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Just How Much Do You Love The Twins?

When the Da Silva boys joined Manchester United, it was Fabio who came with the biggest reputation. He was the Brazil U-17 captain who cost slightly more than his brother.

However, it was Rafael we grew to love first. Whilst both aren’t the most robust, Fabio suffered more with injuries and when fit, had a better player to displace in Patrice Evra than Rafael did for right-back.

Rafael is a scrapper, who squared up to Carlos Tevez earlier this season, who got in trouble for reacting ferociously to an unjust sending off at White Hart Lane and was one of the few United players who looked up for it at Anfield a couple of weeks ago. I’m sure plenty of us have a soft spot for him, given how slight and young he is, he’s just a little lad, but the tenacity in him when on the pitch is something beyond his years and build. He’s like a little terrier, nipping at opposition wingers’ heels and then bounding forward when in possession. Gareth Bale and Samir Nasri, two players who have been tipped to be named Player of the Year, fitted nicely in to Rafael’s back pocket on their trips to Old Trafford in the league, with our youngster showing he’s more than capable of measuring up against the best.

Rafael has then made it easy for us to like Fabio, despite us not “knowing” him as well. He’s only played for us 9 times in the league and in all competitions, has 27 appearances, which is some way short of Rafael’s 39 league appearances and 68 in all competitions.

What is nice though, with their twin thing going on, is that both of them have scored two goals and the opposition for both is Wigan and Arsenal.

Rafael’s first goal for United came in our 2-1 defeat at the Emirates in 2008 when he first started to look like a genuine contender for our right-back position. He was a second half sub and looked the business before putting away a great effort. His second goal came over a year later in our 5-0 victory over Wigan last season.

Fabio hasn’t wasted so much time. There are just two weeks between his first goal against Wigan and his second against Arsenal yesterday. Both his goals were to do with positioning, being in the right place at the right time, so I’m sure there’s more to come.

Whilst we love these twins, it all could have been very different, as Arsenal approached them after United had shown an interest.

“The scout said he was from Arsenal and invited us to come and train,” Rafael said. “At that time we had already been to see Manchester United and train once with our club’s permission. But this man wanted to take us to England and say nothing to Fluminense. We disagreed with that principle. Fluminense was where we started, we had been there for years and they looked after us.”

Fabio was just as unimpressed with Arsenal’s tapping up.

“It was upsetting,” he said. “We could have signed there and then and taken all the money and Fluminense would have got nothing. But our mother said ‘No, Fluminense have been good to you. You went there when you were 11. I want you to do everything right’. So we said we would sign for Manchester as it would be the best thing for us and Fluminense. So we signed and ignored the man pushing Arsenal.”

Talented lads, a good moral compass and they’re just 20-years-old. We’ve got years in them yet, whether at full-back or on the wing. How lucky are we?

After Rooney put us 2-0 up yesterday, Rafael turned to the Stretford End and celebrated with our fans. “Come on!” he gestured, pumping his fists in the air. I love it.

Fabio deserves a start in a league game and Rafael should be our right-back, regardless of the experience John O’Shea brings to help Chris Smalling in Rio Ferdinand’s absence. They’re a cracking pair and I’m so glad they’re ours. They love playing for this club, they’re passionate, and they’ve hardly even started yet.

Viva Da Silvas!

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128 Comments

  1. smithy99 says:

    Long may they play for Manchester United!!

  2. xol says:

    Stay away from strange men pushing Arsenal, kids.

  3. portugueseprincess says:

    Muitissimo!!!! I love the samba twins.

  4. james21 says:

    That song you put on Face Book is classic but I’ve got My Ol Mans a Dustman stuck in my head.
    Could anyone remind me Who actually won last night? Sky Sports news has reported all morning Arsenal this Arsenal that. The Wankfest Continues.

  5. ridiclus says:

    1st

  6. ridiclus says:

    They are unreal. rafael what more can u say about him and he has only started his career at united.

  7. Real AB says:

    They will tear the opposition apart for years and years.. They both have the potential of becoming the world’s best player in their respective positions.

    God bless the twins.

  8. Costas says:

    As much as a straight man can love another man without dropping his pants. ;)

    The deluded bitters talk about the future. But these two are the future. My only worry is that they always tire because they run so much.

  9. Raizzen says:

    Viva Da Silvas!

