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Fergie: FA Right To Ban Suarez

Whilst Liverpool decided to wear t-shirts for Luis Suarez, who has been found guilty of racially abusing Patrice Evra this week, Manchester United have kept quiet. Today, Sir Alex Ferguson has given his reaction to the ban but is eager to put it all behind us, claiming it was never about United against Liverpool.

“Our support of Patrice was obvious right from the word go and that’s still the same,” said Ferguson. “The matter is over and I think we’re satisfied that they found the right decision. This wasn’t about Manchester United and Liverpool at all. It was nothing to do with that. This was an individual situation where one person was racially abused.”

Ferguson has compared the ban with the one Evra received after he was abused by Chelsea groundsman, Sam Bethell. Evra reacted and the FA banned him for four games, with the FA later admitting they regretted the way they handled the case.

“Patrice got that suspension for the incident down at Chelsea when no one was there, just a groundsman and our fitness coach,” he continued. “He got a four-match ban and we had to wait two weeks for the evidence to come through. We were quite astounded at that. A four-match ban? We thought it was well over the top for a trivial incident. But it happened and there’s nothing you can do about it.”






 

264 Comments

  1. smartalex says:

    Well said Sir Alex. Well done Patrice Evra, total respect and thanks!

  2. Cyril Sneer says:

    What the boss meant was: ‘Kenny looks a classless chump in that shirt. There’s no question about that.’

  3. Doghouse says:

    Good for Evra. What he did took a lot of guts.

  4. brisbanefan says:

    There should be a Royal Commission into the activities of LFC.
    There fans are on the warpath and nothing is ever said about them.
    They riot at Hillsborough, kill their own fans, and get away with it.
    Nothing is ever said about the 39 Italians killed when the scousers again went on the rampage.
    Their absolute denial that Suarez and the management of LFC are racists is pathetic. But not only is Suarez a racist, he’s also a CHEAT. He tried to provoke Evra at Anfield by calling him names hoping that Evra would retaliate.

    Suarez should have got 8 games for racism, and another 8 for being a cheat. I’m sure some of the big African defenders of the PL teams are itching at the chance to do him some serious injury.

    It would serve the CHEAT right.

  5. FletchTHEMAN says:

    There is clearly a worry about this kicking on. FA have got to get this under control as LFC have completely lost the plot. Reading other parts of the interview, you can see that there is a real worry if this drags on to the next derby Feb 11. Thank goodness it is at OT. Still a huge worry.

    That t-shirt was criminal if some lads have a bust up and someone gets badly hurt.

    http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/dec/23/alex-ferguson-luis-suarez-ban

  6. Costas says:

    If there ever was a time for someone to be proud they supported United instead of Liverpool, this is it.

  7. RedDevil says:

    I really admire how we have handled this whole saga, and glad we haven’t victimised Evra.
    Proud to be United

  8. wayne says:

    Personally think King Kenny is losing the plot,looked ill and haggard in recent interviews,spent a lot of money on shit players and clearly is making bad decisions
    The yanks Fucked up by making him the manager and will pay in every way

  9. Bred Red says:

    Sometimes there are injustices, sometimes no justice, in this case the F.A got it 100% correct. Evra suffered a ban when a Chel$ki groundsman thought he was the almighty and overstepped the bounds of decency and sportsmanship, however the F.A had to ‘convict’ someone and what bloody use banning a groundsman, so…..

    From what I have seen of Suarez is he attempts both fairly and unfairly (cheating) to obtain benefit from match officials, this time he got more than he expected.

    The wearing of those ‘unofficial’, or were they officially sanctioned by L.F.C, shirts are an affront by the said L.F.C to circumvent F.A decisions. Perhaps QUEEN Kenneth should be charged with bringing the game into dispute, for sure if it had been Sir Alex Ferguson he’d have been charged & convicted by now.

    Wearing those cheap shot shirts was an affront to the English / British game.

    Maybe the L.F.C should be sanctioned and receive a 6 point deduction penalty at the very least.

  10. FletchTHEMAN says:

    Proud to be a red at all times, climates, and seasons sure.

    Manchester United……There’s just no comparison!

    SORT OF ON TOPIC TO THIS:
    Mikael Silvestre…… Once a RedDevil always a RedDevil…..em…. who knew?! Welcome bace to the fold Mikael!
    http://www.sport360.com/article/mikael-silvestre-interview-sir-alex-ferguson-best-there?

  11. FletchTHEMAN says:

    **back**

  12. Bred Red says:

    OOOPs should read disrepute not dispute.

  13. Cyril Sneer says:

    Joking aside, I think the owners need to step in and tell Kenneth to behave himself before it escalates any more. The best thing they could do is donate some cash to anti-racism organisations and use their status to promote the cause in their community, not this cheap t-shirt nonsense.

  14. FletchTHEMAN says:

    Emmmm, did I say something about it all kicking off now?? Head for the shelters boys, all out it predicted…

    http://www.liverpool-kop.com/2011/12/why-liverpool-and-suarez-should-sue.html

  15. ReteTheRed says:

    Hi people, thought you’d be interested in this drivel that the liverpool kop is writing about fergies statement. Liverpool are clutching at some serious straws if they think they can defend him on the issue.
    twats.

    http://www.liverpool-kop.com/2011/12/why-liverpool-and-suarez-should-sue.html

  16. Costas says:

    @Fletch

    Thanks for the Silvestre link. Haven’t heard any news about the guy in ages. Glad to know he’s still playing. Always was a proper lad and a good pro.

  17. Fred says:

    FletchTHEMAN – thanks for the Silvestre interview. Seems a nice chap. I didn’t realise he was still playing, but fair play to him, he’s at a good club in a top league. Was just reading up on his tenure at Werder and came across this snippet:

    “In October 2010, Silvestre came under criticism from Werder Bremen sporting director Klaus Allofs, who commented that “[Silvestre] has been a disappointment at left back, his playing style is remarkably slow and he makes many mistakes”. :lol:

    “Despite the criticism, he managed to score his first goal for Bremen, in a magnificent shot which Bremen won against Bundesliga Champions Borussia Dortmund 2-0.”

    Merry Christmas to Mickey Silvestre. :)

  18. Viva MG! says:

    Liverpool should sue United for defamation?

    :lol:

    I refuse to answer this one on the grounds that I might just laugh myself into depression

    :lol:

    In all seriousness though this was a simple apology in the light of the day by player and then club at the players actions – this was an opportunity for the player and club to reinforce the Anti Racism message – it was as I have concluded an opportunity for professionals to maybe use their positions to send a message out to kids that it’s wrong and when said one should apologise for it and make wrong right.

    Liverpool/Suarez are ignorant and arrogant – they have done nothing and continue the lie that their is no racism involved – none – none whatsoever – and their deaf dumb and blind fans perpetuate the lie and breathe it with venom

    As a Manchester United I have no need to get involved apart from this:

    I am truly shocked at what is unfolding in front of me – Again putting rivalry aside one should see that they are the other club that have built name and reputation through hard work and dedication.

    I tell you what though if this was the Liverpool of Shanks or Paisley Suarez would have had an ass kicking and that would have been the end of that

    Dalglish isn’t even fit to be termed under the same breath no matter what his achievements as player or manager.

    Absolute disgraceful behaviour and throw Negrito Barnes in the mix too – obviously racism for him isn’t in the same league – shame Evra wasn’t thrown bananas or called a monkey or a black bastard – because apparently Barnes gets that because it was language used in this country which he understood to be offensive – but language used in another culture and country doesn’t apply

    Are you motherfucking kidding me?

    No wonder this world is fucked morality is blurred by those that think they have it

    Do they fuck

    Anyways any news of a baby – again hope is all well…

  19. Costas says:

    Silvestre is slow? Didn’t know Wenger did such a number on him. :roll: One of his traits at United was his speed. That’s why Fergie played him at CB against Arsenal. Henry rarely had a good game against him.

    Anyone remember his 2 goals against the scum in Rio’s first game back? Legend. 8)

  20. FletchTHEMAN says:

    Cheers lads. I loved Silvestre well enough when he played for us, but always got a feeling that he took some cheap shots when he was at Arsenal. This interview has that feel to me, with him “having to think about it” when choosing between the clubs. Seems a bit snobbish to be honest.

    8 years with us, in which he won everything there is in football
    2 years with them and won nothing.

    So Michael, exactly what is there to “think” about. Anyway, classy enough with us, so I will let it slide.

