Manchester United

[Phatmann]

I doubt that.



I see, well that means Richardson future at Utd is over. If they were brought in to play on the wings then Giggs' position in the side is under threat.

What worries me is that I don't have a clue what formation SAF is planning to use next season.

Thank god for that :w00t

[vanNistelrooy]

I'll fucking drink to that!

[Jonny2J]

Only Chelsea buy the league though correct? :rolleyes:

Now I expect a barrage of abuse for saying what is in fact correct, but I'm oh so anti-Man Utd though folks. :happy:

Only difference being is Man Utd have earned it through years of hard work on both the field and years of corporate brand building for them to become self sufficient to make purchases like this.

[wrathchild_uk]

At least we know we'll be playing sexy football still.

I think it'll be more like Erotic football ;)

Only Chelsea buy the league though correct? :rolleyes:

Now I expect a barrage of abuse for saying what is in fact correct, but I'm oh so anti-Man Utd though folks. :happy:

Only difference being is Man Utd have earned it through years of hard work on both the field and years of corporate brand building for them to become self sufficient to make purchases like this.

The difference being that Utd are investing in young players not like Chelsea who can spend 30m on Shevchenko. Also if Spurs would of signed Nani then nothing would of been said yet Utd do and we get accused of buying the prem..

[AgentZero]

whats troubling is Owen Hargreaves still hasnt been signed sealed and delivered (im yours??)

[skullverine]

Yes!! Although I never heard of Anderson, I hope he will manage to make it in the first team considering South Americans have a bad record in the PL

All we need now is a striker

[dadamafia]

Only difference being is Man Utd have earned it through years of hard work on both the field and years of corporate brand building for them to become self sufficient to make purchases like this.

I'd say thats a good reason to not harass them about buying the league. After all, Chelsea just happened upon some fund then next thing you know they are holding up a trophy they have not won in almost 50 years.

Yes!! Although I never heard of Anderson, I hope he will manage to make it in the first team considering South Americans have a bad record in the PL

All we need now is a striker

There are many options out there now for strikers. We could sign Viduka and keep Saha while praying he doesnt break again, swap him or sell him for 10-15 mil and add some change from a Keiran sale then get a 20 mil range striker (Huntelaar for slightly less I suppose). As for swaps I personally would look no farther than Lyon which is a French club I dont think Saha would mind joining and we could get Fred in return who is currently not in good terms with the club. Win-Win I say. If all else fails then sell Saha and get Alfonso Alves. God forbid Heinze gets sold for close to 10 mil we could probably scrape something together for two or those strikers.

[Zoolander]

Anderson looks like Omarion (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZ64HqfBqO4)! :huh:

[skullverine]

one thing that's worrying though, Anderson might not get a work permit

[Zoolander]

one thing that's worrying though, Anderson might not get a work permit

What worries me is the 30 million reportedly we're paying for them. :huh:

[skullverine]

I heard it was around 15million each.

2000th post!

[Zoolander]

I heard it was around 15million each.

2000th post!

15 + 15 = 30

30 x 100 = 3000 - 1000 = 2000

[Miggy]

But then he could be implying that one could be worth 10 the other 20 but in fact they were both 15.

[skullverine]

15 + 15 = 30 :rolleyes:
damn, I thought i saw the word him instead of them

[Miggy]

I retract my comment.

Silly meecrob.

[Zoolander]

I modified my comment as I weren't patronising him.

[AgentZero]

lets number speculate!....
10 will go to Hargreaves
12 to Anderson
17 Nani

if we have a striker hed get 10

[Hunter]

There is no way we'll be paying £30m for the 2, not outright at least. In my view, it will be just over half of that sum at the moment which can rise to £30m providing we win everything. I'd be happy with Anderson coming, definetely, but I haven't seen Nani so can't really say.

So are we going to play 4-5-1 then ?

[Guillermo]

According to papers a large chunk of the 30m is based on appearances and performances (whatever that's supposed to imply). Hargreaves deal is officially done now, meaning we've spent in the excess of 47m.

If we sold Saha and Richardson (maybe Silvestre too) then I hope we have funds to get Huntelaar :w00t

We haven't enough money to go after the more expensive strikers like Torres, Berbatov.

[Viperized]

United have spent £51m if you are to believe the papers.

That is a lot of money. I wonder whether Ferguson will sign more players for them. Seems like an unlikely scenario imo.

[Top Gun]

Well as Haribo said I expect 2 or 3 players to leave so that should generate some more money. If we signed Huntelaar now I would be happy, although I haven't seen Nani play he must be pretty good if Ferguson is willing to pay that much and Anderson is a pretty good player already. Hargreaves is always going to do a job so we know he will be solid enough.

[Miguel SC]

Don't get too excited with the 2 youngsters.
I think Queiróz and Sir Alex will have a lot of trouble concerning Nani, the kid is a cocky SOB.
About Anderson I don't know, he seems a nice lad but, will he succeed in England? I mean, there aren't many brazilian players in the PL, because of their style of play. Brazilians need space to play and they are used to have a free role and absolutely no marking against them. Have anyone seen the pace of a brazilian game? It's everybody stopped and watching the guy with the ball do something.
With all that, I'm a little bit dubious about his performance at Old Trafford, but let's see what the future brings to Red Devils.

[wrigh2uk]

According to papers a large chunk of the 30m is based on appearances and performances (whatever that's supposed to imply). Hargreaves deal is officially done now, meaning we've spent in the excess of 47m.

If we sold Saha and Richardson (maybe Silvestre too) then I hope we have funds to get Huntelaar :w00t

We haven't enough money to go after the more expensive strikers like Torres, Berbatov.

Huntelaar is not leaving Ajax yet, he said he needs time to progress before a big foreign move. Clever guy if you ask me

[Freestyle27]

£50 mil in 24 hours. Feck me

Nah, they're good players, but i can see Giggs and Scholes getting phased out next season, and Fergusson adopting a 5 man midfield to accomadate the new signings.

