Manchester United

[mufcsean]

Yeah i was going to say, whats everybody predictions

Liverpool 1-2 Man U

[Singh]

I reckon a 1-0 win for Man utd.

[vanNistelrooy]

We'll lose.

[Phatmann]

1-1 for me.

[Top Gun]

2-1 to Liverpool.

[Guillermo]

1-0 to Liverpool, Torres with the goal. :(

[Rambo]

I can't see us losing. 1-0, Ronaldo.

[Jonny2J]

I can't see us losing. 1-0, Ronaldo.It's a big game don't forget.

[Rambo]

It's a big game don't forget.

:laugh:

He may not perform in big games, but he can't stop scoring at the moment.

[Zoolander]

0-0 bore draw.

[Jesus]

I reckon both Chelsea and us are going to draw.:(

[beetwee]

Arsenal - Chelsea 1 - 1
Liverpool - Manchester United 1 - 0

[vanNistelrooy]

JAMIE REDKNAPP FUCK OFF WE DON'T CARE WHAT YOU HAVE TO SAY AS YOU KNOW ABSOLUTELY FUCK ALL ABOUT EVERYTHING.

That is all.

[Guillermo]

Van Der Sar and Vidic have no communication whatsoever.

EDIT: :huh: We should be losing by 2 here, not winning.

[vanNistelrooy]

DEFEND DEFEND DEFEND.

I'll take this, but no way is the scoring over.

[-Rafa-]

How are you ahead :no:

[vanNistelrooy]

How are you ahead :no:
Tevez>Torres

That's how.

Don't get me wrong, Torres is good, but doesn't warrant the hype (I know he'll go and score now, but I'll stick to my comment).

[Miggy]

Van der Sar is having a bit of a mare.

[-Rafa-]

We'll see, I'm expecting a big 2nd half ;) Right at the end I was expecting some crazy tackle and someone hacked down.

Is VDS drunk out there? He's hit Vidic I think it is twice :huh:

[Del Piero]

Tevez>Torres

That's how.

Don't get me wrong, Torres is good, but doesn't warrant the hype (I know he'll go and score now, but I'll stick to my comment).

Torres is just abit better than tevez!

[Cobinho]

Anyone that thinks Rio Ferdinand is anything but worldclass is mad.

[Miggy]

C.Ronaldo has been pretty invisible. Not doing much to get rid of his "Non show at big games" tag.

[vanNistelrooy]

Torres is just abit better than tevez!
Really?

Full time.

Tevez 1-0 Torres

:ninja:

[Del Piero]

Really?

Full time.

Tevez 1-0 Torres

:ninja:

:ninja: :crymore:

[vanNistelrooy]

lol

Was worried when you brought on KOP out Crouch, but when you have no creativity whatsoever I had no need to be.

[-Rafa-]

:(

Kewell had a right shitter, Babel should of started imo

[Del Piero]

lol

Was worried when you brought on KOP out Crouch, but when you have no creativity whatsoever I had no need to be.

Our best player was babel and he was only on for about 15 mins :doh:

[Rambo]

Great win, we got lucky at times but we took our chance and Liverpool didn't.

Hargreaves was fucking solid, worth every penny.

[vanNistelrooy]

That's what I thought about Hargreaves. Easily our best addition from the Summer.

[ecureuil]

C.Ronaldo has been pretty invisible. Not doing much to get rid of his "Non show at big games" tag.

He's not the sort of player than shines in these sorts of high tension defensive games, he needs the play to be spread and open.

Fortunately, this is where Hargreaves is best. Him and Anderson were quality, I don't know how Scholes can get back in the side with they way they are playing.

[vanNistelrooy]

Scholes will get back in, he just has to. Don't mind Anderson dropping to bench, as although I think he's inproved greatly, he'd make a decent backup.

Ronaldo was just as invisible as Torres. Loved his touch around Hyppia when he played Rooney in to miss an easy chance.

[Top Gun]

I fucking love Hargreaves.

[Miggy]

Ronaldo was just as invisible as Torres. Loved his touch around Hyppia when he played Rooney in to miss an easy chance.

Couldn't agree more, that's why Messi > then both :cool:

[vanNistelrooy]

Well Messi has the extra advantage of being allowed to punch the ball in the net and not get pulled up for it.

[Jonny2J]

Well Messi has the extra advantage of being allowed to punch the ball in the net and not get pulled up for it.And the extra advantage of being a better player as well.

[mufcsean]

Very good result for us, Brown was awful, VDS was worse, Hargreaves was brilliant, Rio was Brilliant and Anderson was very good in periods.

Lovely work for the goal, very clever set piece, i was worried everytime Babel had the ball for them. He was by far their best player and he was only for 20 minutes or so.

Ronaldo was disappointing today, yet another example of him not showing up for big games, also i must say i'm very glad to see Saha staying on the bench, i can't wait for us to sell him, he has really pissed me off lately.

[ecureuil]

I don't know why people say Ronaldo doesn't show up for big games, it's really not true at all. :/

[Joel]

I don't know why people say Ronaldo doesn't show up for big games, it's really not true at all. :/

Would you like to give an example of when he has shown up for a big game?

[vanNistelrooy]

Well he didn't today, he was awful. Only decent thing was turning Hyppia and playing in Rooney.

Then again, if he turns up for the other 32 games of the Premiership season I won't complain ;)

Would you like to give an example of when he has shown up for a big game?
Arsenal 2-4 Man Utd

[AgentZero]

well its both yes and no, how can you show up when you are the most marked man in the team. He's just got to (god forbid) get more confidence in these games an dback himself more to go on his runs and not to overcomplicated things.

[Keyser Soze]

well its both yes and no, how can you show up when you are the most marked man in the team. He's just got to (god forbid) get more confidence in these games an dback himself more to go on his runs and not to overcomplicated things.
Ask any player who is rightly labelled "world-class".

[AgentZero]

who shall i ask from chelsea then?

