VIDEO: United At Harvard

July 13, 2011 321 Comments

Author: Scott Filed Under Pre-Season, Video

321 Comments

July 13, 2011 at 19:44
smartalex says:
We are the law!
July 13, 2011 at 19:48
TheLeftBank says:
One of my Alma Maters – Fucking Awesome!

Harvard should give The Knight of Govan an honorary degree for his achievements.

It’s great that United are in the US to promote real football (soccer, Oh please)!

The Left Bank
July 13, 2011 at 19:54
United till i die says:
I bet Giggsy shagged 3-4 college birds on that visit.
July 13, 2011 at 19:54
ididnotzeeit says:
Believe it or not, I’m quite chuffed for the Scouse nation out there. Closest they’ll get to any kind of relevant, useful education’s Rooney walking the Harvard grounds. Good’on ya Wayne, you looked completely out of sorts.

Berbatov, however, pure class.
July 13, 2011 at 20:01
mikekelly12 says:
Top little montage. God it makes me wish I was a United player!!
July 13, 2011 at 20:01
manutdisadream says:
off topic and “breaking news” or “a major fuckup”

TYPE IN: “NIKE FOOTBALL WESLEY SNEIJDER” in google, and the first page that pops up says this in the description : “One of the most deadly accurate players in the world, Wesley Sneijder plays for Man Utd and wears the Nike T90 Laser III”.

also Gill is in Italy to negotiate. so either the deal is done or something, i dont expect Nike to fuck up that hard.
July 13, 2011 at 20:10
The Fly says:
Great vids. Berb is the coolest man on the planet.
July 13, 2011 at 20:10
rat1p says:
manutdisadream
site is down
i think someone just made a mad joke
July 13, 2011 at 20:13
willierednut says:
I heard Gill was in Zurich actually. Not too far away from Italy? The plot is thickening…
July 13, 2011 at 20:13
Berbatov's Love Life says:
insert Wayne Rooney’s intelligence joke here:
July 13, 2011 at 20:14
Devil310 says:
@ manutdisadream

Shit, just saw that. I remember something similar happened right before we signed Tevez, but that was on the official United site.

Cedars where are you, you Buzz Killington Jr???? lol
July 13, 2011 at 20:18
MG says:
We are all Judges and I am Dredd.

Where are you Sneijder come on man where are you?
July 13, 2011 at 20:19
StatesideAussie says:
I saw the Nike thing earlier. It might not be a joke. At a guess, someone at Nike has prepared for the possibility of Sneijder moving by making some copy and a page in advance, just so that if/when the deal is announced, they can post the page right away (given Nike’s involvement with both United and Sneijder, that would make sense). And then somehow it ‘leaked’ onto the ‘production server’ for the website, instead of being kept on a development server. I doubt whether Nike knows anything for sure. If a deal had been signed already, I doubt whether United/Inter would have told Nike while keeping it quiet from everyone else.
July 13, 2011 at 20:20
Lloyd™ says:
The Sneijder deal is done.
July 13, 2011 at 20:21
magicinthe6 says:
how many female english majors do you think berbadhino slayed?

I guess however many he wanted to
July 13, 2011 at 20:22
willierednut says:
Gill was in Zurich today. A Euro club meeting of all the top clubs. I hope he had a word in Moratti’s ear?
July 13, 2011 at 20:25
StatesideAussie says:
Nice to see SAF joking and paling around with The Berb, too, in that second vid.
July 13, 2011 at 20:28
Cyril Sneer says:
Everything is bigger in America. Even cool explosions.

http://agentoffergie.blogspot.com/2011/07/bada-bing-bada-boom.html
July 13, 2011 at 20:28
mikekelly12 says:
Says he plays for United when you search, however, when you go onto the Nike website it doesn’t appear anywhere.
July 13, 2011 at 20:28
Fred says:
willie – he will have saved that for later, when he jetted into Milan to wrap up the Sneijder deal!
July 13, 2011 at 20:31
Fred says:
Mike Kelly – I posted a link to a page on the Italian Nike website on a previous thread which lists Sneijder as a United player. It was accompanied by a picture of Wayne Rooney though, so God knows what was going on there.
July 13, 2011 at 20:31
willierednut says:
Fred – Hope so mate.
July 13, 2011 at 20:32
Fred says:
There you go http://www.nike.com/nikefootball/players/wesleysneijder?locale=it_IT MOTWYW
July 13, 2011 at 20:34
GoatinaUnitedShirt says:
sorry lads but whats the league number for the fantasy league on the other page so i can join it before it gets swapped with idiots, assuming the regulars are going to be playing of course
July 13, 2011 at 20:36
dela says:
Call me a pessimist, but I still have my doubts. I won’t believe it until I see him in our jersey.
July 13, 2011 at 20:38
TonyBee says:
TonyBee to Cyril *fzzt* ….funniest thing i have read in ages…..
July 13, 2011 at 20:39
GoatinaUnitedShirt says:
Fucking hell Fred thats Nikes official page, it must be a done deal or fantastic hackers
July 13, 2011 at 20:39
willierednut says:
We signed Wayne Rooney Fred!
July 13, 2011 at 20:40
GoatinaUnitedShirt says:
league number please
July 13, 2011 at 20:42
AnomanderRake says:
Wayne Rooney changed his name to Wesley Sneijder.. so that he can change position and move into our midfield
July 13, 2011 at 20:42
AnomanderRake says:
Wayne Rooney changed his name to Wesley Sneijder.. so that he can change position and move into our midfield
July 13, 2011 at 20:44
willierednut says:
Echo…
July 13, 2011 at 20:45
CedarsDevil says:
I see some are still drooling over wee Wes….. Poor buggers

Willie – You called?

smartalex – I said you can have my nurse but lay off Meg…. I may have chopped off my toes but you are not getting your hands (Or any other body part for that matter) anywhere near my Meg
July 13, 2011 at 20:46
smartalex says:
You’re a Megalomaniac!
July 13, 2011 at 20:46
Cyril Sneer says:
@ TonyBee – Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed it
July 13, 2011 at 20:56
Fred says:
Nice Photoshop job, posted by Annie Eaves: http://twitpic.com/5pnawb
July 13, 2011 at 20:56
NBI Red Onion says:
I am so caught up in a foaming frenzy of waiting to see if we sign Wes that I don’t even care if he is any good anymore, I just want to get him because it will justify the time I have spent on this issue and in my own mind then I win.
July 13, 2011 at 20:57
Fred says:
NBI Red Onion – LOL!
July 13, 2011 at 20:57
CedarsDevil says:
STR

Thanks for the videos, always great to see the lads having a good time and most especially watching that great smile on the face of the boss….

smartalex –
July 13, 2011 at 20:57
berbatunday says:
@ Goat, 4356, it is the pin number from the previous page
July 13, 2011 at 20:58
DeanStrauss says:
@Red Onion,
It has come to that point for me as well!
July 13, 2011 at 20:59
GoatinaUnitedShirt says:
league number please 4th time of asking
July 13, 2011 at 21:00
DeanStrauss says:
Top videos by the way.
Always interesting for me to see which United players congregate together in a casual atmosphere such as this. Owen, Giggs and Rooney always pair up it seems. As do Evra/Park and Rio/Anderson.

Dare I mention the dreaded word…….’cliques’?
July 13, 2011 at 21:00
shakshamboo says:
apart from fergie and berbatov. everybody looks out of place.
July 13, 2011 at 21:01
GoatinaUnitedShirt says:
berbatundy
cheers for your response mate but how do you find the league to even enter in the league name and pin. Ive tried to go under the heading private leagues and it asks for a league number. It doesnt except either the league name nor pin number
July 13, 2011 at 21:02
CedarsDevil says:
Everyone

If you watch the first video again can you tell me who is the first player that appears straight after Sir Alex? Looked like Fletch to me!
July 13, 2011 at 21:04
Cyril Sneer says:
@ cedars – Gibson innit?
July 13, 2011 at 21:05
CedarsDevil says:
My bad, turned out to be Carrick…..

Stupid Fuck
July 13, 2011 at 21:06
DeanStrauss says:
Gibson’s at the house.
July 13, 2011 at 21:07
GoatinaUnitedShirt says:
berbatundy
allright mate i think my internet is fekking about Im in. Jesus christ that was close already 98 teams registered
July 13, 2011 at 21:07
Cyril Sneer says:
Oooops, it’s Carrick!
July 13, 2011 at 21:08
willierednut says:
Cedars – Wesley Sneijder?
July 13, 2011 at 21:08
Fred says:
Look again – it’s Sneijder!
July 13, 2011 at 21:11
CedarsDevil says:
Better chance of me winning the lottery without buying a ticket!
July 13, 2011 at 21:11
mikekelly12 says:
Red Onion – Funny!! I know exactly where you’re coming from!
July 13, 2011 at 21:12
steve says:
The google Snejider thing is bollocks, do the same for John Heitinga and it still says he plays for United.
July 13, 2011 at 21:12
CedarsDevil says:
mikekelly12

Surely not you as well?

