Davide Petrucci, who has had a great season for the Reserves and has received a few shouts be worthy of a place on the pre-season, has spoken of his delight at being a Manchester United player.
“It’s my dream. I would love to play for United,” he told the official site. “That is my aim and my target for the moment. That’s the reason why I left home at 16. [It was brave] leaving without my family, but Kiko helped me a lot. Everything was new for me, however I wanted to play for United so badly – so badly – that’s why I did it. Everyone is so friendly that they make you feel at home. The first time I came here, it felt like home. That’s why I enjoy it here and why I want to play here. I would do it 100 times again. It’s so good being here.”
Petrucci also loves the city… it’s just the weather he’s not too keen on.
“I love it. I really love it,” he said. “It’s just the weather! I still don’t like the weather because I like the sunshine. I think if you had the Italian sunshine here, you would have the best part of the world. It’s not always sunny in Rome, but it’s definitely more sunny than here.”
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Read the interview in full.
Man Utd News 24/7
The future is bright!!!!!
Can’t wait to see him play in the first team. 3 years in the making.
Great comments by the lad. Would love to see him in the first team one day.
Imgaine if Manchester rained less we would be the most attarctive club amongst the elite clubs of whicg we stand today.
Very promising youngster but my issue with the youth at the moment is they get hyped up too soon. The united way is to develop and let them mature like Clev and Danny did. Days are gone when a 16 year old can break trough they need time to mature.
So many people write youth off as they expext too much, it was laughable reading the comments on Danny pre Sunderland.
Its like with Fabio, his opportuniyies have been few and far between so let the lad go and do 12 months in a top top side. He will flourish, he speaks the language it is a perfect situation. If we need cover we bring him back.
Let’s hope he gets a chance to shine.
The rain in Italy falls far less bitterly
but away from Rome, Manchester’s his home.
He wants to play for United, so badly – so badly
That’s why he’s being so welcomed, so gladly – so gladly
It’s so good having you here Davide, enjoy!
Speaking of United youngsters, found this piece of news on twitter:
“Bebe banned from first-team training at Besiktas for ‘private life indiscretions’. ”
It was from an account that reports news on Portuguese players. Oh dear.
With his top of the world skills and in a wonderfull with the best coach in the world,
this kid is just is gonna just be a force to watch.surely if he learns to be patient
nothing will stop him from reaching for the skies.
our forgotten secret weapon due to the long injury ,very good passing and shooting skill,and his brain in football are the best asset , take him to pre season and then loan him to a championship club,if he can injury free ,he can be a first team member at 2013 campaign .
and davide can be a fat-free and upgrade version of fat lampard.
Would love to see him playing a defence splitting pass and Will Keane slamming it home! The future is bright!
For Albert Ross:
Oh the fishes will laugh
As they swim out of the path
And the seagulls will be a’smilin’
And the rocks on the sand
Will proudly stand
The hour that the ship comes in
And the words that are used
For to get the ship confused
Will not be understood as they’re spoken
For the chains of the sea
Will have busted in the night
And be buried at the bottom of the ocean
….
Oh the foe will rise
With the sleep still in their eyes
And they’ll jerk from their beds and think they’re dreamin’
And they’ll pinch themselves and squeal
And they’ll know that it’s for real
The hour when the ship comes in
And they’ll raise their hands
Sayin’ “We’ll meet all your demands”
And we’ll shout from the bow “Your days are numbered”
And like the pharoah’s triumph
They’ll be drownded in the tide
Like Goliath they’ll be conquered
Jeet
The times, they are a-changing!
cheers mate!
Poggers should take note and duly oblige …According to Italian press its a done deal between him and Juve ..http://sportwitness.ning.com/forum/topics/transfer-of-manchester-united-paul-pogba-to-juventus-set-to-becom
Singh7
I think its just a stay of execution now for Pogba as he has still not signed. To be honest i am not hanging im out to dry here but I expect more commitment. If he feels his future is away from United then good luck to him. We have lost better players than Paul Pogba another youngster beleieving his own hype before delivering what is needed on the pitch and mentally of it.
@Jeet
It’s pharaoh’s tribe, not triumph.
AntiScouser
I think it is “pharaoh’s triumph”
Really? I always thought it was triumph – not that you can tell with THAT twang:)
I read his interview on official website. He said that he was injured for the last 3 years, it’s that true? Christ, this boy surely has big heart, willingness & stuborness to success at the club, so kudos to him.
But i also think Petrucci needs to bulk his body up, he looks so skin. We knew that many players in the league tends to bully their counterpart, especially the small & skinny ones (ronaldo pre-2006, reyes, de Gea were examples).
@singh7:
can we please stop talkin’ about pogba’s transfer stories? Thats becoming boring mate. Thx.
Oh come all ye faithful, tribal, soon triumphant; come ye to Old Trafford!
