Quinton Fortune

[rondwisan]

Rovers boss signs up former Man United midfield ace

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DONCASTER Rovers made their first big signing of the summer yesterday when former Manchester United star Quinton Fortune signed a short-term contract.

The midfielder, who had also interested several other clubs, has impressed whilst on trial with Sean O'Driscoll's side, prompting the Rovers boss to sign him up ahead of Saturday's opening league game at Watford.

The 32-year-old played for Belgian side Tubize last season.

A former Spurs and Athletico Madrid junior, Fortune made his senior debut with Mallorca, before returning to Athletico Madrid.

He went on to become one of the stars of La Liga before being snapped up by Manchester United in 1999.

Fortune made 76 appearances during a seven-year stay at Old Trafford, scoring five goals.

He then joined Bolton but made only one start for the Trotters, ironically Rovers in the 2006-2007 FA Cup third round tie at the Keepmoat Stadium.

Prior to joining Tubize, Fortune had the briefest of spells at Sunderland and Sheffield United.

The former South African international will wear the number 19 shirt vacated by Richie Wellens following his switch to Leicester City.

[K3nny_11]

wah sukses deh buat Quinton boy di klub baruny... ini orang sewaktu di MU mayan oke juga peranny sebagai backup nya Giggsy......... tapi setelah keluar dari MU, karirnya tersendat2x......

[finza_13]

di foto Fortune kok keliatan tambah gemuk aja yak...:hammer:
smoga sukses di klub baru...karirnya kurang bagus selepas hengkang dari United...:nohope:

[tumpal_oneunited]

Mudah2an sukses di klub barunya deh...
Goodluck Fortune..!!

[Shorrty]

Quiton Fortune...
kemana ja yak...
sukses di klub barunya...!!

[Jak_Ilcapitano_11]

GILEEE.. masih ada toh ni org di inggris ??

whiih hebat!

soalnya dl gw jg sempet kagum sama cara mainnya anak ini, keren bgt
semangatnya itu looh.. bwwweeh UNITED bgt (bener2 kesetanan) hahaha sampe sering dikartu hehehe ngrugiin United jg siih :hammer:

but, Welcome Mr. Fortune
klo bisa sampe ke EPL hebat nih, nyamain prestasinya Jonathan Greening :thumbup:

[danoewins]

sukses om fortune,,!!!

[kaikai]

selalu dihati om fortune..
smga sukses diklub barunya..

[angga_depitianto]

lah ini orang baru 32 yakk?
gue kirain udah 38 keatas umurnyee,,
ya bagus lah kalo masih niat maen bola,,,
semangat deh,,

[Sir Suwie]

si om ini namanya kaya merk minyak goreng :peace::peace: btw kenapa ya tiap pemain yg pergi dari MU malah ga sukses:confusing::confusing:

[rondwisan]

ManUtd.com - 03/09/2010 07:36
On the spot: Quinton Fortune



South African ex-Red Quinton Fortune played 126 games for United and has been back at Old Trafford recently as a pundit for MUTV. He spared some time to answer fans questions on ManUtd.com...

What was it like to join one of the biggest clubs in the world? - Darryn 13
No words can adequately describe what it’s like for a kid from a township in Cape Town to be doing something like that. Never in a million years would you envisage leaving your country, never mind signing for Manchester United.

What was your favourite game for United? - Michael McNaghten
When I was growing up in South Africa we used to watch Italian football on television. AC Milan were my team and I had posters of Paolo Maldini on my bedroom wall. When I joined United and got to play against them, both at Old Trafford and the San Siro, you couldn’t put into words what it meant to me to be playing against players like Maldini, who I’d idolised. It was also a dream playing for United in Brazil’s Maracana Stadium. My first goal was in the Premier League against Bradford and what made that extra special is that my mum and dad were watching me play for the first time. So I have many favourite games!

You were known during your time at United as Mr Versatile. In which position did you prefer? - NS
I was signed for United as a left winger, but I preferred playing in the centre of midfield because I saw more action and it was great to play alongside Paul Scholes and Roy Keane, two great players. I enjoyed playing left back and also had a spell as a striker in the reserves.

How flattered were you when Roy Keane said that you were his first pick in training for five-a-side matches? - Nathan
Roy Keane was probably one of the best midfield players there has been in British football. I respected him as a player and also as a man. He is somebody I looked up to and for him to pay me that compliment was special.

Who was your best friend at Old Trafford, and are you still in touch? - hkmutd18
I didn’t have one best friend – I got on well with everybody. But I used to live near Tim Howard in Bramhall and we used to hang out together. I've kept in touch with him.

Was it frustrating to join United months after winning the Treble and to miss out on being part of that historic moment? - Robert The Red
Of course I would have loved to have been a part of that team, but I have no regrets because I played for United when it was my time. It is an honour to play for United and I was lucky to be in a great side, which had the likes of Yorke, Cole, Scholes, Giggs, the Neville brothers, Beckham, Veron, Irwin, Stam and Johnsen.

Why are so few South Africans playing in Europe compared to other African nations? - Jong Hoo Lee
For players to improve they need to leave and go to play in England, Spain, Italy and France which have the best leagues in the world. Unfortunately the players in South Africa have a good lifestyle, earn decent money and see no reason to leave.

Had it not been for injuries, do you think you would have had a more successful career with United? - kbbk
Unfortunately injuries finished my career at United and were the reason I had to move on. It was hard to accept because, had I stayed fit, I believe I would have remained at the club.