On the side of the training pitch we spotted ex-Partizan star Budimir Vujacic, now a Manchester United scout. Next to him there was a person we never met before, someon that closely monitored Partizan session. We asked Buda who`s the gentleman in question and got the answer straight away:
- Present gentleman is Richard Hawkins and he is Man United`s fitness coach. Upon Tosic`s and Ljajic`s signing, two clubs agreed a coopearation on all leveles and Hawkins visited his colleague, Professor Mitic, today. They exchange experiences in the field of physical part of the preps. Today, them two made a first contact and further on they`ll be on the line exchanging info of benefit for both clubs. By the way, Mr. Hawkins is quite pleased wiht witnessed here at Partizan and believes that most of the things he`s seen today are not far from the standards set in his club.