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machoman

11-02-2013, 05:25 PM

Manchester United 2 Everton 0

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RYAN MIGHTY ... Ryan Giggs shoots past former team-mate Phil Neville to fire Manchester United ahead

By NEIL CUSTIS

THE FIRST part of the Treble is all but in the bag.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini said last week nobody wins the title in February.

Well, this season they do. A 12- point gap with 12 games to go is one that this Manchester United will NOT let slip. In all likelihood they will probably stretch it.

Their 12th win in 14 league games is the sign of a relentless force with huge momentum.

One they will take into the Bernabeu on Wednesday night when we can really judge where this team can be put in the pantheon of Manchester United sides.

Manager Alex Ferguson had said he would play two different teams for yesterday’s game with Everton and the Clash of the Titans against Real Madrid.

But unless he leaves out Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie for that meeting with the Spanish giants, that will not be the case.

Despite City’s dramatic capitulation at the hands of Southampton the night before, Ferguson wanted to make sure that United’s healthy advantage was extended.

Last season hurt too much for him to run any risk of a repeat. So none were taken.

Van Persie scored yet again, his 23rd in 30 games for United. So did Ryan Giggs, 39, who got the opener. He has now scored in the league in each of his 23 seasons.

The star, however, was Rafael. The Brazilian, 22, who has been tipped by Ferguson to become the best full-back in Europe one day.

He is already well on his way. He is so much more than a defender too. Just witness how Wayne Rooney deferred to him to play the brilliantly-weighted through ball for Van Persie’s goal.

That strike right on half-time made up for an uncharacteristic miss from the Dutchman in the very first action of this game after just 10 minutes.

Rafael brilliantly brought a high ball down and flicked it off to Rooney in one movement. Rooney slid a pass through for Van Persie to round Tim Howard only to then hit a post from an angle.

He made amends on 13 minutes by teeing up Giggs for the opener.
Rafael served up a ball downfield for Antonio Valencia to nod on.

Van Persie was on to it and pulled the ball back for the Welsh wizard to touch the ball with his left foot on to his right and slide a shot in off an upright.

Everton rallied, though, and Leon Osman’s volley was kept out only by a fine save from De Gea.

The visitors fired balls into the box to rattle the Spanish goalkeeper, whose punches had varying degrees of success.

Then just as the board was being raised to show a minute of injury time, Van Persie pounced.

Rooney laid the ball off to Rafael, who had moved into a central position and his pass with the outside of his boot split the Everton defence.

Ferguson had just vented his fury at the linesman for flagging the Dutchman offside a moment earlier.

This time the flag stayed down and this time after rounding Howard, Van Persie found the net.

United were closest to adding to the scoreline in the second-half and would have done so but for former United goalkeeper Howard’s reactions.

First he made a terrific double stop from Jonny Evans, blocking his header and follow-up shot.

Then he took to the air to produce a fingertip save to deny Tom Cleverley’s scorching volley.

The two-goal lead still was not enough for Ferguson.

After all it was not enough last season when they were coasting at 4-2 with eight minutes to go only to draw a game that the boss claimed cost them the title.

So this time he was down in his technical area, shouting and pointing and looking agitated.

And even more so when Nikica Jelavic broke through and forced a full-length save out of De Gea. But this time United’s lead remained intact.

The watching Real boss Jose Mourinho had seen a solid United who had opened up Everton with deadly efficiency.

The mouth now waters at the prospect of Wednesday’s match.

Towards the end of this game the Stretford End cried ‘Fergie give us a wave’ and he responded to great cheers.

Acclaim for the man now steering them to a 20th league title and his 13th with the Red Devils.

Fergie only ever loans the Premier League trophy out, because he always gets it back.

In his programme notes, the United boss referred to ‘a two- horse race’ for the title.

But already the other one has gone lame while the one in Red colours breaks into a gallop.

Unless United are planning the sort of collapse that would take Devon Loch out of the record books, this race is as good as over.

DREAM TEAM

STAR MAN - RAFAEL (Man Utd)

MAN UTD: De Gea 6, Rafael 9, Vidic 7, Evans 7 (Smalling 5), Evra 6, Valencia 6, Cleverley 7, Jones 6 (Carrick 6), Giggs 6, Rooney 7, Van Persie 8. Subs not used: Amos, Anderson, Hernandez, Nani, Welbeck.

EVERTON: Howard 7, Neville 5, Jagielka 6, Heitinga 5, Baines 6, Mirallas 6 (Naismith 5), Osman 6, Gibson 5, Pienaar 5, Fellaini 6, Anichebe 5 (Jelavic 5). Subs not used: Mucha, Oviedo, Hitzlsperger, Stones, Duffy. Booked: Mirallas, Fellaini.

REF: M Halsey 6

mr_missile

14-02-2013, 08:25 AM

United earn draw in Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo scored but Manchester United will be the happier after a 1-1 draw with Real Madrid in their Champions League last-16 first-leg tie at the Bernabeu on Wednesday evening.

Danny Welbeck opened the scoring and, although Ronaldo netted a first-half equaliser, that is how it stayed to set up a fascinating second leg.

Real began the brighter and there was a warning for Sir Alex Ferguson's side when David De Gea tipped a Fabio Coentrao effort onto the far post early on.

But it was United who opened the scoring on 20 minutes after Shinji Kagawa was a little fortunate to be awarded a corner following a challenge with Sergio Ramos.

Wayne Rooney swung the subsequent set-piece in from the left and Welbeck did well to pull back from the goal-line before nodding expertly past Diego Lopez.

That left the Bernabeu stunned but, just as the visitors were growing in confidence, there was a riposte from a familiar figure on the half-hour mark.

Angel Di Maria's delivery from the left was met by Ronaldo, who seemed to hang in the air before expertly heading past De Gea.

Real twice went close after the interval through Di Maria before Raphael Varane got the benefit of the doubt for a challenge on Patrice Evra when the United skipper looked to be clean through on goal.

Jose Mourinho's side continued to dominate the ball and De Gea saved well with his feet from Coentrao on the hour mark.

But United remained a threat on the break and Van Persie had a double chance to put his team in front only to see his first shot hit the woodwork and the second cleared off the line by Xabi Alonso.

Despite heavy pressure from the home side, it was Van Persie who forced the final chance of the game as his left-footed effort was saved well by Lopez in injury time.

But a series of conservative substitutions from both managers helped ensure there would be no winner on the night and it sets up an intriguing second leg at Old Trafford in three weeks' time.

machoman

14-02-2013, 10:06 AM

OH baby, just look at David De Gea now.

By SHAUN CUSTIS

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BECK IN THE GOALS ... Danny Welbeck celebrates scoring for Manchester United in the Bernabeu

The United keeper was described by Alex Ferguson on the eve of this classic encounter as like a little kid who kept wobbling and falling over before learning to walk.

It was an honest assessment of the difficulties the Spanish keeper has had since arriving at Old Trafford for £17.8million in June 2But last night in the Bernabeu, De Gea, 22, took a giant stride forward in his United career.

Back in his home city where he made his name at Atletico Madrid, De Gea was immense as he made a series of superb saves.

In doing so, he helped give United a slender advantage in this last-16 Champions League tie.

They have a vital away goal in the bag courtesy of Danny Welbeck’s 20th-minute header.

But it would be a brave man who would bet against Real scoring at Old Trafford in just under three weeks’ time.

Their equaliser came on the half-hour from, who else, but old-boy Cristiano Ronaldo with a header of his own.

Robin van Persie, who did not have the best of nights, will be cursing that he did not get a second for the visitors on 72 minutes.

First, he smashed in a shot which was turned on to the bar by keeper Diego Lopez.

When the ball came back into the box, the Dutchman found himself all alone 12 yards out. But as his scuffed effort bobbled towards the line, Xabi Alonso whacked it away.

That said, United were relieved to see Ronaldo’s unbelievable, dipping free-kick from 35 yards land on the top of the net rather than under the bar four minutes from the end.

Ferguson omitted Nemanja Vidic from the squad because he has struggled to play two games in succession since returning from a knee operation in December.

But the vastly-improved Jonny Evans did not let United down in his absence.

For Brazilian defender Rafael, however, it was anything but a comfortable evening. He was detailed to mark Ronaldo for what Fergie said would be “the test of his life” and never got to grips with the task.

He was turned inside out by both the Portuguese superstar and German ace Mesut Ozil and Fergie might need a re-think when the teams meet again on March 5 — how lucky we are that we get second helpings of this titanic battle.

The first half was fantastic and United did well not to concede in the early stages.

Impressive Argie wideman Angel Di Maria shot just wide from 20 yards. Then Rio Ferdinand only cleared a cross as far as left-back Fabio Coentrao, whose shot looked to be on the way in until De Gea got the faintest touch to deflect it on to the inside of the post.

Despite all the pressure, United sensationally took the lead.

They won a corner on the left and Wayne Rooney curled in the kick. Welbeck got free of Sergio Ramos, leaned backwards and flicked a header beyond the stranded Lopez.

De Gea was there again to prevent a Real equaliser, getting down to his left to turn away an Ozil shot.

Criticism of De Gea comes largely from the problems he has with high balls and he twice flapped at corners, failing to punch clear.

It was a minor gripe considering how good he was at shot-stopping. But he could not do anything about the Real equaliser.

A cross to the far post by Di Maria was a beauty and Ronaldo got above Patrice Evra, hanging in the air before heading in.

While Ronaldo has supreme skills on the ground, he was always good in aerial combat at United and he has not lost the art.

It was a really open game and Welbeck almost turned in a Van Persie cross.
But then De Gea saved well at his near post from Ozil’s volley after a glorious 60-yard pass from former Liverpool man Alonso.

Ronaldo, as expected, was always a real threat and just after half-time he turned well on the edge of the area only to shoot straight at De Gea.

Di Maria was then inches wide with a 20-yard volley before De Gea carried on his rescue act.

Sami Khedira’s cross picked out the sliding Coentrao and the keeper managed to save with his feet. Unorthodox maybe but highly effective.

Van Persie then missed his double chance to get the second and it probably haunted him all the way back to Manchester.

Ronaldo’s late dipping free-kick was mighty close. And, even then, Van Persie almost had the final word but his angled shot was turned behind by Lopez.

Bring on the return.

Rickey

14-02-2013, 10:46 PM

mr_missile

15-02-2013, 01:39 PM

Glad David de Gea has proven himself in tis game...still tink he is beta than the Reina, the Pool keeper whom SAF is seeking as replacement for him...looks like the EPL title is going the way of the Red Devils :)...Glory, glory Hallelujah !...Man United...Keep it up !...for the 20th League Title....

yes, de gea performed heroics against real madrid. really glad saf showed faith and stuck with him. although he is still quite suspect when handling crosses, he is a fantastic shot stopper. and it seems that he has learnt to parry the shots out rather than back into the field where opposing strikers lurch.

we are 12 points ahead but there are still 12 games left to play. let's not celebrate too early but pray that united will continue their march towards the 20th title. :)

mr_missile

19-02-2013, 08:46 AM

United hold off Reading in Cup

Goals from Nani and Javier Hernandez were enough to help treble-chasing Manchester United into the last eight of the FA Cup with a 2-1 win against Reading.

Substitute Nani made an immediate impact soon after coming on in the fifth-round tie at Old Trafford on Monday night, breaking the deadlock with a right-foot drive which flicked off Sean Morrison and past Adam Federici after 69 minutes.

The hosts doubled their advantage three minutes later as Javier Hernandez met the Portuguese winger's cross at the near post to head in his 15th strike of the campaign.

Reading pulled a goal back with time running out after some woeful defending allowed Jobi McAnuff time to slot his effort away.

The Red Devils could have added a third late on as the Royals pushed on, but it was United who progressed in the end.

However, an injury to Phil Jones took the gloss off a victory that keeps United on track for a repeat of their historic 1999 treble, and Sir Alex Ferguson on course for a possible encounter with Rafael Benitez, whose Chelsea team must beat Middlesbrough for the right to face the Old Trafford giants in the last eight.

Reading goalkeeper Federici was forced to deny Danny Welbeck and Ashley Young had a shot blocked before the visitors soon got into their stride, with Noel Hunt to the fore.

Hunt sustained a nasty cut following a collision with Nemanja Vidic that required two shirt changes, but also set the pattern for a bruising collision between the pair.

The sharpness had soon gone out of United's play, although they should still have been in front after Federici pushed Tom Cleverley's long-range effort into Ashley Young's path. It seemed the England man only had to hit the target. But Federici was able to scramble across to push the shot wide when really he should not have had chance to.

Funnily enough, Jones' departure, while potentially a major blow to Ferguson's plans for subduing Ronaldo next month, sparked the hosts into life. Nani's third touch following his introduction as Jones's replacement saw him strike the far post with a fine volley, while his fourth was tipped over by Federici's flying save.

There was one more save from Federici before the dam finally broke. Nani's introduction had undoubtedly been significant and moments after his effort had been repelled, he strode onto Valencia's cross and supplied a deadly finish.

When Hernandez flashed home a near-post header on United's next attack, it appeared their work was complete.

Instead, McAnuff struck nine minutes from time to bring a familiar sense of nervousness to Old Trafford which only Andre Marriner's final whistle was able to ease.

Rickey

19-02-2013, 10:23 PM

United hold off Reading in FA Cup

Goals from Nani and Javier Hernandez were enough to help treble-chasing Manchester United into the last eight of the FA Cup with a 2-1 win against Reading.

Ferguson delighted by victory

So am I !!! :):)...ooowow !..our fav team is now in the FA Cup Qtr Finals !!....after quite a long while...But its not gonna be plain sailing in the last phases though...However hope they will win the Treble this year nonetheless which the boss SAF is eyeing...haha...

Glory, glory, Hellelujah !...Cheers to the Red Devils..:D...Jiayou !

mr_missile

20-02-2013, 02:10 PM

So am I !!! :):)...ooowow !..our fav team is now in the FA Cup Qtr Finals !!....after quite a long while...But its not gonna be plain sailing in the last phases though...However hope they will win the Treble this year nonetheless which the boss SAF is eyeing...haha...

Glory, glory, Hellelujah !...Cheers to the Red Devils..:D...Jiayou !

in the next round of FA cup, we most likely will face chelski. but the game will be played at old trafford so advantage will be ours.

if we beat chelski we will be through to the semi-final. yes, march on you reds! glory glory man united!

mr_missile

21-02-2013, 04:58 PM

Gill to step down at Man United

David Gill has announced he is to stand down as Manchester United's chief executive on June 30.

United confirmed in a statement released on their official website on Wednesday morning that Gill is to leave his post on June 30, with his duties being taken on by executive vice chairman Ed Woodward.

Gill, who joined the Red Devils as their finance director in February 1997 and assumed the role of chief executive in September 2003, is to remain as a club director.

As part of the statement, Sir Alex Ferguson said: "David has been a magnificent chief executive.

"Of course, we have had a million arguments, but I have always enjoyed them because I know that David has two great qualities: he is straight and he always puts Manchester United first.

"No disagreement is ever personal with him. He always wants the best for United, whether it's the players, the training ground or the staff.

"Him stepping down is a big loss to me but the fact that he is staying on the board encourages me that the reason for his departure is heartfelt, (and) that he believes it is time for the club to move on.

"If I could have found a way of persuading him to stay I would love to have done that. But he has made his decision and I respect him for it."

Speaking about his decision, Gill stressed his belief that "all businesses need to refresh themselves with new management and ideas".

The 55-year-old - who was appointed as the vice chairman of the Football Association last October and is their nominee for the UEFA Executive Committee elections in May - said: "It has been the greatest privilege to serve Manchester United for 16 wonderful years - the last 10 of which as its chief executive.

"I have worked alongside the finest manager in the history of the game and been part of what I consider to be the best club in the best sport in the world.

"It has been a very hard decision because I love this club and, as the fans' banner says, it is 'more than a religion'.

"However, I have always been conscious of the fact that, as a member of staff, I was always just a temporary custodian of this marvellous institution.

"I am also of the view that all businesses need to refresh themselves with new management and ideas and after 10 years in charge I believe it is appropriate for someone new to pick up the baton.

"I am looking forward to continuing my involvement on the club board. And I hope to be able to make a contribution to the game on a wider national and European level."

Woodward, who has been with United since 2005, described it as a "great honour" to be taking on his new responsibilities.

He added: "I am particularly humbled to have the chance to work alongside the greatest manager in the history of the game.

"Alex's experience and track record are incomparable and I look forward to having the opportunity to support him in shaping his squad in the future and maintaining the club's position at the pinnacle of the sport.

"I'd like to thank David for his help and guidance over recent years, which has helped to develop and hone my experience at the highest level of club football."

Gill has also been commended by United co-chairman Joel Glazer.

"David has played a significant role in the success of Manchester United in his 10 years as chief executive and he can take great satisfaction in all that has been achieved on his watch, both on and off the field," Glazer said.

"I am very pleased he has agreed to remain on the board, so that his experience and counsel is not lost to us.

"I hope that the decision he has made will be to the benefit of the game in Europe as a whole, as he seeks election to UEFA's Executive Committee."

During Gill's tenure as chief executive, United have won four Premier League titles, one FA Cup, three League Cups and the 2008 Champions League.

shark89

23-02-2013, 10:50 AM

in the next round of FA cup, we most likely will face chelski. but the game will be played at old trafford so advantage will be ours.

if we beat chelski we will be through to the semi-final. yes, march on you reds! glory glory man united!

Sir Alex wants the team of 2012/13 to emulate the team of 1998/99 and win the elusive treble. If we are able to overcome Real in the CL and then Chelsea in the FA cup, I think the treble is very much within our reach.

Glory glory Man United!

machoman

24-02-2013, 02:16 PM

QPR 0 Manchester United 2

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SCREAMER ... Rafael celebrates after scoring a stunning volley

By MARK IRWIN

WHO needs champagne when you have a vintage red to lift your spirits?

Ryan Giggs might be pushing 40 but he showed there is still plenty of life left in the old Red Devil as he played the 999th competitive match of his career.

The veteran Welshman’s 80th-minute goal put the seal on another straightforward Manchester United victory and put him within touching distance of his 13th Premier League title.

The gap at the top of the table is now 15 points and much more of this and Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini will need a telescope to keep sight of the neighbours disappearing over the horizon.

It was 13 years ago that United won the league by a record 18-point margin.

The way things are going, the gap could be even wider this time.

They have now taken a stunning 41 points from their last 15 league games and it is difficult to see them losing another fixture between now and the end of the season.

Even if City beat third-placed Chelsea at the Etihad this afternoon, the best they can hope for now is to prolong the wait for their bitter rivals.

For make no mistake about it, United already have one hand on the trophy and they are not going to let it slip through their grasp again like they did last year.

Even the loss of top scorer Robin van Persie following a bizarre collision with a photographer could not put the dampener on another decent day’s work for the champions-elect.

The 23-goal Dutchman fell into the cameramen’s pit behind the goal after teeing up Rafael’s sensational 23rd-minute opener and had to come off with a sore hip.

Van Persie had drifted in behind the QPR defence after Adel Taarabt had tamely surrendered the ball deep inside his own half.

And though Julio Cesar managed to beat out the striker’s angled effort, he did not even see Rafael’s screaming follow-up as it ripped into the top corner from 30 yards.

Rangers boss Harry Redknapp had insisted in the build-up to this game that his team could pull off one of the biggest upsets of the season to halt the runaway leaders in their tracks.

Unfortunately for Harry, it was clear that none of his players shared that confidence as United were allowed a comfortable stroll to another three points.

But it was not just a lack of belief which condemned Rangers to this latest damaging defeat.

There was no urgency, no commitment and very little fight from a team who are looking increasingly destined for a return to the Championship.

And that is what annoys the Loftus Road punters more than their team’s position at the foot of the table.

They might be going down but at least the highly-paid players could look as though they are bothered about it.

It was not even as though United were at their unstoppable best. Then again, they didn’t need to be.

For the first 15 minutes United were happy just to keep the ball and not give their anxious opponents any kind of encouragement.

But it soon became apparent that they had absolutely nothing to fear from a QPR side who have won just two of their 14 league games since Redknapp took charge three months ago.

And as soon as United started to turn the screw, it was simply a matter of time before Rangers cracked under pressure.

Javier Hernandez thought he had broken the deadlock with a 16th-minute header from Ashley Young’s cross but his effort was turned over at full stretch by Cesar.

But United were not to be denied and once Rafael had fired them ahead it was simply a question of how much energy they would have to expend to see off rocky Rangers.

Van Persie forced another save from Cesar with a volley before making way for Wayne Rooney, and Nemanja Vidic glanced a header wide.

The introduction of Loic Remy as a second-half sub gave the home team a brief glimmer of hope and the £8million French striker finally forced the first save of the match from United keeper David De Gea in the 65th minute.

But that simply stung United back into action and 10 minutes from time Giggs put the game to bed.

Nani’s reverse pass caught QPR appealing in vain for offside and Giggs strode on to bury a precise shot inside the far post.

He almost had another a couple of minutes later when his clever chip came back off the bar before Nani smashed the rebound over the top.

It is now almost 22 years since Giggs scored his first goal for United and, though he is no longer a regular starter, he still retains the hunger which too many of QPR’s players are sadly lacking.

United fans know they should cherish every appearance from their idol because they will never see another player like him.

QPR: Julio Cesar, Bosingwa, Samba, Hill, Traore, Mbia, Granero (Jenas 46), Mackie, Taarabt, Townsend (Hoilett 72), Zamora (Remy 61). Subs not used: Green, Park, Wright-Phillips, Onuoha.

Man Utd: De Gea, Rafael, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Nani, Carrick, Giggs, Young (Valencia 67), Van Persie (Welbeck 41), Hernandez (Rooney 61). Subs not used: Lindegaard, Evans, Anderson, Cleverley.

Goals: Rafael 23, Giggs 80.

Ref: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).

mr_missile

26-02-2013, 12:27 PM

The Only Way United Have Been Lucky... and how a reporter has "rebutted" him.

"Until now, United have been really lucky with everything. They have won a lot of games in the last minute - like against us when they really didn't deserve to win. So I don't think the gap between United and us is correct at this moment." Roberto Mancini

Roberto Mancini may claim that this quote is taken out of context. He may claim that he didn't actually mean that United's position at the top of the table is entirely down to fortune. However, by even suggesting the team 12 points clear are lucky, he opens himself up to ridicule.

