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Manchester United Squad 2007/08

Manager
Sir Alex Ferguson

Squad
1 - Edwin van der Sar
2 - Gary Neville (c)
3 - Patrice Evra
4 - Owen HARGREAVES
5 - Rio Ferdinand
6 - Wes Brown
7 - Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro (Cristiano Ronaldo)
8 - Anderson Luís de Abreu Oliveira
9 - Louis Saha
10 - Wayne Rooney
11 - Ryan Giggs (vc)
12 - Ben Foster
13 - Park Ji-Sung
14 -
15 - Nemanja Vidic (VIDDDIIIICCCCC!!!!!!!!!!)
16 - Michael Carrick
17 - Luís Carlos Almeida da Cunha (Nani)
18 - Paul Scholes
19 - Gerard Piqué Bernabéu (Piqué)
20 - Ole Gunnar Solskjær
21 - Dong Fangzhuo
22 - John O'Shea
23 - Jonathan Evans
24 - Darren Fletcher
25 - Danny Simpson
26 - Phillip Bardsley
27 - Mikaël Silvestre
28 - Darron Gibson
29 - Tomasz Kuszczak
30 - Lee Martin
32 - Carlos Tevez
33 - Chris Eagles
35 - Keiran Lee
36 - David Gray
37 - Craig Cathcart
38 - Tom Heaton (GK)
39 - Fraizer Campbell



Manchester United : Old Trafford

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Manchester United Club Honours

League Championship 1908, 1911, 1952, 1956, 1957, 1965, 1967, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2007

FA Cup 1909, 1948, 1963, 1977, 1983, 1985, 1990, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2004

Football League Cup 1992, 2006

European Cup 1968, 1999

European Cup Winners' Cup 1991

European Super Cup 1991

Intercontinental Cup 1999

FA Community Shield(formally the FA Charity Shield) 1908, 1911, 1952, 1956, 1957, 1965*, 1967*, 1977*, 1983, 1990*, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2003 (*as joint holders)

2007/2008 Transfers In

Tomasz Kuszczak
Owen Hargreaves
Anderson Luís de Abreu Oliveira
Luís Carlos Almeida da Cunha (Nani)
Carlos Tevez

2007/2008 Transfers Out
Kieran Richardson :rockman:
Giuseppe Rossi
Alan Smith
Gabriel Iván Heinze

And remember...

Some kids piss their name in the snow. Nemanja Vidic can piss his name Into concrete

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Be Careful.

congratz on teh premiershipp! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!
YAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice!

nice one (Y) . Let's hope this season ends in success too.

Manchester United Squad 2007/09


Shouldn't it be 2007/08?

w00t, cant wait for the new season to start and to watch our new signings in action.

Nice work Stotty (Y)...and yeah Callum has spotted a mistake :(

Here is to another successful season :junior:

Hahah the bastards edited the title :(

"Manchester United Thread [2007/2008] Home of the Champions" (H)

you could add it too the top of the thread in the header :D

So what's the news with the new jerseys? Its almost July, don't you think its time to let us know atleast if its only the home one changing or away and 3rd as well?

rite,

haregreves is number 17 i think.

so does everyone think we can win it again next season?
we have a great new midfeilder, anderson. some of the tricks he can do are top class.

So what's the news with the new jerseys? Its almost July, don't you think its time to let us know atleast if its only the home one changing or away and 3rd as well?

As far as I know, the home and away jerseys are due to be changed. I'm not sure exactly whether it's the white or blue one that's being replaced but I'd have thought the white one is the most likely and the blue will remain our third.



haregreves is number 17 i think.

so does everyone think we can win it again next season?
we have a great new midfeilder, anderson. some of the tricks he can do are top class.

Hargreaves has not officially signed till July 1 (neither have Anderson or Nani - though it's pretty much a formality they will) As far as I know, squad numbers have not yet been allocated. And if Richardson does go, I'd expect Hargreaves to stick with #23

Anderson is an exciting player to watch, but don't discount Nani.

So what's the news with the new jerseys? Its almost July, don't you think its time to let us know atleast if its only the home one changing or away and 3rd as well?

united are on pre-season soon so you can expect the new kits to be revealed very soon, maybe even next week.ive seen them. the white at the minute is the 3rd.

As far as I know, the home and away jerseys are due to be changed. I'm not sure exactly whether it's the white or blue one that's being replaced but I'd have thought the white one is the most likely and the blue will remain our third.


Mike
mike, united have had the blue it for 2 seasons already mate.

no, the blue one is third.

anyways, who do you guys think will most likely be the striker signing if we do sign one? With Smudger possibly on his way out...

possible options i've heard of:
Quagliarella (doubtful due to him just moving to Udinese on Italian ownership bollocks)
Gudjohnsen - proven in the premiership, solid signing
Berbatov - wouldn't suit our style of play, plus too expensive.
Eto'o - Highly unlikely, but with Henry going to Barca there's a possibility.
Anelka - also unlikely.

other possibles (hopefuls):
Torres (PLEASE before Liverpool get the fuc'ker!)

tevez a no go to inter and wants to stay in england????

id rather torres but tevez sounds good to me ha

and Quagliarella is staying in italy
and gudjohnsen reports in spain say we dont want him but barca want him with us because the fee and his high wages

and they also want pique if any deal were to happen

united are on pre-season soon so you can expect the new kits to be revealed very soon, maybe even next week.ive seen them. the white at the minute is the 3rd.

White is never 3rd. White is our official away jersey, just like red is our official home jersey. Only 3rd kits change colour.

Anyway, unveiling the new shirts next week would be too soon, they always make a coming soon promotion for the new shirts, where you can't see them, but you can pre-order them and that hasn't started yet, which is why i was wondering about it.

no, united had a black away kit before...and they had used the old away kit as a 3rd kit for the new season. but its already been posted before, on the official website, current home n away kit r a one-off...new home n away n maybe 3rd next season...DONE

Manchester United granted Work Permit for Anderson. (Y)
(http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={B4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70}&newsid=440117)
http://i12.tinypic.com/4tzxc1k.jpg :)

anyone else notice that silvestre and rossi are missing from the the new jersey picture????

Liverpool Secure Torres For £27m

El niño heading to anfield, pending finalisation.

£27m Torres heading for Anfield as Benítez makes striking move

Sid Lowe in Madrid
Friday June 29, 2007

The Guardian

Liverpool and Atlético Madrid have agreed a deal to take Fernando Torres to Anfield. Liverpool will pay fractionally less than the €40m (£27m) buy-out clause Torres has at the Vicente Calderón, leaving the 23-year-old striker to finalise personal terms before the move goes ahead. Neither side anticipates major difficulties in closing the deal, with Liverpool understanding that any percentage of the transfer fee due to Torres must be paid by Atlético.

Luis García is set to go in the other direction for almost £4m but although his move facilitates negotiations on Torres and would bring down the cash price, the deals are not interdependent. Liverpool paid £6m for García when he joined three summers ago but their manager, Rafa Benítez, is prepared to release him and García is keen on a return to Spain to play for the club where he spent a successful season in 2002-03, scoring nine times in 30 games.

