Ryan Giggs, who already has two Champions League winners medals, is disappointed with the way Manchester United played against Barcelona last night. He reckons United just didn’t show up, in contrast to Barca, who played some great football.
Fergie: First Goal Made Us Nervous
May 28, 2009 20 Comments
Sir Alex Ferguson has today conceded that the best team won, following our 2-0 defeat to Barcelona, claiming that our opponents made us nervous by scoring early with their first attack.
Ronaldo: Barca Were Lucky To Even Be In Final
May 28, 2009 102 Comments
Following our 2-0 defeat to Barcelona, Cristiano Ronaldo was not happy with how the team played or the tactics. He congratulated our opponents but claimed it should have been Chelsea in the final anyway.
The RoM Champions League Final Preview
May 27, 2009 483 Comments
I read an interview with Darren Fletcher earlier in the season where he claimed that as the lads celebrated in Moscow, before the trophy had even been awarded, Ryan Giggs had them in a huddle. “Lads, this is what it’s all about,” he said, “let’s have it next year as well!” Giggsy had just broken [...]
Who’s Supporting United Tonight?
May 27, 2009 25 Comments
If an English team was in the final tonight I’d be cheering on whoever they were playing. I’d go as far as saying I’d rather Real Madrid won the European Cup than any English club! But which players will and won’t be cheering on us tonight?
Winners!
May 27, 2009 8 Comments
Republik of Mancunia recently offered you the easiest way possible to win an official Manchester United jersey. All you had to do was write 50 words about why Manchester United were bad for your health. We had loads and loads of entries to read through so I had the help of Rob Smyth from The [...]
What The Media Report Today… RoM Reported Days Ago
May 27, 2009 6 Comments
On Saturday, RoM reported that Nemanja Vidic and Sir Alex Ferguson had been named the best player and manager of the season. Sky Sports, The Independent and Football 365 published the same story today. For United news first, you can rely on RoM!
Fergie: I Could Trust Giggs, Scholes and Nev With My Life
May 27, 2009 11 Comments
What should help the future of Manchester United after Sir Alex Ferguson retires, whenever that may be, is the likelihood that people who know what it means to be United will be around. Sir Bobby Charlton, Bryan Robson and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer are already part of the staff, and it would be no great surprise [...]
Guillem Balague Interviews RoM Part II
May 27, 2009 19 Comments
Following Part I of the interview with Balague yesterday, Part II has now been published. Part Two of the Republik of Mancunia – Guillen Balague – FCB News battle
One Of Ours Has Been Stabbed Already
May 27, 2009 24 Comments
Greg Wheldon, 34, is the first stab victim in Rome, after he was attacked in the early hours of this morning as he walked to his hotel. The hotel staff ran out to rescue him whilst his attackers, obviously believed to be Roma Ultras, legged it. His injury was to his left leg, which along [...]
Which Barca Player Do We Need To Look Out For?
May 27, 2009 23 Comments
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Evra: Ronaldo Doesn’t Like Us Taking Mickey Out Of Diving
May 27, 2009 10 Comments
Last week, Sir Alex Ferguson claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo was given a hard time regarding his over the top reactions to being fouled. Patrice Evra has today confirmed that story, whilst also claiming that despite his big ego, Ronaldo plays for the team.
RoM CL Reads
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The Guardian reckons United need to prove they’re the best as well as believing they are. The Independent thinks United can overcome Barca’s beautiful football. Martin Samuel at The Daily Mail writes a preview on the final. F365 Blog reckons British fans should be supporting United this evening. The Chelsea Blog wishes us good luck [...]
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