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Manchester United Club History

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Honours:

Division Two Champions (2): 1936, 1975
Division One Champions (7): 1908, 1911, 1952, 1956, 1957, 1965, 1967
Premiership (11): 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009

European Cup/UEFA Champions League (3): 1968, 1999, 2008
European Cup-Winners' Cup (1): 1991
European Super Cup (1): 1991

FA Charity/Community Shield (18 (14 outright, 4 shared)): 1908, 1911, 1952, 1956, 1957, 1965*, 1967*, 1977*, 1983, 1990*, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010 (* = joint holders)
FA Cup Winners (11): 1909, 1948, 1963, 1977, 1983, 1985, 1990, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2004
League Cup Winners (4): 1992, 2006, 2009, 2010

Toyota Inter-continental Cup Winners (1): 1999
FIFA Club World Cup (1): 2008

Managers:
Alex Ferguson 06-11-1986 Present
Ron Atkinson 01-06-1981 06-11-1986
Dave Sexton 14-07-1977 01-04-1981
Tommy Docherty 22-12-1972 03-07-1977
Frank O'Farrell 08-06-1971 19-12-1972
Matt Busby 28-12-1970 02-06-1971
Wilf McGuinness 10-08-1970 28-12-1970
Matt Busby 01-02-1945 08-06-1969
Walter Crickmer 01-08-1944 01-02-1945
Jimmy Porter 01-08-1938 31-05-1944
Scott Duncan 01-06-1932 01-09-1937
Walter Crickmer 01-04-1931 01-06-1932
Herbert Bamlett 01-04-1927 01-04-1931
Clarence Hildrith 01-10-1926 01-04-1927
John Chapman 01-10-1921 01-10-1926
John Robson 01-12-1914 01-10-1921
Ernest Magnall 01-09-1900 01-09-1912

Record Home Attendance: 76,098 31/3/2007 Premier League (Man Utd vs Blackburn) (83,260 for United v Arsenal at Maine Road in 1948)

Record league win: 10-1 v Wolves 15/10/1892 Division 1

Record league defeat: 0-7 v Blackburn 10/4/1926 Division 1

Record league appearances: 606 Sir Bobby Charlton 1956/73

Record league goalscorer: 199 Sir Bobby Charlton 1956/73

Record transfer fee received: 80,000,000 pounds for Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid July 2009

Record transfer fee paid: 30,750 000 pounds for Dimitar Berbatov from Tottenham (August 2008)


AS the world's biggest and richest club, Manchester United reach a global fanbase.

Part of the attraction for fans around the world has been the football luminaries, such as George Best and Sir Bobby Charlton, who have graced the Old Trafford turf in a Manchester United shirt over the years.

Recently, Manchester United have continued to attract or develop some of the game's biggest names, with England stalwarts such as Paul Scholes and David Beckham having been regular fixtures in the Reds line-up.

The Manchester United team, past and present, reads like a who's who of world football.

It is only fitting that a great team should grace a great stadium. And with Old Trafford's recent development and the closure of Wembley, the ground is easily the largest in English football, holding in excess of 60,000 fans.

Despite this capacity, the demand to see United in action is so great that tickets are hard to come by.

But it isn't only Manchester United fans who flock to Old Trafford. The standard of the ground is such that it regularly hosts high-profile games, most notably, the Champions League Final and Great Britain rugby league games.

Rock fans have also made use of the Reds's facilities, watching a number of high-profile acts at the ground.

But it's football that will forever be synonymous with the Reds famous ground - and with good reason.

The last decade has seen Manchester United under the shrewd leadership of Sir Alex Ferguson maintain a virtual stranglehold on the Premiership crown.

Manchester United has won the league no fewer than 17 times in their history - 10 times in the last 11 seasons. They are also Cup Kings too, winning the FA cup 11 times, the league cup twice, as well as winning the European Super Cup, European Cup Winner's Cup, and 3 times being crowned European Cup champions.

Manchester United has long become a name associated with success both on and off the pitch.

As club profits continue to grow, Manchester United have become one of the richest sports clubs on the planet.

With supporters club branches on every continent, it's hard to go any where in the world and not see somebody wearing the famous red shirt of Manchester United.