[Hunter]

Don't get too excited with the 2 youngsters.
I think Queiróz and Sir Alex will have a lot of trouble concerning Nani, the kid is a cocky SOB.
About Anderson I don't know, he seems a nice lad but, will he succeed in England? I mean, there aren't many brazilian players in the PL, because of their style of play. Brazilians need space to play and they are used to have a free role and absolutely no marking against them. Have anyone seen the pace of a brazilian game? It's everybody stopped and watching the guy with the ball do something.
With all that, I'm a little bit dubious about his performance at Old Trafford, but let's see what the future brings to Red Devils.

I suppose your opinion on Nani has nothing to do with the fact he came from your rivals ? ;)

I do think the Prem is too fast paced for some but it just depends on the player's ability to adapt. I mean Denilson for Arsenal has been a pearl this season it seems, a nice gem. So I believe it's definetely possible, and with the guidance of our coaches I can't see him failing to be honest, especially as he's young.

[ecureuil]

Ronaldo is one of the cockiest players in football. I'm sure Nani will be just fine.

[Calzone]

Anderson Nani never seen him play but from this...Video (http://youtube.com/watch?v=0DrutwZZNtY)...he looks to be another twinkle toes type. Interesting.

[Keyser Soze]

Anderson Nani never seen him play but from this...Video (http://youtube.com/watch?v=0DrutwZZNtY)...he looks to be another twinkle toes type. Interesting.
:huh: You do know they're two different players?

[Top Gun]

:huh: You do know they're two different players?

:laugh: I didn't realise that when I first read it. I just thought it was bad grammer. I guess news hasn't filtered through to America yet.

[Calzone]

:huh: You do know they're two different players?

no i didnt,

I type it in youtube and got that video. If i would of known, i wouldnt have made that mistake.

edit: after typing them separately on youtube they both look decent.

[skullverine]

lets number speculate!....
10 will go to Hargreaves
12 to Anderson
17 Nani

if we have a striker hed get 10

10 - Anderson
17 - Hargreaves
25 - Nani

I hope Heinze stays too

[AgentZero]

Man Anderson has suim hektik skillllzzzzzz!!!!!!...

and i think the portuguese speakers will do fine at united because we play differently to other english teams

[Lami]

Shocking news in for a striker:

UNITED HOPE TO NIC TROTTERS STAR

Manchester United are reportedly ready to make an £8million move for Bolton striker Nicolas Anelka.


Owen Hargeaves has completed his move to Old Trafford from Bayern Munich for a fee of around £17million, while deals have been agreed for Anderson from Porto and Sporting Lisbon's Nani and now newspaper reports claim Sir Alex Ferguson will take his summer spending to almost £60million with a swoop for Anelka.


The Frenchman moved to the Reebok Stadium a year ago from Fenerbahce and has enjoyed a productive season, scoring 13 goals despite a slow start.


United have been linked with a host of top strikers including Fernando Torres, Dimitar Berbatov and Samuel Eto'o but the Daily Mirror claims the £50million spend already this summer means Ferguson has had to set his sights lower.


Anelka has already played for four other Premiership clubs, moving from Paris St Germain to Arsenal in 1996 for just £500,000 before being sold on to Real Madrid three years later for £23million.


After an indifferent spell in Spain, Anelka returned to PSG before moving to Liverpool on loan. The Reds decided against making the move permanent though, allowing Manchester City to snap him up in the summer of 2002.


Three successful years at United's rivals led to interest from a number of top clubs and Anelka opted to move to Fenerbahce before his £8million move to Bolton last year.

Source (http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_2160883,00.html)

[Top Gun]

Shocking news in for a striker:



Source (http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_2160883,00.html)

Quite interesting. He seemed to have put his attitude behind him last season for Bolton and had a good season. For £8 million I think it would be a good buy but definitely a risk. He has undoubted talent it is just whether or not he can harness it all.

EDIT: Maybe Saha could go as part of a trade deal.

[Lami]

Quite interesting. He seemed to have put his attitude behind him last season for Bolton and had a good season. For £8 million I think it would be a good buy but definitely a risk. He has undoubted talent it is just whether or not he can harness it all.

EDIT: Maybe Saha could go as part of a trade deal.

True his attitude was better last season but probably something to do with Allardyce? I would love to see him at Trafford swapping with Saha too. If only that deal could go through, then only thing in mind is SAF dealing with his attitude Allardyce style. If all goes right and Anelka continues his good form, we have a very good striker for a reasonable price tag.

[Miggy]

We too (Barça) are ment to be interested in Anelka. If he didn't have the attitude he could of really went places and won things.

French connection maybe next year at Barça. Henry and Anelka.

[Jesus]

I hope we swap Saha for Anelka.

[Zoolander]

Morning Yadav.

[Calzone]

@ god, i dont support united. lol

[Zoolander]

Lies!

[skullverine]

did Nani play good last night? I know that he scored

[Zoolander]

did Nani play good last night? I know that he scored

His goal! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gTvew5_uDg)

[skullverine]

I've seen that. Pretty good.

[Jesus]

Yeah good goal, but I've seen better.

[AgentZero]

i hope he doesnt expect that much space in the epl

[Guillermo]

Yeah good goal, but I've seen better.

And there's me thinking it's the best goal ever :/

[AgentZero]

Thought son that kit flying around theplace?
i like it, id like to see the long sleeve version

[Jesus]

West Ham are reportedly set to make a bid for Manchester United winger Kieron Richardson.

The 22-year-old has endured a frustrating season at Old Trafford after turning down a permanent deal with West Brom last summer to try and become a regular in Sir Alex Ferguson's plans.

Richardson dazzled in a loan spell with the Baggies during the 2005-06 campaign and even forced his way into the England squad.

But his decision to stay at United backfired badly last season, as he fell behind Gabriel Heinze and Patrice Evra in the left-back slot - and failed to dislodge Ryan Giggs from his left-wing berth.

Richardson shone in a central midfield role at The Hawthorns, and his versatility appeals to Hammers boss Alan Curbishley as well as a number of other top-flight managers.

His first-team chances suffered a further setback this week when Ferguson all-but wrapped deals for midfield trio Nani, Anderson and Owen Hargreaves.

And the United boss may be happy to cash in on him as he bids to generate transfer funds for a new striker.

