After picking up a BBC Sports Personality Lifetime Achievement, David Beckham revealed that he might return to Manchester United one day.
“I’ve missed playing in the Premier League since I left it seven years ago now,” said Beckham. “It’s one of the most competitive leagues in the world and maybe one day I’ll come back and play here, but I’ve always said it will only be for Manchester United. I’m not holding my breath on that one but we’ll have to wait and see. Going back to AC Milan is not possible because of getting on to the roster for such a short space of time. ‘But it would be nice to go somewhere because I want to keep myself fit and within a chance of getting called up for England again. To do that, I have to be somewhere, so fingers crossed.”
Personally, if I was him, I’d give Bayern Munich a call. Fancy playing for the biggest team in England, Spain, Italy and Germany during your career. It’s the kind of CV that could only be bettered if he’d chosen to stay at United…
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Once Valencia will be back he’ll bring your fine crossing days back to us
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I will welcome him here, if Sir Alex welcomes him first
not sure about playing, but one day he would be a great ambassador of the club
valencia back soon means nani on the left and hes not givingthat up anytime soon, if valencia anywhere near on the form he was prior means no room, but with park gone for the better part of a month never hurts to have another winger
Wont hurt ,might be good for all involved.
Well… Park is out for about 7 games after boxing day, Valencia is out injured til atleast february at the earliest.. And Beckham is looking for a loan move for 2-3 months? Seems like a perfect solution to take him back for a couple of months! Bet he´d even play for free
Fergie sign him up, Fergie,Fergie sign him up!
Fergie sign him up, Fergie,Fergie sign him up!
Fergie sign him up, Fergie,Fergie sign him up!
We did with Larsson, why not with Becks. Fergie sign him on loan.
L.E.G.E.N.D. Would love to have him back but wont happen. Deserves all the accolades though. Has been a great ambassador for the country
Maybe he can teach some of our lads how to take good set pieces. We have been shite in that department since ronnie left
to have becks in the team is always good but i think he has not to play on the winger position, he should try central midfield. he could give some fine passes forward.
and finally we would have someone who can score from free kick position
Terrible idea. Firstly you can only register 25 players. Secondly, Obertan and Bebe should be getting games instead whilst Park is gone and we wait for Valencia. Or do we need him for the same reason Madrid and Milan did, to sell shirts?
AIG
I completely agree with you regarding the set pieces.It has been pathetic.I frankly think he will play for u sagain.Becks is a united legend.Wont mind if he comes for a season and play for us.But anyways our priorities should be to give the youngsters chance.Maybe we sign him on loan for rest of the season.Imagine winning our 19th with becks.AWESSSOMEE.
Valencia may be scheduled to be back in January or whatever, but let’s be honest, he won’t be anywhere near his top level until the tail end of the season after a horrific leg break. I’d be chuffed to see him back here for a few months – he could do what Larsson did in 07 IMO.
I’d love to see him back in fairness!!!
Speaking of football CV’s, these are not that bad either:
Michael Laudrup: Juventus, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Ajax Amsterdam
Brian Laudrup: Bayern Munich, Fiorentina, AC Milan, Rangers, Chelsea, Ajax Amsterdam
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Ajax Amsterdam, Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona, AC Milan
@Eddiemunro – if Hargreaves doesn’t make any sort of progress, I’m guessing that there will be place in the roster come January. In any case, with Park gone and Tony out, Beckham could always come on to sub for Obertan/Bebe. Not to mention any other injuries/niggles the squad culd sustain thrughout that time.
@eddiuemunro
unfortunately, so far those 2 have hardly made much of an impression. Long way to go if they want to be anywhere near the first team, We saw what happened against Wolves, when we relied on them. We dont have park in Jan and Valencia returns at end of feb. Becks can stay max till March 2nd week. Sounds like a win-win situation.
I think he will be quiet usefull, because “one of the best in the world player” Nani (curlie idiot) doesn’t want anymore to play a team football and trying to be another Ronaldo.. (selfish scum)
And also we need somebody to provide crosses at least
No chance. His boat has sailed a long time ago at United. Decent lad and a great player for United but not for me.
