And then on the Official Site... United boss Dennis Wise has moved to clear up claims that defender Rui Marques is set to leave Elland Road.
Wisey has dismissed reports claiming that he has told the Angolan international he is free to quit the club before the transfer window closes on January 31. A frustrated Dennis said: "At no stage have I ever told Rui he can leave the club. "He came in on New Year's Day and had a chance. "He is having his opportunity and I've not discussed anything with him about leaving now." Rui, who impressed at the heart of the defence against Coventry City on New Year's Day, has until the end of the season remaining on his current contract. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Scratchinshed Sent: 16 January 2007 16:01 To: [email protected] Subject: [LU] Marques going EXCLUSIVE YEP by Phil Hay Manuel Rui Marques is set to part company with Leeds United after being told he is free to leave Elland Road. The Angolan international has been made available for transfer by boss Dennis Wise after a deeply frustrating 18-month period with United, and he will attempt to find a new club before the transfer window closes on January 31. Marques appeared to be heading out of Leeds in November when chairman Ken Bates revealed he was surplus to requirements at Elland Road, but the former Stuttgart defender made a surprise appearance in Wise's starting line-up for the 2-1 victory over Coventry City on New Year's Day. The outing was his first in a league fixture for United, almost a year and a half after he joined the club from Portuguese side Maritimo, but a solid performance at centre-back saw him feature again during United's 3-1 defeat to West Brom in the third round of the FA Cup. His substitute appearance at The Hawthorns - only his third in total for United - is expected to be his final game in a Leeds shirt, and the 29-year-old is seeking new employers with his contract at Elland Road ready to expire at the end of the season. Meanwhile, United's away trip to Birmingham City has been rearranged for Tuesday, February 27 (ko 7.45pm). 16 January 2007 _______________________________________________ the Leeds List is an unmoderated mailing list and the list administrators accept no liability for the personal views and opinions of contributors. Leedslist mailing list [email protected] http://list.zetnet.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist 'I am in shock,' said Ferguson. ******* This message and any attachment are confidential and may be privileged or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, please telephone or email the sender and delete this message and any attachment from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you must not copy this message or attachment or disclose the contents to any other person. For further information about Clifford Chance please see our website at http://www.cliffordchance.com or refer to any Clifford Chance office. Clifford Chance LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England & Wales under number OC323571. The firm's registered office and principal place of business is at 10 Upper Bank Street, London, E14 5JJ. For further details, including a list of members and their professional qualifications, see our website at www.cliffordchance.com. The firm uses the word 'partner' to refer to a member of Clifford Chance LLP or an employee or consultant with equivalent standing and qualifications. The firm is regulated by the Law Society of England & Wales. _______________________________________________ the Leeds List is an unmoderated mailing list and the list administrators accept no liability for the personal views and opinions of contributors. Leedslist mailing list [email protected] http://list.zetnet.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist 'I am in shock,' said Ferguson.