    That has a nice ring to it :D

  10. Unitedfanatic says:

    They come across as cute little red devils who you only underestimate at your peril… How much longer till Rafael displaces the supposed “world best” Maicon in the brazilian team?

  11. gerkeo says:

    Beware strange arsenal men trying to tempt your youth prospects into the back of a van with a bag of money. Naughty arsenal.

  12. portugueseprincess says:

    @Costas, *As much as a straight man can love another man without dropping his pants” hahhahahahahhahahahahaha

    And don’t worry,they will never run out of energy. Brazilians are made of stronger stuff. :)

  13. Unitedfanatic says:

    We’ve seen much more of Rafael than Fabio, but I take it Fabio’s has been a much tougher journey in terms of the injuries as well as Patrice Evra. They seem to be a revelation for us.
    When Ferguson does step down, he will have left behind a talented young squad where Chicharito, Smalling, Da Silvas, Cleverley and Macheda will be the shining lights.

  14. Lovin' United says:

    I love the twins!

    If only they were triplets! Heck, even quadruplets!

    Hey, what do you call a multiple birth of 11 babies?

  15. Born an Bred a RED says:

    @ Loving United

    Ha Ha I think you would call that one painful birth, 11 babies at once haha she’s a human not a freaking rabbit. Funny post my friend

  16. King Eric says:

    I love them very much indeed scott. Spot on pal. Proper little terriers and love the club. Loved by rest of lads in dressing room. Only twenty as well. Just HOW good are these two gonna get. Fantasytic players. Loved rafas celebration aginst spurs last season. These along with hernandezs smalling evans nani tony v ando etc are the future of this club. They give their all in every single game. Love them to bits.

    If that ponce nasri or over rated fucking bale get player of the season then its a travesty. Over rated beyond belief. For me there is only one winner and that’s nemanja vidic. A fucking monster. As great as rio is I think smalling may have some say. Again yesterday he was outstanding. Bet when he joined he didn’t imagine for one second he would be playing THIS much. Probably thought he would get odd cup game but the lad has played in a lot of big games and has marked some of the best out the game in tevez and van persie. Well done chris lad.

    Finally can someone please shoot that cunt holt. He was at it last week and is today laying into fergie and calling him pathetic and purerile. Fuck off holt you emily bishop cunt. Kudos once again to paul heywood fotr saying fergie was spot on to critisise atkinson. I hate the bastard with a passion. I notice fergie and his tactics are getting fuck all credit just everyone discussing arsenals shortcomings. If fucking moiurinho had pulled that off yesterday every cunt would be lauding him.

  17. RedBlood says:

    FA youth cup quater final kicking off in half an hour.COME ON YOUNG REDS!!

  18. wayne says:

    morning,hard not to love these kids,here’s the article on rooney willie mentioned yesterday

    http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11096_6807445,00.html

  19. King Eric says:

    James21. Spot on mate. I know its ridiculous. All they are talking about is the fucking cockneys.

    Holt now calling fergie a dictator. Hope this bastard dies a horrific death.

  20. DAVE RED says:

    The twins are great – they’ve got ‘cojones’ so comitted for every tackle, run, and showed
    yesterday they have great futures ahead of them.

    I think Hernandez is very gifted, is movement and runing off the ball in and around
    the penalty area is top class – you cannot coach that.

    Hands up who said Chris who ? when we signed Smalling this year, he looks a ‘real’
    centre half, he just doesn’t mess about, if the balls got to go he clears it ! Vidas influence
    i think there.

    Welcome back Tony V, it was like you hadn’t been away – well done.

    Finally Wayne had a great game yesterday, the advanced midfield role suits him, he looked
    something like his best yesterday.

  21. Costas says:

    @portugueseprincess

    Lol, I hope you are right. I hope they save some of their energy for other activities. ;)

  22. Whiteside says:

    Freaking scousers dream of a team of Carraghers. A team of Da Silvas would rip them to shreds!

  23. CedarsDevil says:

    How much do I love the twins? I would french kiss the scout who found them… Good enough?

    With eyes closed too!

  24. RED SAM says:

    anyone got the line up??

  25. KingOfStretfordEnd says:

    A LOT. Understatement. Haha, don’t know which one is which, lol. You know, I’ve always managed to identify Rafael and Fabio, seriously. I’m good with twins :)

    We’re lucky we got the Twins.
    We’re lucky we got Chicharito.
    We’re lucky we got Smalling.

