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[Ryan57]

My fellow United fans i know we are playing Amazing and are playing the best football we have for 10 years now with an average age of 22

BUT what has happend to Paddy Evra his a complete Liabilty defencivly and has been for 2 years now

For the first half of last season Evra was poor. Maybe it was due to what went on at the World Cup with France.
He became better in the second half of the season, I thought. But his performance against Barcelona was just awful. I know he wasn't the only one to not perform well but, I believe he was the worst of the bunch.

I thought he did well against Arsenal except for Walcott's goal. That was some of the worst positioning from a defender I will ever see.

[bbfan1991]

Rooney, Smalling and Young all played in England's win of course.

Wazza scored twice and Young had one assist for the second goal of his. Pleased for the United lads!

I'm disgusted that Ashley Young had to suffer racist taunts in Bulgaria:mad:, moronic minorty in the crowds doing it and I hope that the English and Bulgarian FA do something aobut it.

[Legend killer]

Ryan Paddy has been very poor for a while now. His postioning is terrible he tucks in far to much leaving the man completly free behind him ala Pedro goal in champs league final. But what really bothers me is his lack of urgency when coming back he litrally walks back when the other team are attacking us more often than not this year i have seen Young SPRINTING back to help in defence while Paddy just walks

On a more positive not Fletcher played well for Scotland today which should hopefully end Carrick the slug mins on the pitch. In europe away from Home our midfield 3 should be Fletch , Anderson and Cleverly

[Ryan57]

Ryan Paddy has been very poor for a while now. His postioning is terrible he tucks in far to much leaving the man completly free behind him ala Pedro goal in champs league final. But what really bothers me is his lack of urgency when coming back he litrally walks back when the other team are attacking us more often than not this year i have seen Young SPRINTING back to help in defence while Paddy just walks

On a more positive not Fletcher played well for Scotland today which should hopefully end Carrick the slug mins on the pitch. In europe away from Home our midfield 3 should be Fletch , Anderson and Cleverly

Evra is definitely not the same player he was. Although this is nothing compared to his debut for United.
He was replaced at half-time due to how woeful he was.

[Legend killer]

^^^ He is a liability defensivly and needs to be benched ASAP which is a shame because when he was at his best there was no left back in the world that could close to him not even CASHLEY

[Ryan57]

^^^ He is a liability defensivly and needs to be benched ASAP which is a shame because when he was at his best there was no left back in the world that could close to him not even CASHLEY

Well, I don't think he's as bad as he was in the first half of the campaign last season. I think he's had a decent start to the campaign this year.

Back in the summer of 2010 Inter Milan and Real Madrid were tracking him, I bet last summer they thought they'd had a lucky escape.:hugesmile:

[bbfan1991]

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/England-and-Manchester-United-defender-Chris-Smalling-happy-to-learn-at-right-back-article795051.html

Chris Smalling on his debut for England and preferring to play at CB instead of his current position at RB:).

RE Evra, i'm sure he will improve his form but he needs to work on the defensive side of his game more. SAF still believes in the guy and although us fans have our opinions we still need to back him!

[Ryan57]

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/England-and-Manchester-United-defender-Chris-Smalling-happy-to-learn-at-right-back-article795051.html

Chris Smalling on his debut for England and preferring to play at CB instead of his current position at RB:).

RE Evra, i'm sure he will improve his form but he needs to work on the defensive side of his game more. SAF still believes in the guy and although us fans have our opinions we still need to back him!

I do think Evra can get back to his best. He just has these dodgy moments at times. He's definitely began this season better than last.

[bbfan1991]

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_7152425,00.html

SAF hopes to avoid injuries to United players on International duty:).

[Grimnir]

BOLTON 0 MANCHESTER UNITED 5

:dance2: :dance: :banana: :elephant: :dance2: :dance: :banana: :elephant: :dance2: :dance: :banana: :elephant:

[Grimnir]

i hate 4-5-1 formation :hmph:

why change a winning team and formation? :nono:

[bbfan1991]

We were lucky to get a draw because Benfica played well and it was a dire performance from United.

Ryan Giggs is a genius ****ing enjoyed that goal, the he's Ryan Giggs and he'll shag who he wants chant is so funny:joker:.

[bbfan1991]

Excited and nervous about the Chelski match. I really hope United pull off the win of course!

:)

[bbfan1991]

Dirty Leeds 0 Manchester United 3:devil::D.

Nice brace from Owen and that strike from Giggsy. Being able to play a winger and midfielder (Valencia and Carrick) in defence shows just how good United's squad is.

Overall a good performance. Glad Fryers, Pogba and Cole got chances to make thier full first team debut. Shame Fryers went off injured and we ended up playing Berbs in defence due to all 3 subs being used:D.

[bbfan1991]

We were lucky against Norwich yesterday, the away side missed a few good chances to score.

United grind out the result again but the players need to improve. Opposition are getting too much chances against us and we'll be punished for it at some point. Sometimes you have to win ugly!

[Grimnir]

we not been the same since we changed our line up and formation against benfica

it totally threw our confidence and momentum out the window

rule number one is - NEVER CHANGE A WINNING TEAM

don't need to rest everyone at once

we should have rested just one or two players against benfica and kept the same formation and style of play going

then next game rest a different player and keep on like this

4-5-1 sucks

[bbfan1991]

Don't know what Rooney was thinking doing that to get sent off but tbh not bothered because I really don't care how England do anymore.

As long as he's doing the goods for United then that is all I care about but he might have been distracted about his dad and uncle being arrested about the betting ring. Glad Ashley Young scored and that Phil Jones made his England debut.

Nani scored 2 goals for Portugal, however Fabio and Evra picked up knocks playing for their countries:bored:.

[Legend killer]

We wont beat Loserpool at Anfield sadly for 2 main reasons

1. This is there CUP FINAL as long as they beat us there fans will be happy even without winning any trophies again

2. Fergie will play Carrick and Fletch is a disgusting 3 man midfield

Cleverly should be back and i dont care if he is match fit or not he is 20 times the player sloth Carrick is

This should be the team barring Smalling Clev and Vida are back like they should be from injury

De Gea
Jones Smalling Vidic Evans (Sick of evra's lazy approach to defence)
Nani Anderson Cleverly Young
Rooney
Welbeck ( Hernandez hasnt looked the same since that head injury in pre-season)

Sadly i can see it being
De Gea
Smalling Rio Jones Evra
Park Giggs/Carrick Fletch Ando Young
Rooney

[bbfan1991]

Vidic, Fletcher and Evra are playing tonight for their countries. Recovered from their injuries.

[bbfan1991]

Hope United beat Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday:devil::D.

[Legend killer]

I look forward to seeing plenty of 19 BANNERS AND SCARFS all around the ****hole at the weekend

You can be sure Mr i prefer to kiss cameras than trophies and Goofy will be doing their best olympic standard diving for the game

[Grimnir]

I don't like out team line up :nono:

why rooney, hernandez and nani on bench? :nono:

why playing 4-5-1 negative like they did against benfica?

we played 4-4-2 attack attack attack for first few games of season and were destroying everyone, WHY CHANGE? GRRRRRR :nono:

[Legend killer]

Same old ****e at Anfield Fergie really pisses me off sometimes with his wacky team selections

I want to see Cleverly and Ando put back into the team for City game sick of cloggers like Carrick Fletch and Giggs killing our early season flow

[bbfan1991]

A draw is a fair result, must admit the team selection baffled me at first.

A few decisions I weren't happy about, especially the Charlie Adam dive which lead to the free kick for the goal but it was a foul by Rio Ferdinand.

[Legend killer]

One positive that came out of today was Paddy. Best i have seen him defend in about 2 and a half years

[bbfan1991]

Paddy was awesome, as was DDG, Javier Hernandez and Smalling too. Rest did OK but the performances need to improve.

Patrice Evra accusing Luis Suarez of racially abusing him, :eek: if this is true but the FA are going to investigate.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/oct/16/patrice-evra-claims-racist-abuse-luis-suarez

[bbfan1991]

Javier Hernandez agrees a new five year deal at Manchester United:cool:, he's going to develop into such a class player.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/8822889/Manchester-Uniteds-Javier-Hernandez-ends-speculation-linking-him-to-Real-Madrid-by-agreeing-five-year-deal.html

[Ryan57]

Same old ****e at Anfield Fergie really pisses me off sometimes with his wacky team selections

I want to see Cleverly and Ando put back into the team for City game sick of cloggers like Carrick Fletch and Giggs killing our early season flow


Ferguson knew a draw or a defeat isn't a disaster. However, tonight is a far more important match. If United were to lose tonight, they'll be in massive danger of not qualifying.

And Cleverley and Anderson are different players to Carrick and Fletcher. You're running a massive risk going with those pair in big matches ahead of a defensive player.

Giggs wasn't great against Liverpool but he was great against Benfica and Leeds, and he hasn't had that much football this season.
Personally, i'd pick him over Cleverley or Anderson. Don't forget the way he ran the show against Chelsea last season. He's still got it in him to be a big game player.

[bbfan1991]

United playing Otelul Galati in Romania tonight, hope we get our Champions League campaign back on track with a win:).

Vidic and Rooney will be back tonight:D.

[Ryan57]

Not a great performance last night. However, i'd of taken a 1-0 win via an own goal. :hugesmile:

[bbfan1991]

Average performance last night, glad we won but Vidic's sending off was never a red:bored:.

Manchester City on Sunday at Old Trafford so we really need to win that game!

