1. How do you make hard work out of beating Wigan? Change your team around and play everyone out of position. I was looking forward to a late Christmas present in the form of United blowing Wigan out of the water, like usual, then the manager had to go and spoil it all. Carrick, our best player of recent weeks, shifted in to defence. Valencia, playing with all the confidence in the world, forced to right back. Our best strike partnership dropped. Then he had to go and throw Gibson in to the mix. I was still confident of a win but I figured we would have to work harder for it. Then we play a blinder and I look like a spoilt little bastard for whinging. Thoroughly impressed with the performance and the result, even with the help of the first half sending off for Wigan.
2. From the stands, it looked like a red card. Having seen the replay, I’d think it was harsh if one of our lads got sent off for that. He did raise his hand to Carrick’s face and it was intentional but it wasn’t an elbow. However, Conor Sammon didn’t appear to be at all surprised and trudged off the pitch, which maybe tells you more about what his intentions were. Fair play to Carrick though for not making a song and dance about it an attempt to get him sent off.
3. I was obviously made up to see Dimitar Berbatov get his hattrick. He scored a lovely goal against Fulham last week and was clearly keen to carry on his good form. His first goal came from a Gisbon assist but his second was his best of the lot. He turned nicely on a Valencia pass and gave Al Habsi no chance. It was his third goal, the penalty, I was most impressed with though. Berba always seems to be lacking confidence and he is not a penalty taker. That woeful effort against Everton in the FA Cup years ago is still reason enough for some reds not to like him. Yet as soon as the penalty was awarded, he went for the ball and decided he was going to take it, despite Wayne Rooney being on the pitch. It was good to see that confidence and determination in him. Has he moved about Chicharito in pecking order now?
4. I do wonder what Park Ji-Sung had for breakfast with the way he was running all over the place, even more than usual. In the first half in particular, he was winning all the tackles, having attempts on goal and chasing the ball down. It was his best buddy and United skipper, Patrice Evra, who should take more of the credit for Park’s goal though, given how well he took on the Wigan defence to get an inch perfect cross in.
5. My favourite goal of the game was Antonio Valencia’s though, with him hitting the ball so hard both feet ended up off the ground. He’s really hit some great form over the past few weeks and it was nice to see that rewarded with a goal. It’s hard to believe he spent three seasons at lowly Wigan, considering how good he has become. He’s still only 26-years-old too.
6. Anders Lindegaard carried on his 100% record in between the sticks for United but didn’t have much to do. After a couple of early decent crosses from the wings, Wigan threatened little. We should remember that he tends to play against weaker opposition, which helps his ability to pick up cleansheet after cleansheet, but he is a top keeper and the manager is sensible to give him enough game time to keep him happy. Ahead of kick-off, he walks towards the Stretford End applauding the fans, before balling up his fists and shaking them. He loves being at this club and it’s good to see him doing well.
7. Ryan Giggs and Darron Gibson are hardly the “dream team” central midfield but they did well enough. Gibson didn’t catch any of his attempts on goal well enough, which I’m sure is more frustrating for him than it is the fans, and Giggs continues dropping his shoulder and skinning his man. You wouldn’t want this pairing for the big games but they did a job.
8. Fortunately Chris Smalling and Phil Jones’ absences were down to them feeling under the weather, not any long term injury, but Jonny Evans was forced off at half-time with a calf injury which will see him out for a fortnight. It’s starting to take the piss a little now but the manager is rotating the team well.
9. If we were City fans, we would say we were joint first, but we’re not, so we won’t. That seemingly insurmountable goal difference of City’s has been reduced to an advantage of five goals, thanks to our big wins against Fulham and Wigan. You’d like to think that come New Year’s Eve we will be top of the league with the possibility of having an even better goal difference than City…
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2nd level on points only five goals in it not bad considering city are on another planet and united are shite hey………………or so the press would have you believe.
United united united
What a wonderful time to be a United supporter! No change there then!
Excellent reflection of your reactions Scott the Red, and you’re on the money as usual.
9. We clobbered them. There’s no question about that.
10. Thanks for the present Uncle Woy & friends.
Great game….the goals difference reduction is probably the most remarkable thing in the last 2 games…I remember looking at the table and thinking we would have a great job to do to surmount that but it’s practically gone…if I was a Citeh fan I would be very scared going into the new year…
prior to the game I was very confident of the win and hoped we would play with the style and flair of the past few weeks and then,I saw the team.Unbelievable so I must say while still expecting the win no way did I expect a 5-0 Great result which shut me up.
My own reaction to the match? Carrick……. He plays we smash. Simple really
No question about that! hahahah (Love how Cyril quotes the boss)
Its such a pity Carrick is now getting recognition for his services over the past years.
Couldn’t give a damn bout goal difference. Means nothing. Three points for a win, one for a draw thats what’ll win the league. Been trying to point out for weeks now that this ‘out of the world’ citeh team are only 5 points ahead of us even tho we don’t have a defence or midfield. Except they’re not now. We’re level on points. Not bad for a team with no money anymore, and a manager who many would have you believe would be doing the honourable thing by quitting at the end of year.
Pah. Made me laugh reading comments before yesterdays game. Looks like Fergie knows what he’s on bout after all. Who knew??
Heywood is Red
Shocking to think that Fergie knows anything eh? haha Well said
He could turn out to be a decent manager this fergie fella!!! Very comfortable win and but for a bent liner and shit house ref, this shit team with no midfield would be 2 points clear!!
Poetry in motion with a depleted squad!!!!!
Come the 2nd of January, the goal difference will be a moot point in my opinion……..
Fcuk em’
the chart still doesnt look right though
Who’s this Gisbon guy?
Is he our new Spanish/Portugese/Dutch midfielder that we “desperately” need!
Would love a big win against Blackburn but would settle for 1 nil win and no injuries!!
Dolly: all credit to Gibson, he played some simple passes rather than trying to emulate the Ginger Prince
De Laet having a good game for norwich.
bale in his back pocket when he’s coming over the left and putting some nice crosses in.
So Kyle Walker is supposed to be the next best thing since sliced bread in English football eh? The guy is shit, and trust me that is a compliment …..
I agree with Mike, this Fergie fella seems clueless, sure to get it right eventually! hahaha
CedarsDevil – Have to agree with you. But have to say that Clyne-Kid from Crystal Palace impressed me.
We might take him as his contract runs out in the summer.
And we could do with a RB that’s not injury prone.
http://tinypic.com/r/2prv0ud/5
Here’s a good video of the red card incident. The ref clearly had a perfect view.
Breaking News
Sir Alex to sign Ibrahimovic as cover for Evra And Cahill to partner Rooney up front!
Mike
Not sure about your sources pal…. Heard that Fergie will sign 4 players to cover for Evra and 7 more just to manage Berba’s style
This Fergie guy lost it 10 years ago. Get rid. New manager is needed fast.
Cedars
He could hire Paul Weller, he could get The Style Council together for Berba!
Fergie out Steve Kean in
for all their superiority Spurs go in level at half time.Can see a sucker punch coming here.
Listen lads i’m as delighted as anyone on our recent run of form but seriously this United team is beating teams that they should with ease. Anything other than 5-0 wins against crap teams like Fulham, and Wigan would have me concerned so that’s good.
What does concern my is just how bad we are against decent teams, United are flattering to deceive on this recent run and you’re all happy that we are merrying along beating these teams but the first time we play a big team we’ll look average again. It all stems from midfield now i’ll grant Carrick has looked good but who else have we got to compete against the BIG TEAMS?? Nobody.
It does not hide the fact that we need some TOP midfielders in January which is about the time the tough fixtures come around.
I’m not trying to be a xmas grinch, just putting this run into perspective.
Berba, Carrick & Evans >>>>>>>>> Fuck off you haters
hahahaha
KR
You always put things in perspective pal. Your grudge on Giggs always leaves a smile on my face. The fact that you are an idiot leaves a bigger one mind you
CedarsDevil, wanker. Oh wow a couple of decent games against shite teams makes him a world beater. We all saw just how bad and irrelevant he was against Barca.
KR
You expected to beat Fulham at Craven Cottage 5-0. Somewhere we hadn’t won since 2008??! Let’s look at these BIG TEAMS we can’t compete against…… Chelsea? Arsenal? Spurs? Bah humbug!!!!
I just wanted to say, after we’ve close the gap on Citeh and they’ve dropped points against Chelsea and WestBrom, I read an article on how Mancini is already complaining to the FA on how Liverpool will have an extra 48hours to prepare for their match.
That to me just highlights that Citeh are scared of us. They dropped points and will be losing the Toure’s to the African cup with some tough fixtures coming up, and Mancini is already making excuses for possible more future points dropped.
Horrible excuse. United are down 11 Players to injury, Citeh have spent over £400m on players in the past 3 seasons, Citeh have no major injuries…I think United has more of an excuse for poor performances, but we’re still crushing teams and have closed the gap in the “untouchable” Citeh. I love it!! Class over Cash!!
Mikekelly12, Arsenal reserves, lucky to beat Chelsea oh and you left out City. Hate it when supporters are happy with wins against average teams when the performances against better opposition and not to mention CL has been beyond shocking.
KR
Me a wanker? How did you guess you tool…. Of course I am, no better pleasure than that given by your right hand you stupid hateful fuck
Breaking News
KR in Giggs is irrelevant slur! Wow!
It was all Berbatov for me. What a classy guy at OT!
5 EPL Hattricks 4 for us!
3 United Liverpool 3–2 19-Sep-10
5 United Blackburn Rovers 7–1 27-Nov-10
3 United Birmingham City 5–0 22-Jan-11
3 United Wigan Athletic 5–0 26-Dec-11
Only player with more Hattricks at OT is Rooney with 6 in the EPL
Ruud had 5 in the EPL, but only 3 were at OT.
Spurs won 3-0 Chelsea- won 3-1 Arsenal won 8-2. Correct me if I’m wrong but these are cosidered good teams. KR ?
CedarsDevil, if your gonna call others names then expect some back. Retard.
james21, i was at all 3 and Spurs was the only one i could say we played well in and made look normal. But that was with Cleverley, with him injured who have we got? Darron fucking Gibson. That’s why i said we NEED midfielders.
Arsenal reserves and a game against Chelsea where Mata made us look stupid and we won because of Nani alone is not convincing.
KR
Your poor attempt to seem reasonable will not fly here.
You say: We have nobody to compete against the BIG TEAMS!
You base this on the fact that our best ever first half of the League season ever, doesn’t include games against the top teams. I’ve got news for you pal, the only team we haven’t played is Blackburn, not exactly a power-house.
Perhaps you refer to our European form? Again, news for you buddy, we haven’t appeared in Europe since losing to Basel, so we are certainly not ‘flattering to deceive’ in Europe.
All you are trying to achieve is with your comment is a discussion of potential transfers.
I must say that Sir Alex has just said that he is happy with the squad, so your view on it’s inadequacies are impertinent.
KR
Blow your self away you fool, by the way I am a retard, how did you know fuck face?
smartalex, even Sir Alex acknowledges fans demands for midfielders but you can’t?
KR
smartalex has just taken you to the cleaners you sad fuck
KR
Your rudeness to true Reds Ryan Giggs and CedarsDevil now position me firmly against you.
Fuck off you ungrateful wum! Fuck off!
KR
Yeah, RVP is an Arsenal reserve player. We were lucky to score 3 against Chelski (who beat city, the best squad in world football!) and yes, our 10 men did fall apart against city. These shit teams like Fulham who drew with Chelsea and city, the best squad in world football and Wigan who also took points off Chelsea!!
CedarsDevil, haha what a twat. I thought i was the hateful one?
Nice reactions Scottie the Red! Fergie has once again made us all look like fools. Various comments, including my own, thought this would be a tough game, with all the changes. The master knows best! We’re not worthy!
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Mikekelly12, play your best against the best and United quite frankly haven’t this season, that’s all.
kr I was at them too. We tore Chelsea to shreds 1st half. 2nd half they had nothing to loose. 3-1 good result. Fulham fantastic result. You’re one of those fans that sit there moaning at games when Utd are 3 and 4 up never happy some folk.
KR: you confusing us…… You went from United should easily beat Fulham to Carrick not showing up against Barca.
As MikeKelly says, we haven’t won at Craven Cottage since 2008………
Barca- faulting Carrick is out of order….. He is putting in a good shift in center mid or back
KR – enough with the twisted lies!
your 20:42 comment is a pathetic wind-up.
If you really wanted to analyze a SAF statement, and get my views on it; then you would quote it and request my opinion, not act a clever cunt with vague references and disconnected questions.
You are a transfer-muppet. January is approaching so you’re getting your hand in. I spotted your intent here immediately, and mentioned it. You have already proved that your dismal objective was to start a transfer discussion.
If you can’t be up-front and truthful you are not welcome here.
KR
Its a losing battle fuck face….. You have shown your true colors ages ago. a United fan you are NOT. Just a sad sad person.
I do not pity you though
smartalex, i tell it like it is always thats why fucking losers like cedarsdevil can’t take it when someone stands up to them so they resort to name calling.
Enough about the fckin’ knobhead KR then…..
Spurs just went 1-0 against Norwich.
KR- I am not sure what your point is……
KR
So what are your thoughts on City’s squad? They’ve been virtually injury free all season, haven’t missed any key players yet fail to beat Fulham and West Brom (shit teams in your opinion) beaten by Chelsea and were lucky to beat Arsenal and draw with Liverpool! Does their team need strengthening?
KR
Get a life man, enjoy the good performances. Beware Cedars is the master troll buster and with help from his friend smartalex he is gonna bust you too.
A Martin Tyler question- is this weekend the highest amount of draws in the Premier League?
I think Gary Neville said it one year. You have to beat the lesser teams, to win leagues. If United only beat the teams in and around us, we wouldn’t be sitting on 19 titles. The reality is, you have to beat these teams. The Wigans, Stokes, Blackburn Swansea etc. That might be news to KR, but there you have it.
KR
I am the loser now? hahahaha You sad pathetic twat
Cedars you fuckin Retard. Are you not aware that this team has won 14 out of 18 PL Games drawn 3 and lost just once. Its shit that is.
Spurs 2- Norwich 0
KR
You are insulting Ryan Giggs, i mean really!! What Giggs has done for this club very few have. 38 and still going strong, the guy is an ageless wonder.
Mikekelly12, fact is if City play to their capacity their talent is way better than ours no doubt. Their midfield puts ours to shame when they click.
We have 4 players that would get into their 11, Nani, Rooney (questionable compared to Aguero) , Vidic, Evra. Apart from that i struggle to see how we’re better when playing at our maximum.
Where are all you cunts who said we should write of this season after the champions league exit, call yourselves fans you should hang your head in fucking shame.
We will be top by the time we face city in the Fa cup and then it’s our to lose.
jim, just because he’s a legend he’s immune from criticism? That’s ridiculous he looks so bad when put up against a midfielder with quality.
NYDUDE
Its been incredible really, assuming spurs win now, only United, newcastle and spurs have won this round of matches. 3wins and 7draws, and just 1 home win in 10 matches.
oh and scored 47 goals and conceding 14. Utter rubbish if i’m honest.
James
Hahahahaha
KR I don’t see how looking at the league you see no problems with City but you do with United, given our ridiculous amount of injuries. Our midfield was on top of their midfield prior to Evans dismissal? So what are you basing this assumption on?
KR
Of course he is, Giggs is a god of sorts you fool…. You on the other hand? Just a fool
KR
He is certainly not immune to criticism, but too say he is irrelevant is not true either. And considering top teams he was sensational aginst chelsea in the CL wasnt he?? Barcelona have a midfield that is one of the best of all times, everyone struggles against them, even the likes of Alonso.
“immune from criticism” wtf you stupid muppet, don’t you think he’s earned your fucking respect? Critique (when it’s warranted) is fine, disrespectful blathering is not and if you think it is you’re on the wrong site.
jim a few good games here and there is not good enough. It’s embarassing to ask a 38 year old to play in a champions league. Even Barca dropped Puyol for the final because he can’t keep up with Hernandez.
Anyone who thinks we don’t need a couple of CM’s when Gibson is getting 90 minutes is deluded.
Shitty? Who the Fuck are Shitty.
KR – You are a liar. you do not always tell it like it is. you lie. Frequently and foolishly.
Name calling is actually your mode of attack, not CedarsDevil, he’s a RoM teddy bear.
From KR’s comments in the last 40 minutes:
- Fulham – “crap”
- Wigan – “Crap”
- United – “average”, “beyond shocking”
- United Midfield – “Nobody’s”
- Cedars – “wanker”, “retard”, “twat”
- Giggs – “bad and irrelevant”
Wake up wum KR. Transfer-muppetry and rude-boy-attitude is weak.
Support United, and enjoy life!
Mikekelly12, i’m sorry did Silva not run riot all over us for 90 minutes? That’s the kind of player this team is craving but instead we ask Rooney who’s one of the best strikers around to do donkey work instead of staying upfront.
Much rather be a deluded Red than be associated with fucks like you
And to think Norwich have twice fucked my 12 results they are pish poor.
Its tough and it will be
As the rising tide in the sea
But we only have City
To hold the crown again you see
Soon it will be very clear
Why United is the best my dear
Forever the conquerer
Not those of faint faith and loyal follower
smartalex picking and choosing i see. I won’t waste my time with you.
KR is a blue. Happily disrespects United players but can’t bring himself to see any fault with his beloved blues.
You’re not as happy as anyone KR, on United’s form. From your tone, you seem to resent it? Maybe you’ve been reading the red tops too much. They predicted our downfall, after we departed the CL. Don’t read them fella. Revel in United’s return to form, instead of being a wet blanket. Level on points with city, and United historically, get better, second half of the season. Whats not to be happy about right now?
KR – you are not a United supporter.
You support only yourself.
KR. Wrong. SAF Said we had never been toying with Rooney in Midfield it was forced upon us through injuries.
Hi guys,
Manchester United has a better midfield than Man City.
I’ll spell it out for anybody who bothers to doubt.
———————De Gea——————–
Smalling—Jones—-Vidic——-Evra—–
Young——Nani—-Cleverly—Valencia-
————-Hernandez—-Rooney———
I read something about Alex Ferguson’s selection policy at this website.
Here is the link – http://www.footballsecretsociety.com
Sussed and fucking flushed
This KR DUDE is he a united fan?cause he seems to lack the facts?
We are playing well with a seriously depleted squad.
We are in 2nd position(adrift by 5 goals mind u) despite the fact we had a bad patch of form,countless injuries to every part except our goal keeping department.
YEAH we need a player or two to be world beaters again but in FERGIE WE TRUST.He Knows when the time is right like he did with class of 92 ,class of 99, class of 08.No need to panic this isn’t our first epl title or our last.
We need to believe in our own players everyone of them is a class act.Time and time again they have delivered the goods,stood up and been counted.3 champions league finals isn’t a walk in the park(forgive the pun).FORM IS TEMPORARY CLASS IS PERMANENT.
KR – You underestimate premier league teams. If you put in less than 100 percent effort then you’ll be exposed.
Winning away at Qpr and fulham is huge but of course you wouldn’t know that because you’re arrogant and think every game is an easy walk, you don’t respect other teams but thankfully you’re never going to manage united.
Personally i always have balanced views, if united play well i don’t go around thinking we’re world beaters but credit is given to players who have played well regardless of the opposition.
It is our time you are wasting KR.
We have had a great day loving United, you are intent on changing that. You’re a cunt.
Your history here has long proved it, and once again you disappoint and upset us.
Nothing you ever say will ever change any of our minds. You’re dead.
KR
You haven’t answered my question unless your basing your whole United are shit on David Silva?? And no, Silva did not run riot all over us for 90mins? He played well for 45 mins against 10 men.
BOOM
Another troll down the shitters….
I think Mike was spot on, the bugger is a blue
Who you gonna call?
If you call me names I’ll call you names!
Handbags!
No shit Sherlock
Wait that’s me or Watsons going to get confused!
Bitter blue!!
Viva MG? That is who I would call
city fan in Ghost Protocol disguise on a United site
Cue MI theme
good game from Bale.
