The King of Stretford End The King of Stretford End The Stretford End, officially named West Stand, is a stand on the west side of Old Trafford. Traditionally, the Stretford End housed United's diehard supporters. The noise and atmosphere of the ground on matchdays still comes mainly from Stretford En
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Giggs: 'This can be the best United ever'
2007-05-13 01:45:00 United's favourite old son is revelling in a new central role - and is convinced Ferguson's latest creation could surpass previous generationsSpring is in the air and in everyone's step around Old Trafford, most notably in that of the oldest of the old boys. Once Chelsea's new money took over from Arsenal's aristocrats, Sir Alex Ferguson and Ryan Giggs must privately have wondered whether their handsome medal collection was complete; but after today's home game with West Ham the Premiership trophy will be handed back to Manchester United, and on Saturday the chance exists to complete a fourth Double. Giggs, like Ferguson, appears to have been given a new lease of life by the emergence of this young United side and there is something touching about his obvious excitement at the prospect of walking out at Wembley again.Winning the Cup would be Giggs's 17th major honour, eclipsing Liverpool's Phil Neal as the English game's most decorated player, and at 33 he is entitled to ad... More About: United , Ever , Unit
EPL 2006 - 2007: Fergie has one hand on the trophy
2007-05-06 04:35:00 Does it really matter where, when and how the medals are secured? Does it matter that Manchester United's players could be enjoying a siesta on a welcome day off and Sir Alex Ferguson will be patrolling the golf course if weather permits?All that matters is, the finish line is in sight. United secured the required win in the den of their neighbours and if Chelsea do not win at Arsenal this afternoon, they will be over the line.Even if Chelsea can delay the passing of the baton back to the Old Trafford team after three seasons of London champions, United will need only a point from their two remaining league matches, at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday and at home to West Ham on Sunday. Deliverance here came courtesy of two penalties that went in their favour - Cristiano Ronaldo scored and Edwin van der Sar blocked - and the United contingent celebrated with the conviction of a team who know that their work is all but done, the players hurling shirts and clenching fists in front of thei... More About: Fergie , Trophy , Hand
EPL 2006 - 2007: Fergie happy to give Sam a smooch
2007-04-29 02:12:00 'I'll be giving him a hug and a kiss. In fact, he can have a hug and two kisses.'Manchester United showed patience as well as poise in coming back from two goals down to put one hand on the Premiership trophy. Sir Alex Ferguson was relaxed enough to keep Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench even when Everton scored their scintillating second in the 50th minute, because he felt he had enough quality on the pitch both to create and convert chances.So it proved, and a combination of four goals in the last half-hour and the scoreline from Stamford Bridge had Ferguson dancing on the touchline at the end. With Chelsea failing to win again, the title could be decided next weekend, if United win the Manchester derby and Chelsea cannot beat Arsenal at The Emirates. 'Obviously, a five-point lead is significant with three games to play,' Ferguson said. 'The momentum is back with us now, though you can never count your chickens in football. Look at the way the game went today. I can't explain ... More About: Fergie , Happy , Give
Champions League 2006-2007: "No other team scores as many late goals as us"
2007-04-26 10:13:00 With Manchester United it is never over until the fat lady has collapsed in a wheezing heap. "No other team scores as many late goals as us," Sir Alex Ferguson likes to boast, and whatever happens in the remainder of this season's Champions League there can be no doubting their current status as the most exciting team in Europe. "Fantastique Manchester United" was one headline in France yesterday as the world's press salivated over another exhilarating demonstration of attacking, one-touch, stylishly penetrative football.The accolades are richly deserved given the way Ferguson's players seem intent on obliterating the reputation of Italian defending but, amid the euphoria of Wayne Rooney's late and dramatic winner in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Milan, it should not be overlooked that the Rossoneri's players were also claiming a victory as they left Old Trafford. With two away goals, nothing can be taken for granted in the second leg."I believe we are favourites," Kaka, Milan's swe... More About: Goals , Team
FA Cup 2006-2007: "Que sera sera... we're going to Wembley!"