[Legend killer]

When all is fit and well in the squad this SHOULD be our team

De Gea
Fabio Rio Vidic Evra
Nani Ando Cleverly Young
Rooney
Welbeck

Both Smalling and espcially Jones get caught out postionally way to often which is ti be expected as there not fullbacks

If and when Rio is injured Smalling should be ahead of Jones as imo he is the better defender

Midfield is not even debateable our best performances this year (2nd half vs City in CS) ( Arsenal) (Spurs) and our pre-season games have come when cloggers such as Carrick and Fletch have been left out. Yes we are more Open like this (although this point is much more inflated than it actually is as we have been conceding just as many goals with the cloggers in the middle. Howerver with this midield we just OOZE goals and actual creativity

As for Welbeck over Hernandez this is a tough one but lets be honest Hernandez's link up play is quite terrible and is caught offside WAY to much. Welbeck's link up play is sensational and has shown this season he will score goals + Hernandez is a great option off the bench whilst Danny is not quite so effective off the bench

[Legend killer]

Also Pogba should be getting some gametime he is already 20X the players Carrick or Fletch are and will be the best CM in world football in a couple of years time

Also if that tit Morrison could stay away from trouble he would quite easly displace any of our midfielders barring Ando and Cleverly

[Ryan57]

When all is fit and well in the squad this SHOULD be our team

De Gea
Fabio Rio Vidic Evra
Nani Ando Cleverly Young
Rooney
Welbeck

Both Smalling and espcially Jones get caught out postionally way to often which is ti be expected as there not fullbacks

If and when Rio is injured Smalling should be ahead of Jones as imo he is the better defender

Midfield is not even debateable our best performances this year (2nd half vs City in CS) ( Arsenal) (Spurs) and our pre-season games have come when cloggers such as Carrick and Fletch have been left out. Yes we are more Open like this (although this point is much more inflated than it actually is as we have been conceding just as many goals with the cloggers in the middle. Howerver with this midield we just OOZE goals and actual creativity

As for Welbeck over Hernandez this is a tough one but lets be honest Hernandez's link up play is quite terrible and is caught offside WAY to much. Welbeck's link up play is sensational and has shown this season he will score goals + Hernandez is a great option off the bench whilst Danny is not quite so effective off the bench

Midfield is not even debateable you say.

So, you'd go without a defensive midfielder against let's say, Barcelona?

Or even any other top tier team for that matter?

[Legend killer]

Ryan Carrick and Giggs have been brill vs Barca the last 2 times we played them in CL finals havent they

Although they did not have there best team in pre season (still had 6 of the players from cl finals) we beat them and should have scored maney more without the Cloggers in our team

If we played Barca this should be the team we play

De Gea
Smalling Rio Vidic
Park
Nani Anderson Cleverly Young
Rooney
Welbeck

DEFENCE- No point playing fullbacks vs Barca as everything comes through the middle playing 3 cb's help nulify this

Midfield - Fergie made a HUGE mistake not having Park man mark Messi last year. Park would never and would pressure Messi for the whole Match which is what you need to do unlike last year when he was let roam the pitch smh

Attack- Rooney would effectivly play as another cm and would help pack the middle which has to be done vs Barca. As for Danny it is quite an easy choice Chico is a legend but was one of the main reasons we lost last year with his constant offsides giving the ball straight back to Barca. Danny is big strong and quick and would be perfect for this game

Key Bench players - I would have Evra as a LM replacement for Young
Pogba would be there because he is already 100x better than Fletch and Carrick
And of course Chico on after say 60 -65 mins when there defence is tired

[Ryan57]

Ryan Carrick and Giggs have been brill vs Barca the last 2 times we played them in CL finals havent they



Remember Anderson featured in the 2009 final and was poor.

Had either Fletcher or Anderson been fit, they might of played ahead of Giggs. Giggs had a great season but the whole Imogen thing came out the same week as the final and it's too much to ask of a 37 year old to keep up with Barca.

However, that's in hindsight. I would of picked that exact team Ferguson did in the final in May. However, again in hindsight, I reckon Nani was the biggest mistake of Ferguson's. In the pre-season game he scared Abidal, and other Barca players.
He's the sort of player that when you're going to get the odd chance to attack Barcelona, he'll scare them to death.

I certainly wouldn't play Barcelona without a defensive midfielder though. I reckon we'd get battered.

[Legend killer]

I certainly wouldn't play Barcelona without a defensive midfielder though. I reckon we'd get battered.

What more so than Rome and Wembley last year. I would agree with you if we actually had a decent dm ala Fletch in 09 but with the poor crop with currently have it would do more harm than good

[Legend killer]

I certainly wouldn't play Barcelona without a defensive midfielder though. I reckon we'd get battered.

What more so than Rome and Wembley last year. I would agree with you if we actually had a decent dm ala Fletch in 09 but with the poor crop with currently have it would do more harm than good

[Grimnir]

i had a feeling that city would have a comfortable win today

did not expect 6, but i did fear a 3-0 loss or something

united have been awful since the game against benfica, stumbling and scraping the odd win and draw, whereas city have kept up their early season form

THIS, today, is why you NEVER change a winning team and formation

you lose all momentum and lose all the confidence and form and it continues to effect you until you get the spark back

going into the game city were full of beans and united were full of rotten fishes, so not surprising the result

united need to ensure they recover fast, time to get rid of a few of the older and slow players and focus on the young, fresh breed like start of season

[Ninastar]

lololololol

[Grimnir]

lololololol

:xyxwave:

[Ninastar]

http://27.media.tumblr.com/avatar_6feb8634e3d0_128.png

[bbfan1991]

6-1. Embarrassed, gutted, annoyed and disappointed. Fair play to Manchester City they were the better side and United were terrible which they exploited and took advantage off.

I trust that the players will respond and bounce back positively from this defeat, so while I could just slate players no matter how tempting it is to be negative i'll refrain:).

Some Arsenal fans piping up with 6-1 jokes on Twitter, well they do deserve a bit of payback towards us but they haven't won 1 trophy in 6 years;).

[MTVN]

:bouncy:

[Ninastar]

*holds MTVN's hand*

[bbfan1991]

Some Arsenal fan put the word rape in a tweet about the result, they will try and say it was in a different context but I don't find that amusing at all and think it's disgusting:bored:.

[MTVN]

*holds MTVN's hand*

:D

I do feel a bit sorry for Man U though, they must be 6 to their stomachs after that 1

[bbfan1991]

I am feeling 6 to my 1 stomach now:joker:, joke aside oh how depressing.. well not for the ABU crowd anyway!

[MTVN]

Ah well, every cloud has a Silva lining

-is stealing jokes from Facebook-

[Ninastar]

awww I feel bad now. I wish more fans were like Reg. I like winding them up but I feel bad for Reg! :love:

[bbfan1991]

Aww thanks:blush:. I'm friends with a City fan on Twitter and managed to tweet a dignifed in defeat message:):D.

[bbfan1991]

How Kun United got thrashed:(.

[Grimnir]

look at it this way

IF city do now go on and win the league, how will united react? answer = same as they always do, just like after arsenal won it, chelski won it and even blackburn won it :joker:

BUT if city fail YET again, even after their great start and big win over us and united recover and snatch yet another title from under their noses, how will city react? :joker:

[Brother Leon]

I feel so dirty.



I felt for Wellbeck tbh. The boy has alot of heart...He has a bright future.

[Grimnir]

Head to Head

United won 67
City won 44
50 draws

Biggest win
City 6-1
United 5-0

League Titles
United 19
City 2

FA Cups
United 11
City 5

European Cups
United 3
City 0

League Cups
United 4
City 2


United's proudest moment = 19 League Titles

City's proudest moment = a 6-1 win over United

THAT is the difference between us :xyxwave:

[Legend killer]

It's been coming since the Chavski game and i hope Fergie takes FULL responsibility for the lose. Everyone has known our Midfield for the last 3 YEARS has been one of the poorest in both europe and England yet he brought no one in the summer to solve the problem. Snjider , De Rossi were all turned down for no reason

Also we have players such as Pogba and Morrisson who are 20x the players that our current crop are yet get no game time

[Legend killer]

Also Phelan needs to go he is your typical YES man which is not good for Fergie as being totally honest Fergie is pretty average when it comes to tactical cuteness. We need someone along the lines of the great Carlos Q

I also hope to see United refunding the tickets of the United faithful who went to the game

[Ryan57]

I certainly wouldn't play Barcelona without a defensive midfielder though. I reckon we'd get battered.

What more so than Rome and Wembley last year. I would agree with you if we actually had a decent dm ala Fletch in 09 but with the poor crop with currently have it would do more harm than good

That 6-1 yesterday might occur again without a defensive midfielder against the best team on the planet.

Regarding yesterday, the sooner that prophet sets another date for the world to end the better.

Edit: Legend Killer, there was a reason for Sniejder not arriving. Inter made it clear that they'd let either Eto'o or Sneijder go, due to wanting the wage bill to come down. They got rid of Eto'o which crippled any move for Sneijder. Add to this that, like I believed all summer, Sneijder wasn't desperate for a move to United. He's happy in Milan.

[Legend killer]

Ryan it was well documented Sniejder was going to cut his wages and come to us for 200 thousand a week BUT Fergie didnt want to break the wage struture and seems to think Fletcher is world class SMH

Also its sad to say but Rio is FINISHED

The sooner Clev gets back the better

[Ryan57]

Ryan it was well documented Sniejder was going to cut his wages and come to us for 200 thousand a week BUT Fergie didnt want to break the wage struture and seems to think Fletcher is world class SMH

Also its sad to say but Rio is FINISHED

The sooner Clev gets back the better

That was all rumour. There was a whole bunch of stuff going around during the saga.

Inter only wanted rid of one player. After Eto'o moved that crippled any Sneijder deal. Add to that the fact Sneijder didn't even want to leave.

And I don't think Ferdinand is finished, personally. Remember that the back four has constantly changed all season.

[Legend killer]

PLEASE PLEASE TELL ME A LOGICAL REASON why Ravel and Pogba are not getting mins in our first team they are fuken immense if Fergie is so keen on playing 3 in the middle in europe it should be

POGBA
CLEV RAVEL

Pogba is the best DM we have and Ravel is a fuken monster just need to keep him out of trouble

[Legend killer]

Team i want to see next season

De Gea
Jones Smalling Vidic Fabio
Nani Cleverly Morrison LM who is actually left footed
Rooney
Welbeck

OR

De Gea
Jones Smalling Vidic Fabio
Pogba
Nani Cleverly Morrisson ?????
Rooney

[bbfan1991]

Happy with the win last night. Good team performance and I must say Berbatov and Owen really stood out which must give SAF food for thought.