You have to say that he’s having a good season.
Off-topic: “His future is with one of European football’s prestigious clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea, Manchester City, AC Milan, Inter or Juventus.” – Marc Formeaux, agent of Lille’s Eden Hazard and expert on prestigious football clubs.
Evening Cedars
Are we having troll trouble?
Cedars sussed him, smartalex flushed him…… James and Mike totally fucked him…. That is how we do things on RoM baby
Expert on hazardous waste, more likely!
Fred
We’re not prestigious at all!
Who the fuck wants him – if he was that good he would have gone already
Sell him to city – the most decorated team of bullshit in the world
Viva MG – Problem solved partner! hahaha Could have done with your intervention but the boys held the fort as it were !
Fred
Haha. That’s hillarious. Does he go onto discuss Chelsea and city’s prestigious European history??!!
KR also goes by the name Marc Formeaux!!
Well done Cedars
I just gad a day off – momentus one at that – we took Jnr to his first live action film on cinema
God bless you Tom Cruise
Cue the MissionTheme
Dum dum DumDum Dum dum Dumdum
had! not gad
Skysports .com says:
“And with Manchester City and Manchester United slipping up on Boxing Day, Harry Redknapp’s team moved to within seven points of the frontrunners”
Idiots. i suppose we slipped up because we only scored 5.
Bell bhat I banna shay i-dhat who dhe phuck issa Man Jou?
ee gad, wot a typo!
Manchester United slipping up? hahahahahaha Idiots indeed
Yeah but Fergie shouldn’t have to resort to this amount of rotaating. Plus, I’d love to know why Antonio plays at RB when Rafael has been fit for the last 10 days. Ridiculous. We should count our blessings we run out of defenders in a home game against Wigan.
Anyway, I don’t think it’s a coincidence that we’ve scored 16 goals in the 4 games that Valencia has started recently. He’s had 5 assists in them.
We didn’t score too many!
Easy up smartalex
Smartalex
We slipped up because we won when every fucker wanted us to lose. We slipped up in their fucked up dream land !
Don’t know if KR is a bitter, but he’s bitter about something. Maybe he needs to hit palm city! Relieve some of that tension.
Pissing off to bed fellas, as ever keep it bitter and keep it blue….
Ha?
Sorry, meant keep it Red and keep it United
Viva M G
Viva M G
He loves MUFC
Wants a Tom Cruse T
Viva M G
Night Cedars!
Sweet drams Marro.
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1001535/real-madrid-willing-to-sell-kaka-for-L22-million?cc=4716
Kaka 29 turning 30 soon, but at 22 mil he could be worth a punt!! Bring class to the midfield while waiting for Cleverely and Ando to mature into the top class MFs they can be. By the time he retires we will have tunnicliffe and hopefully pogba banging on the door as well?
Gaitan at 29 mil at 23 years or Kaka at 22 mil at 29 years? He’s still got so much class in him although injuries have screwed up his form but a new club with regular games could see him turn united into a beast!!
DDG – Evra Vidic Jones Rafael – Nani Carrick Kaka Young – Rooney Chicharito
Lindegaard – Fabio Smalling Ferdinand Fryers – Valencia Ando Cleverely Park – Welbeck Berbatov
I’m not even going to start on the fact that we have fletcher, pogba, owen, gibbo at the side… Two top top class teams that can really challenge for honours in multiple fronts what do you guys think?
MG – That’s it! Sky copy writers want us to score less, and lose, just like Mikekelly12 says!
Their sad delusions and tattered dreams are spelt out in their prose.
Bed-bidden and Red-ridden – have a good night CedarsDevil.
smartalex
It’s our mission should we choose to accept it to defy the non believers.
Take that a step further …
Once bed-ridden, always Red-bidden, Red-ridden CedarsDevil is bed-bidden.
O Vivacious and gracious leader MG, accept our mission. Defiance is in our blood.
zelh – Nani>>>>>>>>>>>>>Bale
I’ll second that smartalex
But leader I am not – very privileged to be equal and a part of something unique
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Kaka?
Yucks. No thanks.
Our “slip” was imaginary, the Sky Sports reporter’s was Freudian.
The jury’s out on Bail.
Yucks?
Kaka. Yes please.
Bale made hay in Norwich.
MG, I thought that Troll-Busters (which you head up) was to answer the call, foolish I know. United does win easily with major changes to the line-up, but for Troll-busters to play is ridiculous! Not this week, anyway, I’ll never get a flight!
The grass is always drier on the other side of England.
Gareth Bale is a decent player, but he’s no Tommy Cooper.
I hope Bale’s mum and Gervinho’s dad don’t have an affair.
Poor kid will be all face!
smartalex
Troll Busters A Viva MG/Cedars Company
We are always on call smartalex – it’s typical of everyone that doesn’t support United
Though that infatuation with coming on United sites to lecture is jaw dropping
Lots of supporters claim to support respective teams with a die hard following – so why come here then?
I have never ever never been to another site and ever commented – my team whatever it does is enough for me.
The fascination is sickening and inappropriate.
MG – I too have never posted on a rival site, and would only do so should some sad tragedy befall them, and I felt moved to show support.
It’s pointless slagging them off on their own sites, they’re all reading RoM.
RedNut/Costas/MG
The original holy trinity!
Ya can’t beat the classics!
I am in no trinity. I work solo.
For me the original trinity was King Eric, GHTT and a great poster by the name of Red Manc. Those were the first 3 reds that welcomed me to the family 3 years ago.
smartalex
How acutely observed!
Willie
Fuck yeah get in! As Cedars says
It’s all good reinventing the trinity but amen to that Willie you can’t beat the original version
Original trinity or modern trinity, chose your stage name from Trinity’s choice:
The Good, the Bad, or the Ugly.
smartalex
We Willie/Costas/Me are the original ROM Holy trinity
So I guess first come first served with The Good then.
We’re all Red Mancs at heart.
Lets not forget the original troll buster, suhayl.
It suits you MG! A good fit.
just the two to go now …
MG – Costas is going solo, We need a third wheel? Any suggestions?
Oh so that’s how it is around here eh? Form your gangs and leave Cyril out will ya?
Willie
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
We need our stats man especially now that he’s doing a PHD in Football injuries and Medical Management
Cyril
We are from a time you weren’t around mate
But if Costas is leaving
Then you can forward your CV to @Willie and Viva MG C/O ROM
That’s only if Costas is leaving
It’s ok guys. carBangPrick will be my substitute in the trinity.
Unless suhayl shows up ready to take out the trash like only he can.
why the fook wouldnt we say “joint top”? so what? It’s fucking retards like you that make fans paranoid. “If we were City fans, we would say joint first, but we r not, so we wont”. So, if a Utd fan says “we’re joint first” he’s suddenly not a Utd fan? Fuck right off
AC Milan legend Franco Baresi has selected Manchester United hero Ryan Giggs in his all-time greatest XI alongside the likes of Maradona and Paulo Maldini.
The evergreen Manchester United star continues to defy his advancing years by playing a major role for Sir Alex Ferguson’s side as they bid to win a 20th league title this season.
The 38-year-old recently suggested he would happily sign yet another contract for Manchester United and intends to sit down with his manager in the New Year in order to discuss a contract that would prolong his stunning Old Trafford career.
The aforementioned AC Milan icon, who is widely regarded as one of the finest centre-halves to have ever played the game, has selected the Manchester United winger in his all-time greatest XI. Giggs was selected in a midfield alongside Luis Figo, Frank Rijkaard, and Zinedine Zidane.
“He is so intelligent – you notice that from where he runs.” Baresi said of the Manchester United legend when choosing his greatest ever XI in FourFourTwo Magazine.
“He’s covered every midfield role, but I think he prefers the left side. He is a joy for everybody’s eyes…except, of course the opponents.”
The Manchester United legend’s goal against Fulham recently, means he has scored in every single Premier League season to date.
The remarkable Welshman has won 12 Premier League titles and two Champions League medals and the Manchester United veteran is the most decorated player in British football history.
Franco Baresi’s ‘My Perfect XI’ from the January issue of FourFourTwo Magazine: -
Gianluigi Buffon, Cafu, Paulo Maldini, Alessandro Nesta, Roberto Carlos, Luis Figo, Frank Rijkaard, Zinedine Zidane, Ryan Giggs, Diego Maradona, Marco Van Basten.
http://uk.ibtimes.com/articles/272902/20111227/ac-milan-legend-selects-manchester-united-star.htm
mikel56 – we’re 2nd, by virtue of an inferior goal difference. If we were to lose the league title on goal difference, would you claim that we were “joint Champions”? Of course not.
Sorry Costas
Your request has been denied to allow carBangPrick Holy Trinity exclusive entrance
Your still in poor Cyril will have to wait then.
We’re first but not first
I’m sure we can rectify it though
The first thread that made me love this place.
http://therepublikofmancunia.com/liverpool-manager-gift-wrapping-title-for-us/
I miss the FSW.
What a wonderful tribute to Ryan Giggs! Top Red and Top Footballer.
That’s a fantastic line up!
@MG
Ok. How about Bill Knob?
Or captaink9? :I wonder where he is by the way…
In all seriousness, take Cyril. He’s a Bret Hart fan and that’s all that matters.
Costas
I spotted a username:
Republik of Wankunia
And then finishing off his bullshit
YNWA
Will not learn them lot
MG – It’s alright, I’m already a member of the X-Men, Self-Preservation Society, Hart Foundation, Masters of the Universe, 300 Spartans, Wu-Tang Clan, Avril Lavigne’s Sk8er Posse, Teriyaki Boys and Paris Hilton’s Bestest Friend.
Costas
When you decide to retire from The Original ROM Holy Trinity I shall discuss it with Willie
We must go through a process.
Until then it’s as you were
The Brett Hart fan club? Nooooooooooo
Cyril
I’m part of The Impossible Missions Force
@Costas – Thank you for the recommendation but they’ll never accept me. There’s some sort of clique on here
Willie
So many applications to choose from when the time arrives
MG – I passed on that one. I’ve been called an Ethan Hunt before but I’m sure it was cockney rhyming slang…
@MG
If you insist.
Those were the days mate. Scousers were actually coming in this site! You know what their main arguing point was? That United has bought their success. The FSW had brainwashed them with that load of crap. And then thbey spent over 70 million on Carroll, Suarez, Adam and Henderson and it proved that theory correct.
All this haggling over who’s in the threesome, get a room for your Ménage à trois.
@Cyril
You’ll join it soon.
Clique
More than meets the eye
Might be wading into this a bit late, but fuck off KR, you’re a bitter in disguise. If you want to sit at matches, slagging you’re own players off, feel free. After all, you’re not really there. I was at the Chelsea game and we fucking destroyed them first half, so much so that the second half where they were definitely the better team was irrelevant, just like Ryan Giggs according to you. Without Giggs there wouldn’t be 19. He was so crucial, and he still is. Was at the QPR match and when he came on he made an instant impact. But look mate, this charade of being a United fan is getting old now. Please, put on you’re lazer blue kappa track suit and piss off to the east please. You say that only 4 of our players would get in City’s squad? HA! And you question Rooney? Well, what the fuck has Aguero done for the past month, scored a couple of goals, not much else. But apparently, all it takes for an icon to be made according to a bitter like you is to come on against a newly promoted team, and tear them apart. Honestly, you’re fans are the most hilariously shite fans in the country, even my Chelsea mates have said so and they’re cunts! I suppose you think Yaya Toure is the best midfielder in the world, except Barca preferred Seydou Keita. And this trend has developed over the past few months, when things don’t go his way, he cheats and kicks and screams and whines. Hardly fitting for someone on 250k a week is it? That sums you lot up, 250k a week for a Barca reject! And yet you glorify Barca, well at least we aren’t fucking stupid enough to buy Seydou Keita and pay him a million a month. Maybe you’ll see now why your club is a joke. And someone mentioned it earlier about Mancini cracking up. He is making excuses and he’s said he hopes Wayne Bridge fucks off. How fucking unprofessional is that! Even when Fergie wants a player to go, he doesn’t come out in public and say “I hope they go”. I hope all your rejects, who were your idols 2 years ago, stay and bleed you dry. I hope all you sad bitter fucks realise that money can’t buy you history, money can’t make you truly happy, money can’t buy you love. Money won’t make you bigger than Manchester United. So get over this obsession, or forever be in our shadow. So, in summary KR, stop pretending to be a red, stop insulting true reds like Giggsy, stop being a pathetic wind up merchant and slagging off Cedars, who is a very well respected poster here, stop slagging off anyone on here, stop being a little nasty troll, and go and play in a busy road. Cheers you fucking nobhead.
Another great rant from BobbyCharlie, well done sir.
lazer blue kappa tracksuits for everybody!
Cyril
Costas
Kenny Dalglish – saviour of LFC YNWA 5 fingers
Cyril
There you go Cyril Costas has offered his recommendation which has to be looked into
Viva M G
Viva M G
He loves MUFC
Cyril for The Holy Trinity
Viva M G
He kappa his ass! BC1968.
Cyril
Any chance for some blue suits with Abu Dhabi sponsoring on?
Bale can’t lace luis nani’s lace but yet the portuguese gets less praise, obviously he is not british so he wouldn’t be noticed.
I like the fact spurs who are admittedly a good team get a lot of hype and united are brushed aside, i like that very much.
So much attention for KR……….and he doesn’t deserve it.
Deary me.
MG – Stylishness of Balotelli proportions. I think you need to get into fashion design
Can’t lace luis nani boots i mean.
I could become:
M Gio-Armani
Goodnight United
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Luis Nani>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>any winger in Europe
Don’t count Messi and Ronaldo as wingers these days.
I’m really looking forward to coming to the game on Saturday against Blackburn, the way we are playing at the moment is magical, and people who say it’s only against average teams need to realise how lucky they actually are, we have no divine right to beat any team, we have to work extra hard against every team we play against because they all raise there game against us, blackburn may be bottom of the league but that doesn’t mean if we don’t win 5-0 again that we are suddenly shit, some fans need to get a grip and support the team they supposedly support ? Come on United !!!
bobbycharlie1968′s comment. Brilliant as always!
Any United side laced with Nani is intoxicating!
“United can adapt to adversity,” argues Roberto Martínez, Wigan’s manager. “They have the mentality every other team wants. Anyone wanting to win the league has to better United’s mentality.”
He added: “Tom Cleverley is a player you need to work with to understand the full package. The mentality he’s got is quite unique. He’s a winner and we all see what he can do. Tom will be refreshed — and that could be the key for United. He’s going to be fully fit and it’s going to be like having a new signing. He can make a big impact on the title race.”
thisistheone – Can’t see any other outcome, than a United win on Saturday. We’re playing great football, so why not be confident? Doesn’t mean we should be complacent though. I’d take a 1 0 win now. Puts the pressure on the bitters, with a tricky game at Sunderland for them. Could be a good few weeks for United, after the doom and gloom of recent months.
Don’t know if this has already been posted, but there’s a nice bit on Berbatov in the Guardian today, from Jonathan Wilson, which I shall quote in full:
One of the sadnesses of modern football and the prevalence of large squads is the talent that does not get to play. Given the circumstances of his departure, Spurs fans may think Dimitar Berbatov deserves all he gets, but for the rest of us the Bulgarian’s re-emergence is a delight. He is perhaps too much his own man to play regularly at the very highest level, and his lack of pitch-time is presumably the result of his tendency to slow the game down, but he remains one of the few players it is worth focusing on even as the game happens elsewhere.
Berbatov seems somehow engaged in a permanent act of self-irony, as though demonstrating how illogical it is that 75,000 people should turn up to watch 21 other players hurtle around in pursuit of a ball. His shoulders seem hunched in an eternal shrug, his face forever expressing a bewilderment that people should strive so hard for what comes so naturally and easily to him. Would he be a better player if he didn’t have that quality that Walter Smith once euphemistically described as “economy of movement”? Perhaps, but he wouldn’t be the same player, and he wouldn’t be such fun.
Against Fulham last week, he scored a deft spinning backheel, a goal that was quintessential Berbatov in its louche understatement. On Boxing Day, he contrived one goal by leaning into his marker, as though even standing up while scoring were too much of an effort, before adding a second with a magnificently smooth turn before a whipcrack finish with the outside of his right foot. That he completed his hat-trick with a penalty might have seemed banal, had he not left Ali al-Habsi kneeling with a shuffle in his run-up before rolling the ball past him.
Berbatov’s contract expires at the end of the season, and it may be that with Wayne Rooney, Javier Hernández and Danny Welbeck, United decide they don’t need him. If such a decision gets him more game time elsewhere, that may not be a bad thing for the wider world.
Tq wolves,blackburn,west bromwich,fulham for boxing day results.
Well ,Laet and Norwich, thanks for trying.
Our challenge is to overtake shitty, keep building the distance to the chasing pack.
And seriously need to whack spurs from our coat tails.
Now arry has got the spurs fans all happy and excited with the so called january signing thats going to rock the league.
Threat levels are high, Mr.MG ,u are cleared to take arry out ASAP.
Now for our injury crisis to ease, anyone know a prayer, say it, we need a calming protective healing energy at Carrrington and Old Trafford.
Now to work ,and seriously need to whack my boss.
WillieRedNut – I agree with what you’ve said, I am confident of beating blackburn, it’s just I’m sick of reading some of our so called fans moaning that we should be beating teams like wigan and fulham 5-0, we are playing great at the moment and I hope it continues, I’m just like you, I’d be happy with a 1-0 victory, but you know as well as I do, that the majority of fans will come on here moaning about the same old shit, like carrick and berbatov aint good enough, give it a rest, they are both quality players, this aint a rant at you cos I respect your views and opinions, it’s aimed at people like KR and other muppets who annoy me cos they are never happy even when we win 5-0 !!
I don’t care if we win sexy or win ugly, just as long as we win the League.
I’d quite like the Europa too, it’s a nice trophy and we don’t have one of those so it appeals to my inner completionist.
That first line sounds pretty good, I wonder if I can get in the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations with it…
thisistheone – KR is probably a bitter in disguise. Wouldn’t take much notice of him. As for the Blackburn game? I’d settle now for a 1 0, or a 2 1 victory. The goals we’ve scored though, in the last 2 games, has closed a considerable gap in GD. When city won at OT, they gap was huge. It’s a difference of just 5 now. That’s credit to the players. No one can chase down an opponent, like United. We’re coming!
StatesideAussie – Nice sentiments from Johnathan Wilson? Very true as well. Should be playing more games. Whether it’s at United, we’ll see.
were rolling rolling rolling now get back a few defenders and the title is ours
I reckon we’ll clobber Blackburn and do for Steve Kean’s job too. No way Steve Bruce is gonna be the only sacked manager this season.
AVB will go as soon as the Rentboys are out of the Champions League.
Surprisingly looks like King Kenny will still be around next season.
WillieRedNut – It’s not just KR though, there’s plenty of people on here claiming to be United fans who constantly moan, and you can’t say that they are all bitter’s in disguise ? Anyway rant over ha as for the blackburn game, I’d take any margin of victory, a win is a win for me, 3 points is all you get no matter the score, I agree though that no team chases another team down as good as we do, I said after the that game that we still would win the league and I stand by that, it’s testament to us as a team that despite all the injuries we have at the moment, we are joint top, city must be gutted, cos they can’t play any better than they already have this season, while we can still get better, I can actually see us winning the league quite comfortably, cos city are the only team who can stop us, arsenal, chelsea, liverpool and spurs have absolutely no chance of winning the league and city will bottle it when it comes to the nitty gritty, the stage of the season that we relish, I’ve got a feeling that we will win the league at east lands in april, and what a way to exact revenge for the defeat at old trafford.
thisistheone – They’re not all bitters lol. I guess some people just love a moan. What can i say? This blog attracts all types!
I don’t care if we win the league or not actually, I just wanna watch United and SAF together for the last few years. We’re talking about easily less than 150 games in total. That’s only 150 match days. 150 times of 90 min pleasures, of which you may get a few glimpses of the cameraman catching SAF in his pomp. Have you even begun to think what it would be like to see another face in the dugout?
