United have enjoyed a terrific festive period and they are not surprisingly long odds-on at 1.14 to beat Premiership whipping boys Blackburn Rovers.
Sir Alex Ferguson’s side come into this having registered back-to-back 5-0 wins over Fulham and Wigan and it would come as no surprise to see them register a similar wide margin victory in this clash.
They are unbeaten in their last 10 Premier League games against Blackburn (winning seven) and have won all of their last seven games against Steve Kean’s men in all competitions.
The visitors have also kept just one clean sheet in their last 28 Premier League away games and currently sit bottom of the table after some truly shocking performances.
United registered a 7-1 victory over them in this fixture last season and it really should be a case of how far they win by.
Dimitar Berbatov, who scored five goals in that emphatic victory, will surely be relishing the chance to shine again following his hat-trick against Wigan and makes plenty of appeal in the first goalscorer market at 4.5 with bet365, Betfred and Paddy Power.
He is also 1.91 chance to score anytime with Paddy Power and that also looks solid value for a striker in form.
Wayne Rooney also has a good record of netting against Rovers, and has scored in four of the last five games against them. Not surprisingly he once again tops the betting to score first at 3.6 with bet365 but I feel that Berbatov is slightly better value at 4.5 if given a start.
Whoever does score first will make it 1500 goals in the Premiership for United, and it will be a major surprise if they do not win both halves in this game.
That makes the 1.44 with Paddy Power in the double result market look extremely attractive compared to the 1.14 on offer in the outright market as I can’t envisage anything other than a tonking for Blackburn.
That brings us nicely on to the correct score market, and in my opinion you have got to be looking at United putting four or more past rotten Rovers without reply as their defence has looked solid recently and they have only conceded two since the Manchester derby.
I’m going to suggest split stakes on 4-0, 5-0 and 6-0 and those scores can be backed at 9 with Boylesports, 13 generally, and a massive 34 with Boylesports.
Man Utd News 24/7
Third three points in a row will do for me even though it more three in a row
My thoughts exactly.
I believe so. Possibly even 6 or 7!
Happy Birthday to Sir Alex Ferguson and Happy New Year to all Reds!
Hope so, but lets not get carried away. Any win will do. Lets hope Carrick plays in midfield tomorrow.
On other news, United not gonna get the UCL spot after all
Weirdly it could almost be a blessing with having no defenders in this particular game, as we will just have to go for it. If Valencia is at RB we will see him bombing forward, and I’d like to see Zeki Fryers get a start at LB if Evra has to move into the middle with Carrick. Jones in the centre (or Carrick if they swap over), Nani right, Welbeck left, Park central, Rooney and Berbatov upfront. I’ve never warmed to Berbatov, but surely, given his well taken hat trick he has to get the nod over Hernandez who has been largely ineffectual this season (injuries havent helped him, he’s popped up with the odd goal, but his all round play hasnt been the same). Lindegaard to continue his ongoing run in the team aswell I imagine. If we get an early goal, can see this being another white wash 5, 6 or 7, with Kean gone before the next game.
Costas – hopefully Rio will be back to partner Jones in the centre of defence, leaving Carrick to partner either Giggs or Gibson – heck, maybe even Park – in midfield.
We know Rooney will be restored tomorrow, but will Fergie go with Berbatov as his partner? He doesn’t seem to have a lot of faith in this strike partnership this season..
North Stand Tier 2 – I agree with most of that. Perversely, I think don’t think Steve “Yes Man” Kean is in any danger of losing his job. I think he’ll still be managing Rovers next year in the Chumpionship.
@Fred
That’s what I am hoping for, but Fergie didn’t seem tooconfident about Rio. Jones should be back though. And if he does, we can always partner him and Evra, put Fryers on the left and Carrick in his natural position. Since makeshift defences can often lead to uncertainity in the team, hence my logic that any win will do.
Costas – could be Berbatov and “A.N. Other” up front, with Rooney in central midfield.
I’m going with
DDG
Rafael
Jones
Rio
Evra
Carrick
Gibson
Park
Valencia
Rooney
Welbeck
I hope rafael starts tomorrow . He should be our first choice rb. Any idea when will tom cleverley be back?
Costas – I haven’t seen any coverage of the manager’s press conference yet, but if it’s true that Rio is out, I guess the defence should be:
Lindegaard
Valencia, Carrick, Jones, Evra.
Is either twin back yet?
You’ll put 5 past us no problem fellas,We are f@cked whatever the result tomorrow you’ll not be able to put 5 past us next year though because we’ll not be in the same league,VENKYS are a disgrace.R.T.I.D
Let’s make it double figures, Berba to score 6, haha, and shut some people up, and send the chicken merchants down where they belong !!
Off topic, all you true reds out there might like to check this out, it’s a rather interesting article:
http://www.extratime.ie/newsdesk/articles/7211/?
I think after the last 3 games we should be confident of another big scoreline, Sir Alex has been hinting at more goals for weeks now and I can’t see him passing up this chance to cut the GD on shitty. So I reckon we’ll score at least 4 tomorrow but I’ll be happy with the 3 points. Hope Berba and Rafael start 2morro
Yawn.
17:06 wasn’t me guys. Scott do something please
Will ando or cleverley play tomorrow?
And I hole Chico plays, i missed seeing him score… Rooney needs more goals too I think saf will put probably 3 strikers. I would like to see berba, Rooney, and Chico team up!
Think some of the injured lads will still be rested tomorrow. Am hoping for a big win n matter what it was. 3 5-0 wins in a row would be great but I think united will get more goals…
@Fred
I think Rafael has been back for a couple of weeks now. He could start tomorrow. Would be nice to have Valencia back in his natural position. You could be right about Rooney playing in midfield though. It will depend on how many players are fit tomorrow and where Carrick will end up I feel.
5-0 i seasily possible tomorrow. It depends on our first goals, If we score the first one in 20 mins we will have another great game. But 3 points should be the priority.
Speaking of Fabio, physioroom.com says that he’s out with a hamstring injury for 2 more weeks. Don’t know if it’s accurate, but it’s not like the manager has given any updates..
Costas – we’re threadbare at the back and spoilt for choice up front. Strange situation.
rohan19- Yeah it would be tough but never say never. If we play great it could be even 6-0 or more. I won’t underestimate Blackburn but 3 points is a must. No complacency.
rohan19-Quite possible nani may be rested. But It would be better if we he starts and then goes off after 60 odd mins. Also would like to see Morrison and pogba get some time.
Guys rohan19 and vov are Wum. They are plastic fans. Ignore them
Sir Alex Ferguson confirms Dimitar Berbatov contract will be extended by Manchester United
Manager reveals option to prolong deal will be exercised and rubbishes reports that Chris Smalling would be out for several months with glandular fever, stating he has tonsillitis
Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed Manchester United forward Dimitar Berbatov will have his contract at the club extended.
Berbatov’s current deal expires at the end of the season and the Bulgarian had looked set to leave in the summer following a year spent mostly on the sidelines, with Bayer Leverkusen heavily linked with the 30-year-old earlier this week.
But Berbatov’s recent good form, including a hat-trick against Wigan, may have convinced his manager that he still has plenty to offer.
Sir Alex told reporters: “We’ll be exercising [the option to renew Berbatov's contract]. I think it kicks in in March.”
The manager also moved quickly to dismiss reports that Chris Smalling is suffering from glandular fever and could miss several months due to illness.
“I have seen the reports,” Sir Alex said. “They are well wide of the mark. He has tonsillitis.
“He had glandular fever as a kid but that’s not the case here. He should be ready for the Newcastle game, at least definitely the Manchester City game in the FA Cup. He’ll be ready for those games.
“We don’t have much changes. Obviously injuries to the defenders are quite a concern now, with Jonny Evans taken off at half-time [against Wigan].
“We’re hoping Phil Jones will be fit, there’s possibly an outside chance that Rio Ferdinand will get on the bench. Other than that, we’re the same.
“Hopefully we can keep the momentum going. The form is good and the players are enjoying themselves too.”
United have suffered a defensive crisis recently with Michael Carrick and Patrice Evra paired at the back against Wigan on Boxing Day.
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rohan19- Mate i feel Its worth giving them a shot. Yeah they will play in europa cup but they should also play in premiership.
Tomorrow is Sir alex b’day. Happy birthday Sir. Long live sir alex
For all tunni lovers tomorrow is his birth day also
STR
Where the fuck are you man you need to sort this out…
rohan19- Mate i feel Its worth giving them a shot. Yeah they will play in europa cup but they should also play in premiership.
Tomorrow is Sir alex b’day. Happy birthday Sir. Long live sir alex
For all tunni lovers tomorrow is his birth day also
rohan19- You doubting me you Cunt. You are Wum and its you who are behind this. Fuck off. You are not needed here.