…and to ye of little faith:
“get out of the way, if you can’t lend a hand…”
@Albert Ross @Jeet
Don’t believe me, believe him: http://www.bobdylan.com/us/home#us/songs/when-ship-comes
ohh, not disbelieving at all, I could jolly well be wrong … but that song, along with many others from the man, never fails to give me goosebumps. In fact, that was probably the best album of all, along with Blonde on Blonde
AntiScouser – Are you taking Bob’s word for it? He was stoned when he wrote it down.
Anyone can make a mistake!
Just kidding! Thanks for that correction!
It is interesting that other top lyric sites get it wrong too. I wonder what that history is.
(lyricsmania and elyrics, for example)
Anyway, you are right, and I stand corrected.
The Cantona
Mate Pogba is not becoming boring a bit harsh to dismiss Singh that is what these threads are for. It is very much on topic of youth.
Bollocks!What does this kid Pogba think this club is.Grovelling Utd?Keeping us fans in apprehension.We shall not b having none of that thank u very much.I say let the imp b cut loose.this saga must not b allowed to keep running as it’s bad for team morale for this last 4 games.Berba should be restored to the bench pronto and permanently.He has bn different class thruout his exile and deserves one more season at the top level.to think we almost lost our one true magician for the sake of this lil snap is baffling.We’ve got loads of kids ready and willing to bleed red for d red jersey.Petrucci,Tunnicliffe,Lingard,Blackett et al are all patient enough to wait for their chances.Their chances they shall get in due course.Come on you Red Devils!We got a league to win!
Bollocks!What does this kid Pogba think this club is.Grovelling Utd?Keeping us fans in apprehension.We shall not b having none of that thank u very much.I say let the imp b cut loose.this saga must not b allowed to keep running as it’s bad for team morale for this last 4 games.Berba should be restored to the bench pronto and permanently.He has bn different class thruout his exile and deserves one more season at the top level.to think we almost lost our one true magician for the sake of this lil snap is baffling.We’ve got loads of kids ready and willing to bleed red for d red jersey.Petrucci,Tunnicliffe,Lingard,Blackett et al are all patient enough to wait for their chances.Their chances they shall get in due course.Come on you Red Devils!We got a league to win!
Pogba?
Only God knows.
But he loves the fans the manager and fish and chips quintessential British food.
Everything else, only God knows.
Good Morning United
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@Giggs12Cunt0:
sorry to disagree mate. But i do find Pogba stories was boring, it wasnt bcoz i dont care about Poggers but the way his agent ‘milking’ from this stories for his own gain was truly sickening beyond believe.
So i think the best for us (for me actually) was wait and let SAF & his staff deal with him without adding more bollocks stories from media.
daemondada
You speak well, although I’m surprised they let you type messages while performing surgical procedures. Or do you work on the stock exchange perhaps? You must be very busy. I picture you typing with your right hand while making coffee with your left and I wonder to myself: how does he manage it?
While your posts are filled with character, there are many characters missing! Do you pay per letter, like a telegram?
If we want talk about Pogba let it just about his footballing skills, not his transfer bollocks (especially from media)
Sorry for d double post.I guess I am thoroughly pissed off right now!
This may well have been posted already, but it’s a fascinating story of a supporter who hitched to Madrid in the hope of seeing the team play.
” When I went down to reception all of the players were there and I was introduced to Sir Matt. “Our supporters are the best supporters in the world,” he said. “I’m so proud of people like you. Is there anything we can do for you, son?” I seized my moment – I was a bit outgoing back then – and said: “Mr Busby, do you know that Real Madrid have never been beaten in the Bernabeu by a foreign team? “Lads,” Matt said, “Did you hear that? That’s your pep talk for tonight.” Well, they went and won 2-0, with Denis Law (who’d given me his ticket) putting in a great performance. ”
http://www.manutd.com/en/Fanzone/News-And-Blogs/2012/Apr/United-fan-hitchhiked-to-Madrid.aspx
Technical abilities conquers power all day. He’ll bulk up when needs be, he isn’t playing rough rugby on mount kilimanjaro. Power and strength can be easily rectified but as the likes of xavi show, if you’re a step ahead of others, you’ll barely need to out-muscle them.
I don’t think petrucci gets as much hype as the tear-away ravel morrison or the aforementioned paul pogba who seems very indecisive.
Of course not all youth will make it (or maybe they will, you never know) but davide’s potential is high, obviously that’s not enough, he’ll need to keep working to transform into a first team player. His ability with the ball and creativity is what united require but the coaches have been working on his defensive and tactical awareness side. and i don’t want to get carried away but I think he could be part of the team next season, he should be part of the pre season squad.