There was another part to his quote: "They are doing better than us this season, for sure. But we have lost points in games we deserved to win, when we just couldn't score."

That, of course, is a more pertinent point. The only way United have been lucky this season is that their theoretical challengers have been so poor. Arsenal are going through an existential crisis, Spurs aren't really ready to challenge, and then we have the two teams that served up some truly turgid fare on Sunday afternoon.

For the first half at least, it was almost embarrassingly poor, with neither side displaying any serious inclination to win a game that both should have been busting their bottoms to win. City improved after the break, and those who say if that were United, we would be praising them for a champion's performance, grinding out the result etc have a point. A couple of moments of quality decided things for City, something that was too much for Rafa Benitez's side.

Here's one for you - in 180 minutes of football against Manchester City this season, Chelsea have had three shots on target. That includes the penalty that Joe Hart saved from Frank Lampard on Sunday. Frankly, that's pathetic.

The truth is that United, as has been said on this site a few times, haven't been exceptional this season, but they haven't needed to be anything close to have the title wrapped up by February. The two teams most equipped to challenge them, and teams that spent near enough £100million between them last summer, have been so ferociously mediocre that 'adequate' has been more than enough.

There are any number of reasons for this, not least the respective managers of the two clubs. The faults of Mancini and Benitez have been discussed at length before, but for both to have squads with this amount of talent and still be also-rans in the title race is ludicrous. City improved after the break on Sunday, but it was too little, too late. Chelsea couldn't even manage that.

"If United go forward in the Champions League the last two months will be hard for them," Mancini continued. "They could lose five points in two games before the derby."

Sure, they could. But would you trust City - or Chelsea - to actually make up those dropped points?

Rickey

26-02-2013, 10:04 PM

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dc7176

28-02-2013, 08:38 PM

Ed Woodward could mark his appointment as Manchester United chief executive with the sensational capture of Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Daily Mail says Woodward is said to favour a high-impact signing that would have commercial benefits around the world.

United have first option to buy under the terms of his transfer to Madrid in 2009 and most of that world record fee remains unspent. They could expect to pay around £60m to buy Ronaldo back because, although he has taken his game to new heights in Spain, he is now 28 and has just over two years left on his contract in Madrid.

His wages would take that well beyond the £100m mark but United are fully aware of the commercial value of a player who was transformed from a raw teenage talent into World Player of the Year during his six years in Manchester.

United could even look to their expanding portfolio of global sponsors to help fund the deal.

mr_missile

01-03-2013, 09:12 AM

Ed Woodward could mark his appointment as Manchester United chief executive with the sensational capture of Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo.

bring back our ronaldo i say. and offload nani and even ashley young. :)

mr_missile

02-03-2013, 10:37 AM

Ferguson laughs off Mancini jibe

Sir Alex Ferguson dismissed Roberto Mancini's claim Manchester United are "lucky" to have a 12-point lead in the Premier League.

Mancini made the observation last weekend as he assessed the state of a title race that subsequently saw victories for both United and Manchester City that maintained the status quo with 11 games remaining.

The City manager's argument is that United, whilst deserving of their top-of-the-table status, were not so superior to his own side they were worthy of such an imposing advantage that surely will be impossible to claw back.

It was an observation Ferguson countered immediately.

"We're dead lucky," said the Scot, with more than a hint of sarcasm.

"We have only been doing it for 25 years. It is a terrible habit.

"Maybe he (Mancini) is lucky they are only 12 points behind."

It was Ferguson in one of his jocular moods, although it did not lead to words of sympathy for old adversary Rafael Benitez over his plight at Chelsea, which the Scot preferred to stay out of.

"I am not getting into that," he said.

KatongCowboy

02-03-2013, 08:56 PM

bring back our ronaldo i say. and offload nani and even ashley young. :)

Why the need to bring back CR? Ain't we doing alright now? Sometimes it is better to have a team without any big stars than have a prima donna disrupt the team spirit. :)

machoman

04-03-2013, 08:12 AM

Manchester United 4 - Norwich 0: Shinji Kagawa puts United out of sight

By: Jim Holden

Published: Sun, March 3, 2013

SHINJI KAGAWA had been an anonymous figure in the shadows amid Manchester United’s stroll towards a 20th league title until yesterday – until a quite stunning hat-trick made him the new hero of Old Trafford.

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Wayne Rooney congratulates Shinji Kagawa

The Japanese star was the inspiration for another valuable victory with three exquisite goals that revealed why manager Sir Alex Ferguson bought him in a £17million deal from Borussia Dortmund last summer.

He has taken time to settle at Old Trafford, not least because of a knee injury that kept him out for 10 weeks.

Now, suddenly, Kagawa looks to be an essential cog in the United machine, and it would be a major surprise if he doesn’t play against Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday.

If the first goal just before half-time had a small amount of fortune, when he caught a volley on his shin, the second and third were simply sublime – guided home with serious style and calm intelligence.

Kagawa is a real player, make no mistake. His scoring prowess should not be a surprise because he netted 21 goals in just 49 Bundesliga matches for Dortmund.

Last season, too, he was voted into the European team of the year.

“I’m really pleased for him,” said Ferguson afterwards. “He was knocked back by the injury, but he is a good finisher and he will be even better next season.

“The goals were terrific, and we are happy now to be 15 points clear at the top of the table.

“It’s one game less to go, and I’m happy about that.”

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Shinji Kagawa dinks the ball over Mark Bunn to make it 3-0

On this evidence, there is no chance of United stumbling on the run-in and giving hope to rivals Manchester City.

They have too many good players and an ocean of team spirit.

Ferguson had described this as a “mundane match” in advance – and that was a clear enough truth in comparison to the showdown with Real Madrid. If Tuesday night will be the emperor’s banquet, this was dining at the greasy spoon cafe – well, at least in the first half.

For most of the opening period there was a sense of going through the motions, and with Norwich playing deep in defence it made for dull viewing.

Wayne Rooney was particularly frustrated.

His flicks and feints weren’t working and his passes too often intercepted. He looked ring-rusty.

It took United until first-half stoppage time to find a goal when Robin van Persie flicked a cross clear of the defenders and Kagawa pounced to score on the volley.

Finally, the crowd had reason to be roused.

Now, suddenly, Kagawa looks to be an essential cog in the United machine

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Wayne Rooney got in on the action late for United

They had come in anticipation of celebrating a milestone in the career of Ryan Giggs, but discovered that would have to wait.

It was 22 years to the day since Giggs made his professional debut as an unknown teenager at Old Trafford.

But despite the anniversary he was left unused yesterday – to remain on 999 career matches.

Why? It was surely a telling indication that, although now 39 years of age, he still has a crucial role at the club, and that the manager deemed his experience will be more valuable in the Champions League showdown at home to Real Madrid.

If so, what a tribute to the player, and better than any amount of fine words – of which there will be many when he makes it to 1,000 games.

Norwich were a little more adventurous in the second half but did not have a shot on goal worthy of the name. And in the final 15 minutes they were blown away.

The second goal was a joy. Michael Carrick’s stunning long pass found Rooney. He twisted past a defender and passed square to Kagawa, who steered the goal home with a deliciously delicate touch.

His hat-trick goal was outstanding too, clipping the ball past the goalkeeper to finish off a sweeping move by United, with substitute Danny Welbeck to the fore.

United’s victory had been made in Japan. The lily was gilded, though, by English excellence as Rooney found space to drive a swerving, curling shot into the net from 25 yards.

His smile was as wide as that of Kagawa. The rust was dropping off just in time for the confrontation with Real Madrid.

mr_missile

04-03-2013, 08:38 AM

Why the need to bring back CR? Ain't we doing alright now? Sometimes it is better to have a team without any big stars than have a prima donna disrupt the team spirit. :)

is CR7 a prima donna? if he is, i doubt sir alex would even want him back. no player is bigger than the club. that is sir alex's motto.

CR7 gave his all for united when he was here. there is no doubt about that.

beckham thought he was bigger than united. he literally got the boot from sir alex. so were the following (just to name a few) : stam, keane and van nilsterooy.

mr_missile

06-03-2013, 09:24 AM

Fergie 'distraught' after exit

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was too 'distraught' to face the media after his side's UEFA Champions League defeat by Real Madrid.

United appeared to be in control of the second leg of the last-16 tie when Nani's low cross early in the second half was turned into his own net by Sergio Ramos.

However, Nani was then shown a red card for catching Alvaro Arbeloa before goals from Luka Modric and United old boy Cristiano Ronaldo sent Real through 3-2 on aggregate.

Assistant Mike Phelan attended the post-match press conference in place of Sir Alex Ferguson and explained the United boss was not in 'any fit state' to speak to Turkish referee Cuneyt Cakir about the sending off.

"It's a distraught dressing room and a distraught manager," said Phelan. "That's why I'm sat here now.

"We thought we had the tactics right for the game for such a big occasion. We felt comfortable at times and 0-0 was where we wanted to be.

"We came out, scored a goal and that put us in a commanding position. Then the game totally changed.

"The decision was amazing, but we had to carry on. Playing Real Madrid with 11 men is very difficult and, in a game of this magnitude with all the world watching, we feel very, very disappointed that we ended the game with 10 men.

"I don't think the manager is any fit state to talk to the referee about the decision.

"I think it speaks volumes that I'm sat here speaking to you at this moment in time and not the manager of this fantastic football club.

"We all saw and witnessed a decision that seemed very harsh, possibly incredible, at that moment in the game."

mr_missile

06-03-2013, 09:26 AM

Mourinho: Red changed game

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho admitted Nani's red card swung the UEFA Champions League clash with Manchester United firmly in their favour.

The Spanish side booked their place in the quarter-finals of the competition on a controversial night at Old Trafford as their 10-man hosts could not hold onto the lead given to them by Sergio Ramos' own goal.

Luka Modric and Cristiano Ronaldo struck in quick succession for the visitors to claim a 3-2 aggregate victory after Nani was dismissed by Turkish referee Cuneyt Cakir for a high challenge on Alvaro Arbeloa, although the winger's eyes were on the ball and not the man.

Mourinho told Sky Sports: "Manchester United were playing very well. They were very compact, they were very aggressive, very well organised technically and the match was very difficult for us.

"I doubt with 11 against 11 we could win the match.

"I had a feeling that Modric would change the match because he brought to the game some qualities that we did not have on the pitch at the time.

"I am a bit frustrated because we played so well against Barcelona and today I was waiting for more. I know they (Manchester United) are giants, not just physically but mentally. I know they are fantastic and have a manager capable of organising and motivating people.

"But I was waiting for us to come here and play in a different way."

Former Chelsea boss Mourinho again insisted he would be happy to return to the Premier League in the future, with his tenure in Madrid tipped to come to an end in the summer.

He added: "Everyone knows I love it, and everybody knows one day I will be back, that's for sure, unless nobody wants me! But if somebody wants me one day I have to be back because I enjoy it so much."

machoman

06-03-2013, 01:08 PM

Nani's Red Card- Yes or No?

http://youtu.be/ndyppumq-eQ

VoltaRedonda

06-03-2013, 01:30 PM

Nani's Red Card- Yes or No?

http://youtu.be/ndyppumq-eQ

That was never a red card, Nani had eyes on the ball and he can only be cautioned for dangerous play. :mad:

mr_missile

07-03-2013, 09:16 AM

Nani's Red Card- Yes or No?

http://youtu.be/ndyppumq-eQ

nani's eyes were on the ball and then arbeloa came crashing into him. a red card? wtf?

but having said that, i thought united would have regrouped after the sending off by taking off wellbeck or cleverley and maybe giggs too and replacing them with the fresh legs of rooney and smalling.

with us out of the champs league, i just hope that we will power on to winning the double of the premier league title and the FA cup.

glory glory man united!

machoman

08-03-2013, 11:04 PM

That was never a red card, Nani had eyes on the ball and he can only be cautioned for dangerous play. :mad:

nani's eyes were on the ball and then arbeloa came crashing into him. a red card? wtf?

but having said that, i thought united would have regrouped after the sending off by taking off wellbeck or cleverley and maybe giggs too and replacing them with the fresh legs of rooney and smalling.

with us out of the champs league, i just hope that we will power on to winning the double of the premier league title and the FA cup.

glory glory man united!

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dc7176

12-03-2013, 10:03 PM

Man Utd and General Motors discuss Ronaldo transfer battle plan

Manchester United are counting on the support of General Motors in their bid for Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo.

The People says American car giants GM, who are due to start sponsoring United in a £55million-a-year deal through their brand Chevrolet from the 2014-15 season, are working with United’s owners, the Glazer family, to help fund the Portuguese superstar’s £55m transfer fee and £10m-a-year wages.

It is believed that General Motors want to buy out United’s current sponsors Aon from the final year of their existing deal, which is due to expire in the summer of 2014.

They could then pay the majority of Ronaldo’s wages if he returns to United, helping the club meet financial fair-play rules.

GM want United to sign a marquee player who would also act as a global ambassador for their company and Ronaldo fits the bill.

Sources close to Ronaldo insist the player is keen to leave the Bernabeu and return to Old Trafford

Rickey

12-03-2013, 11:23 PM

Fergie 'distraught' after exit

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was too 'distraught' to face the media after his side's UEFA Champions League defeat by Real Madrid.

United appeared to be in control of the second leg of the last-16 tie when Nani's low cross early in the second half was turned into his own net by Sergio Ramos.

Why, oh why did the old man leave out his wonder boy for the start of the Real match when Rooney has been scoring goal after goal b4 n after the match wif Real???...becoming senile is he ??.. tink he deserves the loss to Real Madrid to exit the European Cup...tats sad :(

Now only the double is left for him n the Red Devils...n hopefully they dun lose the FA Cup to their most bitter rival, Chelsea in the replay...so sad to see them giv a 2 goal lead away n let Chelsea fight back...they could hv lost instead had it not been for their hero, David De Gea, whom the old man oso wanted to get rid of...like tat how to win doubles n trebles, always wanting to get rid of his best players for reasons best known to himself n ego...self inflicted injury i shd say the least...n a very bad example n childish behaviour for a great manager like him to not want to shake hands wif Benitez, the Chelsea boss b4 the start of the match...no sympathies for him, but not the RED DEVILS, if he shd finally lose all the 4 cups on offer each season...Lolz

mr_missile

13-03-2013, 09:47 AM

Man Utd and General Motors discuss Ronaldo transfer battle plan

i read somewhere that united were discussing and trying to work out a deal with current shirt sponsor nike to help bring our CR7 back.

real madrid wears adidas so nike wants to "fight" back. :)

Rickey

17-03-2013, 01:33 PM

Hurray !!...its gonna be the 20th EPL title for United !! :)...Rooney beating Reading 1-0 last nite...n the blue neighbours losing 2-0 to Everton another blue team...

But yet to beat another blue team, Chelsea in the FA Cup Re-play...tats not gonna be easy though, they are no pushovers...it is not gonna be a stroll in the park for the Red Devils...but hope they win it...

mr_missile

18-03-2013, 01:08 PM

Vidic: No repeat of collapse

Nemanja Vidic insists Manchester United will not let lightning strike twice as they close on regaining the Premier League title.

United still have some tricky hurdles to navigate before they reach the winning line.

At the end of Cheltenham week, keen racing enthusiast Sir Alex Ferguson embraced the theory that a testing run-in can catch even the most likely winners out.

It would take a collapse even more shocking than Devon Loch in the 1956 Grand National to deprive United of a record 20th title now though.

Fifteen points clear with nine games left, the Red Devils could have the job completed by the middle of next month, with their own 18-point record winning margin in the Premier League era also in their sights.

There should be no collapse like 12 months ago, when they tossed away an eight-point advantage in the space of four games.

But Vidic is still preaching caution.

"It is a big gap and we shouldn't let that change," said Vidic.

"We have the title in our hands.

"What happened last season is the reason why sometimes you can feel the fans get nervous.

"But I don't think we should allow that to happen again. We can't allow that to happen again.

"But we still have some tough away games at places that are traditionally hard for us so nothing is finished yet."

It is true that Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea represent a third of their remaining fixtures.

But Aston Villa and Swansea must go to Old Trafford too, which should account for almost half of the 13 points now required after Wayne Rooney's 16th goal of the season wrapped up a 1-0 win against Reading on Saturday evening.

And the memory of that journey back from Sunderland last season, after City's late heroics had snatched away a prize they finished their final game believing was going to be theirs is likely to ensure no loss of focus.

"You don't get any points for that," said Ferguson, when asked if United would be counting their chickens.

Defender Chris Smalling was more measured in his response.

"Last season is a massive incentive to make sure we hold on to this lead," he said.

"We can't rest on our laurels. We have to make sure we finish it well before the season is over."

The sense is of a side not merely content with reclaiming their crown. It appears United want to do so in the most comprehensive manner possible in order to emphasise their superiority.

In his team selection on Saturday, Ferguson was even taking into account the state his players would return from their various international commitments in, knowing trips to Sunderland and Chelsea - in the FA Cup quarter-final replay - come in a 48-hour spell upon their return.

It probably explains why Ferguson was so cautious on Friday when he addressed the England call-up for Rio Ferdinand.

The defender has now been cleared to accept Roy Hodgson's invitation to report for duty at St George's Park on Monday.

Ferdinand will do so after another impressive performance, in which he claimed the assist for Rooney's first-half goal, yet more evidence of the thoroughness of his preparation, even if stand-in Royals boss Eamonn Dolan wishes the 34-year-old was not quite so diligent.

"It makes me sick," he said.

"I am inspired by people like Rio Ferdinand, not just the way he performs but how he has led his life.

"He wants to make a difference and does a lot of charity work.

"He is a legend. I wish he hadn't done all that medical work and his back was a little bit strained because perhaps he might not have played.

"Ferdinand, Vidic, Rooney, Van Persie. Wow. What a spine of a team.

"They are the greatest football club in the world, led by the greatest manager of all time."

mr_missile

20-03-2013, 08:33 AM

Valencia admission over form

Manchester United winger Antonio Valencia has admitted his form this season has been disappointing.

The 27-year-old picked up the Player of the Year award at Old Trafford last season but has failed to recreate that form in the current campaign, scoring just once in the Premier League.

The Ecuador international has acknowledged his performances have taken a dip but claims injuries have not helped his cause.

"It's not been quite the season I would have hoped on a personal front," said Valencia, quoted in the Daily Mirror.

"The injuries I've had have held me back a bit. I still get the odd twinge from the last injury I had to my leg and that perhaps affected my progress slightly."

Valencia joined United from Wigan Athletic in the summer of 2009 in a deal reported to be worth in the region of £16million.

shysaint

20-03-2013, 01:22 PM

Who would like to Join Me ?

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mr_missile

20-03-2013, 05:05 PM

Who would like to Join Me ?

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bro shysaint, where is the game? :)

shysaint

20-03-2013, 06:17 PM

bro shysaint, where is the game? :)

Bro missile ...

The game is at Old Trafford, UK.

mr_missile

21-03-2013, 09:32 AM

Bro missile ...

The game is at Old Trafford, UK.

wah, at the theatre of dreams.....have yet to pay a visit there actually. that is a must-go place for me. but can't go this time round. sorry bro. :o

mr_missile

21-03-2013, 05:45 PM

City killed off by United - Hart

Joe Hart admits Manchester City's grip on the Premier League title this season has been loosened by the Manchester United "killing machine".

Hart, currently preparing for England's World Cup qualifiers with San Marino and Montenegro, has seen the Red Devils open up a 15-point lead with just eight games remaining.

The goalkeeper concedes City have been "disappointing" in their defence of the title - although he refuses to throw in the towel - and some of his own performances have been criticised by Roberto Mancini.

But Hart also gives credit to the way the Red Devils have swept aside all challengers to put them on the verge of another championship.

When asked why City have not been at their best, Hart said: "I don't know, I'd love to know. It would have been rectified.

"Maybe we have drawn more games than we would have liked to but it has not been a perfect season - and it needs to be pretty perfect to win this league.

"We have done well but we have been up against a killing machine that have kept turning out results no matter what.

"It is a tough league, it's hard to win games. Unfortunately when we do lose, United stretch that lead and it has been disappointing but we will keep going.

"We worked so hard to get that title we are never going to just give it away. I'd imagine from the outside it looks that way, but that's just not the case."

Regarding Mancini's criticism of himself, Hart said: "You have got to be able to move on. Everyone is going to have their opinion.

"What is said in private, that's for behind the scenes but he (Mancini) is free to do his press conferences as he feels and if he feels you are not up to it ..."

When suggested Sir Alex Ferguson would not criticise his players publicly, Hart said: "All managers have their different way of doing things."

Hart accepts everyone is entitled to praise or criticise him if his standards drop.

"I've tried to stay consistent, prepare and show desire in the games.

"I do everything I can to stop goals; sometimes I can save it, sometimes not. Sometimes the ones that I should be saving, haven't been saved.

"But as long as I've kept my prime focus of doing everything I can, then that's all I can really do.

"Am I a victim of standards? I'm definitely not a victim. I love playing, I love training hard, I love playing hard and I love winning.

"I have to accept when I'm playing that there's going to be another side and you have to take that sometimes.

"People are free to criticise or praise. I'm never going to tell anyone what to say or do about me but at the same time I don't have to listen.

"I'm pretty strong with how I feel about what I should and shouldn't have done.

"That's the beauty of football and that's why it's such a big industry and that's why it gets so many people involved. People are allowed their opinions."

Hart insists there is a good relationship amongst the City and United players when on England duty despite their intense rivalry at club level.

He said: "Do I talk to the United players? Of course, you have got to be able to. It's not personal.

"It's definitely not a personal thing. What they are doing is exactly what I want to be doing right now this year.

"It was vice versa last year. That's just how it is and the same with the Chelsea boys, the same with the Tottenham boys. We are all fighting for something with England.

"We are not fighting each other. We are fighting for our teams and our clubs and you have to be selfish in those terms.

"When you come away with England it has gone, we are playing for England and we are fighting for England, that is what we move forward with."

mr_missile

22-03-2013, 04:55 PM

De Gea: Move has improved me

David De Gea believes he has matured as a player and person since his move to Manchester United 18 months ago.

The 22-year-old has nailed down the No.1 shirt at Old Trafford in recent months after sharing the role with Anders Lindegaard.

De Gea has endured some difficult times in England, but the former Atletico Madrid man believes his experiences have improved him as a player.

"I've changed a lot in Manchester. I've spent two years in their football culture and it makes you change," De Gea is quoted as saying in the Daily Star.