@Fred
True that. The squad has been lacking balance since the start of the season. Given Rio, Rafa and Fabio’s injury issues, you could say that we’ve had more options for a 2 man attack than for a 4 man defence. And that was even before Vida got injured.
Looks like another thread is going in the shitter?
With all these fucking injuries, God knows what team we’ll see tomorrow. Carrick and Jones may well start in defense. Really frustrating.
There are 3 names posting on here who are one and the same. Just ignore this sad little girl.
Captain Park
Great article, first I’d heard of it. What a sad end to such an exciting life.
rohan19- Maybe not tomorrow but they should get their chance.
Avoid that jerk mate. He is a douchebag. Earlier he attacked One of the most respected poster Ash then he attacked bring back ruud now he is targeting you.
He is just trying to seek attention. I bet its him only who is behind this.
Mike Kelly is spot on.
Three points would be sufficient. If Blackburn get tanked that’s a bonus. We need to show proper respect to all opposition otherwise we risk undoing ourselves by complacency.
On form and quality the issue should be who plays with Berbatov up front and work backwards from there i.e. Chico or Danny. My preference would be Chico. Chico’s a goal machine and that’s all I want him to concentrate on doing. With Berba in the side there should be less pressure on the non-goal scoring aspects of Chico’s game as Berba brings others into the game well.
If Rooney starts I hope SAF again plays him deep.
But IMHO our most important players at the moment are Carrick and Nani. If Carrick’s in the side we look a whole lot more secure and coherent and Nani’s been ripping opposition defenders new assholes recently.
real smartalex
I’m doing this for my yours and those that matters sake
Let it go – whoever is behind this bullshit they are never going to own up and are playing on your name and are disrespecting it
Whoever you don’t get along with let them go
Heed this smartalex you are the bigger and better man – same advice you have given me time and time again
At the end they will go you will still be here
19
17.42 Isn’t real smartalex
Known him long enough to know he would never say that – he’d bloody disagree with you but would never come out with such bullshit
Wherever STR is this needs sorting gone on too long and far enough
@Mikekelly
Agreed. Multiple personality disorder in full swing. And it’s becoming obvious who the 3 posters are.
Whoever is taking smartalex’s name and disrespecting it you are or all fucking disgraceful morons
You have no right to be here
If you as motherfuckers cannot stand up and be counted for under your own user names and identities you can just get the fuck out of here
Quite simply United fans you are not
Much more worse than evil is fucking self doubt and I am seeing it in front of my eyes
This is as funny as fuck
Costas
It’s a young girl who wants to play with the big boys. It’s very obvious who each of her alter egos are so of everyone ignores this little girl she’ll fuck off and do her homework as she’s back in school next week.
I forgot Nani in my earlier post but thinking about it hd may be rested.
You are useless pathetic folk who may have a grudge against smartalex and now after so long have come back to apparently fuck him off
Well fuck off go through the rest of us motherfuckers this isn’t your fucking town
You talk bullshit bitches about this not being a football blog? Just how the fuck would you know since you bastards are never fucking here to comment?
I’m here so I’ll be the judge of that – smartalex is here and fucking cares
Fuck off you losers – go play with blue moon cocks
Those who believe they are inducing madness in this blog can go fuck themselves
Let’s have you if you believe you are that good
I’m the fucking master of plot lines – either you win or I’ll see you go down like the fucking cunts you are.
Copy and paste it in your shit holes
19
parryheid- fuck off. You are having fun at my situation.Guys like you should be ashamed of themselves.
Thank You My dear friend MG.
MG – the real smartalex hasn’t posted a single word on this thread, pal.
Consider me fucked off but it’s still fucking funny.
Fred
I know
Just like above you
smartalex just wouldn’t say what Cedars says
19
i know i shouldn’t be amazed but i am, how united keep on winning and playing well, with all those injuries, well words fail me. There’s not many teams that can do that, not unless they have a sugar daddy to buy them a big squad and that’s not really the same is it!
Kudos for that.
Fair play for giving credit where it’s due, Smashley. Happy New Year, pal.
I’m outta here, until all this BS calms down. Drinking to be done anyway lol. Laters lads! 19
I’m not too worried about tomorrow, can’t see anything other than a United win and fully expect to give them a clobbering. Berbatov has to start, he’ll be in a great mood after his hat-trick and the new contract. I hope we can get the defence sorted out for the Newcastle game though, they’re a bit harder to handle.
Would be nice if Sunderland can get something from the bitters and put real pressure on them for their game against the scousers, it’ll be fun to see how the berties handle it.
@Smashley – Hope your lot can stuff the bitter blues in the Carling Cup, we can’t have them winning any more trophies
Happy New Year to you boys as well and for what it’s worth, I’ve a sneaky feeling United are going to win the league this year, I think it will be tight with you and city (can’t see anybody else being involved) but United and of course Sir Alex have that know how when the pressure is really on. City will inevitably win it, surely they must do with all that cash, but not being bitter (honest) it will be a hollow victory.
Listen Cyril
Have you checked your email you unloved Red?
MG – Yes mate, reply sent earlier
Smashley – spot on again. Nice one, pal.
I got it Cyril
Check it back
Right, off for a few cold ones. Catch you later RoM.
What are your thoughts on who will be in goal tomorrow?
Laters MK12
Smashley – great username BTW…..
Mikekelly12, cheers!!
First I’ve heard of too, and I share your sentiments regarding his death, sad indeed, wouldn’t have expected him to pass on this way.
This is seriously becoming a concern, all this identity theft and so on……I strongly urge anyone who believe that someone posted using their moniker to write immediately to STR. He’s pretty responsive with such matters and will take action in blocking the said impostor…..
Evening all
Come ON UNITED….. 3 points will do nicely whilst Big Wes and JOS do the business against the bitters…. Big Wes to score at the right end this time!
smashley-LFC fan in peace
Evening pal, always enjoy your cameos into RoM….. Decent fella with a proper attitude you are
I think the starting XI will look something like this:
——————————–DDG————————————–
–Rafael———–Jones———-Carrick—————–Evra—
———————-Gibbo————Giggs————————–
–Nani——————————————————-Valencia–
——————————-Rooney————————————
————————–The Berbanator——————————
Bench:
Lindeguard
Rio
Fryers
Park
Welbeck
Chico
Although this fixture ended with a monstrous scoreline last year, and we are in good form, I don’t think we should expect another 5-0-ish win. No doubt Sir Alex urge the lads to stay focused. Chico and Welbeck should also get some playing time and hopefully Gibbo has a good one (he really needs that). If things plan out well we’ll be able to sub Evra after the first half and maybe Giggs/Nani or Rooney after that.
Let’s ave iiittt !
May the mighty Reds go into 2012 on a high !
19 marching on to 20 and beyond !
Little Pea off the bench with 15 minutes to go comes on and nets a hat-trick ….
Match ends 4 nil
Put money on it folks, I had a vision of sorts
Now where is that fella from NI when you need a bit of fun banter? same goes for Viva MG
MG
I knew you called for me earlier, James informed me via a text….. I asked him to write one on my behalf and he duly obliged…..
Cedars is in the house baby, fuck ya
Dakduivel
Interesting line up, I hope Rafael gets a start, I really have missed the twins
That will probably mean Rooney or Berbs (or both) missing a shitload of goal scoring opportunities.
I’d say 6-0 (3x Rooney 1x Berb 1x Nani 1x Chico)
Damn, my line up is wrong.. I wasn’t aware that I put Valencia on the left. Should be on the right wing, obviously.
Surely this is the ideal opportunity to give Pogba or Morrison a start instead of Gibson who is yesterdays man and will never be good enough to be a regular member of United’s midfield. It may all be paper talk but I am worried that we risk losing both Pogba and Morrison because they are not getting enough game time in the first team. How tragic would that be that we lose 2 exciting prospects because Gibson starts ahead of them yet he was scheduled to leave at the end of last season!
Sion action knocks us out of the Champions League ……………… again!
Ofcourse it was a long shot, but I am just as happy that we didn’t get back into CL through this backdoor.
We are in the Europa and have a great game v Ajax. We could win the lot IF we put more effort in it than we showed in the CL. Come on Thursday nights and Ch5!
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/8985367/Sion-sanction-ends-Manchester-Uniteds-hopes-of-Champions-League-return.html
Dakduivel
You did not make a mistake buddy, it is after all Tony V, he can play anywhere, even in goal if needed!
Fergie will never start Pogba or Morrison in a game like this. We’re already missing a lot of experience and I seriously don’t think Pogba will instantly boss our midfield. Mind you, he’s a great player but he’s ready when SAF says so, you can’t argue with that. Gibbo isn’t the most talented player but he’s a decent passer of the ball, delivers a pretty good shot and works his socks off. If he starts I truly hope/think he has a great game tomorrow.
