Dimitar Berbatov, who was last season’s top scorer in the Premier League, is disappointed with how few games he’s played this season, but claims he won’t be speaking the media about his current situation.
He has scored 7 goals in 10 league appearances this season but has spent most of the season as fourth choice behind Wayne Rooney, Danny Welbeck and Javier Hernandez.
“I am a Manchester United player, but I do not currently play in as many games as I want,” he said. “I’m not happy that I do not play. But I cannot blame anyone, especially in the media. When I have something to say, I go and talk face to face with the manager. He decides everything.”
Speaking about his future at United, Berbatov added: “There was nothing concrete as an offer to me. I read about such things, but they are more speculation. I do not know how long I will stay at Manchester United. To my knowledge, the clause to extend my contract for another year is automatically activated in March. I know nothing more.”
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Me neither. We have so much in common Berba.
Tevez knew better than that.
love berba hes a top man!
Fact: Dimitar is class. there should be a picture of him next top the word in every dictionary
Aye he’s ok ain’t he, looks like he’s hanging around for a bit.
ha
God love’em. Has to say something as he hasn’t been playing. But avoids any conflict by suggesting:
1) He’s United and we won’t discuss any of this shit with you media scum
2) He’s United and until such time when he’s not, he’ll put his shift in, work his arse off and be desperate to get back on the pitch.
3) He’s a footballer that wants to play football
Fair play, Berbatov, still cool as fuck with me
Agreed -a PROPER professional.
I honestly had forgotten this guy exists.
Berba is such a king!!
I really hope he gets some more game time..
probably will do in that reject european cup..
I think it would be best if the club automatically add the one year extension in March..
and see if they can get some money for him in the Summer..
I love the guy but the way things are going… I don’t see him playing a big part this season.. or the next.. so letting him go would be the best for the club and player..
Berba is still King.. I will NEVER forget the Hattrick against the the scousers last season!
No need for that Freddie. Wayne and Costas will be waiting outside your home with a 30 strong posse any more of that talk.
@Alom
Me neither.
In other news, good to know Ravel is already making friends, lol.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2097970/Ravel-Morrison-homophobic-tweet-storm.html?
If I was a pro I’d never talk to them either, f’c the press all theyre out for is a gotcha quote or mischaracterization to cause drama.
Willie
Patrick “The Cunt” Barclay “booches” some scouser who was giving him grief on Twitter. It was a first round KO #ooooof!! http://i.imgur.com/1pMSD.png
JC – “If I was a pro I’d never talk to them either…”
What does Jenny Thompson have to do with this?
Not that kind of pro Freddie…
Fred says:
I honestly had forgotten this guy exists.
Top red alert.
mattbw7 – no, I’d say someone who can’t even remember who plays for us is certainly not a “top red”.
Fred says:
mattbw7 – no, I’d say someone who can’t even remember who plays for us is certainly not a “top red”.
I’d say somebody who was trying to make a silly point ain’t either and that’s what I meant, can’t believe I had to explain that…………….
Berb = Class
Fred = WUM
@Fred
just saw your post about Namanja/Ana so don’t try to say it ain’t so
Alom: Spot on son!
For those of you who are card carrying members of the BerbaRATZI
I give you a short work of appreciation to a wonderful footballer
October 4, 2010 at 19:52
FletchTHEMAN says:
On the 19th of September, the year was 2010,
We took the field at Old Trafford, against the hated Scouse.
The first was off his great forehead, it pierced old Reinas net.
The second was a thundering bicycle kick that left Carrahger for dead.
A third was yet to come that day to seal the scousers fate.
A Hat trick home to Liverpool, Dimitar Berbatov is a RED.
Oh, Mitko Berbatov (he is) 3x
Dimitar Berbatov is a RED!
Great article in the MEN:
http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/sport/football/manchester_united/s/1478938_how-sir-alex-fergusons-fighters-beat-their-injury-crisis
http://www.soccerblog.com/berbatov%20gif.gif <==
http://gifs.gifbin.com/102010/1287430353_Berbatov-bicycle-kick-goal.gif <== different angle
Whatever happened to Arry Jokes?
MG –
Make a return pal, theres pure gold out at the moment….I would do it myself but “I have a big problem, I can’t write so I don’t keep anything. I am the most disorganised person, I am ashamed to say, in the world. I can’t work a computer, I don’t know what an email is. Honest I aint Messing about, I don’t write. I couldn’t even fill a team sheet in.”
Really Bad just read my teamsheet for the next game;
——————- The Hiya —————
Twin —– Ryo ———— Jony ——— Pat
running man— Karik—- Skooles—- Pac
————–Wazzar——–Chiquita ——–
You can’t write, but you talk some cack!
@Clint-iamyourpapii I am absolutely cracking up reading that teamsheet. I got Arry literally cursing and writing exactly that on the board. epic
I think the best way to treat suarez during the game is….
during the shaking of hand, All United Lads should “Wayne Bridge” Suarez and decline his hand.
Then Paul Scholes should take the racists knee caps home.
Hopefully Wayne Bites him on the neck, see how he likes it.
Also De Gea should accidently boot the ball at the rats face.
Thanks pal….its not my fault mate, my accountant runs my life, I can’t even send a fax.
Meanwhile—–The anfield cat was probably the first pussy there in a while that didn’t have an STD
The cat had CDS. Cuntish disorder strain.
I’m just glad the cat got away. That was some scouse family’s dinner!!!!
I see Fred’s starting his unprovoked Anti-Berbatov crusade again. Even Denton put his personal feelings aside and commented on the guy being a professional.
@ FletchTheMan – Will never forget that day in 2010 what a wonderful birthday present that was for me, good post as well at 0.27.
did not post yesterday – too sad at the memory
read this today
http://www.express.co.uk/football/view/300804/Bobby-Charlton-stands-for-game-s-great-values?
Says it all about Sir Bobby and Sir Alex and this great club – youth players take note
I love Berba,beginning to sound like Manuel ‘i know nothing’ lol
Good to know Berba is talking to the papers about not talking to the papers.
