Manchester United (MU) official cancels Asia tour to Indonesia in 2009. Club coach Sir Alex Ferguson says the truth about this news. According to him, the decision was taken to ensure safety his player.'Surat pernyataan resmi pembatalan' has already issued by MU Management.
the Planning of Red Devils team is does exibition second pramusim Premier League 2009/2010 with the Indonesia team All Star, Monday (20/7/2009). Currently, they are in the middle of Malaysia, the location of the first scheduled visit.
However, the team immediately decided to cancel a trip to Indonesia, today, Friday (17/7/2009), heard the news after the bomb explosion two hotels in Jakarta, JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton, where MU will plan overnight.
Manchester United arrival is considered high risk by the promoter, after the explosion at the hotel Ritz Carlton, Jakarta, the hotel is scheduled to be the devils red team stay in Indonesia. Team Sir Alex Ferguson upbringing has come in Kuala Lumpur, Friday (17 / 7), a day before the match against Malaysia XI.
Winner Cup English Premier League will also make the game of friendship with South Korea and China. However The match with Indonesia All Star team has been canceled
MU's statement says, "Following an explosion in Jakarta - one occurred in the hotels where the teams will stay at MU rivalry - and based on the suggestions received, the director has returned to the PSSI Indonesia, that the club can not meet the schedule on tour in Asia 2009, "
But the match tickets on Monday in Jakarta, for more than 90 percent have been sold. Club also decided to re-organize the tour.
"We are very sorry to not be able to visit in Indonesia and to thank the Football Association of Indonesia and the fans for the support. Thoughts and concerns our gratefulness to all parties affected by the explosion,"
SURAT PERNYATAAN RESMI PEMBATALAN MANCHESTER UNITED KE INDONESIA
Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:29:06 +0100
To: <*********>
Subject: Urgent Statement
Statement by Manchester United
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 fulfill the fixture in Jakarta on the 2009 Asia tour.
We are working on a revised itinerary outside Indonesia with the promoters, and will make a further announcement when these decisions have been made.
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.
Philip Townsend
Director of Communications
Manchester United
To: <*********>
Subject: Urgent Statement
Statement by Manchester United
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 fulfill the fixture in Jakarta on the 2009 Asia tour.
We are working on a revised itinerary outside Indonesia with the promoters, and will make a further announcement when these decisions have been made.
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.
Philip Townsend
Director of Communications
Manchester United