Posted April 24th, 2007 by red devil in Fixtures, Internationals, News, Nostalgia, Player of the Season
Cristiano Ronaldo was already making waves in the early goings and perhaps this is one reason why this hotshot has now added another feather in his cap when he was awarded the PFA Fan’s Player of the Year award.
Ronaldo is best known for his exciting style of play, something that has made the 22 year old winger a player to watch out for. He has gained the respect of his teammates and the fans, all leading up to this award that is due for the potential player of the ages.
Even in the eyes of abuse and roughed up plays at the World Cup, Ronaldo still managed to maintain his composure and gave the fans something to watch. With his determination and style of play, he is obviously the hands down choice for the award and even PFA Chief Executive Gordon Taylor made this known:
“He is the most exciting player in the country at the moment. The quickness of his feet and the skills he possesses make you think, at times, that he’s from another planet.
“This season was a big test for him, both of his temperament and his ability to rise above the abuse he received after the incident with Wayne Rooney at the World Cup, and he has passed with flying colours in every department.” – PFA Chief Executive Gordon Taylor
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Posted April 21st, 2007 by red devil in Analysis, Fixtures, Gossip, Injuries, Predictions, Premiership
So the injury bug has been continuously biting the cause of the Reds but this has not stopped them from aiming high and taking on all the challenges that are coming their way. No other than Sir Alex Fergusson is feeling the pressure but rather than wilting under it, it has become very much a mission to simply regain the Premiership title. But from all angles, it looks like the United Reds are playing like wounded tigers and are aiming for something more.
With limits in players, talent and time, chances are most teams caught under the same predicament will thrive to function with all cylinders pumping. Having a slim margin of only 3 points separating them and Chelsea, one slight error will prove to be costly. This is something that the Reds are aware of and such has become their guide to try to strive for maximum perfection in playing all their remaining games.
Unless something untoward would happen or perhaps a stroke of bad luck, then from all indications, the Reds can accomplish a feat that would be worthy if the team were indeed complete. Now that would be something for the record books.
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Posted April 17th, 2007 by red devil in Analysis, Fixtures, Gossip, News, Nostalgia, Pre-Season, Predictions, Shop, Transfer Talk
Soliciting raw talent from the available resources during the break is perhaps the goal of every organization now that the summer break has set in. And no other than the big bosses of the United Reds have been preparing for it. With these developments, Sir Alex Fergusson has nothing but good words for the efforts being exerted by the heads led by David Gill.
Gill disclosed that the Glazer family will be putting up funds for future signings of players since it has been evident that the Reds have been suffering from a spate of injuries as well as players transferring and leaving.
Among the eyed players are Owen Hargreaves and hopefully it may become a wish come true. Overall, the Reds are not planning to make drastic changes and are geared more on enhancing their current line-up with one or two quality players to bolster their formidable line-up and maintain their class and position.
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Posted April 7th, 2007 by red devil in Champions League, Fixtures, League Cup, News, Predictions
Just when everyone was ignoring the penalizations being given by the NBA on players lambasting the referees, the UEFA Champions League now has an issue of its own featuring Sir Alex Fergusson on some questionable officiating. Although nothing is certain, it is a given that Sir Alex Fergusson was indeed disappointed with the officiating and his verbal attacks against German referee Fandel. United eventually lost the match in Rome.
Sir Fergusson issued a statement wherein United was at a loss 12 to 10, obviously referring to the referees of the difference. Included in the possible disciplinary actions is that of defender Rio Ferdinand who branded the referee as “laughable, arrogant and ignorant”.
While the UEFA committee is still studying and gathering evidence and statements surrounding this issue, there will be penalties that will be handed in the coming days. Again, if Sir Fergusson were to speak, they are at a disadvantage. But then again, that is a different battle off the field.
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Posted March 25th, 2007 by red devil in Blog Feedback, FA Cup, Fixtures, League Cup, News, Player of the Month, Post-Season
Cristiano Ronaldo was upbeat with their victory over Middlesbrough despite lingering controversies on their win. The Reds win came from the penalty kick awarded to Ronaldo after being tripped by Middlesbrough’s Jonathan Wingate. The call was controversial in a sense that Middlesbrough believed that not much contact merited the penalty kick which evidently decided the marginal point of the match at the FA Cup semi-finals.
Despite the protests, it was pretty clear that contact was the reason for Ronaldo’s trip. Ronaldo took the protest personally, stressing that every time he is involved in controversial calls, it is because of political issues concerning his tenure at United.
Nevertheless, it is the team that has benefited from Ronaldo’s efforts and they are upbeat in their next match against Wattford. Admitting that the game will surely be one hell of a match, at the rate Ronaldo is going, United may find itself playing at Wembley next.