[vanNistelrooy]

Swp ;)

[wrathchild_uk]

Although to be fair in most of the big matches players just double up on Ronaldo...and didn't he score and set up a goal against Arsenal anyway???

[AgentZero]

not good enough for most

[AgentZero]

Anderson got the MOM, i didnt know that.

[Phatmann]

Anderson got the MOM, i didnt know that.
Ferdinand got man of the match.

[mufcsean]

Sky gave Ferdinand Man of the Match but our official website gave it to Anderson

[AgentZero]

hence the 'i didnt know that'

[Wan]

Rape inquiry at Man Yoo party hotel

Police are investigating the alleged rape of a 26-year-old woman at a hotel where Manchester United players and other guests were attending a party.

The alleged attack took place at the Great John Street Hotel in Manchester in the early hours of Tuesday.

Hotel managers confirmed the venue was fully booked out for a private party.

Police are refusing to confirm or deny the involvement of any players in the incident at the city centre hotel but are continuing inquiries.

The hotel is a boutique "town house" hotel converted from a Victorian schoolhouse, situated in the trendy Castlefield area of Manchester.

'Inquiries continuing'

A hotel spokesman said: "We're helping the police with an investigation."

A Greater Manchester Police spokesman said: "Police are currently investigating a report of rape at a hotel in Manchester city centre.

"[Officers] were called to the hotel on Great John Street to a report that a 26-year-old woman had been raped.

"Inquiries are continuing."

A Manchester United spokeswoman declined to comment.

Police were called to the hotel shortly after 0400 GMT.

[mufcsean]

It's probably some daft bitch who thaught, hey wait a minute, everybodys pissed up, i can pretend i was raped by a Manchester United footballer, then i will recieve a shit load of money and never have to work again

[AgentZero]

ye most likely...damn whores

[Top Gun]

I saw in the papers today we might offer Wes Brown and Louis Saha for Dimitar Berbatov. Makes sense as Spurs were intrested in Brown since he rejected the contract offers and Saha would just be there to give them a striker in return.

Wouldn't mind seeing Saha go but I've always thought Brown was a useful player to have knocking about, not first team but good enough for the squad.

Also, if this does happen then it would mean we would be looking for a right back in January. Most likely to be Sagnol from Bayern but I've seen Lahm and Hutton both mentioned aswell. Lahm would be my first choice as he is young, very talented, already has experience of the top level of football and can play both sides. But I wouldn't mind Hutton or Sagnol either.

[Jesus]

Lahm and his versatility would be most welcome, a worthy replacement of Gary Neville.

On the other hand, I'm not happy with Brown leaving, he's proved himself to be a useful squad player over the years.

I'm not the biggest fan of Berbatov, though I'd rather have him than 'an always injured Louis Saha'. don't get me wrong, on his day, Saha is (near)deadly striker but his day never seems to approach. :(

[Top Gun]

Lahm and his versatility would be most welcome, a worthy replacement of Gary Neville.

On the other hand, I'm not happy with Brown leaving, he's proved himself to be a useful squad player over the years.

I'm not the biggest fan of Berbatov, though I'd rather have him than 'an always injured Louis Saha'. don't get me wrong, on his day, Saha is (near)deadly striker but his day never seems to approach. :(

Yeah, he has little spells of being excellent and then huge spells of being injured and shite.

It's probably some daft bitch who thaught, hey wait a minute, everybodys pissed up, i can pretend i was raped by a Manchester United footballer, then i will recieve a shit load of money and never have to work again

Jonny Evans is being questioned by the police. :doh:

[Jesus]

Yeah, he has little spells of being excellent and then huge spells of being injured and shite.
Yes, a shame. He was playing well at the start of last season, on fire he was!

Jonny Evans is being questioned by the police. :doh:

If he did shag the bitch, I hope he fucked her so bad she'd regret she entered the hotel.:angry:

That said, Jonny Evans is not one to miss. If he is proved guilty, *that will have a negative impact on his career.

*EDIT: I assume that will have a negative impact on his career and personal life.

[Mambo]

Jonny Evans is being questioned by the police. :doh:

So was Ronaldo years ago. It's all bollocks again, stupid biatches.
Berbatov would be a fantastic signing. Just watching him play is a joy, he oozes class. Yo can give him the ball and his control is superb, rarely gives it away. He's one of the most intelligent forwards around at the moment. Just the sort of player Rooney and Tevez would thrive on.

I wouldn't be particularly happy with losing brown either, though if he wants to be a stubborn bastard (is he really asking for £60,000 a week?) then fuck him. I assume that SAF has someone else lined up to replace him anyway. Saha can go no worries about that, Berbatov is twice the player he is (on both their current forms anyway). Lahm would be awesome too.

[Joel]

If he did shag the bitch, I hope he fucked her so bad she'd regret she entered the hotel.:angry:

Cut the "I'm a bad ass" persona out. Seriously.

[Jesus]

Speaking of which, did Rooney really shag an elderly person? :unsure:

Cut the "I'm a bad ass" persona out. Seriously.

:blush:

[Sully]

Yes, he did Pique

[Jesus]

I thought these were rumours but they aren't. I would not have expected this of him. :(

I just saw something about Everton in the official website. They want to beat us and break into the top four.

http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7BB4CEE8F A%2D9A47%2D47BC%2DB069%2D3F7A2 F35DB70%7D&newsid=516263

[Zoolander]

Here's Jonny! :shifty:

[mufcsean]

It will still be bullshit, he brought himself forward for questioning so that would suggest he has nothing to hide.

On signing Berbatov, i would gladly let Saha go but i agree in that it would be disappointing to see Brown leave, heis a good back up player. Saha is crap and i can't wait to see him leave.

I really hope the rumours are true about Lahm, though i doubt it will happen as Bayern do not like selling to us, if it were to happen i think he is the perfect replacement for Neville.

