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Rooney: We?re Coming To Get You Chelsea
2008-02-17 15:37:00 Sir Alex Ferguson joked that he would be making a trip to the FA Cup quarter final draw, if we beat Arsenal, to make sure it wasn’t being fixed. After facing ten Premiership teams in a row in the Cup, whilst our rivals have enjoyed lower league opposition, Fergie could be forgiven for thinking something ... More About: Chelsea , Rooney
Wenger: Arsenal Were Teased And Humiliated
2008-02-17 15:32:00 Beating Arsenal is always an enjoyable experience, whether in the league or the Cup. The long running rivalry between Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger has lead to fiery clashes, whereby usually one or both managers have something to say about the other side come the final whistle. Sir Alex Ferguson was left to complain about ...
Assisted One, Scored The Other - But Ronnie Not Tough Opponent?
2008-02-16 16:03:00 There has been a fierce rivalry between Manchester United and Arsenal over the past ten years or more with both teams regularly competing for the league title. Since Wenger joined Arsenal, they have won the league three times, compared to the six league titles of Sir Alex Ferguson in this same time period. There have been ... More About: Tough
Tevez: Good Game? Who Cares? I Want To Win
2008-02-16 15:49:00 We are just a few hours away from kick off now, with Manchester United hosting Arsenal at Old Trafford in the FA Cup. Much has been made of the effect this game could have on the Premiership race, with the winning team undoubtedly getting a huge psychological boost in the run up to May, when the ... More About: Game , Tevez , Good
Gallas: United Are Arrogant And Complacent
2008-02-16 15:38:00 William Gallas , Arsenal captain and whingebag, has today launched a scathing attack on the Champions, branding us too arrogant and complacent. United and Arsenal are set to lock horns in the FA in just a few hours time and it seems as though Gallas is keen to get a verbal slanging match up and running before ... More About: Rivals
United Pinch Tottenham?s Kid For Trial
2008-02-16 15:27:00 Paul Jose Mpoklu, the 15-year-old Congolese defender, has been offered a trial with Manchester United this week. He has yet to sign any formal deal with Liege, the Belgian club he currently plays for, and both United and Tottenham are keen to secure his services. He has already had a trial with Spurs, but now ... More About: Trial
Fergie: My Favourite FA Cup Match? Have A Guess!
2008-02-16 14:49:00 “Don’t pass it to Yorke!” I remember shouting at the television, as Ryan Giggs got increasing close to Arsenal’s box. In hindsight, I’m not sure what I was expecting him to do with the ball, I just didn’t want him to pass it to Dwight Yorke. Not to discredit Yorke, who had a phenomenal season, ... More About: Fergie , Match , Guess
It Could Be Worse?
2008-02-10 17:28:00 Until I can bring myself to write about what happened today, I will leave you with what I intend to be an uplifting sentiment, which may stop you wallowing in pity and misery for just a moment. It could be worse, you could be scouse. More About: Match Day
Ronaldo: I Want To Be A Part Of United History
2008-02-10 12:40:00 Cristiano Ronaldo is having an incredible season for the Champions and is set to break a record set by George Best by the end of the season. 32 goals in one season is what Best managed and Ronaldo is just five goals short of that total, meaning there is no way Ronaldo could avoid being ... More About: History , United , Part
Why The Hell Did They Pick Derby Day For Munich Weekend?
2008-02-10 12:28:00 In the next few hours, we will see the result of several weeks of speculation concerning the behaviour of City fans during the one minute’s silence which is being held at Old Trafford today. The gates are closing five minutes before kick off today, to ensure that the minute’s silence has every chance of working. City ... More About: Weekend , Munich , Hell , Pick , Derby
Neville In Tomorrow?s Kit
2008-02-09 22:19:00 Manchester United take on Manchester City tomorrow, in a game where the Busby Babes will be remembered. Both United and City will be playing in a kit without any logos or sponsorship, as a sign of respect for those who lost their lives 50 years ago. “The sincere thanks of the Club go to AIG and ... More About: Neville , Tomorrow , Tomo
How Did United Do On International Duty?
2008-02-07 21:19:00 On a day that saw United mourn the eight lives lost 50 years after the Munich Air Disaster, International games were played across the globe with several of our lads representing their countries. Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand and Wes Brown all started for England, the most we’ve had starting for the country for some time. Rooney ... More About: Duty
Ronaldo: Spanish Dream Is Irrelevant
2008-02-07 20:12:00 Cristiano Ronaldo has always claimed he would be interested in a move to Spain, Real Madrid the most likely destination. Unlike the rough treatment he gets in England, from the opposition players and fans, he would likely be idolised in Spain and wouldn’t have to deal with the vast amount of bad tackles and abuse ... More About: Spanish , Dream , Irrelevant
No Surprise For Best Player In The World
2008-02-07 19:47:00 Cristiano Ronaldo has well and truly staked his claim for the best player in the World this season, scoring 27 goals in 28 games. Missing out on the award to AC Milan’s Kaka in December has certainly seemed to work as the inspiration for Ronaldo to improve his game. In the six games Ronaldo has ... More About: Player , The World
Park Scores South Korea Screamer (video)
2008-02-07 00:21:00 South Korea beat Turkmenistan 4-0 this evening, with our Park Ji Sung scoring a beauty of a goal. More About: Video , South Korea , South
We Feared No One After Munich
2008-02-06 19:00:00 Sir Bobby Charlton has dedicated his career to Manchester United, spending an incredible 43 years on the books at United. He represented the club as a player for 19 years, before rejoining the club on the board of directors in 1984. He was just 20 years old when aboard the flight which crashed in Munich , where ... More About: Legends
When The News Broke? Reaction To Munich
2008-02-06 18:44:00 Most of us can remember the feeling of hearing a shocking piece of news, one which would stay in your memory for the rest of your life. You can remember where you were, who told you, what your reaction was like, and how you felt. Often, these moments are of a matter that you are ... More About: News , The News , Munich , Legends , Reaction
Incredible Scenes At Old Trafford
2008-02-06 18:28:00 Thousands of Manchester United fans gathered around Old Trafford at 3.04pm today in remembrance of the great Busby Babes. Eight of them lost their lives 50 years ago today. A memorial service was held inside the Manchester Suite, which could be heard outside the ground. The club chaplain, Reverend John Boyers, read out the names of ... More About: Incredible , Scenes
Was He United?s All Time Greatest Striker?