Former Red Devils defender Steve Bruce is believed to be keen on luring Richardson to Birmingham, and Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has money to burn and feels the United star could form a lethal left-sided partnership with Matt Taylor at Fratton Park.



Some good news on him at last.

Source (http://www.sportinglife.com/football/premiership/manu/news/story_get.dor?STORY_NAME=socce r/07/06/02/manual_140115.html&TEAMHD=manu)

[CaptainCabinet]

Well that last bit is a load of balls. Play Richardson at Left-Back will we?

[AgentZero]

yeh i guess a mediocre player at united can play well for WBA.
But i reckon spurs is a good place for Richardson (if they were interested) him and lennon could do devastating things

[CaptainCabinet]

yeh i guess a mediocre player at united can play well for WBA.
But i reckon spurs is a good place for Richardson (if they were interested) him and lennon could do devastating things

Make them fall over by laughing?

[Jesus]

yeh i guess a mediocre player at united can play well for WBA.
But i reckon spurs is a good place for Richardson (if they were interested) him and lennon could do devastating things

Don't you think devastating is a too strong word for Richardson?

[AgentZero]

perhaps....

[Phatmann]

yeh i guess a mediocre player at united can play well for WBA.
But i reckon spurs is a good place for Richardson (if they were interested) him and lennon could do devastating things

Spurs have signed Bale though, so going in for Richardson would be stupid. Birmingham would be the best place for him, I don't think he's good enough for pompey :mellow:

[CaptainCabinet]

Spurs have signed Bale though, so going in for Richardson would be stupid. Birmingham would be the best place for him, I don't think he's good enough for pompey :mellow:

I never thought I'd ever, EVER, see anyone say that.

[Phatmann]

I never thought I'd ever, EVER, see anyone say that.

We're talking about Kieran Richardson though, I don't think he's good enough for Dagenham and Redbridge, but out of Birmingham and Pompey, Birmingham are the poorer of the 2 so that's the best place for him :) Plus, he's hardly gonna dislodge Matty Taylor for a first team spot.

[CaptainCabinet]

We're talking about Kieran Richardson though, I don't think he's good enough for Dagenham and Redbridge, but out of Birmingham and Pompey, Birmingham are the poorer of the 2 so that's the best place for him :) Plus, he's hardly gonna dislodge Matty Taylor for a first team spot.

There was me thinking it was a full on compliment to the whole team. :tongue:

[Phatmann]

I suppose he wouldn't dislodge Djimi Traore either :mellow:

[vanNistelrooy]

Can we not just give Richardson away? No need to fuss about over any money, someone just please take him!

[Viperized]

Dead Star = RVN?

[vanNistelrooy]

Correct. I am a username whore.

[Billy Minof]

Looks like Man Utd are landing Saviola according to Teamtalk.

His preference is Old Trafford and he would be a great signing considering no fee/his age and his goal scoring record, A top top player and a super signing if it happens.

[wrathchild_uk]

Nani scored for Portugal last night, does anyone know a site where they mite have a vid of his goal...maybe youtube??

[Top Gun]

Go back a page, God posted it.

[Phatmann]

Looks like Man Utd are landing Saviola according to Teamtalk.

His preference is Old Trafford and he would be a great signing considering no fee/his age and his goal scoring record, A top top player and a super signing if it happens.

When Saviola first joined Barca I thought he was excellent, then barca loaned him out just as I thought he was looking like a fantastic player :unsure: I'd love to see him at United, especially if it's on a free. I've read that he will decide where he's going after the Spanish League ends, which is 17th June, so we'll have to wait til then.

[Guillermo]

According to News Of The World Saviola would cost 7m :huh:

[Calzone]

Lies!

:realmad: :realmad: :realmad:









:D

[Miggy]

If the Saviola does go to you guys, I wish him the best of luck. He works hard and is dangerous inside the box.
Reminds me of Owen.

[vanNistelrooy]

According to News Of The World Saviola would cost 7m :huh:
I'm no expert, but us paying £7m for someone who is free isn't exactly great business on our part!

[wrathchild_uk]

I dunno if Saviola has never managed to establish himself in the Barca first team then will he really be worth signing, we all remember what happened to Forlan and i can just imagine the same thing happening with Saviola..

[wrigh2uk]

I dunno if Saviola has never managed to establish himself in the Barca first team then will he really be worth signing, we all remember what happened to Forlan and i can just imagine the same thing happening with Saviola..


When he first got their i think he established himself well.

Wasn't it Him , Patrick K and Rivaldo back then ?

[Miggy]

He came during Gasparts era, I time I wish never exsisted. Lots of changing of managers he never really got a chance at Barça.

[Usul]

It's not that he isn't a great striker, the problem is that Rijkaard doesn't like him.

Apparently, he's got a bit of an attitude and an ego that rivals Eto'o's.

[Zoolander]

I'm no expert, but us paying £7m for someone who is free isn't exactly great business on our part!

Those are his wages. 50,000 G over a number of years.

[Top Gun]

Saviola would be a good buy, even if we had to pay £7 million I would still be interested.

[AgentZero]

Anelka or Saviola?..i say Anelka he knows the premier league already.

[Calzone]

Wasnt Man u interested with klose. Wat happened?


I like savi. over anelka

[Zoolander]

Wasnt Man u interested with klose. Wat happened?


I like savi. over anelka

The door got Klosed.

[AgentZero]

oh dear

[Zoolander]

Lost we're having a gay MSN party. Care to join?

[AgentZero]

sure...phat_matraz@hotmail.com

[-Rafa-]

:laugh:

add me God, you already have mine ;)

[otobot]

lets number speculate!....
10 will go to Hargreaves
12 to Anderson
17 Nani

HA! thats also the numbers i gave them in ProEvo...:shocking:

[AgentZero]

hi five! me too

[-Rafa-]

hi five me, i didn't !

[otobot]

http://www.nickpaone.com/images/High%20Five.jpg

[skullverine]

apparently Kuszchack said that he wants to stay next season instead of moving on loan to Sunderland. Didn't we loan him this season with an option to buy him?

[K1ller]

Do you have Anderson's stats?

[Poffeman]

Did Ronaldo player against Belgium?

[-Rafa-]

You mean Nani?