RSMU – Fuck me. Someone bashing Park and Valencia on the last thread now Nani? He has been nowt short of superb since jan and has the most assists in the league.
aig – Beg to differ. They have played about three games mate. But then again Wellbeck is shite etc Give em time man. No impression? I would call a decent goal apiece in Bursapor a decent contribution. Fans are far too impatient. Couple of bad games or even one game and deemed not good enough.
He’d play for free aswell, absolute united legend, and he HATES the glazers!!!
I’d rather him playing for 2-3 months instead of Bebe. I still dont care for him.
king eric
at this point, they arent good enough for the first team. agree they need more games but there is a reason SAF doesn’t play them in the league.Sensible thing would be to loan them. Certainly working in Danny’s case. Hopefully it will work for these lads too.
Would love him back…
Not just for nostalgia but think what he could bring to our younger players, the things he could teach…the general lift he would bring to the club.
I don’t think he’d see many minutes but would we care? Someone to bring on late if we’re struggling to take a freekick. He was never quick anyway!
Life time award at 35? What a fucking joke. Give me Scholes any day.
@kimblim
the best CV is this one:
Ryan Giggs – Manchester United (20 years)
all i want for xmas is becks!
I think bringing back David Beckham on a temporary loan deal makes a great deal of sense to me. I think the return of Beckham would ignite a spark that has been missing at Old Trafford (this is my opinion) this season. I don’t like to see empty seats at the Theatre of Dreams, plus it would be a privilige for those who didn’t get to see Beckham play in a United shirt at home, especially the younger fans, who have a massive appreciation and liking towards him. On a playing capacity, it would bring a freshness to the squad, particularly in the centre of midfield, as I believe where he can play now and not on the wing. Not to mention an additional team morale boost as they fight for the title.
With Carrick and Fletcher not at their 100% best, why not have Beckham back? Plus, Park away to the Asian Cup, we will be a man light for possibly 4-5 weeks.
It makes sense on a commercial level and importantly, on a playing level too.
THOUGHT HIS AWARD HAS COME TO EARLY BUT YOU CANT FAULT THE MAN WOULD LOVE TO SEE HIM IN THE SHIRT AGAIN THIS IS A 43YR OLD GETTING ALL DREAMY THE LAD IS A UNITED LEGEND AND HE SPOKE WITH SUCH EMOTION THAT REALLY TOUCHED ME ……………IM SPILLING MY HEART OUT HERE LOL
Love to see him wears our shirt again,though it’s really unlikely.
@Eddiemunro: Exactly – as much as the idea appeals to us sentimental fans, you gotta be practical about these things and look to the future, not the past.
What Xyth said….
Sign him up!
Hmm, I’m torn on this one, a part of me thinks he can do a job for a couple of months whilst Park is away, ala Larsson, another part of me says never go back – of course he wants to play for us, he made a massive error 8 years ago when he thought he was bigger than the club.. Giggsy, G Nev and Scholesy are true legends, but David you cared more about celebrity than winning trophies in the end and all that Ingerlund chest beating was nausuating, so I’m out….
@ MyCowIsTheBest
Perfectly said
ahh, with Beckham it depends… firstly I think he’s still got alot to offer any team he joins. Its too easy saying he just sells shirts. You can’t hide on a football pitch ask any player genuinely past it. Beckham still has alot left in the tank and if he were to return to OT he would contribute, on the pitch and also in training, I do believe that, so do Bayern it seems…
the only problem is, somebody has to sit out for him to come in. I get the arguement that our future players shouldn’t have to make way for Beckham, but they ARE our future. Beckham if he comes will only be here for 2-3 months tops, the kids are here for years to come. So the question is would our youngsters benefit from having Becks here for a couple months? Or would they suffer from having him return? Bebe is the main player that comes to mind when I think of who will be sacrificed, but its only his first season and he’s already shown in Europe what he can do. I think he could only benefit from having Beckham around for a few months, might help to settle him faster, I think all the youngsters would benefit from his genuine world class experience.