Not sure where the hatred has come between some ppl on here. All i know is its getting a bit out of hand with some proper plebs having nothing better to do wi their time than steal usernames and talk to themselves. Not gonna appeal for it to end, coz if ur truly that pathetic you’ll always be a loser so no point wasting my time.
Instead, i’ll appeal ro the rational ppl I know inhabit this site. If someone tries stoking ur fire, just remember its a faceless keyboard warrior who’s dull existence revolves around winding ppl up. If you want to debate a football issue, you have enough about you to use wit and sarcasm to get ur point across whilst throwin a little jibe in every now and again.
If its not football related, does it really affect you?? Somebody called you a bad thing over the internet, which speaks volumes for their cowardice really.
I’m not telling anyone how to post, how to behave or how to cnduct themselves. Just of the thinking, without oxygen, everything dies. Ignorance can be bliss.
@Cedars:
Hehe very true! Tony V-Power all the way!
@Red Keighley:
And as for Morrison, c’mon mate we’ve got 4 triple A-Quality strikers, all fit and ready to go. It’s no time to dissapoint one of them in favor of someone like Ravel. His time will come, evryone knows that. In SAF we trust.
Heywood is Red
Superb post pal
Evening Cedars
It’s been a helluva day for sure…
oh dear, what is going on with this username hacking and name-calling?! Come on guys, all the reds – just enjoy the festive season and the fact that United are playing well and winning. All the WUMs and bitters, just fuck off and get off this blog.
Well my dear MG, good evening my friend………. Your call for me came through with immediate effect through the Holy Trinity and they responded on my behalf….. Ya baby
Gandalf
The world is full of sad freaks and sadly we can do nothing about it
Now listen Cedars
THE Original Holy Trinity was here fighting for the cause lol
And Cedars have you caught The A Team/Rom Team Intro yet?
He made me a banner which now travels with him to all matches he attends, he also wrote me a song which I will post below….. He is known here as James21 and I frigging love this die hard RED
(Tune. Smokey. Living next door to Alice)
I don’t know who he is and I’ve never really met him.
Moses fuckin loves him and Parry really hates him
But on ROM, theres a Guy called Cedars.
Cedars? Cedars? Who the Fuck Is Cedars?
He likes to bash a Troll and he doesn’t give a shit.
He nips off for a pill ‘I’ll be back in a bit’
But ROM, fuckin loves a guy called Cedars.
Cedars? Ceders? Who the fuck is Cedars?
I’m glad I’m not a Troll and I’m Glad I’m not Magleeker
I’d rather run about the Town undressed like a streaker.
cos on ROM theres a Devil called Ceders.
Ceders? Ceders? Who the Fuck is Cedars?
If you stray on here thinking you can slag Utd.
You’d better beware cos the Devil will be delighted.
On ROM Theres a Goat Lover called Cedars.
Cedars? Cedars? Who the fuck is Cedars?
He always has his Allies, Willie and MG.
King Eric, MikeK, James 21 and Costas.
ROM Has a Troll basher Called Cedars.
Cedars? Ceders? Who the fuck is Cedars?
(Slow Bit)
He fiirts with Soren and he claims he really loves her.
She acts all coy but we really think she really likes him.
ROM has a Leeds Hater called Cedars.
Cedars? Cedars? Who the fuck is Cedars.
MG
Something between you and Cyril? i.e. the A Team thing?
Thanks Cedars. I’ve been reading this site for a while now and i’ve enjoyed alot of the debates that have occurred. However i’ve also taken time away on occassions due to the bitterness that eminates from some ppl. However I still find it an informative well presented blog with many intelligent and passionate United fans. So, rough with the smooth and all that. Just hope it doesn’t deter any newcomers from enjoying the atmosphere
Cedars
Bravo James
Newcastle 1 up against liverpool
Liverpool 0-1 Newcastle
It’s almost embarrassing how shit they’ve become
Heywood is Red
Cheers pal, personally I love this place and have made some excellent friends, some that I now know on a personal basis. We cannot stop weirdos coming on here and I for one cannot stay silent when they do. Its always been the case mind you, nothing new. The overall majority are excellent contributors and proper Reds who enjoy a decent debate and a bit of fun banter and that is how it will stay
Cedars just for you:
In 2011, a crack Manchester United fan unit was sent to prison by a brainwashed manchester city court for a crime they didn’t commit. These men promptly escaped from a maximum security stockade called the wastelands to the as yet untitled underground location. Today, still wanted by ABU personnel, they survive as Red Devils of fortune. If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire…
The ROM-Team
Cue A Team musical score
Had no idea there was a match on tonight hahaha…. Just switched the tele on and the dippers score!
Spoke too soon…..1-1 now……cmon obertan.
MG
Hahaha, brilliant stuff, can I have the role played by George Peppard?
Cedars – yeah, these WUMs are better ignored.
I have been in a bit of pesky mood with some spam restricted phone calls today, ugh….
But, right now chilling with beer and watching the match. Bellamy may be a bellend, but he is no carroll when it comes to the striker duties.
And what on earth with joe cole in the studio! Dear god, is he going to become a pundit?! Sky should hire folks who are able to string some proper sentences together and offer good analysis instead of these morons like redknapp and cole.
united.george
Greetings from the land of the cedars to a fellow son of the cedars……. The dippers are shit by the way, suck a shame we missed out on Adam though, seems world class…. hahaha
Gandalf
Joe Cole a pundit? Oh dear God, anyway its no secret Sky = Liverpool
Cedars:
At 23.50 on the video thread yesterday I wrote:
Cedars with the Cigar! by the way I’m sure I can work on the rest or feel free to jump in
I already had you playing your role Cedars
I’ve always wondered! is there any team that has legendary players and managers throughout the history of football? …
…….
Ahhshh! Omg! Sorry guys, I was dreaming. the answer,
big NO!
Seriously though, are Adam and Henderson actually football players? They’re both so shit its scary
Cedars, yes with the likes of gerrard, bellamy, suarez, adam and carroll, they are such a despicable bunch! Never seen so many assholes in one team.
MG
Cheers pal, I guess I missed that one…. So I can be John Hannibal Smith eh? hahaha
Cedars @ 19.18 can I have lottery numbers for tomorrow whilst you are in a predicting mood !?
Seriously, I fancy 4 + goals against Blackburn.
All the best for the New Year RoMer’s
united.george
Its like a comedy club, only assholes need apply though! hahaha
Cedars – yes, on studio today is redknapp and cole!!!!!!! If possible cole is making redknapp sound better. Cole is whining like a kid whose mummy has asked him to go back to his room!
Andy Carroll = Money well wasted
Yesred
Do not do lottery predictions, my visions only involve football scores! hahaha
Hello all of RoM, life happens. One of my best mates growing up mother has passed. Outside my own Mom, she was my favorite. Heavy heart. Traveling 5 hours after the game Sat. to drink and smoke to celebrate her life.
The one’s you love tell them today, for tomorrow is promised to no one.
Go Manchester United.
CedarsDiamond
This is my first comment on this thread. The 4 comments from smartalex above this were not from me. Also, many other comments from smartalex have been deleted off this thread.
Thank you Scott the Red! The other’s on this thread are also not mine. No matter. Thank you for deleting all the others.
Heywood is Red, and Gandalf, I hope you realise that someone has been using my name.
This is my first post on this thread.
Cmon Liverpool your the first team on my coupon FFS.
Gandalf
Just mute the TV pal, over here I have to deal with idiots like Townsend and co. The hosts are fine its just these stupid pundits, where on earth do they pick them up from?
smartalex
I will ALWAYS know when its the real you my good friend….. Did you write to STR?
Smartalex I have been away for 3 days or so. Easy for your mates to spot. The fakes. Glad STR is helping you for people like you make RoM what it has become.
Love RoM and love you mate as well as Cedars, Willie, MG and to many to mention.
SAF: “Chris Smalling has got tonsillitis….. there are reports about glandular fever but they’re off the mark. GREATNEWS!!!
Thanks Lebomanc
smartalex – welcome to the thread mate
looks like all the WUMs have buggered off now.
cedars – I reckon all these players may be share an agent or summat who has links with sky!! hence the rubbish overload. I mean, i don’t mind these players getting these jobs, but couldn’t put in the work to improve and add to the punditry instead of spouting rubbish. Which is why I’m very glad to see our neville doing well, he does a better job of it and his insight into the game is good. I only wish he’d cut out the ‘to be honest with you’ LOL.
Gandalf
RedNev = United Legend = Top Pundit
Zibbie
I love you too!
Wow! I feel much better already! Thanks CedarsDevil, Zibbie and Gandalf!
parryheid – i laughed loudly when you said “This is as funny as fuck”, and did not then slag you off, it was one of the faux-foe.