2007-04-14 21:16:00 Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo combined with devastating effect to sink Watford 4-1 and book Manchester United a place in the FA Cup final.In a week when Ronaldo has been hailed by Sir Alex Ferguson as a possible equal to Pele and Maradona - and signed a new £31million contract - Rooney proved the Portugal winger is not the only brilliant youngster at Old Trafford.The 21-year-old lashed United into an early lead against Watford, then teed up Ronaldo to put them back in front following Hameur Bouazza's leveller.With a booking for a feisty challenge on Tommy Smith as well, it was vintage Rooney and his tap-in put United on easy street long before Kieran Richardson finished off the scoring with a neat effort.Yet amid the celebrations of an eighth final appearance under Ferguson, and the prospect of a mouth-watering clash with Chelsea, the concerns in the United camp were obvious following the loss of Rio Ferdinand to a groin injury.With John O'Shea missing, Nemanja Vidic and Mik... More About: Wembley , Going , Goin
Ronaldo decides to stay at United
2007-04-14 09:49:00 'It emphasises the point that Cristiano is happy here and that he is at the right club'A spectacularly good week for Manchester United fans got even better today when Cristiano Ronald o signed a new five-year deal that should keep him at Old Trafford until 2012.Over the past few months, Ronaldo has been repeatedly linked with a £54m move to Real Madrid, but today he insisted he never entertained serious thoughts of leaving United. "I am delighted," he said. "I spoke with Sir Alex and [chief executive] David Gill about my future and everyone knew that I wanted to stay. I am very happy at the club and I want to win trophies and hopefully we will do that this season."United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was equally ebullient after the deal was announced. "It is fantastic news, it emphasises the point that Cristiano is happy here and that he is at the right club," he said. "He has a great relationship with the team, staff and the fans and he will go on to be one of Manchester United's gr... More About: Stay , Cide
Champions League 2006-2007: Seventh Heaven - Ferguson: 'It was my greatest
2007-04-11 10:14:00 Some nights in football are golden. "In European terms that has to be my greatest moment at Old Trafford," said Sir Alex Ferguson , casting his mind back over the way Manchester United had blown a gaping hole in Italy's reputation of having the world's most accomplished defences. "The quality of our game was so high that once we scored the second and third goals I was in the dugout thinking 'this could be something really big here'. But even so, I wasn't expecting that."Ferguson used the word "uncanny" and he shook his head with disbelief as he pored over the most exhilarating display of fast, penetrative, adventurous football this stadium has witnessed since the Champions League 's inception. "Hopefully it's not a one-off but the quality of goals was so high it is difficult to think we could ever get that again," he said. "It was a fantastic performance; the speed of our play, the penetration, the confidence we showed, the clinical nature of our finishing. It was a special nig... More About: Heaven
1968 European Cup Final: Manchester United 4 -1 SL Benfica
2007-04-09 15:54:00 Champions of Europe at last!Wednesday May 29, 1968At last the European Cup comes to England from Manchester United 's triumph at Wembley last night. They won just as they promised they would, not so much for themselves as for their manager Matt Busby. Thus 11 years of trial and tragedy, effort and frustration fulminated in this great victory when it seemed, as in the semi-final in Madrid, that the deck was stacked against them.They won 4-1. And what a victory it was. They were taken to extra time by Benfica but in seven minutes the Portuguese were crushed by three goals. Those three goals came at a time when all the power and grace of Benfica's forwards - each one an international - had put them back in the game with a goal ten minutes from time by Graca that nullified Bobby Charlton's scored 27 minutes earlier.What finer player could there be to score United's first goal than Bobby Charlton. This was his first goal in European Cup football since the previous, and up to now great...