Enjoy the matches and keep faith in SAF for the last time (of prob about 3 years).
Even all those calling for SAF to retire would find it odd when that day comes.
dear cedars and co, i respect you guys as the pillars of rom and see your point against KR. However, it crosses a line into plain bullying when you abuse him out of this website and convict him of not being a united fan when the latter is only for him to tell. cmon guys give him a chance however inarticulate him may be.
Anyone actually know when cleverley will be fit again?
… be amazed if King Kenny is around next year… he looked proper fucked yesterday on MOTD… looks like he’s beginning to suffer from dementia… the pressure is getting to him I reckon… nowhere near as calm and collected as our Scottish pensioner who’s seen it all before…. Onwards…
Hello ROM. A great result for us and it has become more great as other team have dropped points (Excluding Spurs).
People say City have played the most entertaining football and they always score goals. Agreed. But when I looked the table I noticed we had scored only 6 goals less than city so that tell you we also have been entertaining.
We have conceded least goals along with liverpool with 14 only.So it says about our team’s Character and strength.
Pundits praise arsenal for recovering very well after the thrashing they received against us but we have done the best . We are level on points with those bitters and have only 5 Goal difference to make up.
Excellent Display by Man united And Sir Alex.
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Sir Alex’s a genius, yet people are questioning him week in week out. Yes, sometimes his team selection don’t play well but I reckon it’s more the lack of form of the players in a particular match than his selection. It’s nigh impossible for every player to play at tip top form every match of the season.
Sir Alex always insists that he picks a team that’s capable of winning against the level of opponents in front of them but they don’t always play at the expected level; that’s down to form more than anything else. In this particular match, all the players were on song, hence the resounding victory. On another day, the same bunch of players may not all perform at tip top form and if that happened, we will definitely not see the same level of performance then.
We’re joint top. We’re in this position in spite of all the injuries we’re suffered from the beginning of the season, WHY? I reckon we’ve suffered more injuries then any of the top six, seven teams. This is down to how Sir Alex uses the squad. The chopping and changing as well as the injuries and form of the players will invariably affect the rhythm of the team from time to time but it will allow us to maintain our challenge all through the season. So, let’s get behind the team!! UNITED till I die!!
I love De Gea, but Lindergaard just gives me slightly more assurance at the moment. Could be because of the fact he’s more experienced and does have a better physical presence at the moment.
Why do we have haters? We had a good game, I’m feeling the buzz after our thumping wins. Fulham and Wigan aren’t shite teams by any means. Look at the points Wigan were shaving off Liverpool, Chelsea before playing at Old Trafford.
I’ll get it if we moan about losing or getting humiliated. If getting dumped out of Champions League was all it took to wake the millionaire players up, I’ll take it with open arms. Rio have been massive up til his injury. Evans & Carrick too..
Football is a game of 90 minutes and due to the way we play, we will always be open to counter attacks or oppositions having a go at us. That is what makes football interesting and nerve wrecking.
Grinding out 1-0 wins were boring but I believed that it was part of the tactics to shore up our defence and improve concentration. You can’t change players mentality in a matter of a single game. Improvements have to be made across the pitch and over time. When we were hammering 5 goals pass oppositions during early season, we were conceding goals as well. At least now we are keeping clean sheets and minimising direct efforts at our goals.
I have no idea what the complaints were about. When have we ever bought big named players? Keane, Ronaldo were nobodies. With social media, and the internet – TOO many players across the world are touted as the ‘next big name’. Royston Drenthe was one a few years back. Look at him now.
Carrick is as good as any midfielder nowadays (I’m not comparing Sneijder) – the only problem is he plays for Manchester United and there are too many ABUs out there waiting for the chance to pounce on his lost of form. I highly doubt David Luiz is MUCH better than Evans but why is one a terrible defender and another worth more than 20million?
Luiz has the concentration of a 10 year old on playstation!
hi ROM, been away for a while and i come back to see some things have changed – MG now goes by the name Viva MG (i think)/…..
and some things havent changed – trolls and ‘fans’ abusing and criticising our players.
@ KR, i went thru some of your posts, not al, but jst wanna ask u wot the whole barca fixation is all about. we aint barca, we dont have a messi and we dont hve xavi n iniesta pulling the strings. but then again, who else does???? why the blidn obsession in being a ‘barca’
y cant u just be happy that we are stuffing teams, albeit lowly ones, that too despite having so many crippling injuries. championships have been won n lost on points dropped to lowly teams on days that dont go our way. heck, we dropped points againts newcastle tho we dint deserve to…
y cant u be happy abt us being ‘Utd’ and playing the ‘Utd’ way. we play almost everyone out of position and we will whip a team that incidentally drew with chelsea a week or so ago. yes, teh same chelsea who has mata who, going by wot u said, made our midfield look stupid or something to that effect.
its not abt being hateful or spiteful or even critical but tell me, how many ppl can do wot giggs can at his age. hes still turning over ppl half his age but u seriously cant expect him, at his age to play like that week in and week out. he will have an average day or two, but given what hes done consistently for so many years now, i think we can grant sir giggs that luxury now, cant we???
Good morning love;y Red Devils around the world,
Welsh international Ryan Giggs has been named in AC Milan legend Franco Baresi’s greatest ever XI.
Speaking of the 38-year-old, Baresi said: “He is so intelligent – you notice that from where he runs.”
“He’s covered every midfield role, but I think he prefers the left side. He is a joy for everybody’s eyes…except, of course the opponents.”
The full XI was as follows: Gianluigi Buffon, Cafu, Paulo Maldini, Alessandro Nesta, Roberto Carlos, Luis Figo, Frank Rijkaard, Zinedine Zidane, Ryan Giggs, Diego Maradona, Marco Van Basten.
KingOfStretfordEnd
Hello Pal,
Anders is very confident..
but IMO, De Gea is better in refelex saves, ball distribution..
at the same i m one of the ardent fans of Anders..
He has hsowed great character, attitude, confidence ever since he has arrived..
it is not a bad idea to have 2 good keepers,,
Anders is more vocal and better at organising the line of defence,
however he hasnt been tested yet as far as De gea at the start of the season..
Both are clever, fascinating battle between them..
Get the shopping list out: Eriksen, Subotic, Van Wolfswinkel, De Rossi, and sell/loan the likes of Macheda, Diouf
Lindegaard has been impressive indeed, may be his experience and adaptation playing in his favour while DDG has to learn the trade properly at this level to start keeping more CS. As for Berba, if he cannot have a starting spot as ST, I think we can still play him in an AM role with his skills to keep up the ball and deliver good passes, class oozes from this guy and he still has plenty to deliver for sure, that superb bicycle kick against the scousers still in mind
only weaknesses are his reluctance to track back and to move quickly on the field to drop into suitable positions at times to receive the ball
Cyril Sneer,
I wont be suprised if Kenny will be there next year..
compared to last year, Kenny has improved a lot in Liverpool according to the stats and points..
but not much to compete for the top 4…that is where the line may be drawn..
YorYor,
well said buddy, cant afford to miss Sir Alex irrespective of the result of the game or the season..
and what is this? talksport are at it again..
http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1410/55/man-united-swoop-sweden-international
@Sandeep1878: U beat me to it mate was just going to ask about this news
and this 1? : http://tribalfootball.com/articles/injury-hit-man-utd-target-real-madrid-defender-raul-albiol-2580141
Sandeep
For all the attacking players liverpool has purchased they have scored just 21 goals in 18 games, surely questions will be asked.
Suarez 23mil Carrol 35mil downing 20mil. Giving adam the benefit of doubt that might not be an attacking player, even so they have spent 78mil this year on attacking talents and the returns are not there.
lordrt
Jim,
Agreed mate, there are no returns for the investments.
at the same time the management might decide to give him more time since the team is getting better compared to previous year..
but cant trust anything in football, one day you will see it and the other day gone
and the most annoying thing for me last week was from ESPN..
Monday night verdict show,
CHARGESHEET:
this is what they wrote on arsenal-city game,
” Great game between the two clubs who ONLY know how to play GREAT football”
City and they only know how to play great football? wtf seriously
The world has gone ga ga over the blue shit..
The red army will dispatch them wher they belong to
Reports from Italian newspaper Calcio Mercato have suggested the champions have agreed a deal to sign Elm and the move will become official in the summer, subject to a medical.
United have tracked Elm for over a year and have been impressed with the midfielder playing in the Eredivisie.
Elm, the younger brother of David – who once played for Fulham – is a Sweden international and the deal is rumoured to be worth around £5m.
The 23-year-old’s current contract expires in 2013 and AZ have agreed to sell him because he has shown a reluctance to pen a new deal amid United’s interest.
Sandeep
Ya media are over hyping city, comparing them to barcelona and if u leave out the head to head fixture we have done better then them in the remaining 17 matches, having a better goal difference as well.
amazing game the other day.. really loved it
Transfer Logic:
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Goalkeeping:
We have seen how long and carefully Fergie and his team have worked in securing
Anders and DDG. For those who remember the countless young men we had on trial,wud know .
So the media have given up here,so no ……… .
By the way our youth system is bristling with excellent keepers at this moment, lets see who wins the challenge.
Defenders:
Seems Vidic has been sorted out by the boss,still few whispers in abu media he is leaving.
Logic states he is our best defender, our captain now,signed new contract,makes us better everytime he is in the team. Now we have to wait for him to recover ,then comes the difficult part,seeing if he recovers enough ,returns to his best.
Rio is a work in progress, he played 3 games recently and only briefly in the 2nd game he did his strecthing during the game.
He is adjusting and knows he needs to work harder to earn that new contract and retire at Manutd .
I beleive after the Euros he will retire from international football. Reality sets in.
So this effectively gives us 2 top defenders for the forseeable 2-3 year period.
Evra, how many remember his first game against shitty at thier place? the knee jerk reactions from some ?
Look at him now, vice-captain,key character in our team but we really need him to return to his best,something he is doing more often now. Signed new contract he joins Vidic/Rio as our seniors in defence and in the team.
The irony about Jonny Evans is , no one mentions him when they talk about our future partnership.
Its Smalling/Jones that keeps getting mentioned. This is our brilliant youth player ,made it into the first team,was supposed to build a partnership with Pique in our centre.
Well, its still hard for many to see Pique in barcas defense,thinking if only, then the rants against Fergie and evans being something less.
Well, how many times has Fergie and Pique have to explain, the boy wanted to go home ,just as cesc fabgregas did. Fergie accepted this as eventually arsene did.
Evans on the other hand ,this kid is a Manutd supporter, this is his club, he dosent want to go anywhere else, this is home. He is that good ,Fergie wants him . Now he has worked thru a difficult period , he is slowly but surely getting back to his best and hopefully even better .
Yes, he gives us the jitters but lets be patient, this kid is giving his all for this club, he has earned our respect and patience.
Just find a toy to squeeze when he makes us wince.
Smalling and Jones ,they are so good ,it makes for an exciting now and future, brilliant work to our scouting network and Fergie.Same goes for our twins, just that they need that physical maturity , like what welbeck went thru. Once that arrives,they will be less injury prone.
So, Vidic/Rio/Evra our seniors and Evans/Smalling/Jones/Rafael/Fabio. 8 Defenders.
The 9th is from Laet/Fryers/Wootton/Brown /Marnick.
We knew Fergie was trying for a french defender ,who instead joined madrid. So the possibility of signing a defender from outside is there.
Subotic? Cahill? Jordi Alba? Mehdi Benatia? Or a Fergie surprise?
I dont think we need to go into overdrive ,becos if the boss has decided, then the work has already started. He will know exactly who and will try this month if not ,in the summer.
Simple though, defenders with buy out clause in 30 or 39 million, thats not happening.
And logic says we will strenghten our fullback positions.
bobbycharlie1968
That rant at 23:36 was absolutely fantastic, reading it not only made me piss my self but also made my morning. You’re a genius pal……
Morning all
Dave
Long post but a very sensible one, good job.
Regarding the wigan game you did say there might be some surprise line-up, boy were you spot on!!
Cedars
Morning mate, bobbycharlie is an expert on rants.
Dave
Waiting for midfield and strikers.
Good day Dave Malaysia! Very good post, especially about our CH’s.
I hope we don’t get muppets taking your comment to mean that transfer-targets should be discussed in depth. Fergie has just said he’s happy with the squad. As you say, if anyone is coming in the ground work has already long been started.
Personally, I don’t mind chatting vaguely about other teams players, but not in depth, and not in direct opposition to our manager’s stated intent. He’s sick of all the “tweets and blogs” telling him to buy new players, and I for one will be very hard on anyone that ignores our boss.
jim
Hi buddy, yes he certainly is an expert…. Him and King Eric are master RoM ranters, we also used to have Kings who sadly hardly ever posts here anymore. And as Willie mentioned earlier, we also had Suhayl, he was the proper scouce buster!
Good day RoM!
JUSTICE will be Done. EQUALITY will be there. OPPORTUNITY will be Given.
Get Ready People Of ROM. He will be Here.
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smartalex
My dear friend, first of all I salute you for an excellent job last night on the troll. As for transfer talk I am with you 100%. I know some sensible fans may think we need a player for certain positions or indeed may have a name in mind, however when you get freaks on here wanting us to sign every Tom Dick and Harry than in annoys the hell out of me.
The boss says he is happy with his squad and that is enough for me.
Bam Construct, Mansell and local contractor Eric Wright have been shortlisted for a £12 million contract to redevelop parts of Manchester United’s Trafford Training Centre at Carrington.
The club was given the green light for the plans in May which include a large two-storey extension to the main building; a new two-storey grounds team and visitor centre facility; two caged training pitches, and a new building for parent spectators. There would also be a new security lodge, changes to the vehicle entrances and exit, a new road within the site and an extended car park.
The extension will see the decade old Birch Road centre grow by around 25 per cent to house sports science and medical facilities where injured players will be treated.
http://www.cnplus.co.uk/three-shoot-it-out-for-manchester-uniteds-training-centre/8623957.article
Midfeild:
Cud anyone have imagined just how important Tom Clev wud be to us so early on this season?
We mostly expected he wud be given his oppurtunitys and maybe play on the wings first.
See how he does .
Instead he comes in and does so well, he has us grown men jumping for joy.
Well ladies and gentlemen , he is our creative midfeilder to replace Scholes.
He does need time and only time will tell if he is going to be able to do it ,long term.
Carrick, the unsung hero of our team. But there were moments we cringed and had our heads in our hands at what he had done. Now, he seems energised and doing what we wanted him to do, run that midfeild for us. Of course without complaining he wud play anywhere the boss asks of him.
And though I mentioned Jones in defence, I beleive the way the boss speaks of this kid, the energy he brings into that midfeild so long deprived of, makes me beleive he will play in midfeild.
Ando for me is the complete central midfeild player. Defends like makelelle and creative like Scholes
but his maturity and focus and need for fun of the feild is not helping one bit.
This season started with Fergie trusting him and playing the kid in nearly every game. He blew hot and cold. So unless Ando takes the oppurtunity when he get back into the team, he will be released.
Already 5 years.
Darren Fletcher , so heavily criticised by all in his early days , was also on the receiving end of Keanos rant. Took it well, kept improving and became our midfeild hero in the big games.
Let down by his physique. When the medical team put him on a weight gain program, his performances shot up.
He wasnt being pushed off the ball so easily. But now as we all know, he is resting and at some point we’ll know if he can come back or retire.
Definately a coach for us in the future.
Gibson had he shot against wigan, I think he took it. But it does hang in the balance, his future.
If this kid can mature change his atitude, he may have a chance of sitting in for Darren Fletcher and even becoming a regular.
January will give an indication, though if Fergie cannot get someone in , maybe he wont risk selling gibson yet. No shortage of clubs wanting gibbo.
Park has come back with a vengeance as a sub against fulham and then the whole game against wigan. He will be key again against blackburn, I beleive they will struggle to handle him and resort to fouling him. He signed a new contract and hopes to retire at our club before returning to Korea. At least he is logical on how long he can play at this level.
Pogba,Morrision,Tunnicliff. Only Tunni has the maturity and physique and ability to make it into the first team now. The other 2 for all thier brilliance are work in progress.
Drinkwater,James,Norwood are the 3 seniors , the above 3 have overtaken. They are progressing but it dosent seem enough. Dosent look good at the moment , though no shortage of clubs in the championship wanting them.
Logic says Fergie wants at least one top class midfeilder.
Sneidjer? Ericksen? Elms?Javi ?
Carrick/Tom/Jones seem a sure bet for now and the future. Ando work in progress.
Ballot results out for City this afternoon I am praying I get one.
Giggs12
Great to see you here pal…. I bet you had a blast at OT on Monday
CedarsDevil, how are you today? Can you ‘taste’ the whisky yet, my friend?
As you say, sensible fans considering the squad is okay. It’s the endless cycle of drivel submitted about every player in the world, available or not. This window we must be ruthless. The complaints about their ‘freedom of speech’ means precisely fuck-all.
Speak freely, but if you behave like a transfer-muppet you will take incessant abuse.
Shut the fuck up (in advance)!
@jim and @smartalex :tq .
Not to spark a transfer muppetry however, just seeing all the talk, and nothing better to do with my life, i decided to write some thots on the subject.
The team is coming to and Fergie is happy with the team but with the injurys he will sign someone.
He will not come out and say it cos it will spark a frenzy.
Hopefully a good discussion may follow other wise i may have to invent ways to annoy Bart,mitty,boer!
I’m also praying that you get a ticket Giggs12Gerrard0. Good luck sir!
Dave Malaysia, another interesting summary, well done!
We do NOT want to hear lists of potential targets from ANYONE!
Do NOT submit ANY names for consideration. Do NOT link articles that are based on opinions of targets. ONLY link to quotes on transfers by United, or respected Reds.
Do NOT ignore the FACT that Sir Alex is complaining about the ceaseless muppetry.
We have our squad, be happy with it or shut up.
Giggs12
For the FA Cup match? Hope you get one too pal and give em hell. K Stand rocks!
smartalex
Totally agreed!
Hello Red devils,
who the hell is this 2012?
The world is unfortunately full of sad and miserable fucks who cannot even contemplate the idea of simple enjoyment. They always like to over complicate things and probably have a hard time even smiling…..
We have just smashed 10 goals past two teams that held Chelsea, one of which also held the dippers yet you still have idiots coming on here complaining about the squad and slagging off players…
Its bizarre in a way and sickening in other ways….
I often wonder if we had internet in the 70′s how this blog would be like….. Probably just full of true die hard reds
I don’t get it how we are having the same points as the current team topping the standings yet we are told we haven’t played well and have only won due to facing the weak teams. Aren’t we at the halfway stage after the next round? Doesn’t that mean we have each faced the same opponents? Some people just want to put others down for nothing.
I thought Gibson played well. He sprayed his passes well both long and shot.
We complain too much sometime, we thing we know better than SAF yet he sees the players each day and knows that they can perform in a, b, and c situations. The team put out on Monday wasn’t inspiring to us when we looked at the team sheet but they didn’t perform less than our supposed strongest team.
Strikers:
The now and the future : Wayne/Chicarito/Welbeck. 3 positions in.
Macheda went thru what some called lazy performances in the reserves, then returned with a slighty better attitude. Against wigan , he was excellent.
Hope he goes on loan in January ,progresses .
Diouf , Ole’s recommended player to United , he did well with blackburn , also needs to go on loan in January,progresses.
Dimitar, the genius , well this is it for him , he needs to sign an extension in the next few weeks.
I hope he does. Nice to see him smiling again ,hope he plays against blackburn and scores another hattrick.
Owen is now the lone man out. If he returns to fitness, he is going to find it difficult to get into the first team. I beleive this year may be his final with us. If Berba signs on, then Owen may need to leave, Welbeck has taken that 3rd sport succesfully.
These are the young ones making waves for us: Keane/Cofie/Joshua.
Joshua is not being selected enough in germany , sitting mainly on the bench. He does have some attitude, Rio dumped his clothes on the road for that.
