It would take a pretty incredible moment to overshadow watching your team batter one of the European giants and second best team in Italy, AC Milan, 4-0 on the night and 7-2 on aggregate.
Yet somehow, the topic of conversation for most as they left the ground was whether they saw David Beckham put on the green and gold scarf as he left the pitch.
On BBC 606 on the way home last night, a man who had written some book on Beckham claimed that Beckham didn’t understand the significance of wearing the scarf. Whilst it is clear Beckham isn’t the sharpest tool, there is no way he could have misunderstood the message that action brought.
Good on you, David.
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you don’t need to do much becks YOU ARE A LEGEND !!
Well ofcourse he knows the sentiments behind the scarf. He was playing innoncent to not create any public spat with the glazers. But behind that grin of his, he’s wholeheartedly supported the movement.
Beckham could probably afford to buy the club . . .
Now that wouldn’t that be a turn of events
david beckham – red legend
once a red always a red. was i the only one who saw beckham nearly in tears when he came on?
brought a tear to my eye. It was pretty evident that he still is a Man Utd fan and loves the club. I think he will come back at some stage in the future possibly in an ambassadorial role
What a night! What a team!! Ronaldo is out of the campaign… Becks wearing the green and gold scarf and the reception he got from the crowd was great.
What a night!
Santiago Bernabeu will be our playground in may… hammering Arsenal or Barca
I have never been prouder of United fans than I was yesterday. The reception that Becks got was out of this world and thoroughly well deserved. Watching him choke up as he came on to the field was memorable. Hearing almost 80,000 sing “Theres Only One David Beckham” was incredible. You could see how much it meant to him.
While Im not sure the Glazers will be much affected by Becks picking up the scarf, I think it was a pretty big statement made by him, especially with all the cameras following him.
David Beckham – Always one of us.
Sign him up, Fergie!
He is like the rest of us Red to the bone , he wants what is best for the club and fans .
There the boy Becks!
Now cue the cavalry!
@AIG
Hi mate. I didn’t get a good look when he came on, but in the inteview after the game, he was emotional. I felt very nostalgic last night too. A very special night in more ways than one.
It was a great night…loved the LUHG chants and banner…absolutely brilliant..awesome performance thumping milan…the ovation for beckham…
Special mention for the fans at OT..all you guys were out if this world..
Hope Tevez was watching yesterday how United fans treat their legends. Luv ya Becks.
@Costas
Hi mate
Here it is
http://www.casttv.com/video/dyou0n1/david-beckham-returns-to-old-trafford-video
Top gesture for Beckham to don the green & gold. Well done Becks!
@AIG
Thanks for that. I tried to watch it in HD. Yeah he does seem a bit choked up when he comes on. Apart from the great reception, I think it was a sad reflection for him too. Watching the likes of Scholesy and Nev and thinking: “That could have been me”.
AIG, thanks for the video mate. Maybe I am biased, but did anyone else think he was Milan’s best player for the 25 minutes or so that he played? The volley aside, he showed his quality with his crossing. The last cross, especially, that Inzaghi missed was exquisite.
Fergie, sign him up as a back up to Valencia!
@Costas & Scousers Suck
Welcome lads.
I agree he was Milans best player even though he played only 25 mins . Whipped a few dangerous balls in and Inzaghi should have scored. Sghowed great technique with the volley but was straight at VDS. anywhere else and it was goal
loved the crowds reaction to becks! massive cheer as he entered the pitch. massive chorus of boos when he got his first touch. then “fergie, sign him up” about 2/3 minutes later.
hilarious!
Scott – On the way home on 606 last night they were also saying that a Japanese bank were today announcing summat regarding the RedKnights.
Join the Red Knights, Becks!!
WOAH WOAH WOAH. Ed O’Brien of Radiohead is a fucking huge fan compared to Kevin Webster. Brian Blessed is literally huge and a bigger fan than kevin webster
One of the reason why i still like David Beckham eventhough he left our beloved Manchester United for nearly Seven Years, his attitude to our club
please read this article, very touching
http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/blogs/mirror-football-blog/Manchester-United-v-AC-Milan-special-Oliver-Holt-comment-on-David-Beckham-s-return-to-Old-Trafford-article351319.html
Almost brought a tear back to my eyes seeing Beckham’s tears.
