Although Fergie believes that he has mellowed over the years, as he said in a morning interview with local radio station Key103, Cristiano told The Sun in an interview that Sir Alex still has got the touch, the hairdryer.

The boss said that time and life, have mellowed him, but accepts that some younger player are afraid of him.
Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed that Sir Alex the roll of the father figure has, but still knows how to get angry.

“Alex Ferguson shakes me up and screams at me now and again.”
“He is like my mother or my father. He sets my limits and my aims.”
“People say he is less explosive than before, but he can still get angry.”
“He has often shouted at me during half-time, but always to make me progress. He is fair.”

Or in the words of Fergie

“On a Saturday, if you’ve not won or not played well, it’s important to get the message across because winning’s important at our club,” he told the Daily Mirror.”
“With the preparation we give the players every week, nobody ever gets criticised in training. Everything is positive so, therefore, on Saturday, you expect a result.”
“With all the work we’ve put in as coaches, the preparation we put in, the time spent going through video analysis, all the physical preparation and the medical care they’ve got, we expect a result.”
“So I always believe in telling them right after the game. I’m not interested in this ‘wait until Monday’ attitude.”

Read a report of the interview on club’s web site.

Home Office set to reject Anderson’s work permit.

According to Ali Martin of The Sun, the Home Office will reject Anderson’s application for a work permit, who will move to Old Trafford for £17 million. The Brazilian has not played 75% of the international the Brazilian national team played in last two years. Anderson is selected for his national team for this summer’s Copa del America.
United will appeal if the application is rejected.

No new contract for Smith

Alan Smith’s hopes have not been fulfilled and has not been offered a new contract. But the winger has stated he’d love to continue playing for ManUtd.

And last but not least, ‘Hi, my name is Franky and I will start posting here regularly’.
Expect several changes, updates to the site and a competition for the next season to be announced.
Comments have been reopened.

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After weeks of speculations regarding his colorful career, now former Welsh captain Ryan Giggs finally called it quits after playing his final game with a draw against Chelsea. Giggs had the chance to exit in style but his trademark goal failed to hit its mark. Giggs exited to a standing ovation and passed on the armband to Craig Bellamy.

Giggs will no longer be around when his team faces the Czech Republic. Giggs will sorely be missed and remembered for all his contributions and memorable part in the Manchester United organization.

“Obviously it’s been emotional this week, saying goodbye to everyone,” Giggs said after the game. “I’ve enjoyed it, it’s been great and I wish the lads all the best in the future. It was a shame I couldn’t have gone off with a win but the fans have been great from day one right to the end.” – International Reds in Action

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After a successful season despite the spate of injury debacles that has plagued the multi-titled Manchester United team, the majority owners of the family of the Glazers themselves stood up and proclaimed that there is no truth to the rumor that they have been reading in the Daily Mirror about the successful ball club. It was reported that the Manchester United franchise is being held up for sale and from all indications; these will remain rumors as far as the Glazers are concerned.

“The Glazer family have a long-term commitment to Manchester United and that is not going to change,” said the spokesman.

“Quite simply, they are not interested in selling the club. Why would they?

“They are determined to make United more successful, both on and off the pitch.” Owners: Club not for sale

This should squash all news hungry tabloids who are merely jockeying for position to get a piece of the action. Manchester United is here to stay!

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The sad thing about enjoying the game of football is seeing players giving it their all, regardless of whom they are playing for. But for Ryan Giggs, the choice to make a stand on whether to continue to play competitively and satisfy all his teams or focus on one league only is expected to be the major part of his expected announcement regarding the international scene.

From all indications, this season’s Euro 2008 Qualifiers seem to be his last hurrah and Welsh will be deeply saddened by his departure. Playing for the United Reds alone has its own share of wear and tear on the body and its mental aspect and Giggs is expected to stick with the Reds to uphold the winning tradition until his last game is played.

It is truly nostalgic to hear such developments but some people just have to decide on up to what extent their bodies and minds can sustain the abuse it can receive to maintain the competitive level they are known for.

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Perhaps now it can be seen as to why the United Reds have been branded one of the most talented and sophisticated lineups assembled to compete in the various European leagues. Most of the players have returned to their mother teams to get a crack at the Euro 2008 qualifiers and a lot of them have come from the United Reds lineup.