[Barry]

Nani is quite the diver as well/

[-Rafa-]

Nani is quite the diver as well/
That's why he plays for Man U :ninja:

[Poffeman]

Nani is quite the diver as well/

It's a skill. All the best players in the world dive.

[CaptainCabinet]

It's a skill. All the best players in the world dive.

:rolleyes:

[AgentZero]

Did Ronaldo player against Belgium?

he was suspended

[Poffeman]

he was suspended

What did he get sent off for?

[nath_scfc]

It's a skill. All the best players in the world dive.

Leeds person condoning cheating.

C'est magnifque.

[Sully]

Nath have a look at his intro thread and you will understand his stupidity

[Cookie]

It's a skill. All the best players in the world dive.

:rolleyes:

[Barry]

I need to lie down, I feel a tantrum coming on.

[Poffeman]

The Brazilians & the Dutch are very good divers.

[Barry]

Wouldn't say that, we haven't won squat on the Synchronized 3 metre springboard in years.

[Poffeman]

Robvan Persie & Dennis Bergkamp dive a lot.

[Zoolander]

Robvan Persie & Dennis Bergkamp dive a lot.

Robin Van Persie.

[Jesus]

You do watch a lot of football l33ds!

Let's change the topic...

Personally I'd take Anelka over Saviola. Even if Anelka is two or three years older, because he's already playing in the Premiership and we'd get rid of the injury prone Saha.(Saha-Bolton,Anelka-Man Utd) I also wouldn't take Saviola because he has never played in the premiership and might take some time to adapt while we also have Nani and Anderson who are new to the prem too, now I'd only take Saviola if the price is around 5-6 million pounds...

[ecureuil]

Saviola would be free, no?

[Jesus]

If he would be free then definitely yes!

[Poffeman]

Does Valentino Rossi still play for us?

[CaptainCabinet]

Does Valentino Rossi still play for us?

:laugh: :laugh: :huh:

[Disco Pants]

Is this L33ds dude for real? Rossi plays for Newcastle, :erm:

[Poffeman]

Is this L33ds dude for real? Rossi plays for Newcastle, :erm:

He was on loan.

[CaptainCabinet]

Valentino Rosi is a fucking Biker..

[Disco Pants]

They Signed him, you going to support the Toon Now?

STOP pissing up this thread with crap posts either you know about Man Utd or you don't.

[Poffeman]

Sorry, I got confused.

[Jesus]

Really confused then, click on these links, you'll get to know more about Manchester United.

http://www.answers.com/topic/manchester-united-f-c

http://www.manutdzone.com/

[nickpring]

Is this L33ds dude for real? Rossi plays for Newcastle, :erm:

Don't you mean Parma? After his loan finished at Newcastle in January, Rossi moved to Parma on loan until the end of the season.

[wrathchild_uk]

If Utd sell richardson then Hargreaves might get the number 23 shirt (his number at Bayern)

[Scarface]

According to News Of The World Saviola would cost 7m :huh:

Isn't that the same paper that linked Glen Johnson with Athletic Bilbao!? :laugh:

[Sully]

Are you doubting Glen's quality?

[Joel]

Are you doubting Glen's quality?

I think it is because Bilbao only use Basque players.

[Zoolander]

Really confused then, click on these links, you'll get to know more about Manchester United.

http://www.answers.com/topic/manchester-united-f-c

http://www.manutdzone.com/

Thanks for the help. :huh:

[Viperized]

Robvan Persie & Dennis Bergkamp dive a lot.
Ah well you've never watched them play.

[Sully]

I think it is because Bilbao only use Basque players.

Nah I was making a joke. I dont think hes good enough really

[Miggy]

Isn't that the same paper that linked Glen Johnson with Athletic Bilbao!? :laugh:

:lol: Did it really print that?

[Scarface]

:lol: Did it really print that?

It was either them or The Daily Star, but I think it was NOTW. Had to smile when I read that :D

[AgentZero]

why is there talk fo leeds and arsenal plyers in this thread

[ecureuil]

The rumours persist..


Spanish giants fight over Gabby

Gabriel Heinze expects to leave Manchester United for either Barcelona or Real Madrid following Argentina's Copa America challenge.

The 29-year-old left-back is available for around £5million after finding himself behind Patrice Evra in the United pecking order.

Heinze, who had a spell in Spain with Real Valladolid earlier in his career, is reported to have been in Madrid last week for talks with Real, but now Barca are keen.

Heinze said: "When the internationals are over, we'll see where I'll play.

"I don't know if I'll play for Madrid or Barcelona."

Heinze joined United in 2004 for £6.9million from French club Paris Saint-Germain, but despite an exceptional first season, his spell at Old Trafford has largely been hampered by injuries.

Juventus have been previously linked with a move, but with coach Didier Deschamps having left, it remains unclear if they will make a concrete offer.


http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,1778_2165460,00.html

It really does sound like he's leaving, though. I find the whole situation pretty weird, because it seems like he was happy here, and he's a quality left back, no doubt. Perhaps some of his recent performances have angered Fergie? Or perhaps he feels he's too injury prone? It's very strange. We have O'Shea to play on the left anyway.

[AgentZero]

i dunno why were selling gabby...probably buyin ando and nani softens the blow of gabby leaving on cristiano

[Dundon's]

Selling Heinze is up there with the flogging of Stam in my opinion and a bad move.

[Top Gun]

Well these rumours were flying about during January when he wasn't playing very much so now he is in the first team I don't think he would want to leave. If he does then we have Evra who had a great season and Silvestre who may be dodgy but can do a job.

[skullverine]

If any of our left back that leaves, it should be Silvestre.

I really hope Heinze stays. Just because he's had bad games doesn't mean he has to leave.

[Disco Pants]

Morning

After my overly amitious sig with Scholes in a Sunderland shirt due to the talk of him moving with the number of New Players Man U have brought in, so when I got a spare few minutes I put PES on and this was my formation with the current players.

----------V D Sar----------

Nev---Ferd---Vidic----Heinz


--Carrick---Hargr---Scholes--

Ronaldo----Rooney----Giggs-

This formation would surely work although Rooney in Fergie's eyes is not a player to play up front on his own. So Scholes in my eyes will still play a big part this year, but who knows.