"I'm more mature as a person and a player. I'm a very different person from when I arrived in England."

De Gea has been rewarded for his fine form with a call-up to the Spain squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Finland and France

The keeper, who has yet to win a cap for Spain, has been drafted into the squad as cover for the injured Iker Casillas and he is keen to take his chance to impress coach Vicente Del Bosque.

"This is a special moment for me and a big step in my career," added De Gea.

"I want to enjoy this and learn from my team-mates, who are my and many other people's idols.

"It's a pity Iker Casillas is out. We all know he is our captain and a legend but I'm happy to be here, even if it's because of his injury."

mr_missile

23-03-2013, 09:14 AM

UEFA punish Nani and Ferguson

Nani has been suspended for one game for his dismissal in Manchester United's Champions League tie with Real Madrid at Old Trafford on March 5.

Sir Alex Ferguson has also been fined £8,500 for non-fulfilment of media obligations after the same match

European football's governing body UEFA confirmed the sanctions on Friday afternoon following a meeting of its control and disciplinary body.

"Manchester United FC midfield player Nani has been suspended for one match by UEFA's Control and Disciplinary Body, following the red card he received at the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg against Real Madrid CF at Old Trafford on 5 March," a UEFA statement read.

"Manchester United head coach Sir Alex Ferguson has been fined €10,000 for non-fulfilment of the post-match media obligations at the same match."

Nani would have been banned for one match regardless as a result of his red card for a tackle on Alvaro Arbeloa during United's 2-1 defeat which saw them exit the competition.

However, the disciplinary panel decided there were no exceptional circumstances which warranted an increase.

The fine handed out to Ferguson is effectively a slap on the wrist after the Scot failed to attend the mandatory post-match press conference.

His place was taken by assistant Mike Phelan who said Ferguson was too "distraught" to face the media.

Ferguson was furious about Turkish referee Cuneyt Cakir's decision to show a red card which he felt swung the tie in Real's favour.

More severe penalties could have included a touchline ban but UEFA did not deem it a serious enough offence to implement that.

mr_missile

01-04-2013, 09:59 AM

Fergie: Hernandez going nowhere

Sir Alex Ferguson insists he has no interest in selling Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez.

The striker has scored 16 times this season yet still cannot secure himself a regular starting spot for the club's biggest games.

He was not involved in either leg of the Champions League defeat to Real Madrid and with Robin van Persie now installed as Old Trafford's leading marksman, it is difficult to see the situation getting any better for Hernandez.

Little wonder therefore that the Mexican has been linked with a move away from United, who he joined as a virtual unknown from Chivas for just £7million in 2010.

However, Ferguson has told any potential suitors not to waste their time by even making an inquiry.

"He's on a long contract and we won't be entertaining any interest from anyone," said Ferguson.

"As far as we are concerned he is a really important player.

"He does something different from the other strikers and any time he comes into a game he changes it.

"It's not easy for me to leave him out because a 16-goal tally against the number of games he has started is a fantastic record.

"There's no evidence that he has been annoyed or disappointed.

"But it's difficult when you have got a player of Robin van Persie's form, and then you have got (Danny) Welbeck, (Wayne) Rooney, (Shinji) Kagawa.

"That's been the benefit of having a strong squad - it gives us an advantage over the other teams."

mr_missile

01-04-2013, 10:02 AM

Bramble break benefits United

An own goal from Sunderland's Titus Bramble handed Manchester United a 1-0 win and an 18-point lead at the top of the Premier League table.

Fortune has not been smiling on the Black Cats this season and they remain rooted in relegation trouble after seeing their winless run stretched to eight games.

In contrast, United are strolling towards the title and could even afford to leave Rio Ferdinand and Wayne Rooney out of their matchday squad at the Stadium of Light.

Sir Alex Ferguson's side dominated possession from the off in the North East, as they enjoyed a positive return to the scene of their final day heartache from 2011/12.

Robin van Persie nodded an early effort into the hands of Simon Mignolet, before Alexander Buttner took one too many touches after bursting into the box.

The home support were doing all they could to drag an extra ounce of effort from their struggling troops, and they were almost awarded a gift by David de Gea - but he was saved by the assistant's flag after badly scuffing a clearance straight at Danny Graham.

Sunderland were then offered another kick in the teeth on 27 minutes when Van Persie - without a goal in his previous seven outings for United - wriggled past Phil Bardsley and drilled over a cross-shot which flicked off the knee of Bramble and past a helpless Mignolet.

The Dutchman wheeled away in celebration, believing he had notched his 20th Premier League goal of the season, but he will have to wait a little longer before reaching that particular milestone.

United continued to probe for the remainder of the first half, without really threatening, and the only other point of note during the opening 45 minutes was the early exit of Rafael - as he had to be replaced by Jonny Evans just past the half-hour mark.

Alfred N'Diaye fired a cross from a promising position into the stands at the start of the second period, before Van Persie whipped a dangerous free-kick into the face of the brave Danny Rose at the opposite end of the field.

Sunderland were able to offer more of a threat as an attacking force as they grew into the contest, but their final ball, be that from a cross or shot, let them down on too many occasions.

United suffered another injury scare when De Gea was involved in a nasty clash of heads with his captain Nemanja Vidic, but the Spaniard was able to continue and help the Red Devils to a sixth successive clean sheet - and their 11th in 30 league outings.

The game became stretched in the final quarter, with the Black Cats having to go chasing a point, but they were unable to find a way through a dogged visiting defence and United were ultimately happy to settle for one goal in a seventh straight win - with Vidic coming as close as anyone to grabbing a second as he nodded narrowly wide from a corner.

Speaking after the game, Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson hailed the battling qualities of his side as they edged a step closer to reclaiming the top-flight crown.

He told Sky Sports: "It was a battling performance by the players. We picked up two or three injuries along the way and it was courage that got us through in the second half. It means we will go into the Man City game with at least a 15-point lead.

"I think the players have galvanised themselves - the team spirit, the concentration, the focus in every game. That's 25 wins in 30 league games, which is a record. That's all down to the efforts of the players."

mr_missile

02-04-2013, 09:55 AM

Rickey

07-04-2013, 03:45 PM

FA cup 6th round replay: Chelski 1 United 0

the treble dream is gone.....now the chance of a league and cup double also gone.....

looking forward to winning our 20th league title liao.....

glory glory man utd! :)

Ya, so sad, like some previous seasons...only the EPL Championship left...whatever happened to their 2 current wonderboys, Rooney & RVP ?? :(

Rickey

08-04-2013, 11:56 PM

Ya, so sad, like some previous seasons...only the EPL Championship left...whatever happened to their 2 current wonderboys, Rooney & RVP ?? :(

Let's all hope, they can beat their noisy blue neighbours in a few hours' time...or is Rooney's utterings jus a mere war cry b4 the actual battle ?...

All the best to the Red Devils though !! :)

shysaint

11-04-2013, 08:39 PM

United left to Roo Falcao interest

> Posted by ESPN Staff.

PA PhotosWayne Rooney could end up at PSG next season if Radamel Falcao joins United

Wayne Rooney could find himself looking for a club in the summer if Manchester United's links with Radamel Falcao turn out to be more than speculation. According to the Mirror, United may do a U-turn on their assurance that Rooney isn't going anywhere and could cash in on the demand for the England international. Reports emerged on Wednesday that United have entered the race for Atletico forward Falcao, with Premier League rivals Manchester City and Chelsea also in the frame to sign the Colombian.

His hefty price tag, which is expected to be reduced from the £50 million buy-out clause in his contract, could force the Red Devils to search for funds and free up space in their frontline. It is unlikely that Robin van Persie, Rooney and Falcao would all fit into Sir Alex Ferguson's starting line-up and it is believed Rooney will pay the price for an overload of talent. PSG will become the frontrunners for Rooney's signature, with the French club already claiming they would be prepared to make a big-money bid for the 27-year-old.

On the managerial front, Neil Warnock emerged as a contender to replace Danny Wilson at Sheffield United just hours after the Blades boss was axed. The Mirror reports Wilson's sacking has paved the way for Warnock to return to Bramall Lane. Despite the links, Warnock insisted he will not be returning to United after being fired by Leeds last week.

mr_missile

15-04-2013, 08:38 AM

RVP happy to end goal drought

Robin van Persie admitted he was relieved after ending his goal drought as Manchester United secured a 2-0 win at Stoke to edge them closer to the Premier League title.

The Dutchman had gone 10 domestic games without a goal, but he won and converted a penalty midway through the second half to make the points secure at the Britannia Stadium after Michael Carrick had opened the scoring.

He sprinted down the touchline after slotting the spot-kick past Asmir Begovic and headed straight for Sir Alex Ferguson for a big hug.

"It was an important point in the game. I had to score that one and thankfully it went in, so after that the relief of a couple of weeks came out," he told Sky Sports.

"I wanted to celebrate it with everyone, with the players, with the staff, all the players involved even on the bench because they have been great with me from day one.

"Even when it was sometimes a little bit harder they still believed in me and they still support me and help me wherever they can, so that's why I wanted to join them."

Meanwhile, man of the match Wayne Rooney, who played in a midfield role, said he hoped Van Persie can help fire United to the title.

"As a football player, as a striker and a goalscorer, you think every player in the world has had a few games in a row where they weren't scoring," he said.

"Robin's kept his head down, he's worked hard and thankfully today he's got his goal. Hopefully that'll kick him on because he'll be a massive player in the next few games for us."

Rickey

18-04-2013, 10:05 PM

Draw...West Ham 2, Man Utd 2...

sigh, always towards the end of each season they tend to lose steam :(....fortunately tis season, they hv the cushion of 12 to 15 points at tis stage :)...if not jialat...tat was how they lost the EPL title to their noisy blue neighbours last season, decided by the last goal of the season...so close yet so far...

fortunately for their new wonderboy, RVP, who knocked in a late goal for the equaliser :)...if not, dunno how...pls show ur skills n tat u r truly champions, Red Devils, don't hide them...everything is now gone, the treble, the double...only left the League championship... sigh

mr_missile

19-04-2013, 05:44 PM

Draw...West Ham 2, Man Utd 2...

sigh, always towards the end of each season they tend to lose steam

dont worry too much bro. united always, always makes things hard for themselves.

we now need only 6 points from the remaining 5 games to claim our 20th title. the 6 points needed is provided city wins all of their remaining 6 matches. city will drop some points along the way, probably starting this weekend with their game away at spurs. :D

mr_missile

20-04-2013, 11:18 AM

Six PFA contenders revealed - RVP and Carrick among the 6

United's Robin van Persie and Michael Carrick are in the running for a second PFA Player of the Year award after a six-man shortlist was revealed.

The 2013 winner will be announced at a dinner in London on Sunday April 28, with van Persie's Manchester United team-mate Michael Carrick, Spur's Gareth Bale, Liverpool's Luis Suarez and Chelsea duo Eden Hazard and Juan Mata the other nominees.

Van Persie was honoured last year after his most fruitful campaign for Arsenal but a £24million move to Manchester United has proved no burden, his 21 league goals for the champions-elect decisive in the title race.

Hazard has netted 12 times for Chelsea in his first season since joining from Lille for £32m, while Juan Mata's influence has grown in his second term at Stamford Bridge, the Spaniard contributing a league-best 10 assists as well as 18 goals.

Suarez has long courted controversy but Liverpool's talisman has made the back pages for more of the right reasons in Brendan Rodgers' debut campaign at Anfield with a leading 22 goals in the Premier League and 29 in all competitions.

yinyang

21-04-2013, 09:03 AM

Carrick shortlisted??:confused:

shysaint

21-04-2013, 10:26 PM

Full Time : Spurs 3-1 MC

We will BE the 20th Champions with 4 Games to Go IF we BEAT Aston Villa Tomorrow ....

Wa Lah .... Glory Glory Man United ....

shysaint

21-04-2013, 10:31 PM

Van Persie was honoured last year after his most fruitful campaign for Arsenal but a £24million move to Manchester United has proved no burden, his 21 league goals for the champions-elect decisive in the title race.

Hazard has netted 12 times for Chelsea in his first season since joining from Lille for £32m, while Juan Mata's influence has grown in his second term at Stamford Bridge, the Spaniard contributing a league-best 10 assists as well as 18 goals.

Suarez has long courted controversy but Liverpool's talisman has made the back pages for more of the right reasons in Brendan Rodgers' debut campaign at Anfield with a leading 22 goals in the Premier League and 29 in all competitions.

Just wanna RvP to Over-take Suarez on His Goal Scoring ... That will be Very Satisfying ... 1 more to Tie and 2 more to Over-take ...

mr_missile

22-04-2013, 08:20 AM

Full Time : Spurs 3-1 MC

We will BE the 20th Champions with 4 Games to Go IF we BEAT Aston Villa Tomorrow ....

Wa Lah .... Glory Glory Man United ....

yes! 3 more points and we will be CHAMP20NS!! thanks to a great fight-back from spurs.

can't wait for the game tonight. let's win the league title at old trafford!

Just wanna RvP to Over-take Suarez on His Goal Scoring ... That will be Very Satisfying ... 1 more to Tie and 2 more to Over-take ...

man-biter suarez scored the equalizer agst chelski last nite. he is now on 23 vs 21 for RvP.

but is believe the biting incident is going to cost him as the FA will be looking into it. probably will ban him for a few games. bloody diver and a racist not enough. bite people some more. and it's not the first time! it was reported that during his days at ajax, he also bit a player! wtf!

despite his obvious football skills, he has no bloody discipline. no way will he be the PFA Player of the year! pui!

shysaint

22-04-2013, 10:33 AM

can't wait for the game tonight. let's win the league title at old trafford!

Yes ... Will Definitely Be Watching the Game :cool:

man-biter suarez scored the equalizer agst chelski last nite. he is now on 23 vs 21 for RvP.

Hopefully he will beon the Scoring Sheet Tonight ...

despite his obvious football skills, he has no bloody discipline. no way will he be the PFA Player of the year! pui!

He DON'T Deserve to Win Anything ...

SHouldn't be Plying his Trade in BPL ... Shameless Lad in the Football World ..

Rickey

22-04-2013, 09:14 PM

dont worry too much bro. united always, always makes things hard for themselves.

we now need only 6 points from the remaining 5 games to claim our 20th title. the 6 points needed is provided city wins all of their remaining 6 matches. city will drop some points along the way, probably starting this weekend with their game away at spurs. :D

Gosh, bro missile...ur prediction came true leh...how u know their blue neighbours were gonna lose last nite to spurs wonder boy Gareth Bale *scratch head* ?...:eek:

shysaint

23-04-2013, 03:51 AM

1st Half Ended ...

Man Utd 3 - 0 Aston Villa ...

RvP Hatrick in 34 mins ...

Another 45 mins to the 20th Title ...

Go Man Utd Go ....

shysaint

23-04-2013, 04:50 AM

1st Half Ended ...

Man Utd 3 - 0 Aston Villa ...

RvP Hatrick in 34 mins ...

Another 45 mins to the 20th Title ...

Go Man Utd Go ....

Final Score : Man Utd 3 - 0 Aston Villa ...

Hatricks Hero RvP #20 Delivers 20th Title ... Trophy Back to Old Trafford ...

We are the CHAMP2ONs .... Glory Glory Man Utd ....

CHAMPIONSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS ......

mr_missile

23-04-2013, 08:02 AM

CHAM20NS !!!!!

Glory glory Man United!

it was really befitting that RvP, wearing jersey no. 20, scored a superb hattrick (and an even fantastic 2nd goal) to secure title number 20 for United.

Glory glory Man United! We ARE the undisputed CHAMP20NS of England!

mr_missile

23-04-2013, 08:03 AM

United win title number 20

Manchester United won their 20th league title in style as Robin van Persie scored a sensational first-half hat-trick in a 3-0 victory over troubled Aston Villa.

Pre-match talk was of potential complacency ruining Monday night's coronation party at Old Trafford, given Sir Alex Ferguson's men knew they only needed three points against their relegation-threatened opponents.

But PFA Player of the Year nominee Van Persie inspired a blistering opening, scoring the first after just 90 seconds before adding a contender for goal of the season and netting his third shortly after the half-hour.

Paul Lambert's 17th-placed Villa could have relegated Queens Park Rangers and Reading with a win but they had no answer to United and remain just three points above Wigan Athletic, now with a worse goal difference having played a game more.

But the story was all about United and Van Persie, whose £24million arrival last summer from Arsenal is widely considered to be the main factor in Ferguson's new champions having regained the Premier League crown as early as April from rivals Manchester City after last season's painful, last-gasp defeat.

Van Persie was accused of fatigue after a two-month goalless spell for his club between February and April but the Dutchman has now scored five times in his last three matches and his first against Villa came with just one-and-a-half minutes on the clock.

From Rafael's deep cross, Welsh veteran Ryan Giggs pulled the ball back across goal to record his first Premier League assist of the season as Van Persie made no mistake when finishing past Brad Guzan.

Just over 10 minutes later, Van Persie made it 2-0 with a breath-taking, first-time volley, which Ferguson would later describe as the 'goal of the Century', courtesy of a stunning, long pass from Wayne Rooney, who amid a supposedly out-of-form season has scored or created 22 goals in 25 Premier League appearances.

Villa were looked punch-drunk and, in the 33rd minute, Van Persie completed his hat-trick with a goal which saw him overtake Liverpool's controversy-engulfed striker, Luis Suarez, as the Premier League's top scorer on 24 goals when finishing from close range.

Lambert sent on Karim El Ahmadi at half-time in place of Charles N'Zogbia in an attempt to improve Villa and it had some impact as Andreas Weimann headed at goal only to be denied on the line by that man, Van Persie.

But the second half was, in truth, a procession for United as they claimed the title with ease while Van Persie can look ahead to competing with Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale for the Player of the Year award.

Ferguson's men are now just four wins away from breaking Chelsea's record of 95 points and, with their legendary manager's focused mentality, they could well go on to underline the Scot's unrivalled iconic status.

After the final whistle, Ferguson was in no doubt about his club's strengths over the past two decades while he has been manager.

He told Sky Sports: "At the end of the day, our consistency for the last 20 years has been unbelievable."

Meanwhile, Van Persie, whose second goal was described by Ferguson as the best of the Century, wanted to share the credit.

The Dutchman said: "It does not matter who scored, as long as we won the game."

machoman

23-04-2013, 08:27 AM

Final Score : Man Utd 3 - 0 Aston Villa ...

Hatricks Hero RvP #20 Delivers 20th Title ... Trophy Back to Old Trafford ...

We are the CHAMP2ONs .... Glory Glory Man Utd ....

CHAMPIONSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS ......

CHAM20NS !!!!!

Glory glory Man United!

it was really befitting that RvP, wearing jersey no. 20, scored a superb hattrick (and an even fantastic 2nd goal) to secure title number 20 for United.

Glory glory Man United! We ARE the undisputed CHAMP20NS of England!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=uY-O8ZafmdI

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRdr3rVK_R6H6QfN6L18BVP8IlJR3-lhT4Vc7R_HdPRns--Z0e9xA

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/936514_10151432509662746_252183299_n.jpg

mr_missile

23-04-2013, 08:44 AM

Gosh, bro missile...ur prediction came true leh...how u know their blue neighbours were gonna lose last nite to spurs wonder boy Gareth Bale *scratch head* ?...:eek:

just a good guess lah bro......but according to the law of averages, city is bound to drop points. and spurs would be desperate to qualify for a Champ League spot. so they would be expected to really give City a good fight.

that Bale pass to Dempsey for the equaliser plus his scoring of the 3rd goal was really something. kudos to Spurs. :)

VoltaRedonda

23-04-2013, 08:45 AM

What a storyline :D ... Number 20 scoring a hat trick to seal our 20th title!! Happy for De Gea and Kagawa for receiving their first Premier League medal!!!

mr_missile

23-04-2013, 08:46 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=uY-O8ZafmdI

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRdr3rVK_R6H6QfN6L18BVP8IlJR3-lhT4Vc7R_HdPRns--Z0e9xA

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/936514_10151432509662746_252183299_n.jpg

thanks bro machoman. it's celebration time! we are the kings of England again. the league title is coming home! :)

mr_missile

23-04-2013, 08:48 AM

What a storyline :D ... Number 20 scoring a hat trick to seal our 20th title!! Happy for De Gea and Kagawa for receiving their first Premier League medal!!!

plus our special number 20 RvP too! of cos not forgetting youngsters Jones, Smalling, Cleverley, Rafael and even Wellbeck who all are 1st time Premier League Champions.

machoman

23-04-2013, 01:59 PM

thanks bro machoman. it's celebration time! we are the kings of England again. the league title is coming home!

Some more pics:

http://www.soccertransfers.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/RVP-12-1.jpg

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02543/20-shirt_2543188a.jpg

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/04/22/article-2312159-196F1DE1000005DC-225_634x424.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8524/8672117753_95059863f9_o.gif

Rickey

23-04-2013, 10:34 PM

Some more pics:

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/04/22/article-2312159-196F1DE1000005DC-225_634x424.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8524/8672117753_95059863f9_o.gif[/center]

Wow !..Look at his 2nd goal in the vid shown by bro machoman above....superb, simply marvellous, isn't it !!...Everybody is talking abt it !...Left the Goalie seeing stars n gasping for air....Tink he shd overtake Pool's Luis Suarez, the biter, to win the Golden Boot !...:)...he deserves the award !! :D

mr_missile

25-04-2013, 09:11 AM

Wow !..Look at his 2nd goal in the vid shown by bro machoman above....superb, simply marvellous, isn't it !!...Everybody is talking abt it !...Left the Goalie seeing stars n gasping for air....Tink he shd overtake Pool's Luis Suarez, the biter, to win the Golden Boot !...:)...he deserves the award !! :D

that should win RvP the "Goal of the Season" award.
that 30m pass from Rooney is the "Assist of the Year" award (if there is such an award). :D
it was great satisfaction watching our best player score the fabulous goal to give our team the 20th championship title......as compared to a mid-table team's best player take a bite out of his opponent. :D

shark89

25-04-2013, 11:42 AM

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/936514_10151432509662746_252183299_n.jpg

We are the CHAMP20NS! We are the CHAMP20NS!

I read somewhere an article about the 5 games that won United the title. Just to share with bros here :

1. Liverpool 1 United 2 (Sep 2012)

Gerrard gave Pool the lead right after the start of the 2nd half. Rafael curled in a fine equaliser before RvP coolly slotted in a penalty to secure United's win and silence the Kop.

