http://sgforums.com/forums/2424/posts en-US 60 <h1>Sunderland players celebrate after Roy Keane resigns</h1> <h2>Roy Keane's shock departure as Sunderland manager sparked celebration among the players, it emerged on Thursday night.</h2> <p><img src= "http://www.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01128/roy-keane_1128005c.jpg" height="287" alt= "Sunderland players celebrate after Roy Keane resigns " width= "460" /></p> <p><span class=""><em>Gone: Roy Keane's resignation from the position of Sunderland manager appears to have sparked celebrations among the players</em></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>"He ruled by fear," said one source close to the squad, who added that Keane's hardline management methods had alienated many at the relegation-threatened club.</strong></p> <p>Keane is understood to have announced his departure by sending club chairman Niall Quinn a text message. Quinn made several attempts to contact Keane to try to change his mind, but his calls and texts went unanswered.</p> <p>However, Quinn's fears were confirmed when Keane's London-based solicitor, Michael Kennedy, faxed a statement signed by his client to the club on Thursday at lunchtime.</p> <p>Keane later put out a brief statement which read: "I would like to thank my staff, players, Niall Quinn and, in particular, the fans for their support during my time at Sunderland, and I would like to wish the club every success in the future."</p> <p>Quinn, who is considering installing Sam Allardyce as Keane's successor, had returned from a short break in Portugal to sort out his fellow Irishman's future. But Keane has not been seen at Sunderland since last Saturday's 4-1 defeat by Bolton and he maintained his distance by staying at the family home in Cheshire, from where he has been commuting to Wearside by helicopter recently.</p> <p>"After the weekend, without going into too much detail, we gave him a bit of time to himself because everyone hurts after a result like that," Quinn told a media conference. "He was down and we tried to move it along, but we couldn't quite get there.</p> <p>"He will get a bit of time to himself now and I am sure he will recharge and get going again, and I am sure we all know the Premier League hasn't seen the last of him and he has got great things to come."</p> <p>Keane did not bother heading to the club's training ground to bid farewell to the players in person.</p> <p><strong>Keane's bumpy ride</strong></p> <p><strong>Sept 2006</strong>: Inspires Sunderland to a 2-1 win over Derby in his first game as manager.<br /> <strong>March 2007</strong>: Leaves three players behind when they are late for team bus to Barnsley.<br /> <strong>April 2007</strong>: Carlo Edwards scores a great winner over Burnley to put Keane on course for promotion and title.<br /> <strong>April 2008</strong>: Premier League survival ensured with a 3-2 win over Middlesbrough.<br /> <strong>Oct 2008</strong>: Sunderland fans dance in thestreet as they beat Newcastle for the first time in 25 years.<br /> <strong>Nov 2008</strong>: Keane says he may quit after abject 4-1 defeat by Bolton. He walks away four days later.</p> Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:22:31 +0800 sgforums.com:2424:339413:8637379 zocoss http://sgforums.com/forums/2424/topics/339413 <p>er.. cannot la.. 1 play defensive.. one attacker.. how sia</p> Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:12:06 +0800 sgforums.com:2424:339480:8637367 youyayu http://sgforums.com/forums/2424/topics/339480 <p>mourinho + ronaldo lol ?</p> Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:06:49 +0800 sgforums.com:2424:339480:8637361 Sienx http://sgforums.com/forums/2424/topics/339480 <p>Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has declared that none of his latest batch of youngsters will be available for loan deals to other clubs.<br /> <br /> An understrength United overcame Blackburn Rovers in the Carling Cup last night to ensure a semi-final berth in the competition, and Fergie believes that his fringe players have what it takes to make an impression at Old Trafford.<br /> <br /> The Scot insists it is vital for the unity of the squad that the entire number is kept together.<br /> <br /> Players like Danny Welbeck, Darron Gibson and Raf\ael da Silva have all made a strong impact at the club this season, and Ferguson recognises the importance of having a fit and healthy panel.