DeanStrauss – LOL yes, specifically stating that he is unhappy too. One of Scott’s more ironic headlines?
Don’t see that as talking to the papers,pretty obvious he has to be unhappy about not getting games,just like last year has performed well when given a chance.Utd have 4 quality strikers 5 if you include Owen who i also rate,just a numbers game most clubs don’t have 2 quality strikers,Berba would be a starter for most teams.Think there’s no doubt Utd will renew even if the club intends to sell him in the summer.Whatever happens Berba is class on and off the field,he’ll always be a player i’ll have a soft spot for and if he does move will still follow his career
Getting paid a ridiculous amount, playing for a big team albeit with more competition than most clubs. I feel like weeping for berbatov, his life must obviously be unbearable compared to the hardship most are having around the world.
Morning Reds,
Hello Fred
Happy Birthday to Busby Babe Roger Byrne..
Born in 1929.. Captained united since 1954/55 season till 1958 5th Feb..
Also Gained 33 England caps.
@ samuel : LOL for that one.. He deserves to play. There’s no chance of him getting ahead of welbeck or chicharito. So he should be sold.. We aren’t exactly bathing in oil money so 100k a week is too much for a 4th choice striker. That being said 7 goals in ten appearances is great too. He won us the league last yyear and deserves better. I guess he’ll play in europa. Im really hoping to see pogba fryers fabio lingard cole keane get a start.. Maybe even mikey owen if he isn’t crocked.
Good morning sandeep. Its a good day if you’re staying away from watching cricket..
thanks for the info on byrne..
Kinky kenny will never be a decent guy will he? Stirring up a shitstorm unnecessarily.. Looking forward to matchday and to see cleverly play! Preferably with scholes.
Does anyone know if there’s anything to rumours about Ronaldo wanting a return to United?
Morning guys. Anyone on?
Morning reds everywhere
Berba is a top player but we can’t afford having only about 3 strikers so we need him to stay
Btw will nani be available for the liverpool game?
Ronaldo won’t return. We won’t cough up the obscene amount ream would ask us.
Boogeyman : nice name. Reminded me of the character in wwe.
Hoping to see this team play this weekend
ddg
rafa rio evans evra
valencia carrick clev nani
young
rooney
Rohan19
Is nani back? And don’t you want to have scholes and cleverley team up together
Good morning Rohan
Indeed i have been staying away from cricket when it comes to tests
But i still have hopes on my ODI team
Letsee
@lebomanc: we need a defensive shield against cesspool. Would love to see scholes and clev team up. But ‘d rather have a trio of scholes clev and carrick in the center.. Nani’s fit as far as i know. I think he wasn’t sharp enough hence fergie kept him out against chelsea.
@sandeep: the only hope i have is to see the great man get his 100th.. Felt bad ffor yuvraj. Hope he gets back he’s the star we need in such conditions.
1. Berba should be sold for his own career’s sake, not because he “doesn’t fit in”, “isn’t a success”, yadda yadda yadda
2. Team for weekend
DDG
Rafa Rio/Smalling Evans Evra
TonyV Jones Carrick Scholes Nani
Rooney
Shouldn’t risk Clevs tomorrow. Maybe Ando instead of Jones, depending on fitness.
3. The midfield that will win the treble five years from now will be drawn from the following players – Nani, TonyV, Young, Jones, Pogba, Tunni, Clevs and Giggs. Giggs will make the assist for the winning Cl goal five yrs from now – you heard it here first
4. KKKenny is a KKKunt. So is Terry. And Suarez. And Wankini. And the entire media.
5. 19, and We’ll Never Die
@ jeet : i think even a midfield of jones pogba can take us very far in the europa league. Im hoping to see rafa and fabio playin as rw and rb in the europa. That’ll scare the daylights out of the defence..
A true professional, but I think to keep his career on the right track he should leave eventually, as he’s a classy player, and to let him rot like that on the bench is unfair, and the lack of action may finally lead him to be another Owen – prone to injuries when he will get his chances as the muscles give away to the sudden strain on them
Actually Berbatov says that he won’t use the papers to blame anyone for his predicament. And he didn’t. Nowhere does he say that he won’t talk to the media in general…
@Samuel
Ah don’t weep mate. No one else does anyway.
wayne summed it up best at 2:20.
@wayne
Hi mate. In regards to his contract extension, my stance is the same. We shouldn’t do it if our intention is to sell him 3 months later. I am not against the club getting a return on its investments, but United’s policy is to never sell a player that signed a new contract in the same year. It would be pretty cheap if you ask me.
Hope Berbatov returns to the Bulgarian national side by the way. He could do with some more matches.
Morning all
Over the years there have been a few United players that I simply loved hearing, be it in a quick post match interview or in special programs on sports or news channels. Ole heads that list for me, could never tire of hearing him speak, Berba is certainly a close second in that department.
I hope he plays against the dippers on Saturday. Remember what he did last season against them Fergie. Give him a chance. As a footballer, he is a much better player than Welbeck or Hernandez will ever be in my opinion. It’s just his lack of pace that I feel Fergie doesn’t like so much this season, I feel.
When I bletch, I say Yaba, Daba, Doooooooo.
What a striker this lad is.
The CMF in the near future Jones, TC, Carrick, Scholes, Giggs, Anderson, Park and Pogba. Tunni getting older.
As Rooney makes a home in the hole,”A Totti role” Does it make sense to look for another hole player when Rooney is hurt? I see a Jones, TC and a Rooney CMF with Nani and Tony V on the wings and Lil Pea can stretch the last defender giving Rooney space to operate. And Danny playing big as well. Wow and bring in Scholes or Giggs as needed. In a few years, Jones, Pogba and TC mf with Rooney at CB.
Kick Livefools ass this Saturday!!!!
WHAT A ZIBBIE!
WHAT A ZIB
WHAT A DICK
WHAT A TREE!
hahaha
Suarez now intimates that he was not racist, and that Evra should have left it on the pitch:
“I was not depressed at all,” he told Radio Sport 890 in his homeland.
“I knew what I did and there is a kind of football law that says ‘what happens on the pitch, stays on the pitch and that’s the end of the story’.”
