Fergie wants fourth striker

R.Nilsson7 · 17th August 2008, 11:36

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson remains committed to bringing in a new striker.

Ferguson is stepping up his efforts to improve his attacking options before the close of the transfer window.

Tottenham Hotspur ace Dimitar Berbatov has been strongly linked with a move to Old Trafford, but Ferguson has other options to consider.

Reflecting on the success of his 1999 Treble-winning team, Ferguson admits he is keen to have four experienced front men at his disposal.

Admirable strength
"We are working on bringing in another top striker," Ferguson told United Review.

"Having added strength up front is a situation I really enjoy.

"Ideally I like to operate with four experienced strikers, as we did when we won the Treble, when we had Andy Cole, Dwight Yorke, Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

"It was an admirable strength to have when it came to the end of the season and we were competing on three fronts with key games coming at us thick and fast."

But, even if Ferguson is unable to increase the numbers in his squad, he is confident his United team will continue to progress this season.

He added: "If our plans do not come to fruition it is hardly the end of the road.

"We certainly will not be going backwards with the players we already have and in my view we are the boys the others will have to beat."

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...000327,00.html

Escobar · 17th August 2008, 11:37

Sounds as a surprise to me that

Godfather · 17th August 2008, 11:39

a_devil_inside · 17th August 2008, 11:40

so if he wants 4 experienced strikers then Campbell is ruled out and is probably relying on Saha staying fit

Drifter · 17th August 2008, 11:46

Maybe that's the surprise.A fit Saha.Feel sorry if Campbell does not get a chance though.

friendlytramp · 17th August 2008, 11:50

He keeps referring to this fourth striker, as i see it we only really have two at the moment...bring on Berbatov AND Cruz...that'd be a nice surprise...

bbest · 17th August 2008, 11:54

Who is the third striker as Saha is medically non-existent?

BAMSOLA · 17th August 2008, 11:59

Is the third manucho?

Godfather · 17th August 2008, 12:05

true.
strictly we only got two fit strikers.... and those two aren't out in out strikers neither.

Tumbling-Dice · 17th August 2008, 12:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAMSOLA

Is the third manucho?

Considering there is no certainty of him getting a work permit that is unlikely.

Godfather · 17th August 2008, 12:06

Either Ronaldo or Saha is considered as or 3rd striker me thinks.

friendlytramp · 17th August 2008, 12:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godfather

Either Ronaldo or Saha is considered as or 3rd striker me thinks.

well if that's the case why doesn't he consider both of them then we have four?

Woodzy · 17th August 2008, 12:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by friendlytramp

well if that's the case why doesn't he consider both of them then we have four?

I think i'm more likely to start consistently for Manchester United Football Club this season than Luis Saha.

friendlytramp · 17th August 2008, 12:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodzy

I think i'm more likely to start consistently for Manchester United Football Club this season than Luis Saha.

so he considers Ronaldo the third striker? I'm not sure about that, the four strikers is surely to give us options up front, if three play every game then there's not many options...maybe Rooney + Tevez + (Saha + Manucho + Campbell + Wellbeck) = three strikers...

oleonenumber20 · 17th August 2008, 12:45

the 3rd striker is obviously O'Shea

Mad · 17th August 2008, 12:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAMSOLA

Is the third manucho?

Perhaps that's the surprise, Manucho has been granted a work permit . . . ?

Godfather · 17th August 2008, 13:01

That would be awesome.
But didnt he say sth like that they will ask for the work permit during the next week? But maybe mind games.....^^

BAMSOLA · 17th August 2008, 13:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad

Perhaps that's the surprise, Manucho has been granted a work permit . . . ?

I like the way you think mad....I like the way you think...............

friendlytramp · 17th August 2008, 13:28

He still couldn't play though because he's not been registered yet...pretty poor surprise just announcing that he has a work permit

Brwned · 17th August 2008, 13:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by friendlytramp

He still couldn't play though because he's not been registered yet...pretty poor surprise just announcing that he has a work permit

It's basically saying we've just signed a new striker. Is he not enough of a big name to get excited about?

Davo · 17th August 2008, 13:34

Very surprised you haven't secured another striker yet. Hope you don't get one before the window shuts

Raven Blade · 17th August 2008, 14:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godfather

Either Ronaldo or Saha is considered as or 3rd striker me thinks.

We need to kill this myth. Ronaldo is not a striker and should not be counted as one. Leave him in the position where he is best and most effective.

Christofaux · 17th August 2008, 15:55

Rooney, Tevez, Saha are obviously the named strikers... no point creating your own myths and talking crap about who they are...

Alex · 17th August 2008, 15:59

We better get Berba from the Lilywhites

Godfather · 17th August 2008, 16:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raven_Blade

We need to kill this myth. Ronaldo is not a striker and should not be counted as one. Leave him in the position where he is best and most effective.

Well i personally don't count him as one.
But who do you think does he refer to then?
Saha, who is injury prone?
Campbell, Wellbeck who have no chance?
Ding Dong?

Name Changed · 17th August 2008, 16:27

I can't see us buying two strikers. I'd be happy with one anyway!