  26. RedBlood says:

    United XI: Johnstone, M Keane, Blackett, Thorpe, Fornasier, Tunnicliffe, Cole, Pogba, van Velzen, Morrison, Lingard.
    Subs: Massacci, Coll, Lawrence, McGinty, Barmby.

  27. willierednut says:

    Speak for yourself Cedars lol.

  28. Gaffer says:

    saw Fabios dream come true when he scored yesterday, yes long last the twins

  29. Heywood is Red says:

    Almost as much as i love the blonde norwegian twins i was watching last night. just in a different way. Quality pair, masterplan by fergie, long may it continue

  30. RedBlood says:

    Pogba gets booked straight sway.

  31. KingOfStretfordEnd says:

    I always manage to identify Rafael and Fabio. Yes, im boasting. :D I’m better at Sir Alex at something.

    We’re lucky we got the Twins.
    We’re lucky we got Chicharito.
    We’re lucky we got Smalling.

    That’s our future. Hail Sir Alex.

  32. Wednesdayx says:

    Running down the pitch, don’t know which is which… so cute, so true!

  33. RedBlood says:

    Sir Alex Ferguson, Sir Bobby Charlton and David Gill sat together in the Anfield main stand watching the young Reds.

  34. KingOfStretfordEnd says:

    I always identify Rafael and Fabio. Yes i’m boasting.:D At least i’m better than Sir Alex at something!

    We’re lucky we got the Twins.
    We’re lucky we got Chicharito.
    We’re lucky we got Smalling.

    Ah, there’s our future. Hail Sir Alex!

  35. Giles Oakley says:

    Great pic and write-up Scott. I’m just hoping we see them celebrating some Silva-ware at the end of the season! They really are such a breath of fresh air, all that energy and enthusiasm and will to win. I still hope we can get the Evans brothers playing together in the first team alongside the Twins. That would be brilliant.

  36. Injury Time says:

    What’s the score at anfield?

  37. CJ7 says:

    The twins were electric yesterday and great to see Fabio finally emerge. His potential is well know but great to see him do it on the big stage. It’s a big kick up the arse as well to the likes of Obertan and Bebe who have woefully underperrformed when given chances.

    Big thing the twins brought yesterday and that continued when Tony V came was pace. Utd have been so pedestrian this season and have been crying out for the ability to quick counter. How many goals over the years have we gotten playing quickly on the break. Long may it continue.

    Big mention also has to go Smalling yesterday. He has been unreal since filling in for Rio.

  38. RedBlood says:

    Morrison and Pogba played a lovely one two and Ravel gets his shot just over the bar.

  39. RedBlood says:

    Still o-0 at anfield.

  40. Kings says:

    King Eric – Hello mate, hope you are well. I absolutely love the twins, wonderful footballers who love our club. Talk about showing morales and principles at such an early age, basically telling Arsenal to fuck off with their tapping up. Also, they knew that they would be joining a club who would not only look after them like no other club, but they also knew they would have a better chance of winning things. We are blessed and we will have a good 10-15 years with these guys at our club. Fantastic.

    Vidic – Footballer of the Year no question. An absolute rock, a monster of a defender. Best in the World without any question.
    Bale – Fucking Planet of the Apes Man.
    Nasri – Snood wearing mincing little cunt. I wish Scholesy broke his jaw yesterday – fucking squaring up to him like that. Little cunt.

    Mate, that Oliver Holt is a fucking cunt of the highest order. He was so transparent in his love and sympathy for Wenger and Arsenal, and equally blatant in his contempt for Fergie and United. When fat bastard Shephard was asking all his bum chums who will win the league, he was the only one holding back from tipping United, letting his heart rule his head. He so badly wants Arsenal to win it or any other club who challenge United. Then to top it off, he was championing CLLC’s case to be re-instated as England captain, calling him a true leader. Fuck off you bastard. I hope they all die.

  41. byron1970 says:

    In spite of what the media says the future doesn’t look too bad at all for us. We have the two twins who I believe will turn into two of the best full backs in the world. Rafael will have to learn to control his aggression so that he is not continually walking the red card tight rope but this will come with experience. Bring back danny welbeck and tom cleverely and we are in pretty good nick.