Don't you mean Parma? After his loan finished at Newcastle in January, Rossi moved to Parma on loan until the end of the season.

I knew all that mate, but If you never picked that up, L33ds who supports Man Utd didn't know that. On reflection I picked the wrong yellow face.

[Hunter]

I can only hope to high heavens that Gabby isn't sold. He's a great Left-Back and we actually need him to an extent. Evra did have a great season but Evra and Heinze couldn't be any different from one another. Whilst Evra is attacking, Heinze is all about solid defending, and no doubt we still need solid defending. It would a sad day if he left, as he's also a fan favourite. Oh well, I guess I can continue to wear my Argentina shirt, but it won't be the same.

[nickpring]

I knew all that mate, but If you never picked that up, L33ds who supports Man Utd didn't know that. On reflection I picked the wrong yellow face.

Ahh okay.

I think selling Gabbi would be bad, because he is a solid defender, and quite quick. I agree with those who say if one is to go it should be Silvestre.

[Jesus]

If a left back needs to go then it's "Alien Head" Silivestre. Heinze shouldn't leave, he's not only a good left back, he can also play centre-back, his versatility has helped us lots of times when our defenders were out injured.
Even if he's short, he's got a good jump.

[vanNistelrooy]

So the best defensive attribute our "number one" left back is his ability to jump.

Wow.

We might as well sell Gabby and get in a few players from the NBA then.

[Joel]

So the best defensive attribute our "number one" left back is his ability to jump.

Wow.

We might as well sell Gabby and get in a few players from the NBA then.

But he never said that Heinze's best ability was his jump.

Anyway, I also think selling Heinze would be a mistake on United's part...So here's hoping he is sold!

[vanNistelrooy]

Sorry, I thought he was talking about Evra (who's best defensive ability IS his leap).

Heinze hasn't looked the same player since his injury.

[Hunter]

Sorry, I thought he was talking about Evra (who's best defensive ability IS his leap).

Heinze hasn't looked the same player since his injury.

Only reason he hasn't looked the same is because he hasn't been given a consistant run of form in the side. Providing he gets several consecutive matches under his belt for the new season, I can see him being a success again. It's a perfect combination between him and Evra, they both can't play at the same time, but they both are completely different Left-Backs which benefits the team greatly.

PS: What the fuck is with all the name changes ? Are you retarded ?

[AgentZero]

i bet all the gareth bale talk really unsettled him

[-Rafa-]

Foster gone for season (http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=470554&CPID=8&clid=1&lid=2&title=Foster+in+cruciate+blow)

:huh:

[skullverine]

shit

[Zoolander]

Foster gone for season (http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=470554&CPID=8&clid=1&lid=2&title=Foster+in+cruciate+blow)

:huh:

I see nothing stating it's for the season.

[-Rafa-]

Meh, it's a cruciate, it's most of the season

[ecureuil]

At least March, apparently.

[Zoolander]

At least March, apparently.

That's when Van Der Sar usually goes crappy. No worries.

[Guillermo]

Portuguese star Nani has moved a step closer to sealing his move to Manchester United after passing his medical at the club.

United announced last week they had agreed a fee with Sporting Lisbon for highly-rated winger Nani.

Nani travelled to England on Wednesday for a medical and a tour around United and he has successfully completed his medical.

The 20-year-old is now waiting to receive international clearance before putting the finishing touches to his move to Old Trafford.

Nani will link up with Portuguese compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo at United when the move is completed.



And hopefully Anderson will get a work permit before too long. According to reports, Rossi might go on loan to Porto or Juve?

[vanNistelrooy]

:(

I hope he doesn't.

[Jonny2J]

:(

I hope he doesn't.Aye I'd also be hoping that you'd actually get a fee for him.

[vanNistelrooy]

I want to keep him, atleast give him a real go in the first team.

Shit, if Saha deserves a go, Rossi definately does!

[ecureuil]

Great to see our old boy Becks playing a blinder for England last night, eh?

also..

http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=469993&CPID=8&clid=1&lid=2&title=Ferguson+wants+youth+foc us

Anderson is a left back? I hope that's a mistranslation, although it would certainly explain why Heinze might be on his way.

[Jesus]

Anderson is a left back? I hope that's a mistranslation,

This is surprising. I never saw Anderson play as LB. Personally I think he's too good as an AM to be wasted as a LB. Like organizing play, setting up plays, creating spaces all that he can't really do as a side-back.

Imo he just said that to show he really wants some playing time and he's willing to play wherever the coach needs him.
.

[Zoolander]

He's not gonna play left back. It's just a position he can also play in.

[AgentZero]

apparantely the home office are to deny Andos work permit...soemthing about needing to play at least 75% of national country's game in the past 2 years...im sure if west ham can getaway with tevez why not us..oh wiat its not the FA

[Guillermo]

We'll appeal and get the work permit because he's in the Copa America squad. Don't fret.

[-Rafa-]

Anderson is a AMF/CF is he not :unsure:

[AgentZero]

not fretting since scholesy is havin a brilliant renaissance

[Usul]

He's not gonna play left back. It's just a position he can also play in.
He'll never be used as left back. That's like saying that Leo Messi can play left back if Rijkaard tells him to. It would be a waste, not to mention stupid.

Will Anderson get the number ten shirt? What about Nani? Is he getting Saha's?

[Zoolander]

He'll never be used as left back. That's like saying that Leo Messi can play left back if Rijkaard tells him to. It would be a waste, not to mention stupid.

Will Anderson get the number ten shirt? What about Nani? Is he getting Saha's?

Maybe switching Oleguer & Messi is the last piece of the jigsaw.

[AgentZero]

we're eyeing a striker down...Gill hasnt specifically mentioned who it is but it woudl probably result in the selling of some players
likely departures Heinze, so spain seems more realistic Eto<>Heinze+..or Torres<>Heinze+

[Usul]

we're eyeing a striker down...Gill hasnt specifically mentioned who it is but it woudl probably result in the selling of some players
likely departures Heinze, so spain seems more realistic Eto<>Heinze+..or Torres<>Heinze+
Eto'o just announced that he's staying put. Saviola may very well be the one to be involved in a Heinze deal, if we can't get Chivu.
Maybe switching Oleguer & Messi is the last piece of the jigsaw.
I'm hoping not to see Oleguer in the squad next season. He really is a disgrace to the club.

