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Glory Glory Man United !!SuBozzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14467822145100883344noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925455115800385.post-73373066918947836032009-07-17T02:26:00.000-07:002009-07-17T02:28:08.741-07:00United signs Mame Biram Diouf<p>United have confirmed that they have completed the signing of striker Mame Biram Diouf from Molde FK of Norway.</p> <p>The 21-year-old has been immediately loaned back to Molde where he will remain until January.</p> <p>The transfer may surprise some after manager Sir Alex Ferguson stressed, just last week that he would not be making any more signings this summer following the arrivals of Michael Owen, Antonio Valencia and Gabriel Obertan.</p>SuBozzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14467822145100883344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925455115800385.post-80200275043096254902009-07-11T04:26:00.000-07:002009-07-11T04:27:40.110-07:00United to set up Sports Cafes in India<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Manchester United have arguably the biggest fanbase among European clubs in India and are planning to set up cafe bars in the country.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">It's been reported that Manchester United Food & Beverage Asia have done a survey of the Indian market and have selected a certain number of cities to set up casual dining outlets.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Man United cafes are already in operation in Singapore, Seoul and Jakarta and have been quite successful. United are a hugely followed club in Asia and are arguably the most popular in India.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Pune and Delhi are the cities said to be where Manchester United would set up their cafes. </span>SuBozzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14467822145100883344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925455115800385.post-62633752824010265652009-07-11T04:21:00.000-07:002009-07-11T04:23:51.181-07:00United stars' favorite stars<b style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Sir Alex Ferguson - Denis Law</b><br /><br />ALEX FERGUSON said: "Denis was my hero. I idolised him. When I first met him I was so excited. It was at a game in Paris, he had played in the first half and we went for a cup of tea afterwards. I thought, 'This is it, I've made it!'<br /><br />"He epitomised everything a Scotsman is about. He was daring and courageous, he had that bravado about him and he had style. He was a truly fantastic footballer."<br /><br /><b style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Jonny Evans - Roy Keane</b><br /><br />DEFENDER Jonny Evans said: "I reckon 80 per cent of young players who supported Manchester United when they were growing up would tell you that Roy Keane was their hero - just because of the way he was and the character he is.<br /><br />"Keano was an awesome player - and an incredible leader."<br /><br /><b style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Gary Neville - Bryan Robson</b><br /><br />CLUB skipper Gary Neville explained: "I always thought Bryan Robson was everything that a United player should be - and I still do.<br /><br />"Even when I watch footage of him in action now, I always think of him giving everything for the cause. Blood, guts and thunder - with real class as well."<br /><br />John O'Shea - Paul McGrath<br /><br />MIDFIELDER John O'Shea said: "Paul McGrath was a big favourite.<br /><br />"He was as comfortable playing in midfield as he was at centre-back. It wasn't a problem to him. He was the versatile type.<br /><br />"And not only did he have great ability he was also very calm on the ball. He was a special player."<br /><br /><br /><b style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Ben Foster - Peter Schmeichel</b><br /><br />KEEPER Ben Foster said: "Peter Schmeichel was a cut above the rest in his era and changed the face of goalkeeping.<br /><br />"I still try to model myself on him and use aspects of his game in mine.<br /><br />"He produced some truly unbelievable saves. I still watch them on YouTube."<br /><br /><br /><b style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Anderson - Rivaldo</b><br /><br />MIDFIELDER Anderson goes for fellow Brazil playmaker Rivaldo.<br /><br />He said: "His passing and his aggressive way of playing was great.<br /><br />"I'm definitely a big admirer of his technique."<br /><br /><b style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Rio Ferdinand, Ryan Giggs, Carlos Tevez, Wayne Rooney - Maradona</b><br /><br />DEFENDER Rio Ferdinand said: "My inspiration to play football was probably Diego Maradona.<br /><br />"He's the first memory I have of someone doing something really great. I had all his videos and loved watching him."<br /><br />Midfielder Ryan Giggs added: "I always used to look out for left-footers and John Barnes and Maradona were always the ones that I looked up to when I was a kid.<br /><br />"I remember Maradona in the 1986 World Cup. He was such a great player. That goal he scored against England - not the Hand of God goal - was absolutely amazing."<br /><br />Hitman Carlos Tevez added: "Maradona is the greatest player of all time. Diego, for all Argentinians, is God. And he always will be.<br /><br />"I have a great relationship with Diego.<br /><br />"My family also has a great relationship with his family and I have a really, genuinely warm bond with him."<br /><br />And fellow striker Wayne Rooney said: "My favourite player is Maradona.<br /><br />"I've watched lots of videos of him in action and I just love the way he played.<br /><br />"In my eyes, he's the best player of all time."<br /><br /><br /><div class="para"> <b style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Dimitar Berbatov - Ivan Berbatov, Marco van Basten and Alan Shearer</b><br /><br />STRIKER Dimitar Berbatov names a trio of heroes, Ivan Berbatov, Marco van Basten and Alan Shearer.<br /><br />He said: "My father Ivan taught me so I've lots to thank him for. When you hear the other names you don't need to be told why they were great."<br /><br /><b style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Michael Carrick - Peter Beardsley, Gazza and Ian Wright</b><br /><br />MIDFIELDER Michael Carrick selects Peter Beardsley, Gazza and Ian Wright.<br /><br />He said: "I loved the way Beardo played the game. Gascoigne was an absolute genius.<br /><br />"Wright I enjoyed watching more for his goal celebrations."<br /><br /><br /><b><i><span style="color:#ff0000;"> Source : Inside United</span></i></b> </div>SuBozzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14467822145100883344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925455115800385.post-37231671999031592942009-07-08T22:05:00.000-07:002009-07-08T22:13:08.120-07:00United signs Obertan<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRhlFYkMPLVg_jVZV5M4pK6HICwXtiq5dQ5NScEw4Qim_-cu7z9u70XXxl2qOKq8ifiQNZZEr-f_hpoY7nAT0HTQSXQFLJBMyZnmKaWAeiCjwaV5tjJNbZtrz5FdRUYYf5DoCEN4XoLok/s1600-h/images.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 137px; height: 109px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRhlFYkMPLVg_jVZV5M4pK6HICwXtiq5dQ5NScEw4Qim_-cu7z9u70XXxl2qOKq8ifiQNZZEr-f_hpoY7nAT0HTQSXQFLJBMyZnmKaWAeiCjwaV5tjJNbZtrz5FdRUYYf5DoCEN4XoLok/s320/images.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356324055858455858" border="0" /></a><br />Manchester United have signed Gabriel Obertan from Bordeaux on a four-year deal.<br /><br />The 20-year-old has agreed a four-year contract with United.<span id="intelliTXT"> <p>Gabriel Obertan, a Paris-born France Under-21 international who can fill several attacking roles, will have to wait for his first-team bow, however, as an unspecified minor injury will keep him out of United's forthcoming tour of the Far East.</p> <p>Obertan underwent a medical on Tuesday and reports in France have claimed he will cost the Red Devils around £3million.</p> <p>"Gabriel is a player we have tracked for a few years now, but because of his educational programme our efforts to get him here have always been delayed," United manager Sir Alex Ferguson told manutd.com.