Haha loved the boo’s beckham legend
Fergie sign him up
fergie fergie
sign him up
Gotta love Becks! Absolute class gentleman.
/bow to United fans for the reception you gave to him, brought tears to many eyes! <3
Too bad he didnt score that volley, would be goal of the year!
Hehe was funny how it seemed United fans gave Fletcher some stick when Becks brought him down.
GOTTA LOVE UNITED!
It’s been a good birthday for me till now, what with the hammering of Milan and another HUGE celebrity backer of the protests.
That was some night! Only ONE David Beckham. Fergie get him back here where he belongs.
To prevent confusion, there’s a time difference between England and India, so even if it kicked off there on March 10th, it started here on March 11th, ie my birthday.
@theboogeyman
Happy birthday mate. enjoy the day. You couldnt have got a better birthday gift
@ Costas….
No cavalry yet….seriously they are overdue!!
@ Boogeyman
Happy Birthday mate…….seriously dude…one of the best birthday presents ever you got!
Morning reds! David Beckham is a true legand, and hope one day he gonna play for us again, fergie please sign him up!!!!!
Morning all, have completely lost my voice this morning but what a night. Thought it was fitting that the 3 best players on the pitch got our goals. Also a lot of positives, Rafael’s desire to win the ball of Goofy and his expert cross for Fletch. Also thought Valencia was sensational, the guy tracks back all day and is as strong as an ox. Scholes rolled back the years and Vidic and Rio were immense. Not one player had a poor game!!
Terrible news on Hargo though. Was desperate to see him in action tonight….. But super win boys, now to repay Fulham for the drubbing they gave us earlier in the season!!
LUHG
Now all thats left are chelsea and barcelona
Stuggart need just 1 goal and inter just need to draw
COME ON UNITED
@theboogeyman. Happy birthday to you mate, how old are you today.
AIG, RedDevil- Thanks for the wishes. Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy with the result and all, but the perfect gift from the game would’ve been Neville’s effort going in.
I hope glazer heard me last night
What a Legend.. A huge part of me wanted him to score. Is it wishful to say that SAF actually signs him up just to let him complete his Last Mile on the HOME turf.
What a crowd, it was plainly unbelievable, a perfect gesture and reception.
Beckham and Scholsy having a laugh mid pitch was fantastic.
A perfect night, revenge completed for SanSiro2007, a utter dominant performace, homecoming of a legend, now lets bring on Barca !!!
I thought Rafael did well last night he tamed ronaldinho again
and gary neville was superb,Despite valencia’s assist he played a bit poorly I kept an eye on david and he was milan’s only threat,lol
also real madrid lost
Where are you ronaldo?
RED KNIGHTS- Thanks mate. I just turned 16.
@Macheda IS GOD
i could hear it from here in Los Angeles, lol .. Glazers would well be taking refuge after hearing and seeing the last match..
LEGEND.
@boogeyman
Officially happy birthday! A great present, but don’t ask for too much! NEville scoring with his left?
@Red Devil
Keep the faith! They will be here!
Ronaldo is top scorer in the Champions League so far, isn’t he?
@Boogeyman
he is the top scorer with 7 goals.
Scott has included this topic under legends.Beckham a legend. I fully agree with it. Just my opinion hope it dosent ignite the ‘legend debate’ once again
Costa- I know it’s a bit too much to ask for, but still, it’s good to dream big. It would’ve been a scorcher if he’d scored that.
Costa- I know it’s a bit too much to ask for, but still, it’s good to dream big. It would’ve been a scorcher if he’d scored that. And thanks mate!
AIG- 7 goals in 6 games is a fantastic record.
Yes, Beckham is a legend, like Best and Neville and Ole and Scholes and the like. But above them, there are icons, people who represent what the club stands for, and there are only 4 of them: Sir Matt, Sir Alex, Sir Bobby, and Sir Giggs.
this is for all the people that went last night, me being 1 of them, fair play to you all for making a right fuckin noise last night, been a while since i had hairs stand up on me back with the atmosphere, and i suppose maybe with a certain goldenballs coming back added to the occassion.. just to add if any1 didnt see becks interviewed on sky, here he is and hes still got the scarf is hands and he flaunts it aswell.. fair play david.. top man , future ambassador for utd?.. oh heres the url
http://www.skysports.com/video/clips/0,23791,12602_6014554,00.html
Becks cried when he was interviewed last night, but tried to hold it. That brings me back to memories of 90s.