Keane is light and reminds people of Ole. Babyfaced assasin. Cofie is a giant striker who is doing reasonably well in the reserves , nothing to shout out about at the moment.
Transfer logic ,Only Wolf the player in portugal has been getting any reliable press coverage, only if he is so brilliant , that goot, we wud sign him.Somehow I dont see that happening.
This department is full till the summer.
What’s the chance of getting ‘Honorary Affiliation’ to one of these Grandstand Groups? My armchair is a little lonely, and hard to talk up. “I’ve got the best armrests!” doesn’t make me sound ‘cool’ at all!
ps I have a nice footstool, and can reach a fridge without getting up, does that count?
And another great comment Dave Malaysia! Thanks!
smartalex
Its beer pal, already chilling in the fridge….. Every time I open it I get tempted but being a good boy I am following doctor’s orders! One week after you finish your meds were his words…..Saturday it is
If we had Internet in the 70′s, it might have died away.
We were all too stoned to care, or too high to function!
LSD + LCD = Open-mouthed vacant stare into the furthest depths of the screen.
ON THIS DAY: On This Day in 1963, Former player, George Best, scored his first Manchester United goal.
Pele Good, Maradona Better, George Best ♥
CedarsDevil
There is nothing on this earth quite as satisfying as a cold beer after a long wait!
Enjoy the anticipation, and savour your reward.
smartalex
Thanks my friend, comes barely close to waiting for my princess Maya to arrive
Buying a piece of Manchester United – The Wall Street Journal:
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/buying-a-piece-of-manchester-united-2011-12-28
Sandeep
Hi, thanks for that info on Besty….. You’ve just gotten me all nostalgic again….. Brilliant stuff
CedarsDevil – she will bring you your greatest joys, surpassing even those brought by United.
Love for Maya > Love for United > All other Loves
smartalex
Thanks for the link, very insightful read…..
Cheers for the kind words, however being a fanatic I would put it this way….
Love for Maya & United >>>>>. All other loves
CedarsDevil – You are United. Ergo, Maya is United. Therefore:
(CedarsDevil & Maya & United) = United > All other existence
Andrei Kanchelskis has accused Arsenal’s Andrei Arshavin of being more concerned with “money matters” than performances on the pitch.
“These days all the players are thinking of is money matters. And I see it as one of their major problems,” Kanchelskis said. “All the three Russians in the Premier League had times when they played great football. But such periods proved to be too short. If only our guys could show more stability, each of them could be leaders of their teams. Unfortunately, that is not happening. And it is likely that they will have to move back to Russia soon.”
http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/127990.html
Wingers:
Nani has been with us for 5 years. He is a complete winger ,can play with both feet, both wings and able to play upfront. Fergie always said what he needed was maturity.
He seems to have found it. He still needs to improve his decision making , equally brilliant and frustrating. He is our key in unlocking dificult defences.
Valencia is less of tricks compared to Nani. He brings strength, hardwork, and speed.
His range of passing and crosses is key to us and to Rooney. Would like to see him return to that and be more of a provider to Chica/Welbeck/Berba.
Ashley Young , after his blistering and confident start , he seems to be struggling.
He played lots of football for United and England. At the bolton game , he was taken off to rest him and from there it has become difficult. Injurys have not helped.
Have to be patient with this kid, he has maturity and is like Nani, the complete winger.
Bebe,dont think we have heard the last of him. It was a gamble signing him and it was fun watching players bounce of him in games, Strong like an ox, he does have skill and ability.
The key is for this kid to mature and whether that is enough for him to get into the first team, not sure.
But its not over for him yet. Lets see how he recovers from the knee surgery,first.
We have 3 brilliant wingers with Welbeck capable of playing in there.
The kids knocking on the first team door: Brady/Cole/Lingard. Brady is the one ahead of the chasing pack.
Transfer logic: Milos krasic keeps being linked to us, I put it down to his agent, he does not come close to ur 3 main men so the reports of this guy is not logical.
As for gaitlan, the price tag tells us its not logical . We are Manutd,we wont be doing a shitty.
This dept is closed till the summer.
“Arse-Haven” or “Arse-shaven”
I wonder if Whinger bought Arshavin over the phone.
smartalex
You are the master with words my friend, loved that post on Maya…..
As for Kanchelskis, great player he was for us however the way he left us still has a bad taste in my mouth…… I still remember Sir Alex’s words on the issue ‘we only want players here that want to play for Manchester United’
So far it sound good, Rio/Smalling/Jones/Rafa/Evra seem avaliable for Saturday.
Tom is supposed to be in training. Wonder if he wud be on the bench on Saturday.
Dave
Most importantly is that you will be available for Saturday…. Your support will ensure the 3 points
U guys seen this shit?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wwREHz7k5s&feature=player_embedded#!
Dave Malaysia
We really appreciate your squad updates. It’s great to see a reasonable and fairly comprehensive summary of our squad. Thanks, and keep it up!
Great quote CedarsDevil, and also applicable to the transfer topic.
Best, Robbo, Sir Bobby & Edwards >>>>>>>>>>> Anyone who has ever kicked a ball
Great post Dave Malaysia..as usual..
Cedars, welcome mate :0
Smarty, still suffering with post bday adrenaline eh?
Link of the Year!
Thanks Dave Malaysia at 10:22 !
Watch the video, everyone!
Sandy – You must be right! I hadn’t realised, so thanks for the heads-up!
One last comment before i go hunt my dinner:
The Ben Weiss article:
Some may not like this, Glazers have increased the value of the club 3.9 times.Higher then all others except arsenal.
That proves that both clubs are the best managed in Britain.
The flotation in Spore is not for investors looking for voting rights and a say in the club.
Its purely a financial exercise, for profits.
Because of the rules in the Spore exchange, our club chose to list here. It gives them the money and allows them to limit investors having a say in the club.
So savvy investors will look at this flotation as a money making move. First dividend payments and then the buyback .
With this 2012 cud see our club debt free again.
The only unanswered question is where did the Glazers get the money to pay of the hedge funds ,PIKS?
Anyway its looking good for the club.
Take care guys.
Morning all. Been on here for ages, but just got through all the posts. Some big ones. Insightful as ever Dave. Had to go looking for the bobbiecharlie rant once Cedars mentioned it, him and King Eric are the best in the business. This 2012 character with his new years countdown…. Anyone else think this is FLY who continually spouted bollocks in the summer about signings?
Link of the year? Close but not in my opinion……… Link of the year was posted by soren, my love from Mexico…..
Here it goes again…..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1A7UuabEkzs&feature=related
Fair enough CedarsDevil! Still a must-watch though.
Mikekelly12 – Good day! Your thoughts on 2012/FLY feel right. Happy swatting!
I’m going to stick up for royston drenthe. Just because real madrid failed to nurture his talents doesn’t mean he isn’t a quality player, at the right club with the right manager which he is with everton, his abilities are starting to shine again, he can be a class player.
Real madrid got rid of juan mata but where is he now? making waves at chelsea, madrid mostly destroy great talents due to the mentality of the fans e.t.c, they’re never patient with young players and only outstanding ones become great players there.They bought nuri sahin but where is he now? hardly getting games, i could go on and on.
This is why madrid and mourinho are a great match together, they both want to win for now but at the expense of the long term future of a club which means young players aren’t a priority to be developed.
At united, we try to develop young players into quality and although it might not always work (as in life nothing is guaranteed) at least united give youth a chance and we supporters buy into that philosophy.
Welbeck, cleverly (when hopefully back from injury) have recently broken through from the youth but at one point, people doubted them but Fergie was patient and noticed their talents, sent them out on loan and now they’re making waves for united and now fryers recently who looks yet another quality young player introduced into the team gradually.
We also have rafael, fabio, phil jones, smalling, de gea, macheda (will be out on loan) and also add pogba, morrison, tunnicliffe, will & michael keane and many more who are yet to make their mark, shows United’s motto of looking at the long term, madrid will never have this.
Monkey
Hiya pal….. You make a good point, however my gut feeling tells me its just a regular making an entrance of sorts…… Boring nonetheless
smartalex
No arguing its a must watch indeed my friend ……..
Best >>>>>>.Pele
Pele said so himself
In my life:
Danny Welbeck > Pele
In my life
Robbo’s nail clippings >>>>>>. Everyone else
Danny Welbeck > sliced bread
Robbo’s nail clippings on sliced bread > the kop
bitters & dippers >>>>>> leeds scum
in my life.
Bebe >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Bitters
Dog shit I almost stepped in this morning >>>>>>. leeds scum
Samuel united we stand
Completely agree mate Drenthe is an absolute quality player and Madrid to that to lots of players.
Cedars
Berba > RVP
Morning Reds hope KKK stays at Dippers he’s a fucking joke and Dippers are shit won’t win fuck all with him
Russians have the same problem in the NHL most are greedy bastards,get the big contract then under perform
Don’t see why it matters were the Glaziers got the money from,good thing is they did debt is approx 25 percent of club value which doesn’t seem that high to me
Giggs12
Cannot argue with that pal….. However since you chose to pick on me here it goes
Stretty > K Stand
Ahahahahah……..
You’re a top red pal, always love the banter with you
wayne who are these dippers and kenny you are talking about? I used to remember a team called liverpool who were a great team but not heard of them for a while. I only look at the top section of the table, i will even browse as far as 6th sometimes just to see what it looks like…..
Cedars you know it mate i love to get a top post in retaliation to my wind ups, how are yoy mate yuo feeling better?
Talking of pogba and morrison, did i just hear city trying to snatch them from united? you twats have no chance, Fergie would rather mail bag of his horse Shit to you blue bastards. what is this crap about morrison running out of contract anyway? first i’ve heard of that but ravel is one of ours, we didn’t stand by him through his turbulent moments for mercenary city to take him. Fergie rates both he and poga, the french guy will hopefully see sense and sign a new deal, those blue classless cunts will do anything to try wind us up.
Absolutely fucking hate the transfer window. For one, you can’t even see through it. All you get is every newspaper, internet site and radio station revealing 1000 exclusives, that have either already appeared somewhere else thereby losing exclusivity or are just complete fucking stab in the darks.
Sneijder-gate last year was pathetic. How many times was he seen in manchester? Anybody would think he’s got a thing for the Arndale coz he never signed. Not arsed bout anyone till we’ve got their signature on a contract. Don’t care if someone has a cute youtube compilation video or is totally awesome in fifa. Just don’t f’in care. So gonna avoid all talk of my favouritist bestist ever italian player coz he wear puriddy boots on.
Sorry but i really do hate it
wayne
The fool that is KKK is losing the plot and fast,,,, Bugger will just walk away as ever and drench himself in cheap whiskey…
Giggs12
Feeling great my friend, first beer in months next Saturday. Love your wind ups and always love a banter with you my red friend
And back to positive land. Regardless of where we need reinforcements, we’re second in league level on points with the team who are destroyin all competition (allegedly). We have the best manager, Nani looking good this year, Jones and Smalling still looking good, fancy Evra to unslump soon. Carrick hopefully getting some confidence and cleberly hopeful to come back. Would rather Pogba and Morrison got some gametime when we’re on good run and playing well, happier for the old heads to steer us through the stormy seas.
So not being negative, deal with the fallings the Glazers bring when it happens. Suffer when Fergie actually retires. But till then, happy happy face
Hi Guys,
Haven’t posted in ages, but thought to give what I have in mind.
As most feel, I too feel we need one more midfielder, a quality one in that. That should make us an even stronger force. But I don’t have any names in mind. There are many good players out there, but they are not UNITED players, and thus, I am not going to support them or follow them. The players we have, now they are the ones I cherish. I support them and will continue to do so as long as they wear the United jersey.
Really happy with the recent performances, and as Paul Parker said on ESPN, people have been going on about how Shitty are the best, even their second team could win the league blah blah, how shit United are and all, yet United are level with those mercenaries. That’s what makes this club special, and keeps me falling in love with United over and over again.
Giggs12 hi mate KKK is a magician who spent 100mill and made the Dippers worse,its a neat trick.
Don’t see how the yanks get rid without causing a fan revolt it’ll be up to KKK to walk away Dippers got real problems much worse than the FSW era his team looked quality compared to the pile of shit playing for them now
Still pissed Utd didn’t field an attacking side and take the 3pts from those cunts
Hi Cedars agree mate said that on a different thread KKK looks haggard and ill.
Cedars missed your early points this morning. I didn’t go Monday as was a family day so gave my tickets to a mate for him and his son.
Would like to see Lindy back between the sticks for Blackburn, against a team like that you’d want a keeper that does the routine saves 100% of the time rather than 90% of the time as with de gea. I don’t anticipate that spectacular goalkeeping will be needed to keep the Yak at bay and so it’s Lindy for me.
Also provided they come back from illness we’ll finally get to see the Jones-Smalling partnership at the centre of defence that everyone’s been crying for but hasn’t happened as of yet with Jonesy needed in midfield and Smalling at full back. Hope to see Rafael making an appearance at rightback as he made it through 90 minutes at a reserve game.
PS does anyone know what’s happened with Cleverly? They said he’d be back at Xmas but not even a reserve game for him yet, will we have to put up without him for the rest of the season? Injuries are taking the piss now
wayne
Buggers thought they had their King back…… What he is doing in fact is burying the club 6 feet under. That T shirt crap was their final nail.
Giggs12
Just hope you had a blast on Christmas day my friend
Smartalex
I hope we sign kaka, sneijder, higuain, rvp, de Rossi, Cahill, Rodwell, Barkley, Torres, Tiote, diarra, goetz, felaini, hazard, drenthe.
What’s your thoughts?
Cedars it was class same to you buddy glad your back on the good stuff. Roll on Blackburn we will be top for the new year.
united top of the league united united top of the league.
Giggs12Gerrard0
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smartalex
Our own Giigs12 was just taking the piss pall
Does anyone find it strange that inspite of all our defensive injuries Rafael still didn’t get off the substitutes bench against Wigan. I still feel that both the Da Silva twins are going to be world class with Fabio a nailed on certainty to be Evra’s long term successor. If Fabio wasn’t injured I’d actually be playing him instead of Evra, who I feel needs to know that he’s not always guaranteed a first team place.
I’m just getting worried now that all their injury problems are beginning to hinder their development. I’d like to see Rafael starting at right back against Blackburn. Regardless of all the players on the treatment table we should still be able to field a back four of Rafael Smalling Jones and Evra the weekend. We can then put Valencia (who’s showing some great form again recently) back to right wing.
CedarsDevil, I know! I was playing along, as if some muppet had usurped his username!
All part of the same joke. he’s pretending to be a muppet, and I’m going along!
Thanks though!
On City going after our youngsters that’s the way Sheik Fuckhead does business,he’d pay 30mill,200k a week then throw the player in City reserves to stop his competition getting better he just doesn’t give a fuck
Years ago knew a businessman who would open up 2 stores,same business,different names,pretty close to each other.His theory take all the business and also stop someone else thinking about moving into the area.
Mansour thinks the same way except with players
United rocks!
The biters have the best scouting system out there….. Just buy anyone United want!
byron1970
Sir Alex said yesterday that Berbatov was selected for his height, needed on set-play defense with our CH injuries and shuffled back four; and that the hat-trick was a bonus.
I guess that Valencia is better in the air than Rafael? Also, he brings more on attack.
At left back, Evra is top in the League (esp. on attack). Fryers came on with the game safe, needing the exposure that Rafael has had.
sm@rt@lex
Go to Jail. DO NOT pass GO. DO NOT collect $200.
Can I ask for Kaka? Hahaha…
YorYor
You certainly can! He’s a quality player that would add to any squad.
More importantly, you’re having a good laugh, putting the fun back in the window!
smartalex if you’re the anti transfer officer going to be a busy time for you,will be reprimanding a lot of posters
An impostor?
Time to initiate Ghost Protocol
Disavow the traitors
Afternoon United!
Glazer out, Mansour in. Between us and city we could have a purple moon rising.
Hyuk hyuk hyuk
@Byron
Yeah I was wondering the same about Rafael.
wayne, I’ll not have the stamina for it! I’m getting my appeals in early, while the sensible Reds are here. Once the muppets arrive, you can’t get a word in edgeways. we need to be ready!
To Arms, Reds!
JUSTICE will be Done. EQUALITY will be there. OPPORTUNITY will be Given.
Get Ready People Of ROM. He will be Here.
4 DAYS
wayne, I’ll not have the stamina for it! I’m getting my appeals in early, while the sensible Reds are here. Once the muppets arrive, you can’t get a word in edgeways. We need to be hold back our own muppetry urges, then it’s just the twits to deal with.
Repeat after me …
Smartalex
Batten down the hatches, the transfer terrorhawks are winging their way in being drip fed by the red tops!!
2012/Fly
What the fuck you wittering on about??
Smartalex,Sir Alex said last week Glaziers will give the money if needed which I’ve never doubted its Sir Alex himself who doesn’t like rent boys,pretty well said as much in that statement last week
Get those Red tops, right here right here!
Suarez banned for 1 game for his finger gesture at Fulham.
@Mike
Ha, so you think we’ll have a Fly on the wall again?
Makes sense. The Sneijder rumors are flaring up again…
Mikekelly12
Man the torpedos! Let’s own the Red Seas!
The muppets must walk the plank alone, and slip away from view.
@willie
After Rooney got a 2 game ban for swearing on camera, this ban for Suarez is piss take. Should have been 3.
Can’t wait for the transfer window to open. Think Utd should get Parker, Bridge and Ferrrnandooo. Bastard M6.
wayne, that’s the truth. We’ve heard Sir Alex on that topic before, he doesn’t need rent-boys.
We like decent lads who have a good work ethic and make a positive impact on and off the field. Attitude in training and towards United’s values and traditions are more important than a decent right foot.
Two-footed players get a pass! Just kidding. They actually don’t. You have to be a good lad.
Not being funny but think the WS transfer has more chance of happening than in the summer
If Utd are interested,Inter and WS will be more reasonable to do business with assuming none of the idiot clubs are interested
Smartalex
Dive dive dive!! Fire when ready!
Costas
He sounds very similar!! No facts, no quotes, no substance, no truth!
Willie
One match is a piss take! Saying fuck must be 90 minutes more offensive than the finger??! Clowns make it up as they go along!!
WMD’s right here right here!
Get those Wums of Mass Distraction right here!
2012
You should be giving award for those who correctly predicts about you.
Liverpool are bemused at Suarez’s 1 game, as that’s how Suarez’s Black grandfather says hello.
@Costas
Nothing surprises me with the FA mate. They made up that charge for Rooney anyway lol.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/soccer/wires/12/28/2080.ap.soc.liverpool.disciplinary.0124/index.html
Suarez is a Racist+cunt
@Mike
When you put it like that, it sounds an awful lot like him.
Perhaps the Liverpool players can all wear miniature T-shirts on their middle fingers as a show of support for Suarez. Ideal for wiping their own arses.
Does anyone know if Suarez’s one match ban starts now as in the Newcastle match?
Bore off 2012. Could be a previous poster on here, but not likely. It’s not that mad old header who was gonna have a, burn a Koran day? Crazy cracker!
Liverpool to appeal the 1 game ban on grounds of cultural differences! Apparently it’s a sign of friendship in Uraguay. Players plan on wearing t-shirts depicting the finger and the word “swivel”.
@Gary
That’s what I heard. Unless he appeals.
Mikey12 – The FA have always screwed us over. Nothing new pal. When it benefits them though, like getting Rooney’s England ban reduced for the Euros, that’s a different case. Cunts.
Gary
Yeah mate, misses Newcastle.
Having a great Festive week. Had a great time with my Family and friends. Love This x-mas and new year time And when our great club is also performing so well it becomes more great.
So this 2012 guy is still here. I have a feeling It Would Be Scott the Red himself. Ohh that would be crazy.
He may be here to bring back the old days.
By the way I am more interested in knowing who is going to return in WWE on 1-2 12.
Cheers. Brilliant, the lpool fans will be having another riot day with their victim mentality mindset. Another bore draw on the cards for them against Newcastle I think, hopefully worse.
suarez got a one-game ban for his middle-finger.
could you imagine that he could miss up to 10 games?