“I know against Man Utd it is going to be tense because I’m going to face Evra. But I’m used to having fans whistle at me.”
“I hope nothing unusual happens. I’ll have to forget what happened for that moment.”
“I do know Man Utd fans are going to try to make me feel uncomfortable.”
“But I have to tell them, they are going to spur me on if they whistle at me.”
Good morning CedarsDevil, Costas and Zibbie!
Good day RoM!
Worry not Syarez, its not only ‘whistling’ that you will hear…. If you do feature at OT you will be given a day that you will never forget you cunt.
Good morning smartalex
“I have not talked with Bulgaria manager Lyuboslav Penev regarding that issue. If I receive an invitation, I could consider things again,” Berbatov said in Sofia on Tuesday.
“This is a positive sign. I had scheduled to talk with Dimitar Berbatov this week,” Lyuboslav Penev the Bulgarian national coach commented. “Needless to say, I would be glad if Berbatov returns to the team. We need all players who are willing to play for us and possess the necessary qualities.”
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It is sad that he gave up International football to extend his almost non-existent playing days.
Meant Suarez, hate him so much I cannot even spell his name! Furthermore, besides being a racist he seems genuinely stupid (They usually go hand in hand) what sort of a comment ‘what happens on a football pitch stays on the pitch’ ? Is he really that daft? So you bite someone’s ear off and no further action should be taken eh?
Stupid racist idiot
The way the manager treats Berba is awful. I almost want him to leave so he can do what he does best, score a lot of goals, play football on a higher level then anyone. Whatever club he joins, I will follow that clubs games for sure! Berba in my heart now and 4-ever!
The way that the manager treats the players is awful.
He is well known in the industry for treating his players awfully.
That is how he will be remembered.
Not!
so the the donkeyratrabbit face thinks “its a rule what happens on the pitch stays there” not that we needed confirmation of what a racist cunt he is he also displays his absoulute stupidity in spades with it basically he is saying he fucking called Evra what he did and its ok because its on a football pitch what the fuck? He is a fucking spikey greasy hairy teethed porkupine mutated fuck my hate only gets stronger and stronger for this rancid piece of shit. The best part of him rolled down Mrs Suareza leg 25 years ago fucking cunt.
Yesterday Denis Irwin, who has worked with Sir Alex for 12 years, said: “It’s just his hunger and passion that drives him. He’s the first one to walk into the club in the morning and the last one to leave. He’s very knowledgeable, fair and honest. He’s a fantastic manager.”
Also yesterday, Quinton Fortune said: “He’s seen so many different teams. There are new and young players in the club who have a different mentality. So, he has to change as a manager as well and grow. But his desire to be a manger and be with the players and win the championships year after year is just brilliant.”
How is Berba being treated awfully? Does he get 25 lashes after training every day? Or perhaps he has toilet cleaning duties?
The boss picks the team that he sees fit to win a particular football match, nothing awful in that
gaz
You nutter! The last part of your post had me in fucking tears!
Berba strikes me as a guy who would enjoy 25 lashes! Whipped in erotically, of course!
@CedarsDevil
Glad you liked it fella i have plenty of hate for that little cunt
whar is really annoying the fuck outta me now is not a fucking peep about what he did to Parker Monday night i even saw one Paper call his kick “accidental” !!!
was this Kunt Kennys dumb idea of deflecting attention by saying what he said after the game?
Off-topic, but I think there’s a fairly high probability that the rat-toothed cunt gets sent off on the weekend. I mean, there are cunts, and there are uncontrollable, daft cunts. This one belongs to the latter category. Not a hope of him tempering his natural cuntingness – if there was, he wouldn’t have kicked “scotty” (haha) on his return from suspension. And the KKKunt is adding fuel to this cunt’s fire. He’ll be under scrutiny, and if 70,000 odd Reds get under his skin, which no doubt they will, he could be inches away from losing it totally.
gaz
It is rumored that Mrs Suareza as you call her had an alleged affair with a former dippers players 26 years ago, incidentally he now manages them!
Jeet
Brilliant post/rant….. He will lose it and do something so stupid to again highlight what a cunt he is. Its simply in his genes
For Fred
Nice to see you’re about as self aware as Suarez
@Cedars
Would explain the ratfaced cuntish similarities! i agree with Jeet their actually aslo on the chances of teethy losing it what i wouldnt give for a Vida special on the Whisker faced racist….id gladly settle for a Scholesy one though!!
mattbw7
First of all its great seeing you posting here……… To be fair to Fred I honestly believe he was taking the piss
@ Cedars and Smartalex
Such a class player with that kind of know how that Berba got, and the fact he won the league for us last season, I think (emotionally) that Berba deserves better. And I think (personally) that Berba is a way better and smarter player then Welbeck, who never been able to do his man or keep a whole defensive line busy by himself, and should be picked prior to him. And this season I think that he should be picked prior to Chica too because my blood boils every frekin time Chica is on the wrong side of the offside. And yes, I know we can´t compare beba with Chica and Welbeck with Berba (different type of player), bt i do think there is room for a player with Berbas skill up front together with Chica or Welbeck and Rooney in the hole behind them.
No, I do not attend every training session so I can´t see who players do in training every day, my thoughts is based on match play only.
And yes I know Sir Alex is our king and I support his every decision and I couldn´t have a better youth and upbringing and the best thing I ever did was start supporting them 1986 aged 7 because of the pretty shirts they wore then……still amazed that I had such bad taste then, those shirts looks awful today. But sometimes he is very stubborn even to be a Scot our beloved Sir Alex.
“Does he get 25 lashes after training every day? Or perhaps he has toilet cleaning duties?” – No, I don´t recall I wrote that either. If u can´t read what I meant I won´t read what u point at neither.
I just want Berba on the field and look at him play football in the playful way he does it, with sublime first touches in what looks to be in slow-mo, and still noone is ever near to take the ball from him.
gaz
A Scholes ‘special’ would do nicely…. Breaking him in two and then having his knee cap fly away from his body…..
