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Date: Tue Jul 28 16:05:44 GMT+00:00 1998
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PRE SEASON - FIRST TEAM CALENDER
July 25 Birmingham City (A) result: L 3-4
27 Valerengen (A) (Oslo) result: D 2-2
31 Brondby (A) (Copenhagen)
Aug 4 Brann Bergen (A)
9 Charity Shield at Wembley
18 Eric Cantona XI (H) - Munich testimonial
Valerengea 2 Manchester United 2
Roy Keane's long-awaited comeback lasted just 45 minutes last night and produced a familiar yellow card as Manchester United began their three-match tour of Scandinavia with a draw against the Norwegian part-timers, Valerengea, in Oslo.
The Republic of Ireland midfielder was playing his first game for 10 months after recovering from a knee ligament injury and he was substituted at half-time as a precaution.
Keane, who was due to play in last Saturday's 4-3 defeat at Birmingham but pulled out with a slight ankle knock, showed good movement while easing his way back into competitive action but was booked for a late challenge.
David Beckham played his first game since his infamous red card in England's World Cup dismissal by Argentina in France.
Like the rest of United's World Cup players, he sat out the club's first pre-season friendly at Birmingham - where United fans chanted his name repeatedly - but went close to scoring a winner for United last night.
His chipped shot, however, was just over the bar, and the Bislett Stadium was not able to provide the kind of dream return that may help to put the memories of St Etienne behind him.
Valerengea took a surprise lead after just seven minutes, but Beckham's Manchester United and England team- mate, Paul Scholes, soon equalised with a simple finish after good approach work by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ryan Giggs.
Solskjaer then burst through two minutes later and ignored appeals for offside to put United ahead.
But the Norwegian part-timers equalised at the start of the second half and although Teddy Sheringham had an effort disallowed for a foul, the game then petered out amid a flurry of substitutions.
Just announced on GMR: As expected, the home game against Liverpool has
been brought forward to Thursday 24 Sept. They didn't mention kick-off time.
On the hotline today:
Charity Shield (9th August) - tickets are now on sale by post to both
season ticket holders and members. Seasons ticket holders' details as
previously posted. Members should send voucher X from last season's book,
plus all the usual documentation as soon as poss. Tickets are available in
most areas with prices from 37 pounds to 20 pounds.
Champions' League qualifier (12th August) - Members can now buy tickets for
this game, either in person at the ticket office (9.30am-5pm) or by post.
You should include voucher AA from this season's book and all the usual
documentation in an envelope marked "European", as soon as possible.
The hotline number is: 0161 872 0199
Linda
This Issue:
1. Valerenga Report (Mirror)
2. Villa reject United's first offer for Yorke
3. Villa Holding Out On Yorke (D.Mail)
4. Jeppe: "I Didn't Want To Move" (Mirror)
5. Yorke (TeamTalk) £14 Million Swap Deal On !
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Date: Tue, 28 Jul 1998 08:58:28 -0400
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From: "Red Devil Marcus"
Subject: Valerenga Report (Mirror)
IT'S GREAT TO BE BECK IN A FJORD OF DREAMS
VALERENGA 2 MANCHESTER UTD 2
DAVID BECKHAM could not have picked a more hospitable place on earth to
return to football after his World Cup hell.
And it was business as usual for Roy Keane, who was making his return after
a season out with ligament damage - he was booked!
Angry fans back home might be ready to verbally attack Beckham with
Manchester United's trip to West Ham in three weeks already earmarked as a
trouble spot.
But here in The Bislet Stadium, the land of the late midnight sun provided a
haven for the superstar pilloried for his France 98 red-card shame.
There was no hatred, no venom, no baiting. No foul-mouthed reprisals for
Beckham's sending off against Argentina.
Instead, the 22,000 packed house, full of admiring kids, mums and dads, came
to hail him in a rickety athletics stadium where Becks was never going to do
a runner.
The bleached-haired star was besieged by autograph hunters and signed
everything from scraps of paper to T-shirts.
