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kyleleonard

August 15, 2009, 10:14 PM

http://i33.tinypic.com/2m33gjc.jpg

The Premiership:
Week 1 - Manchester United 1-0 (http://forums.morrissey-solo.com/showpost.php?p=1212549&postcount=11) Birmingham City
Week 2 - Burnley 1-0 (http://forums.morrissey-solo.com/showpost.php?p=1212549&postcount=11) Manchester United
Week 3 - Wigan Athletic 0-5 (http://forums.morrissey-solo.com/showpost.php?p=1215486&postcount=29) Manchester United
Week 4 - Manchester United 2-1 (http://forums.morrissey-solo.com/showpost.php?p=1218988&postcount=34) Arsenal
Week 5 - Tottenham Hotspur 1-3 (http://forums.morrissey-solo.com/showpost.php?p=1225640&postcount=42) Manchester United
Week 6 - Manchester United 4-3 (http://forums.morrissey-solo.com/showpost.php?p=1229052&postcount=44) Manchester City

UEFA Champions League:
Week 1 - G/S - Besiktas 0-1 (http://forums.morrissey-solo.com/showpost.php?p=1227761&postcount=43) Manchester United

The Carling Cup:
Third Round - Manchester United - Wolverhampton Wanderers

G/S = Group Stage

Dan133269

August 16, 2009, 03:55 AM

easy win tomorrow! the man in my picture <--------------- might even pop up with a goal! :)

Brel

August 16, 2009, 07:50 AM

http://i1.bebo.com/024b/4/medium/2006/12/30/10/3011444162a3011461595b215359754m.jpg

Moonbeam

August 16, 2009, 11:17 AM

Bag of shite

kyleleonard

August 16, 2009, 02:32 PM

Decent opener today, against a team playing 11 behind the ball. It's what we've come to expect when we play teams wearing blue, though.

Owen should have opened his account today, though i'm sure it won't be long til he actually does (Burnley).

Berbatov should have appealed when that player stood on his foot, instead of carrying on in the box.

Rooney's looking lethal in the air, few headers, one that resulted in his goal.

Valencia's settled in really well, and no doubt he'll assist alot of goals this season for our forwards.

billybu69

August 16, 2009, 02:36 PM

Is there still time to sell Berbatov before window closes?

kyleleonard

August 16, 2009, 02:40 PM

People find it easy to make Berbatov out to be a scapegoat, because he doesn't run around for 90 minutes being as effective as a chocolate fireguard (Tevez), but last season he was involved in over 30 goals, finishing the season as the Premierships's top assist-man.

He'll still be here, come September, and he will yet again score some very important goals for Manchester United, helping us to our fourth consecutive title.

billybu69

August 16, 2009, 02:55 PM

kyleleonard

August 16, 2009, 02:59 PM

Would you have preferred him to have been sold and we kept 4-goal-man Tevez?

billybu69

August 16, 2009, 03:32 PM

No....

kyleleonard

August 16, 2009, 03:59 PM

PREMIERSHIP: WEEK 1

MANCHESTER UNITED 1 - 0 BIRMINGHAM CITY
34' WAYNE ROONEY

http://i25.tinypic.com/fd4saf.jpg

john86

August 16, 2009, 04:25 PM

Good result considering we drew the opening game last two seasons at home.

:thumb:

kyleleonard

August 16, 2009, 05:41 PM

Sir Alex is confident Wayne Rooney's goal against Birmingham City on Sunday will be the first of many this season for the England striker.

Rooney's goal – a simple tap-in after his header had come off the post – took his tally in a United shirt to 99 and gave the Reds an opening-day win for the first time in three years.

"Wayne took his goal well," Sir Alex told MUTV. "The header was a good one and then he reacted the right way – he was quick to follow up. That gets him on the road to what we hope will be a very significant total for us this season.

"It’s good if you can get two or three of your players to score more than 20 goals. Wayne’s capable of that – we’re not asking him to do the impossible."

the rest here (http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7BF9E570E6%2D407E%2D44BC%2D80 0F%2D4A3110258114%7D&newsid=6637901)

Moonbeam

August 16, 2009, 08:20 PM

What's with the childish tags?

McLovin

August 16, 2009, 08:32 PM

I'm nearly convinced by your by your astute observations but........no there it is again he's fuckin hopeless.

I thought he did well today for the most part. He freed up Nani on the right for the cross and eventual goal. He had one header that beat the keeper only to be saved by I-can't-remember-whom. There was one penalty that wasn't called. I thought he did exactly what a striker's supposed to do today.

Watching him certainly can get annoying on occasions because it looks like he just can't be bothered half the time, but I think he's just really deceptive as to how good his game really is.

kyleleonard

August 16, 2009, 11:17 PM

What's with the childish tags?

funk you.

kyleleonard

August 20, 2009, 05:13 PM

PREMIERSHIP: WEEK 2

BURNLEY 1 - 0 MANCHESTER UNITED
19' ROBBIE BLAKE

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Sir Alex Ferguson found fault with his players’ decision making on Wednesday night after a bad day at the office allowed Burnley to inflict a shock defeat on the champions.

The Reds were at times too rash, at other times too hesitant, when opportunities to cancel out Robbie Blake’s stunning goal for Burnley presented themselves.

“We were too frivolous with the chances we had,” Sir Alex told MUTV.

the rest here (http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7BF9E570E6%2D407E%2D44BC%2D80 0F%2D4A3110258114%7D&newsid=6638070)

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Less than a month ago, Burnley was in Southern California, playing a fourth-tier, semi-professional American soccer team on a high school football field made of artificial turf. Yesterday, the English soccer club defeated mighty Manchester United, 1-0, in its first home game in the Premier League.

the rest here (http://goal.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/20/burnley-wastes-no-time-in-the-prem/)

john86

August 20, 2009, 06:27 PM

Had to listen to the game on the radio. We miss the penalty but Alan Green was saying that it definitley wasn't a peno anyway. Seen the highlights after and it was a stonewall penalty. Hes entire commentary is biast being a bitter liverpool fan.

sN8Wz9kMyE0

kyleleonard

August 20, 2009, 07:03 PM

http://i28.tinypic.com/2z7n09j.jpg

i'll always love this picture.

kyleleonard

August 21, 2009, 02:10 PM

Nemanja Vidic is set to make his first appearance of the season for Manchester United in the Barclays Premier League match at Wigan.

Vidic suffered an ankle injury during the warm-up to a pre-season game in Munich last month but has trained without a problem for the last 10 days and will take his place in a central defence that will miss Rio Ferdinand (thigh) for another three to four weeks.

the rest here (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1208109/Wigan-v-MANCHESTER-UNITED-Champions-boosted-Nemanja-Vidics-return.html)

majic_johnson

August 22, 2009, 09:04 AM

Can anyone tell me what Channel Man Utd v Wigan is on?
the fixtures on tv this season looked a bit fucked up since ESPN has got rights.

kyleleonard

August 22, 2009, 01:10 PM

not on anything in England.

There's not a single Premiership game on today, to my knowledge, what a messed up situation.

kyleleonard

August 22, 2009, 01:26 PM

Team to play Wigan;

Foster

Neville
Vidic
Evans
Evra

Valencia
Fletcher
Scholes
Nani

Rooney
Berbatov

kyleleonard

August 22, 2009, 03:37 PM

3-0, thus far

Rooney x2
Berbatov

Berbatov's goal was abit special

kyleleonard

August 22, 2009, 03:48 PM

4-0

Michael Owen's first goal for the Champions

kyleleonard

August 22, 2009, 03:56 PM

5-0

Nani freekick.

john86

August 22, 2009, 03:59 PM

5 goals in second half not bad. great pass by nani for owens goal.

kyleleonard

August 22, 2009, 04:07 PM

Not bad, at all.

A very good weekend for us, we'll be able to go through the gears now, hopefully Owen will be more confident now he's gotten his first of many for us.

Berbatov with a very beautiful goal, and Nani scoring a freekick to help us forget you know who.

kyleleonard

August 22, 2009, 04:26 PM

PREMIERSHIP: WEEK 3

WIGAN 0 -5 MANCHESTER UNITED
56' WAYNE ROONEY
58 DIMITAR BERBATOV
65' WAYNE ROONEY
85' MICHAEL OWEN
90' NANI

http://i30.tinypic.com/10s9je0.jpg

kyleleonard

August 22, 2009, 05:41 PM

United returned to winning ways in style as Wayne Rooney reached and embellished a century of United goals, while Dimitar Berbatov, Michael Owen - with his maiden Reds strike - and Nani sealed a handsome victory at the DW Stadium.

An end-to-end first half failed to yield any goals, but a glut of second half goals sealed a 10th successive victory over Wigan - with the undoubted highlight coming as substitute Owen got off the mark with a sublime finish as United reacted positively to Wednesday's embarrassing defeat at Burnley.

the rest here (http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7B3165B97F%2D681E%2D4B39%2DBE 53%2D94EC9521C3DA%7D&newsid=6638212)

kyleleonard

August 27, 2009, 02:54 PM

Champions League Group Stages Draw: 1700hours

POT 1 : Barcelona, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Milan, Arsenal, Sevilla, Bayern

POT 2: Lyon, Inter, Real Madrid, CSKA Moscow, Porto, AZ Alkmaar, Juventus, Glasgow Rangers

POT 3: Olympiacos, Marseille, Dinamo Kiev, Stuttgart, Fiorentina, Atletico Madrid, Bordeaux, Besiktas

POT 4: Wolfsburg, Standard, Maccabi Haifa, Zurich, Rubin Kazan, Unirea Urziceni, APOEL Nicosia, Debrecen.

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I hope for;

MANCHESTER UNITED
Real Madrid
Bordeaux
APOEL Nicosia

I expect;

MANCHESTER UNITED
Juventus
Olympiacos
Rubin Kazan

Hidden By Rags

August 27, 2009, 04:18 PM

Wayne Rooney :clap:
I love watching him play.

kyleleonard

August 27, 2009, 04:53 PM

Group A:
Bayern Munich
Juventus
Bordeaux
Maccabi Haifa

Group B:
MANCHESTER UNITED
CSKA Moscow
Besiktas
Wolfsburg

Group C:
AC Milan
Real Madrid
Marseille
FC Zurich

Group D:
Chelsea
Porto
At.Madrid
APOEL Nicosia

Group E:
Liverpool
Lyon
Fiorentina
Debrecen

Group F:
Barcelona
Inter Milan
Dinamo Kiev
Rubin Kazan

Group G:
Sevilla
Rangers
Stuttgart
Unirea Urziceni

Group H:
Arsenal
AZ Alkmaar
Olympiacos
Standard Liege

kyleleonard

August 29, 2009, 10:32 PM

PREMIERSHIP: WEEK 4

MANCHESTER UNITED 2 - 1 ARSENAL
40' ANDREI ARSHAVIN
59' WAYNE ROONEY (P)
64' ABOU DIABY (OG)

http://i29.tinypic.com/9jqiio.jpg

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Wayne Rooney and Sir Alex Ferguson praised Darren Fletcher’s inspirational display during United’s enthralling 2-1 victory over Arsenal at Old Trafford on Saturday.

