Ryan Giggs has claimed that his dream was just to play one game for Manchester United. Aged 38-years-old, having played more games for United than any player in the history of the club, he reckons he couldn’t ask for more.
“For now, I just want to play football but I’m prepared for my life after retirement,” he said. “Becoming manager of Manchester United? We’ll see, for now I just want to enjoy the moment. My goal as a youngster was to play one game for Manchester United. I achieved that dream, which I’m continuing to live at 38. I could not ask for more.”
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WE couldn’t ask for more either from such a legend! Giggs for a knighthood NOW!
Fergie sign him up!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC5YOEFbInY
Go on Giggsy! You are on of the reasons why I became United fan years ago. I thank u for that and ur service to the clube
Living the dream, sort of reminds me of a famous quote from a funny movie! Wedding Crashers was it?
My favorite player… Sir giggsy!
Its like fishing with dynamite
Just a quick pop in:
I’m living the dream too
Around fellow Manchester United fans
EPL team of the week… Evans makes his third appearance
http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2012/03/27/2993850/premier-league-team-of-the-week-walcott-makes-seventh-appearance-
Legend however, i think he is very much past it. seriously looses the ball so much more now then ever. Yes he does provide an occasional wonderful assist or goal (norwich) but really is he the player NOW that you would want in a team that wants to win the champions league? He is an absolute phenom for what he has done in football, no doubt, but personally i was hoping he would reitre this season so Fergie looks into bringing in another player from the young crop or buys a player. No one can replace him but someone who can do what he is doing now, but better.
Thats why we watch u all time, you are the reason we live
off topic: so pogba starts for the reserves? interesting… hopefully he signs soon.. on topic: ryan giggs is a legend and it makes me deeply upset about the amount of times i had to shout at the tv towards him! come on giggs
a true legand
BELIEVE: Not assuming too much, but I think you might be judging him too hard based on how he played in our latest game vs. Fulham. I think overall he’s done very well for us this season. He’s consistently added real intelligence and composure in our attacking play.
“The most difficult opponent to play against was Javier Zanetti,” Giggs told Gazzetta dello Sport.”I faced Zanetti for the first time in the Champions League quarter-finals in 1999, he was the right-back and I was on the left.”He impressed with his qualities, his speed, power, intelligence and expertise.”I played against him twice more and he was my most difficult opponent, a complete player.”
“I don’t know if (president Massimo) Moratti wanted me at Inter,” he added. “The newspapers spoke about it but I have never had any contact.”However, it would have been useless. I never wanted to leave United.”The United stalwart also praised the career of Alessandro Del Piero and revealed Juventus were among the strongest teams he has played against.He continued: “In my career, it has always been difficult to play against Italian teams. Before we won the Champions League in 1999, Juventus were the strongest team, but we also dealt with two very good teams like AC Milan and Inter Milan.”Del Piero (is the best Italian
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/mar/27/ryan-giggs-yoga-manchester-united?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+theguardian%2Ffootball%2Frss+%28Football%29
“a true legend”
I’m on record as not being happy with the “legend” being tossed about BUT in SirRyanGiggs’ case it’s perfectly appropriate.
So many games, so many seasons, so many medals.
Yet, as I wrote in the other thread, he’s also infuriatingly inconsistent – from moment-to-moment in any game. His “highs” are stratospheric – truly “world-class” – but his “lows” are almost comedically terrible, hardly worthy of a division three player. It’s just who he is and how he plays.
This season he’s played too much and played too often. He’s no longer a 90-minute player and he’s only really suited to central midfield in a match against weak, inferior opposition – or when TheLads are chasing a game – when his on-the-ball skills (which are still exceptional) can be displayed without the other baggage.
@stenis . i can see why you would say im basing that upon that one game. But he has been very average in many games and maybe one moment of briliance and we have a goal. Makes me feel even worse about being critical of him bcz he has that ability to win a match sometimes but its just that even though he looks for an intelligent pass or cross , it doesnt get there. Could be partly his fault and partly the recieving player. Maybe i am being over critical however i strongly believe he should have finished his career this season.
Great great great player no doubt , will never forget his performance in the game against city when owen scored the late goal. Giggs was a master that day, and not only his pass to owen but before that was a calm, smooth influence whose every pass and attacking move was dangerous. A bit like how we all feel when valencia starts to move forward with the ball these days!
One other thing about Giggs – he seems to be physically “intact” in the sense that his endurance and pace seem to be just about the same, without any noticeable decline. However, his mental sharpness seems to have declined somewhat.
He’s still a marvellous player and the very fact that he’s still able to play for a top team at the very top-level of competition is astonishing. “a true legend”, in fact and indeed.
I disagree with the headline, Giggs is not living the dream anymore, he is the living dream, thank you sir for all the dazzles
I could see Giggs as a future manager as no other player has defined the characteristic of all of SAF’s United sides and how to play football. I would be happy with Solskjaer too if he had proved himself by the time SAF decided to move upstairs to the board.
