Manchester United

[AgentZero]

if tevez is the mystery solitary signing that sir alex harped about then hes not that mysterious.

[I.N Extasy]

if tevez is the mystery solitary signing that sir alex harped about then hes not that mysterious.

:laugh: Lord!

He's a bit of a cheeky one though(Ferguson), you don't really know what to expect of him. Who the fuck knew about the Larsson loan? It came out of the blue.

[Meyyappan]

All round mauritius the local news papers were reporting the larsson news...........

[I.N Extasy]

Much after it happened. Twat. :doh:

Edit: And no one gives a fuck of this country's football gossip anyway. :\

[Top Gun]

if tevez is the mystery solitary signing that sir alex harped about then hes not that mysterious.

Gill said the Tevez deal won't be completed until after the transfer window has closed. So I doubt it is.

I saw this on ManUtd.com,

Sir Alex Ferguson has earmarked a host of his promising youngsters as future Old Trafford stars and hopes to see them make significant progress over the coming season.

A number of the young players have impressed during United's pre-season trip to South Africa with Chris Eagles, Lee Martin, Tom Cleverley and Fraizer Campbell all finding the net.

Assured displays from Brazilian midfielder Rodrigo Possebon and Belfast-born defender Craig Cathcart during Saturday's Vodacom Challenge final victory have given Sir Alex further cause for optimism.

"They are all at a good age in terms of us judging them," he said. "Most of them have been out on loan and done well.

"Jonny Evans had a good spell at Sunderland and was instrumental in them staying up. Campbell was instrumental in bringing Hull up.

"Lee Martin has been unfortunate with injuries, but he showed what he can do by setting up the first goal [against the Kaizer Chiefs]. He has potential.

"Cathcart is looking much stronger and the intention is to put him out on loan this season. Possebon will stay as he has potential for first team football, while Cleverley is just a young lad and has time on his side. All the young players have good potential."

I hope to see some more of Possebon tonight against Pompey as he looked good in spells yesterday. I guess Evans will just take Pique's place in the squad and I think Campbell will be given a first team spot too but will be behind Tevez, Rooney, New Signing?, Saha? (if fit) in the pecking order.

[I.N Extasy]

If these players are good enough, does that mean we won't be buying midfielders for a while? :)

[Phatmann]

Gill said the Tevez deal won't be completed until after the transfer window has closed. So I doubt it is.

I saw this on ManUtd.com,



I hope to see some more of Possebon tonight against Pompey as he looked good in spells yesterday. I guess Evans will just take Pique's place in the squad and I think Campbell will be given a first team spot too but will be behind Tevez, Rooney, New Signing?, Saha? (if fit) in the pecking order.
Didn't realise we were playing Pompey tonight.:huh: I'm guessing most of the players who started yesterday won't be starting today? although I saw on the news that Rooney will be playing despite having a dead leg.

Possebon looked ok; seemed to be playing quite deep at times but he rarely gave the ball away which is good. Hopefully we'll see more of him tonight as that was the first time I've ever seen him. By the way, is the match gonna be on setanta or sky sports at all?

[Top Gun]

Nope, it only on MUTV. I will be looking for a stream as I don't have the channel. Neville, Silvestre, Scholes and Tevez have all been confirmed to be starting by Fergie. Danny Simpson really impressed me yesterday, I would like to see him loaned out to a Premiership side to see how he can do.

[Meyyappan]

If these players are good enough, does that mean we won't be buying midfielders for a while? :)

The newspapers did before he came.

[skullverine]

Saw the highlight. Tevez goal was class.

[AgentZero]

apparantely we have cooled our heels over berbatov and considering keane left before him i cant see spurs letting him go to another top4 team.

[Cobinho]

get ready to change that avatar

Do you still think I should?

[vanNistelrooy]

Yes, in preparation for the 09/10 season as you're not allowed to wear Premiership badges on your sleeves in the Championship ;)

[Cobinho]

Yes, in preparation for the 09/10 season as you're not allowed to wear England League badges on your sleeves in the Championship ;)

Since we're being so sensible. When we get relegated I will put your mum in my avatar instead ;).

[AgentZero]

Do you still think I should?
for that piece of smarm, a plague a both your houses (levy and your's)

EDIT: Chris Eagles has joined Burnley.

[vanNistelrooy]

Any confirmations on who is to play in Ole's testimonial?

[AgentZero]

vote best for the best
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/poll/2008/jul/29/greatest.footballer

[requiem7]

Any confirmations on who is to play in Ole's testimonial?

It would have been nice for some of the team of '99 to play.
are you going?

[Jonny2J]

vote best for the best
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/poll/2008/jul/29/greatest.footballerSir Bobby Charlton then followed by Gazza.

[AgentZero]

Sir Bobby Charlton then followed by Gazza.
sir bob isn't part of the poll, which is crazy in itself.

[Jonny2J]

sir bob isn't part of the poll, which is crazy in itself.Ah shit aye, in actual fact I would have said George Best as he's the greatest to have played here being from the UK, no doubt about that in my mind.

[Hunter]

Season tickets on general sale ? 10 year waiting list ? :chanlaugh: It's becoming more laughable by the minute.

Anywho, Ole this weekend. :cool: I bet I'm sat in the South Stand. :mellow:

[requiem7]

Season tickets on general sale ? 10 year waiting list ? :chanlaugh: It's becoming more laughable by the minute.

Anywho, Ole this weekend. :cool: I bet I'm sat in the South Stand. :mellow:

I'd be in the Noth West Quadrant. Usually in the the East stand.
Flying down on the Saturday from Aberdeen.

Think it be acceptable to wear my white away strip from a few season ago?
(Its got Beckhams name and No7 on it. the season before he was sold, lol)

Hevent worn much since. But it seems a good occasion to wear it.

To say thanks to Utd legend, Ole!

[vanNistelrooy]

I'm in South Stand lower, and plan to wear this kit with Solskjaer's name on the back...

http://www.manutdpics.com/image/Manchester-United-Away-Kits_68786.jpg?

I hope it isn't too hot on Saturday, as it's long sleeved. Then again, when is the weather ever nice in Manchester? :)

[Jonny2J]

I'm in South Stand lower, and plan to wear this kit with Solskjaer's name on the back...

http://www.manutdpics.com/image/Manchester-United-Away-Kits_68786.jpg?

I hope it isn't too hot on Saturday, as it's long sleeved. Then again, when is the weather ever nice in Manchester? :)It was glorious when I went to see Radiohead. :)

[vanNistelrooy]

Lucky git, light rain according to the weather reports! My shirt should be adequate then :)

What you reckon chances our on us signing Berbatov before the game, and him being allocated a shirt number so I can get him on the back of the shirt I plan to buy?

Any suggestions on who I should get?

[Hunter]

I'll probably be picking up the home shirt since we're keeping it for next season, plus I haven't got any recent shirts. I'll be getting it with the Moscow Final embroidary in the chest centre with Giggs 11 on the back.

