Sullivan hit by liar’ slur
RUUD VAN NISTELROOY was back at Old Trafford doing what he does best – scoring goals.
And another Manchester United icon, Paddy Crerand – who played in the same side as Bobby Charlton, Denis Law and George Best – believes no one could have afforded the Dutchman in today’s transfer market.
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Now 41 and sporting a black beard, Van scoring to make it all square on the day.
WEST HAM chairman David Sullivan has been branded a “liar” by a director at Sporting Lisbon.
The Hammers wanted midfielder William Carvalho, but pulled out due to the fee.
Sullivan claimed Sporting tried to ressurect the deal on Thursday, but Sporting director Nuno Saraiva said: “David Sullivan lies. At Sporting club, no proposal has been made by the player William Carvalho.”