</p> <p>"We are delighted to get him now as he is an exciting prospect. We like to get young players and develop them, and we will see that in Gabriel over the next two years."</p> <p>Bordeaux sent Obertan on loan to Lorient for the second half of last season where he made 15 appearances, scoring one goal.</p> <p>"I am very happy to join Manchester United," the player added.</p> <p>"This is a big opportunity for me to play at such a great club. I am very excited to be here and I look forward to proving what I can do."</p> <p>Obertan scored against England Under-21s in March and took the Most Valuable Player award at last month's Toulon International youth tournament.</p> <p>He becomes Ferguson's third signing of the close season after Antonio Valencia and Michael Owen, while Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez have led the departures in an already eventful summer at Old Trafford.</p></span>SuBozzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14467822145100883344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925455115800385.post-60978616147429827932009-07-03T23:57:00.000-07:002009-07-03T23:58:07.011-07:00Owen's profile<p>979: Born December 14, Chester.</p> <p>1995: Beats the goalscoring record of Kevin Gallen and Nick Barmby for England Under-15s.</p> <p>1996: Helps Liverpool win the FA Youth Cup in May. Signs professional terms with Liverpool on 17th birthday after previously joining them as a schoolboy.</p> <p>1997: May 6 - Scores on his first-team debut against Wimbledon at Selhurst Park.</p> <p>September 16 - Scores on European debut against Celtic in UEFA Cup.</p> <p>November 18 - Nets his first senior hat-trick against Grimsby in the Coca-Cola Cup.</p> <p>December 17 - Scores on his debut for England Under-21s.</p> <p>1998: February 2 - Named in Glenn Hoddle's senior squad for the first time.</p> <p>February 11 - Becomes youngest England international of the 20th century when he starts against Chile.</p> <p>February 14 - Scores his first Premier League hat-trick against Sheffield Wednesday. Finishes season joint-top scorer in the Premier League with 18 goals.</p> <p>May 31 - Named in England's World Cup squad of 22.</p> <p>June 22 - Scores after coming on as substitute against Romania but England lose 2-1.</p> <p>June 30 - Scores a sensational goal against Argentina before England bow out of France 98 on penalties.</p> <p>December 13 - Named BBC Sports Personality of the Year, one day before his 19th birthday.</p> <p>1999: April 14 - Liverpool announce Owen is out for three months because of hamstring and tendon injuries.</p> <p>2000: June - Named in Kevin Keegan's Euro 2000 squad.</p> <p>2001: May - Scores twice in the last seven minutes as Liverpool come back to beat Arsenal 2-1 in the FA Cup final at the Millennium Stadium.</p> <p>Plays, but does not score, as Liverpool complete a cup treble when they beat Alaves 5-4 after extra-time to win the UEFA Cup.</p> <p>September 1 - A hat-trick helps England to an historic 5-1 win over Germany in the World Cup qualifier in Munich.</p> <p>September 26 - Signs a new four-year deal with the Anfield club.</p> <p>December 17 - Named European Footballer of the Year.</p> <p>2002: April 16 - Named as stand-in England captain for friendly against Paraguay.</p> <p>June - Scores goals against Denmark and Brazil during England's run to the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Japan.</p> <p>2003: April 26 - Scores his 100th Premier League goal, the second of four in a 6-0 rout of West Brom.</p> <p>June 11 - Making 50th England appearance, captains the side in the absence of David Beckham and nets twice in 2-1 Euro 2004 qualifying defeat of Slovakia at Riverside Stadium.</p> <p>September 24 - Breaks Rush's club record, scoring his 21st goal in European competition with a header agains Olimpija Ljubljana in the UEFA Cup first round 1-1 draw in Slovenia.</p> <p>2004: June - Scores one goal for England in Euro 2004 - in the quarter-final defeat to Portugal.</p> <p>August 12 - Sources close to Real Madrid reveal the Spanish club have agreed to give Liverpool £8million and Antonio Nunez for the services of Owen.</p> <p>August 13 - Passes medical with the Spanish giants.</p> <p>2005: May 23 - After scoring 16 goals in his debut season in Spain, states his intention to stay with Real Madrid despite reported interest from Newcastle.</p> <p>August 3 - After Real Madrid sign Robinho and Julio Baptista, Owen admits he has had "brief dialogue with three or four Premiership clubs".</p> <p>August 30 - Owen signs four-year deal with Newcastle, sealing £17million permanent transfer.</p> <p>September 18 - Opens scoring in second game - a 3-0 win at Blackburn - and follows up in the next game with winner against Manchester City at St James' Park.</p> <p>October 12 - Takes England goal tally to 33 with first goal of the World Cup qualifier against Poland - equalling Gary Lineker's competitive record of 22 for England.</p> <p>December 17 - Scores first hat-trick for Newcastle in 4-2 win at West Ham.</p> <p>December 31 - Breaks metatarsal bone in defeat at Tottenham and is ruled out for "several months".</p> <p>2006: March 24 - Newcastle announce Owen requires surgery to tighten the screw inserted into his foot during the initial operation.</p> <p>June 20 - Regains fitness to take his place at the World Cup but injures his knee in first minute of group game against Sweden in Cologne and is immediately replaced. Ruled out for at least nine months.</p> <p>2007: April 15 - Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd says Newcastle may seek an injunction to stop Owen playing for England in the Euro 2008 qualifier against Estonia in June.</p> <p>April 30 - Owen makes first competitive start in over 10 months, playing the full 90 minutes as Newcastle lose 1-0 to Reading at the Madejski Stadium.</p> <p>September 29 - Owen undergoes a hernia operation, which proves such a success he is expected to return to action in time for England's Euro 2008 games.</p> <p>2008: January 19 - Appointed Newcastle captain by new manager Kevin Keegan.</p> <p>2009: May - Finishes the season with 10 goals as Newcastle are relegated from the Premier League on the final day.</p> <p>June 22 - Confirms that he will not be renewing his contract with Newcastle.</p> <p>July 1 - Becomes a free agent after his Newcastle contract runs out.</p> <p>July 3 - Reports link Owen with free transfer to Manchester United and he later signs a two-year contract with the champions after passing medical tests.</p>SuBozzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14467822145100883344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925455115800385.post-77563362816039213432009-07-03T23:56:00.001-07:002009-07-03T23:57:02.802-07:00United signs Owen<span id="intelliTXT"><p>Former Liverpool and Real Madrid star Michael Owen has sealed his shock move to Manchester United.</p> <p>The former Liverpool, Real Madrid and England striker completed a series of stringent medical tests and has signed a two-year deal with the Barclays Premier League champions.</p> <p>Owen, 29, spent the day at United's Carrington training complex as the terms of his free transfer were thrashed out, after he lapsed out of contract with Newcastle at the end of last month.</p> <p>Owen had undergone a medical examination on the eve of the move to assess the troublesome knee which had sidelined him for much of his stay at St James' Park.</p> <p>Despite his previous injury problems the deal represents little risk to Red Devils boss Sir Alex Ferguson, who has been a long-time admirer of the 29-year-old.</p> <p>"Michael is a world-class forward with a proven goalscoring record at the highest level and that has never been in question," said the United boss.</p> <p>"Coming to Manchester United with the expectations that we have is something that Michael will relish."</p> <p>It is believed Ferguson has struck a pay-as-you-play deal which will involve a basic weekly wage enhanced by bonuses.</p> <p>The player has taken a significant pay cut from the £110,000 he was reported to be on at Newcastle, for whom he scored 10 goals as they were relegated to the Coca-Cola Championship last season.