Ahead of our game this evening, Guillermo Rivera from Chicago Fire Confidential has taken time to answer a few questions for us.
Scott the Red: Are you excited about the game?
Guillermo Rivera: I’m excited about the game because it’s an opportunity to have one of the top clubs in the world come into Chicago to play against the local side but the feeling isn’t one of a big match since it’s really not much more than a warm up for United and an exhibition friendly for the Fire in the middle of the season. Maybe it’s fair to say most Fire fans are excited for the spectacle more so than the match itself.
STR: Who do you think is United’s best player?
GR: I suppose it’s easy to say Wayne Rooney since he draws most of the media attention and collects the big paychecks. I’m not certain if Javier Hernandez will be available for this match but Chicago has a large Mexican population that eagerly follows Chicharito’s every move whether it be for the national team or his club side. I’ve always been a huge fan of Ryan Giggs although his career is winding down at this point.
STR: Do you watch the Premier League?
GR: Yes, I love the Premier League and watch it every weekend on Fox Soccer and ESPN here. I’m partial to Fulham though.
STR: Tell us some background about your club.
GR: The Fire have been one of the more successful clubs in MLS since joining the league in 1998. The team has won one league title (in it’s inaugural season of 1998) and four US Open Cup titles (similar to the FA cup over your way). The last two seasons have been a struggle however as the team failed to qualify for the MLS playoffs last year for only the second time and they’re currently in seventh place in the Eastern Conferenec table with 2 wins 5 losses and 12 draws this season. The club does boast a very dedicated, passionate, and loud supporter’s group called Section 8 Chicago which will be hard to miss during the match.
STR: Which of your players should we look out for?
GR: The Fire currently have a fairly talented group of outside wing players in Marco Pappa, Patrick Nyarko, and Dominic Oduro. Pappa is a first choice right midfielder for the Guatemalan national team and the Ghanian duo of Nyarko and Oduro both have plenty of pace. Nyarko may be more technically gifted but Oduro’s pace is blinding (although he tends to outrun himself from time to time). Oduro has been playing in an advanced role of late with Colombian striker Cristian Nazirit, who has reportedly drawn some interest from overseas. If you recall Pappa was a member of the MLS all-star squad that Manchester United faced last year. The team has also recently acquired Argentine central midfielder Sebastian Grazzini and he is expected to see some of his first action with the club on July 23.
STR: What are your predictions for the game?
It’s always tough to predict these matches because they don’t mean much to either side and some of the younger players in MLS are quite honestly star struck at the sight of the “big stars” they’ve been watching on television coming up. I’ll say 4-1 United.
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Follow Guillermo on Twitter. He will be keeping us updated on new before, during and after the game.
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Looking forward to seeing De Gae but not sure how much action he’ll see against this lot?!
Nice and sensible interview……… What a an honor it must be for them MLS teams to have the chance to play United……….. And what an arrogant SOB I am for saying that!
Have to agree!
-Nice and sensible interview
-What a an honor it must be for them MLS teams to have the chance to play United
-And what an arrogant SOB I am for saying that!
Thanks CedarsDevil, and Good Morning buddy!
Fucking hell Nyarko must be quick – he outruns himself occasionally!
Morning BOFA
What can I say, we are the biggest and the best…..
Sir Alex intends to give De Gae, Cleverely, Welbeck, Smalling and Jones a run out tonight, expect an Utd victory and a few goals, clean sheet for David.
Now this could only happen to a team like ours
And only happen in a town like this
So may I say to each of you most gratefully
As I throw each one of you a kiss
This is our kind of town, Chicago is
Our kind of town, Chicago is
Our kind of people too
People who smile at you
Cedars…arrogant ….never…..!!
One day, Satan was out for a walk through Hell, making sure things were running smoothly. When he got to the Lake of Fire, he saw a man sitting by the lake, relaxing in a lawn chair, and not sweating or looking uncomfortable at all. Perplexed, Satan approached the man and asked:
“Young man, are you not hot or bothered by this heat?” The man replied, “Oh no, not at all. I lived in Liverpool and this weather is just like a typical July day in the city.” Satan thought that this was not a good sign, so he rushed back to his office and turned up the heat in Hell another 100 degrees. Satisfied with himself, he again returned to the Lake of Fire to check on the young man.
When he got there, the man was showing a few beads of sweat, but that was all. Again Satan asked the Liverpudlian, “Are you hot and uncomfortable yet?” The young man looked up and said, “No, the temperature is just like a hot August day in Liverpool. I’m coping it just fine.”
Satan decided that he had to do something drastic to make this man’s stay in Hell unpleasant. He went back to his office, turned the heat all the way down, and then turned up the air conditioning. The temperature in Hell quickly dropped well below zero. As he approached the Lake of Fire, he noticed that it was now frozen over. He also saw the Liverpudlian jumping up and down wildly, waving his arms and yelling into the air.
“This looks promising!” thought Satan. Coming closer, he finally made out what the man was shouting: “Liverpool have won the premiership! Liverpool have won the premiership!”
Nyarko, Pappa, Odura! These names are damn funny!
Very funny TonyBee! You’re the RoM comedian, our upstanding stand-up.
Only when hell freezes over! Love it TonyBee
Nice one,TonyBee…
@TonyBee: PMSL! Incredibly Hilarious!! Hats Off Man…
CedarsDevil/smartalex – Morning friends. Not arrogant, just better. Looking forward to seeing De Gea in action tonight.
Cant wait to see De Gea, Jones & Cleverley in action. Wont miss this match!! Roll On United!!
Sky Sports news: “Soon we’ll be hearing from Carlos Tevez’s advisor.”
I’d like to be his advisor, I’d start by advising the ugly cunt to walk around with a bag over his head.
Just listened to Wretch 32′s new song.
It goes; “Don’t go, don’t leave, please stay with me, you are the only thing I need to get by.”
It’s good, but I think it’s wrong how he stole the lyrics from Arsene Wenger when he was singing to Samir Nasri.
I met this prostitute the other day, a Chelsea fan and she had tattoo’s of John Terry and Frank Lampard on the inside of her thighs.. She said “If you can guess these two tattoo’s right i’ll give you a free shag”
I replied “I don’t know who those two ugly fuckers are but the one in between with the big wet rubbery lips and curly hair is Drogba.”
I lived in Chicago for three years after uni playing football and although it won’t mean much over here you guarantee Chicago will be buzzing! It’s one of the best stadiums I have ever been to watched England there when Richardson scored twice. Will be good to see how Owen plays again he is looking quite sharp! I must say though I am really missing watching Fletcher boss the midfield!
Kings! Good morning my friend!
I’m hoping that stolen cables are replaced in time, but they likely won’t be.
I’ve not even been able to watch any highlights or goals from the first 2 tour matches.
All I’ve done is read about the games. Sad, but I’ll survive.
As long as I can get it all sorted before the EPL starts, I’ll be happy!
Genius from TonyBee at 12:05! Drogba is a cunt!
Good afternoon Sports Fans and Fellow Reds,
Tonybee
Greasy Cunt
Cant Wait too see lads like De Gea, Jones, Cleverley & Welbeck finally play for us. Ashley young hopefully nicks a goal for his efforts in the last 2 games.
Go over to the united site to see Evra’s look at Park when Parky eats a pizza with a fork as if it were noodles. Glad to see those two are best buddies (quiet guy + loud guy), Tevez’s best friends at United was them 2 and at Shitty its probably the Chequebook and the Cashiers outside Wastelands.
Reo-Coker in Bolton talks – SSN
Time to hijack this Me thinks – Fergie Get On the Ball Son! After Missing out on a J.Cole free transfer, don’t do the same thing twice !
Looks like the Wesley Snipes Rumours have died down for a few days. Hopefully Inter Want to buy Tevez,Javier Pastore or Marek Hamsik, which would mean they’d come running to us for cash for the old, past it, can’t play in centre midfield -Wesley Snipes.
Is it usual time kick off against Chicago does anyone know?