Scholes will then look up at the ref with his usual innocent looks and say ‘Well you know ref, I did not mean it, never been renowned for my tackling, I am sorry, really am’
T.
No one shares your love for Berba as much as I do my friend…… I made a comical reaction to your words of how the manager seems to be treating him awfully, that is all.
I love seeing Berba play, his first touch is pure class, great vision in or around the box. A joy to watch
@Cedars
That and any kind of win would be fucking outstanding!!
Berba will play on saturday match and skin out the klanfield once more with his hattrick.
You’ve read it from here first.
@Cedars: cheers, pal! Logical – no? I mean, the donkeycunt has less emitonal control than my 3yr old son!
@Gaz: Analytically speaking, more than Vida, and more than Keano, the player for this particular job would have been the man with your moniker – RedNev. Keano would have fractured the bastard and got sent off for his troubles. Ditto Vida and Scholesy. RedNev was just the man for this occasion – the slight nasty streak, coupled with the emotional control. A couple of feet stamps, “accidental” collisions, non-stop snarly one-liners, and the cunt would have lost it and be out for spitting or headbutting. God, how I miss those legends – right tough bastards!
T.
I love Berbatov. I love Sir Alex. Neither of them should be scorned or reprimanded by us.
I found your 9:25 comment far more revealing than it’s predecessor. Also, it was not accusatory, and that that I do appreciate, thank you!
Jeet
Excellent call on RedNev ‘the slight nasty streak, coupled with the emotional control’ Brilliant stuff…. He certainly would have winded him enough to do something utterly stupid
There would be no better time than this Saturday for a Berba hatrick, that would really be sweet and savoury, so too a 3+ nil win!
With 2 English clubs out of the CL, the other 2 hold next year’s EPL 4th place opportunities in their hands. Should Arsenal and Chelsea drop out soon, it seems likely that 2012/13′s League will only allow 3 qualifiers for the Champions League.
I’m already confidant in next year’s United squad.
Supporters of Arsenal, Chelsea, Spurs, Liverpool or Newcastle can’t say the same.
City’s future is as clear as mud.
I see Berba role this year is similar to what Sheringham did in 1999. Berba will not play in many games but he will still bring options to team. Hope he will stay for few more years like Sheringham stayed till 2001. At least with him in our squad, we don’t need to worry about our attacking department.
Lol
@smartalex and CedarsDevil. Great to be friends again. Keep up the good work with loads of great posts around here.
Now, let us focus on booing that ratfaced dipper racist cunt and his racist cunt manager out of OT this weekend.
Can somebody alert Berbatov to this site to find out how much he is loved here! We all love him and he has to know. Anyone with his twitter account please?
Michael Carrick played just 19% of total minutes in Mufc’s first 12 PL games this season. Then 100% of the next 12 PL games.
T – square mate! You’re certainly coming from the right angle.
Geometrically, we are aligned on the ratfaced dipper racist cunt.
He racially abused our player, yet still denies it. Suarez is a ratfaced dipper racist cunt.
There’s a limit to supporting your team. I can understand Kunt Kenny supporting Suarez before the decision hadn’t been made, but he should at least have shut up after he had been handed the ban. I hope we do what Chelsea did to us, i.e. turn off the heating in the away dressing room. That’ll cool their retarded heels. I think there’ll only be a couple of thousand Livershit scum at OT? If so, I really hope our supporters give them and their crap team hell. And I hope Evra pulls down Suarez’s shorts and kicks him the nuts in front of the entire world. But wait Suarez diesn’t have any nuts, otherwise he would habe owned up to all the shit that he’s sone over the years. I mean, who goes off smiling after purposely handballing a team out of the WC? Who the retarded fuck bites an opponents hand? ( Other than another retard, Mike Tyson)
I hope he gets ass-whooped on Saturday.
Not an opponents hand, just the opponent, Dunno from where the hand came.
Five hours have passed since the jury in the Harry Redknapp trial first left the courtroom to deliberate its verdict. Is he dodgy? I hope not, but do wonder at his behaviour. Time will tell.
‘arry is probably stood outside the juror’s window, haughtily putting his views in.
Ok, guys – got a confession to make. I hate suarez with a passion, probably more than any other footballer alive, except terrycunt, and well some of the LeArse cunts before they became a bunch of pinky little sissies – keown for example.
But, I don’t understand why he gets bollocked for the WC handball shit. Maybe, I don’t understand the meaning of the phrase “it’s not cricket”, maybe i have a subtle cunting side to my nature, but honest to god, if I had been faced with that situation in my 6-a-side corporate league, forget a WC semifinal (1/4 final?), I would have done exactly the same, and been proud of it too.
If the ref chose not to send me off, or the opposition player chooses to bottle the penalty (as the Ghanaian player did, on that occasion) that’s not my problem now, is it? Frankly, I think Henry’s actions were more deplorable, because he pingponged the ball in the net, all the while betting that the ref wouldn’t see it. That’s cheating. This one’s different in my book, cos he’s saying, “ok ref, despo measures in despo times. Send me off, there’s one for the team”.
Mind you, like I said, I hate the racist donkey-faced-cunt-with-vile-ratshite-for-brains with a bloody passion, and I defo wouldn’t go so far as to bite an opponent. But I always wondered why he got flak for the penalty incident. Sorry if I am scandalizing some of you, guess I probably wasn’t brought up quite right or something like that, but I needed to get that off my chest.
Jeet
That was utter gamesmanship. Handballing is bad enough, but what was worse was that he didn’t show even a tiny bit of remorse. As far as I remember, He didn’t apologize for bringing the game into disrepute nor did he apologize to the Ghanaian team.
When Rooney can be banned for swearing into a camera in a game that I’m sure fewer people watched than a WC QF, I don’t get how he thinks his actions are justified
Harry Redknapp has been found not guilty on both counts in his tax evasion trial at Southwark Crown Court.
I agree with Jeet tbh. As much as I hate the guy….if I’m playing for my country in a World Cup, I’d do the same, and so would 90% of people. It wasn’t a sneaky one either…it was open, he took one for the team. Not like he got away with it…ref saw it….he did the crime, did the time. Let’s not forget that Ghana had a chance to punish him further, but Gyan bottled it. That’s down to nobody but him.
