Manchester United

[wrathchild_uk]

I think maybe we should offer cash + Saha for Berbatov..that way Spurs will have another striker...the only problems being that he'd probably never actually be available for them and would most likely fail a medical.

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I think maybe we should offer cash + Saha for Berbatov..that way Spurs will have another striker...the only problems being that he'd probably never actually be available for them and would most likely fail a medical.

And that Spurs wouldn't entertain the idea of taking on Louis Saha when he can't string 5 games together, let alone score enough goals. His career went downhill when he left Fulham.

[wrathchild_uk]

Obviously Spurs would have to be mental to touch Saha but one can only hope. To be fair he did have alot of injuries whilst at Fulham so it wasn't like he joined Utd and then became injury prone!

[Stella Artois]

Latest news on the Berbatov saga:





























http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t120/Dayo03/etberb.jpg

[wrigh2uk]

^ haha :chanlaugh:

[CaptainCabinet]

Almost against the run of play, that.

Been happy first half, we set out to rile you and we're certainly doing it. You've looked very good in some small passages of play though. I think we can all agree Kaboul is truly shite.

[Miggy]

Yeah that Kaboul is carrying on from where he left off at Spurs. Crouch and Defoe aren't really causing too much trouble. You could do with some creativity.

Man I'd love to swap Evra for Abidal.

[CaptainCabinet]

Yeah that Kaboul is carrying on from where he left off at Spurs. Crouch and Defoe aren't really causing too much trouble. You could do with some creativity.

Man I'd love to swap Evra for Abidal.

Someone like Muntari you might say?

[DJ Clue]

Latest news on the Berbatov saga:





























http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t120/Dayo03/etberb.jpg
Hehe :lol:

[Miggy]

Someone like Muntari you might say?

Yeah or Niko but he's injured. I mean Davis, Diarra and Diop aren't exactly going to give Crouch and Defoe much supply.

[CaptainCabinet]

Diarra will, eventually after he's beaten everyone on the pitch.

Dark times ahead for us, I fear.

[Miggy]

Well that wasn't very exciting. You guys really could do with signing Berbatov.

[CaptainCabinet]

Outplayed, really. Says it all.

Nice to see the Respect campaign getting through to you though. *cough*

[Top Gun]

Good stuff. Only thing missing was a bit more decisiveness in the final third again, hopefully this problem should be gone if Berbatov comes in. Defence looks immense as ever and in the second half especially the ball retention was superb.

[AgentZero]

Yeah that Kaboul is carrying on from where he left off at Spurs. Crouch and Defoe aren't really causing too much trouble. You could do with some creativity.

Man I'd love to swap Evra for Abidal.
where was niko kranjcar?
EDIT: i thought id never see the day when Feltcher is our top goalscorer.

[Miggy]

He was injured during international duty.

[wrathchild_uk]

Anderson looked impressive again..what the fuck is up with his hair tho!!

[AgentZero]

he either chopped it off or like tied it up or something.He looks like a girl

[wrathchild_uk]

So will Nani be back for the Liverpool game??

[AgentZero]

If no injuries occur within now and then...yes

[skullverine]

Yeah that Kaboul is carrying on from where he left off at Spurs. Crouch and Defoe aren't really causing too much trouble. You could do with some creativity.

Man I'd love to swap Evra for Abidal.

Tell that to the French manager.

[AgentZero]

oh domenechs a twat, his choices in the euro was questionable and rubbish. Bring on Deschamps.
Anyone read Vidic's statement? I find it kinda funny as it seems hes just whining on how horrible the weather is as oppose to really wanting to quit united.

[RB14 ARSENAL]

Yeah, here's the link anyways if anyone wants more information

Click (http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_4055381,00.html)

[Miggy]

Living in Britain isn't easy especially if it isn't your home. Although he is on shit loads a week so I'm sure he could actually find something to do in his spare time.

[AgentZero]

Its a crazy idea but United to go for Arshavin? Like we play them in Monte Carlo on Friday night, both parties are involved and in close proximity, transfer window looming and we'll probably offer silly amounts for him i.e 20M.

[Hunter]

I'd rather die.

[RB14 ARSENAL]

Berbatov or Huntelaar would be much better signing for you..

[skullverine]

Vidic denies comments.

http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={F9E570E6-407E-44BC-800F-4A3110258114}&newsid=6616918
Also, the squad traveling to Monaco :- Kuszczak, Van der Sar; Brown, Evra, Ferdinand, Neville, O’Shea, Vidic; Anderson, Fletcher, Gibson, Hargreaves, Nani, Park, Possebon, Scholes; Campbell, Rooney, Tevez

[wrathchild_uk]

Its a crazy idea but United to go for Arshavin? Like we play them in Monte Carlo on Friday night, both parties are involved and in close proximity, transfer window looming and we'll probably offer silly amounts for him i.e 20M.

That would be a waste of money..we'd then have 3 small strikers who are basically the same... :unsure:

[Top Gun]

I'm not a huge fan of Arshavin plus he's not what we really need, so I'm against signing him.

Neville, Hargreaves and Park all being back for the Zenit game is great news, Nani suspension has finished too so the squad is starting to recover.

Fletcher is apparantly going to sign a new 4 year deal soon which is good news as he is a useful squad player who you can always rely on to give everything he has.

Dong has been released too.

[skullverine]

I'm not a huge fan of Arshavin plus he's not what we really need, so I'm against signing him.

Neville, Hargreaves and Park all being back for the Zenit game is great news, Nani suspension has finished too so the squad is starting to recover.

Fletcher is apparantly going to sign a new 4 year deal soon which is good news as he is a useful squad player who you can always rely on to give everything he has.

That's great to hear.

[wrathchild_uk]

Dong has been released too.

Thats great News...i bet Zoolander has killed himself based on hearing that :ninja:

[I.N Extasy]

:crymore:

I'll really miss you Jin. You've always been here for us...showing us pictures of pretty women whenever the need for a **** came. :blush:

Really good news about most of our players back from injury.

Rooney really needs to sort his act out. I believe if he doesn't track back as much as he does, he'd be capable of great things.(in footballing terms, of course)
A role/spot where he can make the most of his footballing skills and work for the team, which he likes to do, should be found for him.