[Jesus]

I'm hoping not see Oleguer in the squad next season. He really is a disgrace to the club.

He truly is, sometimes I don't understand why Rijkaard play him!:mellow:


A bit what Kieran Richardson is,:ninja:

[AgentZero]

well rumor has it Kiero is dating a former destiny's child dunno who

[AgentZero]

De Visser has been asked by Blues owner Roman Abramovich to identify young talent to bring to Stamford Bridge, but has cast doubt on whether United's big-money signing can cut it in the English league.

Dutchman De Visser admits the 20-year-old midfielder has huge potential, but reckons his crossing lets him down and claims he holds onto the ball for too long.

De Visser, who recommended John Obi Mikel to Chelsea, told The Sun: "This boy is, as far as his skills are concerned, a super talent.

"He had his training with Sporting Lisbon and technically he is so good, he is almost perfect.

"But I also stress that despite all his talent he may not be right for the Premier League.

"His crosses are sometimes OK, sometimes bad.

"He dribbles too much with the ball because he wants to entertain, not because he wants to be effective.

"Cristiano Ronaldo had the same problem when he first played for United."

sour grapes anyone? but alas wed have to just sit and find out what happens next.
and gabby ahs dismissed he has any intentions of moving to la liga which good news im 70 % confident he will stay with us.

[Keyser Soze]

well rumor has it Kiero is dating a former destiny's child dunno who
Kelly Rowland.

[AgentZero]

i waited 2 days for that reply

[Barry]

sour grapes anyone? but alas wed have to just sit and find out what happens next.
and gabby ahs dismissed he has any intentions of moving to la liga which good news im 70 % confident he will stay with us.

He's right though, his crossing isn't yet up there with his dribbling. Nani's got a bit of a Michael Jackson/Thriller thing going with his hair sometimes.

He'll straighten it out though. Hope he gets the time to do so. Shame he's got a diving repertoire too.

[AgentZero]

i was thinking that too...a love child betwen MJ and kluivert:ninja:
he's a clear cut sporting player..ronaldo, figo, quaresma...theyre all the same

[Zoolander]

He's right though, his crossing isn't yet up there with his dribbling. Nani's got a bit of a Michael Jackson/Thriller thing going with his hair sometimes.

He'll straighten it out though. Hope he gets the time to do so. Shame he's got a diving repertoire too.

His hair or his crossing?

[AgentZero]

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/9742/37292250lh9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/637/nanivq0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

i see what you mean

[sukhy2004]

Please Fergie don't buy Torres.....he's crap....for a forward who only manages 10 goals a season, why is he worth £25million? Forlan does a better job, bring Diego back! He made the Scousers Cry! Bring him back!
The reason Forlan never settled was because he used to play behind Ruud and Forlan needs to play as the main striker and I'd love to see Utd buy him back. He has all the right attributes for the Premiership and now that Long Face has left and we play flowing football, Diego would flourish.....Plz bring him back!

[skullverine]

is it true that Barca will bid for Heinze?

hope he stays

[Zoolander]

Manchester United have reportedly joined the chase for Independiente goalkeeper Oscar Ustari.

Reports in Argentina suggest United have expressed an interest in the highly-rated keeper and that a club official has travelled to South America to hold talks with Independiente.

Ustari is regarded as one of the best young prospects in South America and has reportedly attracted interest from the likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid.

United are now believed to be hoping to steal a march on their rivals by luring Ustari to Old Trafford.

Independiente president Julio Comparada says he has not had any contact with United regarding Ustari, but admitted they could consider any offer for the player.

"I have heard in the radio what has been said about that Manchester United are interested in our goalkeeper but I haven't received any offer yet," Comparada told the Argentine press.

"Maybe someone has got in touch with the player. We aren't doing anything for selling him because we aren't currently in a financial hurry.

"Anyway, if there is a proposal that is very interesting for the player and the club then we will analyse it."

Comparada is aware a number of clubs are chasing Ustari, but he insists Independiente are in no rush to sell their prized asset.

"We know that there are many European teams interested in our keeper but until we receive an official offer we can't say anything," added Comparada.

"And if there is an offer, we will see if we will accept it and if the team interested wants to pay what we want for the player.

"I think that the only way that we could sell Ustari is if it's real that Manchester United wants him because I am sure that any player would like to play there."


Source (http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=471427&CPID=8&clid=1&lid=&title=United+linked+with+keepe r&channel=&)

[Phatmann]

Why would we want another keeper? :mellow:

[vanNistelrooy]

Who?

Remember the last player we signed from Independiente? :rolleyes:

[S1mon]

Why would we want another keeper? :mellow:

Agreed, just what I thought:I think Kuszczak is the best of the bunch, what does everyone else think?

[AgentZero]

out of foster and kuszczak...id have kuszczak, but foster looks pretty promising

[sukhy2004]

Van Der Sar and Foster is good enough, don't need no one else

[AgentZero]

true keepers can last till like 40

[Guillermo]

I think Kuszczak is the best of the bunch, what does everyone else think?

Kuszczak's shit.

Manchester United striker Alan Smith admits he may leave Old Trafford if he fails to get assurances about his future from boss Sir Alex Ferguson.
Smith, 26, has failed to command a regular first-team place since recovering from a broken leg.

He told The Sun: "If the manager tells me he wants me, I'm there for him. If he doesn't, it's time to move on.

"If you're no longer wanted, then you have to consider your options. I want to be out there from the start."

He revealed his future now lay in Ferguson's hands, saying: "If they are going to sell me, I'd like to know. But I won't find out unless I get to speak to the manager."

Smith, signed from Leeds United for £7m three years ago, has two years left on his current deal, but it is understood he has not been offered a new contract by United.

He battled back from serious injury to play last season and also win an England recall, and now wants regular action.

Middlesbrough, Spurs, Aston Villa and Rangers have all been linked with Smith, but Everton's interest has cooled.

