How about this game? Did anyone miss out this one.Well you could have missed a good match but the half was shown by this awesome referee Martin Atkinson.For all reasons he was my man of the match.None of the other Pompey players were better than him(Wasn’t he a Portsmouth player).

It was all set up.United were running for treble.Easily cruising through UFEA, running great in EPL and the only other task was FA.Compare to other teams,United again had the toughest draws unlike Chelsea and Liverpool who had play against League one Teams. United starting just as i could think.The first cruel thing came when Distin pushing down Ronaldo in Penalty box and my good old re doesn’t even comment.The foul was surely there and i kept my eyes wide open to check it again.I don’t know how Fergie could have managed his hands out of Atkinson instead throwing him at the replay screen. Minding his first mistake,United kept there thunderous attack at Pompey.The was all firing up and United were obvious better ones out of two.Many times i kept thinking how are they managing it out even after trying almost everything.These are called the bad lucks of life.When u literally push everything in game and still get a sarcastic result out of you. To add more misery on that dreadful day,Van De Sar was substituted for Kuszack.This signifies if he’s having an injury or something.Not clear but not a good sign.But no problems,United went on their with their stronger game and didnt bother with odds.United got some unusal substitutions of 68th minute by bringing Carrick and Hargo in place of Tevez and Anderson.Well this is something dumb what Fergie has kept doing in past replacing on of the good players who were perfect in that situation.Why would substitute your in form striker when u need a goal. However,this wasnt the end.After getting the best for Pompey,Atkinson thought to do something spectacular for which he would go into books of Portsmouth.In 76th minute,Baros came straight into United area after Kranjar guiding him the ball.Kuszack fumbleness did a foul and Baros was brought down in penalty area.With the penalty i may doubt for all reasons,but why the hell a red card.A red card goes out when its a harsh tackle,a last man desperate attempt or anything like that.But why do you get a red card for such thing.Its pathetic to discuss about that and so we move on.Kuzack was sent off and Ferdinand was brought as a keeper.Well though he did jump in right direction it was hard to save a penalty.The game ended with a defeat in FA and certainly a one which we were close to a win. The reason for this year’s FA triumph was that we Chelsea were thrown by Burnley.This wasnt something anyone could expect but yeah the second best team was out.The only threat that i feel to United is Chelsea and their exit did make us an obvious winner.

PS
Do check the funny FA investigation.

Manchester United v Portsmouth

Bristol Rovers v West Brom

Barnsley v Chelsea

United have drawn against Portsmouth again.Its all co-incidence but we keep drawing against Portsmouth.However,considering with other teams we usually draw against A premier team.The last 16 match we had to face Arsenal comparing to what Liverpool and Chelsea managed to get.Though Liverpool didn’t make any rewards out of their game and got themselves out.I am expecting to see Middlesbrough win against Sheffield United.

Apart for this,after giving an inspirational play against Arsenal,Wayne Rooney has been nominated for FA cup awards including Cardiff striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Portsmouth keeper David James, Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney and Barnsley keeper Luke Steele.

We are surely winning this one and registering our place in Semi’s.Lets hope Chelsea fails to deliver what every ones expecting.Matches are going to be played 8th and 9 th of the march.

The last time that we faced them in FA finals was back in 2005 at Trafford.Well the results were dissapointing from United’s side  but the match worth watching.These are  matches which dont set off till they completely finish those given 120 minutes plus the 5 penalties.Its like a never ending conflict.Believe me watching such matches at stadium is worth every penny.

This time it will be sightly more similar but not so exact.No likes of O’Herny or Van Nistelrooy but we surely have Fabregas and Ronaldo.We will still miss those Keano and Viera fights but hey we have Rooney and Eduardo who can.Both teams are right now in their peak time and it has been more fabulous games compared to last season.We usually dont expect high scores but goals will be similar on both ends.

The remaining fixtures tends to be the opposite of these.All Premier ship teams having those lollypop matches.Its also good that the remaining big guns are playing FA which makes us even in times at premier league.

Liverpool and Chelsea both playing their home matches and so they will be least bothered.Pompey is away at Preston while Middlesbrough visiting Sheffield.

(Feb 16- Feb 17)

Bristol Rovers v. Southampton
Cardiff v. Wolves
Sheffield United v. Middlesbrough
Liverpool v. Barnsley
Manchester United v. Arsenal
Preston v. Portsmouth
Coventry v. West Brom
Chelsea v. Huddersfield

I hope this turns into another FA classic.

