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Gill expects Rooney to stay

As Alex said at his last press conference, that's an issue for David Moyes and the new team but I'm confident he'll be there next season.

I think he's a great, great player at a great, great club and the club doesn't want to lose its star player.

I'm sure every bit of work is being taken with Wayne and his advisors to ensure that happens. I'm not a betting man but I'm confident I'll sit at Old Trafford next season and see Wayne Rooney running out.

– Manchester United chief executive David Gill

United confirm departure of Steele and Phelan

Eric Steele (left) and Mike Phelan were key components of Sir Alex Ferguson's backroom staff. Credit: PA

Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan and goalkeeping coach Eric Steele have both departed Old Trafford the club have confirmed.

"I would like to put on record the club's thanks for everything Mike and Eric have done," David Moyes explained.

"I will be looking to appoint my own members of coaching staff at some point in the future, however, I'd like to take this opportunity to give them both our best wishes for their future careers."

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Gill set for UEFA role

Manchester United's outgoing chief executive David Gill is set to be elected unopposed to UEFA's executive committee on Friday.

UEFA sources said that one of Gill's rivals, Portugal's Fernando Gomes, is expected to announce he is withdrawing from the election.

That will open the way for Gill as there would be just eight candidates for eight seats.

Rio wants more trophies

Who wouldn't want to play in this fantastic team in front of 75,000 fans every week?

It has been an incredible journey and I am glad it will continue.

I can now fully concentrate on my club career, which has worked well for me over the past few years.

This is a great team to be part of and we are now moving into a new era, which is very exciting.

I have met with David Moyes and I am really looking forward to working with him and winning many more trophies with this great club.

– Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand

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