HAVING HIM TELL THEM LOOK I’VE BEEN ALL AROUND THE WORLD WITH THE BEST CLUBS WINNING TROPHIES AND I STILL WISH I NEVER LEFT
Besides, you know what Alec is like, if he takes Beck back he’s not gonna start him for the fuck of it, he’d use him sparingly and on rare occasions. eitherway I can’t see it happening, like King Eric said that ship has indeed sailed, BUT, in light of the mercy shown to Rooney, and the Larsson deal, and the fact Park is out without Bebe or Obertan ready to step up, I could think of worse business in January than bringing back a hungry David Beckham for free for a few months.
King Eric – hi mate. do you like Nani’s personality and his selfishness on the pitch ? Yes, it’s hard to argue with his overall contribution and assists but he can be a bit more of a team player.
I’ve said a couple of times already i am feel indifferent towards him but at the same time i am enough matured to understand that he is like he is and we won’t change him.
If it was possible to have “situational substitutions” in footie – like the NFL – then Becks would perfect for free kicks and corners but otherwise he’s well past his best in terms of speed and endurance even if his effort has always been 100 %.
Also, I doubt that SAF would give this idea a nano-second of consideration.
Please NO! Let him worry about his tattoos and not occupy real estate on a pitch.
King Eric – It’s crazy mate, Nani stats speak for themselves. You just can’t please everyone. The only issue with Nani, is the diving, he has to stop that shit. On Becks, it won’t happen imo, but with SAF, you never know.
@Corea alright mate
I saw RSMU’s comment on Nani and King Eric/Willierednut’s response.
Do you really feel Nani is selfish mate? I understand the perception he might leave on some, but the fact is he has assisted more goals than anyone anywhere in the league. By definition he’s NOT selfish
can’t think of any instance this season where I’ve thought fuck me Nani, Pass the Ball! I know the opportunity he had to square Rooney against L’arse pissed a few ppl off, but I think he was right to shoot. (1) we know hes capable of scoring in and around the box on either foot (2) he’s in much better form than Rooney, has more goals and is our current 2nd top scorer. In that L’arse match he cut back on his Left foot a few times and had shots blocked, or he was tackled trying to switch feet to shoot, but the pitch was slippery as fuck and it was a tight game. On another night he would have probably scored due to the positions and space he found against Clichy, but other than that match all I’ve seen him do all this season is either score or assist mate. Remember he sent in the cross for Park to score the winner, and in the match before that he sent in the cross that rebounded to Ando against Valencia to send us through top of the group. When Rooney is on form he can shoot from anywhere we don’t care. Well its Nani whose in form now, and for me he can do what the fuck he wants. 7 goals last season and he’s already on 6 now, thats brilliant for a wideman, should end the season in “Lampard territory” and his delivery is still top quality. Berbatov is obviously our top scorer but imo our biggest threat going forward is Nani, and that requires an element of selfishness on his part – and an element of Faith in his ability on ours.
would love to see him back for a couple months, oh the nostalgia
@Corea sorry mate forgot to add “but to each his own” and “hope that wasn’t too long for you”
sir alex imo will not bring becks back because he doesn’t want the circus that would be bound to happen,becks is to much of a distraction,in alot of ways utd are flying under the radar quietly going about buisness with none of the press giving us a chance think sir alex will keep it that way.
Sign him, drug him, chop off his legs and transplant them on Nani.
Deadly. But crazy!
“It’s the kind of CV that could only be bettered if he’d chosen to stay at United… ”
Superb!
Paul Parker – maybe, maybe.. taking nothing away from him but it is just my perception. I am not great with reminiscence and telling exact facts with exact minutes but i actually think he had every right to go for it in the moment you described during the Arsenal game.
Bayern Munich is a good shout for Becks, if he’s looking for a move to Europe.
Paul Parker – sorry for my mentioning of the duration of your posts but really no offence . It’s just a problem sometimes for me to come to RoM during work and seeing a lot of posts reading everything carefully and thoroughly. Sorry again it seems like i ain’t good in the humour department.
would love to see him back legend .but didnt he wear a yellow and green scarf leaveing the old trafford pitch after the milan game .glazers wouldnt have him back.