[Jesus]

If we pester them like we did for Hargreaves, we'll end up having Lahm but after paying a ridiculously high amount of money. :/

[Meyyappan]

you giys still have money to spend!!!

[Jesus]

you giys still have money to spend!!!
:shocking:


:rolleyes:

Is it just me or were any of you actually aware of this?

[Barry]

I never thought of Saha as crap, every time I see him he's doing quite well.

[Jesus]

He has a good season, then a shit season as Top Gun said, a few pages back. That's how it is with him. A shame how he's so injury prone since he is a talented player, not as talented as Anelka though.

[Meyyappan]

:shocking:


:rolleyes:

Is it just me or were any of you actually aware of this?

Meant it as a question where are you gettting this money after spending 105 m for the past 2 seasons:erm:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=DRsNQ48thoI&feature=related

http://youtube.com/watch?v=iwLWFvPbrls

http://youtube.com/watch?v=TyqmH1RQlYs


These claim that manu are........................... ... well go seem for yourself

[mufcsean]

Why do constantly post shit in this thread, you bitter little shit, fuck off

[mufcsean]

Well read these today...

Manchester United want to re-sign striker Henrik Larsson on a short-term deal similar to the one they took him on last season. (various)

That would be brilliant, he was excellent for us in his short time at OT and i would gladly see him back here

Manchester United are interested in making a summer move for Porto defender Jose Bosingwa. (Telegraph)

That wouldn't be too bad, he is quite young, only 25, he is an attacking player aswell, there are a lot of people i'd rather choose ahead of him but meh

[AgentZero]

Meant it as a question where are you gettting this money after spending 105 m for the past 2 seasons:erm:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=DRsNQ48thoI&feature=related

http://youtube.com/watch?v=iwLWFvPbrls

http://youtube.com/watch?v=TyqmH1RQlYs


These claim that manu are........................... ... well go seem for yourself

fuck off gayer.

[o0oGedo0o]

I think replacing Brown and Saha for berbatov isn't the best option. That would solve our strikers problem but it will create another gap at the back, with Neville and Evra being injured a lot and Brown being able to perform almost anywhere in the back we'll be replacing our forwards shortage with a defenders one. The only department where we're full is the midfield. But then again, I think Fergie knows what he's doing, isn't that so?

[AgentZero]

the void in the back isnt as bad as you think. Losing brown would not be ideal but i think there is enough cover for right back.

[o0oGedo0o]

What about the left then, we had Evra as a cover for Heinze, now Heinze is gone and we only got Evra as a first choice left back. Not that he's not good at it, but we do not have a good replacement for him. I don't want to see O'shea being pushed on the left back or playing him upfront like he did once. IMO selling Ruud and Smith wasn't right. Especially Smith, the guy always came out to perform but Fergie kept him as a DMF then sold him while we do not have enough strikers. Ironic.

[AgentZero]

i think we cashed in on him (smith) at the right time, he isnt setting anything alight unlike ruud and rossi, which i beleive teh latter was a mistake and it was the right time to say good by to ruud too.

Yeah leftback is a bit of a problem, but john o'shea isnt shit at it...and there are thos eout of position fillers like fletcher and hargreaves..who can do both wings (i reckon)

[o0oGedo0o]

Good point, but I don't like making players play out of their position. While they can do good, you won't take the best out of them.

[Jesus]

Playing Fletcher/Hargreaves at full-back is only an option when the back-line has turned into a medi-clinic.(see last season's defensive problems)

I hear that pander guy is a good left back. Might be available for cheap, views on him?

[Top Gun]

Manchester United have signed 24-year-old Angolan forward Manucho.

The striker, who has been on trial at the club, arrives from Angolan side Petro Athletico on a three-year deal.

"We have had Manucho here for a three-week trial and have been impressed enough to offer him a contract," said boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

"He is a tall, agile, quick forward and through contacts that Carlos (Queiroz) has, was brought to our attention around six months ago."

Manucho, whose real name is Mateus Alberto Contreiras Goncalves, arrives at Old Trafford in January subject to a work permit.

He joins Carlos Tevez, Wayne Rooney, Loius Saha and Dong Fangzhou in United's striking department.

Well this came out of the blue for me, I never even knew he was on trial. I guess that means we won't be getting Berbatov but it could spell the end for Saha.

[Dragonfly]

What's his record like at his previous club? There's no detail on Wiki.

[Ghost]

He was the top scorer of Girabola (Angolan league) in 2006 with 13 goals and in 2007 with 15 goals.

[Top Gun]

This is what I got from an article about his signing,

Manucho Gonçalves is an Angolan international football player. He currently plays for Petro Atlético with an average of 25 goals per season in all competitions and he is also a key player of the Angola national team. He is currently on a trial with Manchester United as they are looking for a new striker. He was the best scorer of Girabola for two times (2006 and 2007). He managed to score more than 8 goals in the African Champions League and was amongst the African best goal scorer.

He will be gone for the African Cup of Nations then...

[o0oGedo0o]

Manchester United have signed 24-year-old Angolan forward Manucho.

The striker, who has been on trial at the club, arrives from Angolan side Petro Athletico on a three-year deal.

"We have had Manucho here for a three-week trial and have been impressed enough to offer him a contract," said boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

"He is a tall, agile, quick forward and through contacts that Carlos (Queiroz) has, was brought to our attention around six months ago."

Manucho, whose real name is Mateus Alberto Contreiras Goncalves, arrives at Old Trafford in January subject to a work permit.

He joins Carlos Tevez, Wayne Rooney, Loius Saha and Dong Fangzhou in United's striking department.

link??

[Top Gun]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/7156290.stm

Fergie announced it in the pre-match interview today.

[Comm Roaddog]

WHat do you guys think about our second leg draw with Lyon, i think we got that match in the bag ^_^

[beetwee]

WHat do you guys think about our second leg draw with Lyon, i think we got that match in the bag ^_^

wow mate, you'll always have to play the games first.