Anyway, Owen Hargreaves has been pulled out of reserve game tonight AGAIN?! I’m really disappointed to hear this. It took like forever to see him a gain.
@boogeyman
Totally agree with your post
A few other points about last night.
Rooney is on 30 now, taking him ahead of Ole Solsjaer in the scoring chartes with 127 goals.
Nani’s assist was one of the best I have seen in years. We do miss Ronaldo in certain areas, but service from wingers is definitely not one of them,
Is anyone else releived we never went for Huntelaar?
As far as Hargreaves is concerned, the target is still the same for me. For him to start pre season training along with everyone else.
LIKE THE SAYNG GOES ANY PUBLICITY IS GOOD PUBLICITY WAS GUTTED NOT TO BE ABLE TO GET TICKET BUT IT ATMOSPHERE CAME OVER GREAT ON TELLY WOULD NOT DISCOUNT BECKHAM GETTING INVOLVED AGAINST THE “FORCES OF EVIL” ROLL ON THE SCOUSERS WE WILL SHOW THEM HOW TO ORGANISE A DEFENCE OF OUR COLOURS
@Costas
I still rate huntelaar. The problem is he dosent play regularly for Milan. Pato and Borriello are the first choice strikers. At ajax he played regularly and hence got many goals. He needs games to get a good goal scoring run going. Being in and out of the team dosent help him
With the number of chances we create he would have done well at United.I wanted him before the season started. Who knew Rooney was going to have a season like this?
@AIG
Something feels off about him. I don’t want to judge him on the glorious chance he missed. God knows, every striker can miss that. I just didn’t feel threatened by him at either leg even though he came close to scoring. I know it sounds weird.
Here’s the thing with the Dutch League. You will find strikers scoring there for fun. 12 years ago, even a Greek striker was the League’s top scorer! But will they turn into a Ruud Van Nistelrooy? Or will they turn into an Alfonso Alves? Huntelaar is a good striker, but is he good enough to play for a Real, a MIlan or a Man United? Pato is class, so it’s natural that Huntelaar can’t dislodge him. But what about Borriello?
Ronnie is probably cleaning up his box at the Bernabeu to see his old mates play in the finals!!!
@Costas
I agree he isnt worth the hype that was created when he was scoring for fun in the dutch league and he isnt anywhere as good as RVN
Borriello is good striker and can score some crackers. However both of them really are nowhere near Pato who was certainly missed yesterday. Milan were toothless in attack. Pato may have made a difference
Aig
hi. i’ve also rated huntelaar but it’s not entirely on his perfomance at ajax. We can’t deny he had a fantastic record there but so did jan vanegoor of helsink and afonso alves
am not saying that he is the same class as them but i don’t think the dutch league is a perfect one to judge strickers on. Only ruud lived the hype from it but i think huntelaar had a chance to be a top forward but he blew it with his move to madrid.
Becks is a Legend. ‘Nuff Said.
@AIG
I should point out that I don’t think Huntelaar is anywhere near Alfonso Alves.
But he is not RVN either. We should always be careful with strikers scoring for fun in different leagues. For example, Djibril Cisse is enjoying his best season ever in Greece…
Rio and Vida did have a good game. I wonder if someone with Pato’s movement could have given them a few harder questions to answer. The problem MIlan had in general, was that because of Park and Neville’s hard work, players like Pirlo and Ronaldinho couldn’t deliver a lot of service to the front men.
what a night…i absolutely loved the crowd last night.the reception we gave to one of our legends was great!!i was very happy with fans when they booed tevez but last night was something else!!its not that becks deserved it,but its about recognizing his contribution for the club..proud to be a manchester united fan and proud of you all fans too!!!!
@Costas
I think Vidic and rio would have been tested more. We know that they arent too comfortable against strikers who are quick and have pace. Pato is very quick adn clever too. Playing Park in midfield turned out to be an excellent move.he was brilliant
i rated Huntelar and I am now busy whiping the pie offa my face.
He had about three touchs…rubbish.
Becks is a f’ing genius!!
Bring him back.
set piece coach.
ambassador for the club.
We want Becks!!