As for Berbatov, I honestly can't see us getting him anytime soon, possibly in the January market since Spurs have already sold Keane.

Players such as Scholes, Giggs, Neville etc don't have much left in their careers so it's the perfect time to pay tribute to them I reckon instead of getting the likes of Ronaldo etc.

[vanNistelrooy]

I'm trying to think who I've never had on my shirt. Never really gone for defenders tbh, but I've just realised I've never had Giggsy!

[cadey]

I see you finally got rid of Chris Eagles.

Fucking hell, that bloke has been floating around your place for years.

[requiem7]

I'm in South Stand lower, and plan to wear this kit with Solskjaer's name on the back...

http://www.manutdpics.com/image/Manchester-United-Away-Kits_68786.jpg?

I hope it isn't too hot on Saturday, as it's long sleeved. Then again, when is the weather ever nice in Manchester? :)

thtas weird. My top is long sleeeved as well.
I never usually buy long sleeved.

I hope its a scorcher! lol

[vanNistelrooy]

I had a white one long sleeved before, with 8 BUTT on the back.

[AgentZero]

Lucky git, light rain according to the weather reports! My shirt should be adequate then :)

What you reckon chances our on us signing Berbatov before the game, and him being allocated a shirt number so I can get him on the back of the shirt I plan to buy?

Any suggestions on who I should get?im buying the new away one with Carrick.

[vanNistelrooy]

I would, but I don't want to be laughed at.

[Hunter]

I would, but I don't want to be laughed at.

:chanlaugh:

Yeah, the new away one is rather poor in my opinion, you're better just waiting till we bring out the Champions League Euro shirt I think, looks much smarter.

[AgentZero]

this one?
http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/5247/vandersarwwwfootballcoudz4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I still hold my opinion that they have surplus amounts of last seasons keeper kit.

[requiem7]

Do you remember the top friom quite a few years ago that had Old Trafford on it?
that was smart.
I liked the black top from a few years ago. with the sharp viewcam sponsorship. That was class.

[AgentZero]

yeah i know what you mean mate, the 1994-1995 home kit, it had old trafford watermarked onto the design. Smart kit, IMO made famous by this photo
http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/7223/cantonafu4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[vanNistelrooy]

I had Cantona on mine too.

My mate wanted to be different, so had 4 BRUCE, the twat.

[requiem7]

I had Cantona on mine too.

My mate wanted to be different, so had 4 BRUCE, the twat.

quiet you!

Bruce was a legend!

sure hope Cantona is there on Saturday.

[vanNistelrooy]

He was, but to walk around with his name on your back?

Must be a pretty sad twat.

I'm keeping everything cross that he will be.

[Hunter]

Why does it say there is an extra 2 pages to this thread, it's usually only 1 extra page which is unlickable. This is starting to become very irritating.

[Sully]

It's to do with posts that weren't deleted properly, I think.

[AgentZero]

Levy's reaction to spurs exodus.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZTG0hu70pE

[vanNistelrooy]

Shit, just worked it out and it's 6 years since I last went to Old Trafford!

Was 14 years since I first went, too :shocking:

Speaking to my friend earlier, I said how I'd never seen Rooney or Ronaldo play, but I have seen Tevez. Was in a friendly in 2002 against Boca Juniors, Rio's debut where he came off injured. Apparently Ferguson had his eye on Tevez...he got sent off :lol:

[Phil W.A.F.C]

Shit, just worked it out and it's 6 years since I last went to Old Trafford!

Was 14 years since I first went, too :shocking:

Speaking to my friend earlier, I said how I'd never seen Rooney or Ronaldo play, but I have seen Tevez. Was in a friendly in 2002 against Boca Juniors, Rio's debut where he came off injured. Apparently Ferguson had his eye on Tevez...he got sent off :lol:

Part timer on board!

[skullverine]

Just found out that Astro Supersport chose to show Rangers vs liverpool instead. Any free streams?

[AgentZero]

myp2p

[I.N Extasy]

Feast your eyes on this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHw3tT-0xJ8) fuckers. :cool:

[AgentZero]

that god damn alvarez must not know who Ole is!

[Phil W.A.F.C]

that god damn alvarez must not know who Ole is!

Whys that??

[AgentZero]

he made two brilliant stops to prevent ole from scoring.

[vanNistelrooy]

Just now got home.

Row CC WAS the 3rd row, you dumb fuckers.

Decent game, the atmosphere was more entertaining though. Would have been a great goal from Ole if the goalie had not saved it. Scholes chip was sublime and Tevez was absolutely outstanding in the first half.

PS. @ Phil, at least I don't whore myself out amongst teams ;)

[Phil W.A.F.C]

PS. @ Phil, at least I don't whore myself out amongst teams ;)

And what do you mean by that??

[requiem7]

Just now got home.

Row CC WAS the 3rd row, you dumb fuckers.

Decent game, the atmosphere was more entertaining though. Would have been a great goal from Ole if the goalie had not saved it. Scholes chip was sublime and Tevez was absolutely outstanding in the first half.

PS. @ Phil, at least I don't whore myself out amongst teams ;)


when Ole came on it was buzzing. It was great goal that won it. Quite a show put on at half time too.

[skullverine]

Couldn't get to watch it. Absolutely gutted. The stream was shit because it buffered every other second.

[Hunter]

Just now got home.

Row CC WAS the 3rd row, you dumb fuckers.

Decent game, the atmosphere was more entertaining though. Would have been a great goal from Ole if the goalie had not saved it. Scholes chip was sublime and Tevez was absolutely outstanding in the first half.

PS. @ Phil, at least I don't whore myself out amongst teams ;)

I was in the South Stand too, there was even a bit of singing in the South Stand which was great, surprising too but I guess when one person starts, everyone does. :D

Atmosphere was decent, especially for a pre-season friendly/testimonial. Although to be fair, it didn't seem like a friendly at all, both teams were really going at it. Tevez could have probably walked for grabbing the Espanyol player's neck it looked like. As for Scholesy, well he was just downright hilarious the whole game, the amount of trademark tackles he put in, he should have been sent off 2 or maybe even 3 times over. :chanlaugh:

Was quite emotional when everyone was singing "Ole" etc though, knowing that it will be his last ever appearance in a red shirt. Everyone was obviously prepared for it, and expected it, but you can't really prepare how you will feel on the day. Just watched a video of Ole braking down in an interview, and it's quite sad to watch in a way, really hits home that his time at the club as a player is over.

Ole Interview (Norweigen) (http://tv2sporten.no/fotball/england/article2108212.ece)

As for the performances, I was definetely impressed with Vidic who won every single header he went for again, looked as solid as he ever has. Nani looked like his confidence is growing and he was constantly causing trouble down the flank, although he delayed his cross a few times which was a bit annoying at times. I was liking the look of Frazier Campbell when he came on mind, very aggressive and was willing to prove himself, even scoring an excellent goal thanks to a beautifully weighted pass from Giggsy. Ole came on to a crazy reception as you'd expect, and done alright, had 2 cracking shots with his left foot, if only the Espanyol keeper read the script properly, would have been very fitting if they had went in. Either way it was just a joy to see Ole on the pitch again with a smile on his face.

Ole was the perfect professional, a gentleman and he knew the importance of this club, and never put himself above the club. Sitting on the bench for so long would infuriate many players, especially of his class, but he loved the club which is rare with footballers nowdays and his emotions will always show that. Ole Gunnar Solksjaer can't even be classed as a "footballer" to be fair, he can only be classed as a legend.

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/1447/22sv7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/1372/23yi0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/1672/28gl0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/3711/31st4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[pbchillin]

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is set to miss the start of the Premier League season on 17 August after picking up a virus.

The 22-year-old contracted the mystery virus on United's pre-season tour of Nigeria and has not trained since.

"I doubt Wayne will be fit for the start of the season," said United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

"It's a virus he picked up in Nigeria and it's not a nice one. He's not been back in training yet."

Ferguson revealed Rooney's illness was diagnosed by the club's own laboratory.


Blatently AIDS off some Nigerian hooker.

[Top Gun]

Injury list is growing, I think that's Rooney, Carrick, Ronaldo, Park, Foster, Hargreaves and Saha. Nani is suspended and Anderson is off to the Olympics.

[Keyser Soze]

And Ronaldo is apparently refusing to return.

Best season ever? Probs.

[Dundon's]

There's no fear of Utd, if they get stuck they'll just fork out 50-60m on 2-3 players and that'll be that.

[Top Gun]

Last season was pretty good tbf.

[wrathchild_uk]

There's no fear of Utd, if they get stuck they'll just fork out 50-60m on 2-3 players and that'll be that.

Dunno about that..it doesnt look as if Utd have any money to buy players with..

[Jonny2J]

Let the injuries continue. We may only lose by 5 clear goals at this rate. :D

[doyin]

And Ronaldo is apparently refusing to return.

Best season ever? Probs.


nope! Goal.com( who i cant really trust but are right sometimes), brought an article saying that Ronaldo is no more going to Madrid, Its FINISHED!

http://www.goal.com/en/articolo.aspx?contenutoid=8061 83

[wrathchild_uk]

Let the injuries continue. We may only lose by 5 clear goals at this rate. :D

Not with Collocini you wont ;)

[skullverine]

Injury list is growing, I think that's Rooney, Carrick, Ronaldo, Park, Foster, Hargreaves and Saha. Nani is suspended and Anderson is off to the Olympics.

Foster?

How long is Park out for?

[AgentZero]

what i think the starting XI to be against pompey
-----VDS------
Nev(Brown?)--Rio--Vida--Evra
Fletch--Possebon--Scholes
Tevez--Campbell--Giggs

[skullverine]

Same lineup as yours but with O'shea instead of Possebon

[AgentZero]

its only the shield, i hope SAF throws a few players in the deep end like Lee Martin and Gibson to feature somehow aswell.

[skullverine]

Are the Brazilian twins eligible to play?

[AgentZero]

Rafael played against Peterborough, dont know about the other one.

[Hunter]

its only the shield, i hope SAF throws a few players in the deep end like Lee Martin and Gibson to feature somehow aswell.

Honestly don't think Gibson is at the right level yet after seeing him at Ole's testimonial. He didn't really do anything significant and he looked to be wandering a lot of the game, there were a few moments where he was on the Left side despite playing Right-Mid. Probably the worst United player on the pitch, harsh but true. He might get a second half run out mind.

Campbell most definetely deserves the game, and I expect to see him play some part.

[AgentZero]

see his goal against peterborough? i know its peterborough but twas a cracker.

[Gooner10]

Just wondering, since we had a similar situation with Adebayor. Do you think Ronaldo deserves to be accepted back in the team so easily? Reckon Ronaldo will get a frosty reception if he returns?

[Hunter]

Just wondering, since we had a similar situation with Adebayor. Do you think Ronaldo deserves to be accepted back in the team so easily? Reckon Ronaldo will get a frosty reception if he returns?

Question every United fan has been wondering themselves. To be honest, every United fan I know has said they'll refuse to sing "Viva Ronaldo" anymore and I feel a similar way. He doesn't deserve our energy or our breath at the moment from the way he has acted. Although I do think because this was all done in public, the media have overhyped it to the point of seriously influencing everyone's opinions on the matter. Ronaldo won't be available to play for about another month as he's injured so maybe that will give him a chance to "ease" back into the team.

I honestly don't know how we'll all react, there will obviously be some who will boo him, and I imagine a small crowd may still cheer him. We'll just have to wait and see. I don't think I can bring myself to cheer him anymore though, not sure if I'd waste my time booing him either, would rather use that energy to sing for players.

[Guillermo]

I see Fergie's said we may not buy anyone in the transfer window after all. It's hardly a shock, but I am disappointed there won't be at least 1 new fresh face we can get all excited about. We don't need to spend cash unnecessarily, but we've still not acquired the 'missing link' in our attack; the 20 goals a season striker. I can't say I've seen the lad play a great deal, but I can't believe for one minute that Campbell could fill this role. And if you think we'll have a strikeforce of Tevez/Campbell with none on the bench at the season opener, it is an area that needs addressing.

Unless there's still faith in Dong :|

[Hunter]

Giggs has had more than enough experience playing the role just behind the striker. He even did so in the Ole testimonial which leads me to believe that Fergie is preparing him to play in that position at the start of the season. We could definetely get away with playing Tevez up top with Giggs sitting off him, or if that fails, the simple 4-5-1 with attacking wingers will surely prove just as penetrating.

I'm by no means stating that we should chuck Campbell in at the deep end, I said I believe he should get his game in the charity shield. However he's good enough to play some part in this season, and now would be the perfect opportunity for him since we have several strikers injured.

[skullverine]

I hope that we won't see Giggs playing the supporting striker. He's been awful there.

[Jonny2J]

Sir Alex Ferguson has been accused of lying over Wayne Rooney's mystery illness.

The Manchester United striker has been ruled out of the opening matches of the new season with a virus that Ferguson claimed had been contracted during the club's brief trip to Nigeria two weeks ago.

"It's a virus he's picked up in Nigeria, I believe, and it's not a nice one," Ferguson told reporters on Tuesday.

But Ferguson's comments have sparked outrage in the country, with Bassey Ndem, an organiser of the tour, telling The Sun: "They did not catch it in Nigeria.

"It's a lie from the pit of hell and it's sad someone had to go to that length to degrade Nigeria. Rooney only sat in his hotel room. He was in Nigeria for less than 24 hours."

United have yet to release any details about Rooney's illness, other than insisting the forward was not suffering from malaria.

In his press conference, Ferguson claimed that the only medication the United party took before the trip were anti-malaria tablets, although it has since been reported that they were also given injections for yellow fever and hepatitis.:lol:

[AgentZero]

knowing rooney he had some brass company

[vanNistelrooy]

I doubt Rooney picked up anything from the trip to Nigeria, I mean when has anyone?