[o0oGedo0o]

WHat do you guys think about our second leg draw with Lyon, i think we got that match in the bag ^_^

Lyon aren't that easy, they got some quality players. So don't be over confident.

[Zoolander]

I found a picture of Manucho.

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/7687/manuchoaw9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

He looks big!

[Meyyappan]

Tresor muptus seems better and younger,anyway you guys must be happy now that you have four strikers.

[Meyyappan]

Seems like there isnt any squad list i made one:


Tevez
Rooney
Saha
Manucho
C.Ronaldo
Giggs
Nani
Ji Sung Park
Anderson
Scholes
Carrick
Hargreves
Evra
Pique
Ferdinand
Vidic
Silvestre
G.neuville
Wes Brown
Van der sar
Ben foster
Kusuak

Very good squad,just need to pump a reserve leftback,shorey or something.

[Jesus]

Like you've watched the so-called 'treasure' a few times in full matches. :rolleyes:

I hope he's(Manucho) better if not as good than an on form Saha.

The Lyon game would be a tight match. If I'm not mistaken, the first leg is at Gerland.

Also, Benzema... :smug:

EDIT: There are way better left-backs than Shorey that we can get, a long term left-back. I would like us to get a defensive left-back, rotating 'him' and Evra would be good.

EDIT: Seems like there isnt any squad list i made one

Yes, with the said list being part of a double post and containing spelling mistakes in the players names.:erm: Thank you though.

[AgentZero]

Well this came out of the blue for me, I never even knew he was on trial. I guess that means we won't be getting Berbatov but it could spell the end for Saha.

so was cristiano :smug:

[AgentZero]

i knew wed face lyon....well i think we can go semi final again.

[Top Gun]

Today's line-up:

Kuszczak

--Simpson---Brown----Vidic----Evra-----

--Ronaldo-----Carrick----Anderson-----Giggs--

Rooney----Tevez

Really worried now.

[-Rafa-]

Decent shot there by Ronaldo....

[Guillermo]

Cahill you faggot. :doh:

[vanNistelrooy]

Hibbert wasn't sent off because.......?

[vanNistelrooy]

Gotta love that little winker ;););)

[Meyyappan]

Wow some shot by ronaldo seems hae will have a better career than the brazilian ronaldo.

[Phil W.A.F.C]

United for there 10 league title. They seem to grind out results. Arsenal have to go to the Stamford Bridge and to Old Trafford. My money is on United ;)

[Adammce05]

Bastards.

[beetwee]

Bastards.
:huh:

[Meyyappan]

Out of interest,when was the last time an away prem team were given a penalty at old trafford.

[Guillermo]

Out of interest,when was the last time an away prem team were given a penalty at old trafford.

Bolton in March I think.

[Adammce05]

:huh:

What ?? Was hoping for Everton to get a draw lol.
Nothing wrong with that.

[beetwee]

What ?? Was hoping for Everton to get a draw lol.
Nothing wrong with that.

:thumbsup:

[Jonny2J]

Wow some shot by ronaldo seems hae will have a better career than the brazilian ronaldo.:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[redphenix]

hey guys. does anyone have a master league save file with manchester united around 2010. season.
If anyone has please send me because i have been playing with manchester and my computer broke so i lost everything.
Thanks!

[vanNistelrooy]

redPHENIX lol.

No, we don't.

[-Rafa-]

hey guys. does anyone have a master league save file with manchester united around 2010. season.
If anyone has please send me because i have been playing with manchester and my computer broke so i lost everything.
Thanks!
:unsure:

[AgentZero]

:wave:...

[Dragonfly]

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

You never know.

[Zoolander]

You never know.

Unless he gets injured & fat then the world is his oyster.

[AgentZero]

needs a few mor epfas and world player nominations/wins...to at least become a realistic estimate....and show up in big(er) games.

[Jonny2J]

You never know.No I really do.

[Phatmann]

No I really do.
Seeing as you're the forums Nostradamus, can you tell me the lottery numbers for next week? :shifty:

[vanNistelrooy]

Saha scored? Must have been a mis-hit pass.

[Zoolander]

A loss for Arsenal & it will be a Merry Christmas.

Nice freekick by Ronaldo.

[AgentZero]

thatlll be like the best xmas present ever...cmon pomp!!!
Itl be one warm top spot

[Phatmann]

Park Ji-Sung's back :smug:

[o0oGedo0o]

I guess being undefeated doesn't secure you first place does it? At laaaaast top spot.

[AgentZero]

Park Ji-Sung's back :smug:

you mean Spark Ji Sung

[Zoolander]

Why are they jizzing their pants over Ronaldo's freekicks? He's no Juninho!

[The Duck]

Man U are now top. So it begins. Glory is ours. There are no challengers. Chelsea jokes, Liverpool jokes and arsenal simply don't have the melons to take it and are probaly gonna get relegated.

[AgentZero]

by melons he means pubic hair

[Wan]

Man U are now top. So it begins. Glory is ours. There are no challengers. Chelsea jokes, Liverpool jokes and arsenal simply don't have the melons to take it and are probaly gonna get relegated.

I'd take that as a joke. :doh:

[o0oGedo0o]

by melons he means pubic hair

I think you should change the line in your sig. that says arsenal > manchester united, cause you're a united fan obviously. Unless there is a hidden meaning I don't know of.

[Top Gun]

We've been linked with Alan Hutton again and also Lokomotiv Moscow defender Branislav Ivanovic who is being chased by most of Europe's top teams, we should have an edge though as he is the same nationality as Vidic.

Also Dong should be on his way in January as he hasn't impressed Sir Alex. Can't wait to see him go, he's 22 now and he hasn't shown anything which makes me think he's going to be a good player.

EDIT: Saha has more league goals than Kuyt this season. :laugh:

[Singh]

Get rid of Dong, what a waste.

West ham away, we should beat them.