Growing up in the 70′s and 80′s it was seldom easy being a red. The abuse from the Dippers especially made school a nightmare on Monday mornings.
Then SAF arrived and there was hope. Then word spread about some kid who was a bit special and the hope was that he was as good as it was claimed.
By the time I was working things were looking better, and then Giggs made his debut.
How long ago was that !
He’s been a constant in probably the greatest period of any clubs history.
He says he’s living his dream. He’s also living the dream of every red out there.
The last 20 years have been incredible. We are so lucky it happened to us, but to have been apart of it from the beginning is beyond words.
Truly a LEGEND.
The key thing to remember is that he is not a midfielder, but a winger. You can’t change a decade and a half of training and instinct so easily. It’s a testament to Giggsy that he has been able to perform at this level as a midfielder at his age. And that too, in a 2 man midfield. Observe him – his high points are ball skills, vision, excellent crossing. Exactly what you need in a pure attacking winger. If you want the ball retention of a regista, well Giggsy’s not really your man. The fact that we are even having this debate, IMO, is a testament to his greatness.
anyone seen the interview espn had with chicharito?
@Jeet excellent point well made.
I think Giggs would do wonders in a 3 man midfield. And I think Giggs – Carrick is the only midfield partnership that makes sense with him. He needs Carrick to be disciplined to read the game and dominate posession.
Giggs – Anderson/Cleverly might be a more dynamic partnership but I think we will lose control of the game unless Rooney drops deep.
Giggs- Jones is an un-mitigated disaster in midfield.
You may be living the dream but when you play like you played last night.I’m living the nightmare
The term “Legend” seems to have lost value, with players barely deserving of such credit yet getting the plaudits. Giggs however flies the flag and rightly so.
A brilliant winger in his pomp, weaving and twisting fullbacks and more often than not, having an end product.
As years have gone by, his pace have deteriorated but the class has never diminished. His adaptation to central midfield pays testament to his footballing intelligence and hunger to carry on.
Of course i’d like united to be less reliant on him. We’ll never have another player of such calibre, his accumulation of medals may never be matched, his appearances in the modern age will probably never be met.
Players like Giggs, maldini, del piero, raul, seedorf all have longevity because of the immeasurable love for the game, despite not being the players they once were, despite the demands on their body, they still possess mental strength that only rare players have to carry on and rack up ridiculous records.
at this stage of giggs career, he can’t produce the same performances he once did but he can produce of class so he still has a place in the squad but when he retires, he’ll be more than pleased with his career. He will go onto management and with his status, perhaps he’s being built to take over from Fergie.
Giggs was quite poor yesterday, seeming strangely out of sorts, yet still managed some exquisite passes, although there’s no doubt he was sloppy and tried too many ‘Hollywood’ passes. I think Fergie made a mistake choosing him over Scholes, possibly to show the world he’s not ‘desperate’ in turning to the latter. Better to have the Ginger Genius running a two-man central midfield with two out wide than Giggsy, for all his incisiveness of passing (not just crossing, incidentally, also his reverse balls and through passes into the box, of which he’s such a master). He’s too prone to flick the ball idly when under pressure and give the ball away, leaving Carrick exposed as the space opens up in front of him. When Scholsey tires after about 70 mins Giggs can come on and inject a different attacking momentum. Having said that, I’d have liked to have seen Cleverley come on for his energy and drive through the middle. Maybe he’s not fit enough. And what’s the score with Anderson? And , while we’re at it, why no sign of Pogba, even on the bench, despite Fergie subbing him in the reserves last week because Pogba would be involved against Fulham? Sorry if this has been raised / answered before, but I hope it’s not a sign that Fergie’s given up trying to keep Pogba. The symbolism is poor if Pogba leaves Old Trafford so soon after Morrison, whatever reasoning Fergie puts to it. Thoese two have been touted as the biggest talents since the golden days of ’92, so to lose them looks poor, as though the old man is losing his grip..
Premiership Myths Exposed:
Refs award more pens to away team at OT(9) then at Spurs, Fulham, Pool Villa Chelsea over the last 5 yrs. United Get All The Decisions
Philco – Spot on pal.
Sam – Hello mate. Giggs as Fergie;’s successor seems mad to some but not to me. He has been at the side of Fergie for 21 years and knows how the dressing room works and how to inspire teams. Also as Nev said in his book he is much tougher than folk think. How many times has he ever been bullied in a game? Rarely if ever. Not such a mad idea.
Giles – Hello mate. Absolutely the game was made for Scholes and like you I agree Giggs tries too many Hollywood passes but at the same time he is capable of that ONE moment of genius. Apparantly Pogba was in the stands. perhaps an injury?
Giles – Fergie said on Friday he sold Morrison for obvious reasons. We can all see why.