Looking forward to seeing jones and de gea play…
What do you mean the Wesley rumours have died down!! BBC Manchester are saying he’s been at the Lowry Hotel. 35 million agreed now it’s just Inter wanting a bit more for image rights. Sneijder has accepted a smaller wage. Deal by the end of next week. Inter to spend that money on Pastore.
On Twitter follow 1andOnlyWalshy. He hasn’t got a single thing wrong regarding this saga. Also Magali Gorre, who’s son Kenji is in the United academy, has stated that the deal is imminent and she is a very close family friend of the Sneijder’s, particularly Sylvia Sneijder who has said her son really wants the move. Expect the papers to have all this info either tomorrow or Monday.
See ya at Kick Off.
Heres a Funny Riddle for you guys, I will also provide the answer
Theres a dusty shithole in England called Merseyside. Now the Government decides to scrap Incapacity Benefits, Jobseekers allowance and Income Support to just Liverpool. How many fans will there be at anfield for the United game?
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10pm kick-off tonight.
@The Fly
Are you serious mate??…Pls don’t kid about things like this…LOL..Pls tell me you are serious!!
Cheers mate
OMG !
Larrisa Riquelme (model) will strip fully naked if Paraguay win Copa America. She keeps her word, just look what she did when Paraguay qualified for the World Cup. I know who Im backing.
WARNING NSFW: http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/photos-10372/paraguays-no-1-fan-larissa-riquelme-photos/1?ITO=SPORTPIX
@Giggs12 was that UNI in Cedar Falls?
Go Man Utd looking forward to the game, we will be tailgating by 6.
@Papii Go Paraguay!!!!
Calm down mate, that girl has done enough plastic surgery lol
Nice but!
i don’t care if its plastic or some new surgical procedure. the woman is hot.
@papi
i knew the answer to that straight away lol. more of a riddle for me is how you got the ext inverted. care to share
tonight’s line up?
———————————De Gea————————–
Rafa/Fabio——–Smalling Vidic ————–Evra
——————–Carrick—-Tom Cleverly———-
Nani——————————————————Young
——————-Wellbeck—– Rooney—————-
The game is at 4 CST will be leaving DBQ soon tailgating by 1:30 my bad.
This is my adopted home town, a Brit in exile; I can tell you that the 4pm heat here will be a major factor in the game. With heavy rain last night the air will feel like a sauna. The guys are going to struggle.
The stadium is magnificent; it’s the Bears ground – Fire have a 20k facility 10 miles away. For those who know not, the Bears play an odd version of football which looks a bit like Morris Dancing.
Good news: they bring you beer to your seat.
Bad news: the only difference between it going in and coming out is the temperature.
Cheers!
@Red Typhoon of course he’s winding you up mate,that is as reliable as willierednut tv
That girl got a great ass.That girl got a great ass.
hmmm.nw i dont have a t.v set to watch dis match
I hope CM Punk shows up.
My buddy just pulled up with his motor home FUCK YES!!!!!!!!! I WILL BE WATCHING MAN UTD TODAY!!!!!!!!!
1) Bombay sapphire- Check
2) Grey Goose- Check
3) Guinness- Check
4) Sierra Nevada Pale Ale- Check
5) 15 lbs of BBQ pulled pork and food out the ass…….Check
Kebabs for all !!!!
I grew up doing concrete work in this summer heat and humidity, takes getting use to.Big storms rocking DBQ heading east BANG BOOM BIG SHIT!!!!
won’t be much of a game as Tonka Norris pointed out weather will be brutal,expecting relative humidity to be 89% so it’ll feel like 41c on the field.running around in those kind of temps is dangerous,game will be played at a snails pace.
Put on 10 lbs of American football pads and helmet and do two 3 hour work out sessions for two weeks fucking hell.In August 95 degrees and 80% humidity………….
The UK and the rest of Europe do not get Tornado’s? Right.
This Glory Hunting Cunt knows were the Big Game is today and I’m off to the game.
GLORY GLORY MAN UTD!!!!!!!!
GO ROONEY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
United Latest has some picks of the Lads in Chicago. deGea was on a trip to a local school and is pictured with a microphone. Any reports on his english. Heard he was working on it.
http://www.united-latest.com/1/post/2011/07/in-pictures-red-devils-blow-in-to-the-windy-city.html
@Red Typhoon
well 1andOnlyWalshy has got all of his predictions/statements 100% SPOT ON so far and he says he has a great source who works within United. He says that they have now agreed a 35 million fee which United ARE willing to pay. The only thing holding it up is something to do with image rights. But the image rights aren’t anything to do with Wesley’s contract, purely to do with Inter. Sneijder has told Inter he wants to leave but it is NOT a transfer request, as he will only leave for United. He has agreed terms which are much smaller wages, and has discussed it with his wife and everything is fine with the player. Until this tiny issue of image rights is sorted nothing will be announced but a deal is expected to be formally announced early next week.
Wesley’s mother Sylvia tweeted a few days ago ‘exciting times for Wesley’. Obviously soon after she got loads of messages saying stuff along the lines of ‘is your son going to man united’ to which she replied once, with ‘yes indeed’. Moments later she said ‘but it is all so complicated’. Then she started casually chatting to Magali Gorre who it seems is a very close friend of the family. Magali’s son Kenji (who is Dutch) plays for the United academy and Magali herself writes for Man United magazine. Then after that 1andOnlyWalshy asked Magali whether Wesley Sneijder wanted a move and she said ‘he really wants a transfer to man united but he will only leave inter for them, no one else’. Then 1andOnlyWalshy continued with his ‘inside knowledge’ and said Tevez may well go to Inter on a loan (which the next day turned out to be correct).
Magali Gorre for the past few days has been pretty relentless with Sneijder tweets saying he is on his way to Manchester United. And she would know because she is quite clearly a very close friend of the Sneijder family. Also today she said she got a Man United shirt signed by Sneijder although I do have doubts on that.
As it stands it’s a small matter of something to do with image rights that are slowing it down a bit. But Sneijder has told Inter he wants to join us and has/will accept less wages to ensure it happens. And we have agreed to pay 35 million, which Inter are likely to spend on Pastore or possibly even Tevez.
BBC Manchester apparently reported that they had seen Sneijder in and around the Lowry Hotel, although I am 99% sure that it is bollocks because there is no photo or any link at all.
So, Sylvia Sneijder and Magali Gorre are extrememly reliable as they are obviuosly close to the player. 1andOnlyWalshy seems like any other bloke, but during this saga him and his ‘source’ have been 100% correct in everything they say. Basically anything he says, 2 days later it becomes common knowledge. Believe him if you want.
I swear on my life I am absolutely not making this up. None of this is my personal knowledge. I’m simply reporting what I’ve seen in the past few days. Especially Sylvia Sneijder and Magali Gorre, they simply can’t be wrong. Also Wesley and Yolanthe’s lack of presence on Twitter speaks volumes. Now all you pessimists, please do not moan at me personally, I’m just saying what I’ve read from these sources. I haven’t claimed them to be taken as fact, don’t moan at me, moan at the internet in general lol
I for one will not swat the Fly! And choose to believe.
BELIEVE !!!! MY BUDDY HAS THE INTERNET IN HIS MOTOR HOME!!! BLOODY MARY’S FOR ALL!!!!
http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/185576/20110723/manchester-united-manchester-city-us-tour-new-england-seattle-sounders-club-america-vancouver-whitec.htm
Man Utd shits on City once again..:P
I once drunk will not kill the site, GO MAN UTD!!!!!!!!!!
@TheGreatSirAlex I’m traveling down the road with 2 hard core Man Utd fans, one Gunner fan and 3 guys who don’t give a fuck about footy they are going for fun and because we love the game so much. By the end of the trip I bet 2 of the 3 will catch Man Utd fever and be 2 new Glory Hunting Cunts!!!!
Man Utd biggest sporting club in the world.
FUCKING TAILGATING AT SOLDER’S FIELD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The BEPL could not tailgate, 3 dead before every game!!!!! 3 bitters found beaten to death in the women’s lou.
