EXTRA EXTRA www.red11.org DAILY NEWS SPECIAL ON PETER SCHMEICHEL
Date: Thu Nov 12 17:46:09 GMT+00:00 1998
Mail: barry@www.red11.org
This Issue:
1. SCHMEICHEL TO QUIT UNITED
2. BBC Schmeichel to leave Old Trafford
3. Peter Schmeichel is to leave Manchester United at the end of the season
4. GREAT DANE A UNITED LEGEND
5. Schmeichel, United modern-day hero, leaves Old Trafford
6. Thursday 12th Nov 1998 Schmeichel to quit United!! ««
7. Tribute to Peter
8. Factfile on Peter Schmeichel
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DAILY NEWS SPECIAL PETER SCHMEICHEL
Thursday 12th November 1998
"Schmeichel shocker! ....... Peter Schmeichel is to leave Manchester United at the end of the
season! ............ Nov 12 98 - The Great Dane, 35 years old next week, may follow his
countryman Brian Laudrup back to Denmark in the summer, though he has been linked with a
possible move to France. He admits: 'I am enjoying the game as much as ever but it is getting
harder to keep pace. 'I need to train more than I have ever had to and in order to prepare
myself properly I need more time between games than I can get in England.' The club have
agreed to release their goalkeeper at the end of the current season."
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Thursday, November 12, 1998 Published at 13:28 GMT
Subject: BBC Schmeichel to leave Old Trafford
Schmeichel: "I need to train more than I ever have"
Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel is to
leave Old Trafford at the end of the season.
The news was announced at a news conference at Old
Trafford on Thursday afternoon.
Schmeichel said: "I am enjoying the game as much as ever but it is
getting harder to keep pace. I need to train more than I have ever had to in
order to prepare myself properly. I need more time between games than
I can get in England."
He has insisted that he wants to continue to play at the
highest level, including international football with
Denmark.
Schmeichel's position at United has been increasingly
questioned this season because of his age, injuries, and
crucial blunders.
The Dane's mistake in the last minute of United's
Champions' League game against Bayern Munich in
September cost them two points.
Schmeichel, who will be 35
in six days, has also been
affected by injury recently
and has missed two games
this season with back
trouble.
The BBC local radio station
in Manchester, BBC GMR
says the keeper's likely
destination at the end of the
season is France.
Both Marseille and Monaco
have been linked with the
player.
Schmeichel is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers
in the world and has been a hugely influential figure
behind the United success story of the 1990s.
He has helped the club win four Premier League titles,
two FA Cups and the League Cup.
Last February against Derby he also became the first
goalkeeper to keep 100 clean sheets in the Premiership.
The Dane has won more than 100 caps for his country
and was an ever-present as Denmark made the World
Cup quarter finals during the summer.
Despite his advancing years Schmeichel had been tipped
to remain at Old Trafford for another few seasons.
But he has increasingly made mistakes which has
led to his future being questioned.
The first cracks in Schmeichel's invincibility
appeared in an FA Cup fifth-round tie against
Barnsley when he sliced a back-pass to gift the
Yorkshiremen their goal in a 1-1 draw.
The Tykes subsequently won the replay to end United's
cup hopes.
United boss Alex Ferguson has consistently backed
Schmeichel, who has made more than 300 appearances
for the club, and has refused to criticise him for any of
his mistakes.
Aussie's return?
Schmeichel's departure will mean United will need a new
goalkeeper for next season.
His understudy is Raimond van der Gouw, who himself is
actually eight months older than the Dane at 35.
United's other keeper is 20-year-old Nicky Culkin, who
has yet to play a League match for the senior side.
In recent months United have been consistently linked
with their former keeper Mark Bosnich.
The Australian left Old Trafford in the early nineties
because of work permit problems.
He has since made his name with Aston Villa but his
contract runs out next summer when he will become a
free agent in the summer under the Bosman ruling.
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Subject: Peter Schmeichel is to leave Manchester United at the end of the season
By Mike With
Thursday, November 12, 1998
The Great Dane, 35 years old next week, may follow his countryman Brian
Laudrup back to Denmark in the summer, though he has been linked with a
possible move to France. He admits: “I am enjoying the game as much as ever
but it is getting harder to keep pace.