Well I’m off to meat some friends who new Fran and drink ourselves stupid.
GO MAN UTD!!!!
CedarsDevil, no I didn’t contact Scott. I think that there were so many smartalex comments coming in even google were keeping an eye on events! I appreciate Scott’s efforts and his position, which is very difficult.
smartalex – you’re welcome pal.
Looks like most of the regulars are out today. I’m usually never online, but today I’m free and watching the match – but the quality is so poor. I expected better.
I think a red card for gerrard or carroll would make it better.
The dippers being played off the park at the moment. But wait, stevie me aka the cunt that gets away with murder has just come on…..
Oh and Carroll, a steal for 35m. He’s just shit….
smartalex
Next time this crap happens write to STR straight away, he is very responsive on such matters.
Sorry for your loss Zibbie…
Nice miss for carroll…..
Damn it, every time I take the piss out of the dippers they score! I need to start praising them now! hahaha
Zibbie
Sorry I missed your first post my friend…… Deepest condolences for your loss my friend
What a shit goal by a shit player. How was that a freekick?
Zibbie
Very sad mate, I am sorry. Be strong!
Nice one by Colocinni! No we don’t have to see fucking bellamy anymore
Has the racist started his ban already? Anyone know?
CedarsDevil – StR was very quick. A lot of people had their day upset by it though.
I’m really looking forward to tomorrow’s game! Come on United!
ah, what a pity liverpool are winning.
cedars yeah, today’s match is the ban for the inoffensive wanker salute in uruguay.
Smartalex/Smartalex.
Been busy administering CPR to my coupon the prognosis is it will live. Comment was general and not to anybody specific as I didn’t quite follow the drift what was going on or who was who but no doubt it will start up again probably tomorrow.
In all honesty I do not hate Liverpool, well hate is not part of my personality. Besides I have a lot of great friends and relatives that support them…… Their actions recently on the Suarez affair have been a joke but that is down to an idiot of a manager they have….. Always love to mock them and have a lave at them….. However as far as hate goes, I reserve that for one club and their supporters only…
smartalex
STR is excellent in that sense, I am sure you remember when I was hacked a few months ago, I wrote to him and he took action straight away
Fergie at 70.
Nice one in the Daily Fail. Don’t forget he was great long before United. Legend Full stop.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2080472/Sir-Alex-Ferguson-70-Aberdeen-achievements-remembered.html
FletchTHEMAN
Great link pal, I still remember watching that match between Aberdeen & Real
Win Win for United tonight Liverpool will now be thinking they are a big team again and sure they can beat City in their upcoming game to keep them in UCL place,Go Liverpool.
parryheid – the lad is probably on holiday from school, so more tomorrow is a sad possibility.
CedarsDevil – I remember that well. It must be very frustrating for him.
Cedars Cheers mate. How was that beer then. What was the make/brand?
Rovers history:
SirBobby has scored 10v Rovers, the most from a United player
But Berbatov is in with a shout if he gets his chances putting in 6 so far.
Berbatov scored 5 v Rovers on Nov27 2010.
MUFC Hospice news:
OUT: Evans (calf) Fletcher (stomach) Vidic (knee) Anderson (knee) Owen (thigh) Cleverley (ankle)
Fabio (hamstring) Young(knee)
DOUBTFUL: Rio (back) Smalling (tonsillitis) Jones (illness)
smartalex
I noticed from the other thread that my dear friend James tried to seduce you into taking sides on the endless debate going on between the Stretty and K Standers….. Seems you fell for his ways. Do not be fooled good friend for OT is all about the Stretty and the Stretty is OT….
Beware the dark forces that the likes of James and Giggs12 bring on here….. At the Stretty you always see the light! hahahaha
With that note I wish you all true Reds sweet dreams…….
FletchTheMan – thanks for the link man. Fergie is a once in a lifetime and we are incredibly lucky to have him as our manager. Long may it last. Happy Birthday old man.
Smartalex- I’ve read ur posts for a while now fella, and think i’ve figured when ur being imitated(poorly may i add). I trust that you and the other regulars will be regulars long after the imposters have bored off
Fletch – the beer was me mate. Stella Artois.
Is it just me or is Anderson looking a bit leaner recently, good to see him back training tbh!
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2080330/Anderson-reveals-Mohican-haircut.html?
MikeKelly and James. Shouldn’t post phone number but no email at present. Please text on 07515 099568 to arrange to meet tomorrow. Get that banner signed!
Sign on my behalf
Viva M G
Viva M G
He loves MUFC
Bows to Cedars the Red D
Viva M G
Oh sing it instead
Goodnight Manchester United
It an get “hectic” at times but hey those that know know. Those that don’t well what can I say that hasn’t been said before?
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Well done STR for sorting stuff out today.
And well done to my fantastic daughter who has got extra tickets for tomorrow’s game so that all 4 of us can go
@BringBackRuud
Hair Raising Anderson! ha ha ha! Least the lad doesn’t lack for confidence.
Vidic went under the knife earlier this week and Ferguson was pleased to report there were no complications in the operation process.
The United boss told the club’s official website: “He had surgery on Wednesday and came through fine.
“They didn’t remove anything at all, everything’s clear, but it’s a cruciate so it’ll be next season.”
Ahead of hosting Blackburn on New Year’s Eve, Ferguson also had positive news regarding other members of United’s lengthy injury-list.
“Anderson’s coming on great,” he said. “He’s showing great progress. He’s trained well. We’re just monitoring him, because he still has to do a lot of work in the gymnasium, but he’s coming along.
“Fabio Da Silva’s not far away, he should be back in maybe 10 days. The centre-backs (Chris Smalling and Jonny Evans) aren’t long-term – they should be available in the next week or two.”
But Ferguson said Michael Owen and Tom Cleverley were “still nowhere near” returning and the latter has been sorely missed.
“Cleverley’s a massive loss,” he said. “He, to my mind, is probably the best midfield player in Britain, potentially. He has fantastic promise, so it’s a loss to us.”
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7402797/?
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Wasn’t Tom supposed to return by Christmas? Dear me. Instead of talking about his potential, maybe Fergie could explain why we’ve lost him for 4+ months for an injury that was supposed to keep him out for just one.
Warwick – great news! Enjoy the game.
Sobering words from Zibbie earlier. Everyone should heed the very wise and touching words he spoke at 20:46:
“The one’s you love tell them today, for tomorrow is promised to no one.”
Condolences for your loss, Zibbie. All the best.
Glad It went well, that some high praise about Cleverly:)
What on earth is going on with Clevz? Fergie today said no progress yet Tom twatted last week he had been training and was off xmas shopping. Fucking fat cunt Davies. Ando who was out till Feb is however close to a return. Hhmm. Oh and zeki can play centre back so no need to shift Paddy there to the poster who earlier suggested this. Think it will be carrick and Jonesy at cb unfortunately. What a pairing in CM they were strking up. Rio could well start if he is fit enough for bench. Right off to feed little Tom. My son not Cleverley!
Anderson’s haircut could make him a better player. Anyone who doesn’t believe me needs to read this…
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2291480/Razor-sharp-Craig-Gordon-denies-Wigan.html
RAZOR-SHARP CRAIG GORDON DENIES WIGAN
Roy Keane believes Craig Gordon is finally proving himself to be a cut above the rest thanks, in part, to a visit to the hairdressers.
The Scotland goalkeeper returned to Sunderland after an international break in Loch Lomond this week with a marine-style haircut, and his manager is convinced Gordon’s new look was a factor in sharpening his reflexes against Wigan. “It used to help me as a player,” said Keane. “I used to feel leaner and sharper. Meaner. I might shave mine next week.
“I’ve been critical of players going away but those get-togethers are good, especially if they are not playing games, and I think the new haircut has helped. He’s still learning his trade but he was outstanding today.
“I used to have [my hair] long sometimes, but it’s like what I said about football the other day, change is good sometimes. Not always, but sometimes.”
Had to come back.
Happy Birthday Gaffer
We are indebted to you
We are humbled by what you have given us
Every United that you have created has given us something
Thank you for all the good times
And all the times United have fallen short
Just keep on going because you’re not finished
And we are not finished without you
Still standing
This shirt is a symbol of unequalled defiance
Carry on non believers – we are never going to go away
Never Die 58
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Apparently Cleverley is nowhere near returning to action
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Less encouraging was Sir Alex’s assertion that Michael Owen and Tom Cleverley are “still nowhere near” returning to action, and he added that the latter has been sorely missed.
“Cleverley’s a massive loss,” he said. “He, to my mind, is probably the best midfield player in Britain, potentially. He has fantastic promise, so it’s a loss to us.”
http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2011/Dec/vidic-undergoes-successful-surgery.aspx
Congratulations Sir Alex Ferguson!
