Tim howard says he will amend future copies of his book after accepting " Brad at his word"
Everton goalkeeper Howard says he now accept former United States teammate Brad Friedel did not block his move to MU in 2003.
Howard had made the claim in his autobiography but Fridel, 43, denied the allegation, saying "it is complete garbage" and demanded am apology.
Howard, 35, said" i have decided to take Brad at his word. i have directed my publisher to amend future copies of my book by striking reference to Brad's oppsition."
Friedel tweeted in response "Glag it's over, happy to move on."
Howard completed a $2.5m move from Major League Soccer side New York/New Jersey Metrostar to United 11years ago, byt needed a work permit.
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- Tim Howard has made over 350 BPL appearances since moving from the United States in 2003
- He spent nearly four tears at MU before joining Everton in 2007
- Howard has 104 international caps
In his book The Keepep Howard said Friedel, then playing to endorse his application with a letter of support.
"The legal team at MU told me that Brad hadm't merely refused to sign a statement on my behalf, he had actively tried to block my transfer, " Howard wrote in the book.
"he'd written to the appeals committee suggesting that i shouldn't be given a permit at all."
Friedel, remain contracted to tottenham but is yet to make a first-team appaerance this season, said that he wasasked to sign a letter of support by then US coach Bruce Arena, but did not because he felt it was innacurate.
And Howard mow concedes " Brad take issue with my characteritation of his position and events. At the time, was surprised that Brad would not aotomatically sign my letter of recommendation and i took this as an opposition to my application."Friedel later explained that he had not in fact opposed my efforts to seek a work permit , either ny writing to the Professional Footballers Association or otherwise."
Friedel played for the US between 1992 and 2005 while Howard has played for the national team since 2002.
