Schwarzer 'Flattered' by United Speculation


By David Hobbs
October 11 2004

Middlesbrough goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has deemed himself 'flattered' by the recent speculation linking himself with Manchester United, who are reportedly looking for a new 'keeper. Old Trafford No.1 Tim Howard lost United several Premiership points earlier this season.

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Schwarzer 'Flattered' by United Speculation
Middlesbrough goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has deemed himself 'flattered' by the recent speculation linking himself with Manchester United, who are reportedly looking for a new 'keeper.

Old Trafford No.1 Tim Howard lost United several Premiership points earlier this season by letting in a few sloppy yet costly goals.

"It's all speculation - when you have eight months to go on your contract, it's always going to lead to speculation. It's very flattering." said Australian Schwarzer

"I've been around the premiership for a while now and had some good performances so that tends to get your name put around a bit."

He added: "But in all honesty, I'm not sure what's going to happen."

Despite the consistency of Roy Carroll in-between the sticks, Sir Alex Ferguson has proved he's reluctant to fully keep the Ulsterman there.
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