Would be worth having Becks back just so he could give master-classes to our wingers in crossing…..also it would seriously piss off Tevez ….
@ Corea – was only taking the the piss about the size of my post mate! Just wanted to make sure it was to your required specifications and dimensions thats all
jokes aside I know you didn’t mean anything Pal.
Balotelli on Jack Wilshire -
‘What’s his name? Wil…? No, I just don’t know him, but the next time I play against Arsenal I’ll try to be careful,’
hahaha kids got some fucking gumption
I would absolutely love to see him back at United, even if it was just for a little loan spell like we had for Henrik Larsson. Wouldn’t even have to play more than a couple of games.
Personally I would love to have Becks here for a couple of months, I am sure he would play his heart out and as some one mentioned I am sure he would do it for free…. The lift he would give the lads would be priceless…. Far fetched may be but imo would be fantastic
C’mon Fergie, give him one more chance to wear the shirt he idolises
Wayne
best comment on this thread mate – well said!
No room for sentiment here especially where minimum impact could be obtained.
This comment is just Beckham continually reminding folk that it was SAF getting rid of him (and his circus) and not him trying to leave.
SAF will not go back on this – there is more chance him getting Steve Coppell to play on the right!
he’ll play for United in a charity match, hopefully with Ruud.
I can’t figure out the logistics of it but for ol’ times’ sake…I wanna see Becks back in that red jersey!!!
Sign him up!
Park and Valencia are out, Giggs is having problems with injuries, and Bebe still needs to learn a lot.
Give him a contract for 1-2 months. Would be a fitting end to a great carrer!
@ Paul Parker 12.42 ‘By definition he’s NOT selfish can’t think of any instance this season where I’ve thought fuck me Nani, Pass the Ball!’
Disagree with you buddy, he is a bit selfish and there are plenty of occasions where he has seen glory as opposed to pick out a good pass. However, a selfish streak is what is needed to make players great and to score goals by taking people on which Nani is brilliant at.
As to RSMU’s comment earlier about calling Nani a ‘Curlie Idiot’, what team do you support again pal? As King Eric rightly points out Nani has been absolutely top class this season. Don’t know who you’ve been watching but to slag Nani off is just stupidity. Take a cold shower and stand outside for 10 minutes for that one mate.
As to Becks coming back… why not? His fitness has never been an issue and we all know how stunning his set pieces are.. certainly not a bad punt for SAF if he so chooses..
Our club has always been built on trusting youth and being brave enough to give them a chance. If we bring him back, what message does it send to them now? What message does it send to youngsters considering signing for us?
Plus, he’s a Splitter. Only players change clubs – not fans.
Utd Forever, exactly mate, that ruthless streak is needed, I guess its a choice of words because when players overstep that ruthless mark and start being greedy I think thats when they become selfish. Rooney has an excellent ruthless streak but I don’t think I’d ever call him selfish on the pitch (OFF the pitch is a different matter tho!) Nani has deveoped his ruthless streak and we’re seeing it with him nearly match his previous Goal tally just half way through this season! If he can keep those important midfield goals coming while staying within the top asists bracket I’ll never see him as “selfish” – but thats just me mate!
He could play in the centre. A more defensive holding role, i.e. replace Carrick. As long as he stays
in defence it could work. Let Anderson, Fletcher and Park do all the running.
TRUE RED DEVILS LEGEND
He’s got a lot to offer any team. Have him on the bench during a busy winter schedule? It’d be stupid not to.
Agree with willierednut on Nani, only thing that pisses me off is his diving and playacting, to me he seems to have evolved into a real team player – you don’t have the most assists in the league by being selfish.
id love 2 c him back even if it was jus 4 3 mths
I have no strong personal feelings as to Becks coming back for a bit of fitness. If he can go to Bayern it would probably be better for all involved. But I think not bringing him back looks frankly petulant, as opposed to logistical. In view of the consistent “I am a United fan” that has been his montra, and his class delivery, I could warm to the idea if the manager thinks it sound. Nani will run and pass, but Beck can still take free kicks better than anyone on the current squad . . . AND THATS A FACT! The young lads would think it class, and would swell with pride for the opportunity.