A long rest we are now set for the FA cup.UNited are going to face Tottenham at Trafford for which we are likely going expect a win.Tottenham in their last game against Arsenal defeated well by a huge margins so that wont make things for Granted at home.On the other side,United legend(in making) Paul Scholes is going to comeback after three months in this one.Atleast we are going to see him substitutes if not in playing.Midfield was a bit messed up in the Reading game and its time for Scholey to set things up.

United now are going to have another mid-field player which makes even more competitive in middle .We are going to see soon one those players leaving the club(expect for Carrick,Anderson,Hargreaves,Scholes,Ronaldo and Giggs),and Fletcher looks more obvious one compared to others.Well in past he has shown his interest in leaving the club for many times and this time he also may move.
Tottenham right now are having major injury problems.Their massive summer buy,Darrent Bent is still out with knee injury and will miss couple of matches in straight along with Gareth Bale who is too sidelined for his injured foot.Benoit-Assou Ekotto (knee), Anthony Gardner(ankle) and Pascal Chimbonda(suspended) are few amongst the absent visitors.
Winning this one automatically qualifies us as a stronger team compared to Arsenal,and boy we gonna make them pay.Well its after a long 7 day break we are finally watching some sane match.Hope you guys wont miss out this one .
Enjoy the Match.
Come reds!!

The game’s excitement over shadowed my illness and i almost forget that i was ill.For some reasons i have loved FA cup and this time too its same excitement.Its again Villa’s fatal luck that they fall in hands of United. This was the fourth time in the past seven seasons that Villa have been paired with United at the third round stage and losing each time thoughtfully.

The intial parts for the game was utter rubbish.Ronaldo and Saha pairing together was the most weird part of the team.Saha has become sort of a sloth and has lost his pace and a strikers instinct.He was lagging behind each time Ronaldo had his sprints and this was the reason that we were out without goals for 80 minutes.

The game was pathetic from both sides, United suprisingly lazy.Giggs and Evra were the ones who were running tirelessly.With others exception Ferdinand and Vidic had very placid game.Rooney was introduced in place of Park and Hargreaves for Saha.

Finally two goals coming from United at last 10 minutes.Ronaldo and Rooney scoring each and inspiring United for another FA win.

God, I cant write more for now (this stomach ache), i will be back soon.

Villa-Manchester United match is one amongst four ties which were decided on Sunday’s draw.The remaining teams that were included in the list were :

Tottenham v/s Reading Sunderland v/s Wigan Athletic West Ham v/s Manchester City

All FA fixtures likely to be played on 5 or 6 of Jan 2008.

“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.

“It’s been a fantastic season for our club, for every one of us,” he said, addressing the United fans. “The supporters, the staff, these lads (the players), I can’t speak highly enough of them. It’s been a wonderful year and we thank you for your support. We hope now that we can add to it next season.”

“I’m already looking forward to next season,” he added. “Let’s get on with it. I’m looking forward to this young team developing, maturing and going onto to win a European trophy as well as pushing for the league.” – Boss hails wonderful year

Displaying the courage and the fire of true warriors, the Reds bucked the odds of its ever growing list of injured players. It was a matter of heart and pride and this is sure to be a good momentum and motivation for the team going into the finals. Not to be forgotten as well is the overwhelming support of the United Reds fans that have been behind the back of the team despite the trying times that the team has had to weather in past weeks.

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Saha is recuperating from a hamstring strain injury and may be a doubtful starter on their Tuesday game against Sheffield United at Old Trafford. O�Shea on the other hand suffered a calf injury in their last game against Roma.

“John didn’t train on Friday,” confirmed Sir Alex Ferguson at his pre-match press conference. “But hopefully he will be OK for Saturday. Patrice Evra came in at right-back on Tuesday and did very well.�

If it is any consolation, Paul Shoes will be back from serving a suspension and will be able to play. But Fergusson is weary that at this stage of the tournament, adjustments to the winning ways of the Reds may prove to be costly for where they have accomplished by this time.

“My other decision is that Paul Scholes is back from suspension. Changing a winning team is very difficult after the way they performed against Roma. But Paul’s experience could be important in a semi-final.”

Another doubtful player is that of Gary Neville who will still be out for another week. While he was reportedly going to be ready by the time they face Sheffield, Fergusson doubts the healing time and would rather not risk aggravating injuries of his player�s careers. Call it a spade of bad luck!

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