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VIDEO: Tunnel cam - United vs Wigan

August 12, 2013

Scott is the editor of RoM and has a season ticket at Old Trafford. He started The Republik of Mancunia in March 2006. Follow @R_o_M on Twitter or @R_o_M7 on Instagram.

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belfastred August 12, 2013

That grub looked good! :-) , would of loved to have heard what moyes was saying to wigan manager...

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FletchTHEMAN August 12, 2013

Anderson would have been gutted not to win McDonalds MOTM ;)

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IamWiLL August 12, 2013

It does give you a tiny insight into the constant media attention on players and managers. Vidic looked almost serene during most of that video. Ice cold.

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NBI Red Moyesy August 12, 2013

Anderson would have been gutted not to get McDonalds.

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Unitedforeva August 12, 2013

Dare I say it first, let this be the first of 5 trophies.

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NBI Red Moyesy August 12, 2013

Yes, do dare.

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Little che August 12, 2013

Don't you get the feeling that RVP keeps hold of every trophy we collect now? He turned up with the Premier League Trophy in Holland, now he's striding down the tunnel with the Community shield looking the cat that got the cream. I think he's so happy to be finally actually winning something after banging his head against a brick wall at Arsenal, that he's Taking them home with him to put on his mantelpiece.

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Rukky August 12, 2013

Vidic... typical soviet , always wearing the 'you are in for a real fight' face.

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The Truth August 12, 2013

Moyes to win the Quadruple in his first season? Yes, why not? No point aiming low. In fact now that you've said it I'll be disappointed if it doesn't happen.

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samuel - united WE stand August 12, 2013

You people aren't going to let the fat jibes go, are you? Ha

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Rukky August 12, 2013

Lol Unitedforeva you can as well send the manager death threats instead of your prediction.

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The Truth August 12, 2013

Typical Soviet! That he is. As the chant goes

Nemanja, woahhh
Nemanja, woahhh
He comes from the U.S.S.R.
He'll fucking murder yar

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The Truth August 12, 2013

Can anyone explain the logic of having international friendlies on the eve of the new season? Who does it benefit?

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FletchTHEMAN August 13, 2013

The Truth,
Follow the money son, always follow the money!

Spelling = F. A.
Pronunciation = C A C H I N G !

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The Truth August 13, 2013

A couple of weeks ago there was a discussion about Rooney and some were saying that he'll need regular first team football this season as it's a World Cup year and he would be at risk of missing out on the World Cup if he's not being picked. Obviously the very idea of tabloid favourite "Roo" not going to the World Cup is ridiculous, so I remarked that Rooney could go the whole season without ever playing and he'd still be the first name on the England squad sheet for the World Cup. I don't think everyone agreed with that, but here we are on the eve of an England match in which Rooney is going to lead the line for his country despite having played only one match (behind closed doors) in months and the official line from his club being that he's injured! I think this farcical situation proves my point that Rooney's club form is irrelevant when it comes to "Ingurlund" duty, where he is basically untouchable.

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FletchTHEMAN August 13, 2013

Speaking of spanking Wigan.

36 game wonderkid Kiko Machada is being linked with a loan to championship powerhouse .... Doncaster Rovers.
Still his beating heart.

No seriously. Best of luck to him.

Erm.... Good local nosh down Doncaster?... anyone ;)

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The Truth August 13, 2013

Poor Kiko.

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ignatiusJ August 13, 2013

@ LittleChe Yes!!! I've noticed it to, hahahahaha. Good for him. Enjoy, lad!

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CC August 13, 2013

Just want to say that I was very happy to see Phil Nev on the sidelines at Wembley - he just inspires so much more confidence and respect in me than Mike Phelan ever did - I always had the impression that Phelan was predominantly employed because of his natural ability to say "Yes Boss, right away Boss and I think you`re right Boss2.

Moyes will do very well at United, it may take a season, or maybe two but I think he is United through and through and has the Right Stuff.

I just hope we can add a midfielder that matches the quality we bought in RVP.
That is what we miss most of all and is the missing piece.

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CC August 13, 2013

PS - Very classy to say the Charity Shield trophy was Fergie`s achievement not his.

I think it fair to say it is both of theirs. You still have to win on the day and Moyes was in charge on that day.

Well done to him and the boys, it is more significant than we can maybe appreciate.

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CC August 13, 2013

@The Truth

We would all love the quadruple !
Three maybe, but we are off the pace for a CL win unless we buy some finished article midfielders.
All the rest looks good if we put Janujaz and Zaha on the wings instead of Tony Valencia and Ashley Young - neither is good enough and dont look like they scare any defenders anymore.

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ManChestHairUnited August 13, 2013

can we get Fellaini already

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NBI Red Moyesy August 13, 2013

The effect of coaching v TV career. Gaz Neville looks 10 years younger and Phil Neville suddenly looks 60. He's even walking funny, all shoulders in rolled in. Snap out of it Phil! You are not SAF. And get those dentures back to Doris the tea lady, she's been chewing on the same crumpet for days.