[wrathchild_uk]

Ferguson cools Berbatov rumours

Dimitar Berbatov's hopes of a move to Manchester United look to be fading after Sir Alex Ferguson said he was "less optimistic" about new signings.

The United boss, who had a £20.5m bid for the striker rejected, was uncertain whether he would boost his squad before the transfer window shuts on Monday.

"I'm less optimistic so we'll carry on," Ferguson said.

"I've no idea what's going on. It's very hard to get communication with some people in life."

Berbatov has made no secret of his desire to leave White Hart Lane but Tottenham are determined that their £30m price-tag will be met.

United are unlikely to be pushed into paying over the odds and Ferguson may be prepared to miss out on Berbatov.

:rolleyes:

[Hunter]

£30m is steep and we know that Fergie can be stubborn, offer them £24m and if they don't accept then they can fuck off. We have Rooney, Tevez and Campbell coming through with Ronaldo coming back soon. We can also play Giggs in the role behind the striker if times get rough, so it's not all gloom and doom. Tell them to fuck off now, and offer £20m in January, they'll bite our hand off then.

[Miggy]

I don't know man. I really do think you guys need a striker. Ronaldo is going to have to have a blinder of a season if he wants to come anywhere close to last season. Not sure if Campbell can hack it with the big boys. Giggs is running out of steam. If you don't get a striker then I see Chelsea taking your title.

[AgentZero]

i would cry if we dont sign a striker, Chelsea has just nabbed robinho and the have made sufficient improvemens to their squad, City and Tottenham too.

[RB14 ARSENAL]

Throw Saha in the deal for Berbatov so they have (injury prone) striker to replace him ??

[Vitumbiko]

i feel sorry for berba, if the deal doesn't happen, cos ramos said he will be in the reserves. so for the sake of his career, maybe, man utd should seal the deal

[Jonny2J]

i feel sorry for berba, if the deal doesn't happen, cos ramos said he will be in the reserves. so for the sake of his career, maybe, man utd should seal the dealYet you hate Robinho and that's your opinion on Berbatov? What a mongloid.

[AgentZero]

Well we really can't say 'fuckin hate spurs...just let him go you nonces' as wed be hypocrites.

[Vitumbiko]

Yet you hate Robinho and that's your opinion on Berbatov?

well tru, but Robinho could be forgiven cos we need him, but i don't want to see a player like berba go to waste in reserves. And i don't hate robinho not only cos he wants to move. i mean during the Copa del rey match against valencia, Robinho was the only real madrid player not to support his team on at the dieing mins. That shows disrespect to teammates jus because he can't leave. i mean its pathetic!!!!

[skullverine]

Where is Blatter when you need him? Berbatov is being treated like a slave!
Biased cunt.

[AgentZero]

hhahaha ...bap bow

[nickpring]

Everton have agreed to sign Louis Saha, subject to the Manchester United striker passing a medical.

United have accepted an undisclosed fee for the injury-prone striker, who moved to Old Trafford from Fulham in 2004.

Saha has agreed a two-year contract at Goodison Park, with the option of a further 12 months.

He must now pass a medical to become David Moyes' third signing of the summer following the arrivals of Lars Jacobsen and Segundo Castillo.

The France international has scored 42 goals in 124 appearances for United since his £12.8million switch from Fulham.

However, his time with the Red Devils has been beset by injury problems and he has not figured for the champions this season.

His last appearance for United came in March against Bolton and he started only six games in the Premier League last term.

Saha's imminent exit is likely to intensify United manager Sir Alex Ferguson's search to bring in a new striker before the transfer window closes.

Knowing Saha he'll probably fail the medical :lol:

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Fuck me, you'd have to be semi-retarded to give him a two year deal, he can't stay fit for goodness sake.

[nickpring]

Fuck me, you'd have to be semi-retarded to give him a two year deal, he can't stay fit for goodness sake.

That's what I thought.

Any idea how much they're paying for him?

[Guillermo]

If Saha and Dong are heading for the exit, surely that means it's very probable someone is coming in? :huh:

[skullverine]

If Saha and Dong are heading for the exit, surely that means it's very probable someone is coming in? :huh:

I hope so.

[wrathchild_uk]

Knowing Saha he'll probably fail the medical :lol:

Saha will probably get injured on the way to the medical.


If Saha and Dong are heading for the exit, surely that means it's very probable someone is coming in? :huh:

I highly doubt it!

[RB14 ARSENAL]

If Saha and Dong are heading for the exit, surely that means it's very probable someone is coming in? :huh:

Dong has been released so that's one out the exit door.

If Saha passes medical, then he'll be gone too

[Sully]

Dong has been released so that's one out the exit door.

If Saha passes medical, then he'll be gone too

Another quality post brought to you by RB14 Arsenal

[AgentZero]

thats IF saha passes a medical....which is like a 34% probability. Surely with this berbatov MUST come...or even KJH. I squirm at the idea of only Rooney and Tevez as our real recognised strikers.

[Top Gun]

It's a shame about all of the injuries as he's the sort of player that we really need right now. He had a brilliant start too and I thought we had a great player on our hands, but the injuries are just too much and he has become more of a problem than a solution too our striker problems.

Hopefully we will get to see some of the youngsters play tonight, would love to see a bit more of Rafael, Fabio, Possebon, Evans and Campbell.

[wrathchild_uk]

Yea but even with having Saha we've still technically only got 2 strikers, its not as if him leaving is going to make a difference as he's never fit anyway. Hopefully though this will encourage Fergie to really make an effort to sign a replacement.

[Hunter]

There is no doubt in my mind that Fergie has a target lined up for real now, the only other explanation is that he's willing to risk it. He must have amazing confidence in Campbell to do so, would be great to see him rise to the challenge though. Hope he does play at least 30 minutes tonight.

[RB14 ARSENAL]

I would like to see the Super Cup match tonight, which channel is it on??

[Phil W.A.F.C]

I would like to see the Super Cup match tonight, which channel is it on??