Thank you legand Beckham. http://www.tribalfootball.com/ac-milan-veteran-beckham-i-hope-man-utd-now-win-it-695761
@ Costas
I am one of the ones who feel relieved we didn’t sign him….really didn’t pose any threat in the two games at all…was actually looking disinterested yesterday…I dont think he got more than 4-5 touches (around the danger area) in the whole game, which is really poor…..at least he could have made the effort to drop back a bit into midfield to see the ball more!
This Christmas, someone is definitely begging Santa to call off his dream from last year….(you are more than welcome back here Lad)
The ABU media can go on and on about Le Arse and their sexy football for all I care….they can continue their wankfest till they’re dry…
I’d rather have people like Ji-sung park and Fletch in my team anyday..
Also is it just me or does Patrice Evra need to get in some extra practice with his final ball…..for all the good positions and space he gets into, his final effort is almost embarrassing sometimes…can’t he take some crossing lessons from the Nev?
Seeing David Beckham back at Old Trafford made me feel really, really sorry for the poor lad.
He has been married to Victoria for 12 years.
Jamie Bulger`s killers didnt get that long and they are scousers.
Poor old Becks.
Love United Hate Glazer.
guess those who were doubting red nev have some humble pie for dinner today! He was excellent and kept ronaldinho quiet though apart from the cross for the goal his others were bit wayward. Park played well-another one doubted. Was welling up myself wi becks reception, not ashamed to admit and at 3-0 up really wanted to see him score that volley. I’m so proud to see one of ours go on after the abuse he got after 98 and truly believe it can only happen at a club as great as ours
we haven’t made the final yet so lets stop the arrogance please in some quarters. we have a long way to go yet. i still think barcelona will take some stopping
Scott you should make a shirt out of this.
@King Eric
They have been hired to look for more Red Knights in Asia to each put £20mill into the pot.
@emporerm
Brian Blessed is a Newcastle Fan I thought.
@Costas
Huntelaar screwed his own career over imho. He had the chance of being a real world class striker but his refusal to leave Holland sooner ruined his footballing education. The Dutch league just isn’t a challenge and by the time he did leave it was too late, he was at an age where he should have been a 1st team player not but part player while learning his trade
@ AIG
Pato and Huntelaar are both overated mate, although Pato is a lot better than Huntelaar. When at Ajax Huntelaar bagged goals but for the virus he was ordinary and for milan hopeless. Ruud came from Holland and bagged goals for us then the virus and now for Hamburg, thats why we havent signed him!!
On topic: Well in Becks lad, like many have said pictures speak louder than words!!
Comma, comma, comma, comma, comma United Road
RED,GREEN AND GOLD,
RED,GREEN AND GOOOOOOOOOLLLDD!!!!
@Wakey
That could be it too. Especially when you look at Ruud and how he developed under Sir Alex. But even now, has Huntelaar worked with a top class manager who willhelp him develop his game? Probably not.
Media whore or Red knight lover? ps Brain Blessed is a United fan he was mutv with Terry Christain
Wakey – No mate Blessed is a United fan, a huge fan.
spencer – chill mate, its not arrogance, its just people are happy with that performance last night. As the banner outside the East Stand prior to kick off says “MUFC – Not arrogant – Just better”.
boogeyman – Happy birthday lad.
Hunterlaar is shite, no balls or no fucking heart for big games.
@willierednut
Strange as I have seen him on TV claiming to be a Newscatle Fan. In fatc he has a ‘party trick’ where he can name the whole squad of of their last Championship winning side (or was it cup winning side)
“He supports Newcastle United football club. On Soccer AM (Sky Sports 1, 10 January 2009) Blessed admitted he also admires Manchester United. He has also been quoted as saying that he supports his home town club Doncaster Rovers.”
And this Interview with Maxim states he is a Newcastle Fan. Although he does say
“It’s a toss-up between Newcastle and Man United, actually, because in 1948 Man United won the FA Cup 4-2 and they passed through our village to play their last game in Sheffield. We were little kids out on our playground and they stopped off there. We put our school strip on and we played Manchester United in a game and they let us beat them 26-0. So I’ve always had a warm spot for them.”
http://www.maxim.co.uk/features/interviews/17569/brian_blessed.html
@Wakey
Sounds like he has more clubs than Tiger Woods.
Chuffed he got the reception he deserved. He was clearly moved by the passion behind his warm welcome, was great to see.
The only way last night could have been better was if Becks had smashed that volley in, would have loved to hear the response from the stands.
Top bloke, and endorsing the G&G campaign like he did shows he knows the score.