[BarnDoor]

Nigeria is a pit of hell.

[ads]

I see Fergie's said we may not buy anyone in the transfer window after all. It's hardly a shock, but I am disappointed there won't be at least 1 new fresh face we can get all excited about. We don't need to spend cash unnecessarily, but we've still not acquired the 'missing link' in our attack; the 20 goals a season striker. I can't say I've seen the lad play a great deal, but I can't believe for one minute that Campbell could fill this role. And if you think we'll have a strikeforce of Tevez/Campbell with none on the bench at the season opener, it is an area that needs addressing.

Unless there's still faith in Dong :|

When he's got his head up Campbell can finish, given adequate chance he could be a 20-goal-a-season man.

[doyin]

Nigeria is a pit of hell.

not nice

[Zoolander]

New poll. Please state other.

[vanNistelrooy]

I wanted to vote for Klaas or Dimitar, and I hope we do sign one of the two, but I don't think we will :-/

[AgentZero]

id voted berbatov but i dont see it happening.

[Zoolander]

I'd like us to sign Adriano because he's a biggaboy.

[vanNistelrooy]

id voted berbatov but i dont see it happening.
Then why vote for him!?

[AgentZero]

it was a 60-40 situation.

[vanNistelrooy]

That makes no sense.

Henry in a United shirt? That I could live with :cool:

[AgentZero]

i dunno id prefer someone younger like Menez or Giovinco if we dont land Berbatov.
Also i think Henry would have enough class not to return to england to arsenal's chief title contenders

[vanNistelrooy]

Arsenal are title contenders? :lol: Nah, I wouldn't rule it out. Would be a quality signing.

[Top Gun]

Today's squad,

Manchester United: Van der Sar, Kuszczak, Neville, Brown, R Da Silva, Ferdinand, Vidic, O'Shea, Evans, Evra, Silvestre, F Da Silva, Nani, Carrick, Scholes, Fletcher, Gibson, Possebon, Giggs, Martin, Tevez, Campbell.

I'm expecting the line-up to be, VDS, Neville, Rio, Vidic, Evra, Nani, Scholes, Carrick, Giggs, Tevez and Campbell. Hopefully we can see some more of Possebon and the twins too.

[vanNistelrooy]

Isn't it only on Setanta? What a joke.

[skullverine]

Today's squad,

Manchester United: Van der Sar, Kuszczak, Neville, Brown, R Da Silva, Ferdinand, Vidic, O'Shea, Evans, Evra, Silvestre, F Da Silva, Nani, Carrick, Scholes, Fletcher, Gibson, Possebon, Giggs, Martin, Tevez, Campbell.

I'm expecting the line-up to be, VDS, Neville, Rio, Vidic, Evra, Nani, Scholes, Carrick, Giggs, Tevez and Campbell. Hopefully we can see some more of Possebon and the twins too.

How many subs are allowed in this game? As in the maximum changes you're allowed to make.

[AgentZero]

im outraged that fox sports is showing Readings CC champ game over this:ninja:

[Top Gun]

It's on Setanta Sports in Australia isn't it?

[AgentZero]

setanta is a different subscription to normal fox channels.

Watching the olympics and Giuseppe ROssi is having a blinder, maybe SAF should activate the buy back clause?

[pes guy]

i dunno id prefer someone younger like Menez or Giovinco if we dont land Berbatov.
Also i think Henry would have enough class not to return to england to arsenal's chief title contenders

aren't menez and giovinco left-mid players

[wrathchild_uk]

Seems a slight concern we don't seem to be scoring many goals at the moment..

[vanNistelrooy]

White men can't jump, but at least they can take penalties! :ninja:

[BarnDoor]

Racialist.

[vanNistelrooy]

So are you, apparently? :ninja:

[wrigh2uk]

Racialist.

http://www.aaronblackshear.com/images/cracka.jpg


;) <<<< for safety of course

[vanNistelrooy]

Wasn't needed, I think we all would have known ;)

[DJ Clue]

Who won the charity shield?

[Phil W.A.F.C]

Who won the charity shield?

United on penaltys

[vanNistelrooy]

Anyone got a link to the shootout?

EDIT: Don't worry, got it; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhdR0WKkgmQ

[AgentZero]

yeah it is a concern when spurs are smashing 5 against roma that we arent scoring any.

[DJ Clue]

Anyone got a link to the shootout?

EDIT: Don't worry, got it; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhdR0WKkgmQ

Horrible penalty takers for Portsmouth.

[AgentZero]

aren't menez and giovinco left-mid playersMenez is primarily a striekr but he can also play wing yes.

[Zoolander]

Former Manchester United starlet Ben Collett has been awarded over £4million in compensation after a tackle ended his career.

The High Court in London awarded the 23-year-old the sum which took into account his possible future earnings.

Collett suffered a broken leg as an 18-year-old during a reserve match with Middlesbrough in May 2003 after a tackle from Boro's Gary Smith.

United manager Sir Alex Ferguson gave evidence in the case confirming he could have made it at the top level in the sport.

"I thought the boy showed fantastic focus, a great attitude to work hard and they are qualities to give any player an outstanding chance in the game," he said.

Collett would have been offered a professional contract in July 2003 after starring in United's youth side and the court heard the player's career earnings could have exceeded £16million at an average of £13,000 if he had played until he was 35.

Mrs Justice Swift confirmed the eventual figure could be more than £4.5million - which will be paid by Middlesbrough's insurers.

Source (http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11667_3965248,00.html)


After this ruling do you think Shaun Wright-Phillips can claim from Chelsea for ruining his career?

[papa]

Source (http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11667_3965248,00.html)


After this ruling do you think Shaun Wright-Phillips can claim from Chelsea for ruining his career?

Coincidentally I made that exact joke to a friend earlier.

[Gooner26]

Roque Santa Cruz is coming to the Emirates. Fergie should of signed someone earlier on in the transfer window. He won't sign anyone.
By the way, Man U won't get three in a row. Arsenal for the win.

[vanNistelrooy]

Roque Santa Cruz is coming to the Emirates. Fergie should of signed someone earlier on in the transfer window. He won't sign anyone.
By the way, Man U won't get three in a row. Arsenal for the win.
I hope you got booked for being a pleb who knows nothing about football.

[AgentZero]

Roque Santa Cruz is coming to the Emirates. Fergie should of signed someone earlier on in the transfer window. He won't sign anyone.
By the way, Man U won't get three in a row. Arsenal for the win.
WRONG! Arsenal for the third ,United for the third.

[mufcsean]

Anybody else really hope we make a move for Thierry Henry

[AgentZero]

im not huge on it, like hes 30 and is waning slowly.