Nice to see Vidic and Cleverley back, the United midfield has really missed Cleverley and great to see a few younger players given the chance to play:).

Everton away in the league next for United now, which requires an immediate response from last weeks embarrassing scoreline:bawling:.

[Grimnir]

Here is my team and tactics.

4-3-3 formation

Centre backs = Smalling and Vidic.
Fullbacks = Evra and Valencia.
Defensive midfielder = Jones.
Attacking midfielders = Anderson and Cleverley
Forwards = Nani, Rooney, Young

When defending, Anderson and Cleverley drop back, flank Jones on either side and form a mobile defensive line in front of the back four.
Rooney's job is to press and hurry any midfielders who drop deep.
Nani and Young stay up front ready for a quick counter attack, they press the centre backs and any deep lying players.

Once we get the ball we attack.
Rooney sprints straight down the middle looking for space.
Nani and Young are ready to fun down the channels and flanks.
Anderson and Cleverley move forward into central position behind Rooney and try to create chances and keep possession.
If one of the attacking fullbacks decides to make a run forward then the wide forward on his side makes his way into a central position to join Rooney.
For example, Evra breaks down the left. Young would join Rooney and Nani in the box. Anderson and Cleverley are just outside the box.
We can attack and score :elephant:
Whichever fullback goes forward, they are safe in the knowledge that Jones is there to provide the necessary cover.

If we need to make an attacking substitution, we bring on an extra striker for Jones and change to a 4-2-4. :elephant:

[bbfan1991]

Rumours some players who played in the 6-1 defeat will be dropped vs Everton at the weekend. I hope Berbatov is given a start!

[Legend killer]

Young and evra have to be dropped

[Legend killer]

I just wish fergie had the balls he use to in terms of youth players cause pogba ravel and maybe even keane wld have been brought in all ready

[Ryan57]

Young and evra have to be dropped

Young wasn't too bad against City. He only made some over-hit crosses.

Remember for wingers to play well, they need the ball from the central duo. He and Nani didn't get the service.

And remember, those players you listed above are all young that's why they aren't being chucked in.

[Legend killer]

Ryan they are better MUCH better than what we have shouldnt matter whether there 18 or 40

[Ryan57]

Ryan they are better MUCH better than what we have shouldnt matter whether there 18 or 40

I don't see how you can deem reserve players, who are yet to play at the highest level, as better than what is currently available.

Carrick does his job, of holding play. He's not meant to do anything more. He does that job extremely well. At one point last season, he had the most interceptions in the whole league (not sure if he still was at the end of the season).

Fletcher is still finding his feet again. He's been out for several months. He was poor last season but, i'm sure he'll get back to how he was before.

Anderson began the season well but, it still seems like his inconsistency is still there.

Cleverley made a bright start to the campaign.

Giggs has barely played but, I still think he can do a good job.

I don't see a whole lot wrong with the midfield at present. It would of been nice to sign Sneijder but, Anderson and Cleverley's development would of been hindered.

[Legend killer]

Cleverly is starting which is good sadly Evans is also starting so we will defo concede one goal

[bbfan1991]

1-0 Glad we got the win but Everton really had a lot of chances and United had a few but other than that we scraped with that performance:).

Vidic was outstanding and woo hoo for Hernandez scoring but i'm glad the injury to Cleverley isn't as bad as first feared and he will be fine for the next Premier League match:)

[Ryan57]

Cleverly is starting which is good sadly Evans is also starting so we will defo concede one goal

Evans did well. He's a good defender. Don't forget the 2008/09 season when he stepped in for Ferdinand time and time again, and played brilliantly.

[Legend killer]

Ryan Evans has been ****e for 2 years now. VIDIC carried him through the everton game would much rather we kept big john

[bbfan1991]

Clevs should be back for the game against Sunderland at OT on the weekend.

I'm looking forward to the Otelul Galati game, which we really need to win and this week will be SAF 25th year anniversary of managing United!:cool::thumbs::devil::hugesmile::):dance::D

[bbfan1991]

Well that was a boring match and bad performance but United got the win we wanted:).

Gutted about Michael Owen's imjury:(. Pleased Ezekiel Fryers came on late for his Champions League debut!

[bbfan1991]

Nani replied to me on Twitter:D, although I cannot see because Twitter has decided to play up for me:mad::rolleyes:.

[bbfan1991]

Just had a look and it's a fake account, someone pretending to be him grr:mad:.

[Legend killer]

Did anyone watch the reserves during the week Pogba DESTROYED Ross 20mil Barkley

Pogba needs to be playing first team now only midfielder as good as him is Clev Pogba can play that holding Midfield role Fergie is so keen on

If he starts the dire duo of Fletch and Anderson 2moz i may paper cut myself to death

[King Gizzard]

Congratulations to Sir Alex on 25 years at United

[bbfan1991]

SAF is a legend, whether he is liked or hated he is the best manager IMO (although that debate will forever go on).

25 years is a great acheivement and it has shown the commitment, desire and man management at the club as a whole to ensure success on and off the pitch and it is not a surprise the players all like learning and playing for him.

SAF also has the ability to adapt to the new changes in football, despite being old school!

[Legend killer]

All round managing Fergie is defo the best but tactically he is quite poor tbh Mourinho is EASILY the best tactical manager i have seen

[bbfan1991]

So glad United won at the weekend on the anniversary of SAF 25th year of managing the club, average performance again in the league but at least we got the win vs Sunderland at Old Trafford via a Wes Brown OG (he is still a Red:D).

Mods may I ask the following picture goes on the front page of this thread?

[bbfan1991]

http://img.skysports.com/11/11/660x350/sir-alex-ferguson-stand_2674487.jpg

[bbfan1991]

Highly-rated PSV Eindhoven prospect Andreas Pereira has confirmed he will join Manchester United in the New Year.



PA Photos
Andreas Pereira visited Old Trafford
Pereira, 15, has represented Belgium at youth level and agreed a deal to move to Old Trafford in 2012, despite interest from other clubs in the Premier League and around Europe.

The Brazilian-born midfielder revealed that a one-on-one chat with United manager Sir Alex Ferguson played a key role in his decision.

"I knew that PSV had given me my chance, but Manchester United is obviously a great club," Pereira told VoetbalPrimeur. "Other British clubs were interested. I thought about it, but Manchester United is a dream club for me.

"I have been a few times to Manchester United to have a look. I got a tour and spoke with Sir Alex Ferguson. Being a 15-year-old and being able to talk with him is great!"

PSV signed Pereira from Belgian side Lommel United, after he moved to Belgium as a youngster. He is widely regarded as one of the finest players in his age group in Europe.

[Legend killer]

Pogba is stalling on contract talks with intrest coming from both Milan teams dont blame him tbh when he can't get any game time with the likes of Fletch keeping him out smh. I will tell you this now we let him go it will be the BIGGEST mistake Fergie has made for a long long time there is no midfielder Pogba's age as good as him

[bbfan1991]

Paul Pogba won't be going anywhere IMO as he sounds serious about eventually making it at United but it takes time and he is progressing.

Papers talking crap again saying that United would consider selling Nemanja Vidic to Real Madrid:joker:. Vida is an important player for us and SAF makes the footballing decisions, plus the player himself is happy so not going to happen!

[bbfan1991]

Manchester United chief executive David Gill has underlined the requirement for Sir Alex Ferguson's replacement to be completely in tune with the values so prevalent at Old Trafford.

Ferguson celebrated 25 years in the United hotseat on Sunday and has shown no inclination to surrender his position so the search for a successor has yet to begin.

However, when it does, Gill has highlighted some non-negotiable requirements the new man must meet.

'It will be difficult to replace him - it's naive to say anything other than that,' Gill told MUTV. 'But we are a great club whose values go back in history to our heritage to the '50s and '60s and the last 25 years with Alex.

'To continue with that, the new manager needs to understand those values and the vision for the club and must buy into that.'

As he approaches his 70th birthday on New Year's Eve, no-one could accuse Ferguson of concentrating on his immediate priority of withstanding the challenge posed by Manchester City at the expense of United's future.

In Phil Jones, Chris Smalling, Danny Welbeck and Tom Cleverley, Ferguson has integrated a quartet of young English players to his squad this season that could provide a platform for United over the next decade.

'The important point to make is the new manager, whenever that may be and whomever that may be, will be taking over a great, great club, in a great, great sport and Alex, in particular, will want to make sure he inherits a great squad,' said Gill.

'That's our goal - to make sure when the new manager comes in he does have a great squad to work with in terms of age and profile.'
The chances of Ferguson's replacement emulating the Scot's success - 12 Premier League titles and two European Cups - is remote, though. And Gill feels Ferguson's work goes far beyond that.

'Alex's legacy to United is to my mind very clear - delivering an unprecedented period of success in the Manchester United way,' he said.

'By that, I mean attractive football using young players - both homegrown and buying players when necessary like Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney, but actually developing our own players.

'That record is there for everyone to see and that legacy is very clear also.

'Within that, he's made sure he's cemented United's position as one of the top clubs in world football.

'We're very well respected clearly in this country and around the world. You only have to see our following there on tour in America and Asia, plus in Europe when you speak to any other club.

'United are rightly held in very high esteem down in no small measure to what Alex has achieved in the last 25 years.'

[Legend killer]

Ravel Morisson the best English Prospect since Rooney and he is being kept out of our team by garbage like Fletch , Carrick etc. The guy is just like Iniesta

[bbfan1991]

Ravel is talented but there are still some question marks over his attitude..

Swansea away today. SAF confirmed that Tom Cleverley is out until Christmas and that Chris Smalling is still injured. Ashley Young will be back for United.

Sir Alex also confirmed that he has NO intention of selling Dimitar Berbatov and stresses he is still a part of his plans:).

[Brother Leon]

Swansea is going to be tricky I feel.

Saturday 17:15s must be the ****test kick off time possible imo. Puts you on a major downer for the night if you don't get the result.

[Legend killer]

I hate to say this but these injuries to our midfield could be a blessing in disguise . Fergie may have no option but to play pogba and the best English player since rooney in Ravel. We might even get to see pettruci and keane ASWell

[Legend killer]

De Gea
Fabio smalling vidic current improved version of paddy
Nani pogba young
Ravel Pettruci
Rooney

[Legend killer]

De Gea
Fabio smalling vidic current improved version of paddy
Nani pogba young
Ravel Pettruci(sp)
Rooney

[bbfan1991]

Disappointed United dropped points vs Newcastle, few decisions went against us.. I thought United got all the decisions in our favour at Old Trafford? NOT!

It is up to SAF, his team and the players to assess what is going wrong for us at the moment.

[Legend killer]

Freyers for first team left back looks like an 07-08 vintage of Paddy

[bbfan1991]

Disappointed United lost, congratulations to Crystal Palace for their last gasp win.

In a way being out of the Carling Cup is a few games off the schedule list for United, as 3 other trophies are more important to fight for...

[King Gizzard]

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQYE3BG6rH4RTbVUdLD5nRfDKpYJy6XI Y6XdS_-yBOXHhhUOnDKfoFTjQOu

[bbfan1991]

I was out for a few hours last night too so missed the match:joker:.

[bbfan1991]

Villa next at VP then, we should have lost last time at Villa Park but somehow managed to claw back a draw... They terrorised United on the wings and generally were the better side but luck was on our side that day!

I hope this time is different:p.

[King Gizzard]

are most of the big guns fit to play? I'm going to the game

[bbfan1991]

Glad United got the win even if it was 1-0 but we need to be scoring more goals.

Match was OK and both sides had a few players pick up injuries:(. Javier Hernandez' was awful in particular.

Glad Phil Jones got his first United goal!:devil::D

[Legend killer]

I Love Chico like every other United fan BUT we play a 100 times better when he is not on the pitch. He is a great finisher but his passing hold up play etc are quite frankly poor. Would love to see him come on say in the 70th minute of matches with his pace and movement when the defence is tired

[Legend killer]

I Love Chico like every other United fan BUT we play a 100 times better when he is not on the pitch. He is a great finisher but his passing hold up play etc are quite frankly poor. Would love to see him come on say in the 70th minute of matches with his pace and movement when the defence is tired

[bbfan1991]

Pissed off!:mad:. United out of the Champions League, no excuses because we were awful and just dire.

Well done to Basle and it's Europa League for United now.. C5 will be creaming themselves!

(City out tonight too is no consolation either:bored: ).

[Legend killer]

Being serious though Fergie owes every United fans a massive apology. He was a stubborn bastard in the summer point blank refusing to replenish that terrible midfield. I don't want to hear any excuses about money cause he had money and has done ever since Glazers took over

Time to take this cloggers out and put Pogba and Ravel in with Clev

[Brother Leon]

Fergie does not "owe" us ****.


The mere fact we have won what we have the last 2 decades or so is down to him. I am incredibly pissed off and upset but no way could I every blame him for anything. He could **** my girl and I would shake his hand.

[Legend killer]

^^ Nah that doesnt cut it with me. Don't get me wrong the club is forever in his debt but when he is in the wrong which in this case he is fully he has to take the blame. His GOAT like status doesnt change the fact he ****ed up BADLY

[bbfan1991]

Vidic out for rest of season:bawling::(.

9 first teamers out of the Wolves match.

I am trying to keep a PMA but it is hard. United need to buy some more players but I don't think SAF will do anything in January, so we'll have to wait until the Summer next year!

[Incensed]

Vidic out for rest of season:bawling::(.

9 first teamers out of the Wolves match.

I am trying to keep a PMA but it is hard. United need to buy some more players but I don't think SAF will do anything in January, so we'll have to wait until the Summer next year!


If the Glazers cough up!

[bbfan1991]

Breaking: Sir Alex has no current plans to add to the #mufc squad in January: http://bit.ly/sxGF3V

As expected:(.

[Incensed]

Breaking: Sir Alex has no current plans to add to the #mufc squad in January: http://bit.ly/sxGF3V

As expected:(.

Where have I heard that before? You really need to start spending now, just if you can afford it?

[bbfan1991]

Where have I heard that before? You really need to start spending now, just if you can afford it?

At a time where United need more signings it is frustrating but SAF has never seen much value in the Jan market and prefers to do business in the Summer.

However, he has not fully ruled out making some signings if the United squad suffer from more injuries.

[tomflint]

Went to villa last week! Off to the game tomorrow aswell!
Hopefully we can put on a performance after this weeks disaster.

[bbfan1991]

Went to villa last week! Off to the game tomorrow aswell!
Hopefully we can put on a performance after this weeks disaster.

:eek: I bet you didn't see Nate who was there last week.

I agree United need to bounce back and welcome to you on here:).

[Brother Leon]

We were never going to get someone worthwhile in January. Who would turn down CL football or leave CL football for Europa (If your not even cup tied that is). Summer will be the key time when we hopefully recover from Wednesday night and have a good season, attracting the central midfielder we so badly need.

We gotta act quick before the Euro Championships cause the obvious price inflation after. Inter aren't doing too well but I got a feeling City will try get him just to take the piss. No excuses over money. We spent a **** load on De Gea,Young & Jones, those were obviously who Fergie wanted over a CM and I am sure they will come good in the end.

[Brother Leon]

We were never going to get someone worthwhile in January. Who would turn down CL football or leave CL football for Europa (If your not even cup tied that is). Summer will be the key time when we hopefully recover from Wednesday night and have a good season, attracting the central midfielder we so badly need.

We gotta act quick before the Euro Championships cause the obvious price inflation after. Inter aren't doing too well but I got a feeling City will try get him just to take the piss. No excuses over money. We spent a **** load on De Gea,Young & Jones, those were obviously who Fergie wanted over a CM and I am sure they will come good in the end.

[bbfan1991]

I am not even bothered about Sneijder now, he had his chance and it did not happen.

I hope United try and sign Javier Martinez or Mario Gotze in the Summer, although there are lots of clubs that want them.

[Legend killer]

With Vidic out we could struggle to finish top 4 and that is no exagerattion. We might aswell scratch this season off and use it as a rebuilding year let's blood some of the youngster's in now cause let's be totally honest we are not winning the league nor the Fa Cup

This is the team we should play up untill the end of the season with Vida njured

Lindergarrd ( Lost patience with De Gea TBH and Lindy has never let us down)
Jones
Ferdi
Smalling (Better CB than Jones)
Fabio ( Time to think about life without Paddy)
Nani
Cleverly
Pogba
Morrison
Young ( Close call cause TBH hasnt played well since Le Arse)
Rooney/Wellbeck

TBH i'm getting sick of Rooney and his every 3 month goal droughts and if the opputunity was to arise to get a Wc cm like schwestiger (sp) and a few other pieces i would get rid

As for the summer a LB needs to be purchased , aswell as a DM and AM. However with that being said Pogba and esp Ravel will be WORLD class in a couple of years time
e
Also please don't act like the Glazers are not coughing up money they have given Fergie money whenever he wanted which in the last couple of years has not been spent wisely IMHO ala on a FUKEN CM or 2

[bbfan1991]

Pleased with the United win vs Wolves on Saturday:). The whole team did well, although I was annoyed with the defending for Wolves' goal.

Chris Smalling struggled at times with Matt Jarvis and Steven Fletcher running at him and Carrick/Jones worked well in Midfield controlling the possession. Nani/Rooney and Valencia in form too.

Jonny Evans had a great game also, despite some United fans slagging him off before the match had started:bored:. Rio Ferdinand showed why he is one of the worlds best defenders still and works well with the younger players!

I liked the ''Thursday Night Channel 5'' chants from the Stretford End, glad to see a sense of humour from the United fans:joker:.

[Legend killer]

Carrick has played the best he has for about 4 years lately fair play to him

[King Gizzard]

https://p.twimg.com/Aga7RjVCIAAmc54.jpg

[Brother Leon]

lol what a guy :joker:

[bbfan1991]

Ando is hilarious:laugh2:.

[bbfan1991]

Manchester United and Scotland midfielder Darren Fletcher is taking an extended break from football due to a serious stomach illness.

A United statement said the 27-year-old is suffering from ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel condition.

His last game was in the Champions League against Benfica on 22 November, when he scored.

The club said Fletcher had "accepted medical advice to take an extended break".

He is taking that break "in order to afford the best chance possible of achieving full remission once again".

FLETCHER'S CAREERContinue reading the main story
•Age: 27
•Man Utd appearances: 300
•Man Utd goals: 22
•Scotland appearances: 58
•Scotland goals: 7
•Honours: Four Premier League titles (2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2010-11), one FA Cup (2003-04), two League Cups (2005-06, 2009-10), one Champions League (2007-08), one World Club Cup (2008)
•Debut: v Basel, 12 March, 2003 (Champions League second group stage)
•Most recent game: v Benfica, 22 November, 2011 (Champions League group stage)
The statement added: "Darren's continued desire to play and his loyalty to both club and country has probably compromised the chances of optimising his own health and fitness.

"We request that his privacy is respected and hope that the removal of the additional stress associated with speculation regarding his health will also aid his recovery."

Fletcher signed a new four-year deal until 2015 with United in March.

United defender Rio Ferdinand said on Twitter: "We are going to miss two big players in Fletcher and [Nemanja] Vidic. I hope they both come back fitter and stronger than ever."

Fletcher made only one start for United last term after 1 March and was an unused substitute for the 3-1 Champions League final defeat to Barcelona. He has made 10 appearances in all competitions for United during the current campaign.

Fletcher's absence is another blow to United's season, which suffered a huge setback last week when the club were eliminated from the Champions League in the group stage for only the third time in 16 years.

The Scotland midfielder's illness leaves United manager Sir Alex Ferguson with yet another problem in the champions' troublesome area of midfield.