They mobbed him. Idolised him. Paid homage with a deafening cheer when his
name was announced in the team line-up.
"Welcome David Beckham," boomed the Norwegian guy on the crackling Tannoy as
local newspapers proclaiming the same message were waved around the crowd in
unison.
And when he thought it could not get any better it did, with the pre-match
announcement that Beckham had been voted Player of the Year by the Norwegian
branch of the United supporters' club.
It was love and devotion rarely seen on our own shores. But then as one
Norwegian told me: "We love Beckham and his girlfriend's not bad either."
So without any animosity, save for a couple of isolated catcalls, Beckham
was allowed to get on with the job of playing his football in his famous red
No.7 shirt.
As well as Beckham, Keane was back in the thick of the action too, 10 months
after ripping cruciate knee ligaments at Elland Road.
The Irishman, his head cropped to his hard skull, looked as though he had
never been away. And United had Ole Gunnar Solskjaer returned to his usual
striking role as speculation raged at home about a possible move to Aston
Villa as part of the Dwight Yorke package.
New £10.7m Dutch star Jaap Stam was also on show although not in the
starting line-up.
Beckham lapped up every minute as United began the job of overshadowing the
part-timers of Valerenga, a side third from bottom of the Norwegian First
Division with just three wins all season.
But they are famed, fierce fighters in these parts and United were pillaged
as early as the seventh minute.
John Careu embarked on a free run down the outside of United's defence and
in a flash he had dispatched the ball into the bottom corner beyond Peter
Schmeichel.
Five minutes later United were level when Solskjaer broke clear and slipped
the ball across for Paul Scholes to tap in.
United stormed ahead in the 15th minute when a through-ball from Phil
Neville arrowed to Solskjaer's feet and he bobbled the ball past keeper Tore
Krogstaad.
Business as usual then for United - and Keane showed he has lost none of his
combative spirit during his enforced lay-off when he was booked for a
crunching 43rd minute tackle on Joachim Walltin.
Keane and Scholes put their feet up for the second half with Teddy
Sheringham and Andy Cole getting a taste of the action.
And Valerenga cashed in on the disruption with an equaliser two minutes
after the break as Bjorn Viljugrein squeezed the ball past Schmeichel from
an acute angle.
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Subject: Villa reject United's first offer for Yorke
BY RICHARD HOBSON
AFTER days of posturing on both sides, the widely
expected transfer of Dwight Yorke from Aston Villa to
Manchester United was finally set in motion yesterday.
Maurice Watkins, the United director and solicitor,
confirmed that initial talks had taken place between the
clubs, only for John Gregory, the Villa manager, to dismiss
United's offer last night as "completely inappropriate".
As the Trinidad and Tobago striker took his place in
Villa's pre-season photocall, postponed from last week,
the probability that he will kick a ball in anger again for the
9 club receded. United want to complete the signing by
Saturday, so that Yorke is eligible to play in the European
Cup Champions' League preliminary round.
Although Gregory reiterated that a decision to sell will be
taken on football grounds alone, he has long been
resigned to losing his leading striker. Yorke's contract
expires at the end of next season, when he would be free
to leave on a free transfer under the Bosman ruling. It
remains for Gregory and Doug Ellis, the chairman, to
make the best of the situation.
Publicly, Gregory has placed a £16 million valuation on
the player, but he will be satisfied with an exchange deal
bringing Andy Cole and cash - around £8.5 million - to
Villa Park. It is believed that Alex Ferguson, the United
manager, would rather offer Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, but
Solskjaer, with six years of a contract to run, said
yesterday that he wants to finish his career at Old
Trafford. Gregory dismissed as "absolute rubbish" reports
that such a deal involving the Norway striker had already
been agreed.
Article 2:
Solskjaer said: "It is nonsense to say I am going to Aston Villa. I have
been assured by Alex
Ferguson that I will not be sold."