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Posted March 21st, 2007 by red devil in Champions League, Fixtures, Injuries, Internationals, News, Why MU is the Greatest
Nemanja Vidic, Crisiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, Ji-sung Park and Dong Fangshuo have returned to their respective native grounds in preparation for the Euro-2008 qualifiers slated to start this March 24, 2007. Representing their mother clubs and national teams is something that the star-studded Reds cast will have to offer in seeing their players lead their respective teams for this prestigious event.
While such big names have cropped up from the long list of United Reds players, there are also a lot of names absent. Most of them will not be suiting up due to injuries that they are taking care of. Among the names that will not be seen in the Euro qualifiers include the likes of Gary Neville, Darren Fletcher, Mikael Silvestre and Louis Saha.
Each of these players are recuperating and nursing various injuries but the competition is still expected to produce the quality plays that the United Reds players offer in its regular season of play.
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Posted March 19th, 2007 by red devil in FA Cup, Fixtures, Injuries, Internationals, League Cup, News, Player Reviews
After more than a year of being sidelined due to a broken leg and a dislocated ankle, the United Red’s striker Alan Smith has officially returned to active duty and made his first start for the Red’s lineup in Old Trafford at the FA Cup. Smith played a pivotal role in helping the Reds take a 1-0 victory over Middlesbrough, making a good account for him in the 70-minute performance that he was gave. It also marked his first start at Old Trafford since 2005 and what a way to come back in style.
Smith readily acknowledged that it was not easy to take the field once more after such a long layoff. Fortunately, he made a good account for himself and is happy to be back but is still working his way back to the Alan Smith of old. In the midst of it all is the continued support of Sir Alex Fergusson who has been giving him all the support he needs to be able to get back to form. Given a few more games, Smith is expected to be a big help to the United Reds club.
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Posted March 17th, 2007 by red devil in FA Cup, Fixtures, Internationals, League Cup, News, Why MU is the Greatest
It is best to start them young. For the Manchester United team, it is best to scout around for the future of their beloved sport and this is an opportunity for avid players to grab their opportunity and show the Reds and the whole world of the next generation of players to be.
United has pledged to take part in an upcoming summer league called G14 or the Champions Youth Camp this summer in Malaysia where teams from the best regions in the world will be participating as well. Among the other teams who will be participating as well include AC Milan, Barcelona and Chelsea.
The round robin tournament will give the opportunity for players 19 and below to strut their wares against the best the world has to offer as well which was totally backed up by G14 General Manager Thomas Kurth. The tournament is scheduled to kick of this April 19 in Malaysia.
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Posted March 11th, 2007 by red devil in FA Cup, Fixtures, History, News, Nostalgia, Player Reviews, Transfer Talk
Henrik Larsson played his final game with an emphatic 2-2 FA Cup quarterfinal draw against Middlesbrough. Larsson has bid farewell the United Reds to return to his hometown of Sweden where he will continue to honor the contract that he had signed with his mother ball club last year.
While his departure will indeed be a big loss to the United team, Larsson believes that the team can still achieve a lot despite his loss. His brief but memorable stay will always be remembered by the Reds fans for his countless contributions.
An emotional sendoff was given to Larsson by his teammates and even Sir Alex Fergusson knows it all too well that he is losing one of the great contributors to the game. It is just too bad that Larsson has to go because if Fergusson had his way, he would surely not let go of his prized player to continue to rack in more championship trophies for the team.
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Posted March 1st, 2007 by red devil in Analysis, Fixtures, News, Nostalgia, Predictions, Premiership
Here is old Captain Marvel looking ahead to United’s crucial game on Saturday against Liverpool-:
As a player you always looked forward to games between Manchester United and Liverpool because the two teams were also pushing for the title or cup competitions.
There is also a great rivalry between the clubs and you were playing against some of the best players in the league.
They were nearly always important games and that’s exactly the situation with the game on Saturday.
I believe that if Manchester United beat Liverpool that they will win the title.
Realistically, the gap over Chelsea will be 12 points but it will be more like 13 because of United’s superior goal difference.
And, I don’t think they will lose that type of lead with only single figure games to go.
If they lose, Chelsea will still be in there with a shout but because of the advantage United have they will still be favourites.
A great memory from Anfield is when we were getting beat 3-1 and were down to 10 men - We came back to draw 3-3
Form goes out the window in this fixture. It’s who turns up on the day. Both are playing well and have something to aim for - Man Utd the title and Liverpool want to secure a Champions League place.
A match that sticks out for me as a great memory from Anfield is when we were getting beat 3-1 and were down to 10 men.
We came back to draw 3-3 and even then Gordon Strachan had a great chance to win the game for us.
The rivalry surrounding the fixture comes from both teams being successful and close to each other geographically plus they have always had great players.
You don’t really come across the Liverpool fans because you are in a hotel over Manchester way and you drive to Liverpool on the day of the game.
The only time you are exposed to Liverpool fans is when you get off the coach and going into the stadium. Everywhere you go you have that sort of rivalry and the home fans support their team.
The Manchester United players are used to that and I don’t think that it will bother them.
It’s a close one to call and could go either way.
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