Giles – Oh as someone else has stated Pogba played for reserves this afternoon so can’t be injured. Odd one. Didnt even know we were playing today.
King Eric – on souless ginger durham, did he forget about the newcastle game at OT, shitty getting away with a clear cut pen at stoke, did we forget bollateli stamping on parker, bilbao goal that was offside, well 2. I cant remember all the decisions, but shitty could be further behind if the decisions did not go their way
If players don’t deem oldtrafford the place to continue their careers then there is absolutely nothing Fergie can do about it. He’s not losing the grip, it’s players not possessing the mentality of united being the “Be all and end all”. You either accept that or Shit happens, even the formidable barcelona lose players who want more guarantee first team chances e.t.c.
Secondly, i don’t think there’s anything odd about pogba being omitted from the first team squad last night. Fergie clearly wanted experience players capable of changing games on the bench, Pogba for all his promise is no where near that yet, improvements are still needed in his game. He hasn’t signed yet but the chances of him doing so is likely than not. he could still leave but Fergie wouldn’t let him anywhere near the first team if he hasn’t got any assurances.
Giles. Hope you are well sir. Tom Cleaverley played in the Reserves match today up at Evertons training ground which was unfortunately behind closed doors. ManUnited.com is reporting that Tom was excellent in the 4-1 win.
As to Giggs and Scholes loosing a bit. I agree and disaggree. Both Giggs and Scholes have given off several errant back passes that have lead to goals. As you say, these passes leave Carrick critically exposed. A month ago it cost us dearly. On the flip side, we do get some sublime first touches that are still a joy. I was very impressed when Tom and Paul Pogba had a 15 minute spell in midfield a week or so back. The one touch passing was something to sit up and appreciate. Hoping for more of that!
we should keep pogba he will be a top player
Gotze signs new Dortmund deal,great prospect he was linked to us many times
Just seen the reserves line up, no wonder they won; very strong- Clevs, Pogba, Fryers, Fabio- if there was a problem (contractual, follicle-related due to extremely questionable barnet, or the potential that he’d slit the throat of someone with those cheek bones) with Pogba surely he wouldn’t have played today.
That said, Carrick played very well sweeping up as Giles stated- but playing Giggsy in a two man midfield left our number 16 over exposed.
We’ve got the inbreds at the weekend so after last nights performance it’s surely gotta be the Pog on the bench at a minimum, I hope.
On another point…
I want Tony V
I want To-ny V!
I want a cross from skies
From his thunderous thighs, Anotonio-ooohhhh
I love Tony V
God knows, God knows I love Tony V
King eric – The idea of giggs taking over isn’t as unrealistic as some people think. He knows the ins and outs of united, the philosophy of the club has been passed onto him as a young player and it would seem right that he would continue that tradition. He has worked with Fergie and knows the system we apply. Basically, Giggs could be United’s very own pep guardiola, young players would respect him and everything will carry on without any major changes, he’d continue the club’s aim of continuous production of young players as wel so that idea seems to make sense.
People will bang on about experience but playing at united for your whole career whilst following the tuition of Fergie can only help and as you say, he has mental strength which is important.
I think mourinho (mr extravagant lavish spending) or any other big name would just come in and turn the club’s system on its head. Giggs, in my view would be ideal for the role, he knows how it works. He can surround himself with the likes of scholes (who i think despite his quiet personality, would be a fantastic coach), solksjaer maybe e.t.c.
We’ll see what happens i suppose and Fergie still wants to navigate the ship, Leave captain haggis to it for now.
Clint Always a pleasure to read your posts. About as sour as spoiled milk and need filtering, much. But under the crust there is always a gem or three. Really like that you are one of the lads who recognizes that a bad day at the office doesn’t mean we have to burn a lad at the stake!
Bring on Blackburn on the Monday.
Sir Giles, a joy as always to see you here. Thanks for your frank remarks, through my Red Glasses and this being RoM to express oneself on an aged performance can be so disrespectful. Giggs and Scholes have shown some signs of aged play, ” Less effective, slow of foot even if the mind is quick” for 5-6 years hehe. The 1-0 win was tense for us the supporters of Man Utd, With 21 shots you would think the 2nd goal would have came. The bookies say 4-0, that is why they play the game. My mind swirls about MF if’s and’s and BUT’S and still 4 of 5 PL tittles in the last 5 years.
Highest goal total at this time of year in 50 years.
More clean sheets then anyone, DDG growing pains not that bad.
Top of the table with a guy who has spent 1/2 of a TRILLION FUCKING POUNDS!!!! in 4 years to beat Man Utd. Giggs and Scoles to school TC, Pog, Tunni, Peturcci, James, all young MF’S! Priceless!
Come Monday it will be alright!
GO ROONEY!!!!!
Is that Kangaroo hitting on me? A wink a look and the guys from Leed’s might leave their sheep!!!