The club's only fit, specialist midfielders are Michael Carrick, Park Ji-sung, Darron Gibson and Ryan Giggs. They also have versatile Phil Jones plus reserve midfielders Paul Pogba and Ravel Morrison as options.

Their injured list in midfield includes Anderson, expected back in February, and Tom Cleverley - who is aiming to be back for some of Christmas fixtures.

The likes of Antonio Valencia, Nani and Ashley Young all play wide roles when United opt for a 4-4-2 formation.

Fletcher's last appearance in international football came in November's 2-1 friendly win for Scotland in Cyprus, in which he played 64 minutes before being replaced by Craig Mackail-Smith.

Scotland's next match is a friendly against Slovenia in February.

Craig Levein, Scotland's manager, said: "I am obviously absolutely devastated for Darren because I know how hard he has worked to get back to playing regularly for his club and country.

"He is one of the most inspirational players I have had the pleasure of working with and, on behalf of his Scotland team-mates and my backroom staff, I sincerely hope this time off, allied to the support of his family, will enable him to make a full recovery."

Levein hailed Fletcher's on-pitch efforts, adding: "Darren has shown tremendous dedication and fortitude, demonstrated by his ability to overcome this illness and perform at the highest level for Manchester United and Scotland.

"I spoke with Sir Alex Ferguson and Darren this week and the most important thing, at this stage, is for the player to be given time to rest and recuperate. Nobody is more committed to his country's cause than our captain.

"He is a central part of our plans for the World Cup 2014 qualifiers but, at this stage, his health is paramount and I would like to reiterate the best wishes of everyone at involved with the national team and the Scottish FA."

[bbfan1991]

Sad news about Fletch:(. I hope he makes a speedy recovery because he is a good player and true professional for United:).

Health more important than football! Will this might force SAF to reconsider his stance of not signing anyone in January as the Midfield options at United are getting less?

[bbfan1991]

http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2011/Dec/darren-fletcher-takes-a-break.aspx

[Legend killer]

Why does everyone want us to spend MILLIONS on a cm like Goetze when we have Pogba and Ravel who are both better than him espcially Ravel

[bbfan1991]

Confirmed that Federico Macheda will be going out on loan in January again..

Papers linking Paul Pogba with Inter Milan this time, if it is true that the guy does not want to stay at United any longer then he should go:bored:.

I agree that Ravel and Pogba should be promoted to the first team but IMO we do need a bit more experience in the CM area, as we still have not covered the blow of losing Scholes to retirement and now there is this Fletcher situation...

We don't want to be in Europa League but we might as well win it now, says Rooney.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2074613/Wayne-Rooney-eyes-Europa-League-glory-Manchester-United.html#ixzz1gccHXauI

[Legend killer]

If we let Pogba go i'm gonna be seriously pissed off he is a big talent unlike the tripe we currenttly have ala Diouf , macheda Gibson for **** sake

[Brother Leon]

If Pogba is turning down what he is apparently being offered then he can **** off.

[bbfan1991]

If Pogba is turning down what he is apparently being offered then he can **** off.

I suspect it's his twat of an Agent stirring ****. Well this guy does not want to mess with SAF:nono:.

[bbfan1991]

Europa League draw tomorrow:

Who could United face?

Potential Round of 32 opponents:

Trabzonspor
Ajax
Porto
Viktoria Plzen
Hannover 96
Legia Warsaw
Lazio
Red Bull Salzburg
Steaua Bucharest
Wisla Krakow
Lokomotiv Moscow
Rubin Kazan
AZ Alkmar
Braga
Udinese

[bbfan1991]

United reserves beat Liverpool 4-0:D.

Has anyone seen Ravel Morrison's latest Twitter profile picture? He is doing a gangsta pose:joker::laugh2:.

[Brother Leon]

I would like Ajax.

http://a2.twimg.com/profile_images/1694253488/Frank_20lucas.jpg

Oozes coolness :worship:

I got that same hat I think :joker:

[Legend killer]

Ravel is a complete nutter but **** me this boy is talented easily the most talented English player since Wayne

As for Pogba i don't blame the lad he is not able to get in the fuken squad yet ****e like Macheda , Gibson are on our bench smh

Pogba
Cleverly Ravel

Now that is one powerful midfield

[Legend killer]

I really hope the non appeareance of Ravel today suggest he will be playing this weekend

[bbfan1991]

Ajax vs United in the Europa League draw.

Ajax have a great history and have a good current side so this will be a tough 2 games for United:).

SAF has confirmed that Pogba wants to sign a new deal but his agent is holding out for more money:mad::bored:.

Dimitar Berbatov is fit for the QPR game and Rafael Da Silva has returned to training!

[bbfan1991]

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is relishing the prospect of facing Ajax in the last-32 of the Europa League.

The Premier League club were knocked out of the Champions League at the group stage for only the third time in 17 consecutive years, following a 2-1 away defeat to Basel.

However, the tie against the Dutch is evocative of a top European clash, and the Old Trafford boss revealed he has yet to face Ajax in competitive football in his long managerial career.

Ferguson told the club’s official website: “Ajax are a good team and I've never faced them in competitive European football. I'm looking forward to it.”

The winner of the tie will face either Lokomotiv Moscow or Athletic Bilbao is the last-16 of the tournament.

Ajax manager Frank de Boer expressed his delight at drawing a quality club like Manchester United and said he expects the English side to be tough adversaries.

“United is a fantastic opponent. I'd rather had them in the Champions League, but that's behind us now,” the Dutch coach lamented to reporters after the draw. “We can't do anything about it anymore.

“We do have chances against them because I don't expect them to start with their best squad. Still they will bring quality players on the pitch.

“Off course it's difficult to see Lyon draw APOEL Nicosia, because if we were there we stood a good chance.

“I think it's going to be a good experience for the trainers and off course for the players, that's the most important thing

“I think I played one friendly match against Manchester United myself. It was when Peter Schmeichel was still goalkeeper at Old Trafford.

“Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought I scored a free kick that match.”

On Twitter, 19-year-old Ajax midfielder Christian Eriksen responded to the draw with excitement and reacted with a taunt towards Old Trafford goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard, who joined the current Premier League holders in January.

He said: “We have drawn Manchester United in the Europa League! Sorry @ALindegaard but you are going down!”

[Brother Leon]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Check my last post.

I get what I like ;) :)

[bbfan1991]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Check my last post.

I get what I like ;) :)

You were right, well done!;):D:)

[Brother Leon]

Yeh...Ajax are a club with great history. If we are to be in the Europa we might aswell face the best we could face.

City got Porto...that should be good aswell.

[Legend killer]

Would much rather we got knocked out of the Europa to be honest. The fixtures in it are horrible and will leave us having to play catch up games in the league and congest our already busy schedule

[Legend killer]

Pogba and Ravel no where near the team again sigh i remember the days when Fergie actually played talented youngsters

[Legend killer]

I am one of Carrick's biggest haters but it has to be said the last 3 months is the best he has been since he first joined us

On a more sour note Evra is fuken dreadful in defence and has become a real liability and needs to be dropped

[Legend killer]

I am one of Carrick's biggest haters but it has to be said the last 3 months is the best he has been since he first joined us

On a more sour note Evra is fuken dreadful in defence and has become a real liability and needs to be dropped

[bbfan1991]

Good win for United:devil::D. We should have scored more goals with all them wasted chances.

Valencia and Rooney are a good combination and great to see Carrick score his first goal in ages, what a run. Delighted Hernandez is back too!

DDG hardly had anything to do. Most players were in form, although Evra had a shocker in the first 45 miniutes and has sadly on the decline for ages:(. Patrice did improve in the second half...

[Brother Leon]

"Ryan Giggs is going to Amsterdam!" :joker:

Great away support as usual...enjoyed the match and I witnessed a stunning goal by Michael Carrick :)

Giving that twat Joey Barton stick and then ****ing up to gift us the second goal>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[bbfan1991]

So Suarez found guilty, 8 match ban and £40,000 fine. I am glad that there has been some kind of justice for Evra but Liverpool's statement is disgusting basically tarnishing Evra's character, although it is obvious Liverpool would defend their player..

I wonder what United's response will be?

[Brother Leon]

Will be at Craven Cottage.


I LOVE when the lads come london. Especially when it is back to back. This is our toughest game in the run in for me.

[bbfan1991]

I went out for a few hours, came back to find out United had won 5-0.

I am glad about all 5 different goal scores, in particular Giggs and Berbatov.

Shame Phil Jones and Ashley Young got took off with injuries. Injuries in Midfield for instance are starting to be more concering for United now but we have enough strength in depth for more but need some more quality in the CM area..

Still United are not far behind City and are pushing more.

[Brother Leon]

Our squad is insane when you consider the injuries we have had to deal with.

We are still only 2 points off the top.

[bbfan1991]

Our squad is insane when you consider the injuries we have had to deal with.

We are still only 2 points off the top.

I know, this proves our spirit, character and never say die attitude.

I do not think United will buy anyone in January but I would love for SAF to surprise us...

[Brother Leon]

This was epic last night...


m5PA6lah_kY

[bbfan1991]

Phil Jones fit for Wigan game:D, bruised cheekbone and luckily it is not broken.

Rafael back for United. Ashley Young out until New Year.

No news yet on the other injured players...

[bbfan1991]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16294091.stm

[bbfan1991]

Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs is set to discuss a contract extension with manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

The midfielder, who turned 38 at the end of November, has made 15 appearances for the club so far this season in all competitions, scoring three goals.

Giggs' current deal is due to expire at the end of the season, but the Welsh winger has suggested he is not ready to follow former team-mate Paul Scholes into retirement.

http://static.ibnlive.in.com/ibnlive/pix/sitepix/06_2011/giggs0606-630.jpg

"It's almost that time when I'll sit down with the manager and see what his plans are and I'll see how I'm feeling [about] playing for another season," he told the club's official website.

"At the moment I feel really good and I'm enjoying things more than ever, so we'll just have to wait and see."

Giggs was on target in the 5-0 victory over Fulham on Wednesday to continue his record of scoring in every Premier League season, and is enjoying his role as a central midfield player alongside Michael Carrick.

He added: "I love playing there. I've made no secret of that and it's probably my preferred position now."

"I said the other night it's a joy for me and Michael to play in midfield when you've got the movement in front of you like we had at Fulham."

"It makes our job so much easier when you've got three or four players making great runs when you're on the ball."

[bbfan1991]

RYAN GIGGS IS GOING TO AMSTERDAM!!:p:joker:

[bbfan1991]

Match preview for the Manchester United vs Wigan Athletic match tomorrow at Old Trafford:).

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/dec/23/squad-sheets-manchester-united-wigan

[Brother Leon]

Words can not describe Ryan Giggs.



:worship:<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<This represents my feelings lol.

[bbfan1991]

He's a United legend.

That boy Giggsy he shags who he wants.

Ryan Giggs will tear you apart!

[Brother Leon]

He's a United legend.

That boy Giggsy he shags who he wants.

Ryan Giggs will tear you apart!

A legend full stop my man :)


Very few wingers have been able to sustain being at the top as long as he has AND manage to change position late in his career, but continuing to rip apart other teams.

[bbfan1991]

Carrick central to the future: Sir Alex says the time has come for Michael Carrick to become United's pivot of the team... http://j.mp/t4IY0s ManUtd

Boss plans Giggs extension: Sir Alex sees no reason why midfield veteran cannot play on for another season. http://j.mp/sWTRfz ManUtd

[bbfan1991]

5-0 and level on points with Manchester City after WBA did us a favour:D.

I was concerned about the match at first looking at the squad before kick off but I got over them fears to back the lads and I was proved wrong. United only had 2 fit players available and had to play Valencia/Carrick in defence.

I am pleased Berbatov started and got a hat trick, class act and Tony V scored too plus he smiled:).

[bbfan1991]

Manchester United 5- Wigan Athletic 0

Match report:).

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/premier-league/8973168/Manchester-United-5-Wigan-Athletic-0-match-report.html

[bbfan1991]

Jonny Evans took off with a calf injury and is out for 2 weeks now:bored:, we are really becoming ravaged with all these injuries:

United's injured list:

Fabio
Cleverley
Anderson
Owen
Smalling
Jones
Ferdinand
Vidic
Fletcher (long term illness)
Young

[Brother Leon]

We are now without ALL our center backs.

Wow :joker:

[King Gizzard]

Berb is the ultimate flat track bully

[King Gizzard]

You let your best CB leave

http://m.gmgrd.co.uk/res/85.$plit/C_71_article_1059043_image_list_image_list_item_0_ image.jpg?21%2F07%2F2008%2009%3A48%3A22%3A329

[bbfan1991]

We are now without ALL our center backs.

Wow :joker:

I know and Evra got moved to CB in the second half:joker:. Zeke Fryers come on though and he has lots of potential!

[bbfan1991]

Press linking United with a move for Luka Modric, we all know that will NOT happen:joker:.

[bbfan1991]

More rumours linking Wesley Sneijder to United:sleep:.

http://www.crunchsports.com/category/Soccer/Manchester-United-Chelsea-FC-target-Wesley-Sneijder-to-be-sold-next-month-201112270001/

[bbfan1991]

PMSL whoever made this video:laugh2:.

5wwREHz7k5s

[bbfan1991]

http://www.adifferentleague.co.uk/p6_1_12425_jones-eyes-man-utd-return-against-blackburn.html

Phil Jones hopeful of a return against Blackburn at Old Trafford on Saturday:).

[bbfan1991]

SAF reinforces that there probably won't be any January transfers at United but he plans to use the younger players more..

Looks like Summer 2012 for new players then.

Bayer Leverkusen linked with Dimitar Berbatov, his former club and his contract is up soon but I hope United keep him...

[bbfan1991]

Ryan Giggs feels the wealth of experience available to Manchester United could give them the edge in this season's Premier League title race.

The Red Devils have moved level on points with local rivals Manchester City and now trail them only on goal difference.

However, the Blues still appear the ones to beat having played most of the top six contenders away from home.

United, meanwhile, have taken them all on at Old Trafford, apart from Liverpool, including October's 6-1 massacre by City.

Nerve

Yet Giggs feels his chances of securing a record 13th championship medal in May depend upon which side keeps their nerve on the run-in.

And, having embarked on that journey so many times before, the veteran Welshman is confident United will come through the test.

"The experience that the manager, the players and the coaching staff have of what's required in the second half of the season, as well as the overall hunger and desire to win competitions will help us," Giggs told United's official website.

"Big players can't wait for big games and towards the end of the season the games just get bigger and bigger.

"You want that in the run-in - you want to be involved in big games and going for the title. That's why you become a footballer."

Barring an unexpected disaster against basement boys Blackburn at Old Trafford on New Year's Eve, United will end 2011 on top of the table because City are not in action at Sunderland until 24 hours later.

It is an amazing achievement in a season scarred by that City defeat, in addition to a calamitous exit from the UEFA Champions League group phase.

Those setbacks heaped enormous pressure onto the Red Devils, although Giggs was not surprised by that.

Criticism

"You're always going to get criticism here," he said. "If you're not top of the league there's something wrong and if you get knocked out of competitions you're always going to get criticised.

"That's something you just have to get used to. You can't sulk or moan about it.

"We've had setbacks throughout the years and you learn from them and they can help in a way."

[bbfan1991]

EXCLUSIVE: Smalling shock for United as fever may force defender out for three months

Manchester United fear key defender Chris Smalling could be out for three months with glandular fever.

Smalling, 22, missed the Boxing Day win over Wigan with what was thought to be a heavy cold, but the illness is more serious and he will remain on the long list of United players currently sidelined through injury or illness.

The acute stage of glandular fever — usually involving flu-like symptoms and fatigue — lasts up to two weeks, but sufferers cannot do strenuous exercise for at least two months. For a professional footballer, it will be longer.

That would be a huge setback for Smalling and United, already without Darren Fletcher, Nemanja Vidic, Ashley Young, Tom Cleverley, Anderson, Jonny Evans, Fabio Da Silva and Michael Owen.

Former Liverpool and Sunderland physio Mark Leather believes United’s £10million signing from Fulham could be out for three months if his illness is confirmed by the club.

He said: ‘You can get back into shape in two months but it might be another three to four weeks before you’re firing on all cylinders. The first time he would be able to play a full game would be nearer to three months.’

Rio Ferdinand and Phil Jones missed the win over Wigan but are expected back for Saturday’s clash with Blackburn at Old Trafford.

Oh FFS if this is true but I hope he recovers fast:(.

[Brother Leon]

****ing hell......Our whole backline apart from Evra are injured or have been injury prone this season.


How suitable it is that Evra is the one showing bravery and leadership for the replacements coming in to the team aswell as fighting for the cause after you know what...

[bbfan1991]

Chris Smalling is suffering from tonsillitis and looks set to only miss Saturday's clash with Blackburn after sitting out the win over Wigan.

It had been reported on Friday morning that the England international could be out of action for three months with glandular fever but Sir Alex set the record straight at his press conference ahead of the game with struggling Rovers.

The cultured defender should be fit to play at Newcastle in United's first assignment of 2012 but is one of several stars sidelined for the New Year's Eve encounter at Old Trafford.

"Chris Smalling has got tonsillitis," confirmed Sir Alex. "I know there are reports about glandular fever but they're off the mark.

"He had glandular fever as a kid but that's not the case here. He should be ready for the Newcastle game, at least definitely the Manchester City game in the FA Cup. He'll be ready for those games."

The other injuries are causing some frustration at Carrington after problems at the back forced a major reshuffle against Wigan.

"We don't have much change," updated the boss. "Obviously injuries to the defenders are quite a concern now, with Jonny Evans taken off at half-time [on Monday]. We're hoping Phil Jones will be fit, there's possibly an outside chance that Rio Ferdinand will get on the bench. Other than that, we're the same."

Phew, what a relief that is:).

[bbfan1991]

Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov's goalscoring form across the festive period has earned him an extra year at Old Trafford, with Sir Alex Ferguson confirming that the club will extend the Bulgarian's contract.

United have a one-way option to extend Berbatov's deal by 12 months, and they will take advantage of that clause when it becomes active in March. His existing contract is due to expire at the end of the season.

Ferguson said: "We'll be exercising [the option to renew]. I think it kicks in in March."

Berbatov, who hit a hat-trick against Wigan on Boxing Day, has expressed his desire to stay at United, but was linked with a return to Bayer Leverkusen earlier this week. The 30-year-old has found first-team opportunities hard to come by this season, making just two starts in the league.

He left Leverkusen for Tottenham in 2006, before completing a £30m move to United two years later.

I am thrilled about this news!:):D

[Brother Leon]

Nice one Berba :)


Seems a really cool guy and he obviously scored a few aswell :p

[bbfan1991]

Sion given a 30 points deduction by the Swiss FA. Ouch at the punishment, at least it means that United are not returning to the Champions League now as we deserved to go out that night and it means Basle can keep their deserved place:)

[Brother Leon]

Thank God.....My travel ticket to Amsterdam isn't a waste then :p

[bbfan1991]

Update on injuries: Cleverley, Owen 'nowhere near' fitness. Fabio 10 days away, Anderson training well but needs gym time, Smalling back for Newc/City

Strong stuff from SAF on @tomclevz23 - "He, to my mind, is the best midfield player in Britain, potentially. He has fantastic promise, so it's a loss to us."

Vidic undergoes successful surgery: Nemanja Vidic is on course to return to action next term after a successful ... http://bit.ly/vFf1g2

[Brother Leon]

Have a speedy recovery Nemanja :(. I miss him winning every header with ease :joker:

[bbfan1991]

Happy 70th Birthday to the greatest ever Football Manager.. Sir Alex Ferguson!:devil::cool::):thumbs:

I hope United can get the win to go to top of the league and what a way it would be to celebrate his birthday...

[Legend killer]

We actually have NO fit defender as i don't count Paddy as one any more although i expect either one of Rio or Jones to play 2moz

Also dont want to see Clev rushed back into the team 2moz that's what got him injured when he came back+ we should have enough to beat Blackburn

[Legend killer]

We actually have NO fit defender as i don't count Paddy as one any more although i expect either one of Rio or Jones to play 2moz

Also dont want to see Clev rushed back into the team 2moz that's what got him injured when he came back+ we should have enough to beat Blackburn

[WATERS]

Arse holes

[Brother Leon]

Happy Birthday Sir.....


Will hand over my girl to you :worship:

Great man
http://www.stretford-end.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Sir-Alex-Ferguson-001.jpg

[bbfan1991]

Ooh Aye!

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ-NGdVVbNFu3-9AcjF635kHmbNGraCIonKu1HKKD2aW8uUYCiG

[Brother Leon]

All he needs is that Europa Cup.......................We know what to do.

[Legend killer]

Peeps what do you make of the whole Keane Vs Fergie debacle. TBH i'm team Keane and like he said Fergie owes a lot to to keane cause lets face it without him no way do United win the champs league in 99 and he was the main driving force behind most of the league wins in that time

[Legend killer]

WTF is the point in starting a CM of Park and Rafeal complete nonsense.

[Legend killer]

What the **** is Fergie doing i have never seen so many **** decsions in one game

Rafeal and Park starting CM partnership
Park Starting Full Stop
Valencia Starting at right back when we have a proper right back on the field
De Gea starting ahead of Lindy when lindy has shown to be the better keeper
Berbatov marking Samba at set peices
No Rooney in the squad SNM

****ing ridiculous and he has made many of these odd decsions in the last couple of seasons yet no one bats an eyelash

[Legend killer]

Loss all on Fergie worst team selection i have seen in many years

[Brother Leon]

What else would you of done ffs?


In case you never realised we are fortunate to of had 11 first team players out there. Out of position or not. Not his fault Carrick at CB was pretty much the only choice we had.


2 goals at home vs Blackburn is usually enough....


So livid right now. Imma go get ready for Central. I will be daggering females in anger today.

[Legend killer]

^^^ Not Carricks fault at all in fact if not for him covering for Evra and Jones it could have been worse

WHAT COULD HE HAVE Done are you being serious well let me see

Not start with Park and fuken Rafeal as our cm partnership when we have Carrick,Pogba,Ando who are actually CM's

Not have Berba YES Berba marking there best aerial threat

Actually have our best player in the SQUAD

Why when Lindy has not conceded a goal in the Prem is he dropped

I have said this for weeks and weeks but paddy has to be DROPPED or made play on the wing because he does not DEFEND at all

[Brother Leon]

The 2nd & 3rd goals would NOT of happened if Jones had Vidic,Rio or even Evans next to him. I am pretty sure of that. We lost this due to our makeshift defense being exposed. Our CMs and Attack managed to create enough to score twice.

What else could Fergie do? Play CB himself and tackle Yakubu?

[bbfan1991]

We deserved that loss, not good enough plus complacency and the team selection also played part in it:bored:...

DDG really messed up on the 3rd but it was not only his fault that we lost because the whole team is to blame, although I still believe in DDG he can't keep making mistakes like that...

United need to make some signings which most fans are saying but SAF is burying his head in the sand, we'll always back the great man but what a sour note his birthday has ended on.

[Legend killer]

There is NO excuse for

Having Berba Marking Samba
For not having Rooney in the SQUAD
Playing 2 players in our cm who are not cm

[Brother Leon]

Do you not think the Manager would know better if someone is fit enough to start in Anderson's case or fit enough to be on the bench in Rooney's case. Only thing I can fault is not having Sir Ryan on the bench.

[bbfan1991]

Absolutely no excuses despite all these injuries and the poor performance...

[bbfan1991]

The FA have finally published a long report on their findings RE Evra/Suarez.

http://p.twimg.com/AiAh92yCEAEa0ZD.jpg

[bbfan1991]

Rumours that Rooney was axed from United's squad vs Blackburn for disciplinary reasons because of going on a night out which wasn't sanctioned by the club. Club staying quiet...

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gdQgGu3dZfebUrCa7ZZ13avNxF1w?docId=CNG.68549 e5b7090410afa9fad1feb23abf1.6e1

Sunderland did us a favour today:D, however United need to improve the performance for next game away to Newcastle and hopefully get back to winning ways...

[Legend killer]

TBH Sunderland beating ****y has made me even more annoyed cause we should be 3 points clear now.

Also when Fergie finally goes i would love to see Moyes or O'neil as his replacement, what Moyes has done with Everton with the lack of money is fuken amazing

[Incensed]

TBH Sunderland beating ****y has made me even more annoyed cause we should be 3 points clear now.

Also when Fergie finally goes i would love to see Moyes or O'neil as his replacement, what Moyes has done with Everton with the lack of money is fuken amazing

Oooo, are we getting some people riled? :joker:

And are you being serious? Moyles?? O. M. G. :laugh3:

[bbfan1991]

I avoid calling Man City ****ty because it is immature like United being referred to as Manure or Man U instead of Man United, it gets on my nerves tbh:bored:.

[Brother Leon]

I don't even wanna ponder Fergie's replacement. I get upset just thinking about it :(

[Incensed]

I avoid calling Man City ****ty because it is immature like United being referred to as Manure or Man U instead of Man United, it gets on my nerves tbh:bored:.

Quite agree, I'm a City supporter, but when you stoop to that level, you've lost any respect from me.

[bbfan1991]

^ Same, although he fancies another 3 years in charge but I think they would have to carry him out of there as he loves the job, club and the game too much...

I think Guardiola might be a good choice because he fancies managing in England at some point and has brought through some youngsters at Barcelona.

O'Neill and Moyes are good British managers but the pressure at OT would be immense and the club likes to stick to it's British roots..

Mourinho has his heart set on the United job once SAF leaves if rumours are to be believed but I have doubts as to whether he would be the right choice?

[Incensed]

I don't even wanna ponder Fergie's replacement. I get upset just thinking about it :(

Can understand that, as much as I hate to admit it, he's been good for you (gags, chokes, can't believe I've just said that :hugesmile:)

Seriously though, I really don't think Moyes is the way forward!!

[bbfan1991]

Wayne Rooney has no beef with Sir Alex Ferguson after costly dinner http://gu.com/p/34d7t/tw via @guardian #mufc

[Incensed]

Wayne Rooney has no beef with Sir Alex Ferguson after costly dinner http://gu.com/p/34d7t/tw via @guardian #mufc

Overreaction? I mean he didn't set Industrial fireworks off and set his house on fire, ala, Balotelli :joker::joker:

Sorry, but I think Fergie lost the plot there, he only went out for a meal. Or is there more to it? :wink:

[Legend killer]

LOL Guardiola he is not even a proven manager. Heck i could takeover that Barca team he was brought into and they would still win everything.

As for Mourinho IMHO he is the greatest tactical genius ever BUT his defensive nature would not sit well at a team like United

As for the ronney matter Fergie needs to ****. He goes out of his way to keep him after he insults the club etc BUT leaves him out of an important game cause he went out for dinner. This is why i will always be team Keane

[bbfan1991]

Federico Macheda has joined QPR on loan, good move for him:).

David De Gea interview on manutd.com but you have to log in to see it;).

[bbfan1991]

Overreaction? I mean he didn't set Industrial fireworks off and set his house on fire, ala, Balotelli :joker::joker:

Sorry, but I think Fergie lost the plot there, he only went out for a meal. Or is there more to it? :wink:

Rooney, Evans and Gibson went out on Boxing Day with their partners and had a few too many drinks then at training the day after apparently SAF wasn't impressed at their performance so fined them wage and removed from the Blackburn match (all this rumoured in the papers of course).

Rooney has sinced accepted the punishment and both parties want to move on from itbut will he ever learn?:bored:

[bbfan1991]

Match preview for United's match at Newcastle tomorrow.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16343415.stm

[bbfan1991]

Phil Jones may have been critical of Manchester United's performance against Blackburn on New Year's Eve but he is still loving life at the Barclays Premier League summit.

Having been given a reprieve by Manchester City's shock defeat at Sunderland, the Red Devils will remain in the thick of the title battle if they have better fortunes than their neighbours when they head to the north east to face Newcastle on Wednesday.

To enjoy such experiences is one of the major reasons why Jones left Blackburn last summer, and he conceded it is far better to be involved at the other end of the table, saying: "I am excited."

He added: "I am loving it. It was a nice feeling to get out of trouble with Blackburn on the last day of the season. It is an even nicer feeling knowing you are at the top of the table with a fantastic chance of winning the English title."

Jones was scathing of United's performance against Blackburn but the aftermath has been full of conjecture about Wayne Rooney, and a lesser extent, Darron Gibson, both of whom watched from an executive box at Old Trafford when it had been anticipated they would be involved.

Although there has been no word from United about whether the pair will be part of Ferguson's squad for the trip to Tyneside, it would be a major surprise if they were not on the team bus given the speed with which both parties have expressed a desire to move on from the disciplinary measures invoked by Ferguson following their Boxing Day night out.

That offers the best chance of United bouncing back from their first league defeat since that 6-1 hammering by Manchester City in October. And the response from that disaster, eight wins from nine games, leaves Jones to suggest United do have what it takes to eventually clinch title number 20.

"Never for one second did I think we weren't good enough, " he said.

"The way we bounced back from the Manchester City game was unbelievable. Not everyone thought we would. But that is what Manchester United does best; prove people wrong.

"When the chips are down, you see who the real fighters are. That is the beauty of Manchester United."

[bbfan1991]

After a shaky start to his Manchester United career, David de Gea has insisted that he wants to become a great at the club, but is first concentrating on beating Manchester City to the title this season.

The Spaniard has struggled to adapt to the Premier League at times in his maiden campaign, with his latest error at Old Trafford on New Year's Eve resulting in a shock victory for Blackburn, as well as once again raising questions over his goalkeeping credentials.

However, the 21-year-old has said that he is keen to 'make history' with the current champions following his 19 million pounds move from Atletico Madrid in the summer, and wants to start by pipping Roberto Mancini's side to the league summit.

De Gea told the club's official website: "As for me, longer term, I've every intention of spending many years here and I want to go on to become a great United keeper, I want to earn and deserve the respect I hope to engender. And I want to help United make history here.

"We've got to keep up the pressure to go on and win that – obviously Manchester City are causing us a few headaches so it's not going to be easy but we've got to keep that up, that's our principle objective," he explained.

"I do know about the second half syndrome. Last year we managed to peg Chelsea back a lot of points and went on to win, of course.

"I think generally as a club we have to maintain a hard line all season and keep our level high, and if the team can maintain that I think we can go on to do great things.

"We made a very good start as a team but it was clear then that it would be difficult to maintain that level. So after five or six games our form did dip a little bit but now we're working hard and we're progressing. We're playing well, we're keeping the ball and we're going in the right direction."

[bbfan1991]

A raucous Newcastle atmosphere in this evening’s Barclays Premier League clash at the Sports Direct Arena won’t intimidate Manchester United, according to Dimitar Berbatov.

The Bulgarian, who’s netted six goals in the Reds’ last three fixtures, told MUTV that although playing at the Magpies’ noisy nest is always enjoyable, the home crowd’s support won’t have a bearing on tonight’s result.

“Okay, it's a bit more passionate there, a bit louder than other places, but I don't think it will affect us much,” he said. “We're professional players and we experience this every game. We go there as if it's any other game.”

Newcastle’s formidable start to the season has been checked somewhat in recent weeks, although the North East side remain in the top six going into tonight’s fixture. Alan Pardew’s men were as high as third in late November, though – a position that came as no surprise to Berbatov.

“I think Newcastle have a really good team and good players,” he said. “I don't think anybody should be surprised by their position. If you're high in the table then you deserve to be there.”

[bbfan1991]

Wing wizard Nani has warned that the New Year's Eve defeat to Blackburn was a lesson the champions intend to learn from.

The Portugal international is determined that the Reds will bounce back - starting with the tricky encounter at Newcastle - and keep the pressure on Manchester City at the top of the table.

City's 3-0 win against Liverpool took them three points clear at the Barclays Premier League summit but United can close the gap again on Wednesday night.

"If we want to fight for the Premier League title, it's impossible to repeat a defeat like the one against Blackburn," he stated. "Things like that could decide the title at the end of the season. It was a negative day.

"But I think it represents a lesson for us and now we must not fail. It left a bitter taste in the dressing room. Now we have to bounce back against Newcastle. It won’t be easy but we are the champions and this squad is always out to win.

"United have enough pride to still go on and win the league – we cannot afford to fail."

[bbfan1991]

United team to face Newcastle: Lindegaard, Valencia, Jones, Ferdinand, Evra, Nani, Carrick, Giggs, Park, Rooney & Berbatov.

[bbfan1991]

Bench: De Gea, Anderson, Hernandez, Welbeck, Rafael, Pogba.

[bbfan1991]

SAF confirms that David De Gea is dropped because of Blackburn mistakes, fair enough but he is still young and can improve.

Lindegaard starting because he is more experienced.

Come on United!!:):devil:

[Brother Leon]

De Gea will come good.



Reina and Schezney made huge mistakes aswell this week but note that the media didn't mention either one.

[Legend killer]

Really getting sick of this ****.

We get ABUSED by EVERY team we play in the midfield and he still insists on playing a 2 of Carrick and Giggs SMH

Park has done nothing for 3 years now except run around he offers NO attacking thrat

Jones is not a CB he is actually quite poor there he needs to be played in the middle

And for **** sake everyone knows Berbatov and Rooney don't work as a combo

[Locke.]

Tiote is running that midfield, what a player

[Legend killer]

I Hate To Say It But Fergie's Time Is Up. Let's face it last year we where incrediably lucky and he again failed to address the major issues and we end up with the Worst United team for a long long time. We have talent like Pogba and Ravel rotting while Carrick and Giggs get abused

[Legend killer]

Yep take off our best attacking player when we need goals. If Fergie got beef with Rooney he needs to sell his ass and bring in some other ****ing players

This is really turning into a massive joke we are going to get SMASHED on Sunday

[bbfan1991]

Newcastle deserved to win yesterday because United were awful from start to finish:bored:.

United obviously need new signings but SAF is too stubborn so Summer is going to be interesting, although I am dreading the match on Sunday away to City in the FA Cup now.

[bbfan1991]

The Independent running a story for tomorrow that SAF is going to let Rooney leave United in the Summer. United and Rooney have responded straightaway and rubbished the claims before the paper is published tomorrow...

WayneRooney Wayne Rooney
The independent are talking absolute rubbish my future is with Manchester United and the club and I are totally commited to each other

skysports_bryan Bryan Swanson
#mufc statement: "Club are committed to Wayne Rooney and Wayne is committed to the Manager and the Club."

"The player & Manager have always had and retain utmost respect for each other and look forward to working together in the coming seasons."

##MUFC statement: "Any suggestion Manchester United and Wayne Rooney are to part company is complete nonsense."

[bbfan1991]

Bloody papers trying to cause trouble before a important game:bored:.

[Brother Leon]

Sunday's importance can not be stressed. Being out of every cup and 3 points off in January is not nice.

[Legend killer]

We need to get RID of Rooney it is quite obvious he wants to ****ing go and to be 100% honest i can't be asked with his 3 month goal droughts any longer. It's a shame Fergie wasnt this ****ing soft with Keano who was TWICE the player Rooney has been for United and the MAIN reason Fergie had all his success

As for Sunday let's be totally honest we are not WINNING that game our best hope is to get a draw and get them back to OT. If i see Carrick and Giggs Or park in a 2 mam midfield im not even gonna watch the game.

PLAY RAVEL AND POGBA FOR **** SAKE I GURANTEE YOU THEY WOULD DO BETTER THAN ANY OF OUR CM'S

[Legend killer]

Lindy
Rafeal Rio Carrick Evra
Valencia Jones Pogba Nani
Rooney
Wellbeck

This is the team i want

Despite all the hype Jones a **** in defence( No Lie Carrick is better) so postionally poor it is unreal he is much better CM and would like him to do what he did vs Spain

Hernandez is Offside WAY to much and just puts more pressure on our already **** midfield

Pogba has got the size and talent to boss De Jong Barry etc and with Jones would shield the defence very well

Park should be NOWHERE near the team he is ****ing dreadful now offers no attacking threat whatsoever

Sadly expect to see this

De Gea
Valencia Rio Jones Evra
Nani Carrick Giggs Park
Rooney
Hernandez

And expect us to be truly ABUSED

[Brother Leon]

I wonder if Legend Killer realises Fergie moulded ANOTHER champions league winning team after Keane.

Where was Keane, when we had ****e like the 05 squad? He bottled it and left thinking he was greater than the club. How I laughed when Rooney & Ronaldo went on to be world beaters a few seasons after.

[Legend killer]

King Anton how dare you talk bad of United's greatest ever Midfielder and top 5 player ever.
If Not for Keane Fergie fails to win half the titles he won during the 90's and early 2000 FACT
If not for Keane DESTROYING a PRIME Zidane and carrying United despite knowing he won't make the final past Juventes they don't even play Bayern in the final FACT

The fact of the matter is Fergie OWES a LOT more to Keane than vice versa. Which makes the way he treated Keane at the end disgusting and than to make it worse we have to watch him bumsuck Rooney despite him being half the player keane was

[bbfan1991]

No way are we going to get rid of Rooney after that trouble of keeping him and I do think there is some tension between him/SAF but hopefully that will die down soon and the football will be the main focus..

SAF has had players at the club who he had fractured relationships off the pitch before but still produced the goods on the pitch...

[bbfan1991]

James Lawton, writer of Wayne Rooney story, backtracked so far on 5Live he basically admitted all guesswork and hunch. #mufc

[Legend killer]

Lindy
Rafeal Rio Carrick Evra
Valencia Jones Pogba Nani
Rooney
Wellbeck

That is the only team that will win 2moz

[Legend killer]

Sigh i wish we could bring keane out of the studio for this game

[Legend killer]

Things we learnt today

Smalling is our best CB bar Nemanja
Welbeck IS THE DIFFERENCE in our attacking play
Evra ON FORM is still the best left back in world football
Carrick is back to the form of when we first signed him
Giggs must never play CM again cant pass a simple 2 yard pass

[tomflint]

1st Half Absolutely Amazing
2nd Half Absolutely ****

But we beat the bitters!!!! Come on!!! The City is yours!!!

[bbfan1991]

Happy United beat the bitters:D. 1st half apart from the first few minutes when City dominated possession we were in charge but in 2nd half we got complacent and it allowed them to score twice grr, the last couple of minutes I was so nervous.

Surprised about Scholesy the Ginger Prince coming out of retirement, great though and despite being rusty at times he soon got into the swing of things again. Pleased he will be around till the Summer where United can hopefully improve our Midfield.

Rooney once again dismissed speculation after the match and United have Liverpool next round at Anfield, how predictable;).

[Legend killer]

Was it just me but who else LOVED the passion in Welbeck's celebration clearly ment a lot to him ****ING LOVED IT

[Legend killer]

Danny is fast becoming my fav player. He is a Manchester boy and you can see it means a lot to him out there it's like having one of us fans on the pitch it is brilliant

Also how underated is Smalling. Jones gets all the love but Smalling is TWICE the CB he is and was playing non-league football only a couple of years back. His performance yesterday was UNREAL considering he hadn't trained for weeks

[bbfan1991]

King Eric Cantona is running for the French Presidency. OMG!:cool:

[bbfan1991]

Javier Hernandez happy on learning curve

http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2012/Jan/javier-hernandez-still-enjoying-difficult-second-season.aspx?pageNo=2

[bbfan1991]

Dimitar Berbatov's goalscoring return to action in December has earned him United's Player of the Month award.

http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2012/Jan/video-dimitar-berbatov-player-of-the-month.aspx