Nemanja Vidic

[Dunny]

VID NASTY RILES HIS UNITED TEAM-MATES

Serbian's attitude pushing him towards exit door




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VIDIC: Upsetting his United colleagues





By Neil Ashton, 13/02/2010
NEMANJA VIDIC is in danger of alienating himself from his Manchester United team-mates over his surly attitude.


The Serbian defender has again stunned playing pals in training with his overly- aggressive tackling on young players.

Vidic left United kid Cameron Stewart in a crumpled heap during a training ground exercise at Carrington last week.

He also skipped practice last Saturday when he rung in sick.

Vidic has not played for United since the 5-0 victory over Wigan on December 30.

He has been struggling to shake off a calf injury.
His attitude at the training ground has frequently been called into question this season and his team-mates are becoming increasingly irritated with his behaviour.

Vidic had been due for a return against Leeds in the FA Cup but prompted a dressing- room row after pulling out lame in the warm-up.

Vidic is angling for a move away in the summer and, after already landing Fulham's Chris Smalling, United are monitoring Palermo's £10million-rated Danish defender Simon Kjaer as a replacement.

[Lazie]

I've been wondering why we haven't seen him in any of the recent games. Fergie did say he was fit. I guess as the DJ say, "him gal a run him head!"

[Dunny]

Manchester City prepare summer swoop for Nemanja Vidic



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div#related-article-links p a, div#related-article-links p a:visited {color:#06c;} MANCHESTER is on course for another summer of transfer strife with wealthy Manchester City preparing to move for their neighbours’ unsettled centre-back Nemanja Vidic. The move would form part of City’s strategy to replace Manchester United as England’s premier football club, and echoes their successful poaching of Carlos Tevez from Old Trafford last year.
Like Tevez, Vidic is understood to feel undervalued and he has attracted the interest of several leading clubs, including Real Madrid and AC Milan. The 28-year-old Serbia international’s contract expires in 2012 and United are yet to talk about extending it.
Despite signing Joleon Lescott and Kolo Toure for combined transfer fees of £40m, central defence remains a weak area for City. An approach to Vidic in the summer would be modelled on the attempt to lure John Terry from Chelsea in the last close season. City promised to double the then-England captain’s wages to £250,000 a week. Encouraged by communication from Terry that he would move should a transfer be agreed with Chelsea, City made a series of substantial offers, all of them rejected.
City’s interest is unlikely to be welcomed by Sir Alex Ferguson, United’s manager. He has had to deal with problems in central defence all season, with both Vidic and Rio Ferdinand frequent absentees. In January, United agreed an £10m deal for Fulham’s Chris Smalling. They are also monitoring the centre-back’s England under-21 teammate Jack Rodwell, of Everton, and Denmark international Simon Kjaer. Vidic, inset, feels that performances that saw him named as the Premier League Player of the Season last term should be rewarded with promotion into the £100,000-a-week wage bracket. Offers from City and Madrid to exceed those terms means Ferguson would have to sell to a major rival, improve Vidic’s pay or try to manage a disgruntled performer

[Dunny]

I've been wondering why we haven't seen him in any of the recent games. Fergie did say he was fit. I guess as the DJ say, "him gal a run him head!"

Lazie there is too many rumours sorounding Vidic,it looks like him head turn.Another one of those players who wants to earn a hundred thousand pound per week after 1 good season.

[Lazie]

Lazie there is too many rumours sorounding Vidic,it looks like him head turn.Another one of those players who wants to earn a hundred thousand pound per week after 1 good season.

Johnny Evans and Wes Brown have proven they can play that position, tek 30 mil from Real. Man City can forget it.

[Jangle]

so me seh too. Him mek him wife a dictate his professional career.

[Dunny]

Nemanja Vidic and Anderson have been ruled out of Manchester United's UEFA Champions League showdown with AC Milan.
The pair were missing from the squad that flew out to Italy on Monday morning for the clash at the San Siro on Tuesday.
Vidic, who has yet to play in 2010 after developing a nerve problem in his leg, has been forced out as he is still a way off returning to fitness.
It means United boss Sir Alex Ferguson must decide between Jonny Evans or Wes Brown to partner Rio Ferdinand at the heart of the defence.
It is not known if Anderson has not travelled because of injury as the Brazilian has found himself out-of-favour in recent weeks.
Ryan Giggs is also missing for United as he recovers from the broken arm he sustained against Aston Villa last week.
Otherwise United have no other injury problems to contend with as they look to gain a positive result to bring back to Old Trafford for the second leg.

[Lazie]

Suh this should confirm that Vidic gone.

[Karl]

There is no doubt that Vidic is class defender...but the reports seem to suggest he was becoming a disruptive force...antiTEAM. Fergie, we know, will not stand for that.

Anyway on this one mi a watch di ride? Fergie may try to bend him to fit...or decide any more working with him is a waste? Wi soon kno!

[Dunny]

Suh this should confirm that Vidic gone.

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// A bit of a hack but it works // The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is empty if( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) { $("div#article-sub").remove(); }Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson insists he has no plans to let Nemanja Vidic leave the club.
Speculation about the Serbian's long-term future has emerged in recent weeks, with some reports suggesting he is close to agreeing a summer switch to Real Madrid.
Vidic, 28, joined United from Spartak Moscow in 2006 and has since established himself as one of the world's top central defenders.
And United boss Ferguson is insistent that he has no plans to let one of his prized assets leave.
"Of course we want him to stay," said the Scot.
"He is a great player. One of the best centre-backs in the world.
"Our players are the subject of speculation from time to time. You just have to deal with it."
Still sidelined

Vidic is currently sidelined with a nerve problem in his leg and Ferguson cannot yet put a date on his return.
"It is a difficult one," said Ferguson.
"He feels he needs to do a lot of training and has been training for the past 10 days but he doesn't feel ready to take part in games.
"It is something we have to be patient with and that is what we are doing at the moment."