Among the names to be heard include that of Wes Brown, Rio Ferdinand, Michael Carrick and Alan Smith are among the top names being mentioned. A fifth player, Wayne Rooney was supposed to be included but is serving suspension.

Their next opponent is Brazil. While Brazil is not expected to be a pushover, the chemistry and alliance of these players who have been playing together under the United Reds is an advantage on its own. Once they take the field at Wembley Stadium, expect the games to rock along with the fans following them intently as the game kicks off.

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For Sir Alex Ferguson, obtaining the Champions League Cup is the next stop for the United Reds. While they fell short due to injuries to a couple of their players, it is obvious that the team is headed in that direction and only time will tell. After talks of impending player transfers coming their way and leaving enough time for the healing period to its key players, it will be all systems go in the coming months as the United Reds will be once again in harness.

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The Reds have proven to be a team to reckon with despite the various obstacles that the team has faced. Getting that far with what they have is an accomplishment that Ferguson has readily appreciated and lauded. One can just think of what would become of the Reds team once all players are up and about. A scary thought for their opponents and a wondrous one for Ferguson and company.

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After a successful year for the United Reds, Sir Alex Ferguson is not taking his team’s chances lightly for the upcoming season. After Omar Hargreaves had been openly publicized as joining the Reds next season, Ferguson is still looking for other available players in the market.

Among the players being mentioned around the rumor mill includes that of Mark Viduka from Middlesbrough, Fernando Torres, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, Samuel Eto’o, Michael Owen and Dimitar Berbatov.

The players mentioned are certified marquee players that can certainly make an impact to the United Red’s cause next year. The target positions being eyed to be filled up are a striker, a full-back and a winger. Based on the available talent outside the names tipped to be on the transfer block, Sir Alex Ferguson is sure to come up with another winning roster to uphold the United Reds winning tradition for the coming season which promises to be another banner year for his team.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been reportedly tapped by his country Norway to compete in the coming Euro 2008 qualifiers this coming June. Solskjaer compiled a total of 11 goals, serving notice why he is among the best strikers of the United Reds in the game and an asset that can truly help in Norway’s cause.

This time around, Solskjaer will make sure he does not miss the bus to Norway for the qualifiers. He had previously missed the other tournaments due to various injuries that had made him unable to compete and maintain his effectiveness. But at the way things look at the moment, everything seems to be a go and Solskjaer seems hell bent to make up for the times he was unable to contribute to his country’s cause.

With his inclusion in the Norway lineup, this is expected to boost the moral of the team. He is known to average at least 1 goal in his three international appearances.

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After some months of negotiation, former Bayern Munich Midfielder has been reported to finally realize his dream of being a United Red. Owen Hargreaves, the 26 year old midfielder is set to join the roster after Club President Beckenbauer confirmed that their prized midfielder had asked out to join the Reds club. No details were disclosed regarding other reasons but all point towards a more promising future as well as financial benefits among the primary reasons of Hargreaves’ departure.

With the done deal, Hargreaves is expected to sign a 4 year deal with the newly crowned champions and further bolstering the multi-talented lineup of the United Reds.

It has been no secret that Hargreaves has been aching to join the United Reds but his mother team has been against the idea for the sake of the Bayern Munich ball club competency in the major tournaments. But all that has changed and further updates will sure to come in the coming days.

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The elements are there and with their accomplishment detailed right before them, everything seems to be in place for the current stars of the United Reds team towards impending superstardom. However, it takes more than just one championship to categorize them in the legendary status that they are aiming for. Winning tradition is the key and for Dutch Stopper Edwin van der Sar, this is achievable.

“You do not become a legend overnight - you have to win things over a long period,” insists van der Sar. “The players have shown their ability this season. Every game has been important for us and we’ve shown we have been up for every one.

“Every player selected for Saturday or Tuesday or Wednesday has had to perform and we have not had to carry any one.

“Chelsea were so well ahead in the previous seasons. But this season, we have been playing well enough to cope with anything that has been put in our way.

“The squad is well positioned to achieve something special,” adds the 36-year-old. “It takes a long time to work towards something like this but now the team must go on.

“It is not just about winning something once but two or three times and that is the challenge.” - Starlets can become legends

Hence to sum it all up, it is for the current roster of the United Reds to gain or lose. Everything is under their hands.

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