Villa reject United's opening offer for Yorke
By John Ley
ASTON Villa yesterday rejected Manchester United's initial bid for Dwight
Yorke as "completely
inappropriate". Villa refused to reveal details of United's offer but rate
the Trinidadian striker at
around £15 million. Villa manager John Gregory said: "If Manchester United
offer £25 million for
Yorke I am at liberty to turn it down."
Meanwhile, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer scored one and made one at the start of
United's Scandinavian
tour at the Bislett Stadium, Oslo last night and said there was no truth in
stories that he would be a
make-weight in any move for Yorke.
Solskjaer said: "It is nonsense to say I am going to Aston Villa. I have
been assured by Alex
Ferguson that I will not be sold. I am on a six-year contract and hope to
spend the rest of my career
with United."
David Beckham was given a rapturous welcome by the 19,700 Norwegian crowd
who have recently
voted him as Manchester United's player of the year. He played all but the
last three minutes when
appearing to nurse a slight back strain he was replaced by John Curtis. The
game, against
Valerengen, finished in a 2-2 draw.
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Date: Tue, 28 Jul 1998 08:57:06 -0400
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From: "Red Devil Marcus" (by way of Red Devils List )
Subject: Villa Holding Out On Yorke (D.Mail)
Villa holding out on Yorke
Tuesday, July 28, 1998
Dwight Yorke insisted yesterday that he will not sign a new Villa Park
contract, leaving the door open for a new big-money, player-plus-cash offer
from Manchester United.
Sportsmail has been told that Villa, who were in contact with United
yesterday, have asked for £11million and Andy Cole in return for Yorke, but
have so far been offered the England international and £5m.
It is this huge gulf which is holding up the sale, although United boss Alex
Ferguson is known to be desperate to clinch Yorke's signature before the
Champions League transfer deadline this Saturday and is prepared to delve
deep into the Old Trafford coffers to boost his dream of success in Europe.
Some boardroom figures at Villa Park are in favour of selling Trinidad and
Tobago international Yorke now rather than run the risk of losing him on a
free transfer, as they did when Republic of Ireland defender Steve Staunton
joined Liverpool earlier this month.
Yorke, who has two years left on his current deal, said: 'Villa have offered
me an excellent new contract. However, I have agreed nothing at this stage.
I want to see what happens with Manchester United before making a decision.
'For the last few days everyone has asked me whether I am staying or going,
and the answer is I have not got a clue. The matter is dealt with at
boardroom level, so I really do not know what is happening.'
United director Maurice Watkins said that the clubs had been in contact
yesterday but refused to give details of any official bid, merely
confirming: 'There have been initial discussions between the two clubs.'
Yorke, who is valued at £16m, took part in Villa's official pre-season
photocall yesterday, but the chances of him being in the club's claret and
blue at the start of the season appear to be nil as long as Ferguson remains
determined to get his man.
Villa boss John Gregory has said he will decide Yorke's future but, as the
striker is still refusing to sign a new deal, the ball is in Ferguson's
court.
Norway international Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who was also linked with a move
to Villa in exchange for Yorke, insisted yesterday he has no intention of
leaving Old Trafford, despite losing his starting place in the United
line-up last season after illness and injuries.
Solskjaer said: 'Because of the season I had, people started linking me with
other clubs, but I am looking forward to 1998-99 with Manchester United.
Last season was a frustrating time because of injuries but it is part of the
learning experience and I am looking to repeat the form of my first season
at United.'
The 25-year-old striker said: 'I have still got six years left on my
contract and I think I will finish my career with Manchester United.'
Villa's new £4.5m midfielder Alan Thompson and £3m defender David Unsworth
will make their debuts in a pre-season friendly against Wycombe Wanderers
tonight.
Former Wanderers boss Gregory signed Thompson from Bolton in June and
snapped up England international Unsworth from West Ham last week.
Villa could also hand a first outing to Italian midfielder Fabio Ferarasa,
who joined the club from Cesena on a free transfer.
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Date: Tue, 28 Jul 1998 08:57:55 -0400
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Subject: Jeppe: "I Didn't Want To Move" (Mirror)
JESPER: I DIDN'T WANT TO MOVE
Swedish winger Jesper Blomqvist, who last week joined Manchester United for
£4.5million, revealed yesterday that he did not want to leave Parma.
