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06/08/2001
Man Utd all set for Belfast
Manchester United are set to play Irish League Champions Linfield at Windsor Park on Tuesday 21 August.
However, the Blues are unlikely to face the Premiership Champions’ strongest side as the friendly comes just two days after United start the defence of the title against Fulham and 24 hours before they are due to face Blackburn Rovers.
It is expected that players such as David Beckham and Ryan Giggs will not figure in Belfast, however fringe players such as Fermanagh’s Roy Carroll, are likely to play.
Northern Ireland goalkeeper Carroll signed for United just a few weeks ago in a £2.5 million move from Wigna Athletic. He was signed as cover for current number one choice Fabian Barthez in the event of injury but is still likely to feature in some Premiership games this season.
Earlier in the summer Linfield were due to play UEFA Cup finalists Alaves in a friendly, however the game didn’t take place after the Spaniards double booked with Bolton Wanderers. (MB)
However, the Blues are unlikely to face the Premiership Champions’ strongest side as the friendly comes just two days after United start the defence of the title against Fulham and 24 hours before they are due to face Blackburn Rovers.
It is expected that players such as David Beckham and Ryan Giggs will not figure in Belfast, however fringe players such as Fermanagh’s Roy Carroll, are likely to play.
Northern Ireland goalkeeper Carroll signed for United just a few weeks ago in a £2.5 million move from Wigna Athletic. He was signed as cover for current number one choice Fabian Barthez in the event of injury but is still likely to feature in some Premiership games this season.
Earlier in the summer Linfield were due to play UEFA Cup finalists Alaves in a friendly, however the game didn’t take place after the Spaniards double booked with Bolton Wanderers. (MB)
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