As for Berba, I think we’ll wanna keep him. Although it might not make sense from a business point of view (he’s on a first teamers wages even though he’s currently a squad player….one of the reasons O Shea was sold IMO, cost cutting..)…from a FOOTBALLING point of view, it makes sense.
I think Owen will be let go at the end of the season. And unless Macheda does really well on his loan spell…..I think he may be sold as well. That just leaves us with 3 frontline strikers – Rooney, Welbeck and Hernandez (all of whom are prone to injuries). Berba’s our most reliable striker in terms of fitness, hardly gets injured does he?
Not only that, but he’s impressed me a fair bit since December. Coz for the first time in his Utd career, he looks as if he can come in from the cold and do well. He was always a Tevez type player, in that he needed regular games to keep his form up. We’ve seen before when he hasn’t been playing regularly, and Fergie’s suddenly brought him back into the team….he struggled. But he scored, what, 7 goals in his last 5 or 6 games? Keep that up and he’ll stay.
Saying all that though – the one obstacle is if he himself decides he doesn’t wanna stay. Its his choice I suppose, but considering someone like Ole was more than happy to be a squad player, Berba should as well, they’re similar characters.
@Pratyush: That, I understand. An apology was called for, but I can understand the act itself. Seems though my moral compass doesnt point to true north
HaH and somebody said stupiditity as a defence will never work.
@smartalex
Hi mate. Your comment about the Berba/Bulgaria situation was spot on. His main motivation for quitting the national team was focusing on his United career. And it was a decision that helped us immensely last season when Berbatov ended the season as our top scorer and led us to title 19. But as things stand now, I think he has to go back. Bulgaria need him and he needs to play games.
Don’t know if old arry is dodgy as fuck, but it’s certainly unethical what went on at Portsmouth. Unsavory from start to finish. Feel sorry for Portsmouth’s fans. Their club has been dragged through the gutter. The police in UK have a habit of cocking investigations up. Does anyone trust these days? I certainly don’t. Look how they dealt with Stephen Lawrence case? Two of them cunt near got away with murder.
@willie
Personally I don’t understand on what grounds he’s not guilty, but there was little chance that the next England manager was going to get convicted. Sad really.
I ALSO agree with Jeet about the handball in the WC. Most players would do the same.
Costas, it would be ideal if Berba could play selected games for Bulgaria, but I guess that would seem unpatriotic to some people. He should only play when the trip and playing time is good for United. I’m not selfish, there’s millions of us that I’m thinking of!
No evidence Costas. You can’t convict someone on conjecture, or hearsay.
You cannot say berbatov is a better player than hernandez or welbeck will ever be. Both are 23 and 21 and hopefully have years of improvements to their game, so i don’t get that logic.
Yes berbatov technically is superb, he has a brilliant first touch that only zidane can rival but for a striker, what has stopped him from taking the football World by storm is his lack dynamism but he’s still carved out a wonderful career despite this deficiency.
Welbeck is no where near berbatov in terms of experience but he is very talented, he has an all round game that will hopefully develop further in years, i think he has the potential to make more impact for united than berbatov ever will.
Hernandez also has more improvements to come. as good as his goal poaching instincts are, his all round game disappoints me but i suppose i want him to evolve into that complete forward so badly.
Anyway, i’m knocking berbatov. Great player, good guy (well that’s the impression he gives anyway, he may well be a bond villain). His career at united probably hasn’t been helped by the huge transfer fee, i think he has struggled to live up to expectations at united but he’s had his great moments as wel, practically won the title with his 20 goals haul. In my opinion, he didn’t deserve to be left out of the champions league squad.
I think it went downhill for him when he put in a limp performance against everton in the fa cup and then added with the poor penalty.
Overall, i think he’ll be disappointed he hasn’t made as much impact as he would have wanted but he has had fantastic moments (that assist for ronaldo against westham, being the joint top scorer, hat-trick vs pool e.t.c) but he hasn’t shown it consistently enough.
I think he should sign a new deal but if he leaves, it will be with his head held high.
People who get caught up in the sex slave trade are treated awfully. Not a player who isn’t getting enough games at a football club ffs. Some folk are really going ott here.
anyone checked out this delightful hound?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hE3roo-w860
Costas hi mate hope it doesn’t happen but it does seem the most logical outcome regardless if they sell him or not.I didn’t realise the contract could be automatically extended and Berba has no say in the matter.So what do you think the right thing to do is,let him go on a free,just don’t see him getting many games, next year even less although he plays well when picked
@smartalex
I know you do, lol. I don’t think he would return for a select few games anyway. It has to be a full return. And I think it would do his confidence some good. United wouldn’t object too much one has to assume. It’s not like we rely on the guy week in week out.
@willie
Having read some of the timeline, don’t know if I’d say there was no evidence. There is an offshore account that belongs to him as well as a recorded conversation between Harry and a reporter where it’s mentioned that the money was for transfer bonuses. Seems to me that he’s gotten away with it because he was passionate about his innocence, even stating that he wouldn’t lie after putting his hand on the bible. Yeah, because no one does that.
Anyway, he’s found innocent and it doesn’t matter what I make of the decision. He hasn’t showered himself in glory, that’s for sure.
@wayne
At this point, I’d say let him leave this summer and negotiate his own transfer move. If we insist on renewing his contract because we want some kind of return on the money we spent for him, I think January 2013 is a better time to sell him. Either way it’s not an ideal situation, but it was never going to be after we didn’t sell him last summer.
Haven’t followed the ‘Arry trail fucking think the cunt is a used car salesman all i heard he opened an account under his dogs name,if true nuff said the dodgy twat.
There’s nothing strange about having an offshore account Costas. Not unless you part of the Mafia! Lol. That was explained in court, and the jury believed that side of the argument. I heard the recorded conversation. He doesn’t sink himself enough for the verdict to be anything else but a not guilty verdict. Has he got away with it in the past though? Who knows….
