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Tuesday, February 27, 2007

MAnchester United V Reading preview and all the best Man United videos

Tonight sees us take on Reading in the FA cup, a game that will surely be more difficult than we expect. We have been fortunate in our last 2 games, winning when we perhaps should have lost. Tonight we must get back to our confident winning ways with Liverpool coming up at the weekend.

I’m not going to write too much this morning, I think that Ferguson will field a weakened side with a few stars on the bench should he need them. I think Park and Fletcher will play as well as Heinze. I would also like to see Saha start as we need him in form for when Larrson leaves. Join the Reading games discussion thread here

I thought that today I would show you some videos that I have found, some you may have seen before and other people in the forum have found. Thanks to everyone for all your help. United you are the greatest team in the world and we love you! Let's start with the best, still brings a tear to my eye!









Monday, February 26, 2007

Fulham V Manchester United Review and highlights

What a weekend!!! Speaking to a fellow United fan he was saying to me that the result against Fulham was all about management. It would be fair to say that Fulham were the dominant team throughout the game and we really should have lost, but Ferguson’s man management paid off and we took the vital 3 points to go 9 clear!

It was a day of mixed fortunes. United went down to an early goal from Mcbride as Fulham never really looked like rolling over. United’s defence looked stretched and largely ineffective and it looked as though 9 points clear was not a possibility. Then came another moment of brilliance from Rooney and Giggs and it was 1-1 before the break.

The second half brought more of the same from Fulham, they relentlessly pressured United and it was looking as though we were heading for a loss let alone a draw. Then 0n 88 minutes that man Ronaldo, produced a moment of individual brilliance to grab us the vital points to keep the pressure on Chelsea.

It was plain to see how much it means to this team. When Ronaldo scored, the management, the subs and the team went crazy, it was like the champions league final all over again. If anyone questioned United’s hunger and desire before the game, they surely couldn’t say as much now.

The result made it quite clear to me how every game seems like a six pointe. If we won we would be 9 clear, but had we lost Chelsea could come within 3 points of us. The way it stands at the moment we can afford to lose against Chelsea and Liverpool and still win the title, the ball is very much in our court!

Friday, February 23, 2007

Lille saga continues, Can United go 9 clear?

Lille are accusing Manchester United of issuing tickets to fans too early and as a result a number of forgeries were produced that resulted in the crowd problems in the United end. The tie that was held on Tuesday of this week is descending into a shambles of the highest order. Whatever next? Will Lille hold Man Utd responsible for the missiles that were thrown by their fans?

There is so much bad blood revolving the midweek fixture the return to Old Traffard promises to be a frosty affair. Let’s hope the Old Trafford crowd produce aan electric atmosphere and inspire the players to put on a magnificent performance. We need to win and win convincingly. Ferguson will be telling his players that they must let the football do the talking, whilst officials deal with the commotion off field!

We have a huge game against Fulham on Saturday and it’s even more significant because we have the opportunity to go 9 points clear at the top. Chelsea have lost their skipper again and have it all to do. United aren’t home and dry, but the more pressure that United can put on the Blues the greater chance we have.

From the beginning of the season and this blog in fact I have said we are a team that can win this title. I love United and always knew that we had every chance of bringing the title home and most people on this blog agreed with me, read my ramblings here
So 9 points clear with 10 games to go is a great place to be. If we pull it off we will be one step closer to putting United back on the map. We are still in 3 competitions and have every chance of winning them all. I feel the United anthem coming on!

Thursday, February 22, 2007

United reach crucial part of the season

I missed all the Champions league action last night, it seems that Liverpool pulled off one of the results of the season, I would definitely prefer to ply them over Barcelona any day! Chelsea’s championship chances were also hindered when John Terry was stretchered off with ankle ligament damage.

In other news it appears that Ronaldo injured himself kicking water bottles after he was substituted during Tuesdays match with Lille. The Portuguese superstar was apparently fuming at being hauled off for Saha and reportedly kicked a water bottle in frustration. Let’s just hope that he is okay for Saturday’s clash with Fulham.

The fixtures come thick and fast over the next 2 weeks. We have ties against Liverpool Reading and Lille to contend with in what promises to be yet another defining period in Manchester United’s season. A victory against Liverpool would surely ease the uncertainty as to whether or not United can break Chelsea’s strong hold on one of the world’s most lucrative competitions.

Wednesday, February 21, 2007

United victory overshadowed by Lille antics

It was a victory for Manchester United last night in a game that had it all. Crowd problems, missiles and even a potential walk off by the Lille players ensure that the return leg at Old Trafford will be a fiery encounter.