Too soon to be talking about Fergie’s successor, however as the day will eventually come only one man if fit enough to take over in my opinion….. Beauties like Giggs and Scholes will have a role to play but it can only be Ole as boss
With Man Utd being out of all the CUP’S SAF will look for games for the lads. 4-1 nice.
The Ole bergade.
I mention sheep shagging and bam TREE is here to bash the Leeds fucks!!! TREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
4-1 the KIDS!!
http://www.manutd.com/en/Players-And-Staff/Reserves/Reserves-News/2012/Mar/everton-v-manchester-united-reserves-match-report.aspx?pageNo=2
Cedars – agree completely.
Giggs has soaked up a lot of knowledge and know-how in the last 21-22 years by being in the manager’s teams. Imbibed a lot on how to run a club and setup the squad throughout the season.
But, Ole has prepped himself for this role since day 1. If i understand correctly, taking notes of training sessions, breaking down teams while sitting on the bench for 60-70 minutes during games.. that is a hell of a lot of initiative for a player to take! No wonder really as to why he was so successful with the reserves here at United and then with Molde!
In my honest opinion, only he deserves a shot at the gaffer’s seat when the day comes.
Also, has anyone thought how the players would take it if Giggs and Scholes straightaway joined the Coaching Setup for the First team, post retirement. Will they be able to maintain the slight distance required between the staff and the players?
My Dick
Its leeds and never Leeds my friend, using the capital L gives them way too much respect…..
Ian Payne is a sheep shagging supporting fuck….. How can a Munich chanting fuck be on TV is beyond me
Evening reds..
Heard that UTD keep on grinding the results and mighty city keeps on winning in style..
shit we need to improve then..we are not a match..we play like one of those relegation battling clubs..arent we?
Nice win for our reserves. Any news on Petrucci? He’s been injured a long time, but has also turned 20 or 21, so time is not on his side. What is he looking like and any news if he has a chance to make this summers travelling squad?
I bloody love Evans, not just for his obvious ability but also because he is United through and through……… Just look at how he celebrated our goal yesterday ……
Get in there Johnny lad, I have always stood by you and always will
Overall in my maturation of a Man Utd fan, the one thing that RoM has provided for me was the history of this great club. From the education of to many to mention. I feel almost ashamed I have forgotten his name. A man in the 30′s? He saved Man Utd from going bust, by paying some 20,000 lbs of debt then invested some 30-60 thousand pounds more. He deduced that the only way back to the top with this debt strapped club was with developing the best academy in the world. Like a Phoenix Man Utd rose from the ashes from the Busby babes to the 4-1 victory of today. This has become my delight of a passion that burns, the kids from the academy! Was this great mans name Carrol? I forget!!!
leeds my man!!! LOL!!!!!!!!!!! got it leeds.
Tree we think alike hehe! I was thinking the same thing John E!!!! A Man Utd Man through and through!!!
Atin
Evening mate…. I see no issue with players moving straight into coaching/management. Seniority brings respect as does their own personality of course. Young players at United can only have nothing but respect for the likes of Scholes and Giggs
Well done to Antonio Valencia:
Pipped for MOTM in the ManUnited.com poll. Jonny Evans for me, but credit to Tony all the way.
VOTES: Man of the Match vs Fulham
1 – Antonio Valencia (41%)
2 – Jonny Evans (29%)
3 – Wayne Rooney (17%)
Also nominated: Ashley Young, Rafael, Patrice Evra
http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2012/Mar/antonio-valencia-wins-fulham-man-of-the-match-award.aspx
How’s John E’s brother doing at Hull? I liked him.
Fletch -
Alright mate, was that for me? Haven’t posted this morning so a bit unexpected to receive such a compliment….i’m blushing
My Dick
Of course we think alike my friend, we both love United!
Papii
Not to piss on your parade I believe Fletch was addressing Mr Tan
It is always the team that wins, that said when Vida and Rio both go down first fucking game or so!! Then so after Vida’s knee went out and he was gone for the year. I would vote John E. the teams MOTY so far the teams MVP. Of course Rooney is Wazza. 3rd 4th best on the planet, I have moved him ahead of Iniesta. Still a toss up between him and Xavi Hernandez. The the big 2 Messi and CR. IMO.
Are we there yet?
FlethcTHEMAN..
Hello pal, how u?
I honestly think Evans deserved MOM…with all respect to Tony V..
winning headers and reading the game was superb by the lad, forget the assist and game play..
It doesnt matter anyway..all that matters is 3 points and number 20 that will keep the scum where it belongs..
28 he got a brace today in the 4-1 win, check out the link
http://www.manutd.com/en/Players-And-Staff/Reserves/Reserves-News/2012/Mar/everton-v-manchester-united-reserves-match-report.aspx?pageNo=2
Sir Ryan Giggs will never be officially knighted in my opinion. Those that judge his suitability for knighthood will point out he’s Welsh, still playing, he is the Tiger Wood’s of Britain & he plays for Manchester United.
