Charlton: United running smoothly

MANCHESTER UNITED legend Bobby Charlton insists everything remains on an even keel at Old Trafford, despite uncertainty over the club's future.

Takeover talk has engulfed the club in recent weeks while Rio Ferdinand's eight-month ban, has weakened their on-field challenge and the board has come under pressure from major shareholders wanting to investigate transfer dealings.

But Charlton, a director at United, has urged supporters not to panic at suggestions of a planned takeover of the club.