[Hunter]

Anybody else really hope we make a move for Thierry Henry

If we can get him cheap, we may as well since we're in the middle of a striking crisis at the moment and looks like Wayne Rooney is going to die anytime. Although I've no idea whether Henry's heart would be in it after becoming an Arsenal legend, would be like Scholes signing for Liverpool, would his heart be in it ?

Honestly though, I think we could probably sign a better suited striker, however I wouldn't say no to a cheap Henry. Frazier Campbell deserves his chance though, so now should be the perfect time for him.

[AgentZero]

anyword on manuchos work permit issues?

[mufcsean]

Yeah i agree about giving Campbell a chance, that lad looks brilliant, but i have always been a fan of Henry and as you say we are in a crisis involving strikers like we have benn since Ruud left, i would rather sign quite a few people instead of Henry but he would be a great addition.

[wrathchild_uk]

Manchester United are believed to be on the brink of signing Tottenham Hotspur striker Dimitar Berbatov.

Spurs have been holding out for a fee in the region of £38million for their star striker, but it is thought they have now reached agreement with the Premier League champions on a £28million deal. Spurs are closing in on a replacement signing and have also been boosted by the form of 13-goal striker Darren Bent in pre-season.

The Bulgarian has been tracked by United for months and their conduct had angered the White Hart Lane club, who believe the Red Devils were pursuing a public transfer campaign. United were reported to the FA by Spurs but it is likely any deal would see this complaint withdrawn.

Reports suggest the 27-year-old could be a United player by the time the Premier League kicks off this weekend, with some claiming he was at United's Carrington training ground for talks on Tuesday.

Berbatov has made no secret of his desire to move to Old Trafford, something which has frustrated bosses at Spurs who felt he should have shown more loyalty, and he has been criticised for his lack of application since returning from the summer break. It will come as a second blow in a matter of weeks after Robbie Keane insisted to be given permission to move to Liverpool.

Zenit St Petersburg forward Andrei Arshavin and Spartak Moscow star Roman Pavlyuchenko both remain at the top of coach Juande Ramos' wanted list, and the sale of Berbatov could free up enough funds for the Russian strike pair to be reunited in north London. West Ham United striker Dean Ashton - reportedly told to shed pounds by England coach Fabio Capello - has also been tracked, but a move for David Villa would appear to be doomed to failure.

Berbatov has scored 27 Premier League goals in 63 starts since moving from Bayer Leverkusen but his time at the club has been dogged by transfer rumours and questions over his commitment.

United, meanwhile, have apparently failed with a bid for Valencia's attacking midfielder David Silva - according to the player's agent.

'Manchester United made an offer for David Silva, but this has been turned down by Valencia,' Julio Llorente said. 'Silva doesn't want to play in England because he is happy at Valencia.

'His family are settled and if he was to move it would only be to another Spanish club, like Real Madrid or Barcelona. David Silva will start the new season at Valencia.'

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=562191&sec=england&cc=5739

Dunno how reliable espn are but have yet to find this story on any other sites..

[Zoolander]

David Silva's agent has told Sky Sports News that Valencia have turned down an offer from Manchester United.

England League champions United have been linked with a £20million bid for Silva as Sir Alex Ferguson looks to add to his squad before the close of the transfer window.

Domestic rivals Liverpool have also been mooted as admirers of the Spain international, who impressed during his country's successful Euro 2008 campaign.

Reports have suggested that the winger could be sold to ease Valencia's financial problems, with Barcelona also linked with a bid.

Silva has admitted that he has 'no desire' to move to England and would prefer to join Barcelona, if he were to leave Valencia.

And, despite acknowledging United's offer, the player's agent Julio Llorente has confirmed the 22-year-old wants to stay in Spain.
Settled

"Manchester United made an offer for David Silva, but this has been turned down by Valencia," Llorente told Sky Sports News in a statement.

"Silva doesn't want to play in England because he is happy at Valencia.

"His family are settled and if he was to move it would only be to another Spanish club, like Real Madrid or Barcelona.

"David Silva will start the new season at Valencia."

Source (http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_3970750,00.html)

Still money in the coffers!

[papa]

Anybody else really hope we make a move for Thierry Henry

Not a United fan but I'd love to see him back in the prem.

[vanNistelrooy]

Henry - yes please
Berbatov - still a bit pricey
Silva - smokescreen for a move for a striker IMO

[Top Gun]

I would love David Silva to join, I wouldn't mind Ronaldo leaving next year if he did. Berbatov, Villa or Huntelaar, yes, Henry, no.

[vanNistelrooy]

We don't need another midfielder, that's why I think it's a decoy.

The only reason for him to do that is if the player he's after is also wanted by another club. So Villa or Huntelaar?

[mufcsean]

Barca have said Eto'o won't be leaving so maybe they'll let Henry go?????

http://msnsport.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_3971893,00.html

[vanNistelrooy]

Let us hope so!

[wrigh2uk]

Do you really think you lot have a chance in landing Henry, I mean seriously ???

[AgentZero]

i think fergies henry ambition is a facade

[Phil W.A.F.C]

Do you really think you lot have a chance in landing Henry, I mean seriously ???

I think United would be able to lure him away but it's just if there truth in it all.

[skullverine]

I hope the Berbatov news is true. If he does sign, give him the #9 shirt

[AgentZero]

#14 is vacant.

[Wan]

United have also delayed having their official team photo so that they can include the Berbatov from what I read from Daily Mirror.

[vanNistelrooy]

Do you read the Daily Mirror often? :p

Berbatov would be a class signing, as would Thierry. As much as I'd like Huntelaar at the club there's always that posibility he won't be able to adapt.

[Zoolander]

Quite right. I think this is a Veron/Forlan/Kleberson signing for United. Looks a great idea on paper but Berbatov is a brilliant team player and I don't rate United as a team. They rely on individuals to win games, but different types of individuals to Berbatov. He has great skill and awareness but that's only useful if he is given the ball, and Spurs were built around him whereas United will not be. He'll be good for 12 goals next season maybe, but personally I think Saha was a great option from the bench.

:chanlaugh:

[Hunter]

Who in the fuck wrote that ? Seriously.

[AgentZero]

yeah who wrote thay is seriously misinformed.

[wrathchild_uk]

Seriously mental

[mufcsean]

Wasn't Cobinho was it?

[ads]

#14 is vacant.

Unfortunately for us :no:

[skullverine]

Unfortunately for us :no:

Did N'zogbia leave?

[ads]

No man.

Alan Smith left Man United and joined us.

[Guillermo]

Spanish giants Real Madrid are believed to be set to make a €25million (£20million) offer for Ajax striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar.

Real manager Bernd Schuster is keen to bolster his frontline ahead of the new Primera Division season.

Holland international Huntelaar has been linked with a move away from Amsterdam ArenA, with a number of top European clubs, including Manchester United, reportedly interested in his services.

However, it appears that Real are set to attempt to land the 25-year-old after Schuster indicated to the club's hierarchy that he desires another striker in his setup.

Meanwhile, reports emanating from the Spanish press have suggested Chelsea target Robinho has been told he will not be leaving Bernabeu this summer.