TheCantona
Yeah very much agree with what you say which is why I find it so frustrating. As it stands Fergie has had to come out and discuss saying the boy has still not made his mind up. His agent is clearly a cunt and milking it and the media are lappig up. It is for that reason I challenge his commitment, he is not a seasoned pro he should be doinf everything to sign for United not the other way round.
I missed the reserves’ game yesterday and haven’t seen the goals. Sounded like a cracker. Making the pre season tour would be just reward for Davide. I had similar hopes for young Possebon as well. Need to be patient. Like we were with Gibson.
Xavi playing in Spanish League where opposition players rarely bully him & referees give him more protection (remember de gea’s quote about Spanish &english referee?), so i dont think comparison was right enough. Besides, bulking your body up will do no harm to players IMO. Ronaldo, Welbz & de Gea were best examples for this..
OMG! KE was right ROM.Albert Ross IS Smartalex!AR c’mon mate spill d beans.Dont brush me off as u did giggs12 so perfunctinarily last time.Consider me a Rotweiler cos I’m gonna keep snapping at ur heels till u come clean.And what’s with all d ‘poetry’ u’ve bn spouting of late.must admit that was d only detail that had me doubting.Anyways,welcome back homie.And yeah,it’s a shame that I keep using shorthand on this eminent forum.gotta cut that out surely.holla back.
bulking *their* body up. Idiot phone.
Yeah it’s not like xavi doesn’t play against hatchet men at all in la liga or the champions league does he?. The spaniard is just a step ahead of most midfielders, he barely gets into situation that will require physical battle. I’m not saying power is not required but ability should be far more important, you can walk on strength but ability and know-how you certainly cannot.
I meant “Work” not walk but it sounded the same anyway lol.
Perfunctinarial bean-spilling moves your shorthand to arms-length repartee.
Swings and roundabouts have taken over the playground. ‘Is he, is he not’ echoes boringly through disinterested minds, while the albatross flies solo.
Yeah, I think it’s a bit of a myth that La Liga defenders are pansies. Last time I checked they had some right dirty cunts from South America. Bu technique tells. How many times do you see Scholes or Giggs at the wrong end of a cruncher?
No Albert Ross is not smartalex. He may be the fake smartalex
. Wait and watch – I think we’ve got a little plan for imposters and trolls.
@The Cantona ..I understand what you mean by saying its getting boring because it is ,Id rather he said Im staying or going .Its just that I was watching an interview with Paddy Crerand and he was just just so adamant at how good he is and how well he will do next year to replace Scholes .And reading this little piece on Davide just wound me up more about Poggers ..From now on lips are sealed …………until theres a definate outcome.
Well, we do know how referees treats Barca in the Champions League don’t we? Even with 50/50 challenge, ref always give decisions to them.
Pogba is very indecisive, how long does it take for a guy to sign a new deal? how many reassurances does FERGIE have to give a youth player?. This juve dilemma is piss-taking, every day in the FUCKING news, can’t he just make a decision one way or the other? why let a cunt of an agent dictate your career when FERGIE clearly sees you as part of the team?
Maybe we should be clever like Barca and get decisions our way but seriously though, power should not dictate a player’s ability. i doubt petrucci will develop into a power-house anytime soon but his ability can continue to evolve, we should make that the priority. He’ll surely bulk a little bit as he accumulates more games and experience.
Someone best keep Poggers’ agent away from Davide.
Shoot him in the kneecaps if it’s necessary.
@Jeet:
with all respect, IMHO compare to Premier League’s defenders, La Liga defenders are indeed pansies. How many of them dare to do nasty challenges till broke their opposition legs?
Here in England, we have ryan showcross, martin taylor, Jay McEveley. Even some cute innocent look defender like Evans was legs breaker too (albeit intentionally).
@Jeet
He may be the smartalex’s imposter’s imposter.
You mean unintentionally?
Jeet u sound so sure.Well,I am convinced it is he.I dont really know what happened to keep him off dis site (probably got into a slanging match with some chump as KE did with RedScot before he upped and left) cos I get d smartalex vibe deffo.So AR,come out come out wherever u are smartalex.
Jeet u sound so sure.Well,I am convinced it is he.I dont really know what happened to keep him off dis site (probably got into a slanging match with some chump as KE did with RedScot before he upped and left) cos I get d smartalex vibe deffo.So AR,come out come out wherever u are smartalex.
Not sure I agree with this whole bulking up idea, I mean look a David silva, Modric, Nasri and Scholesy none of them are massive, it’s their intelligence that stops them being bullied on the pitch.
@TheCANTONA: Don’t know mate – I can’t imagine that messi/CR dont get fouled consistently.