EPL 2006 - 2007: Don't Panic Yet, We Still Lead By 3 Points
2007-04-07 20:25:00 Hello and Good Day.I have to admit that my mood is really down right now...But as a real fans, we just need to get behind the team, no matter how bad the team was. And it is not the time to panic yet. We have built a gap to compensate for games like this. Man Utd as usual need a loss to keep them focused.Sometimes, its not wrong to commit a mistake...but the team have to admit and learn something from this losing. The good news is, we still lead the table by three points. End of Story. Bring on Roma. More About: Still , Point , Points , Lead , Panic
Fact: DO NOT refer our club as Man U
2007-04-05 18:09:00 We are UNITED, MAN UTD, MANCHESTER UNITED, RED DEVILS. But Not 'Man U 'Have you noticed that quite a number of United fans refer Manchester United as Man U. Do you know that calling United as Man U is like calling an African American nigger. (just an example, no offence to the African American). This is the information taken from official United forum under the legend thread.Right Folks here we go once again and for all....... Man U is not a term real/ true United fans refer themselves to... Why??? This term is mostly only used by other supporters as a complete and utter insult. In case anyone on this board is not aware rival supporters used to sing a song about Munich and it goes Man U Man U went on a plane Man U Man U never came back again... Now if thats not getting your blood boiling nothing will..I started this thread way last year because after being on the board for some time I found more and more people refering to us as THAT name. We are UNITED, MAN UTD, MANCHESTER UNITED,... More About: Fact , Club , Refer
Champions League 2006-2007: We were playing against 12 men
2007-04-05 06:09:00 Sir Alex Ferguson last night claimed Manchester United were playing "against 12 men" in an outburst against the German referee Herbert Fandel, which could result in further recriminations from Uefa. Ferguson was incensed by Fandel's performance at the Stadio Olimpico and may have talked himself into trouble after claiming that "a good referee" would not have sent off Paul Scholes. "Considering we played with ten men - mostly against 12 men - for over an hour, this is a good result for us," he said. "I don't think we got a decision all night but that is European football, I'm afraid."Fandel has been one of Ferguson's least favourite referees since he officiated their Champion s League tie against Porto in 2003 and, in the eyes of the United manager, allowed Jose Mourinho's players to get away with some of the worst gamesmanship he has ever seen in a European tie. Ferguson remonstrated with the fourth official, Peter Sippel, on several occasions during the 2-1 defeat and later com... More About: Again
Champions League: Roll of Honour
2007-04-03 15:41:00 Finals from 44 years of European competition.1956 REAL MADRID 4 - 3 Reims1957 REAL MADRID 2 - 0 Fiorentina1958 REAL MADRID 3 - 2 AC Milan (aet)1959 REAL MADRID 2 - 0 Reims1960 REAL MADRID 7 - 3 Eintracht Frankfurt1961 BENFICA 3 - 2 Barcelona1962 BENFICA 5 - 3 Real Madrid1963 AC MILAN 2 - 1 Benfica1964 INTERNAZIONALE 3 - 1 Real Madrid1965 INTERNAZIONALE 1 - 0 Benfica1966 REAL MADRID 2 - 1 Partizan Belgrade1967 CELTIC 2 - 1 Internazionale1968 MANCHESTER UNITED 4 - 1 Benfica (aet)1969 AC MILAN 4 - 1 Ajax1970 FEYENOORD 2 - 1 Celtic (aet)1971 AJAX 2 - 0 Panathinaikos1972 AJAX 2 - 0 Internazionale1973 AJAX 1 - 0 Juventus1974 BAYERN MUNICH 4 - 0 Atletico Madrid (replay, after 1-1 draw)1975 BAYERN MUNICH 2 - 0 Leeds United1976 BAYERN MUNICH 1 - 0 St Etienne1977 LIVERPOOL 3 - 1 Borussia Moenchengladbach1978 LIVERPOOL 1 - 0 Brugge1979 NOTTINGHAM FOREST 1 - 0 Malmo1980 NOTTINGHAM FOREST 1 - 0 Hamburg1981 LIVERPOOL 1 - 0 Real Madrid1982 ASTON VILLA 1 - 0 Bayern Munich1983 HAMBURG 1 - 0 Juventus... More About: Champions League , Champions , Roll , League , Champion
Scholes keeps United hurtling on title tracks - Is He Human? Hes So Damn Go
2007-04-02 06:35:00 Ferguson described it as a "performance of champions" and the Stretford End sang: "We want our trophy back."Manchester United 's ninth championship in 15 seasons is now so close that Chelsea's habit of scoring late winners has become no more irritating than a bothersome fly. Sir Alex Ferguson's players are so exuberant, their football so thrilling, it seems inconceivable that the Premiership trophy will not be prised, finger by finger, from Jose Mourinho's grasp.Chelsea's durability prolongs the intrigue but United answered some important questions on Saturday and all that can shipwreck their season now is what Ferguson knows as a "Devon Loch moment". Strange things can happen in football but such a collapse is scarcely conceivable. This is not a team that shows any vulnerability to losing nerve or direction, even when the pressure is close to intolerable.If there was going to be a moment when United might crack, it arrived after that jolting two-minute spell when Nemanja Vidic ... More About: Human , Hurt , Scholes , Tracks