Fazer · 17th August 2008, 16:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davo

Very surprised you haven't secured another striker yet. Hope you don't get one before the window shuts

FUCK me..Liverpool win one game and all the vermin come out of the gutter.

ooeat0meoo · 18th August 2008, 02:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davo

Very surprised you haven't secured another striker yet. Hope you don't get one before the window shuts

Ohhh Davo, you have lost you way...

The funny person that you once were has become terribly bitter, for some reason.

Ekeke · 18th August 2008, 02:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godfather

Well i personally don't count him as one.
But who do you think does he refer to then?
Saha, who is injury prone?
Campbell, Wellbeck who have no chance?
Ding Dong?

Campbell, obviously.

As a 4th choice only.

Drifter · 18th August 2008, 09:20

FERGUSON CONTENT TO BUY OR NOT TO BUY

Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted he is prepared to go through the new season with his current squad of Manchester United players.

United opened their Premier League title defence in disappointing fashion at Old Trafford yesterday, held to a 1-1 draw by Newcastle.

With Carlos Tevez back home in Argentina following a family bereavement and Wayne Rooney some way short of full fitness, the Red Devils lacked a killer touch up front.

Injuries to Ryan Giggs and Michael Carrick hardly helped and with a massive list of absentees to contend with already, the result seemed to back up Ferguson's previously stated theory that he needs another forward.

But while attempts to sign Dimitar Berbatov will continue this week, the United boss has confirmed he would be happy sticking with what he has.

"If a new signing happens it happens," Ferguson told Key 103.

"The squad we had last season is good enough.

"Carlos Tevez will be back for the Portsmouth game next week. Anderson is due back from the Olympics by the time we play Liverpool and Chelsea and Wayne Rooney will be more effective for playing 90 minutes against Newcastle. If we have to go with what we have, we will do."

Ferguson seemed quite relaxed about the situation, even though United have already slipped a couple of points behind their main title rivals with just one match of the season gone.

Not that there is any major reason for concern, other than the fact United's Super Cup commitment in Monaco at the end of the month means they now face three successive away games, starting at Portsmouth next week before those crunch trips to Liverpool and Chelsea after the first international break.

"We have been handicapped by the fixture list but there are 37 games to go, so we have plenty of time," said Ferguson, whose team picked up only two points from their opening three games last season and still successfully defended their crown.

devilish · 18th August 2008, 09:26

I think that the performance against Newcastle had convinced SAF not to buy.

Diabo_Sam · 18th August 2008, 09:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by devilish

I think that the performance against Newcastle had convinced SAF not to buy.

Why I can see a not in there?

Raven Blade · 18th August 2008, 13:04

Fergie is no fool. He knows we need cover in that position and hopefully we will get it now.

Tommy · 22nd August 2008, 14:41

Quote:

Fergie wants fourth striker

Bring in henry, Experienced, Knows what the premiership is all about & fergie for sure will bring him back to his best, Played out of position at barcelona for most of the season but sure did look good again when we played barca in the champions league semi finals

ooeat0meoo · 22nd August 2008, 16:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by R.Nilsson7

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"We certainly will not be going backwards with the players we already have and in my view we are the boys the others will have to beat."

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...000327,00.html

What has me concerned is that Chelsea couldn't have come closer for the two titles, last year.

With the new aquisitions at Stamford Bridge, they appear to be ahead, as far as seasoned talent.

We've been down this road before, a few years back when they dominated the premiership.

_____________________

It's great to have a bunch of young and up and comers... not so great to have so many injury prone veterans.

We need more solid players to keep on level with what Chelsea is doing.

VoetbalWizard · 22nd August 2008, 18:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tommy

Bring in henry, Experienced, Knows what the premiership is all about & fergie for sure will bring him back to his best, Played out of position at barcelona for most of the season but sure did look good again when we played barca in the champions league semi finals

cuptied

17th August 2008, 11:36	#1 (permalink)
R.Nilsson7 First Team Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Deutschland Posts: 16,844	Fergie wants fourth striker Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson remains committed to bringing in a new striker. Ferguson is stepping up his efforts to improve his attacking options before the close of the transfer window. Tottenham Hotspur ace Dimitar Berbatov has been strongly linked with a move to Old Trafford, but Ferguson has other options to consider. Reflecting on the success of his 1999 Treble-winning team, Ferguson admits he is keen to have four experienced front men at his disposal. Admirable strength "We are working on bringing in another top striker," Ferguson told United Review. "Having added strength up front is a situation I really enjoy. "Ideally I like to operate with four experienced strikers, as we did when we won the Treble, when we had Andy Cole, Dwight Yorke, Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. "It was an admirable strength to have when it came to the end of the season and we were competing on three fronts with key games coming at us thick and fast." But, even if Ferguson is unable to increase the numbers in his squad, he is confident his United team will continue to progress this season. He added: "If our plans do not come to fruition it is hardly the end of the road. "We certainly will not be going backwards with the players we already have and in my view we are the boys the others will have to beat." http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...000327,00.html

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17th August 2008, 11:37	#2 (permalink)
Escobar Poster originally known as Michel04 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: "Collar turned up, back straight, chest stuck out, he glided into the arena as if he owned the fucking place" Posts: 16,234	Sounds as a surprise to me that

17th August 2008, 11:39	#3 (permalink)
Godfather First Team Sub Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austria Posts: 7,480

17th August 2008, 11:40	#4 (permalink)
a_devil_inside Big footed hermaphrodite Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Little Britain Posts: 31,202	so if he wants 4 experienced strikers then Campbell is ruled out and is probably relying on Saha staying fit

17th August 2008, 11:46	#5 (permalink)
Drifter First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 29,064	Maybe that's the surprise.A fit Saha.Feel sorry if Campbell does not get a chance though.

