Manchester United de nouveau approché par le magnat américain Malcolm Glazer

LONDRES ( AFP) - La magnat américain Malcolm Glazer a approché à nouveau le club de football de Manchester United ( 1re div. anglaise) avec un plan qui pourrait déboucher sur une offre de rachat du club, annonce ce dernier, dimanche, dans un communiqué.

Glazer, qui lorgne sur MU -dont il possède déjà 28% des actions- depuis un an, a fait des " propositions détaillées" dont il espère qu´elle déboucheront sur une offre acceptée par le club, ajoute le communiqué.

" La direction de Manchester United avait indiqué le 20 décembre à la famille Glazer les modifications qu´elle souhaitait par rapport à sa proposition initiale avant d´ouvrir des discussions à ce sujet. La direction confirme aujourd´hui qu´elle a reçu des propositions détaillées conformes aux conditions préalables pouvant servir de base à l´offre Glazer sur Manchester United", affirme le communiqué.

" Une annonce plus précise sera faite au moment opportun", conclut le communiqué.

Malcolm Glazer avait présenté une offre informelle de rachat en octobre 2004, qui avait été rejetée par la direction de MU.

Selon la presse dominicale britannique, la nouvelle offre du magnat américain s´élèverait à 800 millions de livres ( 1,17 milliard d´euros, 1,5 milliard de dollars), dont 300 millions de livres consacrés aux dettes, contre 650 millions en octobre dernier.

L´action de MU qui s´élevait à 268,25 pence à la clôture de la bourse de Londres, vendredi, pourrait grimper à 300 pence, lundi, selon le Sunday Telegraph.

Le propriétaire aux Etats-Unis des Tampa Bay Buccaneers ( football américain, LNF) avait perdu le 12 novembre le soutien de la banque américaine JP Morgan, après avoir voté contre la réélection de trois dirigeants de MU à l´occasion de l´assemblée générale ordinaire du club.

Sa nouvelle offre ne devrait pas pour autant satisfaire le supporteurs de MU, selon la presse dominicale. Ces derniers craignent une opération purement financière qui pourrait entraîner la vente de certains joueurs, l´augmentation du prix des billets, voire même la mise en vente du fameux stade d´Old Trafford.

" Nos sentiments à son égard sont parfaitement clairs. Nous ne voulons pas de lui dans le club. Nous ne croyons pas que son influence puisse être bénéfique pour nous", affirme Jules Spencer, président d´une association de supporteurs pour un Manchester United indépendant.

< << 300 millions de dettes alors qu´on est le seul club a faire du profit dans le monde . Des joueurs vendus voir old trafford vendu . .

Qu´il reste chez lui on a pas bsoin de lui s´il vient tuer le club ! !

Ferdinand casts doubt over Glazer

Mixed reaction to Man Utd offer
Rio Ferdinand has said he is unsure of Malcolm Glazer´s motives after the American billionaire launched a new offer to buy Manchester United.
The club have confirmed that the Glazer Family Partnership have submitted proposals of a third bid.

" A lot of people want the club´s interest to be with people who have grown up with the club and have got its interests at heart," said Ferdinand.

" No one knows what this guy will be bringing to the table."

The central defender added on BBC Radio Five Live: " We will have to wait and see what Glazer comes with.

" I would like to see the situation resolved either way.

" I think people are getting bored with him coming in and out of the news with new proposals.

" The other stuff off the pitch takes the shine off what is going on the pitch." Things are going just fine with us without your money, thanks Malcolm

Glazer, currently owns a 28.1% stake in the club, and United´s statement to the stock exchange said: " The board has noted the recent press speculation on this subject.

" The board can confirm that it has now received a detailed proposal subject to various pre-conditions which may form the basis of an offer for Manchester United from Glazer.

" A further announcement will be made in due course."

Glazer´s previous bids for the club, which United supporters opposed, were rejected by the board because of the high level of debt they would incur.

But it is believed that Glazer has substantially reduced the borrowing required for his latest move.

He will still need the approval of major shareholders John Magnier and JP McManus, who own 28.9% of the club to succeed.

But the Irish duo have cut off talks with Glazer over the proposed sale of their stake, while fans remain opposed to his involvement.