The Scottish midfielder covered every blade of grass, blocked passes and shots with just about every part of his anatomy and was at the foundation of most of United’s moves attacking moves.

the rest here (http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7BF9E570E6%2D407E%2D44BC%2D80 0F%2D4A3110258114%7D&newsid=6638654)

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Sir Alex Ferguson was delighted to see his side “dig deep” and turnaround Arsenal’s 1-0 half time lead to clinch an important victory.

United went behind to a fine strike from Andrei Arshavin at the end of the first half, but the Reds stepped it up a gear after the break. “We like to win, and win by playing well," said Sir Alex. "Both are important. I think we did that in the second half and deserved to win based on that performance.”

the rest here (http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7BF9E570E6%2D407E%2D44BC%2D80 0F%2D4A3110258114%7D&newsid=6638657)

john86

August 29, 2009, 10:45 PM

They didn't play particularly well but 3 points all that matters.

top of the moz league... get in.

kyleleonard

August 29, 2009, 10:53 PM

i got 62 points this week! that's 30 points from my entire total from the opening 3 weeks!

and i sitll have my 3 Fulham stars to play, i expect a few points off them, aswell.

Drew a swallow

August 29, 2009, 11:08 PM

john86

August 29, 2009, 11:09 PM

Come on the villa tomorrow so!:p

john86

August 29, 2009, 11:12 PM

I want that picture framed!

a bit like his team, he bottled it!

kyleleonard

August 30, 2009, 05:03 PM

66 points, my Fulham lads let me down, with a combined total of 4 points between the 3 of them

billybu69

September 1, 2009, 02:26 PM

Any chance of a last minute transfer?

kyleleonard

September 13, 2009, 03:33 AM

PREMIERSHIP: WEEK 5

TOTTENHAM 1 - 3 MANCHESTER UNITED
1' JERMAINE DEFOE
25' RYAN GIGGS
41' ANDERSON
59' S/O PAUL SCHOLES
78' WAYNE ROONEY

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Having seen Anderson finally break his goalscoring duck after 78 competitive matches, the Brazilian's team-mates were naturally delighted for him.

The 21-year-old lashed home a fine goal at Tottenham to put the Reds on the verge of an impressive victory, and Rio Ferdinand claims the signs were there in recent weeks that Ando's drought was set to end.

the rest here (http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7BF9E570E6%2D407E%2D44BC%2D80 0F%2D4A3110258114%7D&newsid=6639553)

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BBC Review (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8246783.stm)

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Manchester City are in dangerous form ahead of next Sunday's derby at Old Trafford, following a fourth win in their opening four games.

Emmanuel Adebayor has netted in all of those matches, after grabbing the Blues' third goal in their 4-2 victory over his former club Arsenal. Craig Bellamy, Shaun Wright-Phillips and visiting keeper Manuel Almunia with an own goal were also on the scoresheet for Mark Hughes' men. The Gunners were briefly level through Robin van Persie - thus ending City's run as the last English league side not to have conceded this season - but Tomas Rosicky's late strike was no more than a consolation.

Chelsea maintained their 100 per cent start to the season after coming from behind to beat a stubborn Stoke City side 2-1 at the Britannia Stadium. Florent Malouda scored in the fourth minute of injury time to claim all three points; earlier Didier Drogba equalised in first-half stoppage

kyleleonard

September 17, 2009, 06:11 PM

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: GAME 1

BESIKTAS 0 - 1 MANCHESTER UNITED
77' PAUL SCHOLES

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Perhaps Wayne Rooney is taking the task of assuming Cristiano Ronaldo’s mantle at Manchester United too literally.

The England forward is revelling as United’s main attraction in the absence of the Portuguese forward this season, but he can do without mimicking Ronaldo’s reaction to being substituted.

the rest here (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/manutd/6194388/Besiktas-0-Manchester-United-1-match-report.html)

kyleleonard

September 20, 2009, 03:49 PM

PREMIERSHIP: WEEK 6

MACHESTER UNITED 4 - 3 MANCHESTER CITY
2' WAYNE ROONEY
16' GARETH BARRY
49' DARREN FLETCHER
52' CRAIG BELLAMY
80' DARREN FLETCHER
90' CRAIG BELLAMY
90' MICHAEL OWEN

http://i33.tinypic.com/2m33gjc.jpg

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Michael Owen's injury-time winner gave Manchester United victory in a staggering seven-goal derby extravaganza against Manchester City at Old Trafford.
The England striker latched on to Ryan Giggs' precise pass and stabbed home in the 96th minute to deny Mark Hughes' City a share of the spoils.
Wayne Rooney opened the scoring for United in only the second minute before Gareth Barry replied for City.

the rest here (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1214828/Manchester-United-4-Manchester-City-3-Michael-Owens-grabs-gasp-winner-Fergies-men.html)

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United deservedly won this pulsating derby in the high drama of injury time, but only after fans' nerves had been put through the mill having let City back into the game three times. The Reds should have had it wrapped up, but with the scores locked at 3-3 after 90 minutes, Michael Owen chose the most opportune time hit his first Old Trafford goal.

the rest here (http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7B3165B97F%2D681E%2D4B39%2DBE 53%2D94EC9521C3DA%7D&newsid=6640043)

billybu69

September 20, 2009, 03:54 PM

How good was Giggs today. is it possible he's better now than he's ever been.:thumb:

kyleleonard

September 20, 2009, 04:50 PM

first time in ages he's been playing wide, getting in some very good crosses

McLovin

September 20, 2009, 05:06 PM

The Curious Case of Ryan Giggs.

But what a game. That was absolutely insane in the membrane, insane in the brain.

Drew a swallow

September 20, 2009, 05:37 PM

Giggs' pass for Owen's winner was poetry.

kyleleonard

September 20, 2009, 05:49 PM

i reckon Carrick's United career's all but over, with a move to Spurs in January so he can try and get in the World Cup squad.

McLovin

September 20, 2009, 06:04 PM

i reckon Carrick's United career's all but over, with a move to Spurs in January so he can try and get in the World Cup squad.

I still say it's early. Giggs was seemingly all but over a few years ago. It seemed that Scholes's career was all but over last year, but he's been very capable this year.

I fully acknowledge Carrick's extended dip in form, but with the need for squad rotation, he'll probably feature heavily in the league and FA cups.

kyleleonard

September 20, 2009, 06:07 PM

Fletcher is obviously #1 choice, i reckon we need a nice playmaker/creative midfielder to play alongside him, Adem Ljajić, hopefully.

billybu69

September 20, 2009, 09:43 PM

i reckon Carrick's United career's all but over, with a move to Spurs in January so he can try and get in the World Cup squad.

Writing Carrick out like that's a bit harsh Kyle there's plenty who have had a dip in form and faught back. Or have you heard something on the grape vine?

This charming man.

December 26, 2009, 06:58 AM

This charming man.

December 26, 2009, 07:00 AM

http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00376/Cantona_350x475_376671a.jpg

This charming man.

December 26, 2009, 07:11 AM

http://www.united-legends.co.uk/images/george_best.jpg

The greatest!

http://www.manchesterunited-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/denislaw.jpg

http://www.soccerhistory.org.uk/images/Bobby_Charlton2.jpg

http://www.prideofmanchester.com/mancirish/photos/Keane.jpg

http://i.bnet.com/blogs/cristiano_ronaldo_football_hero.jpg

http://m.gmgrd.co.uk/res/916.$plit/C_71_article_1033221_image_list_image_list_item_0_ image.jpg

http://cdn.fourfourtwo.com/contentimages/interviews/Robson.jpg

mozmal

December 26, 2009, 10:28 AM

troubleluvsme

December 26, 2009, 12:12 PM

more pictures plzkthx :horny::horny: :D

I am a Ghost

December 26, 2009, 12:40 PM

more pictures plzkthx :horny::horny: :D

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4jLRlvPoPnE/SjET13vapJI/AAAAAAAAB3U/c1uG3P5U6iA/s400/186985~George-Best-Posters.jpg

:thumb:

Drew a swallow

December 26, 2009, 05:58 PM

Well after being decimated in defence, we are going to start pulling our fingers out as from Sunday at Hull. A tricky one, considering our shocking performances recently. I really can't believe we are still in touching distance with the billionaires. C'mon you Red Devils.

Billionaires we may be, but have you seen our paltry transfer outlay in the last three seasons? You can't use that excuse for not winning the league this year. Its been a level playing field between us and you for a few years now. But if its convenient for you to think we still splash the cash then go ahead and use that.

Drew a swallow

December 26, 2009, 06:10 PM

more pictures plzkthx :horny::horny: :D

http://www.chelseahooligans.com/files/muppets1.jpg

down_in_albion

December 26, 2009, 06:17 PM

Christ, my eyes!

troubleluvsme

December 26, 2009, 06:48 PM

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4jLRlvPoPnE/SjET13vapJI/AAAAAAAAB3U/c1uG3P5U6iA/s400/186985~George-Best-Posters.jpg

:thumb:

well helloooo sailor!

http://www.chelseahooligans.com/files/muppets1.jpg

What the...?

This charming man.

December 27, 2009, 02:00 AM

For your viewing pleasure, troubleluvsme. :)http://images.mirror.co.uk/upl/m3/feb2008/4/9/E9F831BA-D432-459A-F4CFCB003EBAA4A8.jpg

http://www.rankopedia.com/CandidatePix/37979.gif

http://www.irishfa.com/filestore/images/library/george-best.jpg

http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/bob.dunning/bestsigned.jpg

http://gossip.whyfame.com/files/2009/10/cristiano_ronaldo.jpeghttp://lockerroompress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/cristiano-ronaldo-sportsbook-bonus.jpg

http://cdn.buzznet.com/media-cdn/jj1/headlines/2006/04/cristiano-ronaldo-shirtless-speedo.jpg

CrystalGeezer

December 27, 2009, 02:22 AM

What the...?

You asked for it. :D (Essa lil devil peenie.)

troubleluvsme

December 27, 2009, 03:16 AM

Thanks for all the pics :D

snowfallsoon

December 27, 2009, 04:19 AM

Dennis Law - one of the all time greats:thumb:
r9kAst3N3IM

snowfallsoon

December 27, 2009, 04:23 AM

United fans, I love em:thumb:
evP-oAWbQS0

snowfallsoon

December 27, 2009, 04:26 AM

Gary Neville is a Blue......:thumb:
un951V_bz0A

troubleluvsme

December 27, 2009, 04:58 AM

Dennis Law - one of the all time greats:thumb:
r9kAst3N3IM

United fans, I love em:thumb:
evP-oAWbQS0

Gary Neville is a Blue......:thumb:
un951V_bz0A

Snowy!! :eek:

Oh em gee!! You're really trying to start something here, aren't you?!

This charming man.