[ecureuil]

Saha is out until November/December, which means we can't sell him to raise funds for a new striker this summer. Of course, it also means we're definitely going to have to bring someone else in, but maybe we'll have to set our sights lower.

Also, what is it with us and players with serious knee injuries?

[AgentZero]

well miguel owens clause is only 9m.
Id love Tevez in our ranks.

[skullverine]

what a surprise, Saha injured again. He should get a pay cut since he's injured for almost 1/2 or 3/4 every season

[wrathchild_uk]

Ustari has already signed for Villarreal so he won't be joining Utd ;)

[AgentZero]

i say we ship saha out. He's been fit for a fraction of a regular season

[Zoolander]

I hope we don't get Gudjohnsen but if we do, I hope it's not at the cost of giving Pique back to Barcelona!

[AgentZero]

pique looks very promising and id would hate to lose him before he shows how good he can be.

[Calzone]

Sampdoria striker Fabio Quagliarella could join Premier League champions Manchester United this summer, according to the player's agent.

http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/6922316

Thoughts?

[ecureuil]

Quagliarella has scored some stunning goals this season, and I'd definitely have him for £10mil. I don't get the vibe from this one though, I can't see it happening. I think we'd have to offer more than £10mil, but I don't think we'd be willing to budge on that.

[Calzone]

Yea, I see your point Man U are interested, but sampdoria want to keep him unless the offer is off the charts. What about Eidur Gudjohnsen? I heard barca want Pique and Gudjohnsen could be a great addition for Man U.

[Zoolander]

Yea, I see your point Man U are interested, but sampdoria want to keep him unless the offer is off the charts. What about Eidur Gudjohnsen? I heard barca want Pique and Gudjohnsen could be a great addition for Man U.

Pique has potential to become a legend tho. Gudjohnsen would just be a stop gap & he's not the 20+ goalscorer we need.

[AgentZero]

on a sidenote..i pulled out the video of the u17 world cup that was on a while back. Remembering it featured a one Luis Anderson de Abreu Oliveira...i look forward to seeing him play

[wrathchild_uk]

Pique aint proved in the Prem as of yet though and i'm abit worried about Rossi..is he gonna be like the type of player who can peform in Serie A but not in the prem, abit like Shevchenko & Crespo but i'm probably totally wrong!

[sukhy2004]

Sir Alex won't sell Pique, he knows who good he can become and next season he'll be third choice after Ferdinand and Vidic.
I've always liked the way Gudjohnsen plays football and he'd be a good signing, but he's not gonna get 20 goals a season.
Quagliarella is a superb player and Fergie should sign him now, before next season when he's valued at £30million.

[skullverine]

isn't Quagliarella a supporting striker?

[Zoolander]

Mussolini will be able to tell us about him.

[AgentZero]

with alll the weddings that happen yesterday....i woner who went to carricks and who went to nevs?

[skullverine]

I think Giggs went to Neville's

[AgentZero]

well ive read the suns coverage of it and apparantely the biggest turnout of footballers was at Stevie G's and Carricks one was quite low key, with Nevs in the middle.

[Zoolander]

I'm sure knowing this information shall improve Manchester United.

[AgentZero]

indeed football is a family orientated game, single players might play it frankly we dont really care

[skullverine]

we're bored.

[Zoolander]

Anyway on to more pressing matters....

Pique or Torres? Who is hotter?

[AgentZero]

Luke Chadwick! Elnino according to my lady friend is hto but shes never seen luke!

[Top Gun]

Pique. It seem's that Middlesbrough are now trying to sign Alan Smith, I hope we can keep hold of him as I love his style of play. I love it in matches when he closes the ball down and I believe that when he gets back to full fitness he gives us an extra dimension.

[Zoolander]

If Smudger goes, i'd like us to go all out for Harewood.

[AgentZero]

yeh smudgers hasn't really had time to prove how good he can be upfront for us. 1/2 season spent in midfield and the other on the sidelines i reckon he can get to his leeds best!

[skullverine]

I hope he stays.

by the way, why are you on a yellow lostgalatico?

[Zoolander]

I hope he stays.

by the way, why are you on a yellow lostgalatico?

For not using Capitals.

[AgentZero]

posting a gustave courbet

[Zoolander]

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/3100/jacksonfive742351copycn5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I'm trying to make a football chant for Nani which I hope will get on to the terraces.

I was thinking of something along the lines of Smooth Criminal (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=4mfQn3pYwKM).


Nani are you okay? Are you okay Nani?
You've been minced by
You've been minced by
???

[-The Trooper-]

Nani are you okay? Are you okay Nani?
You've been minced by,
You've been minced by ...
... A short diving, Portugese bastard.

:ninja:

[AgentZero]

youve been minced by
youve been minced by
a scouse criminal...

[ecureuil]

youve been minced by
youve been minced by
a scouse criminal...

:D

[Zoolander]

With the song writing skills of LostGalactico.

Nani are you okay? Nani are you okay? Are you okay Nani?
You've been robbed by
You've been robbed by
A Scouse criminal!

[AgentZero]

thank you, far too kind it wasn't that hard really

[ecureuil]

So we're not getting Quagliarella then?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/6767039.stm

[AgentZero]

fuck the italian paper is rubbish a couple saying he's signed with Juve, another saying hes tempted by a move to untied and a final one says he's staying at Udinese.

[Top Gun]

Smith In Switch To Toon
Newcastle have won the race to sign Manchester United outcast Alan Smith in a deal worth around £3.5million. Toon boss Sam Allardyce made his move for Smith after the England striker made public his dismay at not being offered a new deal by United. But Allardyce failed in his bid to make it a United trio at Newcastle after the Old Trafford hierarchy rebuffed his attempts to sign defensive duo Wes Brown and Mikael Silvestre. Smith revealed his desire to stay at Old Trafford only last week but admitted he had received no assurances about his future from Sir Alex Ferguson, a revelation which sparked a scramble for his signature. Despite his reluctance to leave United following a £7million move from Leeds in 2004, Smith has been assured of regular football at Newcastle under Allardyce, something Fergie could not give him at Old Trafford.

http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7BB4CEE8F A%2D9A47%2D47BC%2DB069%2D3F7A2 F35DB70%7D&newsid=438091

No United bid for Italian

United have not voiced an interest in Sampdoria striker Fabio Quagliarella, according to the player's agent.

