Man Utd boss Ferguson "very disappointed" for Indonesia fans

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has sympathy for the Indonesian FA after being forced to cancel Monday's friendly in Jakarta.

He said: "We got the news as we landed and it is very disappointing. I have never been to Indonesia before and I know the Indonesian FA have worked very hard on this. It is terrible news but we have taken what I believe to be the right decision in terms of safeguarding our players."

United's chief executive, David Gill, added: "We have taken the appropriate advice. We have met with the British High Commission who are highly experienced in these matters. It is not a decision we have taken lightly."

Gill was asked if advice about potential trouble was given to the club prior to the start of the tour. He said: "We were aware of the situation but we spoke to the right people and received the correct advice."

marcteng

17 Jul 09, 20:50

I bet he is and the players as well, and also utd fans in Indonesia.

In future, dun think will arrange for a friendly in Indonesia no more.

1greatguy

17 Jul 09, 21:39

Yup, more news over here!

ManU indonesia

limpper

17 Jul 09, 22:00

Neville: Man Utd players were looking forward to Indonesia visit

Manchester United captain Gary Neville insists that the club's players were keen to visit Indonesia prior to the terror attacks.

He said: "We would have liked the opportunity to go to Indonesia because, as Manchester United players, you get to play all over the world.

"As for it being the hotel we were due to stay at, that's beyond our control. We are just here to play football."

Poolman

17 Jul 09, 22:08

i felt for those genuine Indonesia fans who just wanted some peace and those Once-In-A-Lifetime to watch MU in action , but for those Indonesians , who never use their brain type ... i am sad for them , cos what they did , really don't help , it only make the matter worst .

Are they happy now ? When they see their country in chaos ?

marcteng

17 Jul 09, 22:12

Originally posted by Poolman:

i felt for those genuine Indonesia fans who just wanted some peace and those Once-In-A-Lifetime to watch MU in action , but for those Indonesians , who never use their brain type ... i am sad for them , cos what they did , really don't help , it only make the matter worst .

Are they happy now ? When they see their country in chaos ?

these terrorists are beyond logic and reason, not to mention compassion. their minds are obsessed by their ideology and they will use whatever means at their disposal to achieve their goals. they have no qualms killing hundreds of people and they wont feel guilty for it. they believed they are martyrs and when they die, they will go to heaven and be rewarded with nymphs in heaven.

Poolman

17 Jul 09, 22:18

Like what i always say about those suicide bombers , they were just plain stupid !!! Why is it other religion dun practise that ? When u think about suicide bomber , u think about just one specific religion ?

But if i am the organiser or Ferguson , i will proceed with the event , just to prove that we are not scared of them .

Poolman

17 Jul 09, 22:19

i strongly believe they don't have the guts to do it in consecutive days ....

chrisbenoit

17 Jul 09, 23:40

Originally posted by Poolman:

i strongly believe they don't have the guts to do it in consecutive days ....

Thats right, it takes time to plan.

They might as well cancel their tour of KL since Malaysia is also a Muslim country.

dinky1409

17 Jul 09, 23:48

Nothing wrong with taking precautions..

popmynutsy

18 Jul 09, 14:43

Originally posted by Poolman:

Like what i always say about those suicide bombers , they were just plain stupid !!! Why is it other religion dun practise that ? When u think about suicide bomber , u think about just one specific religion ?

But if i am the organiser or Ferguson , i will proceed with the event , just to prove that we are not scared of them .

what if u are wrong? are u willing to risk '17' lifes to just to prove that u are not scared of them.

Poolman

18 Jul 09, 15:48

nothing wrong to proceed as MU is not their ultimate target .

Poolman

18 Jul 09, 15:49

i am so sure those assholes are in serious hiding now ..... they where got guts to plot another ?