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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 18 times in their history. They are also Cup Kings too, winning the FA cup 11 times, the league cup 4 times, 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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[Fixtures On manutd.com]

Information correct at 04 February 2011. Please note the away game at Chelsea is subject to neither team being involved in an FA Cup 5th round replay. Should both teams be knocked out of the FA Cup prior to this date the match may be placed on to an FA Cup weekend. Also, the selection of Barclays Premier League matches for live TV coverage has only been confirmed for fixtures up to 30 March 2011. All dates after then are provisional and kick-off times listed as TBC will be confirmed in due course. Fans are strongly advised not to make travel and accommodation arrangements too far in advance.

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Wed 29 Sep - Valencia A
Wed 20 Oct - Bursaspor H
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Wed Oct 27 Carling Cup 4
Wed Dec 1 Carling Cup 5
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Sat Jan 29 F.A. Cup 4
Sat Feb 19 F.A. Cup 5
Sat Mar 12 F.A. Cup 6
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Manchester United Squad Photo 2010/2011

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Manchester United 2010-2011 Squad List [Squad number - Player Name] * Last update: 27 January 2011 *

Goalkeeper
1. Edwin Van der Sar
29. Tomasz Kuszczak
34. Anders Lindegaard
40. Ben Amos * On Loan To Oldham Athletic Until The End of Season 2010/2011 - Link *

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
30. Ritchie De Laet * On Loan To Portsmouth Until The End of Season 2010/2011 - Link *
31. Corry Evans * On Loan To Hull City Until The End of Season 2010/2011 - Link *
44. Joe Dudgeon * On Loan To Carlisle United Until The End of Season 2010/2011 - Link *
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 The End of Season 2010/2011 - Link *
42. Magnus Eikrem * Sold To Molde FK - Link *
43. Matthew James
46. Cameron Stewart * On Loan To Hull City Until The End of Season 2010/2011 - 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 The End of Season 2010/2011 - Link *
27. Federico Macheda * On Loan To Sampdoria Until The End of Season 2010/2011 - Link *
32. Mame Biram Diouf * On Loan To Blackburn Rovers Until The End of Season 2010/2011 - Link *
41. Joshua King

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Reon's Signatures Collections

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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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BTW, alien, I have reuploaded the Scholesy centurion on a couple of hosters. Feel free to add them to the first page.

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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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Decent debut for Lindegaard I guess. Good distribution with his kicking and long throw so far but not really tested much by the Sotons. Cant do much with Soton's goal. Its a wait and see case, judge only after more game time?

4-4-2 with natural wingers please! We looked really clueless after started with Anderson & Obertan on the flanks. Its no coincidence that we actually played better after both Nani & Giggs came on for both of them.

QUOTE(boxsystem @ Jan 30 2011, 03:28 AM)
Oh and that Chamberlain kid is something as well. Fast and has that footballing brain. Unlike Theo Walcott. No offense to Arsenal fans.
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Ferguson admits to tactics error

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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson admitted to tactical errors as his side had to come from behind to beat Southampton in the FA Cup.

League One Saints bossed the first half of the fourth-round tie and led 1-0 at the break but United rallied and two second-half goals put them through.

"In fairness, I maybe meddled with the system somewhat," Ferguson said. "It wasn't working at all.

"It was a nothing first half and the goal, if anything, made us play."

It was predatory finishes from strikers Michael Owen and Javier Hernandez that overturned Richard Chaplow's fiercely driven opener for the Saints, but United were as much indebted to Ryan Giggs and Nani, who stepped up from the bench 13 minutes into the second half and provided the impetus for the comeback.

Giggs and Nani - who replaced fellow midfielders Anderson and Darron Gibson - provided the width that had been lacking from a starting midfield Ferguson had initially set up in a diamond formation.

"We tried a diamond in the middle of the pitch and, of course, Manchester United are used to playing with width all the time and I think that was a problem for us," Ferguson explained.

"We had some possession of the ball but we never really threatened. We had two or three shots from the edge of the box."

Ferguson said that the timing of Owen's goal - the striker's first for the club since September - was important to ensure the game did not get away from United.

"He only had one chance today: one chance, one goal," Ferguson added.

Owen felt his side's superior quality showed in the final 30 minutes.

"They played well - they're flying high in their division," Owen told ITV.

"In the FA Cup, no matter what standard you're playing against it's always really tough for the first 45 minutes, an hour.