ITV mate. Just another money spin off and Fergie will be moaning about how many games United will play this season. United should piss on Zenit but whos to know?

[Hunter]

I would like to see the Super Cup match tonight, which channel is it on??

I imagine it being on Sky Sports tonight but can't find where it says anywhere. Just have a look on your Sky Digital or whatever mate, sure it will say.

[Phil W.A.F.C]

I imagine it being on Sky Sports tonight but can't find where it says anywhere. Just have a look on your Sky Digital or whatever mate, sure it will say.

No ITV if you read my post.

[Barry]

Don't care much for supercups myself either, they are only good for revenues. They provide no real test, it's just an extra game for the sole purpose of making some extra cash.

[RB14 ARSENAL]

ITV mate. Just another money spin off and Fergie will be moaning about how many games United will play this season. United should piss on Zenit but whos to know?

Depending on the team Ferguson fields, it should be very good to watch. Zenit are no joke, won the Uefa Cup last year, so could be some goals tonight :cool:

[NikWebb]

ITV mate. Just another money spin off and Fergie will be moaning about how many games United will play this season. United should piss on Zenit but whos to know?

commentators just said that Fergie wants to win the two competitions that they get from winning the champions league so he shouldn't be complaining he gets to win two more trophy's

[wrathchild_uk]

Ferdinand was playing up front for the last 10 minutes of that match..i think thats enough indication that we need a tall striker!!

[Rambo]

Ferdinand was playing up front for the last 10 minutes of that match..i think thats enough indication that we need a tall striker!!

It does?

LOL @ Scholes.

[wrathchild_uk]

Yea was abit daft from Scholes..will he miss any champions league games now??

also is it just me or did Neville seem quite shit tonight??

[Guillermo]

Yea was abit daft from Scholes..will he miss any champions league games now??

also is it just me or did Neville seem quite shit tonight??

Yeah, I assume a 1 match ban.

Neville and Nani were both dreadful throughout. And they were the only players crossing. :doh:

Bar Tevez, I thought O'Shea was our best player.

[AgentZero]

Yeah Shaesy came ever so close to scoring that equaliser...:doh: scholes....youre and England international 33yrs old...should know better and it was a horrible attempt at that.

[Hunter]

Neville was fucking awful but it could be a blessing in disguise, this could be the competitive match he needs to help him gain fitness and also the kick up the arse it seems he may need. Scholes, well what can we say, it was probably the funniest thing I've seen of all time. Can't believe he'll miss the Villareal game now though, better have some decent back up/

[RB14 ARSENAL]

Man. United very disappointing tonight, they looked shaky and couldn't keep possession and in the end Zenit were deserved winners.

Gary Neville did have a night to forget. It amazes me why he kicked the ball out for the corner (which led to Zenit's 1st goal) when he was alone and had lots of time to pick a pass or simply boot the ball to safety. The defense was very shaky and didn't close Danny down. Tevez was brilliant tonight and was easily the best player for United, he was the only player who really got stuck in and worked his best for the team.

I was expecting a easy win for United tonight but I underestimated Zenit and they have some really good players. They could cause some upsets in their Champions League group with Real Madrid and Juventus.

[skullverine]

I stopped watching after they scored the second goal. Neville was awful. I hope that Brown starts for the Liverpool & Chelsea game.

[wrathchild_uk]

Well if thats how Neville is going to play from now on then i think theres no doubt Brown should start ahead of him!

[Rambo]

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_4069707,00.html

[wrathchild_uk]

Bet Glazer got a boner when he found out..

[Phatmann]

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_4069707,00.html
:huh: Fucking hell.

[AgentZero]

blast! Menez has signed for Roma

[pes guy]

pavlyuchenko signed for tottenham we must get berba now seriously!

[I.N Extasy]

What's all the hype about Dimitar Berbatov? He's a good striker, that I agree with. I'd go even further and say that today's strikers are not comparable to those of 5+ years ago, but hell, he's not that good that we desperately need him and only him in our squad!

pavlyuchenko signed for tottenham we must get berba now seriously!

Haha.

[AgentZero]

i disagree we need an avenue for goals, goal scoring at 1 a game.

[Meyyappan]

What's all the hype about Dimitar Berbatov? He's a good striker, that I agree with. I'd go even further and say that today's strikers are not comparable to those of 5+ years ago, but hell, he's not that good that we desperately need him and only him in our squad!



Haha.

You have not seen enough of berbatov,he can assit very well had some 8-10 at spurs with some 27 goals so at your team he must do better and also i believe he is the best striker in the premiership after torres as drogba has become quite inconsistent and whereas Ade we will see.

[AgentZero]

i think he is better than torres, he still can score against big teams whereas el nino can go missing at times.

[Cannon ball]

i think he is better than torres, he still can score against big teams whereas el nino can go missing at times.

I may be wrong, but isn't the only big team Berbatov scored against is Arsenal? Torres has scored against Arsenal, Inter and Chelsea at the San Siro and Stamford Bridge, not to mention Germany in the Euro 2008 final.

[Jonny2J]

i think he is better than torres, he still can score against big teams whereas el nino can go missing at times.Berbatov's record against the top tier teams in this league is woeful.

[Meyyappan]

I may be wrong, but isn't the only big team Berbatov scored against is Arsenal? Torres has scored against Arsenal, Inter and Chelsea at the San Siro and Stamford Bridge, not to mention Germany in the Euro 2008 final.

Plus youth European finals as well for spain all 1-0 wins.

Torres just has to score against manu but whenever pool play them they play shit oh well hope you guys meet in the champion league

[AgentZero]

I may be wrong, but isn't the only big team Berbatov scored against is Arsenal? Torres has scored against Arsenal, Inter and Chelsea at the San Siro and Stamford Bridge, not to mention Germany in the Euro 2008 final. fair point both you and jonny...but for the record Berbatov has netted against Chelsea a few times ,also he does have a few assist here and there aswell.

[Joel]

blast! Menez has signed for Roma

Why "blast"?

No mater how much you like the player, Man United were not linked with him. He was never a transfer target for Ferguson.

[Zoolander]

Kun is a better & sexier than Menez. That is all.