[Meyyappan]

GO legendary ljunberg GO GO GO

[o0oGedo0o]

We've been linked with Alan Hutton again and also Lokomotiv Moscow defender Branislav Ivanovic who is being chased by most of Europe's top teams, we should have an edge though as he is the same nationality as Vidic.

Also Dong should be on his way in January as he hasn't impressed Sir Alex. Can't wait to see him go, he's 22 now and he hasn't shown anything which makes me think he's going to be a good player.

EDIT: Saha has more league goals than Kuyt this season. :laugh:

If this Ivanovic anything like Vidic then I hope we get him in Jan. Do you think that Ronaldo will play today? I mean Park has impressed in his last game and maybe SAF will want to rest Ronaldo in these busy gameweeks.

[Meyyappan]

Ronaldo perfect free kick
December 29th, 2007 at 4:59 am , filed under News.

Perfect free kick down to extra practiceSir Alex Ferguson has ridiculed the theories over Cristiano Ronaldo’s free-kicks and says the winger’s success is down to practice.

Manchester United ace Ronaldo curled home a superb free-kick at Sunderland on Boxing Day which had the purists purring.

His effort during United’s 4-0 win at the Stadium of Light led to a number of suggestions being put forward about how Ronaldo manages to get such swerve and dip on the ball.

One theory is that he tries to make contact with the valve on the ball, which then moves around violently making it almost impossible for a goalkeeper to stop.

But Ferguson dismissed the notion as “rubbish”, insisting Ronaldo benefits only from the extra work he does on United’s Carrington training pitch.

“All I have heard about over the last day or two is about the ball and how Cristiano shapes up,” said Ferguson.

“It is rubbish. He takes about 30 free-kicks after training every day. Not only are the balls not the same ones we use in matches, I have never once seen him pay any attention to where the valve is.

“The most important thing is practice. Practice makes perfect.”


http://www.manutdfc.org/ronaldo-perfect-free-kick/


Well wat do ya no wit ronaldo

[Jesus]

Yes, the cunt has been practicing for ages...(in competitive matches, shooting off-target most of the time.)

:doh:

[Keyser Soze]

He's leading the goal-scoring charts by 2 goals, scoring beautiful goals and playing some of the best football of his life - how the fuck can you complain?

[Jesus]

I just don't like his older free-kicks, that's all. As I've said before, he has improved greatly but he can become much better. On another note, I'm glad he cut down some of the tricks, which were not necessary.

[Rambo]

I knew Ronaldo's missed penalty would cost us, hopefully Everton can do us a favour.

[vanNistelrooy]

Still, throwing away leads to West Ham isn't acceptable.

Where was Rooney today?

[Stella Artois]

Still, throwing away leads to West Ham isn't acceptable.

Where was Rooney today?

Had a prior engagement with a Granny.

Unlucky lads. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[Zoolander]

Ah well. Hopefully it's another kick up the arse for the lads.

[Lord Shrimpeh]

It's annoying this season that we lose to the crap teams. I think the lads turn off. Still, if it hadn't been for that penalty miss it would have been a different story. Although tbh we didn't deserve anything from the match.

[Phil W.A.F.C]

i feel sorry for Ronaldo. Every week he gets bummed up for doing so well and when he misses a penalty like today or makes any mistake all the fans are on his back. Just seen the game on MOTD they didnt look good at all. I want United to win the league because i cant stick Arsenal and still my money is on United because of the experiance and the depth in the squad

[mufcsean]

Still, throwing away leads to West Ham isn't acceptable.

Where was Rooney today?

He, along with Carrick and Quieroz were ill, though Quieroz still made the game, absolutely shocking result, we were so poor, we just sat back after scoring and just let them do everything, our defending from their set plays was dreadful, we need to buck our ideas up

Next game is Birmingham at home, Rooney should be back by then, hopefully he is and Saha can go and sit on the bench

[AgentZero]

fuckin upson....gives me 11 points in fantasy league but.

[Meyyappan]

Yes, the cunt has been practicing for ages...(in competitive matches, shooting off-target most of the time.)

:doh:


Why do you write in white?

[wrathchild_uk]

Apparently Tevez was carried off at the end of the match today..if this is serious then we surely have to think about buying a striker in Jan, Saha just ain't upto it and is unreliable due to his injuries....also we seem to have problems scoring again..

[Jesus]

Indeed, it is a game that we definitely should have won by more.

A shame Tevez missed that goal.(Where he fell, then got up to hit the bar) :(

[vanNistelrooy]

A win is a win. Wait until Scholesy is back, we'll start raping teams again.

As for Saha, don't get me started on that waster.

[Jesus]

Wait until Scholesy is back, we'll start raping teams again.

Tell me about it! Can't wait to see the Ginger Man in action again!

As for Saha, don't get me started on that waster.
:laugh:

[vanNistelrooy]

Well he comes on and plods about, jumps for a few headers and that's about it.

Bring back Diego.

[Rambo]

Well he comes on and plods about, jumps for a few headers and that's about it.

Bring back Diego.

I bet you weren't saying that once he left.

[Jesus]

Men, a fickle species. :tongue:

He was sort of shite at the time. He started playing well at a relatively late point in his career.

[vanNistelrooy]

I bet you weren't saying that once he left.
True, I was however when Ruud and Rossi left :(

[Jesus]

Me too Bryan.

Though it was time for van Nistelrooy to leave, our style of football was changing for the greater good.

I really miss Rossi! :crymore:

[Phatmann]

I don't miss Rossi as he was pretty poor in the Premiership. Worse than Saha.

[Jesus]

Don't be too hard on him, he was still (relatively) very young at the time.

He's doing well at Villareal at the moment.

[vanNistelrooy]

I don't miss Rossi as he was pretty poor in the England League. Worse than Saha.
Saha was given a lot more chances that Rossi was. Just look how good he's been at Villarreal when he's got a good run in the team.