<br /> <br /> He told the press: "The one good thing is that we've got a big strong squad, I won't be letting anyone else out on loan and I want to keep everyone together because I'm going to need them.<br /> <br /> "It's all about taking their chance when it comes and they have done that and I'm pleased with that but more importantly it adds to my squad when we're coming in the second half of the season.<br /> <br /> "We've got something like eight games in 26 days and I've got the squad to cope with that. It's a great bonus we've got now.<br /> <br /> United's League Cup run has taken then past three opponents, all at Old Trafford, and Ferguson admits that he has learned a lot about his second string over the course of those games.<br /> <br /> He continued: "Playing against Middlesbrough, QPR and against Blackburn, we learnt something from them, their temperament, their ability to play in front of the crowd at Old Trafford.<br /> <br /> "They're never phased, that's the important thing. These young players have come through well."<br /> <br /> The Red Devils face a tricky period, with games in the Premier League, Champions League, League Cup and FA Cup all scheduled in the next month or so.</p> Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:48:49 +0800 sgforums.com:2424:339481:8637313 Dead_Man_Inc http://sgforums.com/forums/2424/topics/339481 <p>Inter may find it easier to make a move for Cristiano Ronaldo after one of the club's sponsors, American sportswear giant Nike, backed the plans.<br /> <br /> The Nerazzurri have been linked with the Manchester United ace and 2008 Ballon d'Or winner as Jose Mourinho looks to bring in his fellow countryman.<br /> <br /> Ronaldo failed to move to Real Madrid in the summer, despite mega offers coming his way. Perhaps the reason behind the Primera Division side's failure is that their shirt makers are Adidas. Ronaldo wears Nike football boots and so there was a problem.<br /> <br /> Nevertheless, <em>Il Corriere Dello Sport</em> claims that Nike are trying to push Ronaldo to sign for Inter and a mega sponsorship deal for both club and player is on the cards.<br /> <br /> The sports company want to pair Zlatan Ibrahimovic with the Portugal international in an attempt to create a dream pairing at the club as both players are sponsored by them.<br /> <br /> Nike are looking at the potential benefits in terms of a marketing strategy as they sponsor the Nerazzurri and it would be a major coup if the company had two Nike-sponsored players playing for a team who also carry the famous swoosh logo.<br /> <br /> The Italian club's main sponsors, Pirelli, have pumped more money in to help with their plans for Ronnie and, if Nike begin to push, the United star could soon be wearing the black and blue jersey.</p> Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:46:57 +0800 sgforums.com:2424:339480:8637310 Dead_Man_Inc http://sgforums.com/forums/2424/topics/339480 <p>3-0/4-0</p> Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:16:52 +0800 sgforums.com:2424:339413:8636984 sand king http://sgforums.com/forums/2424/topics/339413 <p>I think if we want to have a rough&nbsp;idea of how good he really could be, we can see how is <span style= "color: #000000;">Afonso Alves doing at Middlesbough. He was also top scorer in the Dutch Eredivisie before moving to the premiership...</span></p> <p>In 2007, he finished as top goalscorer in&nbsp;the <span style= "color: #000000;">Eredivisie</span> with 34 goals, which is a club record. During the 2008 season, he played 8 matches for his dutch club and scored 11 goals but only manage 6 out of 11 games for Boro... And this season so far, he has played 15 games and scored only 3.&nbsp;Huntelaar is maybe better or maybe worse, who knows...</p> Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:21:28 +0800 sgforums.com:2424:339434:8636161 zocoss http://sgforums.com/forums/2424/topics/339434 <p>Wait you watch him for Real than we know... Berbatov is far better than him... I am guessing Real probably wouldn't buy him had Ruud not got injured and out for the rest of the season... Anyway, Fergie wasn't interested on him so too bad.