Costas, where are you?
July 13, 2011 at 21:13
Devil310 says:
@goat – Sorry mate. League is closed. Better luck next time.
July 13, 2011 at 21:14
GoatinaUnitedShirt says:
I dont know half your real names on here so what are your fantasy teams i want to take a quick butchers at them the ridicule you.
My team is william united GiaUS (GoatinaUnitedShirt)
July 13, 2011 at 21:22
magicinthe6 says:
does anyone know when the away and 3rd kits are going to be released? I know its a scam but i’m about 3 years overdue for upgrading
July 13, 2011 at 21:28
CedarsDevil says:
Goat

Would have loved to duly comply but I have to idea what on earth you are talking about…. Never tried that fantasy bollox personally
July 13, 2011 at 21:29
berbatunday says:
Cheers Goat, my team is baba’s babes
July 13, 2011 at 21:32
FletchTHEMAN says:
Liverpool vs the World’s Best international competition.

Guangdong 3 Liverpool 4

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha hoooooooooo ha ha ha ha ha ha IAAAARRROOOOOOoooooooo Gaw
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha hoooooooooo ha ha ha ha ha ha spoooodd ha ha ha ha cack AKKKKKKhhhh , oooo my!
July 13, 2011 at 21:33
MG says:
Straws it’s all about clutching onto any straws

Or

We are in the middle of the ocean and we are hoping beyond hope that someone will come to rescue us

Or

Their is no value in the market – actually that’s not the tag line this year – it’s that it’s hard to persuade clubs to sell or players to come.
July 13, 2011 at 21:34
Cyril Sneer says:
@ Fletch – is it over? Come you Guangdongles!
July 13, 2011 at 21:35
CedarsDevil says:
FletchTHEMAN

Lay off the ale pal!

(still funny mind you!)
July 13, 2011 at 21:35
MG says:
Or all of this is not real and we are stuck in inception.
July 13, 2011 at 21:36
Cyril Sneer says:
@MG – Is clutching at straws the same as playing Ker-Plunk!?
July 13, 2011 at 21:36
MG says:
Or SAF is playing Jedi mind tricks.
July 13, 2011 at 21:37
MG says:
Touche Cyril

I would say so yes.
July 13, 2011 at 21:38
MG says:
If only Football Manager 11/12 was real

Sneijder would have come long time ago along with Xavi.

No snood boys allowed.
July 13, 2011 at 21:39
MG says:
I know.

Forget Football Manager and FIFA 12

Let’s start ROM Management 11/12.
July 13, 2011 at 21:41
Cyril Sneer says:
Not sure if ROM Management would work, we would all fall out over whether to play Rooney in midfield
July 13, 2011 at 21:41
CedarsDevil says:
Not gonna happen
July 13, 2011 at 21:42
MG says:
I’ll personally send Cedars to be an Agent – since he always keeps on saying transfers won’t happen.
July 13, 2011 at 21:43
MG says:
See look at the above comment – told you so –
July 13, 2011 at 21:49
GoatinaUnitedShirt says:
@berbatunday
Your team starts out well enough mate but scratching my head a bout your bench, lol. Did some one have deli belly. lol. Your bench seems to consist of turd after turd (with exception of DeLaet – but Norwich sucks a fat birds taint) it looks like ratemypoo.com.
No worries there then, lol

Anyone else going to surrender their team name so i can take the piss.
July 13, 2011 at 21:52
Cyril Sneer says:
It’s a bit slow in here right now. Obviously everyone is busy reading this:

http://agentoffergie.blogspot.com/2011/07/bada-bing-bada-boom.html

Alright, I’ll stop with the propaganda now
July 13, 2011 at 21:52
MG says:
Cyril

I disagree – ROM Management would be for those who can actually manage

We have our managers – we really do.
July 13, 2011 at 21:53
CedarsDevil says:
Goat now needs an excuse to take the piss….. That is a piss take if there ever was one!

MG

Agent Cedars reporting in boss!
July 13, 2011 at 21:58
MG says:
Now listen Agent Cedars

Go to Italy and sign Sneijder and this is from ROM Management 11/12 supported by Etihad Airlines – chosen airlines of Manchester…

Oh sorry wait – wrong airline – wrong team – supported by Virgin Atlantic – non Virgins most welcome as well
July 13, 2011 at 22:01
Cyril Sneer says:
MG – If I play ROM Management 11/12, do I get character options? Can I pick from Camel Coat manager, tracksuit manager, suited manager etc?
July 13, 2011 at 22:07
CedarsDevil says:
Cyril Sneer

How you keep coming up with those write ups is beyond me my friend….. Fucking brilliant is an understatement ……………

MG

Agent Cedars will decline that mission and accept any punishment that may result!
July 13, 2011 at 22:08
berbatunday says:
@ Goat
lol, who needs a bench if the starting 11 can do the job

you should take a look at the first team (I believe it is Scott’s), looks the manager is wenger, having a sum of 11m still intact
July 13, 2011 at 22:09
berbatunday says:
agent Cedars, you are fired ………….from a cannon
July 13, 2011 at 22:09
MG says:
Cyril

Yeah special option Cedars Management – Lebanese style

Cedars

I’d never punish you mate – I’d forever punish myself if I did punish you.
July 13, 2011 at 22:12
Cyril Sneer says:
@Cedars – Glad you enjoy them, I’m very grateful for the comments and encouraging others to visit. Self-promotion doesn’t come naturally to me.

@MG – I forgot to say thanks for the book recommendation the other day, I will try and track it down.
July 13, 2011 at 22:12
GoatinaUnitedShirt says:
As it would suit me Id like a camel toe in a track suit. knackers down one side and clench cock in arse cheeks. Look like Thierry Henrys Lips at the front of the queue in KFC
July 13, 2011 at 22:16
ididnotzeeit says:
@ Goat

Legend PS18

Have a go
July 13, 2011 at 22:16
MG says:
Cyril

No sweat – find it – might change your life – but I’ll find you on your blog – sure we could help each other out somewhere…
July 13, 2011 at 22:17
FletchTHEMAN says:
Decent read if you are a Roy Keane fan.

http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/sport/football/manchester_united/s/1426561_roy-keane-the-real-captain-fantastic-at-manchester-united

For those that don’t follow MEN, they just completed a bit of a survey which posed the question:
WHO IS THE BEST United Captain ever. Result, Keane in a landslide. How soon the young forget is all I have to say about the vote. But fair do, the man was and is a legend for me.
July 13, 2011 at 22:18
ididnotzeeit says:
@ Berbatundy

Saw that squad too! The fuck? Planning for the future? Piss take for sure I’m reckoning
July 13, 2011 at 22:20
CedarsDevil says:
berbatunday –

MG – I have always known that my true friend.

Cyril – I keep urging people to read your work, it is indeed brilliant! ‘Nineteen to Godfather do you copy? fzzt’ Had me in tears
July 13, 2011 at 22:23
Cyril Sneer says:
MG – Your comments would be most welcome, you can probably see all the glaring mistakes!

Cedars – I’m worried it may have gone to his head. He doesn’t go to bed anymore, he ‘goes to the matresses’.
July 13, 2011 at 22:24
MG says:
Kleberson and Djemaba Djemba were the best midfielders we ever had alongside Obertan and Tosic as wingers with Manucho and Dong as strikers

Surely they would have beaten Barca?
July 13, 2011 at 22:27
MG says:
Bebe on the bench.
July 13, 2011 at 22:27
Cyril Sneer says:
Bosnich in goal then?
July 13, 2011 at 22:28
MG says:
Taibi.
July 13, 2011 at 22:29
GoatinaUnitedShirt says:
ididnotzeeit
Fact you must be the FSW because no ther cunt in the history of football would ever spend 7,7million on Danny Murphy the rat catching twonk. Did you know, Danny Murphys dad used to be a milkman. He used to deliver the milk and nick the milk bottle tops, luckily little Danny used to follow his dad around in the morning and stretching rats anuses over the top of the bottle to keep the milk fresh. No one ever noticed, I think they thought it was a breakfast promotional offer but it kept him in shape.
Your team would probably go down as the ugliest on record, I have no idea what fucking shirts they would collectively wear but I ll recommend something that blinds the opposition, it may even help for your lot to score. NZogbia, Bale, Murphy, Barton oh dear o dear.
July 13, 2011 at 22:30
GoatinaUnitedShirt says:
MG
I forgot about Dong, ha ha. Didnt work out then. that must have had something to do with the triads.
July 13, 2011 at 22:32
CedarsDevil says:
Carlton Cole up front and we would be sorted for Barca….. Marcus Bent as back up of course
July 13, 2011 at 22:35
Cyril Sneer says:
I’m going to make a team where every player has two surnames. So far I’ve got:

Benoit Assou-Ekotto
Shaun Wright-Phillips
Sylvain Ebanks-Blake
Gary Taylor-Fletcher
Nigel Reo-Coker

Does Boa Morte count as double-barrelled?
July 13, 2011 at 22:38
mikekelly12 says:
@Cyril

Eric The-King
July 13, 2011 at 22:39
mikekelly12 says:
Kevin Prince-Boatang
July 13, 2011 at 22:39
Cyril Sneer says:
Stevie Me-Me-Me. triple-barrelled that one.
July 13, 2011 at 22:41
MG says:
Goat

I believe `dong was persecuted by the Chinese government and he subsequently lost his mojo which consequently meant that he couldn’t perform for United.

