With Wes Brown reportedly injured and Gary Neville lacking pace, it is likely Sir Alex Ferguson will play Rafael at right back against AC Milan tomorrow and will again face Ronaldinho.
Fergie: Da Silvas First Choice In Five Years
January 5, 2010 34 Comments
After Rafael’s impressive display against Wigan last week, as well Fabio being one of the few to give a good account of himself against Leeds, Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed the two Brazilian teenagers are likely to be our first choice full-backs in five years time.
VIDEO: Rooney, Carrick, Rafael, Berbatov and Valencia’s Goals Against Wigan
December 31, 2009 46 Comments
RoM Season Preview: Defence
August 13, 2009 57 Comments
No team boasted a better defensive record than Manchester United last season, with our lads conceding just 24 goals. We also had the highest number of clean sheets, with us managing not to concede in 24 of the 38 matches. For a team that prides themselves on their attacking football, it’s not too shabby.
For a [...]
Full Back Concerns Against Arsenal
April 27, 2009 65 Comments
With Gary Neville and John O’Shea going off injured against Portsmouth, United were posed with the problem of who could play against Tottenham Hotspur.
Wes Brown had managed some time with the Reserves meaning he was rumoured to be available, but it seemed obvious that Rafael da Silva deserved the chance. After playing against Everton last [...]
Right Back For Saturday?
April 23, 2009 52 Comments
“Wes is fine. He is training hard and should be OK for the weekend,” Mike Phelan said today.
With John O’Shea and Gary Neville both picking up injuries at the weekend, who do you think should start against Tottenham on Saturday?
PFA Nomination Shortlist is Funny and Brilliant
April 14, 2009 152 Comments
You couldn’t make this shit up!
Rangers Want Fabio? They Having A Laugh?
March 27, 2009 19 Comments
Reports in The Daily Record this morning claim to Rangers are interested in securing a loan deal for Fabio da Silva. Their chief scout, Ewan Chester, watched Fabio in the Reserve victory over Middlesbrough this week and was apparently keen to get a deal sorted.
Whilst Patrice Evra is the clear favourite for the position at [...]
Neville and Rafael Close… Wes No Chance
March 20, 2009 12 Comments
Manchester United have been playing with a fourth choice right-back over the past couple of months, following the injuries to Rafael da Silva, Gary Neville and Wes Brown.
Sir Alex Ferguson has today confirmed that Neville is close to returning and might even be in the squad for the weekend. Rafael isn’t far behind, whilst [...]
VIDEO: Fabio da Silva Hat-trick
March 18, 2009 23 Comments
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da Silvas: Arsenal Tried To Tap Us Up
March 18, 2009 14 Comments
Rafael and Fabio da Silva have been extremely impressive in their time at Manchester United, proving to be a lot more than the gimick some of us (including myself) half expected them to be.
Fabio’s shoulder injury kept him out of the first team, whilst Rafael competed with Gary Neville for the starting spot at right-back, [...]