[Joel]

Kun is a better & sexier than Menez. That is all.

Everyone knows this already.

He'll be a great player for us next season :shifty:

[AgentZero]

Why "blast"?

No mater how much you like the player, Man United were not linked with him. He was never a transfer target for Ferguson.
http://www.football.co.uk/as_as_roma/menez_reveals_united_offer_270 110.shtml
also we were after when he was 16 so theres continued interest.
Menez > Kun in terms of looks

[Adammce05]

Menez is pretty shite but, in fairness.

[skullverine]

Who else thinks that no signing will be made today?

[Phatmann]

Who else thinks that no signing will be made today?
We will sign a striker today.

[Guillermo]

Remember when Mascherano and Tevez were up for auction on the final day and we were favourite to sign at least one of the pair?

I hope today doesn't make me as disappointed as when I read on teletext that West Ham got them. :(

[Zoolander]

http://www.football.co.uk/as_as_roma/menez_reveals_united_offer_270 110.shtml
also we were after when he was 16 so theres continued interest.
Menez > Kun in terms of looks

You have terrible taste in men. :huh:

[Top Gun]

Berbatov or maybe even Huntelaar must surely come in? Although I expect we will end up selling Saha and Campbell and bringing nobody in.

[Joel]

Berbatov will definitely be going to Man United today. Either Tottenham will sell him for the £25m you have proposed, or you will pay that extra £5m that they want. Either way we'll see who has the biggest balls at the end of the day.

[nath_scfc]

I know Andy does, but anyone else agree with me that Berbatov really sin't the man you need. :/

[Top Gun]

Michael Owen?

[NikWebb]

Berbas apparently going to manchester but no1 knows who hes meeting city or united

[AgentZero]

the reigning champions league champions... hopefully. As he did state champions league football is why he wanted to leave spurs. Better of at north london than the eastlands.

[skullverine]

Remember when Mascherano and Tevez were up for auction on the final day and we were favourite to sign at least one of the pair?

I hope today doesn't make me as disappointed as when I read on teletext that West Ham got them. :(

Yeah. Apparently Spurs have accepted a bid from City.

[Jonny2J]

the reigning champions league champions... hopefully. As he did state champions league football is why he wanted to leave spurs. Better of at north london than the eastlands.With the backing Man City now have got don't expect it to be much longer before there's Champions League football at Eastlands.

[AgentZero]

yeah but by then berbatov will be post 33

[Jonny2J]

yeah but by then berbatov will be post 33I doubt it. They could be challening next season for a spot if they receive the potential backing that could happen.

[skullverine]

Berbatov is in Carrington?

[wrathchild_uk]

I would find it abit odd from him making all that fuss to then join City, obviously though now he's all but fucked up his position at Spurs he'll have no choice to join them. They've bid 34m and i can't see Utd matching it...seems alot of money for a player of 28.

[nickpring]

Berbatov is in Carrington?

Apparently so, it's been reported that Fergie picked him up from Manchester airport and has since been taken to Carrington.

[wrathchild_uk]

So wat is he planning on kidnapping him now?

[Guillermo]

So wat is he planning on kidnapping him now?

Latest news on the Berbatov saga:
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t120/Dayo03/etberb.jpg

;)

[nickpring]

Now, Real Madrid are going to offer 45m euros for Berbatov. I read about that an hour ago, and it's just breaking on skysports news now. Real's offer works out at about £36.5million. :w00t:

[Zoolander]

:chanlaugh:

Desperate times.

[wrathchild_uk]

Thats Real's present for us not selling Ronaldo then eh..

[Phil W.A.F.C]

My brothers just rang me saying he's heard Huntelaars flown in to Manchester to finalise a deal along with Berbatov. Dont know how true it is.

[wrathchild_uk]

My brothers just rang me saying he's heard Huntelaars flown in to Manchester to finalise a deal along with Berbatov. Dont know how true it is.

Valencia is also apparently in Manchester ;)

[Phil W.A.F.C]

Valencia is apparently also in Manchester ;)

Luis Antonio? :unsure:

[nickpring]

It seems now that Man Utd have not been given permission to speak to Dimitar Berbatov, but, reports say that he's been at United's training ground today, without permission.

Ajax have said that Huntelaar is not going, and he's due to get an award tonight from Ajax.

[Zoolander]

This is madness.

[Barry]

Huntelaar is not going anywhere, nickpring is right. And Thank God for that.

[BarnDoor]

This is madness.

This is Sparta!

[Zoolander]

This is Sparta!

I waited a whole 11 minutes you bastards.

[Miggy]

Cheeky bid for Henry?

[Jonny2J]

Surely Taggart should get the book thrown at him now for this?

[AgentZero]

You have terrible taste in men. :huh:Kun aguerro is a midget, also i never had a taste in men anyways.

[Hunter]

What the fuck is going on, I've been playing football all day, come home only to find out Spurs seem to have accepted a bid from City for £34m. :mellow:

Surey Berbatov can just say he's not going to City, meaning Spurs will only be able to let him go to us ?

[AgentZero]

if my experiance in playin fm tells me anythin..the player can still reject the contract thus collapsing the deal. We should of charged everton at least 5m for Saha, would solved for the discrepancy in valuation.
Its pretty annoying how shCity is doing this however...it seems like we are poor and cant afford to raise that 5M.

EDIT: various articles have stated, our poor little fraizer campbell has been used as a makeweight....fuck you city, as he would say signing the dotted line at white hart lane.

[Jonny2J]

Anyone going to mention Taggart being out of order? Or is that just me?

Zissou is going to bite at this as well, I can feel it.

[AgentZero]

maybe the papers arent telling us everything and stating spurs havent accepted anything is far too boring for last transfer day, especially when city has a new owner.


being optimisticly naive.
EDIT: is there a way that berbs can buy out his contract like ronaldinho did? Help United out..we're strapped for cash!

[Jonny2J]

maybe the papers arent telling us everything and stating spurs havent accepted anything is far too boring for last transfer day, especially when city has a new owner.


being optimisticly naive.
EDIT: is there a way that berbs can buy out his contract like ronaldinho did? Help United out..we're strapped for cash!Fuck off man. :lol:

[wrathchild_uk]

I just can't see Utd signing him...we couldn't agree a fee before so if City have placed a bid for £34m then were not going to up it even more.

