Ferguson rubbishes talk of playing Shield overseas

    Saturday, July 26, 2008

    Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes the idea of hosting the Community Shield outside England is a non-starter. The Red Devils will face Portsmouth in this year's showdown at Wembley on August 10 and Ferguson maintains that the national stadium is the perfect venue for the match. United have been building up to the game by participating in the Vodacom Challenge in South Africa. Asked whether the Community Shield should be played in another country, Ferguson said: 'I would hope ...

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