But City are a massive club
I’m on my 2nd Bloody Mary, their 24 oz a third Grey Goose so I will not post after 3rd one, when I move on to Bombay Sapphire with frozen raspberries for ice cubes with a slice of lime…….
Weather-wise it’s such a lovely day
You just say the words and we’ll beat the birds
Down twitter today
It’s perfect for a flying dutch man, they say
Cos Fly can see, the Fly, the Fly
Believe The Fly today!!
@ the fly…
yes city are so massive that i dont give a fuck about them
cool
Believe…..
@ The Fly don’t really understand what the 100% spot on means,the young and de gea rumors had been common knowledge for months and it seems to me all the papers reported the jones deal.What has this guy been spot on about that nobody else knew about?
Clint
You Cunt
Thanx to your post of Larissa Requelme and that pic of her in blue licra up on the railing no doubt adoring the adulation of the locals more likely than not pleased to see her Ive had to pound my pudge with a meat tenderiser so I could escape fucking the wife. Hang on am I calling you a hero now or a fucking villain.
Hang on Ill get back to you on that one.
I have the warm flush, of the beginning buzz, rushing over me….. feeling so pleased….. today has come…. to warm but still will have so much fun.
Yesterday is called history.
Tomorrow is called the future.
Today is called the present because it is a gift of life, I know this moment is large…..
Papii is a hero from Sandwich England….
@cedars
the wee wes crew is back
Slim….just google / bing / yahoo / ask jeeves it and they’ll give several websites on how to do it.
Zibbie, any women football related is my expertise
To infinity & Beyond, My thirst for sexy women will never quench on RoM.
Goat – Ermm…. Your Welcome
Just thanks Your Favourite neighbourhood Sneijder for it.
Sneijderman, Sneijderman
Does whatever a sneijder can
Spins a web, any size,
Catches thieves just like flies
Look Out!
Here comes the Sneijderman.
Is he strong?
Listen bud,
He’s got radioactive blood.
Can he swing from a thread
Take a look overhead
Hey, there
There goes the Sneijderman.
Thank*
Where is Balaji ? His name is the only way i get access to his blog from my phone !
@ Zibbie you bastard
I work in retail and want to be with you drinking Bombay (my fav gin), the goose (my 2nd fav vodka to Kettle One
, Guiness (enough said), Sierra (great pale ale, although I mighta gone with Blue Moon as it’s a little more refreshing, SN = still a good choice though pal! lol), and that pulled pork sounds off the hook.
Not fucking fair!! lol… enjoy it mate!
Bored at work – Check
Wish I was out on the piss- Check
Jealous of Zibby – Check
Can’t wait to watch the match later – Check
Planning on leaving work early – FUCKING CHECK PLEASE! lol
Fucking storming hard hope the rain stops for the game, have switched to Bombay feeling almost drunk smoking chronic as well, life is good……
http://www.sabotagetimes.com/football-sport/a-liverpool-fan-pays-respect-to-manchester-united/
it is 4:20 some where!!!!
The Sr. British open is on a 40 inch Sony and were tooling down the road in thermostatically controlled environment at 65 MPH wow what time we live in. A big carbon footprint but I have wind and solar at home to make my guilt less and buy local food to save fuel cost. A big Winnebago Diesel pusher.
So I take it Gary Neville was talking shite when he told us a few weeks ago that No Staff or players are told anything about possible targets and are only aware about players when they appear in the dressing room
SAF text-ed me wee wes is on his way ssshhhhhh. Do not tell anyone else promise? On the down low…
Why? Fly? Because he can.
Wi-Fi?
Amy Winehouse dead at 27.
Fucking waste.
Heroin is a wicked mistress. Never seen people fall faster then on horse…..
Amy Winehouse is dead….good riddance, disgraceful role model, no effort to beat drugs, Ignored attempts from her loved ones to help her out and threw it in their face by slowly killing herself in front of them. This was Suicide and not a tragic death. Hate druggies, one thing using it recreationally but to do it all day and trade in your life for it is a disgrace.
Wasted Talent, Oh well better Human beings have died without this much attention and didnt recieve the praise and tributes they deserved.
Liverpool also in mourning:
Liverpool suffered a comprehensive 3-0 friendly defeat to Hull City at the KC Stadium as Stewart Downing and Jordan Henderson made their first appearance for the club.
amy winehouse is dead, but the stones live on AWESOME HAHAHA
RIP Amy Winehouse.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5inOjROphfQBpFvwDjnkf06iR5FMQ?docId=8bce472aa4784ad4a56123b6063691c4
Big names in the music industry to die at 27 including:
Brian Jones – The Rolling Stones guitarist was found drowned in a swimming pool. A coroner’s report explained the incident as ‘death by misadventure’.
Jimi Hendrix – Pioneering guitarist Jimi Hendrix died by asphyxiating on his own vomit. A well-known known drug addict, he had earlier combined sleeping pills with wine.
Janis Joplin – Songwriter Joplin died on October 4, 1970 from a heroin overdose.
Jim Morrison – The Doors lead singer died from heart failure, but no autopsy was carried out.
Kurt Cobain – The Nirvana frontman infamously committed suicide with a shotgun in 1994 in a death that has been steeped in controversy and conspiracy theories.
What about sid vicious his death was suspect as well
Hull 3-0 Liverpool, wtf lol
Amy Winehouse will be regarded as an icon now.
I don’t think she should be considered, as an icon.
She’s in the same bracket, as River Phoenix.
Destructive nature.
Yeah, back to black was a top top album.
She lost her way, after that success.
Hugely talented, yes. Icon, no
ex Wiki: A few days after Vicious’ cremation, his mother found an alleged suicide note in the pocket of his jacket: ‘We had a death pact, and I have to keep my half of the bargain. Please bury me next to my baby in my leather jacket, jeans and motorcycle boots. Goodbye.’
He was 21 years old, also heroin death.
Yeah saw a clip of one of her last concerts few weeks ago staggering around all fucked up sad and pathetic
Kirk star date 2011/7/23 getting drunk on a taste concoction and I’m finding myself turned on by a green women with Red hair.
Where are the jet packs we were promised as kids?
GO ROONEY!!!!!!!!!!!
DRUNK NOW 45 MIN TO THE FIELD!!!!
Had tickets to Zep in Chicago when Bonham died, I was mad at him for years chocking on his own puke 2 fucking weeks before the show.
Agree with Wiilie
She doesn’t deserve iconic status like Michael Jackson, Elvis, Marylin Monroe, Jeff Buckley,Prince etc
wow, just seen the highlights of the game and i’ve come to two conclusions; either Liverpool were not really interested in the game, in the process making Hull City look like Barcelona(especially the buildup to that second goal), or, Andy Carrol, Downing and Charlie Adams are some of the most overrated players in the world
Liverpool got stuffed lol.
Brady scored a belter for Hull too. Well done lad, keep it up
Amy dies at 27,yet that scrawny fucker she was hooked up with is still kicking about.Tragic and even more tragic she lived over a year longer than my daughter something aint right.
“calm down calm down” will be their words of comfort..
Brady scores v ‘looser pool
Hull 3 – ‘pool zippppster
Well done Robbey. The Stealth United works, Even in the Championship. New Keeper Doni lets in 2 v Hull, continuing from went put 7 past him in the CL. Long may that continue!!!!! Looserpool, this is their year!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcpdZolqAGA&feature=player_embedded
Going hand out some pulled pork and maybe get my pork pulled!!! No I luv my lady.
GO MAN UTD!!! peace out for now.
So another singer dies at 27. No sympathy from me. Lost ten plus mates to the gear. It destroys people. She knew that. A waste of talent.
Come on United. Cannot wait to see Dave, Jonesy and Tom in action.
Am personally anticipating to see the position Phil Jones will be playing in, something tells me Sir Alex may suprise most of us
Well done Brady lad.
Fletch. Hello mate. I noticed you enquired about de geas english. Just seen interview with him and he spoke in Spanish. Will learn the lingo but only been here two minutes. Tevez still can’t speak the language despite being here six years. Seems a decent lad anyway.
