Edwin van der Sar

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The Holland number one moved to Old Trafford from Fulham in June 2005 after four years with the Cottagers. A world-class shot-stopper and an international veteran with over 100 caps, he is an instinctive and formidable opponent in one-on-one situations. His impressive performances during the 2006/2008 season helped to propel Manchester United towards Premier league victory.

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Sir Alex Ferguson admitted Manchester United deserved to lose the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie with Bayern Munich. The Red Devils raced into a second-minute lead after Wayne Rooney converted a Nani free-kick. However, two goals in the final 14 minutes - the second from Ivica Olic in stoppage-time - inflicted a rare European defeat on the visitors. Throughout the 90... [more»]

Veteran Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has signed a new one-year contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until the end of next season. The 39-year-old Dutchman had been thought to be considering retiring from the game at the end of this season but will now continue playing for at least one more year. United boss Sir Alex Ferguson said of the news: "Edwin's professionalism... [more»]

Veteran Dutch goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar is set to put pen to paper on a new one-year contract with Manchester United. The 39-year-old former Ajax, Juventus and Fulham gloveman moved to Old Trafford in the summer of 2005 and has made just over 200 appearances for United in all competitions. Van der Sar told the News of the World: "I would like to keep on playing so I have decided to sign... [more»]

Goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar believes Manchester United's experience makes them the team most likely to win the Premier League title this season. The 39-year-old Dutchman has been a key part of the squad that has won the last two titles. This season the Red Devils are two points off the pace set by leaders Chelsea but could leapfrog their rivals for at least 24 hours with victory over... [more»]

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson hopes to have veteran goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar available against Burnley this weekend. The 39-year-old has not played a first-team game since mid-November when he injured a knee against Everton and more recently has been caring for his wife Annemarie, who suffered a stroke just before Christmas. However, she has now recovered and van der Sar has... [more»]