'I need to train more than I have ever had to and in order to prepare myself
properly I need more time between games than I can get in England.'
The club have agreed to release their goalkeeper at the end of the current
season.
'It is important that I am now allowed to concentrate totally on the rest of the
season,' said Schmeichel. 'I have had a fantastic career with Utd and I owe it to
the club, players and fans to do everything I can to finish on a successful, and
that means winning, note.'
The club are still in the Champions League, despite a costly mistake from
Schmeichel which cost two points against Bayern Munich, and they are second
in the Premiership. They also moved into the quarter-finals of the Worthington
Cup last night, though with their 'second' team.
The surprise announcement comes just a week after another Dane, Brian
Laudrup, left chelsea for his hometown club, FC Copenhagen, Laudrup claimed
to be homesick, but it means that both of Denmark's greatest footballing
exports are leaving England.
Schmeichel has made 242 appearances for the club since arriving from
Denmark, but he has been struggling with injuries as well as his form this
season.
Old Trafford boss Alex Ferguson says: 'He is the best goalkeeper Manchester
United have ever had and the best I have worked with. He ranks up there with
Gordon Banks, Peter Shilton, Lev Yashin and the rest of them.
'He is brave, quick and has a massive presence. He has been a model
professional who has inspired us all on his way to becoming one of the most
influential players in our success.
'He has made clear his plans and done everything the right way to give us
plenty of notice of his intentions, and I respect him for that.'
Schmeichel was signed for £505,000 from Brondby eight years ago. As
goalkeeper, spokesman and a very vocal player on the pitch, Schmeichel was
quickly taken to the hearts of United supporters around the world. His imposing
style made him an excellent captain during Roy Keane's absence through
injury. His relative isolation at the back was no obstacle - the Dane has long
been celebrated for his ability to make himself heard.
But time moves on, even for the man ofton named the 'world's greatest
goalkeeper'. Dutch keeper Raimond van der Gouw has played four games for
Manchester United this season, two of them because Schmeichel was injured.
However, manager Alex Ferguson will want to sign a more consistant
replacement if Schmeichel leaves.
Aston Villa's Mark Bosnich has been linked with Old Trafford in the past. He is
set for a free Bosman-style transfer at the end of the season. Ipswich's England
Under-21 keeper Richard Wright has also attracted much attention over the last
two seasons.
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Subject: Schmeichel, United modern-day hero, leaves Old Trafford
By Jeremy Butler
MANCHESTER, England, Nov 12 - Goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel
was the final piece in the jigsaw needed to revive Manchester United's glory days.
United manager Alex Ferguson snapped up the 'Great Dane' for just 550,000 pounds
($911,800) in 1991 and he swiftly became an ever-present in United's goal, replacing
Jim Leighton.
The next year he won his first honour in England as United took the League Cup
before helping Denmark to the European Championship. Over the next five years
United, with Schmeichel a towering figure at the back, dominated English soccer.
He took on legendary status on the terraces of Old Trafford as the last line of
United's defence.
A scout sent to look at Schmeichel at former club Brondby reported back that he
had just seen the best 'keeper in Europe. United fans would say he was the best in
the world.
The Dane's larger-than-life frame, allowing strikers only the tiniest sight of goal, and
his pinpoint throws to beyond the halfway line releasing winger Ryan Giggs and Lee
Sharpe became vital to United's success.
That, with the strict, vocal marshalling of defenders Dennis Irwin, Gary Pallister,
Steve Bruce and Paul Parker, earned Schmeichel an awesome reputation.
In 1993 Schmeichel helped United win the league title -- their first for 26 years.
Three more titles followed, along with two F.A. Cups, and Schmeichel was central
to United's success. When he was injured, the defence lost much of its potency.
But on Thursday the 35-year-old announced the English game, after eight years'
hard labour, had become too tough for him and he would quit Old Trafford at the end
of the season.
He will not be quitting the sport, and says he hopes to play abroad -- and
internationally -- until he is 40.
"There are too many games in English football now for me to prepare myself
properly to keep up the standards I need for a club like United," he said.
"I am enjoying the game as much as ever but it is getting harder to keep pace. I
need to train more than I ever had to and, in order to prepare myself properly, I need
more time between games than I can get in England.