My money is on Jericho.
@willie
Huge news. O’Neil is the new Northern Ireland boss!
Michael O’Neil that is.
A long Arthur Albiston interview on Sir Alex Ferguson:
“”There doesn’t seem to be any sense of slowing down and there is no doubt whatsoever, he will look upon Manchester City as a challenge.”
http://www.espnstar.com/football/premier-league/news/detail/item728251/City-challenge-keeps-Fergie-fired-up/
If 2012 is saying Utd are going to sign someone don’t get the point of the posts unless he/she is prepared to say who,just fucking stupid if you ask me
Or maybe he/she is talking about the rapture which everyone knows is coming
Smartalex
Indeed mate I was emphasising your post silly season is upon and we will be linked with every man and his dog. Its like championship manager on here during the window when SAF hates January and will be very reluctacnt to spend given we are hitting form with Carrick, Berba, Evans etc all looking the part. I dont think we will sign anyone.
costas- It would be great if its Jericho.
Wayne
Spot on, Stupid! He/she are like these people you see in the boozers after the game “I was gonna put a tenner on Park first goal and 5-0″ thing is they never were and never did. Just full of shit!
@voice of voiceless
Hope so too mate. Rumor has it he’ll return to start a feud with your namesake.
I didn’t want any big names in in last summer.
I don’t want any signings in the January transfer window.
Our squad is big enough, deep enough and resilient enough – despite our injury list we’re 2nd on goal difference only. We also have promising youngsters coming through too.
There is very little value in the market. However, there are plenty of players’ agents on the make and tabloid reporters trying to sell papers. You tube videos are a curse for whipping up fans’ expectations.
Does anyone have an update in the cleverly injury?..I also read somewhere that Rafael is fit,If that’s the case then i’d love to see him play against Blackburn,he’s someone with great spirit ,work ethic and absolutely fun to watch and he’s class mind you. hoping to see the twins on either end of the pitch running at the opposing fullbacks soon and along with Nani and Valencia,the defenders will be shitting in their pants even before the match star’s!!
WAYNE- I don’t think its about some player. How come only he would know about a player joining us on 1st january and not all of us. And also he will be here in ROM.
My bet is on Scott the red as I saw few days ago Scott saying in twitter ‘Be Ready People of ROM’
MikeKelly12
Mate I was going to put a ten spot on our starting back five to be Lindy, Paddy, Evans, Carrick, Valencia. I would have been quids in.
Let’s focus on getting Manchester United players back from injury.
Giggs12Gerrard0 – We won’t sign anyone, unless a player that we already want to get, needs to be finalised. As recent signings Phil Jones, Ashley Young and Chris Smalling show, we don’t buy off-the-cuff.
costas- Being a Candian myself I would love To see Y2J return. I hope He feuds with PUNK. Wrestlemania would be great. With Rock Kicking Cena’s Fruity pebble ass and Jericho-punk it would be great. Wrestlemania is on april 1st, Hope at that time Man United are leading the table by a good margin.
My two love Man United and WWE at its best
I agree Mike this is what I want to see:
DDG, Paddy, Rio, Jones, Smalling, Nani, Carrick, Clev, Tony V, Roo, Hernandez
Backed up with Ando, Park, Young, Wellbeck, Berba, Giggs, Fryers, The twins, Ravel, Pogba
Fuck me this is getting exciting, fuck the transfer window Carrick has answered all our midfield questions and we have enough options to mix it up etc.
Giggs12
Haha. My mates do a starting line up sweep. It’s on it’s 12th roll over! Always a suprise in there. I was gonna put £500 on city, Liverpool, Chelsea, arsenal to all draw!!!
Costas – Seen that mate. Done a brilliant job with Shamrock Rovers. High hopes for Micheal.
Mike12
I know mate I stopped predicitng our line ups years ago I actually enjoy walking into E37 to see the first TV screen to see who he has opted for.
Here is a good bet for you all the top 6 to win this week as all should…..it wont happen but a good bet if returned
Giggs12
Has that line-up started this season? It looks like it could cause a few problems!
Vov its hard for me to believe STR is 2012 just can’t see him being that silly
If he’s tweeted people of ROM get ready maybe he’s shutting it down or revamping,expanding.
I’m prepared to bet 2012 isn’t STR
Mike12
No mate thats the beauty we are equal points with the best team that has ever lived and we have not once fielded our strongest line up. Add to that the best centre half in the world Vidic as well.
Wayne
Whats this about 2012 and STR?
Got 40 mins? Watch this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VosPdk0WZ1A#!
It is 20 mins long but i bet you’ll watch it twice at least
Giggs12
I think our first choice back 5 has only played together once and the same back 5 combination only 2 or 3 times (Costas).
I’d find it hard to believe STR is 2012, however, if he’s been tweeting the same stuff maybe it is??
wayne- You may be right but I saw in twitter something Identical and thats Why I thought. It could be just a joke by someone. We will only know on 1st if we know.
Giggs12
Best side that has ever lived, brilliant pal!! Haha..
keano
Watched that video in the morning, agree its worth watching!!
I am with wayne on this 2012 issue. I can’t see STR being the guy. I can’t see him posting regularly here. He is a busy guy.
But having said that it could be very well possible that Scott may know who this 2012 fellow is. ROM has become crazy.
Giggs12 Voice of voiceless figures 2012 is STR,STR tweeted people of ROM get ready
Hib’s supporters remember Oneil as a classy player for them.
CedarsDevil
That transfer policy, ‘buy who United want’, worked for Chel$ki, why wouldnt it work for ManSewer at Shieky?
Voc think that’s the point of he/she post the mysterious one who knows what other people don’t but unless 2012 is prepared to announce what he/she does know before it happens posts are pointless
Another match ban for Suarez,just goes on to prove the prick that he is!
I am just sat here waiting for the results to be out, I will be wounded when I am eventually chubbed.
Keano
Quality link pal. Lost count how many times I got goose bumps.
“Wayne Rooney’s overhead kick against Manchester City has been voted the best goal of 2011 – in Spain. The Manchester United striker’s spectacular effort against his club’s arch-rivals back in February came top in a survey by influential Spanish daily Marca. Rooney’s strike beat off a string of top class goals by the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in a surprising outcome.”
Entire article quoted, so don’t bother to go there:
http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Wayne-Rooney-s-overhead-kick-named-best-goal-of-2011-in-Spain-article846851.html
Jonny Evans said: “Compared to last year, the start we’ve had has been a lot better. We’ve picked up more wins already away from home than we did last year. Obviously the difference between us and Manchester City so far comes down to the game we played against them. Other than that, we’ve done really well. The teams we dropped points against last season away from home we’ve managed to beat this season, picking up points at places where we’ve previously found it really difficult.”
More at:
http://www.espnstar.com/football/premier-league/news/detail/item728290/Evans-satisfied-with-solid-start/
SmartAlex
Indeed the game against us at home was the diffrence but since we are one hurrendous peanlty decision against Newcastle at home form being top by two points.
United always click into gear and we will be top come New Years day and City have a difficult trip to Sunderland and then another game two days later where we have four days rest so will be interesting to say the least. We need to take a lot of points before we play Arse and Chels away Jan 22 and Feb 5th respectively.
While the derby certainly explains a 6 point and 10 goal swing, it doesn’t detract from the fact that had the officials done their job correctly against Newcastle, we’d still be top by 2 points even with that massive city swing!!
In 2012
All shall be revealed
Cryptic is as cryptic does
Untitled Transfer Movie Starring:
Sneijder Kaka Hazard(might change due to United not being massive European club
) Goetze Gaitan
Optimus C’s Costas and Cedars
WillieRedNut Viva MG
Co-Starring:
The Cast of The ROM
Special casting – Cyril – not to be forgotten
Don’t see any reason why Utd can’t beat Rent boys and Arse both teams are not very good
Chris Whelpdale, a winger with English fourth-tier side Gillingham, suffered a painful and unusual injury in a 2-1 win at Crawley Monday when a tackle split open his scrotum, AFP reported.
“It’s a horrific injury,” Gillingham boss Andy Hessenthaler told the BBC. “He’s going to be very sore, and I’m sure his wife won’t be too happy either.”
Whelpdale required five stitches to close the injury, which occurred during a high tackle by David Hunt.
Talk about putting your bollocks on the line!!
Wayne
To be fair mate both teams are really good and if teams are going to take points of us which will happen over the course of a season then these are two away games that are massive for us.
Giggs12Gerrard0 and Mikekelly12 singing in tune at 15:25½
Agreed! We are miles out in front, even if we are not top.
City will be fighting for third with Chelsea. Spurs will be 5th. … and second?
Arsenal, of course.
Put your bets on now.
MG
Is it a musical? In which case I suggest Howard Lloyd Webber to direct proceedings.
@Sandeep
Hey mate, late answer, but still, agree with you. Lindergaard hasn’t exactly been tested as much as De Gea. And we’re very lucky to have 2 great goalkeepers, so much so there isn’t any misgivings when Sir Alex rotates them. It’s like De Gea with the great technical ability and Lindergaard with the aura of assurance. Far cry when how when it used be Kuszczak as the 2nd choice after VDS, my reaction used to be “Oh no”. I think we’re doing well post-VDS, not as much as a headache i expected initially.
Giggs12,i don’t rate them that high mate,Wenger brought in a bunch of stop gaps at transfer deadline but the team doesn’t have much depth or quality and Rentboys just not buying into AVB’s system or not good enough/fast enough to play it
Said on a thread couple weeks ago the chasing pack is ave,weakest its been for years and both teams can easily be beaten
MK12
No chance
I’m directing – life time ambition and all
And Action!
Wait transfer window not open yet
@voice of voiceless
Yeah it sounds good on paper. Just heard Orton got injured and I hope he won’t miss Wrestlemania. But just the return of the Rock by itself has made it one of the most hyped up Manias in recent times.
A heartwarming article on Jack Hindle commended for 50 years service to local football.
“JACK Hindle trod the same path into football as the great Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes. And while his career didn’t take him to the same dizzy heights as the modern-day Manchester United legends after starting out at the legendary Salford Lads’ Club, Hindle has enjoyed a wonderful life in the beautiful game.”
http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/sport/football/junior-football/pat_on_the_back_for_long_serving_jack_1_3371031
I am a brother to many but have no sister I am the son of nobody yet my father lives on, I am the older than 30 yet younger than 30…… 4 days, all will be revealed!!!!! Wooooooooo!!
United
WWE
Crypton lives in us all MK
smartalex – thanks for the link at 15:18. It has reminded me to keep voting here: http://www.fifa.com/ballondor/puskasaward/index.html?intcmp=promo_ballondor_puskasvideo_en
Go Rooney!
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Breaking News:
My sources have seen the city contracts to Pogba and Morrison: They are as follows
For Both
10 million a year without tax – Free house in Abu Dhabi – choice of up to four wives – A white 4by4 jeep A white Mercedes S class – A Tom Cruise signed autograph – though Ghost Protocol was shot in Dubai
– no matter – A free Blu Moon Rising Movie directed by Steven Spielberg (who will do anything for money now – produced by George Lucas of course 
– A years free mortgage in a house in Cheshire – for life in Manchester – A personal tour of wastelands by the Sheikh – A Bobby Manc scarf signed by the great by man himself – Free bitter beverage for life – A signed copy of every Oasis album (could be difficult that since the brothers are no longer on speaking terms – A Mike Summerbee signed Autobiography – Lessons to play football by P. Viera – Free flights on Etihad Airlines for life – Etiquette Lessons by Mario and Carlos and finally the deal breaker Boxer shorts signed by the whole team
You see you cannot leverage that with Manchester United and SAF
Inconsistent FA. So they’d rather someone stick the finger in retaliation than have a player shout a widely-used profanity (that is also a verb, a noun, a whatever) in the heat of the moment.
Imagine if Cantona had called that Palace fan a faggot instead of kicking him. He’d get 16 months ban?
LOL @ the “2012″ guy. I didn’t want to give him the attention he craves but his latest “promo” was just so funny, I have to give him props.
With all these wrestling geeks coming out of the woodwork, I might have to dust off my spangled, gold-trimmed tuxedo once again…
Wayne
I dont rate them that high either mate my point was more along the lines of we will not go unbeaten between now and May, we will drop points along the way so we need to put teams as we are doing right now and then hope to take 3/4 points from two diffcult aways.
2012 is doing my tree in but he’s prob sat stroking his nads that his unoriginal rip off wrestling promo actually has ppl talking (providing he’s male. If not he’ll be doing sumat i won’t write down, know how easy it is to excite some ppl on here)
Heywood Hogan just laid the smack down on 2012′s candy ass.
I am Hoping for Giggs14 gerard 0.
Since both Fergie and Giggs have spoken about a year extension.
Lets end 2011 with a resounding win this weekend and go top of the table.
Sunderland and our secret agents need to whack shitty on Sunday. I feel there will be red cards considering that this suunderland side can get in ye face with some of thier tackling
For liverpool, they have to react,gerard/suarez/caroll/bellamy must wreck havoc with shitty on Tuesday.
As for spurs we will know by the 11th how far are they from our tail coats, when they finish thier game in hand with everton.
Some journo must have been hearing what KKK had to say and decided lets go wind up the Manchester United supporters and better still Fergie.
So now 2 of our boys are to be netted by shitty.
Not that they checked that these boys may be in discussions with the club but thier current contracts still have time on it.
United will make sure not pre contract deals are signed.
Lastly if ur stupid enough to go for the gold dinars and disrespect the club now,then please be gone.
And if January 2012 arrives and nothing, lets jump 2012 and make curry.
Balaji shud be in India now right? Hope he squeezed all those camel tittys before he left.
Goodnight ROM.
I’m hoping for some chips, with my steak. Peppercorn sauce, yum yum.
Maybe StR is passing on his duties, of running this blog, to someone else? Here, he could be swapping jobs with Ollie Holt?
Think City will have difficulty getting a lot of points from their next couple of games.The pressure is starting to crank up on them now and they will have a dread of defeat with United being where they are which is when they find that everything that’s for them is against them and about time to.
http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2011/Dec/boss-united-dont-sign-players-on-a-whim.aspx?
No deals in January. United don’t sign players on a whim? Well, apart Cantona.
Thanks leeds scum.
I have seen typos in internet articles, even Scott the Red makes the odd slip, no matter.
I have NOT seen StR spell RoM incorrectly.
For that reason, and the more obvious one that he’s not a bored twit, StR did not post as 2012
United don’t sign players on a whim?
Somewhat reminiscent of my off-the-cuff comment at 14:22
I didn’t Scott for a wrestling geek anyway.
Your cuffed post was well linked at 14.22!
Ha Fred cheers.
On another note, can’t believe after everything Suarez has done, scousers are still treating his suspension like its part of a conspiracy. He’s ADMITTED using racial language, he bit someone, he stuck the finger to the Fulham fans. What the f do they expect to happen??
I’ll stick my neck out and admit you collared me at 18:01!
Has anyone got ballot results for city viam email or sms yet?
I am hoping for some attention and a return for my greetings…
Evening all
keano
Top top top video…… Many thanks for that fantastic link
Evening Marro
I’ve got Utd withdrawl symptoms. Roll on Saturday.
This Saturday baby, United on tele and a cold beer in my hands…. Fuck ya
Where is everybody?
James!
Hiya pal, thought I was talking to my self for a minute here! hahaha
Saw MG giving it large last night about RoM’s Holy Trinity, yet non of his alleged members would confirm! hahaha
There’s only one proper threesome on RoM baby! (Think we should get a room or something!)
He has unmitigated strength, he’s wiser than Einstein, his sausage is longer than Vieira’s and he will destroy 2012.
He’ll arrive in 369 days.
I am hoping for a reaction from the boys on Saturday after three piss poor results on the spin
Cedars James
Evening chaps how the fuck are we…
Marro
I had to come back home. I sent you an email. So on the laptop its much easier than the phone.
Viva MG Viva MG
Marro
Yeh they are struggling a little, not as good as BarcaShitty. We need 11 players, not sure who but we need 11.
Giggs12
Hi mate. Hope you get a shitty ticket mate, I didn’t bother applying because of funds etc. Hopefully I’ll get Ajax away and see if I can find Giggs in the red light area.
Giggs12
I for one am fucking great pal…. Off the meds and looking forward to my first beer in months…
I also think I am in love with United! hahaha
Regards to all K Standers
James
Ajax will be tremendous not going myself bit gutted. Still no ballot out the suspense of being chubbed is killing me. It’s only 10 days before play the blue nose cunts so need to get on the hunt when I find out I have been fucked off yet again.
Cedars
K stand is full of cunts mainly my mates, I can’t wait for Sat and take the morale high ground over Carrick.
James
Got the email pal and replied…… BarcaShitty? Hahaha loved it. In fact I think we need a new squad and a new manager…. Fergie seems clueless.
Giggs12
In that case ditch them and cross over to the west! hahaha
Originals have no need to confirm there originality
Evening Cedars James All
Viva M G
Viva M G
He loves MUFC
Part of the original Holy Trinity
Viva MG
Viva MG good evening mate.
Marro
Can’t get to grips with all these Reds that keep bleating on about Shitty. We’re fucking Man Utd RED RED RED.
Viva MG indeed…… I frigging love you my friend
James
They are not reds pal……. Plastic more like and I am being kind with my description here……
Roll on Saturday, its beer time baby, oh and as a bonus United are playing! hahaha
leeds u can simply fuck off….. Sorry for the use of the word leeds u
Viva Mg Viva MG
Only posts five times a day
Platic trinity
Viva MG
Viva cedars devil viva cedars devil
He bangs on about the west
But we all know east is best
Viva cedars devil
off to old trafford on saturday. 2nd match for me this season. (1st one was the Newcastle one). Hope the ref won’t fuck around this time.
Saturday and the Devil will be slaughtered after 1 beer. Pissed out of his tree and loving it baby.
Utd 4 Blackburn 0. Sunderland 2 shitty 0 and David Silva out for the season.
Blue plastic seats Ha Ha.
Totally in love mode here…… Date coming over in a while and for some bizarre reason I am listening to ABBA…
Greetings to Neil, Ruth and wee Tom…… By the way, King Eric was the first to greet me when I started posting here all those moons ago……Proper RED he is
james, would be like winning the lottery
Giggs
Love it
Keano
We look on the positive side of life. No doomlords tonight just Pissed up reds.
Where you sat on Saturday?
keano
Thanked you earlier for that great link…. Really amazing video pal. Enjoy the match
James
Love that prophecy, I bow down and pray that it may come true! hahaha
James & Giggs12
Take the east and shove it where the sun don’t shine baby! Buggers the both of you hahahaha
Giggs12 – Loved the tune, cracked me up
pleasure cedars. goose pimples galore that video.
james I’ll be in the north stand tier 2, corner with stretford
Marro my friend. Don’t be like that.
Gary neville sat in K stand just reading his book atm.
The Sun Rises in the East baby.
RedNev could not get tickets to the Stretty, its no secret.
Its war I tell you, Giggs12 always likes to get things started, I was playing nice…. So here it goes
Stretty>>>>>>> K Stand Hell ya baby hahaha
Keano, Cracking good video. Amazing that it has only good memmories for me. I might have taken my eyes away for a minute, but can’t recall a single moment of kettleneck or mr curlyhair.
Top top new years compilation. 8 2 B Cittay! Glad to be red!
Keano. Don’t forget to look East Tier2 left of goal 8 rows up. Will look like a speck of white but to the trained eye, (Binoculars),
Cedars Give Us A Wave.
keano
North Stand? Thought it was renamed …….
Anyway
The Stretty >>>>>> All other stands
but what is this? east v west? never watched a match in the east, always west or as near as possible. west>>east anyday for me
fletch – it has good memories for everyone who has brains and follow united!
U. N. I. T. E. D
Mg is Holy trinity
With a nick knack paddy whack cedars has the bone
Abba’s the stereo in the devils home
We got Pete Boyle. East>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Stretty>>>>>SAF Stand>>>>>>>>South Stand>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Prawn Sandwich Boxes.
cedars- try telling that to the ticket office. received the tickets yesterday. ‘North’ is still printed on the tickets.
