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Real Apologise For Site Blunder Jul 18, 2006 21:50:53 GMT

Post by Sky Sports 1 on Jul 18, 2006 21:50:53 GMT

MADRID, July 18 (Reuters) - Real Madrid have apologised for a blunder that made a profile of Ruud van Nistelrooy appear briefly on their website as if the Manchester United striker had signed for the club.

The Primera Liga side blamed the gaffe to a computer error but it fuelled speculation that the 30-year-old Dutch striker has already agreed to move to Spain.

"The club would like to clarify that Realmadrid.com compile different reports, news stories and profiles of players that might join the club, including one on the Dutchman but they are merely for internal use," Real said in a statement.

"This profile appeared on the club website for a few minutes because of a computer error, but such pieces are normally only published after the official announcement of a deal between the two clubs.

"Real would like to apologise for any misunderstanding caused by the error."

Spanish media have reported that Van Nistelrooy will sign a three-year deal with Real for a fee of around 14 million euros ($17.54 million), but Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said on Tuesday that his club would not be selling the player cheaply.

..and has since rejected a bid from Madrid.

missunited Guest	Real Apologise For Site Blunder Jul 18, 2006 22:02:21 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by missunited on Jul 18, 2006 22:02:21 GMT LOL, what a bunch of tools

Scott Administrator Republik of Mancunia Staff Posts: 7,406	Real Apologise For Site Blunder Jul 18, 2006 22:04:20 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Scott on Jul 18, 2006 22:04:20 GMT Ha ha anyone still think Ruud is staying? lol

Busby Boy Administrator Republik of Mancunia Staff plg%% Giggs, Scholes, Neville & Beckham%% Posts: 11,436	Real Apologise For Site Blunder Jul 18, 2006 22:07:02 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Busby Boy on Jul 18, 2006 22:07:02 GMT Fergie: "Real Madrid have made an offer for Ruud, which we have refused. Ruud van Nistelrooy is still a Manchester United player!" The bid is believed to be £10m.

Sky Sports 1 United Starting XI Member of the Month - October 06 Posts: 3,841	Real Apologise For Site Blunder Jul 18, 2006 22:07:15 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sky Sports 1 on Jul 18, 2006 22:07:15 GMT Got a tad ahead of themselves there..

rewdie United Starting XI Posts: 1,292	Real Apologise For Site Blunder Jul 18, 2006 22:09:54 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rewdie on Jul 18, 2006 22:09:54 GMT Its just delaying defeat really, he will go for sure, just not peanuts, probs 12 mill which is OK i suppose

sahahaha United School Boy Posts: 0	Real Apologise For Site Blunder Jul 18, 2006 22:42:05 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sahahaha on Jul 18, 2006 22:42:05 GMT hahaha priceless!

Red Yank Eric Cantona What? Was I supposed to kick it?? Posts: 13,496	Real Apologise For Site Blunder Jul 19, 2006 0:37:30 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Red Yank on Jul 19, 2006 0:37:30 GMT I think they'll work it out and he'll go to Madrid, I can't imagine Ruud staying after saying he wants to go and Fergie not being keen on keeping him.

missunited Guest	Real Apologise For Site Blunder Jul 19, 2006 4:49:39 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by missunited on Jul 19, 2006 4:49:39 GMT Amd when he goes at least his online profile will be waiting for him, which I am aure will be ever so comforting for him!

7even Guest	Real Apologise For Site Blunder Jul 19, 2006 8:25:44 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by 7even on Jul 19, 2006 8:25:44 GMT ‘’Due to a computer error ‘’ – Don’t give us that crap. It wouldn’t just create a player/picture profile of him out of the blue. Someone must have created it.

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Real Apologise For Site Blunder Jul 19, 2006 18:29:51 GMT

Post by Red Yank on Jul 19, 2006 18:29:51 GMT

7even said:

‘’Due to a computer error ‘’ – Don’t give us that crap. It wouldn’t just create a player/picture profile of him out of the blue. Someone must have created it.

They just jumped the gun. Madrid doesn't seem to be worried too much about spending, they just want to get the best deal they can.

Kamilo Eric Cantona Favorite Player: Robin van Scherbatsky Posts: 8,147	Real Apologise For Site Blunder Jul 20, 2006 22:31:43 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Kamilo on Jul 20, 2006 22:31:43 GMT the galacticos are friggin idiots haha i want becks to come back he doesnt deserve the torture...

karlgr United Reserve Player Posts: 326	Real Apologise For Site Blunder Jul 21, 2006 15:49:20 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by karlgr on Jul 21, 2006 15:49:20 GMT Haha what a load of tossers, deliberate it was. They thought we would sell Ruuuuuud cheaply.