Manchester United Club Info

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Old Trafford

Nickname: The Red Devils

Ground: Old Trafford

Pitch Size: 116 x 76 yards (106.0704 x 69.4944 meter)

Capacity: 76,000

Address: Sir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford, Manchester

Postcode: M160RA

Directions: From North: Leave the M60 at junction 12 for M602 (Salford / Manchester). At the end of M602 (Jtn 3) follow the signs for Salford Quays and Trafford Park. At the roundabout turn right into Trafford Road (A5063), then at the bridge over Manchester Ship canal, keep in the right hand lane and turn right. Next, follow this road round to Trafford Wharf Road, and then left onto Watersreach. Continue through the traffic lights onto Sir Matt Busby Way.

From South: Leave M6 at junction 19, then take the A56 towards Manchester Airport. Join the M56 to Manchester, going past the Airport and then follow the signs for the M60 (Leeds / Liverpool). Leave M60 at Jtn 7 (A56 Chester Road) following signs for Manchester United Football Club. Turn left into Sir Matt Busby Way.

Ticket prices: 25 pounds upwards, concessions from 12.50 pounds. Tickets for the home sections are usually only available to members of the club and are normally allocated by ballot.

Contact information: Ticket Office: 0161 868 8020
Main Telephone: 0161 868 8000

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QUOTE(zenix @ Nov 24 2009, 09:18 PM)
Hope Alien will sticky this info later.
Though written in 2006 so no Roy Keane yet.

Ex-United players that have moved on to become managers.

Written by Simon Stone (MARCH 22, 2006)

STEVE BRUCE (1987-1996): Took his first steps in management with Sheffield United in 1998, then swiftly moved on to Huddersfield, Wigan and Crystal Palace. Left Selhurst Park in acrimonious fashion after Birmingham targeted him as the replacement for Trevor Francis in 1991. Took Blues into the Premier League but after a heavy FA Cup defeat is struggling to keep his job.

MARTIN POWELL (1971-1983): Stylish and well-respected Scotland centre-half whose authoritative nature appeared to make him a natural for the management game. Lasted four months at Burnley.

SIR BOBBY CHARLTON (1956-1973): Arguably the finest English player of all time proved to be an unmitigated disaster as a manager. Claimed he was not given the resources to make a decent job of it at Preston but was never lured back into management following his departure after a single season.

STEVE COPPELL (1975-1983): After a knee injury cut his playing career short at just 28, Coppell turned his attention to management. Steered Crystal Palace into the FA Cup final and then third place in the old First Division - the Eagles' highest ever - the following season. It was the first of four stints in charge at Selhurst Park in a career which has seen him move to Manchester City (for only six games), Brentford and Brighton. Now at Reading and about to steer the Royals into the top flight for the first time.

PADDY CRERAND (1962-1971): A key figure in United's 1968 European Cup triumph, Crerand lasted five months at Northampton before getting the bullet and, like Charlton, never managed again.

MARK HUGHES (1983-86, 1988-95): Hughes was never tipped as a manager by Ferguson but has taken to the game with ease. Took Wales into the Euro 2004 play-offs. Took over at Blackburn shortly afterwards, steering Rovers away from danger in his first season. Currently in contention for a Champions League spot.

BRIAN KIDD (1967-1974): Another European Cup winner who proved to be a poor manager. Got itchy feet in 1998 after spending seven years as Sir Alex Ferguson's highly-rated assistant. Took command at Blackburn but dismissed six months later.

BRYAN ROBSON (1981-94): United's inspirational leader under Ron Atkinson and Ferguson. There are two schools of thought on his stint at Middlesbrough - he either spent lots and achieved little (relegation and two losing finals) or he laid the platform for the Teessiders to become an established Premiership outfit. Kept West Brom up in extraordinary fashion last year but back in trouble again this season.

GORDON STRACHAN (1984-89): Scotland international who won the FA Cup with United and the title of the pre-Premiership era with Leeds. Sacked after five years at when the Sky Blues lost top-flight status, then enjoyed success at Southampton - reaching the 2003 Cup final - before resigning to spend more time with his family. Now at Celtic, has recovered from a humiliating Champions League exit to Artmedia Bratislava, and, after winning his first trophy on Sunday in the CIS Insurance Cup, is set to clinch the Scottish Premier League.