Doesn’t matter anyway, he’ll always be considered a Red Knight in the eyes of football fans, a man respected all over the world and a Maldini of the Wings. A truly remarkable footballer.
Sir Ryan Wilson !
Zibster..
whatz wrong with Wazza..he is scoring just one goal in a game and that also winner?
its time we sold him..
1878 hello man!
19 not quit almost, soon, in a second, serving # 20 next!
MG
I believe we are
I’d like to take some time out and wish Fletch a very speedy and healthy recovery.
Manchester United may need a new midfielder but we need our Fletch more than anyone and I hope he comes back fit as a fiddle.
19
Cedars
I accept his misdirected compliment regardless because I am modest and humble and it would be extremely arrogant and rude not to.
Evening Cedars
1878 I know what a fucking slacker!! SAF saw it as well and gave him the hook for a MF player. Sad the downfall of Wazza. Should have sold him to Shity for top $ now his stock has dropped like a rock tossed of the Sears Tower.
Appropriately Papii has glasses on on a lovely day.
I just think vierra has fired united up, many can say about rooney etc etc etc, but one thing no player or club of united’s rivals should never do, and that is bash and look down on scholes. If scholes was not playing well, by all means say its not worked out, but when scholes is playing well, and he is helping united, for vierra to bash scholes at perhaps the worst possible time has given united the motivation to put more sault on the shitty’s wounds.
19 I have prayed for his health as well.
My knowledge of medical underwriting gives me grave concern. Yes he will return but at what level is the ???
His condition is triggered by my things that can be managed. The one I see no way around is the stress trigger, in being a Man Utd professional footballer stress comes with the job. So like last year he was there but maybe 80% of the past player. Then in time the stress of being less of a player and wearing adult dippers it all adds up and bam, he will be in the hospital again.
Zibster..
right on the money!!
MG
did you sell your humor and red color display name?
Cedars,
Evening my friend,
when are we bidding for RVP?
Papii,
howdy pal? long time..
you are right, Giggsy will always remain a RED Knight!!! and thats more than enough for we reds and the legend
Papii
I have no doubt about any of the descriptions you’ve given yourself!
saw how Danny Murphy fell like the sack of potatoes..
anyway, we needed a bit of luck in that, it was close..could have erupted the lil half of manchester..
Wow my last post bummed me the fuck out!
‘We won’t stand in the way of
Clyne joining Manchester
United’ – Crystal Palace
chairman Parish The Championship team are hoping
that the talented young full-back
commits his future to the club but
concede that they would not stop him
completing a move to the Red Devil
STATS are often MISLEADING —–> 40 – Downing has had more accurate crosses than Ronaldo, Messi or Hazard.
Sandeep
I’m on the iPad at the moment. I shall transfer on the mac and in Red soon
Zibbie – Dr. G says that he should be okay if responding to medication. Let’s hope that’s the case.
19
Lets take a look at the top 10 assists..
1 David Silva Man City 12
2 Adebayor Tottenham 11
2 Valencia Man United 11
4 Mata Chelsea 10
5 Van Persie Arsenal 9
6 Giggs Man United 8
6 Song Arsenal 8
6 Walcott Arsenal 8
6 Nani Man United 8
6 Bale Tottenham 8
First post lads..Anyone see Cantonas intterview on Sky news? FUCKING LEGEND. He does what he wants.
Those stats are bull shit, RvP always leads the way
MG,
on a lighter note buy a color pencil application for your iPad
Evening shisters
My city mates reckon the only thing separating their performance from ours was a dodgy refs decision?!! Ha ha, was that the decision not to send off Barry and award a penalty? How many shots did we get off? How much possession etc etc. Deluded blue fools!
Sandeep
That’s an interesting observation
But alas I’m back on the mac
Evening Mike
I have no city mates
Sandeep –
A few years back, I was praising Downing and said he’d do ok to replace Giggs on the wings.
What a shit judge of character I was then, Stewart fucking Downing is awful. Whats his stats 2 goals and 1 assist, all coming in the last month I think.
Queen Kenny/Kelly done himself a favour with that one, he’ll get the boot and compensation sooner rather than later. Fingers crossed he stays in the job, not another unemployed bum in Liverpool please !
Silva looks tiered and beat up the last 5 games or so.
Plenty of accolades to pass around mates.
ESPN reporting AndersLindegaard will not be available for rest of season after and injury setback.
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1041160/anders-lindegaard-could-miss-rest-of-season?cc=5901 #MUFC
Mike
Whats up fuck face? Hope you has a chance to look after the ankle biter last night. Was really worried for the wee man that I gave him a call today. Bugger, every time I speak to him I piss my self…. Such a good laugh he is
Sandeep. Are my eyes deceiving me or do I actually see Adebayore with 10 assists??
he area where we are concerned is goal difference but winning is obviously important and, if we keep winning, we have a great chance,” Sir Alex told MUTV
“I’d take it (the current position) at any time in the season. When you look back a few months ago, we were seven points behind [Manchester] City,” the Scot added.