Brown a été appelé en equipe d´angleterre.

ivguenyp2 Posté le 06 février 2005 à 16:33:25
Wenger and Fergie fight for Vicente
Bitter rivals Arsenal and Manchester United are ready for another ding-dong battle. This time they will feud over the signature of Valencia´s flying winger Vicente, who has put the Premiership on alert by announcing he wants to play in England. Vicente said: " I´d love to have a go in England. I really like the style of play in the Premiership."

< < < si c´est vrai on a plus de moyens qu´arsenal et on l´aura . Vicente a vraiment declare dans un jounal espagnol vouloir jouer en angleterre .

Chelsea n´est pas sur le coup , liv ne peut pas nous concurencer et contre arsenal on gagnera je pense aussi .

Vicente a gauche , ronaldo a droite , le réve .

Je prefere quand meme Downing parce que si Vicente ne s´adapte pas à le vie en angleterre ça peut nous faire une grosse perte, un peu comme pour Veron.

Cela dit c´est clair que c´est le meilleur mais Downing lui n´aura pas de problemes d´adaptations.

Et pour liv, on sait jamais s´ils vendent Gerrard, ils auront pas mal d´argent, plus que nous en tout cas...

Keane not ready to retire

Roy Keane has vowed to continue leading Manchester United for as long as he feels he is contributing to the team.

The Irish powerhouse has been at the top of his game this term and produced another display full of passion and quality, as he led The Red Devils to a hard-fought 2-0 win over Birmingham City.

The 33-year-old is in the latter stages of his career, but Keane claims retirement will only be considered when he feels time is catching up with him.

" As long as I am providing something for the team and influencing them, I will carry on," said the midfield colossus after scoring his 50th goal for the club in the win over Blues.

" When the moment comes when I feel I am not doing that and I am falling below the standards set by this club, I will know it is time to call it a day."

Keane has battled back from serious knee and groin injuries to rediscover his best form and is happy with the signals his body is giving him.

" I know I am getting older and have had some bad injuries which take their toll. But right now, I feel fit and I feel good."

Life after playing could see Keane follow in the footsteps of his mentor Sir Alex Ferguson and head into management.

" I am taking the coaching badges and am enjoying that," he added. " It could be something I go into after I finish playing.

" I have also thought about management, but that is in the future. Right now, I want to concentrate on doing a job as a player for this club."

J´espere que nos 2 actionnaires irlandais vont refuser de vendre à Glazer...

De ce côté la c´est une certitude, eux ne vendront pas. Ils font pas mal de tractations immobiliéres à Manchester aussi, investissent dans d´autres domaines et ne vendront pas.

Man Utd veteran Ryan Giggs will take a pay cut to £60,000 per week to end his career at the club. ( Daily Express)

Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry has revealed they would turn down a £50m bid for Steven Gerrard.

Par contre ils ne le retiendront pas contre son gré. Si Liverpool finit 4e en championnat je pense qu´il pourrait rester la-bas.

a ski parai robben il est bléssé et pour longtemps c bien ca y a qqn qui peu me le confirmer???si c le ca manchester a une grande chance de revenir sur chelsea

Au moins on peut dire que les plus gros match sont passes pour nous , on a battu liv et aresenal, il reste chelsea mais bon ca c´est a la fin de la saison. Par contre pour chelsea il reste arsenal et liv justement donc on peut esperer qu´ils puissent perdre contre eux et dans ce cas la MU ne serait plu ka 3 point de chelsea. Mais ca revient a dire kil fau kon gagne tous nos match mais on a les capacite pour. Donc MU peut etre champion ^^

Surtout que Van Nistelrooy revient bientôt, parce que Saha je le trouve franchement inutile, Smith était mieux.

Saha inutile, tu l´a pas vu jouer pour dire ça, il marqué plus de 20 buts en premier league l´an dernier et nous a fait beaucoup de bien depuis son retour.

Je pense aussi que Gerrard restera à liv l´an prochain.

Il se pourrait bien que Brown soit titulaire pour l´angleterre au prochain match c´est bien pour lui ça.

Ferguson´s Glowing Tribute To Munich Victims

Sir Alex Ferguson has paid a glowing tribute to those who lost their lives in the Munich air disaster 47 years ago.

The events of 6 February 1958 mark the club´s darkest day, but perhaps also its greatest achievement.

The tragedy devastated a team, the community and the world of football, but, in the rebuilding of the club, came to represent Manchester United´s spirit - of triumph in the face of adversity.