You knocked them of their fucking perch!
and happy Birthday!
What a great tribute to the great man by MG.
I’ll just say: Happy Birthday, Sir Fergie.
King Eric – Fryers can play as CB, the question is if Fergie will put him in there or shift him outside. I hope that Jones gets fit for the game somehow. Yakubu will cause trouble.
Costas. Hello mate. Ha. Two great minds•••••
Zehl. I agree mate. I actually rate Yakuba. He is a cool customer. Thing is though I think we will be on the front foot from the off as Blackburn are also crippled with injuries. Samba is one I believe is out which is a relief as he is a nightmare at set pieces especially against a makeshift back four.
Reports that Macheda off on loan to QPR.
Goodnight lads.
Happy birthday Sir Alex. Thank you for everything you have achieved. Hopefully this time tomorrow you are top.
Would be good for Kiko if he gets a chance at QPR to play week in week out.
Myself following tis blog for 3 or 4 years..pop up comments here & there…utd forever…am i invisible! Or tis blog never put comments from india
Anyone else see the Managers’ press conference today? The Boss saying Tom Cleverley is the best midfield player in Britain, potentially? ROM comment to follow perhaps..?
Jrdonl’s post reminds me, where is Balaji Sivaraman? I miss that guy.
I’d like to take this opportunity to wish Balaji and all other absent friends, a very happy new year.
Zibbie, we may not know each other personally but as I fellow red, I offer my condolences all the same!! Take care!!
For Berba supporters. Those who are not, don’t read or reply, thank you
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/chris-mcgrath-berbatov-the-beautiful-and-the-damned-6283283.html
Just looking forward to United’s last game of the year.
Fully expect results elsewhere to go our way as well.
And I didn’t know such lame people existed in the world. Those/that fake poster(s) can perhaps set a New Year’s resolution not to be so lame.
Otherwise, I can only hope that the end of the world thingy is true, but only for cockroaches and such lamesters who obviously exist uselessly.
Well lads, this may be the last United match I see for a while, as I am moving back to Australia on Monday and it may be a while before I get cable access sorted. Let’s hope it doesn’t take too long! Anyway, it will be nice to finish the year on a win, and doubly nice if The Berb can play. Having played well in his last two matches, and having just gotten a vote of confidence from the boss on the contract extension, I would love for him to start. And score a bag-load of outrageously insouciant goals so that arseholes can come on here and prattle on about how he scores too many goals in single matches and ought to spread them out!!!
Happy birthday Sir alex Ferguson. We all love you.
A bit disappointed that Newcastle didn’t give a fight against Liverfools. Expected more from them. Anyways let us win today.
Disappointed Clev is still not fit enough. Hope 2012 is his year.
My line up
De gea
Rafael Jones Evra Fryers
Valencia Carrick Nani
Rooney
Welbeck Berba
There would be goals for sure with this line up.
StatesideAussie – yes, it will be an early match too, 4:30am….setting the alarm for it.
Good luck on your travels.
Stateside – all the best with the move. You’re a fair dinkum bloke and I hope you have a bonza time back home in Oz, mate!
If you bump into Dr. K, Joe Scully, Harold Bishop or that flamin’ galah Alf Stewart – give them my regards!
The possibility of complacency. Nah-uh.
3 points is all that’s needed.
AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY Sir Alex! Long Live to the greatest manager in the world.
My favourite non-family member man in the world.
The Pain And Sufferings Will Be Over. JUSTICE Will be Done. There Will Be END. It Will Be for GOOD.
On the First Day of 2012 He Will Be BACK. He will Be the SAVIOUR for many.
Get Ready People Of ROM. He will be here.
1 Day
Morning RoM. Been a minute. First off all, is a shout-out to the greatest manager the history of football has ever known. Happy birthday, boss!!!
Been reading and not posting these past few days and to be honest with the identity theft thing, I think the sachu case was pretty hilarious. Was like watching live, someone with a multiple personality disorder (MPD). I don’t mean to sound callous to those actually suffering from it but it sure was funny. However it has gone on for too long now and its turning the blog into something else. Those affected should try taking CedarsDevil’s advise on the matter. By the way, who the fuck is CedarsDevil?
As for the blackburn game, I’m still rooting for the silky bulgarian. Maybe another 5 goals from him? I dont care much if he scores so long as we win. Just watching him play is enough for me. Get the fuck in Berbatov!
On to something else, I was frigging skeptical about our performances since the game with Le arse but dear me, how the fuck have we managed to tie shitty on points even given our hard luck with injuries, dodgy decisions from refs and our bad form some matches ago? I though this over with a chelski fan yesterday. There’s only one answer that comes to mind. The gaffer! Once again, happy birthday to the greatest manager alive unquestionably.
Happy new year my fellow Reds and may the new year fulfill all our dreams.
Excellent points ironbrand. It truly is down to the manager we are in the position we are in. Hopefully we can keep it up today is the half way stage and hopefully we can smash Blackburn like we did last year and eliminate that goal difference. Still think January up until the vermin game will make or break our season but until then all we can do is win, and we’ve been doing that in style without a proper defence and proper centre midfield.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIR ALEX!!!
Morning all
Happy birthday boss, today I will have my first beer in months and I will raise my glass and salute you.
Really looking forward to he game, gut feeling tells me we will be top by the end of the day.
Come ON UNITED
For anyone around this morning here is a bit of trivia for you….. Mike called me last night and asked me this……
Only 4 players have scored more than 6 goals in the past 4 seasons including this current one, who are they?
He gave me an easy hint for one of them and I managed to get two more right. So far its 3 out of 4 for me, still trying to figure out the fourth one…
Go on have some guesses
@ Cedars – Does it apply to members of the current United squad regardless of where they were?
If so I’m going with Nani, Berbatov, Rooney and Hernandez
Happy Birthday Sir Alex! Many Happy Returns!
Happy Match Day Reds! Many happy moments!
Come on United!
NRD
Its not just United but all PL teams my friend….. Little Pea was not around for the past four seasons.
You have 2 out the four in your list.
If you’re talking our current players in all competitions then I’d say – Rooney, Berba, Nani, Young (does he count since he scored his goals the previous 3 seasons for Villa?). If there’s different criteria then… ?
@ Cedars PL goals or just goals in general. Because Nani has scored at least 6 in the past 4.
NRD
Only in the PL, here is an obvious hint for the 3rd player, a non United player that I have certain affections for!
JC
Its only for the PL my friend and its all teams not just United
The trick in the question is that it includes this season…..
StatesideAussie, Good luck Sir!
Keep abreast with the United games on RoM, and be sure to drop us the odd comment between carrying your appliances on to the aircraft. Keep the heavy stuff like fridges and safes over the wings. Keep your corks-on-strings anti-fly-hat handy for landing, and also your Roo-poo boot-scraper nearby.
Well thats Berba out of it as he’s only got 4 PL goals. Rooney, Robin Van Rapist, Fat Frank. One more. Hmmm.
Clint Dempsey?
@ Stateside Aussie. Good luck with your move back home mate. Funny story well at least I think it is. Was speaking to an American tourist the other day and he thought I was from Australia!!!
Welcome Ladies and Gents its 8am GMT New Years Eve and its the NotoriousRedDevil Show. Our first guest this morning is….
NRD
I have no clue who the 4th one is pal. To be fair when Mike called me I had just gotten into bed so perhaps some of the info is not accurate. Will need him to come on and clarify
Everyone welcome our first guest CedarsDevil, who’s about to have his first beer in a bloody long time!!!!So Cedars looking forward to the first beer.
NRD
Its a privilege being on your show and thanks for having me….. Yes I am really looking forward to that first beer, its only 10 AM here and yet I keep opening the fridge and staring at them bottles! Will save it to kick off I think…..
RoM legend King Eric will be signing my banner today at OT…..ya baby
I’m flooded with emails and calls from miliions AND millions of reds wanting to wish Sir Alex Ferguson a Happy 70th Birthday!!! Poor guy has to work as well today. Although I’m sure he won’t mind.
Cedars – That first beer will taste sweet. I can guaran-damn-tee it. 5:30 pm Tokyo time here. Here till 6pm then over to you.
Ex East Stirling star Bobby McCulley: “I was just 22 when Sir Alex arrived at the club. It was a big thing for me – I was a fan of his already as he’d played for Rangers, who I supported. The first thing that struck me was the look he had in his eye. Just one look from those eyes put the fear of death into you.”
“He terrified us. I’d never been afraid of anyone before but he was such a frightening b*****d from the start. We had a big Fifer at the club called Gordon Simpson. He worked down the pits and was scared of nobody. But even he used to cower in the corner when Fergie slammed the dressing room door behind him. We had Bobby Stein, who was Rangers striker Colin’s brother, and he was also no shrinking violet but he would shrivel in size when the manager let loose.”