EPL 2006 - 2007: Manchester United 30 - 7 Blackburn...Shots On Goal, Btw
2007-03-31 18:43:00 Manchester United 4 - 1 Black burn(United: Scholes 61, Carrick 73, Park 83, Solskjaer 90 - Blackburn: Derbyshire 29)Premiership leaders Manchester United came from behind to beat Blackburn 4-1. United overcame a first-half scare to keep their title challenge on course with an impressive victory at Old Trafford. The Red Devils went a goal down when Morten Gamst Pedersen's low cross from the left caused confusion in the 29th minute. It took a fine save from Edwin van der Sar and the base of the post to prevent a Michael Carrick own goal, but England Under-21 striker Matt Derbyshire followed up to finish the job. United drew level after an hour's play when Paul Scholes evaded the challenge of two Blackburn defenders and drilled a low shot past Brad Friedel. And they forged ahead in the 73rd minute when Cristiano Ronaldo cut the ball back into the path of Carrick who passed it low into the net before Park Ji-Sung made the result safe by scoring on the rebound after Friedel could only p... More About: Manchester United , Goa , Shots
Mark Hughes, The Next Gaffer?
2007-03-30 19:30:00 Mark Hugh es has let it be known he would relish the opportunity to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United's manager. The one-time United centre-forward takes his Blackburn Rovers side to Old Trafford tomorrow amid speculation that he may be the man to step into the breach when Ferguson finally retires.Although at pains to stress how happy he is at Ewood Park, Hughes did little to discourage such a suggestion yesterday. Asked if taking over from Ferguson would appeal, he replied: "I want to go as far as my ability will allow me. If I do a good job here, which I think at the moment I'm doing, we'll have to see what happens in the future. A big job is something all managers aspire to." Asked whether the prospect of the United job might scare him, the 43-year-old former Wales manager said: "I've got to be careful what I say here . . . but I wouldn't be fazed by it, by any job."I think you have to have confidence in your own ability, in your own philosophy of how the game sh... More About: The N , Next , Mark
Manchester United richest team, worth US$1.453 billion.
2007-03-30 19:11:00 Despite having only the fourth-highest annual revenue at US$310 million ($233 million), United is reported by the American business magazine to be worth US$1.453 billion.Real Madrid is ranked second at US$1.036 billion ($779 million), but has the highest revenue of US$374 million ($281 million).Arsenal is the third most valuable at US$915 million ($687.5 million), but its revenue of US$246 million ($185 million) is only ninth overall. Bayern Munich, AC Milan, Juventus, Inter Milan, Chelsea, FC Barcelona and Schalke round out the top 10.Man United was one of 10 English teams in the top 25, with four each from Italy and Germany, two from Spain, France and Scotland, and one from the Netherlands.Barcelona star Ronaldinho moved to the top of the richest soccer player list, relegating David Beckham to second. The Brazilian is worth US$29.5 million ($23.5 million), according to Forbes, with Beckham at US$29.1 million ($25.2 million).Beckham is likely to go back to the top spot when he move... More About: Manchester United , Rich , Manchester , Lion
Paul Scholes Is Back.
2007-03-28 20:40:00 Sir Alex Ferguson is convinced Paul Scholes ' return from suspension can give Manchester United the final push in their hunt for silverware.Scholes will be fresh and hungry for Saturday's Old Trafford encounter with Blackburn after an extended break that began with a three-match suspension following his red card at Liverpool at the beginning of the month and has continued throughout the international break. The 32-year-old turned his back on the England scene after Euro 2004 and despite concerted attempts by coach Steve McClaren to get him to reverse his decision, Scholes has refused. And Ferguson is confident his side will gain the benefit as the Red Devils chase the first of six wins from their remaining eight games that will clinch the Premiership title. "Paul regards family life as very important," Ferguson told Sky Sports News. "He knows the travelling with the international team is tremendous and coming to his age, I think he felt it was time to give more time to his family. ... More About: Back , Hole , Holes
Rumour Mill: Deco & Micah Richards, The Next Devils?
