VIDIC BACK TO BOLSTER DEFENCE

Nemanja Vidic will return for United on Saturday against Wigan, but that good news was offset by confirmation that Rio Ferdinand will be out for up to a month.

Sir Alex confirmed the return of one of his favoured central defenders on Friday, but conceded that a minor muscle tear in Rio's thigh will keep him out for "hopefully three, but maybe four" weeks.

"We don't have any new injuries from Wednesday night . They're all fit," Ferguson told his pre-match press conference.

"The one position we're hoping for an improvement in is with Vidic. He's trained now for 10 days and he is ready for a game. Hopefully he'll be OK for Saturday.

"Gary Neville played 15 minutes at Burnley and he could be ready too, and that gives us experience at an important time after the defeat on Wednesday."

In Neville and Vidic, Sir Alex will welcome back plenty of experience into a defensive unit that has been shorn of familiarity so far this season.

"Experience is important," the Reds boss added. "And the kind of experience that Gary brings is great for us, while Vidic's performance levels since he's been with us have been outstanding. We'll get that back on Saturday and that'll help us."

RONALDO AND KAKA CREATES CONFUSION IN THE TRANSFER MARKET

Real Madrid's president Florentino Perez set a new record in the transfer market in his record -breaking 94million euros for Ronaldo and 56 million euros for Kaka.He had also gotten Benzema and had stolen the heart of Frank Ribery,still hunting Xavi Alonso.Confusion seem to have loomed the transfer market,where almost every single player is opting to play for Madrid.This undue eagerness for madrid is not because they pay the highest salary but everyone wants to be a team mate to Ronaldo and Kaka.Real is now every players dream...........but will there be more than eleven players on the field of play.

24 YEARS WITH UNITED NOT 24 DAYS

Sir Alex Ferguson

Manager From:	06 Nov 1986
Years as Manager:	24

Premier League	1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009
FA Cup	1990, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2004
League Cup	1992, 2006, 2009
UEFA Champions League	1999, 2008
FIFA Club World Cup	2008
UEFA Super Cup	1992
UEFA Cup Winners Cup	1991
Inter-Continental Cup	1999
FA Charity / Community Shield	1990 (shared), 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2007, 2008

Sir Alex Ferguson is the most successful manager in British football history – winning more than 30 trophies during his time in charge of the Reds. Yet despite more than two decades at the United helm he remains focused on increasing that tally, bringing yet more silverware to Old Trafford.

jugThe Reds boss enjoyed a playing career north of the border that saw him take in spells with Queen's Park, St Johnstone, Dunfermline, Glasgow Rangers, Falkirk and Ayr United. But it is not for his playing of the game that Sir Alex was to become a success.

Following a spell out of the game he

moved into coaching, taking up the role of manager of East Stirlingshire, St Mirren then Aberdeen. It was his time at Pittodrie where he earned his reputation as a top coach. He broke the Glasgow dominance of Scottish football to lead Aberdeen to three Scottish titles, four Scottish cups, one League Cup and one European Cup Winners’ Cup.

Following the sacking of Ron Atkinson as manager of Manchester United, the Old Trafford hierarchy moved quickly for his services. They got their man on 6 November 1986 since then has remained as the manager of the England champions and has won every titles that a coach can win.He is however the most successful coach of the club so farfd00d90

ONE UNITED

OLD TRAFFORD INSIDER

Owen, who signed for the Reds this month on a free transfer, looks to have settled in at United already - of course, he already knows many of his new team-mates from the England set-up.Trying all he can to gain fitness ahead of the season resumption.Valencia is also trying his best to put things together for the pre-season tour .The team believe that they can win trophies with or without Ronaldo

The Reddevils are now in full preparation mode for the 2009/10 campaign, and the squad are getting ready to fly out on the pre-season tour of Asia late next week.

OLD TRAFFORD INSIDER

Sir Alex Ferguson is the most successful manager in British football history – winning more than 30 trophies during his time in charge of the Reds. Yet despite more than two decades at the United helm he remains focused on increasing that tally, bringing yet more silverware to Old Trafford.He is also bent on wining the uefa champions league this coming season before he could resign as a coach.He is however the number one in England being the coach that is serving the longest tenure currently.

PLAYERS

TEVEZ BLAMES SIR FERGIE.....says he showed him no respect

The Manchester United super striker Carlos Tevez has vehemently blame his quit from the club to his manager Sir. Ferguson.Tevez claimed that he was not respected and honored at the club.He was benched in almost every match not minding that on many occasions his extra-time goals often saw united to victory.His popularity and peculiarity was his attacking speed and agility on the field of play.Before the end of the season the fans begged him not to leave but he thinks that it is the best for him.

NEW SIGNINGS AT MANCHESTER UNITED

VALENCIA JOINS UNITED

Manchester United is delighted to announce that it has completed the signing of Antonio Valencia from Wigan on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

The 23 year-old Ecuador international has played 34 times for his country, scoring four goals.

Sir Alex Ferguson said:

"Antonio is a player we have admired for some time now, having spent the last two years in the Premier League with Wigan. I am sure his pace and ability will make a significant contribution to the team."

Antonio Valencia said:

"Joining Manchester United is a dream come true for me. I have enjoyed my time at Wigan, but I am thrilled to have the chance to challenge for the biggest honours in club football here.

"Playing in front of 76,000 fans alongside players like Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand and Ryan Giggs will be an amazing experience. I can’t wait to get started."

OWEN: REDS CAN REIGNITE MY CAREER

Michael Owen spoke to MUTV ten minutes after signing for United. Here's a transcript of his first exclusive interview with Mandy Henry...

How does it feel to have signed for Manchester United?

It feels great. I never even had it in my wildest dreams really but then I got the call from the manager (Sir Alex) to come and meet him. It was a shock but I’m obviously really happy and things have moved quickly since then.

Players probably don’t need much persuasion to move to a club like United but what did the manager have to say to you?

We just discussed football really and the pros and cons of signing myself. Thankfully there were more pros than cons. From my point of view, I just wanted to talk about football so we left David Gill and my agent to talk about the rest. Then it was a case of show me the paperwork and where I have to sign. I’m delighted to have signed.

I presume at the end of last season you didn’t think you’d be playing for Manchester United this season?

No, I probably had a poor spell up at Newcastle but prior to that, my career was very good and I’m sure a top club like this can reignite my career. Hopefully I can score a few goals and help the team to more success.