    Here’s how I would like our “main” squad to look next season. I’m not going to speculate over who we’ll sign, just the positions that need strengthening

    Goal Keeper: (New Keeper) + Lindegaard + Amos

    Defence: (New center half) + Vidic + Rio + Smalling + Rafael + Fabio + Evra + O Shea + Evans

    Midfield: (New Winger) + (New Central Midfielder) + Nani + Valencia + Park + Giggs + Scholes + Cleverely + Fletcher

    Forward: Rooney + Hernandez + Berbatov + Welbeck

    So that’s how I see it, 4 signings in the summer and we’re good to go again. There’s our 25 man squad. It’s good to dream

  42. KingOfStretfordEnd says:

    I didn’t know Rafael’s married too!

  43. Zelh says:

    fucking scousers are leading

  44. Zelh says:

    how can that be a foul?!

  45. AlphaRS says:

    @Byron1970
    Any space in there for Macheda..?!

  46. byron1970 says:

    King – Ya I was listening to that moron Oliver Holt this morning. I thought he was going to start crying for the poor referees across the globe. God forbid they should be criticised for continuous bad displays. I think though that when he was tipping ARSEnal for the title he was only doing it because he tipped them at the start of the season. He then proceeded to contradict himself by pointing out all the reasons why United will probably end up champions. And this guy is head football writer for his newspaper, what a clown

  47. byron1970 says:

    @AlphaRS

    With a heavy heart I had to leave him out. After all his is responsible for one of the greatest moments of my life, when he scored that goal against Villa

    Who’d be a manager eh?

  48. Costas says:

    Find it hard to believe that Gibson, Carrick and Anderson won’t be part of the team next season. The latter two signed extensions this season, so their place in the squad is pretty much guaranteed. Not too sure about Gibson. Or Scholes for that matter.

  49. byron1970 says:

    @Costas

    Agreed, I think all three will be part of the squad next season. That is why I fear that any United fans expecting a lot of activity in the summer will be disappointed. We’ll probably just end up signing a Keeper and a midfielder. I haven’t given up on Anderson yet but my patience is wearing thin. As for Gibson and Carrick, well we’ve all seen their displays this season

  50. carloc1978 says:

    1-0 down but morrison looks very good.

  51. mattbw7 says:

    When you look at the twins and hernandez you can almost forgive the Bebe thing, over all it shows that no matter what anyone says we cna still attract top talent and develop that into a team of winners.
    Is the treble on, I doubt it, theres only one team in the PL that can catch us realisticly and give whats left in the FA Cup, with a bit of luck youy could see success there, the CL is a different kettle of fish, with Barca, Madrid still in there not to mention a tricky tie for us against Marseilles Tuesday.

    Give me the league and anything else is a brucie bonus.

  52. Costas says:

    @byron1970

    I don’t think it will be all 3 mate. It’s Gibson that’s the wild card because his contract runs out next summer and we have to make a decision in the summer. If Ferguson decides that he shouldn’t offer him a new deal, he has to be sold or exchanged for another player. Personally, I’ve seen some positive signs from Gibson in the past month, but I don’t know if it will be enough.

    I am very hopeful for Anderson actually. People talk about our next generation. I think he will be a part of that. He was less inconsistent this season than the last 2. Sadly, he got injured again. But like you, I don’t expect a lot of activity either. My main hope is that we replace Edwin with a capable goalie and find a bargain like Hernandez or Smalling for the middle of the park. I can’t see us spending 20-30 million for a CM.

    Noticed you didn’t have Brown in your squad. Sadly, I also feel that will be the case. I like Wes, but despite his display yesterday, I can’t see him staying.

  53. TonyBee says:

    CedarsDevil says:
    How much do I love the twins? I would french kiss the scout who found them… Good enough?

    With eyes closed too!

    what !! no tongue…

  54. carloc1978 says:

    2-0 liverpool gutter

  55. carloc1978 says:

    pen united liverpool down to 10 men

  56. Tannor says:

    Youth FA cup, United trailing by 2 goals but we are playing well and could equalize.

  57. carloc1978 says:

    pogba sent off ref a joke

  58. carloc1978 says:

    goal united back in it

  59. RedBlood says:

    What a bloody DISGRACE this refree is.

  60. carloc1978 says:

    morrison 2-2 come on

  61. Ryandunny says:

    YES 2-2 COME ON UNITED…

  62. TonyBee says:

    2-2 now

  63. RedBlood says:

    2-2 Morrison.GET IN THERE!!!!