Berba went to see Fergie anyway so not exactly Utd's fault...

[AgentZero]

it just annoys me that the extra 5M could of been settled weeks ago and now if we still keen on berbs wed have to pay up. I wonder if berbs is on ebay? with a buy it now tag of 30m bid starting at 20M

[Barry]

it just annoys me that the extra 5M could of been settled weeks ago and now if we still keen on berbs wed have to pay up. I wonder if berbs is on ebay? with a buy it now tag of 30m bid starting at 20M

I would put it up but they banned my account, I still owe them 1 euro for an auction and they already threathened me with this and that :mellow:

Jammy bastards.

[Jonny2J]

Berbatov fee agreed.

http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7BF9E570E 6%2D407E%2D44BC%2D800F%2D4A311 0258114%7D&redirectorid=news_story&newsid=6617305 (http://www.smouch.net/lol/)

[AgentZero]

i frequent united dot com enough to know th extensions are never that long.

[Yossi]

Fraizer Campbell in part exchange for Berbatov, supposedly. Thoughts?

[AgentZero]

wished he didnt have to go as kinda leaves it back in square one of 3 recognised strikers. Although 3 very good strikers mind.

[wrathchild_uk]

Seriously though does anyone know whats happening with Manucho?

[AgentZero]

work permit still not sorted methinks. Poor lad, might be heading to antwerp for 6months

[Guillermo]

"The Spurs website says they have agreed to sell Dimitar Berbatov to Manchester United for £30.75m, with Fraizer Campbell going to Spurs on a season-long loan. "

Seems like we were the ones to budge :(

[Yossi]

"The Spurs website says they have agreed to sell Dimitar Berbatov to Manchester United for £30.75m, with Fraizer Campbell going to Spurs on a season-long loan. "

Seems like we were the ones to budge :(

Surely you are just pleased to have him after Man City's spanner in the works?

[skullverine]

I'm pleased with the signing. I was quite worried when the rumour was Campbell in a swap deal, as in permanent transfer.

I hope that Berbatov is registered in time so he'll be eligible to play in the Champions League.
_____
Reds sign Berbatov

Manchester United are delighted to announce the signing of Dimitar Berbatov.

The Bulgarian international striker, 27, has signed a four-year contract after joining from Tottenham Hotspur for an undisclosed fee.

As part of the deal, United striker Fraizer Campbell will spend the rest of the 2008/09 season on loan at White Hart Lane.

Upon becoming a United player, Dimitar told ManUtd.com: "Joining Manchester United is a dream come true for me. I look forward to playing my part in helping this club win more honours in the years to come."

Sir Alex Ferguson was delighted to finally capture the elegant striker and admitted: "This is a key signing. Dimitar is one of the best and most exciting strikers in world football.

"His style and ability will give the team a different dimension and I’m sure he will be a popular player with the fans."

[AgentZero]

Surely you are just pleased to have him after Man City's spanner in the works?i wouldnt be surprised if that was a bumper bid.

[Rambo]

Spurs have succeeded in ripping us off again.

[AgentZero]

much agreed, crafty salesmen those north londoners are.

[Jonny2J]

http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/2716/berbatov375683asm2.jpg

His first choice team obviously never came in for him so he had to settle for second best.

[AgentZero]

ahhah i remember that and i still think he wears NUFC 9 shin pads aswell.

[freestyleh7]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orCi33NJb7c

[AgentZero]

Seriously though does anyone know whats happening with Manucho?Hes actually been sorted a work permit and has been given number 26 squad number.
This is our main man
http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={FE60904B-C2A8-4E60-9B05-700DBBC29BBC}&section=playerProfile&teamid=458&bioid=93387

[wrathchild_uk]

Has that happened just recently though..if not howcome he hasn't even been on the bench or anything??

[skullverine]

Has that happened just recently though..if not howcome he hasn't even been on the bench or anything??

I think he's injured at the moment

[AgentZero]

I think he's injured at the moment
correct another case of the metatarsals.

[Phatmann]

What do you think our first team formation will be now? With Ronaldo coming back at the end of the month, will we play Berbs in the middle, Rooney just behind, Tevez on the left and Ronaldo on the right? Pretty much a 4-2-4. :|

[AgentZero]

4-2-1-3
Back Four
Carrick - Anderson
Scholes
Rooney/Tevez - Berba- Ronaldo

[skullverine]

Scholes barely plays as attacking midfielder these days. I have a feeling that Rooney may be asked to play on the left wing.

[somegooner]

4-4-2

---Ronaldo--Scholes----Carrick--Nani--
--------------Rooney----Berbatov-------

Tevez on the bench.

OR Rooney could play in Scholes role and use Tevez up front.

BUT one of either Rooney or Tevez must be on the bench to offer an attacking option in case of a defeat or draw. Frazier should of stayed with you guys instead of going on loan.

[cadey]

Apparently you've just agreed to be our feeder club. Cheers boys.

[AgentZero]

how so? and shouldn't parent clubs be bigger than their feeder clubs?;)

[Zoolander]

I hope these new money bastards end up like lottery winner Michael Carroll.

Old money ftw!

[Barry]

4-4-2

---Ronaldo--Scholes----Carrick--Nani--
--------------Rooney----Berbatov-------

Tevez on the bench.

OR Rooney could play in Scholes role and use Tevez up front.

BUT one of either Rooney or Tevez must be on the bench to offer an attacking option in case of a defeat or draw. Frazier should of stayed with you guys instead of going on loan.

I'm hardly the expert on United's first eleven, but I'd kick Nani out for sure. If all players stay fit (and they won't) then obviously Ronaldo has to play as well as Tevez, which leaves you with Rooney (great player but certainly different from what you would have expected from him after Euro 2004) and Berbatov. You could play all four of them together, but that might be too risky for Ferguson.

[Phil W.A.F.C]

How good will it be when Berbatov goes back to White Hart Lane? There boo boys will be out and he will get far more than what Sol Campbell did when he first went back.