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NBI Red Moyesy August 13, 2013

If we get one of the big trophies and compete in the others, that'll be fine with me. No pressure Moyes. You only inherited a team that won the league by 11 points.

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NBI Red Moyesy August 13, 2013

@ ManChestHairUnited - "can we get Fellaini already". Certainly not. Woodward is a very busy man. He is dealing with urgent transfer business, that has not ended, so these routine transfers can certainly wait.

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NBI Red Moyesy August 13, 2013

Forget Fellani, for £14mn can we hi-jack Arsenal's Gustavo bid. That would be the top buy in the league so far. And one we really need.

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NBI Red Moyesy August 13, 2013

If this is true and we are in for Gustavo, that will be xmas come early....! The anticipated outcome is disappointment, a slap across the face with a wet fish but here's hoping - http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/08/12/man-united-ready-to-hijack-arsenal-bid-for-bayern-munich-battler-luis-gustavo/

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danielandthebus August 13, 2013

Yeah, still wondering why we ain't in for gustavo

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NBI Red Moyesy August 13, 2013

We are taking to long going for targets. We need to push on. Gustavo is a young Hargreaves style player, exactly what we need. Good price too. We just don't see to be going for these players that are obvious solutions. He is in a different league to Fellani. Come on Moyes and Woodward - close this deal! This is where we miss Gill. He could pick up the phone to Bayern and talk business, a very English banker like Woodward with no footie background they may find harder to relate to.

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NBI Red Moyesy August 13, 2013

@ danielandthebus - honestly, I know Moyes has a reputation for dithering on targets whereas SAF was fast to the draw, but surely Gustavo is an obvious buy. 26. More steel and nous than Thiago. Great cover for Carrick. It is painful to watch Arsenal get him.

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NBI Red Moyesy August 13, 2013

More on Gustavo - http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/2292/editorials/2013/07/31/4154261/luiz-gustavo-the-brazilian-gem-thats-been-overlooked

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Marq August 13, 2013

Roy Hodgson is truely a muppet, no backbone, no authority. Contradicts United to say Rooney has no injury, and comes out to say Rooney will have a place in the England squad regardless of form, well done. What is he trying to achieve except trying to please Rooney? I would so love it if England doesn't make it to the WC

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King Cantona August 13, 2013

Morning All.

Cleverly -v- Wilshire stats - http://www.eplindex.com/epl-news/34725/wilshere-v-cleverley-v-henderson-stats-comparison.html

No way we will go for Gustavo, it's too logical and sensible. Let's go for glory signing Modric, who never wanted to join us, Bale who wants to join RM, or Ronnie who wants to stay at RM Lol! Is Woodward still hiding under his desk? Come out son. Work to do. Get a firm grip on that latte.:P

Woke up to see Rooney all over papers AGAIN!!!!!! Apparently he was out half an hour early for England training practising his photo angles. 3 more weeks!!!!!! Not a fan of Brenda. But I admire their tough line on Suarez. Point blank NO selling to a rival, Apologise, get your head Down. A real battle against player power. Lol!!! Let's see how that turns out....

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King Cantona August 13, 2013

@ Marq - You should know that Rooney is England's saviour. And you shall be struck down by the wrath of St George for daring to question the chosen one and his servant, the Roy of Hodgson.

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nairobired August 13, 2013

This maybe rather off the mark but I wonder if the rooney situation is not a fergie and rooney deflect attention from the fact that fergie was retiring and also give moyes some time to settle and get a grip on the team. By placing rooney as the black sheep, he knew the media would focus a lot more on rooney and he'd take the spotlight away from the biggest shock the club has had since munich. That's why rooney keeps quite and will not hand in a request but will let it drag on until the window closes.
Alternatively, this was all fergie plan and rooney is quite confused as he doesn't understand why the club seem to want him out and yet insist he's not for sale.
I bet in september, we'll hear a confession from rooney, about the phone call he got from fergie, explaining to him that he needed to play along.
Off course this is all BS and the club could be holding out for a bumper offer of +50M but no one is anxious to pay rooney's wages and also pay 50M for him.

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samuel - united WE stand August 13, 2013

www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/10238618/.html
Gary neville has his say.

England will never win anything, a footballing nation of nearly-men, losers and frustrating dreamers. Those that are waving flags, prepare for more heartbreaks, the only emotion you will get close to.

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NBI Red Moyesy August 13, 2013

Looking fwd to seeing how the England match pans out, let's see what form Roo is in. Will be great to hear more top commentary from Andy Townsend. Rumour mills on transfers are nuts, so much junk out there impossible to tell what's real

Andy Townsend at breakfast:

AT: "Well, you got yer eggs there, and a piece of bacon. Sausage might make an appearance soon..."