2007-03-26 07:14:00 United line up £15m Deco dealManchester United reportedly want to pair Barcelona star Deco with Cristiano Ronaldo at Old Trafford so are lining up a £15million summer bid.Catalan giants Barca are planning to overhaul their squad at the end of this season and according to reports, Sir Alex Ferguson is planning to sign the unsettled Portuguese playmaker.Deco has already hinted he wants a fresh challenge after three years at the Nou Camp and it is thought that bringing him to Old Trafford would help ensure Ronaldo pens a new contract with the Red Devils.Although Ronaldo's new deal is expected to be five years, there are still disputes over the pay with the player holding out for more than £100,000 per week.Fergie fancies a move for MicahSir Alex Ferguson is reportedly planning an ambitious bid to lure Manchester City defender Micah Rich ards to Old Trafford.The United boss is hoping the England international becomes only the third City player in the past 70 years to make the switch ... More About: The N , Hard , Next , Evil
Rumour Mill: Bayern Munich are "talking tough" with Manchester United over
2007-03-24 16:49:00 Bayern Muni ch have warned Manchester United they will not be bullied into selling Owen Hargreaves this summer. The England midfielder has been at the centre of a £20million tug-of-war between the two clubs since his performances at the World Cup last summer.So far the German champions have managed to resist United's advances despite repeated pleas from the 26-year-old to be allowed a move to the Premiership.Sir Alex Ferguson offered £20million for Hargreaves in the January transfer window but now Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has claimed his club have no need to sell."We have had a large offer for Hargreaves from United and it remains valid until this summer," he said."But he has a contract until 2010 and we are in the fortunate position that our finances are in top-class shape."We'll be presenting another first-class balance sheet this year, so we can still say 'no' if a club like United come in with a large offer for one of our players."There aren't many players of ... More About: With
Hero's welcome - Beckham back at Old Trafford
2007-03-14 05:55:00 Man Utd 4 - 3 European All-Star XIThe intention of last night's match between Manchester United and a European All-Star XI was to mark the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome and half a century of United's participation in Europe, but it will be remembered for the return of David Beck ham and the deafening ovation he received from the supporters who worshipped him for over a decade in United colours.The 31-year-old's previous visits to Old Trafford since his departure for Real Madrid in 2003 had been as an England player and, though injury prevented him from captaining the European team here, his appearance as a guest of honour was spectacular. Once it was announced that the former England captain would be introduced at half-time, the football - a 4-3 victory to United over a team predictably stripped of the stars on the eve of the match - was always going to be a subsidiary thought for the 74,343 in attendance."I've waited for four years for this," said Beckham before turning... More About: Ford , Welcome , Back
FA Cup 2006 - 2007: Dramatic Final Is Set at New Wembley
2007-03-13 06:19:00 Watford will face Manchester United or Middlesbrough in the FA Cup semi-finals, while Blackburn will take on Chelsea or Tottenham.Monday's draw means the Premiership's top two sides could be set for a dramatic FA Cup final meeting at the new Wembley Stadium. Both teams must overcome tricky replays before confirming their place in the last four, with Chelsea meeting Tottenham at White Hart Lane and United facing Middlesbrough at Old Trafford. Blackburn will play the winner of Chelsea against Spurs and the top flight's bottom club Watford face a tricky tie against United or Boro. The ties will be played on the weekend of April 14 and 15. Venues are to be announced.First Match at New Wembley : Manchester United vs Chelsea? Btw, enjoy the New Wembley images below :)Aerial photograph of the stadiumThe arch by nightEvery seat at the stadium is close to the action with each having more legroom than in the royal box of the old stadiumA great view of the entire stadium from the roofView fr... More About: Drama , Final , Fina
