Can you guys please stop bickering?
Ffs.
People died in this attack.
My condolosence to the victims too.. P.E.A.C.E..
i dont understand why mod edit post means LOSER?
if by this logic, got moustache means your father?
Manchester United today called off the Indonesian leg of their Far East tour following two bomb blasts at tourist hotels in Jakarta.
United arrived in Kuala Lumpur this morning to news of the explosions in the Indonesian capital, one of which took place at the Ritz-Carlton, the hotel the Red Devils were to be staying at for four nights from tomorrow.
After seeking advice from various parties, including the Foreign Office, United confirmed they would not be flying to Jakarta tomorrow.
"Following the explosions in Jakarta - one of which was at the hotel the team were due to stay in - and based on advice received, the directors have informed the Indonesian FA that the club cannot fulfil the fixture in Jakarta on the 2009 Asia tour," said a club statement.
United were to play an Indonesia Super League XI on July 20.
The match had been a 100,000 sell-out. The club must now decide how to reorganise the tour.
"We are working on a revised itinerary outside Indonesia with the promoters and we will make a further announcement when these decisions have been made," continued the statement.
"We are deeply disappointed at not being able to visit Indonesia and thank the Indonesian FA and our fans for their support.
"Our thoughts go to all those affected by the blasts."
Speaking at a press conference this morning in Kuala Lumpur, United boss Sir Alex Ferguson said: "We got the news as we landed and it is very disappointing. I have never been to Indonesia before and I know the Indonesian FA have worked very hard on this.
"It is terrible news but we have taken what I believe to be the right decision in terms of safeguarding our players."
United's chief executive David Gill said: "We have taken the appropriate advice. We have met with the British High Commission who are highly experienced in these matters.
"It is not a decision we have taken lightly."
Gill was asked if advice about potential trouble was given to the club prior to the start of the pre-season trip to the Far East.
Gill said: "We were aware of the situation but we spoke to the right people and received the correct advice."
detour to Singapore la, for a few days stop over here before going to Korea lol. Its safer in Singapore.
damn the terrorists.
Chief executive David Gill insists Manchester United would one day like to visit Indonesia after plans to play in Jakarta on Monday had to be scrapped.
United were due to spend three days in the capital, and take on an Indonesian Select outfit in front of thousands of adoring fans at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.
Instead, those same supporters have been expressing their anger at the terrorists responsible for the attacks that resulted in eight people, including two suicide bombers, being killed and over 50 injured.
Some will be able to make it to Malaysia on Monday when United will tackle a slightly different version of the side Michael Owen's late goal allowed them to record a 3-2 win against in Kuala Lumpur.
But the vast majority must wait for a visit by their favourites, which Gill hopes he can eventually provide.
"Without doubt we would one day like to repay the loyalty of the Indonesian fans," he said.
"We were looking forward to going there and if we can go back one day we would like to but we can't make a commitment because we only do these major tours every two years.
"But we will look at it very seriously."
One distraught fan claimed there were 28 million United fans in Indonesia. That may be a debatable point. Beyond question is that all 73,000 tickets for the game that should have taken place tomorrow were sold out three weeks ago.
In addition to the disappointed fans, United have sponsors who will miss out on the team's visit, chief among them the mobile company 3 Indonesia, which was due to sponsor the game.
"It is disappointing on every count," said Gill.
"We do have partners in Indonesia but they are not with us for one game.
"They are with us for the long term because they believe associating with Manchester United is beneficial to their business.
"I am sure we will work with them to address any issues they have.
"I think they will understand why we have made this decision and will stick with us."
It is anticipated barely 15,000 will take advantage of the cut-price ticket offer to watch United in Malaysia again, although such is the fervour supporters in the region reserve for their team, a bigger attendance cannot be ruled out.
The Red Devils would have attracted far more - and a guaranteed £1million - if they had taken up an offer to visit Australia.
However, the prospect of a nine-hour flight from Malaysia and then one of over 13 hours back to Seoul, where United are due to play on Friday, made it a non-starter.
"We looked at a number of possibilities, one was bringing the Indonesian side to Malaysia, and also an offer from Australia," said Gill.
"But realistically, none of it could have been arranged in time and the team wanted another game."
actually hor... if they hit on the day man utd is staying there.. then kill the whole team..... then..... they whole world will be united against the terrorist and destroy all the stupid JI..... then 50 yrs later.. ppl will be talking about the "turning point of the war against terrorism" .... lucky these JI member also got watch soccer and never do the stupid thing
Originally posted by I-like-flings(m):actually hor... if they hit on the day man utd is staying there.. then kill the whole team..... then..... they whole world will be united against the terrorist and destroy all the stupid JI..... then 50 yrs later.. ppl will be talking about the "turning point of the war against terrorism" .... lucky these JI member also got watch soccer and never do the stupid thing
my take, they can't read the calendar..but heng la..