My First Byline!

I'd thought i would kick-start my blog with a story I wrote whilst spending time with the Daily Mirror webteam for work experience earlier this year.

RON SIGNS NEW DEAL
by Sam Ross and Kevin Lynch 13/04/2007

CRISTIANO Ronaldo has agreed a new five-year contract with Manchester United, the Premiership leaders announced this morning.
The news brings to an end months of speculation over the 22-year-old’s future at Old Trafford.
Throughout the course of the season there have been persistent rumours linking the Portuguese winger with moves to Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona.
"I am delighted. I spoke with Sir Alex Ferguson about my future and everyone knew that I wanted to stay," he said.
"I am very happy at the club and I want to win trophies and hopefully we will do that this season."
United boss Ferguson added: "It is fantastic news, it emphasises the point that Cristiano is happy here and that he is at the right club. "He has a great relationship with the team, staff and the fans and he will go on to be one of Manchester United's great players."
Ronaldo has been in dazzling form for treble-chasing United this season and is favourite to win the PFA Player of the Year award.

RONALDO FACTFILE:
Height: 6.01
Weight: 12.02
Date of birth: 05-02-1985
Place of birth: Madeira, Portugal
Position: Winger
Joined Man United: 12 Aug 2003
Transfer Fee: £12.24million
Man United Debut: 16 Aug 2003 v Bolton (H)
Appearances for Man United: 179
Goals for Man United: 45
Previous Clubs: Sporting Lisbon, Nacional Madeira
Caps for Portugal: 36
International Goals: 12