"Unfortunately the demands of the game in England means that I cannot get the
time I need which is something I truly regret.
Last season saw Schmeichel go straight from a tiring English season, in which
United failed to win a trophy, into a gruelling World Cup campaign with Denmark.
He played 44 games for United last season and missed seven through injury.
Schmeichel said his decision to quit had nothing to do with a stomach muscle and
hamstring injuries that have plagued him this season, rather a desire to go out at
the top.
"I have had a fantastic career at this club and I want to finish on a winning note," he
said.
Schmeichel refused to comment on radio reports linking him with a move to Monaco
or Olympique Marseille, saying: "I never thought it would be fair for me to start
looking for another club before I made this announcement.
"I expect there will be some interest in me after this. If there isn't come next June
then I will be worried," he joked.
United manager Alex Ferguson paid the 'keeper tribute and said the club would
allow him to leave on a free transfer. "Peter has been a major player in Manchester
United's success over the last eight years," he said. "When I signed him from
Brondby back in 1991 it gave me immense satisfaction because I believed I had
signed a player who was to become one of the most influential people in one of this
club's most successful periods."
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Subject: Thursday 12th Nov 1998 Schmeichel to quit United!! ««
United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has confirmed he will retire from
English football at the end of the season.
Schmeichel: End of an era!!
Schmeichel said: "There are too many games in English football now for me
to prepare properly to keep up the standards I need for a club like United.
"I am enjoying the game as much as ever but it is getting harder to keep
pace."
Schmeichel also confirmed that he would not be quitting the international
scene.
It's believed the 34-year-old Danish international will now move to France
- Monaco and Marseille the favourites - or a return home to former club
Brondby in Denmark may well be on the cards.
United are believed to have been searching for a successor to Schmeichel
and have frequently been linked with Aston Villa goalkeeper Mark Bosnich,
who becomes a free agent in the summer under the Bosman ruling.
Signed from Danish side Brondby for £550,000 in 1991, Schmeichel quickly
established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the world.
He has helped the club win four Premier League titles, two FA Cups and the
League Cup.
Last season against Derby County, he also became the first goalkeeper to
keep 100 clean sheets in the Premiership.
He was an ever-present during Denmark's World Cup campaign this summer and
claimed his 100th international cap against Saudi Arabia in June.
Manager Alex Ferguson wasted no time in praising Schmeichel in the wake of
his decision to retire.
Ferguson said: "Peter Schmeichel has been a major player in the success
achieved by the club over the past eight years.
"He has been a model professional who has inspired and influenced everyone
with Manchester United."
Fergie would not be moved, however, on whether a replacement had been lined
up already.
He added: "I've had to do a lot of thinking in the last few weeks since
Peter and I had our chat.
"Obviously we'll have to move quite soon, but we've been looking at some
situations."
Finally, United confirmed they would not be seeking a fee for Schmeichel.
Schmeichel statement ««
Peter Schmeichel today announced his decision to retire from English football.
And in an emotional speech, the Great Dane said: "I need more time between
games than I can get in England - I certainly need more than 12 days summer
holidays!
"Unfortunately, the demands of the game here means that I cannot get the
time I need which is something I truly regret.
"I have asked Manchester United to release me at the end of the season
which they have generously agreed to do and for that I am truly grateful.
"It is important that I am now allowed to concentrate totally on the rest
of the season. I have had a fantastic career with United and I owe it to
the club, players and fans to do everything I can to finish on a
successful, and that means winning, note."
When asked about his immediate future in the domestic game, Schmeichel
said: "I'd like to keep playing, maybe in Denmark. But I didn't think it
was fair to use my energy to find another workplace.
"I'll concentrate on playing until the end of the season. If no-one has
come in for me by March or April, then I'll start to worry!"
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Subject: Tribute to Peter
In my opinion Van Der Saar would be a perfect replacement
Schmeichel, United modern-day hero, leaves Old Trafford
By Jeremy Butler MANCHESTER, England, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Goalkeeper Peter
Schmeichel was the final piece in the jigsaw needed to revive Manchester
United's glory days.
United manager Alex Ferguson snapped up the 'Great Dane' for just 550,000
pounds ($911,800) in 1991 and he swiftly became an ever-present in United's
goal, replacing Jim Leighton.