Leeds, Liverpool and Man United Fan
2007-03-11 17:32:00 Waste=Live rpool , Manchester City, Leeds United ...Erk Leeds, do they play in the EPL?A Leeds Fan, a Liverpool fan and a Man u fan were all in Saudi Arabia, sharing a smuggled crate of booze. All of a sudden the Saudi police rushed in and arrested them. The mere possession of alcohol is a severe offence in Saudi Arabia, so for the terrible crime of actually being caught consuming the booze, they were sentenced to death!However, after many months and with the help of very good lawyers, they were able to successfully appeal their sentence down to life imprisonment. By a stroke of luck, it was a Saudi national holiday the day their trial finished, and the extremely benevolent Sheikh decided they could be released after receiving just 20 lashes each of the whip. As they were preparing for their punishment, the Sheikh suddenly said: "It's my first wife's birthday today, and she has asked me to allow each of you one wish before your whipping."The Leeds fan was first in line (he had drunk ... More About: Pool
FA Cup 2006 - 2007: Boro 2 - Man United
2007-03-10 20:39:00 Manchester Unit ed 's treble dream survived an FA Cup rollercoaster at the Riverside as they drew 2-2 with Middlesbrough.In front and in control following Wayne Rooney's clinical strike midway through the first half, United found themselves behind to a durable Middlesbrough side as Lee Cattermole and George Boateng found the net either side of the interval.But, just as on their last visit to Teesside, Sir Alex Ferguson's men were in receipt of a debatable penalty decision, referee Rob Styles ruling Boateng had handled Rio Ferdinand's flick-on.That allowed Cristiano Ronaldo to drill home his 17th goal of the campaign and earn an Old Trafford replay on Monday week.Middlesbrough were worthy of the result, which may have created some kind of record as Gareth Southgate's men have now required second games in every round of the competition.United have drawn twice themselves now and will probably not relish the return as much as Boro.With injuries already starting to bite, United lost E... More About: Man U , Man United
New Wembley: Lots of Toilets
2007-03-10 06:52:00 Finally, the truth emerges. The new improved Wembley is later than John Inman for one reason: the Aussie chancers who have spent the last 34 years building our new national stadium have had to install 2,618 toilets (although the vast swathes set aside for executive suites probably took a bit of time to knock together too). But even the amount of dung flowing through that sphincter-boggling amount of Royal Doulton pales into insignificance compared to today's rubbish.First up, we have the news that Cristiano Ronaldo is demanding a figure roughly similar to the cost of the new Wembley in return for his continued presence in Salford. He wants £120,000 a week and, possibly, the home phone numbers of the entire female cast of Hollyoaks (the ones over 16, mind) before he'll even consider scrawling his name on some Old Trafford stationery. Once Lord Ferg has settled that deal, he'll turn his attention to snaffling Aldo Duscher, the man who knacked David Beckham's metatarsal before the... More About: Toilets , Toilet , New Wembley
Champions League 2006 -2007: Man United get Roma
2007-03-09 14:26:00 Liverpool drawn against PSV, Chelsea paired with Valencia, Man United get Roma The prospect of an all-English Champions League final remains a vibrant possibility after Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United avoided each other in today's quarter-final draw in Athens.Liverpool were handed what looks the easiest passage of the English teams, against Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven, who they beat and drew with during the group stages. But things don't look so easy for Chelsea and Manchester United, who face Valencia and Roma respectively. The final quarter-final, meanwhile, sees a meeting of two of the grand old men of European football, Milan and Bayern Munich.Certainly Liverpool secretary, Byrce Morrison, was ebullient after his club was paired with PSV. "It's one of the better draws for us and we've looking forward to playing them" he said. "We're beginning to get the feeling this is Liverpool's year. Let's hope we can win it again."Providing they overcome the Dutch champions,...