He claimed that the Italian side had pressurised him into moving to Old
Trafford against his will.
"I didn't want to go to Manchester, because I liked it at Parma. But Parma's
coach decided he couldn't fit me into his new system," Blomqvist said.
However, having now arrived at Old Trafford, Blomqvist is looking forward to
a new challenge. "I'm lucky there are several Scandinavian players at United
who will help me to adapt," said Blomqvist.
"I owe much to my new Norwegian friend, Ronny Johnsen, as I get on very well
with him."
Blomqvist may launch his Old Trafford career in Europe competition after
missing their pre-season Scandinavian tour with a slight heel injury. He
also looks like missing the Charity Shield clash with Arsenal on August 9.
Provided the Swede responds to treatment, he should be ready for the first
leg of United's Champions' League qualifier on August 12.
They look likely to face Polish side LKS Lodz, giving the Swede the chance
to make amends in the eyes of United supporters.
Blomqvist was partly responsible for United's exit from the competition in
1994, when he scored one goal and made another as the Swedes won 3-1 in
Gothenburg to qualify for the quarter-finals.
United's troubled midfielder David Beckham was yesterday backed to overcome
his World Cup sending-off nightmare.
Former England manager Graham Taylor, no stranger to terrace abuse himself,
insists that Beckham will recognise any problems with rival fans as part and
parcel of the game.
Watford boss Taylor's message to Beckham is that he must believe in himself.
"People always try to abuse players' weaknesses, but the important thing is
to maintain your self-confidence," he said.
"But the whole thing is based on the strange assumption that England were
sure of beating Argentina before Beckham got sent off. You have to remember
that they had equalised just before half time. It was never a forgone
conclusion."
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Date: Tue, 28 Jul 1998 08:58:46 -0400
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From: "Red Devil Marcus" (by way of Red Devils List )
Subject: Yorke (TeamTalk) £14 Million Swap Deal On !
It looks increasingly likely that Dwight Yorke will complete his move from
Aston Villa this week in a £14 million swap deal.
The 26-year old Trinidad and Tobago star will be valued at £9m, according to
the latest speculation, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, valued at £5m, will
reportedly move in the opposite direction.
Solskjaer still maintains that he is staying at Old Trafford for the rest of
his career ; reports indicate that Alex Ferguson also plans to keep the
Norwegian striker at the club, despite reports to the contrary ! ]
The United boss said yesterday : "I expect and believe that Solskjaer will
have a better season than last . . . . . We need a fit Solskjaer to fight
off Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea."
So it looks as though it's not Andy Cole who's leaving, and it looks equally
certain that Patrick Kluivert is not on his way to Old Trafford.
The question is, who is leaving Old Trafford ?
Should formalities be completed, Yorke will be second only to Alan Shearer's
British transfer record when he moved from Blackburn Rovers to Newcastle
United for £15m.
Reports claim that Yorke and Ferguson met in a Midlands hotel on Saturday,
from where the two thrashed out a pay deal resulting in an alleged five-year
contract worth £7m.
Yorke will reportedly be paid a weekly wage of £25,000 and will also bank an
estimated signing on fee of £750,000.
The move, if factual, will end weeks of rumours and speculation as Ferguson
and his Villa counterpart John Gregory have become embroiled in a ruthless
cat-and-mouse game regarding the future of Yorke.
Gregory appeared to concede defeat when quoted as saying:
"Something will happen very shortly over the Dwight Yorke situation. We will
know by the end of the week whether Dwight is leaving.
"I would prefer the whole business to go away, but I am swimming against the
tide."
Alex Ferguson, meanwhile, has stated that he "expects to bring in one new
player, and possibly two, before next Saturday's European transfer
deadline."
At yesterday's press conference, Ferguson stated that he would be buying one
or two new players, but he wouldn't say who he was chasing. When asked
whether it would involve signing Kluivert or Yorke, the manager replied "no
comment."
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