[AgentZero]

yeah the trouble is those boo boys are several hundred cockneys. So to shut them up is one helluva task.

[Top Gun]

I can't wait to see Berbatov in action, hopefully at one point this season we will be able to see him, Rooney, Tevez and Ronaldo all playing at the same time. It'll be lush.

[AgentZero]

my next pay check is going to be invovled in getting the new Europe kit...it might feature number 9 on it :lol:

[Meyyappan]

Berbatov-CF
Tevez-SS
Rooney-SS
C.Ronaldo-OMF
Anderson-CMF
Hargreves-DMF
Back four + GK

[uA - 1905]

berbatov-cf
Tevez-ss
Rooney-ss
C.ronaldo-omf
Anderson-cmf
Hargreves-dmf
Back Four + Gk
Ffs

[AgentZero]

Levy is still harping about the saga, wish sevilla would do likewise.

[skullverine]

Is it confirmed that Berbatov will wear the #9 jersey?

[AgentZero]

yeah its all over the club site.
Also there is the small matter of terrace songs for berbatov, any ideas thus far?

[Wan]

The new owner of Manchester City, Dr Sulaiman Al-Fahim, has intimated that Abu Dhabi United Group for Development and Investment (ADUG) could back a £135million bid for Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo in January.

The agreement of an ADUG takeover deal at Eastlands was announced on Monday and was followed by the shock capture of Real Madrid forward Robinho for a British record fee of £32.5million.

Chief executive of Hydra Properties, Al-Fahim is reportedly 10 times richer than his counterpart at Chelsea, Roman Abramovich, and he has revealed there are plans to bring in a 'minimum 18' players to the club.

"Ronaldo has said he wants to play for the biggest club in the world, so we will see in January if he is serious," Al-Fahim said in The Guardian.

"Real Madrid were estimating his value at $160million (£90m) but for a player like that, to actually get him, will cost a lot more; I would think $240million (£135m). But why not? We are going to be the biggest club in the world, bigger than both Real Madrid and Manchester United."

It is also reported City will look to target the likes of Liverpool striker Fernando Torres and Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas as the club aim to build a side capable of achieving success in Europe's most prestigious competition.

Al-Fahim added: "We want a team who can win the UEFA Champions League. We're not just going to spend money on anyone, but if we can get the biggest players in the world, and of course if the manager wants them, then we will get them."

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_4086955,00.html

For fuck sake £135million :mellow:

EDIT: Looks like it's already have been posted in the City thread. Still, what do United fans think about this?

[AgentZero]

:laugh: its laughable to say the least. None of those mentioned players will move. I can see Eto'o however

[Hunter]

I heard that City will be willing to offer Ronaldo £200,000 a week. Can't see many people moving to City though, they're simply not a "massive club". ;)

[Viperized]

I heard that City will be willing to offer Ronaldo £200,000 a week. Can't see many people moving to City though, they're simply not a "massive club". ;)
Fucking billionaires. Football is falling apart in England. I can see many other top stars joining City after Robinho's arrival at the club.

[AgentZero]

I really can't. Only reason he went was obviously because of money and his position at madrid was so untenable that he had to go somewhere. Madrid did the spitefl thing of accepting the next offer available.

[Original?]

Of course they won't sign for Manchester City, I mean no one signed for Chelsea until they won the league did they? :rolleyes:

[Meyyappan]

Of course they won't sign for Manchester City, I mean no one signed for Chelsea until they won the league did they? :rolleyes:

Well then how did chelsea manage to get players for winning the league?
Robben
Gudujonsen
Duff
Drogba
Crespo
Lampard
Joe cole
Essien
Carvalho
Chech
Terry
Makelele
etc etc

[skullverine]

There's no chance of Ronaldo going to City. He said it over and over again that he would like to play in Spain one day.

[Sully]

Well then how did chelsea manage to get players for winning the league?
Robben
Gudujonsen
Duff
Drogba
Crespo
Lampard
Joe cole
Essien
Carvalho
Chech
Terry
Makelele
etc etc

All pre-Abramovich. Anyway, you missed the point of Original?'s post

[Joel]

Of course they won't sign for Manchester City, I mean no one signed for Chelsea until they won the league did they? :rolleyes:

I do agree with your point, however when Abramovich took over, we had already qualified for the 2003-04 Champions League campaign. So we were able to offer, big contracts, an ambition to win the league and also Champions League football.

But as I said, I do agree with your point and I don't believe that City will struggle to get top players in.

[skullverine]

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.u k/sport/football/manchester_united/s/1065236_phelan_appointed_assis tant_boss

Phelan is our new Assistant Manager

[Zoolander]

Manchester City won't be able to buy everyone as not all footballers are mercenaries like Robinho. :smug:

[wrathchild_uk]

Besides who would want to go to a club who will probably change there manager every year like Real & it all could go wrong when the dubai lot get bored and clear off...

[elphin]

can someone put up classic man united players stats

[Phatmann]

can someone put up classic man united players stats
http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/5904/faceplmnc5.png

[Original?]

The hypocrisy of this thread is utterly ridiculous.

[Cannon ball]

I heard that City will be willing to offer Ronaldo £200,000 a week. Can't see many people moving to City though, they're simply not a "massive club". ;)

It depends. Say if we finish top 4 either this season or next, (I'm not saying we will) being in the Champions League will attract more and probably bigger players. When Abramovich took over Chelsea, they were already in the Champions League, so could attract the likes of Makelele, Crespo, ect. Chelsea were not a "massive club" at the time, but they got the players.

[Phatmann]

The hypocrisy of this thread is utterly ridiculous.
http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/5904/faceplmnc5.png

[Jonny2J]

Mike fuck off you tit. :lol:

[Original?]

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/5904/faceplmnc5.png

I'd hold my head in my hands if I were to be classified in the same group as the majority of those posting in this thread.

[Phatmann]

I'd hold my head in my hands if I were to be classified in the same group as the majority of those posting in this thread.
Considering the groups of people posting in some of the other team threads (e.g. Arsenal.) I don't have a problem being associated with the fellows posting in here. What is it you object to anyway?