FA Cup 2006 - 2007: QuarterFinal
2007-03-09 08:36:00 Middlesbrough vs Man Utd, The Riverside StadiumBoro manager Gareth Southgate is banking on home ground advantage to upset favourites Man United. He has appealed Boro fans not to snub their FA Cup Q-final with the Red Devils again. Less than 18,000 Boro fans turned up the last time United came to Riverside for a televised FA Cup tie five years ago, and the Boro manager believes a near-full house would greatly aid his side.But our Man Utd are in prime position to win Treble (or at least double, but i do believe we could repeat the 1999-quest again) this season. We are heading the premiership table and still in the FA Cup and Champions League. The gaffer SAF, who in recent years has shunned this competition, will not be making this mistake again. He doesn't have to field our first 11. Thanks God, Lady of Luck is back :).My prediction: Of Course Man Utd will grab 3rd-away win in two-week. Glory-glory Man Utd.Woody Warning For Devils"We are going to try to win this competition but have ... More About: Arte , Final , Fina , Quarter
Ronaldo opens contract talks with United
2007-03-08 19:58:00 'We have talked and I hope to reach agreement as soon as possible'Cristiano Ronaldo has begun negotiations with Manchester United over extending his contract beyond 2010.Ronaldo has been in scintillating form for United this season - leading the team's scorers with 16 goals - and although he only signed his current deal at the beginning of last season, reported interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid appears to have nudged Sir Alex Ferguson into strengthening his hold on the Portuguese midfielder. However, despite Ronaldo saying today that he was keen to sign a new deal as soon as possible, Ferguson will still have been dismayed to hear his prize asset insist that he would like to play in Spain sooner or later."We have talked and I hope to reach agreement as soon as possible," Ronaldo told Portuguese radio station Antena 1 today. "Nothing has been decided yet and I would like to stay. I would like to play in Spain one day, but I am happy here at Manchester.""You can never be cert... More About: Open , With , Talk
Champions League 2006-2007: Larsson legacy is ticket to the next round
2007-03-08 14:38:00 There has been a debate among Manchester United followers as to the effectiveness of Henrik Larsson since the 35-year-old Swede plumped for an English sabbatical at Old Trafford in January. A degree of scepticism has shaped that argument, but Larsson skewed future memories favourably in his direction last night when he rose to nod in the 72nd-minute goal that takes United into their first Champions League quarter-final for four years.It was by no means an unforgettable strike but it was the high point of an otherwise forgettable game and its significance will increase the longer United stay in the competition. However, that cannot be guaranteed if they replicate some of the sluggishness on display against a Lille team that is tenacious but far from electric.That is Larsson's concern no more. After Saturday's FA Cup tie at Middlesbrough, Larsson will be present here for the Uefa charity match next Tuesday, but then he is gone, back to Helsingborgs.Sir Alex Ferguson said "forget tha... More About: The N , Next
Manchester United Fact File
2007-03-07 17:52:00 Record attendance:76,018 vs Wigan 26/12/2006 (83,260 for United v Arsenal at Maine Road in 1948)Record league win:10-1 v Wolves 15/10/1892 Division 1Record league defeat:0-7 v Blackburn 10/4/1926 Division 1Record league appearances:606 Sir Bobby Charlton 1956/73Record league goalscorer:199 Sir Bobby Charlton 1956/73Record transfer fee received:£25, 000 000 for David Beckham to Real Madrid July 2003Record transfer fee paid:£30,000 000 for Rio Ferdinand from Leeds United July 2002References: squidoo.com, sporting-heroes.net More About: Manchester United , File , Fact , Manchester
EPL 2006 - 2007: Discipline and Patience Won It For Us
More articles from this author:2007-03-05 06:08:00 How Ferguson sacrificed speed on the break for tighter defenceManchester United have been as enterprising going forward as any side this season, but on Saturday their approach was quite different. It was batten-down-the-hatches time - what we have, we hold. Their discipline was exceptional: the full-backs Gary Neville and Patrice Evra covered the centre-backs closely, and Paul Scholes and Michael Carrick never strayed forward to support United's attackers, forming a shield in front of their defence. It must be a long time since none of those four players either had a shot or made a decisive pass.In many ways United's performance replicated recent away displays at Lille, Fulham and Reading. This new template means they sit behind the ball, never conceding space, determined not to be caught on the counter, never a man short. Liverpool continuously knocked on the door, but United never lost their shape. Craig Bellamy could not find space behind the defence to run into, and Dirk Kuyt ... More About: Discipline , Patience , Line , Disc 1, 2 |
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