There’s a clip on united.com of De Gea training with the GK coach who apparently has been learning Spanish. As far as I know, Evra, Park, Tony V and Javier are our spanish speakers.
hello everyone, hope everybody’s doing great
Haven’t been posting much lately, but was wondering if any of you are making it out to the game in Washington DC vs Barca? I’ll be going to the game, I’m actually flying out to America in a few hours lol and so I have to run. If anyone’s going, give me a shout please. Would be fun to meet some fellow Reds. This will be my first ever United game. I’m so excited even though it’s a friendly
I always wanted to watch Utd for the 1st time at OT but couldn’t pass this up.
Evening Guys….As long as he can learn “keepers ball” “clear the fucker” and “city are shit” he should be ok!!
Don’t think he’ll see a lot of action tonight though, Chicago look shit!
funny, disturbing story
My nephew collected two jars with 25 files and mothes in each jar, by accident he broke a jar so theres a whole clan of fleas free in my house.
2nd jar, well lets say I dropped a big burning piece of card into the jar to burn all those fleafuckers alive for revenge. Im gonna squish the 25 when if they get in my way
@King Eric: Spot on about junk. I’ve seen too many people being destroyed by that shit. I experimented with it over a period, and I was lucky I pulled out at the right time just by syaing NO one day, without having to go to rehab or some shit like that. The worst part is that when I realized what oit was doing, I tried by best to pull my friends oput of it too. But very soon I realized it was me, or them. So i had to dump them in the end. There’s devil in junk – first it fucks the mind, oh so subtly, then it fucks the body, and then it gets your soul. I’ve always had a big thing for rock n roll and 60s counterculture and Morrison, Garcia, Gilmour (and a whole bucnh of others) will always be heroes in my eyes. But not for their use of drugs. I feel sadness and pity for these hugely talented individuals, who nevretheless were fundamentally flawed and fell victim to their own weakness, as much as their own greatness. I am no saint, but I will say from my experience, not that it needs saying on RoM – DON”T EVER TRY THAT SHIT.
Pogba goal from last week I think. Bloody brilliant this kid – needs a good run out for the first team this season!
http://www.101greatgoals.com/videodisplay/brilliant-goal-you-wont-have-seen-paul-pogba-manchester-united-xi-fleetwood-13697101/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ss1qccZZWLU
De gea’s 1st training session.
willie and King Eric summed up how I feel about Whinehouse too. No way I would consider her an icon with the example she set. Especially when I look at where it led her.
The Norway massacre, now that’s a real tragedy for you.
@smartalex hi mate don’t remember the full details but night vicious died some odd things went down,nancy was linked in some way,suspicious suicide for sure
Never done junk,pot works for me,watching Trainspotting should be enough to put anyone off
Kenny Dogleash already getting his excuses in pre-season. Says they ran 10k in training so it was like playin 2 games in 2 days. Also sayin they had to travel up in the morning which wasnt great. What a tosser. Get used to hearing plenty of this next season!!
@wayne, hello mate. I found this in a list of the the 21 most suspicious celebrity deaths.
Sid Vicious
On 12 October 1978, the bassist for the seminal punk band Sex Pistols awoke in his Chelsea Hotel room to find his girlfriend Nancy Spungen dead from a knife wound. Vicious would alternately claim tearful responsibility for her murder, that he had no recollection of the night and that they had a suicide pact. Many believe that Spungen, a heroin addict who was desperately hunting that night for a drug fix, may have been killed by a drug deal gone wrong and that Vicious may have been unconscious during the murder. Vicious died of a drug overdose less than four months later, leading some to speculate that the dealer who stabbed Spungen supplied Vicious with enough drugs to be sure he never did get his story straight.
‘The presence of five men with Manchester United connections in the Hull side ensured a competitiveness to the occasion, with James Chester and Paul McShane defiant in defence. Robert Brady, on loan from Old Trafford, opened the scoring with a fierce drive’
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story/_/id/936834/hull-3-0-liverpool:-a-game-of-two-midfields?cc=3888
A Manchester band have produced a new tribute single to Sir Alex Ferguson to mark his 25th anniversary at the club – 3 minute video
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/8656781/Manchester-United-supporters-pen-song-for-Sir-Alex-Ferguson-for-his-25th-anniversary-at-Old-Trafford.html
smartalex thanks mate I had it mixed up in my mind so long ago
I’ll bet Sir Alex loves his song. It is excellent!
Perhaps I ‘ll link it to his phone number on my cell.
You can watch this game here: http://redlog.pl/2011/07/23/wideo-z-meczu-chicago-fire-manchester-united/#live
Second Costas
RIP those innocent people that died yesterday
Amy Winehouse died because she wanted to die – this is not a shock though one can understand the severity of it – but she was in a bad way and refused to get out of it – a spiral she kept on going on
The sad thing is as a role model she was a bad one and at the end it tells you one thing above everything
Money does not make people – people make people. You only have to look at the United family to know that – look at what SAF has built – look who works at OT look at who is present at the club – know that behind the glamour their are normal people who do not earn millions but grace the club because they want to – it’s not a choice it ‘s a way of life.
Just as we remember those players that wore the shirt – we should equally give praise for those that keep Manchester United going – because above all their loyalty is without question or doubt. Without question they make Manchester United what it is – and that is a privilege to us all
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@Papii, Busy day mate, so couldn’t come on. But thank fuck for the Larissa Riquelme link. God I want Paraguay to win so bad right now. But knowing her she will strip down either way, so I’m fine with it.
Amy Winehouse. Never was a big fan of her music (But I don’t like the genre in general) but any death is depressing. May her soul find the peace in death that it never found when alive.
On-topic, The Chicago Fire lad seemed like a nice bloke. Understood this match for what it is and spoke from that perspective. I am excited to see all the new lads in action.
BTW, that Pogba goal linked by Mahesh made me cream my pants. I cannot wait to see those three in action in the Carling Cup.
I see The Fly is keeping the Sneijder flag alive in my absence. That should keep Cedars and Costas at bay. Poor sods, they don’t realize how outnumbered they are.
wayne, you were right though. A very suspicious death.
I’m re-watching The Wire, brilliant series, but sad too. Fiends are very distressing.
brilliant pogba goal
http://www.101greatgoals.com/videodisplay/brilliant-goal-you-wont-have-seen-paul-pogba-manchester-united-xi-fleetwood-13697101/
One day, Satan was out for a walk through Hell, making sure things were running smoothly. When he got to the Lake of Fire, he saw a man sitting by the lake, relaxing in a lawn chair, and not sweating or looking uncomfortable at all. Perplexed, Satan approached the man and asked:
“Young man, are you not hot or bothered by this heat?” The man replied, “Oh no, not at all. I lived in Liverpool and this weather is just like a typical July day in the city.” Satan thought that this was not a good sign, so he rushed back to his office and turned up the heat in Hell another 100 degrees. Satisfied with himself, he again returned to the Lake of Fire to check on the young man.
When he got there, the man was showing a few beads of sweat, but that was all. Again Satan asked the Liverpudlian, “Are you hot and uncomfortable yet?” The young man looked up and said, “No, the temperature is just like a hot August day in Liverpool. I’m coping it just fine.”
Satan decided that he had to do something drastic to make this man’s stay in Hell unpleasant. He went back to his office, turned the heat all the way down, and then turned up the air conditioning. The temperature in Hell quickly dropped well below zero. As he approached the Lake of Fire, he noticed that it was now frozen over. He also saw the Liverpudlian jumping up and down wildly, waving his arms and yelling into the air.
“This looks promising!” thought Satan. Coming closer, he finally made out what the man was shouting: “Liverpool have won the premiership! Liverpool have won the premiership!”
Evening all true REDS
Any news on when the Little Pea will join the squad for pre season?
@Costas, BTW, that Oslo explosion was more depressing news. On another forum I frequent, a poster said that he had his glass and windows blown apart and nearly half his place ripped to shreds. Thankfully he was well and alive.
What happened yesterday pure evil another right wing religious nut
Balaji
Out numbered you say hey? Its not about quantity but about quality!
