Butcher: Van der Sar the missing link for United

Former England captain Terry Butcher believes Manchester United will run Chelsea close in all competitions following the summer arrival of goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar.

Butcher: Van der Sar the missing link for United
Fri, 26 Aug, 2005 - 11:04

Former England captain Terry Butcher believes Manchester United will run Chelsea close in all competitions following the summer arrival of goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar.

He believes Sir Alex Ferguson could have pulled off the signing of the season in the 35-year-old former Fulham keeper.

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