Both sides had chances in a game that really didn’t get going for the first 45 minutes. The only notable action appeared off the pitch when there appeared to be an altercation between the United fans and French riot police. It was suggested at the time that there were too many fans in the away end, and as a result some spectators were getting crushed!
Riot fans appeared to respond by using tear gas, with reports after the game suggesting Van Der Sar suffered double vision as a result.

Read the BBC article here

The second half brought yet more drama when Lille had a goal disallowed for an appeared push on Nemanja Vidic. Ronaldo was then substituted after an indifferent performance. He often tried one trick too many and ended up giving the ball away on too many occasions. Saha was his replacement, but he was not much better.

The game descended into chaos on 83 minutes. Giggs scored a quickly taken free kick and as a result the Lille coach ordered his players off the pitch in what appeared to be a walk off. The game eventually continued but it had done nothing to quell an already tense atmosphere. The crowd appeared restless and hostile and responded by launching missiles at the Man Utd players.

The game ended 1-0 but sadly the talking points were not the football. Ferguson clearly wasn’t happy as can be judged by his response in this interview


All in all it sets things up for a seriously exciting return leg! Welcome to Old Trafford Lille!!!

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

United V Lille match Preview

Tonight sees us take on Lille in the Champions league. After last seasons humiliation I have no doubt that the squad will be up for revenge in what promises to be an entertaining match. United fly out with a full strength squad with the likes of Rooney, Giggs, Neville and Scholes all returning for the much anticipated fixture.

The reconvening of the Champions league always brings the biggest teams in Europe together. Other big matches scheduled for tonight are Celtic V AC Milan, and Real Madrid V Bayern Munich. From here on in the competition really heats up, as the top teams fight for survival.

United have been unconvincing on their travels in Europe this season, scoring only 1 goal away from home in the campaign. They must improve their goals ratio if they are to progress against teams like Barcelona, Madrid and Munich. However with four British teams still in the running, there is still the possibility of it being an all English final!

The result at the weekend has led to yet more fixture congestion for the red devils. United must now play Reading before their all important clash with Liverpool, with squad that Ferguson has at his disposal I have no doubt that the team can cope.

Friday, February 16, 2007

Ronaldo, Ronaldo, Ronaldo

Morning people, Ronaldo’s future is shrouded in yet more mystery as more Barcelona’s players seek to unsettle the Portuguese superstar. Deco, the latest in a number of high profile players has stated that Ronaldo would be perfect for Barcelona, but if were honest I don’t think there is a team that Ronaldo wouldn’t be perfect for.

The only person who can stop these rumours is Ronaldo himself! Manchester United have stood by him through thick and thin. The fans have been nothing short of magnificent in their support of him after the Rooney spat after the world cup. Most importantly is the part that Ferguson has played in the development of a player who was more of a show pony than the finished article when he arrived at Old Trafford.

All Ronaldo would have to do is either sign a new contract or come out to the press outlining hi intention to commit his future to Manchester United. The longer this saga continues, the more unsettling it is for the other members of the squad. It is high time Ronaldo repaid the manager and the fans for the faith they have shown in him.

Enough of Ronaldo, let’s look forward at the weekend’s action. Saturday see’s us take on Reading. It’s another home fixture with Steve Coppell saying he will field a second string side. On paper this would suggest that this fixture is a walk in the park for United, but I for one think that it is far from the case. United always seem to make life difficult for themselves and we must ensure that we proceed to the next round on Saturday.

The Champions league reconvenes next week with us facing Lille. Again we have been landed a favourable draw against a side we really should be looking to beat. I have a feeling that the return game at Old Trafford is going to offer some real fireworks. Is anybody going?

Then it’s the big one against Liverpool. Lose and the title race is straight back on. Win and it gets one of those difficult games out of the way and maintains the pressure on Chelsea! It is getting to that stage of the season where Chelsea will be really puching to get results in games and could quite easily see them trying too hard in games and coming unstuck!

As the run in hots up I for one would not want to be supporting any other team right now. United always provide drama and entertainment of the highest calibre!

P.S the forum is up and running now, it took me all day to clear it up after the spammers left their mark!

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

The Forum and Ronaldo

Hey guys, before i continued i just wanted to let you all know that we are swapping the forum onto a new server, so please bear with us whilst we do so. We are working hard to bring you a new site and the plan is to eventually migrate the blog over too. It's all very exciting and I wish I could tell you more, but we will be offering loads more info on our favourite team/s!

