Rooney ready for defining week of the season

Both Rooney and Ferdinand were on the plane to Munich after missing the Bolton game on Saturday.
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/rooney-and-ferdinand-travel-to-germany-1930290.html

Ian Herbert writes that its United's new found stability at the back that has helped push United back to the top of the table. He is on to something there, before the weekends games i had a quick look at the table. I usually just look at the goal difference, but this time i couldn't help noticing that we had conceded fewer goals than either Chelsea or Arsenal. After all the injury problems we have had at the back this season i was amazed at that
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/article7079602.ece

Alan Hansen sees a repeat of last years United Barca final at the Bernabau in May. There is a long way to go yet, i have a sneaky feeling that Inter may come through their side of the draw.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/manutd/7532887/Alan-Hansen-Champions-League-looks-set-for-Manchester-United-v-Barcelona-II.html

Oliver Kay compares the present United team to Fergie's great teams of the past. I would go for the treble team over the 93-94 team, mainly for the defence being better. But the 2006-07 season would be hard to beat for the football we played. That back four was the best we have had under Ferguson with Vidic and Ferdinand superb and Evra and the pre injury prone Gary Neville bombing forward at fulll back. The stronger the back four the more the attack can express themselves. I don't think Ronaldo will ever have a better season than that either.
http://timesonline.typepad.com/thegame/2010/03/this-season-could-be-fergusons-crowning-glory.html

Ian Herbert again wonders whether there is much point in forcing Fergie to face the press next season.
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/ian-herbert-making-fergie-talk-is-futile-when-there-are-many-interesting-voices-at-united-1930032.html

The FA may look at Vidic's elbow on Elmander on Saturday
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/manchester_united/article7079631.ece

Arjen Robben has been Bayern's main man this season, but is doubtful for tomorrow leaving Bayern's fans hoping Ribbery finally turns up for them on the big stage.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/european/championsleague/7533467/Bayerns-Franck-Ribery-to-fill-space-left-by-Arjen-Robben-with-Manchester-United-next-up.html

Labour to unveil proposals on football ownership
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/mar/28/government-plan-football-clubs-fans

David Conn reckons labour see football ownership reform as a vote winner, i have always thought that which makes you wonder as David Conn does why they have waited until now to propose it.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/mar/29/football-reforms-labour-fans

The tories criticise the new proposals
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/7534414/Fan-ownership-plan-a-gimmick-say-Tories.html

The treasury select committee urge the goverment to go it alone on banking reorm as it is in our best interests anyway, couldn't agree more.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/britain-should-go-it-alone-and-shake-up-banks-mps-say-1930131.html

An interesting article from the Guardian where one Spanish voice compares Spanish football to Scotland.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2010/mar/28/barcelona-real-madrid-spain

Larry Elliot wonders why their haven't been more strikes. They are probably still to come as the cuts haven't started yet.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2010/mar/29/strike-action-recession-recovery

Whilst Will Hutton worries about a Sino US economic war
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2010/mar/28/will-hutton-china-germany

The Libertines to reform for Reading, a belting group, i love their ramshckle sound.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/mar/29/libertines-pete-doherty-carl-barat