In my view, there is no real down side to his coming home for a few months to stay fit. He would not put a word wrong and it would all be glory glory Manchester while he is here. Would sell about a million shirts, and that’s a fact. Good business for Nike, good business for the Galaxy, good business for English football, good business for United. Move over Mikey Owen, a true United number 7 needs to borrow the shirt for 60 days.
FFS Becks was as much to blame for his leaving as anyone, he def thought he was bigger than the club, I get a bit fed up at this revisionism that we see regarding him.
A little bit of me thinks he only came to the Arsenal game cos the chilean miners where there and he knew he would have got in the pics, centre of attention again.
You where a good servant becks but dont pretend you didnt bring about your own downfall, Ill never forget the photo of you driving out of OT with the alice band holding your hair out of the dressing put over your little cut!!! move on man, I have.
Fergie sign him up… one more time!
Mattbw. Great post mate. Good point about the chilean miners as well. I would not put that past him. Just like a lot fell for his green and gold scarf charade.
DAAAAAVID BECKHAM IS A RED, HE HATES GLAZERS!
Daaaaaaaaavid beckham is a red, he loves himself
He cannot kick with his left foot, he cannot head a ball, he cannot tackle and he doesn’t score many goals. Apart from that he’s all right.
Quote from a REAL legend (George Best on Beckham)
On the upside, he’s a good poser!
When will he bloody retire.
*Takes off red tinted glasses*I honestly don’t get the fascination surrounding becks, why is he getting all this awards? for being a world class player or for being the best fashion model? an average midfielder at best, no pace, no skill, very limited technical abilities, poor in the air, i’m really baffled on him thinking he still has a chance of joining united? is this man deluded? however you have to admire him making most of his limited ability, some that actually have the talents haven’t got the mental strenght but he really should retire from england, he sounds like a man that knows his time has long pasts but hanging on like a bad smell.
Say what you will about Becks, but he is easily the best crosser of the ball in the last 15 years. Even if that was ALL he had going for him (which it isn’t) it would make him much more than an “average” player.
I don’t buy into the Chilean Miners thing either, no matter what game Beckham goes to he’s always going to get in the pics anyway. The green and gold thing was probably a publicity stunt, but hey it hardly did any harm to the protest did it?
limited ability??. you are talking as if he has contributed nothing to our success when he was at United. Scored and assisted some massive goals when we won the treble and in the other seasons too.
he is getting recognition because he was a good footballer and a great servant for his country and he deserves it
Its a shame that some United fans now call Becks an ‘average’ player. He was class when he played for United and gave everything. Always loved him for that and will continue to do so
@Samuel – united WE stand….one cant play in Italy without technique. You dont like him, that’s ok. But dont say he doesnt know how to play coz we all know he does, he did it for us when he was here and we never complained. Isn’t crossing a skill, bending a free kick a technique.
Remove you jealous/hate tinted glasses.
Becks wasn’t average, but he wasn’t world class either. Have to agree with bigphill and aig, while the lad was at United, he was part of our success and that shouldn’t be forgot about, by United fans. Don’t think we should bring him back, I’d rather Obertan, or maybe Cleverley, if he comes back from Wigan, to get a chance in the team.
Wiilie mate I don’t think anyone disoutes his quality at united. Much more technically gifted than he is given credit for, great passer and set pieces and worked his socks off. Like you though I don’t consider him a legend and don’t want him back. That particular ship has sailed. Cleverley is the next in line to step it up. Great little player.
imagine him and scholes.. hanging back in midfield.. pinging inch perfect passes to berbatov and hernandez while catching up on the good old times old times.. =]
Redalert. Yeah mate but who would do the leg work and chasing down in the middle of the park? I honestly believe that beckham would struggle in the league in england these days. Hasn’t the legs anymore and let’s not forget he has only recently got over a nasty achilles injury.