2. Chelsea 2 United 3 (Oct 2012)

United were 2 goals up before allowing Chelsea to score 2 and tie the game. Chelsea then had 2 players sent off - Ivanovic and Torres. Our Chicharito then went on and grabbed a late 3rd goal for United to register an important away win.

3. Aston Villa 2 United 3 (Nov 2012)

United fell to 2 goals from Villa's Weimann. But their character and never-say-die attitude stunned Villa Park with another amazing fightback. Again it was Chicharito who scored a late winner in the 87th minute.

4. Man City 2 United 3 (Dec 2012)

Who can forget RvP's last minute free kick that swerved away from City keeper Hart's desparing dive and into the net to spark wild celebrations from United fans?

5. Man United 4 Newcastle 3 (Dec 2012)

This pulsating game saw Newcastle lead United 3 times. But United showed tremendous resilience and fought back each time before Chicharito slid home the winner in the last minute to send Old Trafford into raptures and United 7 points clear in the table. We did not look back since. :)

machoman

25-04-2013, 12:18 PM

that should win RvP the "Goal of the Season" award.
that 30m pass from Rooney is the "Assist of the Year" award (if there is such an award). :D
it was great satisfaction watching our best player score the fabulous goal to give our team the 20th championship title......as compared to a mid-table team's best player take a bite out of his opponent. :D

Vid of the fantastic RVP volley:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=HxNlAcdsff8

& funny pic of the dracula:
http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01714/SNN2205P---_1714834a.jpg

mr_missile

25-04-2013, 05:18 PM

Vid of the fantastic RVP volley:

& funny pic of the dracula:

thanks for the wonderful vid link and the "dracula" pic! he watched too much "twilight"?? hahahaha!

mr_missile

27-04-2013, 10:26 AM

LEWANDOWSKI TO UNITED?

Extract from Football365 :

Here's what Roberto Lewandowski's agent said the other day, in case you missed it.

"We have reached an agreement with a club and intend [him] to move this summer," Maik Barthel told Sport Bild.

"There is a very interesting offer for Robert which fulfils entirely the demands set by Dortmund and also the demands of Robert.

"Dortmund have assured us that Robert can move at the end of the season under these conditions. We stick to agreements and now it's up to the clubs to sort things out."

And according to The Daily Star, the team he has an agreement with is Manchester United.

Apparently his 'heart' is set on England, with United his choice, ahead of City and Chelsea.

It says here that Lewandowski doesn't want to be a pariah like Mario Goetze, who will move from Dortmund to Bayern Munich in the summer.

shysaint

28-04-2013, 11:55 PM

alex18122003

29-04-2013, 03:59 AM

Glory Glory Manchester United !!!

mr_missile

29-04-2013, 08:19 AM

Golden Boots to go to RvP for now ... +2 (Ars 1-1 Man Utd @ half time) ahead of VampireSuarez .. BUT he is on 10 Game BAN ... so GonaCase now

He Deserve that Title for bringing the 20th EPL Title's Trophy Back to Old Trafford ...

yups, RvP will win the Golden Boot for sure. too bad he didn't win the PFA Player of the Year award last night.

Glory Glory Manchester United !!!

welcome back bro alex18122003! yes, we are CHAMP20NS! :D

mr_missile

29-04-2013, 08:20 AM

Van Persie frustrates Arsenal

Robin van Persie scored on his return to Arsenal as newly-crowned Premier League champions Manchester United drew 1-1 at Emirates Stadium.

On his first appearance back at his former home since last summer's £24million move to Old Trafford, the Dutchman converted a penalty late in the first half to cancel out Theo Walcott's early opener.

Arsenal had given United a guard of honour before kick-off after Sir Alex Ferguson's team won the league on Monday and the gesture passed without any controversy despite all the pre-match speculation.

But that Van Persie was the man to equalise only added to the frustration of Arsenal's fans, who had booed their former hero throughout and ended the game aware they had missed a chance to open daylight over derby rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the battle for the top four.

Inevitably, with just two minutes on the clock, Van Persie was involved in the opening goal but it was not in the manner the 29-year-old would have hoped as he unwittingly helped his former club take the lead.

Slipping when attempting a cross-field pass on the halfway line, Van Persie gave Arsenal the ball before Tomas Rosicky was able to play in Walcott, who was allowed to finish despite appearing to be marginally offside when one-on-one with David de Gea.

With the title already secured, United were not doing much to dismiss suggestions they had little to act as motivation other than Chelsea's record points target of 95 but, in the 18th minute, Phil Jones wasted a good headed chance from Van Persie's left-wing cross.

Arsenal were the dominant force but they shot themselves in the foot in the 44th minute when Bacary Sagna, having made a mistake with a back-pass, brought down Van Persie for a penalty from which the Holland international rifled into the corner of the net.

After his title-winning hat-trick against Aston Villa on Monday, it was Van Persie's 25th goal of the season, which will surely see him win the Premier League's golden boot given the suspension of Liverpool's Luis Suarez.

As the second half began, Rosicky's curling effort with the outside of his boot went close to restoring Arsenal's lead but United responded, with Van Persie's low cross almost finding Wayne Rooney inside the six-yard box.

Shortly after the hour mark, and with United becoming the better team, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger introduced star man Jack Wilshere in place of Rosicky among his second-half substitutes.

But other than a curler from Santi Cazorla, which had to be saved by De Gea, United remained the greater threat on the counter-attack and substitute Ryan Giggs saw a late effort deflected just wide as the game ended in a draw.

After the game, Ferguson was unimpressed with referee Phil Dowd, who booked five United players in comparison with three men from Arsenal.

The Scot told Sky Sports: "We have got probably the best disciplinary record in the country. For Manchester United to have five players booked, I do not think that is right."

But Wenger defended the aggression shown by his players, as he explained: "From the first to the last minute, it was two teams giving absolutely everything to win."

mr_missile

29-04-2013, 12:44 PM

Man United dominate PFA team

Premier League champions Manchester United had four players selected for the team of the year by the Professional Footballers' Association.

Goalkeeper David De Gea, defender Rio Ferdinand. midfielder Michael Carrick and forward Robin van Persie were all selected by their peers as the best players in their positions.

Dutchman van Persie, who moved to Old Trafford from Arsenal last summer, has scored 25 goals so far this term to help United win their 20th league title.

Chelsea had midfielders Eden Hazard and Juan Mata chosen, and Tottenham Hotspur central defender Jan Vertonghen and Gareth Bale were both included in the 11.

Manchester City's dependable full-back Pablo Zabaleta, Leighton Baines of Everton and, controversial forward Luis Suarez, of Liverpool, made up the stellar line-up.

Zabaleta tweeted from ‏@pablo_zabaleta: "Truly humbled to be included within the @PFA Team Of The Year. It's an honour to play and be named alongside such great players. Thanks."

PFA's 2012/13 team of year: De Gea (Manchester United), Zabaleta (Manchester City), Ferdinand (Manchester United), Vertonghen (Tottenham Hotspur), Baines (Everton), Hazard (Chelsea), Carrick (Manchester United), Mata (Chelsea), Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), Suarez (Liverpool), Van Persie (Manchester United)

mr_missile

06-05-2013, 08:38 AM

Will Fergie Clear Out United's Dross...?

They have won the title, they won't get that record points total and they're now lying back until someone places a pillow over the face of their season and sends it to merciful oblivion.

However, what the 1-0 defeat to Chelsea showed was that surely, this Manchester United squad requires some trimming, and there are a few obvious places to start.

Anderson has been 'promising' ever since arriving at United some six years ago, without ever really progressing beyond that. Some encouraging performances have frequently been taken by the optimistic sorts as the start of something new, a glimpse of a player worth the £18million United paid for him back in 2007. But they've been false dawns, teases that Anderson could be the answer to their continuing gap in central midfield, without him ever becoming that player.

You can forgive being slightly underwhelming. Anderson is not, after all, responsible for how much money United paid for him. What he is responsible for is a level of fitness expected of a Premier League footballer, a level that he palpably does not have. To watch the big-boned Brazilian puff around the pitch, seemingly unable or unwilling (equally unacceptable) to break into a trot after 20 minutes of the Chelsea game as the visitors attacked. That he has only completed 90 minutes 18 times in six years is pretty embarrassing.

Nani falls into a similar category, although he at least has the decency to be physically capable of running around a bit. Consistently inconsistent, Nani also has the disadvantage of a similarly quick, unpredictable right-footed winger who plays from the left arriving in the summer in the shape of Wilfried Zaha. The Portuguese does have in his favour that he has generally produced his best form for United playing on the right, so perhaps he can switch over to that side and be more useful.

Which brings us to Antonio Valencia, who is not mentioned in the 'For Sale' sections of the gossip pages as much as Nani and Anderson, if at all. However, he is just as much of a candidate for the clear-out as his teammates, based on this season's form. A colleague remarked during the Chelsea game that Valencia's fall is pretty much as dramatic as Fernando Torres's, a view that isn't as silly as it might otherwise sound.

Torres only gets the attention he does for his poor form because of the whole £50million business, as well as being a favourite of Roman Abramovich, foisted on a series of unfortunate Chelsea managers. But like Torres, Valencia often looks like he has forgotten how to play football, a foal not entirely in control of his own legs and certainly with little idea of what to do with that ball at his feet. In times past Valencia would pick up the ball, knock it past the full-back and power towards the byline before either clipping over or pulling back a measured cross. Now he picks up the ball and either stumbles into the full-back or shanks the thing into the crowd. The Old Trafford crowd doesn't even sound that surprised when it happens anymore, every error eliciting just a mild 'This sh*t again' grumble rather than a howl of derision.

The sale of these three (and there are others, of course - Ashley Young etc) should cobble together enough cash to finally buy that central midfielder, but once again Sir Alex Ferguson doesn't sound keen.

"We have no plans to sell anyone," said Ferguson last week.

"That's a fact. There is no need for us to sell anyone. Nani played last week at Arsenal and he did well. When he is in form there are very few better than him. So I think we will bring him back in pre-season training and he will be all right."

Of course, when Fergie tells you it's pasta you check under the sauce to make sure, his public pronouncements usually leaning towards the 'constructive bullsh*t' side of misleading - constructive, obviously, because statements like that serve a purpose. Specifically, his purpose - he's more likely to get a good price for his wares if he says they're still Manchester United players than if he says they're expensive rubbish.

There has been much talk about whether this United team compares with Fergie's best, but that makes it easy to mask that there is a fair amount of dross in this squad. Ferguson would be best finally cutting his losses on at least two, possibly all three of the players mentioned here, but whether he will...well, it's wise never to predict what the old boy will do next.

mr_missile

06-05-2013, 08:45 AM

united reallly played under par last night against chelski. can't really blame them as the title has already been sewn up and thus not much motivation to play to the standards that we have gotten used to......

then again, the loss to chelski last nite has given spurs a real big headache in the CL qualification.....even arsenal must surely be feeling the jitters now.....although their run-in is relatively much easier compared to spurs....

if spurs doesn't make the CL qualification (again).....would bale still want to stay with them? maybe united can move in and buy him?

maybe last nite's game was part of sir alex's plan to land bale? hmmmm.....just a figment of my imagination.....hahaha...... :D

yinyang

06-05-2013, 12:23 PM

Kns, under performed indeed for a grudge match vs chelskis. One man up front with RVP, and until late then choot chiu with Roon, Chicharito?

For chelskis, solo goall was worth CL millions

MahLaiZhu

06-05-2013, 04:19 PM

if spurs doesn't make the CL qualification (again).....would bale still want to stay with them? maybe united can move in and buy him?

maybe last nite's game was part of sir alex's plan to land bale? hmmmm.....just a figment of my imagination.....hahaha...... :D[/QUOTE]

not your imagaination, United is obviously lacking quality wingers who can supply and score. Bale is the best choice if United want to progress far in next year CL, so imagine if Spurs can't make it to the CL next season, will Bale stay??

Sir Alex may be 71yrs old now, but his brain is still working like a young adult and if he manage to bring Bale in, it will do United good both on the field and commercial.

machoman

08-05-2013, 08:53 AM

SIR ALEX FERGUSON CONSIDERS RETIREMENT?

Sir Alex Ferguson is considering retiring as Manchester United manager before the end of the week, reports the Daily Telegraph's Mark Ogden. (external)

As rumours of the 71-year-old's imminent retirement swept Manchester, senior figures at the club failed to respond to repeated attempts to confirm or deny the story, which emerged following United's player versus coaches golf day near Altrincham on Tuesday afternoon.

With United now forced to adhere to the strict regulations of the New York Stock Exchange in terms of the release of significant information relating to the running of the club following last August's partial flotation, any change of management would fall within those requirements.

As of Tuesday night, no statement over Ferguson's future had been issued by United.

Ferguson had appeared to brush aside the prospect of standing down this summer when he insisted in his programme notes prior to Sunday's Old Trafford defeat against Chelsea that "I certainly don't have any plans at the moment to walk away from what I believe will be something special".

Is Fergie set to call it quits? - Daily Express (external)

Ferguson's future was the subject of intense speculation on Tuesday night as rumours circled Manchester that he is set to announce his retirement.

United players were apparently told at a golf day that the club are preparing a major announcement at the final home match of the season, against Swansea on Sunday, when they will receive the Premier League trophy.

'Ferguson to quit' rumour rocks United - Daily Mail (external)

United failed on Tuesday night to quell suggestions inside and outside the club that manager Ferguson is about to announce his retirement.

The speculation is also believed to have been aired among the United first-team squad. The club refused to comment on Tuesday night and, although that is not unusual, the club were not even returning calls on the matter.

Fergie to retire? Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson's future under intense speculation - Daily Mirror (external)

Ferguson's future as United boss was under intense speculation on Tuesday amid claims of a major announcement at Old Trafford on Sunday.

United's players, who were involved in a golf match with Ferguson's coaching staff on Tuesday, were told to expect an announcement on Ferguson's future while MUTV, the club's in-house TV station, was also primed to broadcast a major development on Sunday.

United stunner: Fergie future in doubt - Manchester Evening News (external)

Ferguson is reportedly considering his future as Reds boss as rumours of an imminent retirement announcement swirled on Tuesday night.

Since last August's partial flotation on the New York Stock Exchange, United would be expected to disclose significant information such as a change of manager. And the Reds will likely make a statement soon to avoid uncertainty that could affect investor confidence.

Doubts grow over Alex Ferguson's future at Manchester United - the Independent (external)

Ferguson's future was shrouded in doubt on Tuesday night amid suggestions that the United manager is seriously considering drawing his 26-year reign as manager to a close.

At the end of a day of intense rumours of the 71-year-old's imminent retirement, which included pronounced betting patterns which saw bookmakers slash their odds on Everton manager David Moyes replacing the Scot at Old Trafford, there had been neither confirmation nor denial that Ferguson is ready to deliver a shock announcement

Sir Alex Ferguson 'considers his future at Manchester United' - Metro (external)

Ferguson's United future was shrouded in mystery as rumours gathered pace that the 71-year-old is about to call time on his 26-year reign.

United held a player versus coaches golf day at Dunham Massey on Tuesday afternoon and the manager's future was the hot topic of conversation.

machoman

08-05-2013, 09:15 AM

Fergie in Utd quit frenzy
By SHAUN CUSTIS and NEIL CUSTIS
Last Updated: 08th May 2013

MANCHESTER UNITED were last night engulfed in a frenzy of speculation about Alex Ferguson’s future.

Bookies slashed the odds on the manager’s 27-year reign coming to an end to an astonishing 7-4 ON.

And Everton boss David Moyes was rapidly installed as favourite to succeed Fergie, becoming 11-10 ON to take over the Old Trafford hotseat.

There were even unconfirmed reports that United’s stars had been warned to expect a “major statement” imminently.

Social media sites were awash with rumours that Fergie will step aside after Sunday’s home match against Swansea, when his beloved United will be presented with the Premier League crown — their 20th top-flight title and 13th under the Scot.

News that Fergie, 71, will have a hip operation during the summer — coupled with Moyes’ reluctance to sign a new deal at Goodison Park — combined to feed the mania about his future.

A Paddy Power spokesman said: “2013 looks increasingly likely to be the last in the glorious career of Sir Alex — and Moyes is the man punters want to back.”

Stan James offered 66-1 for Fergie to go before the end of THIS season — but punters could place just 3p at that price.

In public, Ferguson has been adamant he has no thoughts of leaving the job where he has established himself as the greatest manager of all time.

After winning United’s 20th title this season he remarked how he felt “10 years younger”.

He always wanted to beat Liverpool’s record of 18 titles, which he did two season’s ago with a 19th.
Any thoughts of quitting last summer were dispelled after Manchester City nicked the Premier League crown from him on the final day.

Ferguson has always aimed to go out on a high and this could be it.

The 20th crown came in some style, wiping the challenge of City away and claiming the trophy with four games to go.

Ferguson originally announced his retirement back in 2001 but changed his mind in February 2002.

Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4918721/Alex-Ferguson-in-quit-frenzy-as-bookies-cut-odds-on-Man-Utd-exit.html#ixzz2SewDDnj8

mr_missile

08-05-2013, 01:29 PM

MANCHESTER UNITED were last night engulfed in a frenzy of speculation about Alex Ferguson’s future.

sir alex to retire? i personally doubt so. but who can really fathom what's he thinking?

would sir alex really retire from coaching and move "upstairs" as a director?

i am actually surprised that moyes' name is mentioned as replacement as he really has no experience in europe. does united really see him as sir alex's replacement? hmmmmm......

i would prefer united to go for dortmund's klopp as replacement and not moyes. just my thought. waiting anxiously to see how these rumours will turn out.

machoman

08-05-2013, 04:45 PM

sir alex to retire? i personally doubt so. but who can really fathom what's he thinking?

would sir alex really retire from coaching and move "upstairs" as a director?

i am actually surprised that moyes' name is mentioned as replacement as he really has no experience in europe. does united really see him as sir alex's replacement? hmmmmm......

i would prefer united to go for dortmund's klopp as replacement and not moyes. just my thought. waiting anxiously to see how these rumours will turn out.

Alex Ferguson retires
Manchester United boss to step down

MANCHESTER UNITED have confirmed Alex Ferguson will retire at the end of the season.

Fergie, 71, walks away from Old Trafford having secured United’s 13th Premier League title.

The Scot said: “The decision to retire is one that I have thought a great deal about and one that I have not taken lightly. It is the right time.

“It was important to me to leave an organisation in the strongest possible shape and I believe I have done so.

"The quality of this league-winning squad, and the balance of ages within it, bodes well for continued success at the highest level whilst the structure of the youth set-up will ensure that the long-term future of the club remains a bright one.

“Our training facilities are amongst the finest in global sport and our home Old Trafford is rightfully regarded as one of the leading venues in the world.

“Going forward, I am delighted to take on the roles of both director and ambassador for the club. With these activities, along with my many other interests, I am looking forward to the future."

Ferguson added: "I must pay tribute to my family, their love and support has been essential.

"My wife Cathy has been the key figure throughout my career, providing a bedrock of both stability and encouragement. Words are not enough to express what this has meant to me.

“As for my players and staff, past and present, I would like to thank them all for a staggering level of professional conduct and dedication that has helped to deliver so many memorable triumphs.

"Without their contribution the history of this great club would not be as rich.

“In my early years, the backing of the board, and Sir Bobby Charlton in particular, gave me the confidence and time to build a football club, rather than just a football team.

“Over the past decade, the Glazer family have provided me with the platform to manage Manchester United to the best of my ability and I have been extremely fortunate to have worked with a talented and trustworthy chief executive in David Gill. I am truly grateful to all of them.

“To the fans, thank you. The support you have provided over the years has been truly humbling.

"It has been an honour and an enormous privilege to have had the opportunity to lead your club and I have treasured my time as manager of Manchester United.”

Along with 13 league titles, Ferguson also guided United to two European Cups, five FA Cups and four League Cup triumphs.

Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4919146/Alex-Ferguson-retires-as-Manchester-United-manager.html#ixzz2SglP9knb

CibLover

08-05-2013, 05:16 PM

Alex Ferguson retires
Manchester United boss to step down

MANCHESTER UNITED have confirmed Alex Ferguson will retire at the end of the season.

You deserved your retirement!!!
GREATEST MANAGER OF ALL TIME...second to none!!

It has to come.............eventually, one day.
This great man has given some fantastic years to the Red Devils.

Living LEGEND!!

I would suspect the timing of SAF's retirement is to "net" a "Special" one?? :D

yinyang

08-05-2013, 06:17 PM

Old Trafford deserves a BIG presence. Don't think Moyes fellow has big enough shoes:p

(PS: ciblover, you suddenly choot chiu after so loooong?):D

machoman

08-05-2013, 07:22 PM

Sir Alex Ferguson will retire as manager of Manchester United at the end of the season. The club have confirmed that the iconic boss will close the curtains on his long and glorious career at Old Trafford, during which he has become the most successful manager in English football history.

Jose Mourinho and David Moyes are currently the favourites in the Next Man Utd Manager Betting Market, while other names in the frame include Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp and former United player Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Click on the odds below to place your bet.

United are one of the biggest football clubs in the world and in they have one of the most successful managers of all time. United may have agonisingly lost the Premier League to rivals Man City in 2011/12 but they stormed back to reclaim the title this season in stunning style.

United have now won an unprecented 20 league titles, along with 11 FA Cups, four League Cups and three European Cups. The club have an exciting crop of youngsters coming through at the moment, including Danny Welbeck, Phil Jones and Tom Cleverly who are all sure to shine in the future. Ryan Giggs is still going strong and the club recently welcomed back Paul Scholes whose vision and experience had been missed.

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Jose Mourinho
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Gary Neville
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Laurent Blanc
50/1

Michael Laudrup
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Mike Phelan
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Joachim Loew
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Carlo Ancelotti
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Arsene Wenger
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RusticKun

08-05-2013, 07:27 PM

Support pls ! Thanks !!

https://www.facebook.com/ThankYouSirAlexFergusonFromSingapore

Rickey

08-05-2013, 11:08 PM

Old Trafford deserves a BIG presence. Don't think Moyes fellow has big enough shoes:p

Sir Alex Ferguson will retire as manager of Manchester United at the end of the season. The club have confirmed that the iconic boss will close the curtains on his long and glorious career at Old Trafford, during which he has become the most successful manager in English football history.

Jose Mourinho and David Moyes are currently the favourites in the Next Man Utd Manager Betting Market, while other names in the frame include Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp and former United player Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Click on the odds below to place your bet.

