FUSSnotes

Owen to United, NOT!

The Ausie cricket coach, John Buchanan -- while touring the facilities of Man United -- learned about Sir Alex's disinclination to have Micheal Owen in.

"He talked a little bit about Michael Owen and he doesn't really see his style of play fitting in with Man United, and that's one of the reasons they're not going for him," said Buchanan

That's one clever way to jawbone a player's price down, anyway.

Full Piece by Alex Brown | Guardian Unlimited

Owen to United?

Micheal Owen's possible move from Real Madrid to Manchester United would be good for both parties and England, too.  Wayne Rooney will relish the chance to play in the slot behind Owen who likes to run onto a ball to space.  Rooney, for his part, will enjoy more space created in front of him by the quiet, fleet one.

We also like Park Ji-Sung's drive forward out of midfield.  Menacing, innit?.  Combine this with a more effective Cristiano Rinaldo and United will have mojo.  Lack of a replacement for Keane remains a problem, and Scholes needs to finish. 

Keane Work-Rate

Roy Keane, most agree, is a top defensive midfielder with gifted distribution. A hard man and disciplined leader, he's the engine, the fuel--the metronome--of the Mancunians' Delight.

This man will succeed Alex Ferguson. Buy his bewk.