“I don’t mind the 1-0s, I really don’t because it tells you we are determined, we’re going to defend, do the right things and play as a team like we had to on Monday night [against Fulham].“That’s the way it’s going to be and we may as well get used to it. How many times have I said to you about 1-0? What does it mean? It means championship form,” he concluded.
Utd4life,
you need eye surgery mate
adebayor thing is true..
cant recall which game but in one game spurs were up 4 nil by half time and all 4 assists by Adebayor..
Zibster..
good observation…
since the turn of the year – Silva has gone bad…esp in away games…it makes the difference!!
fitb – Hello mate. No Durham mentioned those games but said back in December these big decisons aren’t as important. Oh try telling United fans that if we lost the league by two points. Fucking idiot.
Off topic. Bored to death here at work so thought I will give the predictions for tonight’s games:
1) Benfica 2-1 Chelsea –
2) APOEl Nicosia 1-1 Real madrid
3)Spurs 2-0 Bolton
4)Sunderland 1-2 Everton
Papii
I still thing Downing is the best replacement for 38 year old current top 10 assist Giggsy
Cedars – Hello mate. How’s tricks? Like you mate I love Evans. United to the core and a future captain. Gets his noggin to every ball a la Vida and looks composed. Top drawer.
BTW,
its 3rd straight clean sheet in the league..
Its all coming back..tight knit united defense is more dangerous than the fantastic four we had
Ronaldo___Rooney___Tevez___Berbatov
and to achieve to without the Serbian skipper goes on to show that we are doing the right thing with the right resources in the run in..
come May, its time for 20 RED and plenty rum…
Mike – Hey up pal. How is your head after having Alex peck away at it! You cannot get a word in edgeways can you. Good lad though.
MG – lucky fucker! Wish I didn’t have any either. Lovely lads but when it comes to football they’re clueless cunts!
Cedars me old china!! Yeah, looked after the ankle biter. He was with his mate Jay and he and I finally broke our jinx! First win we’ve had when we’ve both met in the pub pre match! King Erics mate, Alex was there too. Mad as a bleeding hatter. Good atmosphere last night, contrary to what some of the fuck bags on here spout just because they’ve got their laptop on mute!
Sandeep. Guess I do need eye surgery mate. His name in that list is somewhat shocking but I guess every footballer goes through a purple patch except the likes of Carroll, Charlie Adams, Downing who will remain shite forever.
King Eric
All well here my friend…… No arguments on Evans, frigging love him. So easy to see how passionate he is about the club, half a decent player as well as it turns out!
Pass on my love to Ruth and wee Tom
Mike
Lucky me then mate
Wherever James is
I’ve got:
Find one at mature dating uk
King Eric…
how’s tricks?..
The thing with Jonny is – Berbatov, Carrick, _____
we have the 3rd scapegoat
Utd4life,
Ha ha ha…
Sandeep Completely agree about Evans. Phenomenal performance back to front. My 10year old was saying, “What is a full back doing with an assist like that”. Gave me a nice spring board for explaining the United way and he was well impressed.
New Jonny Evans fan. Boy has Smashing Chicharito kit but am thinking of a request for an Evans or Cleverley is on the horizon.
Homegrown
I see that fucking nutjob Balotelli is at it again. This time gatecrashing Inter’s press conference:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2121165/Mario-Balotelli-gatecrashes-Inter-Milan-press-conference.html
King Eric,
Say hello to Kings!!!
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where the hell is Willie and smarty?
what was he? a Norther Ireland cunt
FletchTHEMAN..
Go for the Evans kit,
its time we started buying defender’s kits and stuffs
after all they need some respect and recognition in the world of Rooneys, Chichas, Sholesys 
King Eric,
Hope the cunt mario continues to behave like this..
i have one ultimate fantasy..
Tevez and Mario smashing at each other’s faces in a live game,, i would prefer the coming Derby any day
I agree with everyone on Jonny Evans. The lad has hardly put a foot wrong after the City game. He has silenced his critics and is easily one of the best ball playing CB’s in the world. He will be the first name on the team sheet and has slowly but unknowingly made fans forget about Vidic’s absence. Like I said before, for a lad who partnered Rio/Vidic during various stages of that mammoth 13 or 14 game clean sheet streak, quality of that kind simply does not vanish into thin air. Form is temporary, class is permanent. He has everything in his armory and the frightening thing is he is still 24/25 or even less than that so he has still got his best years ahead of him. If I were Rio then I’d be kinda worried and happy at the same time. Worried because Evans will displace him next year and happy because he (Rio) can retire in peace knowing that he has mentored and trained a great lad to carry on the great work.