Next Permanent Manchester United Manager ????

David Moyes
6/4

Jose Mourinho
6/4

Yes, agree fully wif bro yinyang...tink Moyes is not good enough a manager for such a great club as Man Utd...i fear for the Red Devils next season w/o a manager as GREAT as SAF...Mourinho whilst jus as good, is too temperamental n creates a lot of controversy on n off the field...sigh who else can replace the great SAF...maybe Pep Giordiola, the ex-Barca manager can save United...

tha_playa

09-05-2013, 03:16 AM

Although I'm not a fan of Manchester United (nor football, in general), I do believe that Sir Alex Ferguson has done a brilliant job for the club.

With all the speculation as to who will take over his position, it is without a doubt that the person who takes over him has an enormous pair of shoes to fill.

machoman

09-05-2013, 09:19 AM

Support pls ! Thanks !!

https://www.facebook.com/ThankYouSirAlexFergusonFromSingapore

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/247009_10151458099522746_393026092_n.jpg

http://www.fm-base.co.uk/forum/downloads/manchester_united_treble_trophie-1_7la.jpg

VoltaRedonda

09-05-2013, 09:39 AM

Thank you Sir Alex, I was lucky to be able to witness your legacy :D. No wonder you have been building such a young squad so that you are retire and pass it on to the next manager :(

CibLover

09-05-2013, 11:07 AM

Old Trafford deserves a BIG presence. ..

(PS: ciblover, you suddenly choot chiu after so loooong?):D

Paiseh bro. Real life takes over with works and what-nots.

But can't stay quiet on this topic and thought I shd post something herein about the Gaffer.

Anyway, the world and life goes on. No one is bigger than the club but SAF comes close. Would be exciting to see who fills his BIG, BIG boots. ;)

Rickey

09-05-2013, 10:39 PM

iFuck

09-05-2013, 11:45 PM

Moyes appointment confirmed...six year deal. Starting from 1st July.

http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2013/May/manchester-united-appoints-new-manager-david-moyes.aspx

Imo, David Moyes had done well at Everton.... With limit fund. Better than many teams that had spent more than Everton.

shysaint

10-05-2013, 12:57 AM

David Moyes appointed Manager of Manchester United

David Moyes will take over as the Manager of Manchester United from the 2013/14 season, after the Manchester United Board unanimously approved the recommendation of Sir Alex Ferguson.

Moyes will take the helm on 1st July 2013 after agreeing a 6 year contract.

To read the full story, and to get the latest news and reaction
go to the Manchester United website

Best Wishes
Manchester United

mr_missile

10-05-2013, 08:35 AM

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http://www.fm-base.co.uk/forum/downloads/manchester_united_treble_trophie-1_7la.jpg

THANK YOU SIR!!

i have supported United when ron atkinson was still manager......oops, does that reveal how ancient i am? :p

sir alex lifted united from the doldrums to become the institution that it is now. i salute you sir alex. thanks for the memories.....

i respect sir alex and his decision to pick moyes as his successor even though i still can't quite agree with it.....may the end of next season prove me wrong.

glory glory Man United! CHAMPIONS! current CHAMP20NS and soon to be CHAMP21NS!!

mr_missile

10-05-2013, 08:52 AM

Moyes confirmed as United boss

Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of David Moyes as their new manager on a six-year contract which starts on July 1.

The 50-year-old will officially join United after completing the season with Everton.

Moyes has the backing of Sir Alex Ferguson, who confirmed his retirement on Wednesday, and his first official game will be the Community Shield against either Manchester City or Wigan at Wembley on August 11.

Moyes said: "It's a great honour to be asked to be the next manager of Manchester United.

"I am delighted that Sir Alex saw fit to recommend me for the job. I have great respect for everything he has done and for the football club.

"I know how hard it will be to follow the best manager ever, but the opportunity to manage Manchester United isn't something that comes around very often and I'm really looking forward to taking up the post next season.''

With Moyes committed to concluding the season at Everton, he will not be

introduced as United manager until after the campaign is over.

"I have had a terrific job at Everton, with a tremendous chairman and board of directors and a great set of players,'' he added.

"Between now and the end of the season, I will do everything in my power to make sure we finish as high as possible in the table.

"Everton's fantastic fans have played a big part in making my years at Goodison so enjoyable and I thank them wholeheartedly for the support they have given me and the players.

"Everton will be close to me for the rest of my life.''

Having decided to end his near 27-year stint at United this summer, Ferguson quickly came to the conclusion his fellow countryman would be the right man to follow him.

Ferguson said: "When we discussed the candidates that we felt had the right attributes we unanimously agreed on David Moyes.

"David is a man of great integrity with a strong work ethic. I've admired his work for a long time and approached him as far back as 1998 to discuss the position of assistant manager here.

"He was a young man then at the start of his career and has since gone on to do a magnificent job at Everton. There is no question he has all the qualities we expect of a manager at this club."

The enormous length of Moyes' contract offers an insight into why United did not wish to appoint Jose Mourinho.

For the Red Devils hierarchy clearly view the appointment as more than that of just a manager, and see Moyes as someone who will embed himself in the traditions of the club.

"I have always said that we wanted the next manager to be a genuine Manchester United man,'' said Sir Bobby Charlton.

"In David Moyes, we have someone who understands the things that make this such a special club.

"We have secured a man who is committed to the long-term and will build teams for the future as well as now. Stability breeds success.

"David has tremendous strength of character and recognises the importance of bringing young players through and developing them alongside world-class talent.

"At United, I think David will be able to express himself.

"I am delighted he has accepted and I'm looking forward to working with him.''

Moyes will get his first taste of what a global club United are in July, when he heads to Thailand, Australia, Japan and Hong Kong on their summer tour.

Before that he will sit down with new chief executive Ed Woodward to discuss future plans.

"The search for a new manager has been very short,'' said co-chairman Avie Glazer. "Alex was very clear with his recommendation and we are delighted that David has agreed to accept the job.

"He comes to us with excellent credentials and a strong track record.

"I know he is keen to get started and Ed will be sitting down with him as soon as the season is over to discuss plans for the summer and beyond.''

Fellow co-chairman Joel Glazer added: "I am very pleased David has agreed to lead Manchester United into the future.

"His hard-working style and steely determination are characteristics we value.

"He has impressed as a coach for many years now and we strongly believe he will be able to take up from where Alex is leaving off by continuing this club's tradition of flair football played by exciting, world-class players.''

With long-serving chief executive David Gill also leaving in the summer, it

means a massive change at Old Trafford.

But Woodward is confident the enormous success Ferguson has brought to United will continue.

"In David Moyes, we have secured the services of an outstanding manager who has all the skills to build on the phenomenal legacy in place today,'' he said. "I have no doubt that he will bring an energy and commitment to deliver winning football that is part of the fabric of this club.

"In this respect, he is cut from the same cloth as the Old Trafford greats who go before him.

"I have been very impressed by David's personal and managerial traits, which reflect the Manchester United values.

"I have no doubt that he will embrace, and soon become an integral part of, United's unique culture and heritage.''

Rickey

11-05-2013, 10:20 PM

Oh, No !..Toffee boss Moyes is confirmed coming to Old Trafford next season to replace SAF :(...sigh...imho it's not really a good choice...there must be somebody beta than him...

He hasn't won any trophies during his number of yrs as Everton boss...hope Red Devils are not going downhill frm now like the days after the other great Sir Matt Busby...sigh
Yes, believe David Moyes, the Everton boss, is oso a good manager, beta than most of the others...but for such a great club like Man Utd built to greatness by SAF over the last 26 years, can't imagine them ending the season out of the top 2 positions in the league or w/o any trophies to show for...

Imho Pep Giordiola, the ex-Barca n current Bayern Munich boss is still a beta choice who hv brought Barca to be champions of Europe n so invincible, some1 even Fergie himself can't beat...but then MU management hv decided, so jus hv to pray v. hard tat Moyes would make it in his 1st season i/c...for tat might well decide his fate as MU manager...hopefully he will not land up like past managers, Dave sexton, Ron Atkinson etc

alex18122003

13-05-2013, 02:07 AM

http://img2.uploadhouse.com/fileuploads/17697/17697086281670ffdaa4b937084f76472a25e280.jpg

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson lifts the Premier League trophy following the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Swansea City at Old Trafford on May 12, 2013 in Manchester, England

mr_missile

13-05-2013, 08:29 AM

what a fitting send-off for sir alex at old trafford last night. the red flags waving throughout the whole stadium (save for a small section of white flags from swansea supporters), the singing and the cheers for sir alex was simply beautiful.

sir alex said in his address to the supporters : "now your job is to stick with the new manager." just sums up the man. he has done his best to ensure that the squad he is passing on to moyes is the best that he can assemble. now he ask that the supporters stand behind moyes. i am sure we can all see that the man has only Manchester United in his blood.

Glory Glory Man United! God bless Sir Alex!

machoman

13-05-2013, 08:54 AM

Guard Of Honour For Sir Alex Ferguson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=G473UuSghuU

shysaint

13-05-2013, 11:06 AM

Sir Alex's Thank you, and farewell Speech Before the Trophy Presentation.

Sir Alex Ferguson bade farewell to a packed Old Trafford on an unforgettable afternoon in United's history.

Ahead of his impending retirement at the end of a 26-and-a-half year stint in charge of the Reds, the boss addressed the capacity crowd to reflect on his incredible tenure.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DroaEeu5XMY

A full transcript below:

Sir Alex: "I've got absolutely no script in my mind, I'm just going to ramble on and hope I get to the core of what this football club's meant to be.

"First of all, it's a thank you to Manchester United. Not just the directors, not just the medical staff, not just the coaching staff, the players or the supporters, it's all of you. You have been the most fantastic experience of my life.

"I have been very fortunate to manage some of the greatest players in the country, let alone Manchester United. All these players here today have represented your club the proper way - they've won the championship in a fantastic fashion. Well done to the players.

"My retirement doesn't mean the end of my relationship with the club, I'm able to now enjoy watching them rather than suffering with them. If you think about it, those last-minute goals, the comebacks, even the defeats, are all part of this great football club of ours. It's been unbelievable, thank you for that.

"I'd also like to remind you that when we had bad times here, the club stood by me, all my staff stood by me, the players stood by me and your job now is to stand by our new manager.

"Before I start blubbering, I just want to pay tribute to Paul Scholes... he's unbelievable; one of the greatest players this club has ever had and will ever have.

"Paul, we wish you a good retirement and I know you'll be around to annoy me! Also I'd just like you to join me in wishing Darren Fletcher a speedy recovery.

"The players... I wish the players every success in the future. You know how good you are, you know the jersey you're wearing, you know what it means to everyone here and don't ever let yourself down. The expectation is always there. I'm going home, well, I'm going inside for a while, and I want to say thank you again from all the Ferguson family. Thank you."

mr_missile

14-05-2013, 09:58 AM

even in retirement, sir alex has outlasted city's manager mancini who has been sacked yesterday.

next season will be very interesting indeed with the top 3 teams having new managers (mourinho is coming back to chelski lah, despite what benitez is saying. hahaha)

i read somewhere that some mid-table team is thinking that with sir alex retiring, they will have a chance to win the BPL. the particular manager of this mid-table club claims that he understands what our newly appointed manager moyes will go through. eg : will need time to settle down lah......will need to stamp his presence lah....will need to come out of sir alex's shadow cos he is such a legend lah.....oh c'mon, what does this manager of a mid-table club know about man united or sir alex for that matter? is there anyone in the last 20 years of BPL history worthy of being compared with sir alex?

i simply could not stop laughing as i read the report. i think that this manager is just trying to shift the focus of his own failings to lift the club above mid-table. heck, he cannot even end up in the top 4. what a joke lah. :rolleyes:

glory glory man united!

shysaint

14-05-2013, 02:15 PM

The only problem with Moyes is that he do not the the Experience of Managing High Profile Players and a High Profile Club.

If he can meet the Expectations ... He will be able to Lead the Club.

shysaint

14-05-2013, 02:31 PM

Sir Alex Ferguson leads Manchester United's Premier League victory parade.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x5rRzQ8oNE

Glory Glory Glory Man United .....

mr_missile

14-05-2013, 03:07 PM

The only problem with Moyes is that he do not the the Experience of Managing High Profile Players and a High Profile Club.

If he can meet the Expectations ... He will be able to Lead the Club.

moyes was hand-picked by sir alex to take over. guess he has met sir alex's expectations even though he has not yet met ours. but remember sir alex said, our job now is to support the new manager. that's what i am going to do. :)

glory glory man united!

Rickey

15-05-2013, 10:18 PM

The only problem with Moyes is that he do not the the Experience of Managing High Profile Players and a High Profile Club.

If he can meet the Expectations ... He will be able to Lead the Club.

Tend to agree wif bro shysaint...the only problem is tat Moyes will not be given as much time as SAF was given when he 1st joined the Red Devils as manager 26yrs ago...tat time the club was almost in disarray n threatened wif relegation to Div II under Ron Atkinson...n oso tat time, Liverpool were the kings n champions of England yr after yr under Bob Paisely...n so then, the mgmt could afford to giv SAF the luxury of 3yrs to rebuild United to wat it is 2day :D...but the situation is pretty different 2day...United are now the EPL Champions themselves replacing Liverpool ! :)...they must be nothing less than tat next season...My best wishes to Moyes, hope he can bring the Red Devils to greater heights next season....n win the double or maybe even the treble !...:)...he might jus be able to do tat wif SAF still behind his shoulders...GGMU !!

mr_missile

16-05-2013, 08:40 AM

Ferguson had to go out a winner

Sir Alex Ferguson admits he was desperate "to go out a winner" after being beaten to the Premier League title by Manchester City last year.

The Manchester United manager, who retires after 26 years of unprecedented success at Old Trafford, explained how important it was to him to leave his post with the club back on top of the pile.

Speaking on stage at the club's end of season awards ceremony, Ferguson told MUTV: "That was an issue when (wife) Cathy and I chatted about this at Christmas. At that point we had a five-point lead and I thought we had a great chance.

"I said 'I really need to go out a winner. We need to win something'. After the disappointment of last season we couldn't take a second one. I was hopeful we'd win it and we did.

"We had a terrific points lead. The problem is when you have a lead and you start to lose a point. When we lost to City in the Monday night game you start to think 'Christ, you can't throw this away'."

That need to end on a high note extends to the final game of the Ferguson era at West Brom on Sunday too.

The silverware may have been sewn up already, but Ferguson has no interest in signing off with defeat.

"We need to win the game on Sunday," he added.

"We won the last home game (against Swansea) and I don't want to lose my last game, that's for sure."

Ferguson was instrumental in the decision to appoint Everton manager David Moyes as his successor and he explained why he felt his fellow Scot was the man for the job.

United may have known plenty of success in recent seasons, but Ferguson feels the ability to deal with adversity could be crucial for Moyes.

"What I know of David is he's hard working, there's an integrity about him, he's got a work ethic about him and he's a serious football man.

"These are qualities he's going to need. If you look at what he's done at Everton for instance.

"Eleven years without real financial backing, but he persevered and created some decent teams in the last few years.

"One thing you have to do here is sacrifice and persevere. It's not always a golden path of riches.

"There are hard days, there are difficult days, there are bad losses.

"Our supporters have suffered many things but they've also enjoyed many things."

United's chief executive David Gill is also departing at the end of the season, but he is content that the foundations being taken over by Moyes are built for success.

"It will be strange (when Ferguson leaves) but we've got the infrastructure there," he told MUTV.

"We have very good staff off and on the field. It'll be strange but David Moyes coming in will know he's got a rock-solid club, a club that has just won the Premier League by a big points margin."

mr_missile

20-05-2013, 10:38 AM

Ferguson ends with thriller

Sir Alex Ferguson was given a barnstorming end to his glittering managerial career as Manchester United conceded three goals in the last 10 minutes to draw 5-5 with West Brom.

The 71-year-old Scot was given a guard of honour before the game and a standing ovation after it, but between the two was a see-saw, crazy match that set a new Premier League benchmark for high-scoring draws - the first 5-5.

An early Shinji Kagawa header (6) and Jonas Olsson own goal (9) gave the visitors a firm grasp on the game that was strengthened soon after when Alexander Buttner (30) got in on the goalscoring action with a solid drive.

But James Morrison's close-range finish (40) and an 18-yard shot from half-time substitute Romelu Lukaku (50), that eluded Anders Lindegaard, brought West Brom right back into the game.

Tap-ins from Robin van Persie (53) and Javier Hernandez (63) looked to have secured United a handsome win but the Baggies refused to give up and, after Lukaku had slotted home (81) and Youssouf Mulumbu steered in a cross within a minute, the on-loan forward bundled in his hat-trick goal on 86 to send the Hawthorns wild.

The game was not quite a neat encapsulation of the preceding 26 years of Ferguson's career at United, which have seen the Scot claim 38 trophies.

There was not as much at stake for him personally as the FA Cup third-round tie against Nottingham Forest in 1990, or for the team as the final day decider against Tottenham in 1999, nor was there the drama of the European showdown with Bayern Munich at the Nou Camp or anything that consistently reached the brilliance of their demolition of Roma in 2007.

It remained a stellar attacking performance from a United side featuring six changes and a star-studded bench containing the likes of Patrice Evra, Rio Ferdinand, Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes, but no Wayne Rooney, who was absent because his wife had gone into labour.

But they also demonstrated an uncharacteristic weakness at the back that prompted Ferguson to endure a far more stressful final 10 minutes of his managerial career than he had hoped.

Amongst the madness, Ferguson found time to give a last bow under his guidance for winger Giggs and a final ever professional appearance to midfielder Scholes, whose own illustrious career came to an end on Sunday.

The main focus will invariably fall on the champions, but credit must go to West Brom, who had nothing concrete to play for other than pride but refused to give up and were rewarded in spectacular fashion.

And so a United managerial career that began with a dour defeat to Oxford United ends with a stunning draw at West Brom.

The intervening 1,498 matches helped shape the landscape of English football and encapsulate one of the finest careers the game has ever known.

mr_missile

27-05-2013, 12:56 PM

WHO WILL MOYES BUY?

The Sunday Mirror come up with the predictable name of Marouane Fellaini and the predictable price tag of £24m. Other more interesting rumours.

The two other names dominating the back pages are Luka Modric and Cesc Fabregas. The People and the Daily Star Sunday both cite Modric as Moyes' top target, with the People coming up with the figure of £24m for the Croatian playmaker and Chelsea as possible rivals for his signature if Jose Mourinho takes over there.

It's the Sunday Express who cite Cesc Fabregas as a possible target and this time the price has risen to £25m (it's nice to get some variety). Arsenal have first dibs on the Spaniard if he leaves Barcelona but this report suggests that Fabregas is looking for 'a new challenge'. They also suggest Modric and Fellaini as possible targets.

shysaint

27-05-2013, 03:26 PM

Not only SAF left .. even now Mike Pelan (AM) & Eric Steele (Goalkeeping Coach) has left the club

Sigh .. So Sad ...

PLease do not turn Man Utd into a Everton CLub ...

mr_missile

27-05-2013, 06:04 PM

Not only SAF left .. even now Mike Pelan (AM) & Eric Steele (Goalkeeping Coach) has left the club

Sigh .. So Sad ...

PLease do not turn Man Utd into a Everton CLub ...

sad indeed. sir alex retired. but mike phelan and eric steele were asked to go. wtf? moyes gave the reason that he wants to establish his own coaching team. although i understand moyes reasoning. but i still can't quite get over it yet.
phelan has really served the club well. steele can be credited to helping de gea become what he is now - a premier league top keeper (that even barca is eyeing). taking this opportunity to thank phelan and steele for their dedicated years of service to united.

glory glory man united!

mr_missile

04-06-2013, 01:23 PM

Meulensteen still at United

Manchester United first-team coach Rene Meulensteen has denied stepping down or being sacked and says he will report for duty at the club at the start of July.

Sir Alex Ferguson retired as manager at the end of the season and it was announced shortly afterwards that assistant boss Mike Phelan and goalkeeping coach Eric Steele had also left their roles.

David Moyes is keen to get his own backroom team in place and it was thought that Meulensteen may also depart Old Trafford.

The Dutchman has been linked with a move to Wigan Athletic to replace Roberto Martinez and his future still appears unclear, but he insists there have been no developments yet and he is still in a job with United.

He told Dutch football magazine ELF Voetbal: "So far I will report on July 1. I am still under contract at the club.

"I didn't step down, and also I was not sacked by Manchester United. I am still employed."

machoman

06-06-2013, 10:01 AM

MANCHESTER UNITED will be hoping to button up their noisy neighbours — after revealing their 2013-14 home kit.

David Moyes’ men will defend their Premier League title with a buttoned-down collar for the first time in the modern era.

And it is the first time United will have had a black collar since Eric Cantona was Old Trafford king in the early Nineties.

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https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/419084_10151503649527746_691597206_n.jpg

machoman

06-06-2013, 10:03 AM

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https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/923288_10151503649522746_841222141_n.jpg

machoman

06-06-2013, 10:06 AM

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/970270_10151503610672746_1665572164_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/972356_10151503735377746_1328816846_n.jpg

Rooney: "You need the kit to adapt to whatever the conditions are and make sure you’re as comfortable as possible. I think that’s the main thing, and this kit feels like it’ll do that."

mr_missile

06-06-2013, 03:18 PM

Rooney: "You need the kit to adapt to whatever the conditions are and make sure you’re as comfortable as possible. I think that’s the main thing, and this kit feels like it’ll do that."

thks bro machoman for the quick news and pics of the new kit for the new season.

hmmm.....with the quote above, does that mean rooney is staying? :)

yinyang

06-06-2013, 04:20 PM

the quick news and pics of the new kit for the new season. hmmm.....with the quote above, does that mean rooney is staying? :)
Speculation, maybe so?