Although Atlético fans protested against the sale of Torres - the captain, standard-bearer and the player they have called The Kid since he made his debut at 16 - the club have decided it is time to cash in on their greatest asset. "No one is irreplaceable," said their major shareholder, Miguel Angel Gil Marín. "We have to build a competitive team and no one player, however good he is, can achieve our objectives on his own. Last time I spoke to Fernando he said he was staying but I can't prevent him having a change of heart and I have to be prepared for that."

Atlético have previously had to withstand an offer from Tottenham and informal approaches from Chelsea for Torres, but agreed to drop Torres's buy-out clause from €90m to €40m this summer to facilitate a move. They are keen on a cash injection and Torres has grown tired of waiting to fulfil his dream of playing in Europe for the club. He has always insisted he does not want to play for another Spanish team and is an admirer of the Premiership.

"If I left Spain I'd like to go to England, because it's interesting and because the way they play in Italy's not so attractive," he said 18 months ago. Liverpool wanted to offer Djibril Cissé as part of the deal but the Frenchman rejected the move. Torres scored 14 league goals last season, taking him to 75 in five top-flight seasons.

Liverpool have signed the 18-year-old Athletic Bilbao defender Mikel San José for £270,000 and given their 22-year-old midfielder Mohamed Sissoko a new four-year contract.

Source: The Guardian

guess we missed that one, wonder if we will get a striker?

btw is it the same kit??

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looks very similar, pitty we cant see the bk of those guys

Firstly, I heard that we will have a black away kit and that the white one will be the third.

Secondly, I want to talk about Torres but I don't seem to have the mood for it. :(

nice kit, simple is best in my opinion.

good news on anderson work permit too.

Great news - Anderson's been granted his work permit!

http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=474393&CPID=8&clid=1&lid=&title=United+get+Anderson+green+light


Mike

Let them scousers have Torres...from what I have gathered about him, we wont be missing much...unless he goes on a scoring spree once the season starts and prove everyone wrong.

I still believe we will get another forward before the window closes.

Manchester United granted Work Permit for Anderson. (Y)
(http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={B4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70}&newsid=440117)
http://i12.tinypic.com/4tzxc1k.jpg :)

Last seasons was impressive, but this looks great, none of usual fancy Nike bollocks such as the white/black lines, ticks around the waste, sleeves and shoulders, AIG logo seems a bit smaller which is also a plus.

Rooney was given number 10 shirt.

i prefer last season's :(

though last season's kit was by far the best kit we've had in YEARS.

Shokz,how can you confirm that Rooney was given the number 10...I have a feeling it would happen and Hargreaves would take number 8...Last season's kit is by far one of our best since the the mid 90's.This coming season's kit looks simple and no-nonsense..straight up Red,White and Black...I wonder how is our supposedly black away kit gonna be like...Black with gold/white trimmings would be class. Some of the lads on the pic look like Madame Tussaud's.

surprises me that we would let to liverpool after chaseing me last summer cant understand why we wouldnt want him this summer just like hargreves who done nothin last season but we still wanted him

only reason i can think of is that we have someone else lined up,,,tevez maybe????

Shokz,how can you confirm that Rooney was given the number 10...I have a feeling it would happen and Hargreaves would take number 8...Last season's kit is by far one of our best since the the mid 90's.This coming season's kit looks simple and no-nonsense..straight up Red,White and Black...I wonder how is our supposedly black away kit gonna be like...Black with gold/white trimmings would be class. Some of the lads on the pic look like Madame Tussaud's.

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I haven't seen the Torres news anywhere at all. At least not on any real newsworthy websites, plus that article from Guardian just has a bunch of deal information and quotes from a year ago. But for 27 million pounds, he can go to Haiti for all i care. He had a poor season in a league like La Liga where Ruud looks like quite a sprinter.



As for the away shirt, United always had a shirt that's white every season, our traditional colours are red and white, which is why i consider red as home, white as away (since it never changes) and all the other colours like green/yellow, blue, gold, black etc. as 3rd jersey colours.

i would have thought Anderson would get number 10

Rooney will now swtich the number on his Manchester United shirt from eight to ten, and is looking to emulate legend Denis Law.

http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=340412

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Manchester_United_FC.png:bouncy:

Theres some talk about Heinze to Liverpool. Thats a bit over the top lol

Theres some talk about Heinze to Liverpool. Thats a bit over the top lol



alot stanger things have happened

that new kits rather nice when you look at it closer, theres a bit more detail too it.

http://store.manutd.com/product_images/maxzoom/prd_maxzoom_237925-601.jpg

better yet video release here

http://www.myspace.com/manutd

looks really nice.

Looks good but could look better with some white lines in the shoulders or something. All red looks very similar to Liverpool but at least its not the same shade. I heard Chelsea's kit shows in the dark like illuminates.

http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=474615&CPID=8&clid=1&lid=&title=Hargreaves+ties+up+Utd+move

Hargreaves signs.

cant wait to for pre-season. New kits new players. i really wanna see us do well in the champions league. I am sure SAF wants to win it one more time.

Like the new kit (Y)...but seems kinda orangish (:/)...maybe its my glasses but that doesnt seem red to me :(

Looks very similar to the one we had 7 years ago

http://www.eatsleepsport.com/news_details.aspx?story_id=589646&l_id=1&t_id=48

Look's like we signed two young Nigerian lad's. Not bad.

ace new thread stotty. kits seems nice. looks like we will be going for tevez as a season-long loan signing.

Tevez on loan ?....i dont know how to react to that !!

Dismiss it as bull****, I honestly can't see why we would get Tevez on loan.

We completed the signings of Anderson, Nani and Kuszczak.
http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={B4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70}&newsid=440998

We completed the signings of Anderson, Nani and Kuszczak.
http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={B4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70}&newsid=440998

Great news - I'm glad they're finally full fledged United players! :rockman:


Mike

well torres deal is done,,,,SO

any ideas of another striker????
or will there even be one??

and seems like silve is on his way rumours of brodaux and wasnt in the team photo for the new kit

latest is smith wants too stay soo... with rooney, smith, ole, dong, rossi, saha cant see them buying anyone.

you never know may even see ronnie used upfront bit like how he does for his country, especially with the new buys that could cover his normal position.

cant see us getting anyone else now, unless we do sell smith.

well i'll eat my words, apparently Huntelaar spotted in Manchester possibly a rumor, great if true.

Maybe he's going to city? they have a bit of cash now. I think Smith will go I would rank Rooney, Ole, Rossi and Saha ahead of him, if he is realistic he will realise that he will get very little game time next season.

Think your right about him going to city...

Eriksson set to take Man City job
Sven-Goran Eriksson has agreed a three-year contract in principle to take over as Manchester City manager.

City's prospective new owner, former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, made Eriksson his top managerial target and is understood to have made a £50m transfer fund available to Eriksson.

didnt know about that, Huntelaar would be a nice target for city. Either case its defo going to get interesting in the derby

If Huntelaar became available, you'd be looking at the biggest clubs in the world bidding, including us. There's no chance he'd go to city.


Mike

If Huntelaar became available, you'd be looking at the biggest clubs in the world bidding, including us. There's no chance he'd go to city.


Mike

very good chance he will be avaible with babel not going to arsenal but god i would have loved to see torres in a united shirt today

Torres to Liverpool....ah well, i wont mind Huntelaar :p

The Daily Mail and The Times are saying Man Utd have signed Tevez.