17th August 2008, 11:50	#6 (permalink)
friendlytramp More full of crap than a curry house toilet Join Date: May 2004 Location: J Stand Posts: 2,609	He keeps referring to this fourth striker, as i see it we only really have two at the moment...bring on Berbatov AND Cruz...that'd be a nice surprise...

17th August 2008, 11:54	#7 (permalink)
bbest The Caf's worst songwriter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: .................... Posts: 8,885	Who is the third striker as Saha is medically non-existent?

17th August 2008, 11:59	#8 (permalink)
BAMSOLA Has issues! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: open for business in your neighborhood, The blues is my business, and business is good. Posts: 7,253	Is the third manucho?

17th August 2008, 12:05	#9 (permalink)
Godfather First Team Sub Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austria Posts: 7,480	true. strictly we only got two fit strikers.... and those two aren't out in out strikers neither.

17th August 2008, 12:06	#11 (permalink)
Godfather First Team Sub Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austria Posts: 7,480	Either Ronaldo or Saha is considered as or 3rd striker me thinks.

17th August 2008, 12:45	#15 (permalink)
oleonenumber20 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,836	the 3rd striker is obviously O'Shea

17th August 2008, 13:01	#17 (permalink)
Godfather First Team Sub Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austria Posts: 7,480	That would be awesome. But didnt he say sth like that they will ask for the work permit during the next week? But maybe mind games.....^^

17th August 2008, 13:28	#19 (permalink)
friendlytramp More full of crap than a curry house toilet Join Date: May 2004 Location: J Stand Posts: 2,609	He still couldn't play though because he's not been registered yet...pretty poor surprise just announcing that he has a work permit

17th August 2008, 13:34	#21 (permalink)
Davo Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: It's Ours For Keeps Posts: 55,258	Very surprised you haven't secured another striker yet. Hope you don't get one before the window shuts

17th August 2008, 15:55	#23 (permalink)
Christofaux First Team Sub Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Le Australie Posts: 9,195	Rooney, Tevez, Saha are obviously the named strikers... no point creating your own myths and talking crap about who they are...

17th August 2008, 15:59	#24 (permalink)
Alex Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ____ Posts: 42,243	We better get Berba from the Lilywhites

17th August 2008, 16:27	#26 (permalink)
Name Changed weso26 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dublin Posts: 20,284	I can't see us buying two strikers. I'd be happy with one anyway!

18th August 2008, 09:20	#30 (permalink)
Drifter First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 29,064	FERGUSON CONTENT TO BUY OR NOT TO BUY Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted he is prepared to go through the new season with his current squad of Manchester United players. United opened their Premier League title defence in disappointing fashion at Old Trafford yesterday, held to a 1-1 draw by Newcastle. With Carlos Tevez back home in Argentina following a family bereavement and Wayne Rooney some way short of full fitness, the Red Devils lacked a killer touch up front. Injuries to Ryan Giggs and Michael Carrick hardly helped and with a massive list of absentees to contend with already, the result seemed to back up Ferguson's previously stated theory that he needs another forward. But while attempts to sign Dimitar Berbatov will continue this week, the United boss has confirmed he would be happy sticking with what he has. "If a new signing happens it happens," Ferguson told Key 103. "The squad we had last season is good enough. "Carlos Tevez will be back for the Portsmouth game next week. Anderson is due back from the Olympics by the time we play Liverpool and Chelsea and Wayne Rooney will be more effective for playing 90 minutes against Newcastle. If we have to go with what we have, we will do." Ferguson seemed quite relaxed about the situation, even though United have already slipped a couple of points behind their main title rivals with just one match of the season gone. Not that there is any major reason for concern, other than the fact United's Super Cup commitment in Monaco at the end of the month means they now face three successive away games, starting at Portsmouth next week before those crunch trips to Liverpool and Chelsea after the first international break. "We have been handicapped by the fixture list but there are 37 games to go, so we have plenty of time," said Ferguson, whose team picked up only two points from their opening three games last season and still successfully defended their crown.

18th August 2008, 09:26	#31 (permalink)
devilish Protomuppet Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Cnut's home Posts: 25,110	I think that the performance against Newcastle had convinced SAF not to buy.

18th August 2008, 13:04	#33 (permalink)
Raven Blade Attention Whoring Common Crow Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Red till i'm dead.. Posts: 30,343	Fergie is no fool. He knows we need cover in that position and hopefully we will get it now.