@wayne: don’t know shit about the ‘arry-portsmouth saga either. But no doubt that one’s a wheeling-dealing cunt and not one to sail too far away from the wind
Costas that would be the right thing to do,whatever people think about Berba he’s been the model pro and is to good for the bench, in these times just not sure Utd will let him walk without getting a return.
So, should Evra shake Suarez’s hand? I think he should blank the cunt. Just feel Fergie will tell Paddy to shake his hand.
Will Fergie shake KKKunt’s hand? More like shake him by the fucking throat…
http://www.ourkop.com/2012/01/06/comparing-andy-carroll-to-cristiano-ronaldo/
Steve Mcmanamomanonmon thinks that Andy Carroll is doing as well as Cristiano did in his first seasons at United…….
Everyone sure Suarez will even play,be alot of pressure on the ref,Suarez is a diver and a dirty cunt apart from being a racist,could make for a interesting afternoon.
With everything being resolved except for mental midget KKK don’t see a issue with Evra shaking his hand.
3Ks will play him. Don’t doubt it for a second.
@jonny: HAHAHA – Long live KoolAid!!
i came across this vids on youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phOxZHJeyXQ&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHVAHFwPCEQ&feature=related
this is funny as!!!
best commentary ever!!!!
Must have missed the games when Ronnie played with a cast.What Mcmanaman seems to be forgetting a player has to have ability for him to deveolp.KE said it best Carrol looks like a pub player way out of his depth,the cunt can’t even control a ball.
“To wear the No.9 shirt at Liverpool, and follow in the footsteps of Ian Rush, Michael Owen, Robbie Fowler and John Toshack is a huge responsibility, but good players will always shine in the end.
When Cristiano Ronaldo arrived at Manchester United, he came with a reputation for being the best young thing since sliced bread, but it took him two or three years to develop. Look at him now.”
Yeah but look at Robbie Fowler now.
I look foward to seeing Cristian Erikson against Ajax next week on Chanel No.5.
They boy looks triffic, but his performance against Clevs,Carrick,Scholes etc will demonstrate his real potential and mental strength.
This Gaitan fella never really captured my attention, neither does Modric this seaso. Cabaye has faded a bit in fitness & form. Finding a replacement for Scholes is twice as difficult especially when no player can do half the things he can when he was young or presently.
Its a measure of greatness of Paul Scholes – I love the little prince, he made my month.
@Clint: Frankly, the only YOUNG player (that leaves out Xaviesta) I’ve seen coming close to Scholes in style and vision is Clevs. The rest are all either overhyped, or very different, or both.
Don’t know Jeet? Darren Caskey was similar to Scholes. Had everything. Google him.
@Willie: ohh, of course, BIG caveat being young players “I’VE SEEN”, and truth to tell I haven’t watched much non-United footie over the last 3 yrs. And I started watching international footie (WC, Euros, and a little bit of Serie A classics and EPL) only like 15 yrs back. But the thing I keep banging on about is that players like Hazard, Erikson, Ozil, are no doubt very good, but very different from Scholes, and would in all likelihood require a shift in tactical framework from United to accomodate.
i’m not on Twitter anyone know what this is about
Ravel Morrison has been asked by the FA to explain comments on his Twitter account
You have to admit cleverleys been overhyped. how many games has he played this season?
clevs been overhyped due to the abit average midfield. Yes he is good and he may be a world beater but for now he hasnt done much.
Willie
Great shout on Darren Casky he was the captain when the England u21′s won the European championships in 1990. Scholes played alongside him.
I’m annoyed that we treat Berba this way, and I’m annoyed that it’s not a exactly a situation that we can do much about i think.
Top, top guy, classy guy, respectful and professional to the maximum.
So much of man love for the Berbs.
i think you guys have got me wrong. While the handball was bad, his lack of remorse and/or sympathy is what I really don’t like. I myself stopped the opposing team’s attack in an inter-school tournament and was luvky to get away with a yellow.
What irritated me about Suarez was that he jumped up and down like a maniac when Gyan missed the penalty and didn’t look even a tiny bit guilty.
I trying to wind Jeet up lol. He didn’t bite! Caskey is real though.
I don’t follow the boy you mentioned Wayne? Nothing surprises me with him .
wayne – hello mate.
Morrison made a ‘homophobic’ comment – which has since been deleted – in response to another Twitter user. He tweeted:
“Crack head? Go suck out u little faggot your a guy that talks if u see me you try slap me I’m in manchester every week.”
@Wayne – Apparently he was getting pelters from someone and he made a homophobic remark.
“Crack head ? Go suck out u little faggot your a guy that talks if u see me you try slap me I’m in manchester every week.”
Chelsea’s accounts show that $45m (£28m) was spent as a result of firing manager Carlo Ancelotti and hiring Andre Villas-Boas. Chelsea have spent $102m (£64m) in the last four years on managerial changes.
Give Sir Alex a bonus! FFS!
Lol Smartalex beat me to it!
A Manchester United fan has been banned from football matches for three years for shouting racist abuse at a Stoke City player during a match.
Hobson, 57, pleaded guilty to a single charge of a racially-aggravated public order offence.
He told the court he was ” deeply sorry”, adding he was “not racist”.
Eileen Rogers, prosecuting, told the court Hobson’s behaviour was brought to the attention of club stewards at the match by a witness sitting near the defendant in the North Stand. “During the first half, every time the Stoke City player Kenwyne Jones was tackled, or went down with injury, all of a sudden he heard voices shouting,” she said.
After the half-time interval when Hobson returned to his seat he was spoken to by stewards and taken away and then transferred to a police station in Salford.
Hobson, who is not a season ticket holder at Old Trafford, told officers he had come to the match straight from his job as a fork lift truck driver and drank four bottles of beer, but was not drunk. He admitted making some comments about the Stoke player “in the heat of the moment” and accepted he used offensive words. The 57-year-old said he could not remember using some of the words, but accepted what the witness had reported him as saying.
Rachel Goode, mitigating, said Hobson was “extremely embarrassed” by his behaviour. “He has serious concerns he will lose his job as a result of this. He has family and friends of mixed race and he’s now branded a racist.”