The next year he won his first honour in England as United took the League
Cup before helping Denmark to the European Championship.
Over the next five years United, with Schmeichel a towering figure at the
back, dominated English soccer.
He took on legendary status on the terraces of Old Trafford as the last
line of United's defence.
A scout sent to look at Schmeichel at former club Brondby reported back
that he had just seen the best 'keeper in Europe.
United fans would say he was the best in the world.
The Dane's larger-than-life frame, allowing strikers only the tiniest sight
of goal, and his pinpoint throws to beyond the halfway line releasing
winger Ryan Giggs and Lee Sharpe became vital to United's success.
That, with the strict, vocal marshalling of defenders Dennis Irwin, Gary
Pallister, Steve Bruce and Paul Parker, earned Schmeichel an awesome
reputation.
In 1993 Schmeichel helped United win the league title -- their first for 26
years.
Three more titles followed, along with two F.A.
Cups, and Schmeichel was central to United's success.
When he was injured, the defence lost much of its potency.
But on Thursday the 35-year-old announced the English game, after eight
years' hard labour, had become too tough for him and he would quit Old
Trafford at the end of the season.
He will not be quitting the sport, and says he hopes to play abroad -- and
internationally -- until he is 40.
"There are too many games in English football now for me to prepare myself
properly to keep up the standards I need for a club like United," he said.
"I am enjoying the game as much as ever but it is getting harder to keep
pace.
I need to train more than I ever had to and, in order to prepare myself
properly, I need more time between games than I can get in England.
"Unfortunately the demands of the game in England means that I cannot get
the time I need which is something I truly regret.
Last season saw Schmeichel go straight from a tiring English season, in
which United failed to win a trophy, into a gruelling World Cup campaign
with Denmark.
He played 44 games for United last season and missed seven through injury.
Schmeichel said his decision to quit had nothing to do with a stomach
muscle and hamstring injuries that have plagued him this season, rather a
desire to go out at the top.
"I have had a fantastic career at this club and I want to finish on a
winning note," he said.
Schmeichel refused to comment on radio reports linking him with a move to
Monaco or Olympique Marseille, saying: "I never thought it would be fair
for me to start looking for another club before I made this announcement.
"I expect there will be some interest in me after this.
If there isn't come next June then I will be worried," he joked.
United manager Alex Ferguson paid the 'keeper tribute and said the club
would allow him to leave on a free transfer.
"Peter has been a major player in Manchester United's success over the last
eight years," he said.
"When I signed him from Brondby back in 1991 it gave me immense
satisfaction because I believed I had signed a player who was to become one
of the most influential people in one of this club's most successful
periods." ($1=.6032 Pound)
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Subject: Factfile on Peter Schmeichel
MANCHESTER, England, Nov 12 - Factfile on Manchester United
goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel who said on Thursday he would leave the club at the
end of the season:
Born: Gladsaxe, Denmark on November 18, 1963
Career:
1984 - joins Hvidovre and plays 88 league matches -- scoring six goals -- for the
club.
1987 - joins Brondby where over next five seasons he plays 119 league matches,
scoring twice. Brondy won the Danish League championship in 1987, 1988, 1990
and 1991 and the Danish Cup in 1989.
1988: May 10 - wins first Danish cap in 2-2 draw with Hungary
1991: August 12 - joins Manchester United for 550,000 pounds ($912,700) making
his league debut five days later in 2-0 win over Notts County.
1992 - wins first honour in English soccer as Manchester United beat Nottingham
Forest to win League Cup.
1992 - Schmeichel helps Denmark win European Championship title.
1993 - wins first of four English premier league titles with United. Others follow in
1994, 1996 and 1997.
1994 - wins first of two F.A. Cup winners medals as United win English Cup and
League double for first time.
1996 - United win F.A. Cup and League double for second time.
1998: June 12 - wins 100th cap for Denmark against Saudi Arabia in World Cup and
goes on to tally record 107 caps on September 5 in 0-0 draw with Belarus in Minsk.
August - nominated as a candidate for the European Goalkeeper of the Century
Award to be announced in January 1999
November 12 - announces he will leave Manchester United at the end of season.
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