The 23-year-old Italian international has been linked with Old Trafford in recent weeks but, although agent Silvio Pagliari claims United are interested, no move has materialised.

Pagliari told BBC Sport: "I know there's some interest from Manchester United. I'm very proud of it, as he is. But United have had no contact with me or with Sampdoria.

"He'd be keen on playing in England, for sure. We have many things to think of, as many big clubs in Italy too are interest in a player like Fabio.

"We can talk about Inter Milan, Juventus, Man Utd, Chelsea - this is no problem for the player as they are all massive clubs."

A host of strikers from across Europe have been linked with United ever since Chief Executive David Gill's admission that the Reds could be tempted into action if the right target became available.

http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={B4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70}&newsid=438366

It seem's that a striker will definitely be bought if Smith is actually sold to Newcastle. As there has been no bid for Quagliarella and it looks like he is going to Juventus that doesn't seem to be hapening. Eto'o is apparantly staying now so it probably won't be him. Most likely is Huntelaar, Tevez or Torres. Tevez and Torres both seem to be valued at around the £30 million mark and with the spending done already I think Fergie will be looking for someone cheaper and Huntelaar would be ideal.

[skullverine]

so, anyone is writing a song for Anderson yet?

[Mambo]

So we're not getting Quagliarella then?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/6767039.stm

That just means that Udinese hold the rights to the player's contract now, i.e. if he were sold they would get the money. It doesn't necessarily mean he's staying at Udinese.

[ecureuil]

That just means that Udinese hold the rights to the player's contract now, i.e. if he were sold they would get the money. It doesn't necessarily mean he's staying at Udinese.

Well, Sampdoria were looking at offers, but Udinese might not want to sell. It looks like he's happy in Italy, so if they want to keep him they will.

[AgentZero]

so, anyone is writing a song for Anderson yet?

ando the footy commando...nah cbf

[Zoolander]

so, anyone is writing a song for Anderson yet?

He's already wrote an album (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omarion).

[Jesus]

Haha lol!

[skullverine]

He's already wrote an album (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omarion).

wow! no wonder he'd get the work permit under the Special Talent Rule :laugh:

Not only he can play football, he can sing too!

[AgentZero]

haha, well we apparantely lost out on the race for the quag i reckon a move for Huntelaar would be intelligent

[Jonny2J]

haha, well we apparantely lost out on the race for the quag i reckon a move for Huntelaar would be intelligentBuying the title and all of that jazz, rather Chelsea like don't you think? ;)

[Top Gun]

Buying the title and all of that jazz, rather Chelsea like don't you think? ;)

Difference being we are buying players who are young and will get better, Chelsea are able to buy 30 year olds as they have enough money to replace them after a few season's.

[AgentZero]

well not really we did just lose saha to another injury and smudger to you lot, look rather thin upfront again.

[Zoolander]

Don't take the bait boys!

[AgentZero]

let him go fishing.

[Hunter]

We've earned our money over the years, lets just leave it at that.

As for Huntelaar, I'd absolutely love him to sign here, especially with his goals per game ratio. He would be an excellent signing, and if we're lucky enough to capture him then I'd think we should be able to win the title next season again.

[Dmitris]

Rooney is Shrek!

[Wan]

Rooney is Shrek!

http://www.boreme.com/media/yr2006/rooney-fitness.jpghttp://www.exeter.gov.uk/autumnfestival/media/imagefestival/s/8/S2_CG_CHAR_Shrek_01_cmyk_1_ima ge.jpg

:shocking:

[Guillermo]

Rooney is Shrek!
Never heard that one before :shocking:

[Dmitris]

:huh:

[ecureuil]

He looks almost as fat as Frank Lampard in that picture.

[AgentZero]

almost...almost.

[otobot]

some good news!

http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=473609&CPID=8&clid=1&lid=3&title=Richardson+could+quit+Un ited&channel=&

[Phatmann]

some good news!

http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=473609&CPID=8&clid=1&lid=3&title=Richardson+could+quit+Un ited&channel=&

:w00t :w00t :w00t

[AgentZero]

smudgers goin to boro and not noobcastle.

[aus_pes_star]

Rooney is overrated.

[Barry]

I don't think he is, he has so much potential. People has the tendency to burn players to the ground when they don't perform well for some time and forgetting what they have showed they can.

[Wan]

So is Richard's son is bad?

[Jesus]

So is Richard's son is bad?

Yes Richardson is shite. End of.

[skullverine]

smudgers goin to boro and not noobcastle.
If he goes, I'd rather see him at Newcastle. Boro always play good against us even though they are shit in other games

[Top Gun]

Parma president Tommaso Ghirardi claims to have made an enquiry about the availability of United striker Giuseppe Rossi.

The 20-year-old Italian striker enjoyed a superb five-month loan with the Gialloblu last season, hitting nine goals in 18 starts as Claudio Ranieri's side narrowly avoided relegation.

Although Ranieri has since departed to manage Juventus, it seems Parma are still keen to take Rossi back to Serie A next season.

"We spoke with the player, with the Manchester United Chief Executive (David Gill) and with Sir Alex Ferguson, too," said Ghirardi. "Now it's up to them to give us an answer."

The Parma supremo admits his side face a difficult task in securing Rossi's services, despite alleging to have made a sizeable bid.

A host of top European clubs have been linked with him, while the player himself has stated a desire to prove himself at Old Trafford.

"Certainly it would be really difficult to keep the player, but we believe in this," he said. "From a financial point of view, we made our offer and I think it completely answers Manchester's expectations."

http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={B4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70}&newsid=439196

I'm not to sure about Rossi. He seem's to be right on the edge of whether or not he is good enough. He got 9 goals in 17 games for Parma last season which is excellent so I think he deserves a chance.

[Jesus]

Oh fuck! Rossi really deserves a chance in the first team, I would not like him to go to Parma on a permanent basis.

Anyone watched Pique and Evans play?

[Wan]

hmm..
I haven't see Pique & Evans play but i think Pique is quite good..