[Phatmann]

Saha was given a lot more chances that Rossi was. Just look how good he's been at Villarreal when he's got a good run in the team.
All I was saying is that I won't miss him as when he played for us he was nothing special (wasn't very good at Newcastle either). The thing is, Rossi had more chances than Dong has so far, but how many of you will miss Dong because he wasn't given a chance? Dong scored loads for Antwerp just as Rossi scored loads for the reserves. Perhaps, like Forlan, Rossi is more suited to La Liga.

[Jesus]

We do have a buy-back clause for Rossi, anyway?

[Jonny2J]

Sir Alex Ferguson described Old Trafford as having the atmosphere of a "funeral" when he spoke after Manchester United's 1-0 win over Birmingham City. Carlos Tevez's goal means the champions have won 10 league games in a row on their own ground but Ferguson was distinctly unimpressed with United's supporters, accusing them of letting down the team.

"The crowd were dead," he complained. "That was the quietest I have heard the crowd and it's disappointing because we needed the crowd today. We have come through a difficult period of game after game and in moments like these we need a lift. But it was like a funeral out there."

This is not the first time Ferguson has felt aggrieved about the lack of noise at Old Trafford and his complaints will bring back memories of Roy Keane's notorious rant about the club's supporters. Keane had questioned whether some United fans "can spell football never mind understand it" and suggested that they were more interested in eating prawn sandwiches than watching the game. Ferguson was more diplomatic but the United manager was clearly angered, drawing a direct link between the poor atmosphere and a laboured performance from his team.

"It was so quiet," he complained. "I don't think that helped us. The players need the crowd sometimes but the atmosphere inside the ground wasn't good. It's all right saying the players have to make the crowd respond but there are some situations, like today, when we need them to get behind us and give us a lift. The players need the crowd to respond and vice versa. But it was dead."

Ferguson has complained in the past about foreign supporters on day trips harming the atmosphere at Old Trafford, saying his team had more backing in away games. "There have been periods like this before," he continued. "It's not just today, it happened a few years ago as well when we were the dominant team in the league. The crowd come to be entertained but sometimes we need them to help us get the right kind of performance.".

[Top Gun]

I reckon it's just to do with taking some pressure off of the team. It's been a tough week or two with some pretty poor performances and the Christmas scandal.

[Dundon's]

You could be right there.

[AgentZero]

the players ar sexed out?

[Wan]

Imagine if Ronaldo partying, then Fergie will sell him? :shifty:
I believe Fergie will never do that.

[Ronaldo_is_fat]

Is it only me or do I just find it amazing that Ronaldo never gets injured although he gets tackled the most on the pitch?

[AgentZero]

hes still young...hell have dozen of knee jobs in 10 years time.

[Top Gun]

Sir Alex Ferguson can be certain he will be linked with a number of top transfer targets this month, but he can at least look forward to having one more world class player at his disposal in January.

Paul Scholes says he is on course to return at the end of the month to aid United’s Premier League title ambitions.

The influential 33-year-old midfielder has started running again after spending over two months on the sidelines following knee ligament surgery.

“I’ve started running now,” said Scholesy. “I’ve got these next few weeks to get as fit as I can, so hopefully I’ll be fresh when I come back. It’s a couple of months since the operation now and everything seems to be OK. I’m on track to return at the end of January or the start of February.”

Scholes sustained the injury during training before the Champions League Group F clash with Dynamo Kyiv in October. “I felt something during the training session but I managed to carry on,” he explained. “It was only really the next day that I thought there might be a problem and a scan showed that I had ruptured my lateral ligament in my knee, which is an injury that doesn’t often occur.”

It's not been an easy few months for Scholes, who admits he isn’t the best spectator. “It’s been frustrating for me,” he concedes. “I still see all the games, but it does get a bit boring just watching because all you want is to be out there playing. But I know that I have to be patient and hopefully I'll be back playing soon.”

The Salford-born midfielder will be looking at a possible return in the league matches against Portsmouth (30 Jan) and Tottenham (2 Feb) depending on how this next stage of his recovery goes.

Can't wait for his return, we are a totally different side when he's playing. Saying that I don't want him rushed back as a reoccurance would probably put him out for the rest of the season which is the last thing we need.

[Jesus]

A clever little player, Scholes is.

[Top Gun]

Today just showed how much we miss Rooney and Scholes, going forward we had no cutting edge until Rooney came on. Thankfully the defence is rock solid.

[vanNistelrooy]

I HATE SAHA.

That is all.

[wrathchild_uk]

Think it shown how useless Saha is too...

[Phatmann]

I HATE SAHA.

That is all.

I concur.

I thought Park looked alright for a player starting one of his first games for around 8 months.

[vanNistelrooy]

Carrick was good too.

[wrathchild_uk]

maybe we should try and swap Saha for Anelka but that won't happen cus Chelsea will probably sign him instead..

[Dr. Bob Kelso]

A clever little player, Scholes is.

And the award for understatement of the Season goes to.....

[Jesus]

I don't like overrating United players, that's all.

Whether Carrick was good or not, I still insist we would have been better off with a more attacking central midfielder.

[mufcsean]

I thought Carrick was OK, Anderson has started pissing me off lately, he cant run properly and he looks like a right spaz when he kicks the ball, though he is nowhere near as bad as Saha, i really want to get rid of him, good news about Scholes.

[Rambo]

I like Anderson. I had my doubts when he first joined but he has impressed me, handled the big games very well. He does on the other hand need to improve in the passing department but other than that he's okay in my book.

[wrathchild_uk]

He's still pretty young though aint he...could also improve on his shooting too

[Phatmann]

I like Anderson. I had my doubts when he first joined but he has impressed me, handled the big games very well. He does on the other hand need to improve in the passing department but other than that he's okay in my book.
He could also do with improving his shooting.

I read in the paper today that we're playing a match in Saudi Arabia this month. Can anyone tell me what the hell for? or was what I read just a load of bollocks?