Hobson was fined £200 and ordered to pay a £15 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
The football banning order means he is not allowed to enter a football ground in England and Wales for three years or he could be arrested. He must also surrender his passport when England play internationals abroad.
A bit more at:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-16950765
Sparkz – that tweet is worth repeating. Unbelievable. Ravel is an angry lad.
The handshake itself it a joke. It’s just done because it’s a nice visual to go along with the Pr.League anthem. But what is it’s purpose? Evra shouldn’t be forced into anything. A) It’s just a useless pre match ritual and (most importantly) B) KKK and Suarez aren’t showing any remorse. Shaking his hand would make Evra look like a fool in this. No one put any pressure on Bridge to shake Terry’s hand did they?
Some people have also expressed their concern at Suyarez getting booed. Are they kidding? Did they have the same concerns when Ronaldo was getting booed relentlessly every weekend?
@Smartalex
At 16:13 you forgot to ask if we should comment on this or just ignore it.
Congrats to Ravel. A couple of weeks into his ‘new life’. Yet to kick a ball. And already being written to the the FA for a disgusting outburst.
Costas – that would have been brilliant, added at the end of my 16:13!
He indignantly thought that there was an elephant in the room, perhaps now he can stroke it.
Been keeping some strange hours lately due to a project i’m working on so you can imagine my reaction to waking up shit i’ve seen spew today. Comparing Gareth Bale to Ronaldo? What a fucking laugh. Ronnie isn’t exactly my cup of tea but come on thats stretching it surely. Gareth Bale? come on
Indeed Andre Kanchelskis!
I wonder if Harry Redknapp is now a shoo in for England Job. I personally have serious concerns about Harry. These revelations of functional illiteracy just convince me even more that he should not get a sniff of England. What does it say to the youth of england that the former captain, the current captain (assuming Gerrard) and the Boss are all pathetic excuses for human beings and have never seen the inside of a school before they got invited in in their mid twenties. The press seem convince it is a done deal with Harry. I hope not.
He will be good for Phil Jones, as he is a great fan.
@Costas, I agree. It is more the pathetic idiot defense that got him off
I was in Madrid at the weekend and, while flicking through a copy of AS on Monday, a picture of Sir Bobby Charlton caught my eye. The paper carried a brief interview with the Reds legend, who talked about Spanish football, Jose Mourinho and Barcelona’s football philosophy. Sir Bobby was also asked about David De Gea, to which he replied (this is translated from Spanish): “Our goalkeeper is a very humble boy with a great work ethic and scope for improvement. He has been having some physical problems adapting to the Premier League but I know what Sir Alex Ferguson thinks about him. I know that he wholeheartedly believes in him and everyone can be sure that David De Gea has a great future in goal at Manchester United.”
This is why United are renowned world wide. Having an ambassador for United of Sir Bobby’s caliber is a dream. Reckon he’s smooth with the ladies too. Saw him on MUTV once and he female presenter was gushing like a baby.
Legend
Bertov – gentleman
Tevez – caveman
As much as I love him, he should leave. If he wants to play regularly and treated the right way he has to go.
Will never understand how Owen made the bench over him against barca.
Thats why he’s still at the club and Kettleneck isn’t. Great attitude and could easily have asked for a transfer in January, he’d get in all the premier league teams. Think we might see him play in Europa.
Evening all
Just heard from James21, he’s having Internet issues so hasn’t been on RoM but rest assured he’s full of beans, been giving dippers abuse on the street and will be in Platts at 11am!! CANT FUCKING WAIT!!!!
So what’s this I’m hearing about Ravel??
Smartalex
Has that dipper doing the monkey gestures been banned yet?
No matter what,
I cant forget his contribution to the historic 19th title…
This Berba situation is very complicated…since last season he has been scoring well..
the rise of Chicha and now danny have sidelined him but i still believe he will have his say in the title run in..
Evening reds
Dear Arsenal fans, today’s date is : 8-2 1-2.
Just Saying.
Just going through the history of our club,
Manchester United, previously known as Newton Heath FIRST MATCHES
1. First competitive match: Newton Heath 2–7 Blackburn Olympic Reserves, Lancashire Cup, 27 October 1883.
2. First FA Cup match: Fleetwood Rangers 2–2 Newton Heath, First Round, 30 October 1886.
3. First Combination match: Newton Heath 4–3 Darwen, 22 September 1888.
4. First Football Alliance match: Newton Heath 4–1 Sunderland Albion, 21 September 1889.
5. First Football League match: Blackburn Rovers 4–3 Newton Heath, 3 September 1892.
6. First match at Old Trafford: Manchester United 3–4 Liverpool, 19 February 1910.
7. First European match: Anderlecht 0–2 Manchester United, European Cup Preliminary Round, first leg, 12 September 1956.
8. First League Cup match: Exeter City 1–1 Manchester United, First Round, 19 October 1960
Mikekelly12 – hello mate.
There has been no news on him since last month, other than scoops and exclusives with all his family and friends. Turns out his grand-son has a black dad, who said “I’ve known Phil for a while and always found him to be a nice guy. I’ve never picked up on anything remotely racist. Corinne is upset about it as well because her son has Caribbean blood — and one day she’ll have to explain to him what happened”
I’m so fucking glad Ravel is gone!
FA obersving him for homophobic comments on twitter.
what a tool he is.
@smartalex
@Fletch
Personally I struggle to believe he’s innocent in this. Maybe it’s because I come from a place where you see this sort of stuff more regulary. A lot of Greeks (corrupt politicians, artists and bussinessmen) open offshore accounts just to avoid paying taxes or to hide money obtained in illegal activities. One of the main reasons the country is in the shape it’s in.
Was this Harry’s motivation when he opened it? The court seems to believe it wasn’t. Nonetheless, I feel that the FA would be better served to look elsewhere for Capello’s succesor. The whole situation is too shady imo.
@Sandeep
That’s nasty.