</p> <p>But it is the lure of playing for the champions, with the promise of Champions League football again, which excites Owen now as he tries to force his way back into the reckoning with England coach Fabio Capello.</p> <p>Owen admitted United's approach came as much as a shock to him as it did the rest of football.</p> <p>"I had just begun to talk to other clubs when out of the blue Sir Alex phoned me and invited me to have breakfast with him next morning during which he told me that he wanted to sign me," he said.</p> <p>"I agreed without a moment's thought. This is a fantastic opportunity for me and I intend to seize it with both hands.</p> <p>"I am now looking forward to being a Manchester United player and I am fortunate that I already know so many of the players here.</p> <p>"I want to thank Sir Alex for the faith he has shown in me and I give him my assurance that I will repay him with my goals and performances."</p></span>SuBozzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14467822145100883344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925455115800385.post-15266034322191724132009-06-30T19:05:00.001-07:002009-06-30T19:14:56.778-07:00United signs Valencia<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUo_suS75Qk9MTN3ml9reOsy5kChyphenhyphenms0m_x5Q0HLLwiNZ0jEwPpE6TuZfhUXtcE9O5Lz1gvFtk36D04RTXuNMvNi7ReWa1G3Xjw4ZGlZ6qa-YBnvqyELgN_k0pv3nO4HzsL5dvgrFnK0M/s1600-h/valenciautd.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 245px; height: 318px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUo_suS75Qk9MTN3ml9reOsy5kChyphenhyphenms0m_x5Q0HLLwiNZ0jEwPpE6TuZfhUXtcE9O5Lz1gvFtk36D04RTXuNMvNi7ReWa1G3Xjw4ZGlZ6qa-YBnvqyELgN_k0pv3nO4HzsL5dvgrFnK0M/s320/valenciautd.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353309389986300050" border="0" /></a><br />Manchester United have made their first signing of the summer after confirming a16m(approx) deal with Luis Antonio Valencia!! The 23 year old have signed a four year contract.<br /><br /><span id="intelliTXT"><p>And, while it is not expected Valencia will represent the end of Ferguson's spending, the United boss is already tipping the South American to make a big impact.</p> <p>"Antonio is a player we have admired for some time now, having spent the last two years in the Premier League with Wigan," he said.</p> <p>"I am sure his pace and ability will make a significant contribution to the team."</p><p>Valencia's arrival ensures that Rooney will not be given central role.</p><p><span id="intelliTXT"><p>"Joining Manchester United is a dream come true for me," he said.</p> <p>"I have enjoyed my time at Wigan but I am thrilled to have the chance to challenge for the biggest honours in club football here.</p> <p>"Playing in front of 76,000 fans alongside players like Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand and Ryan Giggs will be an amazing experience.</p> <p>"I can't wait to get started."</p><p><span id="intelliTXT">The Ecuadorian will get his first opportunity on a four-match tour of Asia next month, before the Red Devils head for a four-team tournament in Munich.</span></p></span></p></span><span id="intelliTXT"><p>"I hope the fans at Wigan can understand that I am an ambitious guy and a chance like this might never come again for me," said Valencia, who will be 24 next month.</p> <p>"I am happy that the club has benefited from the move financially because I owe them such a lot. I have had a great time here."</p></span>SuBozzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14467822145100883344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925455115800385.post-83176608984370741072009-06-30T19:05:00.000-07:002009-06-30T19:06:13.060-07:00United signs ValenciaSuBozzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14467822145100883344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925455115800385.post-72113924229212677172009-06-12T20:02:00.000-07:002009-06-12T20:03:51.364-07:00Money Man Ron<span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);">R<span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">onaldo will join Real Madrid after United accepted a world record £80m ($163m) offer for their best player, and will earn £107 million ($A215 million) over six years according to newspaper reports in England.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">The deal involves a salary increasing each season, reportedly starting at a mere £183,000 a week before eventually rising to £556,000 a week.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">That will mean Ronaldo will earn 33 times the average salary of the average Spaniard</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Madrid had already grabbed the headlines by signing fellow former World Player of the Year Kaka from AC Milan, for a $A114.5 million transfer fee.</span>SuBozzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14467822145100883344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925455115800385.post-38357311145112556832009-06-12T05:18:00.000-07:002009-06-12T05:21:10.199-07:00Ronaldo joins Real Madrid!! Bye Ron!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiox4LWuA7Snq7W2HNTSSm4610uWEMpfAM5nrXuuRu58Jhu_yN0p213K_EQFAcoGf7g3mqPE80kpRXbj0N6NB7Ru-Dgja9NkpeFHxvKHM6vGKTNJjYqaC0g3tmLPHmQP47CyMyhb7ku34/s1600-h/200px-Cristiano_Ronaldo_cropped.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 220px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiox4LWuA7Snq7W2HNTSSm4610uWEMpfAM5nrXuuRu58Jhu_yN0p213K_EQFAcoGf7g3mqPE80kpRXbj0N6NB7Ru-Dgja9NkpeFHxvKHM6vGKTNJjYqaC0g3tmLPHmQP47CyMyhb7ku34/s320/200px-Cristiano_Ronaldo_cropped.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346415061929364738" border="0" /></a><br /><span id="intelliTXT"><p>United confirmed on Thursday morning they had accepted an £80million bid for the world player of the year, with a world-record deal expected to go through by June 30.</p> <p>The news had been expected given that Real stated on Wednesday night talks were under way and now it is only a matter of finalising the player's personal terms before he completes a dream move to the Bernabeu.</p> <p>Real president Florentino Perez had already vowed to do "everything possible" to sign the 24-year-old and, unlike 12 months ago, Sir Alex Ferguson did not even attempt to talk Ronaldo round, knowing the former Sporting Lisbon player had his heart set on a move.</p> <p>A United statement read: "At the request of Cristiano - who has again expressed his desire to leave - and after discussion with the player's representatives, United have agreed to give Real Madrid permission to talk to the player.</p> <p>"Matters are expected to be concluded by 30 June. The club will not comment until further notice."</p><p><span id="intelliTXT"><p>The Manchester United and Portugal winger is set to discuss personal terms and undergo a medical with the Bernabeu giants after the English side accepted the offer on Thursday.</p> <p>"I have had my time at Man United. It's time to look forward and £80million is quite a sum of money. This deal is historic," said Ronaldo, who is currently on holiday in Los Angeles.</p> <p>"It's flattering when two of the top teams in the world want you to play for them.</p> <p>"Now I can look forward to Real Madrid and a new stage in my career. I learned of the deal here in LA and heard from my people that United had accepted."</p></span></p></span>SuBozzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14467822145100883344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925455115800385.post-54510817326990031722009-06-08T05:46:00.000-07:002009-06-08T05:47:55.507-07:00Highs and lows of Manchester United 08-09Lows first..<br /><br />* Champions league final loss: United was performing so well till CL final. No one expected such a poor performance from United in European Championship final.<br /><br />* Tevez to leave?? For most of the season Tevez was sitting in bench and he just got frustrated and decided to move to another club.<br /><br />* More debt: United's debt increased to 699m.<br /><br />Highs now..<br /><br />* Achieved Treble: United won Premier League, Carling Cup and FIFA Club WC.<br /> CL would've been great!!