In generally I have to agree a bit with Samuel for midfielders and forwards. Look at that Bilbao team – skinny twenty year olds hustled us off the park right and proper. Enough bite and snap in them to put a few terriers to shame. Again Silva was widely predicted to be a flop because “he couldn’t cope with Bolton on a rainy Monday night”. Well, I think he has dispelled that myth very effectively – he’s lost a bit of form, but that’s largely because wankini couldnt give him a rest (desparate?) when he needed it. For defenders and goalkeepers, I do agree that size is important, particularly in England where the aerial ball is such a threat. To an extent for lead-the-line power-strikers like Drogba. But not necessarily for central midfielders, wingers, or number 10s.
I don’t get what being bulked up or not has to do with players wanting to break others legs. You can be built like the incredible-hulk but if someone targets your legs, those muscles built up are completely irrelevant.
The english premier league needs to eradicate the tag of being more of a hatchet-man league than that one that commends technical skills.
@Costas: but of course, I am sure he is exactly that
That is complete bollocks
In boxing, it is said that a good big ‘un will always beat a good little ‘un (or words to that effect)
In football, I guess it depends what position you play and what you’re expected to do.
Berbatov is not bulky, but his strength allows him to hold off players, a big advantage.
Err, broken legs part was the difference between spanish nothing to do with bulking up.
Nah, what i meant was being small & skinny players in the premier league u tend to get bully from, thats why u needs to bulk your body up. Simply bcoz i take a look at Ronnie, de Gea, Welb experience. Also dont u think being skinny u have a bigger chance to broke your legs whenever u get nasty challenge?
Pray elucidate
@TheCANTONA: There’s no harm in being big and strong. Nobody’s gonna say that. It’s sport, and body contact at that. I think what we are trying to say, is that being skinny, if you have superior technique, vision, and intelligence, there’s still a very good chance you’ll be able to make it.
Father of Red Devils
You are a schol. (shorthand for scholar) and a gent. (shorthand for gentleman)
I’d like to give you a big hand, but I don’t want to give you the clap!
Has anyone actually seen Petrucci play? When we first got him, he was touted as the next Totti, but the lack of updates on him gave me the impression that he was falling by the wayside. I’m of course hoping otherwise, and would appreciate if someone could share what he’s seen of Petrucci’s play.
Skinny players are thin on the ground, muscular players are available in bulk.
That’s about the size of it.
bRed – I followed the reserve and have seen almost every game. He definitly stepped his game up. Would have been the standout player if it wouldn’t have been for Keane’s ridiculous goalscoring.
Hello lads.
Take note Pogba. This lad is a class act both on and off the field and in my opion would be in the first team now if not for horrendous injuries. Captain of the side and a good leader. An intellient creative player but gets a foot in. As I said and Saad said I can see some of our present youth doing a class of 92 all over again. Nice one Davide.
Had rolled stuffed vine leaves along with stuffed zucchini over a layer of lamp chops…. Washed down with 5 cold ones….. Its getting to a stage where I cannot see my own knees if standing up!
20 or so more days of this heaven!
Thank God for United, watching the games usually gives me the needed exercise
King Eric – good day to you! I left a reply for you on Rafael’s thread that you might glance at it.
King Eric
How have you been mate? Still in Cyprus here getting all the pampering in the world from my mum!
Thank fuck for posters like you otherwise I would have no clue about our youth
Indeed Jeet, but the reason why i thought bulking up was necessary simply bcoz i take a look at ronnie, fletcher, de Gea, welb, clevs, reyes’ experiences. Being talented, fast &skillfull players wasnt enough in premier league IMHO. But sure bulking up is not enough or only reason for success, you ought to have strong mentality like scholesy or giggsy.
Giggs12 – Hello mate. Spot on about Pogba. Why the fuck is it taking him this long? He wasn’t even that good against the bar codes the other night. If he wants to go do one Paul and get Tunni and Petrucci primed. Lads who clearly LOVE United. As you said mate we have lost MUCH better players than him, much better.
I think the differences between La Liga and the Premier League are down to how the games are refereed. There’s an inconsistency there. Defenders fear divers. I’ve been apprehensive going into Chelsea and City games in particular, hoping the ref is fair regarding interpretation of fouls. Ashley Young would do well in the Spanish league. That’s the first thing I thought when we got the penalty the other day (remember that?). Like Ronaldo did, Ashley uses his physique to his advantage, as the Spaniards do. I find these antics more annoying when performed by bigger players. and to be honest, that included Ronaldo once he’d put on weight (our Ronnie – not the fat one by the way). Taking Barcelona as an example of a typical Spanish team, they have a few bigger sized players like Busquets, Pique and the shorter but stockier Puyol, so there’s a mix of physiques. Busquets is the most annoying player I’ve ever seen apart from the usual suspects.
“he isn’t playing rough rugby on mount kilimanjaro.”
Ha Ha. Another classic Samuel line. I don’t even think he is skinny anyway.
Of course Albert Ross is smartalex. Jesus its so blindingly obvious. The genius lines.
Cedars and Albert – Good thanks lads. How are you two? I am looking forward to the game tonight. Right Albert gonna check the Rafa thread after dinner and will respond in kind pal!