It is claimed that Robinho would consider a transfer to Stamford Bridge but Real president Ramon Calderon has informed the Brazilian that the club have no intention of selling.


:(

[mufcsean]

Bastards

[Cobinho]

Wasn't Cobinho was it?

No but I do agree with some of those points.

[skullverine]

No man.

Alan Smith left Man United and joined us.

Ah, I get it now.
That match against Chelsea at Old Trafford where Fletcher scored the winner was Smith's best performance in a Man United shirt.

[Hunter]

Looks like we'll struggle to sell out Old Trafford this season, checked last night and our first Premier League game against Newcastle is still yet to be sold out. Tickets are on General Sale if anyone wants to watch it, just hope this isn't a sign of things to come, especially for European nights.

[AgentZero]

i just think the olympics being on has taken the shine of football for a minute.
Also this berbatov thing is dragging on far too long.

[Hunter]

I don't believe that for a minute if I'm honest. Any United fan would naturally be aware of the team's fixtures and ticket news, regardless of the Olympics. Unless of course, people just cannot be arsed paying silly money nowadays when it's cheaper to watch it on TV. Shame, I've always thought every league game should be £10-£20 regardless of team or "category", home and away. Then I bet every ground would sell out, thus creating a better atmosphere.

[AgentZero]

fair enough, its just one of the many factors that have resulted in so. First game of the year should always be packed.

[Jonny2J]

I can't wait to hear about 500 chants of "Cheer up Kevin Keegan" on Sunday btw, although we have absolutely no chance of even picking up a point. Even worse with Riley as the referee, so I go in to Sunday with absolutely no hope at all.

[Keyser Soze]

What time is the kick-off on Sunday then?

[AgentZero]

4pm I think.

[Keyser Soze]

Schaweet, will probably get back for the United game.

[vanNistelrooy]

I can't wait to hear about 500 chants of "Cheer up Kevin Keegan" on Sunday btw, although we have absolutely no chance of even picking up a point. Even worse with Riley as the referee, so I go in to Sunday with absolutely no hope at all.
But Newcastle fans are usually so optimistic and always get behind their team 100%? :rolleyes:

[Jonny2J]

But Newcastle fans are usually so optimistic and always get behind their team 100%? :rolleyes:Eh? I don't see what realism has to do with getting behind your team at all. Once again on Sunday no matter how many we end up conceding our fans will be singing their hearts out, time after time, after time. 4-1 and you still don't sing not ring any bells in the FA Cup Semi-Final a few years ago?

[mufcsean]

Rooney ready for United return

Manchester United have been boosted by the news that Wayne Rooney is fit for the start of the England League season.

United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has declared the striker ready for Sunday's Old Trafford curtain-raiser with Newcastle, live on Sky Sports 1.

The England international missed the last two weeks of United's pre-season preparations for the defence of their top-flight crown after picking up a virus on the club's tour of Africa.

However, Ferguson now looks set to name Rooney, who has returned to training with the Red Devils since last week's Community Shield victory over Portsmouth, in his squad for the visit of Newcastle.

"Wayne is fit to play on Sunday," said Ferguson.

http://img.skysports.com/08/07/218x298/Rooney-Wayne2_1046806.jpg

"He has trained all week. We took him down to the Community Shield last Sunday and he did some work for us then.

"From then on he has been progressing really well."

However, Ferguson remains tight-lipped over reports that United are on the verge of completing a £25million move for Dimitar Berbatov.

Rumour is rife that the Tottenham star travelled to United's training ground on Friday to undergo a medical.

But, when asked about Berbatov, Ferguson has declined to comment, saying: "I have nothing to say, absolutely nothing at all."

Source (http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_3988961,00.html)

[Jonny2J]

Shock!

[skullverine]

Great. I hope he scores on Sunday.

[Jonny2J]

Great. I hope he scores on Sunday.Aye me too.

[mufcsean]

He has a good record against Newcastle so it wouldn't surprise me.

[AgentZero]

he does too ay, who can forget that brilliant volley.

[vanNistelrooy]

Apparently City are expected to make a £750k offer for Silvestre :lol:

[skullverine]

Apparently City are expected to make a £750k offer for Silvestre :lol:

Question is, do they even have the money?

By the way, this is the squad number for this season, if anyone cared.
1.Van der Sar, 2.Neville, 3.Evra, 4.Hargreaves, 5.Ferdinand, 6.Brown, 7.Ronaldo, 8.Anderson, 9.Saha, 10.Rooney, 11.Giggs, 12.Foster, 13.Park, 15.Vidic, 16.Carrick, 17.Nani, 18.Scholes, 19.Welbeck, 20.Fabio, 21.Rafael, 22.O'Shea, 23.Evans, 24.Fletcher, 26.Manucho, 27.Silvestre, 28.Gibson, 29.Kuszczak, 31.Campbell, 32.Tevez, 33.Hewson, 34.Possebon, 35.Cleverley, 36.Gray, 37.Cathcart, 38.Zieler, 39.Chester, 40.Amos, 41.Macheda

[Jonny2J]

Charlie at left-back, not good. Let the bumming commence.

[BarnDoor]

I don't know why Sky are showing this - its going to be mental torture. I can't help but think the Christians against the Lions would be more of a contest.

[wrathchild_uk]

Newcastle have a stronger looking bench than Utd :unsure:

[doyin]

Newcastle have a stronger looking bench than Utd :unsure:

I wouldnt be surprised if Newcastle beat United by a goal while defending for the rest of the match, is Rooney playing?

[Jonny2J]

I wouldnt be surprised if Newcastle beat United by a goal while defending for the rest of the match, is Rooney playing?Behave yourself. :lol:

[doyin]

Behave yourself. :lol:

yep, lol

[Cannon ball]

Question is, do they even have the money?

Well, seeing as Blackburn turned down 11 million for Santa Cruz it obviously suggests we have money. Anyway that rumour was in the News of the World, so I wouldn't get too carried away.

[BarnDoor]

I wouldnt be surprised if Newcastle beat United by a goal while defending for the rest of the match, is Rooney playing?

Fuck me I'd imagine you'd be the only one.

[Jonny2J]

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/572/75730979sj2.jpg

Shame this arsehole is no longer playing so someone could have battered him. :cool:

[doyin]

Fuck me I'd imagine you'd be the only one.

i said i wouldnt be surprised, not that i imagine, anything is possible man, Man utd arent invincible, there is the slightest chance

[vanNistelrooy]

i said i wouldnt be surprised, not that i imagine, anything is possible man, Man utd arent invincible, there is the slightest chance
Do you hate him purely because of that incident?

[Yossi]

Doyin :cool:

[doyin]

Do you hate him purely because of that incident?

hate who?

[Sully]

Think he meant to quote Jonny

[vanNistelrooy]

Doyin, are you Irish? Would really explain a lot.

[vanNistelrooy]

Meh, not gonna fret too much as similar thing happened last year and we coped. Just unfortunate against a team we should have pasted. That ratfaced fella for them looks decent, works well for the team.