Cedars keeps playing Fernando over and over again. Hope he’s not wearing a Torres shirt as well.
Can you hear the Stretty sing?
keano
Ya it may still be printed on the tickets pal, however beware there are evil forces here trying to divert the truth…… Only one proper stand at OT my friend and that is towards the West……
James & Giggs12 – Cheers fellas, just pissed my self…….. Loving this
Keano
I have sat in k since 97 its the only place I would reside.
Cedars is desperate to be accepted by us but doesn’t qualify yet so has to sit in stretty.
K stand barmy k stand barmy army
Cedars
I think my piss taking pissed off my mate smart Alex earlier over signings lol I think he has forgiven me now though.
Marro. I prefer Chicharito myself the best ABBA song ever. Viva Mexico. Viva Chicharito.
Keano Theres Evil doings afoot.
giggs, and what does cedars have to do to be accepted? (great compilation btw)
Rio having a sensible go at Bale lovin press.
Most responders getting rather defensive. Pretty funny.
RYAN GIGGS >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>22x>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
………….. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bale
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/tottenham-hotspur/8980239/Rio-Ferdinand-opens-debate-over-how-players-are-judged-with-Twitter-debate-over-Gareth-Bale-vs-Ryan-Giggs.html
Bale grew up a goooner as well.
K stand barmy army K stand barmy army……. So quiet you can hear a fly taking a piss hahahaha
Giggs12 – Not to worry about smartalex, he has a big heart and a true red he is….
West stand give us a song west stand west stand give us a song.
Don’t go out tonight I see red and white I see there’s trouble on the way I see the stretford end is rising I see there’s trouble on the way.
Keano
Nothing really just buy a ticket haha
James
Viva Mexico and viva soren……..
Driving but was alarmed Cedars listening to ABBA and telling everyone,the slutty chicks gave me plenty of fantasy material as a kid but the music is fucking brutal
Got a date coming by,Barry White or Marvin Gaye,ABBa lol
wayne
Hahahahahaha cracked me up…. Love good al; Barry mind you
wayne with the best piss tale of the evening and I am the victim….. Bloody love it hahaha
Plastic trinity?
Yeah right G12 G0
Thanks Cedars you know I love you back especially now that we are partners in TrollBusters A Cedars/ Viva MG company
MG
Yeah sorry mate I made up for it on my second song
G12 G0
It’s okay mate no harm done lol
Cedars lol I’m into the soul men brother Barry White talks the panties off but Let’s Get it on by Marvin Gaye takes a lot of beating
Wayne
“I’m into soul men ”
Easy mate I know there is a lot of love on RoM but this is not the blue moon blog.
Well I have to piss off…. Great evening on RoM but my date is soon to be here!
MG – We are not only partners in company my friend but we are also true REDS
wayne – Barry White was a reason why I got married in the first place mate! That is another story for another day…..
God bless and sweet dreams all
Giggs12 not in that way bro,not there’s anything wrong with that
Growing up in England thru the late 60′s thru 70′s blues soul was my main music
Cedars
Far away far apart yet one thing just one thing binds us all…
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I thought a date was a prune? You’ve got trimmed tail arriving Cedars, you mean?
Watching an old firm game is like a trip to the dentist. Certainly no drilling game!
Vidic out for 12months?! Crickey!
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2079577/Nemanja-Vidic-agent-denies-Manchester-United-captain-retire.html
@Fletch
Yeah mate, it was rumored at the time that he could be out for a year. It’s a bad injury. But it will really come down to how well he recovers. As far as I can remember, Vidic has never had an operation in the last 6 years, so that could work in his favor.
In other news, Bale gets 2 v Norwich and is apparently the new Giggs. ??? What am I missing?
Oooooo, righto! New Years humor from UK press is it.
Costas
Cheers mate. I remember the discussion but this article confirms it after the corrective surgery (this week I think). They have a list of the torn ligaments (3) and those don’t repair quickly. Hope you are right about it being a benefit. Tough old sod is Vidic. Hope we get him back for some meaningful games next year.
We are going to miss him greatly as the matches start getting serious and testy in the run in.
Hope Mrs. Vidic has some good home remedies as well! Love Vidic and he will be missed.
Re Vidic: Guess it depends on which minute you interview the agent. Telegraph thinks Vidic could be back in 6 months. Give or take 180 days is it?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/8981418/Manchester-Uniteds-Nemanja-Vidic-could-be-back-in-six-months-says-agent.html
Good to c Darren fletcher looking healthy on TV tonight and happy when his boy hood team won let’s hope he gets back to us soon.
@Fletch
As harsh as it is, we just have to put him out of our minds for the time being. Obviously I wish we get Nemanja back sooner rather than later, but it’s a similar blow to losing Keane in 97. Can’t do anything about it other than build the team for the foreseeable future without him. It will also be a good preparation test for the time when Vidic leaves the club.
I do agree that we will miss Vidic dearly. More than the last 4 games have led us to believe. But one such injury won’t be enough to knock us off. It’s only a combination of injuries that can derail our ambitions. Just like the 97-98 team fell apart when Butt, Giggs and Schmeichel got injured. To be honest, right now I don’t have the luxury to think about Vidic’s loss because I consider it a miracle everytime we have 2 fit central defenders!
Regarding some of the earlier posts about the twins, I think one of them is doomed to always play send fiddle to the other, as Fergie always likes to have height in at least one of the fullback positions – also Fabio not being a natural left footer is going to work against him ever holding down the left back position long term possibly.
Talking of fullbacks, Marnick Vermijl’s name seems to have gone off the radar – maybe I’ve just not been paying enough attention…
Vidic is a warrior. He’ll be back. Fletcher will be back, his desire to be part of this clubs history will ensure that. He’s got a ecl to win. To pogba and Morrison, if you want to be history makers, not just history, sign up with the greatest manager the greatest club has ever had. Red til I die
don’t think he’s out for 12 month.
his agent said 5-6 months.
telegraph says the same.
Now fucking dailyfail comes around the corner with 12?
Some news seems to be breaking regarding Paul Pogba and several on Twitter seem to think he is gone.
Scott has a sensible quote that I tend to agree with.
R_o_M Scott the Red
Pogba may be a great player one day. There are plenty of great players who care about nothing but money who I also wouldn’t want at United.
Still hope we can keep all our youngsters until we have had enough time to make up our own mind about them. Don’t like to be a feeder club for the Chavs at Cittay or the Virus.
Off topic, and off United, but to funny to ignore:
Henry signs a 2 month deal with Arsenal
Tongue in cheek quotes from AnnieEaves twitter.
“I dreamed of challenging for trophies again at the top level, but Arsenal will do.”
“I’d been playing in a team of individuals thrown together at the last minute, so I’m well suited to Arsenal.”
“The problem with playing in New York was I knew I’d never win the Premier League again. Signing for Arsenal confirms that.”
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/james-lawton-best-since-best-bale-is-making-a-convincing-case-6282422.html?
I hope James Lawton is having a private joke here?
Bale couldn’t lace georgies boots. End of. The best since ? Obviously Giggs doesnt count in this then. Is it April already.
Doh.
fuck me thought tne sun was ott this morning saying bale confirmed he was world class wi his two goals against norwich but the media seems to av gone kerazy.
He played well agains inter. Scored two good goals against stoke. He’s fast. He isn’t world class. He goes missing alot in games. He doesn’t seem to help the team alot, and if he can’t use his pace he’s average. He’s not world class. He’s not
If only Nani could get one tenth of the praise Bale gets every week.
Bale is not a bad player but the hype after one good performance is just unreal.
Cheers lads. Not getting much time to post for obvious reasons. Just got Tom off to sleep and gonna watch old firm now. He kips during day and awake at night so taking shifts!
Mike and james giggs etc. Off to game for definite on sat. Old man away so taking thisistheone who posted on here last night. Will post on fri about meeting somewhere as James wanna sign that cedars banner!
KR. Fuck off and play with the cars on M62 you cunt.
I keep hearing how Spurs have second best squad behind the berties. Yeah ok. Did you see their fucking bench? Gomes livermore rose pav nico and some other nomark. Ha. Kings text today and said spurs fans were chanting “are you watching Manchester“. Ooohh. Shitting it you silly bastards.
Night lads.
If Nani played for Barca, or Mardrid, the media would be raving about him. He doesn’t get the praise others get. Ronaldo was exactly the same. Until he got so good, they had to give him credit. Remember the days, he got labeled a one trick pony, and a show boater? Nani excites me, the way Ronnie did in his pomp. Not as good yet, but he’s now one of our most important players. That speaks volumes for me. Fuck the media!
FletchTheMan
Mrs Vidic is pregnant with their third baby boy. Mr vidic is taking care of her while he’s recuperating…
Hi Nemanja!
Or is it his agent, Santino Marella or whatever he’s called?
Fuck me, KR must feel like Bin Laden… Probably off to find a good spider hole in the blue half of Manchester, I presume… I think it’s credit to the squad that they’ve won these games against “shite teams” as our good friend and esteemed critic KR puts it so finely, as what has been earlier deemed as a squad with lots of depth has been stretched very thin due to the ridiculous number of injuries sweeping through our ranks. Titles are based off of these little games and we can all remember our loss to Burnley a few years back which was one of the contributing factors to losing the title that year (that, and Didier Dogbreath’s offside goal at OT D:< ). Plus, when you think about it, this isn't a league where there's only two teams and the rest are cannon fodder (*cough, cough* La Liga), this is the bloody Premier League, the teams from top to bottom are all very good squads (yes, even the shite ones), it's just the amount of star quality that some sides have that separate them. But fuck me, I hope this is the last of our injuries… Heaven forbid we'd need to play Lindegaard or De Gea in CM!
Giggs12Gerrard0
Good day my friend! I wasn’t pissed off, in fact I enjoyed the joke!
I walked past my bed at 8pm last night, and it tackled me. Man down until ½ an hour ago.
I didn’t even close the outside doors, never mind lock any. Still dressed from yesterday.
My dogs woke me up! The Festive season can be crippling.
‘The judgement on Liverpool’s Luis Suarez’s eight-match ban for racially abusing the Manchester United defender Patrice Evra promises to be the biggest and most comprehensive in the Football Association’s history as the independent commission that came to the decision prepares to release its “written reasons” this week.’
‘The document, which is being put together by the commission chairman, Paul Goulding QC, is thought to run to more pages than the 28-page commission report into the “Battle of Stamford Bridge” involving Manchester United players and Chelsea groundstaff that was released three years ago – and eight months after the original incident.’
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/suarez-judgement-to-be-most-detailed-in-the-fas-history-6282427.html
I confidently predict that Suarez will be gone from the Premiership before next season starts.
We cannot use our burgeoning injury list as any form of excuse against Blackburn.
Rovers are also potentially missing as many as ten players to various injury problems.
Seeing as their best 11 contains no players that would improve United, and their second 11 is quite poor by Premiership standards; United must do the business this weekend.
Sir Alex told MUTV: “I don’t think I’ll change my tactic on that (buying in January) because, if there’s a player who I have been interested in, and he was available in January, we would try and do business. But there’s no such player really on the horizon that way, unless we can identify someone we’ve been monitoring a lot because we don’t buy just on a whim at this club. Normally, we try and have a good progress report on the player, particularly background information on him, and there’s no-one at this moment in time who meets that criteria.”
On the FA Youth Cup winners: “They’re getting stronger as they get older,” added the Scot. “Paul Pogba will be 19 in March. Ezekiel Fryers has been involved. Larnell Cole, Jesse Lingard and Ravel Morrison have all been involved. When you think ‘okay, possibly the standard has risen since the days when Ryan (Giggs) made his debut at 17, even our Darren (Ferguson) was young and Lee Sharpe made his debut at 17′. Quite a few players did at that time. But they have good ability and a good standard of play themselves so I wouldn’t be adverse to trying one or two, particularly in home matches, and involving them as substitutes to give them parts of a game, which we tend to do with a lot of them. So that’s certainly in my thoughts.”
smartalex
that’s a strange thing to say.
i’d find it worrying if he was “forced” out over this. That would not be a good state of affairs.
smartalex
After the Wes.Sneidjer saga i figured the gaffer’s not using the transfer market to address the “issue’s” every one says we have. I won’t be surprised if he doesn’t go in for a player – well in January anyway. I think he wants a full season with the experienced and young prospects. If all goes well he may not need to. I’m hoping it does because they’re huge potential there. Or maybe another Hernandez type signing ,there are question marks over Gibson leaving. i think its wait and see time, next up will be “sink or swim” time for the youngsters
@slim : i believe that’s what he will do.. and i think that hernandez type signing might be rasmus elm..
i do believe though that gaitan will not be signed.. i’d rather have kaka than gaitan..
rohan19 – not to bothered to be honest, i’ll just sit back and watch the man do his thing. He’s up to something i suspect and i hope it all plays out nicely
slim – Suarez won’t be ‘forced’ out by his club or the league, he will leave of his own accord. As possibly Britain’s most visible user of racist terminology, I’d expect his life to be made unpleasant by those who don’t accept his behavior. Suarez has not admitted to his sin, in fact he thinks it’s okay to taunt people of other races using diminutive references to their race and skin colour. I’m sure that many passersby will take the opportunity to show Suarez that until he accepts that his actions were racist he is unwelcome.
Suarez is a coward. That is incontrovertible. He used racist terms to hurt Evra, while believing that he was taking no risk. Cowardice.
Suarez the Coward will run for the hills before next season.
slim – I agree. Sir Alex has been working on this years team for over 10 years, and is also working on our 2025 team as we speak. He must be bemused by all us knee-jerks that clamour for new players because a pass went astray or a goal was missed.
In Depth by Simon Kuper: Management secrets from Manchester United
“When Sir Richard Greenbury ran Marks & Spencer, he used to take Sir Alex Ferguson out for lunch and pump him for management tips. That was smart …
http://www.businessday.co.za/articles/Content.aspx?id=161779
This article is well worth the read.
… also from the link at 5:56
Bobby McCulley, who played for the first club Ferguson managed, East Stirlingshire, said: “I’ve never been afraid of anyone before but Ferguson was a frightening bastard from the start.”
“The sweetest moment for me,” Sir Alex said, “is the last minute of a victory. After that it drains away quickly. The memory’s gone in half an hour. It’s like a drug, really. I need to re-enact it again and again to get that last-minute feeling, when you’re shouting at the referee, ‘Blow that bloody whistle.’”
Willie
Hi pal, I opened that link you posted on James Lawton, took one look at the headline and just closed the page….. Are these people really that daft?
smartalex – Loved that last quote you posted on the boss…. Good morning my friend.
Morning all
He likes pie, he has hair like Samson, he has balls the side of grapefruits and he’ll obliterate 2012.
He’ll arrive in 368 days.
Morning all. Glad to hear young Tom is doing good. It’s a shame KE’s sleep pattern is more messed up than AVB’s hair right now.
All the best!
Slow morning on RoM…..
Morning Costas, hope all is well my friend. I was looking forward to your take on the injury to Vidic with regards to the medical team’s handling of the situation! hahahaha
@Cedars
They haven’t started working on him yet, so he’s safe for now.
Costas
Hahaha, cracked me up you bugger.
Costas
Morning mate i have the ideal book for you mate its a book of official stats and figures for United by Ian Marshall you should get onto Amazon mate you would love it.
Cedars
You left at 9.00pm and returned at 8.00am so I am guessing the date went well
James/ Mike/ King Eric
I have been chubbed on seven different applications for the city game, odds were one in ten if ebery single season ticket holder applies which they dont so I am largely dissapointed.
King Eric
Great to hear you are doing well mate, my little boy was back to front for six weeks when he was born, do ebverything you can to stimulate him in the day to get him knackered and you will reap the rewards mate. My boy is 20 months he has always slept 12 hours a night the lazy little shit but just this last week he has renegaded on me and wont fall asleep until 11.30pm, its hard man!
@Giggs12
Ah thanks for the recommendation mate. I recently started using Amazon, so I’ll definitely look it up!
Hmm, don’t particulary care about 2012, but who’s this 2013 guy?
Giggs12
Had a great time indeed! Just a hot momma from the neighborhood that pays me the occasional visit as it were….. Had to endure watching her gulp all them vodka shots for months whilst I sip on water! hahaha…… Saturday baby, I will more than likely get fucked from one beer!
Got her hooked on United as well which is a bonus!
Stretty >>>>>>>>
Costas
Seems just like a major piss take if you ask me…..2012 & 2013…..
Getting boring to be honest
Cedars
Stretty > K
Im pissed off mate, i think were the poor relation in K just been chubbed for City away yet all my mates who sit in stretty got one.
Giggs12
Pissed off for you mate, but I told you last night to defect to the light and out of the darkness! hahaha
@Cedars
At least the 2013 guy seems funny. I wonder if it’s someone using a double identity.
I only ever post on RoM, however recently I posted a few comments on Cyril’s Agent of Fergie blog, simply because he cracks the fuck out of me with his writing…. Pure genius..
Turns out Cyril and I share a love for a certain King… So I will share this link with you all, the video it self is not the best but the song will surely give you a rocking morning!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx1_6F-nCaw&ob=av2n
2013 has it for me ,2012 is so last year.
Costas
Its obvious that 2013 is taking the piss out of 2012! All a bit weird if you ask me, even weirder if they turn out to be the same person! Although my gut feeling tells me that 2013 is a regular just taking the piss
I miss Balaji!
2013 seems more like mentally ir-regular to me.
I wonder if he likes kebabs,
Yeah where is Belaji?
Giggs12
Last I heard he was packing up in Dubai and getting ready to go back home…. Always love his posts
Even oddly irregular regulars bump smoothly. Why can’t everyone?
Good day all Reds present and accounted for!
ps That clearly excludes the futuristic countdown fanatics.
smartalex
Good day to you too….. A true RED to the core you are
Tony V. on Rooney: “I think he’s been at a good level all season,” said the Ecuador winger. “Really on top form and now he’s showing again how valuable he is for us. I think I’ve got good relations and understanding not just with Rooney, but with Nani, Chicharito, Welbeck. What’s great about Wayne is that he’s very bright. He sees things very early and gives the ball quickly, so it gives you a chance to be quicker and act sharper yourself. The thing that improves your confidence is when the whole team is playing well and I think we’ve been doing that lately. It’s a case that as a squad we bring the best out of each other. We all push in the same direction to help each other and give each other support.”
Cedars and Giggs12
Balaji will reach India tommorow, so will most probably start posting from saturday.
Good morning to all reds.
CedarsDevil – You touch my heart! Such a compliment coming from you feels so genuine and therefore so exhilarating. I soar!
Sir Alex on reserve chief Warren Joyce: “We’re delighted [he's staying] because there was obviously a concern when he was offered the Hull City job. The thing about anybody working here is that they know their job is safe, whereas if you join the managerial merry-go-round, you’re in trouble if you lose three games. But he does a great and very important job with the reserves, and he’s helping [Paul] Scholes settle into his new role, and Scholesy is enjoying working with Warren because he’s a really good professional.”
smartalex
You are a proper guardian of anything that is United and Sir Alex…. That alone is enough to make you a friend of mine
Ryan Giggs said: “The experience that the manager, the players and the coaching staff have of what’s required in the second half of the season, as well as the overall hunger and desire to win competitions, will help us. Big players can’t wait for big games. Towards the end of the season the games just get bigger and bigger. For me personally, you want that in the run-in – you want to be involved in big games and going for the title. That’s why you become a footballer. It’s been a strong start from us. Obviously City have got off to a better start but we’re pleased with where we are in the table.”
… and more, much more than this, we do it our way!
The United way is our truth and our light, always shining bright.
Bayer Leverkusen CEO Wolfgang Holzhauser on reports linking Dimitar Berbatov with a return to the BayArena: “This is pure speculation. Also, we do not want to get involved as the Bulgarian is currently under contract with Manchester United.”
