation time as well, so it was good. You hope you get some benefit from it. I'm sure it will benefit the players, having the chance to relax. We'd have rather been in the FA Cup, let me tell you that, but we weren't so the next thing we had to do was get them ready for the 12 remaining league games."

United's match with the Eagles on Saturday is swiftly followed by a trip to Olympiacos in the UEFA Champions League and, as a result, Moyes is planning to utilise his entire squad with both fixtures in mind. However, the boss isn't taking either game lightly.

"We want to win [against Crystal Palace]," the boss explained. "We have another big game on Tuesday night as well. We play at 17:30 GMT and then again on Tuesday night. That's the way it is but we'll be ready.

"There's a squad here that's always been used to being rotated and used. That's why, lots of times, United have often been strong at the end of the season - they make sure players haven't played every game.

"So when the big games come in the end they have fresh players. We're fortunate with the squad we have here that we’ve been able to do that. We've tried to give everybody an opportunity to show what they can do as well, which is really important when you get a new manager in."

bbfan1991

21-02-2014 06:57 PM

United future excites Rooney

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Wayne Rooney says the future is bright for Manchester United and insists the Reds are heading in the right direction.

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The striker signed a new four-year contract extension with the Reds on Friday in a deal that follows hot on the heels of Juan Mata’s £37.1 million transfer from Chelsea, providing a huge statement of intent from the club.

“The future is bright for Manchester United, this is still one of the world’s leading clubs," Wayne explains on his official website. "We have seen this with the signing of Juan Mata in January. People have been saying that we may have trouble attracting the world’s best players but I think the fact Mata came here shows this isn’t true.

“This is a new era for the club, we have a new management team and a great new manager in David Moyes. We have some great players and despite our recent form everyone has stuck together and the team spirit is good. We will continue to work hard and get Manchester United to the top where it belongs.”

While David Moyes' men are currently seventh in the Barclays Premier League, Rooney says the prospect of missing out on Champions League qualification had no impact on his decision to commit his long-term future to the club.

“I know that’s what some of the press thought but it’s not a massive concern for me. This is because I know the direction the club is going in and if we don’t make it this season then we will come back stronger and claim a Champions League spot next season."

Negotiations in a deal of this magnitude understandably took a while to complete, prompting speculation in the media that Rooney could leave Old Trafford. But now pen has finally been put to paper, the Reds no.10 is delighted and grateful to all those involved.

“If you believe everything you read in the papers it’s because I have been demanding to be captain and want an input into the club’s transfer policy, which is totally laughable and of course untrue,” Wayne explained.

“The talks have taken a while but that’s not unusual. It’s been a difficult time for the club and there has been a lot going on but the talks were positive from the start. There was great belief in me from David Moyes, Ed Woodward and the board, and also the Glazers. This made my decision a lot easier and I would like to thank them for that.

“My team-mates also played a big part in my decision. I’d like to thank them for their support and look forward to working with them. Most importantly, the fans have always supported me since I joined the club, through the good times and the bad times. They continued this support whilst the talks have been going on and I can’t thank them enough.”

bbfan1991

21-02-2014 07:28 PM

Wayne Rooney ‏@WayneRooney

Check out my official website for my first exclusive interview on signing a new contract at @ManUtd - http://bit.ly/OjMWUS

bbfan1991

21-02-2014 07:30 PM

Good interview Wayne:).

bbfan1991

21-02-2014 08:20 PM

GALLERY: Palace preparations. View images of #mufc in training on Friday morning. http://bit.ly/1cxiPlg pic.twitter.com/1qXpR72uNV

Ramsay

21-02-2014 08:33 PM

£300,000 a week is mental

bbfan1991

22-02-2014 03:42 PM

Manchester United Starting XI: De Gea, Smalling, Vidic, Ferdinand, Evra, Fellaini, Carrick, Januzaj, Mata, Rooney, Van Persie.

MUFC bench: Lindegaard, Valencia, Fletcher, Giggs, Kagawa, Young, Hernandez.

First start for Marouane Fellaini since he returned from injury.

Our fab four of Rooney, RVP, Mata and Januzaj start their first game together too. Ooh exciting!:D

bbfan1991

23-02-2014 11:08 AM

Palace 0 United 2

http://www.manutd.com/en/Fixtures-An...ch-report.aspx

A much needed win for United, better performance and Wayne Rooney's volley for the second goal was class.

bbfan1991

23-02-2014 11:10 AM

Moyes: We deserved to win

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David Moyes believes that Manchester United fully deserved the 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday, and was delighted to see his side pick up all three points.

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Despite dominating for long periods during the game, the Reds' breakthrough didn't arrive until just after the hour mark, when Robin van Persie fired home from the penalty spot following a foul on Patrice Evra.

Moyes says he expected a tough test against a determined Palace defence, but believes his side's performance was deserving of maximum points in south London.

"Crystal Palace, since Tony Pulis took over, has been a difficult place for anyone to come," Moyes told Sky Sports. "They haven't conceded many goals and they made themselves hard to beat again. Thankfully, we got two goals in the second half.

"In the Premier League, getting the first goal is always crucial. The way we played, we thoroughly deserved it. We had made some opportunities, and it was certainly deserved."

Wayne Rooney's unstoppable half-volley settled the contest with 20 minutes remaining, and moved him to within 40 goals of Sir Bobby Charlton's record as the club's all-time top scorer.

The United boss was full of praise for Rooney after the game, and he believes the striker can go on to make history at Old Trafford, after signing a contract extension earlier this week.

"The finish for the second goal was exquisite. Patrice [Evra] did really well to get to the byline and it was a great finish.

"He [Rooney] is a really important player. If you think about the amount of clubs who wanted to sign him, he would have been too difficult to replace. There aren't enough good players out there that you can bring in cheaply or easily. Wayne's one of the top players, he shows it every week. You can see the change in him as a boy, with the leadership that he’s trying to bring to the team. We're on his case, we want him to continue and I'm sure he will, he's a boy who wants to keep getting better.

"He's got a great chance [to make history at the club]. Wayne's been playing unbelievably well this season, let's hope he keeps it up and continues scoring goals.

"I said to everyone from day one that he came in and trained well, he’s never been a problem, and I think the credit should go to the owners for making a stand to keep the best players. We're building a new team, we're keeping the good players, and we'll be adding to it. I think the owners and the board deserve the credit for the deal."

Indeed!

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