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/318823/EXCLUSIVE-Wayne-Rooney-stays-at-United/

mr_missile

19-06-2013, 05:17 PM

2013/14 EPL fixtures for United :

Sunday, 11 August 2013
FA Community Shield Man Utd vs Wigan
Saturday, 17 August 2013
Barclays Prem Swansea vs Man Utd
Saturday, 24 August 2013
Barclays Prem Man Utd vs Chelsea
Saturday, 31 August 2013
Barclays Prem Liverpool vs Man Utd
Saturday, 14 September 2013
Barclays Prem Man Utd vs C Palace
Saturday, 21 September 2013
Barclays Prem Man City vs Man Utd
Saturday, 28 September 2013
Barclays Prem Man Utd vs West Brom
Saturday, 05 October 2013
Barclays Prem Sunderland vs Man Utd
Saturday, 19 October 2013
Barclays Prem Man Utd vs Southampton
Saturday, 26 October 2013
Barclays Prem Man Utd vs Stoke City
Saturday, 02 November 2013
Barclays Prem Fulham vs Man Utd
Saturday, 09 November 2013
Barclays Prem Man Utd vs Arsenal
Saturday, 23 November 2013
Barclays Prem Cardiff vs Man Utd
Saturday, 30 November 2013
Barclays Prem Tottenham vs Man Utd
Tuesday, 03 December 2013
Barclays Prem Man Utd vs Everton
Saturday, 07 December 2013
Barclays Prem Man Utd vs Newcastle
Saturday, 14 December 2013
Barclays Prem A Villa vs Man Utd
Saturday, 21 December 2013
Barclays Prem Man Utd vs West Ham
Thursday, 26 December 2013
Barclays Prem Hull City vs Man Utd
Saturday, 28 December 2013
Barclays Prem Norwich vs Man Utd
Wednesday, 01 January 2014
Barclays Prem Man Utd vs Tottenham
Saturday, 11 January 2014
Barclays Prem Man Utd vs Swansea
Saturday, 18 January 2014
Barclays Prem Chelsea vs Man Utd
Tuesday, 28 January 2014
Barclays Prem Man Utd vs Cardiff
Saturday, 01 February 2014
Barclays Prem Stoke City vs Man Utd
Saturday, 08 February 2014
Barclays Prem Man Utd vs Fulham
Tuesday, 11 February 2014
Barclays Prem Arsenal vs Man Utd
Saturday, 22 February 2014
Barclays Prem C Palace vs Man Utd
Saturday, 01 March 2014
Barclays Prem Man Utd vs Man City
Saturday, 08 March 2014
Barclays Prem West Brom vs Man Utd
Saturday, 15 March 2014
Barclays Prem Man Utd vs Liverpool
Saturday, 22 March 2014
Barclays Prem West Ham vs Man Utd
Saturday, 29 March 2014
Barclays Prem Man Utd vs A Villa
Saturday, 05 April 2014
Barclays Prem Newcastle vs Man Utd
Saturday, 12 April 2014
Barclays Prem Man Utd vs Hull City
Saturday, 19 April 2014
Barclays Prem Everton vs Man Utd
Saturday, 26 April 2014
Barclays Prem Man Utd vs Norwich
Saturday, 03 May 2014
Barclays Prem Man Utd vs Sunderland
Sunday, 11 May 2014
Barclays Prem Southampton vs Man Utd

machoman

20-06-2013, 11:21 AM

David Moyes was given a challenging start to life as Manchester United manager today, with his new team handed fixtures against Chelsea Football Club, Liverpool FC and Manchester City FC - Official in the first five matches of its Premier League title defence.

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MANCHESTER -

Moyes already has a tough job replacing the great Alex Ferguson, who retired after nearly 27 trophy-laden years at Old Trafford, and the release of the 2013-14 fixture list has not given him any respite.

After opening its title defence at Swansea, United hosts Chelsea - also under a new manager in Jose Mourinho - the following weekend. Then United plays great rival Liverpool away before a trip to City on the weekend of Sept 21-22.

Mourinho’s first match in his second spell with Chelsea is at home to newly promoted Hull while Manuel Pellegrini’s first taste of action as City’s new manager comes at home to Newcastle.

“Starting the season at home is a great way for our supporters to show the players they are ready to be behind the team all the way, and at the same time it is a great way for the players to show how much they are motivated and committed,” Mourinho said.

“I am so happy to start at the Bridge.”

The opening round of the season takes place on the weekend of Aug 17-18.

Given all the managerial appointments among the big clubs, it is anticipated that this season’s title race will be one of the most hotly contested in years.

If it goes down to the last day - as it did two seasons ago - United will be away at Southampton, City is at home to West Ham and Chelsea visits Cardiff, one of the other promoted teams.

Arsenal begins the season at home to Aston Villa, Liverpool hosts Stoke and the first game in charge for new Everton manager Roberto Martinez is at Norwich. AP

mr_missile

28-06-2013, 02:26 PM

reading a lot of transfer rumours about players coming in and going out of old trafford.

players i hope moyes when he officially takes office would be :

1. thiago from barca
2. strootman from psv
3. baines from everton

these are realistic targets as compared to wishes for ronaldo or bale.

thiago, the midfield creator, is akin to scholes who has retired and strootman, the muscular box to box midfielder, is akin to keane. no disrespect to carrick, but we do need to strengthen our midfield if we are not to be bullied and overrun by our rivals.

baines is an obvious choice to replace evra.

players i wish to be released :

1. nani
2. anderson
3. young (if we do get bale :p)
4. evra (of we get baines)

dc7176

15-07-2013, 10:31 AM

The Thiago deal to Bayern Munich shows that Manchester United is a second tier club when it comes to attracting the best players in the world. Thiago rather chose a club where he will be struggling for game time compared to one that can offer him minutes to be part of the consideration in the Spanish World Cup Squad.

Sigh, really don't expect much this season. Sibei Sian

Barcelona announce Thiago sale to Bayern Munich

Barcelona have announced they've accepted a bid from Bayern Munich for Thiago Alcantara.

A short statement from Barca said a fee of €25 million (£21.6m) had been agreed for the 22-year-old.

"FC Barcelona and FC Bayern Munich have reached an agreement over the transfer of the player Thiago Alcantara to the German club for a total of 25 million (euros)," it read.

"This agreement also includes holding a friendly match between the two teams, which will be played in the next four years."

Chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge added: "Thiago Alcantara was the biggest wish of our new coach Pep Guardiola. We are pleased that we have succeeded in this great transfer.

"Thiago has only just been named the best player at the European Under-21 Championship. He is a fantastic player with great perspective, which will strengthen Bayern."

mr_missile

18-07-2013, 10:40 AM

Rickey

28-07-2013, 11:39 PM

The Thiago deal to Bayern Munich shows that Manchester United is a second tier club when it comes to attracting the best players in the world. Thiago rather chose a club where he will be struggling for game time compared to one that can offer him minutes to be part of the consideration in the Spanish World Cup Squad.

Sigh, really don't expect much this season. Sibei Sian

Barcelona announce Thiago sale to Bayern Munich

Barcelona have announced they've accepted a bid from Bayern Munich for Thiago Alcantara.

A short statement from Barca said a fee of €25 million (£21.6m) had been agreed for the 22-year-old.

"FC Barcelona and FC Bayern Munich have reached an agreement over the transfer of the player Thiago Alcantara to the German club for a total of 25 million (euros),

"Thiago has only just been named the best player at the European Under-21 Championship. He is a fantastic player with great perspective, which will strengthen Bayern."
Looks like the signs are not good for the Red Devils wif their new manager for the new season....sigh...so many hv been named but to-date couldn't catch any 1 of the big fishes in the transfer mkt e.g Fabregas, Bale etc...n lost 3 out of 4 pre-season games...wat more is there to look fwd to ?...haiz...the crown looks like going over to one of the blue teams in the new term ..:(

Rickey

13-08-2013, 10:24 PM

Looks like the signs are not good for the Red Devils wif their new manager for the new season....sigh...so many hv been named but to-date couldn't catch any 1 of the big fishes in the transfer mkt e.g Fabregas, Bale etc...n lost 3 out of 4 pre-season games...wat more is there to look fwd to ?...haiz...the crown looks like going over to one of the blue teams in the new term .

Whoo..hoo ! :)..surprisingly tat was a good start for David Moyes n the Red Devils...1st silverware n 1st winning competitive game of the new season for the new manager ! :)...the "Community Shield", the traditional curtain raiser of the new EPL season...sympathies to Wigan who lost 2-0...but all credit or shd we say all distinction shd really go to their new wonderboy RVP not Rooney...like many are saying "Who needs Rooney ?" ..tink he is a spoilt child...:(..let's just hope they carry on tis winning way, all the way to clinch the title for the 21st time at the end of tis season, w/o SAF at the helm tis time....Glory, glory Man United ! :D

Rickey

18-08-2013, 10:01 PM

Congrats ! to new manager David Moyes n the Red Devils for a great way to start the new season :D...Winning the Community Shield n the 1st game of the new season wif a 4-1 win over Swansea City !...

mr_missile

20-08-2013, 09:03 AM

yes, an important win over swansea imho as the next few weeks will see united play very tough games with their main title challengers.

tenggiri

22-09-2013, 10:21 PM

As predicted by opta, this is the expected
lineup for tonights Manchester derby. Hope its an exciting game with more
than 3 total goals. Both teams coming into some good form.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3810/9874969974_a0aabd8ab6.jpg

yinyang

23-09-2013, 11:03 AM

with more than 3 total goals. Both teams coming into some good form.
You were right, total 5 goals -just went wrong way for us:o

tenggiri

23-09-2013, 09:02 PM

You were right, total 5 goals -just went wrong way for us:o

Hi bro YY. Yeah what to do, win bet but feel bittersweet. :mad:

tenggiri

25-09-2013, 11:26 PM

The predicted line-up for tomo morning's Capital
One Cup game btw Man Utd and Liverpool. Must win game for Utd i feel.
Revenge for the game 3 weeks ago and also redemption for Sunday's loss
Good luck guys, you're gonna need it!

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2843/9934904143_34f80f3b38_z.jpg

Didi~wa~Didi

28-09-2013, 05:44 PM

Hi bro, any prediction for tonight game??:cool:

tenggiri

28-09-2013, 08:00 PM

MANCHESTER UNITED V WBA

Got line-up prediction can? hehe. Yeah,
Robin van Persie is said to be fit again but there r doubts if he'll start
the game. If so, Wellbeck or Chicharito shud come in. Rafael is back with
Rooney in the hole and either Young (omg!), Nani or Kagawa on his left. Utd
will be desperate to win this game to kickstart a series of seemingly
"winnable" games in the PL.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7318/9979886324_e8f8776d5c_z.jpg

Rickey

29-09-2013, 01:16 AM

Hi bro, any prediction for tonight game??:cool:

Thks to their new manager, the Red Devils look like not going to make it to the top 5 teams of the EPL tis season n an automatic place to play in the European League if they dun get to sign quality players frm the big European clubs like Fabregas etc...losing 1-2 to a mid-table team like WBA 2 nite n wif only 2 wins so far, r hardly signs of a champion team...sigh...The crown looks set to be moved away to 1 of their bigger rivals... The new manager was even quoted as saying he wants to be his own man n be different from the GREAT SAF...tink he's got his wishes lol...to be different frm Ferguson is like saying u do not want to be champions...:(...SAF is a tested n proven great manager for MU...

TimeToLove90

29-09-2013, 04:20 AM

Ok la, anw he is worth that wages ma haha

lacoruna69

29-09-2013, 10:20 AM

First off....Moyes appointment as SAF successor comes as a very big surprise.
IMHO, he is only good in managing mid table teams like Everton.

MU is doomed for failure if Moyes is kept.

The situation is very different from when SAF took over MU in the 80s.
MU is at best 5th, 6th position team...but SAF transform it to a Championship winning team year on year.
You can argue we should give Moyes more time...but he took over MU when the club is on the high. He have to maintain that.
Out you go, Moyes.

tenggiri

29-09-2013, 12:30 PM

Rickey

01-10-2013, 11:33 PM

I can understand where everyone is coming from. Moyes wasn't our first
choice. It was Guardiola but the man wanted to manage Bayern instead.
As for Mourinho, Bobby Charlton would not have allowed it and
Mourinho requires big finances which United just doesn't have
compared to clubs like Chelsea or City.

Have a look at our squad. Our midfield just simply lacks class.
Carrick is good but he's not world class and he cannot boss the midfield.
And there is no support from the likes of Anderson, Cleverly. Fellaini
needs time to blend in but again I don't think he is world class.
Besides that, none of our wingers are in form.
These things require time especially when we have a new manager.

It's 6 games into the season and its been bad but United have always
gotten stronger as the season has progressed. We shud get behind the manager as this is just a transitional period?
Sir Alex Ferguson asked us to give Moyes time and we shud
do that. Comeon guys, get behind the team and be positive.
United will surely get better as the season progresses!
TQ, bro tenggiri, for ur friendship request n returning favour so quickly wth ur generous pts ! :)..hv accepted ur invitation n u r now 1 of my distinguish frens in SBF n fellow MU fan...

Yes, understand where u r coming frm too, bro...but imho, wat was said by SAF was... at the time of his leaving.. Yes, as u so ritely said...at tat time, believe Moyes was not really SAF's top choice but he was the 'best' SAF could find...as u mentioned, the grand old uncle quite wanted Pep Guardila, his good fren, to succeed him but tat man went to the big German club instead...but alas, now seeing MU's results, the worst since the last 24 yrs n just immediately after he left...tink SAF must be kicking his own butt now n regretting his recommendation..like the TNP reporter said, SAF shd jump out of his seat n throw a boot in Moyes' direction :mad:

At a time when the Red Devils are at their peak, there shd be CONTINUITY n NOT...CHANGE... According to reports, SAF had asked Moyes to keep his trusted staff, but our fren wanted to show tat he is his own man n wanted to be different frm SAF. Ignoring his mentor's advice, he threw out 3 valuable members of SAF's long-time coaching staff wif yrs of experience at MU n replaced them wif his bunch of unknowns frm Everton who hv not even tasted any kinda silverware for the last 11 yrs....

hope i m wrong, but believe Moyes is self-destructing himself wif his demoralising comments abt his players wif each match tat comes along...if he is not careful, he might go the way Ron Atkinson did 20 plus yrs ago b4 the arrival of the Great SAF...yes, its true, in the past, United got stronger wif each match but tats becos of the wily n cunning scot (SAF) working against his opponents wif his mind games etc...unfortunately, TIME is not on MU or the new manager's side n there's no luxury of a transitional period at MU...a manager of such a huge n mighty club has to do the things tat he needs to do decisively n quickly...he has to be 'hands-on' n fast..do it n produce the results w/o any excuses...but sorry to say...like many are saying Moyes is more suitable as manager of a mid-table team like Everton but not as great a 1 as MU...yes, United can surely get better, no doubt, but only if it can get quality players, like Moyes himself also said n a quality manager like SAF...but imho criticising his players in public n demoralising them is not the way for him or the club to go as the season progresses...SAF would never hv done tat...also he was dilly dallying in the transfer mkt in the summer pre-season window to get those quality players...so 1 by 1, they slip out of his hands...sigh...can only comfort ourselves tat its only early days...

But having said tat, there are indeed a few players tat really need to be replaced...Rio Ferdinand is 1 example...he is getting older jus like Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs n Patrick Evra.. their legs are simply not as good as they were b4 n they cannot match the swiftness of the current crop of new n young strikers in the EPL...they will only be chasing their shadows...haha

First off....Moyes appointment as SAF successor comes as a very big surprise.
IMHO, he is only good in managing mid table teams like Everton.

MU is doomed for failure if Moyes is kept.

The situation is very different from when SAF took over MU in the 80s.
MU is at best 5th, 6th position team...but SAF transform it to a Championship winning team year on year.
You can argue we should give Moyes more time...but he took over MU when the club is on the high. He have to maintain that.
Out you go, Moyes.
TQ, bro lacoruna..so well said...short but not sweet...will upz u my humble pts soon :)

tenggiri

02-10-2013, 07:28 PM

TQ, bro tenggiri, for ur friendship request n returning favour so quickly wth ur generous pts ! :)..hv accepted ur invitation n u r now 1 of my distinguish frens in SBF n fellow MU fan...

)

You re welcome bro Rickey, its always nice to know another follower of the great football club Manchester Utd! You brought up some good points there ie.
i really believe Moyes shud not hv let go the old back room staff! And on top of all
that, David Gill the experienced CEO left on his own accord. Call it bad timing. Haizz....

So..on to tomorrow morning's game: a
Champion League encounter away to Shaktar Donestk in the group
stages. The predicted line-up as put up by opta. I hope Moyes finds his
best team soon and refrain from rotating too much. One or two to
freshen up the team is ok. But what do i know anywayss??lol

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5339/10052279434_a11174398c.jpg

tenggiri

18-10-2013, 12:25 PM

A timeline of Sir Alex Ferguson's glorious 26 years at Manchester United.

http://i.imgur.com/lqDm2sD.jpg

tenggiri

19-10-2013, 07:38 PM

For Manchester United fans, lastest: Adnan Januzaj, the outstanding youngster, has just signed a new 5 year contract at United. It will run till 2018.

How much the 18yo will receive per week is still not released yet, but this news
will bring a big smile to all Red Devil fans.

Rickey

20-10-2013, 12:20 AM

A timeline of Sir Alex Ferguson's glorious 26 years at Manchester United.

Sigh...Apologies, bro tenggiri...sad, sad...it seems like it's going to be downhill for the Red Devils frm now on...currently only a mid-table team coming down frm the top spot....their opponents 2nite, the Saints, is now even in 4th position looking down at them, last season's champion !:(...lol...they'll be lucky if they can even get the last spot to Europe tis season...

In 2nite's game against Southampton, they lost the hard fought 1-0 lead given earlier by RVP... towards the end n nearly lost the whole game instead in stoppage time... had it not been for lady luck on their side n David De Gea's save...:(...scoring a goal seems so difficult for them tis season whilst Arsenal n Chelsea r scoring so freely, 3-1 n 4-1 respectively.. 2nite as well ...believe 1 of them is going to take over the crown frm MU come May 2014...though it's still not quite sure which 1 will...sigh

Rickey

22-10-2013, 10:39 PM

A timeline of Sir Alex Ferguson's glorious 26 years at Manchester United.

Fergie's comments after the last match against the Saints tat winning any trophy at all will be a great achievement for Moyes & the Red Devils, is his tacit admission tat he may hv made a mistake n tat MU will no longer be as great as it was during the 20+yrs he was i/c...n the new boss' continued 'tai chi' of blame to his players on the field dun do his managerial ability or reputation any good...as far as he is concerned Mu's current woes hv nothing to do wif him...lol..

tenggiri

11-11-2013, 09:15 PM

RVP celebrates his winning goal last night..we're back!

http://i.minus.com/ibcPYzcskgJRgr.gif

UbErZoNe

23-12-2013, 12:50 PM

Thanks to all bro's for sharing it , merry christmas ;)

tenggiri

25-12-2013, 12:12 PM

Merry Xmas people!
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Meanwhile, teaser for WC 2014. I just luv this amazing vid!
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tenggiri

25-12-2013, 12:15 PM

Meanwhile, a teaser for WC 2014. I just luv this amazing vid!
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shysaint

25-12-2013, 03:45 PM

To All Man Utd Fans ...

Merry Christmas .....

May Our Reds go marching on ...

Tai_zi21

06-01-2014, 10:45 AM

lacoruna69

07-01-2014, 11:01 PM

Lose at FA cup? Home Ground somemore!

And moyes say wanna sign new players? But who will come? :(

Wat a way to start a new year for the Red devils
My wish for this year for my fav team change a fucking new manager!

http://sg.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/fit-to-post-sports/united-save-season-only-sack-moyes-234846292.html

I had mentioned in Sept about my unhappiness over Moyes appt.

http://www.sammyboyforum.com/showpost.php?p=9787515&postcount=4168

I had said MU is doomed for failure if Moyes is kept......I hope it wont come true.

Tai_zi21

08-01-2014, 07:06 AM

Lose to sunderland 2-1

All first team players playing still!!! :mad:

Tai_zi21

09-01-2014, 11:13 PM

Is this a joke?

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1675302/david-moyes-nominated-manager-month?cc=4716

dom01

10-01-2014, 05:57 AM

Is this a joke?

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1675302/david-moyes-nominated-manager-month?cc=4716

Of coz, do you realise Everton is playing better without Moyes!!!:mad:

mr_missile

15-01-2014, 11:43 AM

Tai_zi21

25-01-2014, 04:12 AM

good times or bad, we are still die-hard United fans. yes, we may be struggling now. yes, it is bloody painful to watch them suffer defeat after defeat. but we will still be here.

and we will rise again.

glory glory Man United!

Agreed just tat i am not a fan of moyes! can u imagine man utd not in the champions league next season

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/16$$$$7/manchester-united-announce-agreement-sign-chelsea-midfielder-juan-mata?cc=4716

Wat does fans think of juan mata signing?

For me i think they should sign some strong defenders instead

lacoruna69

25-01-2014, 12:15 PM

Wat does fans think of juan mata signing?

For me i think they should sign some strong defenders instead

the problem with Man U is they are getting cocky over the years.
they would think all the top players will be joining them.
at last....they failed to sign those top players....

the rot starts with mediocre Moyes taking the reins from Fergie.

yup, Rio n Vidic are getting old n slow.
But top centre backs hard to find.

Mata is quite an intelligent player. I do look forward him providing a certain spark in the attack. Good signing.

dc7176

25-01-2014, 04:47 PM

Agreed just tat i am not a fan of moyes! can u imagine man utd not in the champions league next season

Wat does fans think of juan mata signing?

For me i think they should sign some strong defenders instead

kagawa should play the no. 10 role. juan mata though a good player, i rather not spend on another no.10. we badly need a holding midfielder, our midfielder always kena overrun by the opponent.

Tai_zi21

26-01-2014, 03:46 AM

the problem with Man U is they are getting cocky over the years.
they would think all the top players will be joining them.
at last....they failed to sign those top players....

the rot starts with mediocre Moyes taking the reins from Fergie.

yup, Rio n Vidic are getting old n slow.
But top centre backs hard to find.

Mata is quite an intelligent player. I do look forward him providing a certain spark in the attack. Good signing.

Agreed totally abt the rot start with moyes! with so many top manager around... i wonder why ferguson choose moyes to take over his place? well i hope mata can help man utd at least to get top 4 placing this season! really cannot imagine man utd not in CL next season

kagawa should play the no. 10 role. juan mata though a good player, i rather not spend on another no.10. we badly need a holding midfielder, our midfielder always kena overrun by the opponent.