    With us:
    EPL (5): 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2006–07, 2007–08
    FA Cup (1): 2003–04
    Football League Cup (1): 2005–06
    FA Community Shield (2): 2003, 2007
    UEFA Champions League (1): 2007–08
    Intercontinental Cup (1): 1999

  21. Lucas says:

    Hello guys, sorry for my bad english but I have a question for us: The Red Army is antifa? I’m Man Utd supporter since long time and I love this club and our history, but never read about Man Utd fans and about our ideology. I hate racism and fascism and also that historically the club was always against racism and fascism.
    Thank you for your replies, greetings and Merry Christmas to all from Buenos Aires =)

    Glory glory, Man Utd!!!

    Buenos Aires is RED!!!

  22. Fred says:

    Costas – I was just going to post a video of those goals. That game cemented Silvestre’s place in United folklore as a true Scousebuster. 8)

    As for his lack of pace these days, I’d put that down to the ageing process, nothing to do with Wenger (although you are the medical expert!)

    Here are those goals:

    #1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2hmX0_6a8Y

  23. Fred says:

    …and this goal is dedicated to King Eric and family:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbhaDnd-5kg :)

  24. Fred says:

    Sisters, don’t feel left out. Women’s football is definitely on the rise. I dub this young lady the Bruce Grobbelaar of women’s football: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4ys61-A-eo :lol:

    Goodnight, God bless. 8)

  25. eddieTheRed says:

    Nice to see Evra play well against Fulham midweek after so many poor performances in the last year; he looked like a weight had been lifted from his mind. For what it’s worth I believe a man is defined by his behaviour; if Suarez said those horrible things in the heat of the moment then he was racially biased in that moment – and that’s all it takes; this thing about it being a laugh and a joke is just nonsense; I’d like to see him him say the same thing to one of those big black bouncers that do the door at the big London clubs?

    As for Kenny Dalglish, I’m beginning to understand why Christian Purslow would not give him the managers job when he had the chance; he alone understood and comprehended Dalglish’s ego and the potential damage it could do to Liverpool if he were to be unleashed on the club for a second time. Does anyone here remember how Dalglish walked away from the club in mid – season and abandoned them to their fate?

    Dalglish is now using Liverpool FC as his personal plaything and is destroying that club piece – by – piece, day – by – day; if he has his way this will be allowed to escalate until Liverpool becomes the most hated club in England; as long as “King Kenny” gets what he wants that’s all that matters! The club itself is of secondary importance.

    I am a friend of several Liverpool supporters who are absolutely sound; right now they are in a state of shock at what is happening to their club and are fearful of the future.

  26. Barz says:

    Then again, there’s this bit of reality.

    Calling a Negro a Negro
    Published: Friday | December 23, 2011 22 Comments

    by Orville Higgins

    Virtually everyone in the football world is talking about the eight-match ban given to Liverpool’s Luis Suarez based on a so-called racial insult of Manchester United’s Patrice Evra.

    Depending on which website you surf, Suarez was supposed to have called him a negrite, a Spanish word meaning ‘little Negro’, or actually used the word ‘Negro’ itself.

    I find the whole thing preposterous. Is the word ‘Negro’ now also taboo on a football field?

    Isn’t Evra a Negro? I checked my dictionary and found out that ‘Negro’ was a legitimate word, which means a member of the dominant ethnic group of Africa. Or a black male or female.

    One school of thought is that this is nothing more than the English FA trying to embarrass Sepp Blatter, the FIFA president. Blatter had said that a lot of these so-called on-field racist comments could be settled with a handshake. The statement triggered a huge backlash, especially among the English population, and the theory is that the English FA is doing this to show Blatter how different they are from him.

    Whether or not that’s true, it’s nonsense to impose a charge of £40,000 and an eight-match ban to call a Negro a Negro!

    Evra doesn’t appear to me to be the most credible of witnesses either. He said he was called this name by Suarez at least 10 different times. Ten times! Nobody else can corroborate the story. It is mind-boggling that a player can say something to another player 10 times without anybody hearing.

    We must not forget that in 2008 the French defender was banned for four games after hitting a Chelsea groundsman after a game. Then, too, he had said he was racially abused by the groundsman. The English FA didn’t find any such evidence then. Indeed, when handing down the ban, the English FA had said Evra’s evidence was exaggerated and unreliable.

    Was Evra’s credibility taken into question? And how did Evra keep count? Ten sounds like such a round, convenient number, doesn’t it?

    It would have been more plausible if he had said nine or 11. The umpires in cricket once used stones or marbles to check deliveries, and sometimes even they got it wrong. Maybe Evra had walked with his marbles.

    Suarez said he made the remark once when the two were jostling around in the box for a corner, and his story just sounds more credible to me. The two were close-marking each other for the whole game. Evra was even booked. Yet, he waited until after the game to tell the ref what the real deal was. Please!

    In his statement to the FA, we heard that Evra said he didn’t believe that Suarez was a racist. The English FA also said it wasn’t of that view. So why then would Evra or the FA have a problem with Suarez’s use of the N-word? If Evra doesn’t believe Suarez is racist, how come a standard word has become racist?

    Follow me now. Can a black man be accused of racially abusing another black man? Highly unlikely, because people would say that a black man couldn’t mean anything derogatory when he uses that term to another black man.

    And for the record, Suarez’s grandfather is black.

    The English FA and Evra are making much ado about nothing.

    Orville Higgins is the 2011 winner of the Hugh Crosskill/Raymond Sharpe Award for Sports Reporting. Email feedback to columns@gleanerjm.com.

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  27. Eric Cantona Told Me To Tweet says:

    Barz:
    All these theories sound convincing and all, but they will fall flat in practice.
    For instance according to my coworker, the use of the N word among black people can only be said toward people they know well. It can be considered rude/offensive otherwise. This is the fact.

    And let’s remind ourselves that it was not Evra who filed a complain against the Cheski’s groundmen.

    Also the game was still playing at the fast tempo, do people really expect Evra to abandon his post and complain?

  28. Eric Cantona Told Me To Tweet says:

    I have to add that even among people they know the N word is still regarded offensive.

  29. eddieTheRed says:

    I wonder what Stephen Lawrence parents might make of it?

  30. united.george says:

    Barz, the word Negro was used in the past, but has pretty much been abolished from use since the 70s in the US. Mostly because it was used during slavery and people do not want to use that same word to refer to black people. Anyway, try and call a black person here a Negro and see what happens.

    Anyway, point is that Suarez decided to go after Evra by referring to his skin color instead of anything else he could find….In general that is pretty low and racist in nature. He could have called him anything on earth, yet decided to go after his color. Considering the history of persecution and slavery, it would be unwise to call someone Negro, Negrito or whatever….and as far as his grandfather being black, well then that makes it worse in my opinion….

    Football players make too much money to constantly claim ignorance….read a fucking history book during summer for a change! Hell, hire someone to read it to you!

  31. the doctor says:

    I am a long time follower of this site, about five years I think, but have never felt moved to post before. however this issue has me hit under the collar. I had no respect for liverpool fc prior to this and did not believe that they could sink any lower in my estimations but they have plumbed new depths. the way they have handled this is so amateur as well as deplorable. suarez made a mistake, he has admitted using a word/words which the FA have judged unacceptable, he should have known better having spent several seasons in holland as well as nearly a year in england. he is not in uruguay now, although that is what lfc club would like us to believe. dalgliesh said during the investigation, against the advice of the FA, that whoever was found ‘guilty’ (not that evra was under suspicion) should be severely punished. suarez has now been found ‘guilty’ of the charges as explained and sanctioned. the decision is not going to be overturned, they need to accept it and refrain from lashing out at everyone else in order to try and shift the blame. they are pathetic. it is in stark contrast to the way that our club has behaved throughout, with dignity and class. i am so proud to be a united fan.

    Costas are you medical? I note from an earlier post on this thread that someone said you are the expert regarding medical matters. also seem to remember you mentioning in the past that you had exams to take.

  32. fergies faith says:

    hes a tramp a cheat a racist a scouse scumbag

  33. chica chica says:

    Suarez is a FUCKING RACIST !
    Loserfool and Suarez want to sue me??

    Everyone keep asking about Evra’s crediblity. Why dont they ask the fucking see that fucker Suarez admitted using those words to insult Evra.

    Loserfool FC and their followers : As blind as they can get !!!

  34. Dave Malaysia says:

    Merry Christmas Everyone and Your Families and lets Have Brilliant New Year !

    @King Eric: Congrats, hopefully Ruth and yr Tom are doing well. Enjoy that incredible feeling u must be going thru right now. Pictures asap.