  64. Ryandunny says:

    Loved that Morrison taunted the kop…after the cunt for Liverpool did the five fingers….

  65. jellybean says:

    The twins were sensibly taught by their mom to never follow strange men (with a packet of sweets and a cheeky smile) hehe. Really happy for Fabio, and hope he gets some more chances on the left, till Nani, Park and co return. Speaking of the left, anybody know what’s up with Evra and why he left the pitch yesterday?

    Also, there’s a bunch of reports citing New of the World as saying Rooney’s and Fergie had a new fallout. They looked quite the opposite yesterday (when Djourou was injured and they were having a talk). The papers just loooove stirring up shit…

  66. pmcelevey1 says:

    hahaha loved the celebration Ravel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  67. TonyBee says:

    memo to the kids…if you are going to tackle from behind and give away a free kick …make sure the bastard scouse cunt feels it….

  68. jellybean says:

    wow just when i started typing it was still 2-0.

    what was Ravel’s celebration?

  69. carloc1978 says:

    morrison really does look a goos footballer has a great chance if he gets his head right.

  70. TonyBee says:

    fucking great save x 2 by utd keeper

  71. catotraa says:

    @byron1970
    You have not been impressed by Ando this season? Doesn’t seem right to me, as he has been one of our best performers, even with all the injuries breaking his rythm.

  72. Dave Mack says:

    @Costas I agree with everything you say but VDS is the big one for me. He was supberb yesterday. Not just his saves but he started both goals with great throws, wherby Arsenal never touched the ball again until it was in their net. We can’t afford to lose his fantastic distribution.

    Manual Neurer is the one I want. Mainly for his dominance in the box and fatastic kicking. If we can get through Tuesday we maybe we’ll get the chance to see him up close in the next round of the CL!

  73. byron1970 says:

    @Costas

    Good point about Gibson, maybe it does look like he’ll be shipped out in the summer. I fear it is looking more and more likely that Scholes is not going to renew his contract while I’m afraid Wes Brown’s days are numbered. It’s sad really because I believe that if it weren’t for injuries he could have been one of our greatest ever defenders. Still he will always be remembered for his outstanding 07/08 season

    Anyways all dreaming aside, here’s what I think our 25 man squad will look like next season

    Goal Keeper: Stekelenburg + Lindegaard + Amos

    Defence: Vidic + Rio + Smalling + Rafael + Fabio + Evra + O Shea + Evans

    Midfield: Rodwell + Nani + Valencia + Park + Giggs + Scholes + Cleverely + Fletcher + Carrick + Anderson

    Forward: Rooney + Hernandez + Berbatov + Welbeck

  74. Saad says:

    Why was Pogba sent off? Did the screw us or did Pogba deserve it?

  75. hammons says:

    Apparently not as much as STR….

    Ferguson’s Flexible Formation Flusters Wenger
    http://www.theunitedreligion.com/2011/03/fergusons-flexible-formation-flusters.html

  76. Saad says:

    I meant to type the word “ref” in that last post! :S

  77. Tannor says:

    United equalize, liverpool 2, Man Utd

  78. gottalovethepea says:

    pogba stopped just before kicking the ball for the penalty. ref gave him a yellow then 30 seconds later realised he had already booked him. what a clown

  79. byron1970 says:

    @catotraa

    Anderson has me confused and I just can’t seem to make my mind up with him. He had a few great games early on but then started to revert to his old ways of giving the ball away and not imposing himself on matches. Then he got injured. I’m willing to accept that he has the qualities to be a great midfielder but I just don’t know if he has the mental strength required to do it week in week out. Lord knows I hope I am wrong and in fairness I usually am when it comes to challenging Ferguson’s judgement of a player

  80. Ryandunny says:

    3-2 MORRRISON WHAT A GOALLLL

  81. Tannor says:

    United 3 2 up, Morrison

  82. Ryandunny says:

    jellybean…. he started jumping up and down in front of the kop then kissed the badge!

  83. Saad says:

    @gottalovethepea

    Are…You…FRIGGIN…KIDDING ME???????????????????????

    What is wrong with the refs these days???????

  84. Tannor says:

    fuck, Blacket gets himself sent off

  85. Ryandunny says:

    Two more players sent off….. Blackett for us and someone else for Liverpool Codie or something…..
    The referee is a disgrace.