Ha Ha. The Neil Young reference ! Welcome back my friend!!
In modern football the way some tackles are now being considered fouls the days of the big bulky players who get stuck in are disappearing.
The game is becoming more and more non contact,don’t like it myself but surely that would favor the quicker players with skill
I do believe that Cedars is basking in sunshine glory whilst poor MG sits as the rain thrashes down.
G’day Cedars, United
Albert Ross is smartalex?
Nah he’s not talking to me – I can’t believe it until he does
The IUCN lists the Wandering Albatross as Vulnerable status.
The biggest threat to their survival is pollution, mainly plastics.
Rise up this mornin’,
Smiled with the risin’ sun,
A giant bird
Pitched by my doorstep
Singin’ sweet songs
Of melodies pure and true,
Sayin’, (“This is my message to you-ou-ou:”)
Singin’: “Don’t worry ’bout a thing,
‘Cause every little thing gonna be all right.”
Singin’: “Don’t worry (don’t worry) ’bout a thing,
‘Cause every little thing gonna be all right!”
We have 19 closing on 20
Maybe it’s time to drink!
Better beware …
Be canny and careful …
I say we’re on the brink!
Hello everyone how is everyone on this site question for everyone on this site will united beat eveton on sunday and lift the trophy and who will score first?
It’s smartalex
Protocol where the hell have you been?
Hello BOOCH!
I believe Rooney will score first United will beat Everton by at least 3 goals to 1 (though 0 would be better)
@Albert Ross: funny coincidence – I was listening to that song exactly the same time you put up your post
Albert Ross wishes a very good day for you MG!
Unable to speak for others, but spoken always in truth.
Perhaps I’m not smart enough to fill those dapper shoes that wait unworn beside the door?
My webbed feet will have to do, as I waddle aaawkwardly through.
I was listening to:
Could you be loved
Albert if you are smartalex why change user names don’t get it mate
Jeet – the Marley track or The Sound of Music?
King Eric
Hows it going mate? Yeah pissed off with Pogba, the contract is there if you want to sign it do if not then feel free to chase the dollar elsewhere.
Looking forward to Everton of Sunday and also feeling confident for a 3-1 win, Gibbo to score a screamer haha
wayne – exactly! Every word you have spoken on this matter makes good sense.
Why be someone else?
I’m not someone else, as luck would have it. Just me.
If I could migrate to a new topic, I pass by your way seasonally, and was wondering if you have room for a big sea-bird, and if you have a copy of Ass Pirates of Alaska?
I’m a gannet for deep blue movies!
Marley and me
Albert not into trying to decipher every post mate,so I don’t know if you travel through Calgary or the Albatross does or if you are one of the same
Don’t even get the gay blue movie reference if you’re Gay mate I only like pussy
wayne
I’m not gay, and hadn’t thought you were at all.
I remember reading about the Nuns with Guns malarky, and thought I’d expose my brand of humour by pretending to be an albatross that migrates annually and has a passion for piscine porno.
Not at all funny? Never mind, let it sink without trace.
My moniker is Albert Ross.
I will not be Smartalex, even if some people are convinced that I am.
Even they vacillate from positive to absolutely negative, and back.
No matter. I will post my views unfettered by vague opinions, considered or otherwise.
Perhaps my contributions will be appreciated, I guess time will tell.
Meanwhile, no offense meant or taken by the movie reference, to be sure!
Oh I get it you were smartalex but like the Crow you have now become a wandering soul reborn as Albert Ross.
Nude Nuns with big guns is actually rated as action/thriller its not in the gay/lesbian section,that section is not porno just a regular section with gay/lesbian content
wayne, I wasn’t anybody but me, and that’s the status quo. Anyway, that’s getting boring!
I have just watched a truly terrible series call The World At War.
It’s a remastered version of the Olivier narrated saga.
Heartbreaking and horrific, it shows a recent past that many imagine is from centuries ago.
It was just the other day.
Is this still a United blog?
@Giggs12Gerrard0
Something I have to ask myself daily.
On the Pogba thing, I really dont see him making it as a stand out player. I think he is lacking in desire to play for playing sake. It sounds like money is his motivation.
Davide Petrucci has the motivation and I hope he gets his chance and becomes a Man Utd great.
Sunday 12.30 kick off, end of the match United will be 8 points clear. The bitters will win at Wolves, no doubt about that….
Monday April 30, we will go to shitlands 5 points clear, we WILL win the match and claim no 20…The celebrations will be remembered for years to come.
The matches at home to Swansea and away to Sunderland will see the party continue
UNITED
Dedication determination and loyalty like Gary Neville is what we want.