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:01:49 +0800 sgforums.com:2424:339434:8636099 zocoss http://sgforums.com/forums/2424/topics/339434 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by Master -_-:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>rather have him than berbacock</p> </div> </blockquote> <p><img src="/images/emoticons/kde-3.5.8/KMess/thumbs_up.png" alt= "thumbs_up.png" /></p> <p><img src="/images/emoticons/kde-3.5.8/KMess/thumbs_up.png" alt= "thumbs_up.png" /></p> <p><img src="/images/emoticons/kde-3.5.8/KMess/thumbs_up.png" alt= "thumbs_up.png" /></p> <p><img src="/images/emoticons/kde-3.5.8/KMess/thumbs_up.png" alt= "thumbs_up.png" /></p> <p><img src="/images/emoticons/kde-3.5.8/KMess/thumbs_up.png" alt= "thumbs_up.png" /></p> <p><img src="/images/emoticons/kde-3.5.8/KMess/thumbs_up.png" alt= "thumbs_up.png" /></p> Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:55:25 +0800 sgforums.com:2424:339434:8636086 jonchao72 http://sgforums.com/forums/2424/topics/339434 <p>Sometimes when a new manager comes in, the players suddenly become more hardworking... Stupid Keane lah, of all time why must he leave now... why must he chicken-out before the United match...</p> Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:55:20 +0800 sgforums.com:2424:339413:8636085 zocoss http://sgforums.com/forums/2424/topics/339413 <p>2-1 or 1-0 to the devils.<br /> if not then, trashing game.</p> Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:55:12 +0800 sgforums.com:2424:339413:8636084 limpper http://sgforums.com/forums/2424/topics/339413 <p>rather have him than berbacock</p> Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:51:40 +0800 sgforums.com:2424:339434:8636069 Master -_- http://sgforums.com/forums/2424/topics/339434 <p>Man United to win 2-0.</p> Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:48:55 +0800 sgforums.com:2424:339413:8636062 fatone http://sgforums.com/forums/2424/topics/339413 <p>Well, we have an in-form tevez and a suspended ronaldo, you never know what might happen</p> Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:47:21 +0800 sgforums.com:2424:339413:8636059 Chris88110 http://sgforums.com/forums/2424/topics/339413 <p>we dont need u dutch cuntface</p> Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:32:36 +0800 sgforums.com:2424:339434:8636037 fatone http://sgforums.com/forums/2424/topics/339434 <p>For me I feel he is a good player but not great. Real were probably desperate as Ruud is out for the rest of the season so no strikers. And during this time of the window, most&nbsp;top strikers won't be moving cos their clubs wouldn't sell and most top players won't be able to play in the champions league too&nbsp;but he can...</p> <p>Another thing is, If Ajax don't sell him now, come Jun he would be left with a yr to go on his contract making it possible for Ajax to get any good price for him...</p> <p>Personally I think he is over rated... Maybe he did play well in the Eredivisie but&nbsp;the Eredivisie is not the Premiership or La&nbsp;Liga... And the Eredivisie&nbsp;standard today is not like those 10 yrs ago...&nbsp;Ajax can't even make it into the CL and If I am not wrong, I think they are also not in the Uefa cup...</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Huntelaar eyes United move</strong></p> <p><a href= "http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/news/Huntelaar-eyes-United/article-208499-detail/article.html" rel= "nofollow">http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/news/Huntelaar-eyes-United/article-208499-detail/article.html</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Huntelaar Keen On United Move, Says Agent</strong></p> <p><a href= "http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=690929" rel= "nofollow">http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=690929</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>United don’t want Huntelaar, Madrid aren’t interested either</strong></span></p> <p><a href= "http://soccerlens.com/united-dont-want-huntelaar-madrid-arent-interested-either/10170/" rel= "nofollow">http://soccerlens.com/united-dont-want-huntelaar-madrid-arent-interested-either/10170/</a></p> Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:29:49 +0800 sgforums.com:2424:339434:8636034 zocoss http://sgforums.com/forums/2424/topics/339434 <p>i should have stay up and watch <img src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_cry.gif" alt="icon_cry.gif" /></p> Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:56:55 +0800 sgforums.com:2424:339079:8635944 Dead_Man_Inc http://sgforums.com/forums/2424/topics/339079 <p>Yeah all summer he was waiting for United to make their move giving out statements like he would like to play in the premier league and for United but Fergie only had eyes for Berbatov and wasn't interested on him...</p> <p>No real lost... In Fergie I trust...</p> Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:54:50 +0800 sgforums.com:2424:339434:8635937 zocoss http://sgforums.com/forums/2424/topics/339434 <p>fergie du lan?