Off Topic
For 275 Euro’s you can buy a Norwich V Utd ticket in the away section from Mayfair Global events also they are advertising the Spurs away game. The whole ticketing system stinks when fans of the clubs can’t even get one by applying through their respective clubs. Think when I applied for the Norwich game the club were selling them for £49.00. Disgraceful. Well, I’ve applied for Spurs away but I won’t hold my breath.
Anyone who is interested in United history should doff the cap for Zambia.
The entire Zambia team was wiped out in a plane crash while on international duty in 1993
Today, Zambia beat one of the tournament favorites Ghana 1-0 in the semi final. They will now progress to the Final of the African Cup of Nations. They will play the winner of Mali v Ivory Coast. Best of luck to them.
Perseverance
Costas – hopefully he reads the comments first, then simply submits his views without his expectations and demands becoming his focus. No use lifting my leg before reaching the style, I’ll only cock it if I need to take the piss or piss on his parade.
Costas,
evening pal,
nasty indeed
and the Manchester United trophy heads to Mumbai, India.
Thanks to the club, Denis Irwin and Fortune..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNYXVSECDXA
David Ginola in a coma after a skying accident. Best wishes to him and his family.
Other reports saying he’s been released from hospital? That’s twitter for ya.
Willie
That is terrible news on Ginola, best wishes to him. Is skying a sports of sorts?
Willie,
Thats bad news,
Hope the lad will recover soon..
our thoughts with him and his family..
Godspeed
Cheers smartalex. I’m pretty sure the dippers are more likely to give the ignorant twat a medal than a ban!!
James
Fucking joke… They freeze the real match going fans out to screw more money out of travel companies. Ridiculous how hard it is to get a ticket and then find out some two bob company are knocking them out for huge profit!! EVERY ticket should be sold by United to fans applying. Only when all applications have been exhausted should they be sold elsewhere.
Cedars,
evening my friend..
skiing..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skiing
False alarm lads. He’s been released from the hospital, and has 3 broken ribs. Twitter speculation was way off.
Catch u up ROM first thing tomorrow..
Red night and red dreams..
UNITED..come hell or high water, we will rule the game.
Sandeep
Thanks, I knew that pal…. Was just having a pop at Willie!
WillieSnowBalls – chill out, cool down, the icy stares will soon abate.
Cedars,
I knew that pal,
Willie texted me to have a pop at you by providing the wiki link
off now buddy,
Good night
Night Sandeep!
Class guy and a class footballer who has given me more moments of pure joy and jaw-dropping amazement than almost any other footballer in recent years, with the possible exception of CR7. Indeed, one of the many plays that will forever live in my memory featured both players: Ronaldo’s second goal against West Ham in October 2008, which was created out of nothing by a piece of devilry by Berbatov down on the West Ham by-line. Chasing down (yes: Berbatov. Chasing. Down) onto a through-ball from Anderson that seemed destined to run into touch for a goalkick, and with a defender half-way up his ass, with two deft flicks Berbatov completely outwits the defender, the commentators and everyone else, somehow flicks the ball up and over along the by-line so that it stays in play, then slots an inch-perfect set-up ball along the ground to the deadly foot of CR7 who was speeding into the box. I will never forget that play. (Those who have should go check it out on YouTube. Search for Berbatov Ronaldo West Ham) And there are dozens of others, too.
I live for moments like that, and in this regard, very few footballers have delivered as frequently and consistently as Berbatov. Ronaldo is another. Cantona was obviously another, as was Best (though I didn’t see much of him). Don’t get me wrong: they are all very different players. I am not for one second suggesting Berbatov is in the same class as cantona or Best (or Ronaldo, for that matter). What I am saying is that for me, when I review the list of “magic moments” that I will forever cherish, those are the sorts of names that feature predominantly.
But most of all, however, I watch football because I love United. First and foremost, it’s about the club, not the individuals. And while I think Berbatov should play more, the hard truth is that I have to trust in SAF’s judgment. I don’t always agree with his decisions. But then again, I am a realist who understands that no one, not even SAF, can be expected to be right all the time. What matters is that he’s right more often than not. He’s the one who has the awesome responsibility of guiding this club to its destiny and no one can argue with his record. It is a responsibility that would break most men.
I can’t say whether Berbatov should stay next season or not. My feeling is that if the club wants him, he will stay because he wants to be a Manchester United player more than anything. I am skeptical about the loyalty drivel most players spout, but in Berbatov’s case, I am almost starting to believe it.
IMO he should have played at approaching 2 weeks ago now. We tried to keep possession and who better to hold the ball up with his control and poise. Especially at the end we put on Hernandez when our grip on the game was slipping, it was annoying Berbatov wasn’t brought on instead. Wouldn;t blame him if he decided to leave, however he is a class act and a pro. We need 4 strikers but it may have got to that time when we see if Berbatov is ideal as a 4th. His record for United has shown that he can win us game against the lesser teams but doesn’t influence the bigger games so much, as often we don’t have much possession etc.
^ against liverpool
Stateside hope things are working out in Aussie land,great post mate,i think Berba is Utds most skilled player and is world class so it’s very frusrrating for me to see him on the bench.He excites me,very few players left with his skill and vision and always feel he makes Utd a more dangerous side.
I have no doubt by his actions over a difficult period he wants to stay at Utd but just don’t see him getting games,he’s done nothing wrong over the last 2 seasons but it doesn’t seem to matter Sir Alex has decided to go with youth
I’m at a point were i think he should move on because he’s becoming a wasted talent i’d rather see him play.
That doesn’t mean Dippers,Rentboys,Arse or the cunts across the road,that would kill me,if he goes to a different league give me a reason to tune in.
Wayne … g’day mate! Things are slow here right now. I came here to get myself on the short list for a nice juicy job and achieved that, but it’s taking forever to get to the next step. They are seriously taking their time. Still, the economy here is a lot healthier than in the US.
I am sort of torn in two over the idea of Berbatov walking on a free. I think it would be petty for the club to extend his contract just so they can get some dosh for him. On the other hand, that would be the only way for the club to get some say over where he goes. I would hate for him to go to another PL club. But I guess United would be mindful of this too. If they don’t want him next season, but also don’t want him to go to another PL club, I guess they could work out some sweetheart deal.
lol