New doubt over Van Nistelrooy's United future

Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Manchester United future is in doubt after he drove away from Old Trafford three hours before Sunday afternoon’s clash with Charlton.

The precise reasons for Van Nistelrooy’s disappearing act have not been made public by United but it is difficult to imagine why the 29-year-old would go to the stadium, then leave without having heard some bad news.