Don’t want to hear this bollocks about him sniffing our some publicity by wearing the scarf….G&G is going well but lets not kid ourselves that Becks NEEDS to wear it for the publicity, everyone connected with the capmaign should be kissing his green and golden balls this morning. He’s given it serious gravitas.
Wakey – Well what a twat. Going on the Terry Christian acting the “top red”. He clearly said on that show he loves and follows United. Told that story that you mentioned as well.
The green and gold campaign is just people venting now. It has no purpose, it will come to nothing and it is pretty clear that no one is prepared to hit the glazers in thier pockets. It is a half baked cause overall.
brett – pretty much agree mate. As I said last night the g&g has basically become a fashion accessory at OT. Dozens infact hundreds in their green and gold last night at the same time as being laden down with megastore bags and queing at kiosks. If Fergie spends money in the summer I expect it to die down considerably.
What a pair of fannies you two sound. I’ve long suspected Brett1985 is a sockpuppet but I’m very surprised at the way King Eric has turned so pro-Glazer. Stop griping and get behind the movement to reclaim our club.
Just because a portion of the fans finds it “trendy” to wear Green and Gold scarfs without understanding what they stabd for, it doesn’t mean that the movement has lost its value guys. Watching from the television, I saw more G & G scarfs than any other home game. And I highly doubt that all of those additional fans belong in the category that King Eric mentioned.
Exactly Costas, those people are helping the cause just by wearing the scarf. I can’t understand these apathetic people pouring scorn on United fans doing something so positive.
“Grumble, grumble… it won’t make any difference… groan, groan… there’s no point… whinge, whinge…”
FFS that’s the spirit isn’t it? You gutless wonders.
Fred – I am not pro -glazer mate, not at all but just dont know what anyone else would do. I have heard both sides. For what its worth I do sing all the songs at OT about the Glazer’s but I just don’t trust the redknights. I also bought a green and gold scarf back at the Burnley game but the fucking colours are shite. More turqouise and orange than green and gold.
Costas – You would be surprised fella. There were thousands with them on and the official shirt or merchandising. As I said I am biding my time on this till the summer to see what gives. Bit unfair to lable me pro Glazer just cos I won’t jump on a wagon. Not you mate but Fred.
Fred – But we won’t be reclaiming “our club” will we? It will be in the hands of more money men and if you honestly think they have our intentions at heart you are deluded. They are in it for one thing. Anyway thats it from me.
@King Eric
Oh, I believe you. The thing is that this category of fans goes with the territory. You can’t escape that. I think that the movement has gained pace without their presence, but that’s just me. I wonder how many first timers were at OT last night. From personal experience, I can tell you that you can’t escape the temptation of the megastore.
A bit of a silly question, but where do fans get the scarves? Are they handed out by MUST outside the stadium?
100% agree with King Eric… They are investors who pool all sources of money together so that fans can run the club? C’mon… Be serious…
MUST is looking for any option that would get rid of Glazers, and I guess they are entitled to.
But the bulk of the support of the Green & Gold movement is with MUST, not necessarily the Red Knights.
I assume that is what Becks was trying to say in his post match comments.
Bojan Djordjic supported the Green and Gold on swedish television last night! Bojaaaaaaaaaaaaan!
Costas – No mate are they fuck. They cost a fiver from the various street vendors who will be making a killing.
@King Eric
Ah ok. Thanks. They all looked so similar that I was wondering if they are sold at the megastore. But that wouldn’t make any sense…
Fred
You have long suspected what exactly? This is essentially the first time I’ve come to any judgement about the campaign and how you could have long suspected anything on that basis is a mystery to me let alone the fact that I post on here maybe 5 times per week- rarely on this issue.
You’ve been caught out to be honest and are a bit of a liar about me.
The G&G campaign is ineffective, people participate because it lies within their comfort zone, makes people feel part of an emotive cause which perversely brings fans together.
At the extreme end of a worthwhile campaign is militancy and rebellion. People hitting the glazers in the pockets. If it was going to happen it would have by now. No, people are doing what they always have done, going to matches, buying merchandise etc.
The campaign is just a matter of vanity for participants. Last year I recall similar sentiments aimed my way when I refused to sing and criticised people for chanting ‘Fergie sign him up’. I wish people would wise up.
King Eric
Exactly. It’s a fashion statement and all I can say is I hate fashion.