<br /><br />* Highest turnover: United achieved a turnover of 256m. Highest by a football club in the world.SuBozzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14467822145100883344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925455115800385.post-78892998446180251082009-05-27T07:07:00.000-07:002009-05-27T07:11:35.706-07:00BARCELONA V UNITED- PreviewWell, its the biggest fixture in the world football!!<br />The world's best players Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will battle it out to win the biggest European Club competition.<br /><br /> Rio Ferdinand is back in United's squad. Henry and Iniesta are fot for Barcelona.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Fixture: Manchester United v Barcelona<br />Competition: UEFA Champions League<br />Venue: Stadio Olympico,Rome<br />Date:27.5.09<br />Time:19.45 UK 00.15 IST<br />Channel:TEN SPORTS India<br /></div>SuBozzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14467822145100883344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925455115800385.post-20480424371401501812009-05-22T21:58:00.000-07:002009-05-22T22:00:39.352-07:00Hull v United - PreviewUnited are likely to field a much-changed team at relegation-threatened Hull City as they prepare for the Champions League Final against Barcelona.<br /><br />That is excellent news for the Tigers who go into the game just outside the relegation zone after securing a vital draw at Bolton Wanderers last weekend.<br /><br />However, such is the strength in depth of the current United squad that any team Sir Alex Ferguson decides to field is certain to push Hull all the way.<br /><br />City can take heart from their performance at the Reebok Stadium when they were unfortunate not to return to the east coast with all three points, but their record at the KC Stadium is awful - they have only won three of their 18 home games this term.<br /><br />It is possible that Phil Brown's team could lose on Sunday and still avoid an immediate return to the Championship but it is bound to be a nervous afternoon for all concerned.<br /><br />Long-term injury victim Jimmy Bullard (knee) once again misses out as do Ian Ashbee (cruciate knee ligaments) and Anthony Gardner (back), but Brown is hopeful that Bernard Mendy and Kamil Zayatte could feature.<br /><br />Having secured a third successive Premier League title by drawing 0-0 with Arsenal at Old Trafford last weekend, United are likely to be in celebratory mood at the KC Stadium.<br /><br />Recent history suggests they may not be at their best as, two years ago, they lost at home at West Ham United on the final day of the campaign after securing the title.<br /><br />That allowed the Hammers to stay up while Sheffield United were condemned to the drop.<br /><br />Ferguson is certain to rest most of his key players but will definitely be without injured quartet Rio Ferdinand (back), Ben Foster (thumb), Owen Hargreaves (knee) and Wes Brown (ankle).<br /><br />The two teams produced an amazing game at Old Trafford earlier in the season when United held on to win 4-3 despite conceding two late goals.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Fixture: Hull City v Manchester United</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Competition: Barclays Premier league</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Venue: KC Stadium</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Date: 24 May</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Time:15.00 UK 20.30 IST</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Channel: STAR SPORTS India</span><br /></div>SuBozzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14467822145100883344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925455115800385.post-62025371628996728092009-05-17T21:47:00.000-07:002009-05-17T21:48:11.744-07:00Mindblowing Manchester United Quotes!!We're Man Utd and we are loud,<br />Loyal fans and totally proud,<br />Beat 'em at home beat 'em away,<br />Kill any b*stards that get in our way,<br />We hate City, Scouse, Leeds scum,<br />And we make the b*stards run,<br />With this team we shall go far,<br />Hughes, Giggs, Sharpe and Cantona,<br />Won the league let's do it again,<br />By just one point instead of ten,<br />We'll keep the red flag flying high,<br />'Coz Man United will never die.<br />Hello, hello, we are the the Busby boys,<br />Hello, hello, we are the the Busby boys,<br />And if you are a City fan,<br />Surrender or you'll die,<br />We all follow United.<br /><br />----<br />I don't drink coffee, I drink Beer my dear,<br />Man United is my side,<br />Hear me singing and my accent will be clear,<br />I'm a Mancunian..<br />Oh oh, I'm Mancunian..<br />One-hundred per-cent Mancunian!!<br /><br />----<br /><br />M a hardcore Manchester United fan!!!n if u not b one<br />The Red Flag:<br />The Red Flag<br />United's flag is deepest red,<br />It shrouded all our Munich dead,<br />Before their limbs grew stiff and cold,<br />Their heart's blood dyed it's ev'ry fold.<br /><br />Then raise United's banner high,<br />Beneath it's shade we'll live and die,<br />So keep the faith and never fear,<br />We'll keep the Red Flag flying here.<br /><br />We'll never die, we'll never die,<br />We'll never die, we'll never die,<br />We'll keep the Red flag flying high,<br />Because Man United will never die.<br /><br />----<br /><br /><br />"Manchester United they are the best,<br />They stand out above all the rest,<br />In Manchester we wear with pride,<br />The red shirts of our favorite side,<br /><br />Old Trafford is the ground we want to be at,<br />There’s never a doubt, it’s a true fact,<br />Manchester United we follow around,<br />Even when their not at their home ground,<br /><br />So many players with fantastic skill,<br />Is so good to watch, it’s just brill,<br />Win or lose no matter which,<br />We are there when their on the pitch,<br /><br />No matter what people say,<br />You should see Manchester on a match day,<br />They say all the fans come from the south,<br />Until they hear the accents when we open our mouth,<br /><br />Yes it is true without a doubt,<br />Manchester United is what we shout about,<br />We are from Manchester, yes it’s true,<br />But we are red and certainly not blue, "<br />Come on you reds, come on you reds<br />Just keep your bottle and use your heads<br />For ninety minutes we'll let them know<br />Who's Man United, here we go<br /><br />Come on you reds, come on you reds<br />Just keep your bottle and use your heads<br />For ninety minutes we'll let them know<br />Who's Man United, here we go<br /><br />Glory Glory Man United<br />Glory Glory Man United<br /><br />We'll maintain the status quo<br />We're Man United, here we go<br /><br />So Old Trafford let us hear you loud<br />Cheer us on and we will do you proud<br />Fifty thousand voices sing our song<br />Keep us at the top where we belong<br /><br />So here's to Alex Ferguson<br />He'll take us all the way<br />We're on the road to glory now<br />Winning at home and away<br /><br />If man is 5, and the devil is 6, then God is 7<br />: BEST - ROBSON - CANTONA - BECKHAM-C.RONALDO!!!<br /><br />----<br />Forever and a day, United fans<br />will ask "Where did you<br />watch the 1999 European Cup Final?"<br />...and 50,000 or so will be<br />able to say "I WAS THERE"..<br /><br />----<br /><br />I saw my mate,<br />The other day,<br />He said to me,<br />I've seen the white Pele!<br />so i asked, who is he?<br />He goes by the name of<br />Wayne Rooney.<br />Wayne Rooney!<br />Wayne Rooney!<br />He goes by the name of,<br />Wayne Rooney!!!<br /><br />----<br /><br />Manchester united thou are my love<br />You mean more to me then the heaven above<br /><br />U have carved an irreplaceable place in my heart<br />Kissing the badge morning my every day starts<br /><br />U always make my eyes shed a tear<br />U are so far but yet seem so near<br /><br />U have taught me to be strong<br />through the good and the bad<br />I promise I will be with you<br />When the times are happy or sad<br /><br />U have taught me the true way<br />To really love someone(referring to the club as a person)<br />And I promise I will keep loving<br />Till my breaths last none<br /><br />And when its time to go<br />my last wish shall be<br />god if I have to die now<br />let old Trafford the place be<br /><br />and god all the good deeds I have done in my life<br />be substituted by a wish if you can<br />in the next life when I am born<br />let me be a MAN UTD fan<br /><br />----<br /><br />United united all the way<br />Everyone else has nuthin to say<br />We are the best<br />We easily beat the rest<br />Man United on the way to the treble<br />Rivals can stare at us and turn to rubble<br />GLORY GLORY MAN UNITED.<br />MAN UNITED HERE WE GO.SuBozzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14467822145100883344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925455115800385.post-69370274815897892912009-05-17T21:42:00.000-07:002009-05-17T21:43:51.563-07:00A life in football-History of SAFSir Alex Ferguson, born 31 December 1941, Glasgow.<br /><br />1957: Starts amateur playing career at 16 with Queen’s Park.<br /><br />1964: Turns professional with Dunfermline Athletic.<br /><br />1967: Joins Rangers for a record Scottish transfer fee of £65,000.<br /><br />1969: Moves to Falkirk before finishing playing career with Ayr United.<br /><br />1974: Appointed manager of St Mirren, winning the first division title in 1977.<br /><br />1978: Moves to Aberdeen FC and European Cup Winners’ Cup glory in 1983.<br /><br />1986: Moves to Manchester United. Goes on to make football history.<br /><br />What his rivals say<br /><br />Arsène Wenger (Arsenal manager):<br />“Nobody has done better. It is remarkable to have such a consistent motivation at that level - and deal with the stress and all the other ingredients.”<br /><br />José Mourinho (Former Chelsea manager, now at Inter Milan):<br />“I call him boss because he is the manager’s boss. He’s the top manager in the country. Maybe when I become 60, the kids will call me the same.”<br /><br />Rafael Benítez (Liverpool manager):<br />“Ferguson is killing referees.”<br /><br />“When you talk about United you’re talking about a side spending big, big money on every player, every season. For me that is the main difference between the teams.”SuBozzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14467822145100883344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925455115800385.post-50745803001411869492009-05-16T09:52:00.000-07:002009-05-16T09:55:44.051-07:00We're Champions again!!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigoT9XEXW456JtncTyUIa1AZiOhs1XtJyVW2DuSTGkl0NYUuaEYGrCNiz38xaxveUEbo1jCNPO5Z82a3txf6GeHduTnwDnAjAEbRkFpw6jQd2EjDkBsim_ChPB0msbVUolcTa406BD444/s1600-h/clb_trp_fa.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 165px; height: 169px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigoT9XEXW456JtncTyUIa1AZiOhs1XtJyVW2DuSTGkl0NYUuaEYGrCNiz38xaxveUEbo1jCNPO5Z82a3txf6GeHduTnwDnAjAEbRkFpw6jQd2EjDkBsim_ChPB0msbVUolcTa406BD444/s320/clb_trp_fa.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336466070559956962" border="0" /></a><br /><p>Manchester United have retained their Premier League titlefor a third successive season after drawing 0-0 with Arsenal at Old Trafford.</p> <p>The result also means United have already secured a treble of trophies in the 2008/09 campaign, following victories in the Carling Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.</p> <p>And finally, the draw at Old Trafford and United retaining the Premier League once again also has the added significance in that the Red Devils have now won 18 EPL titles, equalling the record set by fierce rivals Liverpool.</p> <p>Saturday 16th May 2009 is yet another memorable day in the lives of all Manchester United fans across the world.</p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">UNITED ARE CHAMPIONS OF ENGLAND FOR THE THIRD YR IN A ROW!<br />11TH TITLE UNDER SAF!</p><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">HAYS OFF TO SAF AND RED DEVILS FOR ENTERTAINING US!!<br />UNITED WILL ACHIEVE QUADRUPLE IF THEY WIN UCL!!<br /></div><p><br /></p>SuBozzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14467822145100883344noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925455115800385.post-1382439367443789202009-05-14T21:50:00.000-07:002009-05-15T18:51:25.618-07:00United v Arsenal - Final Title Crunch - Preview<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6bNzaWZNMEfm53GwNDo5Op8pHWPsymrTYlPIYlMPiM5pmpjxcUuyLf9gG2WdTf60zcIIR7N2jedkrw8mmKZdqxhewKRYnzTGD30m3Y_zXHwWWa0_p68FweezMjwhq7rnxMXf0mo09zE8/s1600-h/utd.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 128px; height: 146px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6bNzaWZNMEfm53GwNDo5Op8pHWPsymrTYlPIYlMPiM5pmpjxcUuyLf9gG2WdTf60zcIIR7N2jedkrw8mmKZdqxhewKRYnzTGD30m3Y_zXHwWWa0_p68FweezMjwhq7rnxMXf0mo09zE8/s320/utd.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336233446768624274" border="0" /></a>Manchester United need to get at least a draw out of today’s game against Arsenal to win the Premiership for the third year in a row.<p>If Manchester United manage to get at least a point from their clash against Arsenal on Saturday, then United will be presented the trophy straight after the game.</p> <p>Yet, the game against Arsenal will not be an easy one. The Gunners have flourished in the majority of their ‘big four’ clashes this season, including their 2-1 win last time these two teams met in the Premier League.</p> <p>The gap between both sides is 18, and although Arsenal have very little to play for they will still be looking for pride. This is a side who have won 18 of the last 20 Premier League matches.</p> <p>Sir Alex Ferguson believes that Arsenal will be keen to help second placed Liverpool. “They have had a bit of criticism recently and they will want to register their abilities on a day when everyone expects Manchester United to win the title,” he said.</p> <p>Even if Manchester United fail to win this game, the title is still very likely to be heading to Old Trafford, as they still have go to relegation bound Hull City on the final day of the season.</p> <p>Man Utd can now match Liverpool’s historic record of 18 titles, but Ferguson had admitted that he’d never get this far.</p> <p>“I never even thought about moving level with Liverpool,” said Ferguson. “My first intention was to win one and break the stranglehold Liverpool had on the title. The big challenge was that first one.”</p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Fixture: Manchester United v Arsenal<br />Competition: Barclays Premier league<br />Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Date: 16.5.09</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Time:12.45 UK 18.15 IST<br />Channel: ESPN India</span><br /></p>SuBozzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14467822145100883344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925455115800385.post-22197955335872199132009-05-13T21:48:00.001-07:002009-05-13T21:49:10.455-07:00Wigan 1-2 United<p><strong>Carlos Tevez and Michael Carrick's goals helped Man United come from behind to beat Wigan 2-1 and move to within a point of the title.</strong></p> The battling Latics stunned United when they took a first half lead through Hugo Rodallega at a rain-hit JJB Stadium. However the visitors rallied after the break and super-sub Tevez levelled, before Carrick won the game late on to leave United just a point against Arsenal at Old Trafford on Saturday away from retaining their Premier League crown.<br /><br />Wigan had the first opportunity to score in the second minute when Luis Antonio Valencia burst through on goal, but he chipped the ball just wide of he upright under pressure from Nemanja Vidic.<br /><br />However United started to take control and should have gone ahead on 10 minutes when Dimitar Berbatov did well to get a cross in from the right and Wayne Rooney somehow managed to head wide with the goal at his mercy.<br /><br />A minute later some good passing play by United saw Cristiano Ronaldo hand a chance to Michael Carrick, but his effort from inside the area just looped wide of the post.<br /><br />Charles N'Zogbia had a fierce free kick from the right side of the area tipped behind by United keeper Edwin Van der Sar on 15 minutes.<br /><br />The Red Devils looked to be getting to grips with the game when they fell behind on 28 minutes.