    @Barz and all other liverpool supporters, We understand u are determined to fight yr corner no matter what the truth is, so u will Understand why we do the same except we are different most of us.

    If our player had done wrong , our club wud have handled the situation the right way. We are not perfect but we do get things right most of the time.

    Now , go away, and if coming in here helps u, then come back later in January.

    THIS IS A MANCHESTER UNITED BLOG, WE LIKE TO HAVE SOME FUN AND JOY DURING THIS FESTIVE PERIOD.

    So u and yr lot , go away , ur not invited , do the right thing , spend yr time in yr own blogs.

    Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year.

  35. Captain Park says:

    Damn right they are!!

  36. Captain Park says:

    Dave, Merry Christmas to you too! Cheers!!

  37. Ash says:

    http://redflagflyinghigh.com/2011/12/blogs/picture-liverpool-fans-show-their-true-class

    Look at this guys. Liverpool fans should be ashamed of this. They are calling Evra a Racist.
    Livershit have the worst fans. They will go to any extent.
    Fucking Hate them.

  38. Ash says:

    Dave Malaysia

    If it was a United player that had said something racist , We united fan would not have supported Him like they are doing. Yeah we would have stood by that player but It doesn’t mean we would say something baseless. I know even we have some fans who would have been like liverpool’s but They have got almost 80% of fans like that.

    They are shit. Forget about Fans even their manager is supporting like a Idiot. Thats why Daglish is not a great coach.

  39. Dave Malaysia says:

    @Captain Park: Same to u, have a brilliant time!

    @Ash: Tq for that link,somehow I feel a little low just reading that..

    I think this thing ,becos of Daglish heading the response, has made this situation worse

    and is going to get worse. This will run for years, no doubt,

    I have no respect for daglish anymore.

  40. Ash says:

    Dave

    Thats the problem. Its Daglish who is Leading the Anti- Evra Campaign which is quite sad to see.
    I have a feeling Daglish doesn’t care about Suarez and evra. He is just Felt humiliated that How because Of a United player has our player been banned.
    If evra was playing for any other club Daglish wouldn’t have been so much involved. Daglish is a Disgrace. He might have been a great player but He is a Disgrace as a human. Even Suarez hasn’t reacted so much like Daglish is Reacting.

    Overall very much Disgusting From Liverpool.

  41. Dave Malaysia says:

    @Ash: Just had a delicious chiken lunch,wrapping it up with coffee. :lol:

    Feel better ,which part of the world are u at? Is it lunch or breakfast?

    @Captain Park: Whats for lunch ,christmas eve?

    I dont feel like dwelling to much today on daglish and his kind. This thing is going to roll and roll till some one takes them on and breaks them.

    Enough time for all that. Have a peaceful day, and if u have a gf or wife, ‘get down on it’ :lol:

    @Balaji: Its a good day, just stay away from ze camels and go for the belly-dancers. :lol:

    @aimanunited: havent heard from u, maybe u didnt see the reply, mamak somewhere later in january.

    je jang jjang.

  42. Dave Malaysia says:

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    anything about sex. Can you explain it to me first?”

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    prisoner in the prison.

    And then they made love for the first time.

    Afterwards, the guy is lying face up on the bed, smiling with satisfaction.

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    After the second time they spent, the guy reaches for his cigarettes but
    the girl, thoroughly enjoying the new experience of making love, gives him
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    Afterwards, he lays back on the bed, totally exhausted.

    She nudges him and says, “Honey, the prisoner escaped again.”

    Limply turning his head, He YELLS at her, “Hey, its not a life sentence,
    OKAY!

  43. Dave Malaysia says:

    Blonde paint job
    A blonde, wanting to earn some money, decided to hire herself out as a handyman-type and started canvassing a wealthy neighborhood. She went to the front door of the first house and asked the owner if he had any jobs for her to do.

    “Well, you can paint my porch. How much will you charge?”
    The blonde said, “How about 50 dollars?” The man agreed and told her that the paint and ladders that she might need were in the garage. The man’s wife, inside the house, heard the conversation and said to her husband, “Does she realize that the porch goes all the way around the house?”
    The man replied, “She should. She was standing on the porch.”

    A short time later, the blonde came to the door to collect her money.
    “You’re finished already?” he asked. “Yes,” the blonde answered, “and I had paint left over, so I gave it two coats. “Impressed, the man reached in his pocket for the $50. “And by the way,” the blonde added, “that’s not a Porch, it’s a Ferrari.”

  44. Dave Malaysia says:

    Jesus and the Robber

    One night a robber broke into a home and heard a voice say, “Jesus is watching you!” while he rumagged through the desk.

    He replied, “Who said that?!”

    Once again he heard the same thing, “Jesus is watching you!”

    The robber looked around the room only to see a parrot. He asked the parrot what its name was. The parrot replied, “Cornelius.”

    The robber said, “What kind of a name is that?! Who names a parrot that?!”

    The parrot said, “The same person who named that rottweiler behind you Jesus!”

  45. Dave Malaysia says:

    The Mink Coat

    A man walks into a very posh Rodeo Drive furrier with a gorgeous blonde on his arm.

    “Show the lady your finest mink!” the fellow exclaims. So the owner of the
    shop goes in the back and comes out with an absolutely gorgeous full-length coat.

    As the lady tries it on, the furrier sidles up to the guy and discreetly
    whispers,

    “Ah, sir, that particular fur goes for
    $65,000.”

    “No problem! I’ll write you a check!”

    “Very good, sir.” says the shop owner.

    “Today is Saturday. You may come by on Monday to pick it up, after the check has cleared.”

    So the man and the woman leave. On Monday, the fellow returns. The store owner is outraged: “How dare you
    show your face in here?! There wasn’t a single penny in your checking account!!”

    “I just had to come by,” grinned the guy, “to thank you for the most wonderful weekend of my life!”

  46. Dave Malaysia says:

    Potato in the Pants

    James was on the beach, and could not understand why Bob had attracted all the girls, while he had no luck. So he asked Rich “why do you get all the girls
    and I get nothing?”

    Bob replied “take a potato and tuck it in your swimming trunks. It drives the women wild!”

    So James stuffed a potato in his suit and paraded up and down the beach. Several hours later, he still had no woman.

    James went to see Bob again and said “I’ve tried the potato and it doesn’t work!”

    Bob looked at James and asked, “have you tried putting the potato in the front?”

  47. Ash says:

    Dave

    I am from India. Will have my breakfast now. Hope your neighbours are not fans of Liverfools. :D

  48. Ash says:

    I heard Malaysia Has many Liverpool Supporters. Am I right Dave?

  49. 2012 says:

    Honesty is What He Likes. A Red From Heart and Soul.

    Get ready People Of ROM. He will be here.

    8 DAYS

  50. rohan19 says:

    frankly disinterested in liverpool and suarez stories..
    any real football stuff going on?? anyone saw that reserves game in which rafael played??
    diouf seems to be banging in the goals.. surely fergie sees something in him..

    its a good time to be a red. liverpool’s persecution puts a holiday cheer on it..
    good day y’all..

  51. rohan19 says:

    @Ash : where in india?

  52. United.George says:

    2012 what are you on about?????

  53. rohan19 says:

    2012 : this ain’t a wwe forum mate.. just say what you want to.

  54. rohan19 says:

    ROM’s gone seriously quiet today..
    damn i return to engurland after a year and all i get is an impending tube strike..
    not good. .
    looking forward to the game though..

  55. Ash says:

    rohan19

    Buddy I live in Delhi and you?

  56. rohan19 says:

    hey ash. im from bangalore. was in england till i was about 12..
    now all banglore..
    just returned to ‘ol blighty to meet my granny.. also luckily got tickets for the wigan game..
    hoping to have a blant

  57. rohan19 says:

    *blast.

  58. voice of voiceless says:

    Getting Excited For X-mas and New Year. I love this festive time. Its 3 :15 Am Here In Canada.
    Jones getting Fit is A great Christmas gift.

    Ash – I have visited Malaysia Twice and yeah they have many Pool supporters But there are also many Man United Fanatics. They love football and premiership.

  59. Ash says:

    rohan19

    Great mate. Luck of you To visit Old trafford. Its My dream to watch United playing in Old trafford. Maybe after 10 year I may fulfill that. Enjoy the game and cheer for our lads.

  60. rohan19 says:

    yeah man sure.. last game i saw what united vs spurs at WHL in 2008…
    been missing live footy since then..
    one thing’s for sure.. nothing compares to the atmosphere in wankhede on 2nd april 2011
    nothing and i mean not even OT

  61. Ash says:

    voice of voiceless

    Great to see you are enjoying this festive period.I heard many say there are many fans of Liverpool in Malaysia. After 10 years if liverpool perform the same way like they are doing now they will become a past club.