Fucking innovate and stop imitating
What times. 6 Portuguese players start in the two #UCL ties tonight, none of them from Benfica.
King Eric
He’s a top lad, right funny fucker! Was a lovely balmy night at OT, you’d have loved it mate.
A 21 year-old student who mocked Fabrice Muamba on Twitter after the Bolton player collapsed during a match, was quickly tracked down, arrested, and jailed (today) for inciting racial hatred
His messages began with “LOL” (laugh out loud) and said Muamba had died
Some people took him to task for his views and he responded with offensive comments aimed at other Twitter users. Stacey admitted inciting racial hatred at Swansea Magistrates’ Court and was jailed for 56 days
District Judge John Charles told him: “In my view there is no alternative to an immediate prison sentence.”
Stacey, who has (make that had!) ambitions to become a forensic scientist, broke down as he was taken away in handcuffs
Hmmmmm ….
It is good that those who offend with racist comments on the internet (on twitter or on ROM) can and will be tracked down and jailed. Be warned.
oh i see..
the red color, the smileys, the humorous MG is back..
such difference a Mac and an iPad makes
Good evening ROMers how goes it?
Team of Cunts
1) Nigel Martyn
2) Danny Mills 3) David Wetherall 4) Johnathan Woodgate 5) Ian Harte
6) Erik Bakke 7) Alf Inge Haaland
Lee Bowyer 9) Gary McAllister 10) David Batty
11) Lee Chapman
Subs 12) Gary Kelly 13) Tony Dorigo 14) Jason Wilcox.
Real Cunts as you may well agree.
Rumors that Ferguson will watch Benfica v Chelsea match. Lots of linked players on show v EPL competition. Interesting
Sandeep, I’ll let the lad pick his own kid………………….. as long as its Red.
Must say the quality of the kits has been slipping for years. Next years is droll.
Brigadier19
Decent team of cunts you have….. But no Keown?
Cedars – Will do mate. Thats very kind of you pal.
Sandeep – Hey up pal. Yes good thanks . How are you? Will pass your regards on to Kings. Just heard from him half hour ago. A funny bloke. Cheers mate.
These are the line ups that Fergie will see at
Benfica: Artur Moraes, Maxi Pereira, Luisao, Jardel, Emerson, Aimar, Javi Garcia, Bruno Cesar, Witsel, Gaitan, Cardozo. Subs: Eduardo, Nolito, Nelson Oliveira, Rodrigo Moreno, Matic, Miguel Vitor, Saviola.
Been rumors about Pereira Garcia, Witsel and Gaitan from time to time.
FletchTHEMAN..
right buddy, let the 10 year old have his say on his wish..then you just fulfill it…
ROM is getting slow..
I will hit the top gear in morning..until then keep moving..
Come May, we all will lift the 20..
Nights and RED dreams…
Cedars
i will no doubt include him in another team, this one specifically to those Munich chanting sheep shagging inbred Yorkshire wankers.
Pleased with the battling qualities from us last night, held the ball well when we had it, retrieved it quickly when we lost it. A bit nervy towards the end but lets be honest thats the way, the United way. Grinding out the wins when most necessary. 8 games to go and 8 difficult games as well. Hopefully we will get the job done nothing can be taken for granted. Blackburn next up and that will be a real test of character.
One Love One United
I forgot Sunderland were playing tonight. Nice easy game for city at the weekend then!!
Brigadier19
Oh I see, just figured out your line up………… Aimed at the sheep shaggers….I salute you
This is getting depressing its hard not to spot yhe obvious that RoM is no longer a blog. It’s a quotes thread look back at all the threads they are the same thing over and over.
Sorry STR you made this blog immense but lately is been nothing more than a copy and paste job of the same quotes over and over.
Its a wonderful run from Giggs!! Brilliant Videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMHANLXhIsc&feature=channel
Giggs12
No need to feel sad mate, fuck him and I mean that FUCK him……. We’ll keep this place alive, personally I have given up on it in terms of proper threads etc but what the fuck, still a place for some proper banter and a few laughs
Seems the Evans lovers have popped up out of nowhere? Much like the Berba lovers last season, when he was banging the goals in. Strange that?
Can’t wait for the betting thread
STR – he must be training for the Olympics no?
MG
My work mate had a bet for me, it was as follows Liverpool to win both cups and to finish 4th, I declined the bet. i mean a bet is supposed to give you some chance of winning.
@Giggs12Gerrard0
agree…
On the BBC Lineker has said that:
“Spurs problem remains @Lord_Sugar the lack of a proven goalscorer. With a Rooney or Van Persie they would be quite a force.”
He wants Sugar to buy Rooney or RVP
What cuckoo land is Lineker in?