</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>LIM PEH DULAN!!! <img src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_mad.gif" alt="icon_mad.gif" /></p> Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:53:10 +0800 sgforums.com:2424:339434:8635931 Pitot http://sgforums.com/forums/2424/topics/339434 <p>tevez should have lay off the next chance to anderson but he took it on himself... selfish.</p> Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:48:09 +0800 sgforums.com:2424:339079:8635923 Pitot http://sgforums.com/forums/2424/topics/339079 <h1><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Huntelaar Would Have Considered Manchester United</span></h1> <h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has admitted that Manchester United could have scuppered his move to Real Madrid had they shown interest in him...</span></h2> <p>Dutch hitman Klaas-Jan Huntelaar will join Real Madrid from Ajax on January 2. He's needed to lead the line in the absence of crocked countryman Ruud van Nistelrooy.<br /> <br /> Los Blancos will unveil the 25-year-old on Thursday, in order to inject a timely morale boost into the club.<br /> <br /> Before the presentation, though, 'The Hunter' has admitted that things could have been very different had Manchester United followed up on their previous interest in him by challenging Madrid for his services.<br /> <br /> United shelled out €30 million to take Dimitar Berbatov from Tottenham Hotspur instead, while Carlos Tevez's future at Old Trafford has been unclear for some time. Thus, a bid from Sir Alex Ferguson was highly unlikely.<br /> <br /> Still, the Oranje star has admitted that it could have given him a headache.<br /> <br /> Manchester City are said to have had a bid rejected for his services during the summer - one much higher than the €27 million agreed between Madrid and Ajax.<br /> <br /> Expressing a distaste for the cash-rich Citizens, the striker said: "There was enough interest in the summer, but these weren’t the clubs we had thought about.<br /> <br /> "Manchester City didn’t meet the criteria we wanted. Manchester United? Maybe that would have been another story!"<br /> <br /> Huntelaar's words are not what Los Merengues want to hear, as they have a bitter relationship with the Red Devils as it is. He's also hinted that City may not be able to buy happiness in January.<br /> <em><strong><br /> Greg Ptolomey, Goal.com</strong></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>haiz.. if he becomes another torres fergie sure damn du lan one...</p> Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:46:28 +0800 sgforums.com:2424:339434:8635919 jonchao72 http://sgforums.com/forums/2424/topics/339434 <p>yeah! but it was unselfish of him to pass the ball!</p> <p>i get high while watching the 4th goal over and over again <img src="/images/emoticons/classic/icon_lol.gif" alt= "icon_lol.gif" /></p> Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:44:57 +0800 sgforums.com:2424:339079:8635916 Dead_Man_Inc http://sgforums.com/forums/2424/topics/339079 <p>anderson was fantastic but nvr score goal :(</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:39:43 +0800 sgforums.com:2424:339079:8635899 jonchao72 http://sgforums.com/forums/2424/topics/339079 <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img title="Keane leaves Sunderland" src= "http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00670/Roy_out__Keane_leav_670826a.jpg" height="250" alt="Keane leaves Sunderland" width="516" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Barely 2 hours after posting earlier, it now seems Mr Keane has really&nbsp;left the building...</p> <p>Damn! now it seems United will meet a rejuvenated Sunderland eager to impress their new manager... Why can't he just stay until after the weekend than leave man... Remember West ham...</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:22:51 +0800 sgforums.com:2424:339413:8635843 zocoss http://sgforums.com/forums/2424/topics/339413 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by Pitot:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>make chris eagles lose? <img src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" /></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Better him then us!</p> Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:44:18 +0800 sgforums.com:2424:339079:8635757 sand king http://sgforums.com/forums/2424/topics/339079