December 27, 2009, 07:36 AM

Snowfallsoon, stop fucking spamming my thread. Reported!

By the way, The Lawman cried when he scored that goal that did not put United down and NEVER played for citeh again.. lol.

This charming man.

December 27, 2009, 07:50 AM

g90i2tlUip4

citeh fans, you've got to love 'em, they're so bitter and jealous. Full team out in the carling cup. lol.

This charming man.

December 27, 2009, 07:50 AM

yfVr1OE8ny0

This charming man.

December 27, 2009, 08:04 AM

v0VhD1YDNSM&NR=1

This is incredible!

And Sparky's not a bitter anymore. What a xmas. City no class.

This charming man.

December 27, 2009, 08:10 AM

I hope it will be, as you say, tricky. We need something from this game as we have an incredibly tough few weeks ahead. Come on the tigers.

Yes, it'll be a tricky one alright, especially with 6 defenders out injured. We need a win though to capitalise on Chelsea's draw at Brum.

bailiffwithbadbreath

December 27, 2009, 09:50 AM

Man Utd are under-powered in midfield this season. Buying Steven Gerrard may help...

snowfallsoon

December 27, 2009, 07:52 PM

Snowy!! :eek:

Oh em gee!! You're really trying to start something here, aren't you?!

No, actually, but some tramp staying here is.
I could give a rats furry ass about English football!

Sorry Charming

Oh the other night I actually met a United Fan, doing some last minute Christmas shoping (had a United jacket on) and he wrote Phill a note for me
("United all the way") but Phill didn't really like it.

troubleluvsme

December 27, 2009, 07:55 PM

No, actually, but some tramp staying here is.
I could give a rats furry ass about English football!

Oh the other night I actually met a United Fan, doing some last minute Christmas shoping (had a United jacket on) and he wrote Phill a note for me
("United all the way") but Phill didn't really like it.

Yeah, that tramp threatened me not to post in this thread again. :lbf:

That's funny you met a Man U fan who even wrote a note!
Both my brother and brother in law are Man U fans too. :o

snowfallsoon

December 27, 2009, 08:07 PM

Yeah, that tramp threatened me not to post in this thread again. :lbf:

That's funny you met a Man U fan who even wrote a note!
Both my brother and brother in law are Man U fans too. :o

I know, he a nice older man, about 50, and the cashier also used to live
in Manchester!

troubleluvsme

December 27, 2009, 08:17 PM

I know, he a nice older man, about 50, and the cashier also used to live
in Manchester!

Wait...and so did your neighbors, right?
That's such a coincidence!

Lucky_Lisp

December 27, 2009, 09:17 PM

POEDyyAOkGU

:thumb:

Lucky_Lisp

December 27, 2009, 09:20 PM

Man Utd are under-powered in midfield this season. Buying Steven Gerrard may help...

Steven Gerrard? :rofl:

Irregular Regular

December 27, 2009, 09:47 PM

kyleleonard

December 27, 2009, 10:02 PM

Mod, merge this and this (http://forums.morrissey-solo.com/showthread.php?t=102451&highlight=manchester+united) together! So we don't have a shameful 2 pages

Irregular Regular

December 27, 2009, 10:08 PM

BUMP

Just back from Hull, not a very good performance but another 3 points gained.
Haven't started playing yet and we are only 2 points adrift...
We will kick on in the second half of the season as we always do, Chelsea should have capitalised over the last few months while we have been no better than average.

United 19
Liverpool 18

9th May 2010

This charming man.

December 28, 2009, 01:19 AM

No, actually, but some tramp staying here is.
I could give a rats furry ass about English football!

Sorry Charming

Oh the other night I actually met a United Fan, doing some last minute Christmas shoping (had a United jacket on) and he wrote Phill a note for me
("United all the way") but Phill didn't really like it.

No worries, snowfallsoon. :)

This charming man.

December 28, 2009, 01:27 AM

Great thread TCM.
Just back from Hull, not a very good performance but another 3 points gained.
Haven't started playing yet and we are only 2 points adrift...
We will kick on in the second half of the season as we always do, Chelsea should have capitalised over the last few months while we have been no better than average.

United 19
Liverpool 18

9th May 2010

Yes, any anti-United spamming will be reported on this one. Carrick, Berbatov and Giggs were shocking, but luckily Rooney pulled us through. It sounded like a good atmosphere as usual at away games. Was this so? Rafael, apart from his cock up, Brown and Vidic were impressive. Evra started off brilliantly but was walking a fine line after his booking , so he was subdued after that. Good to see the defense taking shape again, and more importantly like you said, capitalising on Chelsea's draw at Brum. This is where we usually kick on, so c'mon you Red Devils!!

This charming man.

December 28, 2009, 01:30 AM

Man Utd are under-powered in midfield this season. Buying Steven Gerrard may help...

Post of the year. We don't do business with them, and he's been shit recently anyway. If anything he'll end up at the rent boys.:rolleyes:

This charming man.

December 28, 2009, 01:34 AM

Now for Wigan at home on Wednesday. A must get three points, after Chelsea's tough derby tomorrow at home to Fulham..

Arsenal away at Pompey on the same night as United..

This charming man.

December 28, 2009, 01:41 AM

A cracking website for all reds.

http://www.stretfordend.co.uk/menu.html

This charming man.

December 28, 2009, 01:45 AM

Mod, leave this and this (http://forums.morrissey-solo.com/showthread.php?t=102451&highlight=manchester+united) because my thread has been spammed by ABU's

TCM will report any spamming on this thread. Cheers..:thumb:

Raymond J Marks

December 28, 2009, 01:51 AM

Yes, any anti-United spamming will be reported on this one.

:rolleyes:
Having looked at the posts you question as anti united spamming....
first one was about Dennis Law - a united legend, and features two teams...one of which is united.
The second featured two people......one of which was a united fan.
Third one was like the first one..... a game featuring 2 teams....one of which was united.
Are you saying that only posts that show united up to be the high and mighty team they believe they are can be posted on here? And that it is a thread about united but nothing negative must be posted on here?
you may as well just go away and watch MUTV if that is the case:rolleyes:
You posted a thread about united. Expect a bit of humour to be posted back or otherwise dont bother us ffs.
Threatening to report such posts just shows you up to be the humourless, glory hunting and one side minded ''people'' that we know you all are:squiffy:

Oh.....and how many times have YOU posted on the City thread? Should you be reported for posting anti City spam? Thought not:rolleyes:

This charming man.

December 28, 2009, 08:00 AM

Threatening to report such posts just shows you up to be the humourless, glory hunting and one side minded ''people'' that we know you all are:squiffy:

Oh.....and how many times have YOU posted on the City thread? Should you be reported for posting anti City spam? Thought not:rolleyes:

Ha ha ha, I've followed United when City were the top dogs in Manchester, so hardly a glory hunter. And no I have not posted in Phill's City thread. I don't want spamming of any source on this thread by jealous football fans who just love to hate United. Not asking for much, am I !!! :rolleyes:

And who the fuck do you think you are telling what I can and can't do? By the way 4 people have time outs on Phill's thread for spamming and generally putting his thread down. Why don't you have a trawl round the thread and see if I'm telling the truth. I have no interest in City, hence why I have not posted on there, but for some strange reason other club supporters have this fascination about United ( usually City fans ).
Now just leave because you've bored me already.

snowfallsoon

December 28, 2009, 08:13 AM

No worries, snowfallsoon. :)

Thanks Charming. :):)

This charming man.

December 28, 2009, 08:19 AM

anon x

December 28, 2009, 08:51 AM

Anti Reds are a bit touchy,aren't they?

snowfallsoon

December 28, 2009, 08:54 AM

Ha ha ha, I've followed United when City were the top dogs in Manchester, so hardly a glory hunter. And no I have not posted in Phill's City thread. I don't want spamming of any source on this thread by jealous football fans who just love to hate United. Not asking for much, am I !!! :rolleyes:

And who the fuck do you think you are telling what I can and can't do? By the way 4 people have time outs on Phill's thread for spamming and generally putting his thread down. Why don't you have a trawl round the thread and see if I'm telling the truth. I have no interest in City, hence why I have not posted on there, but for some strange reason other club supporters have this fascination about United ( usually City fans ).
Now just leave because you've bored me already.

ha ha like this updated version!
In all seriousness though, I think when someone creates a thread for their
favorite team, band, or whatever it may be, it's a bit rude to be spamming
it.
Unless it's posted by someone I don't like, but I won't mention any names (james cagney).

Irregular Regular

December 28, 2009, 10:05 AM

Do you think Fergie will shore up the wide mid-field position in the January transfer window?

I doubt it.
Hargreaves will be back soon and Fergie also has Fletcher, Carrick, Anderson, Giggs, Scholes and Gibson at his disposal in central midfield.
As for the wingers, well Obertan has shown a lot of potential though I am not so sure about Valencia and Park. Nani MUST go.
We could do with a good creative midfielder and a world class winger, but who is available in January and not cup tied? Fergie will wait until the summer.
I would like to see Maxi Rodriguez at United, great player.

In my opinion, we also have a weakness up front. Rooney is of course superb and his performances hide a multitude of sins by the other strikers.
Not convinced with either Berbatov or Owen, this is Berba's second season and the much anticipated improvement has not materialised so far.

I.R.

matt

December 28, 2009, 03:01 PM

I wouldn't bank on Hargreaves for a full return, I reckon he'll be lucky to last 90 minutes this year!:(

bored

December 28, 2009, 04:42 PM

I merged the two Man U threads. Hopefully this helps.

Lucky_Lisp

December 28, 2009, 05:08 PM

Yes, any anti-United spamming will be reported on this one.

I don't want spamming of any source on this thread by jealous football fans who just love to hate United.

Oh God, you know what us non-Man U people have gone and done?! We've completely forgotten that this is a Manchester United forum! What are we like!

who the fuck do you think you are telling what I can and can't do?

Right back at you.

CrystalGeezer

December 28, 2009, 05:09 PM

Okay, excuse me for being new to this but I have a question.

I was looking at the standings on Fox Sports (http://nmsn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/premierleague/standings) and noticed that Chelsea is ahead of Man United by 5 points. They should've lost yesterday or the day before yesterday or whenever. Had they lost, what would the point difference had been? I think my question is, how does the point system work? :squiffy:

bored

December 28, 2009, 05:19 PM

CrystalGeezer

December 28, 2009, 05:39 PM

3 points for a win
1 point for a draw

Thank you!

kyleleonard

December 28, 2009, 05:42 PM

and nothing for a defeat in this game..

This charming man.

December 29, 2009, 07:20 AM

Anti Reds are a bit touchy,aren't they?

Very. They need a session with Professor Nutt. ;)

This charming man.

December 29, 2009, 07:23 AM

ha ha like this updated version!
In all seriousness though, I think when someone creates a thread for their
favorite team, band, or whatever it may be, it's a bit rude to be spamming
it.
Unless it's posted by someone I don't like, but I won't mention any names (james cagney).

:lbf:

This charming man.

December 29, 2009, 07:39 AM

I doubt it.
Hargreaves will be back soon and Fergie also has Fletcher, Carrick, Anderson, Giggs, Scholes and Gibson at his disposal in central midfield.
As for the wingers, well Obertan has shown a lot of potential though I am not so sure about Valencia and Park. Nani MUST go.
We could do with a good creative midfielder and a world class winger, but who is available in January and not cup tied? Fergie will wait until the summer.
I would like to see Maxi Rodriguez at United, great player.

In my opinion, we also have a weakness up front. Rooney is of course superb and his performances hide a multitude of sins by the other strikers.
Not convinced with either Berbatov or Owen, this is Berba's second season and the much anticipated improvement has not materialised so far.

I.R.

Agree with most of the above, but Giggs was shocking at HUll. My little nephew who has just started playing kept saying; 'why does Giggs keep passing the ball to their team', so it wont be long before him and Scholesey are put out to grass. Nani MUST go, but I'm not convinced with Anderson. Obertan does indeed look class, whereby Berbatov I'm running out of time with.
Gibson looks solid with a cracking shot on him. The papers are saying that citeh could win the league this season with Mancini. :lbf:

Irregular Regular

December 29, 2009, 07:53 AM

The papers are saying that citeh could win the league this season with Mancini. :lbf:

It's been 33 years and they've won fuck all
Citeh are a massive club! :guitar:

kyleleonard

December 29, 2009, 01:35 PM

Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has been placed on indefinite compassionate leave by the English champions after his wife had a brain hemorrhage.

The 39-year-old Dutchman, who has been absent since last month's win over Everton because of a knee injury, had already been given permission to return to the Netherlands over Christmas to receive treatment from the national team doctor.

But his 36-year-old wife, Annemarie van Kesteren, collapsed last Wednesday as Van der Sar and his family were preparing to celebrate Christmas.

"Annemarie had a problem over in Holland a week ago and has been admitted to hospital - that is the best place for her to be," said United manager Sir Alex Ferguson. "They have examined her twice and are trying to get to the root of it. I have told Edwin to stay over there. There is no point in him being here. The best thing is for him to be with his wife. Hopefully she will make a good recovery."

United, which hosts Wigan on Wednesday, is second in the Premier League.

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makes football mean nothing, hope she recovers from it

Raymond J Marks

December 29, 2009, 04:25 PM

The papers are saying that citeh could win the league this season with Mancini. :lbf:

It's been 33 years and they've won fuck all
Citeh are a massive club! :guitar:

Oh, sorry, I thought this was a thread for all things Stretford.....:crazy: seems that all united fans can do is talk about City:confused:
They must be really worried about the Coke Cup semi's:thumb:

kyleleonard

December 29, 2009, 04:47 PM

Oh, sorry, I thought this was a thread for all things Stretford.....:crazy: seems that all united fans can do is talk about City:confused:

from the bitters thread;

I love the way Stretford fans flock to this thread:thumb:
Meanwhile, no self respecting Blue would EVER post on a Trafford thread:cool:

But, seeing as you are here:guitar:
Seriously.....who is going to win the semi?
I don't want any.....''yeah but we will put the reserves out and you your first team'' comments.
Who will get through to the final?
The omens are on our side.... last time the two teams met in the League cup semi, back in 1970, City won over the two legs (thanks to a Stepney howler - it was an indirect free kick from Summerbee and he parried it straight out and Lee, Bell or Young whacked in the rebound, had he just let it fly in it would have been not given)
City went on to beat WBA in the final......

Jukebox Jury

now go away, cheers.

Irregular Regular

December 29, 2009, 08:13 PM

They must be really worried about the Coke Cup semi's:thumb:

They've got Curly Watts as a celebrity fan
Citeh are a massive club :guitar:

Bluebirds

December 30, 2009, 02:18 AM

They've got Curly Watts as a celebrity fan
Citeh are a massive club :guitar:

And some fo those Man Utd celeb fans. In full:

Eamonn Holmes
Patrick Kielty
Angus Deayton
Mick Hucknall
Zoe Ball

My mother's partners twin offspring are season ticket holders at the Theatre of Dreams. And where do they live?

London. :lbf::lbf::lbf:

This charming man.

December 31, 2009, 12:12 AM

And some fo those Man Utd celeb fans. In full:

Eamonn Holmes
Patrick Kielty
Angus Deayton
Mick Hucknall
Zoe Ball

My mother's partners twin offspring are season ticket holders at the Theatre of Dreams. And where do they live?

London. :lbf::lbf::lbf:

Morrissey,
Terry Hall from the Specials,
Hooky,
Mani,
Ian Brown etc etc..

This charming man.

December 31, 2009, 12:16 AM

Best display by Valencia in a red shirt tonight. Made two and scored one and is very unselfish when crossing the ball. Always looking for someone in a better position rather than shooting from impossible angles. He 'll get better imo.

And as for Rafael, what can you say; brilliant, class and he's only a kid..

5-0 will do nicely for our goal difference..

Kewpie

December 31, 2009, 12:19 AM

Terry Hall is a Chelsea supporter.

This charming man.

December 31, 2009, 12:19 AM

Oh, sorry, I thought this was a thread for all things Stretford.....:crazy: seems that all united fans can do is talk about City:confused:
They must be really worried about the Coke Cup semi's:thumb:

We're so worried that we only put half of our team out. If you don't beat us over two legs then I'd be embarrassed.

Massive cup for a massive club. :guitar:

Jukebox Jury

December 31, 2009, 12:23 AM

Terry Hall is a Chelsea supporter.

OK, I'm going to break my silence on this thread (not that I read it anyway:thumb:) to suggest to Kewpie that she sticks to Morrissey threads as she clearly knows F-all about football.
Terry Hall is a born and bred Coventrian (that's somebody from Coventry) - so naturally he is a fan of the club from Stretford:lbf:

Well done united on beating Wigan Pathetic - only four goals less than Spuds put past them the other week:p

Jukebox Jury

Irregular Regular

December 31, 2009, 12:31 AM

They've got salt and pepper in their hot dog stands
Citeh are a massive club :guitar:

Jukebox Jury

December 31, 2009, 01:45 AM

They've got salt and pepper in their hot dog stands
Citeh are a massive club :guitar:

Dont forget about the floodlights at Maine Road:thumb:

Jukebox Jury

Irregular Regular

December 31, 2009, 08:50 AM

They won the Shamrock Trophy in '92
Citeh are a massive club :guitar:

This charming man.

December 31, 2009, 10:30 AM

They lost in the final of the Full Members Cup in 1986.
Citeh are a massive club..:guitar:

This charming man.

December 31, 2009, 10:52 AM

Terry Hall is a Chelsea supporter.

:lbf:, Terry Hall is a massive red. Apology, please or girls, just stay away from subjects you have no idea about..:rolleyes:

A small exert from Red News fanzine; an interview with Terry Hall.

RN: The night before the 1985 Cup Final you played in Liverpool. Where was that?
TH: It was at Liverpool University with Colourfield. I was very excited about the day after and for the encore I did ‘Glory Glory, Man United’ but it was only me who did it, none of the band joined me. I had a huge United flag that I draped across me. The drummer was an Everton fan, Gary, who was in The Teardrop Explodes but he wasn't going to the Final, and I was.
RN: How did that go down then?
TH: Not very well! The odd bottle here and there but what do you do!
RN: A Gig in front of thousands of people who have come especially to see you or United winning the European Cup?
TH: European Cup. Without a doubt. I've done the pinnacle of gigging with the Specials with crowds of about 10,000 in America, which is pretty big but it really doesn't compare.
RN: Can you remember what made you support United?
TH: It was definitely the '68 final. I was 9 and up until then my Dad used to go and watch Coventry, he used to try and get me to go but I used to hate it. Even post crawling stage I knew I shouldn't be going to that crap! He took me to a couple of games but that night when I watched United-Benfica, that was like real football and it left such a massive impression.
RN: Can you remember your first match?
TH: It was at Old Trafford. We had an 4 Auntie in Bolton and her son had moved down to Coventry and he watched them and he took me up to see United-Coventry. I'm trying to think of the date and it has always bugged me but it was around 1970/71. We sat at the back of the Stretford End. From that point, it's been said many times before over the years but you get the bug. It's beyond football. You get the bug. I had to wait a couple of years before I started getting part time jobs and going more.
RN: Best game, not including Barca ‘99?
TH: The replay at Villa Park. Looking back over the Final, the semis and stuff, league vs Spurs, Villa Park was just incredible, the most incredible game I have ever been to. It was unbelievable. I remember turning to leave when they got the penalty and thinking we're out, it's gone, I couldn't bear watching Bergkamp score, and then he didn't and it was like 'there's life'. Keane going off, and then that goal...