  62. Ash says:

    rohan19

    That was a great day for All indians. Wish I lived in Mumbai. Even while watching in television I had my goosebumps. Great day. Rooney also scored hat trick that day against West ham and then got banned for swearing. :D
    Lovely day for us fans.

  63. rohan19 says:

    yeah that was the day man.. i was in wankhede.. and we were dancing till wee hours of the morning..
    the rooney hat-trick was outstanding.. hopefully we repeat some of the heroics come boxing day..
    boxing day test match and midweek games are the worst combination..
    imagine sleeping at 330 when the untied game ends.. only to wake up at 5 when india game starts

  64. voice of voiceless says:

    Ash- Thanks mate. You also enjoy Christmas. BY The way not sure whether you Indians celebrate x-mas. But you would be celebrating new year. Enjoy.

    Now I may be wrong but I feel this 2012 thing could be Scott The red. I saw him saying in Twitter Something like this yesterday or day before. I may be wrong.
    But It would be great if Scott is back posting here. He used to post earlier. He is a True RED.

  65. Ash says:

    rohan19

    Yeah there would be hardly any sleep for me next week. It will be a tough series for us as always but we have a chance to beat Mighty Aussies this time(Stateside Aussie might not agree :D ).
    I also have exams to deal with so may not be able to wake up that early.
    Great period if you are a Sports lover.

  66. rohan19 says:

    really amazing period yes.. its a battle of weak bowling and inconsistent batting…
    i wouldn’t call the aussies mighty.. got a distinct hatred for them since monkeygate.. and all those racial abuse cases…

  67. Devil310 says:

    Morning Reds,

    Who’s that cute brunette wearing red on Sky Sports? First time I see her….She’s smokin’

  68. Ash says:

    rohan19

    That was the downfall of Australian cricket especially for That Arrogant ponting. I can never forget the Sydney test. That bloddy Umpire Bucknor screwed us the test match. It was a hard day when we lost in final overs.
    Enough of cricket Scott may ban us :D

  69. TheCANTONA says:

    @barz:
    why dont you & that higgins go to some black community somewhere, call them negro in unfriendly manner & after that come back to tell us what happend to you both??

  70. smartalex says:

    hello ROM.. its been ages since i posted

  71. rohan19 says:

    yes. thats a possibility,., :D ..

    @devil310 : kristy gallacher..

  72. Dr Scott Hall says:

    hello Rom im new here

  73. Lebomanc says:

    Fergie… He’s the man, he knows what he’s talking about

  74. Devil310 says:

    @Rohan – Thanks mate, but it wasnt Kristy. This one was younger. Very exotic looking.

  75. CedarsDevil says:

    Morning all

    Terrific words from the boss as ever and such an honorable stance by the club over the whole issue, that is just one of the things that sets us apart for every other club, we have class….

    Lebomanc

    Good morning, are you currently in the land of the cedars or do you live abroad?

  76. Costas says:

    2012 has been watching too much wrestling. :lol:

    @Fred

    Thanks for the links. I always chuckle at the amount of goals our defenders have got against the scousers. And although that youtube user is called “chipsandkebabs”, it’s not me. 8)

    As for Silvestre’s speed, yeah, Wenger wasn’t part of the problem that much. The bigger issue was that horrific injury he got at Goodison. Pretty similar to Nemanja’s at Basel. Even though he returned at the end of the 07-08 season, he didn’t look the same anymore. Joe Cole gave him a torrid time at the Bridge. That’s probably when Fergie realized that Silvestre would be better off as our spy at the Emirates. ;)

  77. CedarsDevil says:

    Morning Costas

    With Stan Laurel available (Thankfully) do you see us lining up the same as we did at Fulham next Monday?

    Have a great Christmas eve my friend as I am sure I will too…. No booze yet but last day of medications!

  78. Lebomanc says:

    Cedarsdevil

    Good morning, no I live abroad… I wanted to go though

  79. CedarsDevil says:

    Lebomanc

    I am sure you miss the land of the cedars as I am sure it misses you…. Whether you celebrate Christmas or not have a great evening my friend.

  80. Lebomanc says:

    Cedarsdevil

    Thanks, that’s really kind. You’re there right? I heard the weather was amazing

  81. Dave Malaysia says:

    @Ash:The 2 biggest fanbases in Malaysia is Manutd and pools. Slowly the chelski is coming thru and now very slowly shitty.

    There always has been a nottingham forest, spurs ,west ham,arsenal and like , fan base .

    But for some strange reason , quite a few youngsters nowdays actually support pools.
    Found out couple of weeks ago one of my neigbours kids are pools fans.

    @voice of the voiceless: Ru a freedom fighter ? Hope u enjoyed yr stay in Malaysia.

    @Rohan19: Say dude , why dont u meet up with James21 and hold up some posters? :lol:

    @2012: Ok dude , this better be goot , or i will use a vickers machigun on yr ass on 1st January.

    Does anyone else know whats this dude about?

    @Devil310: Dude, pics , pics pics! who dat smoking hot? a puddytat?

    @Costas: where da christmas kebabs? :lol:

    @CedarsDevil: Errr, who is yr daughter in here? confusing dude :?:

  82. CedarsDevil says:

    Lebomanc

    Yes I am here or is it there! hahaha Ya been back for a few months now after 35 years living abroad. The weather has been great, we’ve had a snow storm for the last couple of days so Faraya should be ready for all ski lovers shortly

  83. Costas says:

    @Cedars

    Hi mate. You have a great Christman eve too. :)

    Not underestimating Wigan, but personally I’d rest Jones on Monday. I knew he’s cleared to play, but head injuries can be tricky. Rafa can fill in at right back and Giggs (or Rooney or Gibson) can be Carrick’s partner in midfield. But then again, Fergie might feel that this is a harder game than the Blackburn one and he’ll want to play his strongest side on Monday.

  84. Costas says:

    @Dave

    I had some Christmas pizza last night. No kebabs this year I am afraid. Bah humbag. :lol:

  85. CedarsDevil says:

    Dave

    Hi pal, this 2012 fella is just using what is commonly known in marketing as a ‘teaser campaign’ (posted this on the other thread) Trust me he knows nothing.

    As for Lebomanc, not my daughter hahaha but a daughter of the land of cedars

  86. CedarsDevil says:

    Costas

    Cheers pal, I need your help on a stat related issue…. Considering that the racist cunt gets his 8 match ban and not knowing when we play the dippers at OT…. Will he be available? Would love it if he is…

    I can only imagine the sort of reception he would get

  87. Lebomanc says:

    Cedarsdevil

    Ya i really like faraya… Enjoy your time there
    And Where have you been living for 35 years?

  88. CedarsDevil says:

    Costas

    By the way, I love the fact that you out do me in the typo department….. Christman? hahahaha

  89. voice of voiceless says:

    Dave – I love freedom fighters :D . I enjoyed my stay in malaysia. But it wasn’t that long. Stayed at selangor and also visited Kaula lampur. Food was great.

    Cedars- Lol @ 2012 but I feel it could be scott the red. He also said something like that in twitter. It would be great if he comes back and start posting.

  90. Dave Malaysia says:

    @Costas: Pizza? well, i hope u checked under the sauce if that pizza came with spaggeti!

    @Cedars: ok ,got it. Yes, that wud be interesting, when is suarez due at ot?

    Do u think we want him, I prefer if he is not avaliable,takes thier attacking out. Dont worry there will be enough heat to be directed on kenny.

    Dont be surprised our fans turn up with t-shirts! :lol:

  91. CedarsDevil says:

    Lebomanc

    About 20 or so in England, Manchester to be precise and 15 working in the Gulf between Kuwait and Dubai….. Where are you living at the moment?

  92. Dave Malaysia says:

    A toast to Freedom Fighters!

    @Lebomac: One simple question, why did u leave lebo, dont u miss those hot mommas?

    I mean Cedars use to love rubbing our noses in it, those sunbathing babes and belly dancers.

  93. Lebomanc says:

    Cedarsdevil

    Am currently living in Dubai…

  94. CedarsDevil says:

    Dave

    Lebomanc is a female you fool! hahahaha

  95. Dave Malaysia says:

    U mean she a hot momma?

    :oops:

    :oops:

    :oops:

  96. CedarsDevil says:

    Right, back to serious business……… My gut feeling tells me that wee Tom has arrived… Ruth was on induced labor yesterday so surely the wee fella has arrived.