  86. MG says:

    Should have sent the kids in last week too

    ;)

    Good Afternoon Reds

  87. Saad says:

    @byran1970

    I’ll say one thing about Anderson…he needs to watch his weight. He’s bloating up a bit and if he can’t be effective for the full 90 mins of a game, he’s no good as a midfielder. Plus his game is all about his explosive runs through the middle. You can’t do that for long if you’re packing extra pounds.

  88. Tannor says:

    Both side playing with 9 men,

  89. willierednut says:

    Hows the new Keano doing, Tunnicliffe?

  90. Mykidscalledcantona says:

    Can’t believe I’m celebrating watchin the youth team like I’m watchin the full team..pure passion,4 red cards,5 goals and super revel Morrison…it’s probably cause it’s the scousers..watch and learn the 1st team…

  91. gottalovethepea says:

    really proud of the youths, the fight they have shown after going 2 down is brilliant. tunicliff has been immense and morrison will be some player

  92. jellybean says:

    @ Ryandunny- Thanks mate hehe although can’t imagine there were too many Kops around. If they haven’t been filling Anfield for 1st team games, sure there can’t be too many around for Reserve games. Is the game still going on or discontinued cause of the sending offs?

  93. shebangsthedrums says:

    Sounds like a good game, I got rid of MUTV when the Glazers took over, might consider getting it back on for next season though. I love that we Utd fans are as interested in the youth and reserve teams as much as the first team. There’s nothing better than watching a good young footballer working his way through the ranks and getting into the first team.

  94. jellybean says:

    oh, it’s 9 men each. I thought we had 3 sent off.

  95. Tannor says:

    @ Ryann
    the ref is cool, they try to curb these attitudes at a younger age, so the refs are a bit stiffer at this stage…..
    United wins

  96. redddevil says:

    any streams for the game? what minute is it?

  97. Ryandunny says:

    Semi Final for both senior and youth!! Love it!

  98. Ryandunny says:

    jellybean

    Theres actually a decent amount there in the kop…. the rest if empty bar the end where United fans are in. Must say Ryan Tunniclife is a great player in the making!

  99. RedBlood says:

    Well Done young lads.Brilliant comeback.Liverpool were a fuckin disgrace.Picking up fights and fouling all over thee place.Runs through that shithole of a club.
    Morrison,What a goal.left footed volley.Class and Technique.Chuffed.

  100. Mykidscalledcantona says:

    Revel Morrisons ceLebration to make it 2-2 was awsome in front of the kop..wen pool went 2 up the guy who scored went to united fans with 5 fingers up I mean come on is really!!not that u can’t use the league thing…Morrison is gona b a star as is cole,tunicliffe,coffie,petrucci,pogba and s few more..future looks great..

  101. Red Devil says:

    @Ryandunny

    Looks like tunnicliffe is making quite a name for himself! :D Here’s what a scouser had to say about him….

    “This is why every neutral football fan I know doesn’t like United, couldn’t have bothered a sunday league team before a lucky-breaky, crap piece of refereing.

    I could only have hated Tunnicliffe more if he had been named Neville!”

    Rofl

  102. MG says:

    United youth

    Rise of the Dark side

    Orchestrated by Gary Neville and Paul Scholes

    ;)

  103. dazbomber says:

    Stuck in work thanks for the updates

  104. Costas says:

    @MG

    LOL. The young Sith apprentices have been taught well. ;)

  105. Redhev says:

    Everybody has said that Rafael and Fabio are not good enough to be playing for United, well everybody u are wrong!! Rafael has proved it how good he is at right, left back and right wing and central midfield!! Fabio is good at left and right back and also left wing! So people need to BELIEVE IB THE DA SILVA TWINS!!!! RAFAEL AND FABIO DA SILVA RULE!!!!

  106. MG says:

    Costas

    The future is coming

    And we can show everyone how it will unfold unlike other’s ;)

  107. carlos_anubis says:

    I like positive Scott articles so much more than negative Scott articles :)

    Great one Scott

    *cough*Beckham Is a Red*cough*

  108. StatesideAussie says:

    @saad … “I’ll say one thing about Anderson…he needs to watch his weight. He’s bloating up a bit and if he can’t be effective for the full 90 mins of a game, he’s no good as a midfielder.” I’m not sure about that. He’s the stocky type, isn’t he? But so was Maradona. I’m sure that if his weight was becoming a problem, the club would be on his back like a fly on a hot sausage. There’s no way they wouldn’t be monitoring him (and everyone else), and there’s no way he could hide it.