Among the 23 that perished at Munich airport were eight players, who were returning from their 3-3 European Cup draw with Red Star Belgrade.

" The contributions those players made under Sir Matt Busby was immense," Ferguson told ManUtd.com. " They have given the club some fantastic memories.

" Our thoughts are always with them and their families," he added.

Never To Be Forgotten: The Names Of Those Who Perished...
Players: Geoff Bent, Roger Byrne, Eddie Colman, Duncan Edwards, Mark Jones, David Pegg, Tommy Taylor, Liam Whelan.
Club Officials: Walter Crickmer - Club Secretary, Bert Whalley - Chief Coach, Tom Curry - Trainer.
Journalists: Alf Clarke, George Follows, Don Davies, Tom Jackson, Henry Rose, Archie Ledbrooke, Eric Thompson, Frank Swift - Journalist/ex-Man City and England goalkeeper.
Crew & Passengers: Capt Kenneth Rayment - Co-Pilot, Bela Miklos - Travel Agent, Willie Satinoff - Supporter, Tom Cable - Steward.
For More Information On The Munich Air Disaster, Visit http://www.Munich58.co.uk.

Giggs future still in doubt

Ryan Giggs´ agent has dismissed talk of a new deal at Manchester United, saying the player has still not agreed a fresh contract at Old Trafford.

The 31-year-old´s United future is being put in doubt by a wrangle with the club´s paymasters about the length of any extension to his contract.

Giggs´ current deal expires at the end of next season, and he has been linked with numerous moves away from The Red Devils after the two parties could not agree on a new contract.

The Welsh winger wants a two-year extension while United are keen to offer players of his age just one-year deals.

Reports on Sunday had suggested that United had relented after Giggs´ sparkling recent form, and offered him a two-year deal, but with him taking a cut in wages.

However, Giggs´ representative Harry Swales says that he has received just one offer from United, with that being the original one-year deal Giggs has refused - and there have been no fresh talks.

" It is all a load of rubbish," Swales told the Manchester Evening News.

" We have still not spoken to United for a second time."

Giggs has been a shining light in Sir Alex Ferguson´s triumphant reign at United, but he may be forced out of the club should he not be offered the deal he desires.

Cantona´s Glazer rap
Manchester United legend Eric Cantona has told Malcolm Glazer: We don’t want you at Old Trafford. And United manager Alex Ferguson, along with current striker Ole Gunnar Solksjaer, have backed Cantona in the fight to stop the American business tycoon getting his hands on the club. He has been stalking the club for 17 months and now says he has succeeded in raising the £800million he needs to seize control. But French maverick Cantona insisted: “If Glazer were to come here, we would lose everything.” Fergie added: “We don’t want the club to be in anyone else’s hands.” And Solksjaer, sidelined through injury, declared: “I’m absolutely on the side of the fans who don’t want him at the club. I think United is in very good hands as it is today.”

mais c ki ofaite glazer la c un milliardaire ocmme abramovitch ou koi???et pkoi il veu prendre le club ca ferai comme chelsea??et pkoi il vendrai old trafford pkoi tt le monde est contre?dsl de tt c kestion mais jcompren pa ki c ski fai ect....

Canto revient à la maison!

Time up for United?
Sir Alex Ferguson will play a pivotal role in the Malcolm Glazer takeover bid, with the manager´s future high on the agenda. I understand that the present Manchester United board are contemplating offering Ferguson a new contract that binds him to the club much longer than the present roll-on annual deal. Equally, the Glazers, led by Malcolm´s sons Joel and Avi, are determined that Ferguson should continue as manager and would even give him a more fundamental role within the Americans´ new boardroom structure.
Harry Harris

Meet the new boss, same as the old boss
Roy Keane can become the next Sir Alex Ferguson. That´s the verdict of the man the Irishman succeeded as Manchester United captain, Birmingham boss Steve Bruce. Keane has already started to plan a career in management when he retires. Players should watch out. " You don´t captain this club unless you have something about you," said Bruce. " And Roy is a top player, a proper captain who leads by example. Knowing Roy, he will want to go out at the top and if he goes into management then I´m sure he will do well. He´s got all the attributes you need. The only question I would ask him is does he want to end up like me, all grey, twisted and angry? Tell him not to do it!"