Right now that I have made that announcement lets talk United. It was another convincing win for the reds this weekend. Some said that it was rather a disjointed performance, but I have to disagree. With a number of key players out I thought the team played well and were consistent in their pressure on Charlton. You can't play amazingly and score 4 goals every game, but you can win every game and that is exactly what United are doing at the moment.

The champions league is about to recommence and I for one am very excited! I really feel that this year we have every chance of beating any team in the competition. Yes Barcelona have Eto, Ronaldinho and Messi, but I think we sometimes forget that other fans are just as fearful of the likes of Ronaldo, Rooney, Giggs and Scholes. All are a t the top of their game and could quite easily make the difference in what promises to be a truly exciting run-in.

As we all expected the rumours are still rife about Ronaldo. The will he won't he stay saga promises to be a s drawn out as the Hargreaves affair. I have come to the conclusion that if Ferguson wants him to stay... then he will stay. I couldn’t think of anything worse than asking the Scot for a transfer request! I think we also need to remember what Ferguson has done for Ronaldo. After the world cup he faced a barrage of criticism, but it was Ferguson who defended his player to the hilt. Ronaldo will surely repay with his loyalty to the club.

So we march on, still with one eye on the treble. This season promises to be one of the most exciting in a very long time. Come on you Reds!

Tuesday, February 06, 2007

Ronaldo couldnt be happier at United!

Good morning people. There is not all that much to report today about United. I think once the transfer window in January closes, all the focus shifts towards the games rather than who we might or might not sign. There are internationals midweek and sorry but I can’t get excited about a friendly between England and Spain, even if it is being held at Old Trafford. I suppose it will give the likes of Rooney, Neville and Ferdinand a run out, not that they particularly need it such is there form for the reds this season.

In other news apparently Fernando Torres has stated that he would rather move to Arsenal than to United… If that’s how you feel Fernando then go play for the Gooners, for a start I can’t see them stumping up £25million for you and secondly we only want players that want to play for United and despite what many opposition fans may think, there are plenty of players who would love to wear the coveted red jersey.

It also seems according to Ronaldo’s agent that the Portuguese superstar is desperate to commit his future to United. That’s maboy! I think deep down he knows that United is his spiritual home. We have nurtured him into the player he is today, we welcomed him back after the world cup with nothing but applause and cheers and he must be grateful to the United fans for that! Read the article in the sun article in the sun

So as we approach the latter end of the season United fans have a lot to be happy about. Our superstar manager has done it again, he has made football oh so enjoyable and yet again makes me proud to be a United fan. It’s funny, as I sat in the pub watching the game on Sunday there were a lot of people cheering Tottenham on. I think that’s when you know United are back, everyone else hates us and I for one love to be hated!!!

Monday, February 05, 2007

United maintain the gap and is Ronaldo on his way?

Good morning people, appologies for not posting in a while, I have been having some serious internet issues, I hope to be sorted by the end of this week. Well what a week we have had? After the disappointing result against Arsenal, we have shown what we are made of, with victories over Portsmouth, Watford and Tottenham.

They say the sign of true champions is how they handle themselves after a defeat. If that is the case then United are showing true championship qualities. Yesterday we looked like a team in complete control of our destiny. Tottenham didn’t play badly, just United were far too strong! We picked our moments and took our chances.

There was a comical moment at the end of the game when John O’shea had to replace the injured Van Der Sar in goal for the last 10 minutes. The Irishman did brilliantly to prevent Robbie Keane in a one on one, something that will no doubt be joked about on a number of occasions on the international scene. It seems that Van Der Sar has broken his nose, so who knows how long he will be out for!

Another casualty from yesterdays game was Rooney. It seems that he will be doubtful for Wednesdays friendly against Spain. To be honest I won’t be disappointed if he doesn’t feature in the game, let’s save him for club games and concentrate on winning the treble!

In transfer news it seems that we are getting a taste of our own medicine. Barcelona are sniffing around Ronaldo again with Gill stating that we are not a club that sells players…we are not a bank etc. Sounds very similar to the Hargreaves saga to me. Of course I think we all feel the same, we don’t want Ronaldo to leave, I just hope he signs an extension with us as we all know we can’t keep a player forever against his will. I think a lot will hinge on how this season goes. If we do well in the Chanpions league he will commit his future to us, if not, who knows!

P.S here are the highlights of the Watford game:


And the Tottenham game: