Posted May 18th, 2007 by red devil in Champions League, FA Cup, Internationals, Match Report, News, Nostalgia, Post-Season, Predictions, Premiership
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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Posted April 26th, 2007 by red devil in Champions League, Injuries, Internationals, News, Nostalgia, Post-Season, Predictions, Why MU is the Greatest
Already plagued with injuries and a rough and tumble season, no other than the left soldiers of the United Reds in the person of Michael Carrick believes that United can get the job done when they meet AC Milan for a place in the Champions League Finals.
The season has not been a bright one for the United Reds and they have had to maximize their roster sans big names that have fallen to injuries. Yet despite these circumstances, United finds itself in a similar situation of proving why it has been among the favorites in this line of sport.
Reaching this far using their current lineup is no easy task and the only way to go is up. Losing one game does not make a difference but from all indications and with the common goal of the remaining Reds is concerned, there is so much to achieve and nothing to lose but prestige.
[tags]united reds, manchester united, michael carrick, premier league, champions league[/tags]
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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.
[tags]united reds, manchester united, player injuries[/tags]
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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.
[tags]manchester united, alex fergusson, owen hargreaves, david gill[/tags]
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Posted April 13th, 2007 by red devil in Analysis, FA Cup, Injuries, News, Player Reviews, Predictions
If there is one thing that has been bothering Sir Alex Fergusson these days, it is that of injury to key players at a stage where a complete roster is essential. The Reds are now at the semi-finals of the FA cup but with the plague of injuries to key players such as Louis Saha and John O’Shea who are down with separate injuries.
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!
[tags]john o’shea, louis saha, united reds, alex fergusson, uefa, soccer, roma, old trafford, sheffield[/tags]
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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 9th, 2007 by red devil in Champions League, Gossip, Injuries, News, Predictions, Why MU is the Greatest
Despite a badly depleted lineup, Sir Alex Ferguson is confident that his team can make it beyond the quarterfinals. United reached the quarterfinals by getting past Lille 2-0. This will be the first time that the team have reached the quarterfinals in four years and optimism is written all over the face of the United Reds boss.
Add to this that the team wasn’t yet even in top form against Lille, and Ferguson knows all to well that with a fit team, they can make it all the way to the final. Thriving on their defensive solidarity, United can actually achieve the feat against other teams such as AC Milan, Chelsea, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, PSV Eindhoven, Valencia and Roma.
The team has the talent to pull it off as can be seen and emphasized by most quarters. Focus and getting to top form will be the key towards attaining the goal and with Sir Alex, such a possibility can become reality.
[tags]united, reds, champions league, ferguson, alex ferguson[/tags]
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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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Posted February 5th, 2007 by red devil in Match Report, News, Predictions, Premiership
If at this point there were still any doubts as to the level of excellence Manchester United is exhibiting on the field then one only need to point out the drubbing the Tottenham Hotspurs received from the Red Devils today to quash any kind of misgivings.
The Red Devils handed the Hotspurs a 4 – 0 spanking that has really driven home to all of the other teams on the Premiership that Manchester United is determined to win a title this year and that all opposition should cower in fear. The level of sportsmanship the team showed today was at a level that would actually make you remember the 1994 Dream Team or the 1999 team that won the treble.
Of course talks about the last treble have ManUtd fans abuzzing that this could be the year when the elusive goal may be reachable again. But many are being cautious with their hopes for the team though, trying not to jinx an amazing run that would most likely bring them a title.
[tags]Red Devils, Tottenham Hotspurs, ManUtd, 1994 Dream Team [/tags]
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Posted November 28th, 2006 by red devil in Analysis, Champions League, Gossip, News, Predictions, Premiership
Former Chelsea boss Gianluca Vialli has tipped Manchester United to pip the champions to the Premiership title.
Vialli says Chelsea’s desire to win the Champions League could see them struggle to retain their league crown.
He told the news media: “I think United are going to be slightly too strong. They look really determined to win it. Probably the distraction of wanting to win the Champions League will be too much for Chelsea to compete with Manchester United.”
The two sides played out a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Sunday to leave United three points clear in the title race.
“I think a draw was a fair result,” Vialli added. “Manchester United were better than Chelsea in the first half and Chelsea came back strong in the second half. I think everyone will be happy with the result. Chelsea are still in contention and Manchester United are still top so both managers will be very happy with what they saw on the pitch.”
But Vialli, who spent over four years with the Blues as a player and manager, believes his former club have the better chance of going all the way in Europe.
He added: “I wouldn’t be surprised to see Manchester United win the Premiership and Chelsea win the Champions League. I think both clubs, both managers and their players would settle for this. Chelsea have a squad big enough with so many quality players that Jose Mourinho can rotate the team depending on whether they are playing in the Premiership or Europe, the opposition or the physical condition of his players and their squad is big enough to try to win both competitions. But the competition in the Premiership is stronger. Manchester United are firmly determined to win the title after a few years and Chelsea are more focused on being the best in Europe.”
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