    My thoughts are with Neil and Ruth.

    Lebomanc – Dubai? Lived there for ten years, loved it at first then grew sick of the place to be honest…. All the best

  97. Lebomanc says:

    Davemalaysia

    Am a girl…

  98. Dave Malaysia says:

    @Lebomanc: My apologies . Welcome to this blog. I promise to be goot.

  99. Lebomanc says:

    Cedarsdevil

    Ya it was interesting at first but it’s a bit boring, but I still have fun going out with friends and stuff

  100. Costas says:

    @Cedars

    Haha, you know me mate. It’s always worse in the morning when it comes to my typos.

    As for your question, I had to check their fixtures. It’s complicated. If his ban starts on Monday, then he will be back by the OT game. However, his appeal makes everything uncertain. If the decision on it is made after the 3rd of January (and if the ban isn’t reduced at all), then he’ll miss the trip to Manchester. Things will be made a lot more clear once we find out when his appeal hearing will take place.

  101. Lebomanc says:

    Davemalaysia

    Lol, apology accepted thx

  102. Mikekelly12 says:

    Morning all
    And a happy last meds day to our good friend Cedars..
    Well done Sir Alex, handling the topicwith class and respect.

  103. CedarsDevil says:

    Costas

    In that case I will wait for updates from you, resident stat genius and fellow typo specialist!

    Lebomanc

    I am just intrigued as to what got you in love with United, would love to know that story. Most here know mine but I would love to know yours…. As for Dubai, it was great when my ex wife and I moved there in 2000, after 2005 or so it just became too commercial and fake

  104. Devil310 says:

    @Dave Malaysia + Rohan

    HA! – Found her…..I would give this woman a baby. No questions asked!

    Her name is Olivia Godfrey….I got a thing for Olivias, I supposed. First Wilde, now Godfrey…hmm. Anyhow, enjoy

    http://www.chasemanagement.co.uk/images/animations/Olivia-Godfrey-animated.gif

    Damn…I would give this woman a baby. No questions asked!

  105. smartalex says:

    Enjoy your Christmas Eve, Reds!

    Sir Alex on Giggs: “He was unbelievable on Wednesday. He controlled the midfield. I saw Danny Murphy bellowing to the forwards to come back because he was finding it hard. We know he is incredible. It is an established fact. It is an unusual sight we are seeing in the modern-day game, a lad at 38 performing at that level.”

    Chelsea on T-shirts for Terry: “We were aware of the idea being discussed among some of the players and staff. The club fully supports John but did not think the wearing of T-shirts was an appropriate or helpful show of that support.”

    Dalglish on Racist words: “It would be helpful to everyone if someone gave us some guidelines about what you can and cannot say.”

  106. Dave Malaysia says:

    Well for those of u who are interested , click on the link below.

    These are the best youngsters at United, they are the one knocking on the first team door.

    1) Danny Drinkwater, Matthew James,Oliver Norwood are the most senior of the bunch. All thier seniors and same level have already been released by the club.

    2)Amos is a senior but is currently our Number 3 goalkeeper.

    3)Scott Wooton might surprise u, he is from the Liverpool youth system. U guys may remember the controversy few years ago when benitez was manager of liverspool.
    Where he was signing lots of foriegn players and squeezing out the local talent.
    One of thier players went public.
    Well , this lad was not liking his situation there, we came in with an offer, he signed for us.

    The one interesting point is this, Scott is the 3rd young player after gerard n Owen , becos of thier talent and character ,they were included with the senior team on tour of usa.

    4)Scott Wooton, Resse Brown( Wes Brown ‘s brother) , another Belgian M.Vermijl are the nest level seniors, decision time looming close on them.

    5)The rest have time on thier side, Morrision and Tunni for example have only recently been in there.
    Tunni is very mature and ready, thats whu very quickly Fergie sent him out on loan.

    Fryers has u can see has overtaken his seniors into the first team, speaks well of his ability and maturity.

    http://www.manutd.com/en/Players-And-Staff/Reserves.aspx?section=Profiles

  107. Warwick says:

    In 5 minute interview with John Motson he names Cantona as the best player, and best goal as Beckham’s for England v Greece, and best match England v Germany 5.1 with Owen hatrick

  108. Devil310 says:

    @Dogleach – Guidelines? Well, lets see….don’t call someone a little negro for starters.

  109. Dave Malaysia says:

    Unjani ZuluScot?

    Devil310: she hot.

  110. CedarsDevil says:

    Robbo >>>>>>>>>>>>> Cantona

    smartalex in the house which means Cedars is a happy chappy

  111. smartalex says:

    CedarsDevil and Costas – Christmas greetings Red friends!

    Further to what Costas said on Suarez availability, Liverpool have not received the commission’s full findings yet. That is only expected in January. Then the 2 week window for Liverpool to appeal, then the actual appeal. It’s unlikely that any ban would start before mid-February, and most likely it will start around the ides of March.

  112. Warwick says:

    Liverpool beware the ides of March

  113. smartalex says:

    Well thanks Dave Malaysia! How are you sir?

  114. Dave Malaysia says:

    @smartalex: Fine dude, goot to see u in da house. How The wife and bart on christmas eve?

    ru tuaking or whisking or brandying? remember bart must stay sober or he will elope with the local porcupine!

    :lol:

  115. Captain Park says:

    Dave Malaysia, nothing in particular really, just the usual boring mundane lunch I have every day at the usual makan joints in Singapore. Have a gathering tomorrow though where I’m likely to taste something more exciting but not sure what the host has prepared for us :) ,

  116. CedarsDevil says:

    Although I am a non religious Catholic I will say this…….

    On this evening Mary was hiding in a cave some where in Bethlehem waiting to give birth to the Son of God…… On this very evening we await the news of the arrival of a son of a true red……

  117. Dave Malaysia says:

    @Captain Park: No jingling jangling in da clubs tonight?

    @Cedars: Well said! May he bring the 20th title to us . If only King Eric got the contract right!

    :lol:

  118. Lebomanc says:

    Cedarsdevil

    My story is that a few years ago my brother was watching a united game and he was really excited cause it was the end of the season and stuff. So I started asking him questions about united and I became a fan. My bro and I are really close to each other so year by year with my bro became a huge united fan

  119. Lebomanc says:

    I became a huge fan

  120. smartalex says:

    Dave Malaysia, Christmas Eve finds all here well, thanks! Bart (Simpson) spends most of his time wrestling with my crazy Red cat Walt (Walter Mitty), and the rest of the time running and wrestling Bonnie (Ebony) my shiny black Boerbull-x-Border Collie.

    Porcupine? Bart hasn’t the time to feel a prick, but as said, he does pine for pork.

  121. Dave Malaysia says:

    @Lebomanc: U chose the right club. U stayed away from the dark side. Now u get to meet the crazy lot of people here in ROM!

    :lol:

  122. CedarsDevil says:

    Lebomanc

    Thanks for the share and enjoy your life being a true RED

  123. Dave Malaysia says:

    @smartalex: Poor walter mitty , having to wrestle with 2 dogs. Has he tried dialling the SPCA?

  124. Lebomanc says:

    Dave and cedars

    Thanks guys. Am enjoying it already,I know I chose the right side, got some of my friends into it too. I owe a big thank you to my bro.

  125. Viva MG! says:

    Speak for yourself DM

    :lol:

    G’day DM G’day United

    Any news of the Christmas baby – again hope is all well…

  126. CedarsDevil says:

    der der der der der der der RUTHY
    der der der der der der der NEIL

  127. Dave Malaysia says:

    @MG : speaketh da truth, it shall set u free!

  128. smartalex says:

    Dave Malaysia – Walt is undefeated! He actually creeps and hides, and then tackles the dogs when they run past, exactly like a big cat in the wild would. Fangs into jugular and arms around the neck! Walt and Bonnie were born on the same day, so they grew up together.

  129. Dave Malaysia says:

    Ok DUDES n DUDETTES, Enjoy da christmas eve!

    See u ,babai!

  130. smartalex says:

    I love Fergie’s:
    “We know Ryan’s incredible though – it’s an established fact. He is an incredible footballer.”

    So much truer than those embellished fachts that are beneath us.

  131. lawman10 says:

    The FA should charge Livershite & Daglish for been cunts.