Cedars, so it’s a choice for City of a. What you said or b. Guard of honour at their place
We can forget the guard of honour. Maximum points clear we can go to the Etihad is 8, which would still leave them, mathematically, in the race.
xol
Much rather option a mate….Cannot see them dropping points at Wolves
fuck the guard of honour that means we won it before we play, the guard of honour will be better of the police as the reds skip back into town…..
This time the coucil house, this time the council house, weve gone and won the football league again
That’s a thought . Pisa up in town post wastelands ?.
Guard of honour can’t happen now. Forget it.
Do we really care about a blue guard of horrors?.
Giggs12Gerrard0
Spot on for asking loudly what most have been silently thinking.Its getting boring now that we have to put up with reading about people’s personal lives.Im not trying to castigate anyone but it has to be said that certain posters should try and keep it simple and not try seek a fight with others.Being asked to clarify whether you are smartalex or not only needs a simple yes or no and we move on.It was a trivial thing but has now been amplified to the dismay of most contributors.Shall we move on???I’ll keep both my fingers and toes crossed that we can.
Willie
Its quite amazing how more often than not you are able to predict the outcome of our matches.You got it right in our game with Villa.I couldn’t help but think you are the oracle here in ROM.Besides,tipping Wazza to get a brace made me chuckle and i think anyone who can suss out how you are able to do that, has a great chance of winning the lottery.Cheers again-will be seeking your insight on the city match.
More to the point re the City game … if we’re 5 points clear, do we play for the draw, or for the win? Bearing in mind City’s incredible home form.
Cedars
Which side of the divide are you on today???The chavs or the divers?I know you detest them both,but with a gun on your head, whom would you wanna see at the Allianz Arena?
@Red Tash
(I know it wasn’t me you asked but) The divers any day. For all their flaws and the array of twats in their team, they are undoubtedly a great side playing great football.
Plus, they’re a club of European pedigree, so for them to lift the trophy is not an insult to football. Chelsea seem doomed never to get their hands on the big prize, and long may it stay that way. No class, no history, no pedigree. It would make my stomach turn to seem them win it. Plus can you imagine seeing that atrocious cunt John Terry holding the trophy aloft? Need I say more? Would surely be the most appalling sight in football.
Giggs12 thanks man heart felt…..
Kanchelskis
I think the gaffer would never play for a draw in that match.He will want to wrap it up and then give the lads a breather in the remaining games.Ideally it would be nice to see swansea and United B finish above liverpool.Having said that i think it would also be nice to see the fringe players given a run out in those two last games.
Kanchelskis- been thinking about this for a few days. In a way a draw mentality may be in our favour. It’s a must win for the bitters especially at home. Frustrate them catch them on the counter attack. Doubt SAF. Would go for that myself by it’s a consideration. More so if the bitters lose to wolves. And that is very very unlikely
Rents to win
Red Tash
Very difficult one mate, cannot really choose….. Gun to my head I would say the divers as long as Bayern (If they get through) win the final
Kanchelskis
Its a double edged sword mate.We would also never hear the end of it if Barca were to win back-to-back.I reckon even if miracles were to happen and the chavs get past Barca,then Bayern or Real would hammer them comfortably.
Just going through Stockport on the train. Where’s the famous sea of blue
@zelh
Cheers! Hopefully he gets the odd cameo for some first team exposure should we wrap the title up early!
@Red Tash
True, true.
Maybe Chelsea in the final then put to the sword by Arjen Robben would be the best scenario!
It’s far too risky having terry in another final.
Anything can happen and I’d rather not take that chance.
Cedars – Hello mate. I agree. I just have this feeling that we will win at the Council House and the celebrations will be unbelievable. God how good would it be? Of course we could get beat but I feel it in my bones. A draw then beat Swansea at home and its ours assuming we beat Everton. I can taste it now.
Albert Ross
I concur with that.Cunt terry getting to the final means a wounded animal and he might seek to atone for his penalty miss.As Cedars pointed out,its increasingly difficult to root for any of those two teams.I therefore seek willie’s indulgence in this matter.
Knchelskis
100% the win mate, they are there for the taking and if they know we can win the title with three points Mancini will return to his defensive best. They will be nervous, the fans nervous.
King Eric
Mate, I have had the feeling on my bones ever since we took over the number one spot from the bitters, the win over QPR sealed it for me….
Winning at shitlands will not only be about the title but it will also put them twats in their place
Fuck it you bottle jobs hahaah i have goose bumps thinking about a scholes 96th minute header….
My little boy was born on that day two years ago yesterday, it is our destiny we will win it at the council house.
The richest team in the world smashed in thier council house…..how ironic
@Giggs12Gerrard0
For me it’s got to be a Welbz winner. The lad City said wasn’t good enough when he was a kid so he came to us instead. How sweet would that be?
