Rooney intent on leaving Man Utd

It's happening then: Rooney's contract with the Red Devils expires at the end of the 2011/12 season Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has confirmed that he wishes to leave the club.The 24-year-old said he will not be signing a new contract with the Old Trafford outfit following a meeting with chief executive David Gill. "I met with David Gill last week and he did not give me any of the assurances I was seeking about the future squad," said the England international. Rooney's deal expires at the end of the 2011/2012 season.

Man Utd boss Alex Ferguson hails ‘special’ Paul Scholes

Scholes pulled the strings for Manchester United Sir Alex Ferguson paid tribute to Paul Scholes after the veteran masterminded Manchester United's 3-0 victory over Newcastle at Old Trafford.The 35-year-old provided the assists for the first and third goals as the Red Devils got their Premier League title challenge off to a winning start. "He's got a marvellous passing range and vision," said manager Ferguson. "Anyone who gets to that age and retains that appetite is blessed with