David Gill believes that the Glazer family fully understand the importance of success on the pitch, following the club’s floatation in the US yesterday. 6.6 million shares that equates to 10% of the club, were floated on the New York Stock Exchange, with the American owners reportedly set to pocket around £75million. The Manchester United Chief Executive believes that the Glazers as owners are entitled to do what they wish, as long as the level of success on the pitch is maintained: “They own the club. They are entitled to sell to investors who want to be a part of Manchester United going forward; however what I would say is that the level of debt in the club since they have taken over hasn’t had an impact on what we have done in the team. We have won four Premier Leagues in that period, we have been to the Champions League final three times, and we have had ongoing success on the pitch.”
Elsewhere in the news Joe Allen feels ‘incredible’ after his Liverpool move; West Brom win the race for Lukaku, while Manchester City give up on Robin van Persie.
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Roy Hodgson has said that only a lengthy FA ban for John Terry would rule him out of international football – [Guardian]
Manchester United’s first day on the New York Stock Exchange got off to a flat start as shares eked out a tiny gain in early trading before falling back to the slashed launch price – [Guardian]
Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo calls for improved performances in Premier League – [Daily Telegraph]
Joe Allen has revealed he feels ‘incredible’ about joining a football club with the history, traditions and size of Liverpool – [Sky Sports]
Villas-Boas has told Modric to get his head around the fact that he will not be sold unless a club meets Spurs’ asking price – [Independent]
Roberto Mancini has given up on signing Robin van Persie after expressing his frustration with Man City’s transfer policy – [Sky Sports]
Michael Carrick earns England recall after Hodgson’s ‘retirement’ confusion – [Independent]
Roberto Di Matteo has challenged his Chelsea players to make history as they start the season with the chance to win seven trophies – [Daily Mail]
Matt Jarvis hands in a transfer request to force through West Ham move – [Mirror]
Liverpool is lining up Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin, as a potential replacement for Daniel Agger – [Metro]
Tottenham are eyeing a move for Inter keeper Julio Cesar and could pick up the 32-year-old on a free – [Sun]
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