Hopefully Tevez won't be missing for too long, and/or we sign Berbatov soon as Rooney needs a quality striker up with him, not someone who has potential.

[Jonny2J]

Campbell looked canny today chaps, very dangerous at times. Spiderman was immense, fuck me, what a guy, not just the pace and flair but the work-rate as well, what a debut that was.

[skullverine]

Meh, not gonna fret too much as similar thing happened last year and we coped. Just unfortunate against a team we should have pasted. That ratfaced fella for them looks decent, works well for the team.

Hopefully Tevez won't be missing for too long, and/or we sign Berbatov soon as Rooney needs a quality striker up with him, not someone who has potential.

Agreed. Frustrated at the result but looking at the preseason results, it is hardly surprising.

[Meyyappan]

he does too ay, who can forget that brilliant volley.

What volley?What season?Was it better than rvp vs charlton?

[Jonny2J]

Good leading question by Shreeves. :lol:

[Yossi]

What volley?What season?Was it better than rvp vs charlton?

8gWGqrK5pKM

[wrathchild_uk]

Wheres this suprise Fergie was going on about?

[Phil W.A.F.C]

Been to the game today a freebie so i wasnt turning it down. United a lacking something maybe its Ronaldo, Nani, Tevez or a striker but you the european champions cant afford to play Fletcher but in fairness he playerd well. O'Shea is total shit along with Fletcher. Campbell looks like one for the future. Jonas Gutierrez and Collocini are good buys IMO. Nothing but a scout mission for my today :ninja:.

[vanNistelrooy]

Campbell does look like he could be good, but we should have another class striker we can play ahead of him.

Hopefully SAF pulls his finger out and signs someone pronto.

Carrick going off was a blow to us. We never really got going from that point and if we had we would have probably run out convincing winners.

Like I said, hardly worth getting upset about as it's still a better start than last season.

[mufcsean]

Not the best srat but neither was last season so there is no need to look too far into really.

Where is this big surprise then Fergie?????

[AgentZero]

yeah where is the big surprise...im shocked that dimitar or whoever he wanted to signed wasnt in the crowd.

[vanNistelrooy]

He did say Rooney and Tevez would still be the two he starts with up front; so does that rule out a Berbatov who wouldn't be happy as a benchwarmer?

[AgentZero]

i think he just ment fore net week. I do wonder who fergie is referring to then, Menez? I remember fergs did go after him when he was 16 but go turned down.

[vanNistelrooy]

:ninja:Forlan:ninja:

[AgentZero]

never! id rather we initate Rossi's buy back clause.

[wrathchild_uk]

Quotes from Fergie when asked about new signings...

"I am not discussing anyone else - I think we have a good squad, and that will be my strike force."

[AgentZero]

well with that then i pray the players away Ronaldo, Anderson and Nani all have 10+seasons.
Also Carrick out for 2 weeks.

[Zoolander]

i think he just ment fore net week. I do wonder who fergie is referring to then, Menez? I remember fergs did go after him when he was 16 but go turned down.

Why do you keep mentioning Menez? He's fucking shithole.

[AgentZero]

Why do you keep mentioning Menez? He's fucking shithole.
as if, we get a bit of ligue 1 highlights here and i rated him last season.

[Keyser Soze]

Excuse Jin, he only goes for biggaboys.

[AgentZero]

or iberians.

[skullverine]

Also Carrick out for 2 weeks.

:crymore: Any news when Hargreaves and Park will be back? Giggs has a hamstring injury so, that will take about 2 weeks. We don't have a winger at all for the Portsmouth game.

[somegooner]

You have Dong!

[AgentZero]

it seems dong isnt even included in the squad. His name isnt amongst squad numbers and Rafinha got number 21.

[Wan]

it seems dong isnt even included in the squad. His name isnt amongst squad numbers and Rafinha got number 21.

:lol:

Since when? :unsure:

[Lord Shrimpeh]

Fergie's so slow. I mean, I know he's an old man but it's been obvious all summer we need another striker and he still hasn't done anything about it.

[mufcsean]

Berba confirms United 'dream'

Tottenham star Dimitar Berbatov has confirmed that joining Manchester United is his 'dream'.

Sir Alex Ferguson is keen on landing the Bulgarian striker and has been chasing him for most of the summer, but as yet no deal has been agreed between the two clubs.

Tottenham boss Juande Ramos left Berbatov on the bench for their opening day defeat at Middlesbrough, and there was a distinctly mixed reaction from the travelling support when Ramos brought him on.

Now Berbatov has admitted that moving to Old Trafford would be a 'dream' move for him.

"I'm now in Tottenham but no one can disagree with me wanting to follow my dream," said Berbatov - who insisted he was not annoyed at being left out of Spurs' starting line-up at the weekend.

"I'm not angry about the decision of Juande Ramos to name me as a substitute. I'm not crying.

"I only show my emotions to my close friends and family.

"But if I was laughing when I was on the bench, people would say I was an idiot.

"I noticed that Eric Cantona never smiled but I don't know if anyone ever asked him why he didn't look happier."

Berba's agent Emil Dantchev admitted he was hopeful a deal could be struck this week.

"We have two weeks until the end of the transfer window. I think this will be the most important week," he said.

[AgentZero]

i hope we dont become stubborn with the asking price like we did with robben and ronaldinho.

[skullverine]

i hope we dont become stubborn with the asking price like we did with robben and ronaldinho.

Agreed. I do hope that Spurs give a reasonable price, around 25 millions

[I.N Extasy]

Campbell looked canny today chaps, very dangerous at times. Spiderman was immense, fuck me, what a guy, not just the pace and flair but the work-rate as well, what a debut that was.

Yes, Campbell looks like a talented player. But I think he really needs to 'bulk up', he really couldn't keep up with the pressure applied by Newcastle defenders. The same goes for Possebon, who had clearly stayed away from any form of physical challenge, he used his pace and technique instead.

Spiderman?! Fuck me, the man was awesome last night! Incredible work ethics, he was all over the pitch. He easily outpaced Rooney, as well as some other United players.

I think Rooney had a decent game, could have been better but he really wasn't bad. I felt his shooting was off at times.:erm:

On the whole, I'm not that disappointed, we had to deal with a few injuries and Newcastle came to get a result and that they did. ;)

[Hunter]

Does anyone know when the Champions League draw is taking place ? Desperate to find out who we'll have this year. As long as we get Roma I'll be happy.

[Adammce05]

Usually the 31st.
But I think they said its the day after the 2nd leg 3rd round qualifiers, which I think would make it next Thursday.

[mufcsean]

It's usually the Friday

[AgentZero]

yeah teh 31st is a sunday, i do hope we get madrid....

[nickpring]

I thought the draw was on the 29th August. The afternoon before you play Zenit in the Super Cup?

[Guillermo]

yeah teh 31st is a sunday, i do hope we get madrid....