  132. Lebomanc says:

    Great Newsss!
    Ryan Giggs set for talks with Sir Alex Ferguson over Manchester United contract extension
    The veteran midfielder, who turned 38 in November, has suggested he is planning to play on for another season, with his current deal due to expire in the summer

    Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs is set to discuss a contract extension with manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
    The midfielder, who turned 38 at the end of November, has made 15 appearances for the club so far this season in all competitions, scoring three goals.
    Giggs’s current deal is due to expire at the end of the season, but the Welsh winger has suggested he is not ready to follow former team-mate Paul Scholes into retirement.
    “It’s almost that time when I’ll sit down with the manager and see what his plans are and I’ll see how I’m feeling [about] playing for another season,” he told the club’s official website.
    “At the moment I feel really good and I’m enjoying things more than ever, so we’ll just have to wait and see.”
    Giggs was on target in the 5-0 victory over Fulham on Wednesday to continue his record of scoring in every Premier League season, and is enjoying his role as a central midfield player alongside Michael Carrick.
    He added: “I love playing there. I’ve made no secret of that and it’s probably my preferred position now.
    “I said the other night it’s a joy for me and Michael to play in midfield when you’ve got the movement in front of you like we had at Fulham.
    “It makes our job so much easier when you’ve got three or four players making great runs when you’re on the ball.”
    Giggs is likely to be involved again on Boxing Day when Manchester United face Wigan Athletic at Old Trafford.

  133. Dr Scott Hall says:

    @devil 310 : then thats something we have in common.. even i had a huge thing for olivia wilde…

    @dave malaysia : would be an honor… just looking forward to a great game.. love it here in christmas….

    Merry Christmas everyone. happy holidays
    happy cricket

    see y’all..

  134. smartalex says:

    Jonny Evans is looking forward to the Latics’ visit on Boxing Day: “It’s a period we enjoy, you’d think we get annoyed because we don’t get to spend Christmas with our family, but it’s quite a nice feeling coming into training on Christmas morning. It’s only a short and sharp session.”

    “We have a game on Boxing Day and it’s always a big day for the fans. It’s a different sort of atmosphere – everybody’s up for it. I remember going to Boxing Day games at Old Trafford as a fan and there was always something a bit special about it. We want to finish off the year in a good way. Any game we play at home we expect to win – I don’t think the fact that it’s a Christmas game makes any difference. A few years ago [Jan 2009], we only beat Wigan 1-0 when we were going on a long run of clean sheets. It was a very tight game at Old Trafford. I know at the minute they’re near the bottom of the league but they’ve had some decent results in the last few weeks and I think it will be tough.

    “When I used to watch as a fan I remember always thinking the away team never really tried to score. They’d just sit back and play one up front. But I think there’s been a bit of a shift in that philosophy in the last few years. Teams are coming here and thinking they may as well go for it. I think sometimes it’s easier said than done. It’s different when you get out onto that pitch – it’s a big pitch and we’re so dominant at home. I still don’t understand why going away from home has such a big effect on performances. But it does and, on the flip side, we’re particularly good at home. Our home form last year at Old Trafford won us the league.”

    http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2011/Dec/jonny-evans-full-of-christmas-spirit.aspx

  135. rohan19 says:

    Merry Christmas everyone.
    have a great time…. .

  136. Mikekelly12 says:

    King Eric!!!! Get the fuck in!! Best wishes to you, Ruth and little Tom.

  137. Rai says:

    Congratulations KE!!! You’ll make a top Dad!

  138. Rai says:

    KE – What a present mate. Welcome to parenthood!

  139. RedManWalking says:

    Why the hell did Rivaldo win the World Player of the Year in 1999!!! 8O

  140. RedManWalking says:

    King Eric – Congrats mate! And welcome to the young Red Devil Tom too :)

  141. smartalex says:

    Anders Lindegaard: “I hope I am giving the manager a problem. In 10 matches nobody will remember any of the saves. They will remember the statistics. I have played five games in a row without letting a goal in. That is a very beautiful stat and one I am very happy with.”

    So you should be Anders! Well done son!

  142. RedManWalking says:

    LOL at Dave :P (wrt comment to Lebomanc)

  143. smartalex says:

    Has King Eric reported in? Has Tom arrived? Who has news?

  144. smartalex says:

    Has King Eric reported in?Has Tom arrived? Who has news?

  145. Rai says:

    Smartalex – hello mate. KE sent a text earlier saying his baby boy had arrived and weighing a healthy 8lbs:15oz….I told him he has a young Tunni!!!!! He said baby and Ruth are fine.
    Fantastic news.

  146. fergie is the boss says:

    King Eric – alright mate. I am still around, but congrats is well

  147. Ash says:

    King Eric

    Big congrats to you and your family. May god bless you all. Merry Christmas.

  148. billabongbob says:

    Here is a copy of the e-mail i sent to Orville Higgins, I suggest that you all do similar to try and geta retraction of such unfounded allegations.

    Orville Higgins,

    I beg to differ on your comment that Evra made an accusation against the Chelsea groundsman of racially abusing him. Could you please show me the source of your information as I am of the understanding from reading the FA statement of said incident that it was in fact Mike Phelan and the goalkeeper coach who made the accusation and Evra stating that he heard nothing.

    I feel that your comment to the effect that Evra made that accusation is cheap and lazy journalism from someone who won the Hugh Crosskill/Raymond Sharpe Award for Sports Reporting. You should, if you have any ethics, retract that statement in an article that is as dominant as the one in which you make the false statement.

    Regards

  149. zelh says:

    smartalex – well tom is back in training. if he’a already in shape to play is a different thing.

  150. jim says:

    Congratulations to King Eric and his family.

  151. King Eric says:

    Beat me to it Rai!

    Came at ten twenty by c section. Eight pounds fifteen oz. A big lad!

    Thanks a lot for all your support throughout this. I really mean that. Cheers lads.

    Right back later on as need a kip. Been at hospital since eleven yesterday morning. Cheers.

  152. dazbomber says:

    King Eric- Congatulations ,hope they are both doing well.

  153. Redhound says:

    Players apparently on the “brink” of signing for manchester united lucas bliga, javi martinez, ingo martinez, javi garcia, nicolas gaitan, patricio rodriguez, mat hummels

  154. Fred says:

    Congratulations to King Eric and family! :)

  155. wayne says:

    KE congrats mate have a happy xmas

  156. smartalex says:

    Congratulations King Eric and Ruth! Welcome Tom! Happiness and health!

  157. smartalex says:

    Congratulations King Eric and Ruth! Welcome Tom! Happiness and health!

  158. Costas says:

    Congrats to you and the wife, King Eric! Greece salutes wee Tom! Kebabs are on the way. :)

    @smartalex

    Hi mate. Thanks for the Suarez update. Didn’t know it was going to take this long. And here I was worried he was going to miss the Carling cup games against City…

  159. wayne says:

    Ferguson will be handed significant funds to help beef up his squad as they look to bridge the gap to local rivals and table toppers Man City and after scouring Martinez for the best part of a year is now ready to bring forward plans to land the big midfielder in the summer to January.

    Anyone know much about this lad he’s 6′ 3”

  160. smartalex says:

    Rai – hello buddy! how are you doing? Thanks for the info on Tom. Yay!
    Sorry for the delay in replying, the pool man arrived! Happy Christmas to you and yours!

  161. Ash says:

    Wayne

    Is there any link to the news of us signing martinez. I doubt we would sign anyone in January maybe in Summer transfer we may buy.

  162. smartalex says:

    zelh – I was inquiring after Tom, son of King Eric, and not Tom Cleverley. Thanks anyway.
    Peas in a pod, perhaps? Come on Tom!

  163. smartalex says:

    zelh – I was inquiring after Tom, son of King Eric, and not Tom Cleverley. Thanks anyway.
    Peas in a pod, perhaps? Come on Tom!

  164. smartalex says:

    Costas, sure mate! The earliest start for the ban would be if City, upon full receipt of the Findings, declines to appeal. That is expected to be early January, but will they decline?

  165. Ash says:

    http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/sports/2011-12/24/content_14322483.htm

    Anyone interested knowing Where is Our ex striker DONG these days. :D

  166. smartalex says:

    That was me at 13:55, but an impostor at 13:56. Just kidding. Iteration irritation, it irks.

  167. smartalex says:

    That was me at 13:55, but an impostor at 13:56. Just kidding. Iteration irritation, it irks.

  168. 2012 says:

    Honesty is What He Likes. A Red From Heart and Soul.

    Get ready People Of ROM. He will be here.

    8 DAYS

  169. Ash says:

    Wayne

    Thanks. No quote in the article so I doubt whether it is true or just another player linked with us.

  170. smartalex says:

    20 Wi11ieRedNuts plus 1 = RedSoul2012

  171. Captain Park says:

    Dave Malaysia, haha, feel too old for that; I’d much prefer sitting down in front of the screen to read. What about you, how do you spend Christmas eve?