Brigadier19
Hello Romers,
Giggs is a legend in the true sense of the word.
side note: disapointed with some comments after the game last night, but i guess even have a few “shit” fans,
I can’t wait for the slow reactions thread!
The slow erection thread is brought to you by Viagra!
Cedars … I am not so sure it is too soon to be talking about SAF’s successor. I am convinced that one reason SAF is pursuing his current approach to rebuilding the squad (trying to bring younger players through, and avoiding splashing out on “name” players) is that he doesn’t want to paint his successor into a corner. A new manager has to have the freedom to develop the squad in his own way. If he inherits a squad that has recently been staffed with some big-name purchases that he didn’t want, that would be difficult for everyone, and expensive to “fix”. But if he inherits a squad with lots of younger players who haven’t yet made their names, they can easily be sold off or supplemented with new transfers. I don’t think this is the only reason for SAF’s approach, but I reckon it may be a factor in his thinking. Or I could be speaking through my arse!
stateside:
Interesting points and i can see sense in them. I will add what SAF has said previously. There is not much value in the market at the momment. I mean city spent 35 million of dzeko for example.
\to bring in a world class midfielder, young enough to add long term value would cost 50 million and IMO there are hardly any of those players around.
Ozil would hav been a perfect buy after the 2010 world cup, Gotze has signed a new contract with Dortmund today. I cant think of anyone else that fits.
Damn, Kalou is still in the team. Thought they sold his arse a long a time ago. Gotta hand it to Chelsea, they stink in the PL but they are not giving up on the CL.
Worth a look.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/sportvideo/footballvideo/9169359/Wayne-Rooney-broke-my-wrist.html
Lying cunt? He was wanking far too much!
Mikekelly
No chance mate you will have to wait for who’s your money on against wigan, then confirmed line up, then Scholes ” coming out if retirement was easy”, then Smalling ” the lads really want to win this one for the gaffer “
Witxel is fantastic in CM for benfica… Gaitan will be a quality signing-impeccable technique.
Giggs is the best since Best.
pure skill best wins….
longevity, medals and sevice giggs is untouchable..
both liked scoring with the ladies too! lol
Contrary to popular belief that it was a stray Wayne Rooney shot that broke the fans wrist, video replays suggest that it was infact a random ball that fell from the sky.. Further analysis leads us to believe it had come from the direction of the everton training ground where Darron Gibson was practicing his shooting
Nah, it was Charlie Adam’s penalty from the league cup final.
Well done Everton, my new UnitedB for the FA Cup run in.
Timmy Howard Phil Neville Darron Gibson YeaBaby!
2-0 v Sunderland sets up FA Cup semi-final v Liverpool.
Might be worth a trip to pub to watch that one eh?
Yet another assault by the thugs over at loserpool
@willie at 20:26
That one got me laughing for minutes pal.
“Champions have to have the skill and the will. But the will must be stronger than the skill.”
United !
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Sandeep @ 17:10: “Evans deserved MOM…with all respect to Tony V.”
agreed. Indeed, it’s arguable that Jonny Evans has been UTD’s “best player” since he picked-himself-up-by-the-bootstraps after the fiasco against ManShitty.
Antonio Valencia has been getting a lot of plaudits – and justifiably so – but last night the end-product wasn’t there. He had a glorious chance – courtesy of a phenomenal pass from SirRyanGiggs in the 47th minute that would have opened the flood-gates – and his crossing wasn’t as good as usual. Valencia is a guy who works extremely hard, who plays the game the right way, and who is highlighted because he’s so often one-on-one with an opponent BUT last night there was more flash than dash.
Of UTD’s three wingers – Valencia, Nani, and Young – TonyV has been the best this year while the other two have been inconsistent as well as in-and-out of the team-sheet due to injuries. I just finished watching the RentBoyz take home an away victory over Benfica and must say that Nicolas Gaitan didn’t impress me all that much. Sure, he’s a very good player but he’s not a major improvement on the three wingers already at OT, except that he can (and does) use his left foot.. The quoted price for Gaitan is high and, given the crying need for a seriously-good box-to-box midfielder, spunking the whole transfer budget on him would be almost criminal.
Denton. Agree on Gaitan. Did nowt to convince me he is worth forty million. God how bad are Benfica. Still cannot believe we didn’t do them. They were awful tonight.
United aren’t interested in Gaitan.
Agree with Willie on Gaitan.
Benfica were really exposed on fast breaks. There CB are practically immoble and only do well when allowed to set up.
Credit to Chavs they, had the measure and set up well. Must say I prefer Torres on his feet running than as a target man…… who knew?!
They missed a lot of opportunities though you could also say that they could have been awarded up to 2 penalties as well. Neither team distinguished themselves tonight, shame the chavs will get to move on.
and by They I meant Benfica…
He is a legend… no doubt about that… Sir Ryan giggs is an absolute masterpiece material… I am still happy for that last minute goal which is still helping us to maintain the lead over our citty rival….