Any of the United lads (Came through the youth system) netting the winner will be sweet…… Evans, Clevs, Scholes, Giggs, Welbz…
Mind you a Hernandez goal would do me, especially his celebrations
Without question I want Barca but then to get beat in the final. God its gonna be an intriguing game. Obviously this sounds daft but so many connotations. CAN the Rentboys stifle Barca on a smaller Stamford Bridge pitch and Terry have a top game? Can they nick a goal through Drogba. Will it be tight? Or will Barca take them to the cleaners. Really looking forward to this game. The Chelsea fans and players seem to think like United did. Stop Messi and you are laughing. No, no, no. Much more than that. You can keep them at bay for half an hour , an hour but then you are fucked. Fat Frank could end up looking like a fucking statue tonight.
Red Tash
Best scenario is both teams completely lose it, getting a dozen or so red cards between them.
Or at least terry getting sent off. And Lampard, Cole (he still plays?) and Cech.
And especially busquets!
Personally I would like to score the winner but hey one can dream
Gday smartalex – I would like to believe
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Getting ahead of myself here, but if we do win it at Shitty, what I’d also like is to do with with class. After the game, a calm but triumphant acknowledgment of the travelling support, and then straight into the dressing room. Nothing to wind the bitters up – would make it so much more infuriating for them to see us win with dignity.
Giggs12 – Good thanks mate. You? Spot on about the berties. They will be nervous as fuck, the fans will be nervy and edgy. United in the FA Cup battered them first half till we took our foot off the pedal. Thing is we went for the win at Arsenal last season and another game, was it the dippers? When draws would have done and nearly let the Chavs back in till the game at OT.
Meant to say after the vermin beat Blackburn last week and that goofy cunt Flanagan made that horrible back pass. Stevie Me came out in his defence and said he had made them before. Notably for Ingerlund when he let in Henry. He failed to mention the one to Drogba. Hhmm. Funny that.
Stop Xavi and you may have a chance
I am firmly in that belief especially after his string pulling in last years final
He is the incredible player in Barca – not that they are short of any – but Xavi is something else
If only Scholes was 30 again
Which then takes me to why didn’t we start with the Ginger Ninja in the final?
Oh well, not to worry next year Wembley fingers crossed
kanchelskis – I know what you are saying mate but nah fuck that! Rub their fucking noses in it. Have the lads Nevillesque runnig up to the home fans holding and kissing their United badges!!
Andrei would be proud to see his name carried with such dignity.
You’re a good old fashioned quality wingman!
Agreed with King Eric re the celebrations, its what the fans would want, i.e. seeing our players go mental
@MG
No beef with Scholes not starting the final for me. Barca’s formation is fluid enough that any one (or two) of their tricky, nimble players (Messi, Iniesta, Pedro all started) can drop back and operate bewteen the lines. So you need CMs with energy and stamina to contain them. Don’t think Scholes was ever an option.
What I’ll never understand (well I kind of do – it was a gamble that paid off) was playing 2 up front. Hernandez had perhaps his worst game in a United shirt and we just never got to grips with their midfield.
*that didn’t pay off … lol
kanchelskis
This is a true reflection
So should we have stuffed the midfield?
Too late now will probably find out next year – should have been today but alas
@King Eric
Lol, yes I can see the appeal in that as well… But would prefer the classy option. At least from the players.
What I do hope is that a massive ‘Why Always Us?’ banner, with all the trophies on it, is ready for the occassion, just in case!
@MG
Yeh. Can’t remember what Anderson’s or Fletcher’s fitness statuses were, but think we might have fared better with one of them in for Chicharito…
Now here’s an encouraging stat for anyone who wants to see Chelsea torn apart tonight:
Petr Cech has had to make 43 saves, 34 more than Victor Valdes (9) in the Champions League this season
Kanchelskis
Touche my friend touche you have trumped me, Wellbeck would be the ideal winner.
kanchelskis
‘Why always us’ banner, bloody perfect
@CedarsDevil
Not least cos that twazzok Balotelli is (somehow) back for the game.
On that note, Evans would be a sweet winner as well. He’s rebuilt his reputation with slow determination since his nadir during the 6-1, and for that to culminate with a thumping headed winner off a corner (having lost his marker Balotelli) would be another fantasy scenario.
Lol – we really need to stop getting so carried away.
Evening fuckadoodle doos. Kanchelskis, think someone had a card at OT on Sunday saying “why always WE” with some trophies on it. WHEN we win the title at Emptyhad I hope they go mental and do a Keown on Tevez!
Speaking of winning the title at the Etihad, I don’t remember us ever winning it at a rival’s ground. The closest was the Anfield win in 97, but mathematically it was still not over. So it would be quite special if we clinched it at the Etihad.
2 wins left.
kanchelskis
We have the right to dream mate, at least we are realists unlike the deluded noisy neighbors! ha ha
Costas
2007 at Anfield we all but sealed victory mate I remember us singing weve won the football league again this time on merseyside this time on merseyside, it was fucking class.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Cg8TcM_0uw
Imagine this but change on merseysie to This time the council house
In the last 3 months or so Petrucci has been awesome, I would love he is my next pet player.