RN: Do you collect any United memorabilia?
TH: Yeah, well your scarf has just added to it! (Aidan presents Terry with a scarf on behalf of all at RN). I used to buy a lot of silk scarfs in the 70s, there were some brilliant ones with cartoon drawings on them and all sorts, brilliant. I used to collect a lot of programmes but I've stopped doing that now because they just take up a lot of room. I like going to the fixtures at the back and who is playing who.
RN: Have you ever met any United celebs?
TH: I did a TV show with Docherty, Stuart Pearson and Gordon Hill. It was a Thames TV thing. I can't remember what it was but it was a pre-cup final thing. Docherty was such a twat to me, he was just a complete twat. We were in the green room beforehand, sitting there, you don't make any big deal that is just where you have to stay and as he was going out the door he said: "Can you keep an eye on my coat for me’. I was like ‘I'm on it with you mate!’. It was just that assuming it was all about him which is horrible.
RN: Any celebrity fans?
TH: Ian Brown, he's alright. You do meet them over the years, Angus Deayton was one. I don't know (about his support...). You just question where they have come from its like the Zoe Ball thing, you're not quite sure.
RN: Do you think it was too short a time after leaving the Specials to return with Fun Boy Three?
TH: I tell you what it was. Because the last 6 months of the Specials was so heavy all we wanted to do was get into a studio and mess about. It wasn't even for an album - it was just to try and exorcise all that shit we had been going through for a year. We never had songs or anything, we just wanted to play instruments and see what happened. Because we were contracted to Chrylasis we made a record.
RN: Do you have any advice for City fans?
TH: They are beyond advice really. Have a shave, get rid of the ‘tash!
RN: I've always likened hating Man City to like hating a man who hasn't got a cock, you just don't need to do it do you!
TH: I was once managed by a City fan and I've got two or three close friends (who are city fans) but I could never go down to their level of sourness. Well it's impossible. Kevin Cummins the NME photographer is a big City fan and he goes to a lot of games. I made him take photos of me in the NME in the mid 80s at Old Trafford. I said I wouldn't do it anywhere else and he got to do it. His face was a picture. He took three, 'that will do!'
RN: Can you sum up Fergie's reign in ten words?
TH: Patience, paid off. I remember the first game at Oxford when he first took over... He got over that spell of 'Get him out, get him out' and thankfully it was patience and now he is one of the greatest managers ever. It is impossible to dispute that no matter where you are from.
RN: What words some up Fergie?
TH: A sense of Loyalty, passion, alcohol...or horses...red nose but just a fantastic manager.
RN: What was your first United badge?
TH: It was a patch, it was like a hippy one with 'come on United'. Like the Churchill one. I used to collect patches to sew on scarfs or sew them anywhere in fact. A jean jacket. A mate we used to go with had the Butchers Coat on and it was dead weird. But you still see a few blokes at the games with them on... the old bloke with the teddy bear hat, he's still got one on.
RN: Are you still in touch with Coventry and what do you think of the music scene there?
TH: Only to go and see relatives really. There is no love lost between me and Coventry, unfortunately. I didn't feel they owed me anything and I didn't feel I owed them anything. I remember when we moved up to Stockport in '82 I did an interview with NME and they chopped it all up, but there was a headline in the Coventry Telegraph that said 'Terry the Traitor'. Freaked my Mum and Dad out, horrible.
RN: Did you ever get into any heated debates with other band members about football or were they not really bothered?
TH: They weren't really into football. None of them went, ever.
RN: How do you feel about the smoking ban?
TH: I think its ridiculous. I understand it, I understand non-smokers enjoying it and if you go to clubs now it smells really weird. You can smell people now. I've always been a smoker that if someone in the room objects I'll go outside so it doesn't bother me. I prefer smoking outside anyway.
RN: Did you shag any of them from Bananarama?!
TH: No. Can you imagine my mum reading that!
RN: Nightclub is my favourite Specials track. Which track did you enjoy performing the most?
TH: Performing it was probably Gangsters but to listen to, well not even listen to, but something that might come on the radio every now and again, is Ghost town. Every time I hear it - 20 years on - I just think’ God that was a great record’. It always shocks me, ‘God that sounds great’.
RN: Has the fact you are Terry Hall saved or caused any bother while following United?
TH: I had a slap at Anfield in the 80s. I've also had the other thing where other fans take the piss. You can put up with that. I've had 20 Everton in a service station singing "Terry, Terry give us a song" and you think 'fuck off!'. These 4 four lads once spotted me and had I not been who I was there would have been trouble, that has happened a lot. That happened at Forest years ago.
RN: Which team do you dislike the most?
TH: In the era we grew up Leeds was always a weird one and still is and now with the demise of Leeds it's fantastic. It was out and out hatred. Obviously Liverpool were a close second and City you can't be arsed with. Chelsea I don't like, I don't like their fans or the team, I never have. I was saying to Suggs actually, and Damon Albarn, 'How you can go and watch a team like that, when just walking up to the ground it is like a Nuremberg Rally’. Terrible.:lbf:
RN: What is your viewpoint on Saha?
TH: I don't know. I'm not a massive fan to be honest, I'm not convinced, its the same with Tevez it just doesn't actually feel right. With Ruud it felt dead right, there was that confidence and that confidence isn't there up front. You just don't know.
RN: Did you travel from Coventry in the 70's and what are your memories?
TH: Travelled a lot. Five or six of us used to go from Coventry and Rugby. There were a lot of games where we used to get into trouble but everybody did then. Stoke was one of the worst grounds I went to. I got hit 4 times and I got chased with a pick axe.
RN: Did you go to any games in the relegation season?
TH: I went to a few games, but looking back that was the end of the era, that was the turning point. Something had to happen again.
RN: And the start of an era. The Red Army came into its own.
TH: Unbelievable. I remember the first game back in the first division against Wolves and there must have been sixteen thousand there. It was mad. I went to Blackpool away.

Thanks to Terry. Interview by Aidan. Transcript by John. Copyright Red News 2007.
__________________
There's nothing on Earth like being a Red :thumb:

This charming man.

December 31, 2009, 12:36 PM

This charming man.

January 2, 2010, 01:29 AM

There could be some on-field and off-field action on Sunday afternoon in Manchester, when we play one of our biggest rivals in the FA Cup 3rd round. :guitar:

Jukebox Jury

January 2, 2010, 02:29 AM

There could be some on-field and off-field action on Sunday afternoon in Manchester, when we play one of our biggest rivals in the FA Cup 3rd round. :guitar:

You playing Flixton?:eek:

Jukebox Jury

Moonbeam

January 2, 2010, 08:07 AM

Morrissey,
Terry Hall from the Specials,
Hooky,
Mani,
Ian Brown etc etc..

How many of these actually go?

Oh you forgot that dickhead Ricky Hatton.....he's a united fan these days isn't he? :p

This charming man.

January 2, 2010, 08:43 PM

How many of these actually go?

Oh you forgot that dickhead Ricky Hatton.....he's a united fan these days isn't he? :p

How the fuck do I know, and yes, Ricky Fatton is a dickhead.. Amir Khan will whip his ass.

This charming man.

January 2, 2010, 08:44 PM

You playing Flixton?:eek:

Jukebox Jury

No, FC United Of Manchester. :D

Jukebox Jury

January 2, 2010, 08:53 PM

No, FC United Of Manchester. :D

FC United of Bury:thumb:
I know Andy Walsh quite well, if you know who he is;)

Jukebox Jury

This charming man.

January 2, 2010, 09:03 PM

FC United of Bury:thumb:
I know Andy Walsh quite well, if you know who he is;)

Jukebox Jury

Well he was heavily involved in forming the club, wasn't he Phill? Is he an alright geezer?

Probably bumped into him in the 80's when I travelled home and away, without knowing.

This charming man.

January 2, 2010, 09:06 PM

Jukebox Jury

January 2, 2010, 11:59 PM

Well he was heavily involved in forming the club, wasn't he Phill? Is he an alright geezer?

Probably bumped into him in the 80's when I travelled home and away, without knowing.

He's the chief executive!
Was one of the leading lights of IMUSA in the early days, along with Adam Brown, Mark Longden etc and lead the campaign against Murdoch & Sky

Jukebox Jury

Jukebox Jury

January 3, 2010, 12:10 AM

Dya know, mate, if we could get all pedantic about who's from Manc and who isn't. Morrissey, Ricky Hatton, Anthony H Wilson, Ian Curtis, Hooky and probably a plethora of others who purport to be, aren't. :confused:

It's like the whole Madchester / Manchester bands
Here is the list of truely Manc bands that I can think of over the past 20 years -
Oasis, Northside, MC Tunes and that's about it!

Jukebox Jury

This charming man.

January 3, 2010, 02:43 AM

It's like the whole Madchester / Manchester bands
Here is the list of truely Manc bands that I can think of over the past 20 years -
Oasis, Northside, MC Tunes and that's about it!

Jukebox Jury

True that. I reckon we could add 808 state to that list. I well like these tunes.

R4XoJcbXgLI

'Manchester, the dance capital of England' :thumb:

0CMiB4z8JgY&NR=1

Jukebox Jury

January 3, 2010, 03:03 AM

Oh, I forgot Shane Ward is from Clayton:lbf::guitar:

Jukebox Jury

kurious oranj

January 3, 2010, 11:03 AM

COME ON LEEEEEEEEEEDS!

That is all.

Uncleskinny

January 3, 2010, 01:48 PM

Arf. 0-1 at half time.

john86

January 3, 2010, 01:48 PM

1-0 down at half time.. feck sake

Jukebox Jury

January 3, 2010, 02:14 PM

Ha ha I just got up (am 5 hours behind) and listening to Talk Sport:rofl:
But expect there will be a dodgy penalty / Fergie time goal somewhere along the way:mad:

Jukebox Jury

I am a Ghost

January 3, 2010, 02:45 PM

Looks like there could be another legendary F.A.Cup upset!

Jukebox Jury

January 3, 2010, 02:51 PM

Looks like there could be another legendary F.A.Cup upset!

*Playing Fergie Time*:squiffy:

Jukebox Jury

Uncleskinny

January 3, 2010, 02:52 PM

*Playing Fergie Time*:squiffy:

Jukebox Jury

5 freakin' minutes?!?

Jukebox Jury

January 3, 2010, 02:56 PM

There's some donkeys on the pitch......
They think it's all over......
Well it is now:laughing::rofl::D:lbf::mock:

Jukebox Jury

PS Can't wait for Wednesday:guitar::cool::thumb:

Uncleskinny

January 3, 2010, 02:57 PM

There's some donkeys on the pitch......
They think it's all over......
Well it is now:laughing::rofl::D:lbf::mock:

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PS Can't wait for Wednesday:guitar::cool::thumb:

Looks like they need a new hairdryer.

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January 3, 2010, 03:03 PM

Zoe Ball, Terry Christian, Angus Deayton, Shane Ritchie, Eamon Holmes, Mike Sweeney, Kevin Le Vell, Terry Hall, Ian Brown, Mick Hucknall, Mick Hucknall - your boys took a hell of a beating!:mock:

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January 3, 2010, 03:05 PM

Looks like they need a new hairdryer.

and a centre half too:D
Wes Brown.....England class:rolleyes:

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kurious oranj

January 3, 2010, 03:06 PM

Haha gutted you lot - about bloody time too! GLORY GLORY LEEDS UNITED!!

john86

January 3, 2010, 03:13 PM

what a pathetic performance. shocking. hopefully the kids will do better on wednesday against shitty

Dave2006

January 3, 2010, 03:36 PM

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January 3, 2010, 03:45 PM

So good you named him twice :sick:

Dave

It was a take on this famous commentary way back in 1981..... when the bloke says 'Maggie Thatcher' twice:thumb:

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Dave2006

January 3, 2010, 04:19 PM

It was a take on this famous commentary way back in 1981..... when the bloke says 'Maggie Thatcher' twice:thumb:

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I knew what you were aiming for... I didn't know that he said Thatch twice.

So, in your mind, is Hucknall the Thatch of the pop world - is he the anti-Billy Bragg :)

Dave

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January 3, 2010, 06:42 PM

and a centre half too:D
Wes Brown.....England class:rolleyes:

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Bad day for us today JJ, no argument about that.
I wouldn't be so cocky about Citeh's chances in the mickey mouse cup though.
I know it would mean the earth to you lot but you just never know what is around the corner...
3 more days until the 1st leg, bring it on!

lainey

January 3, 2010, 06:54 PM

:laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing:

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January 3, 2010, 06:56 PM

:laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing:

Oh, that wonderful scouse wit.
I've been missing it lately, wonder why...

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January 3, 2010, 07:06 PM

Bad day for us today JJ, no argument about that.
I wouldn't be so cocky about Citeh's chances in the mickey mouse cup though.
I know it would mean the earth to you lot but you just never know what is around the corner...
3 more days until the 1st leg, bring it on!

Believe me I'm more than cautious about shouting too much before Wednesday, but just enjoying the moment today. Besides, half of me loves setting myself up on here for the fall - all good banter and plenty of laughs in the posts is what it is all about, isn't it?:guitar:
It's when people bring up the Munich / Hillsborough and other crap into it that it gets ruined.

