Gill Hints United May Tour Africa Next Season

Ultimate_Red_Devil · 07-21-2007, 11:27 PM

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Manchester United chief executive David Gill has revealed the club may embark on a pre-season trip to Africa at some stage in the future.

The Red Devils have been bowled over by the fanatical reaction of supporters on their Far East tour - before, during and after their game against FC Seoul in the South Korean capital in particular - and Gill intimated that Africa was now in their thoughts for a future pre-season campaign.

United took part in the Vodacom Challenge against South African sides Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs last summer and Gill feels there is potential for the club to increase their fan base on the continent.

"Africa is an interesting one. There's a great following for the Premier League in Africa and, as more African players come to the Premier League, you can see that getting greater," he said.

"Apparently the reception Rio Ferdinand got in Uganda (where he is planning to open a football academy) this summer was incredible. He sent me a text when he was there saying 'Mr Gill, we've got to come to Uganda'. Maybe we will."

In the meantime United are halfway through a four-match Asian tour with two games in China to come over the next week and even Gill has been surprised by the level of support the Barclays Premier League champions have received.
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"You travel and you see all the coverage and the amazing support we have. Chelsea have been having a great time in America, which is fine. We do what's right for us.

"We're comfortable with the opportunities with our history, our ground, our heritage, the way we play. Those are key assets.

"We had a good tour in America in 2003. Clearly there were a few issues in 2004, when we didn't have a full squad there. I'm sure we will go to America again, whether that's at the end of the season or a pre-season.

"Obviously, with having American owners, it makes sense to go there at some stage. But they wouldn't insist that we go there.

"They would look at it from a team perspective, a commercial perspective and an overall club perspective. Looking at all those issues, it made sense for us to come here."

FFS tour North America so we can finally have a big club here again. 4 fucking years since a big club came to North America

**Dirtycheat** · 07-21-2007, 11:54 PM

wow!

a tour of africa would be amazing imo

great idea, and about time too

i hope they tour al ahly ( most successful team in african history

)

i hope this goes through

ja_shotta · 07-21-2007, 11:59 PM

What are you talking about URD ??

Big clubs tour america every year ...

Ultimate_Red_Devil · 07-22-2007, 12:33 AM

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What are you talking about URD ??

Big clubs tour america every year ...

Chavski is not a big club

ja_shotta · 07-22-2007, 01:02 AM

I coulda swore Barca went to the states 2 yrs ago and Milan as well.. I could be wrong..

and hey Celtic was there this summer as well... lol

Ultimate_Red_Devil · 07-22-2007, 03:37 AM

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I coulda swore Barca went to the states 2 yrs ago and Milan as well.. I could be wrong..

and hey Celtic was there this summer as well... lol

Whee... Barca and... Celtic... and... Milan... yay...

Barca... meh. 40 years ago I'm sure Celtic touring would have been a big thing. Milan... pass.

I will be royally pissed if they tour Africa next season.

**randy420** · 07-23-2007, 02:22 AM

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FFS tour North America so we can finally have a big club here again. 4 fucking years since a big club came to North America

4 years? United were here in 2004, that's only three years.

And I'd rather they didn't come next summer, as Euro2008 takes place and we'd see another fiasco much like the 2004 tour. 2009 US plz

dimz · 07-23-2007, 03:25 PM

Aye. By 2009 i should have some money to make a trip to Chi-town or NYC to see them play as well!

I think African tours would be the best move. We'd be one of the first big teams over there, and we could setup youth camps or something of the sort. There's already a huge Premierhsip following in Africa and we jsut need to tap into that. Let alone the bundles of talent they have there. Imagine United running out in the next 5-10 years with the next Eto'o, Essien and Drogba all on the same team.

holytoledo · 07-24-2007, 01:55 AM

They were just in Africa last year.

I'm selfish and want United to come to the states. I could afford a trip to Chi-town next summer. C'mon United.

PS. If United ever sign someone remotely like Drogba I'll shoot myself in the face. Ta!

dimz · 07-24-2007, 01:20 PM

Because of his allegiances, i'd never have him. But Dogbreath is a top player.

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