[Braden]

Originally Posted by stacey.x

don't fall for it.

He's playing hard-to-get.

rofl!

[Braden]

Now. About this photo?

[Stacey.]

Originally Posted by Braden

Now. About this photo?

i knew you'd have your eyes on that!

[bbfan1991]

[Braden]

Originally Posted by Stacey.x

i knew you'd have your eyes on that!

[Raph]

lol cheers Braden

I don't have a Manchester shirt. Have A cardiff one though hahah

[Stacey.]

What was actually ever with this group?

do you or did you used to support them?

[Raph]

Originally Posted by Stacey.x

What was actually ever with this group?

do you or did you used to support them?

I support them still. My favorite team in the Premier League.

[bbfan1991]

Red Knights 'to drop £1bn Man Utd bid'
Page last updated at 14:27 GMT, Sunday, 30 May 2010 15:27 UK
E-mail this to a friend Printable version Some Manchester Utd fans would like to see a change of club ownership A consortium of businessmen tipped as possible buyers of Manchester United will shelve plans to make an offer, a report says.

The Red Knights were expected to make a bid of about £1bn in the coming weeks.

But the Sunday Times said this had been put on ice after investors baulked at the club's valuation.

Manchester United has said it is not for sale and that the Glazer family owners would "not entertain any offers".

The Glazers are said to value the club at £1.5bn.

The paper cited sources close to the Red Knights saying that the club's debts, the lack of money spent on players in recent years and rumours of manager Sir Alex Ferguson being close to retirement meant there was "a lot more downside than upside".

Revenues increased

On Friday the club announced a cut in debt from £543.3m a year ago to £520.9m for the January to March period.

In Man Utd's quarterly financial results, the figures also showed net assets of £794.9m and a cash balance of £95.9m.

The Old Trafford club said that in the nine months to March, year-on-year revenues were up 13.5% from £193.3m to £219.3m.

It also reported that quarterly match-day, commercial and media revenues had increased on three months ago.

However, losses for the quarter were up from £5.87m to £65.94m, mostly relating to various financing charges and costs.

Debts

Manchester United was bought by the Glazer family for £800m in 2005. In the 2009/10 season the club finished second to Chelsea in the Premier League.

They were also knocked out of the Champions League in the quarter finals, and have ended the season relatively unsuccessfully by their standards, winning only the League Cup.

Critics say the family has saddled United with massive debts, and the Red Knights have said that one of their priorities is to reduce debt levels.

Earlier this year the club launched a seven-year £538m bond that enabled them to refinance much of their more costly debt.

Fans have launched a campaign to oust the Glazers, many boycotting the traditional red shirts and scarves and instead wearing green and gold, the original colours of Newton Heath, the amateur side which was founded in 1878 and became Manchester United.

However, the club does not believe it has fully maximised its revenue streams from global commercial opportunities.

[bbfan1991]

Aside from the United legends that are Gary Neville, Scholesy and Giggsy my favourites are Wayne Rooney, Patrice Evra, Antonio Valencia and Nemanja Vidic.

[Raph]

the whole selling bozzo isn't happening then right, Reggie?

[bbfan1991]

The Red Knights have confirmed they will not be making a bid for Manchester United this summer but remain committed to usurping the Glazers.

The green and gold campaign, which has seen supporters don the colours of the club's predecessors Newton Heath at matches in protest at the Glazers' running of the club, had seemed to gather momentum towards the end of the season.

However the American owners, who plunged the Red Devils into over £700million of debt when taking over in 2005, have insisted that the club is not for sale.

Rumours that a £1.5billion offer from a Far East consortium had been rejected by the Glazers last week has forced the Red Knights to temporarily withdraw their interest until a more realistic figure is reached - thought to be in the region of £1billion.

"The Red Knights remain committed to pursuing their efforts to try and help bring ownership of Manchester United to its supporters, and under a structure with materially less debt," said a statement on behalf of the group.

"As we have maintained however since news of our ambitions first emerged in March, we will only attempt to purchase the club at a sensible price, consistent with the long-term interests of the club.

"Persistent speculation in the media of inflated valuation aspirations has made our goals less attainable, as potential investors have strongly reinforced our views that we should not move forward at a price uneconomic for the future of the club."

Disappointment
The news will disappoint many fans who believed a takeover was possible but now the Manchester United Supporters Trust (MUST) is likely to call for a boycott of all season tickets.

United chief executive David Gill last week claimed that sales were in line with previous years and the Red Knights admit that supporters must make their own decision on whether to continue to come through the gates.

"We understand that many supporters were hoping that we might be in a position to make a bid before the season ticket renewal deadline," the statement continued.

"However our approach is best served by long-term interests of all. We have never taken a stance on season ticket renewals, it is a personal choice for all supporters.

"We have spent some considerable time assessing the value of the club. If the fundamentals lead to a more realistic re-assessment then, along with our co-operation with MUST and other Manchester United supporters, we will aim to achieve our goals."

[bbfan1991]

The Glazer's are 1.1 billion in debt, really worried about the future of the club.

[bbfan1991]

http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/spor...ITED-MOVE.html

Alexis Sanchez apparently wants to come to OT.

[bbfan1991]

Javier Hernandez, he has potential and hopefully will do well at Old Trafford this coming season.

[Big Brother Fan]

[bbfan1991]

Luis Fabiano says that Man Utd would be the club he would go to in England if he was to come to the PL. I rate him but don't think we will sign him.

[bbfan1991]

Rumours liking Iker Casillas with United.. Manchester City are interested also.

[Raph]

yeah boy! Casillas is an ace goalie

[bbfan1991]

Originally Posted by Raph

yeah boy! Casillas is an ace goalie

He is, not a chance it will happen IMO. Unless hopefully Mourinho brings him to OT after Fergie eventually leaves..

[bbfan1991]

Rumours are that Nemanja Vidic and his representatives will meet Man United directors etc to discuss his future, so hope he gets a new deal and his wages increased if it means he stays.. the best centre back in the squad!.

[Raph]

Kawashima for United!

[bbfan1991]

Originally Posted by Raph

Kawashima for United!

Honda.

[Raph]

Originally Posted by bbfan1991

Honda.

yeah man, him too

[bbfan1991]

Skysports.com understands Tom Cleverley is poised to sign a new deal at Manchester United.

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is keen to reward the talented midfielder with a new long-term deal at Old Trafford.

The England Under 21 international is highly regarded within the corridors of Old Trafford and is seen as a key player in Ferguson's future plans.

Cleverley enjoyed a successful loan spell at Watford last season, scoring 11 goals in 33 appearances and in the process scooping the club's player of the year prize.

The 20-year-old is happy at United and is expected to sign a new three-year extension at the club.

A number of Premier League clubs are thought to be keen on signing Cleverley on loan next season and it remains to be seen if Ferguson will continue to allow his best young players go out on loan in a bid to get regular first-team action under their belts.