I think kagawa might leave next season cos he also dun have much playing time under moyes... Even little pea also never play much under moyes! holding midefielder remind me of roy keane or scholes haiz.... :(

MiG27

26-01-2014, 12:40 PM

Agreed totally abt the rot start with moyes! with so many top manager around... i wonder why ferguson choose moyes to take over his place? well i hope mata can help man utd at least to get top 4 placing this season! really cannot imagine man utd not in CL next season

I think kagawa might leave next season cos he also dun have much playing time under moyes... Even little pea also never play much under moyes! holding midefielder remind me of roy keane or scholes haiz.... :(

Moyes only contribution is to bring in his lumbering midfielder from Everton....Felliani.....big size but quite useless.

Kagawa is overlook and I got a feeling Moyes is kind of racist.
I believed Kagawa should be heading back to Dortmund where Klopp admire his talent.

Tai_zi21

26-01-2014, 05:44 PM

Moyes only contribution is to bring in his lumbering midfielder from Everton....Felliani.....big size but quite useless.

Tat useless flop and moyes still paid more money for him rather than fergurson paying for RVP!

Flop of the season should goes to felliani :mad:

dc7176

26-01-2014, 06:34 PM

Tat useless flop and moyes still paid more money for him rather than fergurson paying for RVP!

Flop of the season should goes to felliani :mad:

Agreed!!! knn dunno y he need to buy tat fellow??? A Star player at Everton doesn't mean tat he is a Star at Man Utd!! He is a FLOP!!!! :mad:

Tai_zi21

26-01-2014, 09:22 PM

I realise tat when moyes is the manager of our favourite club...

The manchester united thread so quiet nowadays...

Ok let play a game for all supporters for man utd fans... Let name our top 3 players during SAF era

My choice
1)Eric the king
2)Roy keane
3)Ronaldo

And 1 of my favourite clip for MAN UTD

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg7jYCcvO4U

Rickey

27-01-2014, 12:12 AM

Agreed just tat i am not a fan of moyes! can u imagine man utd not in the champions league next season
Looks like it's too late now, bro Taizi :(...sigh...dun tink they can make it to top 4 tis season...totally no silverware tis season too..but wif the signing of mata n a good defender to replace Rio n Vidic there may be some light at the end of the tunnel..:)..w/o the new signings they might be near relegation bottom team..

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/16$$$$7/manchester-united-announce-agreement-sign-chelsea-midfielder-juan-mata?cc=4716

Wat does fans think of juan mata signing?

For me i think they should sign some strong defenders instead
They need good midfielders too as well as good defenders...juan mata shd be a good signing...he is Chelsea's best player for 2 seasons consecutively...but to be really effective, he will need players who can complement him pass the ball around not those dead wood type like Anderson etc...if dead wood type, I tink he will be running in circles n chasing shadows i/o the ball

Agreed totally abt the rot start with moyes! with so many top manager around... i wonder why ferguson choose moyes to take over his place? well i hope mata can help man utd at least to get top 4 placing this season! really cannot imagine man utd not in CL next season

I think kagawa might leave next season cos he also dun have much playing time under moyes... Even little pea also never play much under moyes! holding midefielder remind me of roy keane or scholes haiz.... :(
He chose moyes prolly cos he is a fellow scot, kah ki lan...hopefully mata can turn things around for Man Utd...tink Giggs needs to be replaced too..

Moyes only contribution is to bring in his lumbering midfielder from Everton....Felliani.....big size but quite useless.

Kagawa is overlook and I got a feeling Moyes is kind of racist.
I believed Kagawa should be heading back to Dortmund where Klopp admire his talent.
Agreed, it was a bad signing by Moyes, cos last min kalan kopok mah, just grab any1 of the 2 frm his old club, something to show to pple tat he has done something..but I/o of helping his image it is making him look like a fool..haha

Tat useless flop and moyes still paid more money for him rather than fergurson paying for RVP!

Flop of the season should goes to felliani :mad:
Yes, totally agreed, bro...he n moyes might eventually be moved out of the Red Devils, I hope...

spongeman

27-01-2014, 01:45 AM

hope mata can light up man utd like how ozil when he first joined arsenal

mr_missile

27-01-2014, 12:25 PM

hope mata can light up man utd like how ozil when he first joined arsenal

he should. especially when united fans are already calling him "The Chosen Juan". :)

reports are in that united are ready to offer rooney a lucrative deal to take him into his mid-30s if he signs the new contract.

he will also be given the captain's armband and included in the "inner circle" of transfer of players - he was informed that united would be going for mata.

all these are to ensure that rooney stays with united till the end of his career.

seems like vidic, ferdinand and evra will all be gone in the summer.

spongeman

27-01-2014, 01:10 PM

need a good Def-Mid and some new defenders

i suppose we are saying bye-bye to Kagawa

et911

27-01-2014, 03:21 PM

Long time no see everyone! Glad to see this thread still alive!

inefficient

27-01-2014, 11:35 PM

http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/277557.html
great to see mata coming to manunited.
him taking the number 8 shirt.. means anderson will be sold off at the end of the season...:rolleyes:

Tai_zi21

28-01-2014, 05:00 AM

http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/277557.html
great to see mata coming to manunited.
him taking the number 8 shirt.. means anderson will be sold off at the end of the season...:rolleyes:

Dreaming so early already mata...

Juan Mata insists Manchester United can still win the Premier League title and said the club's fighting spirit and character was a major attraction for him.

Johnbass

28-01-2014, 08:09 AM

Nice... Didn't know there's a MU thread.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2546584/Leighton-Baines-signs-new-four-year-contract-Everton-blow-Manchester-United.html
Even Baines also don't want to join Moyes... MU's defense cui liao...

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1693762/david-moyes-confirms-cardiff-swoop-zaha-fabio?cc=4716
Bye bye to more players... If kena hit by more injuries then good luck to Moyes.
:D

mr_missile

28-01-2014, 12:29 PM

need a good Def-Mid and some new defenders

i suppose we are saying bye-bye to Kagawa

fellaini supposed to be the defensive/holding midfielder. but he has not lived up to expectations. maybe the weight of wearing a red devil jersey has gotten to him.

same goes to kagawa. think the arrival of mata has knocked the final nail onto the coffin of kagawa's united career.

Long time no see everyone! Glad to see this thread still alive!

hey bro et911, great to see u here too! this thread will always be alive as there will always be United die-hard supporters. :)

mr_missile

28-01-2014, 12:30 PM

Dreaming so early already mata...

Juan Mata insists Manchester United can still win the Premier League title and said the club's fighting spirit and character was a major attraction for him.

the title in all reality is beyond us this season. but we should at least secure a champ league spot.....do i see pool shaking and looking over their shoulders? :D

Tai_zi21

28-01-2014, 04:53 PM

the title in all reality is beyond us this season. but we should at least secure a champ league spot.....do i see pool shaking and looking over their shoulders? :D

CL is a must get spot for man utd! If they can't get it seriously i hope they sack moyes! To me no excuses for a EPL champions last season to be knock out of the top 4 the next season! and from as far as i know man utd is in the CL since i was a sec sch kid....

dc7176

28-01-2014, 06:51 PM

Seriously this mata bought this thread back to life again...

Hopefully our beloved club too...

Glory Glory Man Utd!!!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/1654454_3654523259857_432020729_n.jpg

shysaint

29-01-2014, 12:05 AM

If this Season they are not Champion, its okie ... Just go Top 4 for CL ...

I strongly believe MU will be damn damn Strong next season .. no doubt about it :cool:

dc7176

29-01-2014, 10:30 AM

VIDEO: Van Persie header goal against Cardiff. Great cross by Mata and Young MUST WATCH >> (http://sulia.com/sportlovers/f/7b4e4970-ed7a-467a-9620-d2f986062bcc/)

STUNNING 25 yard GOLAZO from Ashley Young! What a goal! Juan Mata assist. MUST WATCH >> (http://sulia.com/sportlovers/f/6914ac4f-3491-4bec-b729-b8702dd5fc3c/)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1/1555572_583126738448961_519089053_n.jpg

dc7176

29-01-2014, 10:36 AM

Glazers hand Man Utd boss Moyes £200M for five more 'Mata-type' signings

Manchester United boss David Moyes has a transfer warchest of £200 MILLION to sign 'five more Matas' this year.

The Sunday Times says Moyes' big spending won't end with the £37.1 million capture of former Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata.

Moyes will face a transfer tug of war for Southampton starlet Luke Shaw, who the club want £30million for, with Chelsea.

Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos is emerging as a prime target for the United engine room.

And other players under consideration are Atletico Madrid youngster Koke, Bayern Munich striker Mario Mandzukic, Juventus pair Paul Pogba and Arturo Vidal, plus Borussia Dortmund's Marco Reus.

et911

29-01-2014, 01:21 PM

hey bro et911, great to see u here too! this thread will always be alive as there will always be United die-hard supporters. :)
Yeah bro, die-hard here, though I dont login often nowadays. :D

Tai_zi21

29-01-2014, 01:27 PM

Glazers hand Man Utd boss Moyes £200M for five more 'Mata-type' signings

Actually i think 200M isn't alot in the transfer market nowdays... Look at how much Real madrid spend on bale alone? And problem is with Moyes managing man utd now! Are top player willing to come to man utd? If mata wasn't unhappy with chelsea and not having enough playing time under jose,would he have join man utd?

It make me wonder if SAF was still in charge will Thiago or Fabregas come to man utd? But i am damn sure he won't buy fellaini...

But well they are still my fav club and gd to see Van persie is back in scoring form! :)

mr_missile

29-01-2014, 02:17 PM

Glazers hand Man Utd boss Moyes £200M for five more 'Mata-type' signings

Manchester United boss David Moyes has a transfer warchest of £200 MILLION to sign 'five more Matas' this year.

Moyes will face a transfer tug of war for Southampton starlet Luke Shaw, who the club want £30million for, with Chelsea.

Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos is emerging as a prime target for the United engine room.

And other players under consideration are Atletico Madrid youngster Koke, Bayern Munich striker Mario Mandzukic, Juventus pair Paul Pogba and Arturo Vidal, plus Borussia Dortmund's Marco Reus.

of all the listed players, i think only toni kroos, koke and marco reus are realistic targets. i don't see munich releasing mandzukic even with lewandoski joining them in the summer. and does anyone seriously think that juve would sell their best midfielders pogba and vidal? :)

Yeah bro, die-hard here, though I dont login often nowadays. :D

so great to meet all the die-hard United fans. don't login often or post here never mind. as long as the support for the team remains unwavering. the fair-weathered fans can all go support the arsenals, the chelskis or the citizens. we don't need them here.

Actually i think 200M isn't alot in the transfer market nowdays... Look at how much Real madrid spend on bale alone? And problem is with Moyes managing man utd now! Are top player willing to come to man utd? If mata wasn't unhappy with chelsea and not having enough playing time under jose,would he have join man utd?

It make me wonder if SAF was still in charge will Thiago or Fabregas come to man utd? But i am damn sure he won't buy fellaini...

But well they are still my fav club and gd to see Van persie is back in scoring form! :)

agree with u bro. capturing mata can indeed be considered a coup by moyes.
now we shall see who moyes can "attract" to united for him to rebuild his team. :)

lacoruna69

30-01-2014, 05:01 PM

I realise tat when moyes is the manager of our favourite club...

The manchester united thread so quiet nowadays...

Ok let play a game for all supporters for man utd fans... Let name our top 3 players during SAF era

My choice
1)Eric the king
2)Roy keane
3)Ronaldo

No one comes close to King Cantona.
All the ginna kia only knows flashy Ronaldo....

Last time whenever Cantona got the ball....the crowd will chant "uh-ah Cantona....uh-ah Cantona!!"

It is true Roy Keane is influential....but Cantona is God....the one where miracles happened.:cool:
He was a branded bad boy....every club wanted to off load him....Fergie took him....nurture him....build the team around him.....and I believe that was the era when Man U truely becomes a force to be reckoned with.

lacoruna69

30-01-2014, 05:04 PM

agree with u bro. capturing mata can indeed be considered a coup by moyes.
now we shall see who moyes can "attract" to united for him to rebuild his team. :)

partly help by The ONE willingness to let him go.
he prefer Oscar more than Mata.

imom

02-02-2014, 09:48 AM

Moyes plays Mata as a winger..... *shakes head*

Give him five more Matas also useless. Yet another 'record' in his bag (first EPL loss to Stoke).

lacoruna69

02-02-2014, 11:09 AM

Moyes plays Mata as a winger..... *shakes head*

Give him five more Matas also useless. Yet another 'record' in his bag (first EPL loss to Stoke).

oh my.....a great Horse Year present from Moyes.

Here is his list of "accomplishments".
Incidentally, if you are a Cantonese....his name sounds like "nothing".
Moyes = "Mo ye" = Nothing. :mad:

http://i.imgur.com/3AmsXpp.jpg

For god's sake, please bring back Old Fergie.

Johnbass

02-02-2014, 11:18 AM

Play so many attacking players but create little or few chances, with a makeshift defense... Simi tactics lai eh?
:eek:

Tai_zi21

03-02-2014, 04:02 PM

http://i.imgur.com/3AmsXpp.jpg

For god's sake, please bring back Old Fergie.

Love this pic of achivement tat u have for moyes....This video is for ur guys.... Listen to the rubbish he say!!!! After this latest addition to the list, Moyes expressed his exasperation by starting his post-match interview with the words, "Well, I don't know what we have to do to win."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t83nEJaaxIU

With RVP,Ronney,Mata...Can anyone tell me why we lose to stroke? With almost the same squad and with the additional of Flop Fellaini and Mata... Looks at the table standing now of our fav club...

Guess bringing SAF is out of the question but can we have a world class manager at least? And not a mid table manager....

Man utd looks like a mid table team now to me as much as i dun wanna see it happen

http://www.manutdtalk.com/index.php?squad-stats/2012/goals
The stats for last season for all the goal scored by each player and guess what? Kawaga came in at 4th last season in terms of goal scored... Look at where moyes play him?

Since i guess we all think Man utd won't be champions this season,which team do u hope to be champions for this season? For me it Arsenal

imom

03-02-2014, 09:56 PM

Since i guess we all think Man utd won't be champions this season,which team do u hope to be champions for this season? For me it Arsenal

Arsenal or Chelsea.

And there is no 'think MU won't be champions this season'. They simply are not going to be. Even if we win every game from now, we will have a 'magnificent' total of 82 pts. Frankly, I think we will struggle to break 70 pts, maybe just about break 70. And that is probably not going to be enough to be even in the top 4.

Rickey

05-02-2014, 07:22 AM

Dunno how true is it, heard frm some fellow MU fans tat RVP would leave at the end of tis season to go back to Arsenal if the team dun qualify for Champion League football next season :(...can't imagine wat will become of tis beloved team if pple like Rooney & RVP leave at the same time...sigh

Couldn't stand reading the comments of some of these idiotic MU players like Smalling...goes something like tis "we are quite bad now, I know...we know hv to do better for the next match & we will..."...but come the next match, the result is...they lose the game again :mad:...BTH ! Moyes is a largely inept MU manager like Ron Atkinson 25 yrs ago...tink he will not be able to bring glory back to the Red Devils !..tink MU shd get some1 wif the caliber like Jose Mourinho of Chelsea to manage the team...see he can even beat Pellegrini his arch rival frm ManCity who are currently top of the table which so far no other manager can !!

Tai_zi21

05-02-2014, 11:45 AM

Dunno how true is it, heard frm some fellow MU fans tat RVP would leave at the end of tis season to go back to Arsenal if the team dun qualify for Champion League football next season :(...can't imagine wat will become of tis beloved team if pple like Rooney & RVP leave at the same time...

If Man Utd dun qualify for CL next season,i won't be surprised that they leave the club... Why RVP left Arsenal for Man Utd in the first place? cos he think with his goals scoring form,he should be out there winning title and trophy... That the reason why he choose to leave Arsenal even they are top 4th placing for every year!

If it continue like this... Man utd fate will become like Liverpool... Over the last few seasons do you see any top or world class player joining them? Answer is No! And why does this happen? Cos they dun get to play in CL....

I really hope they can get into top 4 this season if not SACK MOYES PLS

yinyang

05-02-2014, 12:26 PM

Arsenal or Chelsea...struggle to break 70 pts, maybe just about break 70. And that is probably not going to be enough to be even in the top 4.
I plumb for Gunners (if only they more consistent). Chelskis in the running, don't believe what JM's mind games.

Either's better than noisy neighbours

mr_missile

07-02-2014, 12:00 PM

I plumb for Gunners (if only they more consistent). Chelskis in the running, don't believe what JM's mind games.

Either's better than noisy neighbours

any of these 3 to win the title this season as long as it is not pool. :D:D:D

Tai_zi21

07-02-2014, 12:04 PM

Just got this news from soccernet

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1707264/manchester-united-nemanja-vidic-leave-old-trafford-eight-years?cc=4716

For me i think vidic could stay on for another 1-2 seasons... But with the current state at man utd.... HAIZ :(

mr_missile

07-02-2014, 12:10 PM

continuation to my earlier post....

i had a dream. and in my dream, the top 4 at the end of the season looks like this :

1. Man City : they are just unstoppable. the loss agst Chelski was just a glitch that every team goes through in a season. damn, why does Man United's glitch last soooooooo effing long? :(

2. Chelski : the "special one" is working his magic on the team. but it is still not the finished product. he will give City a good run this time. but next year will be different.

3. Arsenal : they will sadly end up 3rd due to mounting injuries and suspensions to key players as the season draws to a close as they don't have a strong bench as the top 2.

4. Hate to say it.....but it looks like it will be Pool.....in suarez and sturridge, they have the strikeforce bettered only by City. Sad that United's RvP & Rooney can't challenge them due to RvP's injuries this season.....

but that is not the end of my dream.....i also dream that United somehow got together and managed to win the Champs League!

and as winners of the Champs League, we will get to defend the trophy next year! so guess who's the unlucky team that we will replace in the Champs League? :D

imom

07-02-2014, 12:57 PM

...but that is not the end of my dream.....i also dream that United somehow got together and managed to win the Champs League!...

You really can dream.... lol

mr_missile

07-02-2014, 02:27 PM

You really can dream.... lol

hehehe....bro imom....given the state of affairs that united is currently in, i definitely need to dream! :D

glory glory man united!

lacoruna69

08-02-2014, 12:01 PM

Moyes is a largely inept MU manager like Ron Atkinson 25 yrs ago...tink he will not be able to bring glory back to the Red Devils !..tink MU shd get some1 wif the caliber like Jose Mourinho of Chelsea to manage the team...see he can even beat Pellegrini his arch rival frm ManCity who are currently top of the table which so far no other manager can !!

If I remember correctly, the plan is to bring in Pep Guardiola or 2nd choice Mourinho....
But both went to other clubs.
I not sure how Moyes comes into the picture.

Seriously speaking with so many seasoned players wanting to leave, it is clear cut they have lost all respect for Moyes.

Just a wild thought....sack Moyes and get Giggs in as interim manager ?
Im sure he commands a lot of respect from many players.

Rickey

09-02-2014, 12:42 AM

If I remember correctly, the plan is to bring in Pep Guardiola or 2nd choice Mourinho....
But both went to other clubs.
I not sure how Moyes comes into the picture.

Seriously speaking with so many seasoned players wanting to leave, it is clear cut they have lost all respect for Moyes.

Just a wild thought....sack Moyes and get Giggs in as interim manager ?
Im sure he commands a lot of respect from many players.
Thks for returning favour, bro lacoruna :) ...my fellow MU friend !...Yes, believe so...Fergie did talk abt Pep & Mourinho as his possible successor describing them as his friends...Pep for reasons of his own, chose not to go to MU but Mourinho on the other hand was so confident of succeeding SAF in the Man U hot seat tat he talked a lot of good things abt the club until Moyes was named the successor instead, after which he turned to disparage the Red Devils & praised Chelsea instead, the team he was going back to manage... & the papers even hav it that he was initially very depressed when not appointed MU chief...Tink Fergie din like Mourinho's arrogant & controversial character n took a gamble to favour his fellow Scottish friend at Everton despite knowing he did not win any trophy during his 11 yrs i/c there :mad:

Yes, indeed, quite a no of the present teams players would be leaving at the end of the season according to newspaper reports & sports news like Vidic, Rio etc...Likely, they dun like Moyes but they hv oso got themselves to blame for playing like 'lambs' w/o fire, passion & hunger to win like they did seasons ago..:(...it looks like going to be a completely fresh new team next season but hopefully will not be made up of mid-table players like Fellaini etc...

Appointing Giggs an interim manager may be a good idea.. but he has no managerial experience like SAF...though he is a well respected n skilled player at the club...but I tink no harm giving him a try beta than having Moyes...my 5cents worth of tots...

Btw Arsenal just got thrashed by Liverpool !...5-1 :eek:...tink Pool can end up tis season at 3rd place overtaking Arsenal currently top of the table..Chelsea & Mourinho looks like stealing the title frm under the noses of ManCity wif his weird mind games !...the end of the season is exciting !!..it's coming soon...who will be the eventual champs ???...ur guess is as good as mine..May God bless the Red Devils !

Tai_zi21

09-02-2014, 10:26 AM

Rickey

09-02-2014, 11:56 AM

I was hoping and praying Mourinho to be manager of Man utd when SAF retire... Cos he always deliver and i think he has a winning Mentality which is more impt...

Wonder will they sack moyes if he cannot deliver this season...

Yah, me too, bro Tai_zi, share the same sentiments as you ..Yes, u r rite !...Mourinho always plays to win not lose...look at the no of titles & trophies he won wif all the teams he managed b4, both in Europe & Chelsea ! :eek:...hence tats why he always likes to play mind games against his opponents like Fergie himself did b4, to make sure of their win...but sadly Fergie & the MU board whom SAF has great influence does not want to take him into MU :(...they tink he is too disruptive to the culture of the club...To them they would rather sacrifice the title than hv some1 as controversial as Mourinho to manage the club...Had he been appointed Red Devils Manager to succeed SAF, tink MU would by now be among the top 3 teams & who knows they might yet win the title for the 21st time under Mourinho tis season...sigh...It's looking more & more likely tat Chelsea under Mourinho would be the champs come May 2014 followed by Pool...

The EPL title is already lost & If they can't even get into Europe next season on 4th or 5th place wif super players like Rooney, RVP, Mata etc...then tink tats good enough reason to ask him to leave...it's jus mho

imom

09-02-2014, 03:36 PM

Tai_zi21

09-02-2014, 05:50 PM

Sadly, I doubt Moyes will be given the boot even if we do not make Europe this season. He will likely be given at least another season 'rebuilding' the team - he has afterall been given the budget for 'five more Matas'. But if he plays 'five Matas' out of position, not gonna be any different from now. While I hope he makes me eat my words come end of next season, I would not mind not making Europe for two seaons running just to get him out.