Surely they'll be in with the top seeds?

Unless you mean Atletico. :mellow:

[AgentZero]

why does some people have jin as their avatar?

[mufcsean]

Dunno but surely this isn't the place to be asking :no:

Must say i'm surprised Silvestre didn't stay for one last year for his testamonial as he seemed adamant he was going to at the beginning of pre season.

[Lord Shrimpeh]

Did not seen the Silvestre thing coming. He's past it now anyway. I'd have have inexperienced back up when we have an experienced left back (for Arsene I guess it's vice versa). Still waiting for this striker, it better happen soon.

[mufcsean]

Hopefully Huntelaar, according to Marca we have put a bid in for him to just piss Madrid off as they too have put an offer in for him.

[wrathchild_uk]

We seem to just keep on selling players this summer...i don't think from the looks of things we'll be signing any striker.

[pes guy]

We seem to just keep on selling players this summer...i don't think from the looks of things we'll be signing any striker.

i know and without carlos quieroz i see us struggling in the transfer market.

[AgentZero]

Dunno but surely this isn't the place to be asking :no:

Must say i'm surprised Silvestre didn't stay for one last year for his testamonial as he seemed adamant he was going to at the beginning of pre season.
yeah pity for the lad as this would of been his tenth at the club. Still optimistic about a striker however.

[wrathchild_uk]

If you remember the year when we signed carrick and then kept going for Hargreaves and missed out on Senna...i just hope we aren't doing the same with Berbatov in wasting all our time trying to sign him when there could be other potential strikers available...

Maybe now that Arsenal have signed Silvestre...we should sign Henry :ninja:

[Rambo]

If you remember the year when we signed carrick and then kept going for Hargreaves and missed out on Senna...i just hope we aren't doing the same with Berbatov in wasting all our time trying to sign him when there could be other potential strikers available...

Maybe now that Arsenal have signed Silvestre...we should sign Henry :ninja:

Like who?

[wrathchild_uk]

I don't need to name players..look at the poll above

[mufcsean]

None of them are available really

[Hunter]

Berbatov and Huntelaar seem available if the right money is offered.

[Don Sweey]

There's always Shevchenko :huh:

Huntelaar seems to favour a move to Real Madrid if he leaves Ajax. I believe Berbatov will join you before the transfer window closes.

[mufcsean]

So do allucangetshop.com :chanlaugh:

https://www.allucangetshop.com/images/productimages/2009Premier/ManUtdAwaySSBerbatov.gif

[wrathchild_uk]

I put Berbatov in the Utd squad just to see what he looked like in our colours but then put him straight back to spurs..sad i know :blush:

Berbatov and Huntelaar seem available if the right money is offered.

Santa Cruz would be aswell but i'm thinking we won't pay over the odds for him..

[Hunter]

I put Berbatov in the Utd squad just to see what he looked like in our colours but then put him straight back to spurs..sad i know :blush:



Santa Cruz would be aswell but i'm thinking we won't pay over the odds for him..

Well Santa Cruz has just agreed a new 4-year deal with Blackburn, so there is no chance he's leaving this transfer window. ;)

[CaptainCabinet]

T'was a fairly strange day for results today. You must almost believe you can take something from Fratton Park eh? :tongue:

Please note, I expect you to not just rape us, but to burn us, and bury the ashes.

[Guillermo]

Please note, I expect you to not just rape us, but to burn us, and bury the ashes.

I'm sure a midfield of Scholes, Fletcher, Anderson and O'Shea will do just that. :huh:

[Jonny2J]

I'm sure a midfield of Scholes, Fletcher, Anderson and O'Shea will do just that. :huh:Oh how hard it must be to have those players in your team. :tongue:

[vanNistelrooy]

The first 3 are ok, but it puzzles me why O'Shea still comes onto the pitch looking like a scared boy, not knowing what the fuck he's supposed to do.

[Joel]

That's just his look in general.

[vanNistelrooy]

He does look very surprised a lot doesn't he?

Must be those eyebrows ;)

[skullverine]

T'was a fairly strange day for results today. You must almost believe you can take something from Fratton Park eh? :tongue:

Please note, I expect you to not just rape us, but to burn us, and bury the ashes.

You do have a good record, especially when you're playing at home. I wouldn't be surprised if you win on Monday.

[mufcsean]

I'm sure a midfield of Scholes, Fletcher, Anderson and O'Shea will do just that. :huh:

Anderson won't be playing.

[Rambo]

I don't need to name players..look at the poll above

And how many are realistic buys?

Unfortunately the transfer market doesn't resemble football manager.

[Hunter]

Of course not, but these are the most linked targets, hence why they are in the poll. Not much to complain about really.

[Rambo]

Of course not, but these are the most linked targets, hence why they are in the poll. Not much to complain about really.

Who's complaining? I can understand wrathchild_uk's frustrations, and i'm not disputing that they're the most linked targets but lets be real here, Berbs is our only chance of getting a striker.

[Hunter]

I just hope we don't fuck up this market, and become too stubborn, or even offer too much in a last ditch attempt. It will be easier to fuck up these last few days then to get it right so time to wait.

[wrigh2uk]

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has confirmed Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been approached as the man to coach an all-British football team at the 2012 Olympics.

With England's capital London staging the prestigious Games in four years' time, their organising committee are keen for the host nation to have a presence in the football competition.

Brown has confirmed talks are underway to discuss the possibility of a Great Britain football team in 2012, which would be the first time a composite British squad will have entered the Games since 1960, with possibly Sir Alex at the helm.
Informal talks

Lord Sebastian Coe has held informal talks with Ferguson over the role, although Brown has confirmed an official approach would need to be made should the GB football team be given the green light.

Premier Leaguer duties are unlikely to be an obstacle for Ferguson as he is widely expected to retire as boss at Old Trafford at the end of this season or the next - a minimum of two years before the tournament.

"When the Olympics are held in Britain and there's a football tournament where the final is going to be in Britain they want us to have a team in the competition," Brown told Sky Sports News.

"At the moment in Beijing we don't have a team. No men's team and no women's team. When it comes to London I think it's important that there is a team.

Talks with Fifa

"So I've been talking to Fifa, The Football Association and Sepp Blatter and he's going to try and make it possible for us to have a team at the Olympics.

"Then we'll talk to the other football associations and we'll see who wants to be part of this and maybe we'll get a manager that everybody is happy with.

"I know Sir Alex Ferguson has been approached by Seb Coe. These are things that are possible. Alex Ferguson has got to be formally approached of course.

SSN

Couldn't have haved apporached a better canidate if you ask me.

[mufcsean]

I seem to remember him saying about a month ago that he wouldn't do it, Fergie i mean. Harry Redknapp says he'd do it.

[wrathchild_uk]

And how many are realistic buys?

Unfortunately the transfer market doesn't resemble football manager.

Its hard to sign players on football manager to be honest :ninja:

[AgentZero]

i love the transfer period in FM ...i get really creative with the deals.