If Chinese security services are intercepting and reading this – I love you I love Hong Kong I love Shanghai and I want to come for a holiday.
July 13, 2011 at 22:41
magicinthe6 says:
@ Cyril Sneer

I’ve wondered before…..does Boa Morte mean “death snake”……cuz that is sooooo badass
July 13, 2011 at 22:41
CedarsDevil says:
Robbo the Marvelous
Law the King
Best the Best
Duncan the Beast
Bobby the Sir
Scholes the Price

Quite a few more to be honest Cyril
July 13, 2011 at 22:43
CedarsDevil says:
Fuck the typos, Prince not price ffs!
July 13, 2011 at 22:44
Louis says:
BBC says that Liverpool are about to sign Downing. Guess the fee fellaz
July 13, 2011 at 22:45
oneloveoneunited says:
20m?
July 13, 2011 at 22:45
MG says:
Cedars

Come on down! The price is right!
July 13, 2011 at 22:46
Cyril Sneer says:
@ magicinthe6 – I never thought of that. Boa Morte is awesome.

@Cedars – how about Crouch The-Shite?

@Louis – £20million is fashionable these days, but as it’s the dippers £35million.
July 13, 2011 at 22:47
mikekelly12 says:
Tevez the Cunt cunt cunt – another triple barrelled one!
July 13, 2011 at 22:51
Louis says:
And the winner is……[drumroll]

Oneloveoneunited
20m
thats 4m more than Young.
July 13, 2011 at 22:55
GoatinaUnitedShirt says:
Fucking Downing, lol He is the Gareth Southgate of left wingers and the crative prowess of an unlucky carlton palmer with his feet chopped off.
July 13, 2011 at 22:56
CedarsDevil says:
John Terry the dick head
July 13, 2011 at 23:06
CedarsDevil says:
Wee Wes not at OT

Personal favorite
July 13, 2011 at 23:12
willierednut says:
http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-United-could-land-Wesley-Sneijder-Inter-Milan-for-35m-next-48-hours-after-agreeing-personal-terms-190k-a-week-article766256.html

Close your eyes Cedars!
July 13, 2011 at 23:12
Louis says:
Jay emmanuel-thomas
Does jan vinnegoor of hesselink count? hes got about 4 last names
July 13, 2011 at 23:13
Zelh says:
mirror saying we agreed personal terms with sneijder 190k a week.
deal should be completed in this week.

well let’s see.
July 13, 2011 at 23:13
Onside says:
Triple-named, you say?

How about a wee fella called Ole Gunnar Solskjaer?
July 13, 2011 at 23:18
Louis says:
im gonna repeat what I said on the other blog: I really think we are gonna get Sneider. Based on all our past transfers, if Sralex really wants a player, he’ll pay what it takes. Im repeating it in the vain hope that when he finally signs, you all will remember my prediction and bow to my superlative knowledge/crown me king of this corner of the interworld.
July 13, 2011 at 23:19
fergie is the boss says:
The plot thickens, but its 70/30 chance the dutch master arrives
July 13, 2011 at 23:20
CedarsDevil says:
The Mirror ahahahahaha…. Clutching on thin straws are we?

Louis

Sounds like a name of a famous vampire!
July 13, 2011 at 23:21
Louis says:
Cedars
Apparently the ‘of’ is nobility as in earl of…
July 13, 2011 at 23:21
BajanBoy says:
I AGREE…I WILL NOT GET MY HOPES UP UNTIL IT I SEE IT ON THE OFFICIAL UNITED PAGE.
July 13, 2011 at 23:23
CedarsDevil says:
Onside

Cannot match that! Well chosen
July 13, 2011 at 23:25
UnitedThoughts1 says:
Big Wes is coming. And actually the Mirror does have a tendancy of getting things right (sometimes LOL).
July 13, 2011 at 23:25
UnitedThoughts1 says:
And now Modric has handed in a transfer request according to the Mail ……..
July 13, 2011 at 23:25
Clint-IamYourPapii says:
Hi Guys can someone put up a link or website that has a Picture of Berbatov wearing that havard Cap on in reverse during the USA Tour?

I want to enlarge it to Man size, order a stand up human size 2D Pic and put it up in my Manchester United Room (spare room).

Smartalex – I expect you to be on the case as you are the linking expert.

Detectives of RoM please find this crucial piece of evidence of Berbatov Coolness
July 13, 2011 at 23:28
Louis says:
Unitedthoughts

The mirror are crap-mongers plus whenever anyone reports that something WILL happen in the future, especially over a few days, you know theyve just made it up.

Nevertheless, I do think we’ll get him.
July 13, 2011 at 23:29
StatesideAussie says:
Clint … but that’s the thing about Berbarotica … it requires no evidence. But yeah, it would be nice.
July 13, 2011 at 23:30
Louis says:
Clint

You have a Man united room! Bahhaha. Thats classic.
July 13, 2011 at 23:30
Onside says:
CedarsDevil

I just returned to America from three weeks in Liban. Drove all over: Matn, Shouf, North, even to 3akkar. Raw kafta is the best.
July 13, 2011 at 23:31
dazbomber says:
By the way i fucking hate city
July 13, 2011 at 23:31
UnitedThoughts1 says:
We’ll see Louis, we’ll see. LOL this transfer rollercoaster does not help get any work done!
July 13, 2011 at 23:31
willierednut says:
The man in the mirror is Wesley Sneijder.
July 13, 2011 at 23:31
Red Neville says:
“Sneijder agrees terms with United”.

It must be true – it’s in the Mirror

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-United-could-land-Wesley-Sneijder-Inter-Milan-for-35m-next-48-hours-after-agreeing-personal-terms-190k-a-week-article766256.html
July 13, 2011 at 23:32
Louis says:
Onside
Do you know ol’ Raw too? What a guy!
July 13, 2011 at 23:35
Louis says:
Maybe we can all sign a petition for Sir Alex to pretty please sign Wesley Sneijder and Raw Kafta.
July 13, 2011 at 23:36
Clint-IamYourPapii says:
Louis – its not a joke Lol…the room contains posters from childhood,merchandise,old shirts,kits, pictures, OT tickets framed, a TV, United Calender, Man size posters of Cantona,Hughes and Edwin.

If someone can find a link or website of that berba-cap pic I’ll dedicate a whole message to your awesomeness and invite you to my “Clique” its Called

ALWAYS RIGHT Clique
July 13, 2011 at 23:37
CedarsDevil says:
Onside

Hope you had a good time…….. Lovely place hey?
July 13, 2011 at 23:38
CedarsDevil says:
Papii

You’re fucking nuts and I love that
July 13, 2011 at 23:38
willierednut says:
Fuck the Clique.
July 13, 2011 at 23:39
smartalex says:
Papii – there are no suitable pictures. You’ll have to make one.

CedarsDevil – Manchester United doing the business at Harvard, while Gill breathes life into the Sneijder deal. How are you doing, twinkle-toes?
July 13, 2011 at 23:39
Cyril Sneer says:
Papi – only one I can find is: http://www.novinite.com/media/images/2011-07/photo_big_130207.jpg

Will post a link if I see another one.

G’night for now ROMmers…
July 13, 2011 at 23:40
Louis says:
Try this, baha

http://www.google.co.za/imgres?imgurl=http://www.novinite.com/media/images/2011-07/photo_big_130207.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php%3Fid%3D130207&usg=__B8B_twUX7ToHJu4QWIx9WUXzz7w=&h=166&w=250&sz=18&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=I–0Nblyhe6qRM:&tbnh=132&tbnw=200&ei=mB4eTqnSCs7o-gb4v836CA&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dberbatov%2Bharvard%2Bcap%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26sa%3DN%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26biw%3D1200%26bih%3D615%26tbm%3Disch&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=196&vpy=131&dur=513&hovh=132&hovw=200&tx=152&ty=93&page=1&ndsp=15&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0&biw=1200&bih=615
July 13, 2011 at 23:41
willierednut says:
Clique he fuck.
July 13, 2011 at 23:42
Cyril Sneer says:
Forgot to mention, while looking, I found this:

http://www.novinite.com/media/images/2010-09/photo_verybig_120518.jpg

Berbacoolness.
July 13, 2011 at 23:43
Onside says:
CedarsDevil

I’ve been to numerous countries in the world, but nothing beats Jeita Grotto. Except perhaps Old Trafford when United get a late winner.