Let's see who the 'five Matas' are then.

Assuming Without CL next season,i wonder which player will come to Man utd?

I still think Mata came to Man utd only be cos he not part of Mourinho plan anymore and also not much playing time under him also! And with Moyes around i think he can attract everton players to man utd only sad to say!

Tai_zi21

10-02-2014, 05:25 AM

Haiz Another draw game for our beloved club

With Possession of 75% of the game... 31 shots at goal,9 shots on target... We still draw the game

Adnan Januzaj's introduction for Fletcher, followed by the arrivals of Javier Hernandez and Antonio Valencia, meant United had six offensive players trying to score against a team that had kept just four clean sheets all season.

Last time we were scoring goals last mins to win the game... And now team are scoring against us last min to draw or win the game

imom

10-02-2014, 07:21 AM

Haiz Another draw game for our beloved club...

Already had a bad feeling after Carrick's goal. They seemed to take their foot off the gas and play backwards more. And we all know these days we are incapable of defending a one-goal lead.

mr_missile

10-02-2014, 08:31 AM

the mood was lifted when carrick's deflected shot flew into the net. i thought fulham would be deflated and united would continue to pour forward to kill the game off......but....yes but....they took their foot off the pedal and paid a heavy price for it at the last min of injury time.....
to be honest, fulham practically parked their "bus" infront of their goal and played very smart counter-attacking football.
united, for all our ball possession, found it so hard to break them down.
i thought the substitutes did well and gave united another dimension. januzaj was brilliant after he came on and i can't wait to see how he is going to develop in another 2 years.
as for moyes, united gave him a 6 year contract. will they sack him? i agree with bro imom that united is unlikely to sack him, not for at least another 2 or 3 years. he will be given time and the money to re-build united.
but if united remains out of the top 4 then, i think he of all people will know his time is up.

imom

10-02-2014, 09:54 PM

...but....they took their foot off the pedal and paid a heavy price for it at the last min of injury time....

This is not the first time they went for the 'play time out' tactic this season. United of old would have attacked till the last minute. And sometimes attack really is the best defence.

Tai_zi21

11-02-2014, 09:08 AM

Next game on 12 Feb VS Arsenal

Both team need a win badly as Arsenal lost 5-1 to Liverpool and Man Utd Draw 2-2 with Fulham Last week

mr_missile

11-02-2014, 02:14 PM

Next game on 12 Feb VS Arsenal

Both team need a win badly as Arsenal lost 5-1 to Liverpool and Man Utd Draw 2-2 with Fulham Last week

yes. we will be going to the emirates stadium. both teams are licking their wounds over last weekend's games. which team will have the character to stand up and fight?

and our so-called conquerors fulham will face liverpool at the cottage ground.

you know murphy's law? the worst possible thing will happen at the worst possible time? well, with murphy's law in mind, i will not be surprised if the gunners gave us a whallop while pool whips fulham. :(

Tai_zi21

12-02-2014, 06:00 PM

This news make my blood boil

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1713251/manchester-united-boss-david-moyes-hits-back-tactical-criticism?cc=4716

Bullshitting again

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1714088/manchester-united-refuses-give-top-four-fight?cc=4716

mr_missile

14-02-2014, 03:07 PM

you know murphy's law? the worst possible thing will happen at the worst possible time? well, with murphy's law in mind, i will not be surprised if the gunners gave us a whallop while pool whips fulham. :(

half the murphy's law came true cos we managed to avoid defeat to the gunners. lol.

This news make my blood boil

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1713251/manchester-united-boss-david-moyes-hits-back-tactical-criticism?cc=4716

Bullshitting again

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1714088/manchester-united-refuses-give-top-four-fight?cc=4716

bro, what else can moyes say but these?

like what was posted previously, united will not sack him this season. in fact, united must be seen to support him and give him every chance to re-build the team. moyes will be given the time and money to do that.

we shall have to endure this season and see what is being done this june and how the team performs next season. sad, but that is what will be happening....unless moyes decides to resign? :D

mr_missile

14-02-2014, 03:13 PM

referring to my previous post above, i read an article about united finishing 7th this season may not be a bad thing.

you see, if we miss out on 4th spot, you end up with the consolation prize of playing in the second tier competition, the Europa League.

do we really want that? the friday night football? where the team would be required to travel to (beg your pardon) remote countries and make the arduous journey back to play in the BPL on sundays?

so maybe finishing up at 7th and missing out on Europe altogether may not be that bad afterall. we can just concentrate on the League and the domestic cups next season. makes sense? :)

Tai_zi21

14-02-2014, 04:06 PM

Johnbass

27-02-2014, 12:59 PM

Dunno want to LOL or cry at the list of records.
:D:(

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1729040/david-moyes-record-breaking-season-manchester-united?cc=4716

David Moyes' record-breaking season

Rickey

27-02-2014, 11:50 PM

Dunno want to LOL or cry at the list of records.
:D:(

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1729040/david-moyes-record-breaking-season-manchester-united?cc=4716

Lol, looks like MU hv lost almost everything for tis season...going to be empty handed...sigh...tink DM is really a jinx...1st time after so many yrs of sweet success & he is now leading tis crash so soon after replacing the great SAF...sigh...boy is he getting delusional wif similar war cries each time after losing a match...like "we will do better, we will get things right the next time"

Seems like many of the players of last yr's champion team are not keen to play for him as shown in the way they played in the latest European Cup match against Olympiakos 2 days ago :(...his training methods are oso said to be too highly regimented & the players don't like it....RVP is getting v. frustrated too wif his team mates...tink DM really doesn't know how to organize his men n play them smartly against other teams as Fergie did...It was only ytd tat the Red Devils were such a feared team like tigers, but 2day they are as meek as lambs, struggling against being slaughtered even by weaker teams...sad...

lacoruna69

01-03-2014, 12:48 PM

Lol, looks like MU hv lost almost everything for tis season...going to be empty handed...sigh...tink DM is really a jinx...1st time after so many yrs of sweet success & he is now leading tis crash so soon after replacing the great SAF...sigh...boy is he getting delusional wif similar war cries each time after losing a match...like "we will do better, we will get things right the next time"

I read the other day....the Glazers are not pleased with the falling Man U stock at NYSE.
Appears they are giving Moyes end of the season to make things work.:D

It's March now.....left 2 months....hehehe.
Bye Bye Moyes!!

achu

01-03-2014, 04:45 PM

I read the other day....the Glazers are not pleased with the falling Man U stock at NYSE.
Appears they are giving Moyes end of the season to make things work.:D

It's March now.....left 2 months....hehehe.
Bye Bye Moyes!!

end of season? doubt so..once it is confirmed that there is nothing to play for, they will probably get rid of him or make him an assistant to someone more accomplished.

but then who knows SAF may "charmed" the glazers to let DM to last till next season....like how he convince the board DM is the right person for the job

Johnbass

01-03-2014, 05:24 PM

Left 2 mths nia... See DM can chu simi pattern lor... Since many already saying no CL next season also won't die.
I'm more keen to see how DM or "new" manager rebuild the team... And see which other "old" players bye bye.
If SAF still around, sure tell Rooney to Fark off... instead of overpaying.
I somewhat agree with RVP that other players are overcrowding his area. Keep seeing fellaini/evra/smalling upfront dunno do simi Fark.

:cool:

Rickey

01-03-2014, 10:53 PM

:(...his training methods are oso said to be too highly regimented & the players don't like it....RVP is getting v. frustrated too wif his team mates...tink DM really doesn't know how to organize his men n play them smartly against other teams as Fergie did...

Left 2 mths nia... See DM can chu simi pattern lor... Since many already saying no CL next season also won't die.
I'm more keen to see how DM or "new" manager rebuild the team... And see which other "old" players bye bye.
If SAF still around, sure tell Rooney to Fark off... instead of overpaying.
I somewhat agree with RVP that other players are overcrowding his area. Keep seeing fellaini/evra/smalling upfront dunno do simi Fark.:cool:
Won't really die, but as the bro says the club will lose out a significant amt monetarily... Rooney is a v. good player as evidenced by the no. of goals he has scored for the team so far, as recently as the last few games he played, he was the most hardworking one on the field as it appears some of his other teammates hv switched off.. but he is really a problem kid like a baby, malay word for tis is 'manja'...needs someone to pat & sayang him constantly to perform...sigh :(

**in blue highlight**
Tis prolly cos DM dun hv good management skills to lead his boys into battle, doesn't really know how to organize his team tactically against opposing teams & letting his boys run aimlessly on the pitch & collide into each other's path or space...sigh :(....like one team said they were quite surprised tat MU came to play defensively rather than 'attacking' football inviting his team to go attack them...seems to others tat they r so scared to come to play...sigh

Tai_zi21

02-03-2014, 02:30 AM

Not related to man utd for this piece of news tat i am going to share but read on

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1730827/fabregas-pledges-martino-support?cc=4716

Martino’s tactics and team selection for that game have been heavily criticised in the Catalan media, with some reports even suggesting Barca had already drawn up a shortlist of managers to replace the Argentine at the Camp Nou next season.

Look at how well barcelona done so far... just by losing a game or 2 and they already wanted him out

If moyes was in that position i think he would have been sack by now! moyes at most is only a mid table manager... maybe he can bring bottom team up to being top 10 i believe... But for championship teams... he doesn't have a clue what is going on! he doesn't have wat it take to be a top manager...

imom

02-03-2014, 05:36 PM

Hope this has some truth in it. If anything but to give Moyes a kick in the rear to buck up.

Premier League - Paper Round: United plot Dutch duo to replace Moyes

http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/33QEqI5xM395xQD58GWA1g--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Y2g9MzYwO2NyPTE7Y3c9NjQwO2R4PTA7ZH k9MDtmaT11bGNyb3A7aD0zNTU7cT04NTt3PTYzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_GB/Sports/Eurosport/1188906-24858316-640-360.jpg

‘United line up Dutch dream team to replace Moyes’ - Manchester United are plotting a managerial dream team of Dutch duo Louis Van Gaal and Frank de Boer if they pull the trigger on David Moyes, that’s according to the Sunday People. Holland boss Van Gaal – also coveted by Tottenham – has now emerged as a serious contender for the Old Trafford hot seat and the 62-year-old could take the job with Ajax manager De Boer as his assistant and anointed successor. De Boer, currently trying to lead his Ajax team to their fourth consecutive Dutch title, may be persuaded to quit if a deal was in place for him to succeed Van Gaal.

Paper Round’s view: As sensational as it sounds, this could actually be a wise call from United. Desperately in need of a manager with serious clout, Van Gaal would pull the ranks into shape at Old Trafford and likely instil a similar mentality and respect garnered by Sir Alex Ferguson. He certainly does not lack European pedigree and neither does De Boer. The pair are understood to be very close with De Boer having played for Van Gaal at Ajax, Barcelona and during his first spell as Holland boss.

Extracted from article on UK Yahoo:
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/premier-league-paper-round-united-plot-dutch-duo-071016465--sow.html

The full story on the Mirror:
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manchester-united-eye-louis-van-3196231

TrickDick

05-03-2014, 11:35 PM

I hope it is true too.
But I doubt Moyes will wake up even if it did give him a kick in the rear.
I honestly think he doesn't know what to do with the team.
Tactics are off the mark (play 4-4-2 in European game :eek:).

Tai_zi21

08-03-2014, 11:29 PM

http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/thematch/id/2099?cc=4716

Anyone see soccernet news? it state Job Well Done for Man Utd

So with a 3-0 win to west brom and they think we win the title as if? :(

TrickDick

09-03-2014, 03:15 AM

Don't think the article says anything about Man U winning the league.
The only line is this: ""We're gonna win the league," sang United fans in deepest irony. "
Looks more like they're mocking Moyes.

Tai_zi21

09-03-2014, 03:31 AM

Anyway 16 march 9.30pm vs 1 of our biggest rivals Liverpool

I hope they are gonna win it though not much hope :(

Rickey

17-03-2014, 07:44 AM

http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/thematch/id/2099?cc=4716

Anyone see soccernet news? it state Job Well Done for Man Utd

So with a 3-0 win to west brom and they think we win the title as if?

Anyway 16 march 9.30pm vs 1 of our biggest rivals Liverpool

I hope they are gonna win it though not much hope :(
Oh my...3-0 :(...feel so sad...sigh...wat a dramatic change...the champions of jus last season are playing like kids now :(...unprecedented, conceding 3 penalties in jus 1 game :mad:...against their worst arch rival sum more & playing their best 4 players, Roo, RVP, Mata, Januraj etc...they ought to feel paiseh themselves...every time after each defeat will say "we will get it rite the next time...we will improve the next game"...unlike previous teams who are able to fight back, these champs are unable to recover even 1 goal back now..sigh...for the sake of the club, tink all of them need to be shipped out immediately including the manager & ESP the defenders like vidic, jones etc else they will keep losing all the next 9 games unless the teams they play wif are jus as weak as them...

believe they hv totally nothing left to look fwd to tis season...all are in ashes...if they continue to play like tis losing more & more games, one will be worried tat come end of season they might sink to the bottom of the table & will be fighting off relegation instead...sigh...tink the next game against Olympiakos in 2 days time wouldn't be much different...tink Pool will go on the win the championship, scoring so many goals in each game, they most likely will take over the crown frm them...

badboynani17

17-03-2014, 09:35 AM

Utd started the game strong till the first penalty. I always feel that the defenders cannot take pressure and ended up giving unnecessary fouls esp. inside the penalty box... Vidic had been sent off umpteen times in big games, though Sturridge went down easily, I feel that Vidic's lack of speed to catch up with him actually made him go for the desperate sliding tackle, a tackle that earned him a red card.... :mad:

Overall, I think Moyes's tactics are a way too off, too outdated... Liverpool's passing and penetration into Utd's defence are like water flowing, very fluid and fast, brutal too.... This season, we have seen the best Liverpool side in many years....

My Nani didn't have a chance to play... sad... :confused:

Johnbass

20-03-2014, 09:09 AM

http://espnfc.com/uk/en/report/383629/report.html?soccernet=true&cc=4716

RVP treble secures comeback

F serious?! We're still in CL!
:D

lacoruna69

20-03-2014, 08:35 PM

Great comeback!!

RVP!! Giggs!!

De Gea!!

-TVS2vBzPmA

Tai_zi21

21-03-2014, 04:48 PM

Next wed vs 1 of our biggest rival man city

Will we get whack or can we put a dent to man city hope of winning the title?

yinyang

21-03-2014, 05:35 PM

Rickey

21-03-2014, 11:03 PM

Next wed vs 1 of our biggest rival man city

Will we get whack or can we put a dent to man city hope of winning the title?

Tink they can & stand a chance to...provided they play like they did Olympianos 2nd leg 2 days ago...all of them giving their best on the pitch...believe they played well tat nite to redeem their own pride as defending champions & for letting down their fans so badly but not really for the manager...

imom

22-03-2014, 08:28 AM

RVP out for 4 to 6 weeks...

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/premier-league-van-persie-ruled-four-six-weeks-164827786--sow.html

Tai_zi21

22-03-2014, 09:48 AM

REAL draw for CL, before tonight :p:p:eek:

http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y525/yypb/E8041289-00F5-4439-BFCB-D51EFF6402B8_zpssiswiub5.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/yypb/media/E8041289-00F5-4439-BFCB-D51EFF6402B8_zpssiswiub5.jpg.html)

Man utd to take on bayner munich in quarter final

Even if saf was around,wat are the chances of beating 1 of the best team in the world? And Rvp is injured also for the quarter final

As much as i hate to say it,it gd bye to man utd in CL already

lacoruna69

22-03-2014, 12:05 PM

Man utd to take on bayern munich in quarter final

Even if saf was around,wat are the chances of beating 1 of the best team in the world? And Rvp is injured also for the quarter final

As much as i hate to say it,it gd bye to man utd in CL already

No matter what, i still support Man U....

Flashback 1999 UCL Final.

n7WJ3mhnrFQ

lacoruna69

23-03-2014, 02:35 PM

West Ham 0 - 2 Man U!!

Rooney with a spectacular 55 yard goal...Beckham was in the stands....amused n delighted.:D

qvkORiyNyWM

Rickey

23-03-2014, 03:38 PM

West Ham 0 - 2 Man U!!

Rooney with a spectacular 55 yard goal...Beckham was in the stands....amused n delighted.:D

Always believe tis guy & RVP are Utd's best players & hope for now...nearly lost him last summer to Chelsea...n recently there was talk dat RVP was unhappy wif the DM & cos of tat they want him to leave the team soon...hope tat's not true...Red Devils cannot do w/o these 2 guys esp...When they are in-form, other teams will find them hard to beat..

but sigh...Roo esp likes to take off days whenever he feels like it :(...tat doesn't help the team to get good consistent results to win trophies, championships etc..mho

JohnbassII

25-03-2014, 01:04 AM

A must win in the derby match.
GGMU!
:cool:

Tai_zi21

26-03-2014, 09:10 AM

Another sad day for utd fans losing 3-0 to our biggest rival
At home ground somemore!

Mr moyes is totally clueless when vs big clubs! Scoring in the first min of the game how worse can it get?

mr_missile

26-03-2014, 02:47 PM

Another sad day for utd fans losing 3-0 to our biggest rival
At home ground somemore!

Mr moyes is totally clueless when vs big clubs! Scoring in the first min of the game how worse can it get?

the home form this season is nothing but atrocious. and moyes is setting all the wrong records!

moyes will not be sacked by united this season. but i thought he should do united, and saf for that matter, a favour by resigning. yes, we should give the man a chance. but does he know what he is supposed to do? to be honest, how many times have we seen him slumped in his seat looking void of ideas/tactics to turn the game around when the team needs him?

will the glazers still trust him with another reported 200m pounds to spend on players come the summer? will top players even want to come to play under him after seeing how he "coached" a champion into a mid-table also-ran?

but having said all these, as mentioned in my earlier post, it will be city vs chelski for the title. and i really don't mind either of them winning. as long as it is not liverpool.

and imho, it is ok to finish outside the top 6 and out of the europa league just so that we can take only one season and bounce back into the title fight. :)

JohnbassII

26-03-2014, 03:06 PM

Tai_zi21

26-03-2014, 04:26 PM

Very angry when I learned about the result.
:mad:

On the flip side, I was thinking Moyes luck will change for the better when United got through the CL and won the next match because that was quite similar to SAF when he was first signed from Aberdeen.
:eek:

Bro moyes beat west ham and olympianos,not barcelona or liverpool! Just by winning this 2 games u think he can change things ard?

Or utd fans now should be contended with winning mid table teams and bottom half CL teams? Losing all matches to pool and city in the league this season not to forget tio whack at old tafford 3-0! Is this the team who won the league by 11 pts last season?

Mata was a great player at chelsea,but under moyes he look like ur average player out there! Fellaini signing him was more exp than RVP! And may i know any games he play really well? Players like kawaga are left in the sub beach

So can anyone tell me wat did moyes did right this season?

It will be a fucking insult to see his ex club performing and finish in a higher league position than him

But of cos fans of liverpool,arsenal,chelsea,spurs,everton,man city would love moyes to be man utd manager forever

JohnbassII

26-03-2014, 05:37 PM

So can anyone tell me wat did moyes did right this season?

It will be a fucking insult to see his ex club performing and finish in a higher league position than him

The only reason I see SAF hand-picking Moyes is because of stability.
There is always going to be a transitional period.

That birdnest hair guy is there to give an extra strength in midfield, from Moyes perspective and Moyes knows him from Everton.

Most Managers always try to lure their former players to new clubs.
I hope next season there will be a change for the better.
:D

Tai_zi21

26-03-2014, 05:46 PM

The only reason I see SAF hand-picking Moyes is because of stability.
There is always going to be a transitional period.

:D

Clubs with new manager this season got chelsea,man city,bayner munich,barcelona,real madrid! Try asking their boss if they will sack their manager if can't get into CL next season! By answering transitional period to their boss will it help?

And as we all know bayner munich crowned german league champions ytd already!

So manager problem or transitional period?

And would a world class player join utd without CL? And from top Player transform to average player like mata? When they know the manager cannot bring out the best in them

imom

26-03-2014, 11:37 PM

...On the flip side, I was thinking Moyes luck will change for the better when United got through the CL and won the next match because that was quite similar to SAF when he was first signed from Aberdeen...

Both struggled when they first joined, but there is a major difference. Yes, SAF took some time, but he turned a struggling club into champions. Moyes has turned champions into strugglers in half a season, becoming worse than the club he left.

....Mata was a great player at chelsea,but under moyes he look like ur average player out there! Fellaini signing him was more exp than RVP! And may i know any games he play really well? Players like kawaga are left in the sub beach...

Mata has been played on the wing since he joined, except for the West Ham game. And he excelled in that game playing in the centre, together with Kagawa and Young, the trio playing just behind Rooney. It was arguably Fellaini's best game for Utd as well, playing the defensive midfielder. And yet what does Moyes do for the very next game against City? Switch Mata back out to the wing again, and bench Kagawa again.

But what incensed me the most was what he said after - 'we must aspire to be like City'.

I have always been civil, but FUCK YOU MOYES. We were already way ahead of City before you came. Not enough that you have destroyed Utd's aura, turned Old Trafford into a gift shop - and now you flush our pride down the toilet by saying we have to aspire to be like City??? Why don't you just try being more like Manchester United?

Sad to say, I suspect he will not be fired.

mr_missile

27-03-2014, 09:30 AM

But what incensed me the most was what he said after - 'we must aspire to be like City'.

I have always been civil, but FUCK YOU MOYES. We were already way ahead of City before you came. Not enough that you have destroyed Utd's aura, turned Old Trafford into a gift shop - and now you flush our pride down the toilet by saying we have to aspire to be like City??? Why don't you just try being more like Manchester United?

Sad to say, I suspect he will not be fired.

totally agreed with you bro imom. how can a United manager say we should try to reach the level of City? we have been there and done that! he was the one who had undone all the good works that saf has painstakingly built up over the years, and in less than one season!

i am fine with losing. but to lose without a fight, and being absolutely clueless about his team selection and tactics is certainly not acceptable.

saf would have stood at the technical area along the pitch shouting at the players to push till the very last kick. moyes? stuck and slumped to his seat and just hoping and hoping that somehow, some player can maybe get the ball into the opponents net. wtf?