Reading face two of the game’s best defenders when they walk out at Old Trafford today
“Offence wins games. Defence wins championships” – Jon Gruden, the coach of Tampa Bay Buccaneers, after victory in the 2003 Super Bowl.
It was not so much what happened as his reaction to it. As a fellow, Nemanja Vidic is amiable. As a footballer, “friendly” is a concept unfathomable to him. On Wednesday against Glentoran, the Serb steamrollered through forwards as if Manchester United were in a cup final, not an exhibition game. His skull thudded against Michael Halli-day’s in one accidental clash and he left the field, blood streaming from a cheek. And what did Vidic do as he walked off, wiping the wound? He grinned.

April 27, 2006

NEMANJA VIDIC, the Manchester United defender, has admitted that he has found it tough to adapt to life at Old Trafford, but the £7 million signing from Spartak Moscow believes that he will be more consistent next season.
Vidic, 24, arrived in January with a big reputation after helping Serbia and Montenegro to reach the World Cup finals on the back of a superb defensive record. However, his first league match ended in a 4-3 defeat by Blackburn Rovers and he looked unconvincing.

April 7th 2006
Stuart Mathieson

TOUGH guy Nemanja Vidic is finding Premiership defending like a boxing match - but he's aiming to become king of the ring.
United's £7m no-nonsense Serb is developing into a cult figure at Old Trafford with his uncompromising resistance.
He has endured numerous cuts and bruises since making his debut in England back in January at Wolves in the FA Cup.

March, 29 2006
Stuart Mathieson

NEMANJA Vidic can become United's answer to Chelsea's cornerstone John Terry.
The Londoners' influential and inspirational captain has overtaken rivals to become England's No1 choice central defender.
His no-nonsense defending and goal threat bonus has been the platform for the Londoners to dominate the Premiership in the last two seasons.

February, 22

Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic is looking forward to a successful future with the Old Trafford club - starting with the Carling Cup final on Sunday.
The Serbia and Montenegro international has taken a while to settle down since joining from Spartak Moscow in the January transfer window for £7million, partly due to the fact he had been inactive in Russia for seven weeks prior to his move.