look at their stadium this season.)

Lol

Why the intentional break fall on next week? Need to wait for a week before the derby, damn (and an away game at that)

eh I have been trolled by someone, our next opponent is not Citeh

Hopefully during this break the whole team can start focused again. We need to start our steamroller, sooner rather than later. We did not really kick off last season until November/December, and even then still not full power (like we did in the earlier seasons) and as a result, lose it to Chelsea who ended brilliantly. U know what i'm talking about..forget weak teams, decent teams, strong teams..forget home or away...forget injuries or suspensions...we just win them all, no need for an excuse. Those periods when u watch a game, knowing the outcome already - win. The confidence from the players are radiating and we fans can feel it. I think that's what lacking now, and opponents can take advantage of that.

this is all part of the conspiracy to bring in another dutch playmaker with treble medal. u hear it here 1st!

Although United were much better in the second half, and might have pinched what would have been a rather cheeky three points, the Reds need to find a cure for the post-Europe blues. Last season Sir Alex’s lost five out of the 10 weekend games that followed midweek Champions League matches.

Stoke City next on Sunday 24 October. The Potters have won two, drawn one and lost one of their four home games so far, scoring five goals and conceding just four. So will Tony Pulis' team be a pushover? The away trip after that one is Eastlands, then we go to Villa Park, the seaside (Blackpool) and finally before Christmas (!) it's Stamford Bridge

nono ... it's KWAP now ... Keep Woy at Pool ... lol ...

Anyways, I always thought Roy's a good man. Sad to see him get screwed over there.

It'll be interesting to see Cleverley back. I hope he makes an impact.
You're right. It's to early tell if their season is screwed. Unfortunately. their fans don't think so. He's getting crucified, there.
I certainly hope it happens.
Charisma and history of Ferguson .... Macheda sure know's how to gosok SAF's shoe.
I'm pretty sure this is not gonna help the team get that killer instinct ... as a matter of fact, it's a disincentive

Man Utd coach expects Van der Sar retirement
Edwin van der Sar is likely to retire from football at the end of the current season, according to Manchester United goalkeeping coach Eric Steele.

Van der Sar turns 40 on October 29 and appears ready to reject any offer of a new contract and bring the curtain down on his time at Old Trafford. The Dutchman has won three Premier League titles, the Carling Cup and the Champions League since joining the club from Fulham in 2005.

Though no decision has been taken as yet, Steele is anticipating that Van der Sar will not continue beyond the end of the 2010-11 season.

"I think Ed has made his mind up and said this is his last year," Steele told the Manchester Evening News. "He is a good pro and a sensible and highly intelligent guy who will know when the time is right. I don't think he will need myself or the manager to tell him that time has come. He will know.

"I think we need him because this team is in transition at the moment. If he gets to Christmas and he thinks it is right to go on and the manager thinks it is right we will make a decision. It is down to how he feels and performs. If he doesn't perform the manager will make the decision. Edwin will as well."

Steele has been actively involved in the search for a long-term replacement for Van der Sar having been spotted scouting Atletico Madrid's David De Gea, along with Sir Alex Ferguson, and Anders Lindegaard of Aalesunds.

The Old Trafford coach says it is vital that a suitable replacement for the Dutchman is found and admits he has targets in mind at present.

"Without a doubt this is a critical point in the goalkeeping department and what we do. There is no point in hiding it," Steele said. "My job is to make sure we have the chance of getting the best if the manager at any point decides we want a number one, number two or number three.

"It is my job to say here are the names. It is no different now just because Edwin is about to hit 40. It was the same two years ago when he was 38. We have to be prepared. The moment he [Ferguson] wants to do it I have to say here are the options. I have a dossier ready for if and when the manager and chief executive David Gill says 'who do you think?'

"There are candidates now who we'd be interested in. If the manager asked me now, yes, there are players who I think we should go for."

Though Van der Sar is the very model of longevity, along with his colleagues Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs, United striker Dimitar Berbatov, 29, says he is unlikely to prolong his own career to the same extent. The Bulgarian has been in tremendous form this season, scoring six goals in eight games.

"Me? At 35? No way!" Berbatov told Inside United. "Seriously, though, everyone is different and you have to know your body is giving you the signals to stop. Having been here for two seasons, I know why Giggs, Scholes, [Gary] Neville have been here for so long and why they are still playing. Here they have the facilities and the coaching staff who know how to prepare you.

"They are still playing at the highest level, so I think to myself, 'Can I do that?' If not, then at least try to see how long I can play for. But when your body tells you, that's when you have to stop and not make a fool of yourself."

if he go...who is a best replacement for him?

IMO Kuszczak can be the replacement

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id...england&cc=4716

guys, do we still make profit of 40M or, the 60M net loss says everything?

Park travelling all the way back to Seoul while for Hernandez is Mexico 

Thank god they changed the qualifier date from a Saturday-Wednesday combo to a Friday-Tuesday so we can get the players back 1 day earlier.

not good enough
more like leeds united 
another middle east trillionaire?

buy when injured!
more cheaper.......remember aquilani?         
there is some issues wif smike senior as he didn't want smike jr to be in united's academy and instead chose citi.
and i bet the both of them got alot more to do than VDS 

Manchester United star Ji-Sung Park ruled out of South Korea clash with knee pain
http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premie...-of-south-korea
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/12102010/2/s...ving-japan.html

Not another WINGER goes injured please!   

well, Park isn't performing that well, according to him.

so, I'm guessing Giggs and Nani on the flanks. Obotak? HELL NAW HE AIN'T PLAYING (because SAF doesn't trust him D: )

Euro 2012 qualifier - 12/10/10 (20.25 UK)    
Italy A-A Serbia
Stadio Luigi Ferraris

Scottish referee Craig Thomson has called off Italy-Serbia after Serbian hooligans smashed parts of the Stadio Luigi Ferraris. The Azzurri should receive a 3-0 victory.

The qualifying campaign continued with some changes from the side that drew 0-0 with Northern Ireland. Daniele De Rossi was injured, while Marco Borriello and Simone Pepe dropped to the bench in favour of Gianluca Zambrotta and Sampdoria duo Angelo Palombo and Giampaolo Pazzini. Serbia also made adjustments following their shock 3-1 home defeat to Estonia, but kept in Serie A stars Dejan Stankovic and Milos Krasic.

The game nearly didn't go ahead at all. Serbian fans invaded the team bus, throwing smokebombs and injuring goalkeeper Vladimir Stojkovic, who as a result was not even on the bench. Hooligans cut protective nets, smashed the plexiglass walls and hurled objects at police and opposition supporters, forcing riot police to intervene, even if they did not charge. UEFA delegates insisted the game go ahead in this chaotic atmosphere.

Things weren't much better on the pitch once it kicked off, as Rajkovic was booked for an horrific tackle on Andrea Pirlo that might've warranted a straight red card after two minutes. Moments later Pazzini wanted a penalty for a shove in the back, but the Scottish referee waved play on.

Leonardo Bonucci had the ball in the back of the net, but was clearly offside from Giorgio Chiellini's assist.

Play was halted again after six minutes when flares were thrown on to the pitch, just missing Emiliano Viviano. After several minutes of debate in the centre-circle, the referee decided that was enough.
Italy: Viviano; Zambrotta, Bonucci, Chiellini, Criscito; Mauri, Palombo, Pirlo, Marchisio; Cassano, Pazzini

Serbia: Brkic; Ivanovic, Lukovic, Subotic, Kacar; Stankovic, Kuzmanovic; Krasic, Tosic, Rajkovic; Mrdja

Ref: Thomson (Sco)

Vida was suspended for the game so he won't play anyway

http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/...l&TEAMHD=soccer
Now those silly actions from the Serbian fans could cost their team if UEFA decide to give Italy the default 3-0 victory.

more like a failure from brazilian in EPL history

samba football+english style of football often means fail