"But they've got to run more to keep up with us. They tire and it's often the way that the better teams come good in the last half-hour.

"We played in the Carling Cup earlier in the season against Scunthorpe away and it was similar. They went a goal ahead and it was only in the last half an hour that we ran away with it."


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Boss hails Cup matchwinner

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Sir Alex Ferguson hailed Javier Hernandez after the Mexican booked United's place in the FA Cup fifth round with the winner at St Mary's.

The striker was on hand to slot home after being well found by Ryan Giggs 14 minutes from time.

The Reds had earlier gone behind to a fine strike from Southampton midfielder Richard Chaplow on the stroke of half-time. Michael Owen levelled proceedings on 65 minutes before Chicharito netted his second goal in as many games.

"He's only had one chance and he's scored - one chance, one goal is a tremendous ratio," the boss told MUTV. "He has great feet in and around the box and gets his shots away quickly with hardly any backlift.

"His workrate is fantastic and he's always on the move. We probably we didn't find enough space for him at times, but you also have to give Southampton a bit of credit too. Their defenders read things well."

Just as at Bloomfield Road on Tuesday night, the Reds struggled to get into their stride in the first period, although the manager admitted afterwards that the formation he opted for simply didn't work.

"Sometimes we make it difficult for ourselves, but in fairness I maybe meddled with the system by trying a diamond in the middle of the pitch," he explained. "Manchester United are used to playing with width and I think that [the system] was a problem for us. It wasn't working at all.

"We had some possession but we never really threatened apart from two or three shots from the edge of the box. It was a nothing first half really and the goal right on half-time really made us play. It motivated us to do better."

The Reds certainly improved after the break both as an attacking and defensive unit. And while he will have been disappointed not to have kept a clean sheet, debutant Anders Lindegaard more than impressed his new manager.

"Anders did really well. I thought he showed very good composure and his use of the ball was terrific," added Sir Alex. "It was a good start for the boy and I'm really pleased with him
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Anders: A dream come true

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Goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard enjoyed every minute of his Manchester United debut and says he’s now hungry for more action.

The Dane, who pulled on a Reds shirt for the first time in a competitive fixture in United’s 2-1 win at Southampton, was buzzing after fulfilling a childhood dream.

“It was one of the most enjoyable days of my life so far,” he told MUTV. “When you’ve dreamed of representing a club since you were four years old and finally the dream comes true, obviously it’s a very big thing. I enjoyed it a lot. It was a good debut.”

No blame was attached to Lindegaard for Southampton’s goal – a cracking shot that fizzed into the roof of the net – and the United fans who travelled to St Mary’s supported him for the entire 90 minutes.

“We had a moment when they hid the ball from me,” he said of the fans. “I believe we had a moment and it was very nice. They have taken very good care of me, both at Old Trafford and here today. I owe them a big thanks for supporting me.

“The game was a lot like the game at Blackpool. We didn’t play well in the first half and didn’t create any chances. Southampton went in 1-0 up at half-time but we managed to turn the game around. It’s nice to win.”

Now, after sampling his first taste of English football, Lindegaard wants another. He insists he hasn’t joined the club to sit on the bench and intends to challenge for the no.1 jersey.

“Everybody wants to play at this club and I’m no different. I dream of playing. I’m not here just to sit and pick my nose. I’m here to play.”


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Defenders set to return

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Sir Alex is hopeful of being able to field his strongest defence in Tuesday night's league clash with Aston Villa.

United's first choice back five were all missing in the FA Cup win over Southampton, but the boss hopes to be able to call upon his regulars for the clash at Old Trafford.

"Vidic should be alright. Rio [Ferdinand] started running on Thursday and hopefully will be okay by Tuesday," revealed the boss who rested goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar for the trip to St Mary's.

"Rafael should also be okay, he got the all-clear on Friday [after concussion at Blackpool] and Patrice Evra had a family bereavement so we left him out at Southampton.

"We should have our back four back against Villa."


http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features...lla-return.aspx

Reds to learn Cup fate

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The identity of United’s FA Cup fifth round opponents will become clear at approximately 16:10 GMT on Sunday 30 January.

Sir Alex’s men booked a spot in the last 16 on Saturday with a 2-1 victory over League One side Southampton at St Mary’s and will now hope for a home draw in the fifth round.

The draw will be conducted at the FA’s Wembley headquarters by comedian Mark Watson and former footballer Neil Ruddock on Sunday afternoon and will include non-league Crawley Town, who beat Torquay on Saturday.