  172. parryheid says:

    I have lost a site I had on my bookmarks,I think I got it on this site some time ago it gave me breaking Man Utd news then progressively down the page 1 hour ago,2 hours ago and so on.Trouble is I cant remember the site name,anybody have it please.

  173. United.George says:

    Congratulations King Eric!

  174. CedarsDevil says:

    Heart felt congratulations to Neil and Ruth….

    Merry Christmas RoM

  175. 19 going on 20 and beyond says:

    Congrats King Eric, Ruth and wee Tom…have yourselves a Merry Christmas.

    Happy Christmas RoM!

  176. Corea says:

    @King Eric – congrat. pal! Good luck to your child in life and all the best!

  177. United.George says:

    Merry Christmas all!

    Cedars- now that you can drink, what will it be? Arak, whiskey or something else?

  178. WillieRedNut says:

    King Eric – Great news mate! Another wee Red brought into this world. Happy Christmas to you and Ruth pal. Wee Thomas as well!

    @smartalex 14.34

    That wasn’t me this time lol. Sounds like someone on a wind up. Happy Christmas to everyone at RoM! Have a great few days lads. Hopefully United will get the 3 points on Monday.

  179. Captain Park says:

    Congrats King Eric, Ruth and Tom!! I don’t really know you on a personal basis, King Eric, but we’re comrades here on this very special United blog, so Congrats all the same, cheers!!

  180. dannysoya says:

    I just woke up but i heard of the good news. Congratulations to King Eric and his family on their bundle of joy. Keep going strong on ROM.

  181. Captain Park says:

    And a Merry Christmas to all true Man United fans, cheers !!

  182. Captain Park says:

    King Eric, it’s always great joy to see a new-born, all the more so when it’s so close to Christmas

  183. smartalex says:

    WillieRedNut – I was looking at the names on this thread wishing King Eric, remembered you haven’t been here recently, so thought perhaps you were planning some wonderful new username for next year. It didn’t sound like you, which also made sense! Only afterwards I thought deeper, that willierednut/WillieRedNut/Etc wouldn’t want to miss Christmas on RoM!

    Happy Christmas Reds!

  184. jim says:

    Captain Park
    Thats the beauty of ROM even though we dont know everyone personally we wish the best for all true Reds here.
    Merry christmas to everyone!!

  185. parryheid says:

    Ash.

    Many thanks,not quite the site but a good substitute.

  186. Captain Park says:

    Jim, absolutely, cheers!!

  187. Captain Park says:

    This is even more ridiculous, liverpoo playing the victim here and Henry Winter buying into it, what utter tosh !!

    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/8976550/Liverpool-manager-Kenny-Dalglish-calls-for-FA-to-act-over-fans-abuse-of-Luis-Suarez.html

    Why don’t these journos use their brains, or have they none at all? Liverpoo have brought this fan backlash upon themselves with the way they over reacted in the 1st place !!

  188. FletchTHEMAN says:

    God rest ye merry K Standers, Let nothing you dismay,
    Remember Chicharito came on late that Boxing day,
    To save us all from New Year dispare when we couldn’t win away.
    Ooo tidings, on top on new years day, new years day.
    Ooo tidings, on top on new years day, new years day.

  189. FletchTHEMAN says:

    Stretty end, are you listening,
    Goals pouring in, forwards glistening,
    A beautiful sight, Valencia on the right,
    Walking an Old Trafford Wonderland

  190. fred flintstone says:

    merry Christmas everyone…

  191. rohan19 says:

    congrats KE!!

  192. idiotalex says:

    hello everyone. merry christmas

  193. Costas says:

    “All things being equal, I am perfectly happy with the strength of our squad in terms of depth, quality and age range,” Sir Alex writes in his Boxing Day notes in matchday programme United Review.

    “I will not be swayed by the endless tweets and blogs urging the club to get busy in the transfer market next month.

    “As far as I am concerned I am marching perfectly in step, true to my beliefs and principles. While recruiting some of the world’s leading players can lift you into contention for honours, it doesn’t necessarily take you all the way, as I hope we will be able to demonstrate before the end of the season as other factors come into play.

    “You can never say never in football, of course, because fortunes can fluctuate wildly – that’s the football world. If a really top-class player became available, then we would go for him, or if we picked up any further serious injuries, it might be important to add to our squad.

    “But let me reiterate, contrary to what some people seem to be fixated about, money for a transfer is not a problem if I deem it necessary.”

    http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2011/Dec/Sir-Alex-no-plans-to-spend.aspx?pageNo=2

    I don’t get what covering holes in out squad has to do with the manager’s beliefs and principles? Plus, I think no one expects us to sign the world’s best at this moment anyway.I guess I’ll have to disagree with Fergie about the state of our current squad. Imo Fletcher and Vidic’s losses (as well as some players’ inability to stay fit) should have been reason enough for one transfer move next month.

  194. zelh says:

    Captain Park – haven’t you learned in the last 20-30 years that it’s never Liverpoo’s fault. Always the others.

  195. idiotalex says:

    i think we should sign javi martinez…

  196. philco says:

    Captain Park, great link

    Dagliesh now sayin that the F.A should have waited longer. Last week he wanted the judgements earlier. Then he thinks the F.A are backing Utd. The pressure sure is getting to him.lol
    Too all reds around the world, merry Xmas and enjoy the good times.

  197. Mr C says:

    This Suarez stuff – or ‘goofy-gate’ as I prefer to call it – is a real snooze fest.

    We all know Liverpool are classless scum and that the FA are only interested in diverting attention away from John Terry anyway.

    Roll on the Wigan match.

  198. Captain Park says:

    philco, you reckon doglish’s cracking up? Would absolutely love it if he did :) .

    Sad, deluded, twisted, bitter, classless, disgraceful, scum; that’s Liverpoo FC !!

  199. Fred says:

    Slightly different response from the scousers when one of their own players made allegations of racist abuse by an opponent: http://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=92451.0

    #Hypocrites

  200. Fred says:

    *When one of their own players was racially abused, I should have written.

  201. Costas says:

    Ah, you know how to embarass the scousers my dear Fred…

    “yeah, i posted what he said in the match thread, disgusting. agree, hope he gets a horrifically long ban”

    :lol: :lol: :lol:

    Nice to see the red and white kock stay consistent. ;)

  202. WillieRedNut says:

    Costas – Forget all that transfer nonsense pal. It’s Christmas my Greek Red friend! Go get yourself a drink. Then grab a mistletoe and a big breasted woman! Have a goodin RoM! Love ya’ll!

  203. Viva MG! says:

    Wait I knew nobody would have done it – bah humbug you lot!

    “Don Eric, we are honored and grateful that you have invited us to the birth of your first child. May his first child be also a masculine child.”

    Well I had to put the last bit in ties up the dialogue though he’s got a long way to go ;)

    :lol:

  204. philco says:

    Captain Park
    He’s creaking under the pressure. The press that normally love the dippers so much havnt leapt to there defence as completely as they would like. The pressure got him last time and its gonna get him again.£120 MILLION and still 6th. That’s gotta hurt.lol.
    It’s a privilege to support UTD when you see how some clubs act. in Sir Alex we Trust.

  205. denton davey says:

    Philco @ 18:32: “£120 MILLION and still 6th”

    Basically, they’re no better than they were last year; the new additions have largely been insignificant but a huge waste of money. LiverPoo defend well but can’t score and if you can’t score then it’s hard to win.

  206. Captain Park says:

    philco, spot on, in Sir Alex we trust !!

  207. Devil310 says:

    First of all…..Congrats to King Eric!

    Great to hear there were no complications, aside from the C section. But the most important thing is that you and your wife have a big healthy red in your arms now. A close friend of mine once told me: “you dont know the capacity you have to love someone, until you have a kid”….Cherish this beautiful life for the rest of yours. My best wishes to your family!

    Second of all….I gotta a feeling SAF is going to buy someone. You don’t loose, Hargo, Fletcher, Scholes, all in the last 2 seasons, with Giggs a year older and both Cleverly and Ando being injury prone, plus the additional contractual uncertainty we have with Pogba, and expect we don’t need help in the middle. SAF will never show his cards, but I trust what Paddy said, Manchester United are looking.

  208. Balaji Sivaraman says:

    Happy Birthday Thomas and hearty congrats to King Eric and Ruth. :)

  209. James21 says:

    Wishing you all (Who Celebrate it) A very Happy Christmas. And to all, 3 points on Monday.
    UTD UTD UTD.

