WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN

Last updated : 14 December 2004 By editor

Speaking as he was crowned European Footballer of the year, Andrei Shevchenko spoke of the time that we tried to sign him:

"During the last days I spent at Dynamo, I often heard the names of Manchester United, Real Madrid and Milan around me. It was quite flattering. At a certain time, the Rossoneri officials made the most attractive and concrete offer and the transfer was settled."

He also praised two of our up and coming players:

"I appreciated Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo too. They are two young players that have the chance to play in a great club and who improve day after day."