Holzhauser said he had spoken to Berbatov, but the discussions were not about a potential move. “I view this (the speculation) with some displeasure. The contact between Berbatov and I was only based on a friendly nature.”
KR
You reading this? This is how you support your team you sad fuck…. Moses says hello by the way
Wigan have appealed against Conor Sammon’s red card playing United on Boxing Day.
I see this appeal failing. Whatever can be said about being allowed to jostle for position, it doesn’t mitigate Sammon’s action.
Sammon led into the clash with his extended hand raised face high, and unsurprisingly it struck Carrick in the face, nearly damaging his eye. This is not football. It is illegal, extremely dangerous and completely unnecessary. Public sentiment aside, their is much more chance that a ‘Frivolous Appeal’ verdict is returned, than the card being rescinded.
Prediction: Appeal fails, is declared frivolous (but not penalised), and the ban remains as is.
The judgement on Liverpool’s Luis Suarez’s eight-match ban for racially abusing the Manchester United defender Patrice Evra promises to be the biggest and most comprehensive in the Football Association’s history as the independent commission that came to the decision prepares to release its “written reasons” this week. The commission is hopeful that the Suarez document, which could run to more than 50 pages, will be released by the end of the week to Liverpool and Manchester United, and made public on the FA’s website. Only then will the 14 days in which Liverpool have to make a decision whether or not to appeal begin.
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/suarez-judgement-to-be-most-detailed-in-the-fas-history-6282427.html
Fergie’s the greatest!
http://www.lep.co.uk/sport/football/fergie_s_the_greatest_1_4098030
Sorry, I must do this. here are quotes from that 10:50 link:
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“I never in my wildest dreams would have thought I would spend so much time being so successful at a football club as Man United over these last 30 years. It’s been magical and all down to Alex” – United legend Sir Bobby Charlton.
“The success the boss has had in the last 25 years has been incredible and I’m lucky to have been part of that for 11-12 years. To have played under a manager like Sir Alex Ferguson, any player dreams of that. He gave me the chance to play for my dream club. It has been a hell of a career that is nowhere near over yet. I was honoured to play under him” – former United midfielder David Beckham
“You’re probably talking about five teams he’s built over 25 years to achieve this success. A manager struggles to build one team, but for one manager to build five successful teams at this club is unbelievable” – former United defender Gary Neville.
“He is one of the greatest of all time, all around the world. He is a kind of genius” – former United star Eric Cantona.
“You don’t expect anyone to be at a club the level of Manchester United for as long as he has been. It shows first his success but also what a hard worker he is. It is impossible to win what he has without being able to renew yourself and the biggest trick is that he doesn’t let people around him lose their hunger either” – former United captain Bryan Robson.
“When he was striving to turn around Man United, the fierce determination to beat Liverpool, to win the league and then once he won it, he’s won it 12 times since. It is remarkable, quite an incredible achievement” – former United defender Steve Bruce.
“He has been fantastic for Manchester United and I think he has even surpassed the legend that was Sir Matt Busby with the achievements and success he has had. To be anywhere for 25 years is unbelievable and every success he has had is testament to him and the football club. When you remember where the football club was when he came in I think it is a fantastic achievement where he has taken to them now” – Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish.
“It is remarkable for the quality and consistency and exceptional because I don’t know anybody else who has done 25 years at the top level in the same club. Certainly nobody will do it again” – Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.
Sorry, I must do this. here are quotes from that 10:50 link:
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“I never in my wildest dreams would have thought I would spend so much time being so successful at a football club as Man United over these last 30 years. It’s been magical and all down to Alex” – United legend Sir Bobby Charlton.
“The success the boss has had in the last 25 years has been incredible and I’m lucky to have been part of that for 11-12 years. To have played under a manager like Sir Alex Ferguson, any player dreams of that. He gave me the chance to play for my dream club. It has been a hell of a career that is nowhere near over yet. I was honoured to play under him” – former United midfielder David Beckham
“You’re probably talking about five teams he’s built over 25 years to achieve this success. A manager struggles to build one team, but for one manager to build five successful teams at this club is unbelievable” – former United defender Gary Neville.
“He is one of the greatest of all time, all around the world. He is a kind of genius” – former United star Eric Cantona.
“You don’t expect anyone to be at a club the level of Manchester United for as long as he has been. It shows first his success but also what a hard worker he is. It is impossible to win what he has without being able to renew yourself and the biggest trick is that he doesn’t let people around him lose their hunger either” – former United captain Bryan Robson.
“When he was striving to turn around Man United, the fierce determination to beat Liverpool, to win the league and then once he won it, he’s won it 12 times since. It is remarkable, quite an incredible achievement” – former United defender Steve Bruce.
“He has been fantastic for Manchester United and I think he has even surpassed the legend that was Sir Matt Busby with the achievements and success he has had. To be anywhere for 25 years is unbelievable and every success he has had is testament to him and the football club. When you remember where the football club was when he came in I think it is a fantastic achievement where he has taken to them now” – Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish.
“It is remarkable for the quality and consistency and exceptional because I don’t know anybody else who has done 25 years at the top level in the same club. Certainly nobody will do it again” – Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.
That 2nd smartalex at 11:06 has just copied and pasted. How unoriginal.
No I did not! You intercepted my comment, and delayed it so that your’s would be up first!
Come off it! People will know which smartalex is the real one. Easy-Peasy!
No they won’t! I seem just like you, they’ll never know the difference.
http://www.espnstar.com/football/premier-league/news/detail/item728449/Ronaldo:-La-Liga-best-in-the-world/
Howcome La Liga becomes the best when you have only two teams fighting for the tittle. La liga is a shit league.
Good evening Red Devils around the world,
Hope you all are gearing up for the game
I cant wait…
ON THIS DAY: On This Day in 1970, Former manager, Sir Matt Busby, took over again at Manchester United following the dismissal of Wilf McGuinness.
Look, you’re ruining it for everyone. no one wants to read drivel posted by a faux-smartalex when they can get the real drivel right here. bugger off!
All right! I give in. Cheers.
Ha Ha Ha ! ! ! That showed him!
Many of you will remember StR’s post on this:
“A schoolboy has battled back from leukaemia with help from his Manchester United heroes Wayney Rooney and Michael Owen. Callum Rose, 12, was cheered up by a hospital visit from the Premier League footballers who gave him the extra push he needed to get better. He has now learning to walk again, after being wheel-chair bound for months.”
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2079769/Wayne-Rooney-gave-football-mad-son-courage-battle-cancer.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
Giggs12
Thats bad news mate. I used to get really pissed off when I was a member, used to get the Stoke, West Brom and Wigan games season after season but never or rarely got a Big game. One time I rang up after being unsucessful with a Spurs application. The Girl in the ticket office found me one in East stand tier 2. The atmosphere was electric. Funny how the game was sold out but she managed to find me a decent ticket. Thats why I got a season ticket. Might be worth a call to the ticket office mate, you never know.
I’m the real Smartalex so go away all you fakes.
Marro
KR= King Roberto (Mankini) This guy is obsessed with shitty. If by the remote chance he is a Red then I’m sure there are plenty of empty blue plastic seats for him to defect to.
Smartalex:
You should start an own blog man. You spam the comments section like crazy.
Morning all
Bit of a late start for me after a tapas night got a bit messy with the alcohol!!! At this rate I’ll be giving up on the booze just as Cedars gets started again.
Giggs12
That’s shit mate… Proper shit. Will have to get the feelers out for spare tickets.
Smartalex, you made light work getting rid of yourself in that altercation. I quite liked him though, he seemed very amiable.
I see the Stretford End arising….
M19ke
I love Tapas washed down with a good Rioja. Don’t be giving up on the booze yet mate we need to have one for Marro on Saturday.
Good morning James21 and Mikekelly12!
Touché – You beat around the bush. Your comment implies that you’d prefer me to comment less. In fact you imply that I should dramatically reduce my comments.
Even though your behaviour thus on this topic is a little sneaky, I’m prepared to comply with your indirectly stated wishes, as soon as you openly request it. Always happy to oblige an obliging gentleman, when such rarity requests it.
Where the Fuck has scott gone. We guys are living in one thread for more than 2 days.
Fake Smartalex. I’ll prove I’m the real one. One of my all time favorite cricketers is Allan Donald.
Keep it up mate its good reading and entertaining. Where’s sachu when you need an alter ego.
Ash. Think Scott is far too busy for us. He’s Tweeting more than likely.
James
Don’t worry about that, I’ll be sinking a couple for Marro!
Smartalex, I think Touché Turtle meant the other smartalex, who I quite liked. In fact, I’d like them both to up their posting rate as I find them a pleasure to read and often very informative.
KR = Kippax Rat!!!
Thanks for the support everyone!
Especially Touché who touchingly felt that I needed to feel his touch.
You are the spark Touché, that lights a volcanic eruption of Red-relevant lava-loving palaver.
Maybe I should also post as smartalex, then I’d be 2 v 1, should the genial impostor return.
He wastes more alcohol than Cedars, he abuses numbers worse than Costas and he uses more smileys than Fred. His sausage is longer than Vieira’s and his arrival will signal the end of ROM as we know it.
Hear him, fear him and kiss his ass.
He’ll be here in 368 days and 10 hours.
Well, seeing as a large amount of the comments made on this topic is posted by you I just added 1+1 really. Also, it seems you have quite a following here… It might just be a hit. Who knows?
first 2012..now who the hell is 2013?
and where the hell is Fred the Vida lover?
Sandeep
I think 2013 is talking about captain haratio hornblower??
Smartalex
Is there more than 1 smartalex?
2013 sounds like a very despicable individual.
He will come like a WAVE and change the Landscape of ROM. Only Honesty will Survive. Justice will be done.
Get Ready People Of ROM. He will be here.
3 DAYS
Touché
What difference does it make if a large amount of the comments made on a topic are posted by one contributor? Or does this only apply to some of us, or perhaps only to me?
Please reply to these questions, as your plea is being attended to. Thanks.
Touche. This is how we pass the time when there isn’t a new thread to discuss. We’re all mad as Hatters here. If you don’t like it post some links for us to comment on or you could even dare to slag off SAF or the Team if thats what floats your boat.
Sandeep1878
What next 2014 giving his prophecies.
Lebomanc
No, I was just messing around because my comments have been coming up duplicated.
This glitch happens on RoM occasionally. you will see it referred to as the ‘parrot’
This place is a prophets zoo.
The next 2 games are very important for every team. If we get 6 points out of it then we will be in top as City will stumble. There time is coming to an end. They are losing momentum. Lets see how they cope up without the toure brothers. They will struggle.
Arsenal are doing a good job by signing henry on loan. They would be great if they sign Podolski. Podolski is a dangerous player. But I doubt Whether Goons will be signing.
We don’t need to sign anyone. Lets give the youngsters the chance. They will shine. In 3 years time the youth players will be great.
2012
I’m ready I’m ready.
Is it the end of the world? Armageddon?
If so at least we’ll all die happily knowing that Monsour has shelled out shit loads of dosh on a shit hole of a small time club only to win 1 cup.
And KKK has destroyed LFC from within.
When will cleverley be back?
2012-2013 and all other Fuckers just sod off from here. Now frankly its getting irritating.
2012 guy We don’t give a damn who are you so fuck off. Hope you appear on 1st Jan.
Now the 2013 guy you are not funny. I know this 2013 guy is a rom regular but please stop it. Its not funny,
This blog has become like a circus. Fucking getting irritated. This is Man united’s blog Dammit and not your facebook.
The only problem with being 2013,is that the world is supposed to end Dec 21st 2012
“To tell you the truth I do not regret anything, because going to Manchester has helped me a lot,” Macheda told lalaziosiamonoi.it/. “If I’d stayed with Lazio, I wouldn’t have made my debut at such a young age. Also, at the time Lazio’s youth team wasn’t the best.
“Manchester followed me for two years, while at Lazio I wasn’t getting a regular game. I was always on the bench, then came Manchester and it become more serious when I talked to Sir Alex Ferguson’s brother and all the leaders who made me understand that they had a big project for me.”
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Oops! Garrulous Gertie gabbing again, sorry Touchy!
wayne- Are you the guy posting as 2013?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VosPdk0WZ1A&feature=player_embedded#!
New united video off news now boys, another stormer.
@wayne
Watched the movie last night and it’s a bigger load of crap than a Rafa Benithez interview. I’ll be here.
Yeah I also agree with you that city will stumble. I said previously City’s winning streak will be over. They will have a tough period now.
As far as Arsenal goes I don’t think they will sign Podolski. I can’t see Wenger spending 20 millions on one player. And henry won’t make that much different.. He was a great player but he has past it. Looks like he will play against us . Good old days for him and for us also.
Like you said next 2 games are crucial lets see what happens
BELIEVE.
Lol no mate its another lad who is taking the piss
Touché – while I wait to find out why you want me to leave RoM, I’m going to continue chatting to my friends, quoting various current United news and opining on various aspects of United. Please do not take this to mean I’m ignoring your plea. I just want to make sure I understand why I’m not wanted so that the next blog I go to I can make more of a go of it. Thank you for allowing me to spend my 3rd christmas on RoM before breaking my heart. You’re a good man.
ps
When will you present your findings? Do i have 2 weeks to appeal? Is RoM doing a t-shirt?
Cantona is coming back!
Costas says:
‘This place is a prophets zoo’
Afternoon United
Touché – while I wait to find out why you want me to leave RoM, I’m going to continue chatting to my friends, quoting various current United news and opining on various aspects of United. Please do not take this to mean I’m ignoring your plea. I just want to make sure I understand why I’m not wanted so that the next blog I go to I can make more of a go of it. Thank you for allowing me to spend my 3rd christmas on RoM before breaking my heart. You’re a good man.
ps
When will you present your findings? Do i have 2 weeks to appeal? Is RoM doing a t-shirt?
smartalex
You have quite a following you do
It looks as if we have to open TrollBusters a little early and I thought I’d get a lie in or something
touche. sod offf bitch faced fucker…
2013 the movie was total shit but you are bucking the trend of a lot of Ancient Prophecies
I’ve been partying and spending all my life haven’t really budgeted beyond that point.I’ll be fucked if the Prophecies are wrong lol
Trevor Brooking once took his beloved WHU down
Priceless
Just stop it now lads. Voice of the voiceless is losing voice because of this circus zoo.
Touche is getting touchy with smartalex. He’s cuffing his links at you.
Ash- Hi mate. Yes I am frustrated. If you are doing funny stuff here once in a while its ok but If you do it every time it gets frustrating. I know I should avoid it but when I read all the comments I see 90 % comments are useless. 2012 -2013 Its fucking childish. And you know whats more frustrating to see people are laughing about it. I hope the 2013 guy stops it. I again say its not funny.
Lie back MG, relax!
Touché is no doubt a Red, and I want and need the feedback. If you were rambling on about some unfunny irrelevant shit, I’d mention it! Still, I do think he now must explain himself. It would be quite rude to ask me to leave without being clear about his reasons. Perhaps he’s been called into Theatre, or the race is starting. In time, I’m sure he will reply fairly.
Meanwhile, my nerves are killing me. The tension, the drama, the thumb-twiddling rapid-fire-page-refreshing in the hope that surely now there must be a reply!
@wayne
Willie- I am not losing voice, I am gaining
. Sorry but I don’t find these stuff funny. Its creating confusion in the blog and nothing else. I don’t want to fight with anyone but I feel its getting too much frustrating.
voice of voiceless.
In three years time no doubt they will.Afraid it’s the here and now that concerns me and regardless what your view is mine is we are badly needing players and I’m talking January.
@MG
Good thing we have a game in 2 days. The prophets will fuck off and the anti Gibson zoo will make its mark again.
Damn Costas. I hit 40 that year.
parry- I can’t see Fergie signing anyone as he is not finding the right player. And I agree with him as its no point buying someone who fails. (Look at carrol and torres). I agree we need a midfielder but January is not a good period to buy.
Prophecies are bullshit
People try to find things in order to keep a certain status quo going
It isn’t happening – all the answers cannot be found in religious text because if there is a God he doesn’t tell you what he’s doing next does he? Therefore to believe that he will give something away in some Holy Books is just ridiculous
And it makes me laugh where people who cannot predict God’s next act are now suitably ordained to predict the end of the world
I mean fuck off. To pretend to have some sort of legitimacy on the matter is both foolish and pathetic.
In contest the psyche os some people is worrying – one cannot think or become God but one can elaborate doomsday
Get the fuck out of here this is Manchester United
19
All this tampering with user names, I wonder how Paco is doing?
@@@@@@@@@Cedars
Bale should never be in the same sentence as George Best. Jimmy Lawton gone and lost his damn marbles!
Blackburn manager Steve Kean says:
“Sir Alex left a long message and I called him back. We had a good chat and I was very appreciative of his message of support. Sir Alex’s enthusiasm and appetite is an inspiration to any young manager and coach. The amount of miles you see him covering. He will be at a Champions League game, then a reserve match, then you see him at other grounds. I know what his work ethic is like. For him to be at that level for so long and turn around so many teams at a club that size and continue to win is remarkable.”
Vov if they know someone is getting wound up just get worse mate
Costas my bithday is May I’ll be 53 know what you mean mate never found a junk food I didn’t like.I find flu is a good thing now,it saves dieting
Parry
Hi mate. Just wait and see if SAF buys anyone. The press will only find out when we do, don’t ever listen to what SAF says re transfers, he’s a sly ol Fox. It would be nice to bolster the Midfield and personally think Andersons days are numbered which I think would be a shame. Still hold onto the fact Gibson might just prove the doubters wrong.
smartalex
I don’t do unfunny irrelevant shit though now do I?
Though do understand the context of assumption
It’s all good smartalex
Costas
You forgot the anti Berba zoo too
I have a feeling 2013 won’t be back. Unless the voices call for him.
@James
Really? Heh, I thought the number in your username was your age. Well, at least you have something in common with Giggs.
Willie
Bale should only be mentioned in the same sentence as Rafael, Pocket and in his…… Oh and also chimp!
James, young pup, I turn 41!!!!
wayne
‘flu is a good thing now, it saves dieting’
Oh thats so true – add a stomach bug to that and you’ll get the rest
Exactly MG! If one day you do ‘under-perform’, I will be the mirror that enables you to wipe your mouth, rather than continuing oblivious to your slip. Of course, i’ll be sure to handle it well.
I thought 2013 outed himself already?
Some slow brains on here!
Viva M G
Viva M G
He loves MUFC
Doesn’t believe in a Prophecy
Viva M G
As for the January transfer window, imo we need at least one more body in the team. No need to look for a world class player or for the next talented youngster. The January window is designed to fill holes in the squad. Lets not forget when we bought the likes of Evra, Vidic and Saha.
@wayne
That makes you a Gemini too then?
Personally I had to cut back on the junk food because I couldn’t sleep well afterwards. I think I am ageing before my due tim, lol.
@MG
That zoo is still around?
smartalex
You should know be better
I’m not slipping
Though you can be always there lol
@willie
Who’s that sorry sob?
Costas. Er yes it does.
The 21 has significance mate but all will not be revealed.
M19ke You old git.
I better get an invite to your big 40. 
me not be
Costas
And an Evans zoo
I want party invitations too
Inspiring speeches at no cost
And must have kebabs on the menu
voice of voiceless/James 21
I know the value in the market spiel but find difficulty believing the man who can find Smalling/Hernandez/Jones cannot find capable midfielders out of the hundreds that break through year on year.God forbid we get stuck waiting on bloody Anderson’s breakthrough cause we will be waiting till doomsday.Oh did I say Not a fan of Anderson.
FROM A CITY FAN ON TWITTER:
Oh God!
What’s going on? We beat United 6-1, We won more convincing than them, we score more goals, we played excellent football throughout the season, we have more star players and playmakers than them! They lack in midfield, their back (defenders) is facing in injury problems! But why they have same points like we have. Christ! Do these lot ever give up?
Giving up is not in Manchester United’s blood stream
Day after tomorrow>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>2012
Costas – Stop junking around.
And as another guy on twitter said if United didn’t sling away three goals in extra time we would be sitting Top Fact.