[Hunter]

I'd hold my head in my hands if I were to be classified in the same group as the majority of those posting in this thread.

To be honest, I don't think anyone should care. People know who the tools are and aren't.

:ninja:

[AgentZero]

So this seasons Squad lists
GK:
1.Edwin Van Der Sar
12.Ben Foster
29.Tomasz Kusczak
38.Ron-Robert Zieler
40.Ben Amos

Defenders
2.Gary Neville
3.Patrice Evra
5.Rio Ferdinand
6.Wesley Brown
15.Nemanja Vidic
20.Fabio da Silva
21.Rafael da Silva
22.John O'Shea
23.Jonathan Evans

Midfielders
4.Owen Hargreaves
7.Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
8.Anderson Luis de Abreu Oliveira
11.Ryan Giggs
13.Ji Sung Park
16.Michael Carrick
17.Luis Carlos Almeida da Cunha
18.Paul Scholes
24.Darren Fletcher
28.Darron Gibson
33.Samuel Hewson
34.Rodrigo Pereira Possebon
35.Thomas Cleverly
36.David Gray

Forwards
9.Dimitar Berbatov
10.Wayne Rooney
19.Daniel Wellbeck
26.Mateus Alberto Contreiras Gonçalves
32.Carlos Alberto Tévez
41.Federico Macheda

admin if someone can plaster the same list on the opening post...greatly appreciated.

[Red Army]

Does any of you lot think that Ronaldo should rot in the reserves?

[Guillermo]

Does any of you lot think that Ronaldo should rot in the reserves?

No.

[Red Army]

No.

He's a tosser!

[Phatmann]

He's a tosser!
http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/5904/faceplmnc5.png

[Miggy]

But he's one of the best players in the World.

[Red Army]

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/5904/faceplmnc5.png

He's scum and i will never be singing his name again. He clearly doesnt wana be there so Fergie shoul've cashed in and got the cunt out then gone and bought Robinho or David Silva. No doubt United fans will be up his arse again this season forgetting about his desire to leave the club, agreeing to the comments made from Fat Blatter about him being made as a slave!

[Barry]

Does any of you lot think that Ronaldo should rot in the reserves?

Aye, but I was thinking more along the lines of 'in the darkest depths of hell" or some dark forgotten alleyway in a shithole like Eindhoven.

But not really for the same reasons you gave. I wish he had gone to Madrid, so I could finally enjoy watching United play.

[AgentZero]

Berba could take few watts of his limelight. Could be interesting to see how he responds to it.

[skullverine]

Are you bothered with the fact that Berbatov smokes cigarettes?

[Jonny2J]

Are you bothered with the fact that Berbatov smokes cigarettes?Why would that bother anyone?

[Miggy]

It's common knowledge that the greatest players smoke, drink,party and don't turn up for training.
http://img.saliraganar.com/2008/04/legende-romario.jpg

[Zoolander]

"The boys are back in the barracks"

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/1147/31083219738lu7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[AgentZero]

Are you bothered with the fact that Berbatov smokes cigarettes?
Cantona smoked also
And Miggy dont forget the pioneer of a footballing superstar.
http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/1986/151if2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Jonny2J]

"The boys are back in the barracks"

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/1147/31083219738lu7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)Best centre half yous have ever had.

[I.N Extasy]

Aye, but I was thinking more along the lines of 'in the darkest depths of hell" or some dark forgotten alleyway in a shithole like Eindhoven.

:rolleyes:

Haha. :lol:

Why would that bother anyone?
:lol2:

And coming from who! :tongue:

:newpollplz:

----

Well, we ended up buying Berbatov after all. I'm glad we signed a striker, considering the 'crisis' we were facing. But I'd have preferred having another striker than him, or buy him and someone else capable enough.

Us signing someone like Eto'o, despite of his well known ego, would've gotten me more 'excited', so to speak. ;)

[Jonny2J]

And coming from who! :tongue::unsure:

[I.N Extasy]

And coming from who! :tongue:

:unsure:

http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/1999/rksgreenlefttd6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/4859/marlborolightsuk3.gif (http://imageshack.us)

Ha. My bong is much better.

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/1197/21052008439pf7.jpg

:)

[skullverine]

Any news on Hargreaves?

[wrathchild_uk]

Yea he's now taken Saha's place as the most injury prone player in our squad :ninja:

[Zoolander]

I miss the old Rooney. :crymore:

[somegooner]

At first, there was only one extra page. That was OK. Now there are two! What's wrong with the forum??

[Hunter]

There is only 1 again now, thanks to your post. I agree mind that these "extra pages" are just fricking annoying now, every thread.

[AgentZero]

dont know what youre on about, were on the lasty page, true and proper.

[Hunter]

Finally, think this is the first time in over a month that I've seen the United thread rightly on it's "last page".

Liverpool this weekend, predictions ? Rumour has it Gerrard is out so I can see it being about 5-0 to United. ;)

[Top Gun]

Probably no Torres either. I can see us winning if those two don't play.

[Charlie: 9]

I will be wearing a United jersey on Saturday, to wind up some of my mates, so I hope you win. The last time I put on a United shirt, O Shea scored the winner against Liverpool.

What a day that was.

[Hunter]

I will be wearing a United jersey on Saturday, to wind up some of my mates, so I hope you win. The last time I put on a United shirt, O Shea scored the winner against Liverpool.

What a day that was.

What a day indeed. :chanlaugh: :chanlaugh:

Not sure if all these "injuries" are real though, they could quite easily be mind games, especially with how often it happens nowadays. Either way, I can see us winning.

[Charlie: 9]

What a day indeed. :chanlaugh: :chanlaugh:

Not sure if all these "injuries" are real though, they could quite easily be mind games, especially with how often it happens nowadays. Either way, I can see us winning.

Liverpool with a full team or not, I dont think will ever beat United whilst Benitez is in charge. Correct me if Im wrong but has his Liverpool team(s) even scored past United?

[Top Gun]

Liverpool have never scored when Rio and Vidic have played and it's like 4 years since a Liverpool player has even scored against us, 6 years since they've beaten us at Anfield. They're so overdue a win.