Fucking Howard the US keeper who I root for but 2 games a year. Seems to play out his ass against Man Utd!
Further posters:
You won in your head
You are the moral winners
and:
Doing the Poznan for MG
19…………. thanks for being you.
The poznan was funny in the cup but now everyone is doing it so dont want to see us doing it. I hope i have the option not to do it though.
I cant wait, lets cort out Everton no complacency and then onto the biggest game we have had in the domestic calender in a long time.
Hum what players will make the next step to the 1st team? Pogba if he stays, Keane 4th striker, Fryers, Petrucci, Lindgard, James ect,ect,ect???? Tunni to play with champions all summer and maybe the first part of the season with the Big club then find a good season long loan to the right PL team and come back a man. Or not.
Zibbie
As always
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I’m only hoping that we win the the League, and spend most of my personal United prayer-time focussed on the next game ie: no injuries, no cards, no goals conceded and please (god) a win!
All the wonderful scenarios being excitedly offered sound tremendous, and I’ll be very happy should we gain eternal bragging rights at the bitters ‘United’ stadium.
Their home holding better memories for us than for them? Yes, that works.
When we win the League I’ll be content, everything else is a bonus.
As always….
how cool is that…
When points are dropped as they always are we here at RoM for the most part get it. PL or bust.
I see the Stretford end arising, I see there’s 20 on the way…don’t go out tonight, unless your red and white, because I see there’s 20 on the way!!!
Mike
That is fucking class, simple but effective
@Giggs12
Thanks for the video pal. No doubt it was a huge win. I just meant win the title mathematically. Like Arsenal did at OT in 2002.
Either way, I hope it happens in 10 days time. And then for our away fans to do the Poznan.
Costas
Oh yeah mate i wasnt disagreeing more sharnig a moment, i get you what you mean by winning it mathmaticaly.
@Zibbie
Nah, I think Howard is pretty consistent all season. He has his good moments and his howlers. What’s going to make me even more nervous on Sunday is the sight of Gibson lining up for a shot while the game is stil tied…
kanchelskis @ 16:43: “Can’t remember what Anderson’s or Fletcher’s fitness statuses were, but think we might have fared better with one of them in for Chicharito…”
To me, SAF made two big selection mistakes – first, not playing Nani from the get-go; and, second, not having Dimmy on the bench. Those two – love ‘em or lump em – can hold onto the ball; Park was useless and Chicharito got no service so he was basically useless. Also, Barcelona doubled-up on Valencia and he was taken out of the game.
THAT was a horrible match to watch – in some ways, TheWayneBoy’s equalizer made the ultimate result worse since it gave us false hope at half-time that TheLads were in with a shout. Alas, Patrice Evra went walkabout for a second time and then David Villa was given too much time/space. The rest was horrific – SAF threw in the towel after their third and never even used the third substitute.
dejavu davey
I’ve seen that comment somewhere before!
Freaky!
Kanchelskis @ 16:42: “a massive ‘Why Always Us?’ banner, with all the trophies on it”
All 20 – or just the most recent 13 ?
Petrucci has had a beastly time with injuries but has put in a couple of good performances for the reserves since coming back and scored in their last match. Still not convinced about the commitment of the club to him. He is out of contract this summer and still very young. It will be crucial to see what happens as this plays out. He does have a very good understanding with Tom Cleverley and it has been beautiful to watch the ball movement when they are all clicking.
So far not hearing anything from the club. Is there a contract for him? What is the hold up???
Ya Kebab, how ard true.
@Giggs12
Ah ok. It was a good call back. I have a feeling that that’s how the draw at Stamford Bridge will be perceived if we win the title this season. With De Gea’s 2 saves in the end and everything..
Zibbie, I rate Tim Howard as one of the top 5 in the prem. Maybe off a bit this year, but still.
If we had been able to keep him as number 2, we would have won for EPLs in a row and be going for our 6th.
Speaking of former players:
Juan Sebastian Veron is considering retirement.
http://www.talksport.co.uk/radio/hawksbee-and-jacobs/120418/vickery-there-are-rumours-veron-could-retire-ten-days-time-170111
***four EPLs in a row****
Finally!
Good to see consistency. Looks like fifalona getting all the decisions
Go on Davide!
I like what I’ve seen of Petrucci so far, hope he’ll get a few opportunities to show whether he can make the step up to the first team.
it encouraging when you hear these kids ambition but very scary when you remember other talents that has left OT(pique,ravel,fraizer[me think he's better than welbeck],now possibly pogba),let them taste first team football against lesser teams in the league and they’ll stick around. just hoping he’ll hit his levels before that injury, future looksbright