[Stella Artois]

Chasing the $ I'd imagine.

[Meyyappan]

How large is you guys fan base?

[skullverine]

Last time I checked, it was 1/3 of the world population

[fick]

5 of them from manchester.

(though i'd get that in there before an non-red.)

[vanNistelrooy]

So who we getting drawn against today? Man City/West Ham? Arsenal? Because it sure as hell won't be a team outside the Premiership.

[fick]

Personally i'd like it to be Oldham or Havant & Waterlooville...

I have my reasons.

[vanNistelrooy]

Did you know that Wolves were the last team we were drawn against in the FA Cup, almost two years ago.

I'd like H&W, as Havant is about 17 miles down the road to me.

[fick]

That's one of tyhe reasons i'd like Oldham. that and the fact i was born overlooking the ground! I also have fond memories of previous clashes between the sides, though i doubt it'd be as close now.

Went for H&W as i like to see the littel fish play big sides. Would be good if the game was at OT mind as H&W would no doubt get a fair wad of notes & i would imagine their players would love the experience.

[LarssonIsGhod]

any of you lads know if there is any truth in the rumour Darren Fletcher is going to go on loan to Rangers?

[vanNistelrooy]

Wouldn't surprise me, as the fella isn't getting a look in.

[LarssonIsGhod]

He is a brillaint player (personal opinion) so i hope he doesn't go to rangers

I think he needs to move somwhere though as he's wasted potential sitting on the bench at man utd

[fick]

He is a brillaint player (personal opinion) so i hope he doesn't go to rangers

I think he needs to move somwhere though as he's wasted potential sitting on the bench at man utd

They can have him. He's useless.

Anyhoo back to the FA Cup... we didn't get Oldham, Chelskum or the arse...

BBC website is on a slowdown... still waiting to see..

[vanNistelrooy]

What a fucking surprise. Home to either Spurs or Reading.

OMG, Chelski actually got a Premiership team!

[fick]

Looks like a few good games out of that draw. Should have spurs, more worried about Reading.

Nice to see that if H&W get past the swans they'll get a big game at anfield. Imagine, such low league players getting to watch Gerrard dive agin, but up close instead of on telly!

[Meyyappan]

Last time I checked, it was 1/3 of the world population

WHATTT???!!!!,you certainly are joking arent you?

[Lord Shrimpeh]

I always wear sun glasses because the sun never sets on Manchester United's Empire.

[mufcsean]

Not a bad draw for us, or Arsenal or Chelsea or Liverpool

[skullverine]

WHATTT???!!!!,you certainly are joking arent you?

Opps, sorry. I mistyped it. It was actually 1/3 of a billion supporters.

It was probably due to Utd won the league last season though.

[Top Gun]

United cash in on 330 million fans

It's official, folks - Manchester United will prove this week they are still the top earners in English football, thanks to the world’s biggest fan base. Arsenal claimed to have taken their crown back in September, when they announced a turnover of £201million. But they cannot compete with United’s mega 330m global fan base. United will announce their own increase in turnover on Thursday to £245m.

:cool:

[AgentZero]

meyyapan is a twat...

[Stella Artois]

:cool:

Just wait till you start repaying your debts. :laugh:

[AgentZero]

why doesnt becks just train with old chums at carrington ?

[fick]

Probably due to the fact there are more pretty young boys in the arsenal squad.

Either that or he has an inferiority complex due to Ronaldo.

[Jesus]

The inferiority complex looks most probably the case.

[beetwee]

why doesnt becks just train with old chums at carrington ?

Cause he and Ferguson can't stand eachother.

[fick]

They said there were 'differences' between Fergie & Yorke, but they let him train...

Being honest, i guess it's the wife. There'sno Harrods in Manchester, darling.

[beetwee]

:D He's a good manager but he's bad saying goodbye to starplayers.

[Phatmann]

Club captain Gary Neville made his long-awaited return from injury for United's Reserves on Wednesday evening, completing 45 minutes and scoring a rare goal as the Reds drew a thrilling match with Everton.

:mellow:

[fick]

Neville? Scoring?

Surely not. :huh:

[Wan]

It's for the Reserves.

[Phatmann]

Neville? Scoring?

Surely not. :huh:

Left footed as well :shocking:

[fick]

LEFT FOOT! :thud:

[wrathchild_uk]

Saha out for another 3 weeks....

[CaptainCabinet]

3-1 today for youse.

[Phatmann]

Saha out for another 3 weeks....
:laugh: Saw that on Soccer Saturday a few minutes ago. Surely this means he will be sold or we'll buy a top class striker during this window? If Tevez or Rooney get injured/suspended, we don't have much option on the bench at the moment.

[vanNistelrooy]

zzzzzzzzzzz

Hopefully we'll score soon after the break, as the commentators harping on about "goal incorrectly ruled out bollocks". The whistle had already gone, so there was no goal to disallow.

As for Rooney, what ze fuck is going on there? Has he put Saha's boots on by accident? If he comes off injured I think we'll know the answer ;)

[Jonny2J]

zzzzzzzzzzz

Hopefully we'll score soon after the break, as the commentators harping on about "goal incorrectly ruled out bollocks". The whistle had already gone, so there was no goal to disallow.

As for Rooney, what ze fuck is going on there? Has he put Saha's boots on by accident? If he comes off injured I think we'll know the answer ;):rolleyes:

[vanNistelrooy]

Don't get me wrong, he was onside, but our whole team stopped when they heard the whistle.

Should have had a peno from the Smith challenge.

[Zoolander]

Ronaldo. Freekick!

[vanNistelrooy]

The small teams always fall apart in the end :cool:

Now let's help our goal difference, rather than going easy on them.

[vanNistelrooy]

Now that's how to take a first touch.