Speaking of United, I was pleased with the number of people in Lebanon who walk around sporting United gear. That said, I noticed a few little kids in Messi tops and I got the urge to give them a good kick!
July 13, 2011 at 23:43
CedarsDevil says:
The fuck is a clique

smartalex – I love you too
July 13, 2011 at 23:44
Louis says:
Berbahitman
July 13, 2011 at 23:47
willierednut says:
Hacienda Cedars!
July 13, 2011 at 23:47
Clint-IamYourPapii says:
Thanks anyways,I’ll dedicate my night to this cool cause….

Cedars –
You could say im a crazy mother-cliqueing Rooster…Cluck Cluck Cluck Click Click Clique
July 13, 2011 at 23:47
CedarsDevil says:
Onside

Kick away my friend you have my full support! Did you get to Bcharri and Annoobeen valley? Scenery to die for…… What did you see in Shouf? Beit El Dien? Mossa Castle?
July 13, 2011 at 23:48
Louis says:
how can I get Aston Villa to charge 20 million and 5 thousand pounds and give the 5k to me? Who have I got to speak to about this?
July 13, 2011 at 23:50
CedarsDevil says:
Willie
July 13, 2011 at 23:51
GoatinaUnitedShirt says:
aah fuckin hell still over an hour to go.
July 13, 2011 at 23:54
CedarsDevil says:
Goat

Will I be dead by then
July 13, 2011 at 23:55
Onside says:
Cedars

In 1989, I walked from Hasroun all the way down to the bottom of the valley, taking paths that even goats are scared of using. Then I walked back up!

As for Shouf, I visited my mother’s hometown, a little place called Mazmoura, spent the night in a basement that was built by her grandfather before WWII.
July 14, 2011 at 00:02
Samuel - united WE stand says:
People have to be careful with this sneidjer transfer, i don’t wanna be a party pooper but.

.1 he has not signed, the manager has never claimed to be interested, only media Bullshit.

2. he’s injury record would need to significantly improve

3. would need to adapt to the league and united’s style of play, he is a quality player so probably will adapt quicker than most if things go to plan but there are no guarantee’s, all a rumour so far and i still wouldn’t be shocked if fergie sticks to the young players, has mentioned pogba and morrison so again that could be a hint but hey we wait & see.People have to be careful with this sneidjer transfer, i don’t wanna be a party pooper but.

.1 he has not signed, the manager has never claimed to be interested, only media Bullshit.

2. he’s injury record would need to significantly improve

3. would need to adapt to the league and united’s style of play, he is a quality player so probably will adapt quicker than most if things go to plan but there are no guarantee’s, all a rumour so far and i still wouldn’t be shocked if fergie sticks to the young players, has mentioned pogba and morrison so again that could be a hint but hey we wait & see.
July 14, 2011 at 00:03
CedarsDevil says:
Onside

So you are half Lebanese! Nice to see another total lunatic on RoM! 1989 you say? best year of my life, war raging and no bloody care in the world…. As for your walk, that is some task buddy!

I have heard of Mazmoura but in all honesty I never spent a night in a shelter, used to love the sound of in coming rockets ! Nut case I am !
July 14, 2011 at 00:05
GoatinaUnitedShirt says:
Cedars, im not checking your temperature dont know were youve been pal.
July 14, 2011 at 00:06
Zelh says:
not even 1 our left and we can see united football.
fucking hell this time without united was pure tortoure.
July 14, 2011 at 00:06
Clint-IamYourPapii says:
Lads found it

http://www.manutd.com/en/Tour-2011/Tour-2011-News/2011/Jul/Harvard-gallery.aspx#
Check out 2 & 3

Looks like owen & Da silva are struggling with those 10Gram dumbells.
Carrick looks stressed.
Rio is looking “ream” as essex “people” would put it.
Giggsy with some tatoo’s on those muscular arms could look like a 60′s rocker / charle sheen Goddess.
July 14, 2011 at 00:07
Fred says:
Red Neville – I love you, I love you, I love you, I LOVE YOU!!!

Big Wes has done the decent thing and accepted a wage that keeps everyone happy (especially a certain Scouser who demands to be top dog at United) I knew he wouldn’t let us down! Welcome to United, BIG WES SNEIJDER!
July 14, 2011 at 00:08
Samuel - united WE stand says:
i still will keep open minded about ashley young, still don’t think he is the answer so if he steps up to the highest level which is what united is, i hope he proves me wrong.
July 14, 2011 at 00:10
CedarsDevil says:
Fred

Keep dreaming buddy

Goat

You sure you wanna know where I have been ?
July 14, 2011 at 00:11
Fred says:
Samuel – Ash will prove you wrong, starting tonight! I predict he gets an assist if not a goal.
July 14, 2011 at 00:11
willierednut says:
Rub a dub dub, thanks for the grub, go Wes!
July 14, 2011 at 00:11
Onside says:
Cedars

My other half hails from Deir el-Harf in Higher Metn. 1989 was my best year too. Bombs all night, school in the day. Migrated to USA in December that year, in the middle of United’s 11-match winless run.

Word of caution, mind: I do consider myself the uppermost Lebanese Manchester United fan in the world!
July 14, 2011 at 00:13
willierednut says:
Word of caution, Cedars is kooky.
July 14, 2011 at 00:14
Bigsol says:
Guys Macheda goin to inter as part of the sneijder deal 
July 14, 2011 at 00:15
berbatunday says:
our very own Eric-not the great-Djemba-Djemba
July 14, 2011 at 00:17
Bigsol says:
Please can anyone tell me the kick off time in the uk for tonights game. Thanks
July 14, 2011 at 00:17
CedarsDevil says:
Onside

Enjoy second place in that category then! Keep posting my friend, soon we will take over RoM and turn it into a Lebanese type of business! hahahah
July 14, 2011 at 00:18
willierednut says:
1am.
July 14, 2011 at 00:20
CedarsDevil says:
Willie

Kook off!
July 14, 2011 at 00:20
Onside says:
Cedars

You mean like a Falafel shop?
July 14, 2011 at 00:21
Mickjk says:
1am. You reckon the fact that the journo who wrote the article is in Boston has any signifigence? Maybe words got out through the camp? Then again though I’d say those journos
July 14, 2011 at 00:21
MG says:
Cedars has Lebanese competition

And on that bombshell it’s goodnight from me (I’ve always wanted to say that – thanks Clarkson!)

MG bows to Manchester United and to the REDS that make United great.

Somewhere tonight United begin the journey once more.

Let’s hope it’s equal if not better than last years – Amen to that.

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July 14, 2011 at 00:21
Mickjk says:
Waffle between themselves alot.
July 14, 2011 at 00:22
Costas says:
Line up:

Lindegaard; Rafael, Vidic, Evans, Fabio; Nani, Carrick, Anderson, Young; Berbatov, Rooney

Bench:

Johnstone, Ferdinand, Obertan, Owen, Giggs, Park, Diouf, Macheda

Amos and Evra are not in the squad.
July 14, 2011 at 00:24
willierednut says:
Waffle gang.
July 14, 2011 at 00:24
GoatinaUnitedShirt says:
Cedars
Best you keep that information to yourself, I need brainwashing.
July 14, 2011 at 00:25
dannysoya says:
YOUNG TO START TONIGHT HELL YEAH!!!!!
July 14, 2011 at 00:25
Bigsol says:
Thanks WRDTV
July 14, 2011 at 00:26
smartalex says:
That’s a great line-up, thanks Costas!

Come on United!
July 14, 2011 at 00:27
CedarsDevil says:
Onside

More like shawerma, then we will own the buggers! hahahahahaha
July 14, 2011 at 00:28
willierednut says:
Goat – You’re long brainwashed.
July 14, 2011 at 00:32
CedarsDevil says:
Lost cause if you ask me
July 14, 2011 at 00:32
Costas says:
Where’s Snejder in the line up though? Shouldn’t he be here by now?

@Cedars

I think it’s a lost cause mate. The signs are that Wes will join us. I just hope that Fergie’s has a plan about what he wants to do with his midfield because I don’t know if he is the player we need or if he can play in a 4-4-2.

@smartalex

Hi mate. You are welcome.
July 14, 2011 at 00:33
ididnotzeeit says:
@ Goat

Appreciate the commentary a while back. From what I gather, you’re in all likelihood not in the camp of “let’s make a late swoop for Danny Murphy?” Fair enough. I wasn’t able to locate the “rat catching twonk” filter. Probably the same reason Joey Barton was included in the squad.

@ Costas

Sweet line up! Rafael/Nani & Fabio/Young? Jesus that’s tasty. Revolution’s FBs are shitting themselves right now.

Mr. Carrick, meet Mr. Anderson. Anderson, meet Carrick. Get to know one another real well lads.

C’mon Lads!
July 14, 2011 at 00:34
FletchTHEMAN says:
Costas, just saw ya posted it.
Good man. Bit of a pleasant shock for Sam, I wonder if Amos is injured!!
July 14, 2011 at 00:35
Mickjk says:
Nice line up. That’s a far stronger team than I expected tonight. I’d resigned myself to just sky +’n this but I don’t think that’ll do. Red bull for breakfast it is.
July 14, 2011 at 00:36
smartalex says:
As the last defenders of the status quo begin to crumble, a lone cedar remains.
July 14, 2011 at 00:36
FletchTHEMAN says:
I was actually trying to get a discussion about the keepers going a couple of days ago. Is the plan for Lindegaard to be no 1 in both of the big games (MLS all stars and v Barca) or will David DG be making an appearance?
July 14, 2011 at 00:38
CedarsDevil says:
Costas

Oh Nooo not you too now! Lost cause comment was meant for Goat….. We are not signing him I tell you
July 14, 2011 at 00:38
Bigsol says:
Jus heard Boa Morte has been arrested on burglary charges in Portugal, dnt knw if it’s true tho.
July 14, 2011 at 00:39
dannysoya says:
Young interview on MUTV right now. claims he was nervous when he first met Fergie. AWWWW lol who wouldn’t be.
July 14, 2011 at 00:41
Bigsol says:
Ashley young looks malnourished
July 14, 2011 at 00:42
CedarsDevil says:
I stand all alone now yet still defiant

We will NOT sign him
July 14, 2011 at 00:44
dannysoya says:
LMAO. young was told to watch out for rio and evra cuz they are the jokers in the dressing room and can prank oyu at anytime. LOL. evra’s height fits his mischievous behaviour. LOL
July 14, 2011 at 00:45
Zelh says:
Cedars – Bugger off! Don’t jinx it!
July 14, 2011 at 00:47
smartalex says:
Child drinking dirty water from the river bank
Sneijder brings oranges he got out from a tank
I’m waiting on the waiter, he’s taking a while to come
Watching the sun go down on Lebanon

Return the call to home

Now I’ve got a head like a lit cigarette
Unholy clouds reflecting in a minaret
You’re so high above me, higher than everyone
Where are you in the Cedars of Lebanon?
July 14, 2011 at 00:47
T4M says:
Welcome back Utd.
July 14, 2011 at 00:48
Bigsol says:
I think we should of started with Diouf to see if he will step up his game with better players.

@dannysoya – u watching full game buddy?
July 14, 2011 at 00:50
dannysoya says:
@bigsol definitely. didn’t stay up for nothing bro. LOL.
July 14, 2011 at 00:52
Milkthecows says:
Hmm.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2014547/Wesley-Sneijder-agrees-Manchester-United-deal.html?ITO=1490

It’s the Daily Mail but…
July 14, 2011 at 00:52
Zelh says:
shit looks like Tony V’s injury is more serious than we thought..

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-United-news-Antonio-Valencia-doubt-for-start-season-after-re-injuring-ankle-he-broke-last-year-article766004.html
July 14, 2011 at 00:53
Bigsol says:
Same here bro got 6am start tmrw but that’s wat red bulls are for. Amos injured, will see what lindegaard is about today
July 14, 2011 at 00:54
Bigsol says:
Nicol looks like an educated ferret
July 14, 2011 at 00:56
Clint-IamYourPapii says:
Cedars I love Shewarma’s…a favourite, one of my daily 5 fruits a day, yes how is it healthy? if it makes you happy, I call that being Healthy

Gonna check out the talents of linde-guard, Don Fabio, Young Fella, Mr Anderson and Su-Perbatov
July 14, 2011 at 00:56
CedarsDevil says:
smartalex – Great write up my friend

Good luck to United and do enjoy if you are watching….. Pissing off to bed

No wee Wes by the way! hahahaha

Love you all
July 14, 2011 at 01:00
smartalex says:
Sleep tight CedarsDevil, don’t let the bed-sneijders bite!
July 14, 2011 at 01:03
Devil310 says:
GAMES ABOUT TO START!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fuck, have I missed you United. Have I missed you!
July 14, 2011 at 01:04
Bigsol says:
Hav u seen that fat Chinese kid??? Fuckin cheesecake eatin Harvey price wannabe
July 14, 2011 at 01:05
oneloveoneunited says:
haha see that the little kid in front of lindegaard, the kid’s having the time of his live
July 14, 2011 at 01:07
King Eric says:
Young seems a very confident good lad. Excited about tonight.

Cedars. Good morning pal. One question. Why don’t you want Sneijder? Surely his addition would benefit United. He is a World Class player. You know I aren’t a transfer freak but to me this is a no brainer. He is top drawer.

Lindergaard will be looking to earn a spot in goal next season.

Come on lads.
July 14, 2011 at 01:09
Bigsol says:
Come on lads, been waiting ages for this
July 14, 2011 at 01:09
Devil310 says:
Damn….Venezuela just pulled a ’99.

Were down 3-1 and tied the game in stoppage time. Great game!
July 14, 2011 at 01:09
Zelh says:
get the game started!
July 14, 2011 at 01:10
slim says:
YAY United is on
July 14, 2011 at 01:13
Zelh says:
great interpassing by young and fabio.
July 14, 2011 at 01:16
Bigsol says:
The balls are faulty lol
July 14, 2011 at 01:16
socratestee says:
how is the match panning out, pls?
July 14, 2011 at 01:19
Bigsol says:
Young looks lively and hungry literally, looks like he’s wearing his big brothers shirt
July 14, 2011 at 01:34
Devil310 says:
Having Young wear that 18 shirt makes me sad

Missing Scholesy already
July 14, 2011 at 01:37
The Fly says:
http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-United-could-land-Wesley-Sneijder-Inter-Milan-for-35m-next-48-hours-after-agreeing-personal-terms-190k-a-week-article766256.html

This story is slowly appearing in all the UK papers. By the morning it’ll be everywhere. Wesley, welcome.
July 14, 2011 at 01:50
aiaiyaya says:
nice to see that bit with saf and berb..
July 14, 2011 at 01:52
ryan7 says:
so apparently young is tougher than he looks. he just barreled that guy over.
July 14, 2011 at 01:55
Dre.FU= Forever United says:
Very happy so far with our performance:

Anderson looks like a completely rejuvenated player, i don’t know how many people are watching but Anderson is running the midfield right now he’s beasting, beating people easily and bursting foward he looks amazing right now.

Young has impressed me as well great foot work great pace, fantastic delivery, work rate great debut so far.

Fabio is playing incredibly at the moment aswell i swear he reminds me of Anderson alot when he goes forward strong on the ball great footwork him and his brother are very special players man, but fabio has impressed me more, he should defiantly be putting pressure on evra this season.

Very good so far we’re dominating but i would expect us to be
July 14, 2011 at 01:56
Zelh says:
Fabio is just brilliant.
will be his season.
July 14, 2011 at 01:58
StatesideAussie says:
Got to confess, I wasn’t exactly a fan of Young. But I like what I’ve seen so far!
July 14, 2011 at 01:59
Zelh says:
wow great corners from young and I’m overall happy with our game.
especially fabio. how talented the twins are. unbelieveable.

And chuffed by Carrick. great balls forward by him. links up well with anderson who played some superb passes.

Young is doing really good. Always wants the ball, goes on the defender and wow great crosses and corners!
July 14, 2011 at 02:00
chaosred says:
Anderson best player so far followed by fabio. Nani playing well, young looks ok
July 14, 2011 at 02:00
dannysoya says:
Fabio and rafael EXCELLENT. Rooney EXCELLENT. Nani looking good. young looking great as well. Carrci kadn anderson looking good. defenders untroubled. so far so good. hope berb stays on and gets into the game a lot more.
July 14, 2011 at 02:15
Devil310 says:
Where are all those Manchester-based fans? Nicely tugged in bed, I see….

They don’t know what it is to wake up in the middle of the night to watch UNITED play. Something that us U.S. and Asia fans are accustom to.

Don’t question our commitment.. Don’t call us Glory Hunters. We love this club too.
July 14, 2011 at 02:19
oneloveoneunited says:
nicely done from owen
July 14, 2011 at 02:19
berbatunday says:
michael to michael to the baxk of the net GOALASO
July 14, 2011 at 02:20
Samuel - united WE stand says:
i already said its fabio time, i watched him in the champions league final against barca and he looked composed, he’ll will probably nail down the right back spot or he and rafael will shove evra to the bench.
July 14, 2011 at 02:21
dannysoya says:
OWEEEENNNNNN!!!!!
July 14, 2011 at 02:22
dannysoya says:
MACHEDA GREAT GOAL. carrick again with the pass.
July 14, 2011 at 02:23
Samuel - united WE stand says:
Oh for fucksake devil, stop trying to prove a point, people are asleep.
July 14, 2011 at 02:23
Fibes says:
Kiko’s goal – made it look easy, great take.
July 14, 2011 at 02:23
Zelh says:
KIKOOOOOOOO

again great ball from carrick.
lots of heaters eating their words atm.
July 14, 2011 at 02:23
berbatunday says:
kikop the kid, preseason and villa expert
July 14, 2011 at 02:25
oneloveoneunited says:
that’s just a shit goal to concede
July 14, 2011 at 02:25
Bigsol says:
Fuckin beauty, we want 6 more
July 14, 2011 at 02:26
Magresda says:
Wow, unlucky. Lindegaard didn’t deserve that, been very solid today, especially with his feet, but nothing he could do about it.
July 14, 2011 at 02:28
Zelh says:
that freekick was a joke.
unlucky lindegaard.
July 14, 2011 at 02:29
GoatinaUnitedShirt says:
Devil310
Have a bit of sympathy for me. Im in sweden 3.20 in the morning here. Whats more is I am an avid hockey fan and the Leafs are my team. Im up to 4-5am every other morning (2-3 times a week) for 4-5 odd months. Without fail.
July 14, 2011 at 02:29
oneloveoneunited says:
that’s brilliantly taken from kiko
July 14, 2011 at 02:30
Zelh says:
macheda is on fire.
send him to bolton.
July 14, 2011 at 02:34
dannysoya says:
i wake up 7 am EVERY weekend without fail in canada to watch lge games. but right now i’m in england and it’s 2.33 am here. cannot miss the first game of the pre season for anything.
July 14, 2011 at 02:34
moneymanchester says:
is there a kiko song kicking about yet?? because the chorus to peter gabriels biko would be perfect, obviously replace biko with kiko, for those of you that dont know the song go to the 1:00 mark of this clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txtiU5DKKGg

oh kiko, kiko, scores goals, kiko
July 14, 2011 at 02:35
Dre.FU= Forever United says:
We really look amazing today and i dont care if it is a mls team, we look much better sharper just great go on you reds.

does anyone remember when Sir Alex said if we didn’t buy a midfielder that someone from the club will be promoted into the scholes role, because anderson today man, he is beasting today his passing and willingness to get foward is exactly what we need from him next season.

would love if sneijder came, but would be even happier if anderson turns into that world beater i knew he would be since his debut season
July 14, 2011 at 02:35
Zelh says:
great debut by young.
July 14, 2011 at 02:37
StatesideAussie says:
Devil … I get the point, from my own personal experience. But I don’t think you will win any friends making the point that way. Almost anyone with half a brain understands that overseas fans have their own frustrations to deal with, and they understand that following a team long-distance as we do is bloody tough. It’s not only about getting up at all hours of the night, but for many of us it’s also about being committed to a team that you may never, ever get to see live (though I have, once).

But when you make the argument like that, you’re just rubbing people’s noses in it. All it does is piss off people who would otherwise be sympathetic to our plight, without having any effect on those who will always consider anyone who lives more than a mile or two from OT to be a glory-hunter. So you upset our friends, and feed our enemies with more reasons to hate us.
July 14, 2011 at 02:40
Samuel - united WE stand says:
@dreFu – anderson’s problem has always been consistency, he has the tools to be a great box to box player but his end product and goal ratio needs to improve for him to nail down a place and he needs to stay off injuries as often as possible.@dreFu – anderson’s problem has always been consistency, he has the tools to be a great box to box player but his end product and goal ratio needs to improve for him to nail down a place and he needs to stay off injuries as often as possible.
July 14, 2011 at 02:49
oneloveoneunited says:
beautiful
July 14, 2011 at 02:49
aimanunited says:
I love Park seriously!!!
July 14, 2011 at 02:49
Zelh says:
what a fucking brilliant goal.
have to change my pants now.
July 14, 2011 at 02:50
StatesideAussie says:
Samuel — right. That’s all he needs — consistency. A bit like Nani a couple of years ago. I hope Anderson can turn it around, like nani did — and as quickly as Nani did.
July 14, 2011 at 02:51
Dre.FU= Forever United says:
@Samuel – united WE stand

Totally agree, that’s what annoys me about Ando as well to be honest, when you look at games like this and see him totally control the midfield and terrorize defenders and the opposing midfielders you wonder why can’t he do this regularly but i believe this season will be a different story, i saw too much progression from Anderson towards the end of last season to backtrack again i have 100% faith that this will be his season.

and why did you repeat what you said to me twice, i can read you know friend loool
July 14, 2011 at 02:54
Zelh says:
of course ando is missing consistency, but he never had a pre season with us. that’s his first one. I think he will benefit a lot from it.
July 14, 2011 at 02:57
Dre.FU= Forever United says:
@Zelh

This isn’t Andersons first pre season, he’s had a lot of pre seasons with us he’s had at least 2-3
July 14, 2011 at 03:00
Zelh says:
He said himself it’s his first one.
I think was injured twice during pre season.
July 14, 2011 at 03:01
Dre.FU= Forever United says:
Great game, dominated from start to finish, Young looked great, Fabio will be first team sooner rather than later, Ando say no more really just amazing, Evans very comfortable.

Just very happy about our first game, we were incredibly sharp for a team that hasn’t played for like 2 months well done reds.

BED!!!!
July 14, 2011 at 03:02
orez says:
Good game. Guys got a good run around. I really liked Lindegard. Twins, Kiko looked great too. Also first goal scored by Owen. At last we got some proper football back.
July 14, 2011 at 03:05
Fibes says:
Young and Kiko both looked really sharp for me, Kiko especially. His movement was excellent and he wanted to be involved all the time. Young seems to offer us on the left what both Nani and Valencia give us on the right, the to-the-byline and cross that Giggsy really struggles with these days against the better right backs.

Rio looks much stronger at the back than when we left off last season – in fact a few of the lads looked like they’d put in some solid gym work over the summer,

Don’t know what to make of the opposition, but thought we gave a good account of ourselves.
July 14, 2011 at 03:21
sdred says:
what did SAF say to berba at the end of the second video?
July 14, 2011 at 03:29
Devil310 says:
@Stateside – your words are appreciated

My intention was not to rub any feathers but maybe to open some eyes out there. Didn’t really mean to offend anyone, so hopefully people don’t take it that way. I know that most of the regulars here are, and have been respectful, to most fans on this side of the pond (non- troll ones, at least )…and I don’t see them taking offense on my post (Ex: Goat – He gets it ).

However, there are many fans out there with a crazy entitlement to call us “glory hunters” simply because we don’t live in Manchester (or the UK), and these is who I meant to address. It is not easy to wake up at 4:30am on a Sunday to watch a match, but we do it for no other reason than loving the club.
July 14, 2011 at 03:44
I am high and i like it says:
This is pretty funny http://bit.ly/od07PN
July 14, 2011 at 03:55
xol says:
Good performance. Don’t want to single anyone out especially but good build up play, kept possession well enough. A little rustiness to be expected. haha devil 310 we know what it’s like to watch games at weird times…world cups, world club challenge, pre season friendlies etc. Don’t feel like I deserve a medal though, for watching my local team play via the net at 1:00 am!
July 14, 2011 at 04:15
Ash says:
Great way to start our season.I have to say Kiko the kid can easily turn as a star player for us in next 2 years.The guy’s finishing ability should be lauded.
Owen again proved why he still is atop finisher when fit.I have a feeling the current season would be Owen’s best with united.
It was mouthwatering stuff to see both the twins in action together.For sure a regular starters for us as well as for Brazil (Who by the way played like brazil today in a 4-2 win against equador)
Fabio will be our Rb this season but he looks good as a Lb.
Coming to our new signing Young.Have to say it has been a shrewd piece of business by Us.He showed why he will be useful by taking some great corners today.Overall a great signing.
My MOTM today is Anderson.It is his season.Mid fielders reach their peak at the age of 26 and they increase their level after that.Look at xavi he wasn’t that great at 25 let alone 23 so guys be patient with ando.We will for sure see a better Anderson this season.Hope to see him scoring some goals.
Overall I am very happy with the start.Result was secondary today it was how we played today was important.We played an entertaining game and the players are gelling with each other.
Now lets continue this way and win 20/4/12
July 14, 2011 at 04:27
Chica Chicha says:
Sell Diouf. Sell Obertan. Promote a couple of youngsters. Pogba & Morrison.

Young doesn’t look out of place at all. Kiko is back with a vengence.
July 14, 2011 at 05:05
Ancha says:
good morning all

I know its just one game, but still I’m Very happy and proud of Ando, that’s what I’m banging on about for the last few days How Ando(along with fletch) will be the key for the new season,
so glad that Ando started of his first preseason(after his first season) in style

if that Ando/Carrick pair does continue to perform like this consistently with Fletch also in the background, where will a superstar like Wesley Sneijder fit in, if he comes, for obvious reasons he has to be regular starter whenever he is fit then where will that leave Ando/Fletch, atleast one of them will have to sit out of the team for majority of the season and that is really being unfair to them
July 14, 2011 at 05:43
ManchesterMike says:
@Devil…

I hear you, and StatesideAussie too. I know i might not ever see our boys in the theatre of dreams with my own eyes, but this is why I am thankful SAF and the boys come across the pond every year now. I can see them here in the states. The first usa tour was the only time so far i got to watch our boys, it was in Chicago at Soldier Field against Oliver Kahn’s (who wore that silly hat) and Michael Ballack’s Bayern Munich. It was brilliant! Rio had those RIDICULOUS cornrows in his hair, and Ronnie was blossoming into legend. I even got Sir Ryan to sign my youth jersey (it was the home kit, with Old Trafford shadow printed on the fabric, Umbro with Sharp as the sponsor and that ridiculously high collar) but it truly was a dream come true. So like i was saying, i haven’t seen the Old Trafford yet, but again on July 23, i’ll be in my own theatre of dreams right here in chicago… but deep down i just want to sing in Stratford End once in my life!
July 14, 2011 at 06:21
TheRadLegion says:
@Chica:
Thank goodness you’re not the manager.
July 14, 2011 at 06:41
Devil310 says:
@Mike – I’ve only been to old trafford once. You gotta go! – I watch us beat Wigan 4-2 back in 08 (Ronaldo scored twice, Tevez, Rooney) Amazing experience. Probably this season will make it up there.

Question, Is that game in Chicago sold out yet? I’m thinking about making my way up there. In terms of the stadium location, is it hassle to get there from the city. A good friend of mine is getting his maters there, and it lands on a weekend so I might make it
July 14, 2011 at 06:48
Red Devil says:
Dont want to be bigging up Kiko too soon, but just yesterday King Eric and myself were having this conversation saying we loved the guy. And tonight he comes up with two first class finishes…..

And Kiko ain’t going anywhere, no swaps with Inter for Sneijder or anyone….Kiko, Hernandez, Rooney and Welbeck are our future strikers…..
July 14, 2011 at 07:09
Ancha says:
Nice start by Bebe at Besiktas, scored on his debut in a friendly
July 14, 2011 at 07:16
Ancha says:
Red Devil

spot on, Kiko is an excellent talent. For someone of his age his game temperament is really good.
Along with the two good finishes, he should have scored the third one too from an excellent cross by Ashley Young
July 14, 2011 at 07:25
Passmaster16 says:
Morning guys..

Nice game by united, looking forward for more in the next game coz that was jus the first game in two months. come on u reds!!

Ancha

By the look of things am sure even if we sign Sneijder, Ando&Fletch will still have a lot of games as Sir alex loves to rotate the squad and also the many competition we are involved in we surely need depth in our squad. lets hope he comes first.
July 14, 2011 at 07:30
sandeep1878 says:
just for laugh..

Have-we signed-ya, Wes-ley Sneijder
Why aren’t you here yet?
On Our private leer-jet,
Have-we signed-ya, Wes-ley Sneijder
Just keep training
…don’t start complaining
About annual precipitation
in the Mancunian part of the nation
Have-we signed-ya, Wes-ley Sneijder
You’ve got a fit wife
But you’ve got shit hair;
sit next to Rooney,
and discuss Scalp-care
Or sit by the twins
they’re a tight pair
Have-we signed-ya, Wes-ley Sneijder
We know you love Sausage and Spaanders
though we’re not quite sure
what Sausage and Spaanders is,
so we’ve installed a Dutch Chef
at our base camp, Carrington,
don’t sign for Other,
we’ve spent £20k on a special Dutch-Oven;
if that’s the right phrase,
just sign your name…
Have-we signed-ya, Wes-ley Sneijder
July 14, 2011 at 07:41
booandman says:
Gill was in Zurich today. A Euro club meeting of all the top clubs. I hope he had a word in Moratti’s ear?

Hope he got a connecting flight onto Munich to land Bastian…..;))
July 14, 2011 at 07:44
sandeep1878 says:
Passmaster16

yeah i agree with your point,

but what Ancha implies is that,

the rotation has to happen between carrick/fletch/ando..we gotta play sneidjer every game if we sign him..because we never make a 35 Mil and 200k per week player to warm the bench..

so the point is, fletcher/ando and carrrick are bound to miss many games because if we sign sneidjer then he has fixed starting 11 every game if he is fit..

so you can see that, carrick/fletch/ando are all young and they should be in the team week in and week out, i can understand the rotation if the player is aged..

i m not against of for the signing of sneidjer..i trust in Sir Alex and my team,

carrick/fletch/ando – rotation – well it remains to be seen how it will work out..

UNITED
July 14, 2011 at 07:47
Ancha says:
passmaster16

Wesley Sneijder is not a player whom you buy to rotate, he is equal to Wayne Rooney in terms of talent & indispensability, if he comes it has to be either Carrick/WS or Ando/WS or Fletch/WS
forget about one odd game here & there and also forget about calling cup games, in the remaining competitions if you observe either Fletch/Ando Comes as third option which implies that one of them will not play more than approx 10 games unless there is an injury crisis, so if WS does come then that would practically make one of Fletch/Ando a fringe player
July 14, 2011 at 07:51
Red Devil says:
Ancha

I really love the kid…he’s only 19, but was looking like a fucking monster..

Also with his new found respect and maturity, I’m sure Sir Alex will try to extract the most of his potential.

He’s making all the right noises since he’s come back. He said that when you go to another club, thats when you realise how great a club Manchester United is, so he’s learnt his lesson and hopefully wont want to go back to Italy or Spain once he grows successful.

Also, Sir Alex always has kind words for him and called him a future superstar in the past. I have high hopes for the lad.
July 14, 2011 at 08:05
sandeep1878 says:
@ Ancha..

bang on..

thats what i meant..
July 14, 2011 at 08:10
Costas says:
Just saw the highlights. A couple of great finishes by Kiko and a very nice build up to Park’s goal. Hopefully this time Macheda will be able to carry this form into the season. He always seems to do well in pre season tours.
July 14, 2011 at 08:16
sandeep1878 says:
@ costas..

yeah hope so the kid carries on this form..got sweet left foot as well..nice goals..

but i m afraid as the season starts he will get limited opportunities..

i just hope he gets on with the season..

what is ur opinion on the prospect of Kiko being loaned to an EPL club?

Rooney/Chicha/Berba/welbeck/Owen –

ca he learn more by ebing the udnerstudy of the top 3 strikers and learn the trade at UTD rather learning from somewhere after being loaned?
July 14, 2011 at 08:18
RED says:
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/934318/manchester-united-put-off-by-sneijder-wage-demands?cc=4716

190 k a week? Ridiculous. What on earth have footballers done to command such a pay? Even 190 k a year is a tidy sum!! Fuck it, it doesn’t look like sneijders coming…why should he? He’s at a great club, and isn’t all that desperate to leave. No Nasri, No Sneijder, No nothing. Somebody should fly cleverely over to the US NOW.
July 14, 2011 at 08:26
Passmaster16 says:
Sandeep1878 & Ancha

Yeah i got your point guys, I think the important thing, we should get sneijder first and lets not worry on who is going to warm the bench more than the other, Sir alex knows better on how he is going to use them all, and lets not forget Giggsy in that position as well. damn!! its hard to be a manager in these situations..
July 14, 2011 at 08:30
Costas says:
@sandeep1878

Something has to give because at the moment we have 7 strikers if you count Diouf. And I can’t see us having more than 6 or maybe even 5 once the season starts. So it would make sense for Kiko to get a loan move to a Premiership club. Of course it remains to be seen if there will be any twists in Berbatov’s case. He hasn’t been offered a new contract and if he stays, he will leave for free next summer.
July 14, 2011 at 08:32
Costas says:
In other news, glad to hear Valencia is back in Manchester.
July 14, 2011 at 08:34
supertramp says:
http://unitedbanter.blogspot.com/2011/07/almost-red-devils.html

Puskas, Shilton, Barnes, Shearer
July 14, 2011 at 09:04
Rai says:
Supertramp – Looks like Real did actually have some class……..

