Papers: Spurs eye Wes

Spurs lead six-club chase for Wes Brown
Spurs head a six-strong list of clubs who have made enquiries about Wes Brown. The Manchester United defender will be made available in the current transfer window, and Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is keen on bringing the England international’s experience to White Hart Lane. Redknapp has already made an enquiry about Everton defender Phil Neville, but after getting a firm no from Goodison, he has switched his sights to Brown in the search for an old head to help guide his young squad. Brown, now 32, has started just five games this season - and two of those were in the Carling Cup - after falling out of favour with boss Sir Alex Ferguson in pre-season, and it seems his Old Trafford days are numbered. Incredibly, Brown's only Premier League start came in November against Wolves, and a disastrous appearance in United’s only defeat so far this season, at West Ham in the Carling Cup, appears to have sealed his fate. Tottenham have made an enquiry about a permanent deal of around £2million, but they are not alone in the pursuit of the top-class defender, who can play either centre-half or right-back. Everton, Sunderland, Newcastle, Birmingham and Blackburn have all shown an interest in either a permanent deal or a loan agreement until the end of the season.

Lets put it this way: in NBA, we have a few teams that have a lot of great players, for example Celtics with Garnett, Pierce, Ray Allen..or San Antonio Spurs with Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, Tim Duncan. But the winner of the MVP for the past 2 years are Lebron James, from Cleveland Cavaliers who arguably only had him as the superstar. The simple fact is, the winner is always someone who is important to that team, he stands out among his teammates. Put Lebron James in Miami Heat now with Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh this year, we'll see if he can win MVP or not.

So just because a league has the best player winning an award, doesnt mean it is the best league around. when u got 6 players from Barca and 2 from Real in the world's XI, and they are rightly so given the spot, doesnt mean other teams in the league can fight with them. Just take the recent game, Barca v Real Betis, check out Messi's first goal. For someone his calibre u would expect him to be man marked all the time, by 1 or even 2 players. But NO, he is wide and open to receive a pass on the right before cooly chip it over the keeper. No disrespect to Barca and Real, they are a great team but i dont think the other teams even know who are they playing with.

And Blatter's wrong about the Spain National Team consists of Spanish League player. They consists of Barca and Real players to be exact. If he says Barca is the best team around then many would agree. Current Spain team, not including those in EPL, are as follows: 8 Barcelona, 5 Real Madrid, 3 Villareal and 2 Athletic Bilbao. EPL dudes are Reina, Silva, Fabregas and Torres.

OK now my rant is over, i am leaving you guys for i am jumping onto the Barca Bandwagon. I'm sure Rijjkad will lead the team to more glory, the likes of Messi and Thierry Henry surely will win the UCL this year!

Scholes=Anderson although their styles are not the same.
We could do with someone like Carrick who is good positionally.

something lite.

guess who own this?? defo not evra.



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Tomasz Kuszczak is keeping an open mind as he battles to become the No.1 at Manchester United.

Dutch veteran Edwin van der Sar is set to hang up his gloves at the end of the season and speculation is rife as to his long-term successor.

The Red Devils have already brought in Anders Lindegaard but are also thought to want an established No.1 to replace the veteran.

While Sunderland's Craig Gordon, Manuel Neuer of Schalke, Ajax's Maarten Stekelenburg and Lyon's Hugo Lloris have all been linked with the role, Kuszczak, who is currently enjoying a run in the side in Van der Sar's absence, is keeping an open mind as to Sir Alex Ferguson's intentions.

The Poland international, who joined United in 2006 from West Brom, told the Manchester Evening News: "I know I have not got the biggest name in the world but, and I don't want this to sound arrogant, I think I am good enough.

"I have talked to the boss a few times and he said we will see what happens at the end of the season and I know that in the meantime if I get a chance I have to play well because that is the only way I am going to impress him.

"If the club decide I am not good enough for them then I will have to go somewhere else.

"If Sir Alex Ferguson decides at the end of the season I am not good enough then I will look for another club.

Everything open

"Everything is open now. I am realistic about my situation. It would not frighten me to take over as Edwin's successor. Why should it? I am not new here.

"I have been on the bench because I have been waiting for my chance not because I didn't think I was good enough to be No.1. I have been very patient and I think it is worth waiting for your chance here.

"I think I deserve my chance to spend some time on the pitch because I have been so patient.

"If I play for this club long term then I will be really happy because that has always been my dream.

"I came to Manchester to try to be a top goalkeeper here for many years like my idol Peter Schmeichel."

Kuszczak insists the speculation does not bother him as he focuses on winning the No.1 jersey on a more permanent basis.

He added: "There is a lot of speculation about my position and other goalkeepers that the media say the club are trying to bring in.

Doesn't hurt

"But speculation doesn't hurt me at all. There is competition everywhere in every position at a big club like United. It is normal that new players come in and you have to fight again for your position.

"It is also normal that people speculate about possible newcomers but I am not new here. I am not someone who doesn't know what to do.

"It is not easy to sit on the bench for a long time and then have to go in for two or three important games when everyone expects United to win. It is difficult especially for a goalkeeper.

"But I have done my best. I don't really want to keep calling these chances. I have had a lot of chances. Last year I played 11 in a row and everyone was saying that was my chance.

"I played well but after 11 games I was back on the bench when Edwin was fit and everyone forgot about me."

rmbr this??? yeap. rio said that it's Ando's boxer. and Ando atceli paid for it!!    Ando punya taste/style rili     

when you have the money they are bringing in i guess the fashion sense goes further away and nearer to unbearable

anyway as for the fat blatters comment we all know he is twat and hates the english game.the golden bin and team of the year isnt a true reflection of succes for a league, club, player nor country.

p.s hasnt brown got another 2 year or some thing left in his contract?? anyway i doubt he will be leaving.with gaz nearirng or reached his finishing line space just opened up for wes to come in.

Is this real?

Res: Devlin, Jacob; O'Shea, W Brown, Fabio, Dudgeon, Vermijl, Wootton, Fryers, Massacci; C Evans, Norwood, Brady, Bebe; Obertan, King #mufc

is it good or not so good?

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/...ccernet&cc=4716

Good for him IMO. Both parties (United and Giggs) have nothing to lose.