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January 3, 2010, 07:09 PM

It's when people bring up the Munich / Hillsborough and other crap into it that it gets ruined.

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Fully agree with that.

Uncleskinny

January 3, 2010, 07:28 PM

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January 3, 2010, 08:00 PM

Just hearing from an unreliable source on BookFace that the reason Vidic dodn't play is that he buggered off before the start, just left. Any corroboration on this? Fergie must be facking fuming.

Peter

Hard to tell Peter, no official word from United on what is wrong with Vidic.
However this rumour was doing the rounds at OT today...

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January 3, 2010, 09:32 PM

Just hearing from an unreliable source on BookFace that the reason Vidic dodn't play is that he buggered off before the start, just left. Any corroboration on this? Fergie must be facking fuming.

Peter

Apparently Barcelona have put in a huge bid and his wife no longer wants to stay in Manchester. If he doesn't want to play for UTD., then I say let him go. RVN wants back in the Prem. Bring him back because Berbatov has been given more chances than he deserves. I'd rather have Owen start than that geriatric. Ah well more rest, so we can go all out to become the ONLY team to win the top flight League Title 4 times on the trot. At the moment we share the record of three League Titles on the trot with Liverpool and the mighty Huddersfield. Valencia added some spark when he came on, but Fabio looks out of sorts at Left Back. Unfair on the kid, whereby he plays Rafael in his rightful position. Not nice to lose against the scum, but we have bigger fish to fry in the CL and the aforementioned Premiership.

Oh, and we play that massive club in a mickey mouse cup, which I totally forgot about. :blushing:

Nowt wrong with Wes Brown. The goal was clearly Kuszczsk's fault who should have stayed on his line as Brown pushed Beckford too wide to be able to get any power in his shot, but it didn't matter as the keeper was in no man's land and the ball barely touched the net.

Must say, I'm impressed with Leeds as an outfit and they will definitely be challenging in the Chapionship next season.

speedfreaks ball

January 4, 2010, 01:07 PM

john86

January 4, 2010, 01:52 PM

im just a casual football watcher so always try to give an unbias opinion on the state of affairs in the game- my thoughts are-
1. without ronaldo man utd are not even half the team they were
2. fergie has been at the helm too long and should of gone out on top (after the champs league win over chelsea in russia)
3. frazier campell should never have been sold in favour of berbatov and owen
4.chelsea or arsenal will take the title with man utd 3rd

Sir Alex can stay at united as long he wants. They won the league, carling cup, world club cup and got to the final of the champions league last season, hardly a disaster of a season. This season their not playing well and missing ronaldo badly but still only 2 points off chelsea. I think Arsenal will finish third behind Chelsea and United.

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January 4, 2010, 03:08 PM

Sir Alex can stay at united as long he wants. They won the league, carling cup, world club cup and got to the final of the champions league last season, hardly a disaster of a season. This season their not playing well and missing ronaldo badly but still only 2 points off chelsea. I think Arsenal will finish third behind Chelsea and United.

Funny how united fans always call it the Carling Cup when they have won it....watch out for how it will become the ''Mickey Mouse Cup'' when City beat them and subsequantly lift the trophy:thumb:

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Irregular Regular

January 4, 2010, 05:54 PM

Funny how united fans always call it the Carling Cup when they have won it....watch out for how it will become the ''Mickey Mouse Cup'' when City beat them and subsequantly lift the trophy:thumb:

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It is a Mickey Mouse competition whether we win it or not JJ.
Let's be clear about that before the semis even get started.

It has to be a Mickey Mouse competition if the scousers are specialists at winning it! :lbf:

john86

January 4, 2010, 06:24 PM

I guess its a bigger deal for the smaller clubs like man city. Sir Alex is going to make a few changes after the Leeds display. Hopefully Fletcher will be playing.. be afraid, very afraid!:D

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January 4, 2010, 07:18 PM

I guess its a bigger deal for the smaller clubs like man city. Sir Alex is going to make a few changes after the Leeds display. Hopefully Fletcher will be playing.. be afraid, very afraid!:D

Changes such as??????
(Please play Neville:pray:)

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January 4, 2010, 07:22 PM

Should we open a new thread just for the semi final games:thumb:
I feel uncomfortable keeping on posting in here:lbf:

What do you think?

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john86

January 4, 2010, 07:43 PM

Should we open a new thread just for the semi final games:thumb:
I feel uncomfortable keeping on posting in here:lbf:

What do you think?

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oh go on then. Its beginning to smell in here with all the s*** coming out your mouth :D

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January 4, 2010, 07:59 PM

oh go on then. Its beginning to smell in here with all the s*** coming out your mouth :D

:eek::lbf:

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January 14, 2010, 10:47 PM

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john86

January 15, 2010, 01:05 PM

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:lbf::straightface:

Still second in the league, knockout stages of Europe and heading to a carling cup final against Aston Villa at Wembley :thumb:

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January 15, 2010, 06:11 PM

:lbf::straightface:

Still second in the league, knockout stages of Europe and heading to a carling cup final against Aston Villa at Wembley :thumb:

You were doing so well until the last eight words:thumb:

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Emotional Guide Dog

January 16, 2010, 12:42 AM

Funny how united fans always call it the Carling Cup when they have won it....watch out for how it will become the ''Mickey Mouse Cup'' when City beat them and subsequantly lift the trophy:thumb:

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Well let's face it, United fans called the Champions League a Mickey Mouse Cup when Liverpool won it.

'It's the Premier League that matters...' I heard it fifty times.

malvachat

January 16, 2010, 09:32 AM

I heard it fifty times.
Now fifty one:thumb:

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January 16, 2010, 10:27 AM

Well let's face it, United fans called the Champions League a Mickey Mouse Cup when Liverpool won it.

'It's the Premier League that matters...' I heard it fifty times.

No true United fan has ever called the Champions League a Mickey Mouse Cup, not even when the scousers won it.

The priority is always the league, with the Champions League a close second.

What we have all called a Mickey Mouse achievement was the 'triple' (note the use of the word 'triple' and not 'treble' ) that Liverpool won in 2001.
The UEFA cup, FA cup and League cup. :rolleyes:
That's not a treble, that's what we call a Mickey Mouse triple.:thumb:

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January 16, 2010, 12:27 PM

No true United fan has ever called the Champions League a Mickey Mouse Cup, not even when the scousers won it.

The priority is always the league, with the Champions League a close second.

What we have all called a Mickey Mouse achievement was the 'triple' (note the use of the word 'triple' and not 'treble' ) that Liverpool won in 2001.
The UEFA cup, FA cup and League cup. :rolleyes:
That's not a treble, that's what we call a Mickey Mouse triple.:thumb:

So, just to be clear in advance:thumb:
When City win the FA Cup and League Cup this season, what will that 'double' be called?:guitar:

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January 16, 2010, 01:06 PM

so, just to be clear in advance:thumb:
When city win the fa cup and league cup this season, what will that 'double' be called?:guitar:

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Fantasy

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January 16, 2010, 08:49 PM

Fantasy

Ha ha.:D

Jeez, we definitely didn't deserve to win 3-0 today, but who's bothered. Please stop playing Gary Neville and play one of the twins there. Much better second half I'm glad to report..

Oh, and City, massive club..:guitar:

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January 16, 2010, 08:57 PM

Ha ha.:D

Oh, and City, massive club..:guitar:

I'd rather shag a bucket
With a big hole in it... :eek:

This charming man.

January 16, 2010, 09:22 PM

I'd rather shag a bucket
With a big hole in it... :eek:

:eek:

This charming man.

January 17, 2010, 09:03 PM

Arsenal are still the dark horse in this title run-in. Good win today at the Reebok Stadium, where southern teams usually do not like to play.

Closest and best title run-in for years. :thumb:

john86

January 19, 2010, 10:15 PM

Excellent display, United will destroy them in the second leg:whip:

matt

January 19, 2010, 10:21 PM

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January 19, 2010, 10:57 PM

In all truth that looked like City's cup final, next week will be a totally different story. They were hanging on by a thread at the end, 5 more minutes and it wouldve been 2-2. Tevez has shown once again tonight what a petulant money-grabbing twat he is though.:crazy:

Another 5 minutes??????
How many do you want???? It's a 90 minutes game (+ Fergie time 5 mins) not a 100 minutes:rolleyes:

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January 19, 2010, 11:02 PM

Excellent display, United will destroy them in the second leg:whip:

Like you did Leeds:mock:

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john86

January 19, 2010, 11:06 PM

Like you did Leeds:mock:

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Mike Dean wasn't playing that day

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January 19, 2010, 11:17 PM

Mike Dean wasn't playing that day

It's amazing how many times united get the bent refs and never complain..... one against them comes out and it is ''bring back hanging''.

I remember the FA Cup match in the 90's..... Eric the Frog being ''awarded'' a penalty by Alan Wilkie when the ball was 30 feet up in the air......
City were winning comfortably 1-0 and went on to lose 2-1:mad::angry:

Swings & Roundabouts......

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john86

January 19, 2010, 11:25 PM

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January 20, 2010, 10:54 PM

Who's that standing by the doorway?
Who's that knocking on the door?
It's the baliffs and his boys
Making all the f**king noise
Coz the Glazer's can't borrow anymore:mock::rofl:

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someofusisturningnasty

January 20, 2010, 11:11 PM

Refereeing in general is shit. Everton got a soft penalty at the weekend (although thoroughly deserved the win;)) Can't wait to hear what Fergie has to say about it.

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:rolleyes:

Funny how the people who always say this wouldnt have the bollocks to take a refereeing course themselves...

Not to mention taking charge of games where you are the smallest person on the pitch by about a foot, and where at times you get abuse shouted at you for the whole 90 mins.

john86

January 21, 2010, 04:19 PM

:rolleyes:

Funny how the people who always say this wouldnt have the bollocks to take a refereeing course themselves...

Not to mention taking charge of games where you are the smallest person on the pitch by about a foot, and where at times you get abuse shouted at you for the whole 90 mins.

Maybe.. you have a point, but then something needs to be done to help refs like video technology or something

someofusisturningnasty

January 21, 2010, 04:45 PM

Maybe.. you have a point, but then something needs to be done to help refs like video technology or something

But where does it end...I think the thing to do is to accept that just as players regularly make mistakes and change the outcome of the game then as too do referees...we're only human at the end of the day.

My friend, who is a FIFA assistant ref on the Premiership week in week out, makes a maximum of 1 or 2 errors a season and when he does make these mistakes will berate himself for days. When I hear some people saying that the refs dont care and are only in it for the power, they couldnt be more wrong, believe me.

That's not to say I don't get pissed off when what I see as a "blatent" foul isnt given but at the end of the day you have to ask yourself, a) was it deliberate on behalf of the ref (i can assure you the answer is no) so b) one has to accept it as a mistake and move on...

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January 23, 2010, 09:25 AM

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January 23, 2010, 10:59 AM

Rio is back today and things will start clicking into place from here on in.
A special message for all those who persist in writing us off: United top of the league by 5 o'clock this evening!