“1958 was a time when Madrid truly showed their class – firstly, they offered us a player on loan who is considered by Madridistas as the greatest footballer of all-time – Alfredo Di Stefano and secondly after winning a 3rd consecutive European Cup at the end of that season, Madrid proposed that the trophy be given to Manchester United. However, in both cases, neither of the proposals materialized. United, in a complete financial mess, didn’t take up Madrid on the Di Stefano loan option and UEFA didn’t take up Madrid on their suggestion to award the European Cup to us”
July 14, 2011 at 09:09
Ballin... says:
300th.
July 14, 2011 at 09:12
Rai says:
Ballin – Congrats

Costas – With the Berbatov contract, have we got the option of extending it even without him signing anything? I’m sure there was a clause where we can extend it..
July 14, 2011 at 09:17
Red Devil says:
@Costas

Good morning mate….

you’re right on the strikers front….I think Diouf and Berba will be the ones leaving….. permanently and either one of Welbeck and Macheda on loan.

I’d prefer to keep Macheda tbh…..I think the boy is a classy operator who will be fiercely determined to prove something after the horror show at Sampdoria

Also, did anyone see Obertan yesterday — the guy looks like he could take on David Haye at kick boxing…..fucking monster of a man…And the kind of skills and step-overs in the build-up to the goal reminded us of a yound You-know-who!

If he can regain his confidence and sort out his mental side, I think Obertan may yet fulfill his potential at Man United….maybe a season out on loan would really benefit him
July 14, 2011 at 09:22
Samuel - united WE stand says:
Comeon give diouf a chance, you’re already planning his exit but the manager clearly rates him so why should he leave and a crock owen can stay.
July 14, 2011 at 09:28
Red Devil says:
@Samuel

because you need experience in certain situations and an icy cool head….which is why Sir Alex chose Owen ahead of even Berbatov in the Champs League final…who would you rather have in a one-on-one—Owen or Diouf? I know my choice….

Also Owen can teach the young lads a thing or two about finishing and composure….I doubr Diouf could do that, also I wasn’t enamoured by Diouf’s performances away on loan. he didn’t earn any rave reviews or endorsements like Welbeck or Cleverly….I am not a big fan
July 14, 2011 at 09:29
Red Devil says:
Fucking typos….sorry..!
July 14, 2011 at 09:33
Rai says:
Samuel – Owen hasn’t been crocked at United. He’s just not been picked.
July 14, 2011 at 09:36
Costas says:
In my opinion, once Owen stayed that spelt doom for one of our young strikers. For this season anyway. Or maybe even Berbatov. I like Owen, but I find it really weird that he stayed even though we have 6 other strikers and O’Shea left even though we were short on full backs. ..

@Red Devil

Morning mate. Maybe it’s the Villa goal, but I’ve always been a fan of Macheda’s. I like how his body moves inside the box. He is a real centre forward, different to our other strikers. I just want him to carry his pre season form onto the season. It won’t be easy with so many options though.

@Rai

That\s what I’ve heard too. Maybe that’s what we will do eventually, but I am suspicious about why we didn’t do it already. The lad has said time and time again he wants to stay and he had his best season for us. It should be a no brainer.
July 14, 2011 at 09:36
Pavan says:
Hi,

I am a long time reader but never post, but felt that this needed to be mentioned
Sir Alex supposedly made these statements

I was going to bring Paul Pogba along, to be honest with you, but it would then mean huge numbers, you know, I think when we all meet up, finally, in New York.

This is in that mirror football link on the Sneijder story. If so, that means Pogba will be playing a lot this season
July 14, 2011 at 09:45
sandeep1878 says:
@ Red Devil..

u make a good point on Obertan..

hope the lad picks up himself this season, game wise, physically and mentally..

he is a lovely prospect and all he should concentrate on is consistency and judgement..

@ Costas,

i accept your point on the strikers and the possibility of being loaned..

i m of the opinion that Berbatov wont be sold and may he will be offered a short contract..

hope we loan Kiko for the first half f the season if SAF decides to keep only 5 or 6 strikers..

Welbeck should be in the team, he is ready for it.

Diouf, to be fair to the lad, we havent thrown a lot of opportunities at him and he is still developing a lot.. hope he excels very soon.

but like you, even i think Diuof has more probaibility of being loaned..

i hope Berb and Nani stay with us, they played sensational football in the first half of last season that laid foundation for the historical 19th..

yup good to hear that Tony V is back in Carrigton..:)
July 14, 2011 at 10:01
bayobuya says:
I dont know whether its the quality of the oposition but IMO everyone was awesome this morning. I thought Carrick stepped up bautifully though I dont know whether he will venture forward like he did today when the opposition is of different quality.
Sampdoria must be a rubbish team if they couldnt get any goals from Kiko, havent watched them play but how could the fail to utilise sucha talent, probably means they never get into the opposition’s box coz the lad is awesome in the box! Just wish SAF had brought Cleverly along would have loved to see how he has developed and how he does playing alongside the quality players.
Lindengaard gave a solid display De Gea wont have it easy but again we have to see how they all do under presure.
Great game!!!!!!!!! Loved every minute! Funny watching UTD in the early morning hours 100% sober or you doze off! lol!
July 14, 2011 at 10:26
Samuel - united WE stand says:
Fergie has already planned for diouf, okay he wasn’t consistent for blackburn but macheda who is supposedly more highly regarded didn’t play well at sampdoria, i say its time to give him a chance and see what he has to offer.

we all know owen can’t stay fit all season so having all this strikers would be great, we will challenging in four competitions so you need a bigger squad, i say we keep them all and see what they can do at the highest level.

As for obertan, still have doubts over this guy, will he ever break through?
July 14, 2011 at 10:56
fergie is the boss says:
Costas – if scneijder signs, I can see wesley and ashley young used has alternatives to play off the striker, has one reason I can see berbatov being sold, and I diouf I do see being moved on has welbeck and macheda fill up the spots
July 14, 2011 at 11:22
King Eric says:
samuel – Crock Owen over Diouf all day long. Best finisher at the club, simple as that.

Red Devil – Hello mate. Yeah our lad Kiko didnt let us down did he?

A good performance all round.
July 14, 2011 at 11:26
Red Devil says:
King Eric

Yeah, lets talk up our strikers before every match the both us…maybe they’ll get jinxed in a good way and score a couple of goals each time we do!

Kiko did really well, the lad needs to keep his head down. And so does Obertan. Those silky skills if combined with a bit of confidence and mental strength from the manager will make up for the loss of cunts like Alexis Sanchez
July 14, 2011 at 11:54
fergie is the boss says:
King Eric – I think hernandez I would be tempted to say he is the best finisher, but even hernandez has a habbiit of being a bit erratic in-front of goal
July 14, 2011 at 12:52
CedarsDevil says:
King Eric

To answer a question you asked me earlier on this thread my friend….. I have nothing against wee Wes, in fact he is a terrific player and you are right he would walk into any team. My point is we do NOT need him at United
July 14, 2011 at 17:33
Utdforever says:
@ CedarsDevil 12:52

Totally agree with you mate.. I don’t think we need Sneijder either.

For me we have the man who I think can boss the middle of the park for the next 10 years in Wayne Rooney. He plays great when he drops deep and with a bit of work can become the player Scholesy was for us.

So with Ando, Fletch, Carrick, Giggs and possibly Rooney in midfield, I really don’t think we need Sneijder. I can see Fergie signing a CM but maybe not such a high profile target as WS.

Only time will tell I suppose but like I’ve said before.. Rooney should be given Scholesy’s role with possibly Young & Chicharito or Berbs & Chicharito to cause terror in front of him. We all know he can pick a pass as good as anyone.
July 14, 2011 at 18:35
Ian says:
Ji sung park would find korean fans at harvard.
July 14, 2011 at 18:51
denton davey says:
Utdforever @ 17:333: “For me we have the man who I think can boss the middle of the park for the next 10 years in Wayne Rooney. He plays great when he drops deep and with a bit of work can become the player Scholesy was for us. … So with Ando, Fletch, Carrick, Giggs and possibly Rooney in midfield, I really don’t think we need Sneijder.”

I totally agree with that assessment. WayneBoy has enormous appetite, energy and skill – his discipline is improving and the challenge of replacing a TRUE LEGEND might really bring out the best in him, again. He’s rarely had a straightforward job-description but has been shuttled around the front four by SAF in order to plug gaps – rather like the DutchBoy with his thumb in the dyke.

I’m really baffled by those who don’t see this shift as a natural evolution of WayneBoy’s game/career – he was doing the business in this way towards the end of last season and his long passing was outstanding, just like the GingerNinja.

AND, like you wrote, deploying WayneBoy in this way actually plays to the strengths of the two wide midfielders while providing a role for Ashley Young who has excelled in the role of support striker.
July 16, 2011 at 20:23
sahil says:
twins are looking great…

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