  210. wayne says:

    Merry xmas ROM,a friend just gave me a pound of lox from a fishing trip in Alaska and found out i’m getting 6k for the car being written off,so i’m going to take Wliies advice to Costas.Happy Holidays everyone see you matchday.

  211. James21 says:

    King Eric. Congratulations to you and Ruth.

  212. Costas says:

    @willie

    Merry Christmas to you too. :D :lol:

    Btw, not big on big breasts. I am more of a thigh master. ;)

  213. Zibbie says:

    Mom and Baby Tom doing FINE!!!!! Cograts !!!! Dad passed out twice.

  214. Zibbie says:

    Merry Christmas all and happy Holiday’s. And to non believers happy late December!!!!

  215. Viva MG! says:

    Merry Christmas All

    And good will to all men

    And women

    And kids

    ;)

  216. Dave Malaysia says:

    @King Eric: So u did it, got the contract signed. Congratulations and best wishes, hope Ruth and Tom are doing well.

    What ROM needs now , are pictures of the new Mancunian!

    @Captain Park: Was in shift work , dude. U never too old , be young at heart and in life. :lol:

    @smartalex: so cat of yrs runs the place huh? has bart or the the other guy called the SPCA?
    I mean jugular grabs are unpleasent.

  217. Dave Malaysia says:

    Time to sleep. Peace everyone!

  218. Giggs12Gerrard0 says:

    Evening all just popped on to say to all the top reds on ROM have a quality Xmas and a better New year.

    United united united

  219. Mikekelly12 says:

    King Eric
    Top lad. Well done pal!!
    Fred
    Read ur sissiko link! Fucking loser hypocrite twats. Merry Christmas pal.

  220. CedarsDevil says:

    Another proper Christmas wishes to all true REDS out there….. Here is my gift to RoM

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPUi0Uu2cVg

  221. CedarsDevil says:

    Had my last couple of pills earlier today – Fuck ya Will have my first beer next week – Fuck ya

    And before I piss off and most importantly I am over joyed for Neil and Ruth – Fuck ya

    By the way Robbo >>>>>>>>Santa hahaha

    Love you all, have a good one my friends

  222. TonyBee says:

    Congrats King Eric….Hugs etc to Ruth & Tom…

    MERRY XMAS TO ONE AND ALL

  223. TonyBee says:

    I finally got my own back for Christmas shopping:

    I took my MrsBee into eight different pubs without getting a drink ….

    and then went back into the first one and bought a pint.

  224. CedarsDevil says:

    TonyBee

    Had to come back and comment…… Not sure if single folk would get that but I seriously pissed my self

    Merry Christmas my friend

  225. Redbilly says:

    Congratulations king Eric . Another red on Christmas eve , you can’t top that for a present. Here’s wishing a happy Christmas to all united fans, nay all fans….. Except the scouse.

  226. Redbilly says:

    Congratulations king Eric . Another red on Christmas eve , you can’t top that for a present. Here’s wishing a happy Christmas to all united fans, nay all fans….. Except the scouse.

  227. TonyBee says:

    CEDARS …MY DEAR FRIEND…. THANK YOU…… XX

  228. Fred says:

    MERRY CHRISTMAS, ONE AND ALL! :D

  229. Redbilly says:

    Tony bee- very funny mate.

  230. TonyBee says:

    I fuckin love christmas.

    Its the only time of year I can buy french knickers, stockings & suspenders without getting funny looks.

  231. Viva MG! says:

    Watson

    :lol:

    There is always buy online my sidekick :lol:

  232. Collyhurst Red says:

    Happy Christmas to all reds, wherever in the world you are following from!

    Congrats to King Eric, we should all club together and buy a gift………

    Would you prefer Gold, Frankincense or Myrrh :-)

  233. Einsi says:

    Merry Christmas ROM readers. In Icelandic: “Gleðileg jól ROM lesendur.”

  234. Viva MG! says:

    Einsi

    And back

    That so sounded like Middle Earth ;)

    Wonderful :D

  235. Cyril Sneer says:

    A special festive episode of Agent of Fergie:

    http://www.agentoffergie.com/2011/12/king-kennys-kristmas-carroll.html

    Happy Holidays everyone!

  236. Einsi says:

    @Viva MG!

    Indeed it does master Gandalf, indeed. ;)

  237. Viva MG! says:

    Einsi

    Well done Aragorn ;)

  238. zelh says:

    does anybody know what to that defender happened whom the soucers calles as twice as good as jones? :lol: :lol:

  239. smartalex says:

    Christmas Day!

    Be happy Reds, joyful and triumphant!

  240. dannysoya says:

    MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYBODY ON ROM. KEEP THE RED FLAG FLYING HIGH!!! Also Merry Christmas to the boys getting ready for the game tomorrow. Hopefully you put in a super performance. Enjoy your christmas with your families.

  241. tom c says:

    OH COME LET US ADORE HIM, OH COME LET US ADORE HIM, OH COME ADORE KING ERIC, RUTH, AND HIS SON (TOM)!

    hahahah sorry about the CAPS ;)

  242. Viva MG! says:

    Where is everybody?

    :lol:

    You lot give up too quick

    ;)

    I’ve just made a Christmas tree for my son – long story on the other one suffice to say that it will never see another light of day again.

    That’s my Christmas magic…

    Every story is as important as the one before it or the one that will eventually follow

    There is a baby in town – what a sincere privilege that he is born in a time where we are still standing with the greatest manager of them all

    19 to you Tom

    19 and out Manchester United

    Do not fear of failure ride your thoughts – use it to know that this club will always be back.

    Relentless…

  243. CedarsDevil says:

    Merry Christmas everyone

    Just popping for the wishes and of course a special mention to Ruth, Neil and wee Tom.

    Neil – Enjoy the sleepless nights pal…..

    Personally I am off the drugs since yesterday and I feel great, I had some food that I had been deprived of for months…….

    Looking forward for the match tomorrow…

    UNITED

  244. Dandivine7 says:

    Merry Christmas To You All, GOD Bless You All. King Eric, I’m So Delighted…Your Son Came At Just The Right Time, May He Grow Up Strong And Mighty!!! Regards To Mother And Child, GOD Bless You!

  245. 2012 says:

    Peace and prosperity is what he wishes for everyone. MERRY CHRISTMAS

    Get Ready People Of ROM.He will be here.

    7 DAYS

  246. Costas says:

    Καλά Χριστούγεννα ROM!

  247. Jeet says:

    Season’s Greetings to all RoM-ers!
    Hearty CONGRATS to King Eric and family!! Enjoy the experience – totally chuffed for you!

  248. rohan19 says:

    @2012 : we can do without the mysticism..

    lack of speech is what i wish from you..

    so please shut up. and let us enjoy the holidays

  249. Sandeep1878 says:

    Good afternoon lovely Red Devils around the world..

    Happy xmas,

    its good to be back here again :)

    lets get ready for boxing day then..

    WE will keep the RED flag flyin coz Man United will never die…

  250. Sandeep1878 says:

    Hearty congratulations to King Eric and his family, welcome home Tom, have a blessed life..:)

    Merry xmas..

  251. Sandeep1878 says:

    Costas,

    hello pal, howdy?

    and what the fuck was your last post? :)

  252. Sandeep1878 says:

    MG..

    Viva MG? wtf? :P

    and who is this 2012? :)

    Lotsa chnages here in the last 10 days…

  253. Costas says:

    Hey Sandeep. It means Merry Christmas of course. ;) Hope you are well!

  254. Cyril Sneer says:

    Merry Christmas to everybody

    congrats to King Eric

    19 to MG

    Xronia Polla kai thermes efxes to Costas

    Have a great day y’alls. :-)

  255. StatesideAussie says:

    Ash/Rohan19 … I didn’t know about the India-Australia series. It’s not easy to follow cricket over here, and with the way the Aussie team has been over the last 5 years, there’s not been much incentive to try, to be honest. Now, there’s a team that got knocked off it’s perch … second time in my life that it’s happened. “They” (whoever “they” are) promised us “never again” after the first time, too, and “they” kept their promise for about 20 years or so, but now look! As it happens, I am leaving the States and relocating back to Oz in the first week of Jan. On the one hand, I am looking forward to seeing some cricket again. On the other hand, I am not looking forward to watching India thrash our arse on our own home soil, which they will almost certainly do. Bugger! And cheers!

  256. StatesideAussie says:

    King Eric — congratulations to you and your wife, mate!

  257. Red Devil says:

    King Eric

    Congratulations mate….Hope the wife and the young boy are doing well. Merry Christmas and best wishes

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