[Zoolander]

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/8741/smug226bf8eht4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[vanNistelrooy]

Man Utd 6-0 Whocastle

[Guillermo]

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/7803/newpicture6qz7.png (http://imageshack.us)

[Lord Shrimpeh]

6-0, top of the league, the scousers drew and City lost. Almost perfect day.

[beetwee]

Chelsea is silently coming closer.:ninja:

[BarnDoor]

Owen wrongfully offside
Not a free-kick
5th goal offside
6th goal not fully over
Alex Ferguson a fat cunt

Lets hope Ronaldo's dad was happy burning down there in hell.

[Jonny2J]

So many Man Utd fans on right now posting. Hmm I wonder why that could be?

[beetwee]

:shocking: Owen wrongfully offside
Not a free-kick
5th goal offside
6th goal not fully over
Alex Ferguson a fat cunt

Lets hope Ronaldo's dad was happy burning down there in hell.

:shocking:



:crymore:

[vanNistelrooy]

Hopefully your club will join him soon enough ;)

So many Man Utd fans on right now posting. Hmm I wonder why that could be?
Same could be asked about all 5 Newcastle fans.

[Jonny2J]

Same could be asked about all 5 Newcastle fans.Because it's an away game perhaps?

[vanNistelrooy]

I was thinking more about to moan, as that's all your fans seem to do.

Nice to see you having a snipe at United fans, as per usual.

[Jonny2J]

I was thinking more about to moan, as that's all your fans seem to do.

Nice to see you having a snipe at United fans, as per usual.We have right to mean tbf when we fork out so much every season for nothing.

[BarnDoor]

Hopefully your club will join him soon enough ;)


Well they are sure to be in good company with Matt Busby, George Best and the Babes.

I was thinking more about to moan, as that's all your fans seem to do.

Nice to see you having a snipe at United fans, as per usual.

Its easy being a United fan.

[beetwee]

:handbags:

[vanNistelrooy]

You're in the same boat as a fair few teams in the Premiership I'm afraid. The rest just seem to get on with it (unless they've killed themselves, which I don't advise).

So where do you feel a club of Newcastle's side deserves to be?

Well they are sure to be in good company with Matt Busby, George Best and the Babes.
I was gonna make a comment there, but I'm not such a heartless piece of shite like yourself.

Instead I'll let you have that one, and you can add it to your list of comebacks.

[Jonny2J]

You're in the same boat as a fair few teams in the England League I'm afraid. The rest just seem to get on with it (unless they've killed themselves, which I don't advise).

So where do you feel a club of Newcastle's side deserves to be?At this moment in time, exactly where we are.

Nobody has a divine right to success, despite what Liverpool fans think.

[shagrat65]

I can\'t believe we shipped 6 goals past the toon in 45 minutes.

shocking.

But seriously, no-one in england is gonna want the toon job.

[beetwee]

I can\'t believe we shipped 6 goals past the toon in 45 minutes.

shocking.

But seriously, no-one in england is gonna want the toon job.

Jol will.

[vanNistelrooy]

At this moment in time, exactly where we are.

Nobody has a divine right to success, despite what Liverpool fans think.
No, not on how you're performing, but on the size of the club?

No, you're wrong there. Liverpool do actually have a divine right to success. It's in the bible.

[Jonny2J]

No, not on how you're performing, but on the size of the club?

No, you're wrong there. Liverpool do actually have a divine right to success. It's in the bible.Depends how you define size really, as if it was based on support then we'd be right up there, but unfortunately it isn't. We do have a huge tradition, unfortunately this stems back more than 50 years. Along with a lot more clubs as well.

What a lot of our fans don't seem to realise is they have been spoilt by both Keegan and Robson, and that football started prior to 1992.

Unfortunately at this moment in time I can't say I have an answer to your question, something however I will ponder on my return from the pub either today or tomorrow.

[vanNistelrooy]

You do that, I'll await your reply ;)

Also, who do you think should take over?

[Jonny2J]

Further to my comments, I would also like to add, we prior to the '92 era and the whole change in ethos in the country and our fans being spoilt. We sold Gazza, Beardsley and Waddle to the top tear teams in the country, in today's market that's at least £60 million worth of talent, at least. Especially when you look at their skills, all of them are Englishmen, with amazing technical ability, unlike the current crop we have now.

I still really can't comment on the size of the club, it's just not something I can pinpoint on, as from the mid/late 70's to the early 90's we vastly underachieved, despite having as we do now massive crowds, but we also had a terrible board back then as well. I really still can't say how much of a big club we are, the only thing that separates us and all the teams that have been around us, your Man City's etc is that we have challenged for the title since the "Premiership" era, and that we actually have massive crowds all of the time and don't use a public address system to pump out an atmosphere.

For taking us over, that's another thing I really can't say, as I'm still in shock over the departure and the timing of such an event. In reality I would like someone like a Van Gaal, although I do honestly feel our players do not have the technical or tactical ability to fit into the ethos that Van Gaal installs into the system that his players work under.

[AgentZero]

So many Man Utd fans on right now posting. Hmm I wonder why that could be?

we're always on...this club thread is one of the more active ones.
Big win perhaps? are we not allowed?

[Jesus]

I obviously, am, very happy with the win. Luckily I managed to catch the second half! Rooney could have scored at least a goal. Missed a lot of occasions.

One of Tevez' goals was the result of shit defending. :( Also, I think, the Ferdinand goal was not offside.

Glad, Ronaldo scored a hat trick! I wonder what his mother will have to say! :laugh:

[Guillermo]

we're always on...this club thread is one of the more active ones.
Big win perhaps? are we not allowed?

He means why were we on here and not at the game. :doh:

[AgentZero]

over 30,000 kilometres is my reason

[vanNistelrooy]

Not good enough I'm afraid.

[AgentZero]

its like your av is my av from the other angle...is it?

[vanNistelrooy]

Yup, only mine is 1,000 times better ;)

[AgentZero]

i beleive my ones bigger :smug: not the first time youve heard those words eh?