  109. mattbw7 says:

    has the youth game finished where is it being shown

  110. Saad says:

    @StatesideAussie

    I heard match commentators mention it recently and that’s when I noticed that he indeed has bulked up slightly around the midregion. And who knows, maybe the club has been talking to him about it.

  111. willierednut says:

    Anderson isn’t hefty by any means. Bebe eats all his food, anyway. ;)

  112. danielle says:

    CHECK OUT MY FANSITE FOR RAFA AND FABA -http://rafaelandfabio.webs.com/ THANKS!
    THEY’RE MY FAVE PLAYERS AND NEED SOME TRUE UNITED FANS TO COME AND SEE AND TELL ME WHAT YA THINK!!
    LUV DANIELLE “DA SILVA”
    XX

  113. Snoopy says:

    Hope more from them…Bravo twin….

  114. StatesideAussie says:

    Lol@ willie. Saad, I hear what you’re saying, but I just find it inconceivable that if his weight was affecting his performance, the club either wouldn’t know about, or wouldn’t take any action. One of the things that came to light in the stories about that drug cheat Toure, was that the players are constantly monitored for weight and body fat — that’s at shitty of course, but I can’t imagine United are any different.

  115. Saad says:

    @StatesideAussie

    You’re right, mate.

    But I made no connection between the weight thingy and his current playing form. Someone here was talking about Anderson in general and I just mentioned the weight thing because, as we know from the case of Ronaldinho, it can totally ruin your game. I remember hearing a commentator mention it before a match started and since then I watched Ando’s physique carefully to see if indeed it was true. And I felt that he had a small tire building around his midregion. That’s all. No argument with your point about clubs monitoring such things.

  116. StatesideAussie says:

    @saad, no worries. I certainly hope it doesn’t get out of control. He does look like someone who might need to watch it.

  117. Zibbie says:

    I have a man crush on the twins they play with fire, furry and finesse. Youthful aggressive mistakes can be coached the rest can’t.

  118. Chep13 says:

    I co-sign: Viva Da Silvas! I hope they will long feel like home at United and stay for years

  119. fergie is the boss says:

    StatesideAussie – its massive the likes of anderson park and valencia get back and fit has we do not have the mobility at the minute if we take fletcher out of the side, for me its also a relief we have a plan B on the wings in the da silva twins. Yesterday we were brilliant on the counter but we were useless in the engine room in terms of retaining possesion. No one can blame gibson when oshea is put there, when he is hardly used in the engine room anymore. Still united must buy atleast one central midfielder has the current lot in the engine room, the cycle has come to an end.

  120. SteniS says:

    How much? A fuckin’ lot! They’ve got everything; talent, desire, work-ethic, enthusiasm. Will be legends in the same vein as the Nevs!

  121. NBi Red Onion says:

    I love the twins alot, I want to adopt them and tuck them into bed at night. Every morning , I would get up early to make them a packed lunch. Who can beat that, no one can beat that. So basically what a few of the Costas fans on here see to want to do to him…! Honestly, Costas dude you do seem to have a lot of fans on this site, you are most popular after Scott but I have to admit everytime I see your name I just think of my favourite coffee shop, they make good croissants too. King Eric also seems quite popular but you get the feeling he is not someone you would want to meet ina dark alley, you know, has that bit of cold hard steel that arsenal are missing.

    Also, I think the person who comments last – in this case me – should have the same kudos as the one who comments first, in fact more as those of us who sat at the back of the class were cooler…I mean way more cool

    Anyway, I LOVE the twins and I am okay with Rooney being sold if that is true. So be it. God bless United, and nobody else.

  122. Paul Parker says:

    These two are a CLASS ACT, what more can be said?

  123. smartalex says:

    Heir style – afrodisiac, short, back and sides.

  124. King Eric says:

    NBI Red Onion – Ha ha great post mate. I aren’t scary I really am not. Its all an act, keyboard bravado if you will. In “real life” I am 8 stone and five feet 1 inch !! Only joking.

  125. alan says:

    the problem for fabio is that evra the best left back in the world and for rafel with all respects to nevelle brown o shea

  126. Red Devil says:

    Sorry NBI red Onion

    I am last …haha
    So kudos to me!!

  127. sahil says:

    i love them very much…hope for their great future at manchester…

  128. martokj says:

    GGMU

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