Sir Alex Ferguson delivered mixed news on the injury front today, with Antonio Valencia now training with the reserves ahead of a potential first team return in March but Park Ji-Sung now ruled out for a month with a hamstring injury. Bittersweet news of course, although the sum total could still mean his Manchester United [...]
Saturday, December 18, 2010
In the past, one could forgive Wayne Rooney’s lack of goals on the rationale that he adds much more to the game than pure goal scoring. No longer of course but it follows logically that one can also criticise a player for doing little but scoring goals. It is perhaps a little harsh to apply [...]
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
It is not as if Park Ji-Sung has been consistently poor in his time at Manchester United. The South Korean’s first season was okay and he has been an important part of Sir Alex Ferguson’s cultured approach in Europe. There’s no doubt about his effort and work rate. Park also appears a decent human being – [...]
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Patrice Evra, Ji-Sung Park and Wayne Rooney face crucial World Cup fixtures over the next two days. While Korea beat Greece, both Rooney and Evra suffered disappointing opening draws. Amid stories of fighting in the French camp and English press criticism, only Park’s Korea, who face Argentina today, play without pressure. South Korea captain Park [...]
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Manchester United’s Park Ji-Sung scored as South Korea opened its World Cup programme with a comprehensive win over Greece in Port Elizabeth. Recalling the effervescent approach the Koreans took on home soil in 2002, Huh Jung-Moo’s side were energetic, lively and fully deserved the 2-0 win over the Euro 2004 champions. Korea’s performance was in [...]
Monday, April 19, 2010
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Monday, March 22, 2010
To state the obvious: Park Ji-Sung is not the new Paul Scholes. But after two outstanding games in central midfield against AC Milan and then Liverpool, Manchester United’s South Korean midfielder has offered Sir Alex Ferguson a new dimension. Normally consigned to the wing, Park has slotted effortlessly into Scholes’ old attacking midfield role. Indeed, [...]
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Park Ji-Sung says that Wayne Rooney has grown this season and developed into one of the best players in the world. South Korean Park, who has excelled in recent matches, says that the Scouser has always possessed the raw talent but experience is key to the forward’s 32 goals in all competitions this season. “People [...]
Friday, November 27, 2009
Ji-Sung Park made a long awaited return in Manchester United’s defeat to Besiktas on Wednesday night. Following a two-month spell on the sidelines with a knee injury the South Korea’s return is a welcome sight for Sir Alex Ferguson and supporters alike. Unsuprisingly, the winger was delighted to make a first Old Trafford appearance since [...]
Monday, September 14, 2009
Park Ji-Sung, United’s South Korean winger, has signed a new three-year contract extension at Old Trafford that will keep him with the club until 2012, according to his agent. Park, who has been in talks with the club for months, will be 31 when the £65,000-per-week contract runs out. “Park and Manchester United have reached [...]
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