“It was fearsome and he had a habit of trapping you where you were sitting. He’d come over to within a few inches of your face and give you the treatment. If it was your turn he wouldn’t shout at you from across the room, that would only have given you the chance to adopt a defensive position. I spoke to Steve Archibald and he said it was the same ploy Fergie used at Aberdeen and it induced terror if he strode towards you.”
“He commanded instant respect and was tireless. You couldn’t get him off the training pitch. I never saw him looking at his watch the entire time he was in charge of us. It was all about doing it his way and there would be no compromise.”
More at:
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/editors-choice/2011/12/31/sir-alex-ferguson-at-70-ex-east-stirling-star-bobby-mcculley-admits-fergie-was-a-frightening-manager-86908-23669999/
Ex East Stirling star Bobby McCulley: “I was just 22 when Sir Alex arrived at the club. It was a big thing for me – I was a fan of his already as he’d played for Rangers, who I supported. The first thing that struck me was the look he had in his eye. Just one look from those eyes put the fear of death into you.”
“He terrified us. I’d never been afraid of anyone before but he was such a frightening b*****d from the start. We had a big Fifer at the club called Gordon Simpson. He worked down the pits and was scared of nobody. But even he used to cower in the corner when Fergie slammed the dressing room door behind him. We had Bobby Stein, who was Rangers striker Colin’s brother, and he was also no shrinking violet but he would shrivel in size when the manager let loose.”
“It was fearsome and he had a habit of trapping you where you were sitting. He’d come over to within a few inches of your face and give you the treatment. If it was your turn he wouldn’t shout at you from across the room, that would only have given you the chance to adopt a defensive position. I spoke to Steve Archibald and he said it was the same ploy Fergie used at Aberdeen and it induced terror if he strode towards you.”
“He commanded instant respect and was tireless. You couldn’t get him off the training pitch. I never saw him looking at his watch the entire time he was in charge of us. It was all about doing it his way and there would be no compromise.”
More at:
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/editors-choice/2011/12/31/sir-alex-ferguson-at-70-ex-east-stirling-star-bobby-mcculley-admits-fergie-was-a-frightening-manager-86908-23669999/
NRD
Do you get to watch live games over there? Luckily for you its an early kick off today, so if my maths is correct that would be around 10.45 PM your time?
… also from McCulley: “If we had allowed Sir Alex to run the country then we wouldn’t be in the position we are today. That man would have taken us to the top. I travelled to training with Tom Donnelly and Davie Robertson in a car and one night Fergie pulled me aside. He said: “It’s some night eh, it’s freezing, you must have got soaked walking from the train station. I told him I always travelled by car with Tom and Davie but the following week my expenses were missing!”
“So I went in to see him and he just gave me the eyes and said: ‘You come by car, you won’t be needing individual expenses’. He’s a shrewd man.”
smartalex
Why excuse me for not having greeted you yet my good friend…. Was busy with my bit of trivia and star appearance on NRD’s show! Have a great day…..
Loved the link on Sir Alex, so good it appeared twice! haha
To think I shook the great man’s hand, what a frigging honor
… and more: “We played Stranraer one afternoon and I was left out despite him telling me I was outstanding the previous week. On the way home we stopped for a break and I ordered a pint as I was disappointed even though we had won 1-0. I hadn’t touched it but turned round and Fergie was staring at me with those eyes. It was the look which said, ‘what the **** do you think your doing?’
“I just tried to pretend the owner of the pint was the guy sitting next to me.”
Morning Reds. As 2011 comes to end, lets hope 2012 is less shity.
Happy Birthday Sir Alex! Never thought he’d still be managing the club going into his 8th decade. Amazing. Lets hope he gets great presents today including a clean sheet, a Berba hat trick, a full 90 minute appearance from Rafael and a new medical team from the Malcolm Glazer!
@Stateside
Have a safe trip back home mate. Hopefully you’ll be back here in no time. We can use your common sense!
@King Eric
Hi mate. Hope the young man is going great. I have a weird feeling that we’ll see him play for the United team before we see the other Tom back in action.
It’s so good,i must bring more from the McCulley article:
McCulley can lay claim to being part of Fergie’s first-ever squad and he witnessed a will to win that would ultimately lead to his gaffer being hailed as the most successful football manager ever. The 60-year-old said: “It was about organisation and attention to detail. Those who didn’t like him tried harder to prove him wrong. Those who liked him tried harder to please him. It was a double-edged sword.”
“He ran a pub in Bridgeton near where I stayed and he could be fearsome over something as trivial as a game of dominoes. He just always wanted to win. He used to join in with us at training and would have us playing in the dark until his five-a-side team won. He was ferocious, elbowing and kicking!”
“He’s gone full circle now. He knows shouting at players earning millions doesn’t cut it. So he has adapted his approach and it’s all about getting his respect. It’s mind-boggling what he’s achieved. In my opinion there are two Gods, Sir Alex Ferguson and whoever else you believe in.”
“I’m 5ft 3in but when he was my manager he made me feel six feet tall.”
Match finishes here at 11:45. Catch the first half if I’m lucky.
CedarsDevil, how are you my friend?
Tell us what time you’re having your first drink, and we’ll raise a glass together!
@Marq
Cheers for the Berba article. It was fun to read.
Alex Ferguson: A tireless force of nature by Sir Bobby Charlton:
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/alex-ferguson-a-tireless-force-of-nature-6283256.html
I’m sure most of us remember this fondly:
It was thus a great relief when we arrived at the foot of the Old Trafford lift at the same time one morning. We exchanged a few pleasantries and then he said, “Oh, by the way, we’ve had a chat at home and I’m staying on.”
Aberdeen manager Craig Brown, 71, is the only manager in Britain older than Sir Alex:
“He is like myself, he is too old to retire,” Brown told BBC Sport. “If he had retired 10 years ago, he could have got right into his horses or his golf but now it will be hard. He is so into Manchester United that nothing could replace that. Maybe 10 years ago something could have but I’m sure it couldn’t now. The longer he’s there, the harder it will be for him to leave. I know him very well, he is a pal of mine. We played together in the Scottish youth international team and the schools team, and I know him so well that I just can’t see him retiring.”
With a laugh, Brown added: “Cathy [Sir Alex Ferguson's wife] won’t want to be bothered with him around the house. She is very much the boss there by the way.”
Sir Alex says Spurs can win the tittle. I don’t know why but I feel he is having fun and is not serious with this comment. Spurs are a decent side but do not have the capability to win the tittle.
It seems Sir alex is Winding Up Harry.
Sorry if anyone has posted this. Vidic has a successful Surgery.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/16372373.stm
Get well soon Captian.
even if its not 5-0, but 3points are required today, with the hope that the bitters lose or draw theirs, and hopefully we’ll see a strong team out today
happy new year to u all…
Sir Alex on Berbatov: ‘He has the option of another year and we will be exercising that. We will do it in March, so that will keep him here for another season. I’m not the least bit surprised by his recent form. You can’t be surprised at a player of his ability knocking goals in.’
‘It’s just unfortunate for him that we’ve got other players in his position, like Wayne Rooney, Javier Hernandez and Danny Welbeck, whose form has been sensational when he has been fit. But, as you saw with his hat-trick against Wigan, he has fantastic talent.’
‘He has never complained once, never missed a training session and I don’t go along with the theory that he only does it against the lesser sides. He got a hat-trick against Liverpool last year — are they a small team? Finishers are finishers. He got 21 goals last season. If he gets 21 this year, we will be delighted. He’s got five or six from limited appearances, so his ratio is very good.’
Morning all
if MG can change his nick…..so can I hahahahahah …… Viva MG 19
AND BACK AGAIN……
Good morning TonyBee Watson! Thanks for the support yesterday.
It wasn’t me that thanked you the first time, sorry about that! What can you do?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAF
what better pressie to give him would be a complete humiliation of Blackburn to enable the sacking of the Keane backstabber
thats okay Smartalex…… knew it was you finally when you mentioned your fucking singing….
do you have any clues to the WUM’s identity….as it seems that STR has done some deleting earlier
Good Morning ,In Manchester It has not stopped raining for four or five day’s now , the ball will be zipping across the grass at lighting speed . If we get an other early goal its going to get messy, saying that three points is all that matters like it did when we were winning 1-0, Three points today and put pressure on the rest.Happy birth day Sir Alex and thanks again for everything .The greatest manager that ever lived.
JOHN TERRY’S LATEST PRESS RELEASE:
I fucking hate racism! I couldn’t care if you were black, brown, yellow or normal!