NOBBY STILES (1960-71): Along with Charlton, one of only two Englishmen to have won the World Cup and European Cup, he replaced his former England and United team-mate at Preston, with limited success. After a brief stint in Vancouver, returned to England to take over as manager of West Brom. Sacked after five months, having gained just three wins.
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Manchester United Squad Photo 2010/2011

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Goalkeeper
1. Edwin Van der Sar
29. Tomasz Kuszczak
40. Ben Amos

Defender
2. Gary Neville (capt)
3. Patrice Evra
5. Rio Ferdinand
6. Wes Brown
12. Chris Smalling
15. Nemanja Vidic
20. Fabio da Silva
21. Rafael da Silva
22. John O'Shea
23. Jonathan Evans
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31. Corry Evans * On Loan To Carlisle United for 1 month (starts 22 Oct 2010) - Link *
44. Joe Dudgeon
45. Oliver Gill

Midfielder
4. Owen Hargreaves
8. Anderson
11. Ryan Giggs
13. Park Ji-Sung
16. Michael Carrick
17. Nani
18. Paul Scholes
24. Darren Fletcher
25. Antonio Valencia
26. Gabriel Obertan
28. Darron Gibson
33. Tiago Manuel Dias Correia (Bebe)
35. Tom Cleverley * On Loan To Wigan Athletic until 30/06/11 - Link *
42. Magnus Eikrem
43. Matthew James * On Loan To Preston North End until 30/06/11 - Link *
46. Cameron Stewart * On Loan To Yeovil Town until 17/01/11 - Link *
47. Oliver Norwood

Striker
7. Michael Owen
9. Dimitar Berbatov
10. Wayne Rooney
14. Javier Hernandez
19. Danny Welbeck * On Loan To Sunderland until 30/06/11 - Link *
27. Federico Macheda
32. Mame Biram Diouf * On Loan To Blackburn Rovers until 30/06/11 - Link *
41. Joshua King * On Loan To Preston North End until 4/1/11 - Link *

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Reon's Signatures Collections

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QUOTE(air_mood @ Mar 14 2008, 02:53 PM)
Some excellent youtube videos. I did not find this and credit goes to wahls off RR. Give it a watch if you have the time.

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Hi alien, I uploaded the Scholes Centurion video (a compilation of all 100 goals he scored throughout his career in Man United).

If it's allowed, I thought why not share with other forummers by posting the link in the first few posts. The link is : http://rapidshare.com/files/367460321/PS_Cntrn1x0.rar =)

Edit (08 Nov 2010): Looks like the link is no longer working (thx to sinoffire for notifying) so I reuploaded the video to a new link:

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QUOTE(Envoy @ Oct 26 2010, 11:03 PM)
Anyone watch Carrington Revealed before?
really worth watching it

In the video you see what goes on at Carrington and Ryan Giggs and Rio Ferdinand provide
a tour of United's training ground.

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QUOTE(Sheep319 @ Nov 10 2010, 10:43 PM)
if the petition reaches 80, then the M.U.S.T community is insane.
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QUOTE(Sheep319 @ Nov 10 2010, 10:50 PM)
FIRST PAGE! zomg.

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So we confirmed losing Scholes to suspension and both Evra + Rafael doubtful. JOS & Brown to step into fullbacks I guess?
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QUOTE(maxizanc @ Nov 11 2010, 11:00 PM)
No choice. Damn, it's so scary man, seems like we have this kinda problem each year.
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QUOTE(Sheep319 @ Nov 11 2010, 11:08 PM)
Ur jinx power is way beyond our imagination. Can affect the staffs as well? shocking.gif laugh.gif

QUOTE(Sheep319 @ Nov 10 2010, 10:43 PM)
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QUOTE(fr4g*st3r @ Nov 12 2010, 07:34 PM)
Fuuu our Great Dane vouched for Reina as United's keeper Lol
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Schmeichel tips Reina for Utd

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Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel is keen to see Liverpool No.1 Jose Reina make the move to Old Trafford.

Schmeichel was a key figure in United's dominance of English football during the 1990s and the club initially struggled to replace the imposing Dane upon his departure in 1999.

A string of keepers came and went before the Red Devils settled on Edwin van der Sar, who has been a consistent presence between the posts since joining from Fulham in 2005.

However, Van der Sar has been tipped to retire at the end of the season after recently turning 40 and speculation is mounting as to who will be his successor.

Liverpool keeper Reina has recently been linked with a move to his current club's arch-rivals and there have been rumours that the Spaniard wants to leave Anfield.

Schmeichel believes United need to bring in someone of Reina's ability to replace Van der Sar and would not be surprised to see his old club bid for the 28-year-old.

Fits the bill

"I'm pretty sure they would go for someone like Reina, I'm pretty sure that's what they are trying to do," Schmeichel told Beyond The Pitch.

"You can look at talent, you can look at young, good players, you don't want that, you want someone that can go in straight away and give performances in 80 per cent of the games that the No.1 choice goalkeeper will play for Manchester United.

"Too many goalkeepers have been through in and out of the doors at Manchester United and I think now the general perception is, for this team to play well and win trophies, that position has to be someone who is of the very, very highest quality, but also with the right experience and that's why I think someone like Reina would fit the bill.

"The rumours are very, very strong around Old Trafford with this. A lot of goalkeepers are mentioned, but Reina seems to be the one that fits in the team and if he ever was to leave Liverpool, which again there is a big, big rumour he will, Manchester United would be a great club for him to come to.

"I hope that someone like Pepe Reina will go to United when Edwin calls it a day and I hear rumours that he is going to leave Liverpool so for him to go to Man Utd would be very, very good for us."


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Rafael plays down Tevez row

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Manchester United full-back Rafael claims he has no problem with Carlos Tevez following their on-pitch bust-up on Wednesday.

The 20-year-old Brazilian squared up to Tevez during the Manchester derby at Eastlands in midweek, as City and United played out a dour 0-0 draw.

It was a rare talking point in a poor Premier League affair as, after a heated exchange, the pair were separated by referee Chris Foy.

Rafael insists that he has no problem with former Red Devil Tevez, and says it was merely a normal confrontation between a Brazilian and an Argentinian.

"This was normal. The rivalry is always fierce in a derby and if a Brazilian is against an Argentinian, even more so," he said in The Sun.

"I do not have a problem with Tevez. It's up to every footballer to defend his club 100 per cent.

"I am unhappy with the scoreline as we needed to win to leave City behind but I'm very content with my own performance."

United have the chance to get back to winning ways when they take on Aston Villa in the early kick-off on Saturday.


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Rooney ready to fly home

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Wayne Rooney is to return to Manchester over the weekend after making giant strides in his recovery from an ankle injury.

The striker has made just one appearance as a substitute since the end of September due to the problem and was sent to America for rehabilitation and conditioning work earlier this month.

He is set to fly back to England on Saturday before being assessed by Manchester United's medical team on Monday.

Rooney therefore has no chance of being selected for England's friendly with France next week, although it may not be too much longer before Sir Alex Ferguson has him available again.

Improved

Assistant manager Mike Phelan has been encouraged by the reports United have received about the 25-year-old and hopes he will be ready for action soon.

"Wayne has been doing really well," Phelan told Key 103. "He has been training really hard, working morning and afternoon.

"Our people out there who are looking after him have been really pleased with his attitude and approach.

"All being well he can have a nice easy flight back.

"We will see where he is at on Monday but we think he will have improved immensely."


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Fletcher wants no more draws

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Darren Fletcher insists it is crucial Manchester United do not add to the run of draws that has hindered their progress this season.

Despite boasting a 25-match unbeaten streak which stretches back to last season's title-losing reverse against Chelsea, the Red Devils have been unable to win half their games in the Premier League this term.

Their sixth draw of the campaign came in Wednesday's dour goalless Manchester derby, a result which allowed leaders Chelsea to re-establish a four-point advantage at the top of the table, and midfielder Fletcher is adamant United need more than a point from their trip to Aston Villa on Saturday to stay in the title race.

Left behind

"People are talking about us not losing but we have drawn too many, especially away from home," said Fletcher.

"We have to start winning our away games if we want to push up this league.

"You can't afford to draw too many games, otherwise you will get left behind.

"Overall, you would be better winning two games out of three and losing the other one rather than winning one and drawing two.

"That is why we were disappointed on Wednesday.

"We could have got the win and felt we produced a performance good enough to get us one."

United have not lost at Villa Park since the opening day of the 1995-96 campaign, but Scotland captain Fletcher knows his side cannot afford to be complacent.

"It is a really good ground to play at," he said. "It is a fantastic setting that has a good feel to it.

"The pitch is always good and every match seems like a big occasion.

"You can't explain why you have a good record at some grounds but not others but the important thing is not to take it for granted.

"We can't just expect to win because it is Villa Park."

Fletcher has already racked up 16 appearances for the Red Devils this term, 15 of them coming as a member of Sir Alex Ferguson's starting line-up, but the 26-year-old insists he has no complaints over his taxing start to the campaign.

Coping

"I am coping fine and loving every minute," he added.

"I feel good and my energy levels are good. Because my pre-season was uninterrupted, my fitness is high, so I have not had a problem at all.

"You have to make a conscious effort to be sure your body is ready for each game, but that is easier purely due to the medical facilities we have at the training ground.

"Everyone loves playing and you are certainly not going to hear any complaints from me about too many matches."


http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_6502843,00.html

Reds optimistic for Evra

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One of United's main casualties from the midweek derby is in contention to face Aston Villa this weekend.

Patrice Evra limped off the pitch at Eastlands due to an ankle injury but he has since trained with the squad and the Reds are hopeful the left-back will start the Saturday lunch-time match at Villa Park.

Assistant manager Mike Phelan said on Friday afternoon, "Pat has been out there [on the training pitch] today so we’re quite optimistic that he will make it."

However, Evra's opposite full-back - Rafael - seems less likely to face Gerard Houllier's side following his withdrawal from Wednesday night's match. With Gary Neville ruled out, there could be a start for Wes Brown at right-back.

"Rafael is still suffering from a dead leg," reported Phelan. "We’re going to see how that develops over the next 24 hours."

Paul Scholes is suspended after collecting his fifth yellow card of the season at Eastlands, and Wayne Rooney will again be absent as he travels back from a training week in the US.

"Wayne's been doing really well," said Phelan. "He has been training hard, working morning and afternoon. Our people who are looking after him put there have been really pleased with his attitude and his approach to everything. All being well he will have a nice easy flight back and we’ll see where he’s at when he comes in [to Carrington] on Monday.

"We think he will have improved immensely."


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As long as he insisting to play 3 defensive midfielders, he will face the problems of players being left out on the bench. 3 spots for A.Johnson/Milner/Silva/Tevez/Ade?
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Hopefully both Fletch & Carrick can stamp their authority in the middle with Villa fielding a quite inexperienced+not tested partnership of Hogg & Clark Bannan.

Aston Villa vs Man Utd

Aston Villa: Friedel, Luke Young, Dunne, Collins, Warnock, Albrighton, Hogg, Bannan, Downing, Ashley Young, Agbonlahor

Subs: Guzan, Delfouneso, Osbourne, Lichaj, Herd, Lowry, Johnson

Man Utd: Van der Sar, Brown, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Park, Fletcher, Carrick, Nani, Hernandez, Berbatov

Subs: Amos, Smalling, Fabio Da Silva, O'Shea, Obertan, Macheda, Gibson

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QUOTE(IcyDarling @ Nov 14 2010, 12:40 PM)
if u are at bottom table, it is 1 point won, but when u are competing for the title, its 2 points loss
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Based on our performance last night, we were nowhere near the position of getting the 3pts hence at the end of the day, its still 1 point salvaged. We were 15min away from the 1st defeat of the season and 1st defeat @ Villa Park after some years so competiting for the title or not, its 1 point gained.

When the lineup was out, I did mentioned both Fletcher & Carrick need to stamp their authority in the middle but sadly they didn't do that. In fact, the young partnership of Hogg & Bannan looks more threatening at times.

We just got outpaced throughout the game. Young, Downing & Albrighton were running at our defense at will and both our fullbacks got pawned big time.
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Welcome back, Wazza

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Wayne Rooney’s American trip was a success.

The Reds striker arrived back in the United Kingdom on Saturday after spending seven days at Nike World HQ in Portland, Oregon. Sent away with a member of United’s sports science department, Rooney underwent strenuous conditioning work to bring him back to full fitness after an ankle injury has interrupted much of the 25-year-old’s season.

After the Reds’ 2-2 draw at Villa Park, United manager Sir Alex Ferguson told Sky Sports: “We’ve achieved what we wanted to achieve.

“Wayne’s had a good week and trained very hard. He had two days of two sessions a day and three days of three sessions a day.”

Rooney is expected to rejoin his team-mates at the Trafford Training Centre on Monday morning where he will be further assessed. If passed fit to take part in first-team football, he could appear when United host Wigan at Old Trafford on Saturday 20 November.


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