We'll beat the bitters on Wednesday and put an end to their silverware ambitions for yet another year.
How many is it now? I am losing count... :lbf:

Come on United!!

I believe it is 34 (well that's the number 'Nited fans kept chanting over and over again the other night).
Do you really think Rio is match fit? I mean, has he played any reserve games? He may be OK against Hull..... but up against Bellamy, Tevez and maybe Adebayor?

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john86

January 23, 2010, 04:58 PM

Top of the league and we're havin a laugh. ROONEY ROONEY :guitar:

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January 23, 2010, 06:08 PM

Top of the league and we're havin a laugh. ROONEY ROONEY :guitar:

How many games more have you played over everyone else?

Listened to BBC Manchester, reporter said you didn't play that well and scoreline flattered. Of course not playing well and winning is always a good sign - but a good sign for City on Wednesday too:thumb:
Rooney has peaked four days too soon (hopefully;))

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Irregular Regular

January 23, 2010, 07:57 PM

I believe it is 34 (well that's the number 'Nited fans kept chanting over and over again the other night).
Do you really think Rio is match fit? I mean, has he played any reserve games? He may be OK against Hull..... but up against Bellamy, Tevez and maybe Adebayor?

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Just back from Rooney's one-man demolition of Hull City.
Not played brilliantly but there was never a doubt as to who the winner would be.
Rooney's 4 goals deserve special mention, best English player by a long distance at the moment.

Rio played really well to say he's been away for such a long time, Hull were not exactly challenging but he did well nonetheless.

Bring on the bitters and let's see how far we can shove the Topo Gigio up Tevez' arse after we beat them. :lbf:

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January 23, 2010, 08:05 PM

Just back from Rooney's one-man demolition of Hull City.
Not played brilliantly but there was never a doubt as to who the winner would be.
Rooney's 4 goals deserve special mention, best English player by a long distance at the moment.

Rio played really well to say he's been away for such a long time, Hull were not exactly challenging but he did well nonetheless.

Bring on the bitters and let's see how far we can shove the Topo Gigio up Tevez' arse after we beat them. :lbf:

Bring on Wednesday:guitar:
PS, as someone said on BBC Manc today, 'Nited fans are more bitter than Boddies:lbf:

Don't dispute the comment about Rayne Wooney, on Tuesday everytime he got the ball I was shouting ''Close the f**ker down and don't give him space'' (not that MANCini heard me as I was in the opposite stand:thumb:), but how many goals has he scored against the ''big'' clubs:squiffy: (I know he'll bag a hatrick now and I'll look a daft twat:D)

Going to be a very interesting night:guitar:

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john86

January 23, 2010, 08:54 PM

Bring on Wednesday:guitar:
PS, as someone said on BBC Manc today, 'Nited fans are more bitter than Boddies:lbf:

Don't dispute the comment about Rayne Wooney, on Tuesday everytime he got the ball I was shouting ''Close the f**ker down and don't give him space'' (not that MANCini heard me as I was in the opposite stand:thumb:), but how many goals has he scored against the ''big'' clubs:squiffy: (I know he'll bag a hatrick now and I'll look a daft twat:D)

Going to be a very interesting night:guitar:

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJjajs6JW9w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF-tlYezS6s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21u0nsqDtes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVmSGUExFHU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ER3G49HOrWk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxH-S16YjJc

against City
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKbSqU4jTWQ

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January 23, 2010, 08:58 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJjajs6JW9w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF-tlYezS6s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21u0nsqDtes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVmSGUExFHU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ER3G49HOrWk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxH-S16YjJc

against City
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKbSqU4jTWQ

er, many thanks for the history lesson......I appreciate I didn't specifically mention it, but I was referring to goals scored this season:squiffy:

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john86

January 23, 2010, 09:04 PM

er, many thanks for the history lesson......I appreciate I didn't specifically mention it, but I was referring to goals scored this season:squiffy:

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Ya well after Wednesday THIS SEASONS tally will be up by a few goals. Not that City are a big club :eek:

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January 23, 2010, 10:11 PM

Ya well after Wednesday THIS SEASONS tally will be up by a few goals. Not that City are a big club :eek:

We may not be a big club (in your eyes) but you keep on talking about us...especially your captain:thumb:
As for Wednesday, we'll wait and see about that.

By the way, how are Cork doing this season? (Did you know your home town has a football club too, that you can support?)

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malvachat

January 24, 2010, 08:44 AM

(I know he'll bag a hatrick now and I'll look a daft twat:D)

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:D:D You need help in that department??
Your a Man City fan.
It goes with the job doesn't it??:thumb:

john86

January 24, 2010, 08:05 PM

By the way, how are Cork doing this season? (Did you know your home town has a football club too, that you can support?)

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Thanks for the geography lesson. I go too all the Cork City home games although the 2010 season hasn't started yet.

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January 24, 2010, 08:44 PM

Thanks for the geography lesson. I go too all the Cork City home games although the 2010 season hasn't started yet.

I knew the season hadn't started....I was trying to catch you out:thumb::lbf:

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john86

January 27, 2010, 10:33 PM

Sky Sports
Rooney sends Utd to Wembley

United striker bags injury-time goal to dispose of rivals City

Wayne Rooney headed home in second-half injury-time to book Manchester United's place in the Carling Cup final after they inflicted a 4-3 aggregate victory over bitter rivals Manchester City.

City went into the second leg at Old Trafford boasting a 2-1 lead and they looked good value for next month's showpiece after restricting United in the opening 45 minutes.

However, Paul Scholes was on target early in the second period to draw United level on aggregate before Michael Carrick handed the holders the edge as his strike clipped the post on its way into goal.

City, though, would not go down without a fight and former Red Devils forward Carlos Tevez restored parity overall as he angled in a classy effort that looked set to send the match to extra-time.

But two minutes into injury-time, Rooney, who earlier missed a golden opportunity to wrap up the game, headed in from close range to set up a clash with Aston Villa at Wembley on 28th February.

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January 28, 2010, 01:44 PM

What a cracking atmosphere last night. For a moment, I thought we were back to the late 70's and 80's. :thumb:

Plenty of tickets on general sale, coupled with City having a decent team certainly helped the cause.

Rooney and Fletch were both immense.

malvachat

January 28, 2010, 02:25 PM

Derby games have little to do with form.
They can throw up all sorts of results.
In this case the better team won over the two legs.I can't see the City fans taking too badly.After all they have had years of practice.
It was a case of City talking the talk.
But couldn't walk the walk.
Of course the next shout will be how they stop Man Utd from winning the league by winning at Eastlands.
Myself I think Chelsea are looking very strong.If Utd are going to do it this year they need to put a good string of results together.Taking at least a point at Arsenal will be a good start.I think 88 points might just be enough this year the way things have been going.
We shall see.

This charming man.

January 28, 2010, 03:10 PM

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1246751/Eastlands-wasteland-The-wit-wisdom-Manchester-City-chief-executive-Garry-Cook.html

Wayne Rooney's dramatic header didn't just seal a famous victory for Manchester United, it heaped further embarrassment on Manchester City Chief Executive Garry Cook who had, publicly, predicted United's demise in the Carling Cup.
Famously prone to a gaffe, the City executive has earned a reputation for using his feet, but where the likes of Carlos Tevez and Craig Bellamy use theirs on the pitch, he tends to spend time removing his from his mouth.
Here's some of Sportsmail's favourite Cook clangers …

Cook's (not so) magic ball On a recent visit to New York, Cook was addressing a group of City supporters and, oblivious to the watching cameras, stated that he believed the Eastlands club are on the way up, soon to overtake United.
He said: ‘[City will become] without doubt the biggest and best football club in the world.’ And that it was a case of, ‘Not if but when we are at Wembley having beaten Man United yet again.’
The 3-1 victory to United last night would suggest otherwise … on both counts.
Cook, the great judge of character Cook gladly accepted the job at City in June 2008 and the waiting media were, obviously, very curious to hear his views on the human rights record of owner and former Prime Minister of Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra.
Once a Red, always a Blue: Former City owner Thaksin Shinawatra blazed a trail that was taken by Carlos Tevez - but he's great to play golf with

In a stunningly naïve reply, Cook said: ‘Is he a nice guy? Yes. Is he a great guy to play golf with? Yes. Whether he’s guilty of something over there, I can’t worry too much about....Morally, I feel comfortable in this environment.’
A year later he backtracked: ‘I have made some mistakes in my life, but I deeply regretted my failure to do proper research on Thaksin.’
Cook, the closet United fan? United in grief: Uwe Rosler and Garry Cook
With 700 people looking on at the Official Supporters Club 60th Anniversary dinner, Cook welcomed legendary striker Uwe Rosler on stage to say a few words.

The proud German - who netted 50 league goals for the club - was waiting to be inducted in the club’s Hall of Fame.
Cook then proceeded to introduce the guest of honour on stage with these words … ‘I’d like to welcome Uwe Rosler into the Manchester United Hall of Fame.’

You couldn’t make it up.

Too many Cooks Just as City embarked on a £200m spending spree last summer, Cook reiterated that Mark Hughes was the man for the job at City.

Getting shirty: Garry Cook gave Mark Hughes (left) assurances his job was safe - just before bringing in Roberto Mancini to replace him

He said: ‘We have a manager in place that we're very happy with. We have never talked to Jose Mourinho or anyone else.’
Hughes was replaced by Roberto Mancini after being sacked on December 19 – Happy Christmas.
Cook’s tough-talking Kaka? Na-na! The Brazilian turned his back on City
The world of football can be a ruthless cut-throat pace, the thing to do is not show any weakness, don’t let your opponents know you're rattled.
Oh, hang on, too late – the botched purchase of Kaka clearly got to Cook.
‘The player was clearly for sale.' He stated. ‘We had entered into a confidentiality agreement weeks ago but, in my personal opinion, Milan bottled it.'
Temper, temper.

:rofl:

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January 31, 2010, 11:09 PM

In the do or die match against Arsenal we came up trumps with a devastating display of counter attacking and special mentions to Nani ( at last ) and to Wayne Rooney who scored his 100th Premier League goal in the 3-1 win over the Gunners.

To be fair the 3-1 scoreline somewhat flattered Arsenal who played as worse as I've seen them play all season, but as the old adage goes, 'you're only allowed to play as the opposition allows you to'.

United are still only 2 to 1 to win the Prem. which I think is pretty fair, as Chelsea don't look as if they are going to drop another point at the moment, unless city can spring a surprise at Stamford Bridge, where they have a terrible record. :mad:

Ahh well, United can only do their bit by keeping on winning and then, who knows? :cool:

mozmal

February 3, 2010, 08:48 AM

Our Lady

February 3, 2010, 09:26 AM

No doubt all Man Utd fans will be happy that Hull City surprised everyone with a spirited performance last night and stopped Chelsea extending their lead at the top. Hull City were the best team in the first half and with a bit more class up front, could have even won it. I hope Utd win the title - you should have seen Chelsea whining, just because they couldn't handle the fact that City gave them a real battle.

Chelsea's equaliser seemed a little contentious, too.

What were Hull complaining about, that the whistle hadn't gone or that the FK should have been indirect?

I'm not so sure the free-kick should have been given in the first place, since advantage had been played & the ball fell to Lampard - who did take control of it initially and then went down and made a half-hearted appeal for a penalty. Either Lampard wasted the advantage by tripping over his own feet or he was taken down (by Gardner, was it?) and it should have been a penalty, because he certainly took the ball well enough.

The former scenario is, of course, what actually took place, but, either way, Chelsea shouldn't have been awarded a free-kick.

What's more, Chelsea were lucky (Ivanovic, in particular) to have completed the 90 with eleven men.

Awful refereeing throughout and it was only Chelsea who benefited.

Jukebox Jury

February 3, 2010, 06:41 PM

mozmal

February 3, 2010, 06:52 PM

Hopefully Hull will have a harder game on Saturday:thumb:

Jukebox Jury

I hope not, we badly need the points, but so do City for that 4th place.

john86

February 5, 2010, 11:49 AM

I hope not, we badly need the points, but so do City for that 4th place.

City have a dodgey backline, hopefully Hunt and Zaki will do the business for ye.

And hopefully Arsenal do United a favour and batter Chelsea :)

Irregular Regular

February 5, 2010, 03:23 PM

And hopefully Arsenal do United a favour and batter Chelsea :)

Joint top with Chelsea come Sunday evening, that's my prediction.

I.R.

malvachat

February 5, 2010, 03:31 PM

Oh dear,assuming a win against Portsmouth.
Utd have played great in their last two matches.But experience tells no counting chickens is always the best policy.
Lets see what side he puts out.
We know what Alex is like sometimes.
I would much rather he put out a good side,destroy them in the first half,then rest players.I think we would still be in the FA cup if he had done that.

Our Lady

February 5, 2010, 05:27 PM

Utd have played great in their last two matches.

They have?

malvachat

February 5, 2010, 05:39 PM

They have?
I think so.

Our Lady

February 5, 2010, 06:13 PM

I think so.

It's astounding what passes as good football at Old Trafford nowadays.

john86

February 5, 2010, 07:03 PM

It's astounding what passes as good football at Old Trafford nowadays.

Are you serious? They outclassed City and Arsenal in the last two games. Some people are never happy :D

Irregular Regular

February 5, 2010, 07:08 PM

Experience tells no counting chickens is always the best policy.

True, however confidence tells me that we will destroy Pompey tomorrow afternoon... :)

Jukebox Jury

February 5, 2010, 07:57 PM

True, however confidence tells me that we will destroy Pompey tomorrow afternoon... :)

With all due respect to Pompey...... they are sinking faster than the Belgrano.
If you don't tonk them, questions will be asked..........

Jukebox Jury

Jukebox Jury

February 5, 2010, 08:00 PM

Are you serious? They outclassed City and Arsenal in the last two games. Some people are never happy :D

You were clearly the better team in the second leg.....but outclassed? Second half maybe but certainly not the first half.

Jukebox Jury

Irregular Regular

February 5, 2010, 08:04 PM

With all due respect to Pompey...... they are sinking faster than the Belgrano.
If you don't tonk them, questions will be asked..........

Jukebox Jury

A hammering would be nice, however 3 points is all we need. :thumb:
This can also be achieved with a single goal margin, so I'll take any questions you may wish to ask JJ although to be honest I really will not care one bit as I look down from the top of the league! :lbf:

Jukebox Jury

February 5, 2010, 08:08 PM

A hammering would be nice, however 3 points is all we need. :thumb:
This can also be achieved with a single goal margin, so I'll take any questions you may wish to ask JJ although to be honest I really will not care one bit as I look down from the top of the league! :lbf:

I agree - City fans around me were moaning about City's performance against Pompey last week.
I kept saying '3 points, 2 goals and a clean sheet - that'll do me'.
We'd played Yer-united twice and Scunny too in the cup the previous 11 days - 3 big games that took it's toll on the players, but we still won on the day and that was all that was needed.

PS I didn't mean questions woud be asked by me......

Jukebox Jury

Irregular Regular

February 5, 2010, 08:11 PM

PS I didn't mean questions woud be asked by me......

Jukebox Jury

Fair enough...:)

Our Lady

February 5, 2010, 08:12 PM

Are you serious? They outclassed City and Arsenal in the last two games. Some people are never happy :D

Arsenal were dire. United didn't pull up any trees. They scored two on the counter and the other was an own-goal. I'm struggling to remember a chance actually created by United.

As Wenger said, United = anti-football.

Irregular Regular

February 5, 2010, 08:15 PM

As Wenger said, United = anti-football.

You are now officially having a laugh!
Either that or you are living in a different planet...

Jukebox Jury

February 5, 2010, 08:17 PM

Arsenal were dire. United didn't pull up any trees. They scored two on the counter and the other was an own-goal. I'm struggling to remember a chance actually created by United.

As Wenger said, United = anti-football.

I didn't watch the game..... but maybe the Arse were dire...because they played against a better team??????

I'm the last person to stick up for Yer-nited, but your comment is a bit daft:rolleyes:

Jukebox Jury

Our Lady

February 5, 2010, 08:19 PM

You are now officially having a laugh!
Either that or you are living in a different planet...

Somewhere different, certainly.

Our Lady

February 5, 2010, 08:40 PM

I didn't watch the game..... but maybe the Arse were dire...because they played against a better team??????

I'm the last person to stick up for Yer-nited, but your comment is a bit daft:rolleyes:

Jukebox Jury

Do you apply that logic to every game?

It's not as if United forced them into playing a game they didn't want to play. They were given the freedom to play the ball. United just sat back, absorbed the pressure and capitalised on Arsenal's mistakes. Hardly a lesson in how to play the beautiful game - an obsolete phrase in England - but it'd be foolish to expect anything more after reading your above post ('a win on the day is all that's needed', or something). 'The bacillus of efficiency', indeed.

john86

February 5, 2010, 08:42 PM

I didn't watch the game..... but maybe the Arse were dire...because they played against a better team??????

Jukebox Jury

:horny:... :D.... :thumb:

john86

February 5, 2010, 08:45 PM

Do you apply that logic to every game?

It's not as if United forced them into playing a game they didn't want to play. They were given the freedom to play the ball. United just sat back, absorbed the pressure and capitalised on Arsenal's mistakes. Hardly a lesson in how to play the beautiful game - an obsolete phrase in England - but it'd be foolish to expect anything more after reading your above post ('a win on the day is all that's needed', or something). 'The bacillus of efficiency', indeed.

The aim of the game is winning, teams are hardly going to play like total football every game. I think you've been playing fifa on the playstation too long and mixed up reality and fiction mate

Irregular Regular

February 5, 2010, 08:47 PM

Our Lady

February 5, 2010, 09:40 PM

The aim of the game is winning, teams are hardly going to play like total football every game. I think you've been playing fifa on the playstation too long and mixed up reality and fiction mate

You can't play 'like' total football every game, but, then, have United ever played 'like' total football? Certainly not in my lifetime. How often do United attempt to play 'like' total football? Rarely, let's say.
Besides, there's a lot of room to move between total football and playing exclusively on the break.

By-the-bye, how would my playing FIFA for too long (which I don't, incidentally) influence my ideals about how the game should be played? Or are you just throwing out baseless insults in the hope that they'll undermine my opinion?

Irregular Regular

February 5, 2010, 10:05 PM

You can't play 'like' total football every game, but, then, have United ever played 'like' total football? Certainly not in my lifetime. How often do United attempt to play 'like' total football? Rarely, let's say.
Besides, there's a lot of room to move between total football and playing exclusively on the break.

By-the-bye, how would my playing FIFA for too long (which I don't, incidentally) influence my ideals about how the game should be played? Or are you just throwing out baseless insults in the hope that they'll undermine my opinion?

If you dislike United so much, may I ask what are you doing on this thread?
Why not make better use of your time by reading about and posting comments on things you actually DO like?
Goodbye!

Our Lady

February 5, 2010, 10:15 PM

If you dislike United so much, may I ask what are you doing on this thread?
Why not make better use of your time by reading about and posting comments on things you actually DO like?
Goodbye!

I take an interest in United, which is enough for me to want to discuss them with others who take an interest.

Irregular Regular

February 5, 2010, 10:20 PM

I take an interest in United, which is enough for me to want to discuss them with others who take an interest.

I see...an interest, that's what it is...

Our Lady

February 5, 2010, 10:29 PM

Moving on...

john86

February 5, 2010, 11:03 PM

Pompey tomorrow looking forward to seeing if Nani can continue his good form. Vidic might be playing for the first time in a while. Rooney could be rested with the game against Villa midweek

Prediction 36-0

Rooney 34 (from the bench)
Van der sar 2

Dave2006

February 6, 2010, 05:20 PM

Good to see that Portsmouth got 3 goals on their travels...

Dave

Irregular Regular

February 6, 2010, 07:56 PM

With all due respect to Pompey...... they are sinking faster than the Belgrano.
If you don't tonk them, questions will be asked..........

Jukebox Jury

Well JJ, just got back from OT...
So in the end it turned out to be the 'Anti-Football' 5 Pompey 0.
Is that enough or do you think someone might still want to ask a few questions? :)

United, top of the league
United, United
Top of the league :guitar:

Our Lady

February 7, 2010, 10:46 AM

Three OG's & one headed - against the paragon of defensive solidarity that is Portsmouth F.C.

La Máquina would be proud.

http://frigginloon.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/mutley.gif

malvachat

February 7, 2010, 12:59 PM

Three OG's & one headed - against the paragon of defensive solidarity that is Portsmouth F.C.

La Máquina would be proud.

http://frigginloon.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/mutley.gif
Quite right.Utd should have scored at least ten.:crazy::crazy:

john86

February 7, 2010, 01:37 PM

Well JJ, just got back from OT...
So in the end it turned out to be the 'Anti-Football' 5 Pompey 0.
Is that enough or do you think someone might still want to ask a few questions? :)

United, top of the league
United, United
Top of the league :guitar:

Get in!!!!

Jukebox Jury

February 7, 2010, 06:35 PM

United, top of the league
United, United
Top of the league :guitar:

That's second from top:thumb:

Jukebox Jury

Irregular Regular

February 7, 2010, 06:41 PM

That's second from top:thumb:

Jukebox Jury

Here you are...I thought you'd left us for good. :p
Where were you yesterday?
How did citeh get on at the KC?

Jukebox Jury

February 7, 2010, 07:15 PM

Here you are...I thought you'd left us for good. :p
Where were you yesterday?
How did citeh get on at the KC?

We won 4-0 didn't you watch MOTD?

Jukebox Jury

Our Lady

February 7, 2010, 07:20 PM

Quite right.Utd should have scored at least ten.:crazy::crazy:

Yes, that's exactly what I suggested, isn't it.