<br /><br />Lee Cattermole's cross into the area was won by Rodallega in an aerial dual with Vidic. After both players momentarily lost sight of the ball, the Colombian reacted quickly to hammer a low shot past Van der Sar from close range.<br /><br />Wigan looked fairly comfortable with the lead until the final minute of the first half when Rooney had another opportunity at the back post after a flowing, passing move, but blazed his effort over Richard Kingson's crossbar.<br /><br />United started the second half brightly and continued to chip away at the Wigan back line, before they finally got the equaliser on 61 minutes. Tevez, who had only been on the pitch for three minutes, cleverly back-heeled a wayward Carrick shot past Kingson from close range.<br /><br />United thought they should have had a penalty on 72 minutes when Ronaldo was clearly knocked over in the area by Maynor Figueroa as he burst into the box.<br /><br />However they did grab the all-important winner on 86 minutes when John O'Shea teed up Carrick on the edge of the area and his left-foot strike flew into Kingson's top corner.<br /><br />Ronaldo had the chance to put the icing on the cake but wasted his third good chance of the game, lashing it wide from the right side of the area in stoppage time.SuBozzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14467822145100883344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925455115800385.post-82325372654721021712009-05-13T21:48:00.000-07:002009-05-13T21:49:08.128-07:00Wigan 1-2 United<p><strong>Carlos Tevez and Michael Carrick's goals helped Man United come from behind to beat Wigan 2-1 and move to within a point of the title.</strong></p> The battling Latics stunned United when they took a first half lead through Hugo Rodallega at a rain-hit JJB Stadium. However the visitors rallied after the break and super-sub Tevez levelled, before Carrick won the game late on to leave United just a point against Arsenal at Old Trafford on Saturday away from retaining their Premier League crown.<br /><br />Wigan had the first opportunity to score in the second minute when Luis Antonio Valencia burst through on goal, but he chipped the ball just wide of he upright under pressure from Nemanja Vidic.<br /><br />However United started to take control and should have gone ahead on 10 minutes when Dimitar Berbatov did well to get a cross in from the right and Wayne Rooney somehow managed to head wide with the goal at his mercy.<br /><br />A minute later some good passing play by United saw Cristiano Ronaldo hand a chance to Michael Carrick, but his effort from inside the area just looped wide of the post.<br /><br />Charles N'Zogbia had a fierce free kick from the right side of the area tipped behind by United keeper Edwin Van der Sar on 15 minutes.<br /><br />The Red Devils looked to be getting to grips with the game when they fell behind on 28 minutes.<br /><br />Lee Cattermole's cross into the area was won by Rodallega in an aerial dual with Vidic. After both players momentarily lost sight of the ball, the Colombian reacted quickly to hammer a low shot past Van der Sar from close range.<br /><br />Wigan looked fairly comfortable with the lead until the final minute of the first half when Rooney had another opportunity at the back post after a flowing, passing move, but blazed his effort over Richard Kingson's crossbar.<br /><br />United started the second half brightly and continued to chip away at the Wigan back line, before they finally got the equaliser on 61 minutes. Tevez, who had only been on the pitch for three minutes, cleverly back-heeled a wayward Carrick shot past Kingson from close range.<br /><br />United thought they should have had a penalty on 72 minutes when Ronaldo was clearly knocked over in the area by Maynor Figueroa as he burst into the box.<br /><br />However they did grab the all-important winner on 86 minutes when John O'Shea teed up Carrick on the edge of the area and his left-foot strike flew into Kingson's top corner.<br /><br />Ronaldo had the chance to put the icing on the cake but wasted his third good chance of the game, lashing it wide from the right side of the area in stoppage time.SuBozzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14467822145100883344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925455115800385.post-39341857007774616222009-05-10T21:41:00.000-07:002009-05-10T21:43:28.787-07:00United 2-0 City<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGNa0Zyoy-OEToSjCncNn-XKB1SiWA5gJyLJAqi-esNRp20DjUwU3tE6RP-R8w9BZbJBrJW1imziXGGk0ZJTAoCs7LU8aAIHVdJaZKLDTGKxgEog1K3VcuAxRpVAkUKJwEs909vJF_Ynk/s1600-h/tevezadsf.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGNa0Zyoy-OEToSjCncNn-XKB1SiWA5gJyLJAqi-esNRp20DjUwU3tE6RP-R8w9BZbJBrJW1imziXGGk0ZJTAoCs7LU8aAIHVdJaZKLDTGKxgEog1K3VcuAxRpVAkUKJwEs909vJF_Ynk/s320/tevezadsf.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334422386808459266" border="0" /></a><br /><div><strong>Manchester United moved a step closer to retaining the Premier League title after beating rivals Manchester City.</strong><br />Cristiano Ronaldo's deflected free-kick put United ahead after wrong-footing keeper Shay Given, who got a hand to the ball but could not keep it out.<br />Carlos Tevez struck the City woodwork before powering in a 20-yard strike off the post to extend United's advantage.<br />Robinho wasted City's best chance when he shot wide from eight yards as the home side eased to victory.<br />United had gone into the game having seen Liverpool draw level with them at the Premier League summit with a win at West Ham on Saturday.</div><br /><div>Rafael Benitez's side were hoping the pressure would produce a wobble from the Old Trafford side but, instead, United's pace, power and passing was too much for City.<br />United have a habit of timing their good form for the end of season run in and, even though this was their 62nd match of the season, they showed little sign of letting the league title slip from their grasp.<br />The hosts quickly set about City and Ronaldo teed up Ji-Sung Park, who dragged his angled shot wide of the far post.<br />United had slipped into their slick passing game and it did not take long for their pressure to be rewarded with a goal after City midfielder Vincent Kompany lost possession.<br />United broke and a back-tracking Stephen Ireland fouled Berbatov to leave Ronaldo to score from the type of 25-yard free-kick he excels at. </div><br /><div>Robinho tried to respond for City when the ball broke kindly for him just outside the United area only for the Brazilian to shoot wide.<br />Too many of City's passes were going awry and left their defence straining as they gave United the chance to continually launch attacks.<br />Tevez almost made them pay when he shifted inside and curled a strike which came off the angle of the woodwork.<br />But the Argentine made no mistake when Berbatov sublimely controlled a long Darren Fletcher ball and squared the ball for him to smash in a shot off the inside of the post.<br />City came out with more ambition after the break and Robinho had a great chance to pull one back.<br />He latched on to a Nigel de Jong through ball and showed excellent control only to shoot horribly wide from eight yards.<br />That was a rare chance for a City side who were unable to exert any concerted pressure on a resolute United defence led by the towering presence of Nemanja Vidic.</div><br />United were even able to step off the gas and conserve some energy ahead of playing again on Wednesday against Wigan.<br />Martin Petrov did force United keeper Edwin van der Sar into a full-length diving save to turn his shot round the post, while at the other end Tevez again hit the post, this time with a close-range header.<br />The only slight on United's win was the angry reaction of Ronaldo to being substituted but they now need four points from their remaining three games - with the others against Arsenal and Hull - to clinch the title.<br />Man Utd: Van der Sar, Rafael Da Silva, Vidic, Evans (O'Shea 71), Evra, Ronaldo (Scholes 58), Fletcher, Giggs, Park (Rooney 58), Berbatov, Tevez.Subs Not Used: Kuszczak, Neville, Carrick, Nani.<br />Booked: Fletcher.<br />Goals: Ronaldo 18, Tevez 45.