Jeet. Hi mate. Yeah don’t want to go too far into my past. Not on here anyway. Suffice to say I had problems with it for over eleven years. Then methadone and finally subutex. Been clean now for over three years. Nasty horrible shite.
Surely Hernandez joins them on their next flight. Or else there’s no real point in him joining. Need to be careful not to burn him out.
@King Eric: Stay strong mate! Loads of respect on showing the strength to kick that junk!
What’s going on with Tevez? Is he going or not? Let’s ask Kia Joorabchian…
http://agentoffergie.blogspot.com/2011/07/merking-kia.html
King Eric: Stay clean my friend, stay clean…stay RED, and stay clean! May the force be with you!
Hernandez is linking up with the rest in New Jersey if I remember rightly.
xol
Thanks my friend, I hope the lad got a good rest……..
Cyril Sneer
Another bloody master piece, only half way through it and already pissing my self!
@ Cedars – Thank you very much mate
A slightly more random adventure this time but random is good sometimes…
Fred – Fucking Hell
@CedarsDevil: Dame Peroncel said the same thing….
Line up for tonight’s game:
De Gea – Fabio, Smalling, Jones, Evra – Obertan, Carrick, Cleverley, Welbeck – Diouf, Berbatov
fred
With a small f, that same joke was posted much earlier on this same thread by TonyBee
Cyril
Just finished it, great laugh
@Costas, Thanks for that mate.
Drool is what comes to mind. What you see right there is the United of the future and the mastery of Sir Alex Ferguson at work. Cannot wait for the match to start.
@fred,
@Cedars, You wish my old friend.
@Balaji
At least he’s ok. I was never in favor of the death penalty, but I don’t know if a life sentence will be flattering for the scum that murdered 90 people.
Cheers Costas.
My word. A young side there. Captain Carrick? Could be.
I think Captain Kirk, our roving reporter for the day has gone awol.
@Balaji
It is a very youthful side and I hope the young guns impress. Tom especially. I just don’t know how to feel about Welbeck as a left winger. Hopefully that’s something just for this game.
Amy Winehouse is an example of someone not able to getaway from her demons without drugs.
Paid with her life.
Norway ,an example of an extremist ,who seems to have had enough of talking and decided to follow his twisted logic .
How does shooting kids help ? They dont have the death penalty , so he will sit in a comfy prison in Norway.
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liverpoo signed doni the keeper from roma. he is good but …….
he had a nightmare against us, remeber they played another keeper when we faced roma again.
what wud happen if we faced him this season?
Hull with so many United ex-players and now Brady on loan,thumped livers !
Gervinho seems to have hit it off with the arses, someone we have to watch out for this season,danger.
If the @The Fly is right,we sign Sniejder, hope they use the money to sign pastore,keep him away from chelski.
tevez the fuckshit ,is interesting, will he partner aguero or will he be the thorn in citys dressing room?
now if shitty sign aguero, there another danger we need to keep an eye on .
Keep it football lads, there is too much misery in the world to talk about.
Are the lads wearing black armbands tonight? I think they should – and Mame Biram will want to, surely.
@Costas: Thanks for the line up mate! Very excited – the possibility of someone new/young putting in a breakthrough performance always has me the most excited! I hope these lads put up a good show, especially De Gea, Smalling, Jones and Cleverley. Would like to see Obertan keep up his form as well – the lad has really bulked up and looks strong now – if his heads in the right place, the guy can go far with us!
@Costas, Agreed, I am most excited about Tom. The rest I’ve seen a lot but I have only been able to catch a few reserve and pre-season games of Tom. So, I really want to see whether he can put a foot in and make a name for himself.
Regarding the death penalty, I am neither for nor against it, but some cases I do feel it is absolutely necessary because such people are beyond repentance. I felt the same way about the person convicted for the Mumbai attack (Ajmal Amir Kasab) a few years ago who is still happily living off government money in prison. Oh well, like Cedars says, there is enough misery in this world. No need to discuss about it further.
@Whiteside, Agreed mate, it will be nice to see both sets of player wearing armbands for the attack in Norway, though I am not sure about that.
“I cannot be compared with Ferguson,” Guardiola told reporters ahead of Barcelona’s friendly against Hajduk Split in Croatia on Saturday. “The fact Manchester United lost a Champions League match doesn’t mean I am a better coach than he is. I still have a lot to do just to attempt to be compared to him. The kind of prestige he has isn’t lost for losing a match in the Champions League,” added the Spaniard. “When a person is working for more than 25 years and winning and winning and winning so many times, if there is one person I think is number one it is Alex Ferguson.”
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/23072011/2/ferguson-best-business-says-guardiola.html
Entire quote cited, link for info.
MUFC XI vs chicago : De Gea, Fabio, Smalling, Jones, Evra (c), Obertan, Carrick, Cleverley, Welbeck, Diouf, Berbatov.
Subs: Lindegaard, Amos, Ferdinand, Vidic, Rafael, Evans, Anderson, Giggs, Park, Nani, Owen, Rooney, Young, Macheda.
Yeah, gonna focus on the game now! Go on United – especially the whipper-snappers!
I said , I was worried about the depth of experience in our goalkeeping dept.
Now ,even though the oppositon in the league and euro will be tougher, in Lindegaard ,seems we may have Denmarks future first choice keeper, and Englands future first choice in Amos.
If De Gea lives up to expectations ,ours and Spain number one.
Kuzs is still at carrington,no movement there.
Amos cant be sitting on the bench if he is to progress,he needs league experience, a good loan move.
Connor has left ,so that leaves us with Sam Johnstone.
De Gea , Lindegaard, Amos, Sam. Our young men to shoulder the heavy responsibility of keeping us safe.
Balaji
Cleverley > wee Wes
Amy Whinehouse what a cunt.
I hate fucking girls that commit suicide. I think their bloody graves should be dececrated and shit should be flung at their greaving family members for eternity. Im a middle aged bloke that fantasises on bi minutely basis of getting into a young girls under crackers and heres one that just kills her cunting self. She could have gobbed me off first and let me play marbles on her exquisitely manicured lawn first. I mean if shes going to top herself anyway then the memory of playing adult shove hapenny with me is hardly going to wreck the rest of her life. Selfish selfish selfish. You buy her cunting noise and you listen to the crap that she loves her fans. Waste.
Please any young girls contemplating commiting suicide, please make an old man happy instead of laughing at me down the beach in my speedos.
smartalex
Thanks for that latest link, in my opinion no manager that ever existed (Sit Matt aside) or will exist can ever be compared to Sir Alex. I say this with no bias whatsoever……….
The arrogance of being a United supporter is a joy
Fred is not that stupid. The joke and the link were copied by fred off this thread.
A troublemaking impostor, no doubt.
Probably hoping that he’ll be moaned at, so that the moaner will be rebuked. Twit.
On an even funnier note. Along with the french revolution the King Kenny revolution must look like a bit of a blunder.
I’m not the most well-travelled of folk but I have been to Chicago. Had a month there in ’99 which was part business, part pleasure. The people I hooked up with were Football mad and invited me to see the Fire play another ML team at Soldier field (can’t remember which team – maybe Boston). Great City. Thought it had a lot in common with Manc.
Anyway, on the way back, I landed at Heathrow skint but with a train ticket back to Manc. One of those budget ones where you have only 2 trains you’re allowed to use. Had to jump the tube and was running late for my train at 7:30 am. At Euston I saw the barrier in front of me with loads of guards so I handed myself in (thinking this would be quicker). Bastards could see I was in a rush so they took their time. I didn’t tell them I was a United fan but I suspect they knew. You see this was the morning of the ’99 European Cup Final.
Long story short, I watched my train leave Euston as I ran towards it, had to spend ALL fucking day waiting for the next train I could use my ticket on, which was 7.30pm. Gutted, I spent my last pennies on a twix and a call home to instruct my bro to record the game. Got the train and sat on an empty carriage, so as not to hear radios or conversation (the plan was to watch it as soon as I got home at 10:30ish). At Crewe a bloke got on with headphones so I moved to the other end of the carriage. “Fuckin YESSS!!!!!”, he excaimed in a manc accent.