2008-02-06 17:52:00 When United fans are asked to name the all time greatest striker at the club, players like Ruud van Nistelrooy, Mark Hughes, Andy Cole, Dwight Yorke or Eric Cantona might spring to mind. You ask an older fan and you might find Denis Law, Jack Rowley or Stan Pearson might get in the short list. ... More About: Time , Legends , Greatest , Striker
Pressure To Win CL For Babes
2008-02-06 12:57:00 Fifty years ago today, eight Manchester United players lost their lives in the Munich Air Disaster. The young lads were returning from their successful quarter final in the Europe an Cup, stopping in Munich to refuel. The plane attempted take off three times before crashing, taking the lives of 23 people. United were in a rush to ... More About: Babes , Legends
Edwards Statue In United Shirt - Appropriate?
2008-02-05 22:56:00 In Duncan Edwards ’ home town of Dudley, a statue of the United legend was erected in 1999, which was unveiled by his mother and Sir Bobby Charlton. For those who watched Edwards play, he is the greatest ever, and he is in the thoughts of many with the anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster falling ... More About: Statue , Shirt , Legends
Remembering the Babes with Pride
2008-02-05 19:32:00 MancuniaMerchandise.com has added several Busby Babes designs to the shop in memory of the United players who lost their lives in returning from the European Cup quarter final in 1958. The 50th anniversary falls tomorrow with a special service being held before the game against City on Sunday. nb. No profit is being made on the ... More About: Shop , Pride , Remembering
Manucho Scores Wonder Goal! (video)
2008-02-04 19:35:00 Sir Alex Ferguson has rarely dipped in to the African market, the African Cup of Nations coming at a vital point every other season, likely to have swayed our manager. However, this January he signed the unknown Angola striker, Manucho Gonçalves. It was revealed earlier this week that he will be spending the remainder of the ... More About: Video , Goal , Scores
Good ol Reverse Psychology ? Ronaldo Wont Get 30
2008-01-29 11:51:00 Ferguson called off his annual goal tally bet with our Portuguese winger this season, saying ?I will not be attempting to bet anything with Cristiano this season unless it is 50 goals,” he laughed. “Somehow I don’t think he would accept that.” Just over half way through the season, with Ronaldo enjoying the form he ... More About: Psychology , Good , Holo
FA Backtrack Over Minute?s Silence
2008-01-28 20:09:00 There has been a lot of fuss surrounding the 50th Anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster, with it emerging some fans will find it too much of a temptation to sing sick songs during a moment of silent time for reflection. A couple of weeks ago, the FA announced that there would not be a ... More About: Minute , Silence
United ALWAYS Get The Tough Draw?Unlike Arsenal
2008-01-28 18:17:00 The news that United were facing Arsenal in the 5th Round of the FA Cup was met with a cheer over at RoM. If you want to show yourself as the best, then you have to beat the best of the rest, and with the home advantage, I really fancy taking on the Gooners. I’ve said ... More About: Tough , Draw
Take Note Arsenal - Old Trafford Is A Fortress Again
2008-01-28 14:38:00 It was a rather sickening feeling watching the Spurs fans go mental after Robbie Keane netted for the travelling team yesterday. As it was a Cup game, there were even more away fans than usual, overspilling in to the upper regions of the East stand. It was starting to look as though they had been ... More About: Arsenal , Note , Old Trafford , Fortress
Banter At Old Trafford
2008-01-27 21:01:00 The quality of away fans we have at Old Trafford is usually pretty poor, with them usually all falling some way short of the impressive support United take with them on the road. Our Old Trafford fans could sing for half an hour non-stop, but the moment a song finishes, the unimaginative away support, who will ...
Patrice Evra - You Had a Mare!
2008-01-27 20:30:00 Patrice Evra has easily been in our top three most consistent performers so far this season. He has certainly pulled his weight in our exceptional defence, but has added significantly to our attack as well. Since his derby day debut nightmare, he has gone from strength to strength, and shown himself as arguably the best ... More About: Mare , Match Day
Oh Bryan Robson Is Still A Manc
More articles from this author:2008-01-27 19:22:00 Manchester City bombed out of the FA Cup earlier this evening, after losing 2-1 away to Sheffield United. Bryan Robson was critical of his team following their defeat to rivals Sheffield Wednesday last weekend, leading fans to be rather more critical off him. On the radio before the FA Cup game today, several Sheffield United ... More About: Legends 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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