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Fifth round draw

1 Crawley Town
2 Brighton & Hove Albion
3 Bolton Wanderers or Wigan Athletic
4 Arsenal or Huddersfield Town
5 Fulham or Tottenham Hotspur
6 Everton or Chelsea
7 Manchester United
8 Leyton Orient
9 Burnley
10 Birmingham City
11 Wolves or Stoke City
12 Notts County or Manchester City
13 Reading
14 Aston Villa
15 West Ham United or Nottingham Forest
16 Sheffield Wednesday


http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features...n-Cup-fate.aspx

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QUOTE(boxsystem @ Jan 30 2011, 09:25 PM)
Who the heck is this Taarabt person?
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QUOTE(boxsystem @ Jan 30 2011, 09:30 PM)
Guys, when is the spending limit rules to be put in play? Can someone tell me what are the rules?
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http://www.teamtalk.com/premier-league/665...fair-play-rules

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TEAMtalk breaks down UEFA's new financial fair play rules, some of which could have a huge effect on Premier League clubs.

- Clubs could be banned from European competition from the 2014/15 season onwards if they do not comply with the new rules.

- Clubs could be banned from European competition from the 2014/15 season onwards if they do not comply with the new rules.

- The rules state clubs must break even over a three-year period - ie not repeatedly spend more than they earn.

- Club owners will be allowed to put in up to 15million euro a year but only as equity, not a loan. This figure will then drop to 10million euro annually.

- Clubs will be able to spend as much as they want on stadiums, training facilities and youth football.

- UEFA will have a range of sanctions from warnings to a transfer ban to exclusion from European tournaments.

- Across Europe, total club income in 2009 rose 4.8% to 11.7billion euros (£9.7billion) but expenditure was a 9.3% increase to 12.9billion euros (£10.7billion), making a 1.2billion euro (£1billion) deficit.

- Most of the expenditure goes on player wages and one in three European clubs spent 70% or more of their income on salaries.

- More than half of European clubs - 56% - ended 2009 in the red.

- One in four clubs spent £6 for every £5 they earned.

- A drop in transfer activity has reduced income by 5% to clubs in Scotland, France, Portugal and Holland.

- English top-flight clubs are comfortably the richest in Europe with average revenue of 122million euros (£101million) - five times higher than Holland and Russia. Germany is second with average earnings of 86million euro (£71million).

- Scottish top-flight clubs' average revenue in 2009 was 16m euro (£13.3million), the Republic of Ireland's 1.3m (£1.08m), Northern Ireland 0.7m (£580,000), Wales 0.3m (£250,000).

- Clubs will be monitored if there are warning signs such as: recording a loss in any year; spending more than 70% of revenue on wages; having overdue football-related payments or tax debts; high level of debts.

- As with a tax declaration, the onus is on the clubs to provide the correct information to UEFA and they will be subject to spot-checks and face sanctions if they do not do so.

- National associations will initially grant the licences but UEFA will have spot-checks to make sure that the rules are being applied correctly.

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Please do NOT quote ANY post from other thread and reply in this thread. It makes no different with attracting flame baits into this thread. I don't want to name names but the one who just did it today, you know who you are.

Upon any flame war starts because of that, I will take action against both (or all) parties involved including the person who quoted the post into here.

And name calling, its not funny to keep making fun of other teams/players/managers regardless which team they are from. Its not like very hard to use PROPER name/term when posting, isn't it?

Thanks.


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QUOTE(boxsystem @ Jan 31 2011, 09:44 PM)
Go check on Pool thread. They have been calling us with lots of names. I don't see you're taking any actions on them.


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Isn't that a name calling?
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Skysports.com understands Manchester United have agreed to let Tom Cleverley stay on loan at Wigan until the end of the season.

Cleverley's initial loan deal at the DW Stadium expired earlier this month after he joined Wigan last August.

The highly-rated midfielder was expected to stay at United as Sir Alex Ferguson was keen to have him in his squad for the second half of the campaign.

However, the United boss has now had a rethink and decided to let Wigan chief Roberto Martinez keep Cleverley for the rest of the season so that he can get regular action under his belt.

The England Under 21 international, who is currently recovering from injury, has impressed at Wigan, scoring three goals in 13 Premier League appearances for the Latics.


http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_6714155,00.html
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QUOTE(legendofhafiz @ Jan 31 2011, 11:44 PM)
I know he is very good player but I can't see him in United jersey. Scholes didn't announce retirement this season right?  laugh.gif
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If anyone of you is not intended for a healthy & construction discussion then do not post in the other club threads.