<br />Man City: Given, Richards, Onuoha, Dunne, Bridge, Elano, Ireland, Kompany, De Jong (Petrov 73), Robinho (Evans 89), Caicedo (Bojinov 63).Subs Not Used: Hart, Zabaleta, Fernandes, Berti.<br />Booked: Ireland.SuBozzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14467822145100883344noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925455115800385.post-13574353074069748922009-05-05T18:39:00.000-07:002009-05-05T18:40:23.034-07:00Arsenal 1 - 3 United: (United win 4-1 on aggregate)Sir Alex Ferguson will attempt to rule Rome in three weeks' time after Manchester United produced an awesome attacking display to destroy Arsenal. <div id="va-bodytext" class="va-bodytext">A fortuitous opener from Park Ji-sung was followed by a thunderous 40-yard free-kick from Cristiano Ronaldo to effectively book a Champions League final date with Chelsea or Barcelona on May 27 after only 11 minutes.<br /><br />Ronaldo capped a fine performance and drew howls of glee from David Beckham, who had made the trip from Milan to witness a victory that will go alongside that staggering win over Juventus in 1999 that the former England skipper was a part of, by sliding home a third goal, his 25th of the season.<br /><br />It was not quite a perfect night for United. How could it be when Darren Fletcher ended it in disbelief at the red card for a tackle on Cesc Fabregas which will rule him out of the Italian job.<br /><br />However, it was not far off, leaving United to await events at Stamford Bridge tomorrow with so many neutrals, if not a Chelsea side hell-bent on revenge, hoping Barcelona set up what would be a dream decider.<br /><br />No amount of meticulous planning can legislate for bad luck.<br /><br />It is the unknown factor that, in an instant, can screw any amount of hopes and dreams into the tightest ball and throw them out of the highest window, never to be seen again.<br /><br />Kieran Gibbs has not been a first-team regular very long. Fitness permitting, he has almost a decade and a half in front of him in the Arsenal side.<br /><br />It is a fair bet, at the end of his career, the 18-year-old still regards the horror that unfolded eight minutes into what was such an eagerly-awaited contest as the worst moment he had to endure.<br /><br />In his head, Gibbs was about to control Ronaldo's cutback, then decide whether to play a short pass out of defence or present Manuel Almunia with a routine clearance. Fate had other plans.<br /><br />Instead, poor Gibbs lost his footing and hit the ground with a thump. Like lightning, Park seized on the loose ball, delicately lifting it over Almunia, whose arrival came just too late.<br /><br />The United contingent went delirious. Fans, coaches, manager, players, Beckham alike all knew what it meant. They knew the prospect of Arsenal getting three to go through was so remote to be beyond comprehension.<br /></div>SuBozzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14467822145100883344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925455115800385.post-10201881876184157622009-05-02T09:08:00.000-07:002009-05-02T09:09:05.649-07:00Middlesbrough 0-2 United<p><strong>United moved six points clear at the top of the table after a comfortable win against relegation-threatened Middlesbrough. </strong></p> Both sides started brightly but were restricted to long-range efforts in the opening stages, Wayne Rooney having three strikes which didn't trouble Brad Jones.<br /><br />The deadlock was broken in the 25th minute when Ryan Giggs found himself in space at the edge of the area from a corner and drove the ball into the bottom right-hand corner.<br /><br />United then sat back but Boro were unable to create anything clear-cut in front of goal, and had penalty appeals waved away when Vidic appeared to handle the ball in the area.<br /><br />United were immediately on the front foot after the break and it was 2-0 five minutes after the interval, Rooney picking out Ji-Sung Park who fired the ball past Jones into the bottom corner.<br /><br />Boro brought on Afonso Alves and Didier Digard but were unable to fashion anything close to a chance and never seriously tested Ben Foster in the United goal.SuBozzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14467822145100883344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925455115800385.post-53018097088282765872009-04-29T18:29:00.000-07:002009-04-29T18:30:23.424-07:00United 1-0 ArsenalManchester United are a step closer to a spot in the UEFA Champions League final, for the second consecutive time, following a 1-0 win over Arsenal at Old Trafford. The Gunners have no reason to complain, having conceded only one goal.<br /><br />United dominated from the start and it did not take long for the first opportunities to arise in front of Manuel Almunia's goal. However, the Spanish keeper was in top shape and blocked several powerful efforts.<br /><br />But the home side did take the lead on 17 minutes. Michael Carrick sent in a low pass from the left and John O'Shea fired it in the roof of the goal. Almunia did get his hands to it but couldn't sufficiently deflect the shot.<br /><br />Cristiano Ronaldo almost got a second on 69 minutes but the Portuguese forward hit the crossbar from about 25 meters.<br /><br />Sir Alex Ferguson's men, with freshly crowned Players' Player of the Year Ryan Giggs starting on the bench, were dominant in all ways and if they have any reason to criticize their performance, it would be based on the fact that more goals should have been scored in this game.<br /><br />The second leg will be played at London's Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, May 5th.SuBozzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14467822145100883344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925455115800385.post-45202164683289014852009-04-27T18:14:00.000-07:002009-04-27T18:18:30.632-07:00United v Arsenal - UCL SF - Preview<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFGrp4tqVohejonFrFC8Yy8R37CNMO4S2umb0DeABGbgUHRYRm2F2b1fa71knvMA06tK4J2OvsbdiofHxL-UmPyeoiek2ExGqE-jy2ihbu2uqBDEGxP9iZuad2bmz2u0ndHjVOS_O00hI/s1600-h/uefa.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 120px; height: 117px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFGrp4tqVohejonFrFC8Yy8R37CNMO4S2umb0DeABGbgUHRYRm2F2b1fa71knvMA06tK4J2OvsbdiofHxL-UmPyeoiek2ExGqE-jy2ihbu2uqBDEGxP9iZuad2bmz2u0ndHjVOS_O00hI/s320/uefa.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329545259620096546" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">It is a match that millions of people are waiting for not only in England but also in the whole world. I know from my previous experience that tomorrow, millions of people in Asia, Africa, Australia and even in USA will keep their eyes on this match of Manchester United vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League Semifinal. It is the first leg and it will take place in the stadium of Man U. So, they are home team and hot favorite to win the first leg. However, you cannot count out the Gunners at all because we have seen some fighting sprit and resurgence of form in London in the last few weeks. </span></span> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">First, I want to talk about Alex Ferguson’s team because they are home team. On Saturday, they played against Tottenham in an EPL clash and in half time, Tottenham took 2-0 lead. Then in second half, Ronaldo and his teammates scored 5 superb goals to win the match by 5-2. Can you believe it? </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Competition: Uefa Champions League 2008-09 Semi-final (first leg)</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Fixture: Manchester United vs Arsenal </span></span></p><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"> </div><p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Date: 29 April 2009 (Wednesday)</span></span></p><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"> </div><p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Kick Off time: 1945 UK 0015IST(Thurs)<br /></span></span></p><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"> </div><p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Stadium: Old Trafford</span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);font-size:100%;" >Channel: TEN SPORTS </span><br /></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Yes, it is difficult to believe unless you watched the match. This is the thing that has amazed everyone and it happened more than once this season. Alex Ferguson is happy to see that his club is in the top of the football world at this moment. They have already won the carling cup. They are in course to win the title of English Premier League and UEFA Champions League is also just 3 matches away. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Well, after saying so many good words about Man Utd, it is difficult to say similar thing about Arsenal this season. They are already of hope of every title in this season except the Champions League. This is the only thing to play for the Gunners at this moment. The next best thing that they can hope for is perhaps 3<sup>rd</sup> position in EPL which most probably would not happen. So, tomorrow nigh can be a decisive night for them. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Arsene Wenger is also in happy and confident mood after seeing his team performed in an excellent manner in the last two matches. They drew with Liverpool in Liverpool last week by 4-4 and although Liverpool played well Arsenal never gave up. Then yesterday, they totally dominated against Middlesbrough and it was the match of Cese Fabregas. Fabregas is back on top form and he scored both the two goals of the match.<br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">The good thing for Man Utd is that there is no major injury at this moment. Gary Neville will not be there but I believe that they have enough quality players in the defense. For Ryan Giggs, it will be an special match. If he plays then it will be his 800<sup>th</sup> appearance for Ryan Giggs for Manchester United. They will go in the match with some impressive records in their mind. They have not lost any match in Champions League in the last 23 matches. Secondly, they are unbeaten at Old Trafford for 20 matches in CL. This is a record to be proud of. It will be Cristiano Ronaldo who have something to cheer about because it will be his 5oth Champions League match. So, naturally, he will want to make it memorable by scoring a goal or two. Rooney is in good form too. Tevez and Berbetov are doing well. So, there is less worry for United in tomorrow’s match. They will entertain Arsenal with full confidence. The fans at Old Trafford from the first minute will start discussing what will be the score line 2-0, 3-0 or 4-0. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Arsenal has some stats to remember too. They have never lost in any match whenever they played in the semifinal level in any competition in Europe. It means that each time they played in the semifinal, they reached to the final in Europe. This is something to cheer about surely. This should give some confidence to all the players. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Injury is a big problem for Arsene Wenger. There is doubt about Mikael Silvestre. Robin van Persie and Left back Gael Clichy are still injured and most probably will not be available tomorrow. Arsene Wenger is delighted to see his main weapon Cese Fabregas in superb form in right time. Samir Nasri is also a good player. However, the fans will surely miss Arshevin. So, the striking position looks weak for the Gunners. Well, Arsene Wenger is surely hoping that Cese Fabregas can provide some kind of magic.<br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">After going through the players, my feeling that Manchester United is the host favorite in the match. It will be either a draw or a win for them. I don’t see any prospect of the Gunners getting 3 points in this match. What about you? </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span></span></p>SuBozzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14467822145100883344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925455115800385.post-31043102434163524032009-04-27T06:15:00.000-07:002009-04-27T06:17:19.958-07:00Ryan Giggs - Profile<span id="intelliTXT"><p>1973: Born Ryan Joseph Wilson on November 29 in Cardiff.</p> <p>1990: Signs as a trainee with Manchester United in July and then as a professional at the start of December.</p> <p>1991: Adopts mother's maiden name and becomes Ryan Giggs.</p> <p>March - Makes United debut aged 17 as a substitute against Everton. Two months later he scores the winner against Manchester City at Old Trafford on his full debut.</p> <p>October - Becomes the youngest footballer to represent Wales when he plays against Germany in Nuremberg aged 17 years and 322 days.</p> <p>November - Wins his first piece of silverware with United as the Reds beat Red Star Belgrade to lift the UEFA Super Cup.</p> <p>1992: Helps United lift League Cup and that season is voted PFA Young Player of the Year.</p> <p>1993: Becomes first player to be named PFA Young Player of the Year twice.</p> <p>Member of United side which ends the club's 26-year wait to win the league title.</p> <p>1994: Helps United win the Premier League and FA Cup double for the first time in the club's history.</p> <p>1996: Helps the Reds win the double for a second time.</p> <p>1997: Wins a third league title in four years and in October scores a memorable goal in their 3-2 Champions League victory over Juventus at Old Trafford.</p> <p>1998: Injures his hamstring in February and is out for six weeks as United finish the season empty-handed.</p> <p>1999: Scores stunning winner in United's epic FA Cup semi-final replay victory over Arsenal at Villa Park in April. Helps the Reds complete an historic treble of European Cup, Premier League and FA Cup.</p> <p>2000: Wins his sixth Premier League winners' medal in eight years.</p> <p>2001: Collects his seventh league championship and 12th major honour in total.</p> <p>July - Signs a new five-year contact worth around £50,000 a week. Sent off for the first time in his career for two bookable offences as Wales crash 3-2 in Norway.</p> <p>2002: April: Describes United's Champions League semi-final defeat by Bayer Leverkusen as the "low point" of his career. United finish third in Premier League.</p> <p>August 23: Nets 100th goal for United in all competitions with the team's second goal in league game at Chelsea.</p> <p>2003: May - United are crowned champions again.</p> <p>September - Giggs, along with Cristiano Ronaldo, charged with improper conduct by the Football Association following his involvement in confrontations with Arsenal players after a goalless draw at Old Trafford.</p> <p>November - Giggs elbows Russia's Vadim Evseev in Euro 2004 play-off in Moscow, prompting the Russian football association to call for an immediate ban.</p> <p>December - Giggs fined £7,500 and warned as to his future conduct at an FA disciplinary hearing into Old Trafford fracas. Then suspended for two matches for Evseev incident.</p> <p>2004: May - United finish third in the table but Giggs lines up in the 3-0 FA Cup final victory over Millwall.</p> <p>2005: May - Signs two-year contract extension, taking him through to June 2007: February - Scores the only goal as United defeat Lille in the Champions League last-16 first leg, curling home a quickly-taken free-kick as home goalkeeper Tony Sylva lined up his wall. The French side appeared to briefly contemplate a walk-off in protest and later appealed to UEFA claiming the goal should not have stood.</p> <p>May 6 - Wins ninth Premier League title with Manchester United.</p> <p>May 30 - Announces retirement from international football.</p> <p>October 16 - Signs new contract until end of June 2009.</p> <p>2008: May 11 - Equals Sir Bobby Charlton's appearance record for the club when he plays his 758th game against Wigan.</p> <p>May 21 - Breaks Sir Bobby Charlton's record after coming on as a substitute - and scoring a penalty in the dramatic shoot-out - as Manchester United beat Chelsea in the Champions League final.</p> <p>2009: February 12 - Signs new deal with United, committing him to the club until June 2010.</p> <p>April 26 - Voted Professional Footballers' Association player of the year.</p></span>SuBozzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14467822145100883344noreply@blogger.com0