I watched the 99′ final knowing something good was going to happen right at the end. Only when we scored the second, was I surprised. But what a fucking nice surprise!
the entire barcelona side especially their coach is annoyingly courteous,polite and nice. they’ll praise your scholes as one of the greatest ever, your Ferguson as one of the best, your chicharito and rooney as one who’d perfectly fit into and complement their side, and then wipe the floor with you during the match. Contrast with Man city who after effectively ruling out rooney for the match, berbatov missing those sitters, going down to 10 men and then defending their one goal lead like the great wall of china, still see fit to provoke the supporters in form of a gluttonous winking balotelli.If it wasnt for that olympic and oscar -winning,diving winking busquets i’d have no reason despise barca
Woah woah, what is it with hating on amy winehouse? how the fuck do you know she committed suicide? were you beside her?
Yes she made wrong choices, she treaded the wrong path in life (partly her fault and partly the bad influence around her) but what’s with mocking the dead?.Woah woah, what is it with hating on amy winehouse? how the fuck do you know she committed suicide? were you beside her?
Yes she made wrong choices, she treaded the wrong path in life (partly her fault and partly the bad influence around her) but what’s with mocking the dead?.
@Cedars, Remember mate: Not arrogant, just fucking better. I do agree with your first statement though.
Regarding your other post, I feel sorry for you. I again say this: “You will join us or die.”
@Dave, If all of them end up becoming as good as we expect them to be and become No.1 for their respective countries, then they won’t be at United for long. They will soon be looking at offers elsewhere where first-team appearances are guaranteed. Which brings me to a question I’ve had for a long time: Can second-choice goal keepers be as good as first choice ones and if they are wouldn’t they be better served by being first-choice elsewhere?
@smartalex and Cedars, My bad, in my haste, I didn’t read the thread thoroughly enough. I know this fred is not our Fred, so I have no idea what he’s playing at.
CedarsDevil
Sir Alex is the single most important person in world.
I even think he would have beaten Muhammad Ali.
The Greatest, bar none.
smartalex
I may sound silly and juvenile but in all honesty just a smile from the great man inspires me!
@Balaji: There are clubs like Atelico for example having 2 excellent keepers,we signed the younger one.
Its possible,depends on man management. Besides there are enough games for 2 excellent keepers.
Thats why , I feel Amos on loan and Sam as 3rd choice.
The desire to win trophys and contribute to the that process will keep the players at our club,especially if thier Manutd Fans.
All good Balaji!
Just looked at some pics from chicago on the official website, the club is certainly making pizza and waves. Brilliant.
CedarsDevil
A smiling Sir Alex makes my day. Every time!
How you doing Dave Malaysia? I hope you are well, my friend.
Unjani?
Kwa Zulu Natal ,Durban, @smartalex do u go surfing in that famous rough seas? pretty babes and even sexier sharks?
Balaji
September 1st 2011, Costas and I are gonna have a very interesting chat with you and your fellow members!
Ngikhona .
Samuel – united WE stand
You mean its a conspiracy and that she wasnt a crack head. You mean she was murdered by the CIA. The same people who killed Monroe and made the Glazers buy United.
Self inflicted = suicide.
Commiting suicide like that is a wankers way out and she makes the arabic suicide bombers look good. They may be wrong but atleast they have a diluded cause and point to make (like Nazi Germany), Amy Whinehouse is just like the French or the Swedes (no point to their second of Bravery).
So as I said again any suicidal Emo chick need to earn a few bob for a length of rope get in touch.
what the fuck i want to know is how lou can stop himself drooling at those pair of knockers. damn. gotta get MUTV
@Balaji : 1st sept from Cedars sounds dangerous!
@Dave, Yeah, but as you said, one of them did come to us. In reality, I think it will be very difficult to maintain two international goalkeepers in the same team. There will be enough games to play both of them, but GK is one of those positions that needs consistency and as long as our No.1 keeps himself fit, I don’t envision the No.2 getting a great look in. This is just what I’ve seen in my years of watching football. If a manager can work things out, then I won’t mind at all.
@Cedars and smartalex, I’ve just started reading Managing My Life. I am very much excited for it, I have to tell.
@Cedars, I think we may end up having a long, eventful talk much before that I’m afraid.
15:50 The lads are currently warming up in 88 degree heat. Today is the first time on tour I’ve been delighted to be in an air-conditioned press box behind glass. It’s lovely and cool up here. Just been chatting to some of the other journalists in here and one of them tells me that the rain we had in the night, during the massive thunderstorm, is the most they’ve ever had in one day in Chicago – seven inches in three hours to be precise. (GT)
From main website, we brought rain to chicago!
@Dave Malaysia, I haven’t surfed since I was a young lad. Need to be fit!
I’d rather dive, to be in amongst nature is heaven on Earth.
Goatina – she made wrong choices, i understand she faced the consequences, we don’t know why she done it, we can all play the guessing game but personally i’d leave it.. regardless of her choices, i hope she can rest in peace.
Fuck all that shit now. Whatever she done in her life, that’s someones daughter.
RIP Amy Winehouse and those who lost their life’s in Norway.
Come on United!
@slim: damm dude,dont say knockers and not have links! just saying knockers makes the mind go ………
@smartalex: young at heart dude. by the way ,found hamba kahle as goodbye.In our language the word hamba means slave.
@slim, I was wondering the same thing during the last telecast. Of course, I wonder the same thing each time I watch Charlotte Jackson or Georgie Thompson, who is my personal favorite. The Brits do have the hottest sports presenters ever.
@Dave Malaysia, it means ‘go well’, effectively ‘goodbye’.
Come on United!
Wheres our mean little Pea??
Balaji
Thing is I like you so it makes breaking your heart very difficult!
Come on UNITED do us proud lads as always…. Cannot wait to see Jones in action
Cleverley > wee Wes
WOW welbeck looks like he means business today. seems like he has a point to prove to fergie today. When is Hernandez coming back?
Obertan and Welbeck already standing out. Looking good the lads!
I won’t be suprised if obertan comes outta his shell this season, he has all the technical skills, the incredible pace and can score a goal, he has also pumped the weights to the point he looks like the incredible hulk, but his problem has always being decision making and end product, may be things can change this season, can he give the first choice wingers a run for there money? hope so.
just have one thing to say.
Liverpool 0 Hull City 3
ha ha was just gonna say, what are the chances of ge gay flapping at one today, oooh must be the heat,
shiiitttt!!
Hmm…Could De Gea have come out for that? Could Jones have done better? Shoddy all around, but got to expect communication breakdowns.
So where the Decepticons failed in trying to take over the world from Chicago – United will prevail
Only Barca in the way as they say.
links plz ?
@Mahesh, Yep, too soon to be talking about anything. But it does highlight one thing I’ve wondered about for a long time – Does Jones have enough height to be an old-fashioned, physical, bulldog type British centreback?
danny looks the business
Streams here, http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=122884&part=sports
@thedonmassawe, Yeah, Danny has impressed the most so far. His ball control and movement with the ball at his feet is really something else.
http://sportingtv.eu/
@Balaji – Good point, Jones does have a physique I would say is more suited to being a defensive midfielder. But then height can be compensated for by spring, so we shall see on that one.
Btw, Obertan looking great – yes still shows some roughness around the edges, but he really is looking quality to me now…physically imposing now…
the returnees look a bit rusty but no matter. nothing a few touches can’t correct.
Cleverly looks a bit nervous or rushed if you will
thedonmassawe: spot on with cleverley…rusty too i guess…touch is off, but he islooking for some nice passes…
Man! its hard not to get excited over welbeck
thanks balaji for the link. First time I am seeing obertan this season, has really become better i think
@thedonmassawe, Nerves are always going to play a part whether it is pre-season or not. Let’s see whether he can get over them.
Welbeck turning on the style with a clever back-heel during a good move for us. Obertan is also looking good, though he always does during pre-season. We’re spoilt for choices all over the pitch to be honest.