Example post (poster name removed BUT you know who you are):

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its okay, m having fun here laughing user posted image
This post was reported in another thread and I can see why. What's the purpose of posting that in the 1st place?

Its these kind of things which constantly causing others to blame the United fans/members from this thread whenever something happen.

I am fine with it if you just having a read there but to respond/post in such a way is not acceptable for me. This is obviously inviting flame war to happen which eventually will spread into here.

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sudah datang untuk membetulkan konspirasi teori yg penuh bullshit drpd penyokong LeArse
Continue taking the leniency from the mods team for granted then we will have no choice but to take stricter action in the future.

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Ex-Reds' respect for Neville

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Great servants from United's past have paid tribute to Gary Neville following his retirement from football.

Lou Macari and Arthur Albiston spoke exclusively to ManUtd.com as the news spread on Wednesday evening - here's a transcript of what they told us:

Lou Macari (United midfielder, 1973-84)

"Without a doubt, Gary Neville has been one of the club’s greatest ever players, certainly in the top ten or twenty.

"When you saw the important games coming around, the ones that really meant something, and the trophies were at stake, Gary was always determined and dogged, and everything you want in a player, to make sure it happened for him and for his team-mates.

"I’ve got to say there aren’t enough Gary Nevilles in the game. If there were, the game would be better. A lot of the youngsters would be better off listening to and watching players like Gary Neville and picking up good habits from him.

"Gary Neville, Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs are a dying breed and it really is sad to see that quality and that type of person and player departing the scene.

"When great players have left in the past, we’ve always doubted whether they can be replaced – but they have been. I’m not so sure you can replace the three boys I’ve been talking about and you can throw the manager in with them as well. I don’t care who comes along in the next couple of years to replace Sir Alex, Ryan, Paul and Gary. To replace them to the same level of consistency is not going to happen unfortunately."

Arthur Albiston (United defender, 1974-88)

"Gary’s stopped playing at the very top level. Credit to him for that – it’s not easy to play for Manchester United for almost 20 years, until you’re almost 36 years of age. He’s had a tremendous career.

"I don’t think many people saw Gary’s retirement coming. At least not yet. I thought we might see him call it a day at the end of the season, just because he’s not played an awful lot of football this term. But perhaps he feels he can no longer give the sort of performances that are required at Manchester United.

"It’s a very difficult decision to retire and at the end of the day you’re the only person who knows when the time is right to stop playing.

"I just hope everybody realises how fortunate we’ve been to have watched him. Gary was one of the most consistent performers in the English league for many, many seasons and could always be relied upon in big games. He’s admitted on many occasions that he isn’t the most naturally gifted footballer, but I think he sells himself a bit short: you don’t play more than 600 games for the biggest club in the world without being a top, top player.

"It’s a sad day and I know a lot of United fans will be upset. Fans of other clubs? I’m not so sure! Gary always wore his heart on his sleeve and made no secret of his love for United. You could see how much it meant to Gary whenever the club won trophies. We’ll miss him, that’s for sure."


http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features...or-Neville.aspx

Wayne is halfway there

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Wayne Rooney's brace against Aston Villa has put him on track to reach ten goals for the season - the tally Sir Alex Ferguson envisages for him.

In his column for last night's match programme, the United boss insisted he wasn't concerned by the forward's goal return which, at the time of writing, was three from 18 appearances. Now Rooney has five strikes to his name and, fitness permitting, nearly four full months to double that number.

"Some of our critics are making a meal out of the fact that Wayne is lagging behind in the goal stakes," said Sir Alex in United Review.

"He is (behind), compared with the bucketload he scored last year, but I am not worried.

"It's the scoring partnership that matters and the combination between our two front men has improved beyond all recognition. Last season Wayne benefited from Dimitar's work but this year it is Berbatov who is enjoying the last touch."

Sir Alex believes the better synchronised Berbatov-Rooney axis is now similar to a celebrated pairing from the club's Treble-winning season.

"If we finish the season with Berbatov scoring 30 and Wayne on 10 - and those are the targets I have in mind - I will be more than happy. That's what I call a successful strike partnership, reminiscent of Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke, and you know what we won when they were hot!"


http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features...fway-there.aspx

So 10 is the target for Wazza? biggrin.gif

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