WillieRedNut, your paco reference remains packaged.
Costas I find alcohol and drugs work well for sleep,belly full of beer then a J and a double chili burger just before bed time does the trick
Viva MG yes mate any form of illness that stops one eating is very good for the waistline.
I’m with you mate the only weird thing about this one it came from 4 or 5 different religions also Norstradamus and the pre Apocalyptic predictions of worldwide civil unrest and weird weather patterns are all coming true
Oh my God we’re all Doomed
ex manutd .com
“Sir Alex hopes Rio Ferdinand, Phil Jones and Chris Smalling will return to give a more familiar look to the defence but Jonny Evans is expected to be sidelined. There’s still a lengthy injury list that includes the likes of Anderson, Nemanja Vidic, Michael Owen and Tom Cleverley but the boss has plenty of options in attack with Dimitar Berbatov staking his claim and Wayne Rooney likely to play after starting on the bench against Wigan.”
http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2011/Dec/Manchester-United-v-Blackburn-preview.aspx
James
Of course! Was toying with the idea of Vegas for 40th.
Costas, I think that’s exactly what Sir Alex is saying, we don’t buy players just to fill gaps. Can’t remember us ever doing that with a buy. We loaned Larrson (world class by the way) to fill a gap, but can’t remember us ever buying someone for that purpose. Remember, Sir Alex looks into every aspect of a player on and off the field before signing the cheque, to make sure he’s made of the right stuff to be a Manchester Umited player.
Posh are still unable to confirm that midfielder Ryan Tunnicliffe will be at London Road after Monday’s home match with Birmingham City. Tunnicliffe’s loan from Manchester United expires on January 2. Posh are keen to extend the deal until the end of the season, but terms have yet to be agreed.
http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/sport/football/peterborough-united/ryan_deal_still_not_resolved_1_3373864
Whats the odds, when the world doesn’t end in 2012, the date will be revised again? Money making exercise by crack pots. Wealthy crack pots lol. Same as the lads who made loose change. Making a fortune out of it.
Posh are still unable to confirm that midfielder Ryan Tunnicliffe will be at London Road after Monday’s home match with Birmingham City. Tunnicliffe’s loan from Manchester United expires on January 2. Posh are keen to extend the deal until the end of the season, but terms have yet to be agreed.
http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/sport/football/peterborough-united/ryan_deal_still_not_resolved_1_3373864
M19ke
Is that BlackpoolVegas or Las?
Berbatundy
No we never do and thats why I laugh at those over confident Posnan Pricks. Arsenal are the same, so called sexy football and nothing for 6 years.
smartalex – Packaged for future reference.
Parry
SAF uses that term to piss off the press. It gives them something to write about, he’s the best in the buisness at protecting his Players and Club.
James
StalyVegas!! No, looking at Las Vegas. A few of the lads turn 40 the same time so thought we’d go for it.
StalyVagas.
The ABU’s are making Bale and Spurs flavor of the month just in case City begin to slide
Bale has pace and power,has his best games when given the room.Arry saying he has everything doesn’t even have a right foot.
… Posh manager Darren Ferguson said: “We have made no secret of the fact that we want to keep Ryan and I don’t see that being a problem providing he is playing football.”
at 7:14 yesterday morning a comment on this thread was made by ‘queen erica’
Ruth’s going to want to hear about this.
perennially injured team of the year :
schwarzer, rafael vidic vermalen fabio, young cleverly essien fletcher owen hernandez (he’s been injured a lot this season) .. .
there are 8 united players in this and just goes to show the troubling times we’ve endured
at 7:14 yesterday morning a comment on this thread was made by ‘queen erica’
Ruth’s going to want to hear about this.
the above was a meek attempt at getting the conversation back to football..
and away from the daily diddle daddle for which this blog is not made..
just pointing out
To lose at Manchester United is acceptable, and even to lose 5-0 is understandable. To lose 5-0 but to have a man erroneously sent off, you could say, is a slap in the face.
It would be hard to say with a straight face that you thought that Wigan would have got anything at Old Trafford on Boxing Day even with the full quota, but the point is that they should have been allowed the opportunity. Look, you probably wouldn’t have said Fulham, West Bromwich, Blackburn or Wolves would have eked anything from games with Chelsea, Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal respectively. Wigan should have been given a fair crack at United. And they didn’t get it.
I’m not for a second saying that it wasn’t a foul by Connor Sammon on Michael Carrick, because it was, but there was nothing even closely resembling malice in his actions. He may not have even intended to foul Carrick. His arm went out and back, and caught the United man in the face. I think he was probably just trying to hold an arm out to check where his marker was and to help shield the ball. Instead, his put a hand in the face, and that has to be a free-kick. What it was not, though, was violent conduct, which will have been the criterion for which he was dismissed. Sammon didn’t use the elbow, he didn’t look behind him and measure the damage he was going to do. It was just a coming together. Phil Dowd, though, saw it differently.
It’s just something the referee got badly wrong. He obviously thought it looked more sinister than it really was, and once he had made his mind up that was it. Now I would say that this is one of the situations where a referee could very easily glance around him to gauge the reactions of players. I’m not advocating that officials make decisions solely based off of what players are trying to tell them, but there were three Manchester United defenders around this incident that raised questioning and appealing arms. What they were doing, rightly, was appealing for a free-kick. They were not, however, angry or upset at Sammon’s actions. If a player sees a colleague maliciously smacked in the face, I’d say they would quickly either confront the offender or beseech the referee to punish him. They did neither. They just wanted a free-kick.
I would like to think that I, as a referee, would take this under consideration. I’d let it run through my mind that perhaps, even though I thought something looked on the face of it to be nasty, it would probably be worth thinking that if the players closest to the incident aren’t upset, then perhaps it wasn’t all that bad.
*****
Some players that certainly were upset were the Sunderland defenders in close proximity to Leon Osman who fell to earn Everton a very dubious penalty at the Stadium of Light. There wasn’t a question of Osman diving at all – he simply kicked the ground and it caused him to fall. However, there certainly was not contact from any defending player at all, which made things all the more confounding when Howard Webb pointed to the spot.
To make matters worse, Mr Webb had a long hard look at the scene of the incident. There is barely any defence for him. He either had a good view of it but made a shocking conclusion of what he saw, or else his view was obstructed and he simply guessed.
If he didn’t have a good view, that is not an excuse for getting it wrong. One of the biggest truisms with refereeing is that you cannot give what you do not see. So if Mr Webb could not clearly what was occurring when Osman made his incursion into the area, then he shouldn’t have given the pen.
To see not only Michael Carrick state that Connor Sammon’s red card was harsh, but also to hear David Moyes fully admit that it wasn’t a penalty presses home just how poor the two decisions really were.
*****
With the issues around Howard Webb’s decision in mind, I therefore am not going to slate Lee Probert too much for not giving a penalty at Swansea v QPR.
I think the challenge by Armand Traore on Danny Graham WAS a foul, but from the position Mr Probert was in it wasn’t easy to be 100% sure. On my first, real-time view of it I couldn’t call it – I only made my mind up that I thought it was a foul after seeing a replay. I’m not saying he was right not to give it, but I am prepared to accept that from where he was it was inconclusive, and the old saying is that if you are not sure you can’t give them.
One he did get wrong, for me, was allowing Swansea’s opening goal to stand. I felt that Graham did handball it when controlling it, and Mr Probert was in a good spot to see that. Neil Warnock, when interviewed, said that the referee had told him that he did see the player handle it but it wasn’t intentional. I would say that the arm was away from the body on purpose and it helped him get the ball under.
*****
Blurry replays seem to show that the ball didn’t cross the line when Stoke’s Marc Wilson headed off of the underside of the crossbar and onto Gabby Agbonlahor’s chest. But they are not conclusive. It is not the kind of the incident that has people clamouring for and demanding the introduction of goal-line technology, but I’d say it is exactly the sort of example that suggests what a good thing it would be.
There wouldn’t even be a ten-second discussion about it. The technological system in place would tell us and everyone could move on very quickly. It’s got to happen soon, hasn’t it?
*****
Finally, I think the decision to send off Nenad Milijas of Wolves at The Emirates was an overly punitive decision. I am all for clamping down on nasty, potentially damaging tackles, but while this could be a foul and arguably a booking, I didn’t think it in any way fit the criteria for a straight red.
Remember that the Laws of the Game demand dismissal for the use of ‘excessive force or brutality’ when challenging for the ball. I don’t think Milijas was deliberately endangering Mikel Arteta’s safety, and the tackle was neither high nor two-footed. I thought it was very harsh.
good article this. its actually about football.. not the needless rambling of some irritating Lebanese guy or some guy who’s got to take pills to keep himself alive.. or like the ramblings of smartyalex who keeps driving away fools and others included
Rohan
I’d go for Kirkland in goal, the perennially injured keeper! Stateside posted a compressive analysis on a previous thread which is well worth a read if your interested.
Rohann19
Did you make the team up?
Utd v Blackburn preview
Last meeting
United have fond memories of last term’s encounters with Rovers, having followed up a 7-1 annihilation at Old Trafford, Berbatov scoring five times, with a 1-1 draw that clinched the title at Ewood Park in May. Wayne Rooney’s penalty cancelled out Brett Emerton’s opener to spark celebrations of a record 19th league success.
The boss
Steve Kean has had to endure dog’s abuse from the Rovers fans and his treatment during the loss to Bolton made difficult viewing for neutrals. The Scot replaced Sam Allardyce at the helm and is hoping to be given more time to bring in reinforcements during the January window. The performance – and result – at Anfield certainly helped his cause.
Star man
Chris Samba is a giant of a centre-back who seems like a one-man defence at times. A shrewd acquisition by former Red Mark Hughes in 2007, the 27-year-old remained loyal in the summer despite interest from Arsenal and other clubs. Always a threat at set-pieces, the Congolese stopper has scored twice this season and netted in the 7-1 hammering at Old Trafford last time around. Although he can expect to be busy on New Year’s Eve, he’ll be a key figure for the visitors.
Quote/unquote
“Sir Alex left a long message and I called him back. We had a good chat and I was very appreciative of his message of support, along with most other managers who have been in contact.” Steve Kean, Blackburn boss.
@mike : yeah read that.. it actually was pretty good and informative..
@lebomanc : yeah.. was just discussing with a friend about the recurring injuries..
this team would beat almost all teams in the EPL barring the top 2
You’re the Andy Dibble of RoM, rohan!
WillieRedNut, after my failed previous airing, i thought i’d keep a year in reserve.
Officer Dibble of RoM
Touché – Thanks for getting back to me. Which comment was yours? I can’t see it but I know you must have replied as only a cowardly cunt would ask me to leave the blog without telling me why, and then sneak off. You’re not a cowardly cunt.
Is your reply under the same username you were using – Touché, or another one?
Thanks friendly decent man who just wants me to be happy where I can fit in somewhere else not here anywhere else is fine as long as I’m happy. You really are a caring fellow, and not at all a cowardly cunt. Not even just the one lip. Not even half a clit, not even a fishy whiff, absolutely zero trace of cowardly cunt.
What time did you submit your reply? Is it on this thread?
LOL @ 2013
More smileys than Fred indeed. Cheeky! 
Wigan have won their appeal against Conor Sammon’s red card in their defeat to Manchester United on Boxing Day.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/16353923.stm
I was wrong. Well done Wigan and Sammon!
Re: the pending window – whoever we do sign between now and August im expecting them to arrive with bags of midfield experience. We’ve already got these two
http://uk.ibtimes.com/articles/273700/20111228/ferguson-drops-pogba-ravel-morrison-hint.htm?
plus Tunnicliffe looking for games and we’ve already seen Alex trust Ando, Tom and Jones with first team when fit. That should be enough youth in midfield imo. Seniors like Carrick, Park and maybe even Giggs will play on next season, so if anything im expecting a signing to balance out the potential and experience in the squad.
Any acquisition should immediately add to our game bottom line. I don’t blame Alex for spending cautiously – im sure he does have his eye on something but he doesn’t want to pay over the odds, and why should he with those^ existing options? I bloody wouldn’t.
I thought there was something fishy about that Sammon red card.
Looks like Sachu is back…
Impostors paradise.
Hahahahaha so 2013 is Willie……. Bugger
Willie??? And I thought it was Captain Horatio Hornblower?? How’s it hangin Marro?
king eriKunt and SmartaleX?
Ghostly going ons!
@@@@@@@@@@Cedars
Not me pal.
But someone you know? 
kingerikunt-
Which team do you support? So you are saying if wigan had 11 men they would have given a fight( I am not even talking about them winning). I don’t think so dude. Wigan were playing shit even when they had 11 men.
@willierednut : didn’t get the andy dibble reference. care to elaborate… ??
His sweat cures diseases. His quiff is envied by the gods. His moves are superhuman. Like Manchester United, he’ll never die.
Cedars, this one’s for you and your new squeeze…
There is only one…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bxxIvPZwG4
Willie
Do tell then please…..
Cyril – Cheers pal, loved it.
Mike & James – Cheers fellas, glad you’ll both have one for me on Saturday! Hope you guys meet up with Neil
Mike – Doing great pal, hope you enjoyed them tapas last night
@kingerikunt @Smartalex ( various imposters) @touche: kindly stop. we come here to talk about football and about manchester united.. please take your sorry ass away…
we need a new thread
we need a new threeeeaad
reload is taking forever
we need a new thread!
this 2012 thing is weird. the guy seems to think this is a wwe forum..
bloody idiot. im certain jericho will not be coming to ROM.. to do anything..
2013 is not so bad. its actually a good wway to mock losers..
Fuck does it never end?
rohan19 – Is it now your turn to moan at me? What’s the problem?
Anyone else with a problem? Take a number and wait outside.
By the way, if someone is going to ‘come like a wave’ all over RoM then:
1. he’s gonna need a lot of screen wipes.
2. he’s a bit weird. Obviously a lot of my comments are so brilliant that they could be considered word-porn but ‘like a wave’ is somewhat excessive.
Jus’ sayin’…
@ash : none of your business.. im just here to infuriate smartalex… nothin else.. got no beef with anyone else.. who i am is anyone’s guess. im one of the many smartalex has abused..
this shit’s gotta stop
rohan – Your post @14.07 diddle daddle, Andy Dibble! He was a keeper who played for city. And a few other clubs.
I don’t want to blow his cover Cedars. He’s incognito!
You’ll work it mate. 
Kingerikunt Is that username a dig at our KingEric? Being a ref you’ll understand the Ref saw it once unlike you who had the luxury of video replays. Wigan were never in the game even at 1-0 so not really sure what you’re on about.
rohan19. Chill out. ffs
Marro
Where have you been today? Its been a slow news day mate so not missed alot.
Is 2012 Kings? Return of the Kings maybe.
@willie : oh yes did not realize.. isn’t this the guy that was on kellogs all bran cover in late 90′s??
i seem to remember him.. i was a kid in manchester back then. good times
Rohan
Whist this 2012 thing is boring I fail to see what is your issue with smartalex pal?
A perfect storm is brewing here on RoM…
rohan19- I am with you buddy. This is a football blog and not some circus. This has to end now. Now i can understand why scott doesnt give a damn about this blog. There is no football conversation.
Where are the likes of GHTT, RedManc, Alex Aig,spencer,suhayl. They were here to talk about football.
This is getting ugly as the year ends. Who knows the 2012 thing is SCOTT himself and he wants to close this blog.
Rohan’s beef is not with smartalex, it’s with SmartAleX.
SmartaleX, excuse me.
James
I am here pal………
By the way, its our blog and we write what we want
Why have people got fucking issues on here today?!
Tapas was spot on Cedars, filled me boots!
James, not a bad shout with Kings, dont know why he’d have to wait til January though?
This is getting impostoreous!
There are some precious fuckers on here today!!
king erikunt = SmartaleX = sachu = Sachu = RedScot
king erikunt-
My question to you was related about our club. So I have business dude. If you have beef with someone you can carry on but if you have beef with our club Manchester united then I have business.
Aha, things are making sense now. I missed out on the action earlier….
Monkey
Glad you enjoyed i pal….. Saturday baby, fuck ya
M19ke
He might be gearing up for an almighty rant. Like ‘old faithfull’ waiting to errupt.
It is our Blog marro. I do my ranting and chanting in East stand I come on here to chat to fellow Friends and Reds, not specifically on Football matters. Most things have normally been discussed when I get on. If I need info I look on Manutd.com and not some media site that spews shite. Don’t think it says in the rules you can’t have a laugh and joke but I’ll check.
VOV – If Scott wants to throw a thread up, we’ll discuss said thread. Fair enough?
Thanks Fred, for pointing that out about rohan19′s comment. It must be addressed to SmartaleX
This is impostoreous. king erikunt says he hates only me, yet attacks King Eric with every comment under that nasty little name. Who likes attacking King Eric?
You can also hear sachu’s voice
Oh dear
Trolls are out and we are not even playing
Who ya gonna call?
It’s a shame when people have to sign themselves under different headings going cloak and dagger – you want peace want to talk about football but then happily go off topic yourselves.
Let me tell you that it is people and emotions that make and mark this football club – genuine friendship is attained through the love of this club – it’s actually the whole point of Manchester United – emotion friendships loyalty togetherness is what makes this club stand out from everyone. I’m not saying it the club says it through it’s history and traditions…
A lot of people can’t grasp such a notion.
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James
Spot on pal, some people take things way too seriously
voice of voiceless – you only started posting in the past week, didn’t you? Who are you to shout the odds about the quality of the blog and complain about posters who aren’t here anymore?
You’re a fine one to talk about lack of football conversation when all you talk about is this “2012″ mong (who is probably you!)
anyone else here think Tom Cleverly’s tweets are slightly crazy?…
Kings is a straight shooter. It’s not him.
smartalex – no problem, I hate to see conflict caused by misunderstandings.
New thread VOV! Berba off to Leverkusen? See you up there mate. Get me a vodka and pure Orange!
The new thread is up, Reds!
I just shoot.
I shot the Sheriff! Not his deputy, though.
If StR was going to shut the blog down he wouldn’t be fucking around playing games as 2012,also i’m guessing it makes money so he’d probably sell it.Also RoM has made him pretty high profile so there is benifits.
When a thread goes on to long it has a tendency to lose track,also there’s plenty of other Utd blogs so to all the fuckers moaning about just wanting to talk football go somewere else no one is begging you to stay.
fred- I may have started posting now but I have been following this blog from 2007-2008 season so i know a hell lot about this blog than you think junior.
Sorry to disappoint you but I don’t have enough time like you to always be on this blog and talk nonsense and do nonsense so I am not 2012 or 2012 or Fred .
Think about you speak or don’t bother to reply.
Fred, Thunk speakfully, or reply bothersome or not. To do or to be one who does not do when others do, or not to be.
Fred:
Junior
JR !
Think about you speak cowboy!
Thunk it over junior.
Just a note
Went from chrome to safari where its still MG
Rectified
smartalex at 17.10 and 17.18 isnt the actual smartalex.
Jim
It was me. i was ripping of voice for rudely warning Fred in broken English.
I mixed his warning with a re-release of the famed ‘To be or not to be’
Just being an idiot, sorry!
jim – sorry, I addressed my last comment to Jim when I was actually talking to you. Apologies!
smartalex- This is all you can do. You and your other friends are best at bullying other people who are against you. You can just abuse and do nothing else. Just stay in this blog and have fun with yourself .
smartalex
Too many imposters here!! Just enjoy the blog, even if it is not football related it is quite good.
wayne
Hi mate…. Just wanted to say BANG spot on with your last post, regarding the moaners that is
CedarsDevil
Fuck man! What a circus! You’re lucky you’re sober.
Hey guys that aoin’t me man.. Someone stole my username… Who’d steal mine. I rarely ever post… Fucking irritating stuff.. Smartalex I did not do that. I don’t even know you. Never talked. Why’d I have an issue with you at. All…
fake rohan19 + voice of voiceless = the same person
You’re right Fred, because I have often spoken to rohan19
I’m glad I’ve dropped the hallucinogens from my diet, my head would explode in here!