MRS T: "I know - I bloody cooked it."

AT: "You're my wife. I married you in a wedding ceremony."

MRS T: "I know! Stop stating the bloody obvious!"

AT: "Stating the obvious there; that's when something's obvious and someone states it."

*sound of gunshot*

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samuel - united WE stand August 13, 2013

Nairobi - I don't think you have any proof of the club wanting to sell him. All I see is speculation piled upon speculation. I can't see united handing rooney to jose mourinho, he will have to get his head down and fight for his place like everyone else, might bring back that sharpness back to his game as a fired up rooney will start all the games. He can leave when he runs down his 2year contract if he indeed wants to leave.
Rooney is one footballer that acts on emotion really, he probably is making decision based on emotion rather than logic, I think he will have a good ponder about his next decision, it could well define his career, you can't take a step down to a small tiny club with john terry as the shephered.

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samuel - united WE stand August 13, 2013

www.theguardian.com/football/2013/aug/12/nani-manchester-united-deal

Nani wants to stay and out of no-where could get a new contract. A huge talent that would give moyes another dimension. A new manager has come in, moyes would have had a word that nani should focus as he has as much chance as anyone to get in regularly and why not? He has the quality and another match winner. Why some are looking to dismantle the match winners is beyond me, you never have enough of them, madrid are packed with quality and have bought more, why can't united?

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Marq August 13, 2013

Nani definitely deserves a chance, he has proven himself as a march winner. No reason to let him go without letting him have a shot of showing what he can do for the new management

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NBI Red Moyesy August 13, 2013

Indeed when Rooney starts playing he will give us great sharpness and penetration, after all he has been screwing us all summer. And I agree, he is emotional, show him £250k, he'll kiss your badge. Mwah. No logic to it though.

@ NairobiRed - that is the mother and love child of all transfer conspiracy theories.

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NBI Red Moyesy August 13, 2013

Agree, would love Nani to stay. Hope he stays fit. Our best winger imo. After Sir Giggs. Was looking good too.

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FletchTHEMAN August 13, 2013

Several sites say Utd are in for Bale with Football_Mercado claiming 90m + Hernandez.

Really hard to get ones head around such an outrageous bid. Out of character is one way to put it.

Really doubt it to be honest.

Think it is just agents trying to get Real Madrid to actually bid 100m as was claimed last week.

Any sightings of Gareth Bale at Manchester Airport? ;)

Silly season part duex ! Bales of fabricated hay!

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samuel - united WE stand August 13, 2013

Seriously though, get over the wage thing. Rooney is fortunate enough to blessed with the talent needed in a booming industry he's getting paid the money that's being handed out to every other key player at the very top. Nothing more, It never bothers me.

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samuel - united WE stand August 13, 2013

Fletch - how united missed out on bale still baffles me. With giggs, you'd think the deal would be nailed on but somehow, united lose out. He actually was designated as a left back at the time but It would be a battle for him.to edge out patrice. He's developed his game as an attacker now but don't think united need him, certainly not at 100mill, levy can pack off with any thought of getting hernandez. United require proper central mids, all I'm seeing is fantasy signing.

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Proverb August 13, 2013

@NBI see what form roo is in?!?!?!???

Isn't he always shit anymore?
Btw, why would you want to watch that fat overrated cunt for, you useless imbecile. Have you by chance got away from the asylum or what you fuck nut

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samuel - united WE stand August 13, 2013

Don't know when nani will return from that injury but hopefully as soon as, he was looking sharp and focused. Nani in a positive mood is a major threat to any defence at any level

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Proverb August 13, 2013

NBI Red Moyesy says:

"Indeed when Rooney starts playing he will give
us great sharpness and penetration, after all he
has been screwing us all summer. And I agree,
he is emotional, show him £250k, he’ll kiss your
badge. Mwah. No logic to it though."

Stop this bollock you nut

Are you a 10 year old?

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NBI Red Moyesy August 13, 2013

I really hope we are not in for Bale. He does not want to come here. It would be embarrassing.

I really hope we are in for Gustavo. Hopefully Evra convinced Moyes we don't need Bale. Taking one in the balls like that, as if Baines could, who is the harder man? Evra.

It was kind of weird at the end of the Wigan game when we had no striker on, Barcelona like, I would have thought Welbeck would have stayed on to lead the line. Looking forward to Pea getting back. Does anyone know what is actually wrong with him and how long he is out for?

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NBI Red Moyesy August 13, 2013

@ Proverb - I know you are not well and a lover of all things Roo, so I am actually going to ignore you because you are really, really boring and have no sense of humour. By the way, don't like my posts, don't read them silly billy. No point getting all worked up, do you know how many United fans you'd have to insult to defend your hero? Calm down. There's a dear.