Balaji – all i can say is fabio cannavaro my friend, he wasn’t exactly the tallest But is a legend and surely fergie would have done his homework based on jones attributes before buying him, his height e.t.c.
this is what United used to play like
our passing is very sloppy at times
Do not have TV coverage for the match, my internet connection is too fucking slow to stream….
Is Cantona playing?
gotta say obertan looks good
We look like we’re in our pre-season thats all – a little tired, a little sloppy, and going for 2-3 extra passes rather than play more direct. I like our depth though, barring that heart of mid-field…
@AnnieEaves on twitter, “Alex Ferguson is currently medium-rare.” on Sir Alex’s red face in the sun.
Save De Gea!!!
Cleverly looks shaky, Jones is ok, Smalling is fine as usual, Welbeck seems ready. But I think we should not judge the returnees today too much considering their first game back and the heat wave in Chicago
Good save right at the end by De Gea.
Welbeck was really impressive. It is hard not to wank all over his talents right now. I want to see more of him in the season whether it is out wide or up top. His ball control is top-notch and he has amazing feet. So is Obertan, but I am a bit more skeptical about him because he always impresses in pre-season.
Nerves seem to be getting the better of Cleverley each time the ball comes to his feet. It remains to be seen whether he can make up for it in the second half, if he is still playing.
On other notes, the ball sticks to Berba’s feet like a magnet. Though that is not new news in reality.
@samuel, Oh yeah mate, Fabio Cannavaor on his day was one of the best defenders in the world. I was not doubting the transfer or whether this is a good purchase or not, though I hardly think my post came off that way. It was merely an observation as to what could be Jones’ best position for us.
Berbas finishing is lazy but his general build up play is world class. Wellbeck looks lively and only inexperience letting him down, wrong choice of runs etc. Diouf quiet. Obertan looking much improved also looking more like a player who could play center and help replace scholes. Cleverley is again looking out of his depth. Im not sure whats gone on with the lad but since the end of the season at Wigan he looks out of form and not at all with it. Apart from a brief couple of 1-2′s with wellbeck for the U21 I dont think hes done anything. The defence is just young and inexperienced and learning the trade.
I am more focused on De Gea tonight – he is the one newcomer who will almost certainly play all season. Thought he looked confident with the little he had to do. Nothing he could do about the goal but some nice touches, good throw to Obertan and a sharp save just before HT.
Damm,had delicious noodles (prawn flavoured) for breakfast and missed the first half.
My third hand came out ,pushed out the other 2 ,and started googling Charlotte Jackson and Georgie Thompson. nice but still Hayley is tops.
Cleverley’ s game normally all about keeping it all neat and tidy but on that pitch in that heat and feeling the pressure to impress, he is struggling but on another day his class will out.
Crikey Mandy Hendry sure has a fair pair of suckers on her.
Mandy Henry ,nice, Hayley still top.
Sucker? I certainly would.
What a finish that was from smalling (offside)! Blimey we have another striker!
Sir Alex: “I think that has something to do with it really, It will always be there and I think we know that. I don’t really know whether it’s about me or the club. That’s a difficult one. They have certainly always found a way to treat us differently. It has been happening for a while now and they always seem to find a way to do us when, with others, it’s seemingly forgotten. Personally, I felt hard-done-by last season but it’s always difficult and I’m not wanting to get involved with it, to be honest. It doesn’t bother me one bit. I defend my club and that’s my job. Part of the problem is that when I make comments, the media are on to the FA right away. Then they feel forced to do something and they are afraid of what might happen if they don’t. There is no consistency in the disciplinary situation. We all know that.”
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2018049/Sir-Alex-Ferguson-accuses-FA-vendetta-Manchester-United.html#ixzz1SyAG76aX
mahesh : got a working stream?
Smalling is fucking quality – real competition for Rio and Vida, which is really saying something.
@smartalex: the fa reason is they need to make an example of us cos of our size and standing,for the sake of the bpl.
Dave Malaysia: Yea mate, here you go: http://www.norwaysport.co.uk/Norgeidrett5/
shukran mahesh!
Get one here and we’ll get a few methinks.
Try this if you’re on low speed ‘thinternet
http://www.sportz-for-free.org/channel1.html
tq xol
In the quote you give there smartalex, seems SAF is careful with his words, in saying it’s the media putting the pressure on. Noticed their headline makes it sound like an FA vendetta. I’ll read it later.
Hey! De gea getting down on it.
@goatinaunitedshirt: You respect suicide bombers for killing themselfs and innocent people more than someone who takes just their own life because atleast they believe I’n something?! You’re a complete fucking moron. No if’s no but’s a fucking moron. Seriously fuck you
Rooney!!!!!!!!
What a goal! Great ball. great finish!
Rooney is looking sublime! Stay fit, and he’s going to destroy the PL this year!
Put Rio in midfield!
ROOOOONNNEEEEEEEYYYYY!!!!!
Great finish from Rooney and neatly picked out by Rio as well.
Nice chip from Rooney. Great pass from Rio. Now we have em by the short and curlies
1-1
Raaaaffffaaa!!!
Rafael!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Although, wouldn’t have minded seeing pks…:)
RAFAELLLLLLLLLLL!
2-1!
Is anyone else wondering why Sir Alex didn’t just start with this team, and ease in the newcomers as the game went along? people are already questioning cleverly and jones after 45 mins, can you believe that? Well i would have eased them in i don’t think it was good to throw rusty players all in at the same time
Utd fans on twitter were having a heart attack at 1-0 down, it was hilarious, people need to remember it’s only pre-season fitness is the only concern and match sharpness.
Obertan and Danny were great, AND WHAT A GOAL FROM RAFAEL YOU STAR!!!!!
Rafael that cheeky little bastard
Rafael>Maradona
I mark Rafael was on for 47seconds. Any got a better number?
Ando’s moving well, put his touch seems to be as lacking for the most part as cleverly’s. Both will get it right soon enough, but I still think that position needs reinforcement – Sneijder or no Sneijder!
Great take by De Gea! He’s found his feet after that first goal…
Nani, you beauty!!!
LOL at a yellow card in a friendly. Somehow seems odd in this atmosphere.
Macheda’s on-the-ball skills are also really nice. But I still feel he would be better off spending a season long loan in the league.
De Gea’s ball distribution is also good it has to be said.
NANNNNNNNNIIIIIII
3-1!!!!!
Good grief what a goal. Slinky.
Hands down, Nani has got the best celebration in any sport
Nice one-two by Nani with the Chicago Fire player.
It also has to be noted that Macheda is almost a like-for-like replacement for Berbatov.
@thedonmassawe, I always liked Lomana Lua Lua’s celebration. Remember that guy.
But I fear the day when that celebration results in an injury of some sort for Nani. Every time he does that backflip, my tummy does a somersault. Anyways, I though Sir Alex had banned Nani from doing that a long time ago.
De Gea also looks amazing, it’s seriously fascinating to see a young keeper with such a cool head, you never see that in young keepers there usually erratic, If anyone needed any reassuring why we went for him player then look at his performance today. Never fluffed or flapped or wet himself when he was being bombarded always kep a cool head. Great
He really is Van De Gea
Great goal by nani, by the way
ando and jones in a starting 11 actually sounds good,i’m intrigued
@Balaji Sivaraman Got tired just watching Lua Lua do his. Nani should shelve the celebration unless if its a champions league winning goal .
rooney looks like jack bauer. lol
@Balaji Sivaraman
“It also has to be noted that Macheda is almost a like-for-like replacement for Berbatov.”
can u explain that sentence to me dont get it right now
Ferguson admits he is looking for Rooney to emerge as one of United’s new leaders.
“Yes – particularly Rooney.” Ferguson said. “I can see Wayne accepting that role, definitely. He doesn’t worry about that [responsibility] too much and he has great energy.
“He has been doing really well in training here in America, really working his b—- off. He’ll want to get last season out of the way, but he is one of our more experienced players now.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/8657014/Sir-Alex-Ferguson-believes-the-time-has-come-for-Wayne-Rooney-to-take-on-greater-responsibility-at-Old-Trafford.html
Liked de Gae overall. Defense a bit shakey at the off, but settled. Chicago gave a good game.
Lads were leaving a bit on the pitch.
That Giggs, such a dirty little player?!
Also from ^ link at 0:05
Despite De Gea’s inexperience, slender frame and language difficulties, Ferguson insists United have signed the right man to replace Van der Sar.
“The only problem at the moment is that he doesn’t speak English,” Ferguson said. “But he is working on certain calls and shouts with the defenders.
“At the moment he hasn’t got a great physique. He’s tall and wiry, but we will work on that. He will definitely play in the Community Shield and that will be a test but in the long term he’ll be fine.
“I’m not worried about his age. I looked at Petr Cech at Rennes. He was 19 and we dismissed him because of that and he went to Chelsea for £3 million. We made a mistake there.”
@rat1p, In terms of ability to hold the ball, his on-the-ball skills and his general play on the pitch – it is so reminiscent of Berbatov, at least to me. There was no ulterior motive to that sentence in terms of that I want Berbatov out or something. But Macheda can be trained to take over from Berbatov when we want someone to do his stuff.
Alright lads, it was a decent enough game, gotta sleep now. It is bloody 3 AM here and I have to work tomorrow. The Middle-East sucks.
Boy, Cech went to Chelsea for 3 million huh? That was some bargain!
Gary
I see where youre coming from and I believe that a twat that reads and makes a judgement on a first reading is probably the most diabolical wanker the world has to offer. Not that much unlike your self. I said it made arabic suicide bombers look good in the context of the meaningless waste of a suicide without aim or direction whether you believe in such an aim or not. No where did it say I respect suicide bombers you 13 year old chump. Piss off back to school and ask your left wing history teacher what your supposed to believe in this week you sheep.
@ Smartalex- Thanks buddy for the links you provide. Always make a good read!
Centre of defence:
Rio,Vidic,Chris,Evans,Jones.
Right Back:
Rafael,Fabio,Chris,Jones.
Left Back:
Evra,Rafael,Fabio,Evans.
In All: Vidic,Rio,Evans,Evra,Chris,Rafael,Fabio,Jones.
Jones I beleive will be mainly defensive midfeilder.
Title: Chichago fire ha ha
Rooney goal.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdA_TZOEgDc
Good match and a good training exercise. I know very little to sod all about the american soccer league but I reckon this was somewhat of a step up from our previous opposition. I never doubted we would win comfortably as fitness and pure ability when defenders are knackered will always shine through. Kiko and Wellbeck are really tring to make a claim for a squad place that really opens up the question, Are we really going to start the season with 6 strikers? 6 I mean its good to have plenty but to destroy a players development by only giving him 3 or 4 starts or 3 or 4 sub appearances is along way worse than loaning them out. I personally would push the boat out and keep 5 of which the 4th and 5th be Macheda and Wellbeck. That means a senior has to go?
Another point, Anderson just doesnt seem capable of moving up to the next level? He passed well at times and pressed at times but he also looks lazy at times and without the movement off the ball that we became accustomed to with Scholes. Another year of Giggs and Andersson sharing I reckon but it still lacks that something, mainly the midfield running and grabbing of important goals (ala Scholes and Robson).
Rafael 3-1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZyR0OCImEw
I miss him too
Nani goal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jPMXYQj_Dk
@ Dave – I agree, mate. Just to follow on that, if Jones plays as a defensive midfielder, then Carrick can be freed of some of his defensive duties and play a more attacking role and hence can be the creative midfielder which United need at times. He certainly has an eye for a pass but the last season or two, I think he was playing quite deep and hence wasn’t creating as much. I remember him and Hargreaves making a good pair for precisely the same reason. Hargreaves bossing, Carrick creating.
http://agentoffergie.blogspot.com/2011/07/merking-kia.html?showComment=1311463199519#c2102972055837688103 <—— Guys read this article!!! Frigging hiliarious!!
http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/260757/Manchester-United-chief-Alex-Ferguson-Let-s-go-again?
The quest for 20.
Typo there
Rooney 1-1
Rafael 2-1
Nani 3-1
@FletchTHEMAN: thanks for the vids but while ur at it ,cud u show some Nigellas boobies vids ?
@vishy2in: Carrick is ready mate! he defends the back four well and is capable of foward play.
It wud be nice to see a proper defensive midfeilder in there ,been a while.
Anderson ,well this is it, this season he has to prove himself. He being doing it since the end of last season,as Fergie said of him he needs to mature. He certainly looks like he is.
He doing the whole package but still leaves u grinding yr teeth sometimes watching him.
Lets see if this samba boy does it, some of the passing at the end there was very good from all the guys. Brilliant.
The first goal was the fault of Jones. Bad start, much like Pallister and Vidic. They ended up well in the end though…
De Gae looked like a class act!
Something is wrong in midfield. Needs to be sorted. Cleverley may come good, but will not comand the center this season. Carrick needs to work alongside a leader.
Anderson. This year is your last chance. Take it!
Some of the strikers need to go out on loan. Diouf probably will (I would love to be proven wrong, but I think he’s actually being put on the shop window this tour), and the other will likely have to be Macheda. With Rooney, Chicha, Berba, and Owen around there is very little chance of Macheda getting a look in. Welbeck will stay because he is more versatile in where he can fit in. Defensively we are fine, as we are in goal. On the wings, we are again good to go with Ashley, Nani, Valencia and then Park, Obertan and Welbeck.
My concern is still central mid – Carrick I am fine with, I think he was really good towards the end of last season and he’s looking fine now too. Fletch hopefully will recover well from his illness and find the from of 2 seasons back. But beyond that either Ando or Cleverley find another couple of levels, or we have some genius emerge from the youth ranks, or we’ll still be missing the final piece. Sneijder or no Sneijder, a class creative central midfielder is crucial. Ando hasn’t shown me that yet – his passes were wayward today, and he generally didn’t look like he could take the game by the scruff of the neck and dictate it.
I would be very surprised if SAF isn’t still looking out for that one BIG signing in midfield – possibly even two!
Still reflecting on a whole pile of news today – watched the full game in a trance.
First thoughts – Obertain – his head and his feet are AM / FM – it’s there but it aint!
TC did a lot more than most commentated on – yeah his final ball was not the best but fuck he was covering for AM/FM
Ref and his crew were scouser – reckonerd at least two yellows and one red – never called – Berba not offside – Giggs booked when he took the ball and did not go in high
Smalling really did impress me – this time last last year nervous as anything – this year a stroll – Evans also has his game back. Jones – still under 21 – Wellbeck some decent some bad – still fine tuning – Berba did not like the formation same with macheda when he came on – times when they dropped deep and it became fluent
Overall Giggs/Park/Rooney /Nani (who was looking to play more inside than outside – where we need it) and Ando showed their stuff – that big arse of Ando is something – just turns his back, sticks out the glutes and 3 opposition players fall down)
Second half we showed a lot of good movement.
Now back to the Boddies Toronto is on par with Chicago temp wise and it is fucking hot – really fucking hot, not Manila hot but still hot –
UNITED 20/4/12
What is happening with Morrison and what has happened to Mat t James – heard Morrison got another “intimidation charge” – James was under 19 England captain off to preston came back and was brilliant for a few games and has since disappeared
@GoatinaUnitedShirt
They are actually quite a step down. Chicago currently have 18pts while the Sounders have a 2nd most 38pts. Seattle has made the playoffs the last two years while Chicago has not. Also, the Sounders are two-time defending Open Cup(think FA) champs. The Sounders first team did quite well Wednesday and probably deserved a 1-1 half time score line. They then replaced 9 men to start the 2nd half. They also ran out reserves and a trialist. Chicago didn’t approach the game in quite the same way. MLS teams can field a decent 11 + 2 or 3 bench players but the rest are league 2 quality at best.
xol, I hope that Sir Alex’s words don’t start a new panic attack at the FA, who knows with those paranoid pubescents.
@ vishy2in, that’s a pleasure for the links mate.