The Daily Mail and The Times are saying Man Utd have signed Tevez.

Link(s) ?

EDIT: Answered my own question. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=466284&in_page_id=1779&ct=5

Look's like its the real deal, I always thought he was too much like Rooney for Man Utd. But he's fast, strong and a goal scorer, I'm not unhappy by the signing.

For 4m for one season it isn't too bad, if he doesn't work out we havn't lost too much, although Im not sure how he would fit into our starting line up and whether he would be prefered to Rooney. Hopefully he won't have an unsettling effect like Veron, where we signed a played we didn't really need and then tried to fit him in.

For 4m for one season it isn't too bad, if he doesn't work out we havn't lost too much, although Im not sure how he would fit into our starting line up and whether he would be prefered to Rooney. Hopefully he won't have an unsettling effect like Veron, where we signed a played we didn't really need and then tried to fit him in. He'd lead the line with Rooney. Who else is going to take his place ? Saha ? Not when he gets a torn hamstring every other week. It will be Rooney and Tevez ripping it apart upfront.

With Tevez and Rooney up front, where do you fit Hargreaves, Carrick, Scholes, Giggs, Ronaldo, Anderson, Nani , Park and Fletcher lol, Theres going to be some big egos keeping the bench warm.

With Tevez and Rooney up front, where do you fit Hargreaves, Carrick, Scholes, Giggs, Ronaldo, Anderson, Nani , Park and Fletcher lol, Theres going to be some big egos keeping the bench warm.

-------------Rooney-----Tevez-----------
--Giggs(Nani)-----------------------Ronaldo----
-------------Scholes(Anderson)---------------
-------------Hargreaves/Carrick---------------

With that you'll have at least 40m of players on the bench, we're becoming the new Chelsea.

Nope, eventually Anderson and Nani are going to replace Scholes and Giggs. Then who will be sitting on the bench ? In times when players are injured we could employ a 5 man midfield with one striker. It's not going to be a wasteful squad, just a one with great depth, what we need. Young effective players ready to come on from the bench and develop, like Ronaldo in his first season with us....

With Tevez and Rooney up front, where do you fit Hargreaves, Carrick, Scholes, Giggs, Ronaldo, Anderson, Nani , Park and Fletcher lol, Theres going to be some big egos keeping the bench warm.

Scholes and Giggs legs are starting to ware down and cantplay a full season, plus CL, plus english cup, plus FA cup... Nani and anderson were brought in to share time, carrick and OH will prob switch from time to time... and Park and Fletcher should be lucky there even on the bench so they shouldnt even complain

Scholes and Giggs legs are starting to ware down and cantplay a full season, plus CL, plus english cup, plus FA cup... Nani and anderson were brought in to share time, carrick and OH will prob switch from time to time... and Park and Fletcher should be lucky there even on the bench so they shouldnt even complain Perfect summary (Y)

With Tevez and Rooney up front, where do you fit Hargreaves, Carrick, Scholes, Giggs, Ronaldo, Anderson, Nani , Park and Fletcher lol, Theres going to be some big egos keeping the bench warm.
Buddy, there are about 60 games on the campaign.

Plus, Park and Fletcher are not going to be part of the main puzzle anymore. And we know how injuries always happen to hit us at some point. 7 or 8 players for 4 or 5 positions is not that bad of a deal.

No way, did we really get Tevez? No news of it on united website though.

No way, did we really get Tevez? No news of it on united website though.

I've seen it on a few sites, it seems we have reached an agreement but it's not a done deal, I think West Ham will desperately try to hang on to him.
On further reading though, unless we buy Tevez outright from Joorabchian, I wouldn't go near Tevez the thought of the title being decided in a courtroom doesn't appeal to me. It seems West Ham may still be in the trouble over him.

tevez going to man utd!!! YESSSSS

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/6272664.stm

smith and richardson are surely on their way out then. rooney,saha,tevez,rossi and ole as strikers look good.

Oh my God! When I heard the reports this morning I was saying "yeah whatever" because it broke in the Daily Mirror (so so reliable) and now it looks like it might happen!

Tevez and Rooney up front? :bouncy: awesome move if it does come off.


Title's on loan, Mr Terry? Don't think so.


Mike

Wow, I love how we don't wait long and just buy without big transfer sagas (like in previous seasons). I wonder who will go, Smith, Richardson, Heinze?

EDIT: Skysports say a permanent move might be worth 20 million :eek:

well wow didn't think it would happen, guess they learn t from the last few season's of leaving things too late.

With Tevez and Rooney up front, where do you fit Hargreaves, Carrick, Scholes, Giggs, Ronaldo, Anderson, Nani , Park and Fletcher lol, Theres going to be some big egos keeping the bench warm.

The way I see it we finally got quality players to mix around all the competitions. Thats what screwed us in Europe, when are players got tired, we just ran out of steam to some degree, the players could only keep going & playing how they were for so long. All the injuries etc.

Dont want to jinx it, but dare I say it. This team looks like it might mimic that of the treble winners?

Will have too see how they Gel pre season.

I've always wondered what that scar was on his face. Makes him look like hes a mafia mobster or something.

Tevez has a distinctive scar from the right ear, down his neck to his chest. This occurred when he was ten months old while he was exploring the terrain of his mother’s kitchen floor he inadvertently pulled a kettle of boiling water over himself. This caused third-degree burns to the right side of his face, neck and chest and left him in intensive care for almost two months. Today the scars are a visible signature of Tevez, who refused an offer from his Boca Juniors to have them cosmetically improved, saying that the scars were a part of who he was in the past and who he is today.

I'm impressed he turned down cosmetics for such a scar, most footballers r so self indulged. I like this guy he seems hardcore, no nonsense player. Him and rooney upfront is going to be top.

we've been good with signings ever since Kenyon ****ed off, his record with us and Chelsea shows that he can't sign anyone without paying at least twice the players value, or offering mammoth wages lol.

United will take their summer buying past the £70m mark, confirming them as the biggest spenders in world football.

eek hope we don't get branded for being like chelsea, finally splashed out on some big cash. I guess the difference it the majority of your signings are young players. We spend 40, get 2 young up and coming stars. Chelsea buy some old player who's done class.

I guess each method has its own problems, hope Anderson doesn't flop after watching him recently.

Wonder if we will start to go back up the richest club ranking, think we dropped down to 4th after real, barc, juve

We buy for the future. Chelsea just want to buy the finished article.
We actually have to develop these players and give them time.

yes...its a very young team. i am not expecting nani and anderson to be in the 1st eleven week in week out. but hopefully they will adapt fast. I am not sure about anderson. haven really seen him play full 90 mins. But hopefully tevez along ronaldo and rooney can bring us far in the CL.

Aren't we all jumping the gun, he hasn't been confirmed as agreeing a deal even in principle as yet. I hope it does happen, but let's not fall into the trap of treating this as a "done deal"


Mike

just when i heard this a player popped into my head and thats freddy adu????
SAF seemed impress with him i know he left his club but just so much covarage on him woundering how he is doing im not a big fan but heard so much bout him


and tevez seems like on sky sports the deal is all but done,,,,must say give credit to the glazers fine job

Adu had a trial with United last summer, but didn't make an impression so he was sent back to MLS.


Mike

As much as I like the idea of having Carlitos f'n Tevez, how are we going to play with two Rooneys? Given that both players are not regarded for their pace or significant goal scoring prowess ( 20+ a season). Does this pin SAF into changing the traditional 4-4-2 ? Finally this is the end of smudger but is it also an end to Rossi United career?

---------------------VDS------------------

-----Neville-----Ferdinand----Vidic-----Evra

-----Ronaldo----Carrick----Scholes-----Giggs
--------------(Hargreaves) (Anderson (Nani)

----------------Tevez----Rooney-----------


---------------------VDS------------------

-----Neville-----Ferdinand----Vidic-----Evra

---------------Carrick ----Hargreaves------

-----Ronaldo---------------------------Rooney

---------------------Giggs-------------------

---------------------Tevez-------------------
-------------------- (Rossi)

your thougts?

I still think Saha will play if and when he's fit.

Guys, go here..

http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7BB4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70%7D&newsid=441643

Look like Madrid have stolen our fitness coach as well behind our backs even after blaming him for doing poorly in 2003/04. :rolleyes:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=466301&in_page_id=1779&ito=newsnow

Guys, go here..

http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7BB4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70%7D&newsid=441643

http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7BB4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70%7D&newsid=441641


Go here instead. ;)
____________________

on SSN, they are saying the deal could be completed in the next 24 hours.

SAF must have been playing FM lately :o,

Adu had a trial with United last summer, but didn't make an impression so he was sent back to MLS.


Mike

he was sent back cause he isnt allowed leave america until he was 18 i think but i definatley know he cant leave until this summer,,,,,but anyway does everyone agree if nani plays anyway good he will be a starter ahead of giggs

http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7BB4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70%7D&newsid=441641


Go here instead. ;)
____________________

on SSN, they are saying the deal could be completed in the next 24 hours.

Is someone screwing with Manutd.com? I got a story about Sharapova.

Mike

I just get the headline...

Yes, someone is screwing with the website, therefore I wouldn't believe anything until it's on the main page.

but anyway does everyone agree if nani plays anyway good he will be a starter ahead of giggs

would take a lot for him to be any good when hes got giggs standards to live upto.

But there again giggs ain't getting any younger, maybe nani will be a starter, giggs coming on too add quality, at half time or what ever. Giggs has got to be one of the best left wingers in the world.

Holy ****! I can´t believe this! Fantastic news about Maria(H)

Shame she crashed out... I like how everyone always supports whoever Venus plays lol. Hope she wins again.

Tevez thing mite be a knee jerk reaction to the Torres signing.lol. But still theres a lot of issues with MSI.

doubt the transfer will go through. such a complicated situation

It's not really any different to the Mascherano case..

LOOK AT SKY SPORTS NEWS!!!

tevez joiing on inital 2 year loan deal

http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=475502&CPID=8&clid=1&lid=4161&title=Tevez+to+seal+United+loan


Mike

i wont beleive it until i see it on manutd.com. If its really true...man what a signing.. cant wait for pre-season.

news reporter says it is as good as done now as lond as he passes his medical in venuzula!!!

and after the 2 year load deal we have the option to buy him for 3 year contract this is just great news

well done to everyone behind the scenes at united great summer just hope all these new players fit in together im sure they will do

Rooney and Tevez up front gives me the tingle!
:wootman:

news reporter says it is as good as done now as lond as he passes his medical in venuzula!!!

and after the 2 year load deal we have the option to buy him for 3 year contract this is just great news

well done to everyone behind the scenes at united great summer just hope all these new players fit in together im sure they will do
I think one big barrier that need's to be knocked down now is the language barrier between the new signings, and integrating them into each other's style of play. Within 2 years they will most likely gel together, know a bit of English and be adapting to the team and English style of play. Ronaldo's best years came 2years+ after he joined Man Utd, so this is a team to watch for the future. God forbid any major injuries to the side, and this team could be awesome.

Magnusson fully expects Tevez, who is currently on international duty playing in the Copa America, to return to West Ham ahead of next season.

"Carlos Tevez is a registered West Ham United player, contracted to the club until June 2010," he said in a statement on the club's official website.

"There is no agreement with West Ham United for Carlos Tevez to leave the club and we expect him to return in time for next season's preparations.

"No decision on his future can be reached without the agreement of West Ham United."

Any deal which takes Tevez to Manchester United will be under scrutiny from the Premier League and they will likely back West Ham in their stance.


god this dont sound good,,,,,hopefully this deal wont put us into trouble

Rossi for sale says Parma manager. Would prefer him to stay a couple of seasons to prove his mark in manu though. He never had the chance to prove himself in manu.

http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=475586&CPID=8&clid=1&lid=2&title=Parma:+United+to+sell+Rossi&channel=football_home&

If we end up having Rooney and Tevez, Rossi will never get a chance. So might as well cash-in on him and cover the costs for the Tevez loan.

I had a feeling that Rossi was always to small to succeed in the premiership, probably better for him if he can play in Italy.

he's coming where he's needed, Porto (H) i hope:(

haha awh liverpool they are just so funny,,,,,no need for loan deals why cause we getting tevez and u broke your transfer record for a striker who could be proven a flop funny them scoursers

I've read Milan have offered about €9m for Rossi.

oh f*ck off why the hell is milan going for him, they have like a hundred strikers...let him com to porto:Bow:

I'm not sure if 9million euro's is enough to get him.

i want the little bitch to stay :p he sure as hell has got the talent. And even with his physique he can succeed in the prem - look at Owen, Emre, Zola...

who the f*ck is Rodrigo Possebon? :(

a Wingback I think. Some brazilian 18 year old kid.

I heard he plays centre mid ? Signed for us a few days ago didn't he ? If we can get a work permit for him, he might be coming straight over. for 240k it's not a massive gamble, if he turn's into anything, it would be an unbelievable signing.

yah he is a DM in the keano mould. anderson signing is attracting lots of brazillians to us.

http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/2812/75282392fy2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Do they want to get rid of Richardson first and then give the #23 shirt to Hargreaves?

Do they want to get rid of Richardson first and then give the #23 shirt to Hargreaves?

That would be my guess. They're probably saving 8 for Tevez (ironic that this is the season Rooney takes 10)

Fergie confirmed the Tevez deal is almost done, and United want full clarification on everything regarding his ownership.

Mike

I thought Rooney took the #10 so that Hargreaves would get the #8

Playing without numbers is just IN these days, its cool.



BTW, Nani got Ronaldo's portugese number, nice.

More pictures :D


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i thought Anderson would get 10.. guess he will get 20?

I heard he plays centre mid ? Signed for us a few days ago didn't he ? If we can get a work permit for him, he might be coming straight over. for 240k it's not a massive gamble, if he turn's into anything, it would be an unbelievable signing.
lets hope he's no Kleberson :p

i thought Anderson would get 10.. guess he will get 20?
Solskjaer

i wonder who will want richardson though !! West brom again ?

btw, our fitness coach has joined Real Madrid :(

i thought Anderson would get 10.. guess he will get 20?
No way
The legend's number!!
;)

ferguson has reiterated that nani and anderson will not get much game time next season. It will be a so called learning season for them i guess.

ferguson has reiterated that nani and anderson will not get much game time next season. It will be a so called learning season for them i guess.

Yeah that was the origional plan for Cristiano, but he was so impressive he played far more - if Nani or Anderson make an impact, then they too will be given more games.

Mike

if they play well of course they are going to get chances

he said he wished for Nani to stay in Sporting 1 more year, but other teams became interested so he wanted to snathc him up quickly.

btw, our fitness coach has joined Real Madrid :(

Valter di Salvo went back to Real Madrid?

he said he wished for Nani to stay in Sporting 1 more year, but other teams became interested so he wanted to snathc him up quickly.

Yeah, he said the same about Cristiano at first. Still he didn't settle in too badly now did he?

Mike

Owen Hargreaves would suit the number 8 shirt and Anderson would suit the number 12 shirt, in my opinion. Or if Rooney was still number 8, I'd give the number 10 shirt to Owen Hargreaves.
Personally, if we get Tevez, number 8 would suit him.

I have MUTV anyway, I'm always watching it, so hopefully we'll know what the squad numbers will be.

As for my view on the new kit, well, at first I didn't like them to be honest, I would of prefered to have kept the crest around the badge, but now they're alright and I'm getting the blue keeper kit for definite. I do not like the new EPL lettering and numbering, though, but still.

Owen Hargreaves would suit the number 8 shirt and Anderson would suit the number 12 shirt, in my opinion. Or if Rooney was still number 8, I'd give the number 10 shirt to Owen Hargreaves.
Personally, if we get Tevez, number 8 would suit him.

I have MUTV anyway, I'm always watching it, so hopefully we'll know what the squad numbers will be.

As for my view on the new kit, well, at first I didn't like them to be honest, I would of prefered to have kept the crest around the badge, but now they're alright and I'm getting the blue keeper kit for definite. I do not like the new EPL lettering and numbering, though, but still.


its only a god damn number for god sake

its only a god damn number for god sake:D

lol when did nani grow a moustache?? (H)

Owen Hargreaves would suit the number 8 shirt and Anderson would suit the number 12 shirt, in my opinion. Or if Rooney was still number 8, I'd give the number 10 shirt to Owen Hargreaves.
Personally, if we get Tevez, number 8 would suit him.

I have MUTV anyway, I'm always watching it, so hopefully we'll know what the squad numbers will be.

As for my view on the new kit, well, at first I didn't like them to be honest, I would of prefered to have kept the crest around the badge, but now they're alright and I'm getting the blue keeper kit for definite. I do not like the new EPL lettering and numbering, though, but still.

More importantly, the question we all want to know the answer to is will you be purchasing the new captain's armband? Awaiting your response with anticipation...

I have MUTV anyway, I'm always watching it
overcompensating

I have MUTV, but I have to say I don't watch it all that often. Definitely not all the time, there's too much nonsense on there to watch it all the time. They don't put any new stuff on, I want to hear interviews and footage of the new signings. Instead I put it on and find a game from the 90's. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind watchin a few old classic's every once in awhile, but it's a bit annoying. I also don't like the fact you have to pay for the channel, then when its 4am and nothing's on tv, you turn it onto MUTV (which you have to pay a significant amount of money for) and there are them stupid 6 second ab adverts on at night. That's the kinda crap free channel's have to do to make up the money, wtf is goin on.

Yeah that was the origional plan for Cristiano, but he was so impressive he played far more - if Nani or Anderson make an impact, then they too will be given more games.

Mike

Nani and Anderson are both older than Ronaldo, when he came anyway, you'd expect them to get a decent amount of game time.

I've got MUTV too and think it's worth every penny. 6 quid's nothing for what you get. Crerand and Bower in Extra Time was worth the fee alone! Paddy Crerand is an absolute legend! Live reserve and academy stuff, plus all the pre-season friendlies too. Only problem during the close-season is that there's not much to report on. That's why we see endless re-runs of classic games and re-runs of the call in shows.

Disappointed with Steve Bower leaving. Wonder who'll do the commentary this coming season?

Overall tho, I think it's great. Would recommend it to anyone.

wait steve bower left? no wonder mandy is doing the extra time show with paddy.

he was fired?

lol when did nani grow a moustache?? (H)

when he hit puberty? :borat:









kiddin! ;)

wait steve bower left? no wonder mandy is doing the extra time show with paddy.

he was fired?

No, not fired. Steve Bower has moved to Setanta for next season to be a commentator. Obviously more money but it's a shame that he had to leave cos he had such a good rapport with Paddy. Should have seen Paddy on the last Crerand and Bower show. He was proper upset!

No, not fired. Steve Bower has moved to Setanta for next season to be a commentator. Obviously more money but it's a shame that he had to leave cos he had such a good rapport with Paddy. Should have seen Paddy on the last Crerand and Bower show. He was proper upset!

I was a bit shocked when I found out too. Still Mandy and Hayley have done an excellent job in anchoring the news and studio programmes. I wonder who'll take over the Commentating role with Paddy - probably Andy Dickman as he does the reserves and academy.

Also back to football, looks like the Tevez affair is set to drag on, the Premiership apparently are supporting West Ham :S Although IMO it looks like they're the ones breaking the rules and I'm starting to understand Sheffield United's point now.

As well as not getting Tevez, with this deal in seeming limbo - United can't even buy an alternative either. I'm annoyed that the FA takes so long do resolve things, especially as they let Liverpool take Mascherano without a battle. (Mind you Barwick is a Liverpool fan - make of that what you will)


Mike

With the signing of Tevez looks like G Rossi defintly on his way out.

http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=347640

Milan offer 11 million Euros for him.

As well as not getting Tevez, with this deal in seeming limbo - United can't even buy an alternative either. I'm annoyed that the FA takes so long do resolve things, especially as they let Liverpool take Mascherano without a battle. (Mind you Barwick is a Liverpool fan - make of that what you will)


Mike

Nah, I doubt Liverpool got any preferential treatment on Mascherano. Liverpool were actually the ones that put West Ham in this mess. Once they completed the singing for Mascherano, they had to reveal who they dealt with and then it surfaced that West Ham doesn't own the duo! And the rest is histroy.

Nah, I doubt Liverpool got any preferential treatment on Mascherano. Liverpool were actually the ones that put West Ham in this mess. Once they completed the singing for Mascherano, they had to reveal who they dealt with and then it surfaced that West Ham doesn't own the duo! And the rest is histroy.

Oh right. But you can see what it looked like.

FIFA happy to intervene and look over the Tevez transfer.

http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=476301&CPID=8&clid=1&lid=&title=Fifa+would+look+at+Tevez+deal

Great, with them involved - we might just sign him in time for his 30th birthday :rolleyes:

Also I don't think Rossi will be sold until the Tevez deal is watertight. I think he'll see some serious matchtime for us this season.

Mike

Heinze: I've talked with Tevez

Gabriel Heinze admits he encouraged Carlos Tevez to choose United, despite interest in the striker from a host of top European clubs.

And although the 23-year-old's transfer has hit a snag, media reports today suggest the deal may be completed by the weekend.

Heinze, who is currently playing alongside Tevez for Argentina in the Copa America competition, told Icons.com he has held detailed discussions with the West Ham player about life at Old Trafford.

"I told him that he is going to receive a lot of help to make progress," Heinze said. "It is a team that gives you a lot of prestige, both personal and professional. And he is going there at the right time. He is 23 years old so what else could he ask for?

"It makes me feel very happy that Tevez might come to United. If everything goes okay he will be joining an amazing club. He will arrive to a team that always draws up the highest objectives and where your only concern is to play football, because all the rest is taken care of."

Whether or not Heinze will still be at Old Trafford to welcome Tevez's arrival is still open for debate. A strong of clubs have publicly declared their interest in the 29-year-old, who faces strong competition from Patrice Evra for the Reds' left back spot.

"I still don't know what I am going to do," Heinze admitted. "I'm going to start thinking about that after the Copa America. The interest in me from important teams such as Liverpool, Juventus and Real Madrid makes me feel proud, but I feel very comfortable in Manchester and I'm grateful for everything I've experienced there."

Argentina meet Brazil in Sunday's Copa America final (22:05 BST, Sky Sports 1).

hope heinze dont go :(

I'm off to the Inter Milan friendly at Old Trafford on August 1st, can't wait. I've never watched United in the flesh even though I've been to Old Trafford before, so I cannot wait.

Anyone with score predictions?

PS: I hope Henize doesn't leave. He, Silvestre and Evra are the best left backs in the country, my biased opinion.

^ I don't want Heinze to go, he's sick

Who do you guys thing will be in the net? Foster or Van der sar?

Why don't you want Heinze to go? Don't you think that Evra is better? I know i do :p

i think silvestre will go just as he got little playing time and he wasnt in the picture for the new kit??? and neither was rossi??

Heinze is quality, love his get at it style. Evra does play well but there different sort of players, evra being fast more skilled, Heinze the strong get out my way sorta player. Would be quality to have them both on the team. Especially for rotations, keeping fresh etc.

Was our fall last year in Europe for example, not having enough backup. Be stupid to get rid of such a good player, especially as hes saying hes happy at united.

Who do you guys thing will be in the net? Foster or Van der sar?

Foster is injured for the start of the new season. Ligament knee damage, he had an operation on it. Being a massive Van der Sar fan he'll be between the sticks, although Kuszczak is still a great goalkeeper, he did a great job for us during the title winning season when Edwin was out.

Foster is third choice

I hope to god silvestre goes and yeah I would think Foster would be the 3rd choice

Foster is third choice

Are you sure I thought Kuszczak was rather :sb9:

Trust me, when fit, Foster will be second choice. Ferguson knows hes better than Kusczak, and even said hes the future England first choice.

Trust me, when fit, Foster will be second choice. Ferguson knows hes better than Kusczak, and even said hes the future England first choice.

Foster was impressive for Watford last season, his distribution reminds me of Schmeichel - better kicker though ;)


Mike

When will Foster be Fully fit...?

When will Foster be Fully fit...?

I think probably around January time. It's pretty much the same sort of injury Keano had a few years ago.


Mike

Trust me, when fit, Foster will be second choice. Ferguson knows hes better than Kusczak, and even said hes the future England first choice.
Ferguson also said that Brown is England's only natural full-back, he is just trying to build up confidence and awareness for the NT coaches.


But Kuzchak was solid last season whenever needed and Foster is yet to perform under real pressure.

You guys should have learnt to spell Kusczsak by now :jambo:

Tbh, Kusczsak is suspect on crosses. If he can improve on that along with being commanding, then he could have a shout in being United's number 1 keeper.

I think a few of you are overrating Kusczsak. I close my eye's everytime the opposing team has a corner or cross. Admittedly he's a good shot stopper, but he does make alot of mistakes. Foster has had a full season starting at a premiership side, and done a very good job of it. In my mind I imagined Foster competing with VDS for the starting role, with Kusczsak third choice.

richardson is on his way to sunderland,,,he is to have his medical on monday

any idea if we can get a stream of Tuesdays game from somewhere ?

You guys should have learnt to spell Kusczsak by now :jambo:

Tbh, Kusczsak is suspect on crosses. If he can improve on that along with being commanding, then he could have a shout in being United's number 1 keeper.

You're close to say it right (Y) It's Kuszczak.

lol it's to difficult to remember :p

richardson is on his way to sunderland,,,he is to have his medical on monday

great news! It feels like a new signning!

Yeah he's not good enough, he reminds me of Pennant who also didn't reach the top.

£5.5m the fee being mention, wow what a great deal for us. :D

4 richardson? must be a mis type ? :D

I think the fact that he is a man utd player must add a few million to his value even though he is ****, either that or Keano is doing is old club a favour.

Yeah he's not good enough, he reminds me of Pennant who also didn't reach the top.
yeah, champions league final, poor bloke

Richardson is young, has top level and international level experience around his belt, hence the price tag. He is not an awful player and he scored a few goals for us, but he is just not good enough for United, definietly good enough for half the EPL teams.

People don't give Richardson enough credit for what he's done for Manchester United. To me, Pennant and Richardson have similarities.

http://www.soccergaming.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=132061&stc=1&d=1184459245

On Second thought when players like Chopra are going for 5m then 5.5m for Richardson is a pretty good deal.

piss off scousers. :rolleyes:

Link (http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/07/07/15/manual_112908.html&TEAMHD=soccer)

yeah, champions league final, poor bloke

Jimi Traore is a CL winner, and a great player he is too.


;)

If Heinze moves to Liverpool, we just chant BRAZIL, BRAZIL. (H) Of course it would piss off Carlitos too :(

confirm heinze want out. :(

Link (http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=477000&CPID=8&clid=4&lid=&title=United+braced+for+Heinze+exit)

yeah, was just about to post the link...not only that, theres also these news...

http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=476995&CPID=8&clid=1&lid=3&title=Gill:+Tevez+deal+complicated&channel=&

http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=476992&CPID=8&clid=1&lid=3&title=Fergie+confirms+Park+blow&channel=&

piss off scousers. :rolleyes:

Link (http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/07/07/15/manual_112908.html&TEAMHD=soccer)

Why are journalists so stupid and lazy?! If Heinze buys out the remaining 2 years of his contract, he can only join a club in a DIFFERENT country to the one he's playing in. They fail to check their facts so that they can publish some sensationalism. Football365 have carried this story too. Muppets.

Heinze will not move to Liverpool. The loss of Roberto Carlos means that Real Madrid screaming out for a left-back. They have Torres, but it Heinze is available, then they're bound to go for him.

It'll be sad to see him go. He's been great for us. To be honest though, I do think he's not been the same since his injury and feel that Evra does have the edge over him now. Evra has pace and can link up well in the attack. He's a bit suspect in the air but we can deal with that. We have Silvestre and O'Shea as back-up too.

To be honest I never really liked Heinze. And we'll be alright without him.

gutted :( ow well evra is the better player, still nice to think we had him as a backup/rotation.

Now we are left with Evra,Tweety and O'Shea...not taking this too seriously but Anderson claims that he is comfortable playing at leftback too.This might leave us an option until the twins arrive.

Now we are left with Evra,Tweety and O'Shea...not taking this too seriously but Anderson claims that he is comfortable playing at leftback too.This might leave us an option until the twins arrive.

Are they coming next summer then? Don't forget we've got Danny Simpson back this year too - he can play full back if needed.


Mike

cant beleive heinze is leaving. i thought the imminent arrival of tevez would convince him to stay. we lost a warrior!

anyone know where we can get a stream for 2morrows game ?

anyone know where we can get a stream for 2morrows game ?

Try:-
http://www.freeviewfootball.com
;);)

Or signup with MUTV online or get the MUTV TV channel.

Richardson sign for Sunderland for £5.5m . :D

Link (http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=477190&CPID=8&clid=56&lid=3&title=Black+Cats+land+Richardson)

http://tinyurl.com/yqgzbz

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Richardson sign for Sunderland for £5.5m . :D

Link (http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=477190&CPID=8&clid=56&lid=4161&title=Black+Cats+land+Richardson
)

http://tinyurl.com/yqgzbz

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what a great day for the club, thank **** someone bought this useless pile of crap, great that we got 5.5 too. i look forward to going to sunderland on boxing day and giving him some stick. also poor lad, i wouldnt want to live in sunderland i went to uni there and its ****.

Richardson isn't that bad. Just not good enough for us. He'll do well with Sunderland.

There is a massive distinction with Richardson. At most other clubs around the world he would be an instant starter but at ManU he is on the outer. Still, a great player on his day. Wouldn't mind if he came to Bayern instead.

Speak for yourself. I don't want him at Bayern. We want to get OUT of the UEFA Cup, not stay in it for the next 5 years.

We drew 2-2 against Urawa Red Diamonds.
They took the lead. then Fletcher and Ronaldo scored and then they equalised again.

:lui:
http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/7311/75429496hn0.jpg

damn i forgot about the game, damn it!! lol wanted to watch the stream

any of the new boys playing ?

anyone got any clips ?

Nani and Hargreaves both sat out with minor injuries. Van Der Sar was to blame for Urawa's first goal. Ronaldo scored a nice goal, a nice start to the pre-season, gettin that bit of fitness is essential.

Urawa Red Diamonds - Manchester United 2-2

Goals:
Fletcher, Ronaldo.
Lineup Man Utd:
Van der Sar, Brown, Ferdinand (Evans, 45), Vidic (Simpson, 45), Evra (Silvestre, 45), Ronaldo, Fletcher, Carrick (O'Shea, 69), Giggs (Smith, 69), Scholes, Rooney
Subs:
Kuszczak, Heaton, Bardsley

I can't belive we got £5.5m. for Richardson :funny: I was thinking like £3.5!
Good deal!
:bob:

did anyone see richardsons interview,,,,,he said sunderland should get into the champions league this year??????

think thats this guys problem,,,,he thinks sunderland is better then they are and thinks he is better then he is

I dunno, I wouldn't be surprised if Sunderland make it to the midtable, maybe even upper half.

http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=477345&CPID=8&clid=21&lid=4161&title=Hammers+hold+up+Tevez+medical

But of course the whole sticking point is do they actually have any right to refuse Tevez permission?

This is becoming a major pain in the a$$. I wish United would just pay West Ham something and let Kia sue them (West Ham) for his cut. Also maybe we should just walk away and go for someone else. (Although guaranteed that Chelsea or someone will get him next year )

I don't trust the FA when it comes to United. It seems that United are always held up as "examples" when the FA considers cases. I point to Rooney's 3 match ban from a preseason match, Rio's draconian ban (when Mutu tested POSITIVE for coke and was only given 6 months ban) and the wimping out of hammering Chelsea for Obi Mikel (worth a transfer imbargo methinks) Not to mention the whole "drop the FA Cup for the Club World Championship" fiasco in 2000) As for tapping up, is there any more blatant example than Ashley Cole? Did the FA deduct Chelsea points? (and that was the first example I could think of)

Also how did the Mascherano deal go through. Does the FA really believe that Kia J would allow West Ham to take Tevez for nothing? (As West Ham suggested when they said they had "ripped up" third party papers. As I recall they didn't pay any fee. So Kia is just going to take a drink on a £40M player then? I don't think so.

IMO I think that the FA realised they've dropped the ball (sorry) by letting West Ham off a points deduction - or even have players under third party ownership in the first place and now they're trying to rectify it somehow. And if Man United happen to be involved then screw it they'll use them as the example.

This whole thing is screwed up. But the team that needs an in depth investigation carried out is West Ham (maybe not the new chairman) because the problems are at their end. If United believed Tevez was owned by West Ham (as WH claim) then they'd have just thrown them £30 - £40M and the deal would have been done.

Mike

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ReOtn0Y-rX0

The goals from the Urawa game.

I said this in the other thread but from what I've heard MSI contracts with Tevez can't be legally enforced as they are a restraint of trade, this is why West Ham have taken this stance. At the moment I would say the chances of getting him are very slim. It was a structured deal as well so I don't think we have 30 m cash ready to throw at West Ham if we want him.

It was a structured deal as well so I don't think we have 30 m cash ready to throw at West Ham if we want him.
if that's what it came down to, we'd have the money if SAF wanted him that badly.

we'll get him, though the problem is he needs sufficient game-time to adapt to our style. hopefully the premier league sort this out quickly.

I dont think he needs time to settle with us.We are a more potent attacking force than West Ham will ever be.He just needs to be in the flow,need not worry about anything else and just concentrate on the football.

Talksport radio has just said United have called in FIFA to resolve the matter, David Gill made a statement this morning.



Mike

looks like half the season will be gone before we get him.

The chances of getting the deal thourgh before the 31st August is pretty slim, although you never know with FIFA, a well placed briefcase of cash might get the deal through in the next couple of days (H)

The chances of getting the deal thourgh before the 31st August is pretty slim, although you never know with FIFA, a well placed briefcase of cash might get the deal through in the next couple of days (H)

Spot On mate!:dragan:

Anyone know if the highlights of the tour matches are on ITV like they were last year?

Btw, 3-0 against Seoul after 25 mins. Eagles, Ronaldo and Rooney with the goals.

Anyone know if the highlights of the tour matches are on ITV like they were last year?

Btw, 3-0 against Seoul after 25 mins. Eagles, Ronaldo and Rooney with the goals.


you got a stream of the game?

4-0 Full Time
Evra with the fourth

1-0 Ronaldo:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2k...fc-seoul_sport (http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance/search/FC+Seoul/video/x2kye0_fc-seoul-0-1-manchester-united-c-ro_sport)
2-0 Eagles:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2k...fc-seoul_sport (http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance/search/FC+Seoul/video/x2kygg_fc-seoul-0-2-manchester-united-eagl_sport)
3-0 Rooney:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2k...ted-c-ro_sport (http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance/search/FC+Seoul/video/x2kyi3_fc-seoul-0-3-manchester-united-roon_sport)
4-0 Evra:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2k...fc-seoul_sport (http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance/search/FC+Seoul/video/x2kyj7_fc-seoul-0-4-manchester-united-evra_sport)

Yepp....great goals, I already watched it live on MUTV this morning, I was off my seat everytime we scored. My hands are red raw with clapping so much.

Everytime they showed Ji Sung Park, Cristiano Ronaldo or Wayne Rooney, on screen, the people in the stadium went nuts. The fanbase we have over there is bloody amazing, I'm so proud to support this club, it gives me pride to see people on the other side of this world cheering us on.

I was even the first person to have my e-mail read out live by Mandy Henry on MUTV after the game. :)
http://www.vimix.net/media/countdown2asia_20thJul07.wav

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Heinze: I'll take United to court

Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze is ready to go to court to ensure his dream move to Liverpool goes through.

The Argentinia is livid with comments from his manager Sir Alex Ferguson, who said earlier in the week: "I can assure you that Liverpool will not be getting Gabriel Heinze."

The player's advisors claim the matter is out of Ferguson's hands because they were given a written mandate in May to find a club, any club, prepared to pay £6million for his services.

Heinze was told he could go to any club who matched that valuation.

On Monday, Liverpool made a £6.3m offer for Heinze which was rejected by United. Reds boss Raphael Benitez is keen to get a new left-back and he is set to wait for Heinze, whose place has been taken at United by Patrice Evra.

The thing which is confusing me with this situation, is why the hell are we even considering getting rid of him!. Let Silvestre go if anything, it doesnt make any sense!

Typical **** journalism. No quotes from Heinze.

Heinze: I'll take United to court

Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze is ready to go to court to ensure his dream move to Liverpool goes through.

The Argentinia is livid with comments from his manager Sir Alex Ferguson, who said earlier in the week: "I can assure you that Liverpool will not be getting Gabriel Heinze."

The player's advisors claim the matter is out of Ferguson's hands because they were given a written mandate in May to find a club, any club, prepared to pay £6million for his services.

Heinze was told he could go to any club who matched that valuation.

On Monday, Liverpool made a £6.3m offer for Heinze which was rejected by United. Reds boss Raphael Benitez is keen to get a new left-back and he is set to wait for Heinze, whose place has been taken at United by Patrice Evra.

The thing which is confusing me with this situation, is why the hell are we even considering getting rid of him!. Let Silvestre go if anything, it doesnt make any sense!

Seriously, nobody gives a **** what The Sun says or what ever tabloid it is.

its been reported on a few websites and newspapers actually

his "dream" move? really?

Heinze to Liverpool ? no waay !!

rumours but anythings possiblle :(

Turn's out Man Utd signed a 9 year old.

http://www.thesoccerblog.org/premiership/man-utd-give-9-year-old-a-shot-at-stardom/

Bit of info about him there, with a youtube video. He doesn't look half bad, but 9 is a bit early to judge whether he's gonna make it. Still a nice prospect.

wow, 10 years before he makes anything professionally, (Y)

Heinze to Liverpool ? no waay !!

rumours but anythings possiblle :(

I've read that Heinze is planning to sue United in order to get the transfer to the reds but SAF is refusing to cooperate at the moment cause he doesn't want to make them stronger after all they are archenemies right.

This is getting ridiculous. How the hell can a player sue his club in order to get a transfer, it's just a joke. If anybody was gettin sued, it would be Heinze for breach of contract, unless he abides by his contract and plays for the rest of the 2 years that he agreed for. If Liverpool want him that badly, they will have to incorporate all charges, and that includes buying off a rival club. End of story.

its all bollocks, SAF has said that he fully expects Heinze to be back in training after his break, and be a fully active member of the squad.

Its funny how all of us cannot shun ourselves from reading these silly tabloids.

Scholes has been sent home from the Asia tour through injury.
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=447348&cc=5739

6-0 so far against Shenzhen.

Giggs, Rooney, Nani, O'Shea, Ronaldo, Eagles

Giggs' goal - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIcfvyO_ajQ

Rooney's goal - http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance/search/fcshenzhen/video/x2lpg4_fcshenzhenmu02butroompg_extreme

Nani's goal - http://www.dailymotion.com/tag/nani/video/x2lpgx_fcshenzhenmu03butnanits_extreme

O'Shea's goal - http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2lq43_fc-shenzhen-0-4-manchester-united-o_sport

Ronaldo's goal - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7XK2Yk8voU

Eagles' goal - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlnAYTsXBa

thank 101goals, not me.

Nice to see nani score his first goal, you gotta love those back flips :shades:

anyone got a link too full match highlights ?

Crackin effort from Rooney.

The oppositions goalkeeper was positionally awful. On O'shea and Ronaldo's goals his position in the box is awful, and on one or two of the other goals he could be to blame aswell. Great turn out by Man Utd though, good to see Nani getting his first goal, he seems determined to do well, always fighting for the ball etc. Good to see Eagles peforming well given his chances, he could get quite a bit of first team action next year. Sad to hear about Scholes being out for upto a month, it makes the acquisitions of Hargreaves and Anderson even more worthy.

Fifa are expected to decide on Tuesday as to whether the world governing body can help resolve the Carlos Tevez saga, BBC Sport understands.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/6912571.stm


Heinze agent infuriates Ferguson

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/6912488.stm

thanx for the highlights Fernandez

rooney wearing the no 10 shirt...i love it (H)

I just hope Sepp Blatter doesnt get involved in the Tevez matter :(

thanx for the highlights Fernandez

rooney wearing the no 10 shirt...i love it (H)

I just hope Sepp Blatter doesnt get involved in the Tevez matter :(

FIFA have reccomended United and West Ham refer the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport - they will not look at the case themselves.

It's on Skysports.

As for the game, I thought Nani played well, bet Fergie wasn't too happy about his celebration though ;)


Mike

I got to see this Pique kid quite a bit in the under 20s and was pleasantly surprised by 'em. He's big, bold and very intelligent and organizes his players really well.

He just impressed me quite a bit in the games that I saw em play in, and I was wondering how long is he from seeing consistent first team action? Maybe a year? Or even as early as the midway point of this coming season?

He's really confident and good with the ball on his feet, man.

I got to see this Pique kid quite a bit in the under 20s and was pleasantly surprised by 'em. He's big, bold and very intelligent and organizes his players really well.

He just impressed me quite a bit in the games that I saw em play in, and I was wondering how long is he from seeing consistent first team action? Maybe a year? Or even as early as the midway point of this coming season?

He's really confident and good with the ball on his feet, man. I believe Alex Ferguson told Pique he would be 3rd choice behind Vidic and Rio, but Pique wasn't happy with that. So nobody is sure what his future is at Man Utd, I personally would love him to stay.

No problem you guys. Appreciated but all credits should go to 101goals.com.

I believe Alex Ferguson told Pique he would be 3rd choice behind Vidic and Rio, but Pique wasn't happy with that. So nobody is sure what his future is at Man Utd, I personally would love him to stay.

Whats wrong with that, the chances of one of them being injured is high. Good for squad rotation too. Hope he stays.

Whats wrong with that, the chances of one of them being injured is high. Good for squad rotation too. Hope he stays.

You can't really complain about being second choice to one of the best centre back pairings in the world, can you?

but it would slow his development, Manchester should loan him to an English team so he adapts to that football, then a 2-3 years bring him in. you forgot hes still only 20?

You can't really complain about being second choice to one of the best centre back pairings in the world, can you?

When you're a guaranteed starter at a decent club like Zaragoza in you're home Country, you can understand his reluctance to come back, he might be like Reyes and can't stand living in England.

What's wrong with living in England :eek: All this fine weather were having at the moment.

I donno... complains about being 3rd choice, hates our country, theres no pleasing some people :D

i don't think he's ever said he hates our country. In an interview i saw with him a while back when he was playing in the reserves he said he was very happy in Manchester.