[Guillermo]

Liverpool with a full team or not, I dont think will ever beat United whilst Benitez is in charge. Correct me if Im wrong but has his Liverpool team(s) even scored past United?

Only in the FA Cup.

[Charlie: 9]

Only in the FA Cup.

I was almost right ;)

My hatred for Liverpool will have me singing United songs for three hours.

Berbatov to score the winner.

[Hunter]

I was almost right ;)

My hatred for Liverpool will have me singing United songs for three hours.

Berbatov to score the winner.

:lol: Sounds like everyone when they wanted us to win the Prem back from Chelsea's grasp. I don't mind anyone who wants to cheer us on against the scousers though. ;) Knock yourself out mate, it usually ends up in songs anyway after a few drinks. :lol:

[Charlie: 9]

:lol: Sounds like everyone when they wanted us to win the Prem back from Chelsea's grasp. I don't mind anyone who wants to cheer us on against the scousers though. ;) Knock yourself out mate, it usually ends up in songs anyway after a few drinks. :lol:

Haha. Well, I dont drink much and wont be this Saturday as I have an indoor competition from 5 to 9 so I will just sing anyway, but just for you :D

[somegooner]

There is that annoying extra page again.

[Hunter]

Haha. Well, I dont drink much and wont be this Saturday as I have an indoor competition from 5 to 9 so I will just sing anyway, but just for you :D

I won't be drinking either like, have 2 matches this weekend. Unless my mates all have a special arrangement for the game against Liverpool, as then I guess I could miss 1 for the occassion. ;)

I'm sure you'll do me proud with the chanting though. :cool:

[skullverine]

I was almost right ;)

My hatred for Liverpool will have me singing United songs for three hours.

Berbatov to score the winner.

How great it will be for him to score the winner, in front of the Kop.

[ihitbaboons]

How great it will be for him to score the winner, in front of the Kop.

haha that would be awesome.

[Joel]

Liverpool have never scored when Rio and Vidic have played and it's like 4 years since a Liverpool player has even scored against us, 6 years since they've beaten us at Anfield. They're so overdue a win.

Liverpool are overdue a 19th league title as well. Not going to happen anytime soon either though.

I hope it ends in a draw. I know it is still very early in the season, but these are games where you hope both of the competition can drop points in, so a draw would be nice.

[vanNistelrooy]

I reckon it'll finish 0-0 or 1-1.

Although Dimi banging in a hat trick wouldn't go a miss.

[cadey]

United will win quite comfortably.

[I.N Extasy]

I have a bad feeling about everyone's optimism, we often drop points then. :no:

Phatmann, you the usual pessimistic, are you as optimistic as well?

[Meyyappan]

United 2-0 win robbie keane own goal+ berbatov

[Wan]

United 2-0 win robbie keane own goal+ berbatov

:lol:

[somegooner]

I think it will be a convincing win for United unless Liverpool put 10 men behind the ball and play like Fulham or Hull or Wigan. Then there will be a small difference. maybe 1-0 or 0-0 in that case.

[Phil W.A.F.C]

I think it will be a convincing win for United unless Liverpool put 10 men behind the ball and play like Fulham or Hull or Wigan. Then there will be a small difference. maybe 1-0 or 0-0 in that case.

:shocking:

[papa]

I think it will be a convincing win for United unless Liverpool put 10 men behind the ball and play like Fulham or Hull or Wigan. Then there will be a small difference. maybe 1-0 or 0-0 in that case.

Excuse me, Fulham have a reputation for attacking football (not so much under Sanchez), especially against the bigger teams.

[CaptainCabinet]

I think it will be a convincing win for United unless Liverpool put 10 men behind the ball and play like Fulham or Hull or Wigan. Then there will be a small difference. maybe 1-0 or 0-0 in that case.

In Hull's first game in this league, they played very attacking football.
I find this offensive.

[Hunter]

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r196/JohnathanZX4/Screencaps%20et%20al/Brick.jpg

I DON'T KNOW WHAT WE'RE YELLING ABOUT!!11!!

[Phil W.A.F.C]

I think it will be a convincing win for United unless Liverpool put 10 men behind the ball and play like Fulham or Hull or Wigan. Then there will be a small difference. maybe 1-0 or 0-0 in that case.

i think you should apologise mate. 10 men behind a ball but still win 5-0, How are we not the European Champions? Idiot!

[AgentZero]

I reckon it'll finish 0-0 or 1-1.

Although Dimi banging in a hat trick wouldn't go a miss.
I think we wont score more than 2. Without Torres and possibly Gerrard it is hard not to be optimistic.

[somegooner]

i think you should apologise mate. 10 men behind a ball but still win 5-0, How are we not the European Champions? Idiot!

Fucking idiot!! Wigan won't play 10 men behind the ball against Hull ffs!! I mean how they play against top four opposition. Papa and CC, I apologize. Everyone else gets my point though about Liverpool, right??

[AgentZero]

can you take this somewhere else please.

[Hunter]

It's just a misunderstanding, in which everyone made a joke about. :tongue:

I know what you mean by you saying that Liverpool will play defensive, but to be honest I can't really see that since they're at home. I can see us winning 2-0, but not as comfortably as the score suggests, I believe there will be a few close calls. Although if we have a back 4 of Brown, Rio, Vidic, Evra, I can't see them having much luck, especially if Torres is out.

[skullverine]

I think we'll be the one that plays defensively, just like we did for the past 2 years. I do hope that Torres is out so we'll be playing against 9-men as Gerrard usually doesn't turn up.

[AgentZero]

they both wont turn up...injured arent they?

[Guillermo]

they both wont turn up...injured arent they?

Indeed.

I just think Gerrard can't face the humiliation in this fixture again. :shifty:

[AgentZero]

shame...i look forward to posting Gerrard Missing posters on my friends facebook wall.

[AgentZero]

rather upbeat about this weekend seeing as how brilliant rooney played last night. I had visions of Berbatov in place of Walcott.

[Hunter]

Gerrard and Torres fit, who would have thought. :rolleyes:

[I.N Extasy]

:lol: