From the Back Pages: 12/22/2010

Oooh, late edition today, folks.....

SQUAD NEWS:

• Michael Carrick has a warning for his mates: ( ManUtd.com )
• Darren Fletcher excited for the new year: ( Sky )
• Rio Ferdinand wants a banner on the Stretford End pimping his Twitter account @rioferdy5: ( MEN )
• Dimitar Berbatov would rather retire than leave Manchester United: ( Telegraph )
• Assistant Mike Phelan talks about the busy schedule over the next couple of weeks: ( ManUtd.com )
• Team Fergie destroyed Team Giggs on MUTV's Big United Quiz Cup...here's the questions: ( Sun )
• Pictures from United's holiday party: ( MEN )

MORE AFTER THE JUMP:

TRANSFER/LOAN NEWS/RUMORS:

• Cameron Stewart staying at Hull City for the rest of the season: ( Sky )
• Steve Bruce's cunning plan to land Danny Welbeck: ( Sun )
• Manuel Neuer and Schalke appear at a standoff...will this benefit United?: ( Daily Mail )
• Romelu Lukaku staying with Anderlecht for the rest of the year: ( BBC )

OPINION/COMMENTARY:

• Martin Tyler's 12 stats of Christmas: ( Sky )
• Andy Mitten looks back at one of the coldest English winters in 1963: ( MEN )
• Still looking for something for your kids? Eric Harrison suggests footballs, boots and kits: ( MEN )
• Stuart Mathieson says Danny Welbeck has grabbed the lifeline United have thrown to him: ( MEN )
• Premier League Christmas number 1s and where they've finished the year: ( Telegraph )