Utd abandon Saha bid

smuckers

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said Fulham were at fault for the controversy over striker Louis Saha after the London club accused him of bullying tactics in trying to sign the Frenchman.

Fulham have insisted Saha will not be quitting the club to join United in the January transfer window, a decision which has prompted the striker to criticise Fulham boss Chris Coleman for not letting him complete "a dream move".

But Ferguson claimed Fulham worsened the situation by making public the fact they had made an approach for the player.

"We sent them a letter marked private and confidential and they gave it to the press," said Ferguson.

"I spoke to Chris Coleman about the boy at the start of the season and left it there. I never said another word.

"Then we sent them a letter, containing our bid, signed by (chief executive) David Gill, not by Alex Ferguson.

"We did everything right. By sending a letter we did it professionally. There won't be another bid. We don't want any fights. Fulham seem determined to keep the boy so there is nothing we can do about that."

Coleman has warned Saha that he will be dropped if he deliberately plays badly for Fulham.

"If Louis starts playing badly, he'll be out of the team, but that doesn't mean we'll be selling him," said Coleman.

Fullham are going to suffer now as Saha is their only decent striker.

The Muppet

Utd have not abondoned their bid. They have ofered 10m and said there will be no improved offer. Poor form on Fulhams part giving a letter marked private and confidential to the press. Utd should abondon the bid and go for someone else IMO.

James R

I don't think hes good enough anyway tbh.

Interesting how the Fulham players didn't celebrate with him when he scored at the weekend.

I agree that its not Utd's fault though. They bid for him, he sulked when it was refused. Not their fault

Thanx 4 The Fish

Originally posted by The Muppet
Utd have not abondoned their bid. They have ofered 10m and said there will be no improved offer. Poor form on Fulhams part giving a letter marked private and confidential to the press. Utd should abondon the bid and go for someone else IMO.

Why do u assume that Fulham gave out the letter ? It was Saha's agent that made the dealings public, no doubt trying to get some press coverage of his boy.

The Muppet

I Didn't assume anything, I read it somewhere.link


Could you link to the story about Saha's agent leaking the letter please?

smiaras

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Thanx 4 The Fish

Originally posted by The Muppet
I Didn't assume anything, I read it somewhere.link


Could you link to the story about Saha's agent leaking the letter please?

So the Man United manager says that it was released to the press by Fulham and he is correct ? Coleman has said this, mentioned it after the match on BBC too.

The Muppet

Where is the quote from Coleman saying that Saha's Agent leaked the letter marked private and confidential that United sent Fulham. All I see on your link is an article about Jimmy Hills soccer suppliment TV programme where journalists give their opinions on football issues. Can you link please to the direct quote from Chris Coleman as I have done for Fergie.

Thanx 4 The Fish

You showed me a link showing something AF said, I sent you a link showing something CC said. Each have about as much relevance as the other. A link to Colemans exact words are at www.myhouse.recording_of_the_premiership_on_video.ie feel free to browse here whenever you get a chance.

The Muppet

I don't think it's unrealistic to believe an official statement which I have seen over hear say. I have asked you twice to publish a link to the comments you attribute to Chris Coleman and you have failed to do so. Until I see the actual quote I will assume that these comments were never made and are a figment on your imagination.

Thanx 4 The Fish

That is your prerogative. :rolleyes:

What constitutes an official statement in your eyes ? Is it to mean something said by Alex ferguson ?

The Muppet

What constitutes an official statement in your eyes ?

I am well aware what constitutes and official statement and an off the record comment for that matter. I think our definitions may vary, in mine The person who the comment is attributed to must have actuallly said it.

For his part, Ferguson claims Fulham made the problem worse by going public with the news of United's offer. "We sent them a letter marked private and confidential and they gave it to the Press," he said.