TonyBee
I reckon I’m clear on who it is. I think WillieRedNut agrees with me, and I’m guessing from Willie’s posts that he’s looking for confirmation. I did air my thoughts previously, but now I’m letting WillieRedNut’s gambit play out. all very exciting. Not!
Some important common denominators are:
- Dislikes smartalex (quite intensely, one might surmise!)
- Always snide to King Eric
- Oblique but disgraceful contempt for Giles
- Sucks up to StR while being contemptuous of him
- Uses several writing styles often including slang or accent.
He fled from RoM, angry, lonely, vengeful, and remains obsessed.
Do you reckon it was my singing?
Matchday and its pissing down. Time to get wet inside. UTD UTD UTD.
I asked cleverly on twitter when he’s expected to back from injury and his reply to me was…….soon
im hoping its really soon but the managers comments on his injury are not too positive are they
Happy Birthday Alexander Chapman Ferguson.
Deeply grateful for everything u have done for Manchester United Football Club and for millions of us supporters In Manchester ,UK and around the world.
God Bless You And Your Family
Happy New Year Reds have a good one everyone speak to everyone in the New Year!!!!
@ Cedars Devil – Have a good one enjoy your first beer in ages. You’ve made the transition from England to Japan easier by asking how I am.,
@ Costas – Have a good New Year mate, stood with me side by side when discussing the conspiracy regarding our injuries.
@ King Eric – Mr Amiable of ROM, match goer gives and understand a perspective that can’t always be viewed by a TV. May the New Year bring you lots of joy and hopefully you and the Mrs don’t lose too much sleep,
@ mikekkelly and James – Getting me to try and come meet up at East Stand. Will take you up on that offer depending on where I get vermin tickets. Have a good New Years.
@ wayne – For giving me great advice on a while back to look at the bigger picture and inspiring me to have the balls to move abroad. Also fighting the good fight towards the Berba haters. Have a good new years mate.
@ Fred, NBI Red Onion, Denton davey – Hopefully in the New Years you lay off Berba a bit…make that a lot. True Reds though and its all banter, actually disappointed there will be now party with free herbal medication and booze. Have a good New Years lads.
@ smartalex and MG for getting rid of the trolls and their insightful views have a good New Years lads.
@ Sir Giles Oakley for being the Godfather of ROM, giving us an insight on time of the past from a Reds perspective without the lsy digs. Your posts a joy to read.
Also special wishes to Stateside Aussie – best luck with you move.
@parryheid – Hope you’re recovering well.
@ shebangsthedrums – For being a cool woman, having a cool username and being an awesome red. Hopefully you and your son get to go OT in the New Year.
@ghtt – Happy New Year wherever you are.
@Balaji – Have a good New Years mate, glad you remembered I was a Sikh. That meant a lot you remembering.
@sandeep, Jeet – Have a good New Years lads. True reds both of you.
If I have missed anyone out I’ll make it up in the New Year other than that you probably haven’t had a positive aspect on me. JOKES.
Finally nice one STR for keeping this blog going. Have a good New Years mate.
On the 1st day of 2012 we will be top of the league!!!!
Happy New Year speak to you all next year. Syonara!!!!
If I have missed anyone out wasn’t delibratye
Just cant understand all this changing if nicknames etc….. seems daft to me if you make a good joke or a belter of a comment isn’t it better for all to see who its from…..
hey-ho….
and yes there has been a few arguments & disagreements on here but it is still fun…as it should be
@Notorious
And I always will mate.
Happy New Year to you too. You are 7 hours closer to it than me. 
NotoriousRedDevil – thank you! Have a great day, and a breakthrough year!
Make it in Japan!
And Tony Bee Happy New Year you funny so & so!
hey-ho is right, TonyBee.
it’s all nonsense, and won’t distract us from enjoying United, RoM, each other, and life.
Come on United!
NRD
Cheers for the mention and good wishes pal and right back at you…. Asking about your move always came from the heart and was sincere.
Have a blast
Why thank you NRD … Happy New Year my friend
Perhaps I should sing for you … requests anyone?
Big gentleman waving and shaking his arms at the back, is that YMCA you’re calling for?
see Cedars….. it is possible to post to me without calling me fucking old bastard or old fart…..
you shit for brains…..
Happy New Year …you Lebanese love god…..
getting Excited now
COME ON YOU FUCKING REDS
NRD
A certain one line genius from NI would be looking for his greeting as well! haha
OH FUCKING GO ON THEN SMARTALEX………
Cyril Sneer as well have a Happy New Year hopefully your blog wins awards in the New Year
YMCA….TRA LA LA……
YMCA….TRA LA LA……
TonyBee
You know I love you but fact is you are an old fart! hahaha
Have a blast my good friend
Come ON you mighty REDS
Going gentle into that good night does not feature in Sir Alex Ferguson’s nature:
http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/football/going-gentle-into-that-good-night-does-not-feature-in-sir-alex-fergusons-nature.16318425
Fuck me willierednut Too much Sochu Have A happy new Year my friend. I will keep popping back on as I remember names lol thankfully
TonyBee! Your voice is so much better than mine, AND you’ve got the moves!
Rock on, sunshine!
AND……. I’m dressed as a fucking Red Indian….
YMCA….TRA LA LA……YMCA….TRA LA LA……
Can I be the construction worker?
off now see you guys later
YMCA….TRA LA LA……
YMCA….TRA LA LA……
Ha Ha Ha ! ! !
Chief Red Shitting Bull, I hope your squaw is polishing your totem pole regularly, we don’t wan’t you cranky. Put on a brave face.
hahahah Cedras that made me roar……. Construction worker,,, you dozy loon….
me . RED INDIAN….
CEDARS . CONSTRUCTION WORKER
WILLIE BIKER
COSTAS COP
SMARTALEX COWBOY
Altogether now….
YMCA….TRA LA LA……YMCA….TRA LA LA……YMCA….TRA LA LA……
CedarsDevil
You can be the construction worker, now we just need a nurse to polish your helmet.
YMCA….TRA LA LA……YMCA….TRA LA LA……YMCA….TRA LA LA……
Yippee!
hahahahahahahahaha
I made you the cowboy Smartalex… cos I heard you like getting into chaps…..snigger…
and you like riding into town and shooting up the sherriff ….guffaw……
Its time we all got In The Navy!
Two cowboys were talking and one asked the other, “What is your favourite sex position?”
“I don’t know,” said the other. “What’s yours?”
“I like the Rodeo position,” said the first guy.
“What’s that?” asked the second cowboy.
“Well,” says the first guy, “you get your wife on all fours and mount her from behind. Then you reach around and cup her breasts in your hands, then you say, ‘Wow, these feel just like your sister’s.’ Then you just try to hang on for 8 seconds.”
Happy birthday Fergie, 70 years of footballing genius, 25 of it solely dedicated to manchester united, by GOD grace he’ll be blessed with longevity and good health.
Whilst captaining the manchester united ship, he has hit bumps and faced storm but he has dragged the club from where it was to its real potential which is to be amongst the biggest of clubs, now he is steadying it as he attempts to rewrite the club’s history like he has done several times, he embodies everything manchester united and one wonders how long he can carry on, certainly it will be difficult for hin to quit as he witnesses yet another batch of outstanding young players come down the conveyor belt, he has always liked a challenge and mercenary city’s project is what he likes. Let us enjoy the moment while it last.
I hope the team put on a good show for him, i’m not expecting another drubbing though, blackburn will put up resistance, hopefully we’ll come through it unscathed.
A cowboy rides into town on his trusty steed and stops outside the town saloon.
After dismounting from his horse he lifts up its tail, grabs a handful of shit from around its ass and wipes it over his mouth.
The bartender notices this and as the cowboy enters the saloon he asks him “hey buddy, why did you just smear shit all over your mouth?”
The cowboy says “its for my chapped lips”.
“really?” asks the bartender “I didn’t know that helped heal chapped lips?”.
“it doesn’t” replies the cowboy “but it stops me from licking them”
TonyBee
nah brother, that ain’t the rodeo, its the bronco. nice gag though
Happy birthday Fergie, 70 years of footballing genius, 25 of it solely dedicated to manchester united, by GOD grace he’ll be blessed with longevity and good health.
Whilst captaining the manchester united ship, he has hit bumps and faced storm but he has dragged the club from where it was to its real potential which is to be amongst the biggest of clubs, now he is steadying it as he attempts to rewrite the club’s history like he has done several times, he embodies everything manchester united and one wonders how long he can carry on, certainly it will be difficult for hin to quit as he witnesses yet another batch of outstanding young players come down the conveyor belt, he has always liked a challenge and mercenary city’s project is what he likes. Let us enjoy the moment while it last.
I hope the team put on a good show for him, i’m not expecting another drubbing though, blackburn will put up resistance, hopefully we’ll come through it unscathed….
Sometimes you look in a field and you see a cow and you think it’s a better cow than the one you’ve got in the field. It’s a fact, right, and it never really works out that way. It’s probably the same cow and it’s not as good as your own cow. Some cowboys like to think there’s a better cow somewhere else. It never really works.
Yikes
My
Cow’s
Awesome!
oh oh oh oh YMCA!
You
Make
Copulation
Accessible!
oh oh oh oh YMCA!
YMCA for the scousers
YOUR
MOMMA
CRAWLS
ALLEYS
Happy New Year Slim and Samuel have a good one fellas
First thing first, Happy birthday Sir Alex. Long Live Sir Alex.
Dimitar Berbatov scored five goals in this fixture last season in a 7-1 win.
Wayne Rooney has scored in four of his last five Premier League games against Blackburn, the exception being their 7-1 win over Rovers at Old Trafford last season.
Rovers have dropped more points from winning positions than any other team in the Premier League this season (14).
Blackburn have won just one of their last 18 Premier League away games (W1 D7 L10).
Rovers have kept just one clean sheet in their last 28 Premier League away games.
Manchester United have won 35 and lost just two of their last 39 Premier League matches at Old Trafford.
Man United are the only team in the Premier League to have scored in every Premier League game this season.
Since conceding six against Man City, Manchester United have shipped just two goals in the last nine matches and kept seven clean sheets.
Manchester United have scored 1,499 Premier League goals.
All the Stats for The Rovers match.
Who will score the 1500th goal for Man united? My bet on Welbeck.
Bunk (to Norris): Look at that bow-legged motherfucker. I made him walk like that.
70 years of age and still going,
5 FA Cups,4 League Cups,10 Community/Charity Shields,2 Champions League trophies, a Cup Winners Cup, Super Cup, Intercontinental Cup and Fifa Club World Cup at Manchester United.
He is and has always been a top class manager by all standards, the best British football and arguably the world has ever had. His enthusiasm and winning mentality for the game is astonishing.
Sir Alex turns 70 today and has seen off many challengers in his 25 years reign as Manchester United boss, but has another task to undertake in his billionaire Manchester neighbours.
He has lasted the course previously and I don’t doubt his ability to do so this time around either.
Happy Birthday, Sir Alex.
… and I quote:
“70 years of age and still going,
5 FA Cups,4 League Cups,10 Community/Charity Shields,2 Champions League trophies, a Cup Winners Cup, Super Cup, Intercontinental Cup and Fifa Club World Cup at Manchester United.
He is and has always been a top class manager by all standards, the best British football and arguably the world has ever had. His enthusiasm and winning mentality for the game is astonishing.
Sir Alex turns 70 today and has seen off many challengers in his 25 years reign as Manchester United boss, but has another task to undertake in his billionaire Manchester neighbours.
He has lasted the course previously and I don’t doubt his ability to do so this time around either.
Happy Birthday, Sir Alex.”
http://thebusbyway.com/2011/12/31/fergie-at-70-a-true-football-hero/
This article was uploaded 20 minutes ago.
It’s deja vu! I’ve seen that text before. Where, I wonder?
What a remarkable coincidence that is!
As I write this post 3 top RoM regulars have just met somewhere near OT getting ready to watch the game.
James, Mike & King Eric have a blast fellas…..
Come ON UNITED
Notorious – Lol. Happy new year mate. I know you’re a big 2pac fan, like myself, so pac be with you!
Happy birthday Sir Alex Ferguson(The Godfather) Thanks for making my job as a United supporter, a very worthwhile one. You’ve delivered on your promise of knocking the scum off their perch! For that, every United fan, that suffered in the 70s and 80s, watching that shit club win everything, is extremely grateful. 19 Simply The Best! 19
smartalex
Wow You have done a great job. You are very smart
Happy match day WillieRedNut! Thanks for your awareness and support yesterday!
You’re sharp, really with it. Cheers friend!
Funnily enough, he’s been staying on for 3 more years for the last 10 years.
http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2011/Dec/sir-alex-ferguson-targets-three-more-years-as-manchester-united-manager.aspx
Costas- Any news regarding our Line up?
Costas – Good day sir! Thank you also for being aware, and assisting me by highlighting the fraud. It was not a situation I could easily make clear to anyone, and you responded to my need of outside help. Thanks buddy!
De Gea – Rafael, Carrick, Jones, Evra – Valencia, Park, Nani – Welbeck, Berbatov, Hernandez
team news is out.
De Gea, Rafael, Carrick, Jones, Evra, Valencia, Park, Nani, Welbeck, Berbatov, Hernandez.
that midfield
De Gea, rafa, Jones, Carrick, evra, nani, Valencia, park, welbeck, Berba, hernandez.
http://www.givemefootball.com/premier-league/macheda-set-for-qpr-loan—agent
I hope this is true. Kiko Needs to go to loan. Don not write kiko off . He is a talented guy.
Anderson, Diouf, Lindegaard, Pogba, Keane, Fryers, Cole
the bench is great!
Lol an interesting line up. Great to see rafael starting. He needs games.
So DannyBoy will be playing as a winger. Cmonn 3 points lads
@VoV
That’s what I found just now. Can’t even begin to make sense of the front 6, lol. Wait and see obviously, but it wouldn’t surprise me if Berbatov was Park’s partner in midfield…
@smartalex
Don’t mention it mate. It was beginning to get on my nerves on a personal level because I know how impersonators can cause all sorts of problems for you. And you did the same for me some time ago.
zelh- Are you sure that is our bench. Great to see. Ando is back. Eager to see Pogba and will keane.
To Mike & King Eric at the SAF Stand, to Giggs12 & James at the K Stand, do us proud today fellas as you always do….. Still no match for the Stretty but you can always try! haha
I’m sure.
100% that’s the bench.
No Rooney on the bench… Fairly attacking lineup, glad to see Rafael back!
Blackburn team looks fairly inexperienced, could make for an interesting game.
Now that is an attacking line up of the highest order! Park as the holding player with perhaps Berba playing deep?
Chuffed to bits to see Rafael back and Ando on the bench…
Come ON you mighty REDS
Another possibility could be Park at left back with Evra as a CB and Carrick in his natural position? That’s what I’d prefer to see anyway.
But something tells me that we’ll see Berba as a CM either way.
Good news about Ando! He went from 3 months out to 1 and a half!
Costas- I love this line up, especially the bench. Bound to see some goals today.
Its nice to rest Rooney and Giggs for newcastle. Would be a tougher game than this.
Hey I didn’t notice but JonesBoy is back. Great to see that.
What happened to Anderson being out ’till Feb?
Why on earth is SAF resting Rooney? What’s the point? He has finally hit some form after that long period of shite and now he is rested. It doesn’t matter if we still beat them 5-0. Putting him on in the last 15 when 3/4 up is just taking the piss.
Rooney and Gibson not even on the bench. I hope Rooney is just rested. As for Gibson, could have done with a natural CM out there.
smartalex – No bother mate. Easy to weed them out. Maybe we get Chris and snoop, to remove the stench, that has recently frequented the blog? Anyways, hoping for 3 points on the bosses Bday!
Just read on twitter that Rooney is injured. Don’t know how he managed that against Wigan, but then again, our players have been getting injured in their sleep recently…
That team is perplexing lol. Fergie is the only manager I know of, that has the balls to pick a team like that!
Gotta love United! Trend setters, we surely are! Barely any defensive cover ha ha
@willie
Hi mate. Don’t know. Maybe the really balsy move would have been to play 1-2 of the young lads today…
Opposition managers probably don’t bother to prepare according to a likely line-up.
All their plans are affected by the fact that ANY line-up is possible, and strange ones are likely.
Come on United!
Costas – Hello mate. Maybe so, but it’s still a ballsy move to play a team like that. Blackburn have problems too. Heard Samba was out for them. We might get away with it today, but i hope Rio and Smalling are back for Newcastle game. Then the bitters in the cup.
Who knows the line-up?
Lebomanc
There is a new thread with the line up my friend
@willie
Yep, any win will do. Not enough balance in that team for me to expect another 5-0 or 7-1. Heard that things will ease up over a week or two with Fabio, Evans, Rio, Smalling and Ando back. Lets just hope Rafa doesn’t get his customary injury today…
Notorious Red Devil
And a good New Year to yourself.Have got my weight on my foot now since a bit of bone was shaved,Got one elbow crutch and will be dancing come midnight.Cheers all.
NRD – happy new year to you too. I’m not critical of Berbatov at all, you’re tarring me with the wrong brush.
Costas – no need to apologise! Thank you